St Mark's Church, Rakaia.

A Bale of work, etc., was held m the | (Town Hall, Rakaia, on Thursday, m aid of the building fund of the Sunday school. The usual variety of useful and fancy articles were displayed very tastefully, aud attracted a large number of purchasers. The fancy stall was m charge of Mesdames Hardy, Midgley, and Oxley, assisted by MiHaes Oieminson, Carrutherß, Oxley, and Davison. The refreshment stall waß m the hands of Mesdames Holmes, Boulnois, and Miss Hardy, assisted by Misses A. and W. Hardy, Cordper (2), E. . Makeig, and Holmes (2). The strawberry stall was presided over by Mrs and the Misses Lyttleton. The juvenile stall was well attended to. by Mesdames Rountree, Bruce, and Miss Ansley. Misses Commander, Hood, Cox, and Tully had a very nice lob of cut flowers for Bale. During the evening several selections of music of a light character were, given by a chorus of ladies and gentlemen, which were much appreciated by the large audience. They were very Ably assisted by Misses Orr, Hardy, and M. Barratt, and Messrs Sharp, Uixon, and Bonlnoia, the latter gentleman's acting being really good, and well deserving the applause accorded. Mrs Bowman Pox very kindly acted as accompanist. The efforts of those who assisted were rewarded by an addition of lome £70 to the building fund.

CYCLING.

(PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.— COPntIGHT.) Melbourne, December 5 At the Cycling Carnival the weather waß fine, and there was an enormouß attendance. The following were the reaulfca of the - priaoipal create ;— Austral Wheel Race Two-Mile Handicap — Kelloe, 15yds. 1 ; Walne, 20yd8, 2 ; Elliot, 150 yds, 3. Won easily by ten lengths. Time, 4 29, whioh is the record for an Austral Wheel race. Five Miles International Scratch Race- Ken Lewis 1, Kuhle 2, Porfca 3. The winner came through with a splendid spurt m the laß.t half lap, and won by a machine length. Time-12.25t.

THE GENERAL ELEVTION

The Polling.

NORTH ISLAND. MANUKAU. iSir G. M. O'Rorke M ... 1574 W. F. Buckland .- ... O ... 1474 WAIKATO. iF. W. Lang ... O ... 1799 Rev E. Walker ... ... I ... 798 BAlt OF ISLANDS. iR. M. Houoton ... ... M ... 1575 J. Press ... O ... 1097 MOTUEKA. tR. McKenzie M ... 1265 * R. Hurßthouse .. ... O ... 1180 Major Franklyn ... .- M ... 494 PATEA. G. Hutchison O ... 1533 A. J. Fareons M ... 1258 PAHIATUA.^ J. O'Meara M ... 1004 R. Manisty O ... 974 W. W. M'Oardle i.. ... M ... 848 J.Taylor \... I ... 233 G. Whitcombe 0 ... 117 WAITEMATA. Monk ... M ... 1715 Jackman ... O , M 1544 Monk'a majority — 171. Licensing ■ — Franklyn (complete) — Con tinue 1767, reduction 1382, no license 1414.

SOUTH ISLAND.

Nameß marked with an italic i are those of the previous members. | NELSON CIJY. tJ. Graham •• M. ... 1986 J. Piper ... 0 ... 1706 Graham's majority 345, with one small \ return to come. I .Local option results— For existing licenses 2104, for reduction 1311, for prohibition 1010, informal 62. " -<•■ CIiUTHA. ■ ... J. W. Thomson .. ... O .. 198S J.?Edie .. .. .. M .. 1045 T.^Ayson... .. .. , M ... 410 J.Blair .. .. ... I ... 203 The Returning Officer informs us that the numbers polled for each candidate are as follow : — Joseph Ivess 227 John McLachlan 1070 James Wright Sawle ... 981 Edward Geprge Wright ... 1319 As one vote is m course of transit, the official declaration of the poll cannot be made until it is received. There were m all 3605 valid votes polled ; 363 were informal; and lin transit— in all 3969 accounted for.

Local Option Polling.

