CABLE NEWS.

Unlced Preßß Association— By Electric

Telegraph— Copyright. London, December 12 Haire's aerator, for purifying, sweetening and preserving low grade butters, baa been tested m Dublin. The inventor claims that the tests demonstrated the success of. the invention. December 13 An uproarious meeting of th« Great Boulder Company rejected tbo committee's resolutions to rescind the milling contract and eject the directors. Sir WtP. Jenuer is dead, aged 83 years. The Queen deplorrd the loss of a true and devoted friend. "Washington, December 12 Mr Joseph Leiter, the American speculator, is forming a company with a capital of twenty million sterling to work the Hoadley compressed air motors m all countries. Two train and omnibus lines m London have promised to adopt the new motors. Cttvtta, December 13 Sir Sandford Fleming urges Mr Chamberlain to support State cables from Vancouver to New Zealand, from Australia to Gape Colony, and across the Atlantio to Canada, connecting all the British possessions. Sydney, December 13 Details have been received of the Anglo-American shipping combination to control the Australian trade. The rates for sailers have been doubled and for steamerg trebled compared with late quotations. Bucknall Bros., Houlder Bros , and the Federal Line will control the steam, while a combina nation representing steamship owners and American shippers, to be known as a trusfc, will determine the rates. The values for all classes of American imports have taken a further smart t rise. A man named Haines died at Wagga from anthrax communicated by the the bite of a spider. i Wong Miag his been executed at j Dubbo, for the murder of a fellow- t countryman. \ The Royal Commission appointed to i investigate the charges of corruption * against the Minister of Works m the | recent election exonerates the Minister, f

THE LATEST.

Borne and Foreign.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 14, 9.20 a.m, Guardian Office, 9-57 a.m The Nicaraguan Canal. Few York, December 13 The Nicaraguan Oanal is estimated to cost 115 million dollars. A Bill introduced m the United States Con gress insures control throughout all the shore lines without exercising sover eignty. Anarchists London, December 13 A number of Anarchists fearing the ! result of the Anti-Anarchist Conference j sitting m Rome, have arrived m Eng land. Received Wakapuaka Deo. 14, 9.40 a-m Guardian Office 10-5 a-m Vaccination. The annual report o£ the Local Go vernment Board states that one-third of the children of Great Britain escape vaccination, thus preparing the country for a widespead epidemic such as has been unknown m the present genera tion. "A Polished Liar." Rougemont lectured m Brighton At the close Mr Ogden, a Sydney Jus tice of the Peace, gave details of an accident to a diving machine at Sydney, m which Rougemont, undfcr th 9 name of Grien, was interested, and by which a diver lost hiß life. He denounced Grien aa v A Polished Liar."

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka Dec. 14, 9.35 a.m, Gbasman Office 10.41 a.m. Federation. Sydney, December 14 The Legislative Council passed the federal resolutions without further amendment. Mr Reid states that he will lose no time m communicating with the other colonies m reference to the Conference. Early Closing*. The Legislative Assembly had an all night sitting on the Early Closing Bill, which is still (7.30 a.m ) under dis cussion. The Vacant Governorship. Writing shortly before the resig nation of Lord Hampden, the London correspondent of the Daily Telegraph announces that the Duke of Leeds was offered the first vacant Australian governabip. The Goal Lumpers. The coal lumpers' union have all the wharves closely picketed. A gang of non-unionists were engaged to coal the Star of Victoria, when the unionists gathered m force and the non-unionists failed to keep their engagements. A number of other vessels are being; worked by men engaged through the new bureau. The Seamen's Union has decided, if requested to take the place of the lumpers, that they will refuse.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed l?y our correspondents)

SCHOOL CONCERTS.

TO THE EDITOR.

— I think it is time something was done to put a stop to the nuisance caused by the way school children sell tickets for school concerts. To be called out from business that is very important to attend to someone entering, to find out that it Is only another nice little boy or girl to inquire if one will buy a ticket f<-v he Fchool conceit, i» aggravating m the pxrrr»>e While ram on the Bubj-icc, I should like to know what solid advantage, if ,any, the te'icher.l of aoy public sebedf expect the children to . I gun from tha many hours taken from their regular work to practise for their eonoert. It was given out some time ago that the school m question had made over £50 by a hobby eh >w, ai.J also that the conc-rr business would not be repeated. It seems, however, that it ia left to our local schools fco continue this doubtful method of celebrating the breaking up for the holidays. — I am, etc., Peter Simple.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON WOOL SALES.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright London, December 12 At the wool sales competition is brisk, and all classes are exceedingly firm.

