CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright.

A Corner m Wheat.

Chicago, January 3 Mr Lester, a local speculator, who was recently reported as tryiDg to effect a corner m wheat m Chicago, and to have bought between eight and ten million bushels, declares he has sold nine million bushels m Liverpool at a great profit.

Australian.

Queensland Agent-General. Brisbane, January 4. Mr Tozerhas definitely announced his acceptance of the Agent-General ship of Queensland, Queensland Gold Return. \ The gold yield for the year was 796,0000z, being an increase of 156,0000z over the preceding year.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Pren Awooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Jan; 5, B.bß a.ra, Guardian Office, 9.50 a m. Uganda Kitie Corps. London, January 4 Government have decided to re' organise the Uganda fifle corps m British East Africa. Captain T. F. B. Terman, consul at Uganda and Deputy Commissioner, who is visiting London, will return to Mombassa with twenty officers for the corps. Klondyke. Victoria (8.C.), January 4 Sixty miners who have arrived here from Klondyke, report that there was sufficient supply of food at Dawaon City when they left for the 4000 persons who remain there.

LABOUR QUESTIONS.

_ ♦— : The Engineers' Strike. Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph Copyright. Received Wakapuaka January 5,8.58 a.m., Guardian Office 9.50 a.m. London, January 4; Many engineering firms m the provinces have locked out their work men. The society of engineers hold a private conference with a few of the employers, with a view to securing, if possible, a return to work on the former basis. Mr Barnes, secretary of the engineers, has received proposals for a compromise with the employers.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

"♦ I Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, January 3 The Times states that if the land tax Is assigned as security for the Chinese loan now being arranged by Russia, the latter Power, upon the plea of collecting it, will be entitled to enter every yamen m Obina. The Daily Graphic says it is authorised to state . that Germany acted at Kiaochou without the know ledge of Russia and against her wishes. It is reported that Lord Salisbury claims from Obina " favoured nation " treatment, which entitles Great Britain to equal participation m all privileges and concessions granted to any Power, and refuses to recognise any special rights m regard to -ports, railways and mines. Shanghai, January 8 Six Russian warships are m Port Arthur, where the British vessels Iphigenia and Immortftlite also have entered. Received Wakapuaka Jan. 5, 9.6 a.m. .Guardian Office, 9.30 a.m Shanghai, January 4 The Russian Government have asked that the British be prohibited from landing at Port Arthur, bub China has declined to accede to the request. Washington, January 4 The United States cordially supports the British claims for opening Chinese ports to all countries. St Petbrbbdrg, January 4 The Novoßti newspaper is urging an alliance between Russia and Japan. Fejiin, January 4 Li Hung Chang, ex- Viceroy of China, has been re-called. In the course of an interview he expressed the opinion that the occupation of Kiachou by Germany was a violation of treaties, and said it was desired to open the Chinese ports to all Powers. Hamburg, January 4 Arrangements have been made for the establishment of a monthly line of steamers between Japan, China, and here. .

GREAT CALAMITY IN CANADA.

♦ Collapse of a Floor. Thirty People Killed and Many Injure^. grass Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph* 1 ' ' ' * Pppywghb ' Received Wakapuaka Jan. 5, 11.26 a.m., Guardian Office, 11.48 a.m. Ottawa, January A terrible disaster baa occurred at Toronto, 2,000 people had assembled In the Oity Hall, to hear the addresses of the municipal candidates, when the floor of the building collapsed anc 200 persons were precipitated througl the Mayor's parlour into the cellai below. Thirty were killed, including a number of prominent citizens, anc many injured, BwdVjjd WakajJuaka Jan. S, J. 40 p.m. Guardian Office, 2.9 p.m. • Ottawa, January 4 !jjater reports show that the dissste pcdurred '»t London j province o Ontario, not Toronto. An immensi safe a'n'4 heating apparatus fell, crush ing a number of people! The 'beaij support jng the floor of the hai collapsed, and a hundred were injured A cry of fire was raised and a terribl panic ensued.