+. ' The following are results of the loca option polling, the columns 1, 2, 3, being respectively the numbers for (1) continuance, (2) redaction, (3) no license : — ' Electorate. 1. 2. 3. Waiapu - ... 1821 V 1433 1611 Napier ... ... 2080 1659 225 Hawera 1441 1535 1797 Wanganui ... ... 2194 1516 1670 Wellington City ... 6911 5655 4947 Grey 1911 1034 135 Kaiapoi .„ ... 2079 1672 1797 Avon 1750 986 979 Timaru 2055 1527 1523 Oamaru 2188 1573 1689 Waihemo ... ... 1816 1099 1286 Waikouaii.- ... 1308 980 1017 Taieri ... ... 1294 943 953 Awarua 1297 742 850 Invercargill .. .« 2258 1770 1824 Auckland ... ... 6746 5882 5376. Thames ... .- 1817 1418 1629 Taranaki 1982 1772 1960 Egmont ... ... 323 244 317 Lyttelton 1689 1093 9d3 Selwyn 1838 1927 1154 Tvaitaki 1422 1203 1393 Dunedin* 7790 5284 4466 iWsbam ... ... 2735 1542 1264 Slutha " : ... ... 157): 1521 1917 Darnell ;;. ;;. 1925 1535 1358 tfelaon ... ... 2104 1311 1010 Franklin ... ... 1758 1456 1409 Pay of Jslands ... Continue Eden ... P .. 1576 1252 852 Stratford ... ... 523 244 31? Ashburton . 2100 1326 1565 654.

Mr E.G. Wright at the Arcade.

Mr E. 6. "W light was heartily received on his 'appearance among the farmers who usually assemble on Saturday m large force m the Arcade, At two o'olock, he addressed those present. He said — Lames and gentlemen, — I want to acknow ledge the very great honor you have con ferred on me m placing me at the head of the poll. I regard it as a victory for the principles of fair-play and moderation, and think that it teaches a lesson which some of my friends m the ranks of the Frohibitioniits should kindly take to heart. We have all grown up under the protection of the laws of England, which , guarantee to every man that liberty of conscience and personal free dom of aotion, which have been chiefly instrumental m laying the foundation of the greatness of the British Empire. Without this perfect freedom of action, all energy and enterprise would become paralysed, and we should rapidly sink ia the flooial scale of the nations/ Ldo not believe m coercion, either 'at the ■hands of the v prohibitionists br at Che 'hands df amy other* section of the community. ' In' reference to tUis elec tion, I desire to bear testimony to the fact tHat *two of my opponents, Messrs Me- Ldchlan' and Sattle, 'have' conducted it m 'a manner Quite worthy of them, and! have always met me m a most friendly manner ; pnd I now publicly Jibank thoni for' \t. I a|so thank the elegtors of alj classes who have supported me, and more especially the farmprs of Ash burton. Mr Wtighfc Bjto^e' from the rqsfcnjm, apd was shortly iritroduooa by Mr Thomas. At the close of his short address Mr Wright was enthusiastically cheered. . ,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

t [United Press Association.] Electric Temsgraiui.— Copyright. Received December 7, 10.25 a.m. Affairs m Crete. Athens, December 6 Greece has refused the Porte's de mand to recall the Greek Consul m Crete. The Porte is promoting dis order among the Christians on the island. Regimental Brawls. Paris, December 6 The Brest marine artillery, m celebrating a Saint's day, attacked the foot artillery with stones and sabres. Many men of both companies were wounded. An enquiry has been j ordered. Mapleson's Opera Company. New Yobk, December 6. Mapleaons Optra Company has col lapsed m New York. The season's losses amount to £23,000. A National Christmas Gift. A movement is on foot to present Mr Bayard, American minister m Great Britain, with a national Christ man gift. Officers "Paid Out." Vienna, December 6 Two military officers who insulted a party of citizens m Olmutz were after wards waylaid and severely maltreated.

Australian..

The Stockton Catastrophe Sydney, November 7. One of the survivors m the Stock ton catastrope, states that the explor ing party was advancing when they heard a concussion. Fearing some thing might occur behind them, they began to retrace their steps, and had they done so five miuutes earlier he believed all would have escaped. He thinks the rush of foul air was caused by the concussion. The rescue party, acted with conspicuous bravery, but had it been stronger more of the un conscious men would have been gob out. Suicide of a Baiik Clerk. Melbourne, December 7. Arthur Bell, teller m the Ballarat branch of the Commercial Bank, com mitted suicide by shooting himself with a revolver. Unrequited affection was the cause of the deed. Distressing; Accident. As the Customs launch was crossing from Port Melbourne to Williamstown, a heavy sea swept the stern of the vessel, taking the customs officer and wife overboard. The former was drowned, but the wife was rescued m an exhausted condition. 1 The Australian Squadron During next year the Governments of the different colonies have to decide what action they will take m reference to a renewal of the agreement con cerning the auxiliary squadron. If they agree to continue the present »greement, the visits of vessels to Queensland, South Australia, and Western Queensland and Western Australia will have to be more frequent ; both South Australia and Queensland complain that thny see very little of them. It is considered that the stipulation made by New Zealand that two vessels must always be m their waters is too great a con cession compared* with the small sum that colony contributes . towards the maintenance of the squadron. There is also Rome feeling m regard to Sydney's privileges as the headquarters of the squadron.

