CABLE NEWS.

Some and Foreign Preaa Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. France and Australia London, December 14 British newspapers are unauiiuou m the opinion that France is preparing to make a bold bid for the comniercia trade of the Australian i olonies. Anglo-American Treaty. The Anglo-American arbitratioi treaty decides all disputes for fiv< years, including Alaska, and excepting Venezuela and Behriug Sea. Imperial Taxation Citizens of all shades of religion and politics m Cork carried a resolution that it is imperative to reduce Imperial taxation Lord Oastl«town declared it was cruel taxation that lost America. Fatal Explosion. Berlin, December 14 A terrible fatality occurred m the city to-day, While an inventor and three of his workmen were experi menting with acetylene gas and at tempting to prevent an explosion, the substance exploded and all four were blown to pieces.

The Now Hebrides.

The Increase of French Influence. Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Sydney, December 15 Mr Higginson, o£ the French New Hebrides Company, who has just re turned from a visit to France says the destiny of the islands is that they should become a French possession, and to effect this is the immediate puipose of the French Company, which already owns two-thirds of the land m the group. He characterises the present dual control as a wretched failure. They had civilisation all round the group, yet the Islands were without any civilised authority. The condition was practically anarchy, and if right was might it was inevitable that the group would become a French possession. Great Britain and France, he con sidered, could easily settle the matter between themselves, but the former h*d to consider Australian susceptibilities and sentiment.

THE FRENCH NAVY .

Pakis, December 14 In the Chamber of Deputies, M. Delcasse, formerly Minister for the Colonies, condemned the naval esti mates, declaring that it was impossible to rival Great Britain, and they wt re unable to keep equipping new vessels. It would be necessary to build twenty large vessels of great sp^ed, four iron clads of twenty-five knots, two of twenty-seven knots, and a number of torpedo catchers immediately, London, December 14 M. Blowitz. The Timers Paris cor respondent, telegraphs that the speech caused a serious impression, and that it is evident that Great Britain is re garded as a probable antagonist.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign. Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. (Received December 16, 10.27 a m.) Capsize of a Vessel London, December 15 While the Orotava was coaling at Tilbury, she listed to starboard, and the port holes being open che filled rapidly, the hull being submerged. Five of those on board were drowned, the water coming m so suddenly as to prevent their escape. The Irish Party. . Mr Dillon states that the Irish members will return to their old position, and support the party which places the autonomy of Ireland m the forefront of politics. A Council of members at Dublin unanimously demanded the immediate attention of the Government to the excessive taxation drawn from Ireland, »cd claimed the restoration of the money exacted from the country. The Agent-general. Mr Reeves lectures on New Zealand, »t the Imperial Institute. Rebellion m Macedonia. The Times' correspondent at Athens, says that a rebellion m Macedonia is being planned for next year, after first fomenting a rising m Crete.

A BIRD'S NEST IN A HORSE'S TAIL.

Buobland, Junior, writes to the Lon don People:— The head of a mop is certainly a very strange situation for ft bird to place its nest m, but the most extraordinary case of curious nest building that I have ever heard of was that of a weaver bird, recorded some years ago m The Field, which chose np less a place than the tail of a living hor@e. The hprse had been pprchased amongst others to mount a cavalry regiment mv South Africa, and when being driven along it was noticed that a little dark coloured bird flew up and concealed itself m its tail, just at the end of the dock. Shortly afterwards it was seen to re-appear, settle at some fyttiie distance away, f eed ? and return (q its hiding place, This roused the curiosityNdLthe soldiers, who made an examination of the tail, and found m it a perfectly formed nest about three inohes m diameter and six inches from top to bottom. It was supposed that the little bird accompanied the - horse from the place where it was bought m the Transvaal to the camp m Zulu- Und.