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HIGHBANK.

From Onr Own Correspondent. A concert m aid of f.nds to purchase musical instrument for the school was hel on Friday, December 31. Mr James McLeai chairman of the sohool committee, occupie the ohair, but with a full house and a goo programme, Mb dutieß were light. Mr 1 ' Gates opened, the programme m his usm happy style, and had the audienoe with hii for the rest of the evening. The next wa Mr H. Stephenson, who, with his " Hard t learn and soon forgotten" choruses, had t respond to encore's again and again. M Gordon (also from Ashburton) showed v what can be done with a cornet His play ing of " The Holy City" waß excellent, an< his singing was also very taking. Last bu nob least of the Ashburton talent was Mr W, S. Mitchell, who gave us Irish, English and Scotch songs, with encores for each Miss Collins, from Kakaia, is a promuinj young siuger, and her fine voice was hearc with pWsui c Mr Doherty was also gooc with his love songs, while Mr H. McConnel with his violin bolo, soon let us know the dance music he was playing was acceptable to the audience. Master George Callaghan and his brother James were very good with their reoitations, also Miss A. Brawley and Master W. Spray with their dialogue were very good. Some of the other scholars took part m the programme, with credit to them selves. Thus the successful concert was brought to a close by Mr Doherty proposing a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Colhson lor the use of her piano, also to all those who had helped to make the first Hicjhbank con cert such a success, and an invitation and welcome to all the performers to any of our future concerts. The concert over not a few of the assembly scoured the services of Mr H. McOonnell and his violin, and Mr Charleß Chapman as M.C., and with two such leaders and about twenty couples, a good dance was kept up till the small hours of the new year. A few Ashburton friends thought to find new fields this year for Christmas holidays, and decided to first visit Highbank and have Christmas dinn r ,with an old friend, after which to see what was the reason Highbank had that name. Ab they drove near the bank of the Rakaia river, and saw its waters running several hundre.l feet below them, they could realise how the place was called Highbank. They wandered down the old cutting amongst the cabbage trees, bush, and brambles, till they arrived at the bottom, there to find dozens of wild cherry trees laden with ripe fruit. A pleasant afternoon waß being spent, and all was going well till, as all eat. comfortably round the camp billy of tea, and cakes provided by the ladies, a large l'zzard had the impudence to run up the inside of the leg of one of the gentlemen's trousers. The ladies declined- to be seated after that, and preferred to stand to finish tea. The next day (Sunday) was spent m the drive round admiring the green grasß and corn as compared with the aspect lower down the plains, and a visit to the pretty little concrete church m the Barr Hill township, and listened with attention to a good sermon by the Rev John Holland, from " A light to lighten the Gentiles." Thb rev gentleman waß able to keep the attention of all, even the few full grown larrikins who happened to be present. The next day (Boxing Day) an early start was made for the Rakaia Gorge bridge, and a two hours' drive wab well repaid by the lovely scenery, Bind after a good day amongst the hills all returned home laden with Maori kits full of ferns and pretty stones, and well pleased with their new choice of picnic grounds. Any who have not yet been to the gorge should take the first opportunity of seeing me of the best of Aehburton county's picnic resorts.

SUPPOSED SUICIDE.

Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph. Wellington, January 4. Additional circumstances which have come to light m reference to the death of the man, Samuel Crocker, at the Ngahauranga freezing works, point to a suspicion that the act was one of suicide. Twenty- four men worked at the board killing and cleaning sheep, the men being about sft apart. No one saw the act, the first thing noticed being a gurgling sound from Crocker, who was then seen to be stooping, with blood spurting from his throat. Deceased did not eat his dinner that day, but otherwise he seemed to be m his usual spirits. Dr Cahill thinks the case one of suicide. At the inquest one witness said Crocker had been complaining of heart disease. The jury returned an open verdict.

FIRES.

