CABLE NEWS.

♦ linked Press Association — By Klectric Telegraph — Copyright. Sydnky, December 21 Miss Jeffrey, the wife of tho fcteward of the Tar aw era, while attending to her children, set fire to the bed curtains. One of the children succumbed to the injuries, and the other is m a critic -.1 j condition. j Melbourne, December 21 A man, who is believed to be de mented, fired two shots from a gun at a tram ar and damaged scnie of the windowu. He eaid that ho wns not going to be annoyed by the cars passing any longer. Cooktown, Dpc niber 21 A disastrous gale was experienced m New Guinea, when eleven small vessels were wrecked. Mr Kennedy, manager of the Mew Guinea Develop ment Syndicate, and a number of natives, are reported to have been "drowned by the capsizing of the ketch Beben. The schooner Ellen go wan was capsized, and Gap tain Godet and two others drowned. Fears are enter tained for the safety of the schooner Wanawana, with several passengers aboard. Adelaide, December 21. Mr Charles Beattie, a well-known prospector m the Northern Territory, was speared to death. The police ar rested an aboriginal, who attempted to escape and was shot. Before be died he admitted killing Beattie. Hostile natives have killed and eaten several friendly natives at Cape Nelson.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association —By Eleofcrio Telegraph— Copyright. Reoeived Wakapuaka Deo. 22,9.22 a.m, Guardian Offioo 9-47 a-m

Across the Channel m a Balloon

London, December 21 Two aeronauts — Spencer and Swin burne — » crossed the Channel m a balloon from the Crystal Palace to Havre m five hours. A sail and trail ropes were used.

Picketing Illegal.

The Court of Appeal confirmed the decision that picketing carried on for the purpose of dissuading workers is illegal.

Consumption.

The Prince of Wales presided at a meeting of the Association for the prevention of consumption. At the instance of the Prince, a vote of thanks was passed to Messrs Werner and Alfred Beit, mining financiers m Johannesburg, for their donation of £20,000 towards the establishment of a sanatorium for consumptives. Sir William Broadbent, physician m ordi nary to the Prince of Wales, declared that consumption was preventable.

AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

— » United Press Association — By Eleofcrio Telegraph — Copyrighti Sydney, December 21 The House has finished the estimates, and is now considering the Land and Income Tax Amending Bill. The House passed tho Land and Income Tax Amendment Bill through all its stages, and insisted on making the measure retrospective. The Legis lative Couupil is now discussing the Bill. The Honse rose after Bitting continuously for fifty-eight hours.. Mr Beid makes a statement to morrow as to the intentions of the Government m regard to federation. Received Wakapu&ka Dec. 22, 10.30 a.m, Guabdian Office, 10.54 a.m. Adelaide, December 22 There is a crisis m the relations between the two Houses. The Council refuses to pass the Appropriation Bill, owing te the Premier's determination to submit the question of household suffrage for the Council to the referen dum. _____________

THE PHILLIPINES.

The Attitude of Germany. United Press Association— By Eltotrio Telegraph— Copyright Washington, December 21 Shortly before peace was declared between America and Spain, Great Britain suppressed a Filipinos filibus* iering expedition which was forming m Hongkong. America suspects that Germany helped the promoters of the scheme, and interprets Great Britain's action as recognising American sover eignty over the Philippines. Admiral Dewey's squadron has been reinforced.

CORRESONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves resi>out?lble for th« opinions expressed by our eorrespondenta)

"THE MESSIAR."

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— As a member of the Asshburtoc Musical Union, I wish to take exception tc those portions of your report of their recent concert m which reference is made to the "raw violinists iv the orchestra" and to "the anting" effect of thtir playiug on the ear of the audience. Situated ivs I was m the ht.l), I had ample opportunity of judging uot oiny of th« genma! fffect but of r.he individual work of each. In tho first ! lace, the so-called raw violinist?, ' hl'ou_'li iliffiilei.C'i, played very snltly throughout, no that they cannot be blamed for producing »Dy grating effect ou the most sensitive ear. I would draw attention to the fact that the Society is formed mainly for educational purposes, and to encourage musi^-vl interest m the district, esptciully among the riding generation, and on that ground is deserving of general support. Fortunately for the Society most of your readers had sufficient good sense to appreciate its efforts and to judge the result of the training of the last twelve months from a broader point of view than did your reporter. — I am, etc., Llewellyn Onvbist. Aehburtoa, Decembor 22.

