CABLE BREVITIES.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Oopyrighb. London, December 21. The United States and Canadian Commissioners to the Behring Sea Conference have agreed to the settle ment of the majority of the claims. The Daily News states that it is likely to amount to a million dollars. The German squadron, which re cently left Kiel for Kiaochou, has arrived at Plymouth. Her Majesty entertained Prince Henry at dinner last evening. The War Office authorities are making an urgent call for volunteers for the British n&Q corps in Uganda. A meeting of the contributors to the London Hospital fund, initiated by the Prince of Wales, was held yesterday, the Prince himself presiding. The meeting expressed a desire that a permanent hospital fund be established, and that searching enquiries be insti tuted with a view to securing a wise administration of the fund. The committee's proposal to distribute among the larger hospitals in London, \ -522,000 derived from annual subscrip-; tions and £38,000 from the sale of | stamps was adopted. Paris, December 21 At the Panama trial M. Arton de clared that M. Burdeau was a member of the committee appointed to work the Ohambers in the interest of the Panama Lottery Bonds. He insists that the Panama Canal Company spent three and a half million francs in advertisements. He acquits M. Fioquet of personal corruption in the matter, j though £12,000 were distributed among M. Floquet's journals. Vienna, December 21 The Pan-Germanic agitation in j Germany and the recent attacks in the Reichstag upon the policy of Austria '■ are exciting the Viennese newspapers, who indignantly protest against the ! intervention of foreigners in their j aflairs. I Constantinople, December 22. f The foreign ambassadors here are * preparing a new scheme of autonomy j for Crete, which will provide for the appointment of a Christian Governor for a term of five years, with power to fix taxes. It also provides for the payment of an annual tribute to the Sultan. Calcutta, December 22 Lord Elgin strongly supports the | proposal of the Indian Council for a reform of the sedition laws, and de clares recent events have proved the necessity of an amendment. Sydney, December 22. - Direct telephonic communication has been establised between Sydney and Ntwcastle. Kews from the Islands states that the Solomon islanders continue to dis play much hostility to the trading schooner Eclipse, loading at Vella Lavella. A native tomahawked, stabbed and severely injured Captain Pratt, who shot his attacker. A large numoer of hostile native canoes were driven oil by firearms. The steamers Lubra and Celtic King collided in Newcastle harbour. The Lubra'a stem was bent, and several plates buckled. The damage is £600; The Celtic King w. s com pleting her cargo of wool and frozen j-qeat for London. A plate was cut through just above the water line, and Several plates buckled. The damage is £2000. She comes to Sydney to be dpcked and repaired. Melbourne, December 28 Parliament was prorogued until March Ist. It is understood that the Victorian Government have accepted an offer of the London and Westminster Bank to continue the inscription of Govern ment stock at the reduced rate of £250 per each million pounds worth of stock. This means a yearly saving of £6093 compared with present arrangements.

THE PARTITION OF CHINA.

A Russo-CSerman Arrangement.

Comments by "The Times."

Press Asßooiation-By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Lohbon, December 2% The Times' St.' Petersburg corres pondent ' states that the Russian Foreign Office sent a private circular to the editors of newspapers directing fibein tt> aypf4 showing an unfriendly tpne fcowarcU Germany's action in China. The circular states that the sending of a Russian squadron to Port Arthur had no political significance. The Times commenting on the situation in China, s*ys it is clear that the occupation of Kiaochou by Ger many and of Port Arthur by Russia is the result of a preliminary under standing between the two nations, and, it adds, if it can be shown that Great Britain's commercial and political interests in China will be injuriously ifKected by tft'e recent developments it is necessary ■ that no time should be lost in preparing to take a firm course of action, Great Britain's trade and interests in China enormously out weigh thoss of all other nations put together. If any agreement with France prevents the annexing of Ohusan, the navy must discover, in South China, a base, equally suitable 48 Shanghai, for the defence qf British $omroeree, . • ■ •■ _ ; : i- Paris, December iv It is stated that the French Govern ment will remain passive in regard to the present international development in China, provided no aggresive movement is made in Southern China, /_ French cruiser has been sent to #ong<_ong. ' "•■ r •' Berlin, December 22 The Cologne newspaper Kolnische Zeltnng says the partition of China has ppmirfenced, an 4 the other Powers will sonn act.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

[Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.]

