COUNTY COUNCIL

The ordinary meeting of the Ashburtoi- County Council was held to-day. Present- Messrs C. 3. Harper {acting cha'rmv), K. Herring, S. F. Chapman, M, Stitt, Jam* 1- Johnston, and Duncan Cameron. CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT.

The Chairman's statement: was read an fo lows : — Mr R. G. Wright forwards for the Council' information, a copy of a'letter written to tin? Hon. Minister for Education, o the subject of obtaining a new site for the Ashburton Home ; also some copies of his Old Men'f H«me Bill.—A meeting of the Borough Cou"oil and this Council is calle ' for to-day at 230 p.m., at this office, to elect two rppressntalves ou the Charitable Ai Board This Council shou'd agree on its representa tive and appoint one of its members to represent it at that meeting, as has Veen the practice in the past. The Mayor will act for the Borough Council at the said meeting. —The Cou oil ought to come to some con c'usion aB to the sale of dog collars for next year. Tenders for the yearly supply of collars will be placed before the Council. A resolution stating the Council's intention of striking a general rate of Is 4d in the £ at a meeting to be held after the ordinary meet ing in January next, should be agreed to. — The Corr.misso.ier of Crown Land., forwards a plan showing proposed plantation sites on that part of the Anama property lately acquired by the Government, and asks if the Council would be prepared to take over the same and plant them. j engineer's REPORT, j

The Engineer's report was read as under :—

Ashburton - Rangitata Water Supply— There is now a good supply in the races fed from Limestone Creek and Hinds Gorge. The other races between Hinds and Rangi tata rivers are at present shut off for cleaning, and the South Ashburton main in that district is also being overhauled. Water will again be turned into all the raoes on Saturday evening. The service in Ashburton- Hinds district has been efficiently main tained, except in one or two cases in the Waterton district, where tampering has laken place as referred to in the Ranger's report. It will be for the Council to say as to how these cases are to be dealt with. The Ranger reports that Mr Macarthur has com menced the alteration of race near Mr John Bells, referred to in my last report. I expect to put the Winslow race in hand in a I few days, after some matters of detail have been arranged. I have taken levels and marked off line of branch race at Cha.moss. Aahburton-R-kaia Water Supply.—lhe intake works are being cleaned out as occasion requi>es, and with slight exceptions there is a good supply circulating throughout fehe district. — Some cases of tamper ing, and waste, and irrigation on a small scale are referred to in Ranger's waste sheet and report. These have to some extent interfered with the regularity and efficiency of tbe supply.; and, in view of the advancing dry season, this sort of thing must be put a stop to at. once. Whether the offenders on this occasion are to be cautioned or proceeded against, will be for ihe Council to say. In Borne of the pond services at Allenton considerable waste occurs at present I I shall see that the junctions, etc., are altered, otherwise some ot these side services will have to be withdrawn.—As to projected ferarwh race at Grange, I have taken further .eve!-. On the upper portion, Mr Hepburn considers the race would be of little or no benefit to him, anddeclines to bear any part of the cost. I have toer-fore arranged for the junction to be in R.S. 18407, in Mr James Smith's property, and the applicants from that point downwards will construct the race, which will pass through the properties of Messrs Smith, Trevurza, Cox, and Mrs Jones. —Mr David Fitzgerald informs me that he has completed his branch irace. I have instructed the ranger to mtßßge with him regarding securing a •ppoaer guage at junction. The works on V?r 'Thorn*. Dant's new race are at present in a very tiMia.isfactory at ite. Connection North and South Ashburton Rivera.—Some protective work has been placred at the inlet at south branch, and I am arranging for some sluices being placed at a point a little higher up, 80 as to better control the supply. . County Bridges—Tbe repairs to decking and wheel guards, Pudding Hill bridge, are still in progress. The bridge over the stream on north approach to Rangitata stock bridge has been overhauled and tarred, and some minor repairs executed on other "oEges by Stray Cattle in Riverbed. Forks.—With reference to Mr Edward /.orbitt's application, dated Ist November, J fc k ve inspected that per Moti of the n verba d .-.lottf the frontage of his R.S. 25343, and (find Chat he has difficulty in establishing willow growth along portions affected by river .enero-.chn.ent, owing to the depreda tions of stray Btock, and his proposals are reasonable. 1 should stipulate, however, that a suitable &noe be run out from the upper and lower e>sWi of said section to the main channel, which :« i-bou-. twelve chains from the northern bank. Ac to Mrs John Corbitt's application, the pfece wferred to v along the Rentage of R.S. 31497. It is a small triangular plot, only about Jive _»&, in extent, adjacent to the lineot road across riverbed. For the purpose intended, it would require to be entirely fenced, while in certain conditions of the river, fencing .might be an impediment to traffic there. In (these circumstances it will be better not to _tc*l with this small piece. TAMPERING WITH RACES

Ms Harper was added to the Committee n/ho** duty iis is to deal with cases of tampering with the water races, and to that Committee several cases of tampering reported by the rangers were remitted. MACARTHOfc'S RACE.

