CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold ourselves responsible for tbe opinions expressed bj onr correspondent!./

MUNICIPAL RESERVES.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib,— At last night's meetiog of burgesses Councillor Scaly complained that the form of balance-sheet required by law was mis leading, inasmuch as it did nob show the capital value of munioipal reserves, but only their annual value. Mr Fried lander's retort that this affeoted every year equally, no matter m whose mayoralty, was good enough aa a iv quoque, but the real answer is this : — Municipal reserves have absolutely ao capital value whatever, bo far as the borough is oonoerned, seeing they oan neither be sold nor mortgaged, though the revenue arising from them may be pledged aa security for a loan. The presoribed form of balance sheet is therefore atriotly corrtob m giving ths annual value of the reserves and nob the capital value. — I am, etc., W. Jollifi_«

THE HOSPITAL.

TO TBE EDITOE.

Sib,— Although aware of the value of your columns, -and that they are always open for discussion of matters affecting the publio weal, I oannbb be oharged with ever having had recourse to them. Bub it bas been my misfortune to discover by oontaot, with What must be generally admitted, a serious publio grievanoe, and wbioh it seems aa if the whole community are now ready to join m seeking to redress. I trusb that by your aid a long Buffering publio may now be so effectually agitated as to bring about a neoeasary and desirable ohange m the management of oar Hospital. A recent accident to one of my men, resulting m a leg fracture, necessitated the immediate atten dance of a medioal man. Having previous experience of an ineffectual effort) to get a doctor so far, I must avail myself of this opportunity of acknowledging the prompt ness and speed with which Dr. Maude responded to a telegram last Saturday, making quite a record journey against a !|orge nor'-wester, and reaching us m an noredibly short time. I can tell you, air, it means muoh consolation to distant settlers, out off from town advantages —m this respect, te know that by telegraph, and without the motor oar, it ia possible to reach medical aid m reasonable time. In taking the patient down by train on Monday, expecting to avail ourselves of the Hospital, where trained nurses and appliances shonld be had, unavailable m private lodging, to ray consternation and amazement I discovered tbat although we own an institution of whioh aa inland settlers we should be justly proud, ib was only available under restricted conditions, and thab my case could only be admitted by taking ib ont of the hands of the medioal gentleman I had chosen, and who had served us well. I deolined, sir, to follow anoh a course, and had to take lodg ings for my man. I now enquire, is tbe hospital, as belonging to the public, what it shonld be nnder such conditions ? That a Board baa a right to employ and pay a resident aurgeon will not be disputed ; but why any rules or conditions shonld prevent a patient selecting hia own medical man is for the publio to determine, . and with your aid and the public voice a change oould be affeoted. — I am, etc-, Thomas T. Dowling. Woolmera, Monnt Somers.

OUR CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

TO THS EDITOR.

Si_,—l understand from a contractor thab the October account! rendered on the 31st of that month have nob yet been paid, and tbat very Beldora any account is paid before 25th, Here is a chance for the new Mayor to distinguish himself.— l am, eto , 11 --Storekeeper.

COMMERCIAL.

HAVELOOK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports on his weekly sale of live Btock, poultry, pigs, furniture, etc., as under:— Last Saturday there was an entry of about 50 pigs whioh sold very well, bub competition was not quite as keen as previous week, and a slight drop was noticed. Suckers were fetching 10sandi0t6d. Weaners Ub 6d, 12s, 13a, 14a 6d, 15s, and 15s 6d. Stores 16s and 17s. Porkers 27s 6d and 30s. Fowls, a medium entry selling well. Mixed fowls realising Is 9d to 2*, bettor sorts 2s, 2% 2d to 2s 6d per pair. In produce, potatoes were selling at 12s, 12s 6d to 1?3 6d, seed 7s 3d, chick wheat 11a 6d to J2s 6d. Beef 2d. The usual assortment of sundries, furniture, etc, were disposed of.

