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THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright;. Sugar Duties. London, December IS It is expected that the result of the international conference on the sugar duties, sitting at Paris, will be to greatly reduce the cost of sugar to consumers. Bubonic Fever. Two deaths have occurred m Lon don from the effects of Bubonic fever. Objecting 1 to Pay. Bkrlin, December 18. The Reichstag is resisting the pro posal to increase the subsidy to the Nord Oeutscher Co. for an eastern Asiatic steamship service to 3,300,000 marks. Cecil Rhodes. Capetown, December 13 There is much diversity of opinion m Capetown respecting the proposed ovation to Cecil Rhodes on his return from Matabeleland, One section of the community protest against the demon stration as fetish worship of one man. Commercial Relations '-■*?:■ Washington, December 14. Mr McKinley favors intimate and cordial commercial relations with Canada, but refused to pledge himself to a reciprocal treaty.

Australian.

Received December 14, 11.40 a.m. Yachting, 1 . Melbourne, December 14 The Alexa beat the Auckland built yacht, Mini, m the twenty mile race, though the latter was receiving six minutes allowance, Lord Brasseys Helen secured the fifty guinea challenge j trophy m the twelve mile race.

THE GLENBROOK MYSTERY.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Sydney, December 14. Detective M'cHattie and Constable Conrby are passengers by the Miowera. They will arrive m San Francisco m the first week m January, and there await Butler's arrival.

The Cuban Revolt.

Press AMOcUtibn— By Electric Telegraph— ! Copyright. Madrid, December 12 Maceo's medical adviser confirms the statement as to the death of his patient, and the rejoicings continue. December 13 The Government admit the loss of 17,000 men m Cuba and the Philippine Islands. The Cubans assert tint Maceo was massacred while conferring with the Marquis Alrnada.

VENEZUELA.

Presn Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Washington. December 14. The Government do not anticipate any serious difficulty over the Venezuelan boundary question. The amendments desired by Venezuela are m the nature of increased safeguards, and are not likely to jeopardise the position.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold ourselves responrfb c for the opinions expressed toy.our correspondents;

THE WATER SUPPLY.

TO THB EDITOR. Sib, — It is not of ten that I am m accord with you over the water question, but seeing this is for external application and uot for internal use, I may agree upon your strong condemnation of the action of the authorities m keeping the town without water. To settle the difficulty, and to find out at whose door the blame lies, I would suggest that a public meeting be called for. to-morrow, or Wednesday night. Surely it cannot be that, because Mr Fooks the borough engineer is away, there is no one competent inAshburtoß to turn the tap? Or is the County engineer waiting for a meeting of the County Council to be held some time next year? I am loth to think that the authorities of either body are m league with the undertakers or builders, for certainly an epidemic of typhoid or a devastating fire will help them both. The Borough Counoilin good faith let their Bwimming bath, the Club anticipating clean water and not the soupy apology there is there now, The Companies may also have something to say on this question. — I am, •to., ■ ,•„ • " - , * Anxious Ratepayer. P.S.— The public generally may not know that the sole cause of the difficulty is the opening of the connection between the south and north branches of the river All the technicalities were completed over a year ago, m anticipation of a dry season such as at present. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— ls it not a pitable sight to see our gallant Fire Brigade rushing, irrespective of all danger to themselves, to help those m need of help m time of fires, and on reaching the scene of danger to find themselves help leas for want of water 1 With a really good plaiat kept m the best of order, and manned by the best bddv of firemen m 'New Zealand (proof— Fire Bngageß competition of New Zealand), and' then on nearly every occasion ype hare to watch' the countenances of that npble body of men, as they Bee their object frftwarted by those who ought to be the firat to help them— the Borough Council — by their lack of duty and want of common sense. Tae Council years ago buried a large *urn of the ratepayers' money m laying a Jine of pipes from fche Pomain reservoir 1 along Salt street, where I suppose t&py T"U U e buried and useless until the" resurreqtion day. The pipes aye now only used for filling the water cart for a few months m the year, and are gradually but surely silting up, and it will only be a short time longer that they will lerve this purpose, and will then be worse than useless. If these pipes were laid across East street to connect with the channeling at Havelook street and Tancred street, abundance of pm c water (not the sweeping of the whole town like what was trying to run. to the fire to-day), would at all times be available at a minute's notice whenever there is any water m the Domain, for all the town south of Haveleok street. The fire brigade should have the keys, and then all the fuss and humbug about water m case of fire for the most important part of the town would be over. The total cost would not exceed £20, and the scheme could be put m working order m twenty-lour hours.— l am, •to,*, s "*■• v ..' • '

CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES.

