CIONSOMBA'SED WWK. The Premier moved the second reading of the Consolidated Stock Act Amendment Bill. He explained that ita object; was to provide that no sinking fund under the Government Loans to Local Bodies Act, 1886, shall be seb free by the conversion of any loan under the Act. Mr Allen contended that the effect of the Bili would be the creation of a New Zealand | debt. Mr Montgomery advised the Premier to pay out of the surplus the amount of local bodies loans sicking funds against which debentures had been issued. Mr Fraser, Mr Pirani, and Mr Riohardson •poke to the same effect. The Premier denied that the Bill was meant to create a new debt, and contended that the statement made respecting the issue Of debentures against accretions of local bodies loans sinking funds applied to similar transactions by previous administrations. The motion wan agreed to on the voices, The House adjourned at 5.30 p,tn. The House resumedj at 7.30 p.m. BILLS i-ASSED.

The Consolidated Stock Act Amendment Bill waa committed and passed with the Addition of a new clause moved by Mr Montgomery to provide against the issue of debentures against the sinking fund of Government loans to local bodies. The Fisheries Encouragement Act Amend ment Bill was committed and passed without amendment. The Hon Mr H»H-JeueH moved a new clause providing for subsidies to deep sea trawlers. After discussion Sir R. Stout suggested thai, the matter should be postponed tilt next session in order that full enquiriee should be made into the matter, and the Premier agreed to thi*. On the motion for the third reading of fshe Bill, Mr Ward read a letter he bad sent to Captain Rusbbll, to the effect that he was

not interested directly or indirectly in the vote on the Estimates for deep sea trawling, ana pointed out that deep sea trawling would injuriously affecfc a large number of fisher men in bis electorate. Captain Russell said he accepted Mr Ward's explanation. SECOND KKADINO. Members of the House of Representa tives Disqualification Bill passed its second reading after a short discussion. The Premier moved the aeoond»reading of the Victoria College Bili which provides for the establishment and endowment of a university college in We licgton. After the Hfe J. McKenzie, Sir R. Stout, Air Montgomery, Mr Buchanan, Mr Meredith and Mr Mills had spoken the motion was agreed to and the Bill committed.

Mr Montgomery moved that clause 36, establishing Queen's scholarships be struck out, with a view to insetting a new clause dealing with the same subject proposed by the Statutes Revision Committee. Negatived by 22 to 13. On the motion of Mr Seddon, the number of scholarships was increased from four to •ix. On the motion of Mr Seddon the value of j thu scholarships was reduced to ±J2O if the pupil pursues his studies, its the town where his home is, or £40 if away from home. The clause was agreed to, and the Bill passed with ita amendments, and sub sequently passed the final stages. The members of the House of Representa tives Disqualification Bill was committed. Clause 2—A bankrupt not to be qualified as a candidate nor to sit; as a member. Mr Montgomery moved than the clause be struck out with a view to inserting a new clause. Negatived by 20 to 11. The Bill passed unameaded, and passed its final stages. The House adjourned at 4 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.

St. Stephen's Church.

The annual treat of the children connected with St. (Stephen's Church, and attending the St. Stephen's and Hampatead achools respectively, was heM on Thursday after nooa in the grounds adjoining the flour mill. At art early hour in the morning a working party of teachers assembled to cut up the provisions, which flowed in freely from all quarters. It is true that "no pleasure is gained without, previous toil," and i that our " best work is done unseen," po the j three morning hours of patient reduction of loaves, etc., into piles of delicious sand wiches, on the part of the teachers, is after wards always rewarded by the sight of their rapid demolition by crowds of happy youngsters. To an onlooker the parings and crusts of fresh loaves, and discarded portions of meat, seems wasteful; and many a famished sailor on a desert island would be thankful for these portions; or dainty children, when really hungry, might exclaim (as good old Dr Watts used to say)— f' Oh how I wish I had that crust Which once I threw away." But bo waste is allowed on these occasions, and the poor always benefit by these "un considered trifles." At two o'clock an Assembly was made at tLe mill, and a most hearty welcome given to all by Mr and Mrs Bollitt, who had bestowed infinite pains in preparing the grounds for some 400 gueats. Swings and tables had been erected under Mr KoUitt's supervision, and a temporary bridge, ten feet wide, skilfully thrown across the mill stream by the employee?, connected the two paddocks, and precluded all possi bility of accident as regards the water. Four games of cricket were immediately set on foot, whilst rounders and other popular games aoon found their votaries. The Vicar, and the Superintendents—Messrs Stock and Ferriman—and the various Committees were indefatigable in their exertions for the happineßß of the children ; whilst Mesdamea Hamilton, Stock, £?egers, Watson, Miss Compton, and a band of assistants attended to the commissariat department. Four hundred buns were distributed on arrival at the giound?, so that each child might take the keen edge off its appetite. At 4.30 pm. te» was announced by the ringing of a bell, and a picturesque sight was presented, as the teachers formed them into lines on the grass. Grace was sung to the tune of the old Hundreth, the Vicar leading off. During the afternoon a large parcel of toys was opened up, and the contents distributed for prizes for races elc. Mr Bollitt got up a tug of war between the respective schools, St. Stephen's school eventually carrying off the palm of victory. At the close of the day the Vicar called for three cheers for Mr and Mrs Bollitt, for the great kindness they had displayed, and for the enjoyable time that had been spent in the mill grounds. Mr Rollitfc acknowledged the compliment and ! invited the children to come again in 1898.