SKIN SALES.

The usual fortnightly sales of Bk ins, hides, «See, were held m Aahburton on Monday last. The entries of skins were small, and all lots offered were cleared at satisfactory rates. Crossbred skitiß (farmers), Is 3d, Is 10d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 2s Bd, 3s, 3s 6d, 3s 7d, 4a, 4s 4d, 5a Id, and 4£d per lb ; crossbred hoegetß, Is lOd to 3s 6d. Merinos (farmers'), 3a Id, 3s 3d, 3s 4d, 4s, 4s 2d and 4s 34. Pelts— ld, 7d, Bd. Hides— s3 3d, 6a 3d, 7s 3d, 10s 6d, lls. Fat, rendered and rough, l£d per lb. Bin wool at per lb. Crossbred bellies, 3&d ; crossbred locka and pieces, 2£d and 4£<l. Coiled, 5^ ,' black, 3a ,• <3e»a, 3d. Merino looks, Id. Bale wool— prices, l£d, 2jd, 4j}d. Bag locks l£d.

HAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports on his weekly sale of Live Stock, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, etc, as under :—Laßt Saturday I had a medium entry of Pigs and Cattle, but the attendance was not so large as the pre vious week. However, buyers for pigs were numerous, and last week's prices were fully maintained, suckers fetching 9i 6d and 10a. weaners 13s 6d, 14<j, 15s, 15a 6d j porkers 27a. Cows were rather slow of sale, springers fetching £3 5s and aged cows 255. Fowls Is 2d to 3s per pair. Beef Id to 2d lb. In Produce, old potatoes are quite out of tha market, and new ones were selling at Id to l£d per lb. Wheat lls to lls 6d per saok.

CENTRAL MART.

Messrs Nicoll Bros, report on their weekly sale aa follows : — We had a large general entry for Saturday's sale, and with a eteady stream of people through our rooms, we were kept exceedingly busy all day. Fowls. — We had a good entry and cleared them readily at Is 9c?, 2*. and 2s 3d. Potatoes. — We fold Dements at from 10s to 14a per sack, old Kidneys lls to 13s, new Kidneys, lf.l to 2d per lb, aeed Der wents, 59 to 8s per sack. Ohick-wheat was m good demand, and we sold several sacks at from 69 to lls 6d each. W001,— 2 Bales of dingy halfhred at s|d ; 2 bags locks at 2d per lb., and 8 bags at l^d. A large consignment of fruit, consisting of benanas, pines, apricote, plums, greengages, cherries, mandarines, and strawberries, was cleared satisfactorily. We ali-o sold a tanner's spring cart £11, wool packs 7b 6d per doz , second-hand I bicycle £7 10s. saddle £1 s*, silver watches 20s and 17s 6c), also a lot of furniture and sundries too numerous to mention.

THE ItOYAL OAK HUE.

United Press Association — By Electrlo Telegraph Wellington, December 13 The inquest on the victims of the Royal Oak fire was resnmed this morning. Inspector Pender represented the police and Sir Robert Stout; the Insurance Companies. Mr Gray appeared for Captain Kemuley, Mr Menteath for Mr Gilmer, and Mr Brown watched the proceedings on behalf of another interested party. The foreman said the jury did not want to go into the whole technical question of the cause of the fire and should confine itself to giving a verdict as to the cause of death. The coroner said he could nob avoid a thorough inquiry into the cause of the fire, ; bub the jury was not there to criticise or enquire into the efficiency of the fire brigade. The head waiter, m his evidence, stated there vas no fire escape on the top storey. It was located half way downstairs, between the two storeys, and was off the main stairs.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

