Town Edition. SPORTING.

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

METHVEN SPORTS AND RACES.

The following are the entries for horse race* for the Methven sports :— Bubble Rage, of 10 soya Mr G. Brown's Black Douglas, Mr H. Cranfield's My Jack, Mr J. Nee'a Kaiser, Mr W. Setters' Demagogue. iJAiDBN Tkot—There being only two «ntriei the event was struck off the pro gramme. Mjbtha'en Citp Handicap, of 10 soys—-Mr .A. V, Richard'a g m 'J it, 3yra ; Mr G. Brown's blk g Black Douglas, 6yrs ; Mr H. Cranfield'a brg My Jack, 4yrs ; WLr J. Nee's eh g Kai»er, aged ; Mr J. Smith's b m Lap wing, aged. Handicap Tbot. of 10 soys—Mr A. W. Bsxter'a br m patella, syrs ; Mr T. Hood'a junr., b g Wenlock, 6yrs; Mr A. Mc- Oormick's br g Scottie, aged; Mr R. D. Petrie'a eh g Orosbie, aged ; Mr J. Smith's eh g Wildboy, aged} Mr J. Smith's b m Peeress 11, aged. Labies' Pdbse Handicap, of 10 soys— Tib, Black Douglas, My Jack, Kaiser, and Lapwing. ________________

LATE COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The last sale of the year at iheAshburton yards was held to-day, when there was a fair attendance of farmers and outside buy* ra 5 but the entry was one of the umailest recorded for the year, and, taken as a whole, the market was very slow, and the ruling prices low. In fat cattle nothing of special note came forward, and stores were hard to quit. The yarding for the day totalled about 850 sheep and lambs, 29 head of cattle, and 5 pigs, for which the following prices wore obtained : — Fat Shbeiv —Shorn crossbred ewes and withers, 5a 9d to 8s ; crossbred ewes, 4s 3d, 4s 6d, 4i 9d, to 5b ; lambs, 10s to 10a 4d. Stobe Shbbp.—Crossbred ewes, shorn, Is Id ; crossbred wethers, 6s 6d. Lambs, out; of aeven-eightha bred ewei, by Shropshire Down ramß, 5a lid; crossbred ewea and kmbs, all counted, 33 Bd. Fat.'Cattle.—l heifer, £2 10s ; 1 heifer, 255; I steer, £2 sa. Stork Cattle.—2 heifers at 15s each ; 2 steers at 14s each ; 2 heifers at 14s each ; 1 heifer and 3 steers at 12s eaph ; 2 steers at 12s each; I dry cow, 265; 1 bull, ss. Dairy Cattle —1 cow in profit, first calf, 35a ; 1 cow in profit, 57» 6dj 1 springer, due in a week, 3?s 6d.

Pigs.—-3 light baconers, at 25a each ;2 at 25s 6d aach.

The following firms were represented at this fixture :—

Messrs Friedlander Bros., (per Mr R. Frlodlander.) Mr D Thomas (per self and MrR. Curtis). Messrs Hanmer and Graves (per Mr D. Thomas.) New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., (per Mr J. J. Isbister).

RAILWAY TIME TABLE..

Trains }cave 'AahWton FOR THE NQfITH every day at 1 a.m.; 3,40 p.m. and'7*sp.ih> (express).' On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves ttt 11.0 a.m. 'Train's arrive'from the Nortji £verY 3»y at; 10.45 a.m., 12.48 poon (express) &nij 8.0 |».pn. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH ©very day at 10.55 a.m., and 2.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p,m. The branch train arrives in Ashburtonat 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, 's.ttd on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Tr« leave Methven §t the following times respectively crtJ.tjO every day, except j'ridays j 10i3Q $rid*yß* 3.J0 p.tn. Tapadaya.

•i'Mfc ABiiiiiM'ON auAiti)iAN» HJBBMI ttHffllttfefi 21 18W.



