CABLE BREVITIES.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— j Copyright. j

London, December 10 The steamer Olyde encountered a great hurricane off the coast of Sardi nia. She lost her steering rod, and hand gear had to be substituted. The latter was smashed four times. The officers and crew were on duty fifty hours at a stretch. The London detecivea have warned the authorities at Madrid that an anarchist named Parmisaine had left London for Spain with criminal in tent. An Englishman, who is be lieved to be identical with tbe anarchist in question, bus been arrested on the norther frontier.

Mr John Holmes, of Wellington, who recently arrived in England, accredited by the New Zealand Government to enquire into the hemp trade, has been interviewed at Man chester with regard to the merits of New Zealand hemp He has offered a bonus of £1740 for the best dressing machine.

At the enquiry into the great city fire the evidence showed that m ny of the jfire engines were without coal. During his examination, Commander L. DeWells, chief officer of the London Fire Brigade, admitted that the coal supplies for the engines were Insufficient.

Lloyd's committee has conferred medals upon the chief officer Ranken and sis of the boat's crew belonging to the steamer Orient, for bravery in relieving the Brigg Phillis off Wilson's promontory, on the Aus tralian coast in December last. The Orient fell in with the Phillis short of provisions, a_d lowered a boat under command of Ranken. After a great struggle with mountainous seas thry succeeded in provisioning the Phillis.

New Yoek, December 11 Of twenty competitors in a six days' cycling contest some went crazy, others dropped senseless on the track, and one was struck with®paralysis. St Petersburg, December 10 Russia has convened the Govern ment of Caucasia, in order to make arrangements to meet the alarming increase of Moslem fanaticism. Constantinople, December 10 Since the Turkish victories over tbe Greeks, the Georgians have been extremely hostilf, and an Armenian revolt is feared. Port au-Peince, December 10 The President of the Republic de clares that he only yielded to the German commander because he was forced to. Sydney, December 11

A fire at Narrabri destroyed a large business block in the centre of the town comprising twenty-six business plac s and offices, chteflj of wood. The damage is estimated at £20,000. The provisional selection of athletes t« proceed to England embraces Rowley and Roseingrave from New South Wales, Eruera and Holder from New Zealand, Gumming from Victoria, and Oampoell from Queensland. As Eruera cannot go, Creamer or Bennett is likely to be included in tbe team.

A tight-rope walker named Holmes, who is alleged to have been jealous of his wife, sent two revolver bullets through the woman's bead and one through her hand. The victim is not expected to recover.

A STEAMER ASHORE

Passengers and Crew Safe. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Sydney, December 11 A heavy sea was running when the Fit zroy grounded- The passengers and crew remained on board till daylight, and were brought ashore in boats, some being in their night dresses. The passengers behaved splendidly. The steamer lies broadside on, with a heavy Hat to starboard. There is every probability that she will become a total wreck.

The ill-fated Fitzroy was under com mand of Oaptain Grahl. She left Sydney on Friday night for Brisbane, the weather was yery dirty. After striking, the vessel remained upright ibr an hour and then heeled over to starboard. The' gunwale and all the boats on that side were smashed, ancl aeas were breaking clean over bar- i After some disiculty the yomen were got pn dtpk and sheltered in the. papta'n's room. They were terribly distressed and suffered greatly from cold. As soon as daylight broke the first boat was launched, but was instantly dashed to pieces against the vesßel. The second boat suffered the same fate, but the third was success fully floated and the women placed in it. -"bis boat 1 safely reached tihe shore, which waß 2QO yards distant. Two boats in five trips removed all the hands, The vessel is insured in a London office } the cargo is covered in local offices for small amounts.

THE BRITISH ARMY.

Measures for Reform.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. |jC*h»oh, December 1| In his speech.' at Edinbnrgh ' the Marquis t>f Landsdowne said the Gov ernment intended to adopt' measures With a vvw to improving the condi tions of the soldiers. They would be paid U Ver dayj *° increase with length Of serylce, and deduction from pay •vlould^also be remitted, iOivil et» ploymeni would be found for Soldiers j upon their retirement from the army, j |_c artillery would be largely in creased. Big guns yojjld De supplied to fbe' mtfitia !and'volunteer 'forces Tb.rpe army corps would, be maintained }n oreat ? with poyer to mobilise twp array ccjrps fpr defensive purposes. He was opposed to con scription,

MOUNT SOMERS.