» I A Third Man Missing.

THE GLENBROOK MYSTERY.

stage of -decomposition. One side of the face, however, was m a sufficient state of preservaiion to make the identification of "Writer absolute. The victim had his knees drawn up under his chin, and the body had apparently been jammed into the hola. How he came by his death will not be known until the post mortem examination to morrow. One side of his face bears the appearance of being crushed m. A third ivan, named Desah, is missing. He went to Germantown, m the Albury district, and a search will now be instituted there. An Extradition Court will meet to morrow to draw up the necessary papers with respect to the arrest of Butler, and Detective Roche will, immediately after the sitting, proceed to London to interview the authorities of the Foreign Office to have the docu ments put m proper order for the extradition of the murderer if arrested. Constable Conroy, who very nearly decided to accompany Butler m one of his prospecting tours, leaves by the Miowera en route to San Francisco, m order to arrest the accused.

(PBR PBEB3 ASSOCIATION,-— COPYRIGHT.) Sydney, December 5 The medical testimony at the inquest on the body of Preston brings out the tragedy as clearly as though it had been enacted before one's eyes. Preston and his mate had oamped for the night m the gully where the body was found. Whether the grave was dug before or after the deeds was committed remains a mystery, but it is fairly safe to assume that Preston was sitting down at the edge of a pool of water divesting him self of his boots when his mate potted him from behind. Probably he was going to have a wash. One boot was off and the sock on the same foot was partly drawn down. The bullet passed through the base of his skull, coming out at the root of his nose, splintering the bony structure. Then the murderer tied atowl round the body and dragged it along the ground about fifteen paces to the hole where it was found. A boot was left behind to be picked up b,y the searchers. From the pomposed appearance of the features death must have been instantaneous. A witness named Thompson, at whose restaurant Butler stayed, saw the oien leave the train at Emu Plains on October 19th. He met Butler again m Sydney qn the 29 th. Witness said, " Hullo, got back again ?" " Yes, 1 ' replied Harwood. '* What is the matter ?" queried Thompson. •' Oh, the young fellow knocked up, and I had to come back to look for another mate." was Har wood's reply. Thompson suggested bis son, and Harwood retorted " Yes, I wish I had taken him now." They agreed to talk the matter over that night, but Harwood did not turn up, and they never met again. When Earwood was staying at his place he had two revolvers, ordinary bulldogs, a knife and a Winchester rifle. When he got out at ISmu Plains he had the rifle with him. Sydney, December 6. The excitement' over the mountain mystery has reached fev6r heat, 1 owing tothe discovery of another body, 1 that of \Veller. Hundreds' joined m the search to cjay, and. during ihe forenoon two residents of Crlenbrook, searching m a gujly a mile west of the town, came across ground recently disturbed, with twigs and stones piled on the top under a Jedge of rock similar, m many respepts to. the condition of Preston's grave. Th,e party also fp.und a pick with Vhicji tjje grayo evidently had been dug, and a magaalno bearing Weller's name was discovered near by. On the arrival of the police sufficient earth was removed to disclose the re main? of a iiupaa body m an advanced.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves rospons'b"e for the I opinions expressed by our correspondents I

CLOSING THE HOTELS ON POLLING DAY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — Can you inform me where the bene fit of closing the hotels and Club came m on Friday. It seemed to be nothing short of a farce to close these placet from 12 noon till 7 p.m., and Jeave the refreshment room at the railway station open. I am positive that there were more men under the in fluence of liquor to be seen about town on Friday than have been seen for months past. Does this state of affairs assist pro hibition ? I will leave this question for the temperance party to solve. — I am, etc., Moderation.

