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Home and Foreign.

Press Association — By Electri" TVlegit.ph Copyiight. (Received December 24, 10.20 ' m.) The Davy-Faraday Research Laboratory. London, December 23 The Prince of W«.le. offi ihted »t ' the openin .- ceremony of the Davy- Faraday Keseaich Laboratory m the city, which has been endowed by Dr J.udwig Mond with £100,000. Lord Kayleigh and J'rofes or Dewar are among the directors of the Institute. Rhodesia. Capetown, December 28 Mr Ocil Rhod'S states that qnly two hundred Hussais are n'cess^ry to '■*' remain m Khodesia to preserve order.

Australian.

'. Press "Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyught. ,-■■'_.' The Zollverein. December 24, 10.30 a. m ) Sydnby, December 24. The Herald regards Mr Chamber lains proposal, whi<?h Mr Seddon "~" wishes discussed at his conference, as .'"'"; vmonVry, although by reason of this characteristic it is not altogether an inappropriate subject for discussion by a semi-festive assemblage of statesmen. The, Fleet. I The fleet will remain m Hobart till January 27; Naval manoeuvres similar to those m Norfolk-Bay last year will be carried out, m Akaroa this time. The. (^riando goes direct from Hobart to Wellington. Tired of It. Brisbane, December 24 The early retii ement of Premier Nelfcon is regarded as probable. He haß stated that he is. tired of the laborious work of office. _ The Hop Crop. , ;••. Hobaut, December 24. Insects are causing great havoc m the hop gardens.

Miss 'Watson-

Strong: English Words

When a person. says " I suffered excrucia ting pain," he expresses a fact m the strongest words afforded by the English language.- The word * excruclathig ' comes from crux, a cross, and signifies an intensity of agony comparable only to that endured by one who undergoes the. barbarous punish ment ,of . crucifixion. There aro some j diseases, which, for a time, cause pain of this acute and formidable nature. To find a relief for it, when possible, is at once the impulse of humanity and the studious desire of science. Two brief examples may indie ite what success is attending the effort to b th comfort and euro cases of this kind. '• Nearly all my life," writes an intelligent woman, " I have bornd the burden of what j seemed to be incurable illness. 1 always felt heavy, weary, and tired. My appetite was poor, and after eaiing I had a cruel pain at my chest and between the shoulders. Frequently the pain was so intense that I was impelled to loo<e my clothing and walk about the room. My nerves were disordered And impressible, and I was, consequently, easily disquieted and upset. My sleep was habitua'ly bad, and I seemed none the better for spending a night m bed. EatiDg but little my strength waned of necessity, and 1 came to be veiy weak. For a long time I got about feebly and with difficulty. ,- "In August, 1887, I had an attack of rheumatic gout, which gave me the most harrowing experiences of my life. The complaint took its usual course and refused tp yield to the ordinary treatment. Through the partial failure of the . liver and kidneys dropsy set m and my legs and feet became puffed and swollen. I suffered excruciating pa|n and was confined to my bed for thirteen week's;' Remedies' of every description were tried but to little purpose. ' My brother, visiting me one day, said, be had been cured of an attack of dropsy Mother Se gel's Syrupl ;•••! got a. bottle from Mr Hewitt, the chemist, m Seven Sisters r<oad, and 'after taking it felt a trifle easier. 1 continued taking it, 'and soon the pain and swelling abated. I cbuld eat without pain or inconvenience, and by a few weeks further we of the Syrup I ! ;was not only free' from any local ailment, ..but : felt better than I tver did m my life before.; Since then I have enjoyed continuous good health, taking ' a dose of JH other Seigel's Syrup occasionally for aorne transient indis position.' You are aJ^ißejMjy^to publish my letter. Signed, Mrs Eizabeth Rogers, 42, Plevna Road;" South* Tottenham, London, ,In January, 1892,' writes another *■' I had an attack of influenza, and was confined to my, bed : for eighteen weeks thereafter.  Subsequently I was very weak and could g^t rip rid* strength". What little food J • forced down A (baving no appjetite) gave me excruciating pain, so that Ijvaa afraid to eat. , I came to be exceedingly weak and had frequent attacks' of dizzinetß.'' I was worn " almost to' a skeleton and none thought I ' would 'Recover.' " 'In Junei'. 1(392, Mr Smith, a friend of ours,. reCbmm'encled me to try Mother Seigel's Sy'rpp,' Vhi<3h I'at once ' procured of Mr ' - George Pdpnibs, the chemist m Hucknall. it ' for only one week 1 felfc greatly benefited.' I could eat better, and "r food agreed )vith me. Continuing wijih the • Syrup f grew stronger apd stronger, and Bop,n ' felt even better than before I was attacked by the influenza You are free to print this statenieht if you wish to do so. >*igned, Mrß^Buth Halliday, fl4, : High Street, Hucknall TorkarJ, Nottingham, Marcli lQbh, 1895. Intense pain may or may not indicate urgent dauger to life, but it ia hard to A bear, anavery^eihauatinc juac the same. . In cases of rheumatic gout (Mrs Rogers) the piin is caused by a poisonous acid m the tissues, originally' produced by the decomposition of 'food m the' ' stomach '— indigestion or dyspepsia. The' same poison aoting on the liyer and kidneys creates the other symptoms mentioned. : the case of Airs Kall^day the ailment was dyspepsia, whic]i m the first place invited influenza, and then remained r ' o' torment her. It is best and 'easiest to prevent pain by using' Mother Seigel's Syrup immediately whep the slightest j)lne-:8 appears,

