THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Dec. 22, 12.45 p,m, Guardian Office, 12 50 p.m. Japanese Naval Movement Tokio, December 21 A large Japanese squadron has left Nagasaki, Its destination is not stated. Corea Berlin, December 21 It is reported here that Great Britain will occupy Quelpsert Island, fifty two-miles south from the southern most point of Corca. Obituary.

Princess Hohenlohe, wife of the German Chancellor, setat 68. Queen Victoria has expressed ht,r condolence with deceased's relatives. , Terriss. . ]

London, December 21

William Terrim' funeral was the occasion of a phenominal theatrical gathering at Brompton Cemetery.

Australian.

Pr«s Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Dec. 22, 10 a.m., Guakdiak Office 10.35 a.m. Admiral Bridge. Sydney, December 22. Admiral Bridge was entertained at a farewell banquet by the citizens. Re plying to the toast of his health, he made reference to the docking and other facilities at Sydney, and said he for one would regret to see anything like a naval establishment at Garden Island, or anywhere else, when they could get their wants so efficiently attended to by private firms. Contempt of Court. Melbourne, December 22 An no schedule has been filed in James' estate within the tinif, any creditor who applied could compel the debtor to file. After several hearings the insolvent was adjudged guilty of contempt and » warrant was issued for hit arrest, but nothing could be done, however, as the insolvent was outside the juribdiction, being in New South Wales.

Imprisoned for Life. Perth, December 22

And«rson, found guilty of man slaughter in connection with the flogging of natives to death at JBendbu, has been sentenced to be imprisoned for life.

CABLE BREVITIES.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

London, December 20

The Times authoritatively states that £*ir Philip Currie has no intention of resigning.

December 21

At the inquest on Mr Terms, the jury returned a verdict of wilful mur der against Archer. Many witnesses testified to the murderer's calmness at the time the deed whs committed.

At the coroner's inquest on the body of the French Anarchist Brosette, murdered in Long Acre, the jury returned a verdict of wilful" murder against Ravell, a fellow lodger with Brosette.

Peetoeia, December 20

The Orange Free State has decided to grant naturalisation to burghers from th« Transvaal, and the local Go vernment reciprocates. Athens, December 20

The Turkish and Greek Govern ments have mutually released the prisoners taken during the late war. Paris, December 21

At the Panama canal trial. Boyer explained that he borrowed 3000 francs from Arton. Maret denied the accept ance of any money from Arton. Antwerp, September 20

The steamer Larnaca has been de tained here pending the settlement of a claim for 400,000 francs in connection with the collision with and sinking of the steamer Prince Albert de Belgique.

Cairo, December 21

The sentence of twenty months' im prisonment recently passed on the editor of ths vernacular paper Saika, published here, for sedition, has been reduced to six months.

Cawjutta, December 21

The Indian Council intend to amend the sedition Jaw*, so as to provide for the punishment o£ the promoters of ill will amongst the populace. Ail the newspaper*, native and foreign, will receive similar treatment.

Ottawa, December 21

A Canadian cruiser rescued thirteen of the crew of the American steamer Cleveland, which was wrecked at Barclay Sound, British Columbia. Sydney, December 21

News has been received from ludia announcing the death of the Rev. Edwin Lewis, who toured the colonies in connection with the centenary of the London Missionary Society. Melbourne, December 21.

Sir John Madden succeeds the late Sir Anthony Brownlees as Chancellor of the University.

The election for the City Council will be th« first at which women vote. A meeting of women decided not to recommend any particular candidate, bat urged the electors to make their own choice.

Brisbane, December 21

The small steamer Mystery, while on » fishing excursion^ capsized on the bar at Soutbport. The engineer, who was below when she turned over, reached the surface after a minute and a-half- With the exception of a man B;*jnfd Seymour, who was drowned, the crew and passengers got ashore. A peculiar accident happened on the Gunnftmilla railway. A number of navvies were sheltering beneath trucks which a high wind started. They ran over and killed one man, besides seriously injuring two others.

Perth, December 21

The Legislative Assembly has voted an annuity of £150 to Lady Brootne, to supplement the annuity of £100 recently granted by the Imperial Government.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—

London, December 20

, Mr Barnes says it Is intended to watch carefully the stipulation on the part of tht employers as to excessive overtime. He believes that many em ployers propose to introduce a new class of workmen, and regards special ising work as a danger to unionism. The engineers are balloting upon the questions of the acceptance of the masters' proposals with regard to free dom in the management of their work?, and the proposed compromise of mak ing fifty-one hours a week's work.

