The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xviii. no. 4863

Asmbubtojs ; Friday, December 3, 1897.

PRICE : ONE PENnY

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared.for tbe despatch of correspondence from Ashbnrtoa for the undermentioned places as foltows :— urnham and Danaandel, daily ... ,' .„ . ... 3,15 pan Ohertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 315 pm 6 30 pm Dromore, daily ... .» 630 pm Onristchnrch and north, daily 830 am 315pm and 6 30pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, And Fridays at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lis more, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and River side.-daily ... .« 680 am Seaview,' $«*fieldf Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wheatstone, Water ton. Ash ton, Longbeach, and Flemingtoo, daily ... 8 'Ipin Mount Somers, Springburn, Staveley, Alford Forest, daily .„ 4pm . Methven, daily 315 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Dunedin, Waimate, , and south, daily ...12 30 pm Ealing, Rangitata, daily ._ 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 , and: Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm . and' Saturday ... .. 315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 1 daily .. ... .. 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... .„ 315 pm Rnapuna, Monday and Thurs day _ ._ .„ 4 pm May_eld, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Westerfield, Tuesday, Thurs days Saturday 4 pm ' Letters containg anything of value should be registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes posted ' unregistered will be compulsorily registered and charged double registration fee.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express)'. On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11,0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.43 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 2.63 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for-Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p,m. The branch train arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m.. Trains leave Rakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p»m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, >.ud on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Ti * leave Methven at the following times respectively —0.50 every day, except Fridays; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



Shipping. -_•__& fr H3B /■flfjMfgr NEW ZEALAND S|iffl^mpSHlPPlNG oo.s LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LO_fDON, Vl* Monte Video, Teaerifte ft Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Sbeamers, Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikonra 4507 Wellington Deo. 23 Tongariro 4188 — Feb 17 Bnahiue 6127 — March 1? Runntaka 4515 — April 14 We are bow prepared to book through passages to the Weal* Oout of South Amenae and Bahia, Pernambaoo, and the FaU_e_d Islands. Rates and other par UeviHW on application, for further particulars apply to -RIBDLANDER BROS., L_i». Agents, Ashburton. 9 i ■ i' ■ SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. >!____ IJOYAL MAIL STEA tfbJK&K. J*' MVRS, with superior fl^BEjS'' accomroodatlonforallclaaype sssssss"***^"* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month. L'onsiOotnmander From Date. , Sothio ... 7730 Kidley ... Wel'tn Jan. 6 Delphic ... 85f>5 Sowden ... — Jan. 20 .tojpmaru 6258 [Maxwell... — «_•_•"'!« — lonio .„ 476? Kempson..„ — * CARGO STEAMERS. Rawithra 4045 Burton ..iNapierDfiC. 10 Mataiaa... 5320 Evans ...LytToDoc. 23 Pakeha ...4331 Prosser ... ~ Maori .- 520 D Moffatb ... — Mamari... 3583 Levack ... — A,otea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents.



TTNIGN STEAMSHIP COMPANY V OF NEW ZEALAND,. Limited 43TKAMERS S AIL FROM L_TTBLTON AS UNDER: For Wertport and Grey mouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday,, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate "Thursdays T_e above »ta euhjucb to all oration; t^fanence should therefore be i_ade to Chriscchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further partiouiars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. ~: ~ MUS IC AL." (Knelier Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokes, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 PIANO TUNER A EXPERT, (Late of London), T§ now, in Ashburton on one of his Periodical Visits. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music fetudfo, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC, TUT BS "O.OWMAN TIOX Member of the. Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havklogk Street, AttHBOSTON. RAKAIA-TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College •xanistttions. r»'— ! "* A CARD.



MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAQHER OF THE VIOLIN Saunders' Buildings, Ashbarton. '"^tTFTTs FTA~iTs~o™_r~" MUSIC TEACHER, .Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. __p2_ taken for Piano and Organ. Jg4 , PIANOFORTE, SINGING, AND FRENCH. MRS F."~MAKEia. Ti_ _H__JD TERM will begin on MONDAY, September 20. 109 Wills Strati* Ashburton, Llewellyn Owen, Jft_.C.H*JML., __.B7JLrC.A_.. PIANOFORTE, BINGlia AND HARMONY AND MANDQMNE. _ CARD HJfRS A p ri LA RIDGE, JIL ii»« V_ •V_ LARIDGE, TEACHER "F *' PIANOFORTE, ORGAn/akb SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. { Terms oa Application, i



t WIND. __BfflMP___Jl|^jP WI IN I)- MILLS JVRv MILL BOOTH MACDONALD'S " Carlyle " Windmill TS now well-known throughout New Zealand and Australia, and the demand for them is steadily increasing, whioh ia the best proof of their superiority. Farmers & Householder* 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 & oheap 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 Fress is specially designed to meet the need of the small farmer, although thoroughly competent for any Shed, and capable of pressing j and full sized bales. PLOUGHS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, DISC HARROWS _ BPADLING HARROWS, Seoond to none , Send for Friess to their Ashburton Agent: JOHN TA_LOR. Androw's and Beaven's Chaff-cutters. Corncrushers, & Seed Cleaners, now known as Ihs best that oan be procured are kept in stock by their Agent for Ashburton district, JOHN TAYLOR. IMPLEMENT DKPOT, WKST STRUCT, ASHBURTON. Q ROBERT MURRAY, (jj^^^k EAST STREET, ASHBUKTON. Vs^OLJ__r (For the last 18 years the only practical Morologist in the District.) INVITES the public to inspect his magnificent stock of * CLOCK*, N J„WELLKKY, Q £ __. _»LyV rXl_l> GOODH. OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. .„ o — Wnt«he«i of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality—non-magnetic London hand-made goods. _ /» w * C locKm in Ormolu Maible, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Cases, the -, higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W (j A J(tWHll«i*y M_ui s*Sate<i Ooottsi—Newest designs, & best quality, lowest prices. [} Holding fho most perfect plant, the largest stock of materials, aud J the most skilful staff of woikmen, Robert Murray oan offer exceptional advantages in the execution of Repairs. W 50 -TOWS Experience in the trade.



TO BLACKSMITHS AND WHEELWRIGHTS. MAYING Purchased the whole of MR ZANDER'S well selected stock of BAR- AND SHEET IRON, We are prepared to Supply the Trade on the Most Liberal Terms Possible. We are also Doubling the present stock, so that the requirements of our clients will be met in the moat complete manner. All orders for the present left at Mr Zander's Store or Direct to Ourselves will have immediate attention. W. H. COLLINS & CO.,



THIS SPACE RESERVED FOB Mcdonald & mcdiarmid



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, I Loans Negotiated j Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tiawald and Ashburton Alcernatnly Jforfenisrhtly Sales of Sheep Skina, flats, Hides, etc., Con Pbi»>tb Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari „ e _ Sales »b per arrangements AGENT FOB- ■ ' Mataon and 00, Ohristohurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristohttrch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Tjrmeashire Insurance Gn.inpa»y i Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevtmsqn and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. 1 H"AVK made arrnnaements with MESSRS HARDY &CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to act as my AGENT for all AuctionceringlWork in that District, and in conjunction w.th them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICK OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON!



7Z__5,000 — "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY II U_ J A__-_______3 M^^j; sß^ ft _^^^^^^fl™^_____________^Sf* K*s^| ■VnNfIMSII ■ fm^aji ; THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO setting~_iequired. With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, . H. E. SHACKLOOK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315



BICYCLES^ BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLS__ND SON, EXPRESS CYCLE WORKS, BfRNETT STREET (next The Club.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop in Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at prices which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £210 a, £310s, £5, £&, £7, £8, £10,J£12-MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everyihing connected with the Bicycle Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND. 10 179 CYC_LESe __ C V CljJcib. '< Swifts " * Triumphs " " Atalantas" rnHE HIGHEST GRADE MACHINES A.T I*l_»UCJr__> PRICED. Ltsar f£_k ."rass" i <^»» GIK "TSaSS." RSIS RS! 418 CAS«* pgggfctS "SEE" B«S Js_U £20 casi * _____£ Pill Riil2__l b"weißht) J £%% CABH ;«____«l_»^^^ I Etc. tc« 1 Easy Terms of Payment Arranged For. FULL PARTICULARS MAY BE OBTAINED ON APPLICATION. SHEARMAN BROS.. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS '■ MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON,