CORRESPONDENCE.

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A RANGER WANTED.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir — Kindly allow me space to make mention of what I ami all other licei se holders m the Bauyit. 'a district tliuk an injustice on the part cf the Acclimatisation Society. We have iv the Rangitata one of the best fishing rivers m the colony, and yet, as far us I know, it is the ouly liver iv Canterbury that has not the protec ion of a ranger, and I believe lam elating what is stijoily correct when I say that the lag ou at the outlet of this river lias not Leeu, visited by a ranger this season. The conse quence is that almost any night, both on the river aud lagoon, patties are to be foui d wi h spears and torches, and it is a well known fact that during the last two seasons aH the large fish have been taken from the lagoon. In faci (hey are speared both summer &ud winter, and the few ducks that pair on the creeks m the riverbed are ruth lessly destroyed and their eggs stolen. The ducka, I am afraid, will soon forsake this river, as there ( are practically none now compared to what there was three years ago. This district, I believe, supplies a good percentage ,of the license holders of the ( I Ashbur'on county, and why should not our I sport be protected as much as that of tht residents of other localities? What v wanted is a ranger that lives m close proximity to the river, and can spare fime to attend to his business, and lam sure th re are several energetic persons fond of sport who, for a small remuneration, woul i gladly take the thing m hand, -and a few prosecu tions would speedily set things to right. Trusting that 'he governing body at Ash* burton will take the affair up.— l -m, etc , Charles P. Parkbbson.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., ,3.40 p.m., j. aad 7.5 p. m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an. extra.. train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North °very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.43 noon (express) and BiO 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 branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. , Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays exoepted) at -7-5 P«n»., ou Tuesdays at * 1040 a.m, a«d on Thursdays at 1&20 noop. Trains leava Methven at the following times respectively -6.50 every- day, except -Fridays ; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m.^Tuesdays.

Official Directory.

