CABLE BREVITIES.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

London, November 12 Prior to her departure for America Madame Molba waa entertained at a farewell banquet at Brighton. November 13.

It h reported that the British Government insists on the French evacuating Boossa, West Africa.

Mr John Thomas Morton, the well known oilman, has bequeathed ha!f a million to missions and charitie-. Mr Morton took considerable interest in the mission in. the New Hebrides.

Mr Hogan, M.P, writing to the Standard, complains that Sir Henry JNormao, Agent-General for Queens land, is being used as a medium for disseminating partisan statements, dis •crediting and belittling the separation decision arrived at by the Queensland Assembly. Mr John Bramston, one of the Assistant TJnder-Secretaries of the Colonial Office, has retired from that position, and has been entertained at a banquet.

Pretoria, November 13 General Joubert and President Kruger are the only candidates for the Presidency of the Transvaal. Mr S. W. Burger, one of the non-official members of the Transvaal Executive, retired from the contest. Melbourne, November 18

A long debate took place in the Presbyterian Assembly on the wisdom of replacing the mission steamer Day spring. An amendment, that the As sembly declined the proposal, was moved, it being urged that if the Mission support was takes away from the present Australian steam service, French annexation was inevitable. The debate was adjourned.

Perth, November 13 If it should be decided to establish a naval base at Albany, the Government will give all the land required to build a residence for the A dmiral.

Two more alluvial finds have been made—one thirty-eight miles from Kurgalpi, and the second four miles south of Mount Ida,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Prews Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Bwceivefl Wafeapaaka Nov. 15, 9 55 a.m., Guabdian Office, 10.30 a.m. liussia and Turkey.

London", November 1& According to Renter's telegram the Porte bas been warned by Russia that in the event of the Greek indemnity, due to Turkey in respect of the late war, being applied to the reorganisation of the Turkish naval armaments, Russia will demand payment of the Ruseo-Turkish war indemnity, amount ing to £88,000,000.

A Language Trouble. Vienna, November 14 Speaking in the Beichsrath, Count Batiini, Premier, said that Government was anxious to arrive at a compromise upon the question as to the use of the Bohemian language, and that it fully recognised the importance of the subject to Germany.

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 15, 10.30 a.m GOABWAN Office 11.40 a.m. Germany and Ciiina. Berlin, November 14 The German East African fleet has been ordered to Shantung in the Gulf of Pechili, China, to redress the murder some time ago of miflsionaries belong ing to a Qerman Mission. No Bisks Taken. Ottawa, November 14 The Canadian Insurance Offices are refusing to insure immigrants for the Klondyke goldfields.

A Press Opinion. Cairo, November 14 A party of newspaper corres pondents, who rode from Berber to Suakitn, report that it would be im possible to construct a paying railway between these two points, owing to the mountainous character of the interven ing country. 'J hey state that a good caravan ro»d could be made.

Torpedo Boats for Russia London, November 14 The Bussiao Government has ordered two 38-knot turbine torpedo boats from & Newcastle on Tyne firm.

The Australian Station. The warship Royal Arthur has been commissioned to replace the Orlando on the Australian station. She sails on Thursday. On her trial trip she did eighteen knots an bour.

Australian.

Received Wakapnaka Nov. 15, 10.10 ».m, G cabman Office 11.40,' a.m.

Frenuyterian Assembly. Miwsournb, November 15. The Presbyterian Assembly has de cided for the present on a maritime service, instead of replacing the mission steamer Dayspring, the interest on the money In hand for a new Dayspring to b© used for this purpose. The Assembly appointed Revs. McMillan and Meiklejohn, and Mr Anderson, a deputation to represent the Church of Victoria at the Otago Church jubilee in March next.

Obituary. The death is announced of Ernest Giles, explorer.

The second afternoon sports of the season provided by the Ashburton Amateur Athletic Club will take place on Thursday afternoon next in the Domain. The following events are announced—One and two mile bicycle handicaps, half mile flat handicap, and 150 yards flat handicap, (the latter open to members only who have never won a trophy). As there is a very numerous entry of competitors it is Deedless to say & very enjoyable afternoon's sport is assured.

