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Home and Foreign.

"^ United Press Association — By Eleotrio -^ (Telegraph— Copyright. ReceK ed Wakapuaka Deo. 24, 9.5Q a^in, q^4bdian Office 1012a^a', Inf.ian Re£«ime7 Bombay, December 23 The revenues ot India exhibit a g<neral substantial increase. There has been a remarkable recovery from the effects of the famine. Europeans m Afghanistan. London, December 23 Sir Thomas Salter Fine, ohief engineer to the Government of Af ghanistan, who has been on a visit to England, will not return to Oabul. The Europeans m Oabul complain of the Ameer's treatment. Troops for the Cape. A thousand British troops are pro ceeding to the Cape Colony to bring the regiments stationed there up to their full strength. Burned to Secure Secrecy. Rome, December 23 All the official documents relating to the proceedings at the Anarchist con ference were burned to ensure secreoy. Russia's International Police. St. Petersburg, December 23 Russia's international police service has been fixed m London instead of Paris, as heretofore.

Australian.

Reoeived Wakapuaka Deo. 24, 10 15 a,m, Guardian Office 11-14 a-m Store Colliery Troubles. Newcastle, December 24 The Greta miners have decided to rejoin the miners federation. The manager informed them that all miners rejoining would be dismissed, and if the lodge were re-formed the colliery would be closed.

THE MYERS CASE.

United Preaaf Association — By Electrio Telegraph. Wellington, December 24 The Premier has received intimation from the Secretary of State for the Colonies thab the man arrested ab Monbe Video as being Joseph Myers denies he is the person wanted on the charges of forgery at Welling ton. The Times says there ib some reason bo ■uepeot? that Myers was nob aboard the Maori, and this Buspioion is strengthened by ■ome of the oiroamstancee attaching to the arresb effected ab Monte Video. The police there state, however, bhab the man m cus tody exactly answers to the cabled din- , cripbion. One reporb has ib that Myera is ■till m New Zealand, and that the man olosely answering his description was placed on the Maori m order to mislead the police. The uncertainty will nob be oloared up till Bergeant Wright, who is a passenger by the Rnahine, reaches Monte Video. Ib has transpired thab there is a greaser named George Myers on board the Maori, and this serves to strengthen the belief thab the wrong man may possibly be held in' custody ab Monte Video. George Myers > was oonoerned m a stabbing affray before the Maori left Lyttelton, bub was discharged by the Magistrate and pub on board again, owing to the Captain's intercession on his behalf. He is understood to be about the same height as Joseph Myers, of bhe same dark complexion, bub is a much older man. She captain of th 6 Maori was intimately aoqnainted with Joseph Myers, and it is the impression here that unless the latter told the captain he was absconding the greaaer Myers may have been mistakenly handed over to the' police, despite bhe disorepanoy m the Christian name.

NEW PICNIC DRAG.

To meet the demands of the present holiday season, Mr J. Newman has jueb had built to his order, by the well-known carriage builders, Messrs Stevens Bros., Cbriafcchurch, (Übe Boon and Stevens), a very handsome 4rag, to carry abo at twenty-five passengers, which will be found very convenient to picnio parties, and bhose attending conoerbs, races, eto. It is builb on the mosb approved lines, and no expense has been spared to make ib as comfortable as possible, both in side and onb. The seats inside are nicely upholstered m maroon leather, and the sides fitted with curtains that oan be rolled up conveniently ab the sides and ends as re quired. The driver's seat is placed m the most commanding position, with the brake close ab hand. The body of the drag is painted blaok with vermililon panels, pioked oub with gold. The wheels are pajnted qream color, lined with ohooolate md yermiliion, and the whole turn oub is one of the smartest yet teen m Aahburbon. Besides this new tarn onb, Mr Newman has jost had all hia traps, &o, thoroughly over hauled and painted, and the whole plant is bow m first-class order and ready ab the shortest notioe.