THE iSfIBOKTON GtIABJDIAJS J W£DNJEBi)A*, DECEMBEB 16, 1896



f ( Business Notices. :f 1 [BULBS. BULBS. BULBK SPECIAL CHEAP OFFER OF IMPORTED BULBS at Pricei Never heard of before. * " [ FLETCHER BROS., 1 As NIMMO & BLAIR'S Agents, have been advised by them of a JurM shipment of BULBS from Europe just come to hand, which they intendlffl clear at Very Low Prices, as will be se en by the following list : — ~J9 Hyacinths (single and double), from 3a 6d Jonquils, large single (sweet scented bruH per dozen ' 9d per dozen W& ±u Upa, choice early single, from 6d per doz Anemones, single, from 6d per doz 1! ±uhpß eelect, named Double, from 6d doz Chionodoxa (glory of the anow) from 9d dozi Waroiasus, the best varietiea, from la d z Crocus (ehoica named), 6d per doz : Jonquila, large double (aweet scented bright Iriß (11 choice named varieties), Is 6d per doa^ yellow), 2s per doaen Ixia (20 named varietiea), la per doz 5 Anemonea, double, from 8d per doz Snowdropa, from 9d per dozen 'i Alao the following kinds, vi : — • Ranunculus, Scilla, Sparaxis, Trillium, Fritillaria, etc. | Lovers of Flowering Bulbs have now an opportunity of .stocking then*. gardens with what is beautiful, and at a small cost. Please call ami ' get a catalogue. : CEOCKEEY. CEC CKEEY. v CROCKEEY. j We are now lauding a large shipment of OROOKERY of all kinds for our Christmas trade. Having bought them m the beat markets for Spot Uash, we are enabled to sell them at Lower Prices than anyone m AshbaitOD, Black and Gold Teapots (best quality), from Cups and Saucers, from 3s 9d per doz P-1I&&& '- 2s 6d p. do, Wm I^^ST °* Md S ' UMt - 1 Lovely China Cruets, only lid each ; And all other lines Equally Cheap. ! TEA. TEA. TEA. J Splendid Tea, Jn 51b and 101 b tins, from Is 5d per lb ' Really Good Station Tea, m chests and from Is per lb £ NEW SEASON'S FEUIT. NEW SEASON'S FEUIT J Our New Season's Fruit, per 8.8. Rakaia, now to hand. 3 50 Cases Finest New Currants^ 10 Boxea Muacatela ■'-! 2 5? XM w D * t S? i tOD Orange, and Citron Peel ? 4 Tins New Pruuca „ 3 Cases Sicily Almonds - 5 Cases Preserved Ginger 2 Caaea Valencia Almonda -k 2 Cases New Figs, lib boxes 2 Caaea Jordan Almonds s 5 Cases Preserved Pears 5 Gross Bowles' Essence of Lemon 25 Boxes Finest New Sultanas To be obtained from the Cheapest House m Ashburton FLETCHEB, BROS., 1 CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH.-^ Telephone— 24 80x— 67 F. M. JONES. H.M. JONES. SANTA (3LAUS°AND FATHER ! CHRISTmAS ARE COMING AGAIN, to the great delight of young and old. IN order to give the above distinguished personageß a fitting reception, H. M. JONES J has specially imported from several leading London firms, a great variety of ■ STATIONERY, TOYS, DOLLS & FANCY GOODS, 1 Now Landing, ex Rimutaka, Matitua, Rakaia, and Pakeha, from London ; Tasmania! and Talune, from Melbourne. J The Ashburton Box of Stationery, Is and 6d boxes, unsurpassed for value by any J| House m the trade. ' I Plain and Fancy Station©; y. L»teß& Tints and Styles. I BOOKS. BOOKS. B O O X S. • j A Varied and Well-Belected Stock of REWARD PRIZE and PRESENTATION BOOKS I from Ward, Lock & Co., Caasell & Co., Nesbitt & Co., R. T. Society, and others. | Poets and Standard Works m cloth and Morocco bindings. I SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. * TOYS, i A Large Variety of all sorts— from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drnms Trumpets, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanternß, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balla. Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horsea, Wheel- barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Jrainß, Tea Sets; Wood, WooL Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. ' DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 10s. I Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolla that don't. J Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. ~m FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS, Work Baskets, Indies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desks Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaquea, Hand Bac/ Plußh and Leather Goods. * 8 * Electro-plated Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pretty and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vasca, 3d to 6d each. CHKISTM&S AND NEW YEAE CAEDS. Great Variety and Designs. Boxes and Packets. Wonderful values. Must be seen to be appreciated. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Co.'a London A Bats, Ba'.le, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. - A H. MfTONES. A CHRISTMAS PRESENTS j JEWELLERY. 1 - FOE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, " <l T> AY A VISIT to the Leading Jewellery Establishment m the district,! Juab Opening t T p the following lines, suitable for the Christmas Trade— \ Gold and Silver Brooches, 1 Ladies' Kings Set with Diamonds, • ' - I Pearls, Rubies, Sapphires, etc. 1 Gentlemen's Gold and Sirver Sleeve Links, and Full Sets. I A Special Line LADIES' ENAMELLED WATCH & STERLING SILVER CHAIM Gold and Silver Jewellery of Every Description, specially suitable for ■ CHBISTMAS PEESENTS. I A Nice Selection of Novelties, auitable for email Preaenta, from 3a 6d, 7a 6d and 10a. 9 N.B.—ALL GOODS MARKED VERY LOW m PLAIN FIGURED '- — —^ —^A S..&ALEK 'S, J TEE LEADING JEWELLERY WATCH EEPAIBINcI ESTABLISHMENT, E&T STBEET. LARGEST STOCK, " NEWEST STYLbB (T»j,i:phon« No. 80.) " m



