The Ashburton Guardian.

Vo;.. xviii. no. 4873

Ashburtojs : Friday, December 17, 1897,

PRICE : ONE PBffA'Y



Shipping. "* ~T fit H E j^rfMlff NEW ZEALAND OO.S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerifle A Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Paai«ager« at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoara 4607 Wellington Deo. 25 ITongfcriro 4103 — Feb 17 ftuahine 6127 — March 17 Rbnntftka 4515 — Aoril 14 We are sow prepared to book through passages to the Weat Goast of South America and Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par UonUrs on application. F« farther particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., L*D. Agents, Ashbarton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION OOMPANt, LIMITEI*. FOR LONDON. i e| kj A' T3OY AL MAIL STEA AKfik £*> MERS, with superior j^^Hßttp' accommodationforall classes i^^^^^^* of passengers, nailing at Mente Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply* month. Tons Commander From Date. Qofchio ... 7750 Kidley ... Wel'tn Jan. 6 Delphic ...8355 Sowden ... — Jan. 20 Tokomara 6338 Maxwell... — Mar. dbte& ... 6346 Scotland ... — Mar. lonic , M 47§3 Kempson... — Mar. 31 """ CARGO STEAMERS. * Rangifeira 4045 Barton .. Wel'tn Dec. 10 Matatua..: 3320 Evans ... — Dec. 23 Ffckeha ...4551 Prosser ... — Maori ...5200 Moffatt ... — Hamad ... 3583 Levaek ... — Aoiea and Tokomara carry saloon ptmenaers only. For freight and passage apply to HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. IDEAL EXCURSIONS Q?o be made by the magnificent Steamer Waikare, 3670 tons register. IN JANUARY Next this favorite Steamer will make two trips to the West Coast Sounds, leaving Port Chalmers on January 20th, and again on the 290h. And in July next the Waikare will make an excursion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Raratonga. Fail particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, 12 ?3 '1 Agent. MUSICAL. M^H. B RYaNI K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mr H. M. Jokks, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 MR GSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Aahburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN »t> his Music Sfcudio, Arcade Gh*mbere, Ashbnrton. OBTE, SINQINGroiGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TUTRS T>OWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVELOCK STSEETj AbHBURTON. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College ex&minfttione. r— "' '■ -> A CARD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHIR OF THE VIOLIN Saundbes' Buildings, Ashbarton. - _- Igß - AR g Q - MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piuno and Organ. J24'. . *^~~ 1897! ' ' PIAKQFO^TE, SINGING, AND FRENCH. MBS F.~"MAKEIG. mHB THIRD TERM will begin on Jt MONDAY, September 20. 109 Wills Street, Ashburton. ' Llewellyn Owen, '"' M, O. »*M., 3u, iff T^-0.01. HANOFOKTE, BPOINO AND HABMONY f AND MANDOLINE. A OARD MRS A fl /ILARIDGK, ii.. \J. V/LARIDGK, TEACHER CF MANOIfORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms oo Application.



/ i wind* y^gm^SßßHßo wind. BOOTH MACDONALD'S "Carlyle" Windmill TS now well-known throughout) New Zealand and Australia, and the demand for them ii steadily increasing, whioh is the heatproof of their superiority. Farmers & Householders will do well to provide against & dry rammer, and to bear in mind thai for watering stock and irrigating garden's, etc., a good Mill is a cheap and profitable investment. Wool Presses. In addition to their well-known makes of these, they have this season brought oat a new Press, the " Carlyle Junior." This Press ia specially designed to meet the nted of the small farmer, although thoroughly competent for any Shed, and capable of pressing § and full sized bales. PLOUGHS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, DISC HARROWS & SPADLING HARROWS, Second to none Send forJPrioes to their Aahburton Agent: JOHN TAYLOR. Andrew's and Beaven's Chaff-cutters, Corncrushersr, 4 Seed Gleaners, no«r known aa'the best that can be procured are kept in stock by their Agent for Ashburton district, JOHN TAYLOR, IMPLEMENT DEPOT, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. §> ROBERT MURRAY, /W££2|\ EAST STREET, A SHBUaTON. \NgU|^ar (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist in the District.) TTNVITES the public to inspect his magnificent stock of WATCHB*, * * CLOCKS, H JUJWJiILJLiKWY, Q # Jte PJL.^VXIL,I> GOODS. OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. h. Q . 1 Watches of.all grades from the lowest price to the highest » quality—non-magnetic London hand-made goods. ** Olocics in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Cases, the higher grades being, manufactured on the premises. U Jewellery and Flirted GJpods—Newest designs, best quality, lowest prices. " Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of materials, and the most skilful staff of workmen, Robebt Murray can offer exceptional f advantages in the execution of Repairs. fH §0 7o&£S Experience in the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON* l<oans Negotiated Weekly Salea of Live Stock—Tinwald and Aahbarton Alcernately Fortnightly Salea of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, ©to., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughoat the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission GlearfvSa Sole* as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Matson and 00, Ofmatchurcb Booth, McDonald and Go, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lighfcband's Belting London and Lancashire Inanranoe Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field look Belfast Manures RAIAU DISTRICT SALES. 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to f act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction With them ifc will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. &SHBURTONJ WHEAT. WHEAT. TTTE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLIM G WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARK FT RATES, We are alto prepared to Store Qrain on Farmers aceoont In onr New Grain Stores West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Fal steed Oomsacks and Twine Snpplled at LOWESJ? CURRENT RATES ROLLlff & CO., CANTERBUEI FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET.