Great Britain and France. British and German Relations. Disarmament Conference Post poned. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright; London, December 13 Sir B. J. Monson, m a second speech m Paris, said he hoped the Christmas season would terminate the rumours of war between France and Great Britain, Pauiß, Decemher 13 A. leading French statesman, m the course of an interview, stated that a French and German entente was im practicable. He recommended a busi ness like settlement of the outstanding problems with Great Britain, and a tactful attitude on colonial questions. * Berlin, December 13 The German Press prefer an under standing with Great Britain, the friend of the " open door " policy. The Emperor, m conversation with the Vice-Presidents of the Reichstag, said he anticipated a disquieting time, and the political constellation was likely to change. Great Britain's preparedness was not intended solely to impress France. Great Britain, like America before the war, was pursuing her objectß with unusual tenacity. St. Petersburg, December 13 The Czar's Disarmament Conference has been postponed owing to the European situation not favouring the Conference at present, Received Wakapuaka Dec. 14, 9,20 a.m, Guardian Office 9.57 a-m! Berlin, December 13 Speaking m the Keichstag, Herr von Bulow, declared that Germany had not sought to attain special influence m Constantinople, though a great victory had been achieved by the Emperor's visit. In answer to questions, he said Germany would gladly cooperate with Great Britain. He denied that the recent speech of Count Thur, the Austrian Premier, had m any way , affected the Triple Alliance. He pointedly included Italy m bis reference to the Trip)© Alliance.

THE ASHBURTO& QUABDIAN : WEDNESDAY, DECEMBEK 14, 1898



LAST WEEK OF HARDLEY BROS. /CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, Etc. ' . ■ 8.8.A. SHEARS T.TJ.S- ALSO REDUCED. Special reductions m Carpenter's Toola of all deacriptions. Tanks, Baths, Pumps, Etc., AT REDUCED PRICES. s& All asoounta owing to J, W. ffABDLEr rnuafc be paid ab once. NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS, £)0 CASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS £)Q 100 BOXES NEW Valencia raisins JQQ 100 BOXES FINEST NEW SULTANAS \QQ N.B.— Allour Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin- ery, being ready for immediate use,' therefore saving much time and trouble m cleaning. — — .0! VTTE Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods — 10 cwb Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 cwt Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon •- quash 5 cwb Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 6 cwfc Choice New Figs 19 doz Bottles Lime Juice (Ships) 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Groas Packete Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwfc Dried Peaches 2 cwt New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 owt Assorted Nuta (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes Almond, and Walnuts) 2 cwb Heal German Sausage 10 cases, 21b tins, Fruit (Peaobeß, Fears, 6 doz tins Chicken m Jelly and Aprioots) 6 doz tins Turkey m Jelly SUGAR. — SSUGAR - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Moat Reliable Sugars that can be need for Jam and Jellies. JAM TABS- W ~~ JAM JABS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jare, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 21b Glass Jars, 1-qaatt and J-gallon Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, which wa are offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TRA, Packed m £lb and lib packete, slb aad 101 b tinß. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and i-chesti. C£T We make a Speoialty of Tea. The Best Value given m Aahbarton. WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Speoial Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. English and Colonial Botblsd Ales and Stont, Manning's Celebrated Ale m 10 gallon kegs always m Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily! SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MKRQHANTS, MABKET HOUSE, BURNETT STBEET, ASHBUBTON. (Telephone No 53