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Received Wakapuaka Dec. 10, 1120 a.m. Guardian Office, 11.32 p.m. Cable Interruption. Sydney, December 10 In addition to the Port Darwin lines, communication on the West Australian lines is interrupted, thus preventing EngHsh news being diverted jjy the Roebuck Bay route,

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS

The Upper House and the Government. Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Deo. 10,9.35 a.m, Guardian Office 10.23 a.m. Sydney, December 10 The Legislative Council rejected the j i Probate Bill by 28 to 9. At the in- J stance of the Attorney General the Council immediately adjourned, and Government held a meeting, and de cided to call a special meeting of the Cabinet today. By this actions Go vernment has been compelled to allow the two bil's dealing with aliens to stand over till next session. Mr Reid told an interviewer that a serious situation presented itself. Under ordinary sircurostances he would take the challenge up, and bring the difference between the two houses to a final issue. It was, however, a serious consideration, whether it was . right to plunge the country into the vortex of a general election at this time of the year. He had expected £35,000 this year from the tax under tke new Bill; thus his estimated sur plus of £59,000 would now become a deficit of £26,000. For the second time the Legislative Council has rejected the taxation proposals of the Government. They had passed all his Bills involving expenditure, know ing they intended to reject the measures intended to maintain the equilibrium between revenue and expenditure.

CABLE BREVITIES.

Press Asrooiation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, December 8 The National Liberal Federation have issued their programme, which demands manhood suffrage, payment of members, parliamentary franchise for women, and submission to ballot ©f measures twice vetoed by the House of Lords. Washington, December 8. President McKinley's message to I Congress with reference to Cuba has satisfied the Spanish Government. Sydney, December 9 Alderman Matthew Harris has bejsn elected Mayor, of Sydney.

A sensational development has occurred in connection with the noto rious Butler divorce case. In 1894 Thom»s Richard Butler obtained a decree of divorce from his wife* on the ground of adultery. Subsequent reve lations led the* Crown to prefer a charge of conspiracy against Butler and two accomplices, and the three were sentenced to long terms of im prisonment. Recently Mrs Butler commenced an action for divorce against her husband on the ground of desertion. To-day, while the petitioner was under examination Butler an nounced that at the time he married the petitioner his legal wife was alive ! and is so still. He added that he had all along fought in order to conceal the knowledge of his bigamy from the petitioner for the sake of his children. The case wai ordered to stand over for inquiry.

With the approaching end of the session legislators are becoming frolic some. At an early hour this morning an alarm was received at the central fire station from Parliament House. All-the engines turned out, and the firemen invaded the House in large force, only to discover that a practical joke had been played. A little later an attempt was made to count out the Bouse. The Opposition nfembers found themselves locked in a room, and had to burst the door to enable them to get out. Melbourne, December 9

Probate duty amounting to £43,000 has been paid in Sir William Clarke's estate,

The price of meat, which for some mouths has been unusually high, has substantially decreased during the last few weeks, owing to increasing sup plies, The value of fat sheep have dropped fully one-third and of fab cattle about one-third.

Hudson's Surprise Party.

