CABLE BREVITIES.

PtMt Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, December 14 The Admiralty Court has awarded £5250 to Turner, Brightman and 00,, of London, as salvage in connection with the towing of the Rangitira into Teneriffe by their steamer Zylpha when the former vessel was in a disabled condition. Persistent rumours are afloat that Lord Elgin retires from the Governor- Generalabip of India early in 1898. A fire seriously damaged Dover i Castle. The officers' quarters were gutted. o The British newspapers contain angry comments on the German ob •tractivtv policy in respect to the ap pointment of a governor of Crete. The Timed correspondent at Harrar, in South Eastern Abyssinia states that King Menelik, under French advice, is preparing a great expedition to seize the Nile between Gondokoro and .Tfashoda, in the Eastern Soudan. December 16 At tW enquiry into the great city fire, Mr Redwood, an expert, stated that spontaneous conbustion was impossible amongst the stock of Woller and Brown, mantlemakers, in Hamawell street, where the fire originated. Paris, December 14 It ii rumoured that the French Government have agreed to lease the seaport of fiizerta, in Tunis, to Russia. The Government intend to ask the Ohambar of Deputies to prevent the publication of statements asserting tie . innocence of Captain Dreyfus, on the jrround that they are inventions. ■ Ookstaktxnoplb, December 15.

The foreign embassies at Constanti nople has protested against a girl of •ixteen being sentenced to imprison ment for life for delivering threaten ing letters sent by Armenians to the Italian Embassy. Mandalay, December 15 Twelve Burmans, who in October la»t took part in rushing one of the gates of the capital, when several I officers and sepoys were wounded, have been sentenced to death. Niw Yoek, December 14

It is stated here that Italy is sund ing ft warship to Hayti to enforce a claim for the illegal seizure and sale of • merchant vessel, December 16 An agent of the United States Government has gone to Tronthjem, Norway, with the view of purchasing 1000 reindeer, and engaging 100 raeu for a relief expedition to Klondike. Mblboubnk, December 13 Mrs Forgan, who was about to be removed to a lunatic asylum, attacked two of her children with a billet of wood. She severely injured one and slightly wounded the other. Sydney, December 14 j

A few weeks ago the Government received a protest from the consui for Japan against alien legislation. The consul states that he deemed it bis duty to protest, although not specially requested by his Government. He pointed out to the Government that Japan desired friendly relations,and, to prove it was in earnest, had removed the wool duties and largely subsidised the mail line, and was now taking measures to provide it with refrigerating space to take Australian meat.

An application for handing over Or ©sew ell to his friends was [before the court. The report of the doctors who examined him Bhows that no marks stteh as were alleged to be on the body of thereal Sir Roger, wei*e found on Oresiwell. The judge, after hearing a lot of evidence, could not see what good would be done by grunting the application, supposing even it was proved that Gresswell was the real Sir Roger, as he would have to be placed under restraint as a lunatic. He was as satisfied as he could be And wished to express himself strongly, in order that he might put an end to these applications, that Oressweli was who he said he was, He must dis* miss the application with costs. December, 16. H;M.S. Royal Arthur, the new flag ship, arrived at Colombo yesterday. Melbourne, December 16

The bill providing for purchasing a £500 annuity for Sir Graham Berry has piss d. The Government will appoint a special board to enquire into the cir cumstances of the late fire. Perth, December 16 , O'Brien, who killed his wife, was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to seven years' imprison ment. His defence was that he quarrelled with his wife and struck her, Unintentionally killing the woman. Being frightened be cut up the body, intending to bury it.

THE KLONDYKE DIGGINGS.

SCARCITY AT^DAWSON CITY. Frew Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. New York, December 11 A mailman from Dyea reports that 1000 of the Klondyke refugees are desperately attempting to cross the mountains. It is estimated that at least a fourth of all these will perish. Food is not purchasable at D.wson city, but there is some hope that i-eindgfer will be utilised for the intro duction of supplies.

CRICKET.

T E FIRST TEST MATCH.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Sydney, December 15.

The match was resumed to-day in fine weather but warm. 12,000 people were present. The Australians continued their first inninga, and a fine stand was made by Trumble and McLeod, which saved what at first appeared like a hopeless rout. Gregory, who had been not out yesterday, increased his scare to 46, while Trumble knocked up 70 by tylish cricket; and McLeod, who had his hand bandaged, carried out his bat for a well played 50. None of the others did anything, and the innings closed at 3.30 for 237, or 314 behind the first innings of the visitors. Hearne was tbe most destructive bowler, securing five wickets for 42 runs. Sydney, December 16.

