MAGISTERIAL:

ASHBURTON—FRIDAY,

{Before Messrs Alcorn and Ooleman, J.P ) Alleged Thkkt — Thomas Scott was charged with the theft of a pair of Iht'h'm trotting " boots," the property of Spenc.: i ComptoD. The latter in evLtenoe said that ia June of 1897 he had a pair of trotting " boots" made by Mr R. J. Benry. Used them until (Jotobei of the ofur.o year, ivhf/it he missed them from the pound, where he wag staying at the time. C eavtr had a loan of the booU for one day, but brought them back. Witness's attention was cabled to the missing boots in the shop window of Mr CharlesClark, saddler, and he went! hero and claimed them —K. J. Henry Baid tho trotting boots pro rsuci;d were made by him lor Compjton, These boots were usually made of kangaroo leather, but the ones produced were of horse hide, and he had only made two pans, the pair in Oouifc and another pair for Mr MoKenury. He had no difficulty in identifying the boots as they were his own workmanship.—Charles Uaik, saddler, knew defendant, who brought the boots to him for lepair about four months ago. Scott did nob come for the boots for three months, and they l»y in witneßss window all the time Scott made no secret about the boots, and came with them for re pairquite openly—Mr Purnell, who appeared for accused, said the necessary evidence that accused stole the boobß was not forthcoming. Accused was a respectable young man, and it would ba shown from his evidence how he came.6o be possessed of the boots.—Thomas Scott, blacksmith, said he had been in the district since he was a boy, fjr twenty-fire years. He cama into possession of the shoes in November 1898, and was not in the district in October 1897. He went to John O'Brien's training BUble in November of 1898, and saw the boots hanging in the harness room on a nail in the wall. Asked for & loan of the boots, as witness was wot king a trotting horse at the time for a friend. O'Brien declined to lend the boots, but was ready to sell them. Witness j boughb the boots for 15a and a light bridle j for 10s. Had no reason to suppose the articles were not O'Brien'e, and used them quite openly. They lay under a bench in MoCormick's stables for some time, and anybody could see them. Knew nohing •b..nt them being stolen until he received the summons. He was not at the pound m Ootober 1897- James Bellow, blacksmith, May field, said accused had far en known to him for eighteen yeare. Accused was an honest man, and witness had reoommende him for the situation he now occupied and had received ifae thanks of Scott's employer for sending so steady, straight{orw«d, and reliable a man, In October of 1897 freott was leading an entire horse in the Kakahu district, for Mr Tonney. Knew this of his own knowledge.-At this point the police called Samuel Cleaver, blacksmith, who said Compton lent him a pair of trotting boots in October of last year-not 1897-and returned them when done with. Put them where witness found thtm. Saw bcotfc on the trot! ing track near the pound the same day. Did not think awyVody saw the boots put back. Compton used tho boots after witness had used them, Scott was not there when the boots were taken back by witness and his brother.—The Bench said there was 00 doubt that the boots were Compton's ; they were satisfied aboub that from Henry's evidence. They were quite satisfied that Se< tt did not steal the boots. If he had done 60, he would not have done as he did in regard to the repairs-. He was evidently innocent of theft in the matter, and tho boots would be returned to Oomp ton, Scott having hisremedy agaioßtO'Bneu

Saved If His Thick Boot Leg.

