CORRESPONDENCE

{Weib not bold oanelves responsib'e for the opiiltas expressed by our correspondentsj

MR E. G. WRIGHT.

<S0 THB EDITOR. Sib,—-Some time back you published a leader highly laudatory of the action of Mr Wright, M.H.R., for his efforts to procure better buildings for the Old Men's Home. I have no doubt all you said of him was well deserved. It haß been said he has his eye on the next election. I do not think such a motive prompted the action of Mr Wright. I believe he acted honestly and sincerely in the interests of his electorate. But his action in Parliament shows a strange in consistency. No one will say that it is the duty of a representative to epeak and vote on each and every occasion. It will, how ever, be conceded that when a member takes up an extraordinary position on a measure of national importance, the country and his constituents are entitled to an explanation. There is at present being debated in Parliament an Old Age Pensions Bill. One of its objects ia to abolish charitable aid in the shape of Old Men's Homes. On account of his interest in the local Old Men's Home, such a measure should Commend itself to Mr Wright. But what do we find ? He has taken np this extra ordinary position—On the second reading of the Bill he did not epeak at all. In the division on the second reading Mr Wright was the only member of the House of Representatives, with the exception of Mr Ward, who was not then in Wellington, who did not vote on the Bill.' Why this | Inconsistency ? Has our representative not the courage of his convictions ? Or doea he Wish to follow the lead of one of his party who in the very fiisb amendment sought to discredit the Bill by moving that the words "compassionate allowance" be substituted for the word " pension" in the title of the Bill ? The object of the amendment was of course, to brand as paupers the recipients of the pension. Farther, in committee Mr Wright has persistently supported every obstructing amendment brought forward. Where is his care for our old people shown in suoh actions.—l am, etc., I Clio. Ashburton, December 2, 1397,

THE PREMIER QUESTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— f' West Coaster " is a bit out; so aa the truth must come to he known sooner or later, I will relieve his anxiety at once. The last letter 1 had from the Czar of Russia stated that hia Majesty was so impressed with the way in which Dr Seddon aat on (no pun) the New Zealand inhabitants that he determined to make him Governor of Crete, with John McKenzie as aide-de camp. Dr Seddon is to take with him a copy of the Undesirable Immigrants Bil', and hia aide a few pickle bottles. Our Premier in Sphakiste dress, and his mate in tartan, the Czar thinks will about nil the job. Now you know the delay in Cretan matters, and " West Coaster" can sleep with an eaay mind.—l am, etc., So Long.

EARTHQUAKE

About 2.40 this morning a shock was felt in Ashburton, which lasted about twelve seconds.

Serious Damage.

Press Association—ByElectrio Telegraph Auckland, December 8. Two distinot Bhocks of earthquake were felt here at 3 45 this morning. New Plymouth, December 8. A severe earthquake shock was felt at 2.45 a.m. It was of exceptional duration. Haweea, December 8 The earthquake was felt here with ex traordinary severity, but no material damage resulted. Masterton, December 8. A prolonged and severe shock of earth quake has been experienced in all parts of the district. No damage is reported. The shock was the most severe one ever felt on the East Coast. Clocks stopped and the people were much alarmed. Palmekston North, December 8.

A heavy shock of earthquake was felt in Palmerston at twenty minutes to three this morning. The shook Was of a prolonged nature, but without upheaval, therefore no damage was caused in the business establish ments. A chimney at the railway engine shed waa thrown down. Wang an vi, December 8 The severest shock of earthquake felt here since 1855 was experienced thiß morning at twenty minutes to three, lasting for two minutes. Considerable damage was done in the busineaa premises by the breaking of crockery, glassware, etc., Messrs Keith and Leonard being the chief sufferers. They lost £70 worth. Others report damage, the total loss being estimated at several hundred Sounds. Chimneys were levelled in all irections, and tlie main water supply was ■topped. Fissures are reported to be in various parts, and the subsidence of several chains in length on the railway line and on the reclamation ground between the railway atation and the cattle wharf. A house waß burned down in the suburbs through the occupants rushing outside after the shock and leaving a lamp standing alight on a table, which waß shaken down. Mrs Morrow was also seriously injured through being struck with bricks coming through the roof of her house.