The engineer reported that Mr Macarthur, Waterton, had, on his own authority, began motk on the race which waß the subjectof 04*e engineer's report of fast month. The WO'rlk he had done was far from satisfactory tool w-»ld endanger the supply of the lower aethers.. Several «e«ibers of the Committee spoke strongly on the subject, and after consider able discussion it was resolved that the cneinefo't be authorised to act promptly for the CoaJicil in this matter of Maearthur's ■race, and that Mr Macarthca- ,be instructed to reinstate the flume removes, without <M*y.

RIV-TSBEI- RESERVES. The application of Mr Edward Corbitt for « lease cf R.S. 25,343 was granted on the terms ae. forth by the engineer, but for reasons given in the engineer's report the application of Mr« John Corbitt was refused. .■swim's RACE. The engineer was instructed to see that Mr Thomas Dent's wade be carried out m a (prc-wr manner and to the satisfaction of the Oonn_£l, otherwise the application would be -canceilad.

RUAPTINA SETTLERS. " _ 'j Mr Herring asked what had been done in J regard to supplying the Government settlers at Raapuna with water. The Chairman said Mr Wright had been .doing all he could, with the Government in Wellington to secure a grant in aid oi a -wate* supply for those settlers, tout (said the Chairman) it would be impossible to give them anything like a supply without tapping the Rangitota. Nothing leas than -£1000 from the Government would be effective, and them only if all the other settlers were prepared to rate themselves at 3(i an acre, and they did not appear to be willing to Aa that. Government had been •made aware from bhe first that the supply $ov the Ruapuna settlement would be limited jaed precarious, but ia face of that they had mads the settlement, ao_J had now to face the difficulty they were tcld would be cancoun-O-v-d. !iEK-._-ON OF CHAIRMAN. At noon the Clerk took the chair in place ■of Mr Harper, who moved that Mr Wright be re-elected .Chairman for the year. He had »© -i-ed to speak at length on the ability of Mr Wright, as members knew how well and satisfactorily he had discharged the j -duties of the office which he had held -for some time. Mr Herring seconded. He was pleased 'that the re-election had beea m oved by an Did member of the Council, who spske from » lengthened experience of Mr Wright's , wo A- It was seconded by a new one, who I «had not much experience with county work in tbiueolony, but had had a good deal a,t "Home, and he had this to say about Mr Wright, that h& was the best Chairman he iiad ewer'met. Mr Cameron also bore testiiwn§f to Mr

attention iv ihe l.u«»u.-_ -f th- county. The 'lotion wa. unanimously carried, ar the Cerk h-viog declared Mr Wng' -lee id, vacated the chair, which Mr Harp resumed.

ACCOUNTS. ' ccounts t<< the amount of £316 we-' passed for payment.

police RKSERVE. In the absence of Mr Williamson, tl motion standing in his name regarding th police reserve tran_.ee, lapsed, no memb having been authorised to move it.

ANAMA ESTATE. The Commissioner of Grown L«nds wrote, forwarding a tracing of part of the Anam» c tale, which Government is acquiring for settlement purpo.es frum the ix.cnt-ois f the la'e W. '•<. Peter. It was proposed to lay off s rips of lnd, 150 Inks •• ide, alonj! the boundaries of lots 7. 10, 22, and 24, ~s shown on the tracing, for shelter purposes; and the Commissioner asked if the Gounci. would take over and plant these reserves. The Council accepted the offer, provided the Government provided the sum required for one-half of the fencing, and that the tenants' fencing he approved of by the Council.

old men's home. Mr B. G. Wright, M.H.R., wrote, enclos ing copy of a letter he had written to the Government relating to the obtaining of a new site for the Old Men's Home, as a necessary perliminary to the erection af new bui'dings, and Mr Wright trusted the County Council would agree to the site, which it was sought to obtain. As soon as that difficulty had been overcome, the new building, would speedily follow. The following is a copy of the letter referred to :—