Lust summer an acquaintance of mine wis strolling across a wide, grassy upland, or prairie, in America. Here aud there Jny an f>ld dead troe covered with mosa bright towers growing out of tha fissures along its length-a sad tffigy of a huni-m grave. The d-y was warm ana the a>r vibrant with insect life. SicUenly.he felt something strike the log of his boot worn with the trousers tu-ked inside. Turning quickly ba saw a lattleanake recovering Us coil, after hwirg struck its fsng into his boot leg. The reptile was punning itself within a foot of the pah The man hid not noticed ie It had ai*o sprang its warning rattle The mm bad no' heard St. The thick leather of his boob leg was all tlut s-ived his life. " What a fool of a nmi to be on a snaky prairie on a hat, snaky day," yoa say. fee, he was. Bat there are a lot more of us. Having eyes, we see not ; having ears, we are deaf as p )Bts. Another man, quite as in-elligent and observing aa yoa or T, turns back the leaves of his diary and extracts from it the following incident :— " One night in March, 1884. whilst walking home from my work, I was suddenly taken in tha street with dizai ness and pains in the head. A miet came over nay eyas co that I could not fi ee ; and I lost the use of my legs, and hud to support myself by taking hold of bo me railings until the attack passed. •' Ab this time my appetite was poor, and after eating I had a heavy pain at my chest and also at the pit of my stomach. T had a dreadful pain in My head, and in my back and legs. In fact, I had pain In my nerres all over my body. My lega trembled and shook under me until I oonld hardly stand; and as I walked along I reeled almost as if I were drank. When In bed my legs twitched and jumped as if the nerves were wrong. "I had a hacking "bough which never left me day or nighb, and a pain In my left lung as if a knife ware cutting it. At times I could scarcely draw my breath. As time went on I got very weak and thin, losing over two stone in weight, so that my clothes merely hung on me. *• I kept up with my work as well m I could, having, a large family to support, but it was in great suffering that I aid so- Many times the dizzy fits came over mo. and I felt as if I should fall down. drad. J uaw a doctor who g*ve me medidneß ; and I also took cod-liver oil and other drags, bat received no benefit from them. I went on suffering until November, 1891, when by chance I came upon a book describing Mother Seigei'a Cnrative Syrup and thg cores it had effected in cases like mine. After taking one bottle I felt relieved, and when I had token the Becond bottle I felt better than I had done for years. Since that time I have kept in good health by taking a dose when I need ib. You are at liberty to make this letter piblic if you think it may be of use to others. (Signed) William Henry Kirk ham, 8, Newsham Street. Fylde Road, Preston, February 6bb, 1894." In his work on "Slight Ailments," Dr Lionel S. Beale, F.R.S., Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, &c, &c , says: Illnesses which apparently come on suddenly are themselves but the consequence of prior changes which have been, going en $ome time previous to the attack." This explains the dizziness with which Mr Kirkham was seized in the street ten years ago, and the seven and one-half years ot illness which followed. Hie blood was already poisoned by the habitual fermentation of food In his stomach, although he did not probably regard the early symptoms as, anything more thin disorders cf an hour or of a day. Whit they really raeaut he discovered later, yjrhen indigestion and dyspepsia had fas tened their fangs deep into his tortured body. Gat a copy of the book which our friend speaka of, and read what those early symptoms are The information may be worth to you ten shillings for every word. Had he possessed it Mr Kirkham would never have been dragged through that illness which at the best was terrible and might easily, have been fatal. While walking through what Banyan calls "the wilderness of this world," the wise mtu keeps an eye open for snakes.

A GREAT FIRE.

Destructive Conflagration.

United Pren* dasoriiatino—By Eleobrio Telegraph Receivud Wubpirk^ 1W 1, 11.0 a.m | lhi« Ulrica 11.50 p.tn) New Yokk, November 30 Lippincott's large publishing pre mises in Philadelphia have been burned, the damage beinjj; estimated at a million sterling. A large amount of loss is tmtaiied, including the destruction of the platfis for the Encyclopaedia Briian- j niea. J

ST. GEORGE'S HAPPY HOURS COMPANY.

