CABLE NEWS.

-• — Unied Press Association— By Electrio £ . Telegraph —Copyright. London, December 15 Lord Cnrzon has started for India, Lord Rtrathconafmd Mount Boyal, High Commissioner for C-'.^a, ha ri^rl^other mi'Hon dollar (£200,000) to th« Victoria College, Montreal A German steamer landed at Chesapeake, Maryland, the c.pain, and seven of the crew of the Londoina They were rescued after three hours heroic efforts the day fallowing the wreck. Eighteen of the Vedamore's crew were 'os*. The time for ratifying t» c Nigfr Convention has been extended for six months. ,^ . ie London, December 16 The battleship Irresistible has been launched at Chatham. . A revival of Canadian interest m the Pacific cable has taken place. It is expected that Canada and > Great Britain will contribute five ninths of the cost m equal shares. Christopher youngest son of Sir Tatton Sykes, is dead. Rome, December 15 The Pope has expressed his pre ference for the Coptic as against the Latin missionaries m the Egyptian Soudan, and is appointing as Superin tendent of the Missions Monsignor Logaro, who is a supporter of the British. , X Washington, December 15 President McKinley, addressing 10 000 people at Atlanta, lauded the patriotism of the sou^h. The nation was for evermore indivisiole. the flag which had betn planted m the two hemispheres was symbolic of law, liberty, peace and progress. Cairo, December 16 Lord Kitchener has opened a Gordon College Fund here. The Khedive subscribed £100. Sydney, December 16 The coal lumpers' difficulty has been finally settled on the lines telegraphed yesterday, and the men resume work today. It has also been ageed to settle by arbitration. # A woman named McLaughhn having j been missing from her home m KiamiA I for several days, black trackers went m search, and found that she had falhn or iumped over a clifi 66 feet high A newly-born infant was found dead alongside the mother's body. Bbisbanb, December 17 In the course of an application for a receiver m Tyson's estate, it was Btated that the estate was sworn at over two million, sterling. Hobart, December 17 The Southern Cross sailed for the Antarctic to-day. The Borchgrevmck party placed a wreath on Sir John Franklin's statue.

ALARMING STEAMBOAT COL LISION.

■» — The Mahinapua Damaged United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph— Copy righ t Melbourne, December 16 The steamer JJerwent collided with the Mahinapua, Jying at Queen's wharf. The latter was considerably damaged, the starboard and main gangway carried, away, the bulwarks cut through, and the plates belov the waterline doubled. She is making a lot of water, and will have to be docked for rppMW. The Mahinapua was about to leave for Strahan. A large nuarber of pas sengers were aboard, aid rushed the gangways, and the captain had much difficulty m reassuring them cf their safely.

THE A°HBUBTON GtJAKDIAfIf: MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1898

Printed and published by Henry Willis, of Peter Street, Aahburton, for the Proprig« tors, a6 their Printing Office, Burnetfe Street, Atbbacton. MQX9&Y, DECEMBER 19, 189§



«— — —^— — . . . Hal Hu yjQ " vl PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOI AND BLEND. Paoked »n Tine, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Precerved, OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROOE] RAMBLER BICYCLES I HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Coniij ment of the Neatest, Strongest, a most Comfortable^Maohineu In themarke THE BAMBLBR RACING MACHINES & ROADSTEI AND A SPECIAL LINE 01 LADIES' MACHINES, All fitted with Dunlop Valves, etc. ' Cycllats and others are invited to oall c inspeot these maohinss. Terms and Prices East for BAMBLEI 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Stree Bazaar Livery Stable T HAVE PLEASURE m notifying Public of Ashbnrton that I have taken o THE BAZAAR STABLES, Burnett (Street, from Mb S. Trevukza, and trust tha may receive a fair^ihare of patronage of] general public. CABS MEET ALL TRAINS Saddle Horses, Traps, and Baggies hire at all hours, and at reasonable ohai GOOD S ABLING* JAMES McOOEMICK. t CHEAP MONEY I CHEAP MONEY - — -, OHBAP MONI IN SUMS JF £100 «> £10,001 ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND i SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest TTIOR FORMB OF APPLICATION A Jj FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government nauranee Commissions STRATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAI EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JT3 jj COMPLETED UNEQUALLED INTHE COLONIES I MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES /"""IAN Accommodate upwards of FOB 40) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIEfI j TERMS : From 2 Guineas per weel PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED B THPJ., OWN MEDICAL ATWIBI Apply to— (THE MATRON, Strathmohe Private Hospital, Ferry Koad (jnat over East Belt), Ohr 135 ohuroh. I T V TT O T E I T V XX O T B TRIANGLE, Christchurch, and RAILWAY STATION REFREBHME* ROOMS, Ashburton. R\ LEX ANDEK begs to inform h • xjL friends andfthe public general tbat he has taken over the above cot modious and popular Hotel from & MoNamara. The House ia replete wil every convenience. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. The accommodation is second to none i Christohurch. An exoellent table and all the best brands < Ales, Wines and Spirits procurable m stool Telephone 365. R. Alexandeb, Proprietor. 10 " CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the bad and all kindred complaints. Free fron Mercury. Established upwards of 30 yean In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists an< Patent Medicine Vendors thronghont th< world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln England.