Press Assooiation — By Eleotrio Telegraph Napier, January 4. Shortly after mid-day on Saturday a fire broke out m the cabinetmaker's shop of Margetts and Merr, at the corner of Olive Square and Tennyson Street. Some delay occurred m getting water, owing to the majority of the firemen being out of town for the holiday. The fire spread to the Assembly Rooms before it was checked, and this building also was completely destroyed. The Provincial Hotel had a very narrow escape, and the Theatre Royal was scorched. No information is available as to the cause of the fire. The property belongs to the Scully estate. The following are the in surances : — Waterworth's Hall and Margett and Merr'B building, £400 m the Norwich Union. Margett and Men's slock, furni ture, and timber, £220 In the Alliance Office. Fittings and furniture of the hall, £95 m the Alliance Office. The damage to the Pro vincial Hotel is covered by policies m the Victoria and London and Lancashire Offices. Pahiatua, January 5 Bush fireß are still causing trouble m this district. Several settlers' houses have been burned, and great loss occasioned by the destruction of grass* This m the height of the butter season is a serious matter. Invercabgill, January 4. During the last three days bußh fires have done serious damage' m Southland. At Colac Bay the sawmills and tramways of Fisher, Richard Newton, and the N.Z, Pine Company were destroyed. In the Pine Company's yard about 180,000 feet of timber, two huts and amouldingshed were destroyed. The fire spread to the railway goods sheds, which were also burnt. The entire town ship was only saved by great exertions. At. Round Hill fourteen houses were destroyed and the remainder of the settlement was only saved by hacking the pipes of the Ourewera Sluicing Company, the escaping water rising m showers and being driven by the wind upon the threatened buildings. The damage will probably amount to be tween £2000 and £3000.

The use by the railway authorities during the holiday season oKiuplicate express trains has had a most benefioial 'effect m relieving the crushes at the Bidestatidnß, When only one very much crowded —even overcrowded —train was running, ifc was scarcely possible to move about the Ashburton station plat form at all, so great was the crujsh, and he required to be a strong and energetic man indeed who could secure for himself oi female friend left m the carriage a cup ol coffee, while the. bar of the refreshment rooms was crowded and rushed insufferably. Now that two trains run within ten oi twenty miles of each other, thft congeßtiot is greatly relieved, and though quite as many, if not more, passengers were travel ling by the express, the use of the double service makes things comfortable for al hands, and allows people to have somt pleasure m travelling. The dual aervic* will continue till the preßs of holiday vrori is over on the railway.

THE ASfIBUBTOB GtJARDIAfI : WEDNESDAY, JANUAKY 5, 1898.