THE ASBBI/RTOA GUARDI*tf : SATtTnDAY DECEMBER 24 i*9«j



Un -c II R IS_T M A S- " 98 * NEW OTJEEANTS, IHiN :, NEW SULTAKAS. FLETCHEJi BROS. TT A T K E i aeb recelvfd Per e.B. Delphic the following NEW FRUITS direct from S ALSO THE FOLLOWING FOJi^OUii CHRISTMAS TRADE- :° our : PEOYISION DEPARTMENT IS STOCKED WITH THE FINEST GOODS PROCURABLE, Ab will be seen by the following : 9 8fM;« L^ WT B'B Prize Bacon, Bides, Rolls and Hams (Pale or Smoked). Stirling Factory Full Cream Cheese. This Cheese always take™ the First Prize wherever shown, and obtains the Highest Price m the Home Mai koto. 21b tin! Si p M ? 2^ tin " OorDed Mn "on i 5 o'fc ?• ne L ßeof m 2lb tina Roaß6 Mutton 1 b tin? ISi p T ?J? 8 2lb tinß Carried M °ttioa Ibt n! R& P t n ln * g o llb tins Oxford 8aa «ge ' PRESERVIKO SEASON Vj PRESERVING SEASON BRASS ißl^i^Ja^ili HEAVY&LrGHT ENAMKi Preserving Pans Preserving Pans ; Brewers' Crystals. * Brewers' Crystals. 1 •fr I nnt o^ n f°K Wled P dt s. be th c? Fincßt P reßerv i«g Sugar on the Market. Being much ( stronger than the ordinary Sugar it is therefore more Economical, and Jams »nd Jellie. ! The lu^trJL aanr n ? UCh firi^ er aDd C i Mrer ' Used aII the Principal Jam Factories m fi, o 7^?te^ 0l . Mlßfl< Once ÜBed ftlwa y« U9cd - We aleo Bt °ck Auckland No. I A ctugar ana Milliqum. ' «-^— (O) .M^. ! Jar B A Ne«tt «? t°(i 'T 7 d " ori P ti 1! on T in B } oo^ inching Mason's Improved Screw Top £fi ?efor 8 eb f uSet r wher ce e BtB ° f Jam J<ira> TJ6 D ° WQ Ja "' 6t °' '"• E "» Bire ° v? W i?h U Go O^? THEN n7 A ? E & CHINA WARE DEPARTMENT is heavily stocked with Goods for our Ohnatmaß Trade. - Inspection invited. FLETCHER^ BROS., Cash supply EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, OHRISTOHURCH. lelephone 24 g OJ qj EAST MTRLfiT H. M. JONES. (X) ' : anta Claus & Father Christmas are Coming : Again — Hurrah ! QQ OASEB OF (X) C 5 BOOKS, TOYS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS, GLASSWARE AND LEATHER GOODS, oiJrtmwTtMdef U ** Wg L ° nd ° n aDd Con Mental HoU3M specially imported for "ROOTTS4 —^ZE, Presentation, and Reward Books, from Ward, Look -»-*V/Vy J-X-kJ. »nd Co., Cassell and Co., Routledge Nesbitt, Religious Tract booiety, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Bible?, Poets, and Standard authors. Tf A "\r(°i"V (^rOOTIQ ALBUMS, Writing Desks, Worlc Boxes, - L K - £ ?-,- 1 -Wj ; - -^ tM V"- I^^ MusicFolies, Ladies' Companions, Work Baskets, sjlk lined, Jewel Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases. Hand Bags. Purses and Card Ca»eß, silver mounted, Silver Pencil Cases, Watches, etc. Electro-Plated Ware-§m£ft^'iL3! Barrels, Epergnes, Teapots, Mugs, Serviette Rings, Butter Knives, Bread Forks, etc. VASTT.S A^ D FA , N ,°, Y OHINAWARE—A large Variety of Beautiful » AXKJX-JkJ Vases and Glassware, Cryscal and Tinted ; lateat patterns, choice Designs. Specimen vases from 3d. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. The Largest Stook of Toys ever held m Ashburton. All kinda and description's, from Id Squeaker tea good Steam Boafe or Piano. Horses, Barrows, Whips, Arks, Tea Sets, Games, B*lls, Drums, Carts, Prams, Skittles, Cubes, Wood Toys, Tin Toys, Rubber Toys, and Mechanical Toys, * ' CBIOKET AND LAWN TENNIS RACQUETS From Best Makers, JX^^i^t Time Payments from ._ «Os per month B^YCLES,, SoL CoLittees- Su Vied •" ' " " LOWEST CASH PRICE.S°in O0 all DTp^rtments^Equa'l to Cbristohurch and Dune, dm Bouses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m. ""Jones. LAST WEEK OF HARDLEY