THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Shanghai, December 12 The Viceroys of Tonkin and Hankow assured Lord Charles Beresford of tbeir friendly feelings toward? Oreat Britain, and promised to urge the authorities of Pekiu to invite a high British officer to reorganise the army.

THE "PECULIAR PEOPLE."

A Verdict of Manslaughter Sustained. United Preßs Association — By Eleofcrlo Telegraph— Copyright. London, December 11 Recently, Thomas Senior, a resident of Canning Town, was committed for trial for the manslaughter of his eight months' old son, through neglecting to call m a doctor. The eridence at the ir queat showed that the " Peculiar People," did not believe m doctors' treatment, but got the elders of the sect to lay hands on and pray for the child. They had twelve children, and seven died, and they never called a doctor. The Queen's Bench has now decided that, though Senior was admittedly a kind father, he was rightly convicted ot , manslaughter, owing to his neglect to obtain medical aid.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondent!)

MEMBERS OF TOWN BOARDS.

TO THE KDITOK. Sib, — Having noticed m a report of the proceedings of the Hampstead Town Board held recently, that a member of that Board threatened to act m opposition to a decision of that body, because it had unanimously decided against him on a matter which the Board had to decide, I write to enquire whether it is legal for a member of a local body to vote on and discuss a question m Which he is personally interested, and to endeavor to use thab body to suit his own ends and pocket ? Also, whether he can molest the ratepayers whom he is supposed to assist, by ignoring the deliberations, and aoting contrary to the rules of the Board of which he is a member? I also desire to enquire who is the proper person to take nation to protect the ratepayers from such action. Hoping to receive answers to these questions, and thanking you m anticipation, — I am, etc , Honesty;

ROAD BOARD.

Mount Ilutt.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Board waa held on Thursday last. Present — Messrs Morgan, Holmes, Batty and Murdoch, It was resolved to call for tenders for re forming cross road at Marawiti — tenders to close on the 17th insb. ; that the Clerk write to all those ratepayers m. arteara with rates exceeding 10a, and advise them that pro ceedings would bo taken for the recovery of the same after one week.

The Clerk was instructed to make the best terms he could for disposing of the grass and grass seed on the roads. Ib was decided to ask the County Council to remove the embankments of silt at the water raoe crossing between Measra Batty and Nee, and to place guard rails at the bridge. The County Council wrote, forwarding cheque for £7 10s, oq account of mainten ance Rakaift Gorge Cutting. The County Council wrote re alteration of j the race crossing the Chertaey Road. — It ! was resolved to point out that as the m- ■ creased revenue to the Council, arising from j the alteration would cover the cost m about two yeare, and that two expensive fords would be dispensed with, the Board con sidered that the Council should bear the expense of the alteration. Mr F. J. Millton wrote re gorse on the roads.— The Clerk was instructed to notify occupiers of land thab the gorse must be cleared. The Coldafcream Road Board wrote, ap proving of a by-law to regulate bicycle traffic, and the Upper Ashburton, Rangitata, and South Rak&ia Boards, approving of the proposed provisions. Mr Wright's tender for stone gathering and breaking was accepted. Accounts to the amount of £88 4s lid were passed for payment.

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

Ilanipsteart. The monthly meeting of the Hampstead Sphool Committee was held last evening. Present — Messrs Bland (chairman), Hunt, Lawrie, Maynard, Cawaey, and Hardley. EXCURSION, ETO. The Chairman reported that, as the rail way authorities could not grant two school excursions m the same year, it bad been decided to have a concert, which would be held m the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday night. SCAVENGER, ETC. The late scavenger having given notice to terminate his agreement, it had been decided to offer the work to Brown and James, and the Secretary reported they had accepted the terms and signed the agreement). CORRESPONBLtfCE. Letters from the School Committeea Association, and from Mr H. M. Jones, were received. SEWING ?RI?ES.. Mesdames Hamilton and Inglia forwarded a report on the sewing, with a list of pupils recommended for prizes.— On the motion of Mr Lawrie, seconded by Mr Maynard, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the examiners for their kindness m undertaking the examination. VISITING COMMITTEE. Messrs Hardley and Strange were ap pointed for the month, and requested to have the chimneye ewept immediately the school is closed. Also to have some chain repaired. MASTER'S BE£ORT. The master's report showed the roll num ber, 371 ; average attendance, 305. HOLIDAYS. It was decided that the school break up on Thursday, December 22, for the usual Christmas holidays, and that the teachers be asked to select the prizes, and the Chairman to distribute them at 2 30 p m. NEW COMMITTBEMAN. Mr Arthur Hardy was elected to a seat on the Committee rice Mr W. Mcßae, resigned. EDUCATION ACTS Ihe Secretary was instructed to obtain copies of Mr W. Jolliffe's book on education law.

ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £2 5a were passed and the meeting adjourned.

TUG CHURCHES.

I Weslbyan.— The morning service at 1 Baring Square on Sunday last was conducted by Mr Stoat, who gave au earnest) address on the subject of " Peace." In the evening Rev. J. Clark, of Methven, preached from the text—" He that is not with me is against me ; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad." St Stephen's.— Fifty-one communicants attended the early celebration at St Stephen's Church on Sunday morning. There was only a fair congreg .tion at eleven o'cltck, but the church whs very full m the evening. A children's service was held m the afternoon. The services were con ducted by the Vicar. The Sunday School treat was announced for Friday next, the scholars to assemble at 2 p.m. The prizes will be distributed In St Stephen's school room on Sunday next, December 18, m the afternoon. Parents and friends are invited to be present.

POLLARD'S OPERA COMPANY.

The "Perennial Pollards" are about to •visit us on co more. The season will com mence on Thursday evening nexb, December 15, and will be for two nighta only. The pieces chosen are the two latest London and American successes, the much-advertised rausioal comedies "The Gay Parisienue" and '• The French Maid." These up-to-date theatrical novelties have been purchased by Mr Pollard for New Zealand at an enormous expense. The amouuo is considerably over three thousand pounds, and they will be staged here with all the original scenery, dresses, and efteoba as used m the Australian productions. Another attraction will be the first appearance here of the charming soubrette and dancer, Miss Gertie Campion, who undertakes the name part m each piece. Mr Ernest Fitte, the celebrated baritone, will also appear m both pieces. Aa showing the furore 1 caused by " The Gay Parisienne," we have only to state thab it ran to crowded houses m Wellington for nine nights, Christ church eight), and Dunediu six. This is a sure sign that it suits the taste of play goers.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. London, December 11 Wool is firm.

PROPERTY SALES.

Mr T. Bullock soM on Saturday, on aocount of the Public Trustee, m the estate of William fledley Collier, T-S. 1197, quarter ecre fronting Have'ock street west, with dwelling house of seven rooms, etc., thereon, for £335 to Mr David Wilson, and the leasehold sections £14 10a to Mr Barrett. Also, 197 acres, Wakanui Plains, R.S. 25305 and 25783, mostly m grass, with smill cottage thereon, £3 per acre to Mr William Brown, on account of Measra Moore and Clucas, aold m conjunction with the Farmers' Co-operative Association. For the ninety acres, near Tinwald, with growing crop of wheat, the higheßt bid was £14 per acre. This not reaching the owner's limit the pro perty was passed.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The attendance ab the ABhburton yards to-day was fair. There was a good demand for fat sheep, of whioh there was a large entry. Fat cuttle were again yarded m fairly lars;e numbers. The yarding for the day totalled about 4500 sheep and 50 head of cattle. The following prices were secured : — Fat Speep.— Crossbred ewe 3, shorn, 4s 91, 5- ad, ss, 6d, 5b 9d, 7a : crossbred ewes and wethers, shorn, 83 to 8s 9J ; crossbred wethers, Bhorn, bs 7J, 9* lid, 11s lid, 12a 6d ; hoggetp, m weol , 143 6d, shorn, 3i ; merino ewes, 4* to ?3 ; crossbred lambs, 4a 10 1, Kb 6d to lla Id. Fat Cathie.— Steers, £4 17s, £5 17s 6.1, £6 53, £11 j heifere, £5 2a 6J, £5 10a, £10, £11 ; Cows, £5.

latest Items.