News m Brief.

« The Mount Somere eports will be held on Monday December 26 (Boxing Day), and promise to be a moat successful gathering. Mr Burgess has some new advertisements m this issue which should be interesting reading. Mr H. &.. Flower has this year made great preparations for the holiday season, and m j his new premises having plenty of room at j bia disposal has made a good show of confectionery and fruits of ihe finest both Island and Home growers. And all who want a good cup of tea and a quiet re.it will find a comfortable shelter m Mr Flower's refreshment rooms. Mr Flower also makes ices and ioed summer drinks a Bpeoialty. We would call the attention of our readers to the advertisement which appears m another cjlumn of the AshburtonCricketClub Concert. As will be seen fchej have secured performers from Wellington, Chrietchurch, and Rangitata, besides a very strong selection of local artistes, and the additional advant&ge of accompaniments and overtures by Gateß' Orchestra. Full programmes will be advertised m a day or two. The annual tea meeting and distribution of prizes m connection with the Willowby district school will take place on Tuesday, December 27. At a meeting of the com mittee held a short time ago, it was deoiderl to make a charge of one shilling to persons who reside outside the district. The proceeds are to be devoted to the pft'z* fund. There will be a public meetfng m the evening, when a programme of songs and reoitations will be rendered by the children.

Latest Items.

Prize Distributions.— The prize distri butions at the Borough and Hampstead schools took place this afternoon, but our reports are unavoidably held over. Both schools have broken up for their Christmas holidays. School Excursion.— About five hundred children from the Linooln, Ladbrooks, Prebbletoc, and Hornby schools arrived by special train this morning and proceeded to the Domain, where an enjoyable afternoon was spent m variors ways, m spite of the rain. Messrs Oookson (Linooln), Kippenbergher (Ladbrooks), Mahoney (Prebbleton), and Dunnett (Hornby), teachers, and Messrs Haatie and Prebbla representing the combined committees, were with the excursionists, alßo the Rev. A. M. Wright, of Lincoln. lb if said that the com mittees of the schools represented guaran teed the sum of £68 to the Railway Department.

