Presentation to Mr Edward Stephens.

The members of the ABhburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society having decided to show their appreciation of the manner in which Mr Edward Stephens, their treasurer and late secretary, had gratuitously dis charged the duties attaching to the above offices, invited him to meet them last evening to accept a token of their recog nition of the va'ue of his services. Mr Hugo Friedlander, President of the Society, and Mr David Thomas, one of the Vice- President., were amongst those present, the former occupying the chair. After the usual toast to Her Majesty the Queen, Mr Friedlander said he had accepted with much pleasure the invitation of the members ef the Poultry Society to be present on that occasion. He had always taken an interest in the efforts of the Society to promote poultry breeding in the distriot, and had assisted therein as far as possible. He gave a brief history of the Ashburton Poultry Society since its re.usoita._on in 1892, tracing Mr E. Stephens' connection with it, and he referred to the action of the Government in endeavouring to stimulate the industry and create an export trade in poultry. He thought this was a step in the right direction. The Government expert had certainly not visited this district, bat that might be attributed to .he fact that the records of the poultry ihnws throughout '' the colony had shown them the large number of pru-s which had alien to Ashburton breeders, indicating that hey might safely leave Ashburton alone. Returning to the business of the evening, he the chairman) said that tbe members of the iooiety fully recognised the value of the rork done by Mr Stephens, and they had ome to the conclusion that the most accept, hie way of placing their sentiments on peord would be to present him with an ilnminated address, which he had very reat pleasure in handing to Mr Stephens, tying that from what he knew of that gentle-1 tan, he felt sure he would think much more t this token of the esteem of the members f the Society than if they had given him a urse of sovereigns, and would keep it as

something to be treasured as an heirloom. He concluded by handing the address to Mr Stephens and asking members to drink his health. Mr D. Thomas said he would like to add his testimony to Mr Stephens' worth and capability. He had known him for a vety long time, and considered the Society was very fortunate in having his services. He might also take occasion to say that he favored the idea of encouraging poultry breeding in the country, and was himself .endeavouring to establish a new breed (laughter)—end he advised local breeders to look to their laurels. He thought the Society should give cups to be won annually to encourage breeders. In fact he should want one for his new breed. (Laughter). Mr Stephens returned thanks. He said that although when he took over the books of the Association there was only a credit balance of one penny, and now there was a very substantial one. He attributed this in a great measure to the success of their art unions. He referred to Mr Thomas' suggestion to give a cup for competition, and trusted those gentlemen in Ashburton, who were in a position to do so, would offer cups, he thought four or five, to be competed for during the coming season. He again expressed his hearty thanks for the handsome present that had been made to him, and stated that he would value it quite aan-itcb as the chairman had supposed, and would certainly hand it down as something to be treasured. The chairman then proposed the Ashbur ton Poultry Pigeon and Canary Society, for which Mr James Tasker responded, giving an account of the early history of poultry breeding in Ashburton ; and Mr Willis pro posed the President and Vice-Presidents, Messrs Hu_;o Friedlander and David Thomas responding. In the coursa of their remarks both of these gentlemen spoke in very complimentary terms of the Society and the

good work done by it, and each promised to Assist next season's operations by donating a cup. The health of the chairman, proposed by Mr Thomas, wound up the proceedings. Mr Friedlander, in returning thanks, said he hoped to be always able to assist every thing useful in the district iv which he lived. He considered that every man should try to do as much good for the place as the place did for him. The address, elegantly illuminated ma handsome gilt frame, is the work of Mr O. W* Wade, of Christchurch, and has been executed by him in his usual artistic and ornamental style. It is couched in the following terms-.— To Edward Stephens, Esq.,—Bear Sir,— We, the undersigned, on behalf of the A-ihburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society, think the close of the exhibition season, 1897, a fitting opportunity to convey to you our hij?h appreciation of the valuable services you have rendered the Society during the time you have been connected with it. Those of us who know the difb cultiM which nearly proved fatal to the organisation in its early ye*rs fully recog nise that the present prosperous condition of it is largely due to the energy and busi ness knowledge you have brought to bear on its management. W Te sincerely trust that you may be long spared to be associated with the Society, in which case we may anticipate a long and successful career for it, enjoying as it will the enthusiastic services of an energetic end capable officer. —We are, dear sir, yours faithfully,—signed by the President, Vice-President, and mem hers of Committee.

ELGIN SCHOOL CONCERT.

Glo&e-Harmonic Society.

