finished a yarn with a political hanger ca. It was actually laughable to Bee ia " a thoroughly democratic country, sir," thous ands of people, taxpayers and electors, and doubtless many men and women holding distinguished positions m other countries— for the train was an exceedingly long one all waiting patiently or impatiently, while our chief minister—the people's Richard — fixed up the plans of a political admirer's political campaign. Ab if to further emphaaiie on the aame occasion tie vast gulf which exists between the great ropre- Bentative of Liberty and Labor and the common variety of human beings, m this democratic land, there was the edifying and instructive spectacle of a roomy and comfort able first-class carriage marked " reserved " for the sole use of this democratic minister and hie two private secretaries ; whilst several hundred of the taxpayers, many of them women and children, were packed aa closely as sardines m stuffy uncomfortable cars—more like trucked cattle than human beings going out for pleasure. Indeed, I hear that a larger proportion than usual had to stand on the platforms, not being able to find seats. Aa if still further to illustrate the irony of pointing to our democratic institutions and the privileges resulting therefrom, the Ashburton business men who went to the post and telegraph office on the same evening, to t^ke advantage of the one hour during which the office was advertised to be open, found that one of the private secretaries of King Richard had blooked all private wires for a considerable iMme by a sheaf of telegrams which were as likely as not to be on party electoral business, and which according to rule would take precedence as "Governmei>fc messages " over all private, commercial, or press wires. A friend of mine, who caw them given m, estimated that it would be useless to wait; until the officials got them through, and did not attempt to transact his own business, I have merely mentioned these little matters m corroboration of the statements made by those opposed to this regime that Dr Seddon's Liberalism is spurious, and if ho is let alone, that is if he is continued m power, he will eventually become the most absolute autosrat m the world. We shall have to bend the knee whenever we meet him by-and-bye. Apolo gising for the length of thia letter, —I Kin, &c;, A Common Taxpayer.

Latest Items.

Swimming—Entries close to-niphfc for the Swimming Club's opening eports on Thurs day. Admission to thci ground is free.

Pebsonal.-—Amongst the paseengerß for Ashburton per express to-day wero Colonel PolePenton, Commandant of the New Zealand forces, and Colonel Gordon,

Political —We remind our readers that Mr John McKeague delivers his opening political address m the Oddfellows' Hall this evening, commencing at 8 o'clock. Farther dates of Mr McKeague'a addresses are advertised m fehia issus.

Palmebston Ai and P. Show—The A. and P. Bhow at Palmerston Worth will be held on Wednesday and Thuraday, The Aggregate exhibits are 2101, ac against 1981 last year, an increase) of 120. Implements, dogs, poultry and cattle show an increase, while sheep have fallen off slightly. Horses remain about the samei The weather yes terday was very inclement, but is clearing now and promises to be fine for the Show.— Press Association telegram.

The Smoker and his Pipe-A Welling ton solicitor, engaged m a caso, had a some what warm time m the Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (reports the Post). He had put a I'ghted pipe m his pocket on entering the court room, and before he noticed it it had set fire to his pocket. He was none too Boon m commencing extinguishing opera tion?, for the pocket and aids of the coat had been considerably burned and were blaz ing merrily away.

WtsLEYAN Home; Mission. — Services under the auspictis df the VVesleyan Ho.-r.c Mission Fund were conducted on Sunday morning and evening, at the Baring Square Church, by Rev. T)r Morley. The morning sermon, based upon the text " And every thing shall live whithw the river cometh," dealt with the rapid progress of the Gospel, Its universality, and it» ameliorative effect on society! The Bernron bore evidence of much study and rebeareh, and wa<3 couched m language most hopcfil and sanguine. The evening discourse waa :'rom Acb< xxiv—-16, the subject of conscience being treaied m a masterly way, and the applicatien was very impressive- To-night Di Morley will address a public meeting, to be ield m the Wealeyan Church His extensive travels throughout the colony, and his widi acquaintance with tts religious needs, otmbined with the speaker's choice oratorj, should attract a large audience*

SPORTING.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

THIRD DIV Cheistchtech, Nov. II The following concludes the report :— Avon Welteb, of 150 «ovs ; seven fur longs—Female Franchise 1 Ben Farley 2, Wedlock 3. Time~l.29f. Qvidend—£3 8s Oaikes Stakes, of 400 both ; I 5 mile.— Misa Delaval 1, Rosella 2, Buzannah 3. Fireside also started. Timo—2.42. Divi dend—£l 11b. Electeto Plats; fotw furlongs—Ble?wr 1, Courtier 2, Komanoflf 3. Won easily. Time-49|. Dividend—£3 18s 6d Fasewbll Handicap ; ono mile—Berzoin 1, Paladin 2, fulmen 3. Time—l.44s. Dividend—£7 16s 6d

