CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

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West Africa. London, December 29 Reports from Lagos, in West Africa, state that a body of Hausas occupied Ileshp, a town in the Yoruba country, and Berhere, another town of North- East Lagos. A Monster Petition. A petition signed by 104,388 Scotch men against the use of the words "England ' and " English " instead of " Britain " and " British " has been presented to the Queen. The West Indies. Washington, December 29 Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambassador, is negotiating a recipro city treaty, giving the West Indies the benefit of the minimum Dingley tariff.

Australian.

The Federal Convention. Mblbouene, Dececember 80. At the suggestion of the New South Wales Premier arrangements have been made for the assembling of the finance committee of the Federal Convention to consider federal finance. The Sewer Fatality. The bodies of the victim, of the tunnel disaster were recovered by a diver.

THE TERMS MURDER.

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London, December 29.

The trial of Archer, the murderer of Mr Terris,, is proceeeding. Archer alleged that the officers at Hollo way gaol had drugged him, Oroydon, a theatrical manager at Newcastle, stated that he discharged Archer while con nected with the company there. Archer then declared his enmity againßt Terris, and exclaimed "The world will ring with my madness."

Received Wakapuaka Deo. 31, 3.58 a.m.,

Guabmak Office 9.50 a.m.

London, December 80 Archer bas been committed for trial for tbe wilful murder of Terris.

INTENSE HEAT IN AUSTRALIA.

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Adelaide, December 30. The weather continues hot. For five consecutive days the thermometer has been over 100. A number of infants, children and old people have succumbed to its effects. Animals are suffering severely and poultry are dying on all bands. The director of the Zoological Gardens states that he never saw the animals so affected. Several valuable exhibits died to-day, and the majoiity are only kept alive by hosing them with cold water. Melbourne, December 30

The thermometer reached 109, Several cases of heat apoplexy have occurred in the streets. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 31, 9 25 a.m. Guardian Office 10.45 a.m. Hobabt, December 31

The heat bas been intense for tho last few days, and extensive bush fires hive occurred in many parts of the island. Zeehan township and the mines are suffering from a fire, and large parties are fighting the flames day and night. Several people were •everely burned, and over thirty home steads with their contents in the vicinity of Zeehan, Eingville and Dandas have been burned.

THE SYDNEY LIBEL ACTION.

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Sydney, December 30 T^e proscribed of the woman who made' charge's" against Mr Curruthers is published. She charges tfre latter with ruining her about 1885. Evidence called showed that the woman was in the habit of frequenting places of |»yil repute. Mr Oarruthers totally denied the charges. He ad mitted advancing the woman £10 to enable her to purchase a small business, but said the act was purely one of generosity. Since $h@n she had endeavoured to blackmail him.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

T||e Ensneer„f StriHe.

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Received Wakapuaka Dec- 31, 8.50 a.m, Guardian Office, 9.42 a.m, London, December 30 In the ballot of the Society of Engineers, 55,1)00 voted against accept ing the employers' proposals, and 10*|1 in favor of them. Ti*ere were 42,065 fifty-one' hours per week, and 1515 in favor,

Received Wakapuaka Dec. 31, 10.15 a. Kb Guardian Offioe ll.§ ».m.

Owing to tbe Engineers' strike in England, Eussia has ordered 200 engines for the new Siberian railway from American firnqs,

Received Wakapuaka Deo. 31, 11,25 a.m., -= ! Guardian Office 11.50 a.m. London, December 30. Tbe Labor Federation has informed the workmen that the truce entered into between the employers and the Unions, pending the result of the engineers conference, bas ended.

ON THE ALERT.