la a paragraph published m our columns week or two ago mention was made of tl advantages of irrigation m connection wit fruit growing. We have just been shown a unusually fine sample of raspberries, grow J by Mr F. Ferriman ; not a few picke * specimen^, but forty or fifty pounds weigh ; of large well-filled out and luscious berriei j We have not had an opportunity of askin ' Mr Ferriman how he succeeded m growin | such tempting fruit, but m view of hi 1 facilities for irrigating, have no doubt of th 1 chief cause of his success, i » The Timaru Caledonian sports were con > tinued yesterday. The weather was dull 1 and a drizzling rain m the early morning must have kept many country people away, The afternoon proved fine, and favorable foi the gathering, but the attendance was noi large. Murray won the 100 yds, and MoKaj the other sprint events easily from soratoh, Fechney woo the Half-mile. In the amateui bicycle races, Lane won the Half-mile and Mile, Hail the Two-mile, J. W. Jones the Three-mile Scratch Race and A. Kerr the Five-mile There was some dissatisfaction at several riders not showing true form, and some of those out for an airing are to be reported to the Alliance. Thomson was the chief winner of the musical and dancing competitions. The gathering has been a decided success. The Kosoiuako Observatory is now a going concern, and Mr Wragge has satisfied himself that his new high level station will lead to unique discoveries m meteorological science, 'ihe observatory, as finally fixed, includes all the instruments and fittings necessary to the most minnte and reliable observations. Readings are to be taken every four hours simultaneously with read- ing at low level stations at Merimbula and Sale. Mr Wragge says he has already seen enough from investigations made on the summit to lead him to the conclusion that ihe results will be surprising. The posiiion, he thinks, is perfectly satisfactory from every point of view. He has no intention j of abandoning the station even m winter, for although the observers will not be able to see the winter through, arrangements will be made for leaving self-recording in- struments. The next experimental station he hopes to establish will be on Rellenden Ken, m North Queensland. Mr Wragge'a assistant, Mr Fowles, goes to Sale to com- plete arrangements for an observation there. Last summer one of our grandchildren was sick with a severe bowel trouble. Our doctor's remedies had failed, then we tried Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which gave very speedy relief. We regard it as the best medicine ever put on the market for bowel oomplaints. — Mrs E. W. Gregory, Frederickstown, Mo. This certainly is the beat medicine ever put on the market for dysentery, summer com- plaint, colic andcholerainfantumin children. It never tails to give prompt relief when used m reasonable time and the plain printed directions are followed. Many mothers have expressed their sincere gratitude for the cures it has effected, For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. Mrs Rhodie Noah, of this place, waß taken m the night with cramping pains and the next day diarrhoea Bet m. She took half a bottle of blackberry cordial but got no re- lief. She then sent to me to see if I had anything that would help her. I sent her a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea* Remedy and the first dose relieved her. Another of our neighbors had been Bick for about a week and had tried different remedies for diarrt cea but kept getting worse. I scut him this same remedy. Only four doses of it were required to cure him. He says he owes his recovery to this wonder- ful remedy. — Mrs Mary Sibley, Sidney, Mich. For sale by Aahburton Drug Com- pany-



CHRISTMAS— 1897. NEW SEASON'S ERUITJ FLETCHER BROS. H^VE Just received by the following steamer?— lonic, Mataura, and Rimutaka—their NF.W SEASON'S FRUIT, direct from the growers and can safely say that it is some of the Finest Fruit ever brought to Net/ Zealand. 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A VICTIM OF* Functional Disease. Al^viim NKVER fails any one m XTLIeIXUm such a predicament. Tv sufferer* from Siok Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is •• A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature °y ALAXtnu, and you will avoid a multitude ol distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- iog the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving >roperties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It doea not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produces no inconvenienoe m its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public m a popular form, ALAXUM cUB »s Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the 'system of nutrition. NOTE THIS WELL,— The whole system of a human being may be yerfectly sound,, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the organß of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causeß thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to- sco the organs of the body working harmoniously. ' Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must create *n appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutrimeut. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes * power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. Aftei Lhe appetite is satisfied it acts directly on ' the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing iway all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri- tion and new life from the proper assimila- tion of the food ; and where there is no arganic disease health must follow* This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom nended to be "just as good.' Ib may be 'letter— for the dealer— becAuae of its better ' profit, but m euch an m<tsDoe ItheMealerMiß ' aot the one^who wtfto'.r he!p.g| * I |FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE- J KEEPERS, | PBICE 2 S 6 D — __^. i l THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD ( Should remind you that the best time to sommence taking something is at the begin- ling. It should also remind you that the 5 lest remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, j soughing and general unpleasantness is , Benjamin Gum, MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GU M ! Thousands of bottles have been sold, and universal praise of its ourative qualities ia the result. Note the Name : {■spencer Vincent's Crrear Benjamin Gum Extract. PRICE l s g lake no other Remedy, bui insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take •' Jus? as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10, 1897. To Spencer Vincent, Chrißtchurch. Dear Sir, — For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, ■eeing that other remedies failed to give rae relief, much less cure. The paia became so intense that I was afraid, of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, a^dl may say that I- hadn't an atom 0$ faith m its curative properties, but felt that I must take something to. ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say m less than twe've hours I was wholly free from cough. E. W. Sears. P.S — Nearly three months Binco cough began,— -E.W.S.