BROS. /CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, Ere. V S.S.A. SHEARS T.TJ.S. ALSO REDUCED. Speoial reductions m Carpenter's Tools of all descriptors. Tanks, Baths, Pumps, Etc., ' AT REDUCED PRICES. Mr AH aooounts owing to J. W: Hardley must be paid »t> once. ASHBCBTON PERMANENT BUILDING F F^^^l t'Jt'no^"^ given that the Tinwald Domain will be Mb AND apaTt for theAshburton County Racing Club** INVPSTMFNII RnnTWTv meeting on January 2nd and 3rd, 1899, on. INVESTMENT SOOIETY. which days charges, will be m&de for &dmis- T__ __ , 7™~ „ sion thereto on the following scale: — HE Offices of the above Society WILL For each adulfc . . One Shuling BE CLOSED for the CHRISTMAS and En^an^toTtand ' 'and^padS 8 five NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS on shillings extra. ..^^ MONDAY AND TUESDAY, M 158 Cfaairman Tin - ld D °^ December 26 and 27, 1898, PUBLIC NOTICE. THE Mount Somers and Springbum „,„,,... . _. ._  ... „,-,,„ v Pports Committee aie hereby granted > w vai iJ o> i *.* x/ iv jwi/ a x , the ÜBe of Reßerye 2639 0n DECEMBER 26, January 2 and 3, 1899. 1898, for their Annual Sports, and are em- ___ powered to make the following charge for admission :— EDWARD STEPHENS, HORSES r '" ' '" \\ MMl>ger «.. «"" JOHN HOOD, ■ *8 Wk y



Public Notices. THE ASHBURTON SIOOK AND SALKYaKDS COMPANY. 1 rjIHE NFXT STOCK SALE will be h« as usual ab the Ashburton Yards on TUE DAY, December 27. ALBERT ROBERTS, ( 12 2119^ Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL NOriCB is hereby given tIW. at SpcaUl Mi-eMi.g of the above Counc iieid on the 15 h December instant, resolution w.s adopted mitkintr 8.-Lavs f< further r«guU'Jng i> c traffic upon the bnrlj '•ver ihs River Abh'urton km wn as U Asltbnrton Traffio Bridge, and the sai resolution will be submitted for eoafiimuic at a Special Meating of th« Council to I hi-id at the Oonnoll's Offices on TUESDAY ■ he 17th January, 1899, at 2 o'clook p.m. The object of the proposed By- Laws it t regulate the use of bioyoies and other cycli Upon the said Bridge. A copy of the proposed By- Laws : deposited m the Cou toil's Offices, Barm Square, Ashburton, and will be open t the inspection of th« public during effic hoara ovary wtok day to the 17, h Januan 1899 The said By-Laws if passsd, will oome int forot upon a day to be notified hereafter. By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Athbarton County Cou. oil. 15th Deoember, 1898. s 12 14 ASHBURTON I /BOUNTY T)aCISG /^LUB V/OUNTZ JtIIOINO \ULVB SUMMER"~MEETINa To be held on the TINWALD RA.OEOOURSE, MONDAY AND TUESDAY. JANUARY 2 and 3, 1899. PROGRAM Aim-. (Approved by the Canterbury Jookej Ciub and South Island Trotting As sooiation.) (Fits: Kace to start at 1 p.m ) FIRST DAY. 1, — New Year's Gjfi Handicap, of 36 eova ; second horse 5 soys fiom the sr-'ke ; seven furlongs, h mination, 15 ; acceptance, 16 •. 2.— Fairfi».ld Trot Handicap, of 30 B(iv* ; seci nd horse 5 s>vu from the s'hke ; two miltfs. Nomination, 16 >; acceptance, 10.i. (Saddle) 3. — ASHBURTON COUNTY Ct7P, of 60 60Vf=; second horan 10 toys from »h« at^ke j nr.e mile and aqu *rter. Nomiimion, 30s ; acceptaiicj, 20 \ 4. — Novel Hack, of 25 soys ; five fur- long* ; the winner to be sold hy auction immtdlately after thn race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the lands of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be deolared Fn ranee 15. s.— Galloway Handicap, of 25 soys ; second galloway 5 ecva from the stak< ; f ur furlongs. Galloways not to fx cerd 14 2in height. Nomination, 10 ; acepptanee lOh. 6.