The match waa reiumed with a atrong wind blowing right along the wicket. About eight thousand people were present. The wicket played very well. A regrettable incident waa » demonstration made against Btnrer who acted quite within the rules, although the decision was rather rough on MoLeod who was well set. Darling and Hill < played a dashing inninga. The latter worked hard for his century, but fate was against him. In his partnership with Gregory he put) on 75 in fifty-fire minutes. 1 Kelly's was a sterling display. Requiring 95 runs to win, McLaren and Maaon opened for the Englishmen. The score slowly reached 30 when the stumps were drawn. The following are the scores :— England. First Innings.

Maaon, b Jonea -. ... 6 Hayward, o Trott, b Tramble ... ... 72 McLaren, c Kelly, b MoLeod 109 Storer, c and b Trott 43 Druce, o Gregory, b McLeod 20 Raojitsinhji, o Gregory, b McKibbin ... 177 Hint, b Jones ... 62 Wainwright, b Jones ... 10 Hearne, a and b McLeod... ... ... 17 Briggs, rua out ' 1 Richardson, (not out)  22 Sundries ... 12

Total Ssl Bowling Analysis— Trotfc 1 wicket for 78, Trumble 1 for 138, McLeod 3 for 80, Jones 3 for 130, McKibbin 1 for 113. Second Innings. McLaren, not out, 16 Maaon, not out 13 Sundries  , ... 1 No wickets for 30 Bowling Analysis—McKibbiu 0 for 5, Trutnble 0 for 5, Joues 0 for 19. Australia. First Innings. Darling, o D.uce, b Richardson ... 7 Lyons, b Richardson ... , . 3 Iredale, c Druce, b Hearne ... ... 25 Hill, b Hearne  19 Trott, b Briggs ... ... ... 10 Kelly, b Richardson ... 1 Gregory, c Mason, b Hearne 46 Trumble, c Storer, b Mason 70 McLeod, not out ... 50 McKibbin, b Hearne ... ... .. 0 Jones, c Richardson, b Hearne 0 Sundries 6 Total 237 Bowling Analysis. —Mason one wicket for 8 runs, Hayward none for 16, Briggs one for 42, Hirst nooe for 57, Eiohardion three for 71, Hearne five for 42. I Second Innings. \

Iredale, b Briggs 18 McLeod, run out , ... 26 DarliDg, o Druce, b Briggs ... . 101 Hill, b Hearne ... ... 9i> Gregory, thrown out 31 Trumble, c Druce, b Hearne 2 Lyons, c Hayward, b Hearno 25 Trofct, b Richardson 27 Jonee, Ihw, b Richardson.., ... ... 3 Kelly, no* nut , ... 46 McKibbin, b Haarne ... 6 Sundries  27 Total 408 Bowling Analysis—Maaon 0 for 10, Bngga 2 for 86, Hayward 0 for 16. Bir«t 0 49, Hearne 4 for 99, Richardson 2 for 121. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 17, 10.30 a.m. Guardian Office, 11.50a.m Sydney, December 17.

The weather is fine for the match. During the four days the attendance was 61,500 and the takings amounted to £2360. The dismissal of McLeod caused a good deal of comment. A section of the crowd hooted Storer, and Phillips, the umpire. Giffen requires distinct proposals from the pro moters of the tour before deciding whether to play in the second test match. It is believed the difficulties will be smoothed over and that Giffen will be induced to take part, Received Wakapuaka Dec. 17, 2.50 p.m, Guardian Office 3.10 p.m.

Sydney, December 17 The Englishmen won with the loss of one wicket.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

A Trying March.

Incessant Attacks by the Tribes men.

Press Association —? By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Calcutta, December 16

When marching from Sberkhel to Barkai General Westmacott's rear guard met with great difficulty in re pelling fierce and persistent attempts to outflank them. When the pouch ammunition was once exhausted the troops were in grave peril, until the supply was replenished. When General Westmacott camped on a hillside for the night the tribesmen desperately charged the British almost up to the bayonet point. The British kept up a withering fire and repelled the natives, losing sixty men, while the tribesmen's punishment was the severest of the campaign. L Sir William Lockhart intends to open the Khyber Pass. To punish the Zakka Khels he will clear the Bagara valley down to the lowest of the JRara valleys.

