CRICKET.

TLB FIRST TEST MATCH.

SHE AUSTRALIANS MAKK A BAD START.

Fre»» Association—By Eleetrie Telegraph— Copyright,

Sydney, December 14. The cricket match was resumed in a cool aoutheily wind and on a perfect wicket. The attendance was 20,000. Ranjitsinhji displayed bet ter form fch >n yesterday, Both Joues and • regory excelled in the field. Generally speaking the {hiding was beyond cavil. Ranjitsin ji and Hirst resumed batting to Trnfct and McKibbin, the former bowling with the wind, which was strong. Both batsmen got to work wich a will and raised their scores to 50 each within a stroke of fe&ch other. McKibbin's bowling was especially relished, so much no that Trumble t: ok the ball from him, Jones r lieviug Trott. When Hirst made 62 Jones, who was whipping them in at a great rate, clean bowled him with a yorker. Wainwright was next and when be had ecored a single Trott misted him at point. It was an easy tiatoh and was » bit of bad luck for Trumble who was patting a good bit of devil in his i work. Ranjitsinhji assisted brilliantly and made clean hard strokes which were placed with great judgment Wainwright quickly got into double figures after his narrow escape and the fourth century appeared. Wainwrigbt, however, could not get the ball away ; the bowling fairly stuck him up. At last Jone3 with a fast one spread his stumps. Hearne filled the vacancy. After lunch Rftnjitsinhji was still merrily en gaged in pursuit of his century. He gave the spectators a treat with his graceful play. Within a few minutes of resumption fee Attained the coveted goal with a fine hit to the fence. Kelly earned deserved applause toy his smart fielding. Hearne hit round a fast one from Jones on the leg side when Kelly stepped aside and snapped it up. Hearne steadily scored, and was aoon in double figures. With the score at 443 MoLeod replaced Trumble. Ranjitsinhji lifted him for four and received a cheer on passing his captain's score. He played Jones with facility, cutting and glancing for a cmiple of boundaries in succession. Then Hearne drove one from McLeodhard back to him which was held. Brigga was nexfc. After amusing the crowd with his antics and adding one run he started to run for a snick. Kelly collared it and got the stumpa Richardson was next. Ranjitßinbji laid the wood on with a "vengeance and kept; the field on the go. The Surrey bowler made a hit which brought the fifth century up amid great cheering. Rar jitsinhji Bentai/ghtning one over MoLeod's head. The bowler reached at it but only split his finger for his trouble and had to temporarily retire, Diinnan fielding for him and Trumble taking the ball. McKibbin also took a turn in place of Jones. Richardson knocked up the score steadily, making some fine drives, while Raajitsinhji made the most of every opportunity and began hitting out somewhat recklessly and with a good deal of luck. However he sent one of MoKibbin's to Gregory who held it, thus bringing a splendid Innings to a close. The general opinion in the pavilion yesterday was that the postponement, though carried out in an improper manner, was a good move, for the match instead of being one-sided a» it might have been if •tarted on Friday, give 3 promise of being keenly contested right up to the finish, and a win on the merits. Io consequence of the starting of the match tha meeting of the trustees was sot held, but will eventuate at an early date. Ranjitsinhji won golden opinions by his pluck in persisting in playing when he was still far from strong. He did not display his own unique style, but he batted remarkably well for an invalid. When the stumps were drawn he was utterly exhausted and unable to ppeak. If the Brisbane match ia admitted McLaren's is the fourth successive century made by him in first claaß cricket during the present tour. He ehowed much ießß disposition to take any risks than in previous matches. He was batting Si hours and gave no actual chance, and made scarcely a bad stroke to mar the disp'ay. His score included fifteen fours. At 4 o'olock the Englishmen took the field, Darling and Lyons facing the trundling of Richardson and Hiist. Both treated the Surrey man respectfully, Lyons in particular not shaping comfortably. Darling with seven to his credit gave Druce a chance in the *lips~--he retired to the pavilion. Irssdaie followed and opened with a boundary hit. He played confidently and was in double figures in a few minuses. The Adelaide man after getting three was cleaned bowled by Richardson. Hill followed, and when he had made eight Druce missed a fast one from him. The score slowly dragged to fifty. Hearne then replaced Richardson,, and over after over was sent down, but the smart fielding rendered the batsmen's efforts unproductive. Iredale received a severe blow on the knee, Donnan running for him

