The Ashburton Guardian.

v«> no* 43/7

AsHBURTOft: Wednesday, December 22, 1897.

PBICE : ONE PEJNL*!'

PHASES OF THE MOON.

DECEMBER.



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Shipping. ""~~"~ „•■- 'I'HE '<-: 'Iftr NEW ZEALAND S#' "■ . .^SHIPPING OU.S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, f Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & "Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olaaoei of PftMengem at Loweato Rates. Port of Bbeamen. Tons. Departure. Date, Kalkoora 4507 Wellington Deo. 23 Tongariro 4183 — Feb 17 Ri»hine 6127 — March 17 Rinrataka 4615 — April 14 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America and Bahia, Pernambnoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rate* and other par tlonlara on application. For farther particular* apply to FRIEDLAN.DER BROS., Ltd. Agents, AahbartOß. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION v • COMPANY, LIMITED. i FOR LONDON. Jk* T3OYAL MAIL STEA JHK&s. •** MERS, with superior accommodation f or all classes *^^^^^^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply moubh» Tons Qommander From Date. Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... Wel'tn Jan. 6 Delphic ...8356 Sowden ... — Jan. 20 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... ~ Mar. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland .„ — Mar. lonic ...4753 Kempson... — Mar. 31 "*~~ CARGO STEAMERS. Rangitira 4045 Burton ..] Wel'tn Deo. 10 Matataa... 3320 Evans ... — Dec. 23 Fakeha ... 4331 Prosper ... — Maori .- 5200 Moffatti ... — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — Aotea and Tokomara carry saloon passengers only. For freight and passage apply to HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. IDEAL EXCURSIONS To be made by the magnificent Steamer Waikare, 3670 tons register. IN JANUARY Next this favorite Steamer will make two trips to the West Coast Sounds, leaving Port Chalmers on January 20th, and again on the 29 th. And in July next the Waikare wiil make an excursion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and RaratoDg*. Fall particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, 12 73 Agent. MUSICAL, M R H. B EYANI KS (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokes, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "YTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hie Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. "li/r RST)OWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVBIiOOK StBBET, AfeffBTOTON. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Paplls prepared for Trinity College examination^. r*— — -■' A CABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAGHER OF THE VIOLIN, Sauhdies' Buildings, Aahbartos, Tt/T" I S S LARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. 524 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOKTE, SINGING AND HARMONY AND MANDOLINE. A OABD MRS A r\ |^1 LA RID GE Xi.. \Jm VLARIDGE TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term* on Application. Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Nobton's Camomile Pills. They c&d confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free fronr injnriou* drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tooia and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequalle<? for Indigestion, Dyepepeia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complainta. Sold in bofctloa l|d, 2h 9d, and lie, by all Sfedl rine Vondors throusjhpnfc the world.



J5 ROBERT MURRAY, /fiOmm^k EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. nS^LJLJ^JF (For the last 18 yearß the only practical Horologist'ui the District.) TNVITEB the public to Inspect* bis magnificent stock ot * CLOCKS, P |4 Mte PJLi/VXJb.O GOODS. OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. , k Q 0 Wtttolie* of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality—non-magnetic London hand-made goods, OP Oloclcs» in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Owes,? the .. higher grade* being manufactured on the premises. m tl Jewellery and Plated Groodw—Neweifc designs, P best quality, lowest prices. 4! Q Holding the most perfeob plant, the largest stook of materials, and J the moat skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages in the execution of Repairs. p< $0 7iftVS Experience in the trade,



AY lIN I>- *^MJS^s^^fSw WIND JS£ ILLS F^^M|fass ■ M. I Ij L BOOTH MACDONALD'S " Car///e " T3 now well-known throughout New Zealand and Australia, and the demand for them is steadily increasing, which is the best proof of their superiority. Farmers & Householders will do well to provide against a dry summer, and to bear in mind that for watering stock and irrigating garden's, etc., a good Mill is a cheap and profitable investment. Wool Presses. ' In addition to their well-known makes of these, they have this season brought out a new Press, the " Carlyle Junior." This Frets is specially designed to meet the need of the small farmer, although thoroughly competent for any Shed, and capable of pressing | and full sized bales. PLOUGHS, HARROWB, CULTIVATORS, DISC HARROWS h, SPADLING HARROWS, Second to none Send for|Pric«s to their Ashburton Agent: JOHN TAYLOR. Andrew's and Beaven'a Ch»ff-Qntters. Cornorushers, & Seed Cleaners, no*r known as the beat that can be procured are kept in stock by their Agent for Ashburton district, JOHN TAYLOR, IMPLEMENT DEPOT, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.