The inarch cf tho British troops through the Bara valley was accom plished under terribly severe condi tions, rain, enow and mud being in ceasautly met with. The fighting also lasted night and day, the fearlessness and accurate firing of the tribesmen being remarkable. The rearguard of General Westmacott's column behaved splendidly throughout. The tribes men lost 300 men. The losses on the British side comprised four officers and forty mnn. Lieutenant G W. West, wing officer of the battalion of the 3rd Goorkhas, was among the killed. Im mense destruction was done to fcha Enemy's Sir William Lookhart has effected a junction with the column under Colonel Hammond at Borkai. The troops will be allowed to rest before advancing to the Bazara Valley.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Dec. 17, 9.48 am, Guardian Office, 10 20 a.m. Typhoid. London, December 10 Tbe typhoid epidemic at Maidatone is abating. Several emergency hospitals have been closed. Obituary. Sir William Edward Maxwell, Go vernor of the Gold Coast Colony, is dead.

Australian.

Freas Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Dec; 17, 11 a.m, Guardian Office 12 noon. A Remarkable Case. bYDNEY, December 17

John Hugh Carter, relieving post master at Wickham, haa been arrested on a charge of stealing £162 of Govern ment moneys. Yesterday morning I Carter was found lying in a dez pd con dition. Tbe safe containing over £200 had been ransacked. Carter told the police that he was aroused early that morning by a man entering the room, who struck him a heavy blow on the head which rendered him insensible. Subsequent investigation led to his arrest. £160 was subsequently found hidden in a timber heap near the office, Queensland National Bank. j Brisbane, December 17

Government has obtained counsels opinion to the effect that there is no ground for laying a criminal charge against the directors in connection with the Queensland National Bank revelations.

Turkey and Greece.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Copyright

Athens, December 16

The Greek delegates have asked that the ratification of the peace treaty should be postponed for a month. This step is urged owing to a fear that the Oabmet imy fall Turkt-y, how ever, refuses to agree, and the Cham ber will be summoned to ratify the treaty to-day.

LABOR QUESTIONS

The Engineers' Strike.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright ; London, December 14. i The prospects for a satisfactory termination of the conference between the delegates of the employers' federa tion and representatives of the engi neers have improved. The ballot of engineers with regard to the acceptance of the employers' proposals has resulted in 752 voting for acceptance and 68,966 against.

Received Wakapuaka Dae. 17, 9 48a,m., Guardian Office, 10.20 a.m.

London, December 16

There is a prospect; of an agreement; being arrived at by the Engineers Conference regarding freedom in the management©! piecework and overtime. The chief difficulty is over the question of hours of labour.

Speaking at Farkstone, Dorsetshire, the Hon. T. Brassey said the employers ought to yield something to the engineers regarding the the hours of labour if they allowed reasonable freedom in the management of their works. He advised the masters to refrain from attacking the principle of trade unionism.

LAWN TENNIS.

A very interesting tennis match between a team from the Ltnwood Club, Chriatchurch, and the Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club, was played on the local courts on Thursday. Owing to the heavy rain the courts were very wet, and the match was played under anything tout pleasant circumstances. The games were all well fought out, but the visitors were too good for the local players, who sustained defeat by 31 games. The best set of the day was between Salmond, the local champion, and Barlow, the Lio wood crack; Salmond beatiug his man by nine games to five. Many thanks are due to Missea E. and F. Leahy, K. Orr, and F. Bell for providing afternoon tea, which was very acceptable to both spectators and players, many of the latter getting wet through whilst playing. The following are the respective scores;— Doubles.—Ferguson and Kiver (L.) beat galmondandCox (A.), 7-5, 8 6, 4-6 ; Nichol son and Jacobson (L.) beat Curtis and Upton (A.), 3-6, 6-4, 61; Mayne and Aschman (L.) beat Johnston asd Grant (A.), 6 3, 6 2, 6-4. Singles—Salmond (A.) beat Barlow (L.), 9-5; Ferguson (L ) beat Cox (A.), 9 4 ; Kiver (L.) beat Fooka (A.). 9-4; Sinclair (L,) beat Curtis (A.), 96; Jackson (L.) beat; Upton (A.)> 9-7; Nicholson (L.) beat Grant (A.), 9-5; Mayne (L ) beat Johnson (A), 9-8 Total games—Ltnwood, 111; Ashburton, 80]

THE ASSBORTOB GUABDIAfI i fIIDAY, ErfCEMBJKft "17, iBI,



A return match, between teams from the Borough and High Schools, was played on Wednesday afternoon, and resulted in a win for the former by 7 wickets and 9 runs. For the losers, Friedlander and Brock p'.ayed well, while Johnston and Geo. Smith did excellent service with ball and bat. The total scores were—High School, 33 ; Borough School 43, with three wickets down.