Shortly alter, however, he sent one up in the Blips whiph Uruce held. Gregory came jp in time to see the Middlesex bowler scatter Hill's stumps. Trotb succeeded and drove the first ball' dangerously close to Hearne. The scoring was very Blow. Gregory got into doable figures, bub his skipper was anchored at a single for a oon- Biderable time, neither shaping at all well. Briggs then replaped Hirst. The total wai gradually itipreased by singles until |ust before time when Gregory livened up the game with come pretty strokes, and this brought on Richardson who relieved Hearne, and in Briggs' next over Trott played one on to his wicket. Hearne was. particularly deadly. At one time his average stood two wickets for three runs.

The following are the Bcores :— England. First Innings. Mason, b Jones • ••• J> H»yward, o Tiobt, b Trnmble 7* McLaren, c Kelly, b McLecd 109 Storer, c and b Trott ... ... ••■ 43 Druce, c Gregory, b McLeod 20 Raojitßinhji, c Gregory, b McKibbin ... 17/ Hirst, b Jones ... •• Wainwright, b Jones ... 10 Hearne, 0 and b McLeod 1' Krigga, run out 1 Richardson, (not out) Sundries !^ Total ... 551 Bowling analysis—Trot t 1 wickot for 78, Trumble 1 for 138, McLeod 3 for 80, Jones 3 for }30» McKibbSn 1 for 115. AtfSTBALIA. Firßt Innings. Darling, o Druce, b Richardson .» "_ Lyons, b Ribhardaon" -•• | jredale, c Druce, b Hsurne Hill, b Hearne }-> I'rotfc. b'Prigga .:. ... - }" Gregory, nob out ... ••• ••■ x° < '■'' ... •-• "■ 4 Total for five wickets ... ... 86 Bowling analysia—Brigga I for 7, Hearne g for 17, Hirst Q for 36, Kichftrdson % for 22, Keyeived Wakapuaka Dec. 15, 10,20 am. (iUARDIAN Office, 11.30a.m SydneYj December 15. The weather is fine for the match td-day. The atlendance yesterday and Monday totalled 40,000, and the receipts were £1600. McLeod had his finger aplifc in stopping a hot return from Racjiteinghi, and ik is expected to interfere with his batting. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 15, 2 p.m. Guardian Office 2.15 p.m. The Australians have lost six wickee for 133. ■

CABLE BREVITIES.

Press Aas=r-oiat.ion—B\ Electric Telejjraph ''' i \ > iyht.

London, December 14 The French press svecuse England of I inducing Satnory, the native slaver, to interpose between the French Soudan and the Ivory Coast, in order to facili tate British aggression in the Hinter land. The newspapers insist tint the destruction of Samory is imperative. A Blue book issued on Cretan affairs shows that Lord Salisbury's suggestion that one of the Powers should be empowered to select the Governor of Crete, proved unacceptable. It is suspected that Germany offered the real faindr nee to effective action being taken. °t Petersburg, Tecmber 14 The 1 ussian press is profoundly suspicious of Germany's action in Ohm«, but the Russian Government appears to be impassive in the matter. Madrid, December 14 General Weyler, formerly comman dant of the Spanish troops in Cuba, in the course of an interview, complained of the insulting slanders u'tered at Washington, He considers that the army of Spain has no reason to fear that of America. Vienna, December 1.4 A dastardly attempt was made to dynamite the German theatre at Prague while the building was full, but, fortunately, it was not successful. ibYDWEY, December 14 Harry Pilcher, alias the Earl of Hardwicke, has been sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment for jewellery frauds. Several firms re fused to prosecute the prisoner- The accused prepared a. lens thy statement to the effect that he was led iato the position by people persisting that he was the PJarl of Hardwicke travelling under an assumed name. He pleaded to be allowed to pay for the jewellery and return to England. Probate has bean granted of the will of Sir Wm, Windeyer. The estate is sworn at under £12,000.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