HOUSE PAINTING & PAPEKHANGING. I HAVE juafc to hand a shipment of GENUINE WHITE LEAD & PURE JUNSEED OIL for the present season's Painting and Decorating. Persons desirous of having their homes well painted with GENUINE MATERIALS & GOOD TRADESMEN are requested to call upon us. OIL OLOTH FOR DADO.S IN STOCK. TO ARTISTS. I HAVE at Splendid lob of Opal Glass in stock, specially prepared for Artists' use, which can be out to any Bize required at a moderate charge. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET. Telephone 65.] [P-O- Box 16 TO BLACKSMITHS AND WHEELWRIGHTS. TTAVING Purchased the wholejof MR ZANDER'S>e]l>lected stockjof BAR AND SHEET IRON, We are prepared to Supply the Trade-on the Moat Liberal Terms Possible, We aie also Doubling the present stock, so that the requirements of our clients will be met in the most complete manner. All orders for the present left at Mr Zandkii's S'l'oße]ov Direct to Ourselves will have immediate attention. W. H. COLLINS & CO.,



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Inrurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Woo) and Grain Broker, A.SHBTJRTON Loans JVegotiated Weekly Bales of Live Stock—Tinwald and A.ahhucbou Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleariag Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristohurcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lighthand's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. I HAVE made arrangements with MEBSRS HARDY & CO., Merohantß, Rakaia. to t act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction with them ib.will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A BUCCESB. DAVID THOMAS, &ahburton GREAT BEDOOTIQN IN PBIOB OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON



Christmas & New Year. SPECIAL SHOW OF" : : DRAPERY & CLOTHING : : "M"EWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE DRESSES, Blouse Materials, Crepons, Prints, Cambrics, Nainsooks, etc, etc. LATEST NOVELTIES IN SUNSHADES LACES COLLARS GLOVJS CORSETS CUFFS RIBBONS BELTS UMBRELLAS Etc. Kti. Etc. fesFJUEaINI>Ii} ASSORTMENT N OILCLOTHS, CURTAINS, ART MUSLINS, & HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS SPECIAL VALUE In^Mcn's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Pauls, Collars, Tiet, Hato, Caps, Braces, etc. MKNS AND BOYS' STRAW HATS. — GrJ* ALIX JO VALUE. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DKAPER & CLOTHIER, TANOHED STREET WHEAT. WHEAT. YT7 E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are alao prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account in oar New|Gr&ln Stores West Streofc, Ashburton, on very favourable terma Fal alted Corasacka and Twine Supplied at LOWES! CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS* OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OP NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. ANDREW ORR iS NOW SHOWING the Finest Collection of Up-to-date Novelties"in MILLINERY, French and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hats and Sailors'; Dress Fabrics j a Most Beautiful Collection in Pirjk Robes and all classes of Plain and Fancy Goods; MANTLES and GAPES, the latest styles from London ; Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Gloves, Hosiery, Sunshades, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc, THE NEW CYCLE CORSET, Tust Imported, in all wzes, (specially made.) GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from £2 15S- A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Ties and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats in all the new shapes. Ladies 8 and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes in every Style and make CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, &c, &c. ANDREW ORR