RETURNED MINERS, Prew Asiociation—-By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, December 15 Among the passengers by the Warriraoo are three miners, Davis, McLean and Galloway, who have been on a vi'it to Klondyke. They informed a Post reporter that they arrived in Victoria in June, and took forty-four days reaching Daw-i son city, where they spent two months and visited every find. They are perfectly satisfied that Klondyke is immensely rich, and it is their intention to return in the summer. When they started back Dawson contained 8000 inhabitant*, and people were flocking into it from all patts of the world. The men emphatically contradict the reports which have reached New Zealand that there ia neither law nor order in Dawson city. They say it is really a huge camp of tepta and wooden shanties, but perfect order ia beißg maintained, and Dot a single ' crime*, wale ' committed' during their stay in the - place, ' When they left Dawson City it was well provisioned, and they are satisfied that the food supplies then in the place were amply sufficient for all requirements during the winter. When they Were there work could be obtained by anyone. Labourers were getting high wage?, but difficulty Was experienced' in obtaining really flood men, at most people preferred to try their luck at gold digging. They are bf opinion that no ona should go Witljoui $§Oißfefcpekiy '



KOZIE TlSi|.



The entries for the athletic and cycling events for Boxing Day are the largest yet received by the Calidouian Society far any gathering, the total being 117, while the previous record was 74. The nominations will appear in next issue. If it required an annual outlay of £100,000 to insure a family against any serious conae queacea from an attack of bowel complaint during the year there are many who would feel it their duty to pay it; that they could not afford to risk their lives, and those of their family for such an amount. Any one pan get this insurance for 2ja cents, th>t be ing the price of a bott'e of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Ia almost every nefghborhood some one has died from an attack of bowel complaint be fore medicine could be procured or a physician summoned. One or two doses of this remedy will cure any ordinary case. It never fails. Can you afford to take the risk for so small an amount ? For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.



WANTED, WANTED Known—Cherries from 51 per pound. I can take a few orders for Strawberries—J. MilLkjhaMp, Terrace Nursery, 12 127 LOST— On Monday evening, on Alford Foreib Road, a Book wrapped in brown paper. Anyone returning sama to Mail Office will be rewarded. 12 129 OPAL Mining Shares.—A poor Irishman has one original Share for aale at Cost Price. Apply this Office. 12 126 FOR SALE—HaIf-plafce Lancaster Camera and Lens, nearly new; on view at Mail Office. 12130 WASTE Paper for sale. Apply Guardian Office, WANTED Known that John Marsden's tender for the Railway Bookstall has been accepted for another term. Orders for the delivery or posting of newspapers will be strictly attended to.—J. Marsden, 12 9 LOOK HERE—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Soda Water, and all other Summer Dunks at 2d per glass at W. C. Page's Store, East Belt. FuUND— In Tancred Street, at the new Shop, a good selection of Cheap, Strong Clothes Baskets, Hand Baskets, Cradleß, Wicker Chairs, etc.—A. \* abren, Basketma-ker. _2?J?? TO LET—Seven-roomed House, with two and a half acres of laad, good stable, buggy shed and garden.—Apply Mrs Briggs, Wakanui Road. 12 114 W" ANTED Known—That from this date all purchasers for Gash ot Clothing, Drapery, Boots, Crockery, and Ironmongery to the value of £1 and up wards will be allowed a discount, equal to 23 in the £.—A, Lawkik, Sauuders Build ings. 12 102 /CHARLES HAWKINS, Tinwald, gives \_y special discount, during Christmas and JNew Year season. Clearing sale of remnants and oddmentß of stock at sweeping rvductiona. 12 105 WANTED Known—That you can get Furniture at A. HARBISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christchurch prices, and equally good Duchease Chests at from £3 10* ; five-drawer Chests at £2 15*; four drawer Cliesta at from £1 15a. All other things at reduced prices, 12 94 FOR BALK—I Galvacised Iron Ship's Water Tank, 400 gallons, apply Fletcher Bros. /CHRISTMAS and New Year Cards, the V^ finest selection ever seen in Ashburlon. Extraordinary value from Id to 7s 6d Comical, mechanical and irra^iant packets from 21 to 2a 6d ; 50 cards for 6d. Shop open till 9 p.m. —H. M Jonis. MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, Balls, etc., for Christmas and New Year are now opened up and inspection is invited. Mount Mellick stamped woik, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All kinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, and Aprons made to order on the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive atr ct attention. A good assortment of Costumes, Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Etnbioidcries, Laces, Jackets and Capes. 12 91 Friedlander Bros., Limited. GREAT Clearing Sale AT MBTHVfiN. OF CONTRACTOR vS PLANT, etc., etc. THURSDAY, DEC. 23, 1897. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. have received instructions from Mr James Nee, of Methven, who on account of ill health, is giving up contracting, to Stll at Methven, the whole of his bUPERIOR PLANT, consisting of— -I r) First Class MARES and GELD \.(Z) INGS, really superior sorts, with their complete Harness and Coverß 1 HACKNEY, with Saddle and Bridle Q\ McOormick Reapers and Binders j £\ Massey-Harris Reapers and Binders | Portable Whare ~| Grass Seed Stripper f\ Drays and Frames Q Duncan Double-furrow Ploughs j 1 Tip Dray j Roller Q lantifcy cf Sacks and Sundries Anyone requiring really First Class Working Horses, or any of the Plant, would do well to attend this genuine clearing sale. Every lot must be sold. Note—Sale at 10 30 sharp. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 97 Auctioneer. Methyen Sale. ■■ AT THE ABOVE FIXTURE, WE SHALL OFFER On Account Me Max Friedlander,— C\f\ Two and Three-year-okl Unbroken 4\j Light Harness HORSES, all by Blackwood Abdallah, Sale to follow Mr Nee c Clearing Sale, R. FRIEDLANDER, 1298 Auctioneer. SPECIAL HORSE_ FAIR. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22,1897 WE SHALL hold our next Forse Fair on the above date, at our Auction Mart, West Street, and are now booking entries for Bame. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER 12 31 Auctioneer. A. WARREN, B ASKETM AKBR, ■VTEXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTQN. ALL KINDS of WICKER WORK Made to Order and Retired, ii U