Dtoedin, November 13 Arlice has beei scratched for the Otago

tHB ABHBOBTON #OARBIAN t MONDAY, NOTEMIEE 13 y 189S



FOB SALE. 117 AIERTON SECTIONS. No*. 9, !8, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39. 59, 60, 62, 76, 77, 78, 90, 92, 93, 94. | QEVERAL Building Sections n Fairton. Prices from £8 to £18 GOOD Family House and | acre; con* venient to the railway and schools. /^VNE Acre, well fenced, West Town Belt. For particulars and prices apply H. W. BARRETT, ARO&DK. — — __ _ , New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY TS now Showing a Largo and Varied Assortment of NEW [& SEASONABLB^QOODS; GREY^FRAME HATS, CUBA FRAME HATS. BLACK FRAME HATS, fOS THE LATEST SHAPES AND STYLES. ?ALSO— STRAW HATS IN GREAT TARIETY See oar Tennis Trousers and Shirts. See oar .New Suitings forSunmur Wear. See our Ready Made Clothing. Bee our Boys' Norfolk Suits. See our Boys' Washing Blouses. Sea oar New Ties, etc., etc, SUITS TO; MEASURE. IFIT QUARANTEED. NEW ZK4LAJND CLOTHING FACTORY. F. H. BKOKINGSALE, Manager. fc'Tank Curtis. THE LEADING UP TO DATE Watchmaker, & Jeweller JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEW "GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. I HAVE now the largest and bast assorted stock m East Street. INSPECT INSPECT A fresh coos garnent of the latest and moat up-to-date atylss IN Roiheram Watcher also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fast becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH m the district fot STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEEPING. LA*GE ASSORTMENT just m of NEW DESIGNS m rings, brooches, bangles, alberta, ladies' chains, etc., etc., m gold and silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed bet!; value m town m all Bizoa and shapes, I have just landed a MACaiNE for ALTERING the above BINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or m any way injuring the ring. Altered while you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt, and reasonable. FRAHK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. HAID O~cJIL » W NEW LIVER PILLS. (Sugar Ooatad.) A WONDERFUL and extraordinary combination of concentrated medicine. The victories of Science—Electric Telegraphs, Steam and Printing — revolutionised the whole system of the globe, and made man kind wiser and better. So, although there are countless Pills used for disease, and claiming much as to their merit, the remark* able discovery of Dr. Haydook has eclipsed them all, and has founded a NEW MEDICAL SYSTEM. The Doctors, whose vast doses of four or ive pills, enfeeble the stomach and paralj zs the bowels, must give way to the man who restores health and appetite with one or two of hia extraordinary Vegetable Pills. On« n two of Dk. Haydock's New Liver Pilm suffices to place the stomach m perfect order, creates an appetite, and renders the *pirit light and buoyant. If the Liver is affected Its functions are restored, and the Necvoui Systom is enfeebled, it is invigorated and sustained. SYMPTOMS q¥ BILIOUSNESS. 1 The patient complains of a fullness of the stcmich. 2 Distension of the bowels by wind. 3 Heartburn  4 A feeling of weariness, sleepiness after meals 5 A bad taste m the mouth and furred tongue 6 Constipation, with an occasional diarrhoea 7 Headache m front of head 8 Depression of spirits and great lassitude All of the above symptoms go to show functional derangement of the Liver; and row comes the great importance of any error made as to the condition of the patient, H» should immediately provide himself with a Liver Stimulant, the moat common form of which is a Pill. Daily experience shows that this, when the Pill is compounded properly is the readiest mode of inciting and promot* ing the action of the Liver, and oa*. always be relied on. I have devoted nuny year* or my life m compounding a Pill, that will act - readily and systematically m a Bilious Remedy. I do not be'ieVe m great purga tives, and therefore have made a Pill, one of which is an active and thorough dsjse.., I have called it Haydock's New Livkb Pill. ,|- " They are the true grains and estence qi health, and the greatest blessing that trcieno* has given to the world. For Nervous Prostration, Weaknsas, General Lassitude, Want of Appetite and Sick Headache, Dr. Haydock's New Liver Pill* will be found an Effectual Remedy. Each vial contains twenty Pillp. Price Twenty-fivs Cents. For sale by all Drnggicta Any eceptio can have a vial of Pills sekt him frkkod receipt of hia name and address, for a trial. Send a postal card for copy of pamphlet— " The Liver and its Mystery." It furnish** valuable Information to all, HAYDOCH &, 00., NEW YORK, U.S. Caotion I—Druggists are desired to notiea that the name of J H Francis, lole agent. is written across each dcz:n packages of flayrfock's Liver Pills. All without thisMt I counterfeits, KEMPTBORNE, GROSSER & CO, f 304 CBftjsiffifKCß,



