THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—

Received Wakapuaka Dec. 29, 9.50 a.m., Guardian Office 10.17 a.m. Madgascar. Mozambique, December 28. General Galbeni,the French Resident in Madgascar, has imposed a poll tax of 3| franca upon every male in Innerina, a central province of the island, besides taxing the rice fields and houses of the Malagasies Panama Canal Frauds Paris, Decembor 28. The prosecution in the case of seven members and ex members of the Chamber of Deputies on charges of complicity in the Panama canal frauds, has abandoned the charges against the accused, except those against Arton, St Martin, Maret and Plantea. Russia in China. London, December 29 A Renter's telegram from St. Peters burg states that Russia has occupied KinchnUj a town of Manchuria, on the thorn of the Gulf of Liaotong. Russian Enterprise St Petkbsburg, December 28 Russia has began the construction »$ a railway from Merv in the Tr»ns caspian territory to Kusbk, a distance of about 2000 miles.

Received Wakapuaka Dec. 29, 10.12 a.m., Guardian Office, 11.30 a.m. Oom Paul on Cecil Rhodes Pretoria, December 28 : In the course of a speech President Kruger made a fierce attack upon Cecil Rhodes, whom he stigmatised as the Transvaal's greatest opponent. Humored Changes London, December 28 It is rumored that Sir Wm. Mc- Gregor, Governor of New Guinea, will be appointed Governor of Gold Coast Colony, fn succession to the late Sir William Maxwell.

Affairs in Austria

Viknna, December 28

Great distress prevails in Vienna, and also widespread discontent amongst the lower classes of the country dis tricts throughout the empire. Bomb Explosion. A bomb exploded during the per-, loruiftDce in a German theatre at Oltzmiz, Moravia, and great alarm was caused, but fertunately only a little damage was done. Received Wakapnaka Dec. 29, 10.50 a.m., Guardian Office, 11.30 a.m. Filibustering;. Kkw York, December 28 Reports have reached here that the Spanish troops failed to pi event the landing of a filibustering expedition at Bahia bound for Cuba. Fierce fighting took place, the casualties on both sides cumbering one thousand t A Great Fire. London, December 28 A great fire occurred at King's L>>on, Norfolk, the damage being estimated at £150,000. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 29, 12 25 p.m. Guardian Office 1 a.m. Japanese Politics. Tokio, December 28 ! Attempts to reform the Japanese Cabinet have failed. The newspapers demand the formation of a strong ministry in order to meet the gravity of the situation. Tlie British Fleet Shanghai, December 28 The British fleet has anchored in FortSaylton. The Greek Army. Athens, December 28 Greece is engaging Austrian officers to reorganise her army.

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka Dec. 28, 10.20 a.m, GOABDUK Office, 10.20 a.m. Sensational Accident. Sydney, December 29 A sensational accident took place in Mort'a Dock. While the steamer Katoomba was being docked the tackle collapsed, and she slipped from the cradle. A large number of dock hands were thrown into the water, and two named Nelson and Gallagher were drowned. Two others, Morley and Remingbough, were injured. The others were rescued by swimming a»hore. By the force of the plunge th« steamer backed right across the bay and narrowly escaped running into several ferry steamers moored on the opposite side.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

Preeß Association—By Electric TelegrapH- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Dec; 29,10.50 a.m. Guardian Office, 11.30 a.m.

London, December 29 A ballot amongst the members of tl>e Engineers Society resulted in a majority of 200 to 1 against the masters 1 proposal, 24,500 votes were recorded. 1000 additional lpck-out notices were issued by the masters today, __

THE INDIAN FRONTIER.

Presp Associabion^By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Bepeived Wakapuaka Dec. 29, 12 25 p.m Gparpian Office, 1 p.m.

Calcutta, December 28

The troopg under Colonel A. G. Hammond nave reaphed Lundi Kotal, »t the creat of the Kyber Pass, which vas captured by the rebels in August iast The interior of the fort was found to have been destroyed and the water supply stopped. The telegraph wire to Fort Alimusjid, which also fell into the hands of the enemy, had been cat. The forces were engaged in desultory fighting in marching upon Lundi Kotal

SPORTING.