Draught Horses.— Draught horses are worih money m Ihe South just now. Messrs Wright, Stephenson & C»., Dunedin auc tioneers, remark as follows m their last week's report :— Consignments of really good horses of all kinds are recommended, the Dunedin market being decidedly bare. We quote : Superior draught geldings (young), £35 to £40 ; extra good, a few pounds more ; superior young draught mares and fillies, £40 to £50 ; prize mares and fillies, £60 to £100 ; ordiuary draught mares and geldings, £14 to £23 ; young carriage and cavalry horses, £20 to £30 ; well matched carriage paira, £50 to £80 ; strong spring-cart horses, young, £16 to £25 ; ordinary hacks and light harness horses, £8 to £14 ; weedy and aged hacks and harness horses, £2.

fHB ASHBUftTOiN tfOAfIDIAN : TUESDAY, DECEMBEK 13, 1898.



SYNOfSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Wanted — Board and residence Baker Bros — Funeral Eotice ' Tinwald Town Board— Re dog collars Education Board — Tenders Chert Bey Saleyards Co. — Annual meeting Friday, December 16 T Bullock — Sale of property Saturday next ABhburton High School— Distribution of prizes on Thursday, 15' h insi Salvation Army — Notice to Rakaia friends



XB9B -CHE IST MA S- » 98 I NEW CURRANTS, NEW JiAISJNS, NEW bULTANAS, FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just receiv d per 5..». l>lph?o the following NEW FRUITS direct fro m lha Growers, and uao sny tlmt ihia is the Finest Shipment thU season Tfie Pricfes ate tho I.uWKST iv Towo, and the Quality is Beoond to None. 150 Oases new Vosfzz* Currants 100 Cases Finest Sultanas 100 Leies new Valencia Raisins 25 Traye Spanish Muscatels IS l oreß F.gs 4 Drums French Prunes 20 Boxe 8 Fin^t Malag* Datea 85 Om« tJDJ Cutting Preferred 1 Tank mwNu », including Brazi', Bar. Frnite, (P^aehes, Pe*M, tod Apricot* oelona/, Almond, eto. * ALSO THE FOLLOWING FO^OFli CHRISTMAS TRADE:- --?Rn?!n!S neat .n fm ° D B cc ! li cwt Morton's Mixed Spice 50 £ F ? m ange T> P6 , el 100 ° Bottlei| Es3ence Lemoß » Vanill*. 50 line Finest Citron Peel Ccchineal, Almond, eto. 15 Cases Assorted CordiaH 6 cwt English Jujubes 20 ases Ship Lime Juice 20 cwt Fanoy Confectionery 10 Cases Dned Apricots, Peacheß, etc Etc. Eto. Eto. OTJR PROVISION DEPARTMENT IS STOCKED WITH THE FINEST GOODS PROCURABLE, As will be seen by the following : — D ..  LEWIS'S Prize Bacon, Bides, Rolls and Hamß (Pale or Smoked). Stirling Factory Full Cream Cheese. This Cheese always takes the Fint Prize wherever shown, and obtains the Highest Price m the Home Maiketa. 2!b tine Refined Lard 2lb^ins Corned Mutton 21b tins Corned Beef 21b tins Roast Mutton 9lh D Mn« s£ n8 £ e P Ton * ueß 2lb tins Boiled Mutton 1 h f £. Tp T S c 2lb tinß Carried Mutcon \\t S P l° ddw ? v «■ llb tiDS Oxford Bau8 »8e } v *"■ Biaok Currant Pudding lib tins Irish Sausage pLntf n 'i fl°°i Beb6M ? F uddiDg llb and 2lb tiBB R abb it m Jelly Cocktail Salmon, aalmon Cutlets, Morton's and Marshall Herring! m Tomato San<» Star Brand Mullet, etc, eto. ' PRESERVING SEASON I \ PRESERVIJIC SEASON 1898 " 0() L^^ • 1898-99. BRASS Bfejillll^^llf HEAVY&LIGH T ENAMEL Preserving Pans Wimff Preserving Pans Brewers' Crystals. Brewers' Crystals. Is acknowledged to be the Fiueßt Preserving 6ug»r on the Market. BeiDgmnoh stronger than the ordinary Sugar it is therefore more Economical, and Jama and Jelliei ?K, A,« ! is. rm T UC - h fir T r and olßarer - Used b y all thb P"ncipa! Jam Factories m the Australian Colonies. Once used always used. We also Btock Auokland No. 1 A ougar and Milliquin. JAM JARS of every description m Stock, including Maßon'e Improved Sorew Top prS l?oTL£**Z2£;? a ot Jam J *"' Tie DQWn J * T9 ' "** eK * EB « lire ™ w i?h U n EARTHENWARE & CHINAWARE DEPARTMENT is heavily stocked . with Goods for our Ohnsl mas Trade. Inspection invited. FLETCHER" BROS., _ AQm __„„„ CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STKEET, OHRISTOHUROH. Telephone 24 L?ox 67 LAST WEEK OF HARDLEY BROS. /CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, S.B.A* SHEARS T.TJ.S. ALSO REDUCED. , . Speoial redactions m Carpenter's Tools of all descriptions. Tanks, Baths, Pumps, Etc., AT REDUCED PRICES. ass- AH aooounta owing to J. W. Hardley mnat be paid at once. NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 OASES FI NEST NEW CURRANTS 50 100 BOXBS NE W VALENCIA RAISINS XOO XOO BOXES FI NEST NEW SULTANAS 1A A N.B.— All oar Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin- ery, being ready for immediate use," therefore saving much time and trouble m cleaning. TJtTE Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods — 10 cwb Finest Lemon Peel 2 ewfc Finest Mixed Spice 10 cwt Finest Orange Peel 20 dcz Bottles Lemon ; quash ' 5 cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrnp 0 cwt Choice New Figs V?. doz Bottles Lime Jnlee (Ships) 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets .Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Pi aches 2 cwb New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwb Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwb Choice New Prunes Almond, and Walnutß) 2 owb Real German Sausage 10 cases, 2lb tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken m Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tics Turkey In Jelly SUGAR. - SUGAR. - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLI^UIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars that can be need for Jam and Jellies JAM TABS- " JAM JARS- •We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 2lb Stone Jare lib and 2lb Glass Jars,. 1-quart and J-gallon Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, which wa are offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Packed m *lb and lib packet*, slb and 101 b tinß. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and i chest. tfiT We make a Specialty of Tea. The Best Value given m Aehburton. WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now poking Special Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. Enelfek and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout, Manning* Celebrated Ale m 10 gallon kega always m Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. * Orders by Poßt despatched with Punctuality, Goods delivered Daily; SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MABKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53 ' >*■•*•