F. FE';IRMAN. „ OBBISTMAS PRESENTS. B I IM7"HAT befcfer Present can you \ TT se ect for your wife, mother, ; sister, daughter or friend, than a , strong serviceable PORTABLE BOILER like this:— The above Boilers are strong and durable, the frame is constructed of stout galvanized sheet iron, with an extra lining of sheet iron inside to prevent the fire from burning the outer frame, and is built to carry heavy copper boilers of various sizes. # ! The funnel is adjustable, and is fitted with a patent joint, thus doing away with the bottom being burnt out of the funnel as too often occurs m other makes. An inspection will satisfy the most fastidious as to economy, utility, and durability of this excellent boiler. F. FERBIMAJN, — — ■— — — _— — — — — 1 Henry Zander. a B i c t 1 c 1 r a 8 t NOTICE, j i t t a a t mHE ENTRANCE to my Offices is now fc m Moore Street, (lately occupied ,by n Messrs Friedlander Bros.) b ■-. n CORNSACKF— (FuII size. SEAMING TWINE— (S P ly t ) BINDING TWINE-(Dou»ghyt. JUST TO HAND. 1 HENRY ZANDER. c n 1 b 0 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new.leathers. Every pair [ Guaranteed. * JAMES liELLOE, TANCRED STREET^ MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZEALANBIA BOOT gfOBE. — -. • THHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none m Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. I Pronounced by the Ashburton FubUo to I givo wonderful value for little money. KOZIE TJEi> fa Superb



TO LET. SHOP m Brick Building, Burnett Street, next Mr Seymour. Apply to ,T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE. ~~ Suburban Building Allotments and other Suburban Properties, situated m the Hamp- stead District ; also a number of properties m the Allenton Suburban District. Full particulars, prices and terms furnished on application. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O LET at a low Rental — Shop and Dwelling, fronting East Street, south ; also an Office or small Shop m the Arcade. Rental 6s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. TINWALIX FOR SALE — Building Allotments m Malcolm and Harland Streets, and other pioperties. TO LET, at a low rental— Cottage and one acre of land fronting Harland and Grove Streets ; also small Cottage fronting Graham's Road. Eaßy terms of payment will be aocepted for any of the properties that are for sale. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. NOTICE ig hereby given that, m accord- ance with olause 60 of the Rating Aob of 1894, 10 per cent will be added to ALL RATES OUTSTANDING after the 19th day of January, 1898. Tbe Olerk will be m attendance at the Board's Office from 3 p.m. to *? p.m. on the above date!; 1 * ' • ■ ■ '' ' L, J. MqGREGQR, 123 Clerk. FOR PRIVATE SALE QN EASY %EBMB, o« WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR TOWN PROPERTY, HP HA Situated Suburban ■ Property on Belt Road, Allenton, containing about 6£ Acres of the best )&,nd m the* County, with really good House, Orohard, and eyery convenience ; at present occupied by H. F. Nic.ol), Esq., und,er lease expiring Marion 5 next. Full particulars fjrom \ 15$ ' WILLIAM HORNE, ~wTlj. suthebland, BEGS to inform his ouetomera and the public that he ha« removed from Tancred Street, to the OLUB OYSTER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hob suppers «an be got at any time. Fresh Fish and ' Smoked Fish by Express every Qtgh^, ' ' VOULT&V A SPECIALTY. 953