We~Ginc»ton, December 8 A prolonged and severe shock of earth quake at about 2 40 this morning occasioned considerable alarm, it being one of the heaviest felt in Wellington for years. At first a slight tremor was noticed, whioh de veloped ipto a violent disturbance, lasting aeveral secopdo, and when this subsided gently, the virbratiqna of the earth could be felt, buildings swayed to and fro, several doors at the general post office burst open, and bells were set ringing. No serious damage is reported from the earthquake. The general opinion is this morning's shock, although of long6r duration, waß not so severe as that which alarmed the city aome weeks ago. The Government Life Insurance buildings escaped altogether this | time, and ao did the Free Public Library. Wakapuaka, December 8 Two distinct shocks of earthquake were experienced here at about 2 42 this morning tfhay were accompanied by a [leavy rumbling but the shocks themselves were npt severe.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—WEDNESSDAY. (Before Messrs D. Thomas and R. Alcorn, Justices of the Peace.) DROTKENNESS.—JameB Gill, who had again given way to liquor, and had been disorderly and drunk in charge of a horse, was leniently dealt with, on promise of amendment, and a prohibition order was issued against him.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

Press Aasoolation-—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Deo. 8, 10 a.m. Guardian Offjce 10.3? a. m. ''''' .'; L'pKibpN, "December 7 A ballot has been taken among the cptton spinning operatives upon the question of tbe proposed reduction pi wages with the following result. In favor of accepting reduction, £}7 \ against, J3,19Q.

ALLEGED ASSAULT.

At the Court this morning, before Messrs David Thomas and Robert Alcorn, Justices of the Peace, James, Herbert, William, and Matthew Clarke were brought upon remand, charged with having assaulted William Jamieson ab Dromore on Monday last. The case was called at eleven o'clock, but in the absence of Mr Wilding, counsel for accused, who could not attend bill the arrival of the express, the hearing was adjourned till two o'clock, The case was resumed ab two o'clock, before Mesars D. Thomas, T, E, Upton, and A. Harrison, J.P. Mr Purne 1 appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Wilding ior the defence. Mr Thomas said, to begin with, the Bench protested against the local Justices being required to adjudicate on cases like that now before them. They thought the districb was of sufficient importance to have a Stipendiary Magistrate of its own, and the sooner the legal gentlemen moved in the matter the better.

Mr Purneil said they had moved frequently during the past few years, but without avail. The witnesses were ordered oub of Court. Mr Purneil, in opening the case, said that two of the brothers Clarke had been owners of the farm at Dromore, but nob being able ! to pay the interest, the mortgagee took over the farm, and ib was sold, with all that was upon it, to William Jamieson. The Clarkes were allowed by Jamieson to graze some

cattle free on the farm, and were otherwise favored. On the day in question the brothers came to the farm and demanded a grating which was there, and which they said was their property. He refused to let them have it, and in consequence, the assault was com mitted. Mr Purneil went into details of thla assault at some length, and characterised it as brutal andcowaidly in the extreme. To bear out what he laid before the Court he called the following witnesses, urging that the case was so serious thtib it should be sent to trial, and not dealt summarily with by the Justices.'— j

William Jamieson said he was a farmer at Wakanui. In June last he bought a farm from I"riedlander Bros., which was then in the occupation of James and George Clarke. Ib is situate at Dromore and Friedlander Bros, were the mortgagees. Bought with the farm all the fixtures thereon. The grating which was the subject of the dispute was amongst the fixtures. Went into possession of the farm in place of James and : George Clarke. The other three were not in \ possession, Allowed those two to remain on ! the farm as they had nowhere else to go. They grazed their cattle there, witness being good natured enough to allow them to do so. They left aboub the middle of September and witness remained ia exclusive occupation of the farm. None of the defendants made any application to him till Monday last, when at about on© o'o'ock they came to his farm at Dromore. Witness had with him on the farm his two boys and his little girl. Defendants had with them two horses and two drays. After salutations James said he "came after bhose tnings in the shed." Replied that there waa nothing there belonging to them, and they had better go away off his premises. They said they would not go away. He had a horse bridle iti his hand, and they had backed a dray up against the shed. He asked them to take the horse away from the shed door so that he could get in, but they refused. He tried to pass by the wheel when Matthew and James took hold of him and threw him down. He got up and they threw him down again, and knelt on his chesb with their knees. He struck at them with the horse bridle he had in his hand while they were kneeling on his chesb, and James took hold of the bridle and wrenched it from him, tearing the skin off his hand.

In the struggle his coab waa badly torn by the accused. Witness got up, went inside the shed, and stood upon the gratiDg. William Clarke came and gave witness a push saying "get off ib." Witness put out his hand and pushed him away. Matthew said " We'll tie the b——." There waa a hay fork among so-ne other tools near by, and witness bakinghold of it said he would use it on the first man that touched him. Matthew, James, and Herbert then seized him aod threw him down, bying his hands with a halter. They tied the rope tightly, and his wiists were still Bore from it.