Mayor of Aahburton— Mr Joseph Scaly Eaßt street " : Agricultural and Pastoral Association- President, James Brown ; Secretary, Wm. Simpson ' '•: - " ! Aehburton Building Sooiety—Chairman^ Dr J E Trevor; Manager, Edward Stephens ''". .'..■■ Aahburton Industrial Building Sooieby — Ghairman,:Henryr Zander;. Secretary J ,0 r Duncan ' ... -. ,- ;i . • ' .- ; ; Ash burton Club— Secretary, Wm, Home; Manager,. E.J S tjl well rr ...... >.-. , , Ashburton Borough School Committee — Chairman, David McPneMon ; Seoretary, J C Duncan . Caledonian Society— President, -— - ' Secretary, J. Tucker . Canterbury Woollen Mills — Manager Wm Rowan Canterbury Roller Flour Mills— Manager, Thosßbllitt .:-./.■ Cemetery Board — Secretary, Joseph -1 Ward, Arcade - . , ; j. Clerk of Courts and Licensing Committee — J R?Golyer Connty Council— Chairman, Edward Wright ; Secretary, Frederick Main waring Engineer, Wm Baxter Deputy Official Assignee— John Davison, West street • Domain Custodian— W W Pmith Fire Brigade -r Captain, A A Fooks ; Secretary, H H Ft>oks ; Engineer, W E Dolman . Gas Company— Chairman; Thos Bullock Secretary, «J Wafd, Arcade ' Government Life Insurance Department — Postmester, agent Hanrilpsjb'ead School Committee— .Chairman, W J Crooks ; Secretary, J C Bell Hampstead Town Board — Chairman, J H Maynard ; Clerk, J C Bell School Board -Chairman, Andrew Orr^Secjetary.i'Chks Braddell Hospital-vMedical Officer, Dr J ETrevori Secretary, F Mainwaring; Matron, Mrs E Mackay Inspector of Factories and Weights and Measures— Constable Edward; Bade Justices of the Peace (Town District) — Robert Aloorn, Thos Bullock, Alfred Harrison, G J Neill, W H Rule/ David Thomas, D Williamson, E S Coster, and the Hon W J Steward Longbeach Koad Board— Chairman, John Griggj Clerk, A A Fooks Oddfellows' Hall and Orange Hall-r Custodian, W E Dolman Old Men's Home— Master, Thoa H Fox Police— Sergeant J F Barlow m charge* ; Postmaster and officer m charge of Tele graphs— Wm St George Douglas üblio Trust.Officer-Postmaster, agent Racing Club ( Aehburton) —Secretary, John Daviaqn ; Raoing Oluh (Tinwald)— Secretary, A AFofiks ,^,, Railway Stationmaster — P L Payne Registrar of bit the, deaths and marriages, and registrar of electors— Joseph Ward Arcade Salcyards Company — Chairman, 0 J Harper ; Secretary, Albert Roberts Stock Inspector — Blair Fullar'on, Court house ■• ; ■ Tinwald School Committee— Chairman, JAC.lothier ' ' J Tinwald Town Board— Chairman, Edward Gateß ; Clerk, A A Ftoks " Town C erk and Borough Engineer— Chas E Fooks Upper Ashburtonßoad Boar^— Chairman Donald McLean ; C erk, John Wakanui. Road Board— Chairman. Peter Stewart j Qlerk, $ A Poo^e i

VM ABMBtJit!ft>N atIABWAN t THtIBSDAt frECJfiMfiEB U 1896.