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Received Wakapuka, Dec. 31, 9.15 a.m., Guardian Office, 10,1$ a. m. Shanghai, December 80. It is reported that the owners of the Eraprws line of steamships running between Vancouver, China, and Japan, have received a requisition from the British Admiralty authorities, desiring their steamships to be kept in readiness .or any emergency. "'* Ottawa, December 3.0

The Canadian and Pacific railway authorities say that they are not aware of the reported requisition that there impress line of steimers shou_lc( be kept $ r»sn mi in am of 9fSi*rg«ncv,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

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Received Wakapuaka Dec. 31, 8.50 a.m. Goabdian Office; 9.42 a.m For the Benefit of Humanity. London, December 80 The kte Alfred N«.ble left £434,000 to provide for awarding five annual prizes to students and inventors, who shall be adjudged to have done most for the benefit of humanity. Coming Contest The vacancy for York, caused by I the deai h oi Mr Lock wood, will be con- j tested by Lord Cbas. Beret-ford and Sir Christopher Furness. Received Wakapuaka, Deo 31, 8 58 a.m. Guardian Office, 9 50 a.m. The Soudan. Cairo, December 80 Advices from the Soudan state that a force of native levies captured Oaoboi.an important fort near Kass«ila. The siege lasted six days. The defenders made a heroic stand. The British hold the river Albara from El Darner to '1 omatt. London, December 30 I The British officers with the Egyptian army recently advised that 12 000 British troops were required in the Soudan. As a result of this advice twenty additional officers embark for Egypt forthwith. Disastrous Conflagration. Port au-prince, December 30 A disastrous conflagration has occurred here. 800 houses were destroyed and 3000 persons rendered homeless. The fire was followed by a , shock of earthquake. \

Received Wakapuaka Dec. 31, 9.15 a.m., Guardian Office, 10.10 a m. French Movements on China. Shanghai, December 30 It is stated that the French have occupied the Island of Hainan, off the coast of China.

The Plague Bombay, December 30 The plague is on the increase, and a fresh exodus of the inhabitants bas taken place. Out of a total of 14,257 cases, the deaths numbered 11,882. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 31, 9 25 a.m Guardian Office, 10.45 a.m. Cuba Havanna, December 30 Tho decree establishing autonomous Government in Cuba has been gazetted, Received Wakapuaka Dec. 31, 10 15 a.m, Guardian Office, 11 5 a.m. Crete. Constantinople, December 30. The Foreign Ambassadors have been informed by the Porte that ibis proposed to send 5000 troops to Orete to relieve the Turksh garrison, as that garrison remaining would produce complications. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 31, 11.25 a.m,, Guardian Office, 11.50 a.m. The Ambassadors have refused the Porte's request to send relief troops to Orete. !

The Great London Fire. London, December 30 The inquiry into the recent great London tire has concluded, and an open verdict has been returned. dale in the English Channel. A great gale is raging in the English Channel, and all the steamer services are suspended.

Panama Canal Frauds. Paris, December 30. The Panama Oanal frauds trials have concluded and all the defendants have been acquirted,

Australian.

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Received Wakapuaka Dec. 31, 9 25 a.m Guardian Office 10.45 a.m. The Drought Brisbane, December 31. The drought which has prevailed in the northeria and western districts for the last two years has broken vp s and, good rains are falling.

THE PREMIER.

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Chrisichcroh, December 31. The premier^ who arrived by the Hinemoa last night, will not transact any public business in Christchurch, owing bo bhe deabh of his grandson this morning. He leaves for the West Coasb on Tuesday.

CRICKET.

NEW SOOTH WALES v VICTORIA.

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Melbourne, December 30.

The weather was intensely hot and Kelly was again unable to bat for Net? So^th Waleß. The wickets oi the |attejf. team in their second Boon'fell, the innings Closing for 92, Gregory 1? aud Noble (nob out) I*3 being the ton sooreys. Roche took 5 wicketo for §1, Trumble '<_ for. 20> Oilier 1 for 17.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM.

The team for the test match will pot be selected until to-morrow, owing to TrotVs illness. t|obnß will probably fill Kelly's pla«e. Ib is said that the claim of Fisher, the New Zealander, will not be considered.

The Auckland Mystery.

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Auckland, December 31. The inquest on the girl MoCallum was continued.

Dr Bakewell, recalled, gave evidenc* to the effect that the operation performed by Dr Purchase, when called in consultation shortly before the woman's death, could nob have caused bhe wound, and oould nob in any way have hastened bhe death of the deceased. This concluded the evidence.