■.m - _ „ ,„ -„ - wm _, rrTi— — -r^rnt ' A W. CONGEEYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRAOTIOAL IRONMONGER, CTAS JUST LANDED HIS FIRST SHIPMENT OF THE CELEBRATED CLIPPER CYCLES, nd those m want of a FIRST-CLASS MACHINE at a LOW PRICE would do well to all and inspect them. .01 Q lAa WILL PURCHASE A AIQ lA a 3^JLO JLV/^ LAD y 'Sob GENTLEMAN'S 3u±tJ l\Jv 3b13 XOS "CLIPPER" BICYCLE. £13 10® THE "CLIPPER" BICYOLE is not a toy, but a good, aolid, sound, serviceable Bicyole ; built and sold at a price within the reach of all, PRIMUS STOVES. PRIMUS STOVES. NOISELESS. SMOKELESS. WICKLESS. ODORLESS. No house is complete without one of these perfect Stoves. The most eoonomioa Stove m the market. & Cheaper than Coal or Gas. Call and inspect them, and you will be convinced. THE ENTERPRISE RAISIN SEEDER Will stone one pound of Raisins m five minutes, A great labor saver. A ohild can stone your Raisins with this maohine. Also m Btock— Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery of every description. Hay Forks, Hay Rakes, and all Harvest Requisites at lowesb prices. I hold an Immense Stock of Tools, all of the best English and American makes, and guaranteed. Compare our prices. All goods marked m plain figures. I SELL AT ONE PRICE— THE xAj\VJB«T. W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRAOTIOAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURION. and at 129 Colombo Street, Ohristohuroh, = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description^ : SEEDS AND GEAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, Hpjs to 16|lbs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISE CLOVERS] TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRkhoijj, Etc. FENCING WIRE r BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED up till March, 1899, good yonng g .. a «,«, f^ tah .v,- r .-.=. Arr i J^.. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR (TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by jsriow., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, the jv.56. farmers co-ojpjesßa.tive i» SSOCIATION OF^CAINTERBURY, Limited., ob ALBERT ROBERTS, AGW.JNX', Ashburton. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. * 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. rz= 20,000 z^z: ! "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS OOLONYr ! gnr — ,-t! i THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTINGUREQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cwb Iron or Copper Boilera. The Copper Boilera are large and Tinned inside. m REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers; .;o; Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or^frftn the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTmSNI> FOUNDRY, DUWEDIN, 631



I George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, J "IT AS just received a large consignment of Watches, Clocks, etc, suitable for a WESDDIJN Or PRIiSENI » and is now selling ab Chriatchurch Prices. REPAIRS, Eto, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUAFAKTEED. H.W.BARRETT ABOAD£, FOR SALE, /"IROP OF OATS, on nine Acrea of Land at) Allen too. Apply H. W. BA.RRETT. Arcade. LOOK ~ CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the l»Bt twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE, This Coal is the Best and Cheapeat Steam >nd Household Coal m the market. Uied m the Woollen Faotory and Canter b bury Flour Mills. ! GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES •no G. T. PAKE, MOUNOD SOMERS. V& INVITE FARMERS TO CALL AND INSPECT THE McCOBMICK Reaper & Binder TTTHICH Secured the RJIIuVJBK. MIDDAY L, for the BEST BINDER on the ground at the Chriatohurch A. and P. Show. We have Bold out our first Consignment of these WORLD FAME MACHINES, and would advise farmers %o call EARLY if they wißh to Becure the BEST BINDER the WORLD HAS EVER PRODUCED. We are aho Agents for the Colonial Drill, Which was awarded the GOLD MEDAL for BEST COMBINED DRILL at the Drill Trial on Mb Boao's farm. Morrow, Bassett & Co, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, M. PiLIEST, Manager. A Card. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Publio that she has started business as DRF-SS AND MANTLE MAKER In Saunders' Buildings. Entrance by Cooper's Studi'. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANOES of £25 and upwards made -£JL on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly; instal menta. Loans are also granted for t Fixed Period at lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current rates AH information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager C. HAWKINS, TINWALD, HAS Just gob Re-stocked for the Christmas Trade. Toyß and Fancy Goods marked very oheap. BOOT» AND S«OE8- His Bpeoial Line, which he is selling Cheaper than ever for Cash. Men's Nailed Bluohers from 4s 6d, Men's Shooters from 7s 6d, Youths' 6s 6d, Boys' 53 6d, Women's Z-Btrap Leather Shoes 3b 6d, Women's SbroDg Leather Lace Shoes from Ha 6d, Children's from 9d. Drapery and Clothing not to fee. beaten at bbc price. \\ i