Stiuy Cattie.— The case, Compton v. Mahood, partly heard at a previous sitbing, was resumed. The charge was one of graz ing a horse on the public road on November 8. The road in question was the belt, and the evidence cf the ranger was to the effect that the horse was grazing on the belt, and S. Finlay also gave cvi enoe. Mahood denied that the horse waa turned out to gr-ze. It wis turned out every morning to I drink ab the water race, and on the day in question the same thing was done. The Magistrate said Mahood was in Court nearly every sitting and ought to know by this time what the law was. The case was nob a serious one, and would be dismissed but bhere musb be no repebition of it. The defendant promised that there would be none. Another case against bhe same person for grazing on Cox Street on November 9 was heard. The ranger and his »on gave evidence in support of the charge and Percy Eden for the defence. The Magistrate said Mahood had evidently been iv the habit of turning his beast out in a very loose sort of way, and he must discontinue the habio. He would be fined 5s without costs. Prohibition Okdbk —A prohibition order 1 to be in force for twelve months iv borough and county was issued against Llewellyn Jones. j

Civil Cases.—Fox v. Wynn Williams, ss. Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiff and Mr Levii for defendant. The claim was for balance of wages alleged to be due. The plaintiff was a stable boy in the employ of 0. Wynn- Willianiß, horse trainer. His wages were 8s a week and found. He had worked ten weeks for defendant, and at intervals had received sums in all amounting to £3 15s.— This amount waa agreed upon between the parties as defendant undertook to pay Si to William Claridge, money borrowed from the latter, Claridge had asked for the money but had been refused. Since then Mr Wynn Williams had offered to pay the ss, but piaiaiiff, having put the matter into j bhe hands of hie solicitor, said ib would have bo be pud into Court. This was the story of the case as^told from plaintiffs side, but these was no documentary evidence pro duced, and the dates were only the recollec tion of plaintiff and Claridge. The defence was a denial of the indebtedness, the full amount owing having been paid ; and. bhe defendant's diary was put in to show tbe accuracy of the book. All promise to stop the five shillings and pay Claridge was denied. Defendant had certainly expressed to plaintiff aud Mrs Fox his astonishment ab having been sued without having been tod there was any grievante. He said to both that had it been shown to him that he owed the lad 5s he would have paid it, but be denied that there was any indebtedness.— Judgmenb for defendant. — Topping v. Elmslie, £4 5s 2d. Mr Crisp appeared for plaintiff, Mr Cuthbertson for defendant. Andrew Topping said he had cob an order from defendaub for stakes at 23s per 100 for heart and 16s per hundred for sap. De livered bhe stakes and sent in the bill about three months after delivery. He took no notice of the bill, but did nob dispute it. Six months after delivery he asked for a settlement and got 10s. Paid Sharplin for the stakes. The order was fulfilled about a month after receiving the order. By Mr Cuthbertson—Did not know what the stakes were for, and was sure the older was given after shearing. Knew nothing of one Payne taking away the stakes —John Carney said he was with Topping when Elmslie asked Topping to get bim heart stakes. 'topping said he could nob get a whole waggon load of heart stakes ; bub after some discussion an order for half he<rb and half sap was given. Heard nothing about a time fixed for delivery.— H. W. Barrett also gave evidence.—De fendant said iho order was given as stated, but was not fulf] led in bime bo serve the purpose for which the stakes were wanted, and defendant had to send his own team to the Baw mill and get stakes to use. Paid Sharpliu and Co for the stakes he had used. When Topping came be told him he wis too late and h« had no use for them. Topping unloaded the stakes and asked defendant to dispose of them if he could. Later on James Payne came and took away 200 of the stakes, and later still his men told him that one of the Gallaghers took 100, both stating that Sharplin and Co., bad given ihem orders to get the stakes. Having nothing to do with the stakes and did not interfere with them. Had had no ace 'unt from any body for these stakes except from Sharplin. Was under the impression that this case was not to be proceeded with, and therefore had nob arranged for Payne's evidence, —Dalton, who was presenb when the stakes came, heard Elmslie tell Topping that he had come too late with the stakes and they were no use to him. Topping wanted chaff from Elmslie, but the latter said if the stakes had come in time he would have got chaff be cause there was plenty then, but he had no eh ff to give now. The case was adjourned j for a fortnight to enable Payne's and other witnesses' evidence to be procured. i