G| Wanr.ec:. J OEMEMBER, Remember, that M_t,lob's ' JIX Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only Now'e your time to buy, f TT7-ANT_D Known, Girls' Pretty Strap s V T Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mellor's Oheap Boot Sale, sir, he said. THOSE who are married may also have a pleasant recollection of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's. VfT ANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye IT Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line »t 9 Sjit-kk's; Optician WANTED Known.—Ladies' Water proofs fjfl lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, art Muslin l£d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, Gotten Is 6d.—Andrew Orb's Great Sale., 8 18:



j ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING: I AND | INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ! ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ok THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager Hi 2 <3 n Of H s« _ ; t fi b> 1 o- : jfu i i s; y r © c »1 % _ _. Q 1 SzJ % a ■! OS Q» " t H I GO • -



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j NoTember 1897. SUMMER HAS COME. AFTER a bleak uncompromising Spring we have worked into better weather, and with it announce the arrival of NEW SHIPMENTS of choice goods for Summer Wear. Just landed—The new cycling corsat for Ladies' wear. The celebrated F.D. corset in two qualities. Straw Hats of beautiful designs and shapes New shades in Silks-—New shades in Shot Silks. The latest colors from home. 12 new shades in shot ribbons for Hat Trimmings, etc., — pure silk — very low prices. Large and choice assortment of Laces in white, cream, and butter colour. Sunshades in endless variety and choice designs for Ladies' and Children. Special purchase of Silk Capes—New and choice designs in Blouses and Blousings, Feathers, Flowers, Summer Hats and Bonnets, Pelisses, Tunios, Overalls, and Pinafores. Cream Silk Stripes and shot effects, light and dark, for blousings. Black and colored Serges, Sicilians and Grenadines. OT The Dress stock is the stock of the place. Embroidered Cashmere and Cotton Hose. Belts, Beltings and Belt Clasps in endless variety. Special makes in bead trimmings, guipures, etc.—The best 2s 6d four Btud Rid Gloves in Canterbury now offering. Children's Millinery and Clothing in' endless variety and choice designs. 100 dozen fine Cambric and Fancy Handker chiefs—some in fancy boxes for Christmas gifts. Ladies' Bows and Ties, Fronts, Ribbons, and Friilings. One of the largest and choicest assortments of new Gossamers and Veilings. Gentleman's Ties, Soarves, Hats, Collars, ( Handkerchiefs, Tennis Shirts in the latest styles* W. H. IOLUER, "THE OORN'EE,"



WANTED Known, the doors < and windows are lined with wonderfu bargains, at Millor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTE^KNOWN— A lot^fKngUsh . samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets; etc., at half price—At A. Orrs' cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN. — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur.tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A. Orr's oheap sale. 742 WANTED KNOWN—New Gentlemen's Shirts, Ties, Scarves, CoUars,„a_d al [ , requirements of choice design now showing.-x-W. H. Collier, WANTiiD KNOWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, irom 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth- 21s—At A. Orr's cheap 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 of Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A* Orr's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. 8. Mitchell. 8 185 I -* ' TTRANTED;- KKOWN—Table damask, VV ' from is 3d per yard ; table napkin*, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's, chesp sale 7 46 "\7 OUNG MEN—Write to me for Valu JL able Free Book concerning your stslvos, — Profksscr R. '11. Hermann ■/(.cuialisG, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 l XT'ANTED KNOWN —The way the VV young people ot Ashburton should celebrate the record rcigu. Get married, and buy their furniture at PI. Baitstow'n, Tattered Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 T \T ANTED KNOWN—Ladies' jackets. VV capes, and waterproofa, all new good**, 50 per cent off usual pries; ladies' _ res-sing gowns, at English cost—At A. Uiiks'tihetip'Slde. '■'■'' ' ; \TT ANTED Known, in fourteen days I T J intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTKD Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professorß. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79( WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately i occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open ' same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 513 ICE^, Ices, Ices.—Call on the old reliable Ice Cream Vendor for a Cooler, Iced Summer Drinks, etc.—H. A Flower, Con ectioner, East Street. WANTED KNOWN—French serges in navy, black and maroon, at ls6d worth 2* 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d silicias and linings, all reduced—At A Orr's cheap sale. 7 4 A BOON to Cyclists.—Beeman's Pepsin __L Chewing Gum keeps the mouth always moist; also the best cure for In digestion.—H. A. Flower, Confectioner, etc. East Street I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6? lid, usually 8s 9d>—Mkllor's Zea landia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN — One of the choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown in Ashburton now showing. W. H. Co-UIR. ITTANTED, wise fathers and mothers to "U remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. 2)RIME Blue Derwent Potatoes 4s per sack, ex store ; also Brau 3s 6d per bag at Fletcher Bros., C*sh Supply Stores. ■VTEW BOOKS.— Annuals for 1897, Young ±\ England, Chums, Chatterbox. Bo peep, Sunday, The Prijso, Child's Own Magazine, Glegg Kelly, Kings of the Sat, Princess .s'ar;'.n, Fascination of the King, Lilac Sun Bonnet; Nat Gould's, Marie Correlli's Dv Maurier's ; Sheep Doctor (hy Armitage, Prospector's Hand Book (by Audcrson), Ready Made Speeches, Mis Bobbie, etc.—A H. N- 'Anderson's. WANTED Known —Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Li dies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at lauded cost.—Mitchell & Turner. i " " 7T """"" "" i YX7"ANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain TT Sale now on. Come early. Chi! drtin'sStraps Is 9d, uhually 2s 6d. "TTTANTED—Ladies to give Mitchell tt _ Turner's Dresses and Dress making one'trial. A unique s^f^iea of Blouse Goods and Trimmir^ uc>jr. snowing JfrOZtlhl TEA. Most K^llUlblX} *