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NICOLL BROS. JSicoli Brothers, ff. F. Nicoll ] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. HAREBROKERS. VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. 3JSNTRAL AUCTION EO >MS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S^LES OF 3ATTLJS, PIGS k POULTRY Every Saturdaj', at 12 o'clock noon, [n Yarda adjotDing the Arcade. Eatranoo by right-of-way, roar of Union Bank. klso of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock Rale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current ratee. ADVANCES made on goods plaoed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. BTATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We havo various Bums of Trust Monica, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing, to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL,_WOOL. WE have pleasure . m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange- ments with MESSRS D ALGETY & CO., LTD. to aell at the Christchuroh Sales any Woo which may be entrusted to us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool plaoed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely &Co., Ltd., Christchurob, aooounb Nicoll Bros., with advice, to ns. We can also arrange to dispose of olipß privately if so desired. FREEZERS. TJIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any time to Buit their own convenience, by com* munioating with us. NICOLL 8R05.,. DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicole Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt atteutLon, NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS p ■■■■11111 l . THE AUSTRALIAN Widows* Fund , LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. Established m 1871. Accumulated Ftiad ... £1,250,000 Annual Revenue , £210,000 mHR ONLY LIFE OFFICE m New JL Zealand that attaches to Policies the condition of Non-Fobfeiture and Absolute Exemption From Payment of Premiums, while the assured is either temporarily or permanently incapacitated through any kind of illness, accident or mental disorder. Example. — If a man aged 30 effected an assuranpe of £500, with profits, payable at 60 or previous death, and he became per- manently ill or disabled from (say) the day after paying the first year's premium, the Society would not charge any further pre- miums, but would pay the £500 with profits m fall, without deductions, upon the mem- ber attaining the age of 60, or at his previous death. Christchurch Directors : Wm. Ohrystall, Esq. (Chairman), AEG Rhodes, Esq, Wm. Reeck, Esq. Head Office for New Zealand : 6 Custom House Quay, Wellington. O J FOWLER, Resident Seoretary C J OWEN, District Seoretary Special Representative— W JACKSON DAVID THOMAS, 240 District Agent, Ashburton THE CASH BOOT ©TORE (Next to Nicoll Bros.) rIIHE Leading Boot Store m Ashburton. THF FINEST STOCK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT. All Goods imported first hand, and retailed at lowest prices. JUST ARRIVED- Ladies 9 Glace kid Shoes m Black and Tan. Ladies' Glace Kid Boots and Tan Boots. Ladies' Qiaos American Shoes. I Ladies' Evening Shoes m all ooloure. I Shoes for Bowling, Tennis, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes from 3s to 20s. Gentlemen's first-class English & Continen- tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. 1 REMEMBER— McDonald & McDiarinid, E3AST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager ABT CLASSES. JMLR, A. W. IMLcM.IJL,JL,IIN, ARTIST, From South Kensington School of Art, London, England. 3TUDIO IN SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, CENTRAL ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTIONS given m all Branches of JL ART. Painting from nature a Speoialty. For Partioulan adaren the Arb Stadia,