THE ASHBOKTON GttJABDIAft: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 189 V.



The gangs Ma Wither Sang.



A. & F. ASSOCIATION



A meeting ot the Committee of the Ash burton A. & P. Association was held in the Arcade Chambers on Tuesday afternoon, when the following members were present: —1 he President, Mr Thomas Taylor, in the chair, and Messrs R. Friedlatider, David Thomas, J. Brown, J. C. N. Grigg, F, McOafferty, T. E. Upton, C. Reid. Max Friedlander, W. J. Si cock, R. Clarke, G. W. Leadley, E. Cooker, and Bland. The President reported that Mr Shoard's claim on the Association had been satis factorily settled. Mr David Thomas' notice of motion was taken, respecting the refund of 2s 6d to each entry in the horse section, and after a long and heated disoussion the motion was carried. The Secretary reid a letter from Mr G. W. Leadley, tendering his resignation, as a member, and complaining of the manner in which he had been treated on the recent "supply" question. A heated discussion on this letter also arose, in which compliments both honest and questionable were exchanged, and the Treasurer, Mr R. Friedlander, handed in the resignation of his office. Mr Thomas moved that Mr Leadley's resignation be not accepted! This 1 was seconded by Mr Cookson, and carried. Mr Thomas moved that a sub-Committee , consisting of Messrs Taylor (President), James Brown, and the mover, be appointed to make a further enquiry into the question of unpaid subscriptions, and the Association's past attitude in regard to them. Mr Upton seconded, and the motion was carried.



We are requested to mention that the distribution of prizes at the Dromore school takes place on Friday, 24ch, and not on Thursday, as previously Btated. Th« presentations will be made at one o'clock.



Holloway's Pills. —Teachings of Ex perience.—The united testimony of thou sands, extending over more than forty years, most strongly recommend these Pills as the best purifiers, the mildest aperients, and the surest restoratives. They never prove de lusive, or give merely temporary relief, but attack all ailments of the [stomach, lungi, heart, head, and bowels in the only safe and legitimate way, by cle'insiug the blood, and so eradicating those impurities which are the source and constituent of almost every disease. Their medical efficacy is wonder ful in renovating enfeebled constitution*. Their action embraces all that is desirable in a household medicine. They remove every noxious and effete matter; and thus the strength i* nurtured and the energies atimu ated.



Synopsis of Nbw Advertisements. J. H. Jewitt—Poultry, Fish, etc. Ashburton Rifles—Shoo ting match. Boxing Day.



Borough School—Distribution of prizes to-morrow at 2 p m. Borough Council—Notices re closing public library during holidays, and registration of dogs. Raiiway Department—Train alterations for Boxing Day.



Handicaps for Mount Somers and Spring burn sports and races. W. J. Silcock—Chrhtmas joints, ©tc.



BOROUOH SCHOOL. TTVISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. TO-MORROW (1 hursday), at 2 p m., By the Rev. T. A. Hamilton. 12 169



12 167



Twa Oors at Haine. SOMERSET MEAT MART. CHRISTMAS, 1897. npHE Wheel of Time has again brought J_ round this joyous and festive season. We hope that social legislation or the times we live in will not let the people forget the old association of an Englishman's Christmas. A* usual for this festive season we shall have the Finest display of Meat ever offered in Ashburton, consisting of Prize Beef, Prize Mutton, Prize Pork, Priraest Lamb, and our usual display of Small Goods so much appreciated by the public. All needy persons can have a fore joint on production of order from the Mayor or any clergymen, 12 174 W. J. SILCOOK.



THVERYONE accustomed lo ustog the Ah



A.G. Ointment



Will find equal satisfaction in using the



Bee Ointment,



For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT.



Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true triend ; on the weakest baby, 01 the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is espacially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price~^2s 6d



AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price le 6d



EDWIN GALLICHAN,



PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTUREP ishorat, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MB G P. HOATTBN. Aahburton,



The following testimonies to the value of 1 Ointment are good enough for any hing :— Dear Sirs,—We have groat pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good ac you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, tours faithfully, Shakplin & Co.



Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir,—l have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Cora Cure and Pilla for the pa%t three years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction Your Bee Ointment hae proved itself one of the best healing oint menta procurable, Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convtinience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes Chemist.