- Bbahiar Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; second home 5 soys from the stake ; one mile. Nomination, 16s ; acoppance. 10-i. 7. — Hurry Scurry, of 15 sove ; second horse 3 soya frum the stake ; open for horses that have never won p iblio money ; four furlongs. Weight not itßs than 7at 6lbs. Post entry, 15e, immediately after Gal'oway Race. 8. — Flyl' o Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stakfl ; six fur- longs. Nomination, 15* ; acceptance 103. SECOND DAY> 1 -COLDSTRBAM WELTER HANDICAP, of 30 soys . second horse 5 soys fr< m the stake ; seven furlongs. Nomina- tion. 15 j ; acceptance, 10a. 2. —Laueiston Trot Handicap, of 25 eovs ; second horse 5 soya from the efcake ; one mile and a half. Nomi- nation, 10 <; acceptance, 10a (Optional, e addle or harness) 3. — 'limvald Handicap, of 50 boys second horse 5 soys from the stake ; one mile. Nomination, 20s : accep tanc\ 20s. 4.— Pony jßaob Handicap, of 25 aovs ; second pony 5 soys from the stake ; five furlongs. Ponies not to excepd 14 2 m height. Nomination HK ; acceptance 10 4. 5. — Disposal Stakes, of 25 soys ; sis furlongs. Winner to be s?ld by auotion immediately after the race, the whole of the prcceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Entrance Ids. 6. -Allenton Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; six furlongs. .Nomination 153 ; ac- ceptance 10 1. 7. — Hurry Scurry, of 15 soys., second horse 3 soya. from the stake ; open for horaeß that have never won public money ; four furlongs. Post enti y, 15j. Weighs:, B.b. Entries im- mediately after Disposal Stakes. 8,— Lagmhor Handicap, of 30 soys., t Becond horse 5 soys. from thestake ; 'five furlongs Nomination, 15j; acceptance, 15s. O. H. DOWDING, 12 60 Secretary. GREAT Christmas Sale. £*£jr\f\ WORTH of Christmas 3»t3v/ \3 Groceries, High-class Te&B and Sugary Dried and Tinned Fruits, Bhcuits and* Confectionery, Preserve Jars, Etglish and American Glass and Earthen- ware, Enamelware, Hollo ware, Brushware, Lamps, Table Cutlery, Nickel and E.P. Spoonß and Forks, ALL TO BE CLEARED IN 4 WEEKS. We havo just landed ex " Tokamaru " a shipment et FIRtiT-CLABS CHINA m five I patterns, which will be included m the sale. Cheapest House m Asbburton for the Famous iPßijsaxrs stoves, Just the thing for Summer. Beßt Value m Canterbury m Bicycles and Cycle Accessories of every kind. CABSON & CO., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, IMPORTERS OF GLAS9, OBINA, ANL EARTHENWARE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



31 A MERRY CHRISTMAS. .„ ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. >re, TWO Oases of Speoially S< loctpd ELKOCHO PL \T D WAUB of ._ lon elegant design and special quality from the best Enaliab and Am- rican int Makers, marked at prieeß whioh will give the Purchasers exceptional value ing ■ i for their money. as ALSO,— D g A Selection of CHOICE ORNAMENTS of unique Designs and oolours, at which for genuine ralae and artistic merit cannot easily be surpassed. 