The Elgin school concert, which has be come a most poDular annual fixture, came off last evening, and was very largely attended, the schoolroom being crowded in every part. Thanks to the kindness of Mr John Cochrane, chairman of the School Committee, the Moral beauties of his well-known garden were requisitioned to decorate the room, which presented in consequence a charming appear ance. Mr Cochrane also presided at the concert, which was as usual in aid of the school prize fund. Tho programme opened with an overture on the piano, beautifully played by Miss Hettie Friedlander, who acted as accompanist to most of the songs, relieved on occasions by Messrs Hunmbell and Walker. The items of the programme were all loudly applauded, and were bo thoroughly appreciated that encores were the order of the night. The lady vocalists were Mesdames Denshire, Dee, and John ston, and Misses Ranger and Brankin ; while the gentleman singers were Messrs Brooking, who sang his patriotic songs with his usual acceptance, flower, R. D. Wilson and Walker? the"Cupids"—Messrs Baker (tambourine), Wilson (bones) and Flower, Chapman, and Barton-whose funni ments were much enjoyed. Mr Alick Gordon, to Miss Hettie Friedlander s tasteful piano accompaniment, played a cornet solo with equal taste, to the

great enj.yment of his audience; and Mr Flower's banjo solo was also well received. An interesting and charming item was the little choruß' s Jingle Bells," by eight of the school girls, which was vociferously encored. At the close, Mr Protheroe proposed the usual votes of thanks, and in doing so paid a high compliment to the teaching staff of the Echool for the excellent report given of bhe school's condition by the inspector, and was also mindful of the chairman's desert-, who had for years been chairman of the Committee, and served the cause of educa tion in the district all those years loyally and well. In fact, next to his own house hold, the school was thb chairman's special care, The performers were also remembered and received hearty thanks for their valu able services voluntarily rendered. After the concert, and the performers having been entertained to a welcome cup of tea, the room was cleared for dancing, and about fifty couples moved in cadence to stirring music supplied by Miss Friedlander, and Messrs Hunnibell and Walker. At the dance refreshments in abundance were pro vided by the. ladies of the district, and two o'clock saw the close of a most enjoyable meeting.

TIMARU WOOL SALES.

Messrs Hanmer and Graves report the following sales :— BB conjoined, merino ewe, 3 bales at 6d; crossbred ewe, 1 at ssd; bellies, 1 at 4d. o in circle, crossbred hogget, 10 at 6£d; crossbred pieces, 1 at3£d. DS, first-cross Shropshire Down hogget, 6at S_&, passed; halfbred pieces, 1 at lid. >-. over RM, crossbred ewe, 7at 6d. ET, halfbred ewe and wether, 7at 5| <_, passed; halfbred ewe, 10 at s}d, passed; crossbred ewe, 2ab 6£d; crossbred bellies and pieces, I at 4d, L, merino ewes, 2 at s£d. ER conjoined, crossbrsd, 2at 6d. •— over AB, ha-lfbred and 13 merino fleeces, 1 at sjd ; halfbred, 3 [at s|d, passed. JO conjoined, crossbred hogget, 8 at 6|d; crossbred bellies and pieces, 1 at 3d ; crossbred ewe, 6 at 6|d ; cossbred ewe, 13 at 6d, passed; halfbred

ewe, 1 at 6£d, passed ; bellies and pieces, 2 at 4d; looks, lat 3£d. SG conjoined, cross bred ewe, 6at 6d; merino, lat 6d; HW conjoined, first-cross ewe, 4 at s£d, passed; first-cross and merino, 1 at s|d, passed; seoond*cross ewe, 1»r o£d. 3 legs, merino, 2at 6Jd; crossbred, 2at 6£d. — over 2A, crossbred ewe, lat 6sd. FD, halfbred, 6at 6|d. G over 00, first-cross hogget, 2at 6Jd; merino, 3 at 4|d, passed. MY, crossbred hogget, 2at 6aj crossbred ewe, 4at 6£d. r — over 3L, crossbred ewe, 2 at sd, passed. ! XL, crossbred ewe, 4at s£d, JJ, crossbrsd, 2at 6d, Ufl. .bree-quarterbred ewe, 4 at 6dlj halfbred ewe, lat 6}d. MC, quarter back, lat sj|d; crossbred, latS^d. AW, halfbred ewe, 1 at 6|d ; 14 merino fleeces, balance 11 halfbred ewe, lat s£d. WJ con joined, three-quarterbred hogget, 2 at s£d. JK, crossbred ewe, 3 at s_jd ; three-quarter bred ewe, 2at s£d; three-quarterbred ewe and Lincoln ram, lat sd; locks and pieces, lat 2£d. 0 over 5, halfbred ewe, 3at s£d; second^orois ewe, 2 at od ; second-cross and halfbred ewe, 1 at S£d; 8 ram fleeces, 4 merino fleeces, balance halbred ewe, lat s£tf; | DU, crossbred hogget, 4at 6j_d; crossbred

