CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Freni Auooiation — By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Dinner to Poor Children. X London, Jmuary 12 The Su» beam Society, South Aus tralian Children's Institution, has given a dinner to 1200 poor East End children at the People's Palace. Remarkable Law Suit Mr Jay, a money-lender, is suing Sir Tatton Sykes and Lady Jessica Sykes, of Sledmere, Yorkshire, to recover £15,000 borrowed on promis sory notes. Sir Tatton alleges that the promissory notes were forged by hit ■wife. The latter has given evidence agaip^t b«r husband. Duty on Meat. Natal, January 12 The Legislative Council has rejected the legislative Assembly's proposed imposition of a duty on foreign meat. k Raid on Sealskins. The garments seized by the Customs were manufactured sealskins. The Customs require all owners of such goods to register under the pelagic coaling lawv ■

Australian.

Bush Fires. Melbourne, January 13 Both fires have made terrible havoo • m Gippsland. At Thorpdale the whole country has been on fire. Twenty-two families are rendered homeless, and a whole village settlement is swept away. Many families are still cut off by the fire, and it is not known whether they ] have escaped with their lives. Cattle i havejaeen burned m all directions. Tie , dtmfcge to the Thorpdale district alone amotmti to £10,000. The Government j has been asked for assistance. £ New South Wales Loan. t Sydney, January 13. < Th« Premier considers the loan a « great success, and the most satisfactory operation the oolony ever conducted. The net result is Is 2d per cent over par for the whole loan. I

THE FLOODS IN QUEENS LAND.

i — " Preis Association— By Electric Telegraph— * 'f Copyright;. i Brisbane, January 13. The rivet reached within a foot of the 1890 level. It is expected to be clear of the streets to-morrow. Two men, sleeping m the buildings at the public baths, are believed to have been I •wept away to sea and drowned. Received Wakapuaka Jan. 14, 9.55 a.m., Guardian Office, 10.15 a.m. Brisbane, January 14. t Two men are reported to have been drowned. The missing steamer Hob Boy h s arrived, she had been shelter ing. Railway communication is now being- restored, but there is an ex* c tensile washaway between Bunaderag a and Gladstone where traffic is stopped. a

THE LATEST.

Homo and Foreign.

Press Association — By Elecbrio Telegraph Copyright. Received Wakapnak* Jan. 14, 9 25 a.m., Guabdian Office 10 a.m. The London Fire. London, January 13 The coroners enquiry into the late big fire m the city ha* concluded after lasting thirteen days.. The verdict was that the fire was wilfully caußed by the ignition of the stock of goods on premises m Hamaell street. Plymouth Election. At the election for the Plymouth seat m the House of Commons, ren dered rflcant by the death of Mr Charles Harrison, Liberal, S. F. Mendl, a liberal, was returned by a majority of 164 over Guest, the Unionist candi date. Received Wakapuaka January 14, 9 45 a.m Guardian Office 10.45 a.m. 4 Turkish Loan. Constantinople, January 18 Turkey has obtained an advance of £1,2p6,000, chiefly through the m: •tfumeotality of German Banks. In return for the advanpe, important con pessfons jn Asia j^inor have been made. Disastrous Earthquake. Amsterdam, January 13. News has been received^ that a disastrous earthquake has occurred m (be fsland of Amboyua, Dutph East Indie*. Fifty of the inhabitants were killed and two hundred injured. lyatiye War 111 Africa Capetown, January 13 Fierce fighting is going on between the rival chiefs Bethaidi and Masupha. Destructive Tornado. New York, January 13. A destructive tornado swept over the State of Arkansas. Thirty-one persons were killed, and great damage was caused to property. New Japanese Ministry. ; .*«-Vs j j« Toheio, January 13 pount Ito has ' successful 1 m forming a ministry. ' The compdajtion |B as follows : — Minister -pf Finance, 6ount Ito j Minister of foreign Affairs, M. Nisbi; Minister of War, General Viscount Rabayama • Minister of Marine, Marquis Saizo. Count Okaraa, formerly Minister of Foreign Affairs, who was reported to be forming a coalition government with Count Ito, is not included m the new Cabinet, ' ■■■ * ■ ' j . i -.»- ji <i "■ *

Australian.