MR DAN BRICK IN EXPLANATION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — As my reason for mounting the stage was, I am certain, generally misunder stood at Mr John McLachlan's meeting on Thursday evening— ao much so that my parish priest told me on the following day that I disgraced Irishmen — you will probably allow me to explain the circumstances, m order that all and sundry can judge for themselves. Mr McLachlan read a question which was not passed on to the stage — (I was sitting on the second seat) — and was apparently amongst his papers, as fo lows : — "Does Mr McLachlan approve of Mr Seddon allowing his daughters competing against other schoolteachers, when m receipt of a salary aggregating £3800 per annum ? " To which Mr McLachlan replied: — "The Prem'er was within his rights— and more power to him— in inculcating self-reliance m his off-spring " ; and, added Mr McLachlan — "'Jhis comes from John McCarthy, Methven, and he ought to be ashamed of himself for askiug Euch a j question." This epithet, thrown broadcast at a good and worthy name, brought me at once to my feet with " Pardon me, Mr McLachlan and Mr Mayor. That question ia not on the 'order paper.' Methven is J not m this electorate, and therefore is irrelevant." The chorus at my back " Plat form " caused me to accede, and when J got permission to speak, said that I knew all the McCatthys from the Alps to the Pacific m this electorate, and never heard of a man of that name deserving censure. £ admit at once that after getting my "second wind," I would have " gone " and attempted to "go "further — which some one would not like, were I allowed, I was consoled, how ever, by good and candid "Jock" on Saturday, when shaking hands all round and m the presence of Mr Croy, that my suspicions were correct— a manufactured question. J would not, air, have mentioned the incident were it not that two gentlemen were present when my esteemed pastor said I disgraced Irishmen by my conduct j but I will suffer to be bo characterised at all time 3 under similar circumstances to what I would como under the crashing definition of Shakespeare — " In few, they hurried us aboard a bark, A rotten carcase of a boat — the very rats Instinctively had quit it." — I am, etc., Dan Brick, Tara, Ashburton, December 7, 1896.

LONGBEACH.

From Our Correspondent POLITICS. Now that the political campaign has terminated, it rr.ay be expected that things m genet al will drop into their usual groove. For the Jaßt month or so, the changes of the various candidates at the variquo polja have been freely discussed, the bapkers of each being very confident that their favourite would be the elect of Ashbur:on. Had the temperance party loyally supported their choice, there is no doubt that Mr Sawle would have been returned, but as it is they are unanimously of opinion that a very worthy man has been chosen for the dis trict, and we hare at least a member that can be respected by all, and one who may be looked upon to honestly conserve the interests of the electors. The prohibitionists have not carried their point, but I hear they are not dismayed. The polls have shown what the real strength of the continuance party is, while the prohibitionists who polled every man at the last election, find that their number has increased by over 600 votes. ATHLETIC. She young men of Waterton are just now asserting themselves m matters athletic. A cricket club has been formed with a mem bership at present of about twenty-five. Their first practice took place on Saturday last, when thirty-four, al told, mubtered to try their hani at the willow. Mr S. VV. Norrish has been chosen captaiD of the Club, and it. is expected that under such an officer (the Club will have n good record to chronicle before the end of the season. It has been decided to ask Mr E. G. Wright. M.H.R., to consent to act as patron of the Club. Mr T. Taylor, of Ashton, \a presi dent, and Mr W. McLaphlan secretary. i.q.o.T. On Saturday night the Good Templars held their- usual fortnightly meeting, The lodge was opened by Bro. Watson, C.T., and there was a very good attendance of members. After the usual business had been transacted a very good programme of songs, readings, and recitations was gone through, and the lodge closed.

ENGLAND AND EGYPT.

(PEE PBESS ASSOCIATION. — COPYRIGHT.) Paris, December 4 Several French newspapers consider that the decision of the Oourt is a judicial victory, though a diplomatic defeat of France, by which Great Britain obtains a mortgage over Egypt, and it will thu3 postpone the evacua tion of the country. "Uai^o, December 5. tribes m thY Southern Soudan strongly desire the advance of the British troops.

THE ROAD RACE.

The A.A.C. and A C have received fifteen entries for the road race, to be run on Thursday nex . If the weather continues dry the Committee wili alter the course, as the Tinwald road is very loose. Handicaps will appear m to-morrow's Guardian. i

TRAINING NOTES.

(by cycle.) J. Richards (Staveley) will ride a 231 b Kent, and is doing great work on the roads about Staveley. Sheirman Bros, are riding roadsters, and could do with a little more training. W. Daly, H. Flower, and W. Palmer, all from the same stable, are riding Budge Whitworth'a, and doing good work, con sidering the Bhort time they have been riding. The former will make a first-class rider, with care. J. Cheesemau trains on the Domain oval, and is getting into good form now, but I should advise him to do more road work. N.Jones is training hard on the 'roads, and I should not be surprised to find him at the right end on Thursday. W. Purchase is going remarkably well for a young rider. W. Page has just r_e£urned from Christ church, where he has been training on Lancaster Park, and is m good form just now. H. Herman is going great guns on the road, and if liberally treated, should run I into a place.