WOTICJE. rjiHE ASHBURTON TAILORING X COMPANY has 00 hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable Suit, and not hay any told stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, XVlr Pauling* has had a large esserie#fie in the boat Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Gents' own material made up. W. PAyLING, Manager — -^c^na, -fKA' --'"""



HOUSE PAINTING & PAPERHANGING. IH iVE just to liana a shipment of GENUINE WfllTtS LfiiD & POKE |LINSEED OIL for the piesenUeason's Painting and Decorating. Persons desirous of having their homes well painted with GENUINE M &TERIALS ft GOOD TRADESMEN are requested to call upon üB. OIL CLOTH FOR-DADOS IN STOCK. TO ARTISTS. I HAVE a Splendid lot of Opal Glass in stock, speoially prepared for Artists* use, which can be out to any size required at a moderate charge. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE ft BURNETT STREET.«| Telephone 65.] [P.O. Box 16 i P^IDTHOMAS. TIME ARCADE. 1 SATURDAY.^OEMBHK 18. g^ Cleaning MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Client to sell at AND the above date and fixture— The Goodwill of Perpetual Lease Section l//?/7SI/??3s uQtIQSijS No. 48, R.S. 350, situated in the Hinds Survey District, containing 140 Acres, well watered, and divided into t.op.dd»o k ._ TR Cndri ii&Go's Sale at 12 o'clock. (opposite arcade) .2 79 P. THOMAS, Auction. TANORBD ST R BE T. D THOMAS has received instructions a from Mr 1 homas Birch to sell by '>®ai»r^ n%«BOBk DECEMBEE 18 f^^^^^^% Couches, Mirrors, Chiffoniers, Tables, . A N EXHIBITION of the above will be jfe^S^S^^|hA On Section next Central Hotel. Mr Sand- Stfnd^ce Am°riCaU EXPert* WiU b° "W E HAVE .IUST LANDED, per the attendance. yy B>B . Mafl ■„ ,3 OdEei 16 packagpaof DAVID THOMAS, BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS, 12 121 Aahbnrtor, "lirect from the best makers in Birmingham. — — Beautiful and new designs, in French and O \'V m-Tl? \"V PTTAFF Ifcali*n Testers. Oall akd see. __ We have also just landed, per the s.s. Lcnic, 3 bundles and 15 cases of Linoleum, lAM a Buyer of Oat Sheaf Chaff in any F oor-eloth, Bedding, Tapestry, Cretonne, quantity. Leather, etc , all new designs. jo ftg D. THOMAS. ©IT We are noted by many to be the ,imn— ———■■—^i'i—■■■iwiwi »m Cheapest and Best House in Town for the —. ——_____ — : above lines. Call and inspect our Stock HENRY STEPHENSON- before purchasing elsewhere. SPKCIAL ENTRY. We are now opening up a Splendid «ATTTRr>4'V BFOKMRFR 18 Assortment of Fancy Goods, Photo Frames, SA.IUKUAY, D&KjtoWB&X. 10. Ww>d And Gksg WftU BracketS| tire 1 LADIES' BICYCLE (New.) Screens, Pie ures framed and unframed, and numerous other articles suitable for Chriet- Must be sold to clear consignment*. mas pres nts. No Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, ) ~GALh AND SEE> NONK PREBSBD T0 BUY 12 HBJ Auctioneer FANCY CHAIRS, WHATNOTS, — -^ptal ENTRY " OVERMANTELS AMERI SPEU.AL. JMMIKY. ATT«4TRTAN SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18. OAN * N SINGLE and Double-Iron Bedstead?, CHAIRS Cheat Drawers, Tables, Chairs, in Great Variety. Rocking Chairs, Fenders, Irons, Wash- f . stand and Sets, Crockery, Sundries, etc. Venetian Blinds made to order at Without Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, rp rr j t , >v o (■* , 12 119 Auctioneer. 