Air DavH '!'■ o-. •>* ivj. r'.s on the Christ church woo 1 nul a: — Ou Friday the second series of wool sales was held m Chi iatchnrch. catalogues amounting to nearly 14,000 bales being offered, of which my contribution was 983 bales. The sales progressed very satisfac torily up to luncheon time, but from that time values declined right out to the end of the sale, the drop being caused by an adverse telegram from England received duriug the luncheon hour. At auction I only succeeded m clearing about 400 ba.le.-i, but on the following day I sold privately over 300 bales at from \a to per lb drop on my valuations. Choice bright lineß of wool sold well at from7fd to Bid, medium qualify 7^d to 7£d ; second cross wool, 6|d to 8d ; diugy and earthy, 6|d to 7d ; pieces, good, 6d to 6|d ; pieces, farmers' lots, 4£d to s£d ; locks and pieces, 3d to 4d ; looks, id to 2|d. Taken from a farmer's point of view, the sale a\\ round was disappointing, but the pricts were justified by the account sales and reports just received from KDg lund. Since last report, I have sold privately 483 bales at from 6£d to 7£d for crossbred, and sjd to 6£ for merino. I would ask all my clients to send m their wool to my store, Ashburton, between now and January 1, 1897, as I intend to sell as much of it privately as I can, thus saving charges, and having two chances of a sale. , J J over ■"» , crossbred ewe, 5 at 6£d ; JW conjoined S, crossbred ewe, etc., 6 at 6£d, merino 1 at 6d, 10 rams, etc., 1 at bid, dead wool and pieces, 1 at 3|d ; HH, ha f bred, 2 at 6jd ; G T, crossbred ewes, 4 at 6£d ; ft R, three-quarterbred, 3at 7d ; W S over — , crossbred hogget, etc., 5 at7d, second cross, etc., 6 at 7d, bellies 1 at 4|d, pieces 1 at 4d ; — over B 7, crossbred hoggets, etc., 8 at 65 d ; A over 1, crossbred ewec, 3 at 6£d ; UP conjoined, oroßsbred, 8 at 7£d, merino, etc., 1 at 6£d; T X, half bred ewes, 4 at 6|d ; JP conjoined m diamond, first cross bred, etc., 16 at 7d j — over HR conjoined, three-quarterbred ewes, etc., 9 at 7£d, first cross ewea, 3 at 7d, first pieces 2 at 4£d, second pieces 1 at 4£d ; Hx, crossbred ewes, 6 at 6£d, 3 at 6£d, bellies and pieces 1 at 4d ; M .5, first cross ewes, 3 at 6£d, merino eweß, etc., 8 at 6d, mixed merino, etc, 1 at 6£d, pieces and dead wool, 1 at 3d ; ROSED ALE, locks, 1 at 2d, meriuo wether 1 at s|d, halfbied ewes 9 at 7d ; HIGHAM, crossbred ewes, 22 at 7£d, second cross ewes 2 at 6|d, crossbred ewe and hogget 2 at 6|d, bellies 1 at s|d, locks and pieces 1 at 2|d, pieces 1 at 3d ; "" under C, merino and orosßbred, 1 at 6|d ; C over — , cross- 1 bred ewe and hogget, 1 at 6£d ; H7, cross bred ewes, sat 6|d ; S3, crossbred ewes, 4 at 7d : M over B, mixed, 1 at 6£d, pieces 1 at l£d ; (C), merino ewes, 2at 6|d, crossbred ewea and hoggets 2 at 7£d ; 91, crossbred ewes, 5 at 6£d ; YR, crossbred ewes, 3 at 6£d ; E over — , croß?bred ewes, 3at 6£d ; R C over first cross hog gets, 7 at 6|d, crossbred ewes, 2 at 6£d ; 2S over — , first cross hoggeta, 4 at 6|<l, bellies, pieces, and locks 1 at 4d ; TJ con joined, merino ewea, 1 at 6d ; CS over — , crossbred hoggets, 13 at 7d, b6lließ and pienes, 1 at 2d ; WX, crossbred ewes, 6 at 6£d, crossbred hoggets, 5 at 6£d ; T over J conjoined, three quarterbred, 6 at 7d ; AS, merino ewe, 3atsf d, bellies and pieces, 1 at 4d ; 9M, crossbred ewes, 6 at 63d, 10 at 6|d ; TE conjoined, half bred ewes, etc., § at 6£d, halfbred hoggets and ewes, 3 at 6£d ; §1 over — , half bred eweß, eto. , 4at 6|d ; TU, first pieces, 2 at s^d, crossbred pieces, 1 at fid, second pieces, 2at Z\ 1, lock?, 1 at l£d ; 0 over B conjoined, meriuo ewes, etc., 15 at 5$ d, crossbred and merino ewes, 1 at 6d ; D over J m diamond, second