Wellington, 18th November, 1897. Dear Sir,—ln re Old Men's Home, Ashburton. This institution has for a long time been in a very unsatisfactory condition. The area of the land upon which it is built is too small to feed the cowa and to produce the fruit and vegetables that are required for the comfort of the inmates, and for the economic working of such an institution, and as regards the buildingß, Dr McGregor reports that they are worn out and quite unsuitable. Befoie new buildings can be erected it is necessary to obtain a new site of larger area, and this can be found upon a .portion of reserve 1120, now vested in the Ashburton High School Board. The said Board on the 16.h in... passed the following resolution, viz: — I " That the exchange of land asked for by jMr Wright for a site for the Old Men's Home be facilitated by this Board, provided a sufficient iquivaienb in other land is found to the satisfaction of the Board." Having thus obtained the consent of the Icoal authority to the exchange of the land re quired, 1 have respectfully to ask whether /he Government will grant the land required to meet such exchange, and so euable the Charitable Aid Board of the district to pro ceed with""the erection of a block of buildings suitable for the requirements of such a Home, and to me«_ the ever increasing demands for admission. The area which it is proposed to exchange is about 65 acres — I have, etc., Edward G. Wright —The Hon, W. C. Walker, Minister for hducatiop, Wellington. After some discussion the Council approved of the exchange of land with the High School Board. CHARITABLE AID BOARD. Mr Harper was re-appointed the Council's representative at the Charitable Aid Board, and complimentary sp eches were made as to the manner in which he had taken his share of the work and made his presence felt at the Board's meetings. Mr Harper was also appointed to represent the Council at the meeting at 2.30 with the Borough Council. f.ENEBAL RATH. It was resolved that the Council, at a special meeting to be held immediately after the ordinary meeting in January, 1898, strike a rate of id in the £1 on the rateable valuo of the County, for the year com mencing on April 1 1897, and ending on vltvrcb 31. 1898. pay.ble iv one sum on January 15, 1898. ROLL ALTERATIONS. Several roll alterations were aanctionod. WATKR CONCESSIONS. Applications for water co-.. cessions were grant): d to Messrs Berry man, Craighead, and Curtis, subj.c. to conditions, and that j of Mr J. Smith waa postponed. DOG COLLARS. The clerk was instructed to ask the pound rangers in the county and Mr Oxley, Rakaia, if they would undertake the sale of dog collars for the year. The tender of Mr Guy, saddler, at £45, tor the supply of dog collars, was accepted and Mr Chapman and the engimer, were appointed to pass when supplied. HOLIDAYS. Theußual holidays were granted—Dec. 25 to Jan 3—and the Council adjourned.

SPORTING.

D.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Forbdry Racecourse, November 24 The weathsr is fine, the going very good and the attendance fair. Results :— Hurdles, of 100 soys. Two miles and a distance. — Ilex, 11.5; 1 ; Clarence, 11.8,2; Belmont, £.11, 3. All the others were scratched. Wo» easily. Time—4.2l. Maiden Pr ate, of 60 soys One mile.— Epaulet (Brown), w.o.

Otaoo Cup, of 300 soys. One mile and a half.-—Mr G. G. Stead's Uniform, 9-(.» (Derrett) 1 ; 7.5, 2 ; Mountebank, 6.11, 3. Won comfortably by a length Etiroclydon and Black and Red were scratched. Time—2.4l. Dividend.-~.-l 15. and _81 19s.

WELLINGTON RACES.

Hum Racecourse, Nov. 24 The weather is magnificent for the first day of the Wellington Spring meeting, and the attendance was larger than usual. The Governor and P-rty are present. Results ,i —

' November Handicap, of 75 soya ; one mile.—Quiltiri E, Sir Agnes 2, Zanella 3. Marino and Slaiden wars scratched. Divi dend -fill lis.

Maidbn Hack Race, of 40 soys; six far longs—Jim Campbell 1, Wish 2, Sylph 3, ■Sigteeh ran. Dividend—£B ss.

Wejl-T-. nston Handicap, of 300 soys; 1$ mile.—Target 1> Leda 2, Pom Pom 3. Won easily. All started. Time—2.l3§. Divi dend— £3 16a

First Hurdles, of 80 soya; two mileo.— ghino, 10 4, 1, King Lew, 10.12, 2. Only startei's, Dividend--£2 7s. No time taken.

CRICKET.

STODDART'S TEAM v GLENINNES,

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Sydney, November 23. The English Eleven in their first innings lost eight wickets for 386 runs, when they ] declared the innings closed. The chief additional scorers were Druce 58, Hay ward not out 108, Mason not out 54. Glen Innes m their second innings were all disposed of for 149, Fitzgerald 47, and Broadbent being the chief scorers. The Englishmen won by an innings and 117 runs.

The following will represent their respec tive teams in the match, Tennis Club v Ashburton Cricket Club in the Domain to-morrow: — Tennis Club — Cox, Pooks, UptoD, Curtis, Grant, Salmond, J. Steward, Fnedlander, Rollitt, Wilding, and Dr Maude. Emergencies — Hob.p_, Cromie, Jackson, Hardie, Nicoll, and Owen. Ash burton Cricket Club— Allington G. Andrews, Dixon, Percy, Morriesey, Marsden, Powell, Pritchard, Priest, Russell, and Denshire. Emergencies—C. Andrews, J, Pritchard, L. F. Andrews, and Terris.

DUNEDIN SHOW.

, Pre s .' 8 :\ t.i.o.i By Bso tic Telegraph- Dinbdin, Novemb.. 24 The twenty-fit-t annual bhow ot the O ago Agricultural Society was bias. Ta'-ina Park today, the weather being perfect and the ait-nd tee larsp. ---tries, fe'l short of last year, but the display was gui c up to the usu 1. Ab-olute.y no -tries were received for merinos, downs, and crossbred sections; but horses were strongly represented. The parade of Btock and the jumping takes place to-morrow.

