CABLE BREVITIES.

Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Oapjstown, December 3 Mr Cecil Rhodes intends to visit Europe, consequently be will not be a candidate at the fortheouairg "election in Cape Colony. London, December 4 The Vioar of Bathampton, a suburb of Bath, in a letter to The Times, appeals to the colony of New South Wales to take steps to worthily mark the last resting place of Admiral Philip as one of the makers of Greater Britain. Presiding at a meeting of the British Empire Trade League, the Duke of Devonshire said Government should arrange for the enrolment of colonial seaman in the naval reserve. Addressing a meeting of Liberals at Guilford, Surrey, Mr Herbert Glad stone said if they desired to win at the next election they must be Liberals first and Home Rulers and local optionists afterwards. He added that the question of the House of Lords' power of veto was of tbe first import ance. It has transpired that the crew of the Margate lifeboat, who were j drowned during the recent gales,! neglected to use their lifebelts. j A French Anarchist named Brosette has been murdered at Longacre, Lon don. He was suspected of being a spy. It is reported from Berlin that Great Britain enquired if Germany was will ing to cede her protectorate rights in New Guinea, and a reply was given in the negative. Pretoria, December 3 , Herr Klotze, who was mentioned I some time ago as a probable successor ! to Dr. Jbeyds, as Secretary of State of j the Transvaal, speaking here, said the Uifclandens ought to have a .share in the political privileges of the Republic, and be granted equality at law with the inhabitants of the country.

Sydney, December 4 * Tha Government meteorologist, Mr Wragge, and a party have left to establish a high pressure observatory on Mount Kosicusko. They are ex periencing a rough time, and are de tained half way up the mountain by a heavy snowstorm. The Olub swinging contest at New castle, between Bax, the New Zea fander, and Jack Griffiths, of Cobar, began on Friday morning, and resulted in a draw, both going well at midnight on Saturday when they dropped their clubs, easily beating the world's record. The New Zealander showed superior j aMU throughout. During the contest j Bax'_ backer lodged a protest that Griffiths was not doiDg the stipulated /fifty revolutions a minute. The Com 'tUittee decided they had no jurisdiction in the matter. Bbisbane, December 4. The Executive Council has commuted the death sentence passed on Wherrill, for the murder of his wife at Brisbane, to twenty years' imprisonment. Hobart, December 4 The body of William Small has been found in a waterhole at Mngai with his head battered in. At the inquest a verdict of murder was returned, and Jb]ho Beckett, Small's mate, has been \ arrested iv- connection with the crime.

THE BANK OF NAPLES SCANDALS.

Sisnor Crispi's Defence.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Rome, December 8 Signor Orispi, in supporting his demand for an enquiry into his alleged complicity in the Bank of Naples scandals, made an eloquent defence against the charges. His dignified bearing and disdain of compassion greatly affected the Chamber, some of the members weeping convulsively, and the scene was strikingly dramatic. The Chamber appointed a Committee to enquire into the charges.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

JJress Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 6, 9.45 a.m. GirAKDiAsr Office 10.20 a. m. Captain Dreyfus Paris, December 5 £eneral Billot, French Minister of War, made a statement in the Chamber #ith refer, nee to Captain Dreyfus' c»se. He said he was fairly tried and condemned. In bis soul and conscience S3 a soldier and chief of the army at the time, he said he regarded the sentence as a just one. He announced that an inquiry had been ordered to be made into the charges made by Captain Dreyfus' brother against Count Esterhazy, commandant of artillery, who, he declared had been concerned in the authorship of the incriminating documents produced at the trial. Tbe Chamber, by a majority of 172 approved of tbe statement of the Minister of War. 1 The £eaee Treaty. ''■ Athens; December § The treaty of peace between Turkey and Greece has been signed.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Storming a Position. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Calcutta, December 4 Alter one attack, rendered unsuc cessful by the almost inaccessible nature of the heights where the enemy bad entrenched'themselves, the British fjfo'bpV in a Second" attempt ;defeateo! the Chamkannis tribesmen on tbe Indian frontier, and compelled them to flee from their strong position. 'Received Wakapuaka Dec. 6, 9.45 a.m, Guardian Office 10 20 a.m. Calcutta, December 5 In the second reconnaissance against the Chamkannis, Maharajah Sir Partab Marsh 1 Singb, of Ajudia, who was attached to the British column^ was wounded. !