The following handicaps have baen de clared for the Tinwald Kaoing Club's annua 1 xaoe meeting :•— Year's Gift, of 30 sovb; seven furlonga.

at lb et 1b Belligerent ... 8 12 Ganeral Wolf 7 8 Alceslia ... 8 9 Taleofthe War 6 12 Lord Stanbury 8 0 Conspirator ... 6 10 May bud ... 8 0 Criterion ... 6 9 Weary .... 7 13 Mag ... 6 7 Padlock ... 7 11 >

Telephone Pony Race, of 20 eova; four furlongs. Mania .... 10 3 Weasel ... 7 5 lot ... 9 5 Royal Saloon 7 5 Pickles ... 9 1 Jeanne D'Arc 7 5 Botfly ... 8 5 Silverine .-7 5 4'hyliis ... 711 RoseAgnew 7 0 Nigger .«. 710 Roeie O'Shea 7 0 Ciasy ... 7 7 Tinwald C«p, of 60 soys; one mile and a quarter.

Oaanonshot... 9 9 Ransjefinder... 7 5 Skirmisher ... 8 11 Paladin ... 6 9 Belligerent ... 7 12 Pleasure Seeker 6 7 Mazimuß «. 7 7

Handicap Trot, of 35 soya; two miles. Spider ... sor Daisy Bell ... 50aec Bed of Stone... 7aeo Toronto .. 50sec Ringwood 11. Ksea Flora ... 50sec Blackjack ... IBsec Big Mick ... 50sec 'Toby .» 20aeo Black Bessie.., 50sec Belfast Girl .„ 24«ee Brandon ... 55seo Wharf dale ... 50aec Honest Mary 53sec Home Rule ... 30sec Fourdroyant 53aec 'Clifton .- 36seo Little Shamrooks3Beo Fairchild ... 36sec Maori ... 53sec Arahura ... 38aec Linwood ... 53sec Roskwood ... 40seo Lemac ... 53sec Medium And 40Bec Berlin Mac ... 53afc Master Chubb 42sec Minnie ... 55sec Tralee ... 44sec Might-as-well 55sec Bloomer .~ 46aeo Eatella ... 55sec Coamo ... 50sec

Welter Handicap, of 40 soya; one mile. ] Belligerent ... 913 General Wolf 812 J Alceatis ... 910 Tale of the War 8 5 ' Maximua ... 9 7 Criterion ... 8 2 ■Lord Btanbury 9 4 Mag ... 8 0 .

Flying Handicap, of 40 soya ; six furlonga. Rangefinder.^ 8 10 Pleasure-Seeker 7 13 { Lord Btansburyß 6 Contention ... 7 2 < Maybud ... 8 6 Conspirator... 71 ] Weary l ... 8 5 Cherrystone... 610 - Padlock ... 8 3 Grandshot .., 610 i Paladin ... 7 13



A Committee meeting of the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club was held on Monday evening, Mr H. A. Gates being ia the chair. A letter from the Domain Bosrd, stating that the Board could not fee its wiay to redupe the rent of the bath was read, and it was decided to call a general meeting to discuss this matter. A letter from Mr H. S. Drumtnond, enclosing a guinea towards the funds of the Club, nnd intimating that he would act as a Vice president wt>B also read, and the Secretary was instructed to write to Mr Drummond, thanking him for the donation. Also a letter which had been received by Mr Alfred Harrison from the Sydney Swimming Association, stating that the best swimmers in Australia would compete in the swim ming championships to be held in Christ church in February next. A vote of thanks to the chair closed the meeting.



'Heading foaitei oh firai and fotirbh fsttgei. / Tuesday, December 28, is & special Bank i holiday, as per notice in this issue.



Mr D. Thomas will offer for sale at the Arcade on Friday a contractor's plant. Mr Woolridge, piano tuner, is ab present in Ashburtou, and those requiring his service are requested to leave orderß at Mr S. Salek'a, Eaßt street. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company notify in this issue that they will offer, amonget other thing?, about 500 six an 1 eight-tooth merino wethers from the station of Mr Thomas Phillips, The Point. | Mr Henry Zander has sent to this office a desk and a pocket almanac, both issued by the Sun Fire office, London, of which insur ance company he is agent for Ashburtou. The desk or wall almanac is a very telling one* indeed, and 'he picket odo,. folding in three, is not only useful, but very pretty. On the outside appears lithographs of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the head office of the company in Thread needle street, London. g.'.'J ..-I.!!."."" »— L.'H



