Primitive Methodist Conference

PER JPBBBB ASSOCIATION.

FaiLDiNG, January 6

The Primitive Methodist Conference was opened at 9.30 this morning by the retiring President, Rev J. Clover. Forty-one dele gates were present, and others are expected. tEhe offic rs el cted were :—President—Rev Lyon; Vice-President—Mr John Clement, the oldest lay preacher in the colony; Secretary—Key Williams ; assistant secre taries—Revs Sharp and Boys.

Excursion to the West Coast.

The firafc pigeon liberated by Mr R. Shearman, one of the party of excursionists, who started ou Monday morning for tbe West Coast, reached Aehburtoa about nine o'clock yesterday morning, or about three hours after it had been sent away. There was ft strong wind blowing, which probably helped the bird a little, but it ran some risks from the hawks which swarm about the upper course of the Rakaia. The following is a copy of the letter brought by the pigeon:— Tuesday 5. Arrived at Rakaia Gorge safely at five o'clock yesterday. We stopped at Methven and had dinner. It was blowing £- arfully strong here last night, Collier was the only ■ona who slept much last night. Owen, Dave Grant, Johnny, anri I slept in one <enr, •ad Collier and John Newman slept in tbe other. We got up at four o'clock thie morning and nad breakfast fiuishe by six. We are just making another start. I will let the other bird go tomorrow morning, While we were having breakfast thu morn ing a hare oame and sat on the bridge. I>av3 got his pea rifle and had a shot at him. He just hit him on the tail. Tell John when he goes for orders this week to call at Newman's. Hoping all are well, I remain, yours etc., Bob.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

Presi Association—By Electric Telegraph

Copyright.

Received January 6, 9 55 p.m. Irish Taxation. London, January 5 Sir Edward Olsrke, addressing his constituents at Plymouth, supported a commission on the fiaancial relations of Ireland. The agitation is arousing; great interest in England, and the Irish claims are generally being vigorously contested.

Financial Crisis.

New York, December 5.

The financial crieiß in the north western state* of America continues unabated. The Savings Banks at Omaha, White Hall, and Michigan, and three banks at St. Paul's, have suspended payment. Several bankers connected with the suspended banking institutions have committed suicide.

The Commodore Affair.

Further particulars of the Commo dore casualty show that sixteen of the crew were drowned.

StamiralolFs Murderers.

Sofia, January 5

Dr Mislkoff made an offer to reveal the murderers of Stambuioff if he receives protection. It is alleged his revelations will implicate M. Natche wich, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and a number of prominent police officials.

German Corn Laws.

Bkrlin, January 5

Posen, and other grain centres in Germany, are making similar protests against the law controlling the time for dealing in corn as have been made by the Berlin exchanges. Duelling.

The authority of the German Courts of Honor has been extended so as to include challengers to duele, whether officers or civilians, but the public consider the courts still not sufficient to put » stop to duelling. Received January 6, 10.5 a.m. Obituary. Loxdon, December 5

Sir Henry Hal ford is dead. Deceased visited the colonies in February last to recruit hia health. He was one of the leading authorities in Great Britain on rifles and small arms, and wan one of the members of the commission which recommended the introduction of the Let-Metford rifle

Princess Louise,

Princess Louise is recovering from her recent indisposition. > A Separate Colony. Mr Hagh Watt, t-x-M.P., in a. letter in the Morning Post, suggests the formation of the northern territory of Australia into a separate colony.

(Received January 6, 10.45 a m.) €ood Advice.

Paris, January 5

The French Pre^s contains articles strongly urging Senor Canovas, the Spanish Premier, to pacify the Cubans before President-elect McKlnlay assumes office.

Boers and Aliens.

Pretoria, January 5

The Boer authorities are making the operation of the Alien Immigrants Act ftfr lenient as possible, so as not to interfere unnecessarily with colonists.

CRICKET.

VICTORIA v SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

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Melbourne, January 5 Tbe South Australian second innings closed for 296, Lyons 110, Darling 65, Jones 34, Ree 'man 25. Lyons and Datlicg gave a maguificient display. Victoria won by forty-nine runs.