Inspector Hickson said he had desired by his questions tbab bhe police were nob to blame for bhe escape of the person implicated. He referred to the oversight of the Justice of the Peace, who took the deceased's depositions, in not sending them to, the police earlier. The enquiry wa» adjourned till two o'clock, when'the Coroner sums up.

Serious Accident.

We regreb bo have to record a serious accident which happened yesterday to Mr C. F. Wroughton, manager of the Union Bank, He intended driring out a pair of horses, known to be rather (fresh, but, before taking Mrs Wroughton, started for a pre iiminary trial. Almost immediately after the start one of the fore wheels of bhe vehicle collapsed or came off, and Mr Wroughton was thrown out, failing upon his head, and sustaining somewhat serious injuries. Upon enquiry this morning from his medical attendant (Dr Maude) we lettrn thab Mr Wroughbon ii suffering from con cussion of the braic, and although his condition is nob alarming, his friends are naturally very aniious. The horse?, after the acoident, dished away with the damaged buggy, aid eventually were brought up by runni.g ou each side of a posb in trying to j^b into bhe yard of a blacksmith. It has teen suggested that the animals were tauitig bhe buggy there iv view of repairing the damage they had done to it, bub thab prebby well finished ib, the horses themselves (scaping any serious injury. Mrs Wroughton has received in numerable enquiries this morning as bo her huiband's condition, much sympathy being felt everywhere since bhe accident became known, and we are pleased bo say that ac ' cording to the latest accounts Mr Wrough ton was progressing satisfactorily.

DETERMINED TO DIE.

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A most determined suicide occurred in bhe Elmer Lane Railway Station recently. When the inward Hoiibika train reached theatation the guard observed someone, half undressed, lying in the station; but, thinking he was intoxicated, dil not disturb him, as he did not want to set a half nude man appearing on the platfom in fronb of the passengers, amongst when were a number of ladies. When the Greymouth station was reached, word Was sent 10 the police that an intoxica ted man in a semi-nude state was in bhe Elmer Lane station, „nd Constables Simpson and Carrol proceeded bo the spot only to find that the man was dead, with a bullet wound in hia left temple. A six chambered revolver, four barrels being discharged, was in his left hand. Iv his pockeb was found 18. 3d in change, a watch and chain, a number of re volver cartridges, a letter addressed '• To the Coroner, Greymouth," a rhyme, pocket book with receipts in favor of Amoa Nicholson, and other small articles.

Ab the inquest Constable Simpson deposed as to finding the body, and handed iv the following, which was found on deceased : — " 'Tis a l»ng, 'tis a last, 'tis a beautiful rest, When all sorrow has left bhe brow and

th_ breast ; When the lonely spirit bruly and wisely m_y crave The sleep that is dream'ess—the sleep of the grave." The Coroner read the following letter {in the same handwriting as the foregoing) which was found, addressed to him, at the same time explaining that the firsb few lines had reference to the fact that deceased waa to appear before him ab Reefton on Monday, on a charge of nob providing for his wife _— " Reefton, Dec. 13, 1897 "To bhe Coroner,

Dear Sir,—• I will be at great disad vantage when we meet to be introduced, as I will not be abe to return the hackneyed phrase. 'How happy, etc.' Still, to save trouble, I will give you and jury particulars thab may help the proceedings :— •* Name—Amos Nicholson, carpenter, of Reef ton.

" Age-59 on February 27, 1898. "Religion—Church of Englaud. " Married—Yes, '• Cause—Waabof resb. ** Revolver was boughb at Bob Forsybh's about five bhis evening. " Height—sft 9in. Kindly check this, as I like to be accurate. "I cannot think of anything else you require to know, so 1 have the honor to be yours truly,—Amos Nioh> lson."

Mr D. McKay ideniified the revolver, which he had sold from R. C. Forsyth's, with twenty-five cartridges, on the previous evening bo a hbranger, who appeared per fecbly sane and sober. He talked quite sensibly. Mr R. Muudy identified deceased as Amos Nicholson, whom he drove from Blackball bo Greymouth on the Saturday previous. Deceased then said he was going to see his daughter (Mrs Brislane.) The jury returned a verdict of suicide whilst lempararily insane.