WANTED. LOST, on Monday week, between Saun ders' Buildings and Aliord Foreat Road, Lady's black brocade Bilk Umbrella. Finder please return to office of this paper. £ 12 166 FkESR Whitebait, Shrimps, Eels, and all kinds of frtsh fish on hand. Orders received for poultry.—J. H. Jkwitt, oppo site Mail Office. 12 161 WANTED to Sell, really good • Rapid' Bike, which owner has no use for. Price, £11. Apply Truckle's Coffee Palace. 12 157 LOST— On Mohday evoning, on Alford Forest Road, a Book wrapped in brown paper. Anyone returning same to Mail Office will be rewarded. 12 155 /COMFORTABLE Furnished Bedrooms, \J with use of sitting room to let. Parti culars at Mail Office. 12 136 WANTED Known that John Marsden'a tender for the Railway Bookstall has been accepted for another term. Orders for the delivery or posting of newspapers will be strictly attended to.—J. Marsdjen. 12 94 FOUND— In Tanered Street, at the new Shop, a good selection of Cheap, Strong Clothes Baskets, Hand Baskets, Cradles, Wicker Chairs, etc. —A. VV arbkn, Basketmaker. 12 122 /"CHRISTMAS and New Year Cards, the V^ finest selection ever seen in Ashburton. Extraordinary value from Id to 7a 6d. Domical, mechanical and irracliant packets from 2d to 2s 6d ; 50 cards for 6d. Shop open till 9 p.m.—H. M, Jones. IpOR Purity and Excellence try Floweb's ' Celebrated Tomato Sauce, fciimply delicious with hot or cold joints. BOOTS, Boofca, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Melloe's Zealandia Boot Store. CHRIS! MAS Presents in Fancy Choco lute Boxes ; largest stock in town to select from. Call and inspect at H. A. Flower, leading Confectioner. gli'JlLl--..1- '..'LA J l. .L.11."... ".'■"". I. ""."■"! HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL. DISTRIBUTION of Prizes, Musical Driil and Exercises, Exhibition of Kindergarten Work, Poles, Clubs, &c, 2.50 p.m., THURSDAY, Parents aud Public invited. 12 158 ASHBURTON /CALEDONIAN QOCIETY ANNUAL GATHEBING. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 27. DOMAIN SPORTS GROUND. BICYCLE RACES, FLAT RACES, HURDLE RACES. Record Entries from Wanganui to Dunedin. WRESTLING, HAMMER THROWING, etc., etc. W. W. Uru, the Champion Maori Wrestler, will compete in these events. SCOTCH AND IRISH STEt» DANCING. Fun, fast and furious all day. | First Event 12 o'clock sharp, GRAND SCOTCH CONCERT AT NIGHT. J. TUCKER, 12160 Hon Secretary. T7WSRYONK accustomed »o using the XL}" ' A.G. Ointment \ Will find equal satisfaction in uaing the Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC UINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true tnend ; on the weakest baby, oi the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, la 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price la AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, SO pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN GALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? iahurat, M.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G P. HOATTEN, Aehburtou, The following testimonies to the value of i Ointment are good enough for any hing :— Dear Sirs, —We have great pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a, stock always on h»nd— voure faithfully', "' Sharplin & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the best healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. ¥ours truy, ' ' " A. E". Sykes Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials toe numerous to publish. Jti.OZII3 TJEA is Best



I! it required an annual outlay of £10,0000 to insure a family against any serious conse quences from an attack of bowel complaint during the year there are many who would fee! it their duty to pay it; that they could not afford to risk their lives, and I hose of their family for euch an amount. Any on 9 vW get thia insurance for 85 cents, fchajt her tog the price of'a bottle of Chamberlain's Oolic', Choler* and Diarrhoea Remedy. In almbafc every nefghborhood some one has died from an attack of bowel complaint be fore medicine c^u}dbeprocured or a physician anjnmeiiea. One or two d&ses of this teme'dy wulcure any'ordinary 'daß'eJ It never fails. Pan you afford to take the risk for so small an amount!? For sale by Aehburton Prug Company. HOZIE OCJEIA, 9fto»t lieliaTble