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton for the undermentioned places as follows :— Burnham and Dunsandel, daily ... .- ... 3,15 pm Ohertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 80 am 3 15 pm 6 30 pm Dromore, daily 630 pm Christchurch and north, daily 630 am 3 15pm and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays ab 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 10 30 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ...10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and River side, daily ... ... 630 am Seaview, Se^field, Kyle, and '• Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wheatstone," Waterton. Ash ton, Longbeaoh, and Flemington, daily ... 3* "i pm Mounb Somers, Springburn, Stave'ey, Alford Forest, daily 4 pm Mebhven, daily ... ... 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Dunedin. Waimate, and south, dailyi ' ..: 12 30 pm Ealing, Rangitata, daily ._. 10 .30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday ... ..3 15pm Tinwald, Window, Hinds, 10 30 am 12 daily SO pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... ~* 315 pm Ruapuna, Monday and Thnta ,.: .day " - •< •- • '•■• 1 Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, ■: Thursday, and Friday ... 4pm Wester field, Tuesday, Thurs " day, Saturday ... ... 4pm Letters containg anything of yalua should be register. A ' . Letters' containing coin or bank notes if oosted unregistered will be compulsonlj registered and charged double registration fee.

fHJS AeHBtJRION THURSDAY, DECEMMR 23, 1897.



if ib required an annualoublay of £10,0000 to'iosure'a family against any serious ponse fmences from an attack of bowel complaint during the year there are many who would feel ib their duty to pay ib; bhat bhey could nob afford to risk bheir lives, and those of their family for such an amount. Any one cap get this insurance for %. cents, bhat be ing the price of a bobble/ of Chamberlain's Colip, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Id almost every neighborhood some one has died from an attack of bowel complaint be fore medicine could beprocured or a physician summoned. One or two doses of this remedy will cure any ordinal y case. It never fails. Can you afford to bake bhe risk for so small »a»mounb. For Bale by Ashburton Drug Qompany,



Ju?b a minute ! This may mean pounds in your pocket. Knowledge is power ;to know whab to do ab the right time strengthens your reputation, people respect and speak about you; for instance, a sensible person that has a bad cough or cold immediately goes bo the grocer or chemist and buys a bottle of Woods' Greab Pepper mint Cure, for the simple reason that he knows it will pub him and his family all right.



CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS ™ warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. 'Established upwards of 50 years. m boxes' 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Pabenb Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln England. _____ ______