SPORTING.

0.J.0. SPRING MEETING.

THIRD DAY,

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Chbisichukch, November 13. The following concludes ovir report:—

Canterbury Gup, of 500 soya; two miles and a quarter.—Multiform, 7.6, 1; Waiuku, 9,6, 2} Day Star, 9.0, 3. These were the ouly sartera. Won very eeu>ily a Time— 4.3|. Dividend—£l7a6d.

Avok Welter Handicap, of 150 soys; 7 furioHgs.—Marino 1, Siemoise 2. Defiant 3. Won by about two length*. Time—l.29§ Dividend—£4 5s 6d.

CUBEAGH STEEPLECHASE!, of 200 SOVB ; about 3 miles.—Violence, 11.11,1 ; Clarence, 1112, 2 ; Coastguard. 11.3, 3 Won by two lengths. Time—6 23|. Dividend-£2 10s 6d.

Electric Plate, of 150 aovs; 4 furlongs. Blazer, 8.2, 1; Gold Medallist, 8.2, 2; Goldleaf, 7.11, 3. Won by half a length. Time—46f. Dividend—£l2 16s 6d.,

Fabbwjsll Handicap, of 150 soya; one mile.—Vedetfce.J 8.5, 1; Sequin, 7.0, 2; Mountebank, 7.5, 3. Wou by a length. Time-1.43|, Dividend—£s 16s 6d.

' The following is the settling sheet in - connection with the O. J.O. Meeting :—M r G. O. Stead, £2225 ; Mr S. McGuiuness, £1305; Hon. J. D. Grmond, £425; Mr J. Chaafe, £560; Mr F. Webb, £280; Sir George Clifford, £240; Mr H. Thompson, £225; Mr M. Hobbe, £185 r Mr R, Campbell, £170 ; Mr G. Hope, £150; Mr J. Sefton, £150 ; Mr 8. J. Mercer, £145 ; Mr George, £135; Mr Nicholson, £135 ; Mr H, Goodman, £110; Mr E. Catts, £100; Mr G. Stewart, £70 ;Mr Murray Aynsley, £50; Mr T. H. Lowry, £50; and smaller amounts make the total £6950.

I OTAGO J.O. SPRING MEETING. ! Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph— j Dunedin, November 15 The following weights have been declared for theOtagoJ.O. Spring meeting:— Hurdlks. —• Clartnce 11.8, Ilex 11 5, Violence 10 13, Dundee 10.7, Lobo 10,0, Belmoat 9.11, Kaiti 9.6, Saum-erer 9 0.

OtagoCup— Euroclydon 9.9, Uniform 9.5, Goldspu- 8 9, Epaulet 8 5, skirmisher 8 0, Marino 7.13, Lord Kosslyn 7.11, Hippomenes 7.11, Cannoushot 7.10, Slrathbraau 7.9, Double Event 77, Black and Red 7.5, Starshot 7.5, Um-lopogaas 74, Lord Zet land 7 4, Bracelet 7.3, Britomart 7.3, Marlin 7.0, Bloomer 7.0, Mountebank 6.11, St Conon 6 9, Pitch and Toaa 6 7, Hipponoua 6.7.

Federal Handicap.—Goldspur 9.10, Maremma 8.7, Belle Glair 8.5, Hipponeus 82, Lord Rosslyn 7.13, Vanilla 7.12, Vandyke 7.11, Blazer 7.11, Lord Zetlaad 7.10, Bracelet 7.9. Britomart 7.9, Arline 7.8, Goldleaf 7.6, Marlin 7.5, Bizure 7.4, St Ouida 7.3, Kemorse 11. 7.2. Golden Legend 7.2, Molly Darling 7 0, Fafmen 7.0, Moante bank 6, 12, Paladin 6 12, Zephyr 6.10, Single Event 6.10, Decoy 6 7, Grand Shot 6 7.