The Timatu Herald q\ this morning says :— ■ Hudson's Surprise Party had another good house >>t the Theatre Royal last night, the house being well tilled throughout. The programme resembled in general character that ol the evening before, Sub with a change of items, and the audience were wail pleased, encores being frequent, and applause and laughter rewarded every effort. Mr Hudson is a hoßl in himself, and the audience would g'adly have seen more of him, and this is so true of several other unquestionably clever members of the company. It is an ex cellent " variety" company, variety is'an outstanding feature of their performances. The performance given is in every respect a moat enjoyable one. The musical portion is greatly above the average, the dancing neat and clever, the " talk " smart and free from vulgarity, the jokes mirth-inspiring, and the specialty turns of the stars, without exception, excellent. The opening portion | of the entertainment consists of a social j circle of a homely kind, and serves to introduce the company, and give a taste of the quality of what is to follow. The com pany is especially stroDg in part-singing, and this is made apparent throughout the pro gramme. In individual singers, the company is very strong, the leading ones being — Miaß Stanbridge (a gifted soprano), and Mr Wallace King (a wonderfully clever and high range tenor), The other performers ar6 —The Thornton Sisters (medley), Mr J. Kearns (acrobatic song and dance), Misß Elliott (contralto solo), and Miss Rosslyn. The chief dancers are the Thornton Sisters; and Miss Rosslyn, and Misses Linton, Williams, and Mr Kearns. Mr Hudson's "turns" made him famous in the miuatrei world; Miss Habgood's piano solo is a musical treat; Messrs Watkins andShirwin extract quaint music from all sorts of instruments, ranging from a funnel to a tubophone (or whatever they call it in Turkey) ; Miss Williams mixes dancing and contortionibm most fearfully and wonderfully together; and Miss Rosslyn exhibits an album of pretty songs and clever dances. A lengthy and excellent performance closes with a most mirth-provoking sketch—very much in advance of anything shown here by previous variety entertainers.

THE ASHBCJETOH GUABDIAN : FEIDAY, DECEMBER 10, lm,



Jpst in Time fob Christmas.—ln order to keep " up-to-date " with our steadily increasing business we have decided \6 effect considerable alterations to our premises, and to make room for the builders we have resolved to j^gatly reduce our tock before Chrißtmfe^We have therefore culled a large quantity of our IVeeds and Worsteds, etc, to clear at the following reductions s — Men's suits to measure, usual price 90s. now 70a; Men's trousers, usual pries 26», now 16s 6d; etc, We have also pleasure in notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous "British Lion' and "Waverley" Bicycles (both gents' and ladies'), which we are now selling with all the " up-to-date " improvements at the lowest cash prices, or on the most liberal terms to suit the convenience of our customers. (Every machine guaranteed),— Ckahjhead and Bsrbtman, the leading o»fcscfc»M,



If it required ao annual outlay of £100,000 to insure a family against any serious conse quences from au attack of bowel complaint during the year there are many who would feel it their duty to pay it j that they could not afford to risk their lives, and those of their family for such an amount. Any one can get this insurance for 25 cents, th*t be ing the price of a bottle of Chamberlnin'a Colic, Cbo'ei* and Diarrhoea Remedy. In almost every nefghborhood some one has died from an attack of bowel complaint be fore medicine could be procured or a physician summoned. One or two doses of i hia remedy will care any ordinary case. Jt never fails. Can you afford to take the risk for so small an amount 1 For eale by A«hburto» Drug 0omg»»y,