FBED. MAEBIG, "DROKJSR & COMMISSION AGENT, Barrytewn Flat Gold Mining Share* and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, .Arcade ; DENTAL NOTICE. Mr S. B. Ssymoub. j Mr O. W. Sbymour. TVTESSR|B SEYjMOUR k SON Surgeon Dentists, Christohuroh, Have opened a branch of their business in Ashburton. Mr O. W« Seymour may be consulted at their rooms in Burnett Street, next J. T. Mitchell's Photographic Studio, and opposite the Club. 11 30 . . H „ «* b a O a « 1S ™ S'i'EATHMOKE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED InIFhE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas pet week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THJ«_ OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— | THE MATRON, i Strathmobb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ -6 135 church. THIS SPACE IS BEBERVED FOR i i j If. a-h. steel. Baker Bros. TJIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JJ Corner of Waksnni Road and Cans Streete and at Baker and Browa'a Coach Factory. Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. lazarus's sighFtestiniTanj) specialitb spectacles. Sole a*ent for Ashbarton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. )' AZARUS Patented System ensure comfort and correct sighs. Dont spoil your eyefe by aalng bidly fitting Spectacles. COBCOUOHB, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA " Influent*. Conatunption. 4c*« n _ ,-*._-.„_ CAY'S CokPOUND BSSHNOB OF LIHSSBD Aniwed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, fte tXAY'SOOMI>omiID7a demnlomt expectorant, for V Ootighi, Colfle, aad Oh«t Oomplalati (AyaCWMPOUND, for Cough* and Gold* ia eqtuOlj aurioeaUa for horaet and cattle X aY*S TIO PIIXS, »iroeolflo In Neuralgia; Fwwwhe V Ac Contain Qninine, Iron, *o IHmIIOATHARTICnJII PIIXS dgertlvikOOßi.t Article.. Bold LJifveryithew. ManiifaMwry.'Btoekpot* England in t>e»t



I NoTember 1897. SUMMBBmS COME. AFTER a bhak uncompromising Spring we hare worked into batter weather, and with it announce the Arrival of NEW SHIPMENTS of choice goods for Summer Wear. Just landed—The new cycling corset for Ladies'wear. The {celebrated P.D. corset in two qualities. Straw Hats of beautiful designs and shapes New shades in Silks—New shades in Shot Silks, The latest colors from home. 12 new shades in shot ribbons foi Hat Trimmings, etot, — pure silk — very low prices. iiiimii ' j Large and ohoioe assortment of Laces in white, cream, and butter colour. Sunshades in endless variety and choice designs for Ladies' and Children. Special purchase of Silk Capes—New and ohoioe designs in Blouses and Blousings, Feathers, Flowers, Summer Hats and Bonnets, Pelisses, Tunics, Overalls, and Pinafores. Cream Silk Stripes and shot effects, light and dark, for blousings. Black and colored Serges, Sicilians and Grenadines. m- The Drees* stock is |the stock of the place. Embroidered Cashmere and Cotton Hose. Belts, Belting and Belt Clasps in endless variety. Special makes in bead trimmings, guipures, etc.—The best 2s 6d four stud Kid Gloves in Canterbury now offering. Children's Millinery and Clothing in endless variety and choice designs. 100do2en fine Cambric and Fancy Handker chiefs— some in fancy boxes for Christmas gifts. Ladies' Bows and Ties, Fronts, Ribbone, and Frillings. . One of the largest and choicest assortments \ of new Gossamers and Veilings. ■ Gentleman's Ties, Scarves, Hats, Collars, Handkerchiefs, Tennis Shirts in the latest styles* ! W. H.'COLLIER, i ! "THE COKNER" ! ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING \ j AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON'and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY. ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager AT THE D.I.C. SALE OF FANCY GOODS. JUST PURCHASED and to be Sold the whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN-^ STOCK, j OOMPBISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. j Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &0., &o. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE public; As we have not sufficient Room to Display these special lols, they will be pub out in wholesale quantities opposite the department usually oocupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE AT THE| D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E. C. BROWN, Manager Seed Potatoes. CHAMPION—A very heavy cropper of first-class quality. BREEZE'S PROLIFIC—The best Potato for light land. LAPSTONE or VICTORIA KIDNEY from Orari—The Potato Growers there all use these for early market, being heavy yielders of best quality. BATH KIDNEY—The general favorite. EARLY RUBY, MAGNUM BONUM, SNOWFLAKE, etc., and Table Potatoes, best quality, lowest prices. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF, OATS, Reduced in Price. J. THOMAS, HAVBLOOK STREET. ICE?, Ices, Ices.—Call on the old reliable Ice Cream Vendor for a Cooler, Iced Summer DriDks, etc—H. A Flower, Con ectioner, East Street,