An incident in connection with the match his given rise to considerable ill-feeling between the teams and wrangling in erioket circles. In the South Australians' first innings, when the last man was in and eight runt were still required to save a follow-on, G ffen wag urged to instruct the batsman to knock down His wicker in order to gain an advantage on the unworn pitch, bnt he refused, saying that he never had and never wou d sacrifice a wicket to gain a tactical advantage. The Victorian captain's view of cricketing ethicß was less strict, and under his instructions Trumble bowled three wides two of which were allowed to reach the;

fence.

Hojxoway's Piils.—Nervousness and want of energy.—When firt the nerves feel unstrung, and listlesßness suppknts energy the time has come to take some such altera tive as Holloway's Pills to restrain a liiaorder from developing into a dis ase. These excel lent Pills correct all irregularities and weak nesses. They act so kindly yet co energetically on the functions of digestion I and aasimiUtion, that the whole body is revived, the blood rendered purer, while the muscles become firmer and stronger, and the ne vous and absorbent system is invigor ated. These Piils are suitable for all classes and ail ages. They have a mot marvellous •ffect on persons who are out oi condition ; they s on rectify whatever is in fault, restore strength t » the body, and confidence to the mind.

THE ABHBUSTOS GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, JAtftJABY 6, 1891



Synopsis of New advertisements. John Qrraod C >. —Binder twine, etc. J. Marsden—lllust ated papers. Thomas Nee—-Tenders for stooking, etc, Mitchell snd Turner—Partnership notice. Tinwald Domain Board—Tenders. T. Bullock— T.B. 768, and cottage pro perty at Tiuwald. j G. Grice—Tenders for stooking and fork- J ing 600 acres wheat. Dan Brick—Tenders for threehiog. Longbeach Road Board—Meeting of rate payers. Wanted—Girl. John Orr and Co.—Reapers and binders for sale. i Now that the school holidays are on, boys are apt to get into mischief Several grass fires have bten started, easily traceable to thoughtless lads, and some boys have wantonly cut down a good many of the weeping wiiiows oa the bank of the river. Parents would do well to caution their children against conduct like this, and should any boys be caught in the act it is the Borough Council's intention to make an example of them.



TENDERS. mENDEES wanted for BTOOKING and X FORKING about 350 Acrea of Wheat, On Mr Wright's Farm, near Rakaia. Tenders to be in by MONDAY, January 11, 1897, addressed to Mb Thomas Nek, Cairn brae, where all particulars can be obtained. 127 IENDJSB9. mENDERS for Threshing 681 Acres of X. Oats will be received up till SATUR DAY, 9th inst. DAN BRICK, 1 31 Tara. — teYd¥¥s~ *



rpENDERS are required for Stocking and JL Forking 500 Acres Wheat (more or lea.) to bo left with me by SATURDAY, 9th. GEORGE GRICB, 1 30 Willowby. TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. FfIEKDERS are invited to be aenb ia not X l&ter than TUESDAY, January 12, insb., for grazing SIXTY-FOUR ACRES, known as Racecourse Paddock. For full particulars apply to E. GATES, 129 Chairman, Tinwald Domain Board* THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NOKTH CANTER BURY. SEPAB *TE Tenders are invited for the Erection of a New School at AHenton, aud Additions to School at Mayficld, and additions to Master's House, Hampstead, and Oiling Exterior Walls, Eiffslton. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the office of Mb J. Orr, Ashburton, and at the office of the Board, Normal echool, Christchurch, where endorsed Tenders, ad dressed to the Secretary of the Board, will will be received NOT LATER than 10 a.m. on MONDAY, January 11. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H. C. LANE, Secretary. Christchurch, December 28,1896. 11



PUBLIC NOTICES FOB Sale—Two or three Good second hand McUormick Reapers and Biodew, in good working order.—John Obr & Co. 1 33 WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. APPLICATIONS FOR CLERKSHIP. WANTED, applications from compe tent Persons willing to act as Clerk to Wakanui Road B.ard. Schedule of duties at this office. Applications received at the office of the Board until 10 a.m, on SATURDAY, 9th insfc, P. STEWART, 11 13 Chairman.



LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. A MEETING OF RATEPAYERS in the Longbeach Road District, wiil be held in the Longbeach Road Board Office, Aeh burton, on SATURDAY, January 9, at 1 p.m., for the purpose of deciding whether or not the road running between Lota 4 and 5, D.P. 4183, part R.S. 7822 to 7826 SHALL BE CLOSfcP. 0. E FOOKS & SON., , Clerks to the Longbeach Road Board. 128 CRICKET. CRICKET. QUEENSLAND V. ASHBURTON AND SOUTH CANTERBURY IN THE AsHrarton Domain, ! Tuesday and Wednesday, JANUARY 12 *nd 13. A4missioa-One~S]iilliß& baoh DAY. cricket! CRICKET.



FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR Ayer's Hair Vigor RESTORES COLOR, PROMOTES i|| Luxuriant Growth, PSEmS Keeps the scalp a iA. Coo*' mo^> healthy, M sJK^, and free from dan- J^jPiik druff. It is the Msr!&f*'M best dressing in ■||I^Spm»^ perfectly harmless. Bbpf flp retaill the youthful Hpo?Rs* appearance of the Ayer's Hair Vigor, Gold Medals at the World's Great Expositions. a ___ !E»** Beware ot cheap imitations. The name JXyer-l8 promiutsfc oa the wttpper, a»4 1«



Henry Zander, H. ZANDER. AS the Harvesting Season now draw ing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought & very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. BINDING TWINES, BINDING TWINES. BINDING WIBE, BINDING WIRE. And all other Harvesting Material now Stock.



Farmers, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, as I can quote less than any local met chant, having purchased the maximum quantity and ob tained highest discount*. I ONLY KEEP DONAGHY'S GOLD MEDAL TWINE. ; Get: no other, and don'c be deceived with inferior brands now offered in Ashburton. The New "BUCKEYE" OPENBAOK FRAMELESS REAPER. The New " BUCKEY " MOWER. The New "BUCKEYE" CULTIVATOR' Now on Vie*. MoOORMJOK & BUCKEYE EX! !t S Kept in Stock, ALSO—-



" TVS A OKS •' SEOTIONS AND CHAINS For all other Machines. For the convenience of the Farmers in the Mayfield and Rangitata districts, where the "Buckeye" has always been the favorrite, a stock of Extras will also be Kept on Mr Elmsme's Farm. OORNSAO&S. CORNSAOKS. I am now prepared to take orders for full-sized Cornsacks, and Farmers will do well to order early, as prices are advancing. OAKPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTHS, Etc. In order to make room for Harvesting and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whoJe of the above stock at— 25 Per Cent BELOW COST FRIGE.



1000 MATS! 1000 MA/IS!! 1000 MATS!!! TtTAOBITIUS gUGAR. Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and see that you get s it. NEW CURRANTS, NEW RAIBINS, and NEW SULTANAS. These fruits are ready for use without further washing. TEAS TEAS. TEAS.



CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA, Especially packed for me. Just Landed (ex Ruapehu), 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, In All Sizes. They are giving Universal Satisfaction. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES OILS. OILS. OILS. I have in Stock and to land—



T. Bullock. TO LET— Small Shop or Office in the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. LOT 25, containing £-acre, fronting Winter's Road, AUenton, near the Farm Road. Apply to t. bullock. gooiTbuilding site. OFFERS are invited for the purchase of T.S. 768, containing £ acre, fronting Wakanuißoad, Eaß*, near Mr A. Young's) store. Good land, long frontage. Must be sold to close accounts. Apply to T^jmU^CK^ | TINWALD. /COTTAGE PROPERTY for sale, belonK \J ing to Mrs Willcocks, viz., T.S, 70 MoMurdo Street, containing £ Acre, on which is erected a comfortable 4 roomed Cottage surrounded by a good garden. On account of their leaving the District this property will be sold at a low price, and on easy terms of payment, it is well situated, being not far from the Railway Station. T. BULLOCK, Agent.



100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Oases Valvoline and Cylinder 20 Bales Beat 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornshy's and Bansome'a Plough Shares Barbed and Plain Fenoing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING.



Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Havana* Oigara, Oigarettegj (wholesale only). In view of approaching holidays, SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. have always for Sale— Crashed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER, URAItf, WQOL, AND 3ENERAL MERCHANT. ■I"J| mmmmmm AGEND FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Auatralian Mutual Provident Society Buokeye Harvestßr Co,



I @ § s GO t> W § I§•1 O S S B 111 I en n M « WANTED Known—That J. Moison has jnst received a large shipment of' English, American, and Continental Boots and Shoes, suitable for the season ; also an i overwhelming Stock of the best colonial makes, which h« intends disposing of at very reasonable prices during the coming holidays Bepairs as usual done at onue at Moison's Premier Boot Store,£ast Street, Ashburton T HEARD & m*u i»y tb*t Mellor ii itUipg 4 SflofciWeptoMfObtip.