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

The following acceptances have been re ceived :—

New Year's Gift, of 30 soys; seven furlongs. st ib at lb Alceatis ... 8 9 Tale of the War 6 12 Lord Stanstmry S 0 Conspirator ... 6 10 Padlock *. 711 Mag ... 6 7 General Wolf 7 8 Telephone Pony Race, of 20 soys; four furlongs. Mania ... 10 3 Cissy ... 7 7 Dot ... 9 5 Weasel ... 7 5 Pickles ... 9 1 Royal Saloon 7 5 Botfly ... 8 5 Silverine ... 7 o Phyllis ... 711 Rosie O'Shea 7 0 Nigger „ 710 Tinwald Chp, of 60 sow; one mile and a quarter. - Cannonshot... 9 9 Maximua — 7 7 Skirmisher ... 811 Rangefinder... 7 5 Belligerent ... 712 Paladin ... 6 9 Handicap Tbot, of 35 soya ; two miles. Spider ... scr Daisy Bell 11. 50seo Ringwood 11. 14seo Toronto „♦ 50sec Black Jack ... 18aec Flora ... sGsec Wharfdale .... 30sec Big Mick ... 50sec Home Rule ... 30sec Fourdroyant 53sec Clifton ._. 36aeo Maori ... 53eec Fairchild ... 36sec Ltnwood ... 53sec Arahura .... 38iec Lenrtac ... 53eec Master Chubb 42sec Berlin Mac ... 53sec Tralee ... 44aeo Minnie ... 55*ec Bloomer ... 46seo Might-as-well 55sec Cosmo ... 50sec Welter Handicap, of 40 soys; one mile. Belligerent ... 913 General Wolf 812 Alceatis ... 910 Tale-of the War 8 5 Lord Stansbury 9 4 Flying Handicap, of 40 soys ; six furlongs. Raugefinder... 810 Pleasure-Seeker 713 Lord Stansburyß 6 Contention ... 7 2 Padlock ... 8 3 Conspirator ... 7 1 Paladin ... 7 13 Cherrystone... 6 10 NOMINATIONS. , Novel Race—Nigger, Cobweb, Rosehill, ( Botfly, Supplejiok, Bogengang, Saladin, j (foreman, Perkinette. |

METHVEN SPORTS AND RACES.

The following are the handicaps :— Hobbles. — Kaiter list 131b, Black Douglas list 101b, My Jack lOst 101b, Demagogue lOst- 7ib. Cup.— Lapwing list 101b, Kaiser list 61b, Black Douglas list 21b, My Jack 9afc 91b, Tit 9at 71b. Purse.—Lapwing 123fc, Kaiser list 71b, Black Douglas list 31b, My Jack 9ifc 71b, Tit 9:it 71b. Teot.—Wenlockscratch, Peeress 11. 12sec, Scoctie 14sj!C, Wiidboy 17sec, /Estella 17aec, Crosbie 17sec. A post entry Maiden Trot sweep of 5?, with £2 2i added, is substituted for the Maiden Trot.

Death of a Young Woman.

Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Auckland, December 28. I A death, which seems surrounded by some ■ peculiar circumstances^ took place at a private hospital on Christmas night. It appears that a young wi.mao, twenty-four years of age, named Susan Harriet Campbell McCalluin, whose father is stated to be ' harbormaster at Port Chalmers, was ad- I mitted to the insl itutiou on Wednesday last s on the recommendation of Dr Orpen, who also, it is said, attended her two or three times after her admission. Ou Christmas , Eve Bhe apparently thought herself near death, and desired to make a dying declara- i tion. 'J he authorities of the institution endeavored to procure a justice ot the peace in the district, but were unable to do ao, and appealed to a justice of the peace of another district, who came and took the young woman's statement, at an early hour on Christmas morning. She died on the evening of the same day, having expressed as her last wish that her bodj should be sent to Port Chalmers. In accordance with that wish the authorities of the institution asked Mr Li'tie, an undertaker, to remove the body and ship the remains to tha South, j The body was accordingly removed on Sunday, and Little took steps to obtain a ( death certificate, but was unab'e to d<> so. j While he was making further enquiries the police authorities intervened and prohibited the interment or removal ot the body pending a coroner's inquest. In the mean time Little has embalmed the body. The ' inquest is fixed for to-morrow (Wednesday) at 10 o'clock. Drs Bakewell and Scott, of Onehunga, made a pnst mo> tern examination . of the body. It ia rumored that sensational disclosures will be made at the inquest. J Auckland, December 29. I The inquest in the case of Susan Harriet Campbell McOallum, formerly of Dunedin, Commenced to-day. Mrs Metcalfe deposed that deceased took a room at her house under i the name of Mrs Sparks early last Septem ber. She said her husband waa away, and | she remained till last Wednesday, when Dr > Orpen sent a cab for her, and took her to a ! private hospital in Hepburn Street. Mrs j Sparks had previously been in bed twelve , days, being attended by Dr Orpen all that j time. When she arrived at the hospital i two nurses carried her in. Witness did not j see her again till the day she died. Deceased ■ told hec her father's name was McCallum, j harbormaster at Port Chalmers. A fort- , night ago, when deceased took ill, she told witness she had had a miscarriage. She said her husband was in Mt. Eden gaol. Witness was in the room every time Dr Orpen called. Deceased said she also saw him at his otface in town. She told witness her object in seeing the doctor in town was to procure aborfciop. She did not say how the opera tion was performed, Nurse Ogilvie, employed at the private hospital, deposed that when Dr. Orpen arranged for the admission of deceased, he said she was suffering from acute gastritis. Dr. Or pen saw her several times after her admission. Dr. A. C. Purchaa also sa* her thre3 times while in the hospital. She died on Christmas night, and Mr Allom, justice of- the peace, was called in to take her dying deposition. Witness called him in because she suspected something was wrone. She said to deceased, "If I bring

a gentleman here will you tell him the whole Btory?" She replied " Yes." Dr Purchas recommended her to send for Mr Allom, who came at 11 on the night of the 24th. She did not send for the police. The body was moved by an undertaker at 12 o'clock on the night of 25th, upon witness's in structions. This was the ueual course in jier house.

Nurse Ogilvie further stated that she suspected something was wrong because deceased told her she had had a miscarriage the previous Saturday week. Deceased was conscious till the last. She had been dying the previous twenty-four hours, vomiting incessantly. In reply to Inspector Hickson, witness said she thought she had done her duty in sending for a Justice of the Peace, when she inspected something was wrong. Inspector Ripkson said he did not hear about) th« affair until the body was about to be buried. The person implicated was then clear off from the colony. He did not blame the nurse, but thought the police should have been informed earlier.

Mrs Garrett, at whose place Dr. Orpen lodged, deposed that the doctor left about; oneVdock on Christmas day. He told her he was going a trip for his health, and did not say when he would be back. He had been talking for some time about taking a trip. His departure was very sudden. He called witness, and asked her if the boy could take his boxes to the boat. The inquiry is proceeding.

What Makes Them Cry?

Yon have a very sore finger, let us say It may be a hurt, a boM—or, worse stir, ■ that fearfully yaln'ul thirg a felon, un. , my i oh, my ! What a time you have J been trying to protect that poor linger. I It is all thb time getting hib or knocking against something. Simply to keep It out of harm's way worries you more than, doing a day's work ; and yon don t sue ceed—and wouldn't, even with a dozan policemen to help you. You are Ec-ired of a fly threatening to light on it. That is the principle on which Mrs Elizabeth Allen couldn't bear the lea<t noise She had no soar finger, but she had what is still more sensitive—a body full of sore nerves: wesk, starved, nnwfrun? nerves So the pm'tle of children, the closing of » door, the momentary roar of a waggon in the streets, the elar'er of dishes in the kitoh«n, 'he thousand and one sounds *nd noises that are in ihe air constantly - why. the smallest of them struck h*r l.kea blow from a cl b_ Noises which are not regarded fey a well person are like volleys of musketry io «ne in this condi tion. Millions of women know all about it, and plenty of men, too—crowds of them. You recogn^e them on sight— shose who are subjpet to this affliction. T.ieir line foreheads, their bright, soa pioit.u) «yes, their self protecting gestures and manner You've seen them Perhaps yi-u are one of them yourself. If so, ynu'd give all yonr money and mortgage your fu fure to hwe a stronger set of nerves, wouldn't you? Le 's talk about it in two minutes first; quoting the lady's letter, which is dated May Itth, 1893 and written from her home, 263, Syston street Leicester. ' For many years, 1 she says, ' I suffered from indigestion and weakness After meals I had a great pain in my chest. Every fovr days I had an attack of siok headache, and had to be constantly lying down on «he couch ; I strained and heaved a good deal, and epat up a soor nauseous fluid. As time w< nt on I got very weak and nervous, and couldn't bear the least noise.