ROAD BOARD.

Wakanui

The usual monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Saturday. Present —All the members. GRAVEL RESERVE. I The Commissioner of Crown Lands wrote, stating that the necessary steps would be taken to proclaim a gravel pit site of two acres in reserve 2165. As some considerable time would elapse before the matter was settled, it was decided that the shingling of the road to this reserve stand over till after harvest. impounding. Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R., wrote in reply asking for further particulars of the cases which the Board's ranger had brought into Court, of people grassing stock on the public roads, judgment being given against the ranger. I REMISSION OF RATES. It was decided, in the oa.se of an aged person who applied to have his rates remitted, that the request be granted. clerk's report. The Clerk's report for the month was considered and approved of. rents due. The Clerk was instructed to take the necessary steps to recover certain rents due. BIRDS' eggs. The Board d-cided to give 2s per hundred for eggs and heads of.small birds, should the County Council give the uaual tubsidy of Is ; and that the collectors be Messrs Peter Stewart for Seaview and Wakanui j Joseph L'oyd for Newlands; George Coe for River side j and A. H. Ayrton for Seafield. HOLIDAYS. Holidays were arranged for from Decem ber 23 to January 3 NEXT MEETING. ! It was decided that the next meeting of 1 the Board be held in February, the Chair man being authorised to make all necessary payments till then. ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts amounting to £64 14s 3d, the Board adjourned.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

The Engineers' Conference Unsatisfactory Outcome. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, December 4 The Engineers' Conference has ad journed until December 14, to enable the Trades Unions to ballot upon the decision arrived at. The outcome of the Conference is that the employers adhere at all points to the original position they took up. They demand the light to regulate individually piecework and overtime, require workmen to accept wages fixed according to their ability, and main tain the right to employ an unlimited number of apprentices. They are willing to negotiate trade disputes with Union officials, centrally or locally, after individual negotiations have failed^ provided that, pending the discusion of disputes; work is not stopped. The employers refuse the Unionists' demand for forty-eight I hours a week, chiefly on the ground of j increasing foreign trade competition. i The workmen, on their part, are willing to concede the employers tbe right to employ non-Unionists, but object to the methods regulating p;ece work and overtime. They de mand the right to bargain for wages collectively, and the fixing of a stan dard rate. With regard to the em ployment of apprentices, th*y require a ratio of one apprentice to every three journeymen, and they insist on their demand for forty-eight hours. In the face of the firm stand taken on both , sides, the outlook, as far as the con ference resulting in a settlement of the difficulty is concerned, is considered ! doubtful. The railway men, finding that the I various railway Companies are uniting to resist their demands for shorter hours and other concessions, have | applied to Mr Ritchie to arrange for a conference of employers to discuss the j difficulty.

f) JE A?JBB0»TON ebAKDIAis . MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, im.



Holloway's Pills and Ointment.— Bilious affections with all their concomitane annoyances induced by atmospheric changest or too liberal diet, should bechecked at one, or serious consequences may ensue* When anyone finds his ideas less clear than usual, his eyesight dimmed, and his head diz-y, accompanied by disinclination for all exer tion, physical or mental, he may be quite snre that he is in immediate need of some alternative menicine. Let him at once send for a box of Holloway's Pills, a mild course of whJch will remove the' symptoms and speedily renew his usutl healthful feeling. If the bowels be irritable Holloway's Oint ment should be diligently rubbed over the stomach and liver every night and morning.



WANTED, FOR Sale—An excellent <*nd neat brake, nearly new, wi:h covered in back—or would be exohanged for buggy. For particulars apply Mail Office. 12 41



LOOK HERE—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinks at 2d per glass at W. G. Page's Store, East Belt.



MY Tuner, Mr Harrow, will be in Ashburton next week. Orders promptly attended to. Review of Reviews for November. New cheap editions lan MacLaren's and J. M. Barries Works, Christmas Numbers Pear's Annual, Graphic, London News, Holly Leaves, Black and White, and others. —H. M. Jones.



FOR SALE — Pullets, first cross, as under :—Orpiugton-Houdan ; Indian Game Cochin j Dorking-Cochin, from two tb three months old ; al?o Houdan and Cochin Cockerels } at Pblham Yards., Ashburton.