Biifc{fl§§§ Notie&g. • -;^[ CHRISTMAS, 1896. jl A MBEBY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. NEW FRUITS.~SeW FRUIT J OWB, Nev Season's Fruit, pe i s.s Go. hie and Bakaia, is now to hand. l| U the finest shipment 6 Fruit ever seen m Ashburton. Do not misJ seeing our grind displuy r#f Christmas Fruits, now on view at our place of^ Business, East street. It is admitted to be the best dressed Fruit Window! ever seen m Ashbur.ou. We lead, follow who can. I SEE OUR DISPLAY OP DRIED FRUITS, THEY ABE REALLY MAGNIFICEN3£ SO cases Finest Voatizz* Currants 3 oases Sioily Almond* : ; SO boxes Finest Sultauas 5 owe Natural Figs 25 cases Eleme Raw ns 2 boxes Valencia AJmonda ' 10 boxes fine=,t Valencias 20 boxes Turkey Figa ' '**<?- -20 boxes Mildura and Californian Muacatelo 2 boxes Jardon Almonds 10 cases new Dates 5 boxes Dried Apricots j 4 caaes new Prunea 5 boxes Dried Peaches ~m -? "* e " of u b boxes new Kga 5 boxes Dried Apples v fj llZOlba finest Lemon, Orange, and Citron r«r Peel 4 ALSO THE FOLLOWING SEASONABLE GOODS. . 3 5 gross assorted Essences 25 cases Ship Lime Jnica j 0 gross 2£lb tins Preserved Pears , 5 cases Raspberry * ♦ * 1 gross finest mixed Spice, m loz packets 5 cases Pine Apple Syrup '% a and |l^ tinß „ 3 cases Peppermint -4, 5 gross J* b tins Preserved Peaches 60 di zen Herbal Beer Extract : £ gross 2£lh tins Preseived Apricots • 12 dozen Essence Rennett, etc.. 6t&' "^ o cases Lemon Syrup' „ . » •■ *»«»• | JAM. JAM. JAM. PEESEBVING SEAS 3>V 1896-97. | 85 TONS CAFE SUGAR 35 TONS | We have m stock and to arrive, 25 tons Finest Cane Suearj among which is a small I shipment of Brewers Crystals, which is the best and safest' Sugar fo7 Jam or Jdly 1 making. Jam made from this sugar is bound to give every satisfaction. 9 * JAM JAES. JAM JABS. s 6 gross i-gallon Mason JarV, 10 gross 1 quart Mason Ja-s, 5 gross 1 pinb Mason Jars, j Also the Oelebr .ted Lightning Jars and plain 1 b aid 21b Glass Jars "j . FECULINA. FECULINA. FECULINA. ? 4Ad per packet, 4£d per packet. -60 dozen, 60 dozen, CO dozen. I We have just received another shipment of thiß Celebrated (A. \E FLOUR Harloff OEOCKEEY. OEOCKEKY. CfROCKEEY. ! : "We .have just landed a large shipment of OROOKERY of all kinds for S our Christmas trade. Having bought them m the best markets for Spot 1 Oash, we are enabled to sell them at Lower Prices than anyone m Ashburton. i SSS G^^pSft g Od 6aCh WMte a tSn ld *» l 8 »^J Black and Gold Teapots (best quality), from Cups and Saucers, from 3s 9d per doz « 1 j-^a. v. * 0., White a^ Gold China Caps and Sancen,^ Pplendid Tumb'er., from 2s 6 1 per doz f rom 5s 10d dozjn oaucet^ Lovely China Cruets, ouly lid each a And all other lines Equally Cheap. '$ To be obtained from the Cheapest House m Ashburton. I SPECIAL NOTICE— We wish to draw our Customers' attention to the fact that we* cannot according to the Acf, compelling us to close our place of bu^nesa on Thursday^ at io clock pm ) deliver any goods from onr EatabJishment after the stipulated time o{ '-"' closing viz , clock. But m the case of farmera-and others, who o.der and pay for their "« goeds, before 1 0 clock on a Thur 3 day, and ciiuuot return m time to get them before we close, we wl ll send them to any sore or place where they can call and get them. We do '"'. about the most extensive business m this town, o says oue ot the Guardians of ihe Peace " m this town, and he ought to kuow. ' ue*e»«i FLETCHER BROS., —^ CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHURCH. -W Telephone 2^— Box 67. 4« CHRISTMAS. CHEISTMAS.I A LL IN WANT OF BOOTS AND SHOES for the Christmas Holidays should n#|| fail to pay a Yisib to the ' LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT.' — -SB Just Opened the following lines, suitable for the Holiday Season — i|B Children's 2x6 White Shoes. tifS Chjliireu'B Tan ».nd Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 7x9, 3<s. M Children's '! an and Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 10 x 12, 4s. H Ladies' 2 Strap Shoes from 4s 6d. .- JH Ladies and Children's Sand Shoes. i|fl Lad es' and Childran's Bl ek, White, and Brown Canvas Shoes, m lace and strap. JH Gentlemen s Canvas Shoes from 5s 6d Gentlemen's Tan Leather Oxford Shoss from 7s 9J. Splendid value. !■ And other lines too numerous to mention. !■ Call and inspect our Stock and compare our prices, and we are quite sure you will H be satisfied^ hut we are offering the very best value m the town. -|H McDonald & mcdiarmidJ THE LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT 9 EAST STREET. ' J. NICHOLAS. Manager." - Repairs and Orders promptly attended to^^H LABGE Stock Silvered Plate Glass just arrived from England.* The Mirror Glass can be cut to any size to suit customers, at shortest!! notice. ■ . t! GRAND, SELECTION OF \| Picture-Frame Mouldings. 1 Beautiful window decorations to hide unsightly views of back yards etc. (Good imitation of stained glassr) ' *\ i MIXED PAINTS, ARTIST'S MATERIALS, j WALL PAPERS. " "■■■■ J. WILSON.^ •":•' CORNER OP AKCADE. "I Telephone 65. © MELLOR'S ~i 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STOREi IS now making a Special Ohrißtmaa Diaplay of Summer Boots and Shoea. Already M the Ashburton Pubhc have pronounced it to be the y j| CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SFTOWN « IN ASHBURTON. » c om/wja m — Please Note a Few Quotation:— Jl Ladies* pretty two-strap shoes, tan ar.d black, 7s 6d 1 Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes— Sp'ondid value 1 Ladies' Oromelette Shoes from 8s 9d— -Very cheap '•! Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d — Great bargains. 1 THOUSANDS OF OTHEE LINE?, - THAT DEFY COMPETITION.: Look at windows and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made m Ashburtou Jj A trial will at once convince you of the difference m price and 1 quality from other boot-shops. ■ Note Address — ' 31 JAMES MELLOR,' j TA^QRED STREET, ASHBURTON, 1