J From Our Own Correspondent." \ « THE WEATHER. The weather here has been splendid for ' the last fortnight. Prior to that we were troubled with nor'west winds, but now they seem to have left us. We are better off here than you are down on the plains. We are blessed with showers which never reach you. THE CROPS. The crops here, although few in number, are looking very well, thanks to the showers, ' and there is grass in abundance. The road- , sides are lined with good feed which many j of the farmers down your way would be glad , to have. SHEARING. Shearing is pretty Keneral here now, al-. though some of the more elevated stations have not started, but in another week they will be all hard at it. From what I can gather the wool is of good quality and the quantity is equal to other years. GENERAL. Although this season is not so good for flowers as last one, yet anyone visiting our flower show would hardly believe it. Our ' show, thanks to the Rev Mr Purcahs, is a ' very successful one, and is well worth a .visit. The next show is to be held on December 17, when prizes "will be given for the best collection of roses.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association — By Eleotric Telegraph Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 13,10 a.m, Guardian Office 10.22 a.m., Frontier Questions. London, December 11 Speaking at Bristol, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach said that if Great Britain ignored her responsibility of controlling the Indian frontier, Russia would certainly intervene and approach to I dangerous proximity to the frontier. The British operations would cost a ! million and a half sterling. Referring to the Soudan campaign he said the forces under General Kifchener would advance upon Khartoum when a fitting opportunity presented itself. The British Government intended to ask Parliament to pass a vote in aid of defraying both the Indian and Soudan campaigns.

Sugar Bounties, It is announced that Great Britain will join with the other powers in a conference regarding the proposed abolition of the sugar bounties. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 13, 10.10 a.m- Guakdian Office 1041 a.m. Reconstrcutioii. Rome, December 11. Count Rudine has reorganised the Cabinet with a view to bringing it more in harmony with the liberal majority in the Chamber of Deputies. The principal portfolios have been filled as follows :—Premier and Mini ser of the Interior, Count Rudmi; Minister for Foreign affairs, the Mar quis Viscente Venosta; Minister of Marine, Admiral Brin; Minister for .Justice, Signor Z inardelli; Treasurer, Signer Lirzzatfce ; Minister of finance, Signor Branca.

Servia and Turkey. Constantinople, December 11. Servia has submitted a proposal to the porte for the conclusion of an offensive and defensive alliance, but Turkey has declined to entertain it. Germany and China. London, December 11 A Renter's telegram from Pekin states that Germany intends to re main in occupation of Kaiochou. The X Kays A British medical journal states that the use of the liontgen rays is proving of the greatest assistance in the treatment of gunshot wounds among the troops on tbe Indian frontier. A Surplus. Berlin, December 11

It is announced that the German surplus for the year amounts to 18.000,000 marks. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 13. 10.35 a.m,, Guardian Office, 11.12 a.m. Wreck of a Steamer. London, December 12. The'steamer Millfield, owned by Mr J. H. Harrowing, of Whitby, was wrecked during a heavy gale in the Atlantic. Twenty three of lthe crew were rescued in an' exhausted condition by the Cunard liner Etruria when the Millfield was on the pojnt of sinking.

Australian.

Prefjs Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright Received Wakapuaka Dec. 13, I 0 55a,m,, Guardian Office, 11.20 a.m. All all Night Sitting. I Adklaidb, December 13 Parliament prorogued after an all night; i itting. At the all night sitting the loan estimates were passed. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 13, 10.4q a.m, ®PARpiAi? Office 12 3 a.m. The Coral Boring Expedition. Sydney, December 18 The remainder of the coral boring expedition has returned from Funafuti by the Archer. Severe Hailstorm. In a hai'storm at Emmaville hail- Btones like lumps of ice fell and iron root's were penetrated. Poultry and even sheep were 1 kiiled.; Crops, orehprds and vineyards were destroyed.

THREE WEEKS AT SEA IN AN OPEN BOAT.

Terrible Suflerinp. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copy rights Received Wa^ aPua^a D«c- I§> 10.45 a.m., Guardian Office, I_;3 p m. Sydney, December 13, News from the Islands states that a boat load of twenty natives l@ft TJpolu in tho SAmoan group, and were picked up after knocking about for three, week 3, sutlering terrible hardships from thirst and starvation off Noumea. All excepting two women and eight man diecjji  ■■» •-

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS

Press Association—By Flectric Telegraph. Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 13, 10.55 a.m. Mail Office 11.55 a.m. Sydney, December 13 Mr Reid states that he does not intend to reintroduce the Probate Duties Bill, but will make its rejection a ground for an appeal to the people for reform of the Legislative Council.