WANTED Known—That we are now showing the finest assortment of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boys' Straw and Felt Hats in endießS assortment. New Goods in Teunia Shirts just opened.—Mitchell & Turner.



FISHING Season.—l am now showing a great variety of fishing requisites in all the latest designs, including Rods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Rfels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc .Fishing Licenses on sale.—J. W. Hardlky, East Street.



MUSIGAU -Tt/TR XT "ORYANT T7~ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 MR OSBOBN CQOipK, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, '{Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz,, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN -OWEN at his! Music Studios Aronto CH»»te«»i Ashbusbon,,;



warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred <oornplaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent. Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln



[ NOTICE. A CHEQUE drawn by me, dated Ist Ootober, 1897, for £1 5% No. 67116, on Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton, pay able to Newspaper Company, has been stopped from payment. Any person now holding the Cheque does so at his own risk. 12 43 JOHN DORE. DATID THOMAS. WOOL SEASON, 1897-98. MY NEXT WOOL SiILE takes place in Christchurch oa THURSDAY, DEC. 16 1897. And Catalogues close on MONDAY, December 13. WOOL intended for that Sale ought there fore to be forwarded AT ONCE, so that it can be prop rly catalogued. IF SENT DIRECT, please consign to Canterbury Seed Co.'s Siimg, Addington, a/o D. THOMAS, and post a letter of particulars t-j D. Thomas, care of Messrs H. Matson and Co., Christchurch; or if the Wool is sent into my store it will be properly attended to. DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON. 11 44 ARCADE HOKSE_ FAIR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1897 MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his usual Horse Fair, when he will offer on account of various clients, some good DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HORSES. Present entry 65 head of a'l description. 12 29 «- >■■ ■ RAKAIA ANNUAL QPORTS & TRACES. To be held in the DOMAIN on MONDAY, DKOJSMBEtt 27, 1897. Programme approved by the Canterbury Jookey Ulub and Canterbury Metropolitan Trotting Association. OWNERS are reminded that Nominations for Maiden Saddle or Harness Trot (1£ milt) & Handicap Saddle or Harness Trot (2£ mi es) close with the Secretary at j Rakaia at 8 p. m. on SATURDAY, December : 4, 1897. ■ I Acceptances for above and General Entries f>r Maiden Flat Race, Ladies' Pdrsb, Farmers' Plate, & Selling Race at 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 11, 1897. 1 Hack Race.—Post entry. ATHLETICS. Nominations for Men's 100 yds, 440 yds, , 250 yds, and 200 yds, must be lodged with j the Heoretary nor. Liter than 8 pm. on 1 SATURDAY, December 11. t Nominations for Amateur Evf-nts, 100 yds, 150vds, 250 yds, 440 yds, ai d 880 yds (under j N-Z A. A. A. rules, and open to. any Amateur j in New Zealand) close at the same time, and j must be written on "special forms " to be had from the Secretary, otherwise they will not be recognised. The Secretary will be pleased to forward programmes to anyone applying for same. The Bnrnham Band will p!ay during the j day, and a GRAND BALL will be hel<<! in the evening in the Loan k, Mercantile Co.'s Grain Shed. J AS. A. BRUCE, 11 134 Secretary. 5000 PAIRS OF ROOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES UELLOR. % TANCRED STKEETI MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE.