THE ABBBOMO* OtJARDUN t miDAY, M3CEMBEB M, 1897;



WANTED. » PRIMITIVE Method Cftmp^~ [ -*- j*- 10™*110 Z'a Sunday morning 11, afber- 1 Qoor""_.. Old bime choruses, hearby addresses. 'J Rev Olphert leading. 12206 ] THE TABERNACLE, Sunday.-Pastor 3 Ager's Morning subject—" Review " j Evening—" Looking forward." Everybody r welcome. 12 207 ' ALLENTON SCHOOr ( .-Sund^ After noon Sohool ab 2 o'clock, and Regular Service ab 3.15, by Rev. Albert Ager, on January 9. 12 208 EVERY Child, Woman, and Man their own Artist. Gillman's Drawing -j Novelty, by which any picbure or pabtern can be easily enlarged with accuracy. Splendid amusement. Any child can use it, - Everybody should buy one, Price Is 6d.— ** H. M. Jones. 8 "CIOR SALE—Good Buggy Horse, pass X anything, quieb and free. Apply * Matl Office. 12 193 WANTED bo rent a six or seven-roomed house eibher in or within easy reach of AshWbon. One wibh garden, good water s*n,ply, and sufficient paddock ac commodation bo run a horse and cow pre ferred. Address, stating renb and par biculars to "Enquirer," office of bhis paper. 12 200 . PRIMITIVE Mebhodisb Picnic to Elgin, . by Traction Engine, New Year's Day, 'leaving Church at 10 o'clock. Tea provided. Tickets sixpence. 12 195 COM JT STABLE Furnished Bedrooms, with vse of sitting room to let. Parti culars ab Max Offioe. 12 136 <__ovemment Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS, Januaby 1. LytteltoD Regabba, Methven Sports, Tinwald Races. THE Evening Train from Chriatohurch to AshburUn and Methven will start at 5.15 p.m., and ruo 30 minutes later than timetable tiroes. A train will leave Rakaia for Methven at 10.10 a.m., as on Tuesdays, and return at 6.5 pm., bo cotinecb ab Rakaia with evening brains bo Christchurch and Ashburton. The nfteraoon train from Ash burton to Timaru will start at 5.45 p.m., and run 1 hour 50 minubes bber bhan time table bimea. The brain to Springburn will leave Ashburton at 5 55, p.m., and run 1 hour 30 minutes later than timetable times. It will take up passengers ab bhe Tinwald Baoecourse. No Goods braffic on lsb January.



TIMARU SPORTS, JANUARY 3 k 4. On bhe 3_d and 4th January a train will leave Ashburton ab 7.10 a.m., Tinwald 7.18, Winslow 7.29, Hinds 7> 41, Rangibata 823, for Timaru. Qn the ard January a train will leave Timaru for Ashburton at 5.45 p.m. For fuller particulars, also information as to Excursion fares, see handbills and posters. SPECIAL NIGHjT TRAIN, A Special Train to Dunedin, starting from Ohristchuroh at 11.10 p.m. on 31st Decern (her, will be due from Ashburton ab 1 10 a.m. A brain from Dunedin to Christchurch will be due from Ashburton ab 7.0 a.m. on Ist January. i22Q5 BY ORDBR,



A special train from Christchurch to Dunedin will arrive at Ashburton about 12.30 to-night. i liO-filJ-i- OCEA. I» Pur©