Raoeired Wakapuka, Jan. 14, 955 a.m. ,' «; , QVARPWH. Office 10.1fi-« The Loss of the Minora 1 : J?ERTH, January lj SPhe Tangier, it was* hoped migjith'aVe picked up' the crew of -the Wrecked. brig Minora has arrived at fVemantj'e.' The captain states that B^orjily after leaviri^ Newcastle he h'ear^ cries tor assistance from a number of peopje m the water close to |;b'e snip. ' The night was dark and . there was a high sea running. It was impossible to lower a boat. He re ~»*ined ia tb 6 , T^in'^y ft H night and cruiied ;about seve/ftl fcours m the j&ornrog but could nee nothing.

Town Edition.

OUTRAGE BY INDIANS. Press Awooiation— By Elecfcric Telegraph— Copyright ! New York, January 14 Reports from the Ok'ahoma territory state that the Serainole Indians killed' twenty-five whites m revenge for the latter burning two tribesmen who had outraged a white Received Wakapuaka Jan 14, 10.15 a.m. Guardian Office 11.29 a.m. New York, January 13 The reported massacre of twenty five white men by the Seminole Indians is contradicted.

HEAT IN AUSTRALIA

I Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — I Copyright. I Melbourne, January IS. I

I A cool change set m last night, I

THE SOUDAN.

■ •♦- Preßß Association— By Electrio Telegraph - Copyright. Oaibo, January 13 A battalion of Egyptian troops is marching from Suakim to Berber.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

The Engineers' Strike. Pren Asiooiation —By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Jan. 14, 9.25 a.m. Guardian Office, 10 a.m. London, January 13. i The Manchester members of the Employers' Federation are reopening the engineering works, engaging non unionists upon terms submitted by the masters delegates at the late con ference. The engineers at York are supporting Furness m the by-election there. They . repudiate the dictation of John Burns, who issued a manifesto against Furnesa's candidature.

THE INDIAN FRONTIER.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — , Copyright. , Calcutta. January 13 < The Afridis are reported to be. ' despondent, consequent upon the re- l fusal of the Ameer of Afghanistan to , intercede on their behalf. ° I

CRICKET.

i THE THIRD TEST MATCH. ] Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— t Copyright. , Adelaide, January 14. ] The third test match begins to-dity. The ( weather h cool and pleasant, though a, re- r turn to the heat of Monday is predicted, I

BUSS FIRES.