Business Notices CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. "VV" 18 HAVE JU^ l LANDED THE FOLLOWING SEASONABLE GOOD ;— Finest New Currants - Californian Tinned Apricots, Peata and finest NewSultai.s Peaches Finest New Eleme Haisinß Essences m twelve varieties Finest Loroon, Uiange, aud Citron Peel Paramatta and Ship Lime Juice Keeu s No. 1 Packet Spice Raspberry and Lemon Syrup Maconochie'n Royal Scotch Fresh Herrings Maconochie's Silvocea Smoked Haddocks [ Maconochie's Herrings iv Tomato Sauce a real delicacy ' Pnme Miilay Muscatelles Maconochie's Kippered Herrings Jordan, Valencia, and Sicily Almonds NEW FEULINA, THE PWkFECTION OF CAKE FLOURS. Having been appointed SOLE AGENTS for Ashburton fop this wonderful preparation we have received a, cons : gument of this reason's Flour, and can with e/ery confidence recommend it to the public of Ashburton as the perfection of prepared Flour, for produc- ing pure aud delicious cak< s, with the minimum of time, trouble and expenses. FECCJLINA may be had m the following kinds : Ground Rice, Cheese Cakes Rice Cakes Cocoanut Cakes Raspberry Buna Genoa Cakes ' . Sultana Cukes Sponge Cakes < Seed Oakea Madeira Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches Snow Cakes Currant Cakea CKOCKEBY. OROCKERY. We .have some Choices Lines to hand ex "Otarama." Inspection invited. />oods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for orders. Sole Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Orders by post despatched with punctuality SHEARMAN BROS., „ GROCERS, <fc IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE. Telephone No. 53 H. M. JONES, H. M. JONES. SANTA CLAUS Oi AND FATHER CHRISTMAS i ARE COMING AGAIN, to the great delight of, young and old. IN order to give the above distinguished personages a fitting reception, H« M. JONES has apeoially imported from several leading London firms, a great variety of STATIONERY, TOYS, DOLLS & FANCY GOODS, Now LacdiDg, ex Rimutaka, Matitua, Rakaia, and Pakeha, from London; Tasmania and Talune, from Melbourne. The Ashburton Box of Stationery, la and 6d boxes, unsurpassed for value by any House m the trade. Plain and Fancy Stationery. Latest Tiats and Styles. B 0 0 X 8. BOOKS. BOOKS. A Varied and W_U. B elected Stock of REWARD PRIZE and PRESENTATION BOOKS from Ward, Lock & Co., Caßßell & 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 Largo Variety of all sorts— from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drnmß, Trumpet*, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, {-kipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cits, Owb, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel- barrow's, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea fc ets ; Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys tco numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLL^. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND MZKS FROM Id to 10?. Dolls that Equeak and Djlls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don'K Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Do Is. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, G ove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bags PiUsh and Leather Goods. ' Elect ro-plated Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pretty and uaeful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. CHKISTMAS AND NEW YEAE CABD3. Gr at Variety and Designs. Boxes and Packets. Wonderful values. Muab be seen to be appreciated. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Co.'s, London. Bats, Ba'ls, Stumj-s, Racquets, Etc. h. m.~ Tones. D. Thomas:~ WILLIAM — . WOOL. — PATCHING, WOOL- WOOL. EAST STREET. : • "TTTISHES TO ANNOUNCE to his TO, MY CLIENTS AND OTHEUS VV Faiming Friends and Customers of the I HAVE made special arrangements to Ashburton County, that he has now added have a Buyer m A>hburton on the 4th q a DTnJTPV A"\m P"AP"Nn?QW of JANUARY, who will buy private"* any OAUUJjKi.KX AJND JdAKJNJIibb olaas of Wool at FULL MARKET KATtS. MAKING" MY STORES are well lighted and well- to his TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE known for the disposal ot Woo', Farmers will have my best supervision and CLOTH BUSINESS, and will also carry on attention with regard to any Wool placed m my hands. CLARK'S TINWALD SHOP as usual. WOOL intended for me should be mmy NOTE— Having secured the services of Stores not later than the 2-id of J ANU ARY, and if not sold private'y will be forwarded MR JOHN CLARK as manager of the on either to Timiru or Chriatchurch Sales. new department, •~ . «, "~Z~~, , . ~ ALL ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY DAVID THOMAS, attended to. 12 168 . AUCTIONEER. - — i iMLimnr,, , NOTE ADDRESS— EAST STREET, ' PUBLIC NOTICES ' ASHBURTON. 12 170 N 0 T 10 Js^ A UNIVERSAL CHRISTMAS BOX. /CIVILISED society recognises Christmas A PPLICAIIGNS are r invited . for the ( V^ , as the season of goodwill, and goodwill X3L . position ■of BILLIARD t ROOM ÜBU * ll y takea the iotm of a present. The CAREtAKER for' the Ashburton' Clab, up » P re3enfc ma y° bl y be a twopenny pictorial to TUESDAY EVENING, the 2dch, at 7 card with a greeting inscribed on it, or it p.m. . ' may be something more valuable or nseful, 12 166 BY ORDER. according to the means and generosity of the . ' giver. There are some presents which are r OA t> D n tne reverse of profitable to the recipient. "I ■ ' . For instance, an elephant would hardly suit T"lm 7-7 /???/*•'?/ T-?/>O/J a citizeu-who lived m a four roomed cottage -£-*# • J-LVflf y JLWt/VVj with do back yard tospeak of, neither would the gift of the new Government steamer (Late of Leeston), Tutanakei be acceptable if the recipient had L.R.C.P. LONDON, M.R.C.S ENGLAND, to keep her m commission as a yacht. But L.S. A. LONDON the best of all Christmas presents, the one I o , .. . ,* _ _ , which would be unanimously accpted with Sat present staying m Ashburton, and grat itude by every" householder, be he orshe may be consulted at Mr Bmtton's, wea lthy or poor, is a box of Suratura Tea, Oommeroial Hotel. • ao3 ompanied by the donoi's hope of many HOURS: — Morning, 9 to 10 a.m.; after- happy returns of the day. Suratura Tea noon, 2to 5 p.m. ; evening, after biings to the home cheerfulness and health. 7 p.tn X 12 89 The hypochondriac recovers his spirits, the . i_ bilious subject becomes cheerful under its TtfOTTf'F benign influence. I here is no known m X>WXl ° ' stance of Suratura Tba being replaced m a household by any other tei after one trial, ~~ because its economy, purity, strength, aroma, and freedom from blending with Indian and SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. China teas commend it without puffing. JOHN ORR & CO., "" Agents T)URSUANT to the terms of tho Banks JL and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banks ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, and MONDA\, the 28th Dcember next, has INVESTMENT SOCIETY. been appointed a SPECIAL BANK HOLI- DAY throughout New Zealand. rTIHIS OFFICEx,wiII be CLOSED on The Union Bank of Australia, Ld. FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and MONDAY, S> " HALL R A eSt E inspr Ct or. Decembers. 26, and 28, 1896, The Bank.of New South Wales. FOR W. G. RHIND, CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, * Inspector, The Bank of Australasia. and CLEMENT WINTER,^ FRIDAY| SATURDAY> MONDAY, The Bank of N^ew Zealand. January 1, 2, and 4, HENRY MACKENZIE, \2 141 " general Manage-. * 0R -~iALVArara~ ARMY. YEA SI HO " U « S - --" '—- EDWARD STEPHENS, HA^XiELUJAH WEDDING ! Manager. DID you ever see an Army Wedding ? ■ Come to the B*rracks at 3 p.m., T^7 ANIE . D Known— That J. Moison Christmaß Day. T T has ]ust received a large Bhipmem 12 146 T. G. CHAPPLE. °* English, American, and Continental Boots and Shoe 9, suitable for the season ; also an wanted . K»j»-BS=sr^ sSSMSJi C*S- < 2^ T T Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and reasonable prices during the coming holidays Everything m the optical j. at S. Swart, Repaira as usual done at once at Moison^ VP* WW > Preraiw Boot Store,EJa(ti §tjoet, A^bunon