Satisfactory End of the Strike Hoped For.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 14, 9.45 p.m Guardian Office, 10.1 p.m. London, December 14 Mr Ritchie declares that he is hopeful of a satisfactory iermination of the strike in the engineering trades since only a difference of phrases separates the disputants, Jf a con ference fails, he adds, thirty additional firms will join the lockout

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Calcutta, December 14 Brigadier-General Kempster's rear guard, 400 s rong, was surrounded on the 11th whilst transporting the wounded. The force was unable to reach the camp at Sherki, but seized a village and held it until relieved. Thirty-five casualties are reported, including four Gordon Highlanders killed and nineteen wounded. Sharp fighting took place while crossing the Bara river.

RAKAIA SPORTS AND RACES

The following handicaps have been de. Glared fat the cash events :— 100 Yds Handicap— T Austin ?cr, P R Laraman lyd, J Hhanriq 4yds, VV T Lowe 4yds, H O'Donnell 4yds, H Laraman 4yds, R Feckham syds, M McAnnlty syds, A *anty syds, J McOoy 6yds, A McGeorge 6yds, T Patterson 6yds, F B Mag*en 6yds, E Santy 9yds. 200 Yards' Handicap—T Austin scr, P E Laraman 3yds, J Shannon syds, H Laraman 6yda, W T Lowe 6ydß, H O'Donnell 7yds, R Peckham Byds, A Santy Byds, T Patterson Byds, J McCoy 9yds, A McGeorge 9yds, P B Magson 9yds, E Santy 15yds. 2§o Yards Handicap—T. Austin scr, P E Laraman 4yds, J. Shannon 6yds, W T Lowe 7yds, M McAnuily 7yds, H O'Donnell 9yds, R D Peckham 9yds, A Santy 9yds, A McGeorge 10yds, F B Magson 10yds. 440 Yards Handicap—T Austin ecr, P E, Laraman 6yds, J Shannon lOyde, W T Lowe 11yds, H O'Donnell 13yds, M McAnulty 13yds, R Peokham 14yds, F B Magson 15yds. Mr C. H. Fox has been secured as pianist for the ball and Mr W. E. Pearce as M.O. Both athletic and horse events promise to be about a record and the stewards look forward to a most successful meeting. The amateur handicaps are in the hanth of the handi cappers of the Canterbury Athletic Club's meeting and are expected to come out immediately.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Bo* will be d^rci fr>r the despatch of <_orm . <.m<L «< f'om A-'■•burton for the undermen;i"f.e<. r p:ace.« as follows : - urnham und 1) unwind c!, daily 3«IS Pm Chertsey and Kakaia, daily J 630amSI5pir. 6 30 pm Dromore, daily ... ■•• 630 pm Christehurch ai;d north, daily 630 am 315pm j and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays ... ... at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 10 30 a m Liemore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ...10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and River side, daily 6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wheatstone, Waterfon, Ash ton, Lougbeach, and FlemingtoD, daily ... ?">pm Mount Somers, Springburn, Stare'ey, Alford Forest, daily ... . ... 4pm Methven, daily ... .. 315 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm riamaru, Dunedia, Waitnate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Eiling, Rangitafca, 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 Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day „ ... ... 4 pm May field, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm ! Westerfield, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... ...4 pm Letters contains anything of value should be registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes posted unregistered will be compulsorily registered and charged doable registration fee.