DAVID THOMAS. wool IJeaTonT" MY next WOOL RALES take place at Timaru on WEDNESDAY, January 12, 1898. If intended for this fixture, client* will please consign to John Mill's siding, Guinneas and LeCren, account D. Thomas Timaru, where catalogues close on SATUR DAY, January 8; and if intended for I Christchurch Sale, on FRIDAY, January 14, please consign boCanberbury Seed Company's 1 Siding, Addingbon, account D. Thomas, not later than JANUARY 11, and forward particulars to D, Thomas, care of Matson and Co , Chrisbohuroh, where all wool will receive, my personal atbeubiou. DAVID THOMAS, 12 Ashburton. OAT bHEAFOTAFF. I AM a Buyer of Oab Sheaf Chaff in any quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. jg!__!g!!^gg_g'«*^»» , '■»■ T. Bullock. TO LET, AT A VERY LOW RENTAL.! KHOP AND PREMISES in bhe Triangle Brick Buildings, ab present occupied by Mr Ray, Photographer. Possession can be given in a few days. 1 T. BULLOCK, 1 ____ __ SHOP in Brick Building, Burnett Street, next Mr Seymour. Apply to « T. BULLOCK. , TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR "SALE.



Public notices. T7IOR Beauty of Design, Strength of tr JO Material, and Easy Running • THE ECLIPSE - HUMBER 1 is laps ahead of all competitors at the same price, and is still going strong. A third shipment of components now landing ex " Matatua." '" Eclipse Cycle Works, I BARING SQUARE. FOR bhe best quality of Christmas Groceries ab reasonable prices go bo CARSON & CO,, New Fruits Just to Hand. For unequalled value In Tea try CARSON & CO., Professional Tea Blenders. For the choicest goods iv China and Earthenware suibable for present*, go to CARSON & CO., Direct Importers. For the best value in Electro-Plate Cutlery, Nickel, and E.P. Spoons aud Forks go to CARSON & CO., Tancred Street. For bhe best value in Household Iron mongery, Enamelled Ware, etc., go to CARSON & CO. A Fresh Shipment now Landing ex ** Matatua." CARSON & Go., Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, TANCRED STREET & ARCADE, ASHBURTON.



1 \ NUMBER of improved Farms of from ! XjL 180 to 700 acres of good and medium land, some originally part swamp. Also a number of blocks of plains land, varying in area from 300 to 3680 acres. Full particulars as regards price and terms on application. ALSO.— A number of Suburban Properties. Town Sections, etc., on easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE~ Suburban Building Allotments and other Suburban Properties situated in the Hamp stead District; also a number of properties in the Allenton Suburbau District. Full particulars, prices and terms furnished on application. Apply to T, BULLOCK. rawALlx FOR SALE —Building Allotments in Malcolm and Harland Streets, and other properties, 10 LET, at a low rental—Cottage and one acre of land fronting Harland and Grove Streets; also small Cottage fronbiog Graham's Road. Easy terms of payment will be accepted for any of the properties that are for sale. T. BULLOCK. d~LET ab a wlfantai ~^Shon and Dwelling, fronting East Street, south; also an Office or small Shop in the Arcade. Rental 6s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. * IMPOUNDED from the Riverbed on 28t h inst., One Bay Yearling Colt, white stripe on forehead, off hind fetlock white. No brand visib'e. If not claimed and expenses paid will be sold on January 10, at twelve noon, W. de B. COMPTON, 12 209 Poundkecnaif ' MMiL R IT IS hereby notified for general information that MR A. A. FOOKB has been appointed Sub-Agent bo bhe Public Trustee ab Ashburton from January 1, 1898. JAMES C. MARTIN, 12 202 Public Trustee. TINWALD RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, NEW YEAR'S DAY.



5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new feathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES TiELLOR, TANCRED STREET-] B1 1 a P\ 1 s o 11 p. MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS ft SHOES. Pronounced by bhe Ashburton Public bo givo wonderful value for little money. Special Lines FOR CHKISTMAS.