Hundreds of other testimonials toe numerous to publish.



HO2SI EI XEJA



Mils o 1 the Auld Ways,



im Pure



WANTED.



[ -Friedlander Bros,, Limited. JAPANESE FAfcOY GOODS, SILKS, OARPBTS & ART OBJECIS. IN ANTICIPATION OF SANTA CLAUS A SPECIAL Consignment of 23 C*SES of the above Goods, will be nod by Public Aucn'on by Mkssbs Frikdlander Bkos., Limited, on FRIDAY, DECEMBER' 24, 1897, AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON. These Goods have been sent direcb from the manufacturers (the Museum Company of Art), and from a special selection of first class Fancy Goods and Art Objects. 1 Our instructions are to dispose of every lot without the slightest reserve. f |The Goods are now ready for inspeotion, and will be on view Tuesday, Wednesday,; and Thursday from 7.30 p.m. each evening. SALE ON FRIDAY, 24th INfcT., At II a.m. K. FRIEDLANDER, 12134 Auctioneer. DAVID THOMAS. ________ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24. MR DAVID THOMAS will offer on account of a Client (who is giving up contracting) at Auction on the above date— 1 Drill, 1 Dray, 1 Double-furrow Plough and Tackle, 1 Whare, 1 Binder, 2 Horses, Forks, Ladders, and a lot of Sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. 12 163 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. ARCADE HOESE FAIR THURSDAY, JANUARY 20. 1898. ll^Y next SPECIAL HORSE SALE will be held on the above date and fixture. Entries now being taken. D. TL'OMAS, 12150 Auctioneer. OAT SHEAF CHAF_\ I AM a Buyer of Oat Sheaf Chaff in any quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. arcadeTnotlcE ' I ■ " ' '"" I BEG to notify my clients and others that the weekly Horse Sale will take place on | FRIDAY, on account of Christmas Day falling on Saturday. D. T BOM AS, 12 138 Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON ~* MY next WOOL RALES take place a Timaru on WEDNESDAY, January 12, 1698. If intended for this fixture, clients will please consign to John Mill's siding, Guinnets and LeCren, account D. Thorna?, Timaru, where catalogues close on SATUR DAY, January 8; and if intended for Christchuich Sale, on FRIDAY, January 14, please consign to Canterbury Seed Company's Siding, Addington, account D. Thomas, not later than JANUARY 11, and forward particulars to J), Thomas, care of Matson and Co., Christchuroh, where all wool will receive my personal attention. DAVID THOMAS, 12 151 Ashburton. HENRY "sTErHENSO^ CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS /CHRISTMAS and New Year's Day falling \J on Saturday, my Sales will be held on FRIDAY, December 24 and December 3|, respectively. HENRY STEPHENSON, 12 153 Auctioneer. Public Notices. ASHBURTON BRASS BAND ART UNION. ALL Blocks are required to be returned on or before January 2, 1898. Ih all cases cash must be remitted with Blocks R. S. ELSTON, 18 139 Hon. Secretary. _ , GLENMARK AND WAIKARI AGRI CULTURAL FARMS FOR SALE. INSPECTION INVITED. MAPS can be seen at Mr Bullock's Auction Mart, Ashburton; ! For full particulars apply to G. H, MOORE, 96 Park Terrace, 12 115 Christchurch. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. fTIHE STORES & OFFICES of the undersigned Merchants will be CLOSED on FRIDAY Evening, December 24, and will Re open on WEDNESDAY Mowing, December 29. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. DAVID THOMAS. HANMER & GRAVES. 12 154 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. REGISTRATION Of DOGS. ATOTICE is hereby givan that the Doat !_! Registration Fees for the year 1898 have been fixed by Resolution of this Council at 2s 6d per dog for SHEEP or CATTLE DOGS, and 10s per dog for OTHER DOGS. Collars may be obtained after the lit Janu | ary pros., at the Borough Council Office, Baring Square West, which is appointed the Registration Office for the Sale of Dog Collars. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Registrar of Dogs. . Aibburton, p^imbsr gj, 12 }7|



A SHBURTON Rifles.—Shooting Match, JljL Boxing Day, Commence 8 a.m. 12 170



WANTED to Sell, really good • Rapid' Bike, which owner has no nse for. Price, fill. Apply Truckle's Coffee Palace. la XOl



Auld Herts Young Ajrln.