Henry Zander. H. ZANDER. AS the Harvesting Season is now draw- ing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large, stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. BINDING TWINES, BINDING TWINES. BINDING JVIEE, "binding wire. - . And all other Harvesting Material now Btock._ Farmers, do not give your orders for Twine without . getting my quotation, as I : can quote less than any local merchant, having purchased the maximum quantity and ob- tained highest discounts. I ONLY KEEP DONAGHY'S GOLD MEDAL j TWINE. Get no other, aud don't be deceived .with inferior brands now offered m Ashburton. The New "BUCKEYE " OPEN-BAOK FRAMELESS REAPER. , The.New " BUCKEYti "MOWER. The New " BUCKEYE" CULTIVATOR Now on View. . McCORMIOK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS Kept m Stock, ALBO-r- --•TYSAOK'6" SECTIONS AJND CHAINS For all other Machines. For the convenience of the Farmers m the Maj-field and Rangib't* districts, where the " Buckeye" has always been the favoirite, a stock of Extios will also be Kept on Mr Elmslie's Farm. OORNSAO&S. CORNSAOKS. I am bow prepared to take orders for ull-eized Cornsacks, and Farmers' will do vell'to order -earlyf-as-pricer are-advancing. 3AKPETS, * LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTHS, Etc. In order to make room for Harvesting nd other Goods now landing and to arrive, will sell the whole of the above stock at — 25 Per Cknt BELOW COST PRICE. 1000 MATS! 1000 MAIS!! 1000 MATS!!! rt/TADBITIUS QUGAR. > Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and see that you get it. JEW CURRANTS, NEW RAISINS, and "- NEW SULTANAS. J < 'hese fvuilß are ready for use without further washing. . ] ,T%S TEAS. TEAS. ' CHINA, CEYLON, i INDIA, and HEALTH TEA, J Especially packed for me. Just Lmded (ex -Ruapehu), ] 00 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE CQLLARS, In All Sizes. They are giving Universal Satisfaction. i SCOTT'S 1 WELL-KNOWN RANGES, JREATLY REDUCED PRICES OILS. OILS. OILS. J I have m Stock and to land— 00 Drums Linseed Oil 100 Oases Valvoline and Cylinder 20 Bales Best 5-ply Seaming Twine jhina and Glassware "' lornsby's and 1 Ransome'a Plough Shares Jarbbd and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENQLESH LEATHER BELTING, (Vines and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Ha vann» Cigars, Cigarettes, (wholesale only). In view of approaching holidays, SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. have always for Sale — Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, 'Bran, Sharps. Henry gander, AUO^IO^EER, URAJN, WQQL, 3EI(ERAL A aiKRQHANT, AGENT FOR— SunyFirc Insurance Office Auttrnlian Mutual Provident Society Bucktye Harveitsr Co,



