COMMERCIAL.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Presß Ap^jiation— By Electric Telegraph— Copyiight. Sydney, December 30. r Wheat, chick, 3s 6. 4 to 3* 9d ; milling, 4s 9d to sa. Oats, New Zealand prime feeding, 2a sd. Potatoes, local, £1 15a to £2 hi. Onions, Victorian, £4 si. Bu> ter, dairy 6d, -to 6£d ; factory 7£d. Cheese, p:ime lo.>f 3^.1 to 4d. Bacon s^d to 6d ; hums, New Zea land, 9d. Melbourne, December 30 Wheat firm, 5a 4id. Oats, Algerian -steady, up to 2a 4d. Potatoes, new £5 ss. Onions £4 10s. Adelaide, December 30 Wheat firm with an upwaid tendency, 5s 7d* but no disposition to part w ith stock OAts23 7dt023 Bd.

ADDINGTON MARK ET.

Cbrtstuhuruh, December 30 At the Addiugtou stock market to-day the entries m all departments were small, and business was meagre. Fat Cattle. —Of 141 head of beef entered, there were only a few small lines of passable steers and heifers, the bulk being old cows. Evea better classes met poor competition, ox beef ruling at from 16s to 18j 6d per lOOlbs, and cow and inferior aorta from 12s to 15s. Steers brought from £5 to £7 10s, heifers £4 lZs 6d to £6 5-., cowb £3 2s 6d to £6 12s 6d. ; Store Cattle. — The yarding of stores /was mostly made up of yearlings and dry 4 cows, neither of which were m demand. Fat Sheep.— The entry of f»t sheep was one of the smallest for a long time, and inciuded very little of good quality, the bnlk being ewe mutton, with a sprinkling of inferior merinos. The market showed but little life. Freezing wethers brought 9s to Us 4d, inferior sorts 83 to 83 9d, best ewes 7s to 83 6d, infeiior 5a bo 6s 6d. Fat Lambs— The fat lamb pens were well filled, some very good lineß beicg on offer. Although the export buyers were operating freely, prices were not quite so good as last week. In most cases there was a drop ot 9d .-.to Is 6d per head. Beat freezing lambs brought 108 6d to 12s 3d, good fat torts 9j to 10s 4d, others 6s to 8s 6d. Store Sheep— The only feature m the amall entry of stores was the presence of about 400 good four aud six-' ooth crossbred wethers, which sol I at from 9s 9J to 10s 6d. Pigs— Only about 100 pigs came to hand. As the quality was very poor prices suffered considerably.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Mr Divid Thomas reports upon the live stock market m the Ashburton couuty for the week endir.g December 30:— On Tuesday, at the Tinwa'd yards, the usual weekly sale ■wab helfl. The attendance of farmers and others interested was very poor. The entry of stock was small, totalling only 1001 Bheep,- 22 head of cattle, and 24 pigs. It was difficultto^effcct a sale of any sort, but should we get twenty-four hours good rain, 1 expect to see sheep sell freely. My sales were aa follows : — Sheep — 50 fat merino ewes 4s, 39 fat crossbred ewes 4a 3d, 20 fat merino ewes 3s lid, 109 merino ewes 4s, 3 fat lambs 10s sd. I have sold privately seveial lots of fat iambs from 10s 3d, 10s 6d, and 10s 9d. Cattle— ln this claßß the quality that came forward was very poor, and very few sales were made. I sold store steers £1 16s, yearling 15s.

Printed and Published by the Ashbuito . Publishing Company, Limited, at thei Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street) ABhburfcon. THURSDAY, December $1, 1896

THE &SHBUETON GUABDIAN : THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1896