LOST- On Mom day evaning, on Afford Forest Road, a Book wrapped in brown paper. Anyone returning same to Mail Office will be rewarded. 12 155



WANTED Known—We have the best Poultry in Ashburton. Give your orders early. Also fresh Whitebait, Cray *l*h, Shrimps, and all kinds of fresh &ih, by express.—J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 12 173



/COMFORTABLE Furnished Bedrooms, X^J with use of Bitting room to let. Parti culars at Mail Office. 12 136



FOUND—In Tancred Street, at the new Shop, a good seleotion of Cheap, Strong Clothes Baskets, Hand Baskets, Cradles, Wicker Chairs, etc.—A. Warren, Basketmaker. 12 122



/CHRISTMAS and New Year Cards, the V>* finest selection ever seen in Ashburfcon. Extraordinary value from Id to 7s 6d. Comical, mechanical and irrariiant packets from 2<J to 2s 6d ; 50 cards for 6d. Shop open till 9 p.m.—H. M. Jones.



/CHRISTMAS Presents infancy Choeo \_J late Boxes ; largest stock in town to select from. Call and inspect at H. A. Flower, leading Confectioner.



Government Notices.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS.



EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRISTMAS



HOLIDAYS.



T7IXCURSION Tickets at fares of 2d per I^-i mile first class, m'nimum 4s ; Id per mile second class, minimum 2s; mileage counted one way only, will be issued on the Hurunui-Bluff section, from any station to any station, horn the 20th December, 1897, to the 4th January, 1898, inclusive, and will be available for return till the Ist February, 1898.



The journey must be ttarted on the date of the iaeue of the ticket in eveiy case, and may be broken after the first twenty-five miles. Night trains leave Chriatcburch for Dunedin, and Dnnedin for Ohristchurch on 24th December, and will be due from Aahburton at 12.0 midnight, 24th, and 5.50 a.m., 25th respectively.



Fuller particulars in posters. 12 132 BY ORDER.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS,



TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS



FOR METHVEN LIVBJ STOCK SALE, DECEMBER 23. ON the 23rd December the 10.10 am. train will run from Rakaia to Methven instead of the 12.20 p.m. train, and a train wilt leave Methven at 5.35 p.m., Lauriston, 6.8, arriving at Rakaia at 6 50 (stopping at all stations if rfquired), returning from Rakaia to Methven at the ordinary evening train times. 12 149 BY ORDER.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS,



TRAIN ALTERATIONS, DECEMBER 2?



rfiHE Eyening Train from Christchurch _L to Aahburton and Methven will st»rl at 5 15 p.m., and run 30 minutes later than timetable time*. The 11.55 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton will run, and a train will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 5 45 p.m, running 1 hour 60 minutes later than tha times of the evening train on Tuesdays. The tiain to Springburn will leave Ash burton at 555 p.m., and run 1 hour 30 minutes later tnan timetable times. No Goods traffic on 27th. Holiday excursion fares as already notified.



BY ORDER



MOUNT SOMERB AND SPRINGBURN RAGES AND SPORTS. FfIHE following handicaps have been de _L olared for these races to be held on Boxing Day, December 27th :— Handicap Hcbdls Rack. atlb st lb Lapwing ... 12 7 Majesty ... 10 0 Lord Sligo ... 10 3 Flyaway .., 9 0 Handicap Trot, Orphan 80y... scr. Scotie ... 30sec Peeress ... scr. Phem ... 60aee Springbubn Wkltkr. Lapwing ... 13 7 Lord Sligo 11 7 Chestnut ... 11 12 Perkin ... 10 7 Altimora .- 11 9 Majesty ... 10 7 Mount Sowees Cup. Lapwing ... 11 7 Lord Sligo 9 7 Chestnut ... 10 3 12 168 ,



jo • © JJ US •*>* oa 81 itj <v -2 1 £• 1 n« » o *ig 1 I os E . - THE LIBRARY and OFFICE of the Ashburton Borough Council will be CLOSED from 1 pm. oh FRIDAY, the 24th insfc., till the morning of TUESDAY, 1 January 4th. The Reading Room will be open as usual, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk, ptewta 20,169?. 12 111