I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were clients of the old firm of Hanmer and Graves, and othere with whom I have m the past done business, that 1 ahall be repreaented attbeStock Sales held m the Ashburton CouDty m the future, having made arrangements with Mr J, R. Bland to act as my Auctioneer. Any busiuess entrustpd to me will be carefully looked after as usual, and I hope I may be favored with a Bhare of what iB going. For the time being I shall occupy the old ffieeß which I have been m for the past six years m Weat Sireet, and m connection with the new business thai I oirry on the agenoiea already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, Ashburton, Octob. r 14, 1898. WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. XHWE taken the Well Lighted and CommoJiou9 third F oor m Mr John Mbe'b Store iv Timaru ac heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool vvhicli may be entrusted to me. The Second Sale will »c held on DECEMBER 30th. «nd all Wool should be forwarded by the 27th December, lo ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to make advances FREE OF JO M MISSION on a 1 Wool sent forward. Woolpacks and Twine at Lowest Current Rates. B. W. HANMER. JOHN R. BLAND, 08 Auctioneer f- ' ' ■■■ ■ — «n , NICOLL BROTHERS. JXicoll Brothers, [fJ, f, Nicoll,] [L, a, Niooll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBKOKERS, VALUATORS, LAND KSTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. OKNTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF cattle, pigs& poultry Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, , In Yaida adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock Bale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the Distriot at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods "placed our bauds for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISBION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Seotions for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their roperbiea to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL^WOOL. WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange- ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Woo which 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 Dalgety &Co., Ltd., Chrißtohurch, account Nicoll Bros., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. •TTIARMERS wiahing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any i time to suit their own convenience, by com* municating with us. t NICOLL BROS., DISTRIOT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 rnHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. JL 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 Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL~BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS



I D. THOMAS. I ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FEIDAY, JANUARY 6, I 1899. li/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held )ii the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOK JVC EN.RIES. DAVID THOMAS, 12 28 Auctioneer. ""farms for \sale f\ "I O AORFB near P.uapiina, seen <'y t/ JL /V fuuut; , gou I h.uae, la. n » .. b <■ and chaff hi v-« , eio., 350 A area m h.iiglist) grass, 110 under culti- vution for turnips, balauce native pasture. Prico low. A Kf\ ACRES neu.r Dromore, well im- tx OyJ proved, good house and out build- ings, all m grass. 1 QAA ACRES Near Dromore, well iwUl/ fenced, 300 acres of whent and 300 acres m oats (look- ing splendid). Balance laid down m grass. This block iB well worth looking after. Terms oan be arranged. Apply U 130 D. THOMAS, Ashburton. "~K. W.~ "HAMMER. " E. W. HANMEK



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. THE Annual Distribution of Prizes will take place at the High School, on THURSDAY, 15th mat., at 2 p.m. All interested m the School are cordially invited to be present. CHARLES BRADDELL, 12-123 Secretary. ~IBICYCLES. " THE ASHBURTON "EXPRESS" ENGINEFRING AND BICYCLE WORKB Burnett Street). A BIG Reduction on NEW & SECOND- ' HAND MACHINES, for the benefit of our Country People on Show Week Second-Hand Machineß from Agents for all the Leading Maohines. Come m and feee for yourselves. LANDELUT d SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS. _ 24_ ASHBURTON ~* PUBLISHING COMPANY, Limited. IN LIQUIDATION. IT IS REQUESTED THAT ALL, ACCOUNTS DUE to the above Company, and which are now being rendered, be paid at the Mail Office before JANUARY 14, after which date prooeed- ings will be taken to recover those nut- standing, as the business of the Proprietary prior to April 1, 1898, must be wound up. Note — Thsae Accounts do not include anything thab may be due to the preienb management w from the above date.



GREAT DISPLAY OF Summer Novelties NEWEST DRESS MATERIALS m all the Latesb Text utes and Colour- ings m Serges, Tweeds, Venetian Cloths, etc, etc. Fancy Trimmings, Gimps and Braida to match. , FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING AT REASONABLE CHARGES. CHOICEST SELECTION m Town of Washing Fabrics for Summer Costumes and Blouses. Unique Designs. Choice Colomings. PRINTS~RINTS. SPLENDID LINE FAST COLOUR PRINTS ab 4*d per yard. CHOICE PATTERNS. LATEST NOVELTIES m BELTS, GLOVES, COLLARS and CUFFS, LACE SCARVES, UMBRELLAS, SUN- SHADES, VEIL WETS, &c, Ac, &o. A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER * CLOTHIER Tancred Streeb. Smoke New Vw*



These Machines embody all that is best m up to date bioyole conttruotion. Interchangeable Sprookots, Ball Retaining Hubs, Flush Joints, Hollow arched orown nickled, and English Dunlop Tyres. PRICE FOR BOTH L4DIES' & GENTLEMEN'S WHEELS I?OA CASH, OR TERMS AS MAY BE ARRANGED GUARANTEED FOR TWELVE MONTHS NICOLL~BROS., 12 52 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SPRING 1898 SUMMEE "ITTE Beg to advise our Customers and the Public generally that each Department m pur Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Norel- ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleums, together with full ranges of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all sizes m CUrpeb Squares, Rugs aud Mats. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, act we consider the goods m these Departmontß exceptionally well selected. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Ib replete with| Stylish and Fashionable examples^of Art, which Ladies r ar« cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS QChe ohief^attraotion ia the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, and the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds. (o) We are m Business. We want to be busy, and to keep bußy, therefore it is to our interest to Berve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserve it; The best sorvioe only can do this. We try to make a better Bervioe impossible, <2T We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department, make it compulsory for us to decline to make up Costumes other than thoso purchased at our Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER.