j Friedlander Bros., Limited. j < SPECIAL | HORSE FAIR. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22,1897 WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on the above date, at our Auction ' Mart, West Street, and are now booking entries for same. FRIEDLANDER BRO^., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER 12 31 Auctioneer. . MONDAY, DFOEMBEB IS, 1897. ; CLEARING SALE of HORSES, CATTLE, j SHEEP, IMPLEMENTS, E'lO. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. instructed by Mr Charles S'orier, ! will Sell on above date, at hia Homestead, j near Coldstream, HINDS, the following :— j rV Draught MARES and GELDINGS j £) Light Harness HORSES J Q COWS in profit 900 Meriu° EWES and 1 0 A Croßsbred EWES, with 95 per cent At7v/ laniba 1 Grain and Manure Drill, Dray and Frame, Brantford Reaper and Binder, Double-furrow Plough, Three farrow Plough, 1 *■ wsmp Plough, Grindstone, 1 Whare, 1 Brake, 2 coils Wire Netting, Leading and Shaft Harness, Blocks and Chains, Swingle Trees, Sets Tandem and Trap Harness, and quantity of Sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided. 12 30 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED." WEDNESDAY December 8. XN CONSEQUENCE of not having been able to dispose of Mb Zandeb's Entire Stock on Saturday, we will offer the balance, consisting principally of— 3 Pieces Japanese Silks and Silk Hand • kerchiefs  1 Butter Mixing Machine 1 Tea Mixing Machine I Large Iron Safe 1 American Coffee Grinder 3 Sets Window Show Bowls 1 Crompton 3ft 6in Self-Setting Range Quantity of Art Loaf and Crushed Loaf Sugar 7 Bags Charcoal Quantity of McCortmck and Deering Chain Links, Canvases, etc. Large quantity of Carpenters' and Builders' Ironmongery, consisting of Locks, Night Latches, Gate Latches, Power Bolts, BraßS and Butt Hinges, Chest and Cupboard Locks, Grindstone Fittings, Screw and Socket Castors, Engineers' and Blacksmiths' Hammer Heads, etc. ALL THE ABOVE WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT IHE SLIGHTEST RE SERVE. And this is '1 HE FINAL SALE, As the Premises must be given up im mediately. SALK ON WEDNISSDA\, Bth INST., at 1 p.m. Purchasers at former Sales are requeste 1 to t(»ke delivery of their goods before ! Wednesday, after which date we will not bo responsible. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 42 Auctioneer. OUK NEXT WOOL SALE Will take place AT OHRISTCHUROH ON THURSDAY, DKCJSMBEE 16, 1897.



/""CLIENTS will please consign their Clips to BROWN AND SON'S PRIVATE! SIDING, ADDINGTQN, where the wool will receive our personal and most careful attention. J Wool delivered at our Ashburton will be sent on to Christchurch free of charge, except railage. FKIEDLA.NDER BROS., Limited, VY7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS j CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. I 3 TYTIi A~RI buyers OF HEAVY BRIGHT OA^Elf SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER" BROS., Limited.



rpHB PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to give wonderful value for little money. ,loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNB3 OF CURS A- Why ruin yo^r Reapers and Jtrfowe^ by using'inferior Lubricating Oils, whic* tire your horses and clog the Machines, when yon oan obtain a true lubricant ike V A I. V « E, I W _ti which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and prononncsed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or the EBWABT* REEGE & SON OHRISTOHUROH Fob Indioestioh, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They nsD confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free frorr injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved, upquallel? 'for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, am Headache and I rbr Liver arid Stomach complaints. Sold in -ottles Is ljd, 2* 9d, and lis, by all U edit «Im Vandon throughout tin world i



IDEAL BXCUBSIONS To be made by the magnificent Steamer Waikare, 3670 tons register, IN JANUARY Njeit this favorite Steamer will ma^e tWtftps to the W«*t Coast . Sounds,' leaving Port Chalmers on January : 20th, and again oh the 29th. And in July next the Waikare will make lan excursion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and RaratoDga, ' I Full particulars^ app^oation to \ F. FERRIMAN, fl^, "'3 ' Agent, .— * : • j jti.oasiia XJBS4.



j John Orr & Co. i I MOMER SALE. .1* urther Reductions. TTAVING on hand and now landing ■ i THjE LARGEST STOCK OFj IRONMONGERY, ' GROCERIES, * OROOKERY, GLASSWARE, etc., in the Ashburton County, . WE HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED TO REDUCE BY OWE HAJLJ6Y With this end in view, we are now SELLING AS UNDER ;- Groceries. Best Snowdrop Sugar, 2£dperlb Tea blended ... 101b boxes Is per lb Tea in half chests lOdperlb (strong liquor) Gore Oatmeal ... 2s 8d per 251b bag Colonial Candles ... 4dperlbper box English Parafine Candles 6£d per lb per box Kerosene, 150 test, ... 6s6dpertiD ... _-. 12s 9dpercase Rollit's Flour at Mill prices. Currants , ... 4£d per lb Cornflour ... 3d per lb Essence of Lemon ,_ 4d Worcester Sauce, Pints ... 9s per d. z Essence of Coffee 10£ d Sago ... l£d per lb Tobacco, Nubian squares ... 4s 6d per lb Bran „ 3s 6d per bag Sharps 5s per b**g j John Orr & Co. mHE -SUCCESS ATTENDING OUR Cheap Cash Sale