CRICKET.

THE FIRST TEST MATCH.

I RANJITSINGHI WILL PROBABLY I PLAY. j Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Sydney, December 12. The weather has cleared. It is beautifully fine to-day, with every prospect of a fine day to-morrow. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 13,10.53 a.m., Guardian Office, 12 6 p.m. Sydney, December 13. The weather is beautifully fine and pleasant. The wickeo will probably be easy but a trifle slow. With the return of fine , weather, Ranjitsinghi has greatly improved. The doctor has announced that he will be able to play. If he does, probably Board will stand out oLthe English eleven. Ihe Prince will have a litfe practice this morning to see how he feels, then it will probably be decided. He has announced his intention to pUy if at all possible. Received Wakapuaka Dec; 13, 1.21 p.m, Guardian Office 2.50 p.m, Sydney, December 13. The Englishmen have lost one wicket for 26 runs.

After a meeting of the Cricket Association, they notified the umpires that the control of the match was in the hands of the Associa tion, from. whom they must receive their instructions, and the Association expected them to carry out the rules of cricket in their integri'y. The trustees warmly de fend their action, and maintain that they are the ruling body with legard to fixtures on the cricket ground, and consider the Association's action was an unwarranted interference. Mr Carruthers strongly backs up the Association. The trustees meet to day to discuss the position. Major Wardill, while opposed to the postponement, con siders the Association has no right of juris diction The only body that could have interfered wis the Cricket Council, and they left all the details to "the promoters of the tour.

Dunedin, December 11. Carisbrook playing against Dunedin made 283—Broad 112.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Dec 13, 10.35 a.m., Gcardian Off) cc, li. 12 a. m London, December [12 Mr Barnes, secretary of the Engineers' Society, states that the engineers have voted in the proportion of 300 to 1 in favour of rejection of the employers demands.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

A Costly War. Press Association --By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka Dec. 13, 10.10 a.m. Guakdjan Office, 10.41 a.m. Calcutta, December 11 It is estimated here that the Indian Frontier war will cost Government thirty-five million rupees.

Presbyterian Sunday School.

Annual l ßicnic.

The annual Sunday School picnic of the •Presbyterian Church was held in the Domain on Thursday afternoon. The children turned out in full force, and spent a very happy day in games and amusements of various kinds. The teachers were busy in the early part of the day in cutting up cake and sandwiches, and all sorts of toothsome deli cacies, which had been provided in abund ance by the ladies of the congregation. Several pounds' worth of toys were distri buted among the children before dispersing. A large number of the parents were present, and teachers and friends worked hard to make the picnic a success.

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— 1 Copyright. London, December 10, Butter slow of sale ; colonial 98s to 102s per cwt. A few choice parcels brought 104s. Danish is quoted at from 106s to |ii_s. 'The English, wheat market is quiet but steady, the Continental is changing a little for the worse, and the American is dull, Califprnian JJq. 1 milling 3fs §d, Russian cargoes 375, London quotation for hard Duluth 39*31. Colonial oats, flue, 26s 3d. Beans 30s 6d. The Bradford wool market is lifeless. London, December 12 Mutton—Crossbred wethers and maiden ewes, Canterbury 3§l§d per lb $ Dunedin and Southland 2 13 l&d y Norfh Island !2 11-16 d. Lamb is ' hot quoted. River Plate crossbred or merino wethers, heavy and light, 2|d per lb. Australian rabbit I skins, wea^. - The bulk sold' at from £d to ' Id decline.

PHASES Of THE MOON.