The company who entertained a satisfac torily large Kiiiiience in the Ock!fellows' Mali last night were a refreshing eh uigt upon the inferior and catchpenny purveyois who only a ehort time ago pal i ed off heir trumpery wares upon a sadly disgusted people, who showed .heir disgust by ironical applause, running commentaries on the performer?, expressions of disapproval, aud a continuous stream of dep»r ees frcm the hall. Tht Sr. George Company are a pear from quite another tree. After a piano overture by Miss Campbell the vocal strength of the company appeared iii the evergre- q " Sweet and low," which was sung in exce • lent time, and with perfect expression. Then Mr and Mrs St. George gave one of their amusing and interesting sketches, introduc ing mandolin and other instruments, and a very sweet melody on the sleigh bells, in chords. Miss Neva Manning, who Buffered, as did also Mr 8t George hiimeif, from an irritating itfluecz.i, cold, sang (very well under the circumstance?) '• Love's old sweet eong," and 'vas encored,bbu t in the c^ndi tion her voice was in, wisely declined. There is nothing wrong with Mr Charles L'oydV luugs.however.and his perf rm<u cc on mouth organ was a remarkably e'ever one that had to bs repeated, Then came Mr St. George's ahadowaraph exhibition, which was a fund of amusement in itself, and this was followed by Mrs St. George's serpentine danoo, in which under a Serce limelight, she managed rereaikably weil her billows of m\ny colored silk. Tho second part was as en er taining as the first, notable features of if, being the limelight illustrations of "The little hero," sung by Miss Maorin/, and 1 Daddy," very well sung indeed by Mrs St. George, so well sung indeed, and so well illustrated, that in mmy a throat there was a hard lump, and eyes wore kept dry with an effort. Twenty p'ctures of places of intetestiti various parts of the world formed in themselves a most instructive unspoken lecture, while Mr St George's paper folding xbibition, and ihe sketches by himself and hie gifted partner filled an excellent bill. The season will extend over Saturday, on which day at three o'clock, a matinee for the children will be given, with " Cindirella," as the piecede resistance, >md on Sunday even ing, a sacred concert. Complete changes of programme are announced for each evening

Thh Musical Union-Our report of the late concert inadvertently omitted refereuco to some of the principal musicians engaged On Mr Horace Gates' services as conductor, of course the success of the whole concert depended, while the effective accompani msntsof Mrs Claridge were fully appreciated by the audience. Mrs Johnston played Mi-b Roberts' accompaniment very sympatheti wily, and Miss Richardson's < oubei ntiou* woik as pianist was noticeable in the two orchestral overtures.

GUANO ISLANDS.

(Extract from tho " Ota*o Daily Times") The chief concern of those engaged In agriculture ia how best to m untain the fertility of the s^i 1. In the earlier days of agriculture in New Zealand farmers did nofc bother much about manures, as ihey fonnd a virgin soil, wiih a stored op res-rveof fertility re dy to respond to cultivation. But after a certain time it-| soon bf came apparent that something I more than ploughing and harrowing in o*ua s< ason was required, »nd the thrifty farmer had to look about him for a suitable manure. Tno guano inlands of the Pacific have fairly well nvt the farmer's need for a number of years ; but the speedy exhaustion of the guano deposits is a circumstanse that must affect the agricultural prospects of thia colony. It is true that new deposits may be found ; but in these days of maritime and commercial enterprise there are not many places within the expanse of the broad Pacific unknown to the adventurous sailor. Most of the guano deposits are ancient, and when once these are worked out it will take many years for them to accumulate fresh deposits, from the innumerable saabirds that visit them. Taere is a group of islands off the | Atlantic coast of Afric-i, however, whoio | (he guano deposits gro-v at such a rate that they form ;\ veritable mine of inexhaustible weal-h, and now that we have e.stabl tied direct trade relations wih the Cape, these islands are of interest) to as. " Aw^y in the South i Atlantic, (says Chamber's Journal) lying I between latitude 28 8. and 24 S,, quite out of the tr«ck of steamers and sailing vessels ploughing tho ocean between England and the C&pe of Good Hope, and fringing the shores of Great Namaqualand and German Damaraland, are a dozen islands, bleak, barren, and unprcmlsing in themselves beyond de?c iplion, and yet |the natural depot of one of the most fertilising agents known to commerce." By an Act of the Imperial Parliament tbese Hands were, in 1874, annexed to Cape OoLny, and were leased out to private individuals, who for a number of years reaped a rich harvest. As the leases fell in, however, the colonial Government undertook the business themselves. For the past seven years the annual production of these islands has been about 2770 tons of guano, which fetches in England from £8 to £9 per ton, while the cost of working is estimated ab £3 5s 7d per ton. The guano is cold at the Cape for £6 lOi per ton. Prior, however, to the extensive manufacture of artificial fertilisers, the guano realised thrice that sum. The important feature of these islands is that they are tbe habitat of countless sea birds, which gather there to rear their young, and during their stay on the Islands leave behind them considerable deposits of guano. Recently a commission from Capetown visited (he islands, and on Possession Island alone found over 2000 tons of guano stacked in a large heap by the Government agent and his assistants. Originally, there were deposits on some of the islands, which rose, It is said, to a height of 70fc, the accumulations of ages ; but this was all removed, and now the guano collectors have to follow the annual visit of the birds. Shortly after the conclusion of the breeding season, the woik of collecting the guano commences ; and since this, an unusual operation, the islands furnish a constantly recurring supp'y.

THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN: £BlDi¥, DECEMBER 1 1899



Wanted. FOR SALE—Two acreß of (JJovpr for hay ; good crop. Apply B. Broomf;ei,i>, Allenton. 11 192 CiiWA-SKR wanted for Hicjde tradp. Apply Oates, Lowby & Co., Burnett Street. 11 219 mr^wX^^ Trl^'^ri^ rß"^akin' rl ou- X gal sac blyth like." '• I--, iea the Hee land tea o' the M»ckei zie he is dririkiu', to be sureiy!" Hondai-Lanka Tea, rec m rdt<3 bj Gi D e> l, Stoiekf 1 p'r. VVTANTED—A youth for an < ffice ; mini V» write well.—.Apply to C. W. Pur nell, So'icjtor. 11 226 MMYPEWKIIER.—For S»lo, che p-Onf JL. of Yost'a beat and latest I yp^wri^ers ; owner going away.—H. Etephenson, Have lock Street. 11 189 rpO LET— A Seven-roomed houieand two X and a-half acres land, wilh oonwnience for horse and traD. —Apply Mrs Briggs Moore Street. ' 11 225 SOMKFHTNG NEW—National Com bined Bicycle Lock and trouaer Guard ; light and neat; Is each.—Oates, Lowk\ k Co,, Burnett street. 11 218 W" ANTED—Good General Servant for the Country. Apply Mail Office. 11 222 M"~ RS KNIGHT, Boarding house Keepe hasaccommodation far a fewßoarderr, \ East Street. 11 1 LOST— From Mount Somers a Bay Geld, ing, white f.^ce, two white hind feet, half draught. Anyone finding him kindly communicate with Mb J. T. Akdrewes, Mount Somera, and they will be rewarded. 11 228 NSW BOOKS at published prices—The Valley of Sapphires; The Violet Flame ; Jaine'B Cape ; Trewinnot of Greys ; The Untold Half; The Romance of the Greyatones ; True Heart; Mother's Holiday; The Rose of Judah; Cheap editions of Sheldous Workß, A. Swan, Kiogsley, Scour, Dickens ; Giffan'a Bat and Ball, and others; Windsor Magsz:ae for October ; Diaries.— H. M. Jones. DAHLIAS— Best nbmed varieties, 5s 6d per dr z:n ; Potatoes, la 91 per sack ; Chick Wheat, Oats, Chaff, etc., at lowest rates—J. Thomas, Havelock Street. ASHBURTON DOMAIM BOARD. mENDERS are invifed for Purchase of I Grass in Domain. Particulars may be obtained from the Curator, and Tenders will be received at the Town Clerk'B Office till 1 pirn, on TUESDAY, the sth insb. CHAS. E. FOOKB, 11 229 Secretary to Bo»rd. Entertainments^



THE EVENT OF THE SEASON, ODDFELLOWS' HALL. TO-NIGHT, Ht. George's Happy Hour Combination. Bellringers, Musicians, and Entertainers of the highest order. Serpentine Dince under limelight. Singing {illustrated with beautiful dis solving views, etc ) Doors open at 7 30, Overture at 8 p m Admission — 2i and Is. Grand Sacred Concert, j SUNDAY NIGHT. JOE BRADLEY, Advance Agent. 11 227 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. BTE P H E~N'S OH U BOH, Ashburton. ADVENT SUNDAY. (December 3) 11 a.m.—Mating, Holy Communion, and Sermon, 3 p m-GRHSENSTREET. 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon The Offertories throughout the day will be devoted to the Maori Mission. R A WOODTKORPE, M A., Vicar You can easily buy worse ; You can hardly buy &•> good j You cannot buy better. fTIHEREFORE score oub the two top X Linaa and plump for MoKjm.tE's Unblended Hondat-Hanka Teas—packed in Ceylon.