Fresh Ground Coffae la 4d, Is 6d and Is 8d 1b Finest Cat Loaf Sugar 3£d per 1b icing Sugar 6d per lb Pulverised Sugar 5d per lb Golden Sy*up2ib 63, 41b Is, 71b Is 9d, 141 b3s 3d, 281 b6i 6d, 661 b lie 3d Superior Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 7ib Is Bd, 141 b3s 3d, 28! b 6*, 66ib 10s 9d Crosse and Blackweil's Essences 9<i bot. Colonial Essences from 6d bottle Essence Rennet 8d and lOd bottle Neave'a Food lid, Mellin's Food Is 9d Benger's Food la lid and 3s 6d per tin Robinson's patent Groats and Barley 9d per tin Nelson's Gelatine loz. paokefc 6d ,i Isinglass, Irz packet 8d Brown's Corn Flour 3d lb Brown's Maize Flour 3d lb Maiz-na 8d lb, Queensland Arrowroot 6d Oadbury's Cocoa Jib 10J, |lb Is BtJ Van Houten's Cocoa 3s 3d per lb Fry's Cocoa Jib 4id, £ib Bs, lib Is 4Ad A uslebrook's Coco:i Jib 4d, |lb 7£d Choco'ate 4d and 5a per ca£e Milkmaid Milk 7s 3d d< z, 7£d tin Q ldfn Vale Milk 5s 6d doz, 6d tin BISCUITS. Fancy Lunch 3£d lb by tin or 3id 16 College  M Super. Wine s£d lb by tin, or 6d *b V^nills Wine  „ „ .|, Rich Tea <*d lb by tin, or 6d *b People's Mixed 4d lb „ or 4*d «b Fancy Mixed s£l lb „ or 6d ,b Dessert 9d lb „ or lOd *b Garibaldi s£d lb „ or 6d 1 Sultanas  Snowflakes 4jd lb „" er 6d Water .  Ginger Nuts s£d b ", or (3d lb Ooooannt 7*d lb „ or SJ lb Cracknels la Id lb „ or Is 2d lb 2Jlb Tins Preserved Frnifcs, apriojts a«d peaches, 8d per tin 2£lb Mounfc Hamilton pears lOd fcp Finest Fhite Sago7lbs, Is Pearl Sago or Tapioca 6!bs, Is Flake Tapioca 71bs, le Japan Rice slbfi is. or 2*d lb Ground R'ca Sid Split Peas 61bs"ls, or 21 ?b Pearl Barley s!bs Is, or 2Ad lb Egyptian Lentils 3£d lb H<*ricob Beans 3H lb Macaroni and Vermicelli Is lOd box ot 61 lb Flag Brand Pickles 9a 6d per doz" 1 or lOd per bottle J 0 and B Currie Powder 10a per doz or lid bottle Mellor's Saace f pint B|d, pints Is 3d bob. Lea and Perrin's Saace |-pint Is 4d, pints 2= 6d Oar Own Sauce |-pint sd, pint 9d Tomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle Anchovy Sauce Is 3i pint bottle Tobacco—Williams' Juno 5i lb j Nallrod 4s 6d lb ; Derby 63 6d lb j Golde* Eagle os per lb Candles-Paraffine Wax (plain or luted 6£d lb or 12a 6d box; National Sperm by box 7|d lb; Bedroom Candles, self-fitting, 12 m box, lOd ; Pries Carriage Candles 8 and 10, lOd packet Matches—Plaids 4s per gross, 4id doa l©oo Vestas, Bell's, 4s 10d drz, 5d box ; ICOO Vestas, German, 3s lOd, doz, 4d box ; 250 Vestas, Bell's, Is 6d doz, 2d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8d packet, small 3d packet Starch, Colman's, 5 b pkfe 6^d lb „ Lily, per lib box 5d Borax Starch Glaze, Is doz ; l|d packet Pears' Fuller's Earth and Violet Powder Sd box Camphor, loz blocks 3d, or 2s 3d doz Vaseline 5d and 9d j*r, lib tins la 9d Pore Glycerine 61 and 9d bottle Glycerine and Cuoumber lOd per bottle Hudson's Extract of Soap 9 packets Is St. Jacob's Oil 2s 9d, Pain Killer Is 4d Bonnington's Irish Moss Is and Is 19i Seigel's Syrup Is 9d and 3a bottle Pills—Holloway's and Cookie's Is 4d box Beecham's and SeJgel's Is 5d box Senna 2d packet, Epsom Salts (j'd dez Eno'a Fruit Salts 3s 3d bottle Fluid Magnesia Is bottle Hood's a*jd Ayer's Sataaparilla 4s 8d bot, Condy's Fluid la 6d, Lung Preserver Is Barry's Tricopberus Is 5d bottle Blue Derwent Potatoes 2s lid sack Brao 3s 3d pack SUNDRIES. Fowl Netting 50yd coils 8a d ; idOyd 15s 3d Linseed Oil, 5 gal Drum 14s 6d Castor Oil 4|-gal tin 13s 9d Shetp Netting (CS) lOOyda 2oe Staples 3d lb, 51bs Is Nails 3d lb, 51bs Is Boss Lanterns Is 3d each