Matthew held the rope and knelb on him, giving him an occasional kick with his heavy boots, whi'e the others took up the grating and put it on their drays. To do this James took a sledge hammer and broke away the posts that held the grating. They worked at the removal of the grating about an hour, Matthew kneeling on witness all the time, except when he got up now and again to give wit ness a kick. Witness' boy John came in, and James seized him and kicked him out. His little girl came, and he asked her to bring him a drink of water, as he was faint. She did so, and Matthew struck the cup away, and would not let him have any water. Witness's other son Robert went away for Mr Allen when the tying down began. Matthow said that if it had not been tor witness's ~ kids he would have murdered witness. Witness replied that they were a rotten lob and that he believed they would do for him. Mr Allan, his wife and sister, and his man came upon the scene while witness was still tied UP inside the shed, with Matthew kneeling on his chest. Allan said they were an unmanly lot, to illuse a man on his own property. James Clarke said he was man enough for Allan, and asked him to put up his hands. Allan did so, and Clarke said he would get a stiok. j Did not know whether he got a stick or not. Allan tiied to loosen witness's bomlsbut the Clarke's prevented them. Miss Allan tried to undo the cord but James Clarke seized her by the hair and threw her down. Mrs Allan came forward to interfere, but James twisted her arm back. Some other of them took the other arm. After being tied up for an hour and a half, he got loose ; but by that time they had got most of the stuff on the driy. Believed that after getting up he kicked James on the shin. Went to Dr Trevor- yesrerday, who said one of his ribs was broken, and witness was weak and sore all over. The doctor ordered him to put his arm in a sling for a day or two to ease the pain about the ribs. The men were not excited till Mr Allan came. [Left Sitting],

THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

Opposition Caucus. I The Independent Liberals i Another Caucus. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Wellington, December 8 The senior Opposition whip supplies the following information respecting the meeting of the Opposition this morning. It was decided to allow the Loan Bill to proceed, but to block every other measure until the Public Works Statement is brought down. A committee was appointed to select Bills which should he slaughtered. A strong opinion againßt coming back after Christmas was expressed. At a meetiDg of the Independent Liberal Party this morning, six were present, and | the absence of others was excused.l It was decided that the Public Works Statement should be submitted at or.cc, and with the exception of some hal; dczen measures all the business set down oh the Order Paper could be postponed till next session. Respect ing the Bunking Bill, it was resolved that It should be confined 1 to the Bank of New Zealand and that' the Directors appointed should be unconnected with the active management of any business. The senior Government whip supplies the following information respecting the Govern ment) caucus held this mefniog. Every niember'was present or accounted for. Th« Premier referred to the senseless obstruction which had come from the Opposition. After necessity for passingoertainßills on the order paper had been discussed, it wab decided that the Premier in order to facilitate business and allow members to get home before Christmas should announce in the I House this afternoon what were tbe most important measures Govfrnmeiat mdftt insist on 'passing before *he jirorbgatton. "After' a Hisoussion on the Banking Bill the Premier intimated that clauses 21 to 2§ would be excluded and brought down as general measures. A mutual understanding was arrived at by the party on other matters, and the utmost good feeling prevailed,

r^flE APHBbKfco* GtJAFDIAJS t WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 180t.



Mr Joseph Scaly was to-day declared duly | elected to fill the vacancy on the Ashburton Borough Council, rendered vacant by the election of Mr Charles Reid to the mayoralty. All who have promised provisions, etc., for the St. Stephen's Sunday School treat to-morrow, are requested to deliver same at jgf. Stephen'sschoolroom by 1Q o'clock to-morrow morning, ROSSf JE* TELA.



ETHVEN b PORTS. ON SATURDAY; JAHtJAItf 1, 1898. Patron —J. C. Wason, Esq., M.H.R. President—John Holme?, Esq. Vice- Presidents—Messrs D. CameroD, (*p.ing field), A. Orr, W. Morgan, F. Biker, J. Baker, R. Miller, C. P. Murniy-Aynesley. Judge (Horse Races)— L. Wood. (Barter — C. P. Murray-Aynesley. Clerk: of the Course—J. O'Sullivan. Clerk of the Scales—Jonathan Hibbs, Judge (Ath letics) — (i. Vaugham. Starter — A. Dobbs. Handicapper—J. Dart.



WAN T E D. WHITEBAIT »nd all kinds of fresh fi*h to-night, ier Express, at J. H JEWiTT's.oppidte Mail Office. Telephone 96.