WAHTF/D, _ FOR SALE—I Gilviunsed Iron Ship's Water Tank, 400 gallons, Apply Fletcher Bros. ' T>LUE Derwent Potatoes, 3s 6d per bag ; _D Sharps, 5a per bag ; Bran, 3a 6i per bag, ex store —Fletcher Bros., Asfaburton. WASTE Paper for sale. Apply Guardian Office. FOUND, on Eiafc Belt, a Bag containing Instruments. Apply Mrs Fawcktt. [Easfcßelb. 12 77 Entertainments. OD"DF BLL.OWS 1 HALL. ! THE RENOWNED HTucl*bo»'» fsnr j»rt**e l*nvty. 18 STAR ARTISTS 1H Will appear TO-NIGHT. WITH A FLOOD OF NEW FEATURES AND A HOST OF NOVELTIES. I Pbices—3s, 2s, and One Shilling. Smiling begins at 8 p.m. 12 75 THOS. P. HUDSON. Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL HOESE FAIK. WEDN&fcDAY, DEO 22,1897 I TITB SHALL hold our next Horse Fair I W on the above date, at our Auction I Mart, West Street, and are now booking entries for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER | I 12 31 Auctioneer. MONDAY, DKJEmIT&K 13. i 1897. .i I CLEARING SALE 01? HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, IMPLEMENTS, EIC. IVTESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. I -i-iLL instructed by Mr Charles Stoiier, I will Sell on above date, at his Homestead, J near Coldstream, HINDS, the following :— y Draught MARES and GELDINGS J £) Light Harness HORSES I Q COWS in profit I 200 Meriuo EWES and iiAMBS -1 GO Crossbred EWES, with 95 per cent JLt/V/ lambs 1 Grain and Manure Drill, Dray and Frame, Brantford Reaper and Binder, Double-furrow Plough, Thre« farrow Piough, 1 fcwamp Plough, Grindstone, 1 Whare, 1 Brake, 2 coils Wire Netting, Leading and Shaft Harness, Blocks and Chainß, Swingle Trees, Sets Tandem and Trap Harue-B, and quantity of Sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. Lunchlon provided. 12 30 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. grr-gr=, ■■■■■■».. ■. " ■ n ■ Sporting. TINWALD T) AGING pLUB, NEW YEAR'iS DIV, 1898. PIIOGBAMIHE. ; I—New Year's Gift Handicap, of 30 soys; seven furlongs. .Nomination 12s 6d, Acceptance 12s fid. 2—Telbphowe Pony Race, of 20 sovo j four furlonga. For pouies 14.2 and uuder. Nomination 10s, Acceptance 12a 6d. 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 60 soya one mile and a quarter. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20a. 4—TifcrwALD Handicai- Tbot, of 35 sots ; about two miles. Nomination J2s 6d, Acceptance 12s 6d. s—Wkstebfield Weltbb Handicap, of 40 80V8; one mile. Nomination 15s, Accept ance 15s. 6—Novkl Back, of 25 soys; five furlongs. Entrance 103. 7—Flying Handicap, of 40 soys; six fur longs. Nomination 15s, Acceptance 15?. B—Hurry Scurry, of 12 soys; four fur longs. For district horses. Entrance 100. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all Handicaps close at 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 11, 1897, at Lagan's Hotel. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps, and Entries for Novel Race, close at 9 p.m. on TUKS DAY, December 28, 1897, at Lagan's Hotel. For full particulars see posters. A. A. FOOKS, 12 34 Secretary. 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOEB TO PICK FROM, Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES ifELLOK, TANCRED STREET) MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOWS ZEALANDJA BOOT §TORE, rneE publicTboot benefit. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Aahburton Public to givo wonderful value for little money. Most Koouo*»i<%l



T. Bullock. __ SATURDAY, DECEMBEK 18 TO FARMERS, CAPITALISTS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OP AN IMPROVED FARM OF 700 * o a c 8 700 COLDSTREAM SURVEY DISTRICT. MR T. BULLOCK has receive*! instruc tion* from Mr D. L. In wood to Sell by Public Auction at the ARCADE on the above date— HIS IMPROVED FARM of 701 Aom, 1 Rood. 19 Perches, being R.B. 16004, 16873, 19480, and pirt of 13847 and others, situated about two milt a from the sea beach, Lowcliffe, and eight miles from Hinds railway station, by good metalled road. It is divided into about eighteen convenient sized paddocks, mostly in English grasses A large proportion of the property has been drained, and a portion pipe drained. The Improvements consist of a Comfort able FARM HOUSE, surrounded by Garden and Plantations ; also Work-' men's Cottage, Stable, Vvoolshed, | Implement Shed, Sheep "Sards, etc. There is a School and Post Office just on the outskirts of the property. On reference to the number* of the Rural Sections, it wi'i be observed that this was an early selection. Those requiring an investment, or desirous of purchasing a farm of this description are invited to inspect. Full particulars as regards terms, etc., furnished on application. Note time of sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 12 25 Auctioneer.