T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTH RS. i FOR SALE. KQ^ ACRES, Wakanui Plains, front tJ€)\) ing the road leading to the School being R.S. 25093 and others, mostly it E glibh grasses, well watered with C unh Water JKaoea, very suitable to woik witr Borne of the ric)>, heavy Wakauui LaLila Terms and fu.l particulars furnished ot application. / * T. BULLOCK. FOX SALW, AN IMPROVED FARM OF "I AQQ ACKES, Bituated above the J-Ut/t) Dromote Railway Station, being R.S. 27388, and others. A portion iv ciop the remainder m English grasses. There is a farm house of 5 rooms, , also granary, 12 stalled stable, loose boxes, and other buildings erected on thn property. Well watered with county water races. Terms an<} full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK TINWALD. FOR SALE. PROPERTY well situated, fronting, the ( Main South Boad, and not far from j the Railway station, belonging to Mr Hedley j J. Chesterman, an follows, viz, — Lot 16, 6ri i which is erected a Square Dwelling House I of four rooms, with porch, etc., also Small Stable, etc. , and sections 17 and 18 adjoining,.. pTo be sold as a whole, or if desired separately. f As Mr Chesterman is now residing m the i northern part of the provincial district, the. : property is (o he sold at a sacrifice, and on easy lei ma of payment. J*oli particu ars on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. / Tenders. TENDERS .WANTED. fTIHE T.us ees of the Orange Hall iiivite JL tenders for LEASING THE HaLl, for one year, commencing January 1, 1897. Tenders close on December. 26. , Plans, etc , with Mr W, J. Adams, Plumber, Burnett Street. ' REES/JONES, 12 136 Hon. Secretary. .-i-::JfiS,P-::fii;lt^ ~"~' rpIHE Successful Tenderers for Cutting JL 700 Acres ;of Oats on Tar a : are James Allen & Co. 12 173 . JpAN BRICK. Rublic Nd£i(jee HAMfSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. -« : rPHE -Hampstead Town Board have fixed I the Fees for registration of Dogs for the year 1897 as follows : — ; Dogs kept solely for the manage- ment of Stpck.^ach ... _ ... 2a 6d All other Dogs, eaoh 10a Collars can be obtained at my Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton, on and afcer January 1, 1897. J. C. BELL, 12 174 «. " Registrar. D.I.C. WHOLESALE & FAMILY WARE- . HOUSE. Spring 1 Clearing. Carpets, Floorcloths, Linoleums, China,; Mattings, Bamboo Lounges, Balcony Blindß, Bedsteads land Bedding. Austrian & American Chairs, Cabinetmakers, ■ . Wove Wire Mattress' Manufactory Furniture Renovating Establishment ROUSES FURNISHEp-qpHRPUQH.^T. WAIIEHOTT&ES— Caehel & Lichfield Streets, ChristchuVoh/ ' and'lt ■■'" ■• : Wellington, Danedin, and London, tfAJJjEWRTKIN, E. O.BkOWN, Chairman. Mandecr . —^ — : WANTED, 5000 SECONDHAND ba4s. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMEBS, AND ALLAN DALE COALS, alwayn m Stock. * ALSO— COKE, FlßEWpop,' POSTS, RAILS STAKES, and all fencing material. ' I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated , ■ : AII4ANI?ALiE;COAL, ; Which has held its own against alii the Lignites m the market. It is screened/ and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving nj> dangerous efybers, and is really the jbest and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. Jamps Mlliott, SOLE AGENT, ,WES. T .STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool. Stores. Telephone No. 83. I OR COUGHS, OOIjDS, BRONOHITIB, ASTBM ]S AY'S COMPOUND B^BNOB OP LINSEBD r\ Aniseed, Benega, SqnlUi Told. &c ■' CAY'S oompoxtnd, a demulcßnt expectorant, foi Coughs, Coldß, and Cheat Complaints IX AY'BCOMPOUND, for Coughs and Oolde, la eqoaU IX . serviceable for horses and cattle LINUM OAtHAETIOUM PILLS d gefltive, oorr* tlve, and agreeably aperient OOAGULINK-Oement for Broken Articled. Sol •very when. Manufactory, Btookpott England Eeawng's* Powder aeßtroya biigp, fleas moiha v beetles, and' all other inseots, whilft gui c harmless to doraeetio iininißls. In ekierminatiDg beetlea the sn'fjoesa' p( this powder is e^ raordinarv. It perfect'y olean }n apphoation.' See the artiole yon purohase ia _Km^ q's, as im} at^ons are hozion's and ineffeoiutl, Sold m tins, Q3, la and 2s 6d eaoh, by al chemists. • WhoUwnt and Rqwhins~tf % v) Vmw