DECEMBER. ' D H M First quarter J 2 45 am Full moon ... ._ 9 424 pm Last quarter 17 3 52 am New moon W 7 85 pm

DUE A?ftBUM!dK GtJARDUH: MONDAY, MCIMB-Sii 13, 1891



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear just issued the lu^th edition Pf &js iibistjfatgd and deßcriptiyefcook on Deaf aesa- and Aural T^oublea. This P°pk : may be bad from -Mr- F, Shaw, U% Adelaide ■ Road, Wellington, N.Z.. o_ *ea«»«*t> «* i stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved pf his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist ia •}pfw $#aland.' A litfclebook On the cure o! Kheumatiam, Corpulence, lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Sbaw On receipt of stamps,



MQthers will fpid Qhaniljerjain'g Qgugh espeai&Uy. valuable *** * * - * —* ' -. oioup anu „uuuping cough. It will give prompt relief i and is safe and pleasant. We have sold it for several years and it had never failed to give the most perfect satisfaction. G. W. Richards,' Duqueshe, Fa. Sold by Ashbur ton Drug Company. ' ItOZIK _LJ3A. JBeatM All



I WAKTEtV: -.. WANTED Known—That you can get Furniture at A. HARRISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christchuroh prices, and equally good Duchesse Chests at from £3 10s; five-drawer Cheats at £2 15i; four drawer Chests at from £1 15s. All other things at reduced prices, 12 94 WANTED Known that John Marsden's tender for the Railway Bookstall j has been accepted for another term. Orders { for the delivery or posting of newspapers will be strictly attended to.—J. Marsdkn. 12 94 LOST— A Pair of Spectac'es in c*se. Finder rewarded on returning to W. Rowan, Woollen Factory. 12 93 CHRISTMAS and N.-w Year Cards, the finest selection ever seen in Ashburton. Extraordinary value from Id to 7s 6d Comical, mechanical and irradiant packets from 2d to 2s 6d; 50 cards for 6d. Shop open till 9 p.m.—H. M. JoNis. BLUE Derwent Potatoes, 3s 6d per bag; Sharps, 5a per bag; Bran, 3s 6d per bag, ex store —Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. WASTE Paper for sale. : Apply Guardian Office.. TTIOR SALE —Pullets, first cross, as JD under:—Orpington-Houdan ; Indian ' Game Cochin ; Dorking-Cochin, from two to three months old ; ab.o Houdan and Cochin 1 Cockerels ; at Pelham Yards, Ashburton. FOR SALE—I Galvanised Iron Ship's Water Tank, 400 gallons* Apply Fletcher Bros. LOOK HKRK—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, I Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinks at 2d per glass at W. C. Page's Store, East Beit. i RS ALCORN>S~New Toys, Dolls, j Balls, etc., for Christmas and New j Year are now opened up and inspection j is invited. Mount Melbck stamped work, I Embroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Covers, J Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All I kinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, and j Aprons made to order oa the premises. , Millinery and Dressmaking receive strict; attention. A good assortment of Costcmes, Dreßs Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries, Laces, Jackets and Capes. 12 91 NEW BOOKS.—Annuals for 1897, Younir England, Chums, Chatterbox. Bo" peep, Sunday, The Prize, Child's Own Mag&ine, Clegg Kelly, Kings of the Sea, Princess Sarah, Fascination of the King, Lilac Sun Bonnet; Nat Gould's, Marie Correlli's Dv Maurier's ; Sheep Doctor (by Armitage, Prospector's Hand Book (by Anderson), Ready Made Speeches, Mis Bubbie, etc.—A H. N. Anderson's.



Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. TUESDAY—St Stephen's Guild Meeting, 7-30 p.m. WEDNESDAY-G.F.S in the School; Meeting <>f the Newly Confirmed ia the Church, 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY--Teachers* Meeting, 7.30 p.rr, FRIDAY—Short Service, 7.30 p.m.; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, (December 19.) 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion. 2 30 p.m.—Distribution of Sunday School Piisses, in St. Stephen's Schoolroom. Parents and friends invited to attend. 3 p m.—Dromore —Mr Gate?, 6.3o—Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON.



Entertainments. BOKOUCH SCHOOL PRIZE FUND. A GRAND PICTORIAL EXHIBITION OF TJ|E DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS IN LONDON, Will be shown in the ORANGE HALL ON TUESDAY EYuNING, DECEMBER 14. SIXTY Exquisite and Beautifully Colored Transparencies, including Photographs of all the Borough School Children in their different classes. Parents and friends bring your children, Admission Is, Children 6d. Doors open at 7 p.m., Commence 7.30. 12 92 eg!-«™"»«""""-'"»«---^ LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND " SPECIALITY* SPECTACLES. Solo a^ent for Ashburton District, C C A L" E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASaBUFTQN. I AZARtJS Patented System ensure. I ..j comfort and correct sight. Dont spoil your eyet by using badly fitting sJpoctßc.Jeß TJIVERYONE accustomed to, using the AM. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction in using the Be^ Oinlment, 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 trieud; on the weakest baby, oi the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard .or soft oorns warts, and bunions—Price lo AC Vegetable • fb?'male and emale use, 3.Q pills in etery bbx, and quite equa to anything importcd-«prioe Is 6d