«f^- | A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, A 1 'A Vll m NEVER fails any one in -. uoauiu &uch 4 pret ii camt ut# To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyepep-ia, Biliousness and Constipation it is "A friend in need and a Mend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- I iog the energy Alaxctm is the best. Its ' secondary effects are marvellous. Many ;■ .persons afflicted with constipation havetesti fied not only to its immediate relieving ■ properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. ' No care is required while using it. It does 1 not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- ! pation, and produces no inconvenience in j its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared I 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 cures Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costivenegß, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion. Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition.^ j •NOTE THIS WELL.-) . . l



Induces us to adopt for the future this system of doing business. And as we purchase for Cash from the beat makers in England and America, the General Public will therefore have the advantage of Select ing Goods of Sterling Quality at prices hitherto unheard of. WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK :— Acids Jellies 'Almonds Kerosene Anchovy Paste Knife Polish „ Sauce Ketchup Arrowroot Lime Juice Annatto Lemon Juice Ammonia Linseed Meal Baking Powder Macaroni Barley Mace Black Lead Maizena Bacon Mackerel Blacking Milk Borax Marmalade Bloater Paste Matches Bloaters Mustard Blue Nutmegs Bovril Oysters Butter Colouring Oatmeil Biscuits Oatina Carraway Seeds Ox Tongues Chutnee Olives Capers Pepper Castor Oil Potted Meat Candles Peas Coffee Pickles Currants Plums Cheese Raisins Currie Powder Rice Candle Cotton Rennet Cream of Tartar Soap Cocoa Salt Corn Flour Saltpetre Candied Peel Starch Clpvgs ' Sardines Cinnamon Soda Crystals Chocolate Sugars Clothes Pegs Salad Oils Dates Salmon Essences Semolina Extract of Meat Sauce* Fire Kindle^ Sulphur fruits (Tiiried) g aflr . Wife " "' Soups Qerrmna Spices Gelatine Sheep's Tongues Golden Syrup Teas <*F oata Tobacco Ginger Tapioca Haddock^ Vermecelli H<# Vestas Herrings Vinegar Infants' Food Whiting Isinglass Yeast Jams Yeast Powder John Or & o>.> ASJBEOTKTON.3



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 rise 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 nloae the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only mtdicine which combines these two quahties. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimila tiou of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. Thia is common scute and cannot be gainsaid



Accept no substitute that mw be r< com mended v be "just as goo.l ' " It may be better—for the dealer— because of its beltet profit, but iv such an instance the dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE KEEPBRS,



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 ABOUT BENJAMIN QUM! Thousands of bottles have heen sold, and universal praise of its curative qualities is \fa& result, I Note thfi Name: tepencer Vincent's i- Great Bcnj nmin Gura l£xtt*aet. PRICE 1 g 6 Take no other Remedy, buo insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take "Jtjst as Good." TESTIMONIALS.



Woolston, August 10,1897; To Spencer Vincent, Christchurch. Dear Sir,—For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became to intense that I was afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I procured one bottle.of your Benjamin Gum, and I may say that I hadn't an atom of faith in its curativo properties, but felt that I roust take something to ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say in less than twelve ■, hours I was wholly free from cough. E. W. Sears. P.S.—Nearly three months since cough b*gM».~K,W.B»