crossbred, dumped, 4at 6£d ; Oak Flat over MB, first Leicester hoggeta, 4 at 7d, first Leicester ewes, 3" at 7^(l, mixed pieces, 1 at sd, first ai.d second pieces, 3 at sil, haLbred bellies, 3 at4|d, locks, lat 2£dt; /-s under S, cross bred hoggets, 2at 7d, halfbred ewes. 4 at 7d, crossbred ewes, 8. at 7d ; W7, pieces, 1 at 2£d, locks and pieces, J . at 2£d ; AWABIMA, h» fhred super, 2 at 7£d, hall bred ewes, 9 at 7>,d, crossbred ewe?, 9 at 7^(l, crossbred hogget, 4 at 7d, coated c oss bred, 2 at 6|d, bellies, 2 at 4|d, first pieces, 3 at s£<l, second pieces, 2 at 3£d, rams, 1 at 6d, locks, 1 at I£d j — over Oover 9, merino ewes, 1 at 6|d, crossbred ewes, 1 at 6^d, merino, etc., 1 at 6£rt ; X over W, merino ewes, 1 at 6£d ; — over 18, mrino ewe?, 1 at 6d ; 17, pieces, 1 at ljd ; — over C 6, crossbred, 1 at 6d ; d> L, crossbred ewes, 1 at s|d ; SB, merino ewes, 1 at 6|d ; L + , merino ewes, 8 at 6d ; R3, halfbred ewes, sat 7£d, crossbred hoggets, 1 at 6%<* t sandy, lat 4£d, bel ies, 1 at 6£d ; HR, halfbred hoggets, 4 at 6^d, halfbred hoggets and bellies, I at 3£d ; VR conjoined, halfbred ewes, etc., 8 at 7£d, crossbred ewes, etc., 5 at 7£d, crossbred hoggets, etc., 10 at 7|d, bellies, 1 at 4d, bellies and pieces, 2 at 4/|d, bellies and pieces, etc., 1 at 4£d ; VR con joined, looks, lat l£d ; OS, crossbred ewes, 3at 6£d, merino, 2at s|d ; Sin square, bellies, 1 at3|d, crossbred ewes, etc., 8 at 6d ; 00 over M, second cross hoggets, 6 at 7£d ; TZ, crossbred ewe, 2 at 7d ; R, cross bred ewe, etc., 5 at 7£d, crossbred ewes, 9 at 7£d, bellies and locks, % at 3£d ; EB, merino ewe, 3 at s§d, crossbred ewe (3), oroßsbred hogget (1), 4 at 6^d, locks and bellies, 1 at 2d ; 3T, halfbred ewe, 3 at 7d, crossbred ewe, 3 at 6|d, bellies, 1 at 3|d ; DS, merino ewes, 2 at (jd ; TH, merino eweß, 1 at sfd, crossbred, 1 at 6^d ; DA, crossbred ewes, 2 at 6£d ; x over V, half bred eweß,. 5 at 6|d ; GE over W, crossbred ewe (3), super, and crossbred ewe (1), 7£d, merino, 1 at s|d ; H, O top and bottom, eeoond comb, three-quarterbrert hogget, 2 at 10^d, first comb, halfbred hogget, 2 at 10 Jd, locks and pieces, 1 at 7|d ; HV conjoined, crossbred ewea, 3 at 7d ; J, three-quarter bred ewes, 2 at 6^d ; JQ, three-quarterbred ewe, 13 at 6|d, merino ewe, 2at 5Jd ; WT, three-quarterbred ewe, etc., 2at 6id ; 6 over T, crossbred hogget, 10 at 6£d, 1 pieces and black, 3 at 3d. DV, pieces, 1 at 3|d, crossbred wethers 2 at 6§d, crossbred hoggets 2 at 6|d, first cross ewes 12 at 7£d ; 2L, crossbred hoggets, 5 at 6|d; (O), crossbred ewes, 5 at 6|d, merino ewes 5 at 6d j MY, halfbred ewes, 5 at 7Jd, merino 1 at 6|d, halfbred ewes, etc., 1 at7d, bellies and pieces 1 at 4|d 5 triangle over S, halfbred ewes, 20 at 7£<3, longwool rams 1 at 7£d, bellies 1 at sd, e'ean pieces 1 at 4^d, n?ixed merino and halfbred ewes 1 at 6|d, dead wool and bellies 1 at 4|d; 2H, first halfbred ewes, 8 at 7Ad, second halfbred ewes 5 at 73d, Btrong halfbred wethers 2 at 6|d, mixed, etc., 1 at 7d, crossbred hogget 6 at 7d, sandy 1 at s|d, diogy 1 at 6|d, bellies and pieces 3 at s£d ; DI C, three quarterbred wether, 1 at 6|d, crossbred hogget 3at 6^d, crossbred ewes 9 at 6^d, merino 1 at 6^d, merino, etc., 1 at 6"|d, bellies and pieces, etc., 1 at 4|d ; A2, merino ewe, lat sd ; 82, crossbred, 9 at6|d, merino ewe 2 at s^d, bellies, etc,, 1 at 4£d, pieces, etc , 1 at 4£d ; S C, three-quarterbred hog get, 2 at 6£d, three-quarterbred ewe 6 at 7Jd, bellies and pieces 1 at 3d ; A D con joined, three-quar ! erbred bellies, 2 at sd, crutchings and pieces 1 at 4d, looks and pieces 2 at 2£d ; 4 M, bellies, 1 at 4£d, locks and pieces 2at l£d ; RY, crossbred ewe, 13 at 7d, halfbred ewe 2 at 6£d, rams 1 at 6|d, locks 1 at lAd.