Syhofsis of New advertisements. H M. Jones—Christmas and New Year cards. Mrs Alcorn—Christmas goods. Orange Hall—Concert in aid of Borough School prize fund to-morrow evening. Lost—Pair of spectacles. A. Harrison—Business notice. S. Salek—- New advertisement. Church Notices -St Stephen's. J. Marsden--N°?iiP? r^ jßaiJway Bookstall Comtnissioner of Grown Land-^Re&erves at Rangitata for sale or lease.'



EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER -shnrsfc, N t _. Canterbury Ste'presentative, MB G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough, for any hing !— De'&r "Sirs,-—We have great pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a, thorough trial, both on man and beast,, and they have proved to be qu,ite a§ good e^s yo,u represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We reinain, you,rs f^ithf«Uy» Sbakpiin & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir,—l have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Filla for the past three ye&vfl, and 1 hmm 'never known of one; purchaser^ to express a regret fp.rpro i curing'^our Tines. T^ey faa^e, i^ qV&F? &»»<» " wftch" hm gi>^ uiad_* _•--'•" ■ i tivVcw «„*«'-**- ii- „,y notice, given .-.-ouion Your Bee Ointment has I proved itself one of the best healing oint- j ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours tru,y, A. E. Sykks Chemist. undreds of other testimonials toe numerous to publish. __. jgQjgiE ~T JE 7A. Modi K©liul?l*>



CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS « warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints, Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years, In boxes 4s §d; each, of. all Chemists- and i Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln England, If. it required an annualoutlay of £100,000 to insure a family against any serious conse quences from an attack of bowel complaint during the year there are many who would feel it their duty to pay it; that they coujd not afford to'risk their lives, and those of t'ljeir family for such aii amount, A*l? oae can get this insurance for gg cents, that be ing the .price of a bottle of Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. I" almost every nefghborhood some one has died from an attack of bowel complaint be fore medicine could be procured or a physician surarponad. One or fcwtf doses iufctbw^emedy will-cure any 'ordinary cjaae'." It never fails. Can you afford to take the risk for. 30 gra^H an-amount'); for b&1& W A9-6«'«— * . -*"*■ _—



j Wan met* and Graves. WANTED TO PUKCHASE (~IOGD OATEN-SHEAF CHAFF. X HANMER & GRAVES. DAVID THOMAS. OAT SHEAF CHAFF. I AM a Buyer of Oat Sheaf Chaff in any quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. F. FERIRMAN. I THE PATENT ELASTIC STEEL HORSE COLLAR. Contractors to Her Majesty's Government (War Office). Patented in Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, 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



Govern merit Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FLORAL FETE AT CHRISTCrIUFCH. EXCURSION BARES DECEMBER 16. EXCURSION Tickets to Christchuroh at 2d per mile first class, minimum 4s, Id per mile second clase, minimum 2s, mileage counted one way only, will be issued at Ashburton, Waikari, and inter me iate stations, including Stations on branches between those points, on the 16th December, and will be available for retuan on the day of issue only. The evening train from Chri tcburch to Ashburton on the 16'h December will start at 5 10 p.m., and iun3o minutes later than timetable times It. will take up passengers at the Show Grounds at Addington, where the Fete is to be held. An extra train will run on the Methven line on the 16th as follows:- Methven depart 6.0 p.m., Laurlston 6.33, I Rakaia arrive 7 15. Rakaia depart 7.40 p.m., Lauriston 8.30, Methven arrive 9 5. Excursion Fares to Timaru from Ash burton 7s and 3* 9d. by a train due from | Ashburton at 10.20 a.m., and returning fiom Timaru at 535 p.m. The Timaru tickets by this train may be used for Temuka, where the train will stop, leaving there on the return journey at 6 0 p.rcu 12 81 BY ORDER.