METHVEN— Why is the British soldier like Hondai-Lanka Tea? Because the quality ia quickly ahown when in hob water! Hibbs Bbos, sell it in packets aad Oylon packed bo)te».



I DAVID THOMAS. ARCADK. SATURDAY, Peoflmber2. SALE OP SADDLERY. MR D. THQMAtf ha ß derived instruc tions from a Southern Ciienb to sell a Coasignmeac of Saddlery, viz: Gentlemen's Saddles and Bridles, Buggy and T»ap Harness, Breastplates, Carb Bukllea aud Breechings, Biidl^s, [ Hftines, Hnadstall?, Whips, Curry Combs, e'c. Sale at 12 o'clock. j II 214 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer



! F. FERRJMAK • FOh SALE— GUANO. PRICJS—£4 5^ par Ton Beduction foi 5 Ton lo.b,



HPHK following is the experience of some of those who have used it: - Ruapana, February 26, 1896 Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton, Dear Sir,—'] he Guano *c obtained from you has given ua every satisfaction, we intend using It again. Yours faithfully, WILLIAM ALLAN. Rmpuna, December 18, 1897 Mr F. Ferriman, Dear Sir, —1 have sown 20 acres of Rapo and Grass, with Hcwt Guano; he Uapeisa foot high. I also sowed two rounds wi.hout the Guano ; ir, h only about two inches high. Yours tru'y,— JAMES JONES. Ealing, February 24, 1899 Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. (Re Guano ) DearßSr, —I have used this manure for two seasons, both fer turnips and rape, and in both cisas have bad splendid results. Last season I drilled in about 2 owt per acre with both turnips and rapo about the middle of November, and 'he crops are the best I have tver had.- Yours tru'yi WILLIAM MABLY. Mr F, Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir, —I herewith enclose cbequa for Guano I bought from you. I am pleased to th*t the crop of turnips proved very tsadf-f*ctory. -Fours tru'y, JOHN WIi'HELL, Hinds. <



Fredlander toros. 1899. SPECIAL CLEARING SALE OF A DRAFT OP THB LONGBtfACH HORSES. MESSRS FRIEDLA.NDER Bros., Ltd, in conjunction with Mta D Thomas, have been favored with instructions from John Grigg, Esq , to Sell ab Bullock's Arcade on the above named date, A DRA.FP OF THE lONGBEACH BRED HORSES, namely— Q/1 Three and Four-year-old Unbroken /gO Half Draughts. A grand line of Tram and Carriers' Horses. 6 Three and Four-year-old Light Har ness Horses, by General Tracey, 1 Q Draught Mares and Geldings. All A.& good workers. A Unbroken Thiec-year-old Draughts



Also, THE WELL-KNOWN TROTTING HORSUS, GENERAL LUCK and KATIPO, Both by General Tracey. As usuuil, these Horses wil! bo sold wirh out the slightest reserve. We therefore aek those in want of sime to attend the sale. Sale at 1 o'clock. B. FRIKDL4KDEB ) Sales- I 125 D. THOMAS J men. i T.m.^Mt^mmmimmmmammaomt*se»^mmi ■■ n liwiwiiaj | ASHBURTdN ELEUTORATE. I 10 THIS ELECTORS. 'L\DIBS & GENTLEMEN. rpHE ASHBURTON BRAN'O'I of L the LIBERAL AND LABOUR FEDERATION invite you to meet their CUudidate MU J >HN MoKEAGUK, at ALLENTON BCHOOLHOUBE, TO-NIGHT. MAYFIELO Schoolroom—SATUßDAY, Deo. 2t HAMPSTE-AD SCHOOLHOUSE-MON-. DAY, December 4 When he will deliver a Political Address on the leading public queat-inns WILLIAM PEARSON, 11 209 Secretary. LL^WJ^LYrTmVEN, " M.0.5.M., L.R.L.G.M. PIANOFORTE. SINGING, BAR MONT AND MANDOLINE.