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ie 98 -c HII I_S_T MA S- I** NEW CUBRAMTB, iKJiiWJiAISIN , NEW JsULIA^AB FLETC^EH BROS. HAVE Jusfc received pera.e. Delphic rhe following NBW FRUiTS direct from the Growers, and can say that this is fhe Fmeat Shipment thit S^lon tT Pncea are the LOWBST ia Town, aud the QuaUy ia becond to None. 150 Caße 8 new Voßtiza* Currants 100 Cases Finest Sultanas 100 'U« new Valencia Raiams 25 L'r.ys Sp.nish Mu^catela ,5 Boxes J urkvy F.ge  Q}  utm Fl „ oh p ALSO THK FOLLOWING FOll'oUH CHRISTMAS TRADE :- --? 50 Ti ! n fl ' Sn e8t f n tmoD l eß \ ! * cwt MorWs M i«d Spice 20 oZ Sh?n° r r d C ? rdial ° 5 cwfc E^ ™ « h - - 10 nS! SP^ a 1 " 6 - Ju . Ice « L 20 cwt Fftn °y Confectionery 1U Oasea Dried Apricota, Peaches, etc Etc. Etc. Etc. PROVISION DEPARTMENT IS STOCKED WITH THE FINEST GOODS PROCURABLE, As will be seen by the following : — Gf.vi- L J )WIB>S JM 556 L Bac °n. Sides, Rolls and Hams (Pale or Smoked). Stirling Factory Full Cream Cheese. This Cheese always takes the First Prize wherever shown, and obtains the Highest Price m the Home Markets. ALSO— { f! ns Refined Lard 2lb tins Corned Mutton 21b '"" O?."»ed Beef 2 lb tins Roaat Mn t t Oa 2ib D tln« R £S 5 T SP BUW 21b tiDB BOH6d MQttoß Z b Una Stewfld Tripe 21b tins Curried Mutton - 1 b tins Black Currant Pudding lib tins Irish Sausage lib tins Gooseberry Pudding lib and 2lb tins Rabbit m Je'l* Cocktail Salmon, Salmon Cutlets, Morton's and Marshall* Herrteg.^ Tomato Sauce Star Brand Mullet, etc., etc. ' PRESERVING SFASOH | A PRESERVIKC SEASON 1898-99. y^i *^*^_ 1898-99. Preserving Pans WMjttK Preserving Pans Brewers' Crystals. """"Brewers' Crystals. .fr I o Bntp8 ntpr I l 0 », Wle ?. gedt ? be tt o c FiQeßfc preser «°g °n the Market. Being much mlZKith^ 6 ° rd l D « r y Suga^ '^therefore more Economies', and J ftm3 and Jellies rh« Ai7.?r«l? n T UC - firn^ C aud °l earer - Used all the P"°eipal Jam Factories m Sugw a^d MUli^uin 1168 ' *" ÜBed " We al8 ° Btock A^kland No. 1 A tA v JAR S°{ every description m Stock, including Mason's Improved Screw Top Jare, Nests of Jelly Jars, Nests of Jam J*rs, Tie Down Jars, etc., etc. Ecquire « U r pi ico before buying elsewhere. «i?h U r« o^? THEI J^ RE * CHINA WABB DKPARTMENT is heavily stocked w ith boods for our Christmas Trade. Inspection invited. FLETCHERT BROS., „ „„ m CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STR RET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCF. Telephone 24 Box 67 SPRING 1898 SUMMEE VITE Beg to advise our Customers and the Public generally that each Department m our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel- ties for the Season. Ia oar Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice. Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleum*, together C^bSSm.S 0 " Curtama ' qaiha > Art MußliD8 ' and ali Bizeflh > *w* THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visil-, as we oonaider the gooda m these Departmental exceptionally well selected. • ■ .• AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Ia replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies ara cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS * The chief attraction is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Tieo and Sbirfcß the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeda. ' (o) We. are m Business. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserve m The beat service only can do this. We try to make a better service impossible. igT We find that the demands made on cur Dressmaking Department make ib oompulsory for us to decline to make up Coßtumes other than thoso purchased at out Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER. ""* H. M. JONES."™"* (X) Santa Claus & Father Christmas are Coming Again — Hurrah ! OQ CASEB OF (X> BOOKS. TOYS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS GLASSWARE AND LEATHER GOODS, Just opened up from leading London and Contiental Houses especially imported for Christmas trade. c "ROOTTQ _PRIZE, Presentation, and Reward Books, from Ward, Look ±J\J\J-m\SD» and Co., Cassell and Co., Routledge. Nesbitb, Religious Traot Society, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Bible* Poets, and Standard authors. ' TT A "N^V (T-OOTl^l ALBUMS. Writing Desks, Worfe Boxts, ti iT -iVi^ a tMV V MusicFolies, Ladies' Companions, Work Baskets, silk lined, Jewel Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand B iM Purses and drd Caßes, silver mounted, Silver Pencil Cases, Watches, etc. g Electro-Plated Ware—iS o^^^ 0^ 61^ ™* Barrels, Epergnea, Teapots, Mugs, Servistte Rings, BaUer r Knives c , B Bread Ue porkß 'etc* VAST?.S A^° FA //2 Y CH *NAWARE.-A large Variety of Beautiful V ±\ OXLi O Vaees and Glassware, Cryscal and Tinted ; latest patterns, choice Designs. Specimen vasee from 3d. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLL^ The Largest Stock of Toys ever held m Ashburton. All kinds and descriptions from Id fcqueaker to a good Steam Boat or' Piano. Horses. Barrows. Whips? Arkt SS Sets Games, BOls, Drums Carts, Prams, Skittles, Cubes, Wood Toys Tin Toys Rubber Toys, and Mechanical Toys. *"/"» XII » Aoys, CEICKET AND LAWN TBN3BIS RACQUETS -.-.» » ™ From Best Makers. . PIAJNOS Time Payments from _ J3f>« n «- -,-«,!. ORGANS „  „ •" per month bicycles ,; ;; \\ ;.; ;; •; yj" » •• r „ School Committees Supplied. " " LOWEST CASH PR7OBS m all Department., to Christchurch and D M6 . dm Houses. Do your Bveineaa here and keep the Traae m the District INSPECTION INVITED. H. M.~~J"ONES.