To-night the Art Society's second anmiil , exhibi ion will beopened b> iheHon. M«j i Steward. The Hanging Committee wen busy all Saturday with the exhibits, auC there will be an excellent liot of good thing, for visitors to lot k at . A cable message published last week lepresented the commander of H.M.S Alecto as having been . fined by a Liberia Court for hostility to British vessels. The , following version of the despatch is given by the Sydney papers : — The convnander of H.M.S. Alecto, special service vessel on the C«pe of Good Hope and West Coast of Africa Station, has fined the Negro Re- ; public of Liberia lOOOdol for hostility to British vessels. The authorities of the Republic at first refused payment of the fine, but the amount was paid after the commander threatened to seize the Customs House. The North Otago Times says : — The worln is not by any me&tia dead to sympathetic feeling; indeed, it is a loog way from it. As a proof we would refer to the fact that during the past week or so a number of good-hearted masons, carpenters, and carters undertook, by way of a " bee," to take down, cart, atid re erect on Ardgowan the house beiorging to the widow of the late James- Pollock, who was accidentally killed at Ngapara. The house was removed from the Cape to one of the Ardgowan allotments. The action speaks highly for the kindly consideration these men have shown for a person m affliction. If the world gave evi dence of more of this nobility of uature it would be better and richer for the display.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., aad 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Friday*, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North »very day afc 10.45 a.m.. 12. 48 noon (express) and 8 0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12 53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at. 4.25 p.m. The branoh train arrives m Ashburfon at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Bakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tueßd&ys at 10.10 a.m, and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leava Methven at the following times respectively '-6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10 30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