A " •■ — "- I _- ■ ! -* Business Notices. MONEY TO LEND. ..J EVERAL Large and Small Sums to b o L nfc at lowest current rates. F. I. COWLISHAW Solicitor, 102 Tancred street, Ashburton. 11 Tralft. J/\^^^^\ * 4rt jf T7IVERYONE accustomed to [using th Hi A.G. OJniment Will find equal satisfaction m using th Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is m the centre, and Edward Galliohan'a Factory, ABhurat, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true friend ; on the weakest baby, or the — strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price— 2s 6d AC Corn Core, for hard or soft corns, warts, and bunions— Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female use, 30 pills m every box. and quite ©qua to anything imported— price Is 6d EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AKP MANUFACTURE? ishurat, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MB G. P. HOATTEN, Aehbarton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment a r e good enough for any- thing : — Dear Sirs, — We have great pleasure m recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they httve proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, fcHABPIXN & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, — I have adld your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro- curing your lines. They have m every case \ which has come nnder my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the best healing oint- merits procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earlieat convenience. Yonrs truy, A. X Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous to publish. NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries re prfoe of the New Coal, I take this oppor- v. Ity of stating that the Price has WOT been Kaiaed on account of the Superior Quality as is generally supposed. It is still sold as before at the following prices per f oar ton truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order: — per ton per ton Wenterfield 16a Od Dromore 16s 6d Window... 16a Od Chertsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16a 6d lUkaia ... ■ tfs 3d Faling ... 17a Od Lauriaton 19s Od Rangitata 17s 6d Methven... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Afahburton — All Coal Merchants GEORGEI PABK, MOUNT SOMERS. GRAHAM & CO.'s DATIHT P k EB,MANEN FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of less than - ONE HALF-PENNY PER" SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Maklbokough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m saying it is the* most effective have met, and has been nsed m the district under my charge with the beet results. I have reoommended and shell continue to recommend it to any owners of sheep affected with Foot-Rot, a dieease which I regret to say is so often neglected until it takeß euch a strong hold od the flock that it oan no longer be ignored, whea it might bare been easily put down at its first appearance by a little attention and the ose of your remedy, JOHN MOORE, Inspeotor of Stook February 28, 1895. DEPARTMENT Of AGRICULTURE, HaWBBA In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing cheep at Mr LysaglaVa^an Mr Nioholas' with your Foot-Rot Speoitic.-l have every confidence m saying that the care a perfect one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination was j only bix days after the feet had been dressed. I Some of tassboep were very badly affected, j nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. * I should recommend all sheep ownera to use i your Specific if their sheep are troubled with J Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and lam bun J it will give satisfaction. — I remain, yonrs 4J truly ALEXANDER MONBO, Inspector of Stook, Jane 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, ' GRAHAM AND CO-, j Carlton Gore Road, Roeeneath, Wellington. j-OWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for femala 1 *- qnioUy correct all Irregularities, and relieve tha m . : istresßing symptons bo prevalent with the sex. ■ i<oxes 1b lid to 2a 9d, of all Chemists and Patent \ Medloine Vendors. Prepared only by the Uncoln and 1 Midland Conaties Drug Coi Lincoln, England Whole. A ale of al tha Wholesala Houses. Beware of imlta. fl ons Mr Jamea Perdue, an old soldier residing aCMonroe, Mich. , was severely afflicted with m rheumatism but received prompt relief from pain by using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He * aayg- "At . times tny back Would ache so j badly that I could hardly rise up. If I had not gotten relief I-Vould n6t^b«_here to write these few lines. -■ Chamberlain'^ Fajn Balm has done me a great deal of good anaT"" wl^ I feel very thankful for it." For sale by i the ASHBURTON DBUG COMPANY. i WANTED Known— MiaxoßS Sal surpassing anything ever heard m Ashburton 10