St Kilda Welter.—Uniform 10.12, Marino 913, Cannoushot; 9.10, Double Evens 9.7, Ouiverin 9.6, Quiltiri 9.5, Star shot 94, Lord Zetland 93, Urnslopogaas 9.1, Jane Byre 811, Aldershot 810. Lady fromnusß 8, Red Laocer 8.7, Padlock 84, Sequin 8.2, Fnlmen 82, Weary 8.0, Pitch and Tosa 8 0, Hipponous 80.

Maiden Two-Year Old.—Dundas 810, Lepanto 8.2, Motto 8.0, La Reine 7.10, Moncrieff? 10, Stepoiak—lllusion filly 7.7, Monogram 7.7, Circlet 7.5, Fatigue 7.5.

Lady Zetland dropped a nice filly foal at Grove Farm yesterday.

London, November 14 Gibson Bros. Australian steeplechase horse Daimio, ran second in the Valentine steeplechase at Liverpool.

Police Force Commission.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Auckland, November 13. Inspector Erne son's own evidence was a general denial of Mr Cooper's a'legauons. He wafc coughing owing to a i hro*t affection, and iDflaei z-», and spitting in a handkerchief. He was not druuk.

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wellington, November 13. THK ESTIMATES.

' The House resumed at 10 a nt. { A lengthy discussion arose on the question of the classification of the railway employees. Mr Cad man said that on the whole he was very well pleased with the working of the Classification Act, as he expected a great deal of trouble over it. Mr Buchanan suggested that railway em ployees should get a Saturday half-holiday. Mr Cadman said the responsibility for the Bafety of the railways rested on his shoulders, and if an accident occurred through the men getting a half holiday he (Mr Cadman) would receive the blame from the public. He was not prepared to incur such a responsi bility.

After a lengthy debate, the total rail way vote was passed without reduction. On the vote for school buildings the Premier said the present allocation for school buildings was not fair, and arrangements would be made, making special provision for school buildings in newly settled districts where population was springing up. An alteration in this direotion would be made this year.

The vote passed, as also did the vote for Government Domains and Inspector of Machinery. At 1. 10 p.m. progress was reported, and the House rose till 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday.

SUPREME COURT.

Press Aaaociadon—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, November 13 I Sir Robert Stout moved in chambers to day for a postponement of the trial of the case brought by Mr Mills, M.H.R., against the Otago Daily Times and Christehurch Press, for alleged libel. The grounds for the motion were that the Premier and Minister of Justice had raised the question of privilege. Mr Jsllicoe opposed on behalf of |Mr Mills. After some argument Sir Robert ! Stout abandoned his claim to subpoena the Premier, and the Chief Justice reserved hia decision regarding the Minister of Justice till Monday.

Wellington, November 15 Jndge Edwards made an orJer for the examination of the Minister of Justice in Mr O- H. Mills' libel actions against the Chris's-, church Press and ihe Otago Daily Tir/ieS, by the registrar of the Supreme Court here. The trial is fixed for November 26 at Blenheim,

Charles Si,lbo.n pleaded guilty to the theft of £\tye, and was remauded. James Haugham, convicted of indecent assault on a child, was remanded for enquiry as to hia mental condition. He had been in an asylum some years ago.

Philpott, who is accused of Hawthorne's murder, \ leaded guilty to a charge of forgery and false pretences. The .Judge commented on the fact that thesye were several previous convictions against him, and sentenced the prisoner to three years' hard labor. Another of this man's aliases is Wells.

CfIBiSTCHUBCH, November 15. The criminal session of the Supreme Court opened this morning. His Honor, in his charge, referred briefly to the cases on the calendar, which were of the usual character. In regard to the forgery cases His Honor said that whilst people were ready to take cheques from anybody who presented them, people would be fouo,d to forge them. ■ Andrew Thompson, for forgsry and utter ing cheques, pleaded, guilty, and was re manded for the probation officer's report. ; John Xjindsay a who pleaded guilty to forg- I ing and uttering a cheque, was sentenced to fiwo years' imprisonment, and James SChannirig Bagnail pleaded guilty to forgery and uttering a cheque, was sentenced to three years. Elichard Dawson, charged, with setting fire to a stack of hay* p'eaded guilty, and was sentenced tg twelve months. James Candliah pleaded guilty to breaking ■and entering, and was remanded for the 'grobatioo offtmtf? repprk

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN : MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1897.