NO BETTING will bs allowed on ' the Course, excepb through bhe Tobalisabor. I PASSES will be issued to Trainers and Jockeys on New Year's Day bebween 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. A. A. FOOKS, 12 201 Secretary* GLENMARK and waikari agri- CULTURAL FARMS FOR SALE. INSPECTION INVITED. MAPS oan be seen at Mr Bullock' ' Auction Mart, Aahburtons For full particulars apply to G. H. MOORE, 96 Park Terrace, 1 12 115 Christchurch. NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. I)URSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Acb, 1830, and the Banks and Bankers Act Amendmeub Act, 1882, MONDAY, bhe 3rd, and TUESDAY, bhe 4th January, 1898, have been appoinbed Special Bank Holidays bhroughoub New Zealand. The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. The Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. The Bank of A asbralasia, CLEMENT WINTER, „ Inspector. i The Bank of New Zealand, C. G. TEGETMEIER, ! , 12; 190 General Manager ' Juib a minute ! This may mean pounds ia your pocket. Knowledge is power ;to know what to do at the right time strengthens your reputation, people respect 1 and speak about you; for instance, a " sensible person thab has a bad cough or cold J immediately goes bo the grocer or chemist I and buyaa bottle of Woods' Great Pepper " mint Oure, for the simple reason that he knows it will put him and bin family all 9 right,



BY Steamer "Mataura" a SPECIAL IMPORTATION OF GOODS for CHRISTMAS, Jusb Landed. 45 Pieces of Newest English Designs in FALL NETS. 30 per cent. Under Usual Prices. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT (some thousands of yards) of CREAM & WHITE LACES, LATEST DESIGNS, Much Under Usual Prices. CHRISTMAS CARDS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. « FANCY HANDKERCHIEFS IN IMMENSE VARIETY OF DESIGN AND QUALITY. GALL AND SEE THESE GOODS. I W. H. COLLIER I "THE CORNER," I



; Friedlander B_m, Limited. Wool Season, F 189M898. OUR NEXT WOOL SALES, will take place at TIMARU ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12, 1898, AND AT CHRISTCHURCH OK FRIDAY. JAN. 14, 1898. Clients will please consign bheir clips, if intended for the Timaru Sale, to JOHN MILL & GO'S PRIVATE SIDING, TIMARU, where the Catalogues oloae.on SATURDAY, JANUARY 8. And if intended for the Christchurch Sale, •ro D. H. BROWN & SON'S PRIVATE SIDING, ADDINGTON, Catalogues closing on| TUESDAY, JANUARY 11. At both places the wool will receive our personal and most careful attention on arrival. Any wool that may be delivered at our Ashburton stores will be sent on to either Timaru or Christchurch free of charge. Advice of consignments should be posted to us promptly. FKIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. VT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ~— - -__, T¥f E ARE BUYE.fiS OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER~BROB., Limimbd. 1 - J-- 'J Henry Zander.



NOTICE. mHE ENTRANCE to my OffioCiisl tow in Moore r Sfcreeli (lalely ocoupiedS by Messrs Friedlander Bros.) CORNSACKS—(FuII size. SEAMING TWINE-(s: P ly.) BINDING TWINE-(Douagby|r. JUST TO HAWII. i HENRY ZANDER. i. ' i F. FERIRMAN. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.



WHAT better Present can you j select for your wife, mother, sister, daughter or friend, than a strong serviceable PORTABLE BOILER like this _•— Tbe above Boilers are strong and durable, the frame is constructed of stout galvanized sheet iron, with an extra lining of sheet iron inside to prevent the fire from burning the outer frame, and is built to carry heavy copper boilers of various sizes. _» The funnel is adjustable, and is fitted with a patent joint, thus doing away with the bottom being burnt out of the funnel as too often occurs in other makes. An inspection will satisfy the most fastidious as to economy, utility, and durability of this excellent boiler. F. FERRIMAIN,



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDINGt AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Society s Office will be closed for the New Year's Holidays on SATUR DAY and MONDAY, January 1 and 3,1898. ED WARD~ STEPHENS, Manager. 12 174 1/- NEW ZEALAND 1/- CYCLISTB* TOURING CLUB POCKET BOOK AND DIARY. INVALUABLE TO CYCLISTS. 1 All Booksellers. 1/ H. M. JONES, Ashburton, 12 182 or Secretary, Wellington. FOR PRIVATE SALE ON EASY TERMS, i OR WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR TOWN PROPERTY. THAT Charmingly Situated Suburb n Property on Belt Road, Allenton, containing about 6J Acres of the best la id in the County, with really good Home, Orchard, and every convenience; at present occupied by H. W. Nicoll, Esq,, under lease expiring March 5 nexb. Full psrtioulsn from t m WILLIAM HORNE,