Business Notices CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Invesiraesjt at Low Rates. I would suggest to my Clients and Friends m the cUhburtcn County who have mortg»gi'* running at Call, the advisability of living these mat'ere fixed up now* that money is bo Cheap, otherwise tbey may be m danger m the near future, D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE. 486 acres tear Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, si] m grass, Plenty Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best piece? of land m Long beach. Very easy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Graea, adjoining Sprineburn ailway Station, being B.S. 29674. or© A L S O,_ 833 ACRES, being B.S. 20048 and 30068,- Shepherd's Bush District First-class land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very low. 1093 Acres, beiDg J3.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated near Dromore, and known as Bobert Claik's Farm. The land is m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the l*nd is m clover, two and three years old— a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Several other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn's House DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. * AN EYE-OPENER FOR FARMERS. BINDER TWINE - - - - - - BINDER TWINE. ! "OEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE call at our office and inspect samples, obtain prices, make your Jpurohaaea and save money. W. H. COLLINS & CO., SOLE AGENTS. LANDELLS & SON, " EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Club,) NOW THAT THE BICYCLE SEASON IS OPEN, we would like to draw attention of our Customers, and the public generally, with the fact that we have a Lot of SECOND- BAND MACHINES at Ridiculously Low Prices. both Ladies' and Gentlemen's, from aSS. to £SO. Come and See before Buying Elsewhere — IT WILL -PAY YOU. «Ai. IS* WE GUARANTEE Machines for twelve months, and keep 'same m repair EUEE OF CHARGE. 1A Per Cent OFF MARKED PBICES. Per Cent -J f\ R. MURRAY & SON WE AGAIN, as Christmas time comes round, giye our Patrons and the Publio the SUBSTANTIAL ADVANTAGE of a 10 per cent REDUCTION on all our lines, with the exception of Watches. We have paid Special attention to have a Splendid Assortment of Articles of all kinds, Suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR GIFTS, the result being a aeleotion that CANNOT BE SURPASSED m the district. —Among Other Things We Show- Fancy Articles m Sterling Silver Articles m Silver Plate, new designs Gold and Silver Oharms and Pendants Links and Studs m Gold and Silver Gold Alberts, Silver Alberts Gem Rings, Diamond Rings Brooches m Endless Variety Ladies' Watches, at all prices X, IUKRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS AND OPTICIANS, ASHBURTON. 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS. 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. 1896. ■n i■■ ii *Q'i i i— A LL IN WANT OF BOOTS AND SHOES for the Christmas Holidays should not fail to pay a Visit to the LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. Just Opened the following lines, suitable for the Holiday Seasons- Children's 2x6 White Shoes. Children's Tan and Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 7 x 9, 3s. Children's lan and Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 'lo x 12, 4a: Ladies' 2 Strap Shoes from 4s 6d. Ladies and Children's Sand Shoes. Ladies' and Children's BUck, White, and Brown Canvas Shoes, m lace and strap. Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes from 5* 6d Gentlemen's Tan Leather Oxford Shoes from 7s 9d. 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 be satisfied that we are offering the very best value m the town. McDonald & mcdiarmid, THE LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STREET. J. KICBOLAS, Manager. Repairs and Orders promptly attended to. THE REASON WHY yOU SHOULD PATRONISE. BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest X Engineering Works iD the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to |_a C the making of a Combine. M BECAUSE We do not take m work, and then get it done ■ at head-quarters m the large towns. Our heacT quarters are JhJ g BRIDGE. WORKS, Aahburton. Where your money will fel qq go to employ local tradesmen. P* fx] BECAUSE We bring more Money to Ashburton for work § P3 done m other provinces than all the other shops m the same line of business put together. <1 w 3 H BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent J3 H close on a ,£IOOO worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us m Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKIS, Ashburton.



GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. SEE THE ATTRACTIVE WINDOWS AT " THE CORNER." EVERYTHING NEW AND UP TO DATE New Straws, New Millinery, New Flowers, New Ribbons, New Prints and Cambrics, New Dresses. ALL IN THE LATEST FASHIONS, FROM THE VARIOUS CENTRES OF FASHION. Dealing Direct! with J;he Best Manufuctures, we can give^our patrons the best value that money can procure. COME AND SEE. W. H. COLLIER. Can be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOB, CANTERBURY. * • • ,- • i ■_! ■ i ■* WALTER A. WOOD 00. HAVING BEEN APPOLN'JED AGENT for the County, for the above Company I am now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machineiy and have pleasure m introducing to the Farmera of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, their NEW THREE APRON OPEN REAR REAPER AND BINDER. ThislMachine has been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been n "uee m America and England for the past four reasons, and m Australia for the past two, and has won the admiration of all whoj have seen its work. THE SINGLE APRON REAPER AND BINDER. BStilljHolds itß Own, and well deserves its title of "FATHER OF THEM ALL," WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWER RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. The "Farmers' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly the BEST ON THE MARKET. A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest. MR R. B. BBS-TELL is m Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORB PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D. THOMAS, AGENT. FIRST GRAND SHOW OF SPRING NOVELTIES EVERYTHING UP TO DATJT. O CASES op NEW DRAPERY, Ex MAMARI & KAIKOURA, Ladies' are Delighted with the New Millinery. New Dress Goods. Blouse Prints bt « »mit\el of the seaßon Choice Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, Sunshades, Art Muslins, Sateens, Apron Check, White Lace Muslins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of ihe Celebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all sizes ; also V and N Featherbone, Cestus and other makes. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH, AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL BDITS. Never .haß sucn a variety of High T claßß Drapery tbeen shown m fAshburton before, a will be [exhibited by me thial season. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTY TO SELECT FROM. ANDREW OBR.