fSUGAR! S UGAM i SUGAR! i- :„:-__ f j FLETCHER BROS. ! ARE NOW SELLING i FINEST SNOWDROP CANE SUGAR AT Per Pound 2id, 2£d, 2\i Per P JU .d. Or 401Tj for 7s 6d, 561b for 10s 6d, 701b for 13s 3d Nelson Moate & Co. '» Tea, in Roilits's Supreme Roller Flour, lOlbtins Is 6d per lb 200 ib sacks .. .„ 24s Ceylon Tea in 101b boxes ... Is 5d per lb 1001b bags ... 12a 6d Old Valencia Raisins ._. 4d per lb 50ib bags '" 6s 44d New Currants ._, ... 4£d per lb 2Slb hags .. "* 3a 3d Aew Valencia Raisins .„ 7d per lb Liberal Di&count for To* lots. New Dates ._, ... .„ 6d per lb Finest Diamond Brand Oatmeal . Electric Candles (by the box)... 4d per lb (Timaru), 251b bags for ... 2s 9d English Parrafine Candles (by 50 Ca^es of Enamelwure at wholesale prices „ the box) 6dperlb Pie Dishes from lOd each 100 Dozen Assorted Jam (best Kettles from 2s 6d each Ji^ahfcy) 4s6dperdoz Saucepans from 6d each 50 Dozen Best Quality Rasp- Candlesticks from 7d each n. Kerry Jam 6d Per tin ■- 5h 6dperdoz Enamelled While and Grey Mugs 6d each 2£lb 1 ins Preserved Fruit (delicious) Stew Pans from Is Ud each Pears, Peacheß, <te Apricots lOd per tin Wash Basins from Is 3d Highest Test Kerosene, per tin 6s 6d Cullendars from 2s 3d each : _.. » . , » per case 12a 9d Teapots trom 2s 3d each. Etc. Etc. Etc. Fmesc Mixed Peel (Lemon, Orange A Citron) 8d per lb 2lb for Is 3d J UST ARRIVED, Fresh Herrings 6^d per tin ... 6s3dperdrz Small Tins Sardines, 4£d per tin 4s per dozen Two Tanks of Kenrick's Holioware, direct Large 1 ins bardmes 8d per tin 7s 31 dozen from the Manufacturer, Van Houten Cocoa 3s 3d lb tin comprising Fry s Cocoa, per lb tin Is 4Jd Saucepans, Boilers, Kettles, and Preserving Red Herrings 9 at Is Pans, all sizes. * Salt Herrings 9 at Is finest Dried Apricots, Peaches Also,—Twenty Crates and Hogsheads a i . „;. N T 10d per ib Ohinaware and Earthenware, Splendid Biacking m lins 21 Direct from the Home Potteries (Douiton D P u ertin c , lslOddczen and Folding's, etc.) Raspberry Syrup Is per bottle £! mr° n ' P| n, e?PP Ie» etc- ••• Ud per bottle Printed Cups and Saucers from 2s 9d per do lib Ims Rabbit in Jeliy ... 7d per tin Glass Covered Butters 9d each Acetic Acid ... ... Is lid bottle Moulded Tumblers 2s 6d per dozen Joi et Soap (4 Tablets in a box) 9d per box Best Qoalitv Pheatant Plates 2s 6d per doien Balls Glycerine Soap ... 3d per ball Pie Steameis 4d each 21b Tins Golden Syrup ... 6*d per tin Pink and Gold China Cups and Saucers, Caustic Soda 7d per tin ... 6s 9a dozen full size, 6s 6d per r?ozen Etc Etc. Etc. Etc Etc. Etc



Two Tons'_ of Carter's Turnip Seed (12 varieties). 6d per lb by the cwt. Half a*Ton of Mangel Feed (4 varieties) 6d per lb FLETCHER BROS., OAfcH SUPPLY STOKES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch. P.O. Box 67. ■ Telephone 24. H. M. JONES. Tn[7~JONES. . SANTA GLAUS AND FATHER CHEISTMAS are coming again.