An alarm of fire was given about noon on Sunday, aad the Brigade turned out. Their" services, however, were hardly wanted, as a few euoh energetic workera as Messrs George Neill, Moriarty (father and soce), Tutfcy brothers, and R. Kerr had beaten out the fire with bags before the engine got up. The fire was a grass blaze m the gully near the High school, the work, it is believed, of some boys, but had gone through the High school grounds before it was extinguished. There were 363 informal votes recorded at | our general election, mostly caused by voters not strictly observing the rule Uid down by the returning officer that the whole line devoted to a caudidate had to ba erased. The numbers of informals, m which the meaning of the voter could be at all read, were such than a recount and an appportionment would not alter .the result;. In fact Mr Wright's niajo rity would be materially increased' The vote m transit was cist for Mr Wright Some "hard ca.es •" had a dispute to day about the site of the prohibition tent at the Courthouse, and went to the convincing ground itself to se'tle the question. The first tent site on the left showed the usual litter of torn scraps of tickets — spoiled or unused tickets for voters' roll numbers— aud the debris of an old black cUy pipe. This was the site of the McLachlan tent. The one opposite showed the same kind of p>p r litter, a few tobacco cinders, a cigar end, and one or two cigarette cones. This was the Wright Bite. The one next— the Ivess tmt— left nothing at all to show that a tent had been there. But the prohibition tent, m addition to the paper litter, showed a good crop of hair pins, etc.— no mistaking who had held sway there. A remarkable change seemed to have come over the head gear of many citizens. This morning more new hats have been seen about town than eve ■ before made their appearan#a m one day. Suggestive this also, is it not ? *— mmm mm ~~ mm !

THE ABfifcbßTOlS GOAfiDIAN i MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1896.



Mr James perdue, t\n old aqldiex residing aj> tyonrpe, A^ich., wag severely afflicted with rheumatism pub received prompt relief from pai^ by u.aing Uh,enpher|aiq'B Fain Balm. He says ; 4< At times my baok would ache so badly that I could hardly rise up. If I had nob gotten relief I would not be hero to write these few lines. Chamberlain's Fain Balm has done me a great deal of good and I feel very thankful for it." For eale by the £shj»C»TCW DfIUG COJJJW, ' '"



Synopsis op New Advertisements. Lonjjbeach Road Board— Tenders. J. Heseltine — Application for slaughter license. Clenfc Hills Priedlander Bros , Limited—so oattle for eule. Henry Zander —Sale of toya, etc. J. M llichamp — Strawberries. Wanted Nurse — Mr 3 Max Friedlander. H. Diggle— Strawberries for jam. Lest— Sheep Dog. Church No ices— St. Stephen's. Returning Officer — Declaration of e'ection. Hanmer Sc Qrayea-*-Sheep for sale. Cricket — Meeting of Cluba.



! ■ - ~ n ~^~ — T. Bullock. j rpo LET, at a low rental, Shop and I -J- premises, Triangle Buildings, lately I occupied by Mr Kirk. I T. BULLOCK ■ J TO FARMKRS AND OTH^SST ■ FOR SALE. -U KQf{ ACRES, Wakanui Plains, front- !■ i - ™ « 1)g the road Jeadin g to the SchooL^B .bang R.S. 25093 and others, mostly hTm fii-ghsh grasses, well watered with Counlv M Water Races, very suitable to work with B some of the rich, heavy Wakauui Lands. •■ Terms and fuil particulars furnished on I application: ■ __ 7' ■ T. BULLOCK. 1 TO LET— Shop and Dwelling m Moore I Street, rental, 5s 6dper week. "— -M T. BULLOCK. /■ TO LET. £ mHE Rev. Mr Blake's property, well J JL s-.tuated corner of Wilkin Street and M Main South Road, just beyond the Traffic M Bridge. ; J . BULLOCK. MONEY. SPECIAL sum of £550 to lend on ap..l^ proved freehold security at lowest f current rates. T. BULLOCK, f FOE SALB^ w- AN IMPROVED FARM OF jAQQ ACRES, situated above the Xyt/O Dromore Railway Station, being K.S. 27388, and others. A portion m crop the remainder m English grasses. .^M There is a farm house of 5 rooms, -algo^^ 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- T)ROPERTY well situated, fronting .th« ■ X Main South Road, and not far from ~~" the Railway station, belonging to Mr Hcdlf y J. Chesterman, as follows, viz,— Lot 16, on which i 8 erected a Square Dwelling House 1 of four rooms, with porch, etc., also Small Stable, etc., and sections 17 and 18 adjoining. To be sold as a whole, or if "desired separately. * As Mr Chesterman is now residing m the 'I northern paitof the provincial district, the a rnperty is to be sold at a sacrifice, and ou M ea6y terms of payment. — . . — *^ Full particulars on application. I T. BULLOCK, Agcut. ■' TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. "^ | 1 f\C\ ACRES » Situated about 3 miles lUU from Winslow, all fenced, part m EDglish grasses, remainder m its native state. 'I here is a good cottage of 3 rooms with verandah, etc., erected on the farm— the proper yofMrT. B. Richards. Price wanted £400, on exceptionally easy terms o payment, viz., £50 cash, balance by instal- ments extending over 4 years, bearing the low rate of interest of 5 per cent, per annum. T. BHLLCCK, • PIPES. THE LOEWE, Q.B.D, NEEDLE WOOD, BILTOR PIPES..— -< A fresh Supply PERC Y]S_ J WE lead, follow who may. ChUdrSM Silppera Is. Mellor'a Tancred^ street. " ' aM