1.0. \J X\QX\\l Qt K^O $. y Funeral Notice cabinet makers, upholsterers, LU| I^—i HtfWWM mumininiHifgiWM & PICTURE FRAMERS. ____ * Opposite Arcade, Tancked Street. mHE Friends of Mr George Hydes, of ASHBURTON. 12 96 JL Greenstreet, are respectfuliy informed that the Funeral of his late beloved son, James, will move from the residence of MB3 [ . John Ranger, Aitken Street, on SUNDAY, T^OR Beauty of Dwign, Strength of the 19bh in«t., at 230 p.m., for the Ashbur- X 1 Material, and Easy Running ton Cemetery. THE ECLIpgE _ HUMBiSK 12 128 Undertakers. _________B___H__HHHMBBHi is W)3 ahead of all competitors at the tame price, and is still going strong. _ r ,r, T m -KTrt*Trn?<z A third shipment of components now PUBLIC JNU x iL.t.& landing ex •• Matatua." NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of the " Public Reserves Act, 1885,' t-^ 1 • s~s t \\ r * Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain KcllDSe CVCie W Ork^, will be set apart for the Caledonian Society s * J Sports on MONDAY, the 27th day of ...... „.„.„„ December, inst., on which day charges will UAHUM* fc^UAWJi. be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz.— _ . . .  n a q,.,,, „ TTIOFi the best quality of Christmas For each Adult .. One Shilling Jj Groceries at reasonable prices go to For each Horse ... One Shilling For each Trap ... One Shilling CAKSON & CO., J SEALY New Fruits Just to Hand. Chairman Ashburton Domain Board, p or une q Ua n e( i va j uc i n Tea try 12J30______ METHYEN SPOJEtTS. CARSON & CO., —— Professional Tea Blenders. mENDERSara wanted for the right) of X Refreshment Booth on the sportsp p r the choicest goods in China and ground, Methven, on January Ist, 1897. Earthenware suitable for presents, go to Tenders to be sent to Box 11, Methven P. 0., by Saturday, December 18. CARSON & CO.. G. H. ALINGTON, 12 116 Hon. Secretary. Direct Importers. T»f?nr\r>T\ t>i?t/I\T or ne }eß'i value in Electro-Plate, IitLUUXID Jtl &l<ilN Cutlery, Nickel, and E.P. Spoons and Forks OPAL MINING COMPANY, gOIO Limited. CAESON & CO, —— Tanored Street, OWING to the favorable report from the „ . Inspector of Mines the now remaining For fo« £«»* »»!«« '" Household Iron eharea offered previously par. will o»ly he monßery> Enamelled Ware, etc., go to sbld at a -pramum.. ' T A H S O N P D Immadlate application necessary. \j JX aO U a O, U. DAVID ZANDER A Freah Shipment now Landing ex ._ ._, a \ "Matatua." 12123 Secietary Just a minute ! This may mean pouipdij . -_-^ nA _ _ _ in your pocket. Knowledge ia power ;to f\ A. hvSsl liV Ar I ,f\ know what tq dq'at the ngat time V- £:V-Ll'k-'^/-L^ *JM V^U» 5 atrengthens your reputation, people respect „ . T , . . land apeak about you; for instance, a rocerß * Ironmongery Importer qI 1 sensible person that has a bad couch or cold  „,. I immediately goes to t^e grocer or chemist la 8 8» China, and Eartfeenwaie t I and buys a bottle of Woods' Qreat Pepper- TAN p«p n ™ RS , PII . ARPAI>T? mint gure^ for the simple reason that he IANU*I!4> STREET & ARCADE, i'nowa it Will put him and his family all AWimßTnv