ewe, 4at 6£d ; merino ewe, lat 6£d; bellies and pieces and 25 crossbred ewe fleeces, 1 at 4sd ; locks, crossbred ewe fleece, and 6 I ram fleeces, 1 at s£d. 3N, three-quarter ! bred hogget, 9 at s£d, passed ; bellies and pieoeß, 1. at 3d. Lite M, halfbred ewe, 3at 6£d. P3, three-quarterbred ewe, 3at 6Jd. M, looks, 1 at |d, passed ; pieces, 1 bale, passed. DX conjoiued, crossbred ewe, 2at 6|d. XT over —, second crossbred ewe, 2 at sad. JHS conjoined, merino ewe, 1 at 6§d, passed. GN, three-quarterbred ewe, 7

at 6£d. — 6P, half three-quarterbred ewe and half crossbred ewe, 1 at 6£d; cross bred ewe, 1 at 6£d : three-quarter bed Lin coln, 2a. 6_i. 3Q,, crossbred ewe, sat 6|d, passed; bellies & pieces, lat 2jd; half bred ewe, lat 6£d,passed;oroasbredewe 1 8at6;|d passed; Al over —, halfbred ewe, 11 at 6|d; second crass ewe, 11 at 5Jd; halfbred ewe, lat s£d; crossbred piec.B, 1 at 4d. S3, cross bred ewe, 4at 6£d. 63, crossbred ewe, 6at S^d, passed ; down ewe, 2 at s£d, passed ; locks, lat Id, passed. KG, crossbred, 2at 6d; first-cross, 3at 6d; merino, 2at s£d, passed ; 8 ram fleeces, balance bellies, 1 at 3£d. BB conjoined over —, halfbred ewe, 2 at ssd ; Leicester, lat sjd ; merino ewes, 1 at 5d ; .n s-bred and 20 merino fleeces, 1 at bid. RB, crossbred ewe, 4at s}d. MY, crossbred pieces, 1 at 4£d. 8 Club, 16 crossbred, 2 matted, 10 ram, and 8 black fleeces, 1 at s£d ; second-cross ewe, 8 at 6d, passed ; locks, 1 at £d, passed, I over R, crossbred wethers, sat sfd, passed. MO, crossbred pieces, lat 3|d; crossbred ewe, 5 at 6»d; halfbred ewe, 3at 6|d : looks, pieces, sandy, and black, 1 at 3£d. S over square, crossbred ewe, 9 at is_d, passed; Leicester ram, 1 at 5d ; locks and pieces, 1 at Id ; halfbred and merino locks, 1 at _d. —S3—, crossbred ewe, 4at ssd, passed. S4, crossbred ewe, mostly halfbred, 4 at s|d, i passed ; crossbred hogget, lat sjd; merino, lat sd, passed. RL conjoined, crossbred ' ewe, 5 at 6|d ; bottom, 9 r*ms fleeces, top, 10 black and 41 crossbred ewe fleeces, 1 at

6d ; crossbred pit cc«, lat 3d. FS, cross bred, 2at 6|d. 6 in circle, halfbred, 2 at 6d. SX, crosshred hogget, 7at 6Jd ; cross bred pieces, 1 at 3d. O and diamond, three quarter-bred hogget, 9 at B_i ; second-cross hoggets, 4at !j_A ; first-cross ewe, lat s_-d; cross-bred bellies, lat 3|d Langdon, cross bred ewe, 14 at. 6£d; crossbred locks, 2 at 2£d. 18, crossbred ewes, 6 at s£d, passed ; crossbred ewe, very fine, inbred, 7 at bid, passed; cro. shred bellies, 1 at 3f d; crossbred locks and pieces, lat 2sd. 03 over —, halfbred ewes, 4at s|d. C—, crossbred hogget, 2 at 5Jd, passed; crossbred ewes, 2 at 6^-d, passed. Bonnyrigg, three-quarterbred ewe, 8 at 6jd ; three-quarterbred hoggets, 1 at b_d ; bellies and pieces, lat 3£d. AX, looks and pieces, lat 3|d; half and th/ee-quarterhred, 5 at 6£d. HM, three-quartet bred hogget, 6at 6|d. 9T, crossbred ewe, 5 at 6£cb cross bred hogget, lat s|d. Q, rams wool, lat sd; crossbred hogget, 36 at 6Jd, passed; pieces, sat 4|d ; locks, lat 2d BN, three quarterbred ewe, 1 at 6d. W oyer H, three quarterbred ewe, 2at 6d. Bf_ conjoined, three-quarterbred wether, 9at 6|d. — over 4, three-quarterbred ewe, 2 at 6£d, passed ; halfbred ewe, 2at 6d, pa.s.d. BT, three quarterbred ewe, 2at 6|d; halfbred ewe, 2 at 6&d, passed. — over TK, three-quarter bred, 1 at 6£d, passed ; halfbred, 1 at 6£d, passed. KM, crossbred ewe, 3 at s|d, passed; crossbred, and half bellies and pieces, 1 at 3£d; halfbred ewe, 3 at 7d. AB over — over O, halfbred, 3 at 6d, passed. LR, three-quarterbred ewe, 6 at 6d, passed. Woodside, locks aud pieces, 3 at l£d; mixed fleece and locks, 1 at 3d; bellies, pieces, and locks, 1 at 4d; belly pieces, 4 at 4d, passed. PM, three quarterbred hogget, 3 at s|d; crossbred hogget, 1 at s|d, passed. FD, halfbred ewe, 1 at s£d, passed.