jjAVID THOMAS; _ „ ARCADE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24. MR DAVID THOMAS will offer on account of a Client (who is giving up contracting) at Auction on the above date— 1 Drill, 1 Dray, 1 Double-furrow Plough nnd Tackle, 1 Whare, 1 Binder, 2 Horses, Forks, Ladders, and a lut of Sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. 12 163 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. ARCADE HOBSE FAIR. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20. 1898. TUTY ne»t SPECIAL HORSE. SALE will be held on tbe above date and fixture. Entries now being taken. D. T OMAS, 12 150 Auctioneer. OAT bHEAF CHAFF. I AM a Buyer of Oat Sheaf Chaff in any quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. ARCADE NOTICE. I BEG to notify my clients and others that the weekly Horse Sale will take plaoo on FRIDAY, on account of Christmas Day falling on Saturday. D. THOMAS, 12 138 Auctioneer. Public Notices. alhburton high schoolT mflE break up of the School for the JL Christmas holidays will take place on WEDNESDAY, 220 d inst., at 2.30 p.m., when the prizes will be distributed. Parents, friends, and all interested in the 1 welfare of the school are cordially invited to be present. ANDREW ORR, 12 142 Chairman. ASHBURTON COUNTY 00 TJ NOIL. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. NOTICE is hereby given that the Council's Offices will le CLOSED f r buaiuess from 4 p.m. on 24 h December, 1897, to 10 a.m. ou 3rd January, 1898. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Aahburton, December 21, 1897. 12 164 ASHBURTON BRASS BAND ART UNION. ALL Blocks are required to be returned on or before January 2, 1898 In all cases ensh must be i emitted with Blocks R. S KLSTON, 12 139 Hon. Secretary. ~ STo t i c c. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Aor, 1880, and the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, TUESDAY, the 28th December next, has been appointed a Special Bank Holiday throughout New Zealand. The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. The Bank of New South Walea, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. The Bank of Australasia, CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. The Bank of New Zealand, I C. G. TEGETMEIBR, 12 165 General Manager. " PIANFORTE TUNING^ MR WOOLDRIDGE is now in Ashbur ton on one of his usual visit* for Piano Tuning. I Annual Tuning, 3 visits, £1 Is. Single Tuning 10s. COUNTRY VISITED. Orders may be left ab S. SALEK'S. Jeweller, East Street, ABhburton. 12 162 ry ~~ \ (cE^i 4 Q & y=* M © > «m *%L & -ff a § (3!=, T°A © §, ; I 5 i:. ; t". 1 « : IiO^KJE TEA Most Kcououiloal



N. 2. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co., Limited METHVEN SALE. THURSDAY, December 23. SPECIAL ENTRIES. Account of T. A. Phillip?, Eeq., of The Point KAA Six and Eis;ht-tooth Merino wUU WITHERS, iv very forward condition. IZfi Four-tooth Half bred EWES. Aocoant of James McLean, Esq., 1 Four and Six tooth Crossbred ±O\J Freezing WETHERS. Further entries solicited. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY C^MPA >V, Limited. K. G. STAVELEY, Manager. 12 159 CE. CALGUTT, Auctioneer. Henry Zander. NOTICE. I rpHE ENTRANCE to my Offices is now in Moore Street, (lately occupied by Messrs Friedlander Bros.) CORNSACKS—(FuII size. SEAMING TWINE-(5 plyj BINDING TWlNE—(Douaghys. JUST TO HAND. HENRY ZANDER. - to~LET, at a very low rental. SI HOP AND PREMISES in the Triangle r. "i Brick Buildings, at present occupied by Mr Ray, Photographer. Possession caa be given in a few days. T. BULLOCK. FOR PRIVATE SALE ON EASY TERMS, OB WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR TOWN PROPER IV. rpHAT Charmingly Situated Suburban _J_ Property on Belt Roud, All<nton, containing about 6| Acres of the best land in the County, with rea'ly good House, Orchard, and every convenience; at present occupied by H. F. Nicol 1, Esq., under lea-e expiring March 5 next. Full particulars from 12 155 WILLIAM HORNE. JUST IN TIME FOR Spring Cleaning AND Christmas Holidays AT T.H.Undrill&Co's (OPPOSITE ARCADE) TANORED STREET. W$ HAVE JUST LANDED, per the S.S. Mamari, 3 Oases 16 packages of BRA.SS AND IRON BEDSTEADS, direct from the best makers in Birmingham. ' Beautiful and new designs, in French and Italian Teatera. Call and see. We have alao just landed, per the s.s. lonic, 3 bundles and 15 cases of Linoleum, Floor-cloth, Bedding, Tapestry, Cretonne, Leather, etc , all new designs. <8?° We are noted by many to be the ' Cheapest and Best House in Town for the above lines. Call and inspect our Stock before purchasing elsewhere. We are now opening up a Splendid Assortment of Fancy Goods, Photo Frames, Wood and Glass Wall Brackets, tire Screens, Pictures framed and unframed, and numerous other articles suitable for Christ mas presenta, —CALL AND SEE. NONE PRESSED TO BUY.— FANCY C^AiRS, WHATNOTS, OVERMANTELS AMERI CAN & AUSTRIAN CHAIRS in Gre^t Y^riefcy» Venetian Blinds made to order at T.H. UndriU <f Cos., OABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & PICTURE FRAMERS. Opposite Arcade, Tancred Sthekt. ASHBURTON. lg 96