THE New Zealand CLOTHIHG FACTORY TS now Showing a Large and Varied Assortment of NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS. GREY FRAME HATS, CUBA FRAME HATS. BLACK FRAME HATS, £N THE LATEST SHAPES AND [STYLES. ALSO STRAW HATS IN URBAT VARIETY^ See oar Tennis Trousers and Shirts. Sac oar New Suitings for Summer Wear. See our Ready Made Clothing. See onr Boya' tt Norfolk Suits. See ou ' oys' Washing Blouses. See our New Ties, etc., etc. 1 SUITS TO MEABURE. FIT QUARANTEED. NKW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY. F. H. BEOKINGSALE, Manager, CHHIBTMAS, 1899. WE HAVE NOW IN STOCK AND ARRIVING FOR OUR CHRISTMAS TRADE LARGE SUPPLIES Of New Currants and Raisins, new Sul tanas and Candid Peels, new Muscatels and Almonds, new Doasicated Oocoannfc and Silk-dresaied Iceing Sugar, new kinds Fruits, including Apricots, Pears, Peaches, Pine Apple, and Table Plums. The Finesb TEAS and SUGARS in Town. NOW LANDING. A SHIPMENT of high-class English China direct from tha Potteries. AH the latest Pa.terns.



ALSO — A SHIPMENT or CHOICE CERISIMiS NOYFLTIES, Direct from Japan, Please send your Orders early and oblige. We are Agents for COLUMBIA, B.S.A. and LOVELL DIAMOND, BICYCLES. CAKSON & Co., TEA MERCHANTS AND BLENDERS, GROCERS, AND IRONMONGERS. Importers of Bicycles, Ironmongery, Glabs and China. Tancbed Strict, Ashburton. 1123 A SHBURTON-We can afford to epend Jt\. money in advertising, so much Horidai- Lanka Tea is selling, everybody likes it. Sold by Shiabman Bbos, in packoti j 5 and 101b boxes peeked iv Ceylon.



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M E L L O R' S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, - JS the Most RELIABLE House krIGOOD|AND CBEAP BODTS. Our aim i. to give you the bhst value for LixsuguoKxr. HONESTY is ohi Policy, We mli not Guarantee yoa>n »rUole>ileu we know;ifc wilj^give yo«||ever^a a ti ß f»os«on,| fOa. Triai;ig all>e ask—Our Goods^gell themselves. •*"NOTEIHIAMBEB3- J. MELLOE, (DANORED BTREET, ASHBUFT3NI