Is file source of good hoalfii. Acer's SarsapaHffa I Makes Pure Blood, Strengthens the Nerves, Sharpens the Appetite, Removes that Tired Feeling, and Makes Life Worth Living. Sufferers y^V^-^^^^ fromindiges- /rs^^EffZ&\. tion,*"gelieral '• Xjjfj^^J^^^OY from impure ' %J)S\*\jr blobtL sliouid AYEp 9^ SARSAPARILA Gold.Medals at the World's Great Expositions. c . — "V "" "i KSr"Bcwave"pf cheap imitations. Tho | name— Ayer's Sarsaparilla— is promi- nent on the wrapper, and is blown" m tho glass of each bottle. Caledonian Concert.



Holloway's Ointment. —Go where you may, m every country and all climes, persons will be found who have a ready word of praise .for this ointment. For chaps, chafes, scalds, bruises, and sprains, it is an ' invaluable remedy ; for bad legs, bad breasts and piles, ifc may be 'confidently relied upon for effecting ft sound and permanent cure. In cases cf puffed ankles, eryjipalis, and rheumatism, Hplloway'B Ointment gives, the greates comfort by reducing the inflamma- tion, cooling theblood, soothing the nerves, adjusting the circulation, and expelling the 'impurities This ointment should have a . pace m every nursery. It will cure all those ' manifold skin affeofcions which originating m « childhood, gain strenth with the child's growth. << ' Mothers will find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy e-pfeoially valuable for croup 'and whodpiDg 'cough: It will give prompt relief &nd to Bafe and pleasant. We' have cold it tor several years and it has never failed to give the n ost perfect satisfaction. G.t W. Richards, Duquesne, Pa. 1 J Sold by the' A sir - 9VWQH U»VQ QpMPANY,