F. FERIRMAN. THE PATENT ELASTIC STEEL HORSE COLLAR. Contractors to Her Majesty's Government (War Office). Patented in Great Britain, Franca, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, South Australia, Victoria, and the United States of America, etc. LATEST AWARDS. Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Society, 1890.—Silver Medal, Altrincham Agricultural Society, 1890.— Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890.—Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891 . FT!HE Collar is an invention which wins JL the approval of all owners of horses who once GIVE IT A TRIAL* It is composed of two similar halves, with their necessary connections, formed of thin Steel Plates forged into U shape, and is pro* vided with rigid fastenings at top and bottom, thus enabling the Collar to be opened on pressing a spring catch at the throat, and then easily put on or taken off a horse's neck, avoiding the necessity of forcing the Collar over the horse's head, and greatly facilitating the disengagement of the Collar when a horse falls. It may be described as a hollow pair of Hames enlarged to the size of an ordinary Collar but in an improved manner. The section of the Collar is everywhere of a U shape, one side resting agaiußt the Bhoulder and the other carrying the Draught Hooks. la designing the different parts of this Collar, the anatomy of the horse has been carefully studied, and the facility, and exactness with which one Collar can, by the me of the simple means of adjustment whinh are provided, be made to fit any number of horses of about the same build, is an important advantage possessed by this Collar over a Leather Collar of the old type, Any one of the Elastic Steel Collars is capable of three different adjustments in length, and three in width, (the Spanner, or Key sent out with the Collar being the only tool required) and, with only eight sizes, all horses from the smallest pony to the heaviest dray hor?e, can be fitted from stock on receipt of the inside length and width of the old Collar. A Leather Collar, after a little wear, gets discoloured and shabby, the padding become displaced and protrudes, the lining is rotted by perspiration and rain, it becomes hard on the s if ace, gives the horse sore shoulders, au 1 has to undergo expensive repairs, the horse meanwhile requiring another Coliar to be carefully fitted to him, or otherwise is unob'e to work, and in the case of a bad sore, has to rest till it heals. Most large employers of horses have quite a number of hora s laid up with sore shoulders, caused through the use of Leather Collars. The Elastic Steel Collars on the contrary, may be readily Adjusted to the horse's shoulders, and once fitted, never alter their shape ; and as they present a smooth surfase galvunized with zino, they practically ex' end all over \he Collar the advantages of the Zinc Pad, which has been in use for many yearn, with such good results. They are always dry and comfortable, and fib for immediate use. 1 hey are invaluable for horses with tender skin, enabling them to woik with comfort where, with ordinary Collars they would be continually unde treatment for galls. - IKe cool and comfortable condition in which horses using these Collars return from t heir work is a. remarkable contrast to the heated and exhausted state of horses working in ordinary Collars, iv hot or wet weather. The Collars are lighter, stronger, cheaper, cleaner, and more comfortable than Leather Collars, and the only way to' appreciate their numerous and undoubted advantages is to GIVE THEM A TRIAL. All parts are I interchangeable, and in the event of any part being damaged or worn out, it can beat once replaced at a nominal coat. The Hamea of ordinary Collars are occasionally pulled out cf their places ; but as Hames are not used with the Elastic Steel Collar, that dangerous ocourence cannot possibly happen. The Collars are in use by Her Majesty's Government, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Tramway, Omnibus, and Railway Companies, Brewers, Maltsters, etc. They are approved by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelly to Animals, and by eminent Veterinary Sut peons, and in no single instance where tbe Collars have been used have they failed to gun approval, and to establish their superioriry over those hitherto in use. The only favour which the Company aßk is a TRIAL ORDER, as they are satisfied that the merits of the Collar, when once known, will secure its general and permanent adoption, none other being comparable to it for strength, durability, appearance, economy, comfort, and general efficiency. THE Advantages of the Collar MAY BE SUMMARISED AS BELOW :- No Hames required ; It is easily fitted ; It caunot get out of shape by wear It requires no stuffing ; There is no pinching of the shoulders; The jerk at starting with a heavy load is minimised, the collar being in itself a spring. The pull is distributed over a large surface of the shoulder, and docs not come wholly on the outer edge, as is often the case with the ordinary Collar. Id never wants drying, and. therefore, second Collar for use duriDg that process is unnecessary. It is cheaper, lighter, and more comfortable, and lasts longer than a Leather Collar and The parts are interchangeable. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON : F. FERRIMAIS. NEW BOOKS.—Annuals for 1897, Young England, Chums, Chatterbox. Bo peep, Sunday, The Prize, Child's Own Magazine, Clegg Kelly, Kings of the Sea, Princess Sarih, Fascination of the King, Lilan Sun Bonnet; Nat Gould's, Marie Correlli'a Dv Maurier's ; Sheep Doctor (by Armitage, Prospector's Hand Book (by Anderson), Ready Made Speeches, Miss Bobbie, etc—A. H. N. Andkbson's. -Tr^Lijij Cerwenfc potatoes, 3s 6d per bag; JD Sharps, 5s per bag; Bran, 3s 6d per bag, ej; store.—FtETCHSR BROS., A*hbuttoo.