F> KM hJMwER, Remember, that Mjsllor's JLt £>i,uok-i«ikiujj Sv>L*> wiil iwii for fourteen daj, a only. Ivow'« your time to buy. XTTANTfD Known, Girls' Pretty Strap f T Shoes, un or black, outy <3« 6d, a Mellor s Zealand)** Bout fcjtoro. WB.KRE are you going 10, my pretty maid ? To Mbllob's Cheap Boot Sa/e, fir, he said, riAELOSE who ate married u»»\ &W have a JL pleasant recollection ot the Record Heign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a vary moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical lina »t S Batik's, Optician WANTED Known,—Ladies' Water proofs 5b lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3id Jackets 4a lid, Art Muslin l£d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corsetß Is 6d.—Andrew Obh's Great Sale,, 8 18 TIT7~ANTED Known, the doors and T t windows are lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNQWN-A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, ate, at half price—At A. Obks' cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN. — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, la per pair; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Ore's cheap sale, 742 WANTED KWWN^Ne^GOTtle^e^ Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing.—W. H. Collier. WANTED KNOWN-Infantees, w^l mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, J Irom 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 210-Air A. OkR'S eaeap sale. 743 WANTED Known. - Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4s 6d to 7s lid, Infants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is,' four pair )f Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial 1 rousers 6a lid.—A. Orr's Sale of Assigned &Ute of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTED KNOWN-Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, Lray cloths, doyleys, toilet oovers, and table sovers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's aheap sale 7 % \7"OUNG MEM—Write to me for Vaiu X able Free Book ooncerning your selves.—pßOFEssca R. B. Hermann Specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 Tl7 ANTED KNOWN -^The way~the V V young people of Achburton should celebrate the record reign. Geb married, ami buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tanored Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 WANTED^NOWN-Ladie" 8 " jackets, oapes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—At A Ore's cheap sale. WANTED Known, in fourteeu days I iat««a to »«11 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellors Zealand ia Boot Store. T ADlES.—Write to me for Valuable JL^ Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED Known—That J. Poison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) in Btrap and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs a» usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depofc, Ashburton IB EARD a mac say that you got wonder | ful value for little money, at Mexlor'B Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED KNOWN — One of the choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown in Ashburton now showing. W. H. Collier. VTTTANTED, wise fathers and mothers to ▼ f remember that Meixor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. "TT7~ANTED Known—That we are now ?T showing the finest assortment of GFenW..T.ies, Bowb and Hcarfa, we have ever had the pleauur* of submitting; Men's and Boys' Straw and Pelt Hats in endless assortment. New Goodß in Tennis Shits just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. FISHING Season.—l am now showing a great variety of fishing requisites in ail the latest designs, includiug Rod», Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hoots, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.—J. W. Hardley, Eiist Street. WANTED Known —Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vesta, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vest?, all at landed cost.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Hum-am having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooir.B, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. WANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turners Dresses and Drtss making one trial. A unique seleotion of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing JUST Fanoy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s lid, usually 8s 9d.—Mellor's Z«a laudia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—French serges in navy, black and maroon, at la 61 worth 2>i 6d ; dresa goods, from lGcl per yard aingle costumes, reduced from 25a to 7s 6d silicias and linings, ail reduced—At A Orr's cheap sale. 7 4 WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at MELLOR's, for fourtwen days only. \\7~ANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain f » Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren'eStraps Is 9d, übually 2a 6d. BLUE Derwent Potatoes, 3s 6d per bag; Sharps, ba per bag; Bran, 3a 6d per ag, ex store —Fletcher Bros. .Ashburton LOOK HKRE—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Soda Water, and all other Summer brinks at 2d per glass at VV, C. Pagjb'js Store, Ea*t Belt.



F. FEBIRMAN. THE PATENT ELASTIC STKEL HORSE COLLAR. Contractors to Her Msjesty'a Government (War Office). Patented in Great BtUato, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, South Australia, Victoria, and the United State* of America, etc. LATEST AWARDS. Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural (society, 1890—Silver Medal, Altrinoham Agricultural Society, 1890.—Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea. J<g°-— Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition,



rnHE Collar ig an invention which wins X the approval of all owners of horasa who once GIVE IT A TRIAL. Ifc is composed of two Bimilar halves, with their neceasr.ry connections, formed of fchin Steel Plates forged into U shape, and ia pro vided with rigid fastenings at top and bottom, thus enabling the Collar to be opened on pressing a spring catoh 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 the disengagement of the Collar when a horse falls. '



It may be described as a hollow pair of Hamcs enlarged to the aize of an ordinary Collar bat in an improved manner. The section of the Collar is everywhere of a U shape, one side resting against the shoulder and the other carrying the Draught Hook?.



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 mean of adjustment whinh are provided, be made to fib 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 fif 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 siaes, 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 paddiug become displaced and protrudes, the lining is rotted by perspiration and rain, it becomes hard on the surface, gives the horse sore shoulders, and has to undergo expensive repairs, the horse meanwhile requiring another Dollar to be carefully fitted fco him, or otherwise is unoble to work, and in the case of a bad sore, has to rest till it heals. Most large employers of hcrsen have quite a number of hors s laid up with sore shoulders, caused through the use of Lea: her Collars.