HUDSON'S SURPRISE PARTY.

After an absence of fifteen years the Hudson Surprise party, who have made a most suc cessful tour round the world, will appear in Ashburton on December 10. The company has been at work down south, and is now nuking its way northwardß. A southern exchange says:—"The combination is a strong one, and an excellent feature of the performance, and one worthy of no little commendation, is the expedition with which each part of the programme is made to follow the preceding part. No time is wasted between the acts, so that the Hudson com pany get as much into their two hours and a-half, as any ordinary companies would present in three hours or in even a longer period. The audience has hardly recovered from their hilarity at a "ludicrette" or •'whimsicette" till their sides are strained by something still more funny, or pleasant recovery is afforded by a sentimental song well sung, or an instrumental selection artistically rendered. The company is very strong on the comic side, Hndson being a host in himself. Tho equilibria! eccentrici ties of Messrs Altro and Kearnssig and the 1 remarkable musical exhibition of Messrs Watkins andSherwin are alone worthy of the expenditure of the time and money."

Sudden Death.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Christchcbch, December 4. Mr E. Prendergast, warder at Lyttelton gaol, dropped dead in Chrisfcchuroh to-day, while on his way to see a doctor. He was about fifty-five years of age, and leaves a widow and family of seven.

THE ABHBUBTON GOARDIAtf: SATURDAY, DECEMBER _, 1897.



WANTED, THE Tabernacle—Pastor Ager's Morning subject—■" The Suretyship of Jesus." Evening—" Love's lesson." Sunday School Anniversary next week. 13 3<? OOkThKßE—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Soda Water,' and all other Summer Drinks at 2d per glass at W. C. Page's Store, East Belt. __ ""ftolSwdo Basso ,7--9t-.last. Race Night MY Tuner, Mr Harrow, will he in Ashburton next week. Orders promptly attended to. Review of Reviews for November. New cheap editiona lan MaoLare-'a and J. M. Barries Works, Christmas Numbers Peat's Annual, Graphic, London News, Holly Leaves, Black and White, and others.—H. M. JONES,



FINEST Roller Flour, 2001b,, 245; lOOlbs 12s $d J SOlba 6a 4|d; 35lbs 3s 3d. Finest Oatmeal, 251b 2s 9d, at F_._}TQ«sa Skoi.i Aahburfcw »*»<* ObrtiW. uwn.



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[. Tenders. ~ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from competent Persons for making the Valuation of the Borough for the year 1898, and compil ing the Roll in terms of the Rating Act, 1894. Tender., aocompauied;by a ff»» D tee deposit of £5 are to be left with the Town Clerk before 12 o'clock, noon^ on MONDAY, the 13.t inst. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Borough Council Office, Town Clerk.



DAVID THOMAS. ■ i ■——■— > ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, December 7. I WILL OFFER on account of a Client, at the above fixture— ' Q Kf\ HOGGETS in the wool; good , 00\J quality. 1 I 2 87 D- THOMAS, Auctioneer. A E C A D E v HOKSE^ FAIR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1897 MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his usnal Horse Fair, when he will offer on account of various clients, some good DRAUGHT AND LTGHT HORSES. Present entry 65 head of a 1 description. 12 29 "skin sale. T AST SALE OF THE ESEASON— FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1897. 12 32 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL HOKSE FAIR WEDI^DAY, DEC i_2,1897 WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on the above date, at our Auction Mart, West Street, and are now booking entries for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER 12 31 Auctioneer. OUR NEXT WOOL SALE i Will take place '