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. Ala vll m NEVE R fails any one in X^idAUlll such a predicament. To Hjfferers from Sick Headache, Dysptpua, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by AiiAXPM, and you wilt avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew mg the energy Alaxom is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation havetesti ned not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the faot that the cure lasts. No care is required whi.'e using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public in a popular form. ALAXUM OTOES Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and ail functional derangements of the 'system of nutrition, NOTE THIS WJESULu— The whole system of a, human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving r.se to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. ALAXUM is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomßch, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receiver nutri tion aud new life from the proper assimila tioH of the food ; and whtre there is no organic disease health must follow. Thi. ia common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that maybe recom mended to be "just as good.' It may be better—for the ttcaier—hec&aee of its bette profit, but iv such an itHfcsnce the dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE KEEPERS, PWOE 2s 6d THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is at the begin ning. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum, MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sold, and universal praise of its curative qualities is the result. Note the Name: Hpenoer Vincent"^ Great nonjamin (jriim Extract. PRICE Xs 6 Take no other Remedy, bui insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10,189?. Spenoer Vjncknt, Christohiiroh. Dear Sir,—For Borne time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hepe of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it bad become chronic, seeing th<t other remedies failed to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became fc intense that I was afraid of injuring, my throat and bead, especialjy tb,e latter, 1 i proc ired one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, and I may ss^y that I hadn't aa atom o< faiih i>f. its curative properties, but felt that I must take something to ease the pain. 1 drank contents of first bottle very freely and am thankful to say in less than two'vi hours I was wholly free from cough. E. W. Sears. P.S —Nearly three mo&ths. »ino,e qohb* began,—E.W.S,



Business Notice. FOR Beauty of Design, Strength o Material, and Easy Running THE ECLIPSE - HUMBEfI is laps ahead of all competitors at the aam« price, and is still going strong. A third shipment of components now laudiug ex " Matatua." Eclipse Cycle Works, BARING SQUARE. FOR the best quality of Christmas Groceries at reasonable prices go to CAESON & CO,, New Fruits Just to Hand. For unequalled value In Tea try CARSON & CO., Professional Tea Blenders. For the choicest goods in China and Earthenware suitable for presents, go to CARSON & CO., Direct Importers. For the beßt value in Electro-Plate Cutlery, Nickel, and E.P. Spoons and Forks goto CAESON & CO., Tancred Street. For the best value in Household Jlron mongery, Enamelled.* Ware t etc., go to CAKSON & CO. A Fresh Shipment now Landing ex " Matatua." CARSON & Co., Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, TANCRED STREET & ARCADE, ASHBURTON, Special Lines FOR CHRISTMAS. BY Steamer "Mataura" a SPECIAL IMPORTATION OF GOODS for CHRISTMAS, Just Landed. 45 Pieces of Newest English Designs in FALL NETS, 3O por cent. Under Usual Prices. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT (some thousands of yarda) of CEEAM & WHITE LACES, LATEST DESIGNS, Much Under Usual Prices. CHEISTMAS CAEDS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. FANCY HANDKEECHEEF3 IN IMMENSE VARIETY OF DESIGN AND QUALITY. CALL AND SEE THESE GOODS. W. H. COLLIER "THE COKNEB" 5000 PAIES ;of BOOTS AND SHOEB TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES IiELLOE, TANCRtfD STREET*) MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLO'R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEE. HPHE PUBLIcTbOOT BENEFIT, Second to none In Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP B.QQTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to give wonderful value for little mouoy. i