JNEW SEASON'S- FRUIT FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received by the following steamerc—lonic, Mataura, and Rirnutaka—their NEW SEASON'S FKUJT, direct from the grower*, and can safely say that it is some of the Finest Fruit ever brought to New Zealand. The following Quotations will defy competition in regard to first class quality :— 100 cases finest Patraa Currants, 4£d per 1b 2 casks Sioiiy Almonda, Is 2d per 1b 50 cases finest Vostizza Currants, 5d per 1b 5 owt Mixed Spice, l£d per packet, |lb 50 cases finest Valencia Raisins, 7d per Ib tin 6d 25 cases finest Elemes Raisins, 7d per lb 2 boxes Jordan Almonds, 2s 4d per lb 50 cases finest Sultanas, 7d per lb 1 ton Mixed Lemon, Orange, and Citron 25 bags.new Natural Figs, 8d Peel, 81 per lb, 21b for Is 3d 20 boxes finest new Dates, 6d per lb 20 cases 2jib tins preserved Fruits in heavy 20 boxes finest Layer Muscatels, Is per lb syrup, lOd per tin 10 boxes good Layer Muscatels, 8d per lb 10 cases Dried Apricots, Pears and Peache*, 5 sacks Barcelona Nuts, 8d per lb 103 per lb SEASONABLE GOODS. SEASONABLE GOODS. , *-■ . \ Worcester Sauce, large bottles, 9d per bottle £aos Fruit Salts, 3s 3d per bottle WorcesterSance, small bottles, 4£d perboule Citrate of Magnesia, Is per bottle finest Cocktail Salmon, lid per tin Jelly Powders (pint packets) 6d per packet, Fresh Herrings, 6^d per tin Raspberry, Lemon, Orange,.etc. etc Lynx Brand Salmon, 8d per tin Mullet, star brand, 7d per tin Herrings in Tomato Sauce, lOd per tin Anchovy Paste, 8d per tin lib tint Sheep Tongues, Bd, 9d, lOd per tin Bloater Paste, 4Jd per tin Kippered Herrings, 10d per tin Loose Hops, Is 3d per lb lib tins Rabbit in jelly, 7d per tin j Pressed Hops, Is 4d per lb Large bottles Capers, Is per bottle Unbleached Ginger, Is 2J per lb Sardines, 4£d per tin, 4s per dozen Bleached Ginger.Jls 3d per lb i Lemon Squash, Is 3d per bottle Ground Ginger, Is 4«i per lb English Vinegar, 6d per bottle Finest Oairaway Seeds, 8d per lb Finest Akaroa Cheese, 6d per lb 1897—PBESERVING SEASON—IB9B. PRESERVING PANS DIRECr FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. 8 quarts 7s, 10 quarts 8s 6d, 12quarts 9d 6d, Light Steel Enamel Preserving Pans, best and 14 quarts 11s quality, 3s, 3s lid, 4s 6d, & 5e each CROCKERY DEPARTMENT, We have just received very heavy shipments of all lines of CHINA and EARTBENW ARE, both Fancy and Plain, and everyone is welcome to step in and see the bargains we have in this Depaitment, without being pressed tob uy. Plain Tumblers, 2a per dozen Nail Brushes, 31 each Moulded Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen Pie Steamers, 4d each Printed Cups and Saucers, 2s 9d per dozen White and Gold Egg Cups, Is 3d per dcaen White and Gold China Gups and Saucers, 6s Aiarm Clccks (good timekeepers) 3s lid 6d per dozen Niekel-p'ated Butters, from 3s 6d each Celeste and 3 gold line China Cups and 5 hole Revolving Cruets, from 7s 6d each, Saucers, 6i 6d per dozen etc., e)c. Kindly note that nearly all the above mentioned goods are impor ed by us direct from the manufacturers, so therefurs we are enabled to sell as cheap, in £act cheaper than any house in the trade. FLETCHER" BROS., - CA£H SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton and High Street, Christchurch. P.O. Box 67, ■- Telephone 24. NEW FRUIT ! NEW FRUIT ! ! Cleaned by Patent Machinery. HAVING PROCURED one or the LATKST PATENT FRUIT CLEANING MACHINES, the Public will iind it to their advantage to purchase their OHKISTMAS FRUITS from us, as they will be washed, cleaned, axd dbied, ready for use. Finest Curraurs s<l per Ib Mn?catellea 8d per lb Finest Eleme Raisins 6d to 7<i pi rlb Dried Apricot*, Peats aud Finest t^ulti'.nss 7il per ib Poaches 10il per lb Mixed Pee!, Oiango, Lemon and Pressed Hops Is 3J per lb Citrou 8:1 per lb Jtlly Powders (assorted) ... 