51, • r n£ Purchasers will do well to inspect our Stocks and make early purchases. nd re. _ - W. H. COLLINS & CO., '5, * y IRONMONGERS, PAINTERB, COAL ft TIMBER MERCHANTS a, 14 I( j Agents For — Royal Insurance Company Ltd, n«  Shag Point Coal Company- „ Weitport Coal Company, 0, : CHRISTMAS AT J THE DUST PAN. J HURRAH!""" HURRAH! WE'LL SUDND THE JUBILEE. OLD FATHER CHRISTMAS & SANTA OLAUS intend to put up at THE DUST PAN for the CHRISTMAS SEASON. THEIR CHARIOTS ARE LOADED WITH TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYS 1 AND 1 DOLLB DOLLS DOLLS DOLLS THE LATEST THE FUNNIEST THE BEST IN THE TOWN. Uome and See Come and See Oome and See ST^ AS & NEW YEAR OARDa-Unsoiled, Artistic, Beautiful and New. FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY, STATIONARY, Etc. Dirrls "i The Prize Winner, the Best, Beat all comers »t SOTVlner -M-nelilne j Exhibitions i. Clearer** Perambulators- The Cheapest and Best. Christ church Prices. c Massey-Harrls JBloyole— Sub- AGENT for this First-Class Maohine. : THE DUST PAN. J Abdbbbs— NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BOEGESS. 8 NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. QO OASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS gO 100 BOXBS EW Valencia raisins JOO 1 100 BOXBS FINEST NEW SULTANAS 100 1 N.B.—AU our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin- ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore savingJJJmuch vimej and ' % trouble m cleaning. , %irE Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods — B 10 cwfa Finest Lemon Ppel 2 owt Finest Mixed Spice 10 owt Finest Urange Peel SO doz Bottles Lemon Squash R cwfa Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 6 owt Choice New Figs 12 doz Bottles Lime Juice (Ships 2 owt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Paokets Jelly Tablets 1 owfa New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2 cwb New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots ' 5 owfa Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwfa Choice New Pruneß Almond, and Wainute) 2 cwfa Real German Sausage 10 oases, 21b tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken m Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tins Turkey m Jelly . SUGAR- — SUGAR- - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Moat Reliable Sugars that oan be uaed for Jam and Jellies. JAM TARS. (X> ~~JAM JARS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jmb, lib and 21b Glass Jars, 1-quarb and J-gallon Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, whioh we are offering at Low Prices. TEAS, TEA~S. TEAS. . TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Packed m £lb and lib packet*, 51b and 10lb ■* tins. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Bpeoial Quotations for Tins and i-ohestf. $jgT We make a Specialty of Tea. The Beat Value given m Ashburton. WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. English r and Colonial Botblsd Ales and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale mlO gallon kees always m Stock. Golden Apple Champagn* Cider. c Order* by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered DailyJ | SHEARMAN BROS., GROOERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET ROUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (telephone No 53 . -CHRISTMAS CARDS- * PRESENTS. 2 (o) • J. WILSON, Corner of A rcade Ac JBurnett Street* TTTE Have a MAGNIFICENT SELECTION of Well-Executed PAINTINGS on *j OPAL, which make a Superior Subititute for the usual Christmas Card, and are * B Selling at about the same Cost. These pretty Scenic Views are too good to be treated m the usual way of Christmas Cards —put away m a book and forgotten. They ars Ornamental, and as such morib a prominent place m one's Sitting or Drawing Room, where the sight of them tends to freshen the reoolleotion of the donor. WE HAVE ALSO- HANDSOME WINDSOR AND NEWTON ARTISTS' BOXES, OPALS, MIRRORS, Etc., gt Whioh would form Substantial and Desirable CHRISTMAS or NEW YEAR Presents.