Full Illustrated Price List, containing 29 pages, free on application] Terms : Prompt NettjJash with the Orders. No charge.for packing cases, and all orders deliverei free at railway station and within a two miles radius of Ashburton. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES EAS STREET. ASHBURTON AND HIGH STREET, OSRISrCHURCB Wholesale and Retail^Agenfcs for Nimmo and Blair'a.Seeds.



B d 1 Finest New Currauts 0 5 „ New Valencia Raisins per lb 0 6| Finest French Prunes, per lb 0 10 Good Stewing Pruned „ 0 7 Good Eleme Raisins, per lb 0 5J Fine Muscatels, perlb, Bd, Is, and Is 4d Finest Dried Apples, per lb 0 9 Timaru Oatmeal, per 251 b bag 2 6 Factory Cheese, per lb 0 6 Lewis' Prize Bacon, by roll or Bide per lb 0 7$ Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 0 8| St George's German Sausage, per lb 1 0 Finest Refined Lard, per tin 0 6 Cooking Figs „ 0 7 Preserved Ginger  0 8 Desslcated Coaoanat „ 0 8 New Dates „ 0 6 New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, and citron, per lb 0 8 71b Tins Lemon Peel for 3 9 Edmond'a Baking Powder, 6d and' lid per tin Sicily Almonds, per lb 14 Jordan Almonds „ 2 4 Barcelona Nuts „ 0 8 Walnuts  0 8 Pea Nuts „ 0 5 lib Tins St George'e Jams, 4s (id dozen, per tin 0 5 lib Raspberry Jam, 5a 6d doz , tin 0 6 21b Jara Gooseberry Jam, per jar 1 0 lib  Cros?e and Black well's Mar malade 0 9 Concentrated Jellies—-L>?mon, Rasp berry, Vanilla—pint packeta, 5a 8d doz. per packet 9 6 De Vere's Jelly Powders, assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 Bird Seed—Hemp, Rape, Canary, lb 0 3 Linseed, whole, 3d, crushed, per lb 0 4 CHEMICALS, Morton's Cream of Tartar, per lb 1 3  Carbonate Soda  0 3 I  Tartaric Acid „ 110 „ Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6  Alum, powdered  0 6  Refined Saltpetre  0 6 „ B»rax, powdered  0 8 „ Sulphur „ 0 6 Washing Soda 0 1 Day & Martin's paste Blacking,doz. 0 4$ Nixey's Black Lead per doz. 0 9 j Peerless Gloss per bot. 0 6 . Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bot. 0 9 „ m tins 0 7 Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 Keen's Oxford Blue, per lb 0 10 Reckitt's Bag Blue, „ 010 St George'a Blue, 0 8 Oolman's D.S.F. Mustard, lib tins 1 8 £lb tins 10£ d, |lb tins 6d Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 71b tins 6s 9d Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5s per cwb „ v Salt, 71b bag Bi, 14>b bag, Is 3d Gi> ger, whole Is 3d, ground Is 4d lb White Pepper (guaranteed pure) Is 43 lb Belfast Sheep Tongues, lib Is, 21b Js lOd Washdyke „ lib lOd, 21b Is 6d lib Tin Rabbib In Jelly 7d, 21b,|10d and Is MIBSEETED FISH. Salmon, Californian Bd, Flat 9d, Catting lOd, Cocktail lid—per tin Sardines, Albert patent opener Is per tin „ Small, 4d and 4£d, large 7d and Sardines, m tomato sauce, 4jd per tin Morton's Fresh Herrings, Hat 7d, kip pered lOd, Herrings m tomato sauce lOd per tin Red Herring 9at Is, or 100 fish 10a 8d ' Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin PreEerved Bloaters lOd per tiu '< Table Vinegar'SJ, 9d, and lOd bottle White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle Washing Soap— Silketone lOd bar orJIOs 6dbox McLeod's almond scented 9d bar. 10s 6d box Rawling's almond scented, 9d oar, 9s lid box Domestic, 6d bar, 7s lid box Bond's Cleanser, 5d bar, 6s 3d box I Barilla Aah 9d bar Sunlight so*p Is per box, 4£d bar Lifebuoy (Carbolic), Is 4d box, 6d bar Toilet Soap—Pear's assorted tablets, 4 In box, la box Pear's unscented tablets, 6d each, 5s 6d doz O caver's Shaving Stick?, 9d each Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tablets for la Glycerine (Soap, |lb bars 4d, lib bars 8d Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d cwfo. Hops, loose. Is 4d, and Is 6d lb pressed Bovril Is 9d and 3s bottle Liebig's Extract Meat Is 9d per ji»r Washboards, wood, lid, zinc la 2d American brooms Is 3d, la 6d, Is 93, Is lid