6.1 per pkt Barcelona Nuts .- ... 8d per lb Henings in Tomato Sauce lOdrertin Almond Nuts ... ... lOd per Ib Fresh Henings ... ... 6£d per tin Mixed Spice ... l£d per ukt Kippered Hertincs ... .. lOd per tin Rollitt'a " Supreme " Fiour 2001b524s Knglish Potted Mea's ... 3d per tin s. „ „ lOOlba 12s 61 Lemon Squash Is per bottle „ „ „ 501bs 63 4.i-d Finest O»t meal 29J per bag Smoked Haddocks , 10d per tin Kerosene, 150 test 6a 6d per bag White starch 4ii per box Finest Cream Terter ... Is 6d per ib Fineßt New Figs ... .... 8d per lb Carbonate Soda 2d per lb J-AM JARS. JAM JARS. 21b STONE JARS, 3s 6d per dozon. lib GLASS JARS 2s 3d per dozen. £3T Orders by Post promptly attended to. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for Orders. SATISFAOTION~7s~ OUR MOTTO SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTEKS MARKET HOUSE, ASBBURTON. ■ Telephone No. 53. H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. SANTA CL:AUS - AND] FATHER CHRISTMAS are coming again. SPLENDID VARIETY of NEW GOODS specially imported for Christmas Trade, ex Rimutaka, Delphic and Matatua, from London, and Talune from Melbourne and Sydney. Books. Books. Books, A LARGFJ ASSORTMENT of Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books, selected from the well-known Publishers—Ward, Lock and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbitt and Co., Nelson and Sons, Raligious Tract Society, Warne arid Co., and others, comprising worki of Travels, History, Biography, Fiction and Fairy Stories, Scientific and Poetical Worki in Cloth, Plain Leather, and Morocco Bindings. Bc.j's and Girl's Own Annual, Little Folks, Chatterbox, Infant Magazines, Child's Companion, Wide-a-Wake, Sunday andothen New Books and Magazines by every mail. Fancy Goods. Fancy Goods, LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Dressing Boxeß, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Papeterie, Albums, Photo Frames, and t-creens, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Baskets, plain and fitted Ladies' Companions, Wallets Purses, Pocket Books, Pen and Pencil Cases, Handbags, Brackets, Mirrors, Kpergnes, Fans, Japanese Good>. Stationery. Stationery. AN; EXCELLENT VARIETY of Boxed Stationery, of the best quality and latest designs, plain, fancy and floral. Is BGXE*. Ort BOXES. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Account and Letter Books, Counter and Memorandum Books, andal' Office Requirements* Account Books any size or patterns made to order. Toys. Toys. 'Toys. UNRIVALLED COLLECTION of TOYS, in wood, tin, and rubber. Noah's Arks, Trains, Watches, Skittles, Balls, Animals, Prams, Bat rows, Rocking and Hobby Hones Buckets, Spades, Games, Tricycle?, and a great variety too numerous to particularise. Electro-plated Ware. A UNIQUE STOCK of GOOD-PLATED WARE. Butter, Jelly, and Ja^n Dishes Sugar and Crsam, 'I oast Rack?, Cruero, Salad Bowls, Biscuit Barrcla, Egg SUndp Butter Knives, Tea Spoons, Carvers, Serviette Rings, Teapots, Salts, and lukstandts, Marble. Gilt, and Nickel Ciocks, Ladies" and Uentldmen's Watches, Studs, etc. Fancy Glass and ( lima Ware, Jap Te*Cups and Saucers, Dishes, Teapots, Sugar and Creams. Cheese Stands, Biag Sets, Egg and Cruet Stands, Biscuit Barrells, Tea Sets, Jugs, Plates, ail in chaste and pretty designs. CROQUET SETS, LAWN TENNIS, & CRICKETING MATERIALS. OBGANS from £8 IQs to <£45. PIANOS from £20 to 70 Guineas. Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. I CAN SUPPLY any of the following machines—The Monarch, *Waverly, Hadden Starnßenhur, aud Envoy. All up-to-date and GUARANTEED. Ladies'and Gentlemen's JtSicycles from £20 Cash- Oirla 1 Bicycles from JBI3 XOs> Easy terms arranged. Cycle extras, EVERY LINE AT THE LOWEST POSJSIJBJUE CASH PRICF, To keep the Trade in the District. 1 Liberal Discount for Cash to School Committees. j H. M. JONES. ttw