_ t. BULLOCK. SATURDAY. D MEMBER IMPORTANT SALE OF H2B acres. 2£ Nearly the Whole of the Original BUCOLEUCH TOWNSHIP, Now known as Mount Sonmrs, divided i 111 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS 111 | V Each containing about: a quarter of an ac the property of P. Chamberlain, Esq W TVT R Tt BUL L<OCK has reoelved J-fX etruotions to sell by Publio Auct] at the Arcade on the above date, on ae.oi B« of F. Chamberlain, Esq , ~ 11l SECTIONS, each contain! -L-LJ. about a quarter of an acre, *, the Towaehip of Mount Somero, J" follows, v.z. : — Low 1, 2, 3, a, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, ] 14. 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 and 21, fronti Tramway Reserve and the road the back. Lots 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 3 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, ai ' 41, a portion fronting the road lea ing from the Bridge to the Hotel, ai at the baok of the Tramway Resen Lot 46, fronting Tramway Reserve. Lots 63, 54 and 55, fronting Tramw< Reserve, and running baok to Reaer 1631. ' Lots 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 6 66, 67 and 68, fronting Tramwe Reserve and road at baok of same. J Lots 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 7 , and 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 12 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, at 132, just above, also fronting Trat | way Reserve and road at the baok. [ Lots 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 10 i , 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, mostly fron ing the main road leading to tl Gorge. Lois 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, and 91, just abov fronting che main road to the Qorw and Lots 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, Hi and 114, fronting ioad at baok < same. These Sections are let for grazing onl ant 11 Ist September next, and will be sol subjeotto same. Easy Terms of Payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 12 225 Auotioueer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3! UNDER THE UNCLAIMED LAND ACT, 1894. 30 a oT E s. 30 ALFORD FOREST. MR T. BULLOOK has received instruc tioas to sell by Publio Auction atth Aroade on the above date, on aooounb am by order of the Publio Truitee, under tin provisions of The Unclaimed Land Act 1894,— R.S. 5737, oontaining 30 Acres, situate* m Block VII, Alford Survey Distriot together with the Appurtenance thereto belonging. The land is principally m its native state There is a quantity of native bush growing thereon. Terms at Sale Note time— ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 12 177 Auotioneer ~ FOR SALE. - SHEEP FARM, Good Healthy Country, near Baling Btatloi 1180 Acres 1180 Well watered with County Water Races With extensive improvements, viz,— -Farn house of seven rooms, 6 stalled stable, loose boxes, shearing shed, cheep dip, force pump eto., etc., growing crops of turnips and oats the property of Mr Adam Jaokson. £ portion leasehold at a low rental and thi remainder freehold. Easy terms of payment oan be arranged. T. BULLOOK. SHEEP COUNTRY. Kf\(\ ACRES, leaiehold, for Sale U\J\J Rental to the Crown la per aore T. BULLOCK. ~~^ to let; ~" AT A LOW RENTAL, Premiies it Moore Street, next Hitching anc Milaom. Apply to T. BULLOOK TO LET. TTOUBE and Land on East Belt. 8 AORES. 