Ashburton, December 4,1897 12 35 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from persons willing to perform the duties of Scavenger to the Borough. C .nditions may be seen on application to the Town Clerk, to whom tenders, together with a guarantee deposit of £5 are to be sent before noon on MONDAY, the 13inst. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be acoepted. CHARLES E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, December 4, 1897. 12 37



Sporting. ASHBURTON RACING OLUB. SUMMER MEt-TING, OWNERS of Horses are notified that ACCEPTANCES for all HANDICAPS and ENTRIES for the NOVEL STAKES CLOSE with the Secretary st Devane's Hotel TO-JSIGHT, at 9 o'clock. C. H. DOWDING, 12 40 Hon. Secretary. '



TINWALD T> AOING L U B. 'NEW YEAR'S .DAY, 1898.j PROGRAMME. I—New Ykar's Gift Handicap, of 30 soys; seven furlongs. Nomination 12s: 6d, Acceptance 12s 6d. j 2—Tbliphojs k Pony Race, of 20 soys; four I



furlongs. For ponies 14.2 and under. Nomination 10s, Acceptance 12s 6d. 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 60 soys one mile and a quarter. Nomination 20s, Acceptance 20s. 4—Tinwald Handicap Trot, of 35 soys ; about two miles. Nomination 12s 6d, Acceptance 12h 6d. ; s—Wktjerfikld Weltbb Handicap, of 40 soys; one mile. Nomination 15», Accept ance 15s. 6—Novbl Race, of 25 soys; five furlongs. Entrance 10s. 7—Flying Hand.«ai>, of 40 soys; six fur longs. Nomination 15s, Acceptance 15s. 8-—Hubby Scobry, of 12 soys ; four fur longs. For district horses. Entrance 10s.



AT OHRISTOHUROH ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1897. /CLIENTS will please consign their Clips to BROWN AND SON'S PRIVATE SIDING, ADDINGTON, where tbe wool will receive our personal and most careful attention. Wool delivered at our Ashburton Stores will bo sent on to Christchurch free of charge, except railage. Ff.IEDLANDER BROS., Limited.



NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all Handicaps close at 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 11, 1897, at Lagan's Hotel. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps, and Entries for Novbl Race, close at 9 p.m. on TUES DAY, December 28, 1897, at Lagan's Hotel. For full particulars see posters. A. A. FOOKS, 12 34 Secretary. !■■■■■■>■■—■—■■■■■iMWil -unr. __wj Public Notices. | ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the STREET leading from Dobson Street to the South-East Belt through the Cemetery Reserve is now CLOSED, under the provisions of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1886, Amendment Act, 1896 (No. 2 ) CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, December 4, 1897. 12 39 Horn Solo—Mr D Loito-i. "longbeaoh roaeTboard.



_w___ IDEAL EXCUBSIONS 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 29th. And in July next the Waikare will make an excursion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Raratonga. Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, 12 ?-8 Agent. T. Bullock. ~~~ HAMPSTEAD. NEAR THE SCHOOL. _0 P\ O PRICE required for small Cottage vbdfV end Land fronting Cambridge Street, not far from the School. Terms can be arranged. Apply to, T. BULLOCK. VERY Nice Suburban Property at Hampstead, belonging to Mr Isaac Hoake Being Lots 151,152, and part of 153, con taining 2 roods, 20 perches, on which is erected cottage of four rooms, with scullery and wash house, also stable, cartshed, etc. The property is well situated in a healthy locality. Not having disposed of it by auction offers are invited for same. Terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK.



IN PURSUANCE of the Public Works Act, 1894, Sections 123 and 126, Public Notice is hereby given that it is Jiroposed to alter the course of the Road orming the South-western boundary of Reserve 737, and Rural Section 8426. Plans showing the proposed alteration are lying open to Public inspection at the Office of the Longbeach Road Board, Bullock's Arcade, Ashburton.



Persons having objections to the proposed alteration must lodge suoh objections in writing at the Office of the Ashburton County Council on or before the 31st day of December, 1897.



0. B. FOOKS k SON, Surveyors to Longbeach Road Board. 12 38



5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES IiELLOR, TANCRED STREET", MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBB. npHB PUBLIoIIOOT BENEFIT. I Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS k SHOES.' ! j Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to 1 gin ffwriwfa) v»iue for littu money,



TINWALD. J AO R E J HAVING two frontages on Harland and Grove streets, being sections Nos. 523, 524, 531 and 532, on which is erected COTTAGE, etc., the property of Mrs Laffey. On account of the owner's removal from the district, this is for sale on exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. "IToR SALE. FIRST CLASS BUILDING SITE. Burnett Street East. Now a favorite street. BEING T.S. 293, containing QUARTER ACRE; high; very nice site for a house; land good for garden purposes. Exceptionally easy terms of payment, viz :— £5 cash deposit, balance by instalments bearing interest at 5 per cent. T. BULLOC . tcTlet, PREMISES ip Moore Street, at a low rental, viz:—ss 6d per week. Apply to - T. BULLOCK. GOX STREET-FOB SALE at a Reduced price, on account of the Mortgagee, T.S. 794, containing GUARTER-AORB, on which is elected a SQUARE DWE^NG HOUSE,, The property is well W.pfod- Very easy terms of payment, | '' ..-BULLOCK, A««..