Tenders, TENDERS ARE Invited for Carpenters' W>.rk, ttc m completion of House to be built i Brick at A lien ton. Specifications and Plans at MR. J. C DUNCAN'S OFFICE, Arcade, wher Tenders will clobo on 14th inst. 1 2 m ENDERS are invited for STOOKINC X a mixed Crop of 1000 Acres (more 01 less) at Westerfield. Tenders close 01 THURBDAY, January 6, with the under signed, from whom particulars can be ob tamed. JOHN JOHNSTON, 1 7 Tinwald. _J! -— — — —^!___— __— ___■——■ iw DAVID THOMAS. OAT SHEAF CHAFF. I AM a Buyer of Oat Sheaf Chaff m any quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. Friedlander Bros., Limited. Wool Season, 1897-1898. OUR NEXT WOOL SALES will take place at TIM A R V ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12 ; 1898, AND AT OHTRISTCHURCH ON FKIDAY. JAN. 14, 1898. Clients will please consign their dips, if htended for the Timaru Sale, to rOHN MILL & COS PRIVATE BIDING, TIMARU, n where the Catalogues olosejon SATURDAY, JANUARY 8. Ind if intended for the Cnristchurch Sale, TO D. H. BROWN & SON'S PRIVATE SIDING, ADDINGTON, Catalogues closing on| TUESDAY, JANUARY 11. At both places the wool will reoeive our ereonal and most careful attention on rrival. Any wool that may be delivered »fc ur Ashburton stores will be sent) on to ither Timaru or Christchuroh free of barge. Advice of consignments should be posted o us promptly. FhIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. \K7® ARE CASH BUYERS OF VHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. rar e are buye;rs OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited T.~BiTliook.~ r ~~ TO LET, Erected Two-Roomed Cottage, _N with Scullery, T.S. 822, situated m ox Streeb. Possession oan be given early sxt week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Asjent.



AT THE D.I.C. SALE OF FANCY GOODS. TUST PURCHASED and to be Sold the fj whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN,® STOCK, 1 ■' I COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. | Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photc Frames, Betters, Brackets, Trays, Win Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks Companions, £r!ove and Handkerchief Boxes Stamp Albums, Brass Qoods, Inkstands Ladies' Bags', Pictures, Scrap-books, Dati Racks, Han^ Mirrors, &c, &o. EVERYONE shoulfl SEE these USEIfUI and PRETTY QQODS, whjoh will he ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC, theVe ™--*™ ttOh Efficient Room to Dispkv . t ,«uial lots, they will be put out ii wholesale quantities opposite the departmen usually oocupied by travelling requisites o; the ground floor. AT THE. A.T THR| BjiO, DJ,C, B, HALLENSTBIN;, Chairman. E. O. BROWN, Manager lIOZIE lEA Seats AH



WANTED. WANTED— A visiting Governess for two little children Application by letter. — Mrs Hugo Friedlander. 1 25 WANTED at oDce— Good Cook (female.) Apply Central Hotel, Ashburton. 1_24 WANTED— Strong Youth to make himself generally useful m the harvest field. Apply Mail Office. 1 22 WANTED— In a quiet and comfortable home, two or more Boarders. Apply Miss Allman, William Street. mO LET, two Shops m Jubilee Buildings, _L Burnett street. Apply Henry Stephenson. 1 20 QONS OP TEMPERANCE— Postponed C? Quarterly Meeting, Templar Hall, Thursday, January 6th, 8 p.m. Full attendance requested. 1 26 TO LET, two Shops m Jubilee Buildings, Burnett street. Apply Henry Stefhenson. MADAME GIBBIS, Palmist, Phrenolo- gist ; Questions on health, marriage, and business.— Prince Albert Temperance Hotel, Wills Street, Ashburton. 1 17 WANTED to rent a six or seven-roomed house either m or within easy reach of Ashburton. One with garden, good water supply, and sufficient paddock ac- commodation to run a horße and cow pre- ferred. Address, stating rent and par- ticulars to "Enquirer,'' office of this paper. 12 200 WANTED Known.— Just landed, New Books — Lochinvar, Crocket^.; Margaret Forster, Augustus Sala; Susan Turn* bull, by Gunter; Lad of Mettle, Nat G uld; A Gay Little Woman, Strange Winter Story of Australia, by S/iazu ; New Issue Christian Choir ; The Horse, Armitage; The Dog, Stotuhengey No 39 Australian Music Book, Christmas Number Wiokens, Cole's Funny Music Book, Paling's Christmas Annual — at H. N. Anderson's, next John Orr &00,



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