[ WANTED. TTTANTED-GnTTcoTk for Shearers.— I W _Apply W. Home. _^J_! 9 WANTED X nomi^l good few Turkeys. Ducka and Fowls on hand; also [Crayfish and all kinds of fresh fish bo-night. —J. H. Jewitt, opposibe Mail Office. Fl\ 12178 ANTED KnowT^Ctarrie^herries, Cherries, from 5d per lb at J. Millichamp's, Terrace Nurseryj____lß_l7' LOST— Pair Spedacles in a razor case. Reward Guardian Office- 12 176 LOST— On Mojnday evening, on Alford Forest Road, a Book wrapped in brown paper. Anyonereburniug same to Mail office will be rewarded. 12 15. OMFORTABLE~Furnished Bedrooms, with use of sitting room to let. Parti culars at Mail Office. 12 136 FOUND— In Tancred Street, at the new Shop, a good selection of Cheap, Strong Clothes Baskets, Hand Baskets, Cradles, Wicker Chairs, etc.—A. V> arrbn, Baskebmaker. 12 122 WANTED Known—That from this date all purchasers for Cash of Clothing, Drapery, Boots, Crockery, and Ironmongery to the value of £1 and Up wards will be allowed a discount equal to 2s in the £ —A. Lawrib, Saunders' Build ings. 12 102 HRISTMAS anTNew Yea 7 Oards,~the finest selection ever Been in Ashburton. Extraordinary value from Id to 7s 6d. Comical, mechanical and irraaiant packets from 2d to 2s 6d; 50 cards for 6d. Shop open till 9 p.m.—H. M Jones. I 'JiJL-UL 1 Public Notices. HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. THE Hampstead Town Board have fixed the feeß for Registration of Dogs for the year, 1898, as follows :— Dogs kept solely for the manage- a. d. nenb of live stock, each ... 2 6 Ail other Do^s, each 10 Mr J. 0. Bell has been appointed Segistrar, and his office Burnett Street, -shburton, the Registration Office. J. &, MAYNARD, Chairman of Hampstead Town Board. 12 175 !J66o~PAIRS ~ OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK PROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES HeLLOR, TANCRED STREET] •if ' MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. nPHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by bhe Ashburton Public bo give wonderful value for little money. REMOVAL — NOTICE. H. N* Anderson, STATIdNER, XT AS REMOVED to those central * * premises known as THE BLUE HOUSE, NEXT JOHN ORR & CO. The Stock is now replete in all lines suitable for the Christmas Trade. Just Landed, four ca_ea of SCHOOL PRIZE BOOKS. These books have been specially selected, and School Committees would do well to inspect the stock and com pare the prices before buying from cata logues. CHRISTMAS CARDS in great variety. A look at the windows speaks for itself. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS in greab varieby. Inspection invited. No one pressed to buy, NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS, NEXT JOHN ORR AND 00 Late Blue House. H. N, ANDERSON, STATION KR. 114 125 0, H. DOWDING T AM A CASH BUYER of first quality j FREEZING LAMBS. j 1 have also for sale ths following carefully selected, and tested bEEDS': — IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE TURNIP WHITE STONE STUBBLK TURNIP, PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN TURNIP gREEN TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN. TURNIP. Also, Long and Short-leaved Esses RAPE. I am Sole Agent for the Ashburton County for Cooper's world-famed SHEEP DIP, of which a stock is always on hand. 0. H. BSvVDINe, ARCADE, ASHBURTON, 12 153 KjjATjNa'B Powder destroys bugs, fleas, moths, beetles, and all other insects, whilst j quite harmless to domestic animals. Iv (xtermipating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. See the artiole yo„ £ purchase is "KeatingV' »** imitations are 1 J noxious and ineffectual.. Sold in 1 tins', 6d, Is I and 2s 6<J eaob, by all chemists, .