LOST, at the mouth of the Ashburton River, an Overcoat belonging to W, R, Byde, kindly return to J. W. Hardlky. LOST, last evening, out of Trap, Lady's Silk Umbrella (silver top), between G. Andrews' and Havelock Street Railway Crossing. Reward on returning to Craig head & Berryman. 12 57 WANTED Known—Strawberries, cheap for Jam. This week only.—J Mir_,ic*HAMP,'Terrace Nursery. 12 61 OOK HKRE—Herbal Beer, Lemonadei Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinks at 2d per glasß at W. G. Page's Store, East Belt, _______ CHRISTMAS and New Year Cards, specially selected from Loudon firm's ; Chaste and beautiful designs in Ivorioe, Celluloid, Gelatine and Pluah Hand Painted and requisitely mounted Packets from-3d to 28 6d. Wondeiful value. Comical and, Irradianb Cards.—H. M. Jones. FOR SALE — Pullets, first cross, as under :—Orpington-Houdan ; Indian Game Cochin ; Dorking-Cochin, from two to three months old ; also Houdan and Cochin Cockerels; ab Pelham Yards, Ashburton.



Horse Races. Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and South Island Trotting Association. First Race to start at 12 o'clock sharp. I—Hurdle Race Handicap, of 10 soys; second horse to receivd 1 soy. from the i stake. About 1£ mile, over 6 flights of ] hurdles '. Minimum weight IQat 71b. ' Entrance 10*. To start at 12 noon. 2-Maiden Trot Timh Handicap, of 7 soys ; second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. Aboub 1£ mile. Weight 12st. Entrance 7s. All horses breaking must pull up and go within one chain. To start at 12.30 p.m. 3—Methvkn Cup Handicap, of 10 soys, and trophy; second hoise to receive 1 > soy. from the stake About 1^ mile. I Minimum weight 9dt 71b. Entrance 10s. I To start at 1 p.m. I 4— Handicap Time Trot, of 10 soys |' second horse to receive 1 soy. from the stake. „ About 2 miles. Pull and go. Weight 123t. Entrance 10s. To start at 1.45 p m. s—Ladies' Purse Handicap, of 10 soys; second horse to receive 1 soy. from the sbake. Aboui § of a mile. Minimum weight 9st 7lb, Entrance 10. Winner i of Hurdles or Cup to carry 71bs penalty. To start at 2.30 p m. 6—Hack Race Handicap, of 5 soys ; second horse to receive 15s. from the stake. Winners of previous events not allowed to start. Entrance ss. Minimum weight 9at, Post entry. To start at 3 p.m. 7—Consolation Rao-, of 3 soys. About £ a mile. For all beaten horses. Mini mum weight lQat, Entrance 3s, If time permits.



DAVID THOMAS. ARCADE HOKSE_ FAIR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1897 MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his usual Horse Fair, when he will offer, on account of various clients, some good DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HORSES. PRESENT ENTRY— Oj~ HEAD OF ALL DESCRIPTION, 1229 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer.



WOOL SEASON, 1897-98. MY NEXT WOOL SALE takes place in Christohurch on THURSDAY DEC. 16, 1897. And Catalogues close on MONDAY, December 13. WOOL intended for thab Sale ought there fore bo be forwarded AT ONCE, so that it cm be propsrly catalogued. IF SENT DIRECT, please consign to Canterbury Seed Co.'s Siding, Addington, a/c D. THOMAS, and post a letter of i particulars to D. Thomas, care of Messrs H. Matson and Co., Christohurch; or if the Wool is sent into my store ib will be properly abbended to. DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON. 11 44



Athletic Events To Commence at 11 a.m. I—Men's Maiden Race, 100 Yards Handi cap. First prize £1, second priza 10s. For non-winners of any foot race. 2—Boy's Racb, 100 Yards Handicap (under 14 years). First pvizi 10s, second prize OS. 3—Men's Hurdle Race Handicap, 120 Yards, over ten flights of hurdles. Firat i.rize £1 15s and Trophy, second prize 15s.



4—Girl's Rach, (under 14 veare). First prizß Box of Tea and ss, second priae ss. s—-Men's 100 Yards Handicap. First prize £1, second prize 10s. 6—Three-legged Race Handio&p, First prize £1, second prize 10s. 7_440 Yards Handicap, Fmt prize £1103, second prize 15s. B—Obstacle Race, for Boys (under four teen years). First pr.ze 103, second prize s<. 9—Men's Race Handicap, for Trophy, For men over 40 years of age. 10—Consolation Rack:, 200 Yards Handi cap. First priza £1, second 10s.