CHRISTMAS AT < TiiE DUST PAN. HURRAH! HURRAH! WK'LL SuCND THE JOBILEE. OLD FVTHIR OHRLSTMAS <v OLA US intMid to nut up at THE DUST PAN for the OHRLSTMAS SKAfcON. 1 THEIR CHARIOTS ARE LO.\DKD WITH TOY:S TkjY6 T'»Y^ TOYS 7 AND D'>L!.H DOLLH D >LLS 1). LL^ IHE LATEST THE PUNIEST THifi BE31 1 IN THW TOWN. AILJL JIW AM,*, m*.W ALL RRW Cnme and See Come and See Came and Sea CHRLSTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS— Un B oiled, Artißtic, Beautiful and New. FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY, S I'ATFONPRY, Etc. JDaviS ") The Priz<! Winner, the Best, IW A r.t, c mkks ac »e>vii»ss- Mnchine j Exhihitionß O'egrgrw PerombmatoriS-lbe Cheapest and Best. Chris' church Prices. MuMSey-JEXat-jriM JBicycle— Sub-AGENT for this Firsi-Class Machine. THE DUST PAIN. Address— NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EiST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BUBGEBS. LAST WEEK OF HARDLEY BROS. CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, Em. ' ' . 8.8.A. "^iisAßs"" t.'CT.S. ALSO REDUCED. Special reductions m Carpenter's Tools of all descriptions. Tanks, Baths, Pumps, Etc, AT REDUCED PRICES. <t®" AU accounts owing to J. W. Hardley must be paid at onoe. NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 CASES FINEST NEW CURRENTS QQ 100 BOXES NEW V.^LESOfA RAISINS JjQQ BOXES FI «EST (SEW SULTANAS 100 i N.B. — All our Fruits aro WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin- ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving^much fciine^ and trouble m cleaning. TTTE Have Just Landed the following Seisonable Goods JO cwt FineEt Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 owt Finest Orange Poel 20 diz Bottles Lrmon :■ q:ah 5 cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspl). Ny Syrup 6 cwt Choice New Figs IV* doz Bottles Lime Juico ( -hipa 2 cwt New Malaga Musoitela 2 Qrcm Packets .lelly Tublota 1 cwb New Jordan 41monds 1 cwt Dried P»achea 2 cwb New Seaaon'a Ddtcß 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwt Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice Ne>w Prunes Almond, ard Wa'nute) 2 cwt Keal German Sausage 10 cases, 2 b tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken m lelly and Apricots) 6 di z tics Turkey m Jelly SUGAR- - SUGAR - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars that! can be used for Jam an^ Jellies, JAM JARS. W ~~~JAM JABS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jars, Jib and 21b Giasa Jars, 1-quarfc and Masou'a Patent Screw Top Bottles, which W© nre offering at Low Prices. TEAS TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TFA, Packed m £lb add lib packet*, slb ani 101 b tins. A Pungent and (iood Liquoring Tea. Bpeoial Quotationa for Tina and J-iheatt, £p" We make a Speoialty of Tea. The Best Value given m AahburtoD. WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Aeßorted Cases for th« Christmas Trade. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale m 10 gallon kegs always m Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily: SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Telephone No S3 -CHRISTMAS CARDS- AIND PEES E NT S. (o) J. WILSON, Coruer of -Arcade &, JBuvitett !-3tx*eet, TTTE Have a MAGNIFICENT SELECIION of Well- Executed PAINTINGS on OPAL, which make a Superior Substitute for the usual Christmas Caiid, and are Selling at aboub the same Cost. Theße pretty Scenic Views are too good to be treated m the uaual way of Christmas Cards— pub away m a book and forgotten. They are Ornamental, and aa auoh merit a prominent place m one's Sitting or Drawing Boom, where the sight of them tends to freshen the recollection of the donor. WE HAVE ALSO- HANDSOME WINDSOR AND NEWTON ARTISTS' BOXES, OPALS, MIRRORS, Etc., Which would form Substantial and Desirable CHRISTMAS or NEW YEAR Present*. CAI>L AMD IN§PECT. SPARROW,~ TAILOR & OUT FITTE P. /^VUR Stock conaistß of all the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUITINGS that ib is possible to procure, and at prices that cannot be beat m the trade. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT is under the superintendence of a FIRST CLASB CUTTER. Perfect Satisfaction Assured. HATS, SHIRTS, SOARYES, PORTMANTEAUX, RUGS, Etc. BOOT DKFARTMENT. We would Speoially direot your attfention to our Large Htook of Ladies' and Gentle- men's BOOTS AND SHOES of every description, and of reajly very superior makes m English, American, and Colonial. BOOTS MADE TO ORDER, AND. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED by W, SPAfIBQwTiIsT STREET.