TEE MAYORAL ELECTION

Mr Hugo Friedlander addressed the rate- Say ers m the Oddfellow's Hall lasb evening, here was a good atbendance and Major Steward was Chairman. The Mayor was invited to the platform by Mr Friedlander, who spoke for an honr. m the course of bis address making a telling indictment of the Borough Counoil for their wapt of fraab m the water question, entering a strong protest againsb hole and corner meetings m camera to conduct business of wbioh the ratepayers were entitled to a full knowledge, attacking the muddled state of the borough's finance, the unfair conduce or cne OouDoil m regard to the dismissal ot the foreman, and generally iU an admirable Speech ap to bhe bilt »H that was advanced m the article m these columns yesterday. The Mayor also spoke, and was good enough to remark, m reply to that artiole, thab the borough held Its water supply from the mill and nob from the county. This, of oourae. is absurd, as the Couuty Council are now enforcing their rights m this matter m the Supreme Court, and until that question is Bettled by tbe judge tbe rights thab have baen left un questioned m tbe bands of the County Council for twenty years must be regarded as real. Nor did he mention thab to the County Counoil m fulfilling the duties attach* ing to those rights bad made and maintained the conneotion between north and south branohes of the river m times of drought', without which work neither mill npr borough abpld have had water. There were a good few questions asked and cleverly answered by Mr Friedlander, and the meeting olosed with votes of thanks to both candidate* and tbe Chairman, .

To-day both sides have been busy bringing voters to the poll. The supporters of the two candidates were equally sanguine of success, but neither relaxed a single effort to win support or to bring thab support to the polling booth. Considerable excitement was manifested m town, and m odd corners little knots of men fought last night's battle o'er ag-in. "and chortled m their joy" over Mr Friedlander's clever retorts, effective parries, and silencing homethrusts at the enemy when attacked by gentlemen weak m figures and but poorly equipped with facts. The declaration of the poll will be made about a quarter to seven this evening.

News m Brief.

Mr John Wilson's new advertisement announcing the arrinl of a consignment of new wall p pera is unavoidably held over. The Ashburtou Drapery Company an" nounoe m thiß issue that during Deoember they intend giving a special discount m lieu of Christmas presents. Messrs W. H. Collins and Co notify they have heavy shipments of all kinds of build ing timber, paints, oils, and ironmongery to hand, and evidently oan satisfy the wants of thoro who require suoh lines of goods to the fullest extent.

Latest Items.

Solitary Confinement —The matter of solitary confinement m conneotion with prison discipline cropped up m the New South Wales Assembly a few days ago, m the form of a question by Dr Ross, who aßked the Minister for Justice if he would take steps to abolish it, and have some other method of punishment iotroduoed whioh was calculated to impose a less severe mental strain on those undergoing long sen tences. Mr Lee said he was not prepared to take any steps to abolish the present system.

A Bnawi Stokt.— At Sandy Creek (Vio toria) a few daya ago a mother, who had lefb her infant alone during her temporary absence from home, was horrified on re turning to find the child crawling abont the room with a brown snake, aome feet m length, wound m several ooila around ita arm. In frantio terror the mother snatched j the child np m her arms. The reptile then quiokly unwound itself, dropped tb the floor, and made ita escape through the open door. The child waa unmarked, and had evidently suffered nothing from the exper ience. Russia and Gebmany.— There ia evidenoe that Russia is somewhab angry at Germany. The entire Russian press is hostile m tone, deolaring that the rapproohement between I Germany and Great Britain is an underhand i plot againsb Russia. It is asserted thab | Russia is justified m resenting Germany's [ attitude, m view of the friendly aots Cowards Germany m China m the reoent tariff nego tiations. The Emperor William's visit to the Orient is characterised as an impudent attempt to undermine Russian influence m Turkey and the position of the Orthodox Church m Palestine. Ib is said thab Russia, m order to counteract the Anglo-German agreement, haß oome to a closer understand ing with Austria, and two oountriea with Franoe will oppose the increasing influence of Germany m the Orient, and will m no oase permit Turkish cessions to Germany.

Queensland Aborigines — Ab Singleton (New South Waleß) recently, the Rev. E. Gribble delivered an instructive lecture regarding tbe aboriginal mission station at Bellenden-Ker, North Queensland. Dick Yimbungi, a native blaok of that parb, was also pressnt, and m the coarse of an address exhibited rematkable fluenoy. He is a proof of the great work that this mission has done m the north. Samples of writing, the work of the school there, were shown ab the meeting, evoking astonishment. In the conrse of an interesting lecture, whioh was illustrated with lantern views, Mr Gribble referred to the successful work now being carried on. The natives were learning habits of industry, and were raising quantities of produce, thus helping co make bhe station self-supporting.