FOR SALE. /CAPITAL Building Site, £ acre, being \J Town Sections 258 and 259 well situated at the Corner of Moore and William Streets. It id seldom that half an acre such an this is offered for sale, as recently there has been 1 a difficulty in getting two sections together in a good position. j Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. M~O NEY. " SPECIAL Sum of £2000, also a small sum of £200 to lend on approved freehold security at lowest current rates of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, NEW Cottage and Quarter Acre Section in Cox Street. £100, Price wanted— £20 cash, balance by instalments. Apply to '■ T. BULLOCK, Agent. | "hampstead. near the school. OKi) PRICE required for small Cottage ouO& and Land fronting Cambridge Street, not far from the School. Terms can be arranged. Apply to, T. BDL'OCK. T OSWALD. J ACRE J. HAVING two frontages on Harland and Grove fctreets, beiai» Sections No* 525, 524, 531 and 532, on which is erected COTTAGE, etc., the property of Mrs LaSey. On account of the owner's removal from the district, this ia foe sale on exceptionally caay terms of paynieut. i Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent, TO LET, T)REMISEB in Moore Street, at a low jL rental, viz :— 5a 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. OFFICE or small Shop in the Arcade. Possession can be given in a few days. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 9 SECTIONS numbered 388 t0~395 and 409, South Street, near the Pound, for a paddock. Offers are invited for the purchase of the above ; very easy terms of payment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. PUBLIC NOTICES FOR Beauty of Design, Strength of Material, and Easy Running THE ECLIPSE - HTJMBEB is laps ahead of all competitors at Ihe same price, and is still going strong. A third shipment of components now landing ex " M&tatua." Eclipse Cycle Works, baring Square. FOR the best quality of Christmas Groceries at reasonable prices go to CAKSON & CO., New Fruits Just to Hand, For unequalled value In Tea try CAKSON & CO., Professional Tea Blenders* For the choicest goods in China and Earthenware suitable for presents, go to CARSON & CO,, Direct Importers. For the best value in Electro-Plate, Cutlery, Nickel, and E.P. Spoons and Forks go t° CAKSON ft CO., Tailored Street, For the best value in Household Iron mongery, Enamelled Ware, etc., go to £1 Alt SON & CO, A Fresh Shipment now Landing ex CARSON & Co., Grocera A Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, TANORED STREET & ARCADE, j ASHBU.RTON,.



Tenders. UPPER ASHBIMTON ROAD BOARD JTtENDERS are called for Shingling some JL 25 chains of the Road near Hackthorne, 10 yards of shingle to the chain. Particulars of the work can be had on application to the Clerk. Tenders (o be left at the Board's, Office, Ashburton, before 12 o'clock noon of MONDAY, December 13, addressed to the Chairman and marked " Tender." By Order, JOHN DAVIBON, 12 53 Clerk.



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, AlaXlim NKVKR^«s anyone in Z-XldAUm fcuoh * predioamrht. To sufferer* from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, BMousneas and.Constipation it is "A friend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxpm, and you will avoid a multitude o distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- Img the energy Alaxom is the test. Its l secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi fied not only to its immediate relieving No oare is required whi'e ü ß ing it. It doei not interfere with the diet, habits or ocou pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action, it is at once a laxative, an Appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared cientihcally add endorsed by the' Pre?s as the most valuable medicine that has ever form. * pubW ia • P°Pul« ALAXUM pu*es > Biliousness, Bilious Headache, DjuaineM, Oostiveness, Sour Stomach, Lobs of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Uyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, I'ttins and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the "system of nutrition.;



F. FERIRMAN. THE PATENT BLAST-IO STEEL HORSE COLLAR. Contractors to Her Majesty's Government (War Office). Patented iv Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Außtria, Hungary, Italy, South Australia, Victoria, and the United States of America, etc. LATEST AWARDS. Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Society, 1890—Silver Medal, Altrincham Agricultural Society, 1890.—Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890.—Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891 i