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO ASHBURTON FOR RACES. AT Rates of 2d per mile Ist class, mini mum 43; Id per mile 2nd class, minimum 2s ; mileage counted one way only, From Chtistchureh, Timaru, and inter mediate stations ; also stations on the Mount Vomers and Methven branches. Tickets issued on December 9 for the first train in each case, available for return on the 9th or 10 h. On the 9 h the afternoon train from Ashburton to Timaru will start at 5.45 p.m« and run 1 hour 50 minutes later than time table times. The train to Springburn will leave Ashburton at 5 55 p.m. and run 1 hour 30 minutes later than time-table times. An extra train will run on the Methven line as follows : — Methven, depart 535 p.m., Lauriston 6.8 p.m., Rakaia, arrive, 6 50 p.m. Rikaia, depart, 7.45 p.m. (after arrival of express traiu), Lauriston 8.30, Methven arrive, 9.5 p.m, 12 2Q BY ORDER.



RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. The Meeting will be held v ider the Rules of Racing. 2. Entries for Horse Races must be made in writing with the Secretary before 9 p m. on SATURDAY, December 18, 1897. Entrance fees, names, ages, colours, and performances of horses, and the colours of the riders must be forwarded ab the same time. 3. In the Trotbing Races all horses break ing must pull up and go within one chain. 4. The Horse Races are for horses thab have nob won more than 10 floys in one event. 5. All horses must be commonly resident in and be owned by persons resident in the Mount Hutt or South Rakaia Road Board Districts, or in the Mpunt Somers Road Board Diatricb, north of the South Branch of the Ashburton River; or in the Upper Ashburton Road Board District, within the old boundaries of Winchmore run, since the Ist of October, 1897.



6. The Athletic Events are open for all bona fide residents in the same districts only. f. Entries for Athletic Events to be made with the Secretary thirty minutes before each competition starts. Entrance fees 7£ per cent, on value of first prize. 8. If leas than three competitors enter for any competition, or less than three horses, the property of different owners, enter for any race, the item will be struck off the progaamme. S. The Committee do not bind themselves to the above order in carrying out tho pro gramme. 10. All protests must foe made in writing to the Secretary within thirty minutes after the race has been run, together with the sum of £1, to be forfeited if, in the opinion of the Committee, the protest is frivolous. 11. No entry will be received unless the I above conditions are complied with, and all disputes, claims and objections, arising out of the raping shall bo decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points to be final. The Stewards reserve the right to hold over the stake until satisfied that the qualification of entry is correct, and the onus of proof shall lie with the owner. Entrance to Grounds — Non-Subacribers, One Shilling each Adult, and One Shilling f ach Horse. A BALL will be held in the evening, com mencing at 8 p.m. The Woolston Band will be in attendance, and play during the day.' 1 ' G. H, ALINGTON, 12 5S Secretary.



JttAKAIA SPORTS. THE following are the Handicaps for the Horse Races at the Rakiia Sports :— Maiden Saddle or Harness Teot, of 10 soys ; 1& mile. Camelfold .«. scr Macaroni .... 4sec Aestella ... tor Spinner . ssec Poundkeepdr ... 2aec Eulalie ..,. 6sec Camelina ... 2^ec Crosbie ... 6sec Nicola ... 2sec Satanella ... 6sec Actress ... 4aec Bessie ... lOaec Handicap Sadejvb or Harness Trot ; 2\ miles. „eta ... scr Poundkeeper... ssec Wenlock ... scr Macaroni ... 7aec Cosmo ... 2sec Satanella ... I3sec Aestella ... 2sec Beseie ... 16sec i Camelina ... ssec ! . 12 56



o c o 6i CD m JOB Shrji . li td i !• _i B •t . i_ , 9 ■■-■■% ' »-J ---,' I $« j ' 1 £



IMPOUNDED. IMPOUNDED from Routh Town Belt, Kakaw, one Bay Colt, 2 hind and 1 off fore feet white, and white face. If not claimed and expenses p\id will be sold at noon on December 16, 1897. GEORGE SHELLOCK, 12 59 Poqndkeeper, Rakaia.