8 Apply to T. BULLOOK. TINWALD. TO LET, at a low i en tal— Cottage am an aore of land, Grove Street. Possesiioi oan be given m about a week. Apply to _. T. BULLOOK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. Reduced Price, viz., 1S« 6dpe aore for 143 ACRES, 14g being R.S. 29024, Seafield Distriot, th property of Mr W A Knapman, who ha reduced the price to the above figure, so a to effect a speedy sale. Suitable to worl with rioh heavy land m the Wakana district Easy terms of payment Apply to tP. BULLOOK. FOR SALK. A LLOTMENTS m Trevorton at follows LOT 8, oontaining 34 perohes. Come Leeaton and Suffolk Street). LOTS 16 and 29, each oontaining 31 perohes, fronting Sodbury Street. LOTS 40 and 42, oontaining 1 rood, ! perohes, fronting Suffolk Street; Offers are invited for the purchase of th above allotments as a wfrofc, or separately. T. BULLOCK. COTTAGE PROPERTY, TINWALD. moWN SECTION 125, £ aore, frontin X Thomson Street, with Cottage thereot reoently renovated, etc. Offers are invite until MONDAY NEXT for purchase of th on very easy terms. Apply at onqe to T. BULLOOK. TO LET, DWELLING of five rooms, central! situated m Tancred street. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET. /COMMODIOUS premises fronting Ea \J Street south, near oorner of Kermoc Strt-'t. A very low rental will be aaaeptei X. BULWcfo,



DATID THOMAS. ? ASHBT7KTON YARDS. TUESDAY, December 27. I SHALL have for Sale at the abo fixture, — [VAA GOOD CROSSBRED EWI i\J\J AND LAMBS. , Also, Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle, Pigs. 12 232 D THOMAS, Aihburton. SAT ORDAY, DECEMBER 3 Sale of Quantity of Galvanised Iron, 01 Timber, Iran Piping, eto. MR D. THOMAS has reoeired ii Btruotions to Sell by Public Auotloi adjoining the Aroade, on the above date, - A Quantity of Galvanised Iron. Timbsi Iron Piping, eto , being building taken down and removed. To be sold m lots to suib purchasers. Note time of Sale— l 2 noon. D. THOMAS, 12 224 Auotioneer. LISMOBE. CLEARING BALE OF LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. WEDNESDAY, JANUARYS, 1899. MR D. THOMAS has received in- structions from Mrs Ai Bubs to sell her Live and Dead Stock on the above date, viz— 3 Miloh Cows, 7 one, two, and three-year- old Cattle, 2 Calves, 1 Draught Maro (light), 2« Ponies, Goud Saddle and Harness, Spring Trap, Daisy Cart, Saddles, Harness, Poulty, Bees, Car- penter and Garden Tools, Dairy Utensils. Also — THE WHOLE OF THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, inoluding PIANO by J. Maunder. Sale.at 1 p.mj DAVID THOMAS, 12 227 Auotioneer. ASHBURTON AROADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1899. MR D. THOMAS has received in* Btruotions to Sell on the above date, viz., On account of a Southern Client, — 1 X DRAUGHT MAKES & GELDINGS On account of a Client, — "I Q DRAUGHT MARES & GELDINGS Q Three-year-old Draught Geldings IBAY GELDING, four years; good m Saddle and Harness ; trial Present Entry— ll4. Sale at 11 30 a.m. D. THOMAS, 12174 Auctioneer ' AECAUK HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1899. TIT Y Next horse fair win u«^eia >n the 'above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, j 12 28^ Auotioneer. Tenders. TENDER ACCEPTED. THE Tender of Mb W. Buohah has been acoepted for Harvesting my Crop at Dhertaey. L 2 233 T. DOWLING. TENDERS. TIENDERS are invited for Stooking and JL Forking 400 Acres of Wheat and (*ats. Tenders close on December 31, 1898. The lowest or any Tender not) necessarily kqoepted. WILLIAM YOUNG, 12 179 Seaview SPLENDID FARM TO BE LET BY TENDER. 