OPLHNDID VARIETY of NEW GOODS specially imported for Christmas Trade, ex k7 Rimutaka, Delphic and Matutua, from London, aud Talune fiom Melbourne and bydney. Books Hooks.. Books, A LAHGi- ASSORTMENT of Priss-, Reward, and Presentation Books, selected trom the well-known Publishers--Ward, Lock und Co., Caesell and Co , Nesbitt and Co., Nelson and Sons, Rsligious Tract, Kotiety, Warne and Co , and others, comprisina works of Travels, History, Biography, Fiction at d Fairy Stores Scientific a.-tj Poetical Wotks *n Cloth, Plain Leather, and Morocco Bindings. By's end Girl's* Own Annual, Little Folks, Chattel box. Infant Magazines, Chile's Companion, Widc-a-Wake, Sunday and others Aew Books and Magazines by every mail. I aiiey Goods. Fancy Goods. LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Dressing Boxes, Writing Defks, Work Boxes, l-apetene, Albums, Pftoto Frames, and Screens, Glove and IfniidkeicW.f Boxes, Work Baskets, plain and fitted Ladies' Companions, Wallets Pun re, Pocket Books, Pen and Pencil Cases, Handbags, Brackets, Mirrors, .rpergnes, Fans, Japanese Coodt. stationery. Stationery. AN EXCELLENT VARIETY of Boxed Stationery, of the best quality and latest designs, plain, fancy and fhral. Is BOXE<. e«l BOXES. EXCEPTIONAL VALOE. Account aud Letter Books, Counter and Memorandum Books, andaL Office Requirements! Account Books any sizs or patterns m.ade to order. Toys. . Toys. Toys. j UNRIVALLED COLLECTION of TOYS, in wood, tin, and rubber. Noah's Arks, trains, Watches, Skittles, Balls, Animals, Prams, Bat rows, Rocking and Hobby Horses Buckets, Spades, Games, Tricycle?, and a great variety too numerous to particularize. ' Electro-plated Ware. A UNIQUE STOCK of GOOD-PLATED WARE. Butter, Je Iy, and Jam Dishes Sugar and Crsam, Toast Racks, Cruets, Salad Bowls, Biscuit Barrels, *>g Stands, Butter Knives, Tea Spoons, Carverß, Serviette Rings, Teapots, Salts, and Inkstands. Marble, Gilt, and Nickel Clocks, Ladies' and Gentldmen'a Watches, Studs, etc. Fancy Glass and China Ware. Jap Tea Cups and Saucers, Dishes, Teapots, Sugar and Creams, Cheese Stands Rina 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 £8 10s to £45. PIANOS from £20 to 70 Guineas. Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. I CAN SUPPLY any of the following machines—The Monarch, "Waverly, Hadden Star, Benhur, and Envoy. AU up-to-date and GUARANTEED. Ladies'and Gentlemen's Bicycles from £20 Cash- CirV Bicycles from £IQ 10s- Easy terms arranged. Cycle extra?. EVERY LINE AT THE LOWEST POBSe»tEUL,£i CASH PRICE, To keep the Trade in the District. Liberal Discount for Cash to School Committees. H. M. JONES. Ul ,



CARSON & GO'S Cash Price List. MILLAQUIN Sugar, 401b bags, 8s ; Tf a, (best value in town) Is lOd per lb; Assorted Jam, lib tins, 4s per dozen; Currants, 4&d per 3b ; Lambs' Tongues, 9d ; Corned Beef, 2s lOd, Colored Starch, 4d per , packet; Water Biscuits, 4b tins, Is 6d ; ' Mustard, £lb tin?, lOd ; Flour, 2001b sack, j 24s ; Paramatta Lime Juice Is ; Ban, 3a 6 J ; . Sharps, 5s 6d ; Timaru Oatmeal, 251b bag, 2s 9d ; Kerosene, 150 per cent, 6s 6d ; Prime Table Potatoes, 4s per sack. WE have Just Landed, in prime condition, 5 Packages First-Class <Tliinn Sz JtCiirtheuware, Direct, from the Fngli h Potteries, and can now offer the bear, selection and latest patterns in Tea, Breakfast, and Dinner Ware, buitible for presents, etc. Examine ] these goads before purchasing elsewhere Comparison invited. CARSON & Co. GROCERS AND IMPORTERS Importers of Glass, China & Earthenware. TANCRED STREET & ARCADE, ASHBVRTQN,



FOR PRIVATE SALK ON EASy" TitRMS, ■ CR •" , ;. WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR TOWN PROPERTY, THAT Charmingly Situated Suburban Property on Reh Road, Alientor, containing about 6£ Aokb of the best laid in the County, with roally good House, Orchard, and every convenience; at present occupied by H. F. Nicoll, Esq., under leaie expiring March 5 next.: Full particulars from 121 WILLIAM HORNE. TTTANS'ED-Tho 1 üblic to know that G. FLEE i;, late Shoeing Smith to the %w Brighton Tramway Company, and alsjl ten year* Chrißlohurch experience, is shoeing Hacks and Light, llorm ss Hotses at 4b 6d per act, booked; Draughts, 5". Come along and give me a ttial.-G. .FLEET, Practical Shoeing S.r.ith, Tinwald. 12 4 A. WARREN," BASK ETMAKBR, 'M'HXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly ! opposite Arcade), : TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. *ALL KINDS of WICKER WORK Mad* : toJl rij3r aG(* Repaired. 12 20 TiOZUK IEA