Business Notices weddingT presents. wedding presents, wedding presents. rjIHE ELECTRO-PLATED SILVER WARE OPENED UP BY S. SALE X, DIRECT IMPORTER EAST STREET, , 7 i From the Erm of WAT.KIiR and HALL, ENGLAND. Is the Choicest and Finest Quality of Plate ever Been in the Ashburton District. The Goods comprise the ntwest designs in BREAD PLATTERS, HOT WATER CANS AND JUGS, NOVEL COAL SCUTTLE SUGAR AND SCOOP, TEA TRAYS, TEA POTS, AND TEA AND COFFEE SETS. E. P. CANDLESTICKS, AND E.P. LAMPS. New designs in Jam Dishes and Butters, both Novel and Pretty. E.P. Fruit Dishes, toast Racks, Breakfast Dishes, and Entree Dishes with hot water compartment etc, etc. The Quality ot these goods is Unsurpassed, and the Plate is thoroughly reliable. INSPECTION INVITED ■ AT THE JEWFLLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. SALEK, EAST STREET. (Telephone No. 80.)



J. WILSON. LARGE Stock Silvered Plate Glass just arrived from England. The Mirror Glass can be cut to any size to suit customers, at shortest notice. GRAND SELECTION OF Picture-Frame Mouldings. Beautiful window decorations to hide unsightly views of back yards, etc. (Good imitation of stained glass.) MIXED PAINTS, ARTIST'S MATERIALS, WALL PAPERS. J. WILSON. CORNER OF AttCADE. Telephone 65.



MELLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Aahburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations- Ladies* pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d • Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes—-Splendid'valu© Ladies' Cromelette Shoes from 8s 9d —Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d—Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Look at windows and you will admit that it ia the Best displayjever made in Ashburton A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other boot-shops. NoeAddre"~JAMES MELLOR, I TANCRED STREET, ASHBTJRTON.



Public Notices A UNIVERSAL CHRISTMAS BOX. /CIVILISED society recognises Christmas \J as the season of goodwill, and goodwill usually takes the form of a present. The present may only be a twopenny pictorial card with a greeting inscribed on it, or it may be something more valuable or useful, according to the means and generosity of the giver. There are some presents which are the reverse of profitable to the recipient. For instance, an elephant would hardly suit a citizen who lived in a four roomed cottage with no back yard to speak of, neither would .the gift of the new Government steamer Tutanakei be acceptable if the recipient had to keep her in commission as a yacht. But j the best of all Christmas presents, the one wbich would be unanimously accepted with gratitude by every householder, be he or she wealthy or poor, iB a box of Suratura Tea, accompanied by the donoi's hope of many I happy returns of the day. Suratcra Tjba brings to the home cheerfulness and health. ! The hypochondriac recovers his spirits, the 1 bilious subject becomes cheerful under its benign influence I here is no known in atasce of SuBATURA Tea being replaced in 1 a household by any other tea after one trial, ' because its economy, purity,strength, aroma, and freedom from blending with Indian and China teas commend it without puffing. . JOHN ORR & CO Agents



NOIICE. WILLIAM PATERBON bega to an nounce to hia many frienda and the public, thtvb having LEASED the ORANGE HALL, whic'a has been lately enlarged, and has every convenience for Socials, Tea Meetings, and all other Entertainments, he hopes to merit a fair share of public sup port. ■ LOWEST POSSIBLE CHARGES. For particulars, apply to ' W. PATERSON, 6 Princess Street, Netherby. PUBLIC NOTICE. WILLIAM POLLOCK, bega to return his sincere thanks to his numerous friends and the Public of Ashburton and j District for the liberal patronage accorded ' to him during the last eight years, and begs to notify that on and after JANUARY 1, 1897, the business will be carried on under the firm of MARGARET aod ARTHUR POLLOCK, and trusts the same liberality will be extended to them. AH accounts against the late firm to be sent in prior to the 10th January 1897. WILLIAM POLLOCK, Baker,' 18 131 Xm<ired gwtt,



Han me i* and Graves. WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES (free of commimon) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRAN6EMENT3 have been made by which their customers can have their clips offered either in Aahburton, Christohurch or Timaru, and if so desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. OUR NEXT SALE will be at Timaru on JANUARY 5, and our Clients are requested to forward their wool as promptly aa possible. Hanmer & Graves. TjyE ARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS and keep them in Stock. HANMER AND GRAVES.