I took all rfortft of medicinoß and con sulted doctors, bnt nothing did ma much goad. Later on I came to near ot M<r her -"•eigel's CuraHva (Syrup, and after taking it a short tim i the disease left me, and 1 was able to relish aud digtsfc my ford. Owing to the virture of this remedy I now keep in good heukh (f-igned) Klizi beth Allen.' And here is Mr W, Naeh, who says ; For fully ten years I suffered from perio dic attacks <f blUiousnoss At tinvß aj severe headachf, preceded by excessive i drowsiness ; at other times vomirii g, and J retching for a whole day ; at o'her times sleeplessness, pain in the chest, side, and ptomach, c tafced t< ngue and bad breath— that was the w.»y it acted with me. I grew very melancholy, and was not able to follow my business I coi suited doctors and used tonics, &c, bub they i only ma c me worse. ' I hid constantly hsard of your win derful remedy, Mother Syrup, but didn't ttlieve in it. Then I read in 4 V\jt and Wisdom' of a case like mine that the Syruph*d cured ;so I tried it, and r/i c fist, bottle acted like magic. The lefn m? the first week, I repeated my food no moro. acd in -■• month all rr.y ills were gone. Bless Mother Snivel's Syrup for ever, I say - V urs gratefully, (Signed) VV. Nash, 331, Woswell Road, K. C. Lon don, October, 2nd. 1893.' Now, wh-^r.' is there room enough on paper to sufficiently p-v.ne a medicine that will do what iliis uin tlid for these two good friends of ours ? All _ pain, remember, is nervoin pwn iinl i-- the ab>vecaseic was tne toul <*nd iiilmed stomach which, by stopping digest ion, starved the nervt's arid made thtni cry out. vVhaf Wiui't cry oat when it U siarvtd ; Babies will, men will, womtn will, nerves will. Mother St-igtl's m^d'eino set the stomach in order and g vo the nervi s some food, Then what 'I- Why, quiet, comfort, strength, rest, enjoyment. ' Biess Mother Seigel,' in-ued.

Hollow ay's Ointment and Pili/»,— Coughs, lufluenz*.— The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases of the respir atory orgaus. In common colds and in fluenza the Pills, taken internally, and the ointment rnbbed over the chest and throat, are exceedingly efficacious. When iDflueDZ* is epidemic, this treatment is the easiest, safest and surest. Holloway's Pills purify the blood, remove all obstacles, to its free circulation through the lungs, relieve the over-gorged air tubes, and render respiration free, withoutreducingthestrength, irritating the nerves, or depressing the spirits ; suoh are the ready means of escaping from suffer ing wh6n afflicted with colds, coughs, bron chitis, and other chest complainfcß,*by which the health of so many is seriously and permanently injured ia most countries.

•ißi ABBBOBTOB GtJABDIAK: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBSIB 29, 189*.



Juib a minuto ! This may mean pounds in your pockeb. Knowledge is power ;to know what to do at the right time strengthens your reputation, people reßpect and speak about you; for instance, a sensible person that has a bad cough or cold immediately goes to the grocer or chemist and buys a bottle of Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure, for the simple reason that he kDowB ii will put him and bis family all



| DAVID THOMAS. "arcade. FBIDAY December 31, 1897 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the holder of the Bill of Sale to sell by Public Auction at the above fixture, viz — 4 Horses, Spring Waggon, Gig & Set of Harness, and lot of Sundry Harness, etc. Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 12 192 Auctioneer.



ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20. 1898. TV/TV 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 |in any quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. "wool jSasoS "* MY next WOOL SALES take plaoe a Timaru on WEDNESDAY, January 12, 1898 If intended for this fixture, client* will please consign to John Mill's siding, Guinnees and LeCren, account D. Thomas, Timaru, where catalogues close on SATUR DAY, January 8; and if intended for I Chriatchurch 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 D, Thomas, care of Matson and Co , Christchurch, where all wool will receive my personal attention. DAVID THOMAS, 12 Ashburton.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. i ! rfiHE Society's Office will be closed for JL the New Years Holidays on SATUR DAY and MONDAY, January 1 and 3, 1898. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. 12 174 i



NOTICE TO WATER RATEPAYERS AT CHERTSEY. A MEETING will be held at the Chert sey Library on FRIDiY EVENING, the 31st ir^t., at 8 o'c'ock, to consider the advisableuess of app roac!ung tha County Council re Supply of Water for Garden Purposes. Conveners of meeting— W. J. STRINGFELLOW, J.P. W. WILKINSON, J.P. W. GILL. 12 187 , NO i ICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSF. R OF LICENSE. I JOHN DORE, of Ashburton, being . the holder of a Publican's License in respect of the house and premises situate at Ashburtoo, known as the Central Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ashburton, on the Third day of March, 1898, apply for a transfer of the said License from myself to Timothy Connolly, my appointee. Dated the 13th day of December, 1897. 12 189 JOHN DORE.



NOTICE. IN PURSUANCE of the Public Reserves [ Act, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6, notice, is hereby given that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the Tinwald Racing Club's Annual Meeting on January 1, 1898, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale :— For each Adult—One shilling. For each Horse—One shilling. Entrance to Stand and Paddock—Thre* shillings extra. E. GATES, Chairman of Tinwald Domain Board ; 12148 FOR PRIVATE SALE ON EASY TERMS, OR WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR TOWN PROPERTY. nriHAT Charmingly Situated Suburban JL Property on Belt Road, Alknton, containing about 6£ Acrea of the best land in the County, with really good House, Orchard, and every convenience; at present occupied by H. F. Nicoll, Esq., under lease expiring March 5 next. Full particulars from 12 155 WILLIAM HORNE.



WANTED. I7TOR SALE—Good Buggy Horse, pass ' anything, quiefc and free. Apply Mail Office. 12 195 PRIMITIVE Methodist Picnic to Elgin, by Traction Engine, New Year's Day, leaving Church at 10 o'clock. Tea provided. Tickets sixpence, 12 195 A R.V.—Shooting Match, Saturday, . (New Year's Day.) Last match Clothing Company's Trophy, at 7.30 a.m. 12 196 npHE Tinwald Raoe Ball will be held on JL Friday, December 31, in the Templar Hall, Tinwald. Double ticket, 3a 6(1; extra lady's ticket, la. Refreshment provided. \li IoU WANTED Known—That from this date all purchasers for Cash or 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. Lawkie, Saundera' Build ings. 12 10Z



/"^OMJfO'RTABLE Furnished Bedrooms, \_j with use of sitting room to let. Parti culars at Mail Office. _____-- WANTED Known—That we are now showing the finest assortment of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's ani Boya' Straw and Pelt Hats in endless assortment. New Goods in Tennis Shits just opened.—Mitchell & Turner.



MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dqlls, Balls, etc., for Christmas and New Year are now opened up and inspection is invited. Mount Melhck stamped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All kinds of Underclothing, Pinaforeß, and Aprons made to order on the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive strici. attention. A good assortment of Costumes, Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries', Laces, .Jackets and Capes. 12 91 ~ J. WALKER, BAKER, WISHES to make known to his friends in and around Ashburton, that I c intends to commence business on January 3rd in the shop known aa the TRIANGLE BAKERY, and hopeß for a share of their p&tronage. 12 191



If it required au annual outlay of £10,0000 ] to iasure & family against any serious oonae- ! quences from an attack of bowel complaint during the year there are many who would feel it their duty to pay it; that they could not afford to risk their lives, and those of their family for such an amount. Any one Q an set this insurance for 25 cents, that be ing the price of a bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cbolor* and Diarrhoea Remedy. In almost every nefghborhood some one has died from an attack of bowel oomplaint be fore medicine could be procured or a physician summoned. One or two doses of this remedy will cure any ordinary c ise. It never fails. Can you afford to take the risk for so small an amount? For Bale by Asbburton Drug