THE ASHBUB'fOft GUARDtAS : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 1898.



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. T^OR GOOD OHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE. ' We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTB OUR PRICES—Men's Good Shooters, 9a 6d ; Children's Ankle Strap*, Is j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lld and 5s 6d ; Men's Good 'Bluchers, 4s lld. Thousands of other pairs at the came Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be sura you go to MELL O RS ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STBKKT, fIiSHBUBT 3N» CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, ETC., COMMENCING FROM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15. HARDLEY BROS. HAVE decided to sell FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, their Stook oi Ironmongery, Tinware and Hardware, ab ABOUT HALF PRICE. To Make Room for New Goods to Arrive. JS.Q REASOtfA»*.B OFFER REFUSER U 90



SUMMER 1898. , ANDREW ORR, TS |NOW SHOWING A MOST COMPIETE STOOK OF SPRTNG AND SUMMER NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOUSES, SUNSHADES, CORSETS, AND UMBRELLAS. DRESS GOODS lIV ORISA T VARIETY 50 dozen Ladies' new Cycling Gloves and Corsets.* 100 dozen Men's New Scarves and Bows^lovely'shades. Men's Shirts, Collars, and Hats.^ Men's Suits to Order from 70s. Carpets, Lineolums, Floorcloths. SplendidJStock of'Ladiea' and Gentlemen's Boots jmd Shoes INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR.



DINNER WARE AND TEA WARE. Note the Address— FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRIBTCHURCH. Wholesale and Retail A gents; for^ Nimmo and Blair'eJStandard Seeds. Hdress and fashion.



SEASONABLE GOODS AND PICNIC DELICACIES. FLETCITKTI BROS. TTAVE m Stock th« following Sumur-r Delicacies:— I£d£b SS ftSSSSK. i'l?" C°™<iß*«t «•» ««- Corned Mutton 2ib tin. S^wed TH«« S.'t *- M -?° MC Mutton 2,b tiuß Kowt *«* 2ilbt?ns Served Peas ?£ S°" f^ **' b tinß *«•«*•* -?<*«*« lib tins Preservld DaS ? £ J* *" sh J<™ a g* 2* b tins Preserved Apricot 1 and 21b 3S pSLrJS Tn„ v }. J . einß £ Xfor<1 dosage Ub tins Cambridge Santa and Green Pc« }£ } n » « 00M J n % 1* tins German Sausage 51 b ?'?? k^a_tPudding I,b fci - g Go - b -y « Ub ttaAjjJj Pudding Sllmon S„lm Her n°?,% ,a J omato S^ace, Oocktail Salmon, Naha Bay S»lmon Sslmon Cutlets, Crosse and Blackwell's Boater Paste, Br°a7d M B l\ H M m !! D S, Ch ; ck J en i- eto " A-okland Star Brand Muileb, Marshall's Red Herrings, Paten's _rst- rm,. „v /-. Chutney Sauce, fto, fto., fto. WT The above Canned Goods are of the Best Quality, and every Tin Guaranteed fresh and Sound, SHEEP NETTING, FOWL NETTING, w . . . CHICKEN NETTING, Etc. 5_35S S?^^^ s&__ EaRTHENWAkE, OHINAWARE, & GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT.



Have you a Cold m the Head or a Harsh Cough BENJAMIN GUM Will Heal the inflammation of tho threat and passages ot the nose as Friars' Balsam heale cuts. Coughs disappear with thia inflammation wbioh cave *s them, BENJAMIN GUM Is nob a ohewing gum, but a very palatable liquid. The bottle contains almost twine as muoh bb any other Cough Mixture m the marlrrb, Ib is bhe KING OF ALL. PRICE ; Is OD AND 2ls O-* Chemists and Stores. Spencer Vincent, OHEMIST, OHRISTOHUROH, PROPRIETOR FOB COUGHS. OOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA Inflnenea, Consumption, fto, &o KAY'S COMPOUND BSSBNOB OF UNSEHD Aniseed, Senegal Squill, Tolu, fto . AY'S OOMPOUND, a demuloent expectorant, tot Oonghs, Colds, and Cheat Complaints KAY'SCOMPOUND, for CAtishs and Cold*, to equal]; Berv-ceoble fox horses and cattle KAY'S TIO PILLS, a specific m Neuralgia: Faoeaohe &o. Gonial > Quinine. Iron, fto- bNUM OATHARTIOUM PILLS dgetUTe,oom.t tive, and agreeably aperient . OAatJLIN»-o_a«al to* Biota Artloles. -i-1-wteti Kw-aft^tgfcQkwttguu&a