The Press Association telegraphs that extensive bush fires are raging m Wellington and Nelson Provincial districts. A fire a mile and a half long was yesterday threatening- the sawmills m the Waiti bush. Fencing ha& been destroyed m Maitai Valley. Large areas of bush famous for picnic parties have been swept away, and much timber is lost A line of fire, about thirty-two miles m length, is raging between Happy Valley and Cauvastown. Traffic is very risky. Tele graph communication was interrupted Between NeUon and Havelock. Fire 3 are raging at the Hope Saddle.. Some crops at Appleby were with difficulty saved, and at Pigeon Valley, Wakefield, and the viciuity, the people have gathered from the surround ing districts to fight the fires. Sheep have been destroyed, standing bush has been burned, and stacks of bark for tan have been consumed. Hoult'a mill was sur rounded by fire. Many settlers have suffered considerably. The special correspondent of the Press telegraps that bush fires are burning aver large areas m the country all round Welling ton. Ships making for the harbour have considerable difficulty m picking up the en trance owing to the thick smoke that obscures the view. Ctoe captain Bays the coast from Penearrow to Terawhiti seemed to be one line of red, so numerous and exten sive were the bush and grass fires seen from the straits. Some of the houses m the suburb of Khandallah were threatened with destruction and at onetime the danger was so great that a squad of thirty Permanent Artillery men were sent out by special train to assist m fighting the flames, and business men were called from town to defend their homes. The home oooupied by the Parlia mentary librarian, Mr James, and another near it, were m imminent danger before the direction of the wind changed, and the fur niture was removed to a place o| safety, gome very beautiful bush; Ihat had been reserved and jealously guarded by individual owners, has been destroyed. The city of Wellington is from a distance of only a mile invisible m a hasje of smoke. For a time on Thursday there was some little danger to the Wellington Woollen Mills at Petone. The Horokiwi and Korokoro Valleys were on fire from end to end. In the Korokoro Valley an ifrimense fire raged on both sides, and tjae grass on the ! flat igniting blamed to about ' 4QO yards from the woollen' miil, \yjjere it was qhecked by the m,ill hands. press Association — By Eleptric Telegraph Pahjatua, January 14 (To-day.) The most disastrous, bush fires ever ex perienced m this district occurred yesterday afternoon and lasb night, the result of a strong wind fanning up the fires which began a week ago. The westerly wind which chopped about at intervals brought the fire from Mangahao m the direction of Pahiatua, and left behini it a track of devastation. Early m the evening word was brought m of settlers being burned out, and shortly afterwards families from Boarborough and Mangahao began to flock m, having had to abandon their homes. Pahiatua railway station was several times m danger, and at half past six the station master's family had' to be brought m. The ' first hews of lota was that Mr Burt'a house at §oftrborough had been burned, then followed the ijomes of Messrs Eagle, Q. Brown; and J. &uight, Mangahaa. At Ballanoe the residences of Messrs H. Croad, A. Eddie and McCardle, a member of the Education Board, were destroyed. Mr Croad was prostrated m fighting the fire. Mr McCardle's family were unable to get away, and had to take refuge m a small hnt m a safe position, £he other families burned out were brought into town. It is impossible to Ray how the houses back from the road fared, (iho Brooke wuu so t(iip^, j Others banned p'u^ at V; Scarborough were ! Messrs H. Dillon and Trewby Bros,, and at Mangatainoko the Wesleyan Church, and the residence of Mr Curri- -~ fcQ ua ve Deen destroyed, and it is rumored that those of Messrs Stringer, BenMey, Bryant, and Mrs Harvey haye aoqe, tho^g'n, ths report cannot be" verified ye£ ' Makiiri road ) is'v blocked fey flames, and Makuri gorge is on fire; The telephone wireß to Makuri 'and Ballanoe are down. It is certain many " other homes must have been burned, and t the Joss of. stock will be tremendous. B The following additional settlers are now i knoiynto be burned out; — Messrs Rooney and, Gilbert, Makomako ; and Messrs E. , 0 Neill, Faloon, and J. Si'aclair ; the rphool -1 masters residenge, and Messrs Foster, b Morrison, and Eaton's out buildings, i. Ballanoe, January 14. 3 Beyond this the smoke is impenetrable and particulars are impossible to obtain. 8 Th» heavy wind makes proopeots. mor? nrlouitbwiYsr,

MASTERTON, Juim ry 14 (To-day) A fire sprang up between Kketahuna an-1 Alfredton and ran ovor a large area, doii g heavy damage. Sme *maU settlers m the back are reported to have been burned out. Tuck's sawmill, Tawatia, is m danger, but ow ; ng to the dense smoke it is impossible to ascertain the damage. A small bridge near Mauriceville his been par'ially destroyed, and railway traffic i inerrupted. The telegraph wires to the north are down. X bblew.ii c's house at Parkville has been burned, and Edmond'e badly damaged. Robertson' 1 : is now burn ing. A welcime rain is falling at Fketa huna. Woodville, Januiry 14 (Tod iy). The whole country around Woodville was on fire last night. There was no great d image done m the neighbourhood of Wood villo, but Mangahoe and Maharaha district Buffered severely. In the Maharaha district Lamborn and Carter's house and sheds were burned down. Nothing was sived. The houses of Messrs Foley and Jjhn Reade wre also burned. Ther* is great loss of cocksfoot, fee ing grass, and hay stacks, and 8 'veral sett er-< m Kumeroa district have a ye y anxious time, One settler at Manghoa after his house and shed had been burned p :t his wife and children down the well all uight. The train from Wairarapa has not arrived this morning, owing to the bridge being damaged by the fire at Mauriceville. Chbistohurch, January 14 (I'o-day.) The city is enveloped m smoke, and the sun is quite obscured. It is reported that the bush at Oxford is ablaze, but so far no authentic information has reached here. Showers of white ashes fell m the city this morning, showing that some big fire was burning m the northern district. The heat is most oppressive, and the wind has increased to a gale.