The Elastic Steel Ooikrs ou the contrary, may be readily adjusted to the horse's shoulders, and once fitted, never alter their shape ; and as they present a smooth surface galvanized with zinc, they practioally extend all over the Collar the advantages of the Zinc Pad, which has been in use for many years, with such good results. 1 hey are always dry and oomfortable, and fit for immediate uae. Ihey 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.



rJ he 000 l and comfortable condition in which horses using these Collars return from their work is a remarkable contrast to the heated and exhausted state of horses working in ordinary Collars, in hot or wet weather. The Collars are lighter, stronger, cheaper, cleaner, and more comfortable than Leather Collars, and the only way to appreciate their numerous and undoubted advantages is to GIVE THEM A TRIAL. All parts are interchangeable, and in the event of any part being damaged or worn out, it oan beat onoe replaced at a nominal cost. The Hames of ordinary Collars are occasionally pulled out of their places ; bub 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 Companies, Brewers, Maltsters, etc. They are approved by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and by eminent Veterinary Surgeons, and in no single instance where tbe Collars have been used have they failed to gain approval, and to establish their superiorly over those hitherto in use.



The only favour which the Company ask is a TRIAL ORDER, as they are satisfied that the merits of the Collar, when once known, will secure its general and permanen. adoption, none other being comparable to it for strength, durability, opj»arancfi» economy, comfort, and general efficiency.



THE Advantages of the Collar MAY BE SUMMARISED AS BELOW :— No Hames required ; It is easily fitted ; It cannot get out of shape by wear It requires no stuffing ; There is no pinching of the shoulders; The jerk at starting with a heavy load is minimised, the collar being in itself a spring. Thß pull is distributed over a large surface of the shoulder, and does not come wholly on the outer edge, as ia often the case with the ordinary Collar. Id never wants drying, and. therefore, second Collar for use during that process is unnecessary. Ib is cheaper, lighter, and more comfortable, and lasts longer than a Leather Collar and The parts are interchangeable. AGENT FOR ASH BURTON : F. FERRIMAIS, WASTE Paper for ealp. Apply Guardian Office. NEW BOOKS.—Annuals for 1897, Young England, Chums, Chatterbox. Bo peep, Sunday, The Prize, Child's Own Magazine, Clegg Kelly, Kings of the Sea, Princess Sarah, Fascination of the King, Lilafl Sun Bonnet; Nat Gould's, Marie Correlli'B l)u Maurier's ; Sheep Doctor (by Armitage, Prospector's Hand Book (by Anderson), Ready Made Speeches, Mjei Bobbie, etc.—A, H. N. Anderson's. '



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A correspondent at Gisborne sends a paper a copy of the following i amusing notice, written by a Maori, posted up at one of the stations : ' Anotice. This notice will be held up at Te Ropaato station for men must not take any horses that has not belong to him or either a saddle or bridle. If he take all these things he will be fine for £% If he break this rule this fine will go strate for him."



" You have all sorts of pie, I see by a sign in your window," said the facetious customer, as he went into a bakery and addressed one of the young women behind the counter. " Yes, sir; what, kind do you want ?" " I will take a magpie, if you please." At this remark another young woman snickered, but the other girl turned to her promptly and said: " Here, Bertha! you're wanted."



If it required an annual outlay of £10,0000 to insure a family against any serious conse quences from an attack of bowel complaint during the year there are many who would j 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 can get this insurance for 25 cents, that be ing the price of a bottle of Onamberlnin'a Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. la almost every nefghborhood aome one has died from an attack of bowel complaint be fore medicine could be procured or a physician summoned. One or two doses of this remedy will cure any ordinary case. Jt never fails. Can you afford to take the risk for so small an amount 1 For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.



5000 PAIRS OP BOOTB AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES UeLLOE. TANCRED STHEETj MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZEALANOIA BOOT STOBE. ; rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Auhburton Public to givo wonderful value for little money. ; ~~~ WOTICJB. ~~ THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most ■ Fashionable Suit, and not have any old 1 stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the f best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. ' Gents' own material made up. VV. PAULING, Manager T7IOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's JD Celebrated Tomato Sauce. Simply delicious wi'h hot or cold joints. BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WAITED Known—That you can get Furniture at A. HARRISON'S, East Street, 1 next Umbrella Shop, at Christchuroh prices, and equally good Duchesse Cheats at from ! £3 10= ; five-drawer Chests at £2 15}; four drawer Chests at from £i 15j. All other things at reduced prices, 12 94 FOR SALiv— 1 Galvanised Iron Ship's Water Tank, 400 gallons. Apply Fletcher Bros. MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, Balls, etc., for Christmas and isew 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, Pinafores, and Aprons made to order oa the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive stricb attention. A good assortment of Costumes, Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries, Laces, Jackets and Capes. 12 91 CLARKE'S B 4L PILLS >*« warranted to curs Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years, i In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Countiei Drug Company, LinooU %gltw<l.