Government Notices. NEW Z"!A LAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO ASHBURTON FOR RACES.



AT Rates of 2. per mile Ist class, mini mum 4.; Id per mile 2nd class, minimum 2s ; mileage counted one way only, From Christchurch, Timaru, and inter mediate stations; also stations on the Mount' Somers and Methven branches. Tickets i 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 ran 1 hour 30 minutes later than time-table times. An extra train will run on the Methven line at follows: — Methven, depart 5-35 p.m., Lauriston 6 Bpm, Rakaia, arrive, 6 60 p.m R-kaia, depart, 7.45 p.m. (after arrival of express train), Lauriston 8.30, Methven arrive, 9.5 p.m. 12 26 BY ORDER.



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THE Collar is an invention which wins the approval of all owners of horses who once GIVE IT A TRIAL.



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It may be described as a hollow pair of Hames enlarged to the size of an ordinary Collar but 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 Hooks.



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 which ar6 provided, be made to fit any number of horses of about the same build, i. 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 cent 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 widch of the old Collar.



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The 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 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 can be at once 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 Surgeon-, 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 permanent adoption, none other being comparable to it for strength, durability, appearance, economy, comfort, and general efficiency.



John Orr & Co. mHE SUCCESS ATTENDING OUR Cheap Cash Sale Induces us to adopt for the future this system of doing business. And as we . 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:-



John Orr A Co. MONSTER SALE. Further Reductions, TTAVING on hand and new landing THJE LARGEST STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GROCERIES, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, eto, in the Ashburton, County, WE HAI.E DEFINITELY DECIDED TO REDUCE BY OINE i-A_L_P. With this end in view, we sre now SELLING AS UNDER :- Groceries. Best Snowdrop Sugar, 2|dperlb Tea blended ... 101b boxfs Is per lb Tea in half chests lOdperlb (strong liquor) Gore Oatmeal ... ,2s 6dper 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 — 12. 9d per case Rollit's Flour at Mill prices. Currants ... 4£d per lb Cornflour ... 3d per lb Essence of Lemon 4d Worcester Sauce, Pjuts .... 9s per d<_; Essence of Coffee lo£d Sago lid per ib Tobacco, Nubian squares ... 4s6d per lb Bran «, 3s 6d per bag Sharps 5_ per bug



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; 1 The jerk at starting with a heavy load iap minimised, the collar being in itself a spring. The pull is distributed over a large surface of the shoulder, and doe§ not come wholly on the outer edge, as is often the case with the ordinary Collar. Iv never wants drying, and ' therefore second Collar for uge dur process 1. unnecessary. It ia Cheaper, lighter, *»a more comfortable, and lasts lo*^ than a Leather Collar and The parts are interchangeable. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON : IF. FERRIMAN,



Acids Jellies Almonds Kerosene Anchovy Paste Knife Polish „ Sauce Ketchup Arrowroot Lime Juice Annatto Lemon Juice Ammonia Linseed Meal ' Baking Powder Macaroni Barley Mace Black Lead Maizena Bacon Mackerel Blacking Milk Borax Marmalade Bloater Paste Matches Bloaters Mustard Blue Nutmegs Bovril Oysters Batter Colouring Oatmeal 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 i Candle Cotton Rennet Cream of Tatter Soap Cocoa Salt Corn Flour Saltpetre Candied Peel Starch Cloves Sardines Cinnamon Soda Crystals Chocolate Sugars Clothes Pegs Salad Oils Dates Salmon Essences Semolina Extract of Msat Sauces Fire Kindlers Sakihua- Fruits (Tinned) SagV Flour ' Sou'pe Gerwaa, g«>- Gelatine f IOM Golden -*-~ Sheep's Tongues Q t^ -jrrup Teas -«--B Tobaoc) Ginger Tapioaa Haddooks Verme-elli Hops Vestas Herrings Vinegar I Infanta' Food Whiting Isinglass Yeas. I J»nw Yeast.Powder i ■ . ,__ John Orr & (X ASHBUETOt..;