THE ASftBUiTON' tfflAflnU*! WFIWffiSDA?, DftCFMßfcfc 15, 18^,



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DAVID THOMAS. —__ _______ SATURDAY, DECEMBER IS. MR DAVID THOMAS Has received instructions from a Client to sell at the above date and fixture— The Goodwill of Perpetual Lease Section No. 48, R.S. 350, situated in the Hinds Survey District, containing 140 Acres, well watered, and divided into two paddocks. Sale at 12 o'clock. 1 12 79 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. ~PJLANET JB. TOOLST" AN EXHIBITION of the above will be given on SATURDAY, December 18. At %£ p.m. On Section next Central Hotel. Mr Sand ford, the American Expert, will be in attendance. I DAVID THOMAS, | 12 121 Ashburton. ! OAT fcHEAF CHAFF. I AM a Buyer of Oat Shea! Chaff in an; quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. Henry Stephenson. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18. T LADIEvS' BICYCLE {New.) Must be cold to clear consignment*. No Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, 12 119 Auctioneer SPECIAL ENTRY\ " SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18. SINGLE and Double-Iron Bedsteads, Chest Drawers, Tabes, Chaira, Rocking Chairs, Fenders, Irons, Wash stand and Sets, Crockery, Sundries, etc. Without Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, 12 119 Auctioneer. T. BuilOCkl SATURDAY, DECEMBER~LB TjIARMERS and Others are reminded that Jj the sale of Mr InW^'nTß improved farm of 700 acres, Coldst'rcatrf tijad District, will take place at the Arcade on the above date as previously advertised. A ...■ ■■ ■■■■ T. BULLOCK, 12101 Auctioneer. FUR SALE. /CAPITAL Building Site, i acre, being \j Town Sections 258 and 259 well situated at the Corner of Moore and William Streets. It is seldom that half an acre such as this is offered for sale, as recently there has been a difficulty in getting two eections together in a good position. Terms if required. Apply fco T. BULLQCK. MONEY~ " SPECIAL Sum of £2000, also a small sum of £200 to lend on approved freehold security at lowest current rates of interest. Apply to I T. BULLOCK. I - _____________ NEW Cottage and Quarter Acre Section in Cox Street. £100, Price wanted— £10 cash, balance by instalmentr- Apply to T. BULLOCK* Agent. TO FARMKRS AND OTHERS. FOR "BALE. A NUMBER of improved Farms of from 180 to 7QQ acres of good and medium land, some originally part swamp. Also a number of blocks of plains land, varying in area from 3QO to 3680 acres. Full particulars as regards price and terms on application. ALSO.— A number of Suburban Properties. Town Sections, etc., on easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. " TINWALD. ~~ ~ TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. /COTTAGE, together with four Section?, \J one acre fronting Harland and Grove Streets. T. BULLOCK, Ae;ent. TINWALIX foe "Tale. LOT 260, Melcombe Street, near the Railway StaLK,. ; also Lot 525, con taiuing | acre, fronting Harland Street. T. BULLOCK. PIANOFORTE TUNING. MR WOOLD.RJDGE is now in Ashbur ton on one of his usual vißits for Piano Tuning. Annual Tuning, 3 visits, £1 Is. j ; Single Tuning 10s, COUNTRY VISITED, Qrders may b,e left at H. SALEK'S, Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton, 12 117 GLENMARK AND WAIKARI AGRI CULTURAL FARMS FOR SALE. INSPECTION INVITED. MAPS can be seen at Mr Bullock's Auction Mart, Ashburton, . For full particulars apply to G. H. MOORE, I 96 Park Terrace, \ 12 115 Christchurch. "VTOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance JLM of the " Public Reserves Aot, 1^5.,' Clauses 5 and 6, that th,e Ashburton Domain v?|ll he ast apart for the Caledonian Society^ Sports on MO.NDAX,' the 27th day of December, inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz— For each Adult .„ One Shilling For each Horse ... Qne Shilling For each Tfagi ... One Shilling Jj. SEALY, ' Chairman Ashburton Domain Board, 12__ff' V|i' ' '_ __N Dentil All