MX JOHN McL\CHLAN (The _ Candidate selected by the Liberal Federation of New Zealand, under the presidency of the Right Htn. R. J. fcieddon), WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS as follows: — LISMORB, at the Schoolhouse, SATUR DAY, 2nd December, at 7.30 p.m ALLENTON, at the Soboolhouse, on MONDAY, December 4, at 7.30 pirn _ 11 74 ASKB{J&TO>r ELECTORATE. fTIHOSE of Mr Harper's friends who ore X willing to lend Vehicles on the day af the election are requested to comm^aiokte with that gentleman's Cjmmibt/a as early as Possible. 11220 ASH:SDIiTUN ELBCt^AL DISTJRICT. MR C. J. HABPER I \^7 ILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS | ALLENTON SIDE SCHOOL, THURB -"AY, November 30. At 7.30 o'clock evening, WATERTON Library-FRIDAY, D.ol STAVELEY Public Hall-SAIURDAY, Doc 2 AT 8 P.M. THE ASHBUKTON ELECTION. Ma w. s~maslin WILL ADDRESS (ha E'<otors of Ashburton, IN THE SGHOOLROOM, WESTERFIELD-THURSDAY, Nov 30 WINCHMORE—FRIDAY, Dec. 1. FLJSMINGTON- -SATURDAY, Dec 2 ASHBURTON, Oddfellows' Hall-MON DAY, Dec 4 ALL AT 8 p.m. SELWYN ELECTORATE. MH JOHN BABKETT TXJT ILL ADDRESS the Selwyn Electors CHERTSEY—TH¥RSDAY, Nov. 30 LAURISTON—FRIDAY, Dec. 1 RAKaiA-SATURDAY, Dec, 2  11 196 ! ABHBURTON COUNTY PROHIBITION LEAGUE. AT A GENERAL MEETING of the above League, held in the Templar Hall on November 24, 1899, the following Resolution was passed : — " Thab, ia view of the false statements circulated in reference to Mb Maslin's position on the Temperance question, this meeting places on record its appreciation of Mb Masmn's actions and influence on the Temperance question, both in and out of Parlia ment, and takes this opportunity to express its entire confidence in him, and hopes thab all Temperance Electors will vote for Mr Maslin." R. TAYLOR, H177 Chairman IMPORTANT to Caah Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &o. Early Summer Clearance Sale at Seasonable and Reliable Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilhug in the pound to every Buyer of nlnepence worth and over. Inspection in vited.—H. C. Barrett, late Barrett Bros , The Hall, East Street. 11 206 Bankruptcy Noticed IN BANKRUPTCY. la the Diatricb Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. la the matter of the Bankruptcy Aot 1892, and in the matter of Edward Mahood, of Ashburton, Storekeeper. WRITTEN TENDERB will be received for the purchase of BOOK DEBTS in this Estate. Tenders will close on MON DAY, the 4th day of December afe 12 o'clock noon, and must be addressed to me. The highest or any tender nob necessarily accepted? Particulars and conditions of sale, also I ist of Book Debts can be seen *t my Office. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. November 30th, 1899. • 11 21S A SHBURTO¥^-~A^d7~ke^ STt ZTL Scotchmen drink M'Kenzie'« Hondai- Lanka Tea, because ib savoi the quid siller, an' gangs faur. Missaa Shubwan Baos, recommend, it, <



WBSL 1 STREET AUCTIONfMART., OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR Will be held ON THURSDAY, December 21, 1899. For which we are now booking entries. JRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd v ie/i R> FRIE»LANDER, 11 ia* Auctioneer! KZZZ -.?!— ~ " ■■ - A CARD.] A Branch Offico has been opened by the undersigned at Mkssbs Nicorx 8b03., East Street, vhere they will oarn-y © n practice as Barristers andToficitors. MAUDE & HARM AN, Solicitors, Christchurch, Money to Lend at Lowest Current Rates, on Freehold Security. MAUDE & HERMAN, ! 11 M 8 Ashburton. H. W. BAEBETT. T HATB FOR SALE AT ALLENTON— A Choice Section of five acres; grand site for private residence Number of Seotiona at Waterton and Fairton One Acre, near Alford Forest Road, on West Belt H. W. BARRETT, AROADE. Just Arrived NEW GOODS NEW KOYELTIES TN fact every thing a Cyclist requires OATES, LOWRY AH9 GO ZEALANDIA CYCLE WORKS BURNETT STREET. We Repair any maka, and guarantee all work. ST. STEPHEN'S OHI7ROH, "TT haß been decided to hold a large GARDEN PARTY, Sale of Work, Goods, Farm Produce, Etc. AI The Vicarage, Aehburton, on THUKSDAY, December 14 With a view of reducing the church debt, and in order to make the gathering a tho rough success, contributions are invited in the shape of stock, meat 3, grain, butter, poultry, farm produce of any description to any of the undermentioned stores before that date, and if necessary the goods will be sent for. The following have been good enough to store pending the sale on Thursday, 14th December, any goods which may be left by you, viz :~Mesers David Thomas, E. W. Hanmer, Friedlander Bros. (Ltd), and N.Z. Farmers" 00-operative Association (Ltd). NOW on View—s,ooo Christmas and New Year Cards. One of the largest and beßt selections ever seen in Ashburton. Com prising Handpainted Garde, Black and White Wards, Cellulaid Cards, Mechanical Cards, Autograph Cards, Comic Cardf, B-xes, Packets, Fancy Calendars, etc. Imported direct, and marked at the lowest possible price. Inspection Invited.- A. Hi Williams, (Tanored Street.