Mr J. 0. Duncan, tobacconist, etc., is not wanting in enterprise. He has removed his buaiaees from JjSurnett street to a more prominent aacl commanding position in East street, namely, the shop lately vacated by Messrs McDouald and McDjarmid, shoe makera, He has had the new shop com pletely and elegantly ti,tted up as a 'salon dv coiffure, bpb he has^ not stopped at thi-, having ta^en a quite new step for this quarter oT the glo-be, and placed the hair &risaiog, etc, under the management and maraipulatibii of a lady—the first tonaorial artiste Who has trimmed the hirsute appen dages of the male heid and im in jSew



WANTED. FOR SALE.— a QO I quiet Cow, due to calve. T. Breezk, Cameron street; West. 11 88 ;



I John Orr & Co* MONSTEK SALE. Further Reductions. TTAVING on hand and now landing THE LARGEST STOCK OF



"VTOUNG- Ladies' Journal (IN timber), X Weldon'a Journal, Dr^-maker, and Children's October Quarterly, Family Reader, Reynolds', Lloyd's, Christmas Cards for the mail, All new goods just opening at H, N. Anderson's, East Street. 11 64



TTOUNG Ladies' Journals for November, .JL Weldon's Indies' Journal for October, Children's B'zaar, New Books, By Stroke of S»ord. Princess Sarah, Everybody's favorite, Kings of the- Sea, Fortune's footballs, the Greater Gospel, Storiew for children, Christ and his Frisnds, and others.— H. M. Jones.



THE EDUCATION BOARD OP THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY.



IRONMONGERY, UROOERIIS, GKOOKERY, GLASSWARE, etc.* in the Ashburton County, WE HAVE DEBINITELY DECIDED TO Rl£l>rTCl£ BY OWE Wilh thia end iv view we are now SELLING AS UNDER;—



SEPARATE Tenders are invited for_ Additions to Teacher's House at Dromore; Repairs and Painting to school buildings at Liemore, Flemington, Long beach, Chertsey, Ashton and Tinwa'd. Plans and specifications can be seen at; the several schoolhouses and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders, j addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than noon on SATURDAY, November 20. The lowest or any tenders not necessarily accepted. H. C. LANE, Secretary. Christchurch, November 13, 1897 11 87



Lady Hairdresser.



JO. Duncan has Removed his • Tobacconist Business to those Premises lately occupied by McDonald and McDiarmid, Bootmakers, where he has fitted up an elegant



HAIR DRESSING AND SHAY. ING SALOON, Under the Management of the ONLY LADY HAIRDRESSER IN NEW ZEALAND. 11 90



WOOL. WOOL.



/CLIENTS are Requested to Deliver their Clips to our Ashburfcon or Tinwald Stores, or Consign them, if Intended for the next Christchurch Sale, to BROWN & SON'S PRIVATE



Groceries, Best Snowdrop Sugar 2|d perlb Tea, Wended ... 101b boxes la per 1b Tea in half chests lOdperlb (strong liquor) Gore Oatmeal ... 2s Bdper 251b bag Colonial Candles .... 4dperlbper box English Parafine Candles 6£d per lb per box Kerosene, 150 test, ... 6e6dpertin _ 123 9d per case Rollit'a Flour at Mill prices. Currants ... .. ... 4£d perlb Cornflour ... . ... 3d perlb Essence of Lemon ... 4d Essence of Coffee ... ... 10^d Sago ... ..., ... l^d per lb Juno Tobacco- , 4s9dperlb Bran ... ... ,„ 3s6dperbag Sharps .... ... . 5a per bug



SIDING, ADDLNGTON, where they will receive our prompt attention. Catalogues for this sale close on TUESDAY, 23rd INST., after delivery of the express mail at Christ church. FRIEDLANDER BBOS., Ltd.



THE ECLIPSE CYCLfc WOJKKS. HAVE NOW INT STOCK. AND TO ARRIVE, Ex s.B; Ruahine, Maniari, and Mataura, The Largest Shipment of FIRST CLAS^ . BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES Ever brought to Ashburton.