PUBLIC NO'jfXCES __ NOTICE. IN PURSUANC J' of the Public Reserves | Act, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6 notica is I I hereby given that the Tinwald Domain will be set aparb for the Tinwald Racing Club'f Annual Meeting on January 1, 1898, on which day charges will be made for admission j thereto on bhe following scale :— j For each Adulb—One shilling. I For each Horse- One shilling. Entrance to Stand and Paddock—Three j shillings extra. I E. GATES, Chairman of Tinwald Domain Board. 12148 . NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of bhe "Public Reserves Act, 1885,* Glauses 5 and 6, thab bhe Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Caledonian Society's Sports on MOND V, bhe 27th day of December, insb., on whioh day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz.—- For each Adult .- One Shilling For each Horse ... One Shilling For each Trap ... One Shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. 12 120 FOR Beauty of Design, Strength of Material, and Easy Running THE ECLIPSE - HUMBER is laps ahead of ail competitors ab the lame price, and is strl going strong. j A bhird shipment of components now j landing ex " Matatua." j I Eclipse Cycle Works, BARING SQUARE. T7IOR the best quality of Christmas X. Groceries at, reasonable prices go to CARSON & CO,, New Fruits Just bo Hand. For unequalled value in Tea try CARSON & CO., Professional Tea Blenders. For the choicest goods in China and Earthenware suitable for presenbs, go to CARSON & CO,, Direct Importers. For the best value in Electro-Plate Cutlery, Nickel, and E.P. Spoons and Forks go to CARSON & C 0., Tancred Street.o For the best value in Household Iron mongery, Enamelled Ware, etc., go to CARSON & CO. A Fresh Shipment, now Landing ex " A.aiatua." CAPiSON & Co., Grocers & Ironmongers, Import'ra of Glass, Chiua, and Earthenware, TANCRED STREKT & ARCADE, ASHBURTON. JUST IN TIME FOR Spring Cleaning AND Christmas Holidays AT T.H.Dndiill&Co's (OPPOSITE AKOADE) TANOBBD STREET. it- «-«^j~ •s^asv * ■** WE HAVE JUST LANDED, per tie S.B. Mamari, 3 Cases 16 packages of BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS, direcb from the besb makers in Birmingham. Beautiful and new designs, in French and Ibalian Tesbers. Cal: V! a^b $m. We have also just landed, per the s.s. lonic, 3 bundles and 15 cases of Linoleum, Floor-cloth, Bedding, Tapestry, Cretonne, Leather, etc , all new designs. ggp" We are noted by many to be the Cheapesb and Best House in Town for the above lines. Call and inspecb our Sbock before purchasing elsewhere. We are now opening up a Splendid A .sorbmenb of Fancy Goods, Photo Frames, Wood and Glass Wall Brackets, tire Screens, Pic! urea framed and unframed, and numerous other articles suitably for Christ mas presents. —CALi AjSP Si-E, NONE i'SESSED TO BUY.— FANCY CHAIRS, WHATNOTS, OVERMANTELS AMERI CAN & AUSTRIAN CHAIRS i ia Gre^t Yari6tS\ Venetian BUuds made to order at T.H. Undrill & Go's., CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & PICTURE FRA££EF,S, Opposite Arcade, Tancked Strkbt. '■'■ ASHBURTON, '"' ''*'&%



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, Al_.Ylim fails anyone in * *l€*A Ul U 6uch a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation ibis " A f.iend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxom, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxvm is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have besti fied nob only to its immediate relieving properties bub to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required whi c using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine thab has ever been offered to to the public in a popular form. r ALAXUM oures Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Cosbiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the "system of nutrition. NOTE THIS W_eJL__U- The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the bony may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequenb general impover ishment of the whole being. Such a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to sec bhe organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two esae.itial qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicino which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action ia to create hunger. Afier the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on ' the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing! away all effete matter and exciting them to I activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimila tioa of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common .ense aud cannot be gainsaid. Ace pt no substitute that nuv be recom mended to be "just ,s good.' " It may be better—for the deater—hemmo of its better profit, but in such an m^snee the!dealer is not the one who needs hair. i FROM ALL CHEMIST, k STOKE KEEPERS, ,raM«2s6o THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the besb time to commence taking something is at bhe begin ning. Ib should also remind you thab the best remedy bo head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum. MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! thousands of bobbles have been sol', *nd universal praise of its curative qualities it bhe result. Noti? the Name: ieipenc^r Vincent's Great Bewi^iiiiu Hum Extract PRICE X S 6 Take no obher Remody, buo insist on having BENJAMIN g v m i Don't bake "Just as Gopv,'^ TESTIMONIAL Woolston, August 10,1897. To Spenoeb Vincent, Christchurch. Dear Sir, —For some time past I have been suffering from a mosb painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leavine | me, at least or the remainder of the v^^? and feared thab it had becorc,* •^jonio' seeing btut other remedjea i^f* c 0 g i ve m e i relief, much les; p ' am became s0 ' intense t^at t .«**: afraid of injuring my I throat' ann liea d, especially the latter. I i pr^c ired one bottle of your Benjamin Gufit, and I may say that I hadn't an atom of faith in its curativn properties, bub felt bhab * must take something to ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say in less than twelve [ hours I was wholly free from cough. E. W. Sears. J P.S —Nearly three months since cough ' ,egan,« K.W.B,