I wee -CHRISTMAS- wee NEW CUERANIS, NEW BAISINS, NEW SULTANAS. FLETCHER BROS. TTAVE Jnsfc receivpd pers.*. Delphio the fallowing NEW FRUITS direct from pT, . , r °^ e «', , R "^ ? a ° sa y that » h " « «he Finest Shipment thu Season. Ihe Pnie* are the LOW LSI ju Town, aud thy Quality is Beoond to None. JrS S* 888 new Voßtzzi * Currants 100 Cases Finest Sultaoai XtUCases new Valeuci* Raisins 25 Trays 8p a n'«b Muio»teU 1 Tank new Nnts, including Brazil, Bar- Frnite, iPcachei, Pears, and Aprwota oeiona, Almond, eto. ALSO THE FOLLOWING POji. OUR CHRISTMAS TRADE .-- --?S Tin! DBBt . n* m ° n S ee ! J * cwfc Morton's Mixed Spice sn Tin» it . 8 % ftniS « Pc , el 100 ° Bott]e » EBseD ° c Vanilla, 50 Tins Finest Citron Peel Cochineal, Almond, etc. 15 Ca B es Cordial. 5 cwt English Jujubes ?n rLIT S - P A L i me - Juice « 20 cwt FaD °y Confectionery 10 Cases Dried Apncotß, Peaches, etc Etc. Etc. Etc. [ OJJR PROVISION DEPARTMENT 13 STOCKED WITH THE FINEST GOODS PROCURABLE, As will be seen by the following : — LEWIS'S Prize Baoon, Bidea, Rollb and Hams (Pale or Smoked). Stirling Faotory Full Cream Cheese. This Cheese always takes the Fir«b Pri«« wherever shown, and obtain* the Highest Price m the Home Markets. ALSO — 2]b tins Refined Lard 2lb tins Corned Mutton 21b tins Corned Beef 21b tins Roast Mutton o, w« 2lb o tlns Sheep Tongues 21b tins Boiled Mutton 2 b tins Stewed Tripe 2lb tins Curried Mafcwn lib tine Apple Pudding lib tins Oxford Sewage 1 b two BUck Currants Pudding lib tins Irish Sausage ' n £?' ; Gooseberry Pudding lib and 21b tins Rabbit m Je'ly Cocktail Salmon, Salmon Cutlets, Morton's and Marshall's Herrinei m Tomato Sane* Star Brand Mullet, etc, etc. 6 XUUillw OBUC *» PHI SERVING SEASON f \ PBESERVIKO SEASON BfUSB ■Hlii^MeMiil HEAVY &UOHT ENAMEL Preserving Pans W^jjUp Preserving Pans I'rewers' Crystals. Brewers' Crystals. Is acknowledged to be the Finest Preserving Sugar on the Market. Being muoh rtr. nger than the ordinary Sugar it is therefore more Economical, and Jams and Jolliet mace with it are much firmer and clearer. Used by all the principal Jam Factories m the Auatrahan Colonies, Once need always used. We also stock Auckland No. 1 A ttugar ana Miliiquin. t l 7A w JAR ? of ever y deforiplion m vStock, ißcluding Mason's Improved Screw Top Jar?, Wests of Jelly Jara» Neatg of Jam Jkrs, Tie Down Jars, etc, ele. Knquire « U r pnro before buying elsewhere. OUR EARTHENWARE & CHINAWARE DEPARTMENT ia heavily stocked with Ooods for our Christmas Trade. Inspection invited. FLETCHER" BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAbT STRFET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRIBTOHURCH. lelephone24 Box 67



D. THOMAS ARCADE PIORSE FAIR. FJttDAY, JANUARY 6, 1899. ly/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 12 28 Auctioneer. FARMS FOR SALE Q"I Q ACREB near Ruapuna, securely t/l/W fenced, good house, large stable and chaff house, etc., 350 Acres m English grass, 110 under culti- vation for turnips, balance native paßture. Price low. A Kf\ ACRES near Droraore, well im* 4tt/\J proved, good house and out build- ings, all m grass. "I fyf\(\ ACRES Near Dromore, well Xfc)\J\J fenced, 300 acres of whent aDd 300 acres m oats (look- ing splendid). Balance laid down m grass. This block is well worth looking after. Terms can be arranged. Apply 11 130 D. THOMAS, Aehburton. AEHBURTON CALEDONIANSdciETY'. ANNO AL SPORT S. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26, 1898. /COMPETITORS are reminded thab \_J Entries for Handicap Events oIOQO OQ THURSDAY, December If, 1898. F, G, TUCKER, 12 3130 SeoreUry.



TENDJfiJBB rfIENDERS wanted foe Cutting, Stooking, JL and Staoking about 100 aores of Oats, and 100 acres of Wheat ab Chertsey. Tenders close with the undersigned on Deoember 24. T. DOWLING, 12 128 Rakaia. TENDERS. WANTED — TENDERS for Stocking and Forking 900 Acrea of Oats and 900 Acres of Wheat). Tenders close on SATURDAY, Deoember 24, 1898 For particulars apply MANAGER, 12 133 Aoton Estate, Rakaia PUBLIC NOTICE^ NOTICE iB hereby given m pursuance of the Publio Reserveß Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburtou Domain will be set aparb for the Caledonian Society's Sports on MONDAY, the 26th day of December inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz ; — For each adult . . One shilling For each hot se .. One shilling For each trap . . One shilling CHAS. REID, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board Aehburton, December 14, 1898 12 132 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. E RACES SUPPLIED FROM PUDDING HILL. ON ACCOUNT of work being done ab Intake the supply m these races will be INTERMITTED from 19bh to 24th DEOEMBER. By Order, william Baxter, 18 IH Couoby Engiueer.