TjnHE Collar is an invention which win X the approval of all owners of horse who once GIVE IT A TRIAL. It is composed of two similar halves, witj their necessary connections, formed of thii Steel Plates forged into U shape, and is pro vided with rigid fastenings at top anc bottom, thus enabling the Collar to bi opened on pressing a spring catch at the • throat, and then easily put on or taken of a horse's neck, avoiding the necessity ol forcing the Collar over the horse's head, anc greatly facilitating the disengagement of the Collar when a horse falls, Ih may be described aa a hollow pair oi Hames enlarged to the size of an ordinary Collar but in an improved manner. The section of the Collar is everywhere oi a U shape, one side resting against the shoulder and the other carrying the Draught Hookp. 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 use 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 iscapable of three different adjustments in length, and thtee 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. A Leather Collar, after a little wear, gets discoloured and ehabhy, the padding become displaced and protrudes, the lining is rotted by perspiration and rain, it becomes hard en the aurface, give* 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 j unoble to work, and in the case of a. ha<i sore, has to rest till it heals. Most large employers of horses have quite a^number o" horst s laid 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's shoulders, and once fitted, never alter their shape ; and as they present a smooth surfase galvaniitad with atnc, they practically ex^eod all over the Collar the advantages of the Zinc Pad, which has been in use for many years, with auch good results. They are always dry and comfortable, and fib for immediate use. They are invaluable for horses with tender skin, enabling them to work with comfort where, with ordinary Collars they would be continually unde treatment for galls. 'j he cool and comfortable condition in which horses using these Collars return from their work is a remarkable contrast to the heated and exhausted state of hordes working in ordinary Collars, in hot or wet weather. The Collars are lighter, stronger, cheaper, cleaner, and more comfortable than Leather Collars, and the only way to appreciate their numerous ar.d undoubted advantages is to GIVE THEM & TRIAL. All parts are interchangeable, and in the eveat of any part beiug damaged or worn out, it can be at once replaced at a nominal cost. The Hames of or Jinary Collars are occasionally pulled out cf their places ; but as Hames are nob used with the Elastic Steel Collar, that dangerous occurence cannot possibly happen. The Collars are in use by Her Majesty's Government, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Tramway, Omnibus, and Railway Companies, Brewers, Maltsters, etc, They are approved by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and by eminent Veterinary Surgeons, and in no single instance where tbe Cellars have been used have they failed to gain approval, and to establish their superioriry 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, will secure its general and permanent adoption, none other being comparable to it for strength, durability, appearance, economy, comfort, and general efficiency.



THE Advantages of the Collar MAY BE SUMMARISED AS ! BELOW ;— No Hames required ; It is 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 is minimised, the collar being in itself a spring. The pull is distributed over a large surface of the shoulder, asid (Joes not come wholly on the outer edge, as is often the case with the ordinary Collar. Io never wants drying, and, therefore, second Collar for use during that process ia unnecessary. Ib is cheaper, lighter, and more comfortable, and lasts longer than a Leather Collar and The parts are interchangeable, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON • F.FERRIMAIS. Mr James Perdue, an old soldier residing ats Monroe, Mich,, was severely afflicted with rheumatism but received prompt relief pain by using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says : "At times my back would acfte bo badly that I could, hardly rjse up. If I had not gotten relief $ would not be here to Write lines, Chamberlain's Pain Balm has done me a great deal of good and I feel very thankful for it. For sale by Aihburton Drug Company,



XVOXJB THISWELL^- The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the bocry may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent 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 m need of a remedy to sco the organs of the body working harmoniously. Keaeon points to two essential qualities in a ! remedy for this purpoße. It must creaU an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate jts nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxpm is the onlymedicine which combines these two qualities.- It is a natural appetiser, and its nrst action ia to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity Ihe system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimila Mo» of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow, This is common sense and caunot be gainsaid. 1 Accept no substitute that iimv be recom mended to be "j ust as good »" It may be Utter—tor fa aWer-becduse of its better profat, but in such >m instance iho.dealer is not the one who needs heip. FROM Ahh OH if MISTS & STORE KEEPERS, VhloK2s6 a



THE FIRST SIGN OP 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 best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum. MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sol' t and universal praise of its curative qualities is the result. Note the Name: Spencer Vincent's Great Benjamin Gnm Extract. PRICE Is Q Take no other Remedy, bun insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woplston, August 10,1897. To Spencer Vincent, Christchurch. Dear 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 of the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give me reMef, much less cure. The pain became ?o. intenfe that I was afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I procured 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. I drank contents of firsb bottle very freely, and am thankful to say in less than two ye hours I was wholly free from cough. E. W. Seani. P.S —Nearly three month* aiuge cough