REAPERS AND BINDEBS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNBBY AND SON'S REAPERS AMD BINDEBS, and shall keep their Machines in Stock, as well as all the necessary Extras for the Machines. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou first shipment of this year's Im portation of the well-known ANGLO-OONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Price* on application. HANMEII & GRAVES WE have various sums foe investment Freehold Security. HANMEB & GRAVES. NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. E. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, find that we shall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as well aa at Ashburton. AH Business en trusted to him on our account will have oateful attention. I H&JSMEri AND GRAVES. BINDER^ := TWINE. WE KEEP Itf STOCK all Donaghy's and other Twines; and are |»re i pared to quote as low aa anyone else. HANMER AND GRAVES.



COKNSACKS. ORDKRS for these can now be booked, ! and we advise Clients to take ad vantage of present quotations. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. We have in Stock the best of Button's Turnips, Swedes and Mangels, and specially recommend the following:— 1 WHITE TURNIPS' Imperial Green Globe, Purple Top Mam moth, Red Paragon, Early Six Weeks, Grey Stone* YELLOW TURNIPS. Perfection Green Top, Favorite Purple Top Hybrid, All the Year Round, Yellow Tankard, Green Top Scotch, Fosterton Hybrid, MANGKLS. Golden Tankard, Long Red. SWEDES. > Champion Purple Top, Monarch, Crimson King, Elephant. Alao, RAPE, CLOVERS, and other Seeds, HANMER & GRAVES. Friedlander Bros., Limited.



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. BEASON 1896-97. XTTE ARE PREPARED to make i LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed in our hands for Sale, either by Auction at Ashburton and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship ment to the Australian or English markets. i Our Ashburton Stores are so weli and favorably known that they need no oomment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. Afe Christchurch a NEW STORE is being ! specially built for us, and will be one of the Best Wool Stores in New Zealand. I Our Third Sale will take place— At Christchurch, January 8,1897. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDiANPEK BROS*, Lm



mxsiness Polices CHRISTMAS, 1896. A MEERY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. NEW FRUITSf~NEW FRUITS. OVR New Seas »n Js Fruit, per s.s Gothic and dakaia, ia now to hand. It ia the finest shipment of Fruit ever seen in Asfiburton. Do nofc miss seeing our grand display of Christmas Fruits, now on view at our place of Business, Kast street. It is admitted to be the best dressed ffruit Windoir ever seen in Ashburtou. We lead, follow who can. SEE OUR DISPLAY OP DRIED FRUITS, THEY ARE RKALLY|MAGNIFICEN 50 oases Finest Vostizea Currants 3 cases Sicily Almond* 50 boxes Finest Sultanas 6 owt Natural Figs 25 cases Kleme Raisins 2 boxes Valencia Almonds 10 boxes finest Valencias 20 boxes Turkey Figs 20 boxes Mildura and Californian Muscatels 2 boxes Jardon Almorda W cases new Dates 5 boxes Dried Apricots 4 cases new Prunes 5 boxes Dried Peaches 2 cases of lib boxes new Figs 5 boxes Dried Apples 11201bs finest Lemon, Orange, and Citron I Peel ALSO THE FOLLOWING SEASONABLE GOODS. 5 gross assorted Essences 25 cases Ship Lime Juice 5 gross 2£lb tins Preserved Pears 5 cases Raspbarry 1 gross fitsest mixed Spice, in loz packets 5 cases Pine Apple Syrup and ilb tins 3 cases Peppermint 5 gross 2£lb tins Preserved Peaches 60 dczan Herbal Beer Extract 4 gross 2|ib tins Preserved Apricots 12 dozen itssence Rennett, etc., tfce. 6 oases Lemon Syrup . JAM. JAM. JAM. PEISEBVING SEASON—IB 96-97. 85 TONS OAFE SUGAR S5 TONS We have in stock and to arrive, 25 tonß Finest Cane Sugar, among whioh ia ft small shipment of Bi ewers' Crystals, which is the beßt and safest Sugar for Jam or JellJ making. Jam made from this sugar is bound to give every satisfaction.