W anted. , L> EMEM BER, Remember, that Mrllor's XX Stock-taking Sale wiil lut for fourteen days only lnovV your time to bay. WANTED Known, Girls* Pretty Strap Shoea, tan or black, only 3a 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mbllob's Cheap Boot Sale, air, he aaid< rriHOSE who are married may also have a _L pleasant recollection of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at » very moderate coat, at H. Bairstow's. YT7ANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye it Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical lina «t 8 Samsk's, Optioian WANTED Known.—Ladies' Water proofs 5s lid, Aprons fed, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin l|d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, Coraets Is 6d.~Andrew Obb's Great Sale., ____^ 818 TITANTED Known, the doors and TT windows ace lined with wonderfu bargains, at Me-LOb's Zealandia Boot Store, ANTED~KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies 9 combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Orbs' cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN. — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies'; black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A. Obr's cheap sale. 7 42 ■\\J ANTED KNOWN—New Gentlemen's VV Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing.—W. H. Collier. WANTED KNQWN-Infantees,. wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large I white Turkey towels, 6ri each; lace curtains, .< from 28 lid $ white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, j worth 21s—A lA. Obr's cheap sale. 743 WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d,Boots4s 6d to 7s lid, Infants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for 1«, four pair of Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orb's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTED KNOWN-Table damask, from Is 3d per y.vrd ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's cheap sale 7 46 "\7~OUNG MEN—Write to me for Va'.u JL able Free Bock concerning your selves,—Professor R. B. Hermann Specialist, Collms Pi-ice, Melbourne. 880 WANTED KNOWN — The way the young people of Ashburton should ce'ebrate thy record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Sttoet. Satiaf»ction guaranteed. 6 120 WANTED KNOWN -Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladies' dressing gowns, at Engl.sh cost—At A, Orr's cheap sale. WANTED Known, in fourteen days I intend to sell 1000 pairs df Boots.— Mellob's Z«aiandi» Boot Store. LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoea (black and tan) in strap and lace up, which he wili sell at a good ! Discount for Cash. Repairs a» usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depot;, Asbburton X BEARD a man say that you got wonder JL ful value for little money, at Mellor'b Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED KNOWN — One of the choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown in Ashburton now showing. W. H. Collier. wise fathers and mothers to YY remember that) Mellob's Annual Boot Sale is now on. 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 Pelt Hats in endless assortment. New Goods in Tennis Shits just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. FISHING Season.—l am now showing a great variety of fishing requisites iv ail the latest designs, including Rod?, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.—J. W. Hardley, East Street. WANTED Known —Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cost.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hdffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neiil, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Bogie b, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at ail hours. A few boarders will 6nd all the comforts of a home. WANTED —Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses and Dress making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing A BOON to Cyclists.—Beeman's Pepsin Chewing Gum keeps the mouth always moist; also the best cure for In digestion.— H. A. Flower, Confectioner, etc. East Street TUST Fanoy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s t) lid, usually 8s 9d.—Mkllor's Zca landia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—French serges in navy, black and maroon, at Is 61 worth 2i 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6i silicias and linings, alt reduced—At A Orb's cheap eale. 7 4 WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. WANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren'sStraps Is 9d, übualiy 2a 6d. _____________ Sal Fwrt?