T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE. KOf\ ACRES, Wakanui Plains, front- OO\J ing the road leading to the School, being R.S. 25093 and others, mostly m Xi glish 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 Moore Street, rental, 5s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. THE Rev Mr Blake's property, well situated corner of .Wilkin .Street and Main South Road, just beyond the Trnffic Bridge. 1 . BULLOCK. PO9 PRICE wanted for T.S. 319, cVp/v* corner of Havelqck and Wiliiam streets. JBasy terms * can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Premises, Triangle Buildings, )a eiy occupied by Mr Kirk. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, AN IMPROVED FARM OF lAQO ACRES, situated abov.3 the JL \J O O Dromore Railway Station, beiug K.S. 27388, and others. A portion m crop 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 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 Main South Road, and not far from the Railway station, belonging-to Mr Hedley J. Chesterman, as follows, viz, — Lot 16, on wlr'ch is erected a Square Dwelling House of four rooms, with porch, etc., also Small i Stable, etc. , and sections 17 and 18 adjoining. To be sold .is a whole,* or if desired 1 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. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. XXTE ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auction at Ashburton and Christohuroh, 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 Christchurch, January 8, 189"?. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL o Supplied at Lowest Current-Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. WANTED Known— That J. Moison has just received a large shipment of EDglish, American, and Continental Boots and Shoes, suitable for the season ; also an overwhelming Stock of the best colonial makes, which he intends disposing of at very reasonable prices during the coming holidays. Repairs as usual done at once at Moxson's f Premier Boot Store.Eaet Street, Aahburtoa i



ft ■S3 * ° j| S3 &3 fj &3 H . a H - O fj nn m G° rk <^ HS 3 5 H <? o o O ■« q-j ot ■ g h -g h W .^ -CO ,v ~ S 'a H. ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND SAX SEASON'S SUPPLY OF FINEST i TUBNIP 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 CABEOT SEED. \ Special Kinds, Machine Gleaned* RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. FERTILISERS IN STOCK. Anglo Continental Guano and Islington Manures. Sheep Shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. Also the COMBINATION T U*S SHEFFIELD. : TURKEY WASHITA OIL STONES. SHEEP BRANDING OILS. Blue, Red, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE-GALLON DRUMS. Qround 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 OP BEST BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— • Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff Oats, Bran, Sharps, & Ohickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Sooietj



CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS WE HAVE JUST LA.\DEU TH ; FOL OWING SEASONABLE GUOI) :- -15 Finest New Cm ranis Californian Tiuned Apricots, Pea.s and >• Finest New Su la a Peaches Finest New Eleme Raisins Essences m twelve varieties Finest Lemon, Orange, and Citron Peel Paramatta and Ship Lime. Juice - Keen's No. 1 Packet Spice . Raspberry and Lemon Syrup j, Maconochie's Royal Scotch Fresh Herrings Maconochie's Silvocea Smoked Haddocks Maconochie's Herrings m Tomato Sauce a real delicacy ' Prime Malay Muacatelles Maconochie's Kippered Herrings Jordan, Valencia, and Sicily Almonds j NEW FEULINA, THE PERFECTION OF CAKE FLOUR 3. I Having been appointed SOLE AGENTS for Ashburtou for this wonderful preparation. L we have received a consignment of this season's Flour, and can with e/ery confidence I recommend it to the public of Ashburton as the perfection of prepared Flour for produc- ( ing pure and delicious cuk'-s, with the minimum of time, trouble an ' expenses. , FECULINA mvy be had m the following kinds : — Ground Rice, Cheese Cakes Rice Cakes Cocoanut Cakes s Raspberry Buna . Genoa Cakes Sultana Cakes Sponge Cakes Seed Cakes Madeira Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches Snow Cakes Currant Cakes CROCKERY. CROCKERY. We have some Choices Lines to hand ex " Ofcarama." Inspection invited. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for orders. Sole Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Orders by post despatched with punctuality SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, & IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE. . Telephone No. 53 MEL iTolrs * 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 BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations- Ladies' pretty two-strap shoes, tan and 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 m*de m Ashburton A trial will at once convince you of the difference m prioe and I _ quality from other boot-shops. Note Address — JAMES MELLOR, ; TAN C RED STREET, ASHBURTON.



PUBLIC NOTICES THE PREMIER MARKS A START I INC SUGGKSTI N WHICH MAY PROVI AWKWAWD FOR SO.MIS VARLIA MENTAR* CANDIDATES „ fT.HE Premier, when speaking at the open X ing ceremony of the Pivlmerston Nortfc Art and Industrial Exhibition on Mondaj ) last, said : — c "I must not forget to mention the Rout- gen X Rays which are on view, and have done so much to advance medical j science and assist suffering humanity. Now, it any conslitnency doubted that their mem- ber had any brains, they could get his head r photographed m order to see, and I would I strongly advise all constituencies to have the brain of the candidates photographed before ► making a choice." I | This was a most thoughtful suggestion of the Premier. . But what is the value of brains without digestion? He should have gone further and recommended the applicu- • tion of the X Rays to the digestive organs of the whole of Her Majesty's subjects, when it- would have been found that those whc wore m the habit of drinking ordinary teas would find the coating of the stomach con- I verted into a sort of partially tanned i leather. This causes indigestion, shortens i life, and spoils the most angelic temper. Suratura Tea being as pure as the lily un- defiled, is not only harmless, but an invigor- ating digestive tonic, and is recommended by ALL who have used it. Note. — An impottant omission was nearly being made m this advertisement, viz. : — The usual guarantee that Suratura Tea is i NOT blended with China or Indian Teas. JOHN ORR & Co., Agents. AUST&ALIAIS MUTUAL PROVIDENT •SOCIETY j New Zealand Branoh J Bend Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! j Local Board of Directors : j The lion Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman) Ihe Hon Charles J. Johnston, M.L.Ok (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq rhoHon Edward Richardson, 0.M.G., M.L.L John Duncan, Esq THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Ojpfioe, 4no thi LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Colonial Life Offioe which declares a ; BONUS EVERT YKAR ! The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is o" tho most Striugent Charootor, and ensures a Consi dsrably Larger Reservo to meet Liabilities thantha hild by any other office m the Australasian Colonies ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS (Thirteen Millions) sterling ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000. (Two Million Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE „ 134,903 dum Assured ... ... ... £40,084.0 Gash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,813869 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1895, £432,528 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to; £860,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVE& CASH BONUSES declared for lost FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuaei exceediner FOUR MILLIONS ASSUBE YOUR LIFE m the A. M. P. SOCIETY and secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management 8£ per cent on the total inoome ' EDWARD W. JOWJE, Resident Stcretaty, Bra Dob Office — Custom House Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary Catbedral Square, Chris. ohuroh. H. ZAKDKR, Local Broker, Ashburton \ LADIES. A SK YOUR DRAPER FOR TIMAEU DJRESS TWEEDS. Exquisite m Design and Coloring, tnd th Best Colonial Tweeds m the market. BUY THE AMAZON BRAND VELVETEEN FAST PILE. Warranteed fast colour. Superior to all other makes. "henky knight SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN •"THANKS the Public most heartily i- their constant support during the pas 14 years, and assures them that the qualit of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealan > Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boot*, (Mue, erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, And Glassware, cannot be surpassed at tho prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a large assortment of Stationery ai low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Agent for Nelson, Moate', and Co. 'a Teab. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and Goods delivered daily D.I.C. XI WHOLESALE & FAMILY WARE- V¥ HOUSE. Spring Clearing 1 . Carpets; Floorcloths, Linoleums, China Mattings, Bamboo Lounges, Balcony Blinds, Bedateada and Bodding. Austrian & American Chairs, Cabinetmakers, Wove Wire Mattress Manufactory Furniture Renovating Establishment. HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT. WAREHOUSES— Cashel & Lich field Streets, Ohristchnrch, AND AT Wellington, Dunedin, and London. ♦ Uallenstein, E. o. Brown, Chairman. Manager HINDS TEMPER A.NOE HOTEL. SITUATED close to Railway Station, Travellers will find every comfort and attention. Securely fenced paddocks for travelling atock. Charge only 6d per 100 Sheep. Loose Boxes for Entires. W. J.S, MoDOWELL, 9 10 Proprietor.