Public notices £1 REWARD. T O3T— A BRINDLE BULL PI Ci Finder will oblige by communicauuj with 12 180 Mail Office. TO LET. THOSE PRWMI^ES lately occupied bj the latu J. Taylor, Engineer ; vex to Bank of Auttralaciii, Tancred Street. Apply on the premises. 12 19' CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. SPECIAL SHOW OF Latett Novelties Suitable for the HOLIDAY SEASON. Inspection Invited. A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIKB Tanored Streob. TEMPERANCE DRIiNKS FOR THE HOT SUMMER WEATHER. PUBtlfi FRUIT »Y«XJJ?S T> ABPBEKRY, Strawberry, Red Currant, X\ Black Currant, Orange, Lemon Squash — Wine bottles Is 6d each. One or two teaspoonfals m a tumbler of water makes a MOST REFRESHING DRATJGHT, GINGER BEER POWDER —6d packet makes two gallons of old fashioned Stone Ginger Beer. GINGER ALE ESSENCE— 9d bottle makes four gallons of Ginger Ale. LEMON CRYSTAL?— 6d packet makeß two gallons Lemonade. Just the thing for school treats. HERBAL BEER EXTRACT — 8d bottle makes eight gallons Herbal Beer. Smaller bz% 4d bottle, makeß four gallons. We have just received a further supply of VINEGAR KSSENOE, which we aro selling at the reduced price of la 9d per bottle. Ono gallon of Cold Water added to the con- tents of a bottle makeß the best and strongest English M alt Vinegar — quite different m flavor to the colonial article made from wood shavings. THE \ BHBDRTON TPvRUG /^OY., _ iI.SB BURTON JL/RUG VjOY., Ltd " 294 J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager. THE CASH BOOT STORE (Next to Niooll Bros.) rpHE Leading Boot Store m Ash burton. THP PINEBT STCOK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT. All Goods imported firab hand, and retailed ab lowest prices. JUST ARRIVED- Ladieß' Glace kid Shoes m Black and Tan. Ladies' Glace Kid Boots and Tan Boots. Ladies' Glace American Shoes. Ladies' Evening Shoes m all oolours. Shoes for Bowling, Tennis, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes from 3s to 20a, « Gentlemen's firßt-class English & Continen- tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. REMEMBER— McDonald & McDiarniid. EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager J W f co I O Wo £® o ag to rH »IB 8 S S Hi < — i E§ Wa S to o o g w I s" S £ !3 I g | § i ™ • & i a. { h P lisa - <* ;. r; Sip 8 Z*-™ ?y I w g 2. a ■ 9> f I OS O3 9? 8 Ow it* sj" i CD OJ 5^ S. . <^ S ' 5 1 tt ' s 9 >