Xj. NEW ZEALAND !/• CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB POCKET BOOK AND DIARY. INVALUABLE TO CYCLISTS. 1 All Booksellers. 1/ H. M. JONES, Ashburton, 12 182 or Secretary, Wellington. NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Acfc, 1880, and the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, MONDA^, the 3rd, and TUESDAY, the 4th January, 1898, have been appointed Special Bank HoJicUya throughout New Zealand. The Uaion Bank of Australia, Ltd , G. E. TOLHURSl 1, Reai'ent Inspector. The Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector, Ihe Bank of Australasia, CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. Ohio Bank of New 0. G, TEGETMEIKR, IS 190 ' Geuer&i Manager A



FOB SALE A BRANT FORD REAPER AND , BINDER. Apply 12 194 MAIL OFFICE.



T. Bullock. TO LET, AT A VKRY LOW RENTAL.I : Q HOP AND PREMISES in the JL'riangle 1 k? Brick Buildings, at present occupied by Mr Ray, Photographer. Possession can be given in a few days. T. BULLOCK. SHOP in Brick Building, Burnett Street, next Mr Seymour. Apply to T. BULLOCK. for sa!7e7 /CAPITAL Building Site, £ acre, being \J Towd Sections 258 and 259 well situated at the Corner of Moore and William Streets. It is seldom that half an acre such as this is offered for sale, as recently there has been a difficulty in getting two sections toget her in a good position. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ________ _ SPECIAL Sum of £2000, also a small sum of £200 to lend on approved freehold security at lo%e»t current rates of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, NEW Cottage and Quarter Acre Section in Cox Street. £100, Price wanted— £10 caab, balance by instalments. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO FARMKRS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE. A NUMBER of improved Farms of from 180 to 700 acres of good and medium laud, some originally part 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. TINWAbD. TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. /COTTAGE, together with four Sections, \J one acre fronting Harland and Grove Streets. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD. FOR SALE. LOT 260, Melcombe Fbreefc, near the Railway Station ; aleo Lot 525, con taining I acse, fronting Hat land Street. T. BULLOCK. Henry Zander. NOTICE.



PUBLIC NOYCES GLENMARK AND WAIKARI AGRI CULTURAL FARMS FOR SALE. INSPECTION INVITED. MAPS oan be seen at Mr Bullock ' Auction Mart, Ashburton.' For full particulars apply to G. H. MOORE, 96 Park Terrace, 12 115 Christchurch. JUST IN TIME FOR Spring Cleaning AND Christmas Holidays AT T.H.Undrill&Co's (OPPOSITE ARCADE) TANORED STREET. WE HAVE JUST LANDED, per the S>. Mamari, 3 Cases 16 packages of BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS, ilirect from the best makers in Birmingham. Beautiful and new designs, in French ant' Italian Tester*. Vall and see. We have also just Under!, per the s.s. lonic, 3 bundles and 15 cases of Linoleum, Fioor-cloth, Bidding, Tupestry, Cretonne. Leather, etc , nil new designs. (ggf We are noted by many to be tht Cheapest anl Best. House in Towu for th* *bove Hue*. Call and inspect our Stock before purchas ng elsewhere. We are n*>w orening up a Splendi A sortmt'nf, t>t Fmey Goods, Photo Frame*, ffiooi! and Glass Wall Brackets, V'in •Screens, Pic sires framed and uuframed. and umerous other urticles suitable for Christ ■ras pres nts. CALL AND SEE NONB I'UESSKD TO BUY — FANCY CH-IRS, WHATNOTS, OVERMANTELS AMERI CAN & AUSTRIAN CHAIRS in Great Variety. Venetian B'inda made to order at T-. H. Undrill & Cos., CABINET MAKERS UPHOLSTERERS & PICTURE FRAMERS. Opposite Arcade, Tancred Street. ASHBURTON. 12 96



nnHE ENTRANCE to my Offices is row in Moore Street, (lately occupied] by Messrs Friedlander Bros.) I G; CORNSACKS—(FuII siae. ( SEAMING TWiNE-(5 ply s ) BINDING TWINE—(DouRghyHe, \ JUST TO HAND. 1 °l HENRY ZANDER. t< 1 F. FERIRMAN. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WHAT better Present can you select for your wife, mother, sister, daughter or friend, than a sfcrong serviceable POIIT AB L E BOILER like this :— The above Boilers are strong and durable, the frame is constructed of j8 stout galvanised sheet iron, with an ?* extra lining of sheet iron inside to ie prevent the fire from burning the outer d frame, and is built to carry heavy w copper boilers of various sizes. The funnel is adjustable, and is fitted with a patent joint, thus doing away with the bottom being burnt out of the funnel as too often occurs in Qthei makes, An inspection will satisfy the most fastidious as to economy, utility, ard durability of this excellent boiler. F. FERRIMAJN.