Ib is not a catchpenny Quack Medicinei Ib is made by a fully qualified Chemisb, wh< knows his business. Ib contains the same Ingredients as Friars' Balsam, which wai firsb made by the Monks and Friars o: Europe m the days of old. Friars' Balsan has been used for six hundred years foi healing cuts and wounds. Spencer Vincent's Benjamin *fJru_ru iB a Compound of this Balsam, with othei Ingredients, prepared by a speoial prooess for internal use. Are you troubled with your Chest? BENJAMIN GUM Will heal the Lungs. Ib will nob hea them ab once. Ib must be used for Bom. time, and used regularly m old-standint cases.



CONUNDRUM. ! Y\fHY IS B^JAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg I— Because it is HARD TO BEAT THAT precisely expresses the opinion of all who have used Benjamin Gum. There is no Cough Medicine like ib. In-, troduoed into Canterbury only lasb winter its success was immediate. Thonsands of bottles were sold m a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the proprietor of their Speedy Cure.



Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, | Dyßpepßia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition 1 ) -VOTE _DJHTJL@ WELL.- The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weaknesa the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work Bluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Suoh a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to sco bho organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the Bame time Assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. Jt is a natural appetiser, and its first aotion is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it aots directly on I the stomaoh, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri- tion and new life from the prcper assimila- tioa of the food ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This ia common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be "jusb as good.' 'It may be better — for the dealer— because of its better profit, bub m such an instance the dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL OHEMISTS & STORE. KEEPERS, PRIOE 2s 6d



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, Alnvntv*. NEVER fails anyone m --xidAUIII such a predicamenb. To sufferers from Sick Headaohe, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation ib 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 medioines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum iB the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi* fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the oure last*. No oare is required while using it. Ib does not interfere with the diet, habits or oocu- pation, # and produoes no inoonvenienoe m its action, lb is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonio, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the mosb valuable medioine that haß ever been offered to to the pnblio m a popular form. ALAXUM ouwss



C. HAWKINS, TINWALD, HAS Jusb gob Re-stocked for tho Christmas Trade. Toys and Fanoy Goods marked very oheap. BOOTS AIND BHOEB- His Speoial Line, whioh he is selling Cheaper than ever for Cash. Men's Nailed | Bluchers from 4s 6d, Men's Shooters from 7a 6d, Youths' 6a 6d, Boye' Ss 6d, Women's 2-strap Leather Shoes 3s 6d, Women's Btrong Leather Laoe Shoas from 4s 6d, Children's from 9d, , Drapery and. Clothing not to be beaten ab



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Fronting Beaoh Road. MR T. BULLOCK will sell by Publio Auotion ab the Aroade on the above ; date, on aooounb of the owner removing south, THAT VALUABLE SUBURBAN PRO- PERTY, fronting Beach Road, and adjoining the Presbyterian Manse, 2 ACRES, 33 PERCHES. r. ACRES, 33 PERCHES. 4) Together with Dwelling House of Eight Rooms, Shed and other Improvements. Ihe Property is nioely situated, m a very healthy locality. Inspection Invited. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. Sale ab 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 11 183 Auctioneer.



D. THOMAS. FABMS FOR SALE Q I Ok AORES near Ruapuna, securely \3 X.& fenoed, good house, large stable and chaff house, etc, 350 Aores m English grass, 110 under culti- vation for turnips, balance native pasture. Price low. A K(\ ACRES near Dromore, well im- *_b O\J proved, good house and out build- ings, all m grass. I OHO AORES Near Dromore, well jLf&\j\J fenced, 300 acres of wheat and 300 acres m pats (look- ing Bplendid). Balance laid down m grass. This blooK is well worth looking after. Terms can be arranged. Apply II 150 D. THOMAS, Ashburton.