* H. ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S j SUPPLY OF s F I.N EST TURNIP SEEDS, INCLUDING fmperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber- deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard. MANGOLD "AND CARROT SEED. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned* RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. FERTILISERS IN STOCK. i ' Anglo Gontinental 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. Ground and Lump Raddle. Boiled and Raw Linseed Cil. wool" "packs. Wool Packs, full size and full weight. GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT OF BEST BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff Oats, Bran, Sharps, & Ohick wheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AND 3ENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society FOR SALE OR TO LET % A NEW SEVEN-ROOME» HOUSE, situated m Bvpnefcfc Street, opposite Catholic Cfcwrcb, Apply to ALBERT ROBERTS, 12 5 West Street.



•1 r- ~~~ - rt - -■'•--■•■.■•■ - — -*' i Business N&ti6g§. . BULBS. BULBST BUtB8?| SPECIAL CHEAP OFFER OF IMPORTED BULBS at Prices || Never heard of before. :.'m FLETCHER KROS., I As NIMMO & BLAIR'S Agents, have been advisrd by themofaJarge I shipment of BULBS from Europe just come to hand, which they intend to 1 clear at V cry Low Prices, as will be seen by the following list :~ '% Hyacinths (single and double), from 3s 6d Jonquils, large single (sweet gcenled bricht per dozen 9d per doaen Tuhps, choice early single, from 6d per doz Anemones, single, from 6d per doz -'■: Tulips select, named Doable,, from 6d doz Chionodoxa (glory of the snow) from 9d doz Narcissus, the best varieties, from Is d< z Crocus (choici named), 6d per doz Jonquils, large double (sweet scented bright Iris (11 choice named varieties), Is 6d per doz yellow), 2s per dozen Ixia (20 named varieties), v per doz Anemones, double, from 8d per doz Snowdrops, from 9d per dozen Also the following kinds, vi : — Ranunculus, Scilla, Sparaxis, Trillium, Fritillaria, etc. Covers of Flowering Bulbs have now an opportunity of stocking their gardens with what is beautiful, and at a small coßt. Please call' and get a catalogue. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. We are now landing a large shipment otOROOKERY 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 E"e Cuds Is ™r Brown Glazed Teapots, from 7d each do*en og P ' P Black and Gold Teapots (best quality), from Cups and Saucers, from 3s 9d ncr doz q i a^ 2 ni 3d u? eh * o * White an^Gold China Cups and Saucers {Splendid Tumbler*, from 2s 6d per dos 5 3 lOd dozen saucers, i Lovely China Cruets, only lid each And all other lines Equally Cheap. TEA. TEA. TEA. : 1 Splendid Tea, m 51b and 101 b tins, from Is 51 per lb Really Good Station Tea, m chests and J-chests, from Is pir lb NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SKA SON'S FRUIT i Our New Season's Fruit, per s.s. Rakaia, now to hand. 50 Cases Finest New Currants 10 Box°B Muscatels T5 Boxes Finest New Sultanas " * °*' bt °- ■'<' To be obtained from the Cheapest House m A-bburtcn— FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURcH. Telephone— 24 n n » * Box — 67