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. AlraYlim NKVER fails any one i» XTLIttAUIU snchapredioiuntm. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dysp'pna, Biliousness and Constipation it ia •• A f.iend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxvm, and you will avoid a multitude of dißtressiDg functional derangementa an«i diseases. Of all known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure last*. No care is required whi.e 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 that has ever been offered to to the publio in a popular form. ALAXUM cures Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Goated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspep S ,a Flatulence, Heartburn rains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the "system of nutrition. " NOTK THIS WJ3LJL,- The whole system of a human being may b« perfecttv sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the boay ' may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover uhDient 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 aeo the organs of ihe body working harmoniously. Keason point* to two esaential qualitiea 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 medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its nrst action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on i the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri turn and new life from the proper aasimila tioH of the food ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common seuse and cannot be gainsaid. Ace pt no substitute that may be recom mended to be •• just as good.' It may be better—tor the dealer— because of its better profit, but in such an instance the dealer is not the one who needs help.



T. Buaock. I "" TO LE^ 5 AT A VERY LOW RENTAL. f O HOP AND PREMIBES in the Triangle I C? Brick Buildings, at present occupied by J Mr Ray, Photographer. Possession can be given in a few days. ____ T. BULLOOK. FOE SAL Bi i /CAPITAL Building Site, $ acre, being \J Town Sections 258 and 259 wvM situated at the Corner of Moore and William Streets. It it seldom that half an acre such as this is offered for sale, as recently there has been a difficulty in getting two sections together in a good position. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY. SPECIAL Sum of £2000, also a small mm of £200 to lend on approved freehold security at lowest current rates of interest, j Apply to I T. BULLOCK. F CMR~S ALE, ~ "VTEW Cottage and Quarter Acre Section JLI in Cox Street. £100, Price wanted— £10 cash, balance by instalments. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR "SALE. A NUMBER of improved Farms of from 180 to 700 acres of good and medium land, some originally pare swamp. Also a number of blocks of plains land, varying in area from 300 to 3680 acres. Full particulars as regards price and terms on application, ALSO.— A number of Suburban Properties. Town Sections, etc, on easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. _____ __ TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. /COTTAGE, together with four Section', \J one acre fronting Harland and Grove Streets. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD. FOR SALE. LOT 260, Melcombe Street, near the Railway Station ; also Lot 525, con taining £ acre, fronting Harland Street. T. BULLOOK. Henry Zander.



NOTICE. i rpHE ENTRANCE to my Officei is row in Moore Street, (lately occupied by Messrs Friedlander Bros.) CORNSACKS—(FuII size. SEAMING TWINE-(5 ply,) BINDING TWINE-(Dou*ghy[s. JUST TO HAND. HENRY ZANDER. Special Lines FOJEC CHRISTMAS. BY Steamer "Mataura" & SPECIAL IMPORTATION OF GOODS for CHRISTMAS, Just Landed. 45 Pieces of Newest English Designs in FALL NETS. 3O per csnt. Under Usual Prices. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT (some th,ousanc|g «f yards) of CREAM & WHITE LACES, LATEST DESIGNS, Mach Under Usual Prices. CHRISTMAS CARDS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. FANCY HANDKERCHIEFS IN IMMENSE VARIETY OP DESIGN AND QUALITY. OALL AND SEE THESE GOODS. W. H. COLLIER "THE COENEB"



FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE KEEPERS, PKIOK 2 S 6 D THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best) time to commence taking something is at the begin ning, It should also remind you that the beat remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum. MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUSp BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sol', and universal praise of its curative qualities is the result. Note the Name: SsSpemcor Vincent's Great Oe»ja«iln CJrum JKxtrncst. PRICE 1 8 g Take no other Remedy, buo insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take " Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10,1897. To Sfenqei* Vimoknt, Christphureh. Dea? Sir,—For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing th'it other remedies failed to give nu relief, much less cure. The pain beoame ?o intense that I was afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I prooared one bottle of your Benjamin Gum. and I may say that I hadn't an atom of faith in its curative properties, but felt that I must take something to ease the pain. \ drank contents of first bottle very fraaiy, and am thankful to say in lejg than twe've hours I was wholly ixss from oough. E. W. 8»ABS. P.B —Nearly three month* since pough