JAM JARS. JAM JARS. i 5 gross jr-gftllon Mason Jars, 10 gross 1 quart Mason Jars, 5 gross 1 pint MaEon J»TB« Also the Celebrated Lightning Jars and plain lib sod 21b Glass Jars FECULINA. FECULINA. FECULINA. 4Jd per packet, 4|d per packet, —60 dozen, 60 dozen, 60 dozen. We have just received another shipment of this Celebrated CAKE FLOUR. Having only a small quantity, viz., 60 dozen, we advise our customers to buy at once, as wo tola oat our last shipment in a few days. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. We have just landed a large shipment of CROCKERY of all kinds for our Christmas trade. Having bought them in the best markets for Spot Cash, we are enabled to sell them at Lower Prices than anyone in Ashbnrton. Patent Anti-tannin teapots, 6d to 10d each. tVhite and gold china egg cups, Is -3d pec Brown glazed teapots, from 7d each. dozen Black and gold teapots (bf.st quality), from Caps and saucers, from 3s 9d per doaeu 2a 3d e&ih. White and gold china cups and eascer*, Splendid tumblers, from 2s 6d per doz, ftom 5s lOd dozen. Lovely china cruet*, only lid each And all other lines tqually Cheap. To be obtained from the Cheapest House in Afchburfceu. SPECIAL NOTICK.—We wish to draw our Castoroers' attention to the fact that we cannot (a cording to the Act, compelling us to close our place of business on Thursdays, at 1 o'clock p.m.), dehver any goods frcm our establishment after the stipulated time of clo ing, viz., 1 o'clock, But in the case of farmers and others who order jwid pay for their goods before 1 o'olok on a Thursday, and cannot return in time to ge< them before we close, we will send them to any store or place where they can call and gt-t them. We do about the most extensive busiuees in this town, so says one of vhe Guardians of the Piftoe in this bown, and he ought to know. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTOHUROH. Telephone 2^—Box £.7.



WE ARE NOW SHOWING Seasonable Goods fs under, and are Quoting Astonishing Prices. REAPER AND BINDER WHIPS. MACHINE OILS. HAY FORKS AND X AXES. SCYTHE BLADES AND REAPING HOOKS. DONAGSY'S BEST BINDER TWINE. | ENAMELLED AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. MASOFS PRESERVING JARS. GARDEN PUMPS AND SYRINGES. CHEAYIN'S FILTERS, THE BEST. TAYLOR'S "EYE WITNESS" CUTLERY. ASBBERRY'S, DIXON'S, ard WALKER & HALL'S ELECTRO. PLATE in Great Variety. CARPENTERS' AND ENGINEERS' TOOLS. JOHN ORR & CO., ASH BURTON.



H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. SANTA CLAUS* AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE 00MING AGAIN, to the great dolight of young and old. IN order to gfvc the above distinguished personages a fitting reception, H» M. JONES has specially imported from several loading London firms, a great, variety of , STATIONERY, TOYS, DOLLS & FANCY GOOD 3, Now Landing, ex Bimutaka, Mat*tua, Rakaia, and Pakeha, from London; Tatrnftnift aud Talune, from Melbourne. i The Ashburton Box o! Stationery, Is and 6d boxes, unsurpassed for value by any House in the trade. Plain and Fancy Stationery. Latest Tints and Styles. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. A Varied and Well-selec^d Stock of REWARD PRIZE and PRESENTATION BOOK from Ward, Look & Co., Cassell & Co. t Nesbitt &Go., R. T. Society, aud others. Poets and Standard Works in cloth and Morocco bindings, SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS. TOYS. TOYB. TOYS . A Large Variety of all sorts—from a]d Squeaker to a Steam Engine, Drums, Trumpet-*, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Harping Ropes, Skittle*, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel* barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea sets; Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS, DOLIX DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to J(k Dolls that squeak and Dolla that won't. Dolte that break and Dolls that don'r. Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Minors, Albums, Writing Case*, Writing Deikc, Work Boxes, G ove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bftgt, Plush and Leather Goods. Electro-plated Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornament*, cheap, pretty and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vase», 3d to 6d eaoh. CHEISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CABDS. Great Variety and Designs. Boxes and Packets. Wonderful values. Muat be Been to be appreciated. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisdw and Co.'», London. Bats, Balls, Stamps, Racquets, Etc. h. Mf Tones.