PUBLIC NOTICES CRICKET. ~ A MEETING of the Members of the Ashburton and Junior Cricket Cubs and others interested m the game of cricket, is called for WEDNHSDAY, the 9th inst , 8 p.m,, at the County Conncil Offices, to consider the proposed visit of the Queens- land cricketers to Ashburton. A full meet ing is requested. H. C. PERCY, 12 49 Hon. Sec. A.C.C. SHEARING. begins at Clent Hills on THURSDAY, THE 10th INSTANU.- JAMES HARRISON, 12 43 Clent Hills. LO LEl 1 OR FOR SALE. fTIHE Housa now occupied by Mb J. H. JL Twentvman, adjoining the Public Library, with £ acre °f l aQ d and stable. Possession about December 27. For Particulars, apply THE MANAGER, Ashburton Drug Company, Limited. 1122 TYPE-WhITING OFifICE, ASHBURTON. . iyr iss /^raham SCALE OF CHARGES: s d Legal and General Copying, per ft lio of 72 words ... 0 2 MSS (3000 words and over) per 1000 words 2 0 Tabular Statements, per folio ... 0 3 Dictation on Typewriter, per hour, from 3 0 Carbon Copies, half-price. Mimeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., from 5s per hundred. Instruction m Typewriting ... £2 2 0 AUCKLAND GOLD MINING SHARES. FOR ~S"A L E. TDOAT Harbour, 800 Shares at £5 per 100 Ake Ake, 1200 Shares at £4 per 100 Jay Gould, 500 Shares at £8 per 100 Irving, 1000 Shares at £5 per 100 Three Star, 2000 Shares at £4 per 100 Maid of Erin and Mavourneen, 750 Shares at £5 per 100. Rakaia mine, 20 foot reef, surface esssay soz to Ton. Also four other reefs carrying good gold FRED. MAKEIG, c ~-r 11 107 Arcade, Ashburton. FIR 111 BRIGADES COMPETITION. * TO BE HELD IN THE ASHBURTON DOMAIN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 (Anniversary Day). \ NINE Brigades, representing the leading Champion's of New Zealand, will com- pete. Children's Sports. 12 11 FTENRY WOOL 1896-97. \ rTIHE experiment with the X Rays Process I has hai the desired effect, and Farmers have learned that My Wool reaised HIGHEK PRICES last season than other wool of the Same Quality, md with my usual Careful Manage- ment, I shall no doubt be again Successful this year. My Clients are Requested to Deliver their wool, as soon as possible, at MY WE§T STREET STORE. ALL WOOL entrusted to me will be sold m ASHBURTON (with the consent of my clients) as I am determined not to be led by the existing ring, and I will do my utmost to break it up. My arrangements are complete with several buyers not belonging to the ring. Should the Reserve Not be Realised, I am prepared to 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, WOOB, & GENERAL MERCHANT. DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. THE PREMIER MAKES A STARTLING SUGGESTION WHICEMAY PROVE AWKWARD FOR SOME PARLIA- MENTAR* CANDIDATES I,HE Premier, when speaking at the open- ing ceremony of the Palmerston North Art and Industrial Exhibition on Monday last, said : — "I must not forget to mention the Ront- gen X Rays which are on view, and have done so much to 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. But 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 Modesty's subjects, when ie would ha,va been found that those whe wore m, the hab,ii of drinking ordinary teas would find the coating of the stomach con- verted into a sort of partially tanned leather. This causes indigestion, shortens life, and spoils the most angelio temper. Suratura Tea being as pure as the lily un- defiled, is not ojily harmless, but an invigor- ating digestive tonic, and ia recommended by ALL who have used it.. Note. — An important omission was nearly being made i,n this advertisement, via. : — The usual guarantee that Suyatura Tea is NO.T blended with China or Indian Teas. JOHN ORR & Co., Agents. TRUST FUNDS TO LEND AN APPROVE® FREEHOLD %t LQjWE.S£ Ourrent Rate off frfcereafc. Apply to -■'' JOHN ORR i HUGO FRIEDLANDER. Mm ~