3000 ACRES, Kaiapoi Borough Reserve, ab Dromore, About 6 miles from Ashburton. riIENDERS are invited for LEASING X Rural Sections 2184, 2185, 2186, and 2187, m one or two \ota % ham 7 to 14 years, Fit? land ip well fenced, well watered, and las a good Dwelling, Granary and Yards. Copies of Conditions and Particulars will be forwarded to Applioants, and may be seen at the Somerset Hotel, Aihburton, after EUESDAY, December 13. Tenders to be lent m before TUESDAY, January §, 1893, it 7 p.m., addressed to His Worship the Mayor of Kaiapoi. Highest or any tender apt necessarily apoepted. J. LOWTHIAN WILSON, 13 119 May*. RANGITATA ROAD SOARD INVITE TENDERS for Forming 3J miles op {be Eal^ng-,Monta.lto Road, from Clement's Corner to the junction with Mayfield Road. Speoifioations oan be seen at the Board's Office, Lismore. Tenders olose on December 29.. 4 percent deposit) required. THOMAS DYER, 12 223 Clerk to the Bitrd Bankruptcy Notice. ~? IN BANKRUPTCY. " In the Distriot Court holden at Ashbnr* ton. NOTICE is hereby given thab Christian Ludwig Hansbk, of Hinds, Farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden ab my office, at West Street, Ashbur- ton» on FRIDAY, the 30th day of December, 1898, at 2 o'clock p.m. JOHN DAVJSON, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton, December 23, 1898. 12, 221 i L ':. __g ASHBURTO,N COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY, Ltd. NO BALE will"b7held ab TINWALfI Yards on TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1899., NEXT SALE will be at ASHBURTON Yards on TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1899 ALBERT ROBERTS, *« l * 6 \ Btoretwy



Ye athletes, all who bike or run, Or row or box, or may have done, Know that of all the human ills . Yoo're subject moßc to aold.s and chills. $ut both will disappear be sure, By baking Woods' Greab Pepperminb Cure Wanted, . A DANCE will be held m the Orange Hal), on Monday, Boxing Night. IE 23,1 XTTAKTED to Red Currants for T V " 4am, ad per lb delivered ; 2d per lb If gabhered by purchaser, —T. Pitt, Smith- field Nnrsey. 12 230 WEBLEYAN CHURCH, To-morrow. Morning— Mb Grayburn • Evening r-Rfiy. R. Ta-ti<ob. Spefiialßong Jjemce m the evening w^th' Christmas Carols by the Choir. 12 228 LOST, between Baptist Church, Peter Street, and Courb House, Gojd J5""oooh. Apply Mait, Office. 18 229 NEW Musio for Christmas ; also Violins, P»nos, Melodeons, ebo ; New Violin Strings; also Second-hand BaDJo — Bessie SIMMONDS, Unmet*, Sbreeb 12 212 ffIHE Biggest Show of Dolls, Toys, Fancy X Goods, Leatherware, Books, Stabionery ever shown m Ashburbon ; imported direct. Exceptional value ; Wesb cash prices— H M LOOK 1 Baney ChooolaV* Boxeo'.in endlees varieby for Christinas Presents. Call and inspect. — H. A. Flower, Confectioner and Easb street! SELLING OFF — Mbs Alcors's Shop will be open each evening this 'week, except Thursday, for Bale of ChrUtmas Cards, and cheap sale of Toys, eto. SELLING OFF — Mbs Aloohn, finding thab her shop room iB insufficient foi her increasing business, has deoided to offei her toys, dolls, prams, vases, and glasßwan at reduced rates for Christmas and Nev year, to clear right oub of theie lines. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHUROf SERVICES TO-MORROW, December 25, Wills Street. Morning at 11 j Evening 6.30. Eev G. H Manx. Allenton School— Afternoon at 3 Rev G. H. Mann. Speoial sermons beat ipg on the season gf the year all day. M 82