CHRISTMAS AT THE DUST PAN HURRAH !~ HURRAH! WE'LL B'>UND THE JUBILEE. OLD FATHER OHKI^TMAS & SANTA Or,AUS in^nd to put up at THE DUST PAN for the OHRISTMAH SKAfeON. THEIR CHAKiOTS ARE LOADED WITH TOYS ToYvS ToYS TOYS AND DOLLS DOLLS DOLLS D;>LLS THE LATEST THE FUNSIE9T THE BEBT IN THlfi a OWN. AI4JL WEIV AJLI, «fcW v AIA NEW Oome and See Come and See Came and Bee CHRISTMAS & NEW YBAR CARD'S— Unboiled, Attire, B-anliful ami New. FAisCY GO JDS, FANCX GOODS, STATIONERY, SIATION^RY, Eto Davis ") 'Ihe Prize Winner, the Best, Beat all OjMers at 1 fe?e-wii»gr IM-Jioliine j Exhibitions O'ejarjsrs Perumbu » ators-The Cheapest and Best. Christchuroh Prices. MafeSßy-HarciH Bicycle— Sub- A.GENT for this Fim-Clasa Maohine. THE DUST PAN. Address— NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. Jt3U£GESS. BICYCLES. " WE have received direct from New York a shipment of the oelebrated Amerioan Bicycles " ROMEO " & " JULLETTE," and have been appointed 6OLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON.



GREAT Christinas Sale. £X f\f \ WORTH o£ Christmas O \J \J Groceries, High-class Teas and Sugar?, Dried and Tinned Fruits, Biecuita and Confectionery, Preserve Jars, EDglish and American Glass and Earthea- ware, Eaamelware, Holloware, Uruahwore, Lampa, Table Cutlery, Nickel and E.P. Spoons and Forks, ALL TO BE CLEARED IN 4 WEEKS. We have just landed ex "Tokamaru" a Bhipmenb ef FIRST-CLASS CHINA m five patterns, which will be included m the sale. Cheapesb House m Aehburton for the Famous JPKIJMLXJS STOVES, Just the thing for Summer, Beat Value m Canterbury m Bicycles and Cyole Accessories of every kind. CARSON &CO., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, ANJ> EARTHENWARE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBT7RTON.



Biggs has been appointed the Registrar of Dogs within the Tiuwalcl Town District for the >ear 1899. The following fees have been fixed : — For Dogs kept solely for the manage- ment of Live Stock . . . . 2a 6d For all other Dogs 10s E. GATES, 12 120 Chairman Tinwald Town Board. TEMPERANCE DRINKS FOR THE HOT SUMMER WEATHER. PURia FUUIT »YJ*TJJ?S X> ASPBERRY, Strawberry, Red Currant, X\ Black Currant, Orange, Lemon Squash — Wine bottles Is 6d each. One or two teaspoonfuls m a tumbler of water makes a MOST REFRESHING DRAVfIHT. GINGER BEER POWDER —6d packet makes two gallons of old fashioned Sbone Ginger Beer. j GINGER ALE ESSENCE— 9d bottle makes four gallons of Ginger Ale. LEMON CRYSTALS— 6d packet makes two gallons Lemonade. Jusb the thing for school treats. HERBAL BEER EXTRACT - 8d bottle makes eight gallons Herbal Beer. Smaller e«9, 4d bottle, makes four gallons. We have just received a farther supply of VINEGAR ESSENCE, which we are selling ab the reduoed price of la 9d per bottle. One gallon of Cold Water added to the con- tents of a bottle makes the bust and strongest English Malt Vinegar — quite different m flavor to the colonial arciole made from wood shavings. THE A SHBDRTON T\KUU /^OY., Tmn Ashburton Urug V^oy., Lm 12 94 J, M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager.