Tenders J 3 N D ti R IS. J nnENDERS ere rfqnirpd At Once for ! JL Pif.ugliing 1500 ac es grass land 10 x 4. Also Discing and Harrowing per stroke per acre, and Rolling per acre. For Particulars apply to DONALD McLEAN, 11 199 . Lagmhor. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. I nnENDERS are invited to be sent m not I JL- later than WEDNESDAY, December J 9th instant, for construction of a pipe-drain at Flemingtnn. 11 14 FOOKS & SON. LONGBEACH ROAD DIStRICT. nnENDERS are invited to be sent m Not ± Later than 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, December 12, inst., for the following works : 1. Shingling Griffith's road, from side drain, etc. 2. Shingling Boundary road. 3. Shingliug Anderson's road. FOOKS & SON, 12 41 Surveyors to the Board. D. Thomas, CLEARING SALE AT HINDS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mrs Maria Smith, } who is leaving for the North Island, to sell by Public Auction at her Homestead at_the Hinds, the whole of her . LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, FURNITURE, &c, As above, viz. :— 0 Kf\ ERI NO EWES and 90 per cen &t) \J <■ f crossbred lambs. 4 ENGLISH LEICESTER RAMS, and 8 pet Lambs. "I DRAUGHT MARE. "I Two-year-old FILLY, I YEARLING FILLY by YouDg. X Berlin. JZ Good Dairy COWS m full profit. "I SPRINGER. £) YEARLINGS. A CALVES. "I BULL, bred at Longbeach. I SOW and 9 pigs. 1 Single-furrow Plough, Harrows, Chaff- cutter, Dray and Frame, Dog Cait and Harness, Shaft and Leading Harness, Saddle and Bridle, Grind- stone, Wheelbarrow, Farm and Garden Tools. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Chest of Drawers, Sewing Machine, Wash- stand, Toilet Set, Kitchen Utensile, Dresser, Copper, Wash Boiler, 1 airy Utensils, Poultry, Geese, Turkey, Fowl-i, and 2 good ?heep Dogs, and Sundrier, Sale begins at 12.30. Luncheon Provided. . D. THOMAS, 11 221 Auctioneer* Friedlander Bros, Limited. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1896. ASHBURTON YARDS. SPECIAL ENTRIES. *(\ HEAD OF MIXED CATTLE. MESSRS FRiEDLANDER BROS., Limited, will Sell as above, on account of a client. — ' "1 X COWS springing and just calved n Grand DAIRY COWS m, full profit q HfcIFERS m calf /* Two.year-old STEERS "I * CALVES q FAT STEERS | BULL. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 23 Henry Zander, MR HENRY ZANDER has received in- structions from the Manufacturers in-German y and Japan, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION IN THE ORANGE HALL ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, A consignment consisting of— 1 f\ CASES OF SUPERIOR DRESSED LU DOLLS. 5 CASES OF SUPERIOR MECHANI- CAL TOYS. 9 CASES OF .JAPANESE GOODS & SILKS. p» CASES OF SUNDRIES. These Goods will be on show on FRIDAY EVENING, 18th- inst. The quality is superior to any ever seen m Ashburton, TIME OF SALE-«1 p.jt, The whole shipment is for absolute sale, and such an opportunity to purchase your Christmas presents at your own price has never been given to the public before. I Complete catalogue at sale, This also offers a good opportunity to committees of buying sin assortment for school prizes. DAVID ZANDER, 12 46 Auctioneer. Public Noticks. I JAMES ROLAND COLY'ER, Re- turning Officer for the Electoral iMa- trict of Ashburton, c^o hereby give Public Notice that the following is. the number of voteß received by each Oandi 'ate at the Poll taken on 4th December, 1896 :— JOSEPH IVESS 227 JOHN McLACHLAN ... ... 10^8 JAMES WRIGHT SAWLE ... 981 EDW, ARD, GEO,RGE WRIGHT ... 132Q And I therefore declare EDWARD QEQRGE WRIGHT to b,e duly Elected as Member of, the H.ouae of Representatives of the Colony of New Zealand for the Elec- toral District of Ashburton.. J. R, COLDER, Returning Officer For the Electoral District of Ashburton. December 7, 1896. 12 48 _____^__^__^________________ MONEY TO LEND. t Q EVERAIi Ijjaifge a,n£ fe^naH Sums to be £i at at lowest ourrent rates. F. I. COWLISHAW Solicitor, }Q2 Tanored ptreei},



Public Notice? BLANMEB AND GRAYjiS HAVE for Sx!e either m one line or m lots to suit purchasers, 2000 FIRST CLASS THREE, QUARTER BRED WETHERS. Inspection Invited. 12 50 JV JR. Chapman, PAINTER, GLA2LEK, PAPERHANGER & SIGN- WRITER THE AROADE, next Mr J. O. Duncan's, AsHSURTOtf, "DEGS to inform his old friends and the Public, that he has RE COMMENCED BUSINESS m Ashburton, and will be glad to execute any work they may ■ entrust to him, m his well-known satisfactory manner. J. K. Chapman. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILiDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day o January, 189J6, this Office will be CLOSED for the Weekly Half-Holiday, on THURSDAY instead of Saturday, and will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturdays after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. , FLOWERS. FLOWERS. ALL LQVEJRS OF FLOWERS are re. minded that my Annuals, eto. > from my first prize strains, will be ready for sending out the first week m November, viz. — Asters, Annual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardiaß, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, Tomato Plants, etc. .All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. JAME~S~PORTER, NURSERY AND SEEDMAN Clifton Nursery, Allenton. 1^ 13S NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numerona Enquiries re price of the New Ooal, % tal?e this opportuVlty of stating that the Price has NQT been liaised on account of the Superior Quality as is generally supposed. Jb ip s.till 'sp]d as before at the following pr^oea, per four ton truck (freight paid) qq receipt of cheque or P.Q order ;^^ per ton per ton WesfcerfieJd 15aQd TDromoro 18s 6d Winslow.,, IQsOd Chercsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d lUk»ia ... 17a 3d Baling ... 17s Od Lauriston 19s Od Ringitata 17s 6d Mothron... 19s 6d Orari ... 17a 9d Ashburton — All Coal MorchsKta ajBORG"E PARK, " A MOUNT SOMERS.



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