COMMERCIAL.

OHRISTOHURCH WOOL BA.LE. Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph Christchuroh, January 14. The third wocl sale of the season was held to-day, when about 7500 bales were offered. There was a large attendance of Home, foreign, and local buyers, and most of the brokers had a satisfactory clearance of their catalogues. A number of good station clips were on offer, bub the balk of the wool was of similar quality to that offered last sale. For bright showy halfbreds and merinos there was a deoided advanoe m values, and all the other descriptions were m better demand, and the tone was firmer. The top prices of the morning were merino B£d, hftlfbred B£4, quarterback Bd.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market iv the Ashburton county for the week ending January 13 :— On Tuesday, at the Tinwald jards, the usual weekly sale was held. There was a fairly good attend ance of farmers and others interested, also an outside buyer, who bought up a fair bulk of store lambs. The boiling dowu establish ment was represented, which gave the satis faction of clearing a large number of old owes. The totals entered for the day com piieed 6326 sheep, 49 head of cattle, and 38 pigs, of which my entry was made up of ; 2560 sheep, 23 head of cattle, and 24 pigs, ' which I disposed of at the following prices : — 27 fat ewes 5s 6d, 2 fat wethers 9* 3', 39 merino ewes 1«, 33 crossbred ewes 5s lid, 49 at 4s 2d, 68 fat merino ewes 2s 6d, 35 crossbred ewes 4s 9d, 63 at 6s 6d, 3 fat lambs 10s 7d, 2 rams 2* sd, 97 lambs 7s sd, 32 at 6s 9d, 67 merino ewes lid, 42 lambs 5s 9d, 76 at .7B 3d, 226 at 53 6d, 299 at 6s Id, 57 at 3s 6d, 218 at. 8i 21, 251 crossbred ewes Is 3d, 3 lambs 10a 7d, 89 at 7s 2d, 120 at 7s, 66 at 9i 3d. Cattltf. — 1 fat cow £4, 1 heifer £3, 2 heifers £4 2s 61, 1 dairy cow £3, 1 sprioger £2 15i, 3 stores 63 Ms-a.- 2 pigs 11s 61, 3 porkers £1 7s, 19 weaiics 63. Privately duiing the week J. dispose! of the following lots -.—l6O store lambs 6a 1(W, 130 lumbs 7', 166 fat lambs 9s 3 1, 203 store lambs 63 6<i At the Arcade on Saturday, January 8, I 1 ffered by auction (under bill of hale) 10 hors.es and a lot of implement, etc. Taking the sale all through, prices obtained were very satisfactory. Ihe general entry com prised 24 horses, and I succeeded m placing 20 head at prices which were considered slightly m advance of late sale?, thus show ing that draught horses are s ill m demand. The following aie the prices obtained ; — } Bay hack £5 ss, bay gelding £16, grey gelding £2 ss, t'i'ey gelding £13 10s, bay gelding syrs £29, bay mare 3yrs old £26, bay mare 3yrs £34 53, bay gelding 3yrs £19 I 10s, bay filiy 3yrs £10 10s, black Gelding £18, bay mare £20 10j, bay mare £17, roan gelding £l6 10s, bay hack £2, b*y gelding £.10, black hack £4, bay filly 3yrs £19 15s, buy gelding £12 sa, bay hack £8 10s. Collars, haimes and winkers 153 to £1 2s, leading chains 15s to £1 Is, cart saddles £1 14s 61, light harness £3, cart harness £2 ss, block and chains £\ 2s 6d, plough ohains 6s, 3 sets swingle trees 16? to £1 2s, harrows £4, hut £4 s*, waggon £5 ss, binder £24 ss, plough £5 15s, trap £9 ss, and a lot of sundries at full market values.

Interprovincial News.

« Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Timaru, January 14 (To-day) The worst north-weat gale of the season is blowing to-day. The atmosphere m the country as well as m town is thick with dust. Great damage to crops and orchards is feared. ' ' Synopses of N»w Advhbtisbmbnts. Carson and Co— New busines advertise* ment. Baker Bros— Funeral notice.

ltiv ASEBtratON SOAJKDIAN: FRIDAY, JANUARY U 18C8



FLETCHER BROS. REMOVAL NOTICE. WE wish to draw the attention of our Customers, and the public m gpiwal to the fact that wr arp removing very shortly into lbr.se large. premise, lately occupied by Mr Henry Zander, and as soon as the Painters, Decorators Sign writers and Carpenters have thoroughly renovated the buildings, we will remove therein. We must here express our sincerrst thanks to oor Customers and the public fpr the liberal support lhat. they have accorded us since commenc- ing business btere, nearly four years ago, and we hope that m our new premises we will still be favoured by your esteemed orders. In our new premises we w\H be able to display almost every kind of Crockery ware and Enamel-ware, so that the public will be able to inspect our varied stock without being pressed to boy. "* WE have just received the following goods ex B.S. Rimut»k», lonic, Matatua, *100 worth of Taylor's Celebrated Rye Witness Cutlery. Guaranteed to be irao from the_ Manufacturer. 500 oases Tin Fish, Btareh, Cream of Tartar, carbonate of Sods Spices, Van Hooten'B Cocoa, Frys Cocoa, Citric Acid Crystal*, Salad Oil, Castor Oil, Luce* Oil, Lea A Percin's Sauce, Albert Sardines, etc, etc., from J. T. Morton k Son s. ' Cretei and Cases of Earthenware and Chinawars from the moat celebrated Potteries fn England. We »re now showing the most beautiful Toilet Sets ever seen m Ashburtoo. Goods to arrive m a few day's will be displayed for Ba\e immediately after moving inti our new premises. J uiuvtog uibi NOTE SOME OF THE LINES : XO Oases assorted Lamps from the best Continental Houses, snd from bht Milltr Lamp Company, United Statei, America. 0 Cases assorted Clocks from the Ansonia Clock Company. 1 Case of Silver Ware m Table, Deiserb snd Teaspoon*, also Table and Demert fbrki. NOTE OUR JPJEIIGEc*. ROLLITT'S SUPREME FLOUR. BEST TIMARU OATMEAL. 200ib bags Flour .. .. £1 4s Od 251 b bag ... . ... & 4 ISH! b »» »» * * • • l 2 6 Highest Test Kerosene, 6s 6d per tin. «9J» » » •• •♦ 64| Water white, 12* 9 J per case. Zolb «> » ♦. .. 3 3 Cornflour, 3d per lb. English Wax Candles, by the box 6d per lb. Caustic Soda, 7d per lb tin. Colonial Starch, 4d per box. Phoenix Lunch Biscuits, 3Ad per lb VanHouten's Cocoa, 3s 3d per lb tin Ihoenix Mixed Biscuits, 4|i per lb Fry s Cocoa, Is 4£d per lb. Phoenix Superior Wine Biscuits, 6d p«r lb Loose Hops, Is 2d per lb. Jam Jars, lib glass jars, 2s 6d per dozen Pressed Hops, Is 4d per lb. ' Jam Jars, 21b ((lass j 4 rs, 3s 6d per dona Golden Eagle Tobaoco, lid per cake. Jelly Jurs, with lids, 51 per nesc Golden Eagle Tobaoco, 6s per lb. Ir Preserving Sugar. [ Preserving Sugar. I S TONS BREWER'S CRYSTALS. S TONS BREWERS CRYSTALS. WE have just rsceived a quantity of this Preserving Sugar, whiah is far superior' o Jama and Jellies to any other m the market. Being stronger than the ordlnsrT it requires less of ib, and makes the Jam and Jelly far firmer and cleaner. 701 b BAGS 15s. Notice of Removal will be duly advertised m the local papers, - FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY feTOEES, I East Street, Aahburton, and High Street, Christchurch P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24. GREAT CLEARING SALE OJF Summer Di apery & Clothing-, FOR ONE MONTH, COMMENCING FRIDAY, January 14. — «-- Wonderful Reductions. Great Bargains. Genuine Clearing Sale I of Surplus Stock. A. P. WILLIAMSON, GASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (X) I BEST GASH VALUES OBTAINABLE IN THE COLONY IN Pianos. Pianos. Pianos, A b^ A H T B" U^ V, PRIG S T PIANO. «t 4i» high, oversirung, Full Trichord. Brsst « „ «=, .yf Platlk « l * fc «*nt kneok Repetition Action, Seven Octaves, nsnal price £55. for ~ 4 ® \°* J! m . J^ H ' A Good Piaß0 > eimilar to the above, bnt smaller, u»n»l price £45 for lOs net cash. . These are SPECIAL PRICES and c&at,eb be beaten. I (°) Organs. Organ J*. Organs. ORGANS from 10s GASH to £45. A SPECIAL LINE OF ORGANS, 7 Stops with Octave Couplers, 2 Sets Reeds, very sweet Tone, for $ltf NET CASH. • - (x) — Bicycles, bicycles. Bicycles, A Shipment of Waverley Cycles, Ladies' and Gentlemen's, just to band, 1 ap to date, high grade, well finished, guaranteed. To be sold at Lowest OaiK Price. Terms arranged. The Monarch and other machines supplied. Cycle xtrtis. Purchasers taught to ride. VIM TYRES, the best m the woild and the cheapest Thompson's Patent Vamper. ALL NON-PLAY ERS should have one. Simplicity itself. Call and Tnspeot, LOWEST CASH PRICES H. M. JONES.