futo ASHBtJKTON GUARDIAN: MOKDAi?, DECEMBER 14, 1896



Bnsine s Notices -^ ;| BULBS. BULBS. BULBS J SPECIAL CHEAP OFFER OF IMPORTED BULBS at Prices -| Never heard of before. ;i5 \ ' • V FLETCHER BROS., | U NIMMO & BLAIR'S Agents, have been adyisfd by them of a Jarge >5 ■nipment of BULBS from Europe just come to hand, w» ich they intend to clear at Very Low Prices, as will be seen by the following list :— I Hyacinths (single and double), from 3a 6d Jonquils, large single (sweet scented bright per dozen 9d peVdozen La ips, choice early single, from 6d per doz Anemones, single, from 6d per doz '■■£ luhps select, named Double, from 6d doz Chionodoxa (glory of the snow) from 9d doz ? Narcissus, the best varieties, from Is dr-z Crocus (choice named), 6d per doz s Jonquils, large double (sweet scented bright Iria (11 choice named varieties). Is 6d per doz ' >3 yellow), 2s per dozen Ixia (20 named varieties), Is per doz M Anemones, double, from 8d per doz Snowdrops, from 9d per dozen "« Also the following kinds, vi :— c ;?: Ranunculus, Scilla, Sparaxis, Trilliun?, Fritillaria, etc. * I Lovers of Flowering Bulbs have now an opportunity of stocking their * if gardens with what is beautiful, and at a small cost. Please call and 1 get a catalogue. *: CROCKERY. CRCCKERY. CROCKERY. f We\are now landing a large shipment of CROCKERY of all kinds for - our Christmas trade. Having bought them m the best markets for Spot Cash, we are enabled to sell them at Lower Prices than anyone m Ashburton. ■! Patent Anti-tannin Teapots, 6d to lOd each White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 3d per <~ Brown Glazed Teapots, from 7d each dozen Black and Gold Teapots (beat quality), from Cups and Saucers, from 3s 9d per doz ; «i j^ 3d M &ch * ■o /. * White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, • .: Splendid Tumbiera, from 2s 6d per doz 5s lQd dozen Lovely China Cruets, only lid each _ ■'■'. And all other lines Equally Cheap. ' : \ TEA. TEA. TEA. j Splendid Tea, m 51b and 101 b tins| from Is 5d per lb i Really Good Station Tea, m chests and from Is per lb 'i NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRDIT l Our New Season's Fruit, per e.g. Rakaia, now to hand. SO Cases Finest New Curranta 10 Boxes Muscatels X 9 m? xe lr Dat t 8 i ton Lemon, Orange, and Citron Peel 4 Tins New Pruues 3 Ca*es Sicily Almonds 5 Cases Preserved Ginger 2 Cases Valencia Almonds 2 Cases New Figs, lib boxes 2 Caaes Jordan Almonds ' 5 Caaes Preserved Pears 5 Grosf Bowles' Essence of Lemon 5 Cases Peaches 1 C wt Mixed Spice m loz packets and 2 Cases Apucots ilb tins, Etc. 25 Boxes Finest New Sultanas To be obtained from the Cheapest. House m Ashburton — ■ FLETCHER BROS., | CASH SUPPLY RTORFS, ASHBURTON ASD OHRISTCHURCH. J Telephone — 24 js ox 67 ;; H. M. JONES. , H. 3SJ. JONES. SANTA CLAUS° : AND FATHEE CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN, to the great delight of young and old. Jf^ IN order to give tbe above distinguished ppreouages a fitting reception, H. M. JONES : '11 has specially imported from several leading London firms, a great variety of .3 STATIONERY, TOYS, DOLLS & FANCY GOODS, \ow Landing, ex Rimutaka, Matitua, Rakaia, and Pakeha, from London ; Tasmania and Talune, from Melbourne. The Ashburton Box of Stationery, Is and 6i boxes, unsurpassed for value by any House m the trade. Plain and Fancy Staticne y. Latest Tialß and Styles. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. — A Varied and Well-selected Stock of REWARD PRIZE and PRESENTATION BOOKS from Ward, Lock & Co., Cassell & Co., Nesbitb & Co., R. T. Society, and others. Poets and Standard Works m cloth and Morocco bindings. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS - A Large Variety of all sorts— from a}d Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Dr»ms, Trumpets, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel- barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Sets ; Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 10s. Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don'r. Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Gove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bags, Plush and Leather Goods. Electro-plaked Ware, Fancy China ancl Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pretty and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. CHEISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CABDS. Great Variety and Designs. Boxes and Packets. Wonderful values. Must be seen to be appreciated. . CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERTALS from Wisden and Co.'s, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. h. m." Tones. cheistmas presents IN \ — JEWELLERY. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, .^ T> AY _A VISIT to the Leading Jewellery Establishment m the district* Just Opening Up the following lines, suitable for the Christmas Trade- Gold and Silver Brooches, Ladies' Rings Set with Diamonds, Pearls, Rubies, Sapphiras, etc. Gentlemen's Gold and Silver Sleeve Links, and Pull . Sets. -..._. A Special Line LADIES' ENAMELLED WATCH & STERLING SILVER CHAIN FOR 3Os. Gold and Silver Jewellery of Every Description, specially suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A Nice Selection of Novelties, suitable for small Presents, from 3s 6d, 7s 6d and 10s, N.B.— ALL GOODS MARKED VERY LOW m. PLAIN FIGURES AT ' S. S ALEK 'S, TEE LEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCH REPAIRING ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STREET. LARGEST STOCK. NEWEST STYLES * (Telephone No. SQ;) y ■■■■"'■■' ' ' ;'j\



H. ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MX SEASON'S SUPPLY OF FINEST lURNIP SEEDS, INCLUDING Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber- deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard. MANGOLD "AND OABKOT SEED. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned' RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. FERTILISERS IN STOCK. Anglo Gontinental Guano and Islington Manures. Sheep Shears, i SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. Also the COMBINATION u*s SHEFFIELD. !< TURKEY WASHITA OIL STONES. SHEEP BRANDING OILS. Blue, Red, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE-GALLON DRUMS. Ground and Lump Raddle, Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. WOOLSACKS. Wool Packs, full size and full weight. GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT OF SBBT BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SAL.R— Crushed Oats^ Oaten Shoafl Chafi I Oafa,, Bran.,, Sharps, & Chick whea* § Hen^ zander, AUCTIONEER AND 3ENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT~FOR— c a Sun Fire Insurance Office '' > AußtraliwMutual yrovident Societ;



FOR SALE OR TO LET, \ NEW SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, situated m Burnett Street, opposite Catholic Church. Apply to ALBERT ROBERTS, 1 West Street. [A CABD."J " | Dr. Henry Beed, \ (Late of Leeston), L.R.C.P. LONDON, M.R.C.S ENGLAND, L.S.A. LONDON, IS at present staying m Ashburton, aud may be consulted at Mr Britton's, Commercial Hotel. HOURS :— Morning, 9 to 10 a.m. ; after- noon, 2to 5 p.m. ; evening, after 7 p.m. 12 89 THK PREMIER MAKES A STARTLING SUGGESTION WHICE MAY PROVE AWKWARD FOR SOME PARLIA- MENTARY CANDIDATES I,HE Premier, when speaking at the open- ing ceremony of the Palmerßton North Art and Industrial Exhibition on Monday last, said : — 11 1 must not forget to mention the Ronfc- gen X Rayß which are on view, and have done so much bo advance medical science and assist suffering humanity. Now, it any constituency doubted that their mem- ber had any brains, they could get his head photographed m order to see, and I would strongly advise all constituencies to have the brain of the candidates photographed before making a choice." This was a most thoughtful suggestion of the Premier. Bub what is the value of brains without digestion ? He should have gone further and recommended the applica- tion of the X' Rays to the digestive organs of the whole of Her Majesty's subjects, when ie would have been found that those who were m bhe habit of drinking ordinary teas would find the coating of the stomach con- verted into a sorb of partially tanned leather. This causes, indigestion, shortens life, and spoils the most angelic temper. Suratura Tea being as pure as the lily un- dented, is not only Harmless, but an invigor- ating digestive tonic, and is recommended by ALL who have used it. Note.— An important omission waß nearly being made m this advertisement, viz. ; — The usual guarantee that Suratura Tea is NOT blended with China or Indian Teas. , JOHN ORR & Co., Agents. FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. .>«terve a healthy state of. the consti- *» r/ *V»n during P.eri.«?i tfr-T^f^rtpr. The word; '"jgkiif'gTEja.liJAK I T p% «B(rrvid; on- We- Cptmimtttt' Stamp <tfi*ctt t% yen ±-a*n^ Keipppthorne, Profiser^Qe., &it*»*~ Y^TANTED Known— Speotauloa, Ey T V Protectors, Gogjjleß, Folderß, am Everything m the optical .; at S. SaljEk's } Optwi»p



MELLOR'S ' ZEALANDIA ' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BKST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. — Please Note a Few Quotations — Ladies' pretty two-strap shoas, tan ard black, 7s 6d \ Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d | Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes — Splendid value Ladies' Oromelette Shoes from 8s 9d —Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d — Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION.! Look at windows and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made m Ashburton A trial will at once convince you of the difference m price and ; quality from other boot-shops. Note Address — JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. AN EYE-OPENER FOR FARMERS. I BINDER TWINE - - - - - - BINDER TWINE. TDEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE call at our office and inspect samples, obtain prices, mtke your purchases and save money. W. 11. COLLINS & CO., SOLE AGENTS , ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE." ■ :o. WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. "Mamari, A LARGE OF NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUIT! Atso— A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS, iv the Newest Patterns and Best Qualities. order to mcc* the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we are showing this Season probably THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. i®* CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits " before the Show " will greatly oblige, and fiucl it to their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders eavly, before the "Rush." craigheadlTberryman, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. AGENTS FOR — Abmiger's Chmtchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresses, elo.. Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear.