CHRISTMAS-1897. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received by the following steamer*—lonic, Mataura, and Rimutaka—their NEW SEASON'S FRUIT, direc^ fror» the growera, andean safely say that it is some of the Finest Fruit ever hrooght to >. w dawualit Quotations will def 7 competition in regard to fint *8 ST S"*"? sat5 at! M C«ri*ntß» 4*a P«lh 2 cask* Sicily Almond, 1. 2\ per !b 60 £Z flnS V O? g u^ nt»- 5d P« lb 5 cwt Mixed Spice, ]*d p« .packet, f b OJ cases finest Valencia Raisins, 7d per 1b tin 6d 50 ?Z* fin!"! h'l? 16" PS iM» PW lb 2 bOXe" Jordan Almond., 2s 41 per »b ? ■*?»? TW .Lay« Mußcatelß, 8d per Ib 10 cases Dried Apricots, Peats and Peaohe-, b Bac™ Barcelona Nuts, Bdper lb iOd per lb SEASONABLE GOODS. SEASONABLE GOODS. Worcester S mcc, large bottle*, 9d per bottle Enos Fruit Salts, 3«r 3d per boi tie VV oicssterSanoe, small bottles, 4tf perbottle Citrate of Magnesia, Is per bottle finest Cocktail Salmon, lid per tin Jelly Powders (pint packets) 6d per packet,* Fresh Hernog* 6*d per tin Raspberry, Lemon, Orange, etc. etc Lynx Brand Salmon, 8d per tin Mullet, «tar brand, 7d per tin Herrings in Tomato Sauce, lOd per tin Anchovy Paste, 8d per tin lib tins Sheep Tongues, Bd, 9d, lOd per tin Bloater Paste, 4id per tin SfP »%""•*■« >? d F r tia Looße h sp«- lB 'd pm lb Ural hnm P'" ?d P L W tln Pr6Med *°1* U**** » afrffni? aS PV*' 1' per Ottle Unbleached Ginger, IVgJ per lb 1897—PBESEKVWG SEASON—IB9B. PREBBRVIKG PANS DIKECI FROM THE MANMACTUREBS. CEOCKEEY DEPARTMENT. r^.r^f hßve ju^ received,very heavy shipments of all lines of CHINA at i EARTHEN WAKE, both Fancy and Piain, and everyone is Xme to s tp in and see the.bargains we have in this Depaitment, without being pressed tdbuy. Plain Tumblers 2% per d< zan Nail Brushes, 3d each Moulded lumblers, 2s 6d per dozsn Pie Steamers, a J each Vnnted Cups and Saucers, 2s 91 per dozen White and Gold Egg Cups, Is 3d per drzjn White ana Gold Ohm. Cups and Saucers, 6. Alarm Clocks (good timekeepers) 3s lid n, , 6d,P e/do^ a,. , Nickel-plated Butters, from 3i 6d each Kindly note that nearly all the above mentioned goods are impor ed by us direct from the manufacturers, so therefors we are enabled to sell as cheap in fact cheaper than any house in the trade. * fletcherT bros., CASH SUPPLY STORES, i>« «Ea<S Street> Afchburton. and High Street, Christchurch. F0- Box 6l' Telephone 24. H. M. JONES. h. M. JONES. SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS are coming again. S ?LKr£l? ? A??f jl? °f/ M EW °OOm Stiecially im P°rted Christmas Tra-le, ex Sidney. P *" MaUttta» from London. and T*»™e from Melbourne and — Hooks. Books. Books. A L4ROH! ASSORTMENT of Pr.^, Reward, aurl Presentation H-ok*. select^ from the well-known Pubhsliers-W B ril, Lock and Co,, Cassell aud Co., Xe.bitt aud ' Co?, iftlfr" 8 ' «J«iou« Traeo eiociety, W.»ri,B and Co , and other., compruiinß works ?»™!th Pi •wl«y;, Bl°B™P «y. Action and Kairy Stories, Scientific and Poetical Works FolTs PhfSrh v r7' t*u Mrrocco Bindirßs. Boy'a and Girl's Own Anmul, Little *olk». Chatterbox, Infant Magazines, Child's Companion, Wide-a-Wake, Sunday and others JNew ijookß and Maoezmes by every mail. Fancy Goods. Fancy Goods. P a n^« A£ lETir d GBNTLEMKN'S Dressing Boxes, Writing De,k», Work Boxes, lrapetene, Albums Pnoto Frames, and Screens, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Baskets, phun and fitted Ladies' Companions, Wallets Purree, Pocket Books, Pen and Pencrt Cases, Handbage, Brackets, Mirrors, Fpergnes, Fans, Japanese Goods. Stationery. Stationery. des^:pfaS3 JKS™* " Stati° De^ °f ™* a \* P? XE\ Od B°XES. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Account and Letter Looks, Counter and Memorandum Books, and all Office Requiremonts; Account Books any tize or patterns made to order. . Toys. Toys. Toys. T f ahy B NwTt LLQ?>M° LLi?? TIO A NOf, T°J S ' in wood J fci "' and rubber. Noah's Arks, Uains, Watches, Skittles, Balls, Animals, Prams, Bairo&s, Rocking and Hobby Horses Buckets, bpades, Games, Tricyclt?, and a great variety too numerous to particularize. Electro-plated Ware, A UNIQUE STOCK of GOOD-PLATED WARE. Butter, Je ly, and Jam Dishes. Sugar and Cream, Toast Rack,, Cruets, Salad Bowls, Biscuit Barrels, Egg Stands, Butter eßf/w*^ Onf ßV Oar*, rS>, SerT i6tte,? i!lg8 ' Tea P° fc8 ' Sa!ts > ™d InfstandH, Marble, Gilt, and Nickel Clocks, Ladies' and Gentldmen's Watches, Studs, eto. Fancy Glass and -china Ware. Ja P Te*p«Pß anoTSaucers, Dishes, Teapots, Sjgar and Creams. Cheese Stands, Ring Sets, Egg and Cruet Stands, Biscuit Barrells, Tea Sets, Jugs, Plates, all in chaste and pretty designs. • CROQUET SETS, I^WN TEOTIS; & CRICKETING MATERIALS. ORGANS from £8 10s to £45. PIANOS from £20 to 70 Guineas. Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. I CAN BUPPLY any of the following machines-The Monarch, Vavorly, Hadden, S »r, Benhur, and Eavcy. All up-to-date and GUARANTEED. Ladie ß ' and (Jentlemen'e Bicyoles from £20 Cash- Oirlu 1 Bicycles from £13 10s- Easy terms arranged. Cycle extras. EVERY LINE AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CASH PRICI', To keep the Trade in the Dltrlct. Liberal Discount for Oa^h to School Committees, . H. M. JONES.. „„