A Press Association telegram frrmDunedin states that Thomas Howorth wa* m-eiv.d into the hosptal to-day -uffenng from a somewhat severe incised wound in the thro, t, bdieved to be self-ii fl-oted. He is expec ed to recover.

A number of Bwimmit g racswillbe held in the Domain Bath on 'ihur.day afternoon, entries for which will be taken up to 2 30 co-morrnw. The programme includes a 30 and aSO yards handicap, costume rate, oil drum race, blindfold race, and others. A number of entries have already been re-

ceived. The Committee of the Ashburton technical class deserve credit for the manner in which they are bringing one branch of technical education before those locally interested. It will be seen on reference to our advertis ing columns that a demonstration—a good word by the way—will be given at the Borough school on Saturday at two o'clock, when the way to make several useful dishes will be shown. As the charge is only one shilling it is to be presumed a good number of people will put in an appearance, for certainly they will get about the best value that a colonial robert can obtain.

Synopsis of New Advertisements.

Edward Stephens - Cottage to-let. W. C. Page—Summer drinks. Ashburton Technical Classes — Public demonstration, Saturday, November 27, Education Board—Tenders invited. Templar Hall, Tinwald—Tea and concert, to-morrow (Thursday). Elgin—Concert and dance, Friday, Dec. 3, G. Fleet—Notice re shoeing. Mr Bryant King—Professional notice. Wanted—-Boy. D. Thomas—Sale of draughts, Saturday next. Hanmer and Graves —Agents for Colonial Mutuil Life Association.

till ASHBORI^ fcOVEHtftBR 24, 1897.



WANTED, WANT i'D—Boy about 16, for Canter bury Mills.— T. Kollitt. 11 151 WANTED Known —Hacks and Light Harness Hot sea shod, 5s a set booked ; Draughts 6s, 6d allowed for cash. Trial solicited.— G. Fleet, Tinwald. 11148 ALL my Annuals are now ready for sending out, also Dahlias, Chry santhemums, etc.—James Porter, Allenton, Ashburton. H122 LOOK HERE—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinks at 2d per glass at W. C. Page's Store, East Belt, TO LET—A Good Cottage, Moore Strter. Apply Edward Stephens, Tancred Street. 11 154 ]7.0R HALE — Pullets, first cross, as j under :—Orpington-Houdan ; Indian Game Cochin ; Dorking-Cochin, from two to three months old ; al*o Houdan and Cochin Cockerels j at Pelham Yards, Ashburton. FINEST Roller Flour, 2001b. 24s ; IOOibB 12s 6d; 501b< 6s 4&d; 25ih- 3s 3d. Finest Oatmeal, 25ib 2a 9d, at PletchEß Bros., Ashburton and Oh.t.ichurch. YOUNG Ladies' Journals for November, Weldon 1. L.dies Journal for October, Children's Bazaar, New Books, By Strr ke of Sword, Princess Sarah, Eveiybody _ favorite, Kings of the Sea, Fortuu.'s foot b-Us, tho Greater Gospel, Stories for children, Christ and his Friends, and others.—H. M. Jones WANTED Known—Th*t we are now showing the finest assortment of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boys' Straw and Felt Mat* in endless assortment. New Goods in Teunis Shits just opened.—Mitchell & Turner.



Fur lie Notices. i_pl_]_7B RyANI K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mr H. M. Jokes, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 THE EDUCATION BOARD OE THE~ DISTRICT OP NORTH CANTERBURY FRESH Tenders are invited for repairs to School Buildings at Tinwald. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the School house, and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tender., addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than 4 p.m. on MONDAY, November 39. The' lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H. C. L4NE, Secretary, Chris.church, November 22,1897. II 149



THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, LIMITED. NOTICE. l|/rESSRS HANMER __ GRAVES have THIS DAY been appointed as our Local Agents for the Ashburton County. Policy holders will please communicate with them on all business relating to renewals or any other matters in cesneption with ' the Society, (Signed) ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary, Wellington. E. C. YOUNG, District Agent .or Canterbury, 11 156



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. THE Board of Governors offer for com petition, Six Scholarships, open to all children resident in the County of Ashbur ton except those in attendance at a High School. The scholarship will entitle the holders to free education in the Ashburton I|igh School for two years. Candidates must not be more than 14 years of age on December 1,



1897. Subjects of Examination : — English Grammar and Composition with spelling and dictation, English History, Geography, Arithmetic. The papers set will be based on the programme of Public School Standard work. Candidates'notices, stating date of birth, 1 and accompanied by a certificate from their head-master that they have! been in' attend dance at school in Ashburton County for the six months immediately preceding December 1, 1897, must be sent to the Secretary not I later than THURSDAY, December 9. The examination will be held iv tho Ash burton High School on THPRSDA-T & FRI DAY, December ''lit and 17, beginning at 10.15 a.m. each dayi ! '"■ urther particulars may be obtained from the unde-sigt-ed. ■•■;■• C. BJRADDELL, ' ' ' Secretary. A_h»tt_,.o», November \% '\\ 100 ■"■'■'



,For every Quarter In a man's pocket there 1 area dozen uses; and to use eaph, one in such a way as to derive the greatest benes . fit is a question every one must solve for himeelf.' *c believe, however, that no I Vette? #fl_ could be made of one of these , quarters than po exchange it ,for a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Oholera, and Diarrhoaa Remedy, a medicine that every family shonld be provided with. For sale by Ash burton Drug Company.



F. KE TRMAN. THE PATLNT ELASTIC ST-:% U HORSE COLLAR. Contractors U Her M jesty's Government (War Office). Pvented iv-. Great Britain, Franc , Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary. Italy, Sour.b Australi<, Victoril, an : the Unit.d S^atis of America, etc. LATEST AWARDS. Silver Medal, B:rkenhead Agricultural Society, 1890.—Silver Medal, Altrincham Agi .cultural Society, 1890.—Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890.—Bronze Medal, Prague Exhib tion, 1891



Pinter tain ni en ts. I . ; ,— ---ADDFBLLU'WB' TJ - LL. TWO NIGHTS ONLY. Wediesday & Thursday, November 24 acd 25. THE MARVEL OF THE AGE AND MIRI.Oh OF THE WORLD. LUMIEI c's MAGNIFICENT & ORIGINAL CIIVEfIIATOGR'APHI' . M" WYBERT REEVE wi i exhibit a aeriei. of 85 l- v ngf ' iciure* 3_"> Including Scenes from all ptuts of the world. THE QUEEN AND THE JUBILEE P OCJ-SSION- Hoya: Pageants, Military Pageants, • tret Life i» various Cities, Comic P etures, the last Melbourne Cup Carnival. MR V\ YBKRL REEVE will lecture each evening and will also give il'ustrative Reci tations, with mv ical accompaniments by Mias Hope Nation, the favorite Contra'to, who will also sing appropriate ballads. Doors open 7.30. Overture 8 o'clock. Box plan at B. M. Jones, bookseller. Musical Selections, Mrs K. F. Gallaughkr. BuMnesß Manager,E. F. GALLAUGHEh. __ _____ 11 114 TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD. THURSDAY, November 25. TEA MEETING and CONCERT in connection with St. ANDREW'S CHURCH. Violin and Pianoforte Solos, Songs, Duets, Quartets, Glees, Choruses, etc. Tea from 530 to 7 p.m.; Concert at 8 p.m Admission to Tea and Concert, 1m ©d. 11 146



THE Collar is an invention which wins the approval of all owners of horses who once GIVE IT A TRIAL.



It is composed of two similar halves, with their necessary connections, formed of thin Steel Plates forged into U shape, and is pro vided with rigid fastenings at top and bottom, thus enabling the Collar to be opened on pressing a spring catch at the throat, and then easily put on or taken off a horse's neck, avoiding the necessity of forcing the Collar over the horse's head, and greatly facilitating the disengagement of the Collar when a horse falls.



It may be'described a_ a hollow pair of Hames enlarged to ihe size of an ordinary Collar but in an improved manner.



The section of the Collar is everywhere of a U shape, one side resting against the shoulder and the other carrying the Draught Hooke,



In designing the different parts of this Collar, the anatomy of the horse has been carefully studied, and the facility and exactness with which one Collar can, by the uae of the simple means of adjustment whinh are provided, be made to fit any number of horses of about the same build, is an important advantage possessed by this Collar over a Leather Collar of the old type. Any one of the Elastic Steel Collars is capable of three different adjustments in length, and three in width, (the Spanner, or Key sent out with the Collar being the only tool required) and, with only eight sizes, all horses from the smallest pony to the heaviest dray horse, can be fitted from stock on receipt of the inside length and width of the old Collar,



ELGIN. A CONCERT and DANCE will be held in the School on FBIDAY, DECEMBER 8, in aid of the Prise and Treat Fund. Admission—Concert, Is ; Dance, 2s 6ri, double ticket. Refreshments provided. 11 147



Government Notices. NEW ZKALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR . METHVEN LIVE STOCK SALE, NOVEMBER 25. ON the 25^h November the 10-10 a.m. train will run from Rakaia to Methven instead of the 12 20 p.m. train, and a train will leave Methven at 5.35 p.m , Lsvuristou 6.8, at riving at Rakaia at 6 50 (stopping at all stations if required;, returning from Rakaia to Methven at the ordinal y evening train times. 11141 BY ORDER.



A Leather Collar, after a little wear, gets discoloured and shabby, the padding becomes displaced and protrudes, the lining is rotted by perspiration and rain, it becomes hard on the surface, gives the horse sore shoulders, and has to undergo expensive repairs, the horse meanwhile requiring another Collar to be carefully fitted to him, or otherwise is unoble to work, and in the case of a bad aore, has to rest till it heals. Most large employers of horses have quite a number of hors» s kid up with sore shoulders, caused through the use of Leather Collars. The Elastic Steel Collars on the contrary, may be readily adjusted to the horse. shoulders, and once fitted, never alter their shape ; and as they present a smooth surface galvanized with zinc, they practically exiend all over the Collar the advantages of the Zinc Pad, which ha. been in use for many years, with such good resultß. They are always dry and comfortable, and fit for immediate use. 'lhey are invaluable for horses with tender skin, enabling them to work with comfort where, with ordinary Collars they would be continually under treatment for galls.



'Ihe cool and comfortable condition in which horses using the_e Collars return from their work is a remarkable contrast to the heated aud exhausted state of horses working in ordinary Collars, in hot or wet weather. The Collar, are lighter, stronger, cheaper, cleaner, and more comfortable than Leather Collars, and the only way to appreciate their numerous and undoubted advantages is to GIVE IHEM A TRIAL. All parts are interchangeable, and in the event of any part being damaged or worn out, it can be at once replaced at a nominal coat. The Hames of ordinary Collar, are ocpasiqnally palled out of their places ; hut as Hames are not used with the Elastic Steel Collar, that dangerous occurence cannot possibly happen,



The Collars are in use by Her Majesty's Government, the Metropolian Fire Brigade, Tramway, Omnibus, and Railway Companies, Brewers, Maltsters, etc, They are approved by the Society for the Prevention of Crueiiiy to Animals, and by eminent Veterinary Surgeons, and in no single instance where tbe Collars have been used have they failed to g.in approval, and to establish their superiorly over those hitherto in use,



The only favour which the Company ask is a TRIAL ORDER, as they are satisfied that the merits of the Collar, when once known, wdl secure its general and permanent adoption, none other being comparable to it for strength, durability, appearance,, economy, comfort, and general efficiency.



______ „__^-____^_ A R C A D K. Saturday, November 27. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a northern client to. sell at the above fixture, viz. : X FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT MARES 0 and GI'.LDINGd. Sale at 12 o'clock. j 11 152 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. QRBAT Clearing* Sale OF i GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CROOKERY, CLOVER, GENERAL MERCHANDISE, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. are instructed by Mr Henry Zander to Sell by Public Auction ON THE PREMISES, East Street, The Whole of the Remaining Stock, as mentioned above, WITHOUT THE SLIGHTEST RESERVE. Everything must be cleared regardless of price.' __■_ '■"!" SALE WILL START AT 1 P.M. Sharp ON Saturday Next, f&Vtit lust., i AND FOLLOWING DAYS, which will be announced, i i Premises are now Closed for cataloguing. R. FRIEDLANDER, 11 142 Auctioneer,



THE Advantages of the Collar MAf BE SUMMARISED AS BELOW j- No Hames required; It ia easily fitted $ It cannot get out of shape by wear; It requires no stuffing ; There is no pinching of the shoulders % The jerk at starting with a heavy load ia minimised, the collar being in itself a spring. The pull is distributed over a large surface of the shoulder, and does not come wholly on the outer edge, as is often the case with the ordinary Collar. It never wants drying, and, therefore, a second Collar for use during that process is unnecessary. j lb is oheaper, lighter, and more comfortable, and lasts longer than a Leather Collar j and Tho parts are interchangeable. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON : F. FERRIMAN,



ASBBURTON TECHNICAL CLASSES. A PUBLIC Demonstration wiy take place at the Borough School on SATURDAY, November 37, at 2 o'clock. Admission—ls. This Demonstration will teach how to properly make Puff Pastry, Oyßter Patties, Veal and Ham Pie, Fruit Salad, Salmon Mayonnaise, Gooseberry Cream, etc. W. J { SILCOC^, 11 15§ Chairman of Committee. MR OSBORIf COOMBfE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), T S now in Asbtsurto^ on one of his B-dodioal Visits. 'ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. !



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T. Buiiock. OFFICE or Bmall Shop in the Arcade. Possession pan be given in a few days. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. FIRST CLASS BUILDING SITE. Burnett Street East. Now a favorite street. BEING T.S. 293, containing QUARTER. ACRE; high ; very nice Bite for a house; land good for garden purposes. Exceptionally easy terms of payment, viz :—■ .35 cash deposit, balance by instalments beaming inteiest at 5 per cent. T. BULLOC .



TO LET, PREMISES in Moore Street, at a low rental, viz :-~5. 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. OOX STREET—FOR SALE at a reduced price, on account of the Mc.r.Ba„ee, T.S. 794, containing uUARI.gR-ACRE, on which is seated a f^UARE DWELLING HO'OSE. The property ia well situated. Very easy terms of payment. s v Apply to ■ ?T. BULLOCK, Agejit, Q S CTIONS Wto^9slmd «-" QM; So\__h _. ft-eat, near the Pound, for f a. paddook. "• ' ; > • Offers are invited for the — ' above ; very easy ter»- _ pav¥M% % 0 f tnb _„-.epted. { f f will be _ ,-I & BuUwcfc.



f P blie No le Ts, RAKAIA ANNUAL QPORTS & TpAOl'S. To be hell in the DOMAIs on MONDAY, DKOhMBK-i 27. 1897. P/ogramme approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and Canterbury Metropolitan Trotting Association. /~\ WNERS are reminded that Nominations \y fur .Maiden Saddle or Harness Trot [l_ mile) & Handicap Saddle _-i Harness Trot (2| mi es) ._<<._ with ihe Sec *ry , r. K.kaia. cßp.m. on SATURDAY, Dec ...ow 4 1897. Acceptances for abovo ami General Entrh'.s ft Maiden Flat Race, Ladies' Purse, Farmers' Plate, & Selling Race at 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 11, 1897. Hack Race.—Post entry. ATHLETICS. Nominations for Men's 100 yds, 44Cy It, 250 yds, and 200 yds. mußfc be lodged with the Secretary not later than 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 11. Nominations for Amateur Events, 100 yds, 150vds, 250 yds, 440 yd., and 880 yds (under N.Z A. A. A. rules, and open to any Amateur in New Zealand) close at the same time, and must be written on " special forms " to be had from the Secretary, otherwise they will not be recognised. The Secretary will be pleased to forward programmes to anyone applying for same. The Burnham Band will play durieg the day, and a GRAND BALL will be held in the evening in the Loan _. Mercantile Co.'« Grain Shed. JAS. A. BRUCE, 11 134 Secretary. J



5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES ~MELLOE, JTANCRED STREET^ MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALAN 01A BOOT STORE. rpHE;PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT.; Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOIS & SHOES Pronounced by the Ashburton Public t<; give wonderful value for little money.



November 1897. fcUMMER HAS COME. AFTER a beak 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 i prices. Large and choice assortment of Laces in i white, cream, and butter colour. E Sunshades in endless variety and choice designs for Ladies' and Children. Special purchase of Silk Capes—New and choice designs in Blouses and Blousing?, 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, 458* The Dress stock \\ 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 best 2s 6d four stud Kid Gloves in Canterbury now offering. Children's Millinery and Clothing in endless variety and ohoioe design?. ■



lOGdoaen flneCamhricand Fancy Handker chiefs—some in fancy boxes for Christmas gifts. Ladies' Bows and Ties, Fronts, Ribbon", aud Friilings. One of the largest and choicest assortments of new Gossamers and Y*ilmgS' Gentleman's Ties, Sbarj.es, Bats, Collars, Handkerchiefs, Tennis Shirts in the latest styles" w. h. Jollier, ■' . " THE COBNEB:'



CABSON&CO'S' Cash Price List. MILLAftUIN Fugar, 40lb bags, 8, ; Tea, (best value in town) lslOJ. per , 'lb v Assorted Jam, lib tins, 4s per doxen j ! Currants, 4j,d per Ib ; Lambs' Tongues, &! ; i ! Corned Beet, 2s lOd, Colored Staro.^ 3d per 1 packet;. Water Biscuits, tins, Is 6d ;, I .; Mustard, jib tins, IQJ ; Flour, 2001b sack, \ !24s ; Paramatta Lwas <J,uice Is ; Bian, .__6ot ; Sharps,.'^) id ;. Timaru Oatmeal, 251h*_g, j 2$ Q-i j. j^erosene, 150 per cent, 6s 6jJ * Jfrime j ; Tuble Potatoes, 4s per sack. ' f WE have -lust Linded, i« yt.i?joe condition, f £5 Packages Firat-Claift | ; <Tl..u*i Jfc l'J^vihen\vartf t | Direct frow. the Knglkh Potteries. »*d car? * now oifcr the beat selecti... %ndi Ije-U*..^ * (patterns' in Tea, Break.S_vai;, ag^ 3>-" War*, -uitahle foe p^s^s,, etjfc, V"?* 1 these goods bemzo purc]-_p> ij*«'""« Comparison i A vitK J« elsewhere. & Co. I GROCBFS AND IMPORTERS. j Importers of Gh#, jCJuna & Earthenware. . 1 TANCRED STREET- & ARCADE, t ASHBURTON.



WOTIC.K. : i.mHJ-. -VTOtiRTOfI TAILORING ] |_L COMPANY has on hand a very choice ( I selection of the very latest Patterns, by I ■ which the public can" secure the njoat i ; Fashionable Suit, and not havo. spy old I stock palmed onto ther^. cutter', _vjf ! ; Pauling, has had, a large' experience in th , (best -jS-tabUshments in the colony. j Therefore' gife lis a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fash*/- * - ««{u, 'procurable. _..__—««-» -M-* P■. -■' - ; .  aehts' s own n.»t©|iai '~ Rde up< | W. PAULIWG, Manager



j SUGAR! SUGAR! SUGARJ £"-_*____i_*__. |A - . _. ___ FLETCHER BROS. ARE NOW SF'LMNG FINEST SNOVDIJOP 0 _NB SUGAR AT Per Pound 2id, 2*d, 2£d Per Pound. Or 4011. for "7a 6d, 561 T. for 10s 6d, 701b for 13s 3d Nelson, Moat. _. Co.'s Tea, in Rollitfs Supreme Roller Flour, 101b tins ... ... lo6dperlb 2001b sacks .. ... 24. Ceylon Tea in 101b boxes ... Is 5d per lb 1001b ban .. ia, 6d Old Valencia Raisins ... 41 per lb 50lb bags "' oTaid New Currants .„ ... %,\ per lb 251b bags 3, M New Valencia Raisins ._, Id per lb Liberal Discount i'or Ton'lot.. New Dates ... &d per lb Finest Diamond Brand Oatmeal Electric Candles (by the box)... 4d per lb (Timaru), 251b bags for ... 2s 9d English Parrafine Candles (by 50 Cases of Enamelware at wholesale prlcu the box) ... .„ 6dperlb Pie Dishes from lOd each 100 Dozen Assorted Jam (best Kettles from 2s 6d each quality) 4s6dperdox Saucepans from 6d each 50 Dozen Best Quality Rasp- Candlesticks from 7d each berry Jam 6d per tic ... 5s 6d per doz En .moiled White and Grey Mugs 6rJ eaoh 2£lb Tins Preserved Fruit (delicious) Stew Pans from Is lid each Pears, Peaches, __ Apricots lOd per tin Wash Basins from Is 3d Highest Test Kerosene, per tin 6s 6d Calendars from 2s 3d each ™- " »,■ 3 'A , ,P c'ca«e 12s 9d Teapots from 2s 3d each. Etc, Etc. Eto. Finest Mixed Peel (Lemon, Orange A Citron) 8d per lb 21b for Is 3d JUST ARRIVED. Fresh Herrings 6|d per tin ... 6s3_perdtz Small Tins Sardines, 4Jd per tin 4s per dozen Two Tanks of Kenrick't Hollow*!*, direct Large lins Sardines 8d per tin 7s 3f dozen from the Manufacturer, Van Houten Cocoa 3s3d.btm comprwing S2_ ii£S!,a. per '" "• i" 4*, d s»»cepans, Boilen, kettles, and Preserving Red Herrings g, t lfJ Pans, all size.. * Salt Herrings 9 at Is * I. inest Dried Apricots, Peaches ALBo,~Twenty Crates and Hogsheads of c i «£? n. V? . X rt - 10d Per ib Chinaware and Earthenware, P It .;? 818 I<n" 2d . , rtJ _ Direct from the Horn* Potterie. (Doulton'e _ p k ertm a Is lOd dozen and Feilding'a, eto.) Raspberry Syrup lsper bottle * iLi ewT\ aSKF?*. r lu ■" M? per b? t,fcle V? infced CuPB Rnd Sauoe™ *rom 2« 9d per do lib Tins Rabbit in Jelly ... 7d per tin Gloss Covered Butters 9d eaoh I Acetic Acid Is Hd bottle Moulded Tumblers 2s 6d per dozen I' oi etj-oap (4 Tablets in a box) 9d per box Best Quality Pheasant Plates 2s 6d per dowo St Ufr? ly« rme Soa P - 3<l P«r ball Pie Steamers 4d each ' 21b Tins Golden Syrup ... 6£d per tin Pink and Gold China Cupt and Saucers, Caustic Soda 7d per tin ... 6s 9.1 dozen full siz., 6s 6d per dozan Ktc« *Jtc. Etc. Eto ■ Etc. Etc. Two Tons of Carter's Turnip Seed (12 varieties). 6d per lb by the cwt. Half a Ton of Mangel Seed (4 varieties) 6d per lb t FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOBES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Chmtchurcb. P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24.



TO FABMEBS AND STATIONHOIDERS. LAMP BLACK <*-*«- RED RADDLE <»a.™ BLUE RADDLE iw«-tM AND SEVERAL OTH:.R LINES. 100 DRUMS "BOILED OIL. HAVING bought the whole of MR 11. ZANDER'S EXTENSIVE STOCK of the above Goods at a considerable reduction on the ordinary price I am now selling them at a GREAT RKDUOITi»>\ Now that the shearing season is on, it should suit sheep farmers to buy at once. SPECIAL QUOTA!IONS FOR LARGE ORDERS. J. WILSON, CORNER OP ARCADE & BURNETT STREET



SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. ANDREW ORR T S'mSYtvs?7? G ? e oo!lection of CTp-to-d-to Novelties in j Mp^-NJJ^Y, Frenoh and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hat» and Sailors ; Dress Fabrics; a Most Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and all classes of Plain and Fancy Goods; MANTLES and CAPES, the latest t y. ™ London 1 Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Gloves, Hosiery,. Sunshades. Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE COp_S|Ep, Tust Imported, in all sizes, (spfcia'fy made.) GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from £2 15g, A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Tie* and Scarfs Just Ope__ed. Men's Hats in all the nsw shaps. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Si oe_ in every Style and make, CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, &o„ &c. ANDREW ORR.



THIS SPAGE ■W . * ; BESEBfED FOR F. & H. STEEL