[SUGAR! SUGAR! SUGAR! FLETCHER BROS. i ARE NOW SKLIMNG FINEST SNOWDROP CANE SUGAR AT Per Pound 2id, 2id, 2£d Per Pound. Or 401b for 7l 6d, 6811} for 10s 6d, 701b for Ids 3d Nelson Moate k Co.'s Tea, in Rollitt's Supreme Roller Floor, 'r. ,1015. t1l,■ _„,_, - - I'&dperlb 2001b sacks 24s )P* y, °n Tea in 101b boxes - IsSdpwlb 1001b bags „ ... 12s 6d Old Valencia Raisins .„, 4d par lb 50ib bags ... .. 6s 4ti New Currants ._, .„ 4idperlb 251b bag 3a 3d New Valencia Raisins _„ 7dperlb Liberal Discount for Ton lots. New Dates _, ... „, 6d per Ib Finest Diamond Brand Oatmeal Electric Candles (by the box).„ 4d per lb (Timaru), 251b,bags for ... 2. 9d English Parrafiue Candles (by 50 Cases of Enamelware at wholesale prices L__ wi«box) ... ... 6dperlb Pie Dishes from lOd each 100 Dozen Assorted Jam (best Kettles from 2s 6d each c -Jl uauty) ••• — 4s 6d per doz Saucepans from 6d each i 50 Dozen Best Quality Rasp- Candlesticks from 7d each «_„._ 7£?*yJ*m MPP r tin —6s 6d per doz Enamelled White and Grey Mugs 6d each 241b Tine Preserved Fruit (delicious) Stew Pans from Is lid eaoh _. Pears, Peaches, k Aprioots lOd per tin Wash Basins from Is 3d Highest Test Kerosene, per tin 6e 6d Cullenders from 2s 3d eaoh _. .» „. _ >• per case 12s 9d Teapots from 2s 3d each. Etc. Eto. Eto. Finest Mixed Peel (Lemon, Orange k Citron) 8d per lb 21b for Is 3d JUST ARRIVED, ; o .. J?* ,mn ß» ©id per tin ,„. 6s 3d per dcz Small Tins Sardines, 4Jd per tin 4s per dozen Two Tanks of Kenrick'a Holloware, direct Large line Sardines 8d per tin 7s 3d dozen from the Manufacturer, Van Houten Cocoa 3s 3d lb tin comprising Fry s Ceeoa, per lb tin Is 4Jd Saucepans, Boilers, Kettles, and Preserving Red Herrings ._, B «ti Is * Pans, all sizes. * Salt Herrings 9 a t Is ."inest Dried Apricots, Peaches Also,—Twenty Crates and Hogsheads a 1 ju., l.' . ir „"• 10d P"lb Chinaware and Earthenware, Splendid Blacking in Tins 2l Direct from the Home Potteries (Dotdton _ ?f rtm Q • Is lOd dozen and Feilding'B, etc.) Raspberry Syrup Is per bottle ?Ik"^' o l_SP^ ? t0- ». Hd per bottle Printed Cups and Saucers from 2s 9d per do lib 1 ins Rabbit in Jelly ... 7d per tin Glass Covered Butters 9d each Acetic Acid Ib ii«j bottle Moulded Tumblers 2s 6d per dozen fOl ethoap (4 Tablets in a box) 9d per box Best Qnality Pheasant Plates 2s 6d per dozen Su mP^Sf?? 8 So »P •- 3d per ball Pie Steameis 4d each * 21b Tins Golden Syrup .., 6*d per tin Pink and Gold China Cups and Saucers. Causticl Soda 7d per tin ... 6s 9d dozen full size, 6s 6d per dozen BtC Eto. Etc. Etc Etc. Etc Two Ton«>f Carter's Turnip Seed (12 varieties). 6d per lb by the cwt, Half aJTon of Mangel Heed (1 varieties) 6d per lb



FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch. P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24. B. M. JONES. H. to. JONES. SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS are coming again. SPLENDID VARIETY of NEW GOODS specially imported for Christmas Trade, ex Rimutaka, Delphic and Matatna, frcin London, acd Talune from Melbourne and Sydney. Books Books. Books. A LAKGK ASSORTMENT of Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books, selected from the well-known Publishers—Ward, Lock and Co., Careell and Co, v ,Ne.bitt and Co., Nelson and Sons, Religious Tract Society, Warne and Co , and others, comprising works of Travels, History, Biography, Fiction at.d Fairy Stories, Scientific and Poetical Works m Cloth, Plain Leather, and Morocco Bindings. Boy?u und Girl'- Own Annual, Little Folks, Chattel box, Infant Magazines, Chile's Companion, Wide-a-Wake, Sunday and others New Books and Magazines by every mail. Fancy Goods. Fancy Goods. LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Dressing Boxes, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Vapetene, Albums, Photo Frames, and Screens, Glove mid Handkerchief Boxes, Work Baskets, plain and fitted Ladies' Companions, Wallete Pur*«g, Pocket Books, Pen and Pencil Cases, Handbags, Brackets, Mirrors, 1-pergnes, Fans, J_.pi.nese Goods. Stationery. Stationery. j AN EXCELLENT VARIETY of Boxed Stationery, of the best quality and latest i designs, plain, fancy and fl .ril. Is BOXES. Oct BOXES. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Account and Letter Books, Counter and Memorandum Books, andali Office Requirements! Account Books any size or patterns mace to order. Toys. Toys. Toys. : UNRIVALLED COLLECTION of TOYS, in wood, tin, and rubber. Noah's Arks j Trams, Watches, Skittles, Balls, Animals, Prams, Barrows, Rocking and Hobby Horses, Buckets, Spades, Games, Tricycle., and a great variety too numerous to particularize. Electro-plated Ware. A UNIQUE STOCK of GOOD-PLATED WARE. Butter, Je ly, and Jam Dishes Sugar and Cream, Toast Racks, Cruets, Salad Bowls, Biscuit Barrels, Egg Stands, Butter Knives, Tea Spoons, Carvers, Serviette Rings, Teapots, Salts, and Inkstandu. Marble. ; Gilt, and Nickel Clocks, Ladies' and Gentidmen'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 Barrella, Tea Sets, Jugs, Plates, all ia chaste and 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—T'.ie Monarch, Vaverly, Hadden, Star, Benhur, and Envoy. All up-to-date and GUARANTEED. Ladies'and Gentlemen's J_J.cycles from £20 C&S.V Uirl-' Bicycles from £1$ IQ_. Easy terms arranged. Cycle extras. EVERY LINE AT THE LOWEST PO_£.olfj.L,_h: CASH PRICI?, To keep the Trade in the Di-tricfc. Liberal Discount for Oash to School Committee.. H. M. JONES. • __.. tmmmmm ■■—■—■rp mam __■—mii—v—Mna__n_-WHn_____«tW-__wHMn.



CAKSON&CO'S Ca&h Price List. MILLAQUIN Fugar, 40!b bags, 8s; Tea, (best value in town) Is lOd pet lb; Assorted Jam, lib tins, 4s per dozen; i Currants, 4jd per lb; Lambs* Tongue., 9d; j Corned Beef, 2s lOd, Colored 8 tar eh, 3d pei ' packet; Water Biscuits, lib linn, Is &d ; Mustard, £lk fens,, IQd ; Flour, 2001b s.ck, 24s ; Parse**..a. Liaui Juice la ; Ban, 5.6 a ; Sharps, 5- 6d ; Tiin-ru Oatmeal, 25!b bag, 2s 9d ; : Kerosene, 150 per cent, 6s 6d; Prim. ! Table -Potatoes, 4s per sack. WE have Just Landed, in prime condition, £5 Packages First-Class I China £_. Earthen-ware. Direct from the English Vot.cr.eß, and can i now offir the best selection and latest patterns in Tea, Break_~.Bt, and Dinner Ware, suitable for presents, etc. Exam ice these goods before purchasing elsewhere Comparison invited. CARSON & Co. GROCERS AND IMPORTERS Importers of Glass, China k Earthenware. I T_t_f_RßD STREET __ ARCADE, . ASttBVRTW



FOR PRIVATE SA__E ON EASY TERMS, CR WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR TOWN PROPERTY. THAT Charmingly Situated Suburban Property on _.ek Road, Allenton,, containing about fcj Acres of the best land in the County, with really good House, Orchard, and every (onveni.nce; at present occupied by H. F. Nicoll, Esq., under leas* expiring March 5 next . Full particulars from 121 WILLIAM HORNE. TT7__NTED-Tho Public to know that O. FLEET, late Shoeing Smith to the New Brighton Tramway Company, and also ten years Christchurch experirnce, is shoeing Hocks and Light Harix ss Horses at 4a 6d per set, hooked; Draughts, s*. Come along and _;ive m« a trial.-G. FLu.ET, P._icticeJ Shoeing Smith, Tinwald. 12 4 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXIT.AORDINAKY VACANCY, I HEREBY give nolle, that an Erection to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy in the Ashburton Borough Oouneil aaased by tha election of Councillor Keid, to. the office of Mayor, will be held at the Sorough Council Chambers, Biring West, on FRI DAY, the 17fch day of December, 1897. Nominations will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock uoon on WEDNESDAY', the Bth day of December jprox. i H. H. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Ashburton, November 87th, 1§97, uro