I HENRY STFPHENSON 'CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS CIHRISTMA? and New Year's Day falling J on S_tuid->y, my Sales will be held on IV.ID AY, December 24 and December 31, respectively. < HENRY STEPHENSON, | 12 153 Auctioneer. | ** ' ' "J 1 D..V11) THOMAS. AEC ADE , HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 1898. ly/TY next SPECIAL HORSE SALE will be held on the above date and fixture; Entries now being taken. D. THOMAS, 12150 Auctioneer. OAT SHEAF CHAFF. I AM a Buyer of Oat Sheaf Chaff iv any quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. mmmqgammmMmammmmmmmmmmmmmmMmmmmmmKmmm Government Notices. v 9dHm. R NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. I TRAIN SERVICE CHRISTMAS DAY. THE ONLY ORDINARY TRAINS which will run on the Christchurch- Gienavy Section on bhe 25 h December will i be bhe 8 oam. train from Christchurch to J Timaru, 3.40 pm. Ashburton to Christ church, 7.25 a.m. Timaru to Ashburton, and bhe North and South Express trains. No Goods traffic. 12J47 _. BY ORDER. r ""■■ ■ !!--=-- "i." 1 L-iJa-f rteriry Zander. NOTICE. i mHE ENTRANCE to my Offices is io* in Moore Street, (lately occupied by Messrs Friedlander Bros.) CORNSACKS—(FuII size. SEAMIW TWlNi_-{5 plj'O BIN DIN G TWINE -- (l) uuaghj ■_. JUST TO HAND. HENRY ZANDER. BLLJ 1 . .'. '" "■■":":'-' "" _-i 91 F. FEHIRMAN. CHBISTMAS PRESENTS. WHAT better Present can you select for your wife, mother, sister, daughter or friend, than a strong serviceable PORTABLE BOILER like this :— The above Boilers are strong and durable, the frame is constructed of stout galvanized sheet iron, with an extra lining of sheet iron inside to prevent the Art-from burning theon_ pr frame, and is built to carry heavy copper bailers of various sizes. Tbe funnel is adjustable, and is fittf d with a patent joint, thus doing away with the bottom being burnt out of the funnel as too often occurs in other makes. An inspection will satisfy the most fastidious as to economy, utility, ai.d durability of this excellent bailer. F. FKRRIMAIS, rr OLA F E Aliment of econoaay against fadguts j hunger, and thirst AntidepertiCj aatifatrguhig, stimula |itig, rwonsfeiiuent Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascen tion.Btß, rowers, racers, banters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop Franc., M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue de; Francs-Bourgeoig, Paris, THE AUSTRALIAN, I)RTJ& COMPANY, Limited Sydney . \ -^ \ , i HOa_li- Xl3_> is Superb