J Entertainments. ' ODDFELLOWS HALL. Friday. 23 rd December. , CONCERT 5 ' By Leading Chiistchuroh Musicians. List of Name" — Miss Alice Corrick, Miss Davie, Mi J. A. Gardner, A.C M., Mr H. A. Bowring. The Second Part will be the production of Mr T. H. Cim-'s Muswl Sketch, " Ihe Maiinffer." Smart Dialogut — Calehy Songs — Skirt Dancing — Japanese Fan -Dance. Limelight Effects by Mr E. W. Seager. Box plan open at H. M. Jones. 12145 ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB <O OIN CERT, ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburfcon. MONDAY, January 2, 1899. Perfobmers : Mrs O. M. Brooke, Christchurch, Miss Watson, Christchurch, Miss K. Orb, ABhburton, Mr E. F. Nicoll, Wellington, Mr Blissett, R*ngitata, Messrs Seymour, Snodgrass, Graham Roberts, And Overtures and Accompaniments by Gates' Oechestra. Box Plan at Mr H. M. Jones. 12 202 D. THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FBI DAT, JANUARY 6, 1899. IyTY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 12 28 Auctioneer. t. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. SHEEP FARM, Good Healthy Country, near Ealing Station 11180 Acres 1180 Well watered with County Water Races. With extensive improvements, via, — Farm ; house of seven rooms, 6 stalled stable, loose boxes, shearing shed, sheep dip, force pump, etc., etc., growing crops of turnips and oats, the property of Mr Adam Jackson. A portion leasehold at a low rental and the remainder freehold. ' Easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. SHKEP COUNTRY. KAA ACRES, leasehold, for Sale. t) \J \J Rental to the Crown Is per acre. T. BULLOCK. FRIKDhANDER BROP. WEST STREET AUCTION MART SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 TTTB Shall offer aa above— A LARGE QUANTITY OF CASES. Also — Several Second hand REAPERS and BINDERS, m good order. Sale at 12.50 p.m. 12 182 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. Public Notices. THE BARRYTOWN FLAT No. 2 GOLD MINING COMPANY, No Liability. mHE First Half- Yearly Meeting will be JL held at the Office of the Company, Arcade, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, Decem- ber 31, 1898, at 2 p.m. Business : To receive report of Directors and Balance Sheet). By Order of the Board of Directors, CHAS. J. STYCHE, 12 203 Legal Manager. NOTICE. - rpHE Library and Office of the Ashburton _1_ Borough Council will be CLOSED from 1 p m. on SATURDAY, the 24bb, inst, till the morning of WEDNESDAY, January 4. The Reading Room will be open as usual. CHAB. E. JbOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, December 22, 1898. 12 205 MOUNT SOMERB & SPRINGBURN BOXING DAY SPORTS. rTIHE Following Handicaps have been JL deolared : — HURDLE EACE. Bfc lb Lapwing   13 ? Juno    10 3 The Clown .. .. 911 JIAIDEN PLATE. Goldfinch .. .. 10 0 Maori Queen .. . . 9 5 Dainty .. .. .. 9 2 Vale> jo.. .. 9 5 Wattle Bird   95 Eileen Ailanna   95 MOUNT SOMERS CUP. Lapwing.. .. .. 11 9 Goldfinch ..  10 6 Bumble Foot . .  glO Dainty .. .. .. 9 8 SPR.INGBURN 'WELTER. Lapwing .. .. 12 7 Maori Queen .. .. 10 7 Buz .. .. .. 10 7 1 HANDICAP TROT. 1 Foreßt Queeu .. ..sor , Peeress 11. • . . . Bsee : Fidget .. .. .. 20deo ; Bella .. .. .. 20seo t Topsy .. .. .. 25seo Penguin.. .. .. 25seo 1 Fullback.. .. .. 25jea 19J3M F. CURTIS, WATCHMAICBB, ' JEWELLER & OPTICIAN. % (Late Watphmaker for A. Gunderson, Ohrißtohuroh.) QUOCESSOR TO R. MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Large Assortment of NEW GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. Watoh and Clock repairs a specialty. Jewellery made up to ordtr or repaired promptly. 12 194