Just in Time fob Christmas.—ln order to keep " up-to-date" with our steadily increasing business we have decided to effect considerable alterations to our premises, and to make room for the builders we have resolved to greatly reduce our stock before Christmas. We have therefore culled a large quantity of our Tweeds and Worsteds, etc, to clear at the following reductions :—Men's suits to measure, usual price 90s, now 70a; Men's trousers, usual price 255, now 15s 6d ; etc. We haye also pleasure in notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous " British Lion' and "Waverley" Bicycles (both gents' and ladies'), which we are now sel'ing with all the " up-to-date " improvements at the lowest cash prices, or on the most liberal terms to suit the convenience of out customers. (Every machine guaranteed)— Craighkad and Bekrymast, the leading Taiioiij and Outfitters.



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A. HARRISON'S, East Street, j next Umbrella Shop, at Chriatchurch prices, j and equally good Duchesse Cheats at from JB3 10s ; five-drawer Chests at £2 15 s; four drawer Cheats at from £1 15i. All other things at reduced prces. 12 94 TWRISTMAS and New Year CardsTthe V^ finest selection ever seen in Ashburton. Extraordinary value from Id to 7a 6d. Comical, mechanical and irradiant packets from 2d to 2a 6d ; 5^ cards for 6d. Shop open till 9 p.m.—H. M Jonfs. FOR SALE—I Galvanised Iron Ship's Water Tank, 400 gallonß, Apply Fletcher Bros. LOOK HERE—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinks at 2d per glass at W. C. Pack's Store, East Belt. WANTED Known that John Maraden'a tender for the Railway Bookstall has been accepted for another term. Orders for the delivery or posting of newspapers will be strictly attended to.—J. Marsdkn. 12 94 TT)LUE Derwent Potatoes, 3s 6d per bag; J3 Sharps, 5s per bag; Bran, 3s 61 per bag, ex store.—Fletcher Bros., Aahburton FOR HALE — Pullets, first cross, as under :—Orpington-Houdan ; Indian Game Cochin ; Dorking-Cochin, from two to three months old ; alco Houdan and Cochin Cockerels ; at Pelham Yards, Ashburton. MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, j Balls, etc., for Christmas and New J Year are now opened up and inspection 1 is invited. Mount Melhck sramped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Covers, 1 Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All ! kinds of Underclothiug, P.inafores, and Aprons made to order on the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive 'strict attention. A good assortment of Costume's, ! Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries, \ Laces, Jackets and Gapes. 12 91 METHYEN SPORTS. nnENDERS are wanted for the righti of X Refreshment Boolh on the sports j ground, Methven, on January Ist, 18Q7.' Tenders to be sent to Bos 11, Methven P. 0., by Sa'urday, December 18. G, H. ALINGT(>N, 12 116 Hon. Secretary. opal mining company, Limited. mHE DIRECTORS have decided to offer JL the remaining 190 Reserved Shares of £, 1 each to the Public at par, in order to enable the Company to procure a thoroughly practical Opal Miner from Sydney to """"„„„„ the Claim, ' ""tnage Early Application is necessary. DAVID ZANDER, 12123 Seoietary X~wabren7 BASKITMAKBK, TVTEXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTONf. \ ALL KINDS of wICKERWORK Mfde to Order md KepiM, V4 W