SPRING 1898 SUMMER XTTE Beg to advise ou* Customers and the Public generally that each Department ia cur Establishment ia now Thoroughly Stocked with Notel- ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths aDd Linoleum?, together with full rangea of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all sizes in~O*rpet Squares, Ruga and Mats. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS <■ Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Departments exceptionally well selected* AS USUAL OUR I Millinery & Mantle Showroom Ia replete witbj Stylish and Fashionable examples'of Art, which Ladies 'are cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MEROfiRY COUNTERS The ohief^ attraction is 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 buay ( therefore it ia to OUT interest to serve you as well »s possible. If you give ub your patronage we will deserve it; The beat servioe only can do this, We try to make a better service impossible. §g^" 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 &.TDHNER.



CHRISTMAS AT THE DUST PAN. HURRAH ! HURRAH ! WE'LL SOUND THE JUBILEE. / x \ OLD FATHER CHRISTMAS & SANTA OLAUS intend to put op at THE DUST PAN for the CHRISTMAS SttAfcON. THEIR CHARIOTS ARK LOtDiU) WiTH TcYd TwYm TO*;- K'YS AND DOT J 8 DULLS d j L 8 I> LLs IHE LATEST THE frUNMESf THK BEST IN THS TOWN. *UL JM W AIL srv* Al.li flffr %V Comn and See Come and See Come and Sea CMkIbTMAS & NRW YBAR CARD--Uur..iorl, A-iis-ic, B aoiiful nn.l Now FA.\Cy GOODS, FAMCY GOODS, STATIONKRY, S»ATIOA'KRY, Ktc **inri*s ■) lhe Pr?ii Wiooer, Ihu Ktht, Beai ALL o.MERS re S*e>vii»gr JMlnoliine ) Exhihitiona C-'egrgfH Pern mbu > aiors-The Cheapest and Best. Christ ohuroh Priceß. Massey-Harris JBlcycle— Sub- AGENT for this Firsc-Class Maohine. THE DUST PAN. Address— NEK1 1 B4NK OF NEW ZEALAND, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. UURGPm BICYCLES. " WE have received direot from New York a ehipment of the celebrated American Bicycles " ROMEO " & " JUILETTE," and have beon appointed BOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON. These Machines embody all that is best m up to date bicycle construction. Interchangeable Sprockets, Ball Retaining Hubs, Flush Joints, Hollow arched orown niokled, and English Dunlop Tyrei, PRICE FOR BOTH LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S WHEELS AHA CASH, OR TERMS A8 MAY BE ARRANGED GUARANTEED FOB TWELVE MONTH- NICOLL~BROS., 12 52 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