] >(TAT()K>.. POTATOES must bif cr, Wared out ONLY A FJiW B. Go LtFT 2S Cd PER rag OR^IWO BAGS FOR 2s 111 Pig or Fowl Potatoes Is per Tag. DELIVERED FBE^WITHIN THE BELTS' 1899 PEESERYING S ASON. rawwvmoiM,* jh^ fa. Eninal . al4 r Sleel K,, mM , „ L'JWKSf PBIOK3.



nWc are Just Lai ding dO Cases 'and Casks of I|H cfSBBMki 1 pJ E' LV JAP S, bot h Glass and Earthen- -^■^BB a'dvfj 66 G-°°dß W6re bonght before fcbe Greßfc (b""^Hk HF^' llln T Jn'end t0 giTe onr Cnstomera the benefit M ll^k lilH ,? RDER EAELY ff y°* *lßh tojreecape'l fifl^f^Ml fo®^B baoTterw 1116^' " WheD mV Stocks:are e*'| B liß



WOOD JAM^POONS-33, 4d,>nd^6d Each. PEESFRVING SUGAE, We have'jusb teeiv.d our firsfshipment ol Brnw«ra Crystals, which is ackfow idjgccj thjoughoofc lh^ Aistiaiian Colonise to be the best; mgar for Jam and Jelly m*kirg. Brewer »Ciyst%ls are niuch stroner Ihan ordinary sugar, so you rcqoira less of ifc o the pound of fiuit j'Jams, and more (specially Jellies, ase mach clearer md firmerif made with i .ffAuckland No. 1 and No la Sugar (.Barantetd para-*-" oam) His^ kept in stock.^ " DON SILVER W.AIIE, W > IiBANTED to War White Thr. ugho t. Nearest ai proach to Silver. NOTE THE PRICES— I Tea Spoons, 4s 6d per down ; Desert Ppoone, 8s 6d per dozen ; Table Spoon*, lls 6i per dozaa ; Deaert Forte, 8s 6d per dezen ; Table Forks, lls 6d per dozen Salt Rp >ons, 6d each ; Mustard Spcons, 6d each j e fc. We have been appointed the New Zealand Wholesale and Retail Agents for the Don Silver Ware, and;with this advantage and the phenomlnally low prices of silver we ate enabled to sell"al each lowjprices. Customer*) whoghare bad ifc will hare no cthor. r ' I';: DI»NER WARE/ DINNER WARE. jl PHEASANT PATTERN. I



inch Plates, 2s 9d per dozen ; 7 inch Plateaus €d per drzen ; 8 inch Plstre 4i Qi per dizan : 10 inch Plates, 5s 6d per dozen ; Soap Plhtts, 4s 6d and 6i 6d 'pet doz^n. 10 inchMeab Dishes, la each ; 11 inch Meas Diehes, Is 2d eiich • 12 'nch Meat Dishes, Is 5d ;14 inch Meat Dishes, 2s ;16 inch meat dishes, 2s 6-J V ea table Dishes 2a 9d e«ch. Saace Boats Is each. 29 piece Dinner Set 14a 9d. "r» piece Dinner Set 31s. B!ue Band and Line Pattern same prices, other patterM td per dcz jn extra. r Anyone r* quiring a Dinner Set shonld call and see ours before buying elsewhere, as we hare a>ig range of patterns to select from at rery low prices. | FLETCHER BROS. | OASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON & HIGH STREfcT. CHRISTCHURCH, Telephone 24 , Box 67 We Are /HI Csslißuy<!iß TtlA "^ .^fflll^^l^^ Quantity. In Any ?. 7 .S*