Sporting. ASHBURTON n A 0 I X (J f^i L U B' S SUMMER _M BETING. TO i;E HHLD OS THE ASHfeURTON RACECOURSE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1897. President—Mr J. C. Wasou ; Vice-President —Mr Duncan Cameron ; Judge—Mr M. Stilt; Stewards—Mesws P. H. Cox, Hugo Friedlander, J, R. Hart, E. Gates, Dr Leahy, J. C. Wasoo, D. Cameron; Handi capper—Mr J. Cresswell; Treasurer—Mr John Davison; Starter—Mr E. Saunden ; Clerk of the Course—Mr R. Curtis; Clerk of the Scales—Mr J. Heseltine. PROGRAMME. , (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and the New Zealand Trotting Association.) First Race to start at 12.3 C sharp. I~open Welter Handicap, of 30 aovs; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake; one mile. Nomination 15a, acceptance 10* ' 2—Kolmab Trot Handicap, of 20 soys; ■ecoad horse to receive 2 soys from the stake; two miles. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s 3—Ashburton Racing Club Handicap, of . 40 soys; second horse to receive 4 t-ors from the stake; one mile and a quarter. Nomination 15s, acceptanoe 15s 4—Novel Race, of 25 soys; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight , Bit, any overweight to be declared. Five furlongs. Entry 10s 5 —Pony Rags Handicap, of 20 soys; Becond pony to receive 2 soys from the slake. Ponies not to exceed 14.2 inches in height; four furlongs. Nomination 10d, acceptance 10s 6— Spring Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake ; seven furlongs. Nomination 15s, acceptance 10a 7— Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys. For district horses thai have not won public money; catch weights; four furlongs. Post entry 10s, immediately after the Pony Race 8— Flying Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake ; »ix furlongs. Nomination 15s, accept ance 10s RULES ANiTkEGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing; the Trotting Race under tha Rules of the New Zealand Ttotting Association. 2. No entry will bo received except on the condition that *U claims, disputes, anil objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the' Stewards, or wh'omthey-may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme shall be flua!. 3. All stakes to be paid in full. 4. All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entrance Feea go to the funds of the Club. 5. Winner of any one Handicap after declaration of weights,to carry Tibs, and of two or more Handicaps 1 Gibs penalty. WEIGHTS. WRIGHTS will be published on or about TUESDAY, November 30,1897. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. ACCEPTANCES for the Handicap*, % n d Entries for the Novel Stakes must be \a the hands of the Secretary not later bhan 9 o'clock in the evening of S^/iURDAY, December 4,1897, 0. H. DOWDIKG, 11 . Hon Secretary. . WANTED Known—That we are now showing the finest assortment of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boys* Straw and Felt Hats in endlese asso?tment. New Goods in Tennis Sbi-t* |«st opened. -*MnKMiu % TnftKl*.