i*w\.»J. ew'JL' JL6.lv JUi'Jl? , H. M. JONES. (X) : anta Claus & Father Christmas are Coming v -Again — Hurrah ! (X) A LARGE and Well Selected Stock of BOOKS, STATIONERY, TO\'S, FANCY, JAPANESE, AND LEATHER GOODS, Imported Direct from Leading London ard Continectiu) Houscb, ox Ruapehu, Delphic and Ruahioe. D/^Vi^TT'CI _,PRIZE, Presentation, and Reward Books, from Ward, Look DV-/v/JIV.O« and Co., Oawell and Co,, Routledgg Neabiti, Religious Traob Sooiety, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Bible-, Poets, and Standard authors. 17* A M^V O AAT^Q ALBUMS, Writing Desks, Worfe Boxes, I? jT\_UN V^ X vX \ /UJL/O Music Folies, Ladies' Companions, Work Basketß, silk lined, Jewel CaßeH, Ladies' and Qentlemeo'e Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, Parses and C-*rd Cases, silver mounted, Silver Pencil Uaseß, Watches, etc PilpP.tirfl— TMfttpfl WflTPl CHOIC& Variety of Jelly and LilCt/lUt A *<*U.-U. " it! t' "Butter Dishes, Cruets, Biscuit Barrels, Epergnes, Teapots, Mugs, Serviatte Rings, Batter Knives, Bread Forks, etc. XT A QTTQ AND FANOY CHINA WARS— A large Variety of Beautiful V XXO-HiO Vaees and Glassware, Crystal and Tinted; latest patterns, choice Designs. Ppecimea vases from 3d. TOYS. TOYS. TOIiS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. The Largest Stock of Toys ever held m Ashburton. All kinds and descriptions, from Id Squeaker to a good Steam Boat or Piano. Horses, Barrows, Whips, Arks, Tea Sets, Games, Bvlls, Drums, Carts, Prams, Skittles, Cubes, Wood Toys, Tin Toys, Rubber Toys; and Mechanical Toys. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS RACQUETS From Beet Makers. PIANOS Time Payments from .„ &Om per month ORGANS „ „ , i© s * BICYCLES ... jao» „ ,; School Committees Supplied. LOWEST CASH PRICES m alt Departments. *qual bo Cbriatohuroh and Dune- din Houses. Do your Busineßß here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m. "Tone s. Sew Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABIiIShIFd 0 ' L _ 18 59 CAPITAL^ONF MILLION. THBPEEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESBING MA.OHI.tfBS, *0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATBB E. W • HANMEE AQBHT, GIVING UP BUSINESS I •— — — i P^BM— SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AND CO. BICYCLES. WE have received direct from New York a shipment of the celebrated American Bicycles " ROMEO " & " JUILETTE," and have been appointed SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON. These Machines embody all that is beßt m up to date bicycle construction. Interchangeable Sprockets, Ball Retaining Hub 8 , Flush Joints, Hollow arched crown niokled, and English Dunlop Tyres. PRICE FOR BOTH LADIES*' & GENTLEMEN'S WHEELS jgOf) CASH, OR TERMS AS MAY BE ARRANGED GUAKANTE|ED FOB TWELVE MONTHS NICOLL~BROS., J2 52 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LAST WEEK OF HARDLEY BROS. /CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, Etc. * S.B.A. SHEARS " TXT S. ALSO REDUCED. Speoial reduction m Carpenter's Tools of all descriptions. Tanks, Baths, Pumps, Etc., AT REDUCED PRICES. JS- All aecoaatt pffing to J. W. Hardlk* must be p*id at once,



T. H. UNWIIiL.j [E. CBDBILL T H. UfIDEILL AND CO., THURNISHING UNDERTAKERS  JO URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. IGNORED STREET, ABHBURTON. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellowi* Hall ; also oaro tf Hi Tt Atfrws, &Mt Bsit, I



SAlNI>Ei* &> »ons Euca- lypti xCxtraet. [Tnder the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica- tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUH PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognißcd by the medical division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, as per nformation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we ■ tate :— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sehnlz, Professor j of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Moßaier, Director, of the Medical Clinics at i Greifswald, that only products that are j •aturated with oxygen and freed of /eeinous and other oubstanoos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the nan.itive qualities proper to the plant \llcrude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extraots *re to be classed according to the Darned authorities, among the turpendinee, which Ate abandoned long sines as an nternal udioament. These crude oils, or so oalled Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible i 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour — which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. Py tbeir Alcoholic thin and mobile appear* asce being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result) of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called euoalypt extracts, are applied by mistake m cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamationa, dysentery, etc., the con- sequences are most appalling. For safety akeaskaIwavaforRANDER&SON'SEUCA- LYPTI EXTRACT.— Sandhurst), Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.