TTTK are now in a position to supply THE ECLIPSE-HUMBER ROADSTERS AND ROAD RACPIRS, Which were such favourites last season. The components of the above machines are manufactured by PERRY & CO , LIMITED, And are acknowledged to be the best in the world. All Machines fitted with Westwood Hollow Rims.



Hardware* "Sheep Netting, 36 x 4 x 14 centre strand, 3£d per yard. Wire Netting, 3ft wide, l|d per yard per roll of 50 yards. Sheep Marking Oil 3s 9d per gallon Boiled Oil ... 16a per 5 gallon drum Ploughshares, Hornaby, and Ransome and Sims, from 13s 6d per dozen. Fenders formerly 7s 6d, 10s. 12s 6d, 15a, and 20.8 now 4s 6d, 5e 9d, 7s 9d, 10s and 14s 6d Tyzacks Reaper and Binder sections, for all machines, 3s per dozen. Machine Chains, for all machines, from Is 2d per dozen. Mason's Jam Jars, quarts 3s 9d, half gallons 5s 3d per dozen. Taylor's celebrated Cutlery, of which we are the sole DIRECT IMPORTERS * Ashburton, at correspondingly LOW RATES.



If you require a first class mount at £20 with 50 per cent longer guarantee than any other make, send in your order without delay, as we have already in hand a Krge number of orders for the above machio'es.



We have also landed a large quantity of first class Rubber Goods, and can supply Outer Covers, Valves, and loner Tubes at 25 per cent less than usual prices. >.



Cycle Sundries of every description, in cluding Lamps, Bells, Wrenches, Oilers, Saddles, Inflators, Toe Clips, Trouser Clips, Cycle Capas, G-ear Caßes, Handle Bars, Pedals, Perry's Chains, etc., etc.



Repairs of every description executed on the premises.



ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON



Builders' and Farmers' requisites too numerous to mention, and for which we are PREPARED TO QUOTE PRICES that will astonish the Natives.



5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES ~¥eLLOK, JTANCRED STREET! MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. THE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury I FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES.



Crockery & Glassware. Printed Cupa and Saucers 2a lOd per dozen. Engraved Tumblers ... 4s 6d per dozen Good Moulded Tumblers 3s per dozen Wiae Glasses engraved 3s 6d per dozen Dinner Seta (61 pieces) 30s, (stylish • patterns.) Blue Pheasant Plates 2s 6d per dozen Glass-cover Dishes ..« .». 3d each i Toilet Se*a ... 6s6d, 7a6d, s, 12s



Being direct importers we have decided continue to sell FOR CASH ONLY AH ABOVE PRICES. i ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP John Or & Co., \ ASHBUKTON.



Pronounced by the Aahburton Public to give wonderful value for little aiooey.



I PAINTING! PAINTING! 11898. PAPERHANGINGS ; 1898. JUST LANDED EX MATATUA, 6000 PIECES WALL PAPERS OF ARTISTIC PATTERNS, FASHIONABLE TINTS, AND SiLEHDID QUALITY, THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON.



PERSONS desirous of having their Homes decorated with taste to suit thejtimeti are invited to inspect our Stock. Competent workmen sent to any part of the district.



TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. I JUST LANDED. Ex Invercargiil from Bluff .... ... ... 30,000 ft Red Pine Ex Giaborne from Thames ... ... ... 45,000t't White Pine Ex Maria from Kaipara ... .... ... 15,000 ft Kauri Ex Glencairn from Wanganui ... ... ... 15,000 ft Totara Ex Glencaun from Havelock ... ... . 15,000 ft Red Pin« TO FARMERS.—Trucks of coal direct from the ship's aide, cheaper than any house in the trade, W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS. AGENT—RoyaI Insurance Company



Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL ENTRY. I TIB WALD YARDS. Tuesday, November ie. WE SHALL OFFER as above, on account of a Client,— ---1 AAA FORWARD FOUR-TOOTH 1U UU WETHERS. A really good line. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. II 68 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer.



NOTICE TO RAKAIA CLIENTS.