NOTICE TO LADIES. MISS M°BEIDE LADIES' NURSE, TTAS REMOVED to Cameron Street, West, WHERE SHE HAS OPENED APBIYATE HOSPITAL for the convenience of Ladies from the Country. TERMS ON APPLICATION 11 113 ' " i a«»nM"i» '■' ■■"l il"1^l i li*yy ,p,*i^y*"«iw— —~i



Mothers will find Chamberlain's Cqugh Remedy especially valuable for croup aod whooping oough. It will give prompt relief 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 Richardß, Duquesne, Pa. Sold by M£ ton Prog Qomn^nv,



Entertainments. 7\ d d p-_rir_irw s' hall AT, ENTION ! THE DAI ii—DECEMBER 10. Reappearance, after au absence of 17 years, of the Mosb Travelled Entertainment in Existence. Hudson's Surprise rarty. The Donators of Mirth and Music. 1® STAR ARTISTS 18 WILL ON FRIDAY NEXT, December 10, I introduce the Merriest and Most Exhilarat- J ing Combination of Unpremeditated Humor j and Harmony the residentsofAbhburtonhave enjoyed for yeats. Patronised by their Royal Highnesses the I Duke and Duchess of Connaught (two occasions—lndia and Japan), and the elite and populace in all parts of the world. Popular prices—3s. 2s, and One Shilling. Box Plan at H. M. Jones, Bookseller. Doors open at 7.15; Commence at 8 sharp. ARTHUR J. ROYD, 12 5i Representative.



- Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL. HOKSEFAIR. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22,1897 WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on the above date, at our Auction Mart, West Streeb, and are now booking entries for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER 12 31 Auctioneer.



OUR NEXT WOOL SALE Will take place AT GHRISTOHUROH ON THUKSDAY, i DECEMBER 16, 1897. /^i LIENTS will please consign their Clips co BROWN AND SON'S PRIVATE SIDING, ADDINGTON, where the wool will receive our personal and moßt carefuj attention. Wool delivered at our Ashburton Stores will be sent on to Christohurch free of chargf, except railage. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Limited.



IT7_ ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 XT7 E AHE J3 UYE 11 S OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEJAF CHA_'F. FRIEDLANDER'BROS., Limited. ~ . " ■--. -1 ■ .--JJ j T. Bullock. I _ . _______________ - NEW Cottage and Quarter Acre Section in Cox Street. £100, Price wanted— £10 cash, balance by instalments. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. HAMPSTEAD. NEAR THE SCHOOL. OKO PRIOB required for small Cottage oUtJfC and Land fronting Cambridge Street, not far from the School. "Terms can be arranged. Apply to, J' ,^: ' T. BULLOCK. ~ tinwaldT " j-AC R E 1



HAVING two frontages on Harland and Grove streets, being sections Nos 523, 524, 531 and 532, on which is^ erected COTTAGE, etc., the property j. of Mrs Laftey.ipgi i On account of the owner's removal|from the district, thjs^is for sale on exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application, i T. BULLOCK, j • Agent.



John Orr & Co. IONSTEE SALE. ! P urther Reductions. rTAVING on band and now landing THE LARGEST STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GROCERIES, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, etc., I in the Ashburton ' County,



WE HA*E DEFINITELY DECIDED TO ttIDDUCE BY OWE JHAJL.IT. With this end in view, we are now SELLING AS UNDER s- GrooerieSr Best Snowdrop Sugar... ...2£dperlb Tea blended ... 101b boxes Is per lb Tea in half chesta lOd per lb (strong liquor) Gore Oatmeal ... 2s 8d per 251b bag Colonial Candles ... 4d per lb per box English Parafine Candles 6£d per lb per box Kerosene, 150 test, ... 6s 6d per tin —. 12s 9d per case Rollib's Flour at Mill prices. Currants ... 4£d per lb Cornflour ... 3d per lb Essence of Lemon ._ ... ... 4d Worcester Sauce, Pints ... 9s per dia Essence of Coffee ... ... 10£ d Sago ... l^d per lb Tobacco, Nubian squares ... 4s 6d per lb Bran 3s 6d per bag Sharps ,„ 5s per bag



John Orr & Co. FTIHE SUCCESS ATTENDING OUR Cheap Cash Sale Induces us to adopt for the future this system of doing business. And aa we i purchase for Cash from the best makers in England and America, the General Public will therefore have the advantage of Select ing Goods of Sterling Quality at prices hitherto unheard of. WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK :-



TO LE T, PREMISES in Moore Street, at a low rental, viz:—ss 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. — T~O~LE T. OFFICE or small Shop in the Arcade. Possession can be given in a few days. Apply to T. BULLOCK. sTcTioNS"numbered~3Bß to 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. ASHBU&TON BOROUGH COUNCIL. I HEREBY DECLARE MR JOSEPH \ SEALY, being the only Candidate nominated, to be duly elected a member of the Ashburton Borough Council. H. H. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Ashburton, December 8,1897. 12 60 KYLE SCHOOL,



A DANCE WILL BE HELD IN THE KYLE SCHOOL o# FRIDAY, the 10th DECEMBER. Admission 2% ; Ladies free. 1% 47 Refreshments provided.