JJ i r| SAVED EVERY Jj YEAE, BY PURCHASING YOUB GROCERIES, ETC., FROM FLETCHER BROS. Special Notice to those who buy on credit—Hard Facts for Hard Figures. _ Are you good a6 Figures Can job matt . mental calculations, or do you use Penoi PAY rUQTT A "Km ca¥O !f «, kP^j w«e you proficient m school ■TAX OAfeH kSSD SATE at subtraction ? Try the following mathe £matioal problem, propounded by our Price 3^ £j *»ot our Prices from the prices you are i charged by buying on Credit, and we the, A TEAR. Founds you would save m a gear by For- I # ___ ohaaing your Groceries from «. ENTERPRISE. Leaders m Our Line—lmitated but not Equaled, Like a Oat Watches a Mouse-We watch to give you Lowest Pricei and Highest Values. VOTT H^ V «* °° d°nbb ' *fttoh«* oar Business grow from a email beglnoine ia Yu , t ? ad, c five ?2™ ago (In the Bmall sh°P nexc to the Bank of New Zea land) to by far the Largest Grocery Establishment» the Ashburton OoDß^fbTb have you stopped to consider the reason for our almost phenomenal success. We attribute It to the h-gh standard of exsdlence of our goods, and the fact that our prices have invariably been kept down to the lowest payable level, and we assure oar nnmerons customers that this will always be. our aim. When we commenced business m Ash burton we were told that our life aa storekeepers was limited to three months, but* a intend to SeSam co Yorkshire men ara hard t0 kili- We are on top, and Compare our Prices and they are bound to unlock your Pocket Book. DTOHESS TEA p oßseßßea «reat strength, l«9d perlb^ by Ih og r inKf fal W6lßhb ORANGE PKK(fßoßsK^(RoldeSup|«d)?Bperlvii.£h?rt h STATION TEA, m Ohesta «?« Woheite fJoS lslidDe/lb J iUk ARAB, NELSON, MOATE an* CO,:and GOLDLEAr TEAS m stock



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, sa he doea thfl wnrk himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly signwriter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATFRULS, and latest esignsin WALL PAPERS, m stock. __ TANCBEIP'sTBEET. v riIONAL, fat's maknt' Tougal eae blyth X like?' "Ib iss the Healand tea o' the Mackenzie he is drinkin', to be surely !" WE can afford to spend money m adver tising, so much Hondai L»nk& Tea is selling j everybody likes it,



Just Arrived NEW GOODS NEW NOVELTIES TN faci; everything a, OycJist requires j OAIE3. LOWRY AND CO ZEALANDIA. CYCLE WORKS BURNETT STREET. We Repair any make, and guarantee all work. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIIT DOG COLLARS FOR 1900. riIENDERS are invited for Supply of Dog A. Collars. Particulars on view afc the County Council's Offices, Ashburton, By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Nov. 6, 1293. 11 59 WHY is the British soldier like Hondai* Lanka Tea 1 Because the quality is quickly showa when m hot watar ! See ! I