I BEG TO REMIND MY CLIENTS at South Rakaia that MR L. OXLEY ia my Agent af that place, and any instructions for legal work lefc with him will bo promptly attended to.



CHAS. W. PURNEIiL. Aehburton, November 12. 11 78



WOOJL SEASON, 1897-98,



F. FERIRMAN. THE PATENT ELASTIC STEEL HORSE COLLAR. #_ Contractors to Her Majesty's Government (War Office).



MY FIRST WOOL SALE of the Seaeou takes place in Christchurch on FRIDAY, 26ih NOV, the Wool for which should reach there not later than the 2%£n4& iuNt.



LETTERS OF ADVICE should »Iso be sent to ME, e/o Matson &Co M Christchurch, before that date.



I am now receiving WOOL INTO MY STORK, Aehhorton so as to be abe to SELL IT PHIVA'I':-LY if possible. Clients /nay find it to their interest to adopr, tbi- course. If not eo!d, it will be forwarded to Christchurch, Timttrn, or eUewhere, WITH OUT ANY STORAGE CHARGES.



Patented in Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, South Australia, Victoria, anil the United States of America, etc.



LATEST AWARDS.



Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Society, 1890.—Silver Medal, Hltrinchani Agricultural Society, 1890.—Diploma i,i Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea. 1890.—Biooze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891.



TESTIMONIALS.



Callaughton, Much Wenlock, Salop Dear Sirs, —I find the Patent Elastic Steel Collars capital things to break colts in with, as they do not get sore shoulders with them. The mare I had the first for is still working in it, and baa not been troubled with boils on her shoulders since she had that collar. Before she was quite unable to work in the old collars for boils and sore shoulders. lam very pleased with the collars, and if wanting new ones should certainly prefer them to leather ones,—Yours truly, W. MILNER.



Cloneymoie, Athboy, co. Meath, Ireland Dear Sirs,-—The harness and work-horse collars I got from you are, after a very good trial, giving me every possible satisfaction. In fact, I never will use any others.—l am, Sir, faithfully yours, JOHN M. PURDEN.



Spratton Grange, Northampton ' Sir,—l write-to say that the Collars, three of which I have had, give every satisfaction. The horses that use them never suffer from galled shoulders, which is so often the case amongst farm horses.—Yours faithfully, W. H. FOSTER.



Stainton Manor, Rotherham Gentlemen, —The Steel Collars supplied to me last spring answer very well, and when uoed where horaes are kept in one uniform condition are preferable to old fashioned collars. During hot weather your collars are a great advantage. We have had two in constant uae for eight months, and from oat ward appearance they are equal to new. I enclose cheque for two more, No. 6 Collars, which please forward to Conisbrough Station, near Lancaster, and advise me of same,-—Yours truly, CHAS. D. NICHOLSON.



Godney, Wells, Somerset. Gentlemen—-1 have much pleasure in say ing your Elastic Collar is giving every satisfaction. It has been in use nearly every day since 1 have had it, and never rubbed a hair off. I think it is a fine thinp, especially for the mowing machine. ~I am, Gentlemen, yours, *c, THOMAS CHURCHES.



St. George's Streeb s Tenby, South Wales Bear Sirs,—The two Patent Steel Horse ' Collars you sent me last June are giving every satisfaction. I have also been using a light cart-size Steel Collar which Mr James, saddler, got from you for me about three years ago. This one is as good as new now, with tha exception of the draught hooks, and they will last for a long time yet. Any one who has used your collars is bound to admit that they are all you claim them to be. When using a leather co'lar I never broke a colb to harness without the shoulders being galled more or less, but since using {he steel one galls are things of the past.—Yours faithfully, I J. P. RAYNES.



WOOLPACKS supplied at Is 4d nnd Is 5d each • also Tviine, Branding Oil, and al! Shearing Ktquisites of the best quality, at lowest prices,



CLIBNT« SMSIDING WOOL DIRECT please consign to Canterbury Seed Co.'a aiding, Addiugton, a/c D. THOMAS, wherp it will receive MY PERSONAL ATTEN TION, and at the stme tinoe send m« FULL PARTICULARS, e*re of Matsoa and Co , Christchurch.