: CHRISTMAS—iB 9?. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received by the following steamer ■—louie, Mataura, and Kimutaka—tbeir NKW SEA6O.\'S Fiitir, dtifcct fiom the growers, andean safely say that it is some of the Finest Fruit ever brought to Ntv; Zealand. The following Quotations will defy competition in regard to first class quality ;— 100 c^ea fiuesfc Pafcraa CurrAnts, 4£d per lb 2 casks Sicily Almonds, la 2d per 1b 50 cases finest Vostizza Currants, 5d per ib 5 cwt M;xed Spice, l£d pfci packet, ilb 53 eases finest Valencia Raisins, 7d per lb " tin 6d 25 cases finest Elemes Raisins, 7d per lb - 2 boxes Jordan Almonds, 2s 4d per lb 50 cases finest Sultanas, 7d per ib 1 ton Mixed Lemon, Orauge, and Citron 25 bags new Natural Figs, 8d Peel, 81 per Jb, 2lb for Is 3d on v es fineßt new I)afceß» 6d P«r Ib 20 cases 2£!b ims preserved Fruitß in heavy tn l* oXes *"neßfc L»yer Muscatels, Is per lb symp, 10d per tin 10 boxes good Layer Muscatels, 8d per lb 10 cases Dried Apricots, Pears and Peacher 5 sacks Barcelona Nuts, 8d per lb 10d per lb SEASONABLE GOODS. SEASONABLE GOODS. Worcester Sauce, large bottleg, 9d per bottle E«os Fruit Salts, 3* 3d per bottle WorcesterSance, small bottles, 4£d perbottle Citrate of Magnesia, la per bottle finest Cocktail Salmon, lid per tin Jelly Powders (pint packets) 6d per packet, Fresh Herrings, 6£d per tin Raspberry, Lemon, Orange, etc. eU Lynx Brand Salmon, 8d per tin Mullet, star brand, 7d per tin Herrings in Tomato Sauce, lOd per tin Anchovy Paste, 8d per tin lib tins Sheep Tongues, Bd, 9d, lOd per tin Bloater Paste, 4£d per tin Kippered Herrings, lOd per tin Loose Hops, is 3d per lb lib tins Rabbit in jelly, 7d per tin Pressed Hops, Is 4d per lb Large bottles Capers, Is per bottle Unbleached Ginger, Is 2d per lb Sardines, 4£d per tin, 4s per dozen Bleached Ginger,;is 3d per lb Lemon Squash, Is 3d per bottle Ground Ginger, Is 4d per lb English Vinegar, 6d per bottle Finest Carraway Seeds, 8d per lb Finest Akaroa Cheeße, 6d per lb 1897—PRESERVING SEASON—IB9B. PRESERVING PANS DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. 8 quarts 7s, 10 quarts 8s 6d, 12quarte 9a 6d, Light Steel Enamel Preserving Pans, best and 14 quarts lla quality, 3s, 3s lid, 4s 6d, & 5b each CROCKERY DEPARTMENT. We have just received very heavy shipments of all lines of CHINA and EARTHENWARE, both Fancy and Plain, and everyone is welcome to step in and see the bargains we have in this Department, without being pressed tobuy. Plain Tumblers, 2a per dozen Nail Brushes, 3d each Moulded Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozan Pie Steamers, 4d each Printed Cups and Saucers, 2s 9d per dozen White and Gold Egg Cups, Is 3d per dozen White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, 09 Alarm Clocks (good timekeepers) 3s lid 6d per dozen Nickel-plated Butters, from 3a 6d each : Celeste and 3 gold line China Cups and 5 hole Revolving Cruets, from 7s 6d each, Saucers, 6s 6d per dozen etc., etc. Kindly note that nearly all the above mentioned goods are impor ed by ub direct from the manufacturers, so therefors we are enabled to sell as cheap, in fact cheaper than any house in the trade. FLETCHERT RROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton and High Street, Cbristcliurch. P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24. NEWFEUIT ! NE^FBUItT! Cleaned by Patent Machinery. HAVING PROCURED one ot the LATEST PATENT FRUIT CLEANING MACHINES > the Public wi!l fiQd it: t0 the*r advantage to purchase their CHRISTMAS FRUITS from us, as they will be washed, cleaned, and dkied, ready for use. . Finest Currants 5d per lb Muscatelles ... 8d per lb Finest Eleme Raisins 6dto7dperlb Dried Apricots, Pears and Finest Fultenas ... ... 7d per lb Peaches 10d per lb I Mixed Pee', Orange, Lemon and Pressed Hops ... . Is 3d per lb j Citron 8d per \h Jelly Powders (assorted) ... 