J Entertainments. i I r\DDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBUI T« X L ssee and Vanager ... M James B< 11. A IJief Seas n of Merrm-ht. TWO NIGHTS ONLY. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 17 aod 18. MISS ADA DELROY'd COMPANY. The Management announce with much gratification that arrangements have beer completed for the appearance m Ashburton on the nbove dates of the gifted Burle. que and Terpsichorean Artiste MISS ADA DELROY, And her Powerful C >mpany of Metropolitan Entertainers, who preßeut the moat Novel, Original, and Remarkable Entertainment ever witnessed. The World's Presa acknow- ledge Miss Ada Delroy to be the Greatest Terpsichorean Artist Extant. MADAM BKLL, the White Mahatma, m her Weird Dream Viaions. Admission— 3s, 2', and Is. Doorß open 7.30, commence at 8. Carriages 10.40. Box Plan at Mr H. M. Joneß', Stationer, etc. JAMES MORGAN, 12 90 Advance Manager. Friedlander Bros., Limited. {SPECIAL HOESE SALE. FRIDAY, DhSoEMBEE 18, 1896. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, having made special ar- rangements with D. Thomas;' Esq , will OFFER AT THE ARUADE, on the above date, A Special Consignment 6f QO FirßtClas- DRAUGHT MARES Q(£ and GELDINGS, all from 4 to 6 years old. These horses have been specially selected, being of a good stamp and all good worker?, and should therefore command the attention of farmers, contractors and others. Our instructions are to place them on the market without reserve. Also, on account of Mr Max Friedlander,— Of~\ 3» 4, and 5 year old LIGHT O\J HARNESS HORSES, by B.'ack- wood Abdullah. These horseß will be found really good sorts, suitable for harness and saddle. Sale at 12 noon. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 56 Auctioneer TjIARMERS AND OTHERS wishing to avail themselves of the above Bale will please communicate with us promptly, so as to secure early numbers for any horses they may wish to enter. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITE \ 12 74 WOOL. WOOL. WOOL, SEASON 1896-97. XTTE ARK PREPARED to make LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed iv our hands for Ssle, either by Auction at Ashburton and Christohurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English markets. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool, At Christchurch a NEW STORE is being specially built for us, and will be one of the Best Wool Stores m New Zealand, Our Third Sale will take place— At Chriatohuroh, January 8, 1897. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Henry Zander. MR HENRY ZANDER haa received m atructions FROM THE MANUFACTURERS IN GERMANY AND JAPAN, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION IN THE ORANGE HALL ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, i A consignment consisting of— 1 r\ CASES OF SUPERIOR DRESSED ±U DOLLS. 5 CASES OF SUPERIOR MECHANI- CAL TOYS. 5 OASES OF JAPANESE GOODS & SILKS. v CASES OF SUNDRIES. These Goods will be on show on FRIDAY EVENING, 18th inst. Ihe quality is superior to any ever seen in^Aehburton. TIME OF SALE— I r.aj. THE WHOLS SHIPMENT IS FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, and such an opportunity to purchase your Christmas presents at your own price has never been given to the publio before. Complete catalogue at sale. This also o£fera a good opportunity to com,mitteea of buying an. assortment) for school prices. DAVID ZANDER, 12 46 Auctioneer. F. Ferrman. THE LATEST IN BICYCLES THE BAMBOO FRAME BICYCLE IS TUB MOST COMFORTABLE MACHINE T.Q RIDE, Runs the easiest, has the very begt beajingg procurable, splendidf upright frsme isa@ " ' "^ ' * SanipJe tnachinq on app.Huatf ou'j X FEREIMAN,