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. Alaviim NEVER fails any one m aidAUlll such a predicament. To tufferera from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is •• A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi* bed not only to its immediate relieving properties bub to the fact that the cure lastx. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produces no inconvenience m ita aotion. It is at onoe a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonio, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable* medicine that has ever been offered to to the public m a popular form. \ i ALAMIM CURES Biliousness, BWpus Headache, Dizziness, CostiveneßsASour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Co%d Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains aud DistreV after Eating, and all functional derangeVien* of the "system of nutrition,; X | NOTE THIS Wl|£jl,4».. The whole system of a hKianbeufg nJybe perfectly sMattyind yetlwffoulf derange- ment or mffQ^mna the>i#gans m the boay nay perf#nr*eir jpdp«ons or their work jluggishft^jCTus^ivinf rise to want of l PP etl M^Wp general impover- snmenfvDT the whole being. Such a con- lition causes thousands of peofli to,»f§ims> hat they are consumptive, wJlLjeHeViare eally only ja^iwsed of a rerae#rfo elff the rgans of tKB bcfily i&orkinfJnsvnfnonioußjju,. leaßon points tf tnl esaenflul qualities ma Broedy for thgJmfif&e. It must create Q appetite fors^d. and at the same time RBBimilate ita nutriment. With either oS these qualities aloae the remedy would *tif worse than useleas, but dTithJjoth iOTtepdmCT a power withtoincalculAle^oodwrwCAxuM is the only^ftTftlicine Wtf^Jbines these bwo qua'Ures. Itjs a^^-a^petiser, and s first^Jfction kw^ci|iße hunger. Afier le appSire i^wWenerl it acrs directly on he atoq&chp lfifr and kidueys, cleaMtff^ tway all eff&te mat ter und exciiinc^||(^to activity. The system then mjglPes nutri- j tion and new life from the jj#Bper assimila I tion of the food ; and julffere there is no | organic disease health mint follow. This ,is common sen c c and cannot be gainsaid Accept r.o substitute that may be recom- mended t-, l,« - jm b H6 g00 ,j , 'It be better— tor the dealer -heoiMse o f its better pronfc, but m .such au instance thodealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORK- IKKKPBRS, PMCK 2 S 6o THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is at the begin- ning. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of sae^^ing^ coughing and general unpleasantness, is Benjamin Gum* jpflf START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sol ', and universal praise of its curative qualities is the result. Note the Name : Spencer Y||n<eeMt <l « 6rreac KSenlnmin Gru.m Extract PRICE Is Q Take no other liemedy, buj insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take " Just as Gqou." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10,1897. To Spencer Vincent, Christchurch. Dear Sir,— For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. 1 had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing th.it other remedies fuiled to give mt relief, much less cure. The pain became so intense that I was afraid of injuring my ihroat and head, especially the latter. J procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, and I may say that I hadn't an atom of faith m its curative properties, but" felt thai I must take something to ease the pain. ] drank contents of, ftrst bottle very freely, and. am thankful to say m less than twe!v< Hours I was wholly free irora cough, 8.. W. Sears. P.S —Nearly three months, since cough bega.u,~J)s,W.B.