6d per pkt Barcelona Nuts ... ... 8d per lb Herrings in Tomato Sauce lOd per tin Almond Nuts lOd per lb Fresh Herring* 6id per tin Mixed Spice l^d per pkt Kippered Herrings ... 10d per tin RolliUV Supreme " Flour 200lbs 24s English Potted Mea's '... 3d per tin »• >t „ 100!bs 12s 6i Lemon Pquash ... ... Is per bottle ■ »   501ba 6s4£d Finest Oatmeal 29 j per bag Smoked Haddocks lOd per tin Kerosene, 150 test 6* 6d per bag White starch ... ... 4d per box Finest Cream Tarter Is 6d per lb Finest New Figs ... ... 8d per lb (. arbonate Soda 2d per lb j JAMJARS. JAMJARS. 21b STONE JARS, 3s 6d per dozen. lib GLASS JARS 2s 3d per do?cn. , £2F Orders by Post promptly attended to. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for Orders. SATISFAOTION~7s~ OUR MOTTO SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTEBS MARKET HOUSE, ASBBURTON. Telephone No. 53. H. M. JONES" H. M. JONES. SANTA CUUS AND] FATHER CHRISTMAS are coming again. SPLENDID VARIETY of NEW GOODS specially imported for Christmas Trade, «x Rimutaka, Delphic and Matatua, from London, and T&lune ftom Melbourne and Sydney. Books, Books. Books. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of Prizr, Reward, and Presentation Books, Belected from the well-known Publishers—Ward, Lock andO., Cassell and Co., Nesbitt and Co., Nelson and Sons, Religious Tract Society, VVarue and Co,, and others, comprising works of Travelß, History, Biography, Fiction and Fairy Ftories, Scientific and Poetical Works in Cloth, Plain Leather, and Morocco Bindings, Boy'a and Girl'a Own Annual, Little Folks, Chatterbox, Infant Magazines, Child's Companion, Wide-a-Wake, Sunday and others New Books and Magazines by every mail. . - Fancy Goods. Fancy 'Goods. LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Dressing Boxes, Writing Desks, Work Boxes Papeterie, Albums, Photo Frames, and Screens, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Baskets, plain and fitted Ladies' Companions, Wallets Purses, Pocket Books; Pen and Pencil Cases, Handbags, Brackets, Mirrors, Kpergnes, Fans, Japanese Goods. Stationery. Stationery. ANJ EXCELLENT VARIETY of Boxed Stationery, of the best quality and latest desigDß, plain, fancy and floral. Is BGXEV O*l BOXES. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Account and Letter Books, Counter and Memorandum Books, andal' Office Requirements* Account Books any size or patterns made to okder. Toys. Toys Toys. UNRIVALLED*COLLECTION of TOYS, in wood, tin, and rubber. Noah's Ark*. Trains, Watches, Skittles, Balls, Animals, Frame, Bairows, Rooking and Hobby Horses Buckets, Spades, Games, Tricycles, and a great vaiiety too nujnerous to particularise. •, \ Electro-plated Ware. A UNIQUE STOCK of GOOD-PLATED WARP!. Butter, Jelly, and Jam Diirtefe^ Sugar and Cream, Toast Racks, Cruets, Sala.d Bowls, Biscuit Barrels, Egg Stands, Butter Jtnives, Tea Spoons, Carvers, Serviette Rings, Teapots, Salts, and I&kßtandH, Marble, Gilt, and Nickel Ciocks, Ladies'aud Uentldmen's Watches, Stucls, etc. Fancy Glass and China Ware, Jap TeiCups and Saucers, Dishes, Teapots, Sugar and Qreams. Cheese Stands, Ring Sets, Egg and Cruet Stands, Biscuit Barrells, Tea Sets, Jugs, Plates, all in chaste and pretty designs. CROQUET SETS, LAWN TENNIS, & CRICKETING MATERIALS, ORGANS from £$ 10s to £45. PIANOS from £20 to 70 Guineas. \ Bicycles. Bicycles. ■■ Bicycles. i I CAN SUPPLY any of the following* machines—The Monarch, "vfaverly, Hadden. ! Star, Benhur, and Envoy. All up-to-date and GUARANTEED. Ladieß* and Gentlemen 1! j JBicycles from CaS&- tiirk J Bicycles from J613 10S- I Easy tserms arranged. Cycle extra*. EVERY LINE AT THE LOWEST J?OS*SSI»X,ItI OASEX JPBtIOK, To keep the Trade in the District. X4ber»l Discount for Oash to School Committees. H, M. JONES. ■■■'*»;