Wanted. WANThD— A Young GirL Apply to Mrs C Muib, Moore Street 12 200 I INTEND to clear all Toys and Dolls at the Dust Pan. All greatly reduced. _12 209 WANTED Known— Fine Fat Poultry of every kind for sale for Christmas. Likewise all kinds of fresh fish, J, Hi J^wjtt, opposite Mail Office. 12 206 WANTED all to come and get their Chistmas and New Year Cards at the Dust Pan. 12 207 ANTED KNOWN that the best and largest variety of Toys m Ashburton is at the Dust Pan. 12 208 LOOK I Bancy Chocolate Boxeß m endless variety for Christmas Presents. Call and inspect. — H. A. Flower, Confeotioner and Fruiterer, Eaab street. SELLING OFF — Mbs Alcorn, finding that her shop room is insufficient for her increasing business, has decided to offer her toys, dolls, prams, vases, and glassware at reduced rates for Christmas and New Year, to clear right out of these lines. "Y7OUNG Ladies' Journal, November num- X berj Weldon's Ladies' Journal for November, Home Dressmaker, Home Milliner, Family Reader, Christian Herald, Strand and Pearson's Magazines. My place of business will be open every Evening this week. Shop early ; avoid the crush.— H M Jones TO LET— A oonvonient House m Have- lock street, at present occupied by the Manager of the Bank of New South Wales, Possession m a few days. Apply Ashburton Drug Company, Limited. 12 61 SELLING OFF — Mrs Alcorn"s Shop will be open each evening this week, except Thursday, for sale of Christmas Cards, and cheap sale of Toys, etc. T7IURTHER Great Reductions m Rollitt'a Jj Supreme Roller Flour, at FLETg«B3 Bros., Cash Supply Stores. ANTED KNOWN — Flour, Flour. Further great reductions m Rollitt's Roller Flour, ab Fletoueb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. ANTED KNOWN. -Misa E. Barnes begs to thank the Ladies of AshbuV- t>on for past favors, and wishes to say she is now shewing the Latest Styles m Trimmed and Untrimmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good selection m Children's Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a specialty. Moderate charges, quality guaranteed. Ladies own material made up ANTED KNOWN— That I have re- ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will'dispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are m Bearch oi reliable goods. As UEual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terniß of the Batiki and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banki and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882 WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of December 1898, is hereby appointed as a Special Banl Holiday at the Ashburton and Rakaii offices of the anderzr)ent|oned Banks : — ■ Union Bank of Australia, Ltd. : G. E. TOLHORST, Resident Inspector. The Bank of New South Wales, E. J. FINCH, Inspector. The Bank of Australasia, CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. The Bank of N* w Zealand, °' G> TEGETMEIER, ♦3 6UI ■ General Manager.



WHY GO OUTSIDE TO BUY ? + With a view to Bhow the residents of Ashburtoo that they need not, and m fact should not, go outside of the town and district to supply their wants, we intend publishing sbnte notes regarding local houses itrtbe various lines of retail business, which .if ill nb doubb" be found interesting and 'instructive. MESSES FLETCHER $ROB. Messrs Fletcher Bros.' windows m East Street are very tastefully dresged for the festive season, and will no doubt prove a great attracUdu ' at their end of the town, as fhey are certainly worth going a long way to see. Qne window is full of glass and chinaware artistically arranged, and makes a grand Bhow, while the opposite window pontains as fyje a lot of Christmas frui|> as has ever been displayed m Asbburton. The display m the windows is of course only an introduction to, or sample of, what is to be found on the premises, A yiait to this com? modiouß and well lighted house of business will prove that there &te few Bhops out of Ohristcburch bo complete m detail as is that of Messrs Fletcher Bros, MESSRS OBAIGHBAD AND BERBTMAIT. Mesßrß Uraighead and Berryman have , established their reputation as first olaBS tailors and outfitters m Asbburton long ago, and are about the largest employers of labor m this connection m the district. All who wish to have clothes which gives satisfaction phosjld reraprnjier tfcat all thojr wprk is dpn& pn ; t>ne premiies bjr competent hands, who are paid good wages, and who m turn spend A large part of their earnings m Aahburton, and thus make it better for the oommunitv at large. It would be a good thing if people about: to order goods m the tailoring line remembered this, and bo refrained from plaoing their orders with those who paae their orders on to town for exeoution. Messrs Craighead and Berry man have a large stock to ohoose. from, and give full value for money. Therefore, all who would see flood titnei m Aibbartoo should eocour %jp Iqwl iodwtjry.