> HENRY STEPHENSON- SPECIAL PNTRY, SATURDAY, 15th JANUARY. LADY'S WAVER LEY BICYCLE, almost new, m thorough good order. HENRY STEPHENSON, I 73 Auctioneer. DAVID THOMAS. OAT fcHEAF CHAFF. TAM a Buyer of Oat Sheaf Chaff m any quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. Tenders, TENDERS. rriENDERS are invited for THRESH- X ING about 2000 Acre", Wheat and Oats at per thou and. For particulars apply to the undersigned. Tenders close on SATURDAY, January 15. 1 55 MAX FRIEDLANDER, Friedlander Bros., Limited. TT^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS; OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERB CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TIT E ARE BY V B R^S OF ( HEAVY BRIGHT \ OATEN SHEAF OHAFF.I FRiiiiDLANDER BROS., Limited; j AT THE D.I.C. SALE OF FANCY GOODS. JUST PURCHASED and to be Sold the whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN^ STOCK, J COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. j Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Tiays, Wire Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, G'ove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Eraas Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures. Scrap-books, Date Racks,, Hand Mirrors, &c, &c. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC. As we have not sufficient Eoom to Display these special lots, they will be put out m wholesale quantities opposite the department usually oocupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE. . AT THEJ , D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. ' E. C. BROWN, Manager 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our newileathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES UeLLOR, TANCRED STHEETI J Mi t o \ f S, R(EAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S 3EALANDIA BOOT STORE. HHHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT ! Second to none m Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to \ ijtye wonderful value for little money.