T. Buliocfc. SATURDAY, DECEMBEB 17 VALUABLE LAND. 24 ac R e 524 Originally part of the celebrated Grove Farm Estate MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from the Owner to sell by Public Auction at ihe Arcnie on tha above date, — OQ .ACRES o ROODS Ql POLFS, &O ACKES O ROODS O L POLES, i AS FOLLOWS:— Lot 19 -13 acres 3 roods 20 polei Lot 51-10 acres 0 roods 11 poles Original p«le plan of Grove Farm Estate, fronting Grove Farm Road Tht-.ro has often heon eDquiriea for small allotments near town, especially for portions of this celebrated Kstate, and this sale (ffers a very favorable opportunity to peraona re- quiring same. Termb at Sale Note time— ll. SO a.m. T. BULLOCK, 12 100 Auctioneer. FRIEDLANDER BROS. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. SATURDAY, December IT. WE HAVE received instructions from the Mortgagee to Sell at our Wesb Street Mart as above, — That very desirable Town Residence, situated at the corner of Tancred and Cass Streets, containing eight large rooms, Scullery, Pantry, Bath-room (hot and cold water laid on), Wash- house, and other Out-houses, This affords an opportunity to anyone m search of a superior town residence seldom met with, the House being praotioally a new one, replete with every modern convenience, stands on half an acre of ground, and has a garden well and tastefully laid out. Torma at) Sale— at 12.30 p.m, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 91 Auctioneer* Public Is otic? s, CHERTSEY SALEYARDS CO., Ltd. nnHE Annual Meeting of Shareholders m I the Chertsey Saleyards Company, Ltd, will be held m the Library on FRIDAY, December 16, 1898, at 4.30 p-m. Business — To receive Balance Sheet, and General. 12 126 GEORGE SCARLETT, Secretary THE EDUCATION BUARD OF THE DISTRICT OP NORTH CANTER- BURY. SEPARATE TENDERS are Invited lor Teachers' Houses &i Bushside, High- buik, and Additions to Teachers' House at Springburn. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Office of Mb John Orb, ABhburton, and at the Office of the Board, Normal ctahool, where endorsed Tenders will be received not later than 4 p m. on TUESDAY, 20ch, current. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H O. LANE, Secretary. Christchurch, Dec. 10, 1898. 12-121 TINWALD TOWN BOARD. TVTOTICE ia hereby given that Mr James IAI Gudsf.ll's Shop, Archibald street, TiQwald, has been appointed the Registra- lion Office ht Doga and Mb William L I



Wanted. WANTED— Private Board aud Resi- dence by single gentleman. —Apply, itating terms, to A.8.X., Post Office. 12 122 SALVATION Army at Rakaia. Soldiers and Friends are requested to meeb at she Barracks at 8 a.m. on Friday. 12 124 TO LET— A convenient 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 RANGE HALL— Wednesday, Thura- day, and Saturday, 14th, 15fch, and L7th iust. Kinematograph superseded. Dissolving views ; mechanical pictures and pictures fiom life ; by the Ret A. Ager's splendid lantern. Wednesday — Special night for Children ; admission — 3d. Thursday and Saturday, 61; commencing at 8 o'clock. 12 125 Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr and Mrs A. Harris are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their late beloved infant child, Frederick dk Lacy, will move from the residence of their mother (Mrs Good). Cox Street, ob THURSDAY, 15th in%t, at 2 ptn, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 12 127 Undertakers, Entertainments. OD DFELL OW S 1 HALL Ashburton. Lessee and Manager — Mb Tom Poli.ard, Treasurer — Mr W. O'Sullivan. THE EVENT OF AN EVENTFUL YEAR. For positively TWO Nights Only. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. DECEMBER 15 & 16. Return of the Favourites — FOLLABU'S OrJEJKA. COMPANY. Arrangements For The Season : THURSDAY, December 15-First prodvtc tion m Ashburton of the World-famec Musical Comedy "IHE GAY PARISIENNE." F BID AY, December 16— First produotioi m Ashburton of the Merry Muaioa Comedy "THE FRENCH MAID.V Both pieces produced by arrangement witi Messrs Williamson & Musgroye, and with all the original SCENERY, WARDROBE & EFFECTS. Pollard's Popular Prices— 43 & 2s. Box plan at H M Jones. 12 90 FRED W. DU VAL, Business Manage »—— l M — —■ MS—— Keatino's Powder destroys Bugs, Flea Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, while quite harmless to domestic animals. I exterminating Beetles the success of thi powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly olea m appMo»tioa. See the article you purehafl is keatlnq's, ftß imitations are noxious an inefjfeotual. Sold m tini, $d, la, and 2a fr BM», by all o^iatf,



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