T. Bullock. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 mOWN PROPERTY, Well s-ituated m X Tancred street, being T.Ss. 427 and 423, with Dwelling House, etc., thereon. Full* particulars m future advertisement. T. BULLOCK, 12 101 Auctioneer. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE. P\ Q A AGRES ' Wakanui Wains, front- JOU ing the road leading to the Sphool, being R.S. 25093 and others, mostly m English grasses, well watered with County Water Races, very suitable to work with some of the rich, heavy Wakanui Lands. Terms and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Shop and Dwelling m Mooye Sireet, rental, 5a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. nnHE Rev Mr Blake's property, well JL situated corner of Wilkin Street and Main South Road, just beyond the Traffic Bridge. r. BULLOCK. fSQQ PRICE wanted for T.S. 319, 6w O /V « corner of Havelock and William streets. Easy terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK, TO LET, at. a low rental, Shop and Premises, Triangle Buildings, la'ely' occupied by Mr Kirk. T. BULLOCK | FOR SALE, AN IMPROVED FARM OF 1 AAQ ACRES, situated above the lUtfO Dromore Railway Station, being B.S. 27388, and others. A portion m crop the remainder m English graaaea. There m a farm house of 5 rooms, also granary, 12 stalled stable, loose boxes and other buildings erected on the property. Well watered with county water races. Terms and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK TINWALD. FOR SALE. "PROPERTY well situated, fronting the _IT Main South Road, and not far from the Railway station, belonging to Mr Hedlty J, Chesterman, as follows, viz, — Lot 16, on which ia erected a Square Dwelling House of four rooms, with porch, etc., also Small Stable, etc., and sections 1? and 18 adjoining. To be sold as a whole, or if desired separately. As Mr Chesterman is now residing m the northern part of the provincial district, the property is to be sold at a sacrifice, and on easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent, ASHBURTON~ART SOCIETY] THE OPENING will take place at the SCHOOL of MUSIC, at 8 p.m., TO-NIGHT, HORACE A. GATES, Hon. Secretary 12100 ALLIANCE. ASSURANCE COMPANY. I BEG to notify that Mb Rex. Restell having resigned the Agency of the above Company, 1 have undertaken it. Any person wishing to see me on business connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR- ANCE CO., kindly call at the office of | Mr John Davison, West street. A. H. SHURY, Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. 10 201 GOVERNMENT LJFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Head Office, Wellington. LOST POLICY. A BPLICATIQN haying been made to mo J\_ under Section 28. of the Life Assurance Policies Act, 1884, for the issue of a Copy of the Policy on the life of John Bell, of ABhtod, Canterbury, farmer, numbered 150647 to the books of the Government InsuranceOommisaion'er, and evidence having been supplied as to the loss of the original, I hereby give notice that I shall issue a Copy aa requested, unless notice be lodged for- bidding the same on or before the 14th day of January, 1897. Dated at Wellington this 14th day of December, 1896. J.- H. RICHARDSON, 12 99 Commissioner. fOWLES 1 Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for fomala *• quiokly correct all irregqlftrijibs,' jyud relieve tlw symnfcons: so prevalent \VUh the 'soxf l ; 0,103 Is lid: toEs Bd, of all GhSinlstii and" Patent Medicine Vetadots. -*P{fejpaX'e4 opty by" the Lincoln a,ps fllidliuid Couiities D^g Co, LUj,6oJp, Englt^i VqWfk j(I9 o! %) tb« HoUMfi. BQliJf) 0l tiUUi * ■ I



Synopsis of New Advertisements. | H. Z-inder— Sale of fancy goods, Friedlandrr Bros. — Sale of horses. Ada Delroy Company, Odd'ellows* Hall, 17fch and 18th inst. E. Stephens — Cottage to let or sell. St. Stt-phen'a Church - Notices.



i _____ I Mr James Perdue, an old soldier residing ■ at Monroe, Mich., was severely afflicted with rheumatism but 'received prompt relief from pain by using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says ; "At times my back would ache bo badly that I could hardly rise up. If I had pqt gotten relief I would not be here to write these few lines. Chamberlain's Pain Balm has done me a great deal of good and I feel very thankful for it." For sale by the AgHBURTQN DRug Company. For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They cao confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 190 years they have proved unequalled fo Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Bick Headache an for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles In ljd, 2a 9d, and 11s, by all Modi- cine Vendors throughout the worK, A 1 eimple. safe and certain remedy It will be Been by a new advertisement m another column that Messrs Craighead and Berryman are probably now showing the largest stock of new tweeds and fashionable tailoring goods ever exhibited m Ashbur- ton. This speaks well for their enterprise and local industry. You have ruined your constitution uflicienbly by drinking iaferipr Tea. Recruft by drinkincon/j^ozja T?4 }' it js puje", Ttfe