Acids Jellies Almonds Kerosene Anchovy Paste Knife Polish  Sauce Ketchup Arrowroot Lime Juice Annatto Lemon Juice Ammonia Linseed Meal Baking Powder Macaroni Barley Maoe Black Lead Maizena Bacon Mackerel Blacking Milk Borax Marmalade Bloater Paßte Matches Bloaters Mustard Blue Nutmegs Bovril Oysters Butter Colouring Oatmeil Biscuits Oatina Carraway Seeds Ox Tongues Chutnee Olives Capers Pepper Castor Oil Potted Meat Candles Peas Coffee Pickles Currants Plums Cheese Raisins " Currie Powder Rice Candle Cotton Rennet Cream of Tartar Soap Cocoa Salt Corn Flour Saltpetre Candied Peel Starch Cloves Sardines, Cinnamon Snda Crystals Chocolate Sugars Clothes Pega Salad Oils Dates Salmon Essences Semolina Extract of Meat Sauces Fire Kindlers Sulphur Fruits (Tinned) Sago Flour Soups Germina Spices Gelatine Sheep's Tongues. Golden Syrup Teas Groats Tol&cco Ginger Tapioca Haddock* Vermecelli Hops Vestas Herrings Vinegar infants' Feed Whiting Isinglass Yeast Jams Yeast Powder, John Orr & <> ASHBURTOIi'



SUGAB! StJGrAH! SUGAR! ;0;— FLETCHER BROS. .ARE NOW BELLING FINEST SNOWDROP CANE SUGAR AT Per Pound 2jd f 2^, 2}d Per Pound. Or 401. for 7s 6d, 561b fo. 10s 6d, 7011) for 13s 3d Nelaon, Moate & Co.'a Tea, in Rollitt's Supreme Roller Flour. - ,10l™ tiM Is 6d per lb 2001b sacks 24s Ceylon Tea in 101b boxes ... Is 5d per lb 100!b ban  12s 6d Old Valencia Raisins ... 4d per lb 50ib bags " 6* 4H New Currants ._ ... 4£d per lb ' 25ib hags .. "'. 3* 3d New Valencia Raisins ... 7d per lb Liberal Discount lor Ton lots. New Dates _. ... „. 6d per lb Finest Diamond Brand Oatmeal Electric Candles (by the b0x).... 4d per lb (Timaru), 251b bags for ... 2* 9d English Parrafine Candles (by 50 Cases of Enamel-are at wholesale pricet the box) ... ._ 6dperlb Pie Dishes from lOd each 100 Dozen Assorted Jam (best Kettles from 2s 6d each quality) ... ... 4s 6d per doz Saucepans from 6d each 50 Dozen Best Quality Rasp- Candlesticks from 7d each berry Jam 6d per tin ._ 5s 6d per doz Enamelled White and Grey Magi 6d each 2ilb Tina Preserved Fruit (delicious) Stew Pans from Is lid each Pears, Peaches, _ Apricot* lOd per tin Wash Basins from Is 3d Higheat Test Kerosene, per tin 6s 6d Cullendara from 2* 3d each _. » „ » peroasel2s9d Teapot* from 2s 3d each. Etc. Eto. Eto. Finest Mixed Peel (Lemon, Orange A Citron) 8d per lb 2lbforls3d JUST ARRIVED, Fresh Herrings 6id per tin ... 6a3dperdcz Small Tins Sardines, 4Jd per tin 4s per dozen Two Tanks of Kenrick't Holloware, direct Large Tins Sardines 8d per tin 7s 3d dozen from the Manufacturer, Van Houten Ooooa ... ... 3a 3d lb tin comprising Fry'siCecoa, per lb tin Is4£d Saucepans, Boilers, Kettles, and Preserving Red Herring. 9at Is P»ns,»H.«eV ' Salt Herrings 9 »( i„ Finest Dried Apricots, Peaches Also,—Twenty Crates and Hogsheads o . j*? _, L ™ , :.:. „V 10d P6'lb Chin*ware and Earthenware, Splendid Blacking in Tins 2d Direct from the Home Potteries (Donlton per tin Is lOd dozen and Feilding's, etc.) Raspberry Syrnp lsper bottle ,L,! m mn' Pineapple, «tc- - Hd per bottle Printed Cups and Saucers from 2s 9d per do lib Tins Rabbit in Jelly ... 7d per. tin Glass Covered Buttere 9d each Acetic Acid Is lid bottle Moulded Tumblers 2a 6d per dozen Toilet Soap (4 Tablets in a box) 9d per box Best Quality Pheasant Plates 2s 6d per dozen Balls Glycerine Soap ... 3d per ball Pie Steamers 4d each 2lb Tins Golden Syrup ... 6£d per tin Pink and Gold China Cups and Saucers. CAuatio Soda 7d per tin ... 6s 9d dozen full size, 6s 6d per dozen Eto. Etc. Etc. Eto. Eto. Etc", Two Tons of Carter's Turnip Seed (12 varieties). 6d per lb by the cwt, Half a Ton of Mangel Seed (4 varietiee) 6d per Ib FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch. P.O. Box 67, Telephone 24.