COKMEECIAL. —.—,»__. — ADDINGTON SIOCK MARKET. Christohuech, December 15. To-day at Addington was generally looked | upon as the Christmas market), and entries in all olauea of fat stock were large. The attendance was much above the average, bat) businet-s, except in lines for export, was anything but busk. Fat Uattlk. There were 254 huad, whioh formed the week's supply of beef. The sale dragged all through, and prices realised were very muck below those ruling at this sale last year. Anything that was not prime, and cow beef, were almost unsaleable. Per bead, steers ran from £4 15a to £9 7s 6d, heifers £3 5« to £517s 6d, and up to £7 2i 6d for an exceptional beast, down to £3 to £3 17a 6d. Per 1001b, prime beef was 16* to 16a 6d, good 14a to 15a, and oow and in* ferior to medium 10s to 13s. A dragging sale resulted in a few small lines being sold at 46s 6d for two-and-a<h»li-year-o!ds, 33s for eighteen-montha to two-year-olds, aud from 15s to 20s for yearlings. " Fat Sheep.—Between 5000 and 6000 sheep occupied the fat pens, the balk of the entry consisting of ewe mutton. Quotations may be given as follows:— Etf eziag wethers 9* 6d to Us 2d, backward 8s 6d to 9s 3d, best crossbred wethers 7a to 8s 9d, medium 5-* 6d to 6a 6d, and aged and inferior Is lOd to «. Fat Lambs.—The entry of fat lambs forma a record for these yards, there being no fewer than, 3850 on offer. Export buyera were again operating freely, and last week's prices were fully upheld. Butchers' lines also kept up their prices, and a large number of unfinished ones were taken for topping off on rape. Lambs, fat for export, brought 9i 6d to 12s 3d, trade lots 8s to 9a 3d, and back' ward sorts Is to 7s 6d, Store Sheep. —Two-toot h wethers brought 58 5d to 6s 3d, and 7s lid to 8a for three parts fat; maiden ewes, 7a ; lambs, 4s 6d to 7a 3d; ewes and lambs (all crossbred) 2s 4d, and merino ewes Is. Pigs.—The yards were well filled with all classes of pigs. Fats fully upheld late rates —via., 3|d to 4d per lb for porkers, and 3£(l to 3§J for baconers. Stores of all classes w« re considerably easier, and small pigs were not in request. Per head, prices ranged for bacon, rs from 30s to 48*, for porkers 19s to 30e, stores Jss to 26a, weaners 10s 6d to 12s 6d, and suckers 7* to 9j. THE BED Of STOE CASE. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Christohttroh, December 15. A deputation of delegates from the South Is and Trotting Association waited upon the -Pre&idVnt this morning, having heard that the Canterbury Trottiug Club had re submitted ita programme with a request that it be passed. The deputation pointed out that the Club had nob complied with the ruling of the Association yet. Although ib said it would abide by the ruling, the Club had not paid ouc on Bed of Stone, and was still locking up the money for a further period to consider a protest put in on the d y of the race (four months ago) and which ia said lo have been bug ago abandoned. The deputation urged the President not to pa^s the programme. The President stated he had not finally decided wh&t course to pursue. It is reported hero that the Colonial Secretary c nsiders the Club should piiy out at once irrespective of ihe protest. The best preparation for preserving restoring, and beautifying the hair la Ayer's • • Hair Vigor, It keeps the scalp free from dandruff, heals troublesome humors, and pre vents the hair from falling out. When the hair becomes dry, thin, faded, or gray, it restores the original color and texture and promotes a new and vig orous growth. Wherever used, Ayer's Hair Vigor supplants all other dress } ings, and becomes at once the favorite with ladies and gentlemen alike. Ayer's Hair Vigor. PREPARED BY OR. J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell,Mai*. ( U.S. A. GOLD friEDALS at the World's Chief Expositions. loz Prevention IS WORTH POUtfDd OF CURE Why ruin your Itaapors and iilowe*. by using inferior Lubricating Oils, wlnc ur c your horsea and clog tho Machines, when you 3*n obtain a true lubricant ika WALa V ti R » whioh has bowi thoroughly teFued all ovo he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or tho \gsnta EBWAB^. REEOE & SON OHKtSTCRUIWn G. K. ASKIN, TANCBEU STREET, TITAOHINIST & CYCLE [MECHANIC CYCLES CAREFULLY REPAIRED. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 10 190 HOSSIIS Xlii^V lieat« All