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Hanrner and Graves. WANTED TO PUECHASE /^i OO.D OATEN-SHEAF CHAFF. HANMER & GRAVES. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FLORAL FETE AT CHRISTCHURCH. "EXCURSION FARES DECEMBER 16. T7IXCURSION Tickets to Chris'church at XjJ 2d per mile first class, minimum 4s, Id per mile second clase, minimum 2s, mileage counted one way only, will be-* issued at Ashburton, Waikari, and inter mediate Stations, including Stations on branches between ihose points, on the 16th December, and will be available for retuan on the day of issue only. The evening train i from Chri tchuroh to Ashburton on the 16th December will start at 5 10 p.m., and i run 30 minutes later than timetable times. It will take up passengers at the Show Grounds at Addiugfcon, where the Fete is to be held. An excra train will ran on the Methven line on the 16th as follows: — Methven depart 6.0 p.m., Lauriston 6.33, Rakaia arrive 7 15. Kakaiadepart 7.40 p.m., Lausiston 8.30, Methven arrive 9 5. Excursion Fares to Timaru from Ash bnrton 7s and Hi 9J, by a train due from Ashburton at 10.20 a.m., and returning fiom Timaru at 535 p.m. The 1 imaru tickets by this train may be used for Temuka, where the train will stop* leaving there on the return journey at 6.0 p.m.' 12 81 BY ORDER. PUBLIC NOTICES JUST IN TIME FOB Spring Cleaning AND Christmas Holidays "\ ; AT T.H.Undrill&Co's (OPPOSITE ARCADE) TANORED BTREET. WE HAVE JUST LANDED, per the 8.8, Mamari, 3 Cases 16 packages cf BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS, direct from the best makers in Birmingham. Beautiful and new designs, in French and Italian Testers. Call and see. We have also just landed, per the s.s. lonic, 3 bundles and 15 cases of Linoleum, Fioor-cloth, Bedding, Tapestry, Cretonp^, Leather, etc , all new designs. lg§P7 We swa noted by many to *"* '" Cheauesfc and Best House in "'■ . - c above lines. Ca" *" . -own. for the before no- 1 , ana inßP e()fc our Stock _^ ..vj.iasmg elsewhere. We are now opening up a Splendid Assortment of Fancy Goods, Photo Frames, Wood and Glass Wall Brackets, Fire Screens, Pictures framed and uuframed, and numerous other articles suitable for Christ ma? presents. —CAWs AISpT SEE. NONE WESSED TO BUY.— FANCY CHAIRS, WHATNOTS, OVERMANTELS, AMERI CAN & AUSTRIAN CHAIRS in Great Variety, Y'enatian Blinds made to order at T. H. Undrjll & Cos.» CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, * PICTURE F.R.AM.ERS. Opposite An Taxcrkd Stkbjjt. ASHBURTON. 13 96



Public Notices. THE Annual Meeting of Shareholders in the Chertsey Saieyards Company, Limited, will be held in the Library on FRIDAY, December 17,1897, at C3O p.m. GEOKGE SCARLETT, 12 103 Secretary. ASHBURTON BRASS BAND. ART UNION CONCERT, Thursday, December le. A OMISSION by Art Union Ticket. Art, xl Union Tickets will be sold at the door. 12 100 FOR Beauty of Design, Strength of Material, and Easy Running THE ECLIPSK-HUMBER is laps ahead of all competitors at the same price, and is still going strong. A third shipment of components now landing ex " Mutatua," Eclipse Cycle Works, BARING SQUARE. i '. " ' FOR the best quality of Chiistmas Groceries at reasonable prices go to CARSON & CO, i New Fruits Just to Hand. For unequalled value in Tea try CABSON & CO., Professional Tea Blenders. For the choicest goods in China and Earthenware suitable for presents, go to i CARSON & CO., Direct Importers. For the best value in Electro-Plate, Cutlery, Nickel, and E.P. Spoons and Forks go to CARSON & GO, Tancred Street, o For the best value in Household Iron mongery, Enamelled Ware, etc., go to CAKSON & CO. A Fresh Shipment now Landing ex " Matatua." CARSON & Co., Grocera & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, TANCRED STREET & ARCADE, ASHBURTQN. f l 5000 PAIRS BOOTS AND SHOEB TO PICK FROM, Try our "new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed, JAMES UeLLOR, TANCRED STREET MAKE NO MISTAKE. i MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. rpHB PUBUoToOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES, Pronounced by the Aehburton Public to give wonderful value for little money.