F. _. JONES. H. M. JONES. SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS are coming again. SPLKNDID VARIETY of NEW GOODS specially imported for Chiistmas Trade, ex Rimutaka, Delphic and Matatua, from London, and Taluue f<orn Melbourne . and Sydney. Books Books. Books. A URGH ASSORTMENT of Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books, selected from !he well-known Publishers—Ward, Lock and Co., Cassell and Co., Neebitt and Co., Nelson and Sons, Religious Tract Society, Warne and Co , and others, comprising worka of Travels, History, Biography, Fiction ai>d Fairy Stones, Scientific aiid Poetical Worka in Cloth, Plain Leather, and Morocco Bindings. Boy's and Girl's Own Annual, Little Folks, Chatteibox, Infant Magazines, Child's Companion, Wide-a-Wake, Sunday and others New Books and Magazines by every mail. Kancy Goods. Fancy Goods. LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Dressing Bcxes, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Papeterie, Albums, Photo Frames, and Screens, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Baskets, plain and fitted Ladies' Compsn'ona, Wallets Purses, Pocket Books, Pen and Pencil Cases, Handbags, Brackets, Mirrors, Epergnes, Fans, Japanese Gooda. Stationery. Stationery. AN EXCELLENT VARIETY of Boxed Stationery, of the best quality and latest designs, plain, fancy and floral. Is BOXES. e«l BOXES, EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Account and Letter Books, Counter and Memorandum Books, and all Office Requirement!! Account Books any size or patterns made to obdeb. Toys. Toys. Toys. UNRIVALLED COLLECTION of TOYS, in wood, tin, and rubber. Noah's Arks, Trains, Watches, Skittles, Balls, Animals, Prams, Batrowa, Rocking and Hobby Horaet, Buckets, Spades, Games, Tricycles, and a great variety too numerous to particularize. Eiectro-plated Ware. A UNIQUE STOCK of GOOD-PLATED WARE. Butter, Je ly, and Jam Dishea, Sugar and Cream, Toast Racks, Cruets, Salad Bowls, Biscuit Barrels, Egg Stands, Butter Kniveß, 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, Sugir and Creams. Cheese Stands, Ring Sets, Egg and Cruet Stands, Biscuit Barrells, Tea Sets, Jugs, Plates, ail in chaste and pretty designs. CROQUET SBTS, LAWN IENNIS, & CRICE__TING MATERIALS. ORGANS from £8 10s to £45. PIANOS from £i oto 70 Guineas. Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. I CAN SUPPLY any of the following machine* —The Monarch, "Waverly, Hadden, , Star, Benhur, and Envoy. All up-to-date and GUARANTEED. Ladies'aud Gentlemen's | tficycles from jQ_O CftSfc.- UirU' Bicycles from £13 10S- I Jiasy terms arranged. Cycle ex!rax. EVERY LINE AT THE LOWEST FOSaftA !_*___ CASH PRICK, To keep the Trade in the DUtiict. Liberal Discount for Gash to School Committee*. H. M. JONES. _„



HOUSE PAINTING & PAPERHANGrINGr. I HAVE just to baud a shipment of GENUINE WHITE LEAD & PURE LINSEED OIL for tho present season's Painting and Decorating. Persona deßircus of having their homes well painted with GENUINE MATERIALS It GOOD TRADESMEN are requested to c*ll upon us. ' OIL CLOTH FOR DADO'S IN STOCK. TO ARTISTS. I HAVE a Splerdidiot of OpalGla-s in stock, specially prepared for Artists' use, whioh can be cut to any size required at a moderate charge. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET.V [Telephone 65,] t p«°. *« »]