v jyi£t R hß_■^Sr* CROWN LANDS NEAR RANGITATA FOR SELECTION. NOTICE is hereby given, in terms of the Land Act, 1892," that two blocks of Second-class Crown Land, com prising areas of 1650 and 935 acres, situated en the north and south sides of the Ramgitata River, will be open for Selection on WEDNESDAY, December 22nd, 1897, either for Cash, Occupation with right of purchase, or Lease in perpetuity, at the option of the select or. Both of the blocks carry houses, fencing, and other improvements, which must be paid for at the time of selection. Plans and further particulars may be obtained from this office. SIDNEY WfiETMAN, Commißsiorer of Crown Lands. District Land and Survey Office, Christchuroh, December 11, 1897. 12 90 PUBLIC NOTICES



rTIHE Collar is an invention which wins X the approval of all owners of horses who once GIVE IT A J RIAL. It is composed of two similar halves, with their neeesst.ry connections, formed of thin Steel Plates forged into U shape, and is pro vided with rigid fastenings at top and bottom, thus enabling the Collar to be opened on pressing a spring catch at the throat, and then easily put on or taken off a horse's neck, avoiding the necessity of forcing the Collar over the horse's head, and greatly facilitating th.c disengagement of the Collar when a horse falls, It may be described as a hollow pair of Hames enlarged to the si?e of an ordinary Collar but in an improved manner. The secMoa of the Collar is everywhere of a U shape, one side resting against the shoulder and the other carrying the fraught Hooke. In designing the different parts of this Collar, the anatomy of the horse has been carefully studied, and the facility and exactness with which one Collar can, by the use of the simple means of adjustment whi^h ar6 provided, be made to fit any number of horses of about the same build, is an important advantage possessed by this Collar over a Leather Collar of the old type. Any one of the Elastic Steel Collars is capable of three different adjustments in length, and three in width, (the Spanner, or Key sent out with the Collar being the only tool required) and, with only eight sijses, 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 shabby, the padding become displaced and protrude?, the lining is.rotted by perspiration and rain, it becomes hard on the surface, givea the horse sore shoulders, and has to undergo expensive repairs, the horse meanwhile requiring another C°^ar to be carefully fitted to him, or otherwise is unoble to work, and in the case of a'bal sore, has to rest till it heals. Most large employers of hcrses have quite a number o horsts laid up wish 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 oqce fitted, never alter their shape j and as they present a smooth surfase galvanized with zinc, they practically e^end all over the Collar the advantages of the Pad, which has been in use for many years, with such good results, 'lhey are always dry and comfortable^ and fit 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. Ibe 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 horsey working in ordinary Collars, }n hot or wet weatberi The Collaya are lighter, stronger, cheaper, cleaner, and more comfortable than Leather Collars, and the only way to appreciate their numerous and undoubted advantages ia to GIVE THEM A TRJAL, AH Darts are interchangeable, and fo the event of any part being damaged o.r worn out, it can be at once replaced at a nominal oqst. The Hames of ordinary Collars are occasionally pulled out of their places ; hut as Hames are not used with the Elastic Steel Collar, that dangerous occurence cannot possibly happen. The Collars are in use by Her Majesty's Government, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Tramway, Omnibus, and Railway Compsn}e3» Brewers, Maltsters, etc. They &ra approved by the Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 'and by eminent Veterinary Surgeons, and in no single instance where, tbe Collars'have been used have they lalWd to gdin approval, and to establish 'theif superioriry over thoge h'^ertp in use.* ■ t The only iav.a<*r which the Company ask is a TRIAL ORDER, as they are satisfied I that the merits of the Collar, when once known, will secure its general and permanent adoption, none other b,eissg comparable to it for strength, durability, appearance, economy, comfort, and general efficiency.



17!0R Beauty of Design, Strength of J Materia!, and Easy Running THE ECLIPSE-HUMBt_K is laps ahead of all competitors at the same price, and is still going strong. A third shiprrent of components now l aiding ex " Matatua." Hclipse Cycle Works, BARING SQUARE. IpOR the best quality of Christmas Groceries at reasonable prices go to OARSON & CO,, New Fruits Just to Hand. For unequalled value m Tea try CARBQiN & C 0. } professional Tea Blenders For the ohoio at 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 to CARSON & CO, Tancred Street, o For the best value, in Household Iron mongery, Enamelled Ware, etc., go to CA±i S0 N & CO, A Fresh Shipment now Lauding ex " Matatua." CAESON & Co., Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware^ TANCRED STREET & ARCADE, ASHBURTON. —— — ——— " " „ „..,. J—- J-PJU——' 5000 PAIRS Of BOOTB AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES HeLLOR, TANCRED STREET, i* 1 J I H HI SL ■ fe \ § s I MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLQR'S ZE4LANOIA BOOT STORE. rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT, jgeeond to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. i Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to give wonderful value for little money. s