FRIEDLANDER BROS. FBIDAY, DECEMBER US. • \\T E HAVK received instructions from T V Mr Joun Johnston (who i 8 givißg up coniraoting) to Sellathia Farm, Tinwald, THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE PLANT, conaiaiine of— 1 X GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES, from JL tJ five years up fiS DRAUGHT MARES, wi h Foals at O fo^t X HACKS & HARNESS HORSES 4 Maaney-H»rris Binders, 8 Rrantford Binders, 3 Farm l>raye and Prsmen, 2 Sj ring Draj a, 2 Gigo, 1 Throe- furrow Plough, 4 Double-furrow Pioughs, Blocks and Tackle, Dray and Plough Harness, and Sundries. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 12 30 pm. FRIRDLANDEK BROS., Ltd. 12 70 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer BY ORDER OP THE MORTGAGEE. SATURDAY, December 17. WE HATE received instructions from the Mortgagee to Sell at our West Street Mart as above, — That very desirable Town Residence, situated at the corner of Tanored and Case Streets, containing eight large rooms, Scullery, Pantry, Bath-room (hot and oold water laid od), Wash* house, and other Out-houses. This affords an opportunity to anyone m eearoh of a superior town residence seldom met with, the House being practically a new one, replete with every modern convenience, Btanda on h&\f an aore of ground, and has a garden well and tastefully laid out. Terms at Sale— at 12.30 pm. FRIBDLiANPJSR BROf., LTD, R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 91 Auctioneer* Public JNotlCrSt HE'D A VID HENDERSON, late of Belmout Methveu, Fanner, deceased. T)ERSONS having any Claim against the JL estate of David Henderson, deceased, are requested to tend detailed account of same bo the care of the undersigned on or before the 17th inefc. BESWICK & HARRIS, Solicitors for the Executory 215, Hereford Street, Christchurch. _^_ 12 56 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. npHE Annual Distribution of Prizes will JL take place at the High School, on THURSDAY, 15th inst., at 2 p,m. All interested m the School ara cordially invited to be present. CHARLES BRADDELL, 12-123 Seoretary. George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, I EAST STREET, IT AS juab received a large consignment of Watohes, Clocks, etc, suitable for and is now Belling at Christchuroh Prices. REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUA' AKTEED. TEMPERANCE DEINKS FOR THE HOT SUMMER WEATHER. PUBB FRUIT »Y±«XJJPS T> ASPBEKRY, Strawberry, Red Currant, JCV Black Currant, Orange, Lemon Squash — Wine bottles Is 6d each, One or two teaßpoonfula m a tumbler of water makes a MOBI REFRESHING DRAUGHT, GINGER BEER POWDER —6d packet makes two gaUona oi o\d fashioned Stone Ginger Beer. GINGER ALE ESSENCE-9d bottle makes four gallons of Ginger Ale. LEMON CRYSTAL?— 6d paokeb makes two gallons Lemonade. Juab the thing for school treats. HERBAL BEER EXTRACT - 8d bottle makes eight gallons Herbal Beer. Smaller size, 4d bottle, makes four gallons. We have just received a further Bupply of VINEGAR ESSENCE, which we are selliDg at the reduced price of la 9d pec bottle. One gallon of Cold Water added to the con- tents of a bottle makes the best and strongest English Malb Vinegar — quite different m flavor to the colonial arbiole made from wood Bhavings. THE A SHBURTON "PvRUG /"^OY., -„ ASHBURTON JL7RUG VjOY., Ltd§ 12 94 J. M, CAMBRIDGE, Manager. GREAT Christinas Sale. jO rAA WORTH of Christmas Groceries, High-class Teas and Sugars, Dried and Tinned Fruits, Biecuitß and Confeotionery, Preserve Jars, English and American Glass and Earthen- ware, Enamel ware, Holloware, Brushware, Lamps, Table Cutlery, Nickel and E.P. Spoons and Forks, ALL TO BE CLEARED IN 4 WEEKS. We have just landed ex •• Tokamaru " a shipment ef FIRST-CLASS CHINA m five patterns, which will be included m the sale. Cheapest House ip Aohburton for the Famous JPJEMJMLTJS STOYEg, 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, AND EARTHENWARE., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladles and Men's Boots and Sooea.— Apply t|Wßi<W»,a:<wvecl§trwlj,



The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton and Methven will start? at 5.15 p m. on the 16th inst., and run 30 minutes later thaa timetable time?. 12 108 BY ORDER. H»i_ 1 iiiwiii 1 1. 1 n— —a—* 0 B. W. HANMER. " " WOOL SEASON, - 1898-1899. ' , I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor m Mr John Mbb's Store m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me. The Second Sale will be held on DECEMBER 3QIH, and all Wool should be forwarded by the 27th December, to ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to make advances FREE OF COMMISSION on aU Wool Bent forward. Woolpackß and Twine at Lowest Current Rates. 1 E. W. HANMER. ] JOHN R. BLAND, ' 08 Auctioneer f> ' % XMAS PRESENTS PAY A VISIT TO J. Y. de BEER. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS. A LL Goods Marked m — PLAIN FIGURES — GOLD BROOCHES from 63 SILVER BROOCHES „ Is GOLD LINKS ;, 6s ALL OIHER GOODS IN PROPORTION Ladles' Ring?** » Specialty- New Goods Just Opened Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. J. V. DE BEEE, (LATE S. SALEK) 1 WATOHM A.KER & JEWELLER, ASHBURTON. ! 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD CURE. ' 1 DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT * T" SUFFERED from an Insatlabte Appe- -9 JL tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohloridb of 9 Gold Treatment cured me permanently. 7 tt Eradicates AZ,L Desire for Intoxioantß. 8 The desire will never return unless you ire-. q cultivate it. No cure— no pay. Address: 81-CH^ORJDB OF GOLD INSTITUTE, Aahly Home, Rittray Street, Dunedio, 13 139