Soon after the Christchurch Show I have made arrangements to tike Wool Buyers round for the purpose of Private Sales. Owners willing to dispose of their Clips in this way please notify me.



AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, F. FERRIMAIN.



DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. 11 58



November 1897.



SUMMER HAS COME.



AFTER a bleak uncompromising Spring we have worked into better 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 for Hat Trimmings, etc., — pure silk — very low prices.



Large and choice 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 choice designß 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.



t& Tho Dress stock is the stock of the place. Embroidered Cashmere and Cotton Hose.



Belts, Beltings and Belt Clasps in endless variety.



Special makes in bead trimmings, guipures, etc.—The beat 2s 6d four stud Kid Gloves in Canterbury now offering.



Children's Millinery and Clothing in endless variety and choice designs.



lOOdozen fineCambrioand Fancy Handker chiefs—some in fancy boxes for Christmas gifts.



Ladies' Bows and Ties, Fronts, Ribbons, and Fallings.



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,, "THE CORNER"



PRIME Blue Derwenb Potatoes 4s per Hack, ex store; also Bran 3s 6d per bag at Flktcher Bros., C*sh Supply Stores.



QITTINGS of Eggs—Purebred Partridge



Cochins, Houdans, Indian Game, Silver Wyandottes, Golden Penoilled H%mburgs, White Crested, Golden, and Silver Spangled Polish. Price—From 5s upwards at PjHjHAN Yar»B, i'fitcr Cstroot, Asbtrorton,



STILL WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. AND our customers and the public in general will note that other storekeepers are IMITATING OUR STYLE of doing business on the cash p-inuip!e, lhu« proving the old proverb to be true that nothing succeeds like suoces aud IMITATION IS THE SINOEBEST FLATTERY.



SUGAR! SUGAR! SUGAR! FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR, Per Pouhd 21d, 2id, 2£d, Per Pound. Or 661b Bag for 10s 6d- Arab Tea in 101b tins... „ Is 6d perlb Knife Powder (per box) ... Id &2d Ceylon Tea in 5 and 101b tins la 6d per 1b lib tin best assorted quality Ceylon Tea in 50 and 601b boxes Jams, 5d per tin, per doz 4a 9d from Is Id per lb lib tin beet quality raspberry China Tea in 601b boxes at .. Q&d per lb Jams 6d per tin, per doz. 5s 9d Finest Timarn Oatmeal, 251b 21bglasa jara Phoenix jam, ... Is per jat bags for 23 9d 2^lb tine preserved ftui*. peaches, Highest teat kerosene, water apricots, and peam .. lOd per tin white, 6s 6d per tin 12s 9d per case Fresh Herrings... ... . 6£dp*rtui Electric Candies (by the box).. 4d per lb Kippered Herrings lOd per tin English parrafin wax candles. Herrings in Tomato Sauce lOd per tin (by the box) «. .. 6d per lb Van Honten Cocoa, 3s 3d per tin Rollitt's Supreme roller flour, Fry's Cocoa, per lb tin Is 4£d 2001b sacks .. ... 24s Currie Powder, per bottle ... 7Jd Rollitfc'* Supreme roller flour, Red Herrings 9at la 1001b bag 12a 6d Salt Herrings 9 at la Rollitt's supreme roller flour, Prime Pickled Salmon 4d per lb 601b bags, ... ... 6« 4d Finest Dried Apricots, Peaches Rollitt's Supreme roller flour, and Pears lOd per lb 251b bags, 3a 3d Muscatels Bdperlb Lemon peel, 71b tin for ... 3s 9d New Dates 6d per lb Mixed peel (lemon, orange NewFsga .« 8d perlb and citron),Bd per lb or 21b for 1b 3d Extract, of Soap, 14 packets at Is Oora flour, 3d per lb or 12 Refined Toilet Soap (4 tablet* in lb« for ... 2s lid box) . 9d per box Essence of coffee, large bottles lib bans Toilet Soap 6d per bar lOd per bottle, ...9slodperdoz Glycerine Soap, iaWi ... 4d per bar Sardines, 4Jd per tin, ... 4s per dozen Balls of Glycerine Poap3d ball 2s 9d dozen English baking powder. 3d Worcester Sauce, 5d per bottle 4s 6d dozen per tin 5 tins for Is Bloater Paste 4£d per tin English custard powder, 3d Crosae and Backwell's Potted per tin ... .., ... 5 tins for Is H»m, in jars (delicious) Is per jar English egg powder, 3d per Beng.>r'a Food Is lid tin tin 5 tins for Is Enos* Fruit Salt, per bottle... 3s 3d Greenbank'a caustic soda, Hood's S*rasparill», per bottle 4s 8d Griffin brand, 8d per tin... 73 6d per doz Ayer'e Sars&purilla, per bottle 4s M Sheep's tongues, lib tins, 3d, W olio way Ja and Cockle's Pills, In 4d 4*. or 21b tin Is 3d Nailrod Tobacco .. ... 4s6dperlb Furniture polish (per bottle) 6d Kuby Tobacco 5s per lb. Quart bottles acetic acid ... 2s lid