THE SEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY FOR "^IOE OOOL SUMMER CLOTHING. Light fancy Alpaca Coats .„ ... 11s 6d Black Alpaca Coats 12a 6d China Silk Coats ... 123 6d Sateen Coats ... ... ... ... 63 6d Holland Coats  m 6s Od Light fancy washing Vests from Is, 6d Light fancy washing Trousers ... 12s 6J Light ianey Tennis Suits 12s'6d Light fancy Tennis Shirts from 43 6<i A. G. BARTQN, ■ MANAGED



ASHBURTON TECHNICAL CLASSES. rpHERE will be NO Cookery Ci»« To _l_ morrow,, the 11th, bub they will be r lsutr.ed on the 13th an usual. 12 76 W. J. SILCOCK. LOOK HERE—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinks ab 2d per glass at W. C. Page's Store, Kaat Belt. /^HRISTMAS and New Year Cards, Vj specially selected from London firm's ; Chaste and beautiful designs in Ivorine, Celluloid, Gelatine and Plush Hand Painted ; and requseitely 1 mounted Pank-t8 from 31 to 23 6'.f, Wondei ful value. Comical and , Irradiant Cards.—H. M, Jokes. FOR SALE - Pullets, first cross, as under:—Orpington-Houdan ; Indian. *' Game Cochin ; Dorking-Cochin, from two to * three months old ; a!*o Iloudnn and Cochin (JccUerels ; at Pkliiam Yards, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN —Mrs Btjffa*. having taken «ho premises latoiy occupied by Mr G, Neiii, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roorr.s, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals ab all hoars. A few boarders will find all itie «f>fnforts of a homp. IS BEST, JOHN ORR& Co., Agents. . , , JkOXJE TEA is Pure