CHRISTMAS-1897. NEW" SEASON'S FRUIT, FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received by the following steamer-—lonic, Matau-«, <*nj Rimutßka—their NEW SEASON'S FRUIT, direct from the grower* andean safely aay that it is some of the Finest Fruit ever brought toW»w Zealand. The following Quotations will defy competition in regard to first class quality:— 100 cases finest Patras Cv rants, 4&d per 1b 2 casks Sicily Almonds, U 2d per 1b ou eases fcneat Vogfisza Currants, 5d per !b 5 cwt Mixed Spice, J£d per packet, ilb 60 ciwee fine«t Valeno-a R ft i»ins, 7d per Ib r" tin*d jo a >ses fi, :e a ( EiH meß Kaiains, 7d per lb 2 boxes Jordan Almonds, 2s 4d per »b bO ca«* finest Sultanas, 7d per lb 1 ton Mixed Lemon, Orangt, »rd Citron lb bags new Natural Figs, 8d Peel, 3d per lb, 21b for 1« 3d in u 9s J? neet new D*teß» MP« lb 20 M*** 2*lb '»n» preserved Frni am heavy Oi box«s finest Layer Muscatels, Is per lb syrup, lOd per tin IU boxes good Layer Muscatels, 8d per lb 10 cases Dried Anricots, Pears and Peachw, 0 sacks Barcelona Nnts, 8d per lb lOd per lb SEASONABLE GOODS. SEASONABLE GOODS. Worcester Sauce, large bottles, 9d per bottle Enos Fruit Salts, 3s 3d per bo! (Is Worcester Sance, Fmi»ll bottles, 4Jd per bottle Citrate of Magnesia, Is per bottla I finest Cocktail Salmon, lid per tin Jslly Powders (pint packets) 6d per M<k«l. | Fresh Herrings 6*d per tin Raspberry, Lemon, Orange, etc. .to Lynx Brand Salmon, 8d per tin Mullefc, star brand, 7d per tin Herrings in Tomato Sauce, lOd per tin Anchovy Paste, 8d per tin lib tins Sheep Tongues, Bd, 9d, lOd per tin Bloater Paste, 44d per tin red Herrings, 10d per tin Loose Hops, Is 3d per lb l lib tins Rabbit in j«lly, 7d per tin Pressed Hops, Is 4d per 3b Large bottles Cape™, Is per bottle Unbleached Ginger, Is 2I per lb Sardines, 4£d per tin, 4s per d< zea Bleached Ginger "Is 3d per lb Lemon Squash, Is 3d per bottle Ground Ginger, U 4<J per lb FinMt a™"y S3BdB« 8' ■"lb 1897—PRESERVING SEASON—IB9B. PRESERVING PANS DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. 8 quarts 7s, 10 quarts 8s 6d, 12 quarts 9s 6d, Light Steel Enamel Preserving Pans, beat and 14 quarts 11 8 qnt) l it y t 3Sf 3a nd> <££, ( &gj each CROCKERY DEPARTMENT. We have just received very heavy shipments of all lines of CHINA and EARTHENWARE, both Fancy and Plain, and everyone is weJconae to step in and see the bargains we have in this Depaitment, without being pressed tobuy. Plain Tumblers, 2s per dozen Nail Brushes, 3d each Moulded Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen Pie Steamers, 4d each Printed Cups and Saucers, 2a 9d per dozen White and Gold Egg Cups, 1, 3d per dcten White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, 6s Aiarm Clocks (good timekeepers) 3s lid n . . o*l per dozen Nickel-plated Butters, from 3s 6d each Celeste and 3 gold line China Cups and 5 hole Revolving Cruets, from 7s 6d each. saucer*, 6s 6i per dozen etc., etc. Kindly note that nearly all the above mentioned goods are inipor ed by m direct from the manufacturers, ho therefora we are enabled to sell as cheap, in fact cheaper thau any house in the trade, FLETCHER" BROS., CA^H SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton and High Street, Christchurcb P'°- Box 67' * , Telephone 2*. H. M. JONES. H. JVI. JONES. SANTA CL : AUS AND FATHER CHETBTMAS are coming again. SPLKNDID VARIRTY