CHEISTMAS-i897. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT FLETCHER BROS. TTAVE Just received by the following steamere—lonJc, Mataura, and AX Kiraut akß _ theirNF/WsEABOiN , gFRUITd . recfc from erg> 7«*l Ca!S wl 7 !7 that h h 80me of fche Fineßt Fr"ifc ever brought to New claßß*qualit ~ g Quotations wiU defy competition in regard to firrt * a*oks B»rcolona Nuts, 8d per lb 10d per lb SEASONABLE GOODS. SEASONABLE GOODS. SSTctakS?sT U b°i fc, fcl e!) '4id Perbottle Cifcrate of Magnetia, i/per bottle 1897—PEESERVING SEASON—IB9B. PRESERVING PANS DIRECT PROM THE MANUFACTURERS W quwt" 118 q^lity, 3s, 3a lid, 4b 6d, & & wch CEOCKERY DEPARTMENT. heavy shiPraents of all lines of CHINA and IARrHEN WARE, both Fancy and Plain, and everyone is welcome to step in and see the bargains we have in this Department, without being pressed tobuy Mo^dS^hf 2S l erA° Zm , Nail BrUßhe9» 3d each SS niblera,2B 6d per dozen Pie Steftmer«, 4d each ,41. sind5 md]y »^te that nearly all the above mentioned goods are impor ed by vi



FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOKES, PO Box 67 StWJet| Aahburton and Bi 8 h Street, Christchurch. Telephone 24. NEW FRUIT ! NEW FRUIT ! ! Cleaned by Patent Machinery. TTAVING PROCURED one ot the LATEST PATFNT FRTTft nivAm^r, Finest Currants 5d per 1b Mu?calelle ß fl(l _.„ „ 21b STONE JARS, S 8 6d per d«e^JLlb_ GLASS JARS 2s 3d per doL. aar Orders by Post promptly attended to. delivered daily. Customers waited satisfaction"^"" our motto. SHEARMAN BROS. GBOGERB, IKONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTEBS MAEKET HOUSE, ASBBURTON. Immimmi _ M[i _ <i , >ii __ j __^^^ Telephone No. 53. H. M. JONES. H. Id. JONES. SANTA CL : AUS and: FATHER CHRISTMAS are coming again. Books. Books. Books. in Cloth, Plain Leather, and Morocco Bindinm Bo^LrtcSlvn?* 10*} k- Polks, Chatterbox, Infant Magazines, Child'soSmmSfJ, Wide a Wat. s A™^ New Books and Magazines by every mail. v"mpanioD« Wide-a-Wake, Sunday and other. Fancy Goods. Fancy Goods. LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Dressing Boxes, WriLg DeaL wirk Boxe. Papetene, Albume, Photo Frames, and Screens, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, wl Baskets, plam and fitted Ladies' Companions Wallets P,Z, vltl 7 n \ £ .»d Pencil O»e., H..db. g ,, Bracks, Ui^y^XZ'T^lt^'''- *" Stationery. Stationery. Is BOXES. O*l BOXES. EXCEPTIONAT VArni? Account and X*ttjr Books Counter and Memorandum Books, andal?Office R^uSLnta, Account Books any size or patterns made to order. J™ment« Toys. Toys. Toys. UNRIVALLED COLLECTION of TOYS, in wood tin ami /nMu,, xr v, a l Trains Watches, Skittles Balls, Animals, Ln^ZnL * RocWngli'koX ior^" Buckets, Spades, Gamw, Tncyotai, and a great variety too numerous to partSrke Electro-plated Ware. A UNIQUE STOCK of GOOD-PLATED WARE Butter un. .«a t iv L Sugar and Cr«aßi, Toast Racks, Cruets, Salad Bowl.ißiicn r £»'« I \ tJ T lßhe- ' knives, Tea Spoons, Carvers,' Serviette» Rtog., Twpo a S a £ «d ? gf J^'V?ll^ Gilt, and Nickel Clocks, Ladies' and tSenlldmen?s wXhes, £ll,Zl 'k'taDdH ' MmM#» Fancy Glass and China Ware Set^d^^ -/ OW Cheese Stand. rU pretty designs^ ' ' Ju^B» riate»j »H m chaste and CROQUET SETS, LAWN TENNIS, & CBIOKETING OKGANS from £S 10s to £45. PIANOS from £20 to 70 Guineas. Bicycles. Bicycles, Bicycles Star^lTa^dV^ Monarch, 'Waverly. Hadd.n, iiicyclea from^O 0«L S^S D , fcasy terms arranged. Cycle extras. To k^P the Trade in the District, liberal Discouot for Oash to School Committees H. M. JONES. U i»