WOOL. WOOL, WOOL. T" AM NOW PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my handß for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice thab THE FIRST WOOL SALE IN ASHBURTON WILL BE HELD EARLY IN DECEMBER. I have also made satisfactory arrange- ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Christchurch or Timaru, if necessary. 'Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. PATRONISE THE LOCAL SALES. DAVID THOMAS r 10 67 ASHBURTON. N O Tj O E. mHE OLDEST ESTIBLISH^L GENEEAL GROCERY STORE m Tinwald will be conducted hy myself. Having secured the -sorvices of Mr K. C. Bonnington, as manager, it is my in- tention to keep iho VERY BEST OF STORES AND BUTCHER'S MEAT, by doing so, I trust to tnoet with fair share of public patronage. J. HESIiLTIIsE, E. C. BONNIK3TON, 17 Manager. _ i 9- £ 1 1 Is i & I¥B jtf 1 ■I I .w § * FOR RESTORES COLOR* CJ PROAIOTES 111 Luxuriant Growth, Ws& Keeps the scalp W j&\ cooJ, moist, healthy, ffl J||||s. and free from dan- #£gf»BßSk druff. It is the 01j(^%<0%'$\ he s t dressing m ■■W*y tfffii^ tiie worW ' ai)d is #*^w-'*.^ perfectly harmless. t<|fy Jsjk£& Tliose desiring to ffl@sß WM% retain tlle youthful ll^i^'.pis^ appearance of the s "*"- 3 "'" s**"-? hair to period C^ - 'W^rim of lifa >-^^^gp should use D?'fj Kedals at tha World's Great Expositions. «k vjf'* licwnre of clicap imitiitions. The name — .1 yc:- --is prominent- oa the wrapper, and i» \>ii-vvu m the tfluss of each bottle. IF YOU WANT the Newest and Nicest Millinery, Trilby Muslins, and Dress Goods, go to Mrs Alcorn's. Dresses made on the premises. Fit guaranteed. NOTICE.— Are you going to build Because the cbeapest shop for Roofing Iron Eidging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout- ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Wasbiug Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith. Telephone 32. WANTED Known— That E. MAHOor is still selling all kinds of G.ocery Crockery, and Glassware at aa reasonable a price aa any other house m the tiade. I Orders by letter or telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No 76 THE early bird catches the early worm, so call at Mbllor's Cheap Boot Sale. If it required an annual outlay of $100 to insure a family againat any serious conse- queuces from an attack of bowel complaint during the year there are many who would feel it their duty to pay it • thab they could not afford to risk their lives, and those of their family for such an amount. Any one can get this insurance for 25 cents, that being the price of a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy. In almost every neighbourhood some one has died from an attack of bowel complaiut before medicine could be procured or a physician summoned. One or two doses of this remedy will cure any ordinary case. It never fails. Can you afford to take the risk for so small an amtunt ? For sale by the Ashburton Drug Company, U'OK Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended aa being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did toni? and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved uLequallec 5 for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles Is lid, 2s 9d, aud 11s, by all Medi- cine Vendors throughout the werl/% A Dimple, i«ff. and qerttln/riinedly



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. Packed m |lb, lib,' 51b, and lOB> Ket Weight Air-Tight Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label) 1/9 per Ib. 2/- per Ib. 2/4 per Ib. 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