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Most RELIABLE House IorIGOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. Our aim it to give yoa the best yalce for MTTLEIMOKEy. HONESTY is oui Polioy, We mV not Guarantee youjan article unless we know ifc wllljgive you every^Satisfaobion, One Triads all ws ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. tarNOI"raAIDMBS- J. MELLOE, DDANORED B'CRKET, ASHBUFT3JS G. MEDDINS, (LATE W.OJSG REVE'J. THE PEOPLE'S lEONMO;NGER. —CONSEQUENTLY THE CHEAPEST- ' HAS the following New Seasonable Goods ust opened at prices that defy legitimate competition:— SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS. The Celebrated 1.T1.J3 and O.S. A. TURKEY OIL STONES .—Keal Beauties. LAWN MOWERS ! LAWN MOWERS ! "New Easy," "Orescent," " Philadelphia," and "Carbine." " JAPANNED TRUNKS " For the Million. Colonial Made. Good and stiong. BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade. JUST OPENED. " 6 CASES ex '! S 8> ETJMAKA" This now Completes our Shipments of Summer Goods, and we pride ourselves we can now Supply ALL YOUft NEEDS, Latest Arrivals include, PRETTY LEGHORN STRAWS for Girl's and Ladies 1 SUNSHADES & PARASOLS m Silk and Satin Novelties m BELTS, BUCKLES and DRESS CLASPS White Cycling Gloves White Silk Glovea White Milanese Glovee. BLOUSE JAPANESE & FANCY SILKS (very recherche), WHITE and CREAM PIQUE, and PIQUE STRIPES, Black Grenadines, BLACK SICiLLIAN & Fancy and Plain BLACK LUSTRES THE LATEST IN BKADFOED FANCY DKEBSES DACCA CALICOES, splendid value, TUCKED MUSLINS, very new Hearth Rum from 2s 6d up, LARGE BIZES. A very pretty range of ROMAN WORK, including TABLE CENTRES, SIDEBOARDS, & TABLS COVERS, QUILTS m Honeycomb, Marceila and Satin All every day lines m Household requirements at Corner Prices, viz., Tickings, Sheetingß, Shirtings, and Flannellettea. WE EXGELL IN TOWELS BOYS' GALATEA BLOUSES m four Sizea MEN'S HARD WEAK TROUSERS One case of Boys' SERGE SAILOR SUITS 6a 6d. COME and SEE (CHESE* A Urge Assortment of Ladies', Girls 7 and Boys' Hose LADIES LACE EMBROIDERED Hoso very stylish. MB LEADING HOOSE FOR Gents Mercery, Ties, Bowb, Braces and Collars. MEN'S SWEATERS for Cycling We will show on Monday next a SPECIAL range of Boota and Shoes including L4.DIES TAN OOZE (JA.LF BHOES 10s 6d GENTS TAN 002TE CALF SHOES 20a Girls' Boys' and Childrens Tan Shoes to suit 3 years old to 15 years SPECIAL PURCHASE MEN'S COLONIAL BOOTS, from Suokliog'*, Bhezto and Standard Factories : We can do Leather Goods WELL. FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR. Extraordinary value m Xmm Cirds 12 for 2d (packeta) 10 for 8d (boxed with envelopes) 25 „4d „ 10 „Is 3d „ 25 6d „ 12 „18 9d „ English Mail for Xmas Greetings closes m about fourteen daye— We can confidently recommend the work of our Milliner & Dressmaker to your notied— Place your Xmas order now to avoid disappointment. NORTHCOTE& HEFFORD "THE COENEB, 1'