{ W anted, t T O T -Cheqie for £7 on Union B*t.k. ' LJ No. 151057. P.ynent stopped. \ Finder kindly leave at MaiV, Office. 177 \ 'pO LET, two shops m Jubilee Buildings, JL Burnett Street. Apply to Henry I S ej'he: son. WANTED— Tn quiet und comfortable hom°, two or more boarder.-. Ap- ply Miss AlJman, Williom Street. j ~\7'OUN6 Ladies' Journol for January. JL Windsor Mag«z ; ne, Weldon's Ladies' •'ournal, Children's B zaar of Fashions (Chrißtm'-iS Numbfrs), Review of Reviews, Family Herald (bound), G'eat Thoughts (bourn 1 ), God and the Anr, Lonrly G<vl, The Literary Gent, published prices. — n. M- Jones. PEOPLB Should not M>s the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." BARGAINS too numerous to mention at W. H. Collifb's Clearing Sale, •The Corner." Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. nnKE Friends of the late Henry I MocLYNEAUX are respect fully informed I that his Funeral will leave the Royal Hot .1 on SATURDAY, the 15th inst, at 11 o'clock, for the Aahburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 1 77 Undertakers. PUBLIC NO'xXC^S Unparalleled Opportunity, $500 TO BE REALISED IN 4 WEEKS. HAVING just landed large shipments of Cycle Goods, we are holding a I CJL.E, ARIJN CT-^AJLe I at the following quotations FOR CASH I -fl " ECLIPSE - HUMBER," ) ■ Roadsters and Road 'Racers, [ OOQB Perry *B components throughout y oW(4\JH 18 months guarantee. ) H "ECLIPSE - HUMBER," *) _OQI I Ladies' Machines. ) ot/vll ' GREYHOUND,"- Gent's! I Roadsters. First class machines/ 0~l ft M Ball Head Socks, and all latest] ob X U ■ improvements. 12 month's f- ■ j guarantee. J ■ "GREYHOUND,"— Ladies' -1 I Machine. Loop Frame. Ball £ I Head Socks and all the latest ) ft! ry I improvements. 12 months "£ £& ll 1 Guarantee. j II Standard Cyclometers, usual price ... 10s, II Sale Price 7a 6dU Nickol Plated Trouser Clips, usually la£ per pair —To e'ear at 6d per pair. mk Ordinary TrouserClips, usually, 6d per pai^T to clear at 4 pairs for Is. •' Search Light" Lamps, spring bracket, u*ual price 30a Sale Price ._ ... ... 20s " -ilver Pet " L^mps, only 10s 6i aaoh. " viy Own " Lamps, only 6s 6d each. "My Friend " Lamps, only 7a 6d each. Tor»l bags from Is 6d each. " Pushing Baby " Bell?, 2s 6d each. Spanners, from 2a each, i to. , etc. AL O,- A large quantity of Saddles, Saddle Pads, Cnaina, Chain Wheels, Handle Bars, Grips, Toe Clips, Quadrant?, Spokes and Nippies, Hubs and Pedals, Inner ' , Tubes, and Outer Cover's, Helmet > Lubricators, Inflators and Valves, and every requirement of the repair Bhop. WESTWOOD HOLLOW STEEL RIMS fitted to any Bicycle at a small charge. Goods value ££ I and upwards carriage free, to any address. j Eclipse Cycle Works, ! BARING SQUARE. ASHBURTON. , G. K. ASKIN, TANCRED STREET, ( Iyi" ACHINIST & CYCLE, MECHANIC \ CYCLES CAREFULLY REPAIRED. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 10 19Q BEMQVAL NOTICE, H. No Anderson, STATIONER, TTA S REMOVED to those centra premises known as THE BLUE HOUSE, NEXT JOHN ORR & CO. The Stock is now replete m all lines suitable for the Christmas Trade. ' '* J Just Landed,' four* cases of SCHOOL ' PRIgE B,OO^S. ' Thes-e' boo&g beeii Specially selected, and, School Committees would d,o welj ta ihspeqt the stogk and oom->' paye the prices befqre buying from oata» fogues, CHRISTMAS CARDS m great variety. I A look at the windows speaks for itself. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS m greab variety. Inspection invited. No one pressed to buy. NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS, NEXT <IOTO Q$R 4ND <jbjl *• v tate Blue H.ouae., . H. N r ANDERSON, ST4TXOKER. s m o c; c THE NEW VENUS Dark Aronpatio Plug 1 Tobaoco. | j THE OEL*,iJRA.TED A BEST BPANL 1 J MANUFAOTDRED FBOM » atroiCEST viRaiNA lkap



Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, cures co Ida croup and whooping cough. It is pleasant safe and reliable. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. rJast Bummer one of our grandohildren was Biok with a severe bowel trouble. Gur doctor's remedies had failed, then we tried i hamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhcea I Remedy, which gave very speedy relief. We regard it as the best medicine ever put on the market for bowel complaints. — Mrs E. W. (Gregory, Frederickstown, Mo, This certainly is the best medicine ever put on he market for dysentery, summer com- laint, colic and cholerainfantum m children. t never fails to give prompt relief when aed m reasonable time and the plain printed directions are followed. Many mothers have expressed their sincere gratitude for the cures it has effected. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. EDULOOR SUUAR The only sugar permitted to I^iabetic sn^ereVs.' Gives to Diabetes," the illusion Qf Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in.- cqnvencies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass of water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco- late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugar. ( ]3a§ not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent cccide^ty, ; France, M. ChyQarnier, §, Rqe deg Francs- Bourgeois. Paris, THE AUBTH**_.-» - DROG COMPANY, Limited, dydney. KOZIE TEA IS PS T, JOHN ORR & Co., Agents, Kjbating's Powdkb destroys bugs, flea.B, moths, beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article you i purohase is " KeaMng's," as imitations are . noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, Is 3 and 2i 6d eaob, by all chemists,