Hanmer and Graves. WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVE! are prepared to make LIBERA] CASH ADVANCES (free of commission on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sal , or shipment. ' ARRANGEMENTS have been made b] which their customers can have their clip offered either m Ashbarton, Chrlstchurch oi I Timaru, and if so desired, we are preparec i to obtain quotations from Australian buyers having made special arrangements for thai purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R, BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shall bo represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Ranghata Sales, as well as at Ashburton. All Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. REAPERS AND BINDERS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDEKS, and shall keep their Machines m Stock, as well as all the necessary Extras for the Machines. SEEDS. ' j WE have been appointed Agents for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sonß, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Ryegrasß, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, ' Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. j All New and Fresh Seeds this season. | HANMKR & GRAVES. j SUPERPHOSPHATE. ; i TTTE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou TT first shipment of this year's Im portation of the well-known ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Prices on application. _ HANMER & GRAVES i WE have various sums for mum tut- j Freehold Security. I HANMER & GRAVES. j Public Notice? WANTED, SECOND-HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND i ALLANDALE COALS, always I m Stock. I ; ALSO— t COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated — AILANDALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites m the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. TJENRY 7ANDEE. WOOL ""SEASON, 1896-97. riIHE experiment with the X Rays Process j X has had the desired effect, and ! Farmers have learned that My Wool realised HIGHER PRICES last season than other wool of the Same Quality, and with my usual Careful Manage- ment, I shall no doubb be again Successful bhis year. My Clients are Requested to Deliver their wool, as soon as possible, ab MY WEST STREET STORE. ALL WOOL entrusted to me will be sold m ASHBURTON (with the consent of my clients) as I am determined not bo be led by the existing ring, and I will do my j utmost to break it up. j My arrangements are complete with Beveral buyers nob belonging to the ring. Should the Beserve Ifot be Realised, I am prepared bo make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE FREE OF COMMISSION, And ship the Wool direct to my London Agent, whose reliability is undoubted. HENRY ZANDER, GRAIN, WOOL, & GENERAL MERCHANT. DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. AUCKLAND GOLDMINING SHARES FOR SALE. mHE Ake Ake, 100 acres, £4 per hundred. X This joins the Puru Consolidated, and has three rich reefs through it. Machinery on the ground. Meeting called for 9th December to consider terms of purchase. Now is the time to buy. The Killarney Extended, Mount Morgan, and Mount Lyell amalgamated, 300 acres. As some very rich reefs traverse this pro- perty, buyers will find this claim a 1 second Waihi mine, and money put into this claim should remain &b a family investment;. : " : Also the Rakaia and others ab from 100 shares upwards. FRED. MAKEIO, Arcade, A-shburton. B'rom the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup u«ftdulterated,~Thiß j B Kp^p £«*, '