CMRISTMAS--1897. 1 NEW 'SEASON'S FRUITI FLETCHER BROS. J H^VE Just received by the following steamer~—lonie, MatannJl Rimat ,ka~th. ir NK W SEASON'S FRUIT, direct from- the ffroil Jwi^S W-£. y sß^ at " " 80me of the finest Fruit ever brought to || Zealand. The followmg Quotations will defy competition in regard to« class quality;— * ■ jgß !S £__!! fi068, 6 atrftß C,»i rantß« P««* »b 2 casks Sicily A (moods, Is 2d per lb _■ 50 cases fines Vo B . ia, Currants, 5d per Ib 5 cwt M.xed Spice, Ud per backet* I 50 cases finest Valenc.a Rainns, ?d per lb tin 6d P ■"■■■*■ 50 °Z2 nW H. IT^ST 8 ' Tk PM lb 2 boxM Jord*« Almoods, 2. 4d per ib 1 «n h^!! f °e,. fc ? ew D?^"' M P«r lb 20 0M« 2*lb preserved Fruila lajJl 20 boxes finest Layer Muscatels, Is per lb syrup, 10<f per tin , :£H 10 boxes good Layer Muscatels, 8d per lh 10 cases Dried Apricots, Pears aud JImII 1 sacks Baroelona Nuts, 8d per lb lOd per lb '^ll SEASONABLE GOODS. SEASONABLE GOODS. I Worcester Sauce, large bottles, 9d per bottle Enos Fruit Salts. 3s 3d ncr bo til. 9 WorcesterSance.small bottles, 4*d perbottle Citrate of M«oii?,T.Sir hSSto I F^f erri ni',, 6idp_?5tlB RMpberV.Won^T^l^ te«^- dT?,,*fl Bapw,^? . Mullet, star branOd per tin * "l Herrings in Tomato Sauce, 10d per tin Anchovy P M te, 8d per ti J mJ^rJ hw P ?° 0gTi 8d ' 9d * *M P« tiß Bioate/p„te, 4id ,£ tin 1 Kippered Herrings 10d per tin * l^se Hops, is Id Sr lb 1 SWISS'S iB jell?' 7d *T Pr-Md **+ "Wb I Large bottles Capers, Is per bottle Unbleached^inger, IsM ncr Ib 1 KAtesir^h i 1897-PRESBRVING SEASON-1898. | PRESERVING PANS DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. 1 , and 14 quarts lis qu*Hty, 3s, 3t lid, 4. &, &3 3 . CROCKERY DEPARTMENT. | _^R?nlKwtt^Srl ve!7 h*TI .hiP raents ** •» li»» of CHINA J JSABTHBNWARE, both Fancy and Plain, apd everyone is welcome to itopi and see the bargains we have in this Department, without being pressed tobtl Plain Tumblers, 2s per dozen Nail Brushes, 3d each J Mouldedl Tumblers 2s 6d per dozen Pie Steemera 4d each | ¥tin ed Cups andl Queers, 2s 9d per dozen White and Gold Egg Cups, is 3d per deal White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, 6s A'arm Clocks (goortimeCepen) SlldH n.l^i^!?r nu- „ __, ?iakel.plated Gutters, from £ 6deachl Celeste and 3 gold line China Cups and 5 hole Revolving Cruets, from 7s 6d laaJ Saucers, 6s 6d per dozen etc., etc. ««»•■■■ .. Kindly note that nearly all the above mentioned goods are imported b? m direct from the manufacturers, so therefors we are enabled to -aell as cheao fa fact cheaper than any house in the trade. .!/( FLETCHER BROS., j CASH SUPPLY STORES, '4 1 '" ""' 'A PAsnl^* Street * Aihburton and ffigh Street, Christchurch. I P.O.|Box 67. Telephone 24. fa . sr_-______w_ M BMii^^^B^^ MMMM^_____.._ •; •5- 0 ». JONES. H. M. JONES.!*' I SANTA CLAUS IS NOW AWA. % A Happy New Year to all. |