THE A dvantages of the Collar MAY, BEi 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 Sjoad is. minimised, the ©pilar being in. itself a spring;. The pull is distributed oyer a large surface. of the shoulder, and 6,0e% not conae wholly on t^he put^r edge, as is often the caae with the ordinary Collar. Io never wants? drying, and, therefore, dduond Collar for use during that process is unnecessary, It is cheaper, lighter, and more comfortable^ and lasts longer than a Leather Gcll&i and " U;l vX[ " '■'"' '*' The parts are interchangeable, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON : F. FERRIMATN, i TCB3, IcesricesT—Call on"fehe'old reliable X. Ice Cream Vendor for a Cooler, Iced Summer Drinks, eto.~~H. A Flower; Con- I eotiooer, Halt Street.



1 CHRISTMAS—IB 97. ISEW SEASONS FRUIT. FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received by the following stonmpr —lonic, Mataura, ani Rirautaka—theirNKW SEASON'S Flilir, direct from tbe grower*, andean safely say that it is soma of the Finest Fruit »ver brought to N»w Zealand. The following Quotations will defy competition in regard to first *■• class quality :— 100 cases finest Patras Currants, 4sd per lb 2 casks Sicily Almonds, Is 2d p»r lb 50 cases finest Vostizza Currants, 5d per b 5 cw! M _ed Spice, I£i per packet, _ib 50 cases finest Valencia Raisins, 7d per lb tin 6d 25 cases finest El. mea Raisins, 7d per lb 2 boxes Jordan Almonds, 2» 44 per lb 50 cases finest Sultanas, 7d per lb 1 ton Mixed Lemon, Orange, and Citron 25 bags new Natural Figs, 3d Peel, 8d per lb, 81b for Is 3d 20 boxes finest new Dates, 6d per lb 20 cases 2|!b sins preserved Frui s in heavy 20 boxes finest Layer Muscatels, Is per lb fcynip, LOd per tin 10 boxes good Layer Muscatels, 8d per lb 10 cases Dried Apricots, Peats and Peaches, 5 sacks Barcelona Nuts, 8d per lb lOd per lb SEASONABLE GOODS. SEASONABLE GOODS. Worcester Sauce, large bottles, 9d per bottle Enos Fruit Salts, 3s 3d per bottle WorcesterSanoe, small bottles, 4|dperbottle Citrate of Magnesia, Is per bottle ' -„.,, finest Cocktail Salmon, lid per tin Jelly Powders (pint packets) 6d per packet. Fresh Herrings, 6>jrd per tin Raspberry, Lemon, Orange, eto, etc Lynx Brand Salmon, 8d per tin Mullet, star brand, 7d per tin Herrings in Tomato Sauce, lOd per tin Anchovy Paste, 8d per tin Hb tins Sheep Tongues, Bd, 9d, lOd per tin Bloater Paste, 4id per tin Kippered Herrings, 10d per tin Loose Hops, Is 3-1 per lb lib tins Rabbit in j-lly, 7d per tin Pressed Hops, Is 4d per lb Large bottles Capers, Is per bottle Unbleached Ginger, Is 2d per lb Sardines, 4£d per tin, 4s per dozen Bleached Ginger, Is 3d per lb Lemon Squash, Is 3d per bottle Ground Ginger, Is 4d per lb English Vinegar, 6d per bottle Finest Carraway Seeds, 8J per lb Finest Akaroa Cheese, 6d per lb 1897—PRESEBVIKG SEASON—IB9B. PRESERVING PANS DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. 8 quarts 7s, 10 quarts 8s 6d, 12 quarts 9s 6d, Light Steel Enamel Preserving Pans, best and 14 quarts lis quality, 3s, 3j lid, 4a 6d, & 5s 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 Depaitment, without being pressed tobuy. Plain Tumblers, 2s per doz;n Nail Brashes, 31 each Moulded Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen Pie Steamers, 4d each printed Cups and Saucers, 2s 9d per dozen White and Gold Egg Cups, Is 3d per d<_en White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, 6a Alarm Clocks (good timekeepers) 3s lid 6d per dozen Nickel-plated Butters, from 3s 6d each Celeste and 3 gold line China Cups and 5 hole Revolving Cruets, from 7s 6d each, Saucers, 6s 6d per doz9n etc., etc. ' ' ' '" : ""iO:-—— Kindly note that nearly all the above mentioned goods are impor ed by us direct from the manufacturers, so therefora we are enabled to sell as cheap, in fact cheaper than any house in the trade. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton and High Street, Christchurch. P.O. Box 67, Telephone 24. H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS are coming again. . OPLKNDID VARIKTY of NEW GOODS specially imported for Christmas Trade, «c O Rimutaka u Delphic and Matatua, from London, and Taluue fiom Mnlbonrne and Sydney. Books. Books; Books. A LARGB ASSORTMENT of Priz^, Reward, and Presentation Honks, selected from the well-known Publishers—Ward, Lock and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbitt and Co., Nelson and Sons, Religious Tract Society, Warue B_d Co , and others, comprising works of Travels, History, Biography, Fiction and Fairy Stories, Scientific and Poetical Works 'n Cloth, Plain Leathrr, and Morocco Bindings. Boy's and Girl's Own Annual, Little Folks, Chatterbox, Infant Magazines, Child's Companion, Wide-a-Wake, Sunday and others New Books and Magazines by every mail. .„,.i; Fancy Goods. Fancy -Goods. LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Dressing Boxes, Writing Dceks, Work Boxes, Papeterie, Albums, Photo Frames, arid Screens, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Batkpts, plain aud fitted Ladies' Companions, Wallets Pimes, Pocket Books, Pen and Pencil Gases, Handbags, Brackets, Mirrors, Fpergnes, Fans, Japaneee Goods. Stationery. Stationery. AN; EXCELLENT VARIETY of Boxed Stationery, of the best quality and latest designs, plain, fancy and floral. Is BOXES. o<l BOXES. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Account and Letter Books, Counter and Memorandum Books, and all Office Requirements! Account Books any size or patterns made to ordeb. Toys. Toys. Toys. UNRIVALLED COLLECTION of TOYS, in wood, tin, and rubber. Noah's Arks, Trains, Watches, Skittles, Balls, Animals, Prams, Bat rows, Rocking and Hobby Horse* Buckets, Spades, Games, Tricycles, and a great variety too numerous to particularize. Electro-plated Ware. A UNIQUE STOCK of GOQD^PLATED WARE. Butter, Je ly, and Jam Dishes Sugar and Cream, Toast Racks, Cruets, Salad Bowls, Biscuit Barrels, Egg Stands, Batter Knives, Tea Spoons, Carvers, Serviette Rings, Teapots, Salts, and Inkstands, Marble, Gilt, and Nickel Clocks, Ladies' and Gentldmen's Watches, Studs, etc. Fancy Glass and China Ware. Jap Tea Cups and Saucers, Dishes, Teapots, Sugar and Creams. Cheese Stands, Ring Sets, Egg and Cruet Stands, Biscuit Barrells, Tea Sets, Jugs, Plates, all in chaste ana ""^ pretty designs, „ CROQUET SETS, LAWN TENNIS, & CRICKETING '■ MATERIALS. ■ ORGANS from £8 10s to £45. PIANOS from £20 to 70 Guineas. Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. I CAN SUPPLY any of the following' machines—The Monarch,'Waverly, Hadden, Star, Benhur, and Envoy. AH up-to-date and GUARANTEED. Ladies'and Gentlemen's Uicycles from JB2O CftSh- O'irla* Bicycles from JQI3 10S- Easy terms arranged. Cycle extra?. , „.„,„;i EVERY LINE AT THE LOWEfeT l?OJS»m__l_ GASH PRICI- 1, To keep the Trade in the Di triet. Liberal Discount for Cash to Sohool Committees. H. M. JONES. u » HOUSE PAINTING & PAPERHANGING. I HAVE just to hand a shipment of GENUINE WHITE LEAD & PURE LINSEED OIL for the present season's Painting and Decorating. Persons desirous of having their homes well painted with GENUINH MATERIALS k iftOOD TRADESMEN are requested to call upon us. . OIL CLOTH FOR DADO,S IN STOCK. .^ ' TO ARTISTS. I HAVE a Splendid lot of Opal Glass in stoi.k, specially prepared for Artists' use, which can be cut to any size required at a moderate charge. __________ ■* I J. WILSON, | CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET.^ Telephone 65.] [P.O. Box 16 ( - ■ ' '