Entertainments. DDFBLLOW8 1 HALL Ashburton. Lessee and Manager — Mb Tom Pollard. Treasurer — Mr W. O'Sullivan, THE EVENT OF AN EVENTFUL ! YEAR. For positively TWO Nights Only. THURSDAY AND FKIDAY. DECEMBER 15 & 16. Return of the Favourites — POLLARD'S OJb*JKRA. OOMPANY, Arrangements For The Season : THURSDAY, December 15-First produc- tion m Ashburton of the World-famed Musical Comedy "IHE GAY PARISIENNE," FRIDAY, December 16— First production m Ashburton of the Merry Musical Comedy "THE FRENCH MAID." Both pieces produced by arrangement with Messrs Williamson & Musgrove, and with all the original SCENERY, WARDROBE & EFFECTS. Pollabds Popular Priceß— 43 & 2s, Box plan at H M Jones. 1290 FRED W. DUVAL, Business^Manager Government Notices. NEW ZK ALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION TO TIMARU, DECEM- BER 16th. T7IROM Ashburton at 10.20 a.m., returning X? from Timaru at 5.35 p.m., Temuka 6.0 p.tn, Return fares, tiaketa available by this train only, from Ashburton 73 and 33 9d. The train will stop at Temuka, and the tickets may be used for Temuka or Timaru.



[ CRICKET. ' United Press A -eochtion— By Electric Telegraph. Dusew!', December 14 Harkness takes Dowoes' place m the Otago team. Kinvig will be eleventh man. News m Brief. Competitors are reminded that entries for the .Ashburfcon Caledonian Society's sports close on Thursday, 15th insb. Wanted. \\f AMED— GirI, about 17 or 18, to W assist m housework.— Apply Offi •-• of rbia paper. 12 131 f|lO LET— A convenient House m Have I look street, at prusent occupied by the Manager of the Bank of New South Wales. Possession m a few <'ayp. .Apply Athburton Drug Company, Limited. 12 61 ORANGE HALL— Wednesday, Thurs- day, and Saturday, 14th, 15th, and 17th insb. Kinematograph superseded. Dissolving views ; mechanical pictures and pictures from life; by the Ret A. Ager's splendid lantern. Wednesday — Special night 1 for Children ; admission — 3d. Thursday and Saturday, 6.1 ; commencing at 8 o'clock. 12125 WINDSOR Magazine for November, Christmas Number London Graphic New Books — The Imperial Heritage, Mysterious Mr Sabin,. The Rsjah'B Second Wife, The Dragon Slayer, Children of the Mist, Town Traveller. Christmas Cards m great variety. Packets for 3d, boxes for Is. Exceptional value.— H. M. Jones.



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SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Chloride of Gold {Institute — Business notice J V de Beer — Business advertisement H M Jones— New BookH, eto Manager Acton Estate— Tenderß Aahburton Domain Board — Be charging tor admission to Domain on Boxing Day T Dowling— Tenders F G Tucker — Entries close for Caledonian gpgrtt oa December 15 4«hbi}rtQß Qoupfcy gouppll— #Qslq<|



The practice— which of late has become prevalent—of giving bot fly remedies or ordinary colio drinkß, without proper dis- crimination the moment a horse ia taken bad cannob be too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple Bymptoms So-called remedies, inimical to Ufa under cerlain conditions, are ad- pnnlßtorcd, with the result that the di4jjrder afißumes an acute form, the owner becomes alarmed, but alas !it is often too late. W T KINGSTON has been wonderfully successful during the late epidemic among horses. Veterinary medicine can be obtained at all hours, either at his Veterinary Forge, Wills Street, or at his private residence, Grey Streei, near High School. Horses (only) attended upon the shortest notice. Testi- monials can be seen upon application. — APTg 10 19