QPL^DIDJV-ARIETY of NEW GOODS specially imported for Christmas T»d«, ? \__/ Rimubaka, Delphic and Matatua, from London, and Talunc from Melbourne and . Sydney. j Books. Books; Books. ] A [LARGR ASSORTMENT^ Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books, selected; from tbe well-known Publishers—Ward, Lock and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbitt aud C 0.,? Nelson and Sons, Religious Tract Society, Warne end Co., and others, comprising works of Travels, History, Biography, Fiction and Fairy Stories, Scientific and Poetical Werks \ in Cloth, Plain Leather, and Morocco Bindings. Boy's and Girl's Own Annual, Little ', Folks, Chatterbox, Infant Magazines, Child's Companion, Wide-a-Wake, Sunday and othen - New Books and Magazines by every mail. -, Fancy Goods. Fancy Goods, \ LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Dressing Boxes, Writing Desks, Work Boxes ) Fapeterie, Albums, Photo Frames, and Screens, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Week v Baskets, plain and fitted Ladies' Companions, Wallets Purses, Pocket Books, Pen and Pencil Cases, Handbags, Brackets, Mirrors, Epergnes, Fans, Japanese Goods. Stationery. Stationery. AN EXCELLENT VARIETY of Boxed Stationery, of the best quality and latw designs, plain, fancy and floral. Is BOXES. 6d BOXES. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Account and Letter Books, Counter and Memorandum Books, and all Office Requirements! Account Books any size or patterns made to order. . ' Toys. Toys. Toys. I UNRIVALLED COLLECTION of TOYS, in wood, tin, and rubber. Noah's Arks, A Trains, Watches, Skittles, Balls, Animals, Prams, Barrows, Rocking and Hobby Hones 1 Buckets, Spades, Games, Tricycles, and a great variety too numerous to particularise. ■ Electro-plated Ware. i A UNIQUE STOCK of GOOD-PLATED WARE. Butter, Jelly, and Jam D__hw, " Sugar and Cream, Toast Racks, Cruets, Salad Bowls, Biscuit Barrels, Egg Stands, Butter - Knives, Tea Spoons, Carvers, Serviette Rings, Teapots, Salts, and Inkstands, MarMa, -'< Gilt, and Nickel Clocks, Ladies' and Gentldmen's Watches, Studs, etc. , - \ Fancy Glass and China Warfe; t| Jap Tea Cups and Saucers, Dishes, Teapots, Sugar and Creams. Cheese Stands, Ring '" Sets, Egg and Cruet Stands, Biscuit Barrells, Tea Sets, Jugs, Plateß, all in chaste and pretty designs. CROQUET SETS, LAWN TENNIS, & CRICKETING MATERIALS. ORGANS from _€8 10s to MB. PIANOS from £20 to 70 Guineas. Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. 4-i I CAN SUPPLY any of the following machines—The Monarch,'Waverly, Hadrian, Star, Benhur, and Envoy. All up-to-date and GUARANTEED. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Bicycles from JQ2O C&sL Girls' Bicycles from £13 Xos> Easy berms arranged. Cycle extra*. EVERY LiNE AT THE LOWEST -POSSIBLE CA»VL PRICE, To keep the Trade in the Dhtricb. Liberal Discount for Gash to School Committees. H. M. JONES. .„



J. WALKER, BAKER, WISHES to make known to his friends in and around Ashburton, that he intends to commence business on January 3rd in the shop known as the TRIANGLE BAKERY, and hopes for a share of their patronage. 12 191 A. WARREN, I BASKETMAKBR, 1 "VTEXT E. W. Hell's, Herbalist, (near > opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREET, AStTEURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKER WORK Made to Order and Repaired. 12 2 Foa Indigestion, the best, remedy ie an doabtcdly Norton's Camomile Pells. They <!sn confidently bo recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely fret fron injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved ucequalta? for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles _.a ljd, 2s 9d, and lis, by all Ifedi oine Vendors bhroughonb the world. *»*<KffAU .5.