Friedlander __ros. HORSE FAIR WE SHALL hold our next "Hone Fair on THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 11 117 Auotioneer.



NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS, T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account oan book space ab any bime to suit their own convenience, by oom* munioating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange, ments with • MESSRS DALGETY ft CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Wool whioh may be entrusted to us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely &Co., Ltd., Christchuroh, aooount Nicoll Bros., with advice to ae. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. THE CHRISTOHUROH MEAT CO. Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other orop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREABED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowanoe made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention.



NIOOLL BROTHERS. JNicoli Brothers, • [H. F. Nicoll.] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION BOOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S* LES OP Cattle, pigs& poultry Every Saturday, at 12 o'olook noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, oommenoing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. i CLEARING SALES conducted m any part ' of the Distriot ab lowesb ourrenb rates. ADVANOES made on goods "placed tin our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND 80LD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from ' farmers who have paroels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, ab 4£ and 5 per oent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Seotions for Sale, Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their ropertiea to communioate with us.



THE DUST PAN. DO WE ? o* course WE DO, t CLAIM THAT THE w «w Davis ] TITAB Pronounoed to be the best on earlh at the Pariß -— „ _ /V? Exhibition, where ib waa awarded Gold Medal Vertical Feed I againsb ALL COMERS, and Higheab Awards at Sydney « , ( Melbourne, Adelaide, Dunedin, and South Seas Exhibi- Re-wlngr Maoliine 1 tions. No Cog«, Springs, or Teeth to Wear Out, JSA^Y TBRWB. PRKIu TRIAL Cs'*?&fgf» 1 The best make. By Speoial Appointment to Lord rerombu » at oris / Onslow, late Governor of New Zealand. Massey-Harris Sub- AGENT for this High Grade and Well-known Ricycles j Maobine. Fancy Goods, Stationery, Toys, &c, at THE DUST PAN. Address— NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BURGESS. 11 32



NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 OASES FINEST NEW OURRANTS 50 100 BOX BS NEW VALENCIA RAISINS 100 100 FINEST NEW SULTANAS XOO N.B.— All our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin- ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving muoh time and trouble m cleaning. TTTE Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods : JO owb Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spico 10 owb Fineßt Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon if quash 6 cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 6 cwb Ohoice New Figa 12 doz Bottles Lime Juice (Ships) 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwb New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaohes 2 cwb New Season's Dates 1 owt Dried Aprloots 5 cwb Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Oboice New Prunes A Imond, and Walnuts) 2 owb Real German Sausage 10 oases, 21b tins, Fruit (Peaohes, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken In Jelly and Aprloots) 6 doz tins Turkey In Jelly SUGAR. - SUGAR- - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Mosb Reliable Sugars that can be used for Jam and Jelliei. JAM TARS. W ~~JAM JARS- We have a Large and Assorted Stook of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 21b « Jass Jars, 1-quart and Mason's Patonb Sorew Top Bobbles, whioh we are offering ab Low Price*. TEAS, TESTS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Packed m ilb and lib packets, 51b and 101 b tins. APungenb and Good Liquoring Tea. Bpecial Quotations for Tins and i-ohesti. t& We make a Specialty of Tea. The Best Value given m Ashburton, WINES AND SPIRITS. 7J?. Rr ? . n £ w LL ?m 9 -\** Special Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. English and Colonial Botblsd Ales and Stoub, 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., GROOERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53



FIRST PRIZE HAM AND BACON. XT^HAT we are now Selling toek ITIKST I»JE€X!ZE ab TIMARU & CHRISTCHURCH SHOWS, ND OANNOT BB SURPASSED FOR QUALITY* ~(x) GUARANTEED DAIRY FED. ; JOHN ORR AND CO.