ARCADE. HORSE FAIR 'IHUhtbA , NuV. 16, — 1899 — i I WILL hold my Nexb^HOESE FAIR ca the above data, 118. WHICH I AM NOW RECELYING , ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 10 143 Auctioneer. MX JOHN MoLAOHLAN""' WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS as follows :— WATKRTON, at the Schoolbouse, on MONDAY, 13th met, at 7.30 p.m EIFFELTON, at the Bchoolhouae, on TUESDAY, 14th insfc, at 7.30 p.m FLEMIN'GTON, ab the Schoolhouse, on WEDNESDAY, 15th inst, at 7.30 p.m EALING, at the Schoolhouse, on THURS DAY, 16th inst, at 7 30 p m HINDS, at the Schoolhouse, on FRIDAY, 17th inst, at 7.30 p.m TINWALD, at the Templar Hall, on SATURDAY. 18th inst, at 7.30 p.m 11 74 ASHBUBTON ELECTORAL DISTRICT. MR G. J. HARPER TTTILL ADDRESS THE FLECTORS WILLOWBY—TUESDAY, November 14 WINSLOW-WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15 LISMORE-Thuraday, Nov 16 At 730 o'clock each Evening. 10 207 THE ASHBURTGS ELECTION. MR W. S. MASLIN WILL ADDRESS the Eleotora of Ashburton, IN THE SCHOOLROOM, DROMORE—MONDAY, Nov. 13. SJEAFIELD-TUESDAY, Nov. 14. GREENSTREET- WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15. EIFFELTON—THURSDAY, Nov 1§ WATERTON SCHOOL-FRIDAY, Nov 17 ASHBURTON ELECTORATE. TO THE ELECIORS. Ladies and Gentlemen, — THE ASHBURTON BRANCH of the LIBERAL AND LABOWR FEDERATION invite you to the ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON MO ND AY EVENING, 13th NOVEMBER, atßpm., WHEN THEIB CANDIDATE, MR JOHtf MoKKAGFE, WUI deliver his opening Political Address LONGBEACH SCHOOLROOM. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, at 8 o'clock. MOUNT COMERS SCHOOLROOM THURSDAY 16th. WILLIAM PEARSON, 0 253 Secretary. SINGING AND ""yoICE PRODUCTION. MRS HERBERT STEEL receives pupils for the above, both m private lessons and m clam, at her residence Havelock Street. The second term of present clas» com mences on MONDAY, 13th inst. Should a sufficient aumber of ladies apply a second class will be formed. Class Terms—lOs Od per Quarter. 11 83 K. T. CLARKT GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER ANB GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, '.Tancred Street, Next to McOonnell and Compton'a Stables Samples of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clover, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. 2k per cent commission added onty to cost price I am a purohaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beeiwax, Honey, Horse Hair ; Oaßh given BUTTER—Now that the shipping season has started, I am prepared to treat with farmers for salt butter for shipment) Home. Boxes supplied. Call for circular Farmers' and Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses lot, Farms sold; Trust Money to lend at current rates I AM A#ENT FOR- Howden and Montcrief'a Famous Garden Seeds Murchison's Scrub Exterminator—Sudden death to the Californian Thistle Jardoo Fertiliser—A new discovery for growing Pot Plants, and for garden use Field and Garden Manures supplied from five tons down to £-cwt bags Kaowle'a Reliable Insecticides for destroy ing Scale, Blight, etc, on Fruit Trees and Flowers; grow Fruit, not diseased stumps ; death to the green and black aphis now attacking Roses; information given re all insect and fungoid pests Clark's Calf Feeder—One of the greatest successes of modern dairy appliances Preservatie, for preserving Butter ; greatly used now m all factories m Victoria Vickery Egg Preservative—Will keep Eggs fresh for 12 months Roberts' Simplex Incubators — Poultry jfrarmers should see this machine A and W McCarthy's Fishing Tackle and Guns Kemp's Patent Sheep Branding L-quid— The Australasian says this branding fluid is the beat we have ever used BICYCLES—I have b^en appointed Agent for the Raleigh and Hollis Bicycles. § |The Raleigh i» one of the highest grade machines made ; it is not a cheap machine ; do not buy cheap machines ; the best is always the cheapest m the end. The price is—Specials £28, Racers £26, Road Racers £25, Light Koadßters £22 10s; Ladies' Bicycles from £20 to £25 The Hollis (now all the rage m the North Island) is made by J; Hollia and Sons, Birmingham, England, Gun and Rifle Manu facturers—(Hollia' Guns have a world-wide reputation, and need no advertising). This machine I can recommend, as it is impossible for this firm with their reputation to make an inferior article. The price is exactly the same as the English factory figure, viz—£2o for Lady's or Gentleman's Easy terms can bo arranged for either machine ; a 12 months guarantee given. I offer you as follows: Potatoes (table) Is 9d per sack ; Oat Sheaf Chaff £2 10s per ton, whole Oats 6s per sack, Crushed Oats 6s per sack, Chick Wheat Ss per sack, B^actory Cheese 6d per Ib, Bacon (whole) 7d, Californian Onions 13s per case of lOOlbs net; Butter Caaes, for exnorb, 2s each; all delivered free, Sacks to* be re turned, 10 26