A. WARREN, BASKET MAKER, "VTEXT E., W. Hall's, Herbalist, (uear'y opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKERWORK Made to Ordar and ReDaired. 12 2 5000 PAIRS 1 OF BOOTS AND SHOES { TO PICK FROM. J Try our new leathers. Every pair j Guaranteed. { JAMES IIELLOR, TANCRED STREET] MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S 1 ZEALANOIA BOOT STORE. rpHB PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to aane in Canterbury i{ FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. d Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to givo wonderful value for little nj.ouey. LOOK HERB—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Soda Water, and all other Summer " Drinks ab 2d per glass ab W. C. Face's Store, Kn.it Belt.



1 .■?•-: i.neis Notices, CHRISTMAS—IB 97. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received by the following steamer —lonic, Mataura, and Rimufcika—.thpir NF.W SKAfIOVS Fftl'ir, direct from the groweri, andean safely say fchat i* i« some of the Vim-st Fruit ever brought to Nev Zealand. The following Quotations will dfy competition in regard to first class quality:— 100 caces finest Patras Currants, 4Jrt per 1b 2 casks SiciJy Almonds, Is 2d per Ib 50 cases finest Vostizza Currants, 5d per ib 5 cwt Mixed Spice, lid per packet!, lib 53 cases finest Valencia Raisins. 7d per 1b tin 6d 25 cases fiuest Elemee Raisins, 7d per 1b 2 boxes Jordan Almondß, 2s 4&per Ib &U cases finest Sultanas, 7d per Ib v 1 ton Mixed Lemon, Orange, and Citron 25 bags new Natural Figs, 8d Peel, 81 per Ib, 21b for Is 3d in ues ? netfc new D*teß. 6d Per Ib 20 cases 2slb ims preserved Fruiti In h«*¥f Tn v Xeß fc "^ Muscatels, Is per Ib syrup, 10<i per tin 10 boxes good Layer Muscatels, 8d per Ib 10 cases Dried Apricots, Ifun and Peaohe* i sacki Barcelona Nats, 8d per Ib lOd per Ib ......,'... SEASONABLE GOODS. SEASONABLE GOODS. Worcester Sauce, large bottles, 9d per bottle E ios Fruit Salts, 3s 3d per bottle WorcesterSance, small bottles, 4±d perbottla Citrate of Magnesia, Is per bottle finest Cocktail Salmon, lid per tin Jelly Powders (pint packets) 6d per packet, Fresh Herrings, 6£d per tin Raspberry, Lemon, Orange, etc. et« Lynx Brand Salmon, 8d per tin Mullet, star braud, 7d per tin Herrings in Tomato Sauce, lOd per tin Anchovy Paste, 8d per tin lib tins Sheep Tongues, Bd, 9d, lOd per (in Bloater Paste, 4Jd per tin Kippered Herrings, 10d per tin Loose Hops, Is 3d per Ib lib tins Babbit in jelly, 7d per tin Pressed Hops, Is 4d per Ib Large bottles Capets, Is per bottle Unbleached Ginger, Is 2d per Ib Sardines, 4±d per tin, 4s per dozen Bleaohed Ginger,;is 3d per Ib Lemon Squash, Is 3d per bottle Ground Ginger. Is 4d per Ib English Vinegar, 6d per bobtle Finest Carraway Seeds, |d per Ib Finest Akaroa Cheese, 6d per Ib 1897—PRESERVING SEASON—IB9B. PRESERVING PANS DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. 8 quarts Is, 10 quarts 8s 6d, 12quarts 9s 6d, Light Steel Enamel Preserving Pans, bes» and 14 quarts 11s quality, 3s, 3s lid, 4s 6d, & 5« each 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 tobuy, Plain Tumblers, 2* per doxen Nail Brushes, 3.1 each Moulded Tumblers, 2a 6d per dozro Vie Steamers, 4il each Printed Cups and Saucers, 2s 9d per dozen White and Gold Egg Cops, la 3d per dozen White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, 6s A'arm Clocks (gnod timekeepers) 3s lid 6d per dozen Nickel-plated Butters, from 3a 6d each Celeste and 3 gold line China Cups and 5 hole Revolving Cruets, from 7s 6d each, Saucers, 6s 6d per dozen etc., etc. Kindly note that nearly all the above mentioned goods are impor ed by vi direct from the manufacturers, so therefqr9 we are enabled to 3eli as cheap, in. fact cheaper than any house in the trade. FLETCHeST BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton and High Street, Chrietchurch. P.O. Box 67, Telephone 24. New Zealand Insurance Goipany. I BSTA BLI S h¥d°"~~L _ 18 59] I CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THEPBEMIKB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED »OB PROMPrNESS AND ■MBBRALIT'X. FIRE AND HARWR RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, «fco., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATfig HANMEK & GRAVES, AGENTS