Timber. — TIMBER — Timber. "^TE HAVE JEST LANDED— Ex GISBORNE v r^r^r, FEET WHITE 3PIJN.E -iUjUUU Flooring and Lining, Ex GLENOAIRN QQQ FEET HEART TOTAHA Ex HUIA— QQQ FEET KAUBI Ex JANET NICOL _ gQQQQ FEET REl> MNB Ex ROSAMOND — FBET WBir > MNJa ALSO NOW DUE PER MATATUA AND RUAHINE DIREOT FROM LONDON— SOO Drums Raw and Boiled OIL 3 Tons White and Red LEAD, PUTTY, and PAINTS ©•y Fac lea s*es of IRONMONGERY SIO fairs of Gate and other HINGES *S" Persons about to Build will do well to Inapeob our Stock and obtain Prices. SEASONED TIMBER SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTITIES. PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING A SPECIALTY, And Nothing bub GENUINE Materials used. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER MEROHANTS Agents For — Royal Insurance Company Ltd, „ Shag Point Coal Company „ Westport. Ooal Company,



SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobaopo. THE CELEBRATED A BEST BBAND nj.ANOJAOTXJBBn IBOM 1 OHOICaSS?) VIRQINA (&*»<



HAWTHOKNDBN HIGH SCHOOL FOR *Gtlßl__.ts.. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS i Principal .. Mas DAVID MoKEE. i j HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated j m Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Christchuroh. Pupils have the advant- age of pure oountry air. (The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons oan be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjeots are taught by Trained and Certificated Teaohers ; and speoial classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at tbe University. Farther Information as to terms, eto., can ,be obtained on application to the Prinoipal



VEGETABLES, Green Peas, and New Potatoes; Bananas, 20 a Is ; Oranges, 24 alo ; Apples, 4d per lb. Everything marked iv plain figures.—MßS Halsall, next Oddfellows' Hall. 11 194 ANTED KNOWN— Strawberries and Cream, ab H. Hoopxb's, Alford Foresb Road. 11 195 TYPE WRITER.— Type Writer for sale, cheap; quite new. Apply Offioe of his paper. GJONVENIENT GIG, specially adapted . for a farmer, for sale, cheap. For particulars apply Office of this paper. HORSE FOR SALE. — A handsome buggy or light trap Horse (very quiet) for sale, cheap. Apply this Office. ABHBURTON A. k P. ASSOCIATION. A SPEOIAL MEETING of Members will be held m the Association's Rooms on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, AT 2 P M. Business ; The Eleotion of Bix (6) Committeemen to Berve m plaoe of that number of Ex- Presidents ab present on the Com- mittee, m oonformity with a resolution passed at a Special Meeting held on Saturday, September 3rd, lasb. By Order, W. SIMPSON, 11 210 Secretary



Wantad, WANTED -The Publio to come and get Strawberries ab Smithfield Gardens.— T. Pitt. ll ZOB IOST, between Ashburton Saleyards and i the Railway Station— Rough-coated Collie Dog j answers to the name of Mick. — Apply W. Lindsay, Carrier, Ashburton. Finder rewarded. 11 207 STRAWBERRIES for sale m any quantity. Call early before the rush. Apply J. Millichamp, Terrace Nursery, Tinwald. 11 209 WE HAVE FOR SALE — Several Empty Spirit Oasks, 18 gallons, Buitable for wine-making or herbal bßer. — Shearman Bros. 11 206 HAVE you a lucky hand? Enquire of W. Edwards-Cook, Scientific i Palmist. Near the Gaß Works, North-East [Bait. Questions answered. 11 201 GRAMAPHONES — The beat talking machines obtainable for ihe money ; loudest sound, clearest tune, mosb durable, great variety of reoords, speeches, solos, instrumental pieces ; lowesb cash prices, Sold on termr. — H. M. Jones.



Even a glance at their windows will show th s Craighead <fc Berryman are determined to maintain their refutation aB the leading tailorß and outfit ers — (Advt)



Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m.. and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somera branch line eve%y day at 4.25 p.m. The brauob brain arrives m Ashburton ab 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THB NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p»m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed neadays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves ab 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day ab 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and $.0 p.m. '" Trains, leave Bakaia for Methven daily Thursdays exoepted) ali 7.5~ p.m., on Tuesdays at * 10. id a.m , aud on Thursdays ab 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven ab the following times respectively -0.50 •very day, worob Fridays j W.3Q friftyi 940 p.i»f TRMWf i,



_?YNO_fSIS 01. NEWT ADVB-BTISEMENT^. W H Collins— New business advertise- ' ment Ashburton Drapery Company— New busi- ness advertisement Lost— Dog T Pitt— Re strawberries J Milliohamp — Strawberries for sale A and P Association— Special meeting Saturday, December 10