of NEW GOODS specially imporred for Christina* Tru.le, «x Kimutaka, Delphic and Matatua, from London, and Taluee fiorn Melbourne and* Sydney. -.. Books. f? h>lvß. Hooks. A LARGR ASSORTMENT of Pry. Hewar.i, and PreaentatiSn Books, selected from Ihe well-known Publishers—War.!, jck and Co., Cabsell ami Co., Ncsbitt and Co., Nelson and Sons, Kali^ious Tracr, Society, Warne acd Co , and others, comprising work* of rravels, History, Biography, Fiction and Fairy Storiop, Scientific ar:d Poetical Wwtka m Cloth,. Plain Leather, and Morocco Bindings. Boy's mul Girl's Own Annual, Little Folks, Chatterbox, Infant Magazines, Child's Companion, Wide-a-Wake, Sunday and othen New Books and Magazines by every mail. Fancy Goods. Fa^cy Goods. LADIES' and GKNTLEMKN'S Dressing Boxes, Writing Desks," Work Boxes, Fapeterie, Albums, Piioto Frames, an.l Screens, Ulove arid Handkerchief Boxes, Work Baskets, plain and fitted Ladies,' Companions, Wallets Purses, Pocket Books, P«o and Pencil Cases, Handbags, Brackets, Mirrors, Fpergnes, Fans, Japanese Goods. Station cry. 81 at ion cry. AN; EXCELLENT VARIETY of Boxed Stationery, of the best quality and latest designs, plain, fancy and floral, IS BOXES. Ort BOXES. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Account and Letter Books, Counter and Memorandum Books, and al! Office Requirement*! Account Books any size or patterns ma^ms to obdkr. Toys. Toys. Toys. w UNRIVALLED COLLECTION of TOYS, in wood, tin, and rubber. Noah f« Arki. JLrainß, Watches, Skittles, Balls, Animals, Prams, Bat rows, Rocking and Hobby Horses buckets, Spades, Games, Tricycles, and a great variety too numerous to particularise. Electro-plated Ware. A UNIQUE STOCK of GOOD-PLATED WARE. Butter, Jelly, and Jam Dishes Sugar and Cream, Toast Racks, CrueU, Salad Bowls, Biscuit Barrels, Egg Stands, Buttw Knives, Tea Spoons, Carvers, Serviette Rings, Teapots, Salts, and Inkstandß, Marbfo. Gilt, and Nickel Clocks, Ladies' and Uenlldm'en's Watches, Studs, etc. Fancy Glass and China Ware. Jap Tei Cups and Saucers, Dishes, Teapots, Sugar and Creams. Cheese Stands, Rink Sets, Egg and Cruet Stands, Biscuit Barrells, Tea Sets, Jugs, Plates, all in chaste and " pretty designs. | CROQUET SETS, LAWN QB^NIS, & CRICKETING MATERIALS. I ORGANS from £$ 10s to £45. PIANOS from £20 to 70 Guineas. | Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. I CAN SUPPLY any of the following machines—The Monarch, Vaverly, Haddcn, Star.Benhur, and Envoy. All up-to-date and GUARANTEED. Ladies' «nd Gentlemen* JJicycles from £20 Cask Uirk' Bicycles from £13 10S- Easy terms arranged. Cycle ex'ras. EVERY LINE AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CASH PRICK, To keep the Trade in the Dist ict. Liberal Discount for Oash to School Committees. H. M. JONES. v „ HOUSE PAINTING . & PAPEKHANGING. I HAVE just, to hand a shipment of GENUINE WHITE LEAD &PU ;K LINSEED' OIL for the present season's Painting and Decorating. , i Per. one desirous of having their homes well painted win GENUINE MATERIALS % GOOD TRADESMEN are re quested to call upon us. - OIL CLOTH FOR DADOES IN STOCK. '** TO ARTISTS. 1 HAVE a Splendid lob of OpaiGla^s in stock, specially prepared {or ArtieU 3 ns«, which can be cut to any size required at a moderate charg j. J. WILSON, 3 CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET.^ : Telephoue 65.] [p.o, Box]l6l| ; \ . \ '--3