H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. SANTA CLAUS and: FATHER CHRISTMAS are coming [again. SPLENDID VARIETY of NEW GOODS specially imported for Christmas Trade, ex Rimutaka, Delphic and Matatua, from London, and Talune from Melbourne and Sydney. Books. Books, Books, A |LARGR ASSORTMENTjof Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books, selected i from the well-known Publishers—Ward, Lock and Co,, Oassell and Co., Nesbitt and Co., Nelson and Sons, Religious Tract Society, Warne and Co., and others, comprising works | of Travels, History, Biography, Fiction and Fairy Stories, Scientific and Poetical Woik* in Cloth, Plain Leather, and Morocco Bindings. Boy's and Girl's Own Annual, Little Folks, Chatterbox, Infant Magazines, Child's Companion, Wide-a-Wake, Simdny and others New Books and Magazines by every mail. Fancy Goods. Fancy Goods. LADIES' and* GENTLEMEN'S Dressing Boxes, Writing Desk*, Work Boxes, Papeterie, Albums, Photo Frames, and Screens, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Baskets, plain and fitted Ladies' Companions, Wallets Purses, Pocket Books, Pen and Pencil Cases, Handbags, Brackets, Mirrors, Epergnes, Fans, Japanese Goods. Stationery. Stationery. AN EXCELLENT VARIETY of li. xed Stationery, of the beat quality and lates designs, plain, fancy and floral. Is BOXES. 6d BOXES. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Account and Letter Books, Counter and Memorandum Books, and all Office Requirements* Account Books any size or patterns made to ordes. Toys. Toys Toys. UNRIVALLED*COLLECTION of TOYS, in wood, tin, and rubber. Noah's Arks, Trains, Watches, Skittles, Balls, Animals, Prams, Bairows, 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, Toa«t Racks, Cruetc, Salad Bowls, Biscuit Barrels, Kgg Stands, Butter Knives, Tea Spoons, Carvers, Serviette Rings, Teapots, Salts, and Inkstandn, Marble, Gilt, and Nickel Clocks, Ladies' and Gentldmen's Watches, Studs, etc. Fancy Glass and (Mna Ware. Jap TeaCups and Saucers, Dishes, Teapots, &as»« and Creams, Cheese Stands, Ring Sets, Egg and Cruet Stands, Biscuit Barreils, Tea Sets, Jugs, Pkfcfeg, all in chaste «d pretty designs. ,' CROQUET SETS, LAWN TENNIS, & CRIOKETIKG MATERIALS. ORGANS from £8 10s to £45. PIANOS from £20 to TO Guineas. Bicycles. Bicycles, Bicycles. I CAN SUPPLY any of the following machines—The Monarch, Waverly, Hadden, Star, Benhur, and Envoy. All up-to-datoaiid GUARANTEED. Lades* and Gentlemen's bicycles from jjQgQ G&Sh- Girls' Bicycles from £13 10S- Easy terms arranged. Cycle extra?. EVERY iiiNE AT THE i LQWEBT POSaHBJL.I3 CASH PRICK, To keep the Trade in the District. ° ! liberal Discount for Oash to School Committees. H. M. JONES.: Utt ,