& kinda of Mangel Seed (new seed), 9d per Ib ; Carter's Turnip Seed, all the best varieties, [ 6os per cwt.; Chick Wheat, 7s 6d per Back j Sharps, 5s 3d Bran, 3s 6d. V



FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, ABhburton, and High Street, Cbrielchurcb* P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24.



H. M. TONES. JIANGS, PIANOS, from £20 to £73 10s. OBGANS, ORGANS, from £io 10s to £45. Cash or terms, monthly payments. LAWN TENNIS and CRICKETING MATERIAL from J. Wiaden'i and Hobs. CROQUET, CROQUET. FISHING TACKLE. bookSTbooks Latest Novels, Reward and Presentation Booke, Pont?, and ThcologMid and Religious Works, Bibleß, Prayers, and Hymnals, STATIONE RY,~~STA rl lONERY. Latest Designs in Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, Plain and Commercial Stationery, Account Books, Pocket and Memorandum Books, Letter Books, and OP*e Requisites. Albums, Writing Desks and Cases, Work Boxes, Ladies' Bags, Companions, Dressing Case*, Photo Frames, and Purses. Electro-plated Glass and Fancy China Ware. Toys in great Variety. Dolli, Dolll Dolls, in wood, China, wax, rubber, rag, and composition. SCHOOLS SUPPLIED WITH ALL REQUISITES. H. M.~~JONES.



[Telephone No' BO.ii B.SAL E K. WATCHJtEPAIRS. TU3T RECEIVED from Rotherham's and Erhardt's factories, aj large stock oi the t) Separate Parts for these well-known watches. Also for allj other English and American Watches Having bought largely at a considerable discount for spot cash . CHARGES FOR REPAIRS AE E CJJO.R EJEJS PONDINGLY REP UJCJE D. PROMPTNESS IN EXECUTING ALL* WATCH WEFAIFtS, In a RELIABLE MANNER is a feature at -S.-SALEK'S, THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT JN THE DISTBICT. EAST STREET.



i ' / f WGOL BEASON, 1897-98. \ IVT V OLiRN rL\S arc requested to deliver IVX their WOOL into MESSRS HANMFR AND GRAVE'S STORES, As in former years. Having made the necessary arrangements to < dispose of the same prirately. I have also arranged to SELL the WOOL at CBRISTCHUKGH or TIMARU, or ship the same to foreign ports. ADVANCES MADE FREE OF COMMISSION. HENBY ZANDER



DAVID THOMAS. i ~~ TINWALD YARDS; TUESDAY, November 16. I SHALL HAVE FOR SALE at the above fixture— Bf\f\r\ FORWARD FOUR-TOOTH UUU CROSSBRED WETHERS. Alao—Fat & Store Shepp, Cattle, Pigs, etc, DAVID THOMAS, 11 79 Ashburton. WATERTON CEMETERY. MR DAVID THOMAS ha% received instructions from the Cemetery Trustees to Sell on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17, At 2 p.m., POSTS & FIREWOOD. 11 72 D. THOMAS.



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