The Patriotic Fund.

In view of the projected meeting m Ash barton to augment the Transvaal patriotic fund a perusal of Rudyard Kiphug's latest poem may not be inappropriate reading:— THE ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR. When you've shouted •' Rule Britannia "— when you've sung " God nave the Queen," When you've finished killing Kruger with your mouth— Will you kindly drop a shilling m my little tambourine For a gent'ero&n m kharki ordered South ? He's an absent-minded beggar and his weak nesses are great— And we and Paul must take him ac we fiud him— He is out on active iervioe, wiping some thing off a slate— Aud he'i left) a lot o 1 little things behind him! Puke's eon—-cook's eon—aon of a hundred kings — (Fifty thousand horse and foot going lo Table Bay !) Faoh of 'em doing his country's work ; (and whose to look after their things) Pass the hafc for your credit's sake, and pay—pay—pay ! There are girls he married secret, asking no permission to, For he knew he wouldn't get it if he did. There is gas »nd coals and vittles, and the house rent falling due, And it's more than rather likely there's a kid. There are girls he walked with casual, they'll be sorry now he'a gone, For an absent-minded beggar they will find him, For it ain't the time for sermons, with the winter coming on— We mnet help the girl that. Tommy* left behind him S Oook'a sob—Duke's eon—son of a belted Earl— Son of a Lambeth publican—it's all the same to-day ! Each of 'em doing his country's work (and who's to look after the girl ?) Pass the hat for your credit's sake, and pay-pay-pay! There are families by thousands, far too proud to beg or speak— And they'll pat their sticks and bedding op the spout), And they'll live on half 'o nothing paid 'em punctual once a week, 'Cause the man that earned the wage is ordered out. He's an absent-minded beggar, but he heard I his country call, And h!s reg'ment didn'b need to send to find him : He chucked his job and joined it—so the job before ns all Is to help the home that Tommy's left behind him ! Duke's job—cook'i job—gardener, baro net, groom — Mews or palace or paper-shop—there's someone gone away 1 Each of 'em doing hia country's work (and who's to look after the room ?) Pubs the hat for your credit's sake, and pay—pay —p»y 1 Lefe ua manage so as later we can look him m the face, And t«Hhim—whathe'd very much prefer— That while he saved the Empire hia employer saved his place, And hie mates (that's you and me) looked out for her. He's an absent-minded beggar, and he may furgetit ali, But wo do not want his kiddies to remind him That we sent 'em to the workhouse while their daddy hammered Paul, ' So we'll help theho^es our Tommy's left i behind him. j Co >k'd home—Duke's home-home of \ j millionaire. j (Fifty thousand horse and foot going to Table Bay ) j Each of 'em doing hia country's work j (and what have you got to spare ?) Pass the hat for jour credit's soke, and pay—pay—pay ! Fudyaud Kipling.

SPORTING

The opening dvy of the Christchurch Racing Olub'a meeting was held on Saturday on the New Brighton course. The attend ance was only moderate and the sum of £1776 10a was handled at the totalisator. Results : — NoßßEßY—Whirlwind 1, Dividend- £1 14j Maiden—Leather Medal 1. Dividend— £3 12s Bcbwood Trot—Bam Slick 1. Dividend— £6 WiNngoß Handicap—Huku 1, Sequin 2, Ben Farley 3. Dividend-£2 2b Selling Back -Gold 1. Dividend—£l 18a Flying - Skirmißher 1, Phryce 2, Bel ligerent 3. Dividend—£6 Avon Trot—Veronica. Dividend—£l 12a High Weight—Shekel 1. Dividend— £7 4j.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN • MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 18S9.



CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WE have just received per s s Gothic, a very Ch< ioe Shipment of ELECTRO-SILVEK PLATED WAKE, Specially suitable for CHRISTMAS PBESTNTS. We have marked tlura at a Very bmall Margin over Coat, co as to eff.ct a Speedy Clearance. We allow 1« m *t»e Pound DISCOUNT off all PLATED WAKE. 1899 PRESERVING SJ'AJSON. PRESERVING PANS m Brass, Iron Enamel, and 1 *hb Steel Enaniled, a* LOWEST PRICES. liH \ e -src Jllßt La ding o0 Casrs and Cask^- of m H fnd Half Gallons * jiM ■■' iiift wo itU/: dtoE^ c oar Castomers the benefit Jf^lil^L ll ilii P RI)ER FARLY if you wish 'to escape ita(*fi?|lM liiraraJSißl dhappointn ent, as when our Stocks are ex- W&W v JiHI EpJlFlAi^;|||y hausted, we shall not be able to replace 1| iffl^H ■Sfemiivinnßl th lem Tt] c money we are BOW fielliDg H WOOD JAM 3d. 43, andjedfckaih. PBESERVING SUGAR, We have'jusb received our fi st bh'pment of Brnwers Crystals, which is ackßOW lel^ed throughout h» Australian Coloniae to be the best maar for Jam and Jelly making, Brewer s Orjstals are much stronger than orrlintiv siigar, ao you requir* i leas of It to the pound of huic ; Jams, and more rspec'a'ly Jfjlics, are much clearer and firm ■»• ff made withqi^. Auckland No. land Nj l\ jSugar [(vcarantced put cant) alsofkept m stock. DON SILViER WARE, WARRANTED to W.ar White Throughonb. Nearest approach to SOver. NOT E THE PRICES— Tea {?poons,|4i 6d per do^en ; Deaerb Spoons, 8s 6d per dozrn ; Tal le Fpooci, 11s 6d per doze i ; Desert Forfcs, 8s 6d per dez-n j Table Forks, 3ls 6d per dosen Salt Spoons, 6d esch ; Mustard Spoons, 6d each ; etc. •'zi-v.y We have beei ?ppointpd the New Zealand Wholesale and Retail Agents forf^t Don Silver W»-e.|and with th s advantage and the j: henoroinally low prices of 8ilT»" we are enabled to sell ai|Buch low'prlces. Cufebmer^who have had it will have no other. DINNER WABE. PINNER WARE. PHEASANT PATTERN. inch Plates, 2s 9.1 per dozen ; 7 inch Plates, 3s 6d ppr d z»n ; 8 ir.ch Pistes, 4s 6d per dczen ; 10 inch Plates, 5s 6d per dozen ; Sottp PI tcs, 4s 6i and 5s (?d per doz^n. lOicchMeAl) Dishes, Is each ; 11 inch Meas Dishrs, Is 2d each jl2 inch Meat Dishes, Is 5d ; 14;inoh Meat Dishea, 2a ; 16 nch moat dishes, 2« 6d, Vege table Dishes 2s 93 e*ch. Sauce Boats Is each. 29 piece Dinner Set 14s 9d. 6 piece Dinner Set iJls. B'ue Band and Line Pattern same prices, other patterns Cd per dcz-n extra Anyone n quiring a Dinner Set should call and see ours before buying elsewhert, as we have a big range of patterns to select from at very low prices. FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY HIM ST^KKT, Telephone 24 ■ ' Boi ft



—FUK SALE 1.—1 .— LARKSBEAKE. SITUATED IN THAT FAVOUEITE SUBURB AILENTON, WHICH WILL PROVIDE A COMFORT ABLE HOME AND A SOUJSD IN VESTMENT COMBINED. A very desirable Villa Residence, contain ing 7 rooms and offices together with 5 acres of first-class land. T VHE Land possesses very ample front age on Winter's Road ; it is situate m a very healthy locality, TU'hin easy distance of the Domain, Post Office, and Railway Station, and alao adjoins the Ulenton Public School. The land Is divided into two partß, one *ore upon which the house ia erected 'leing laid out m Lawn, Gardens, and I Orchard, whlchis stocked with a variety of | ohoice fruit trees. The balance - 4 acre* •—3s clothed with an abundance of feed, 'and is especially adapted fur keeping & horse and cow. The frontage of this section, containing one acre, could be sold at a substantial profit for