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 WIRE, BINDING WIRE. And all other Harvesting Material now Stock. Farmers, do nob give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, aa I can quote less than any local merchant, having purchased the muximum quantity and ob- tained highest discounts. I ONLY KEEP DONAGHY'S GOLD MEDAL TWINE. Get no other, and don't be deceived with inferior brands now- offered m Ashburton. The New "BUCKEYE" OPEN-BACK FRAMELESS REAPER. The New " BUCKEYri " MOWER. . The New "BUCKEYE" CULTIVATOR Now on Viewt McOORMIOK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS Kept m Stock, ALSO — "TYSAOK'S" SECTIONS AND CHAINS For all other Machines. For the convenience of the Farmers m the Mtiyfield and Rangit-.«fc* diafciicta, where the 4' Buckeye " has always been the favorrite, a stock of Exttaa will also be Kept on Mr Elmslie's Farm. OORNSAOKS. CORN i ACES. I am now prepared to take orders for full-sized Cornsacks, and Farmers will do well to order early, as prices are advancing. CARPETS, LLNOLEtMS, OILCLOTHS, Etc. In order to make room for Harvesting and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will Bell the whole of the above stock at — 25 Per Cent BELOW COST PRICE. 1000 MATS I a 000 MATS J! 1000 MATS!!! IV/TAURITIUS QUGAR. Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and ccc that you 'get; it. NEW CURRANTS, NEW RAISINS, and NEW SULTANAS. These fruits are ready for use without further washing. TEA.S TEAS. 'TEAS. CHINA, CbYLON, INDIA, and HRALTFI TEA, Especially packed for me. Just Landed (ex Ruapehu), 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, In All Sizes. They are giving Universal Satisfaction. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES OILS, OILS.' OILS. I have m Stock and to land — 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Cases Valvoline and Cylinder 20 Bales Best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornßby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BHLTIMG. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Havann* Oigars, Cigarettes, (wholesale only). In view of approaching holidays, SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. _ i have always for Sale- Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN, WOOL, AND, 3ENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT- FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office ; Australian Mutual Provident Society . Puckey* Harreitir Cp.



Holloway's Pills. — Nervousness and want of energy. — When first the nerves feel un&trung, and listlessness Bupplarits energy, the time has come to take some such altera- tive as HoUoway's Pills to restrain a dis- order from developing into a disease. These excellent Pills coirect all inegultuiUea and weaknesses. They act so kindly, yet so energetically on the functions of digestion and assimilation, that the whole body is revived, tha # blood rendered purtr, while the muscles become firmer and stronger, and the uervous and absorbent system is invigor- ated. Thoße Pills are suitable for all clubscs and all uges. They h*ve a most marvellous effect o. • persons who are out of condition ; they soon recii" whatever is m fault, restore strength to theiU-iy and confidence to the mind.



F riedlander Bros., Li raited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1396-97. "\XT E ARE PRERiRED t0 make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Freo of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auction at ABhburtoc and Chrißtchurch, or privately, or for Ship- _ment to the Australian or English matkets. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. _ At Chrißtchurch 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 Chrißtchurch, January 8, 1897. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Loweßt Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. A UMVERSAL CHRISTMAS BOX. f~] IVILISED society recognites Christmas \J as the season of goodwil', and goodwill usually takes the form of a present. The present may only be a twopenuy pictorial card with a greeting inscribed on it, or it may be something more valuable or useful, according to the means and generosity of the giver. There are some preseuts which are the reverse of profitable to the recipient. For instance, an elephant would hardly suit a citizen who lived m a four roomed cottage with no back yard to speak of, neither would the gifo of the new Government steamer Tutauakei be acceptable if the recipient had to keep her m commission aß a yacht, ttut the best of all Christmas presents, the one which would be unauimously «cc pled with gratitude by every householder, be he or she wealthy or poor, is a box of Suratura Tea, accompanied by the donoi'a hope of many happy returns of the day. Scuiatora Tea bnugs 10 the home cheerfulness and health. The hypochondriac rtcoverß his spirits, the bilious subject becomes cheerful under its benign influence ! here is no known m.- . stance of tUKATDBA TiSA beinfj replaced m : a household by any other tei after one trial, , because its economy, purity, strength, aroma, and freedom from blending with Indian and China teas commend it without puffiDg. . JOHN ORR &CO Agents WANTED KNOWN— Mus Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by hlv G. Neill, iuienda to oneu same ac Ladiea' Dining and Refreshment Koons, where visitors, will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mns- Aux)MNH new shop, Baker'fl