[ Wanted. j 1~ 71RE8H~lVriitbbi»T^ BRuTco.*, Moki, . Butter Fieh, also Goper and all kiode of Fresh Fish by express Tonight, at J H Jewitt's opposite Wail Office, 11 92 WESLKYAN Home aiid Maori Mis sions.—Meeting To ni«ht m the ! Baring Bqu»re Church, commencing at 7-30. I Speaker—Rev. W. Morley, of Christ ohursh. 11 89 LOST, VIOLIN BOW, in vCasa Street on Sa,tuiday, finder kindly return to Gates' MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Burnett J Street. 11 87 WANTED— Handy Man to repair and cub f*nc<=B ; able to m».ke and hang gates. Constant employment to a competent hand. Apply to E. H. Dobson, Lowoliffe* 11 _68 : WANTS D Known—That now is the time to make selections of Costumes j for the Summer, Full ranges of choice materials m Novelty Colorings See ours first.—Mitchell & Turner BPLENDID Map of the Saat of War, Is 3d, posted la sd. New Books— Between the Heather, Kit Kenneday, Rose of Judah, Kings of the Beach, Leaves of a Life, Mother's Holiday, Love made Manifest, Electric Lighting Fittings, Guide to Electric Lighting, Mark Twain's curious Dream, Roughing it, Mark Twain; For Christ and the Church. Christmas Cards. New Zealand views.—H. M. Jones. AK'H AXE! We don't want to fighb, but-—meanwhile ask for M'Kecz e'e Hondai-Lanka Tea, packed m Ceylon. BARING Square Church—The Rev. W. ftIoRLBT, of Christchurch, will preach morning and evening To-morrow—ll a.m. and 630 p.m. Greenstreet at 3 p.m. Co! ---i lection m aid of the Home Mission Fund. Public Meetings m aid of the Home Mission Funds will be held m the Wakanui Wesleyan Church on Monday Evening and m the Baring Square Church on Tuesday Evening, commeucin^ at 7.30. The Rev. Mr Morley will address each of these meetings. 1179 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Buots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never [ equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the ■ only practical and experienced Bootmaker m ! the town, thus giveß him superiority and facility to know besb what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Beat Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Aah burton. j WANTED Known—The Value at The Corner m Ladies' Novelties for Neckwear and Hosiery i 3 the beat m the town — NORTHCOTE AND HeFFORB ONYBODY kens that Scotchmen drink M'Keuzie's Hondai-Lanka Tea, because it saves the quid siller, an' ganga faur. Imphm! j ASHBURTON ELECTION. MR JOHN MoLACHLAN'S Election Committee will meet on WEDNES DAY, 15th inst, at 7 30, on the premises lately occupied by Mr W. Hornb m H&ve look Street, next the Salvation Army Bar racks, All those willing to assist m Mr MoLach lan's return are invited to attend. Wm. JOLLIFFE, II 90 Hon. Secretary-. CJHEARING starts ab Acton on TUEB- O DAY, the Uih inst. THOMAS BLA.CKLEY, 11 65 Manager fcHEAKINGk SHEARING will start at the Alford Shed on MONDAY, the 20th inst. Stands open to 12 good Shearers. E. HERRING. W. TucKER-Cook 11 67 rfIFNDERS are invited for the Erection of JL a Building at Lagmhor for G. A. M. Buckley, Esq. Plans and specifications at my Office. Tenders close on TUESDAY, November 21, at noon. The lowest or aDy Tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 11 71 Architect. ' tenders] PTIENDERS are invited for the Erection JL of a Six-roomeii House at Fairton for G; Leadley, Esq. Pians and Specifications may be seen at my office, Arcade Chambers. Tenders close on MONDAY, 20th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 11 91 A. ACER, Architect. ! OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), WILL be m Aehburton from November 20 till the end of the month. ORDERS may be lef b with AIR LLEWELLYN OWEN afc hia Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel DISTRICT ORDERS, riIHE Ashburton Rifles and Ashburton JL Guards will parade for Inspection by Colonel Pole-Penton on MONDAY, 13th mat., at 7 30 p.m. By order, COL. BAILY, 11 72 Commanding SO. Battalion. ASHBURTON GUARDS, H. COMPANY. mHB COMPANY WILL PARADE TO-NIGHT, Monday, 13th inst., Ab 7 o'clock, For the annual Inspection by the officer commanding the forces, Colonel Pole- Pentok, Every man must attend Clause 52 Defence Act will be strictly enforced. Dress—Drill order. W. SPARROW, U 88 Captain Commanding. T¥TE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. nicoliTbros., lOast Street, Ashburton. fllHlSls~a~new advertisement, reminding JL you that if you have nob yet tried M'Ker zte'a Hondai-Lanka Tea, you're behind the times. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Cough ■ | and Colds never fails—ls 6d and 2s 6d , Unequalled and Invincible Woods' Great | Peppermint! Cure for Coughs and Colds, Is 6d \ Smoke Ne Venus



FREEZERS. FKEEZEKS. TJIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own arcount am book space at any time to suit tneir own convenience, by com' municating with ua. ,NICOLL moS.., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAI COMPANY. Limited. 8 ISLINGTON FERTILISERS FOE GARDEN USE MAT be obtained m Cwfe, andjulf Cwt Bags from NICGLL BROS., District A gaits niHE OHRISTGHDROH MEAT 00 _L Limited: ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips. Rape, and any other crop, and to auit any description of aoil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of Ms celebrated fertiliser. Price on applicatbn, Allowance mada for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention, NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. RAPE, Ciovers, Ryegraas, Cocksfoot Cowgrass, etc., at lowest market prices. NICOLL BROS., East Street