, .....,.,.„.— — . •-■ --■■ - "■•' -■---■ Amusements. * TvDDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON Lessee and Manager ... Mr James Bell. A Brief Seaa n of Merriment. TWO NIGHTS ONLY. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 17 and 18. MLSB ADA DELROY'S I COMPANY. ' The Managemenr. announce with much gratification that arrangements have beeu completed for the appearance m Ashburton on the above dates of the gifted Burletque i and Terpsichorean Artiste J MISS ADA DELROY, ! And her Powerful Company of Metropolitan Entertaineis, who present bhe most Novel, Original, and Remarkable E tertaiument ever witnessed. The World's Press ackuow- ledge Miss Ada Delroy to be the Greatest Terpsichorean Artist Extant. MADAM BEI,L, the White Mahatma, m her Weird Dream Visions. Admission— 3s, 2a, and Is. Doors open 7. 30, commence ab 8. Carriages 10.40. Box Plan ab Mr H. M. Jones', Stationer, etc. JAMEB MORGAN, 12 90 Advance Manager. TANCRtiD STREET, Next Arcade. FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY. mHE WONDERFUL MODEL «L OF THE CELEBRATED STRASBURG CLOCK, Every Visitor Receives a Gift. Open from 2 to S and 7 to 10 p.m. Admission Is ; Children 6d. 12107 ' i Guinness and L eCren. IMPORTANT NOTICE of POSTPONEMENT. rriHE BALE OJP AROVVHENUA STOCK JL AND IMPLEMENTS, . WILL NOT TAKE PLACE On bhe 22nd Inst. The dabe will be duly announced. GUINNESSS & LeCREN, . Canterbury Farmers' Co-Operative ; Association. 12 108 Friedlander Bros., Limited. i SPECIAL HORSE SALE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1896. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, having made special ar- rangements wibh D. Thomas, Esq , will J OFFER AT THE ARCADE, on bhe above date, A Special Consignment of on FirsbClas- DRAUGHT MARfcS O4i and GELDINGS, all from 4 to 6 years old. These horses have been specially selected, being of a good stamp and all good workers, and should therefore command the attention of farmers, contractors and otherß. Our instructions are to place them on the market wibhoub reserve. Also,- on account of Mr Max Friedlander, — OA 3, 4, and 5 year old LIGHT O\J HARNESS HORSES, by Black- wood Abdullah. These horses will be found really good sorts, suitable for harness and saddle. Sale at 12 noon. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 56 Auctioneer "CIARMERS AND OTHERS wishing to avail themselves of the above sale will please communicate with us promptly, bo as to secure early numbers for any horses they may wish to enter. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED 12 74 Henry Zander. MR HENRY ZANDER has received m structions FROM THE MANUFACTURERS IN GERMANY AND JAPAN, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION IN THE ORANGE HALL ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, A consignment consisting of— 1 A OASES OF SUPERIOR DRESSED JLU DOLLS, 5 CASES OF SUPERIOR MECHANI- CAL, TOYS. SCASEB OF JAPANESE GOODS & SILKS. CASES OF SUNDRIES. These Goods will be on show on FRIDAY EVENING, 18th inst. Ihe quality is superior to any ever seen m Aohburton. TIME OF SALE— I p.m. THE WHOLE SHIPMENT IS FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, and bucli an opportunity/ to purchase your Christmas presents ab your own price has never been given to the publio before. Complete catalogue at sale. This also offers a good opportunity to committees of buying an assortment for school prizes. DAVID ZANDER, 13 46 Auctioneer. PIANOFORTE TUNING. MR WOOLDRIDGE is now m Ash- burton on one of his usual visits for Piano Tuning. Annual Tuning, three visits, £1 Is, Single Tuning, 10s. ORDERS may be left at Mr S. Salek's, Jeweller, Easb Street, Ashburton. Country visited. 12 106 [A CARD.") 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, and may be consulted at Mn Button's, Commercial Hotel. HOURS :— Morning, 9 to 10 a.m. ; after- noon, 2to 5 p.m. ; evening, after ??•<".• 18 88, r



Keating s fowDEB destroys ougp, neap, moths, beetles, and all other inseots, whilst gui c harmless to domestio animals. In exterminating beetles the suooess of thie powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly olean m appHoation. See the artiole you purohase is Keating's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual, Sold m tins, 6d, Is and 2fl 6d eaoh, by al chemists. Mothers will find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy e-peoially valuable for croup and Whooping coughi 'It will give prompt reliel «nd is safe and pleasant. We have sold it for several yeartf and it has never failed tc give the most perfect satisfaction, ' G. W. Richards, Duquesne, P». Sold by the Ash