CHHISTMAS—IB97. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received by the following steamer —lonic, Mataura, and Rimutaka—their NKW" .SEASON'S PR LI i, din ct from tbe g.owers, and can safely say that it is sour* of the Finest Fruit ever brought to N*v. Zealand. The following Quotations will dc fy competition in regard to first class quality :— 100 cases finest Patras Currants, 4^d per lb 2 casks Sicily Almonds, la 2d per lb 50 cases finest Vostizza Currants, 5d per 'b 5 cwt Mixed Spice, Ud per packeb, lib t>J cast* finest Valencia RaiaiiiH, 7d per Ib tin rpd 25 c tses finest EUmes Kaisins, 7d per lb 2 boxes Jor.lan Almonds, 2s 4d per lb , 50 cases finesb Sultanas, 7d per lb 1 ton Mixed Lemon, Orange, and Citron 25 bags new Natural Figs, 8d Pee), 3d per lb, 2!b for Is 3d ort v °8 _T eßfc new ■D*tlßt 6d Per lb 20 cases 2*lb lins preserved Fruits in heavy in u dS Bfc Layer Muscatelß, Is per lb syi op, 10d per tin 10 boxes good Layer Muscatels, 8d per lb 10 cases Dried Apricots, Pearß and Peaches 5 sacks Barcelona Nuts, 8d per lb 101 per lb SEASONABLE GOODS. SEASONABLE GOODS. Worcester Sauce, large bottles, 9d per bottle Enos Fruit Salts, 3s 3d per bo! tie WorcesterSance, small bottles, 4£d perbottle Citrate of Magnesia, Is per bottle * meat Cocktail Salmon, lid per tin Jelly Powders (pinb packets) 6d per packeb, f reßn Herrings, 6£d per tin Raspberry, Lemon, Orange, etc. etc Lynx Brand Salmon, 8d per tin Mullet, star brand, 7d per tin Herrings m Tomato Sauce, lOd per tin Anchovy Paste, 8d per tin lib tins Sheep Tongues. Bd, 9d, lOd per tin Bloater Paste, 4|d per tin Kippered Herrings, lQd per tin Loose Hops, Is 3d per lb lib tins Rabbit in jelly, 7d per tin Pressed Hops, Is 4d per Ib Large bottles Capers, Is per bottle Unbleached Ginger, la 2d per lb Sardines, 4£d per tin, 4s per dozen Bleached Ginger,!ls 3d per lb Lemon Squash, Is 3d per bottle Ground Ginger, Is 4d per lb English Vinegar, 6d per bottle Finest Carraway Seeds, 8d per lb Finest Akaroa Cheese, 6d per lb 1897—PRESERVING SEASON—IB9B. PRESERVING PANS DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. 8 quarts 7s, 10 quarts 8s 6d, 12 quarts 9s 6d, Light Steel Enamel Preserving Pans, beak and 14 quarts lis quality, 3s, 3s lid, 4a 6d, & 6s eaoh CROCKERY DEPARTMENT. We have just received very heavy shipments of all lines of CHINA and EARTHENWARE, both Fancy and Plain, and everyone is welcome to step in and see the bargains we have in this Department, without being pressed tob uy Plain Tumblers, 2s per doz9n Nail Brushes, 3d each Moulded Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen Pie Steamers, 4d each Printed Cups and Saucers, 2s 91 per dozen White and Gold Egg Cups, Is 3d per dosen White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, 6s A'arm Clocks (good timekeepers) 3s lid 6d per dozen Nickel-plated Butters, from 3s 6d each Celeste and 3 gold line China Cups and 5 hole Revolving Cruets, from 7s 6d each. Saucers, 6s 6d per doreen etc., eto. Kindly note that nearly all the above mentioned goods are impor ed by us direct from the manufacturers, so therefore we are enabled to sell as cheap, in fact cheaper than any bouse in the trade. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton and High Street, Christchurch. , P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24. 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-Taluue from Melbourne and Sydney. Books Hooks. B »ok s- A LARGE ASSORTMENTS Priz-, Reward, and Presentation Books, selected from the well-known Publishers—Ward, Lock and Co., Cassell and Co , Ne.bitt and Co., Nelson and Sons, llsligious Tract Society, Warne and Co , and others, comprising works of Travels, History, Biography, Fiction and Fairy Stories, Scientific and Poetical Works n Cloth, Plain Leather, aud Morocco Bindings. Boy's mid Girl's Own Annual, Little Folks, Chatterbox, Infant Magazines, Child's Companion, Wide-a-Wake, Sunday and others New Books and Magazines by every mail. Fa ii vy O oods. Fan cy Good s. LADIES* i=nd" GENTLEMEN'S Dressing Boxes, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Papeterie, Albums, Photo Frames, and !-'oreenß, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Baskets, plain and fitted Ladies' Companions, Wallets Purses, Pocket Books, Pen and Pencil Cases, Handbags, Brackets, Mirrors, Epergncs, Fans, Japanese Goods. Stationery. Stationery. AN; EXCELLENT VARIETY of Boxed Stationery, of the best quality and lates designs, plaio, fancy and floral. Is BOXES. 6«i BOXES. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Account and Letter Books, Counter and Memorandum Books, and all 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 Horses Buckets, Spades, Games, Tricycles, and a great variety too numerous to particularize. Electro-plated Ware. A UNIQUE STOCK of GOOD-PLATED WARE. Butter, Jelly, and Jam Dishes, Sugar and Cream, Toast Racks, Cruets, Salad Bowls, Biscuit Barrels, Egg Stands, Butter Knives, Tea Spoons, Carvers, Serviette Rings, Teapots, Salts, and Inkstands, Marble, Gilb, and Nickel Clocks, Ladies' and Gentldmen's Watches, Studs, etc. Fancy Glass and China Ware. Jap Tea Cups and Saucers, Dishes, Teapots, Sugar and Creams. Cheese Stands, Ring Sets, Egg and Cruet Stands, Biscuit Barrells, Tea Sets, Jugs, Plates, all in chaste and pretty designs. CROQUET SETS, LAWN TENNIS, & CRICKETING MATERIALS. ORGANS from £8 10s to £45. PIANOS from £20 to 70 Guineas. Bicycles. Bicycles, Bicycles. I CAN SUPPLY any of the following machines—The Monarch, "Waverlv, Hadden, Star, Benhur, and Envoy. AH up-to-date and GUARANTEED. Ladies' and Gentlemen', tficycies from Cask UirW Bicycles from £IQ 10g. Easy terms arranged. Cycle extras. EVERY LiNE AT THE LOWEST I?O«WiOJL.I£ CASH PRICE, To keep the Trade in the District. Liberal Discount for Cash to School Committees. H. M. JONES. ,.



t=l H hj ' t" 1 I !> i DC „ hj . I iora h t a MT ir ►> *oi a § « .. © a Q * " ■"""■"■*" """ashburton PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T' HE Society's Office will be closed for the Christmas Holidays on SATUR DAY, MONDAY, and TUESDAY Decem ber 25, 27 and 28, 1397 ; «d /or the New Year's Holidays on SATURDAI and MONDAY, January 1 and 3, WWi. ' EDWABD~STEPHENS, | Manager, 43 174



FOR PRIVATE SALE ON EASY TERMS, OR WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR TOWN PROPER IV. THAT Charmingly Situated Subuiban Property on Belt Road, Allcnton, containing about 6| Acres of the best land in the County, with really good House, Orchard, and every convenience; ab present occupied by H. F. Nicol', Esq., under lease expiring March 5 next. Full particulars from 12 155 v WILLIAM HORNE. SOMERSET MEAT MART. ; CHRISTMAS, 1897. THE Wheel of Time has again brought round this joyous and festive season. We hope that social legislation or the times we live in will not lot the people forget the I old association of an Englishman's Christinas. I As usual for this fi stive season we shaft have the Finest display of Me it ever offered in Ashburton, consisting of Prize Beef, Pm* Mutton, Prize Pork, Primest Lamb, and our usual display of Small Goods so much appreciated by the public. All needy persons can have a free joint ou production of ordwr Stoia the Mayor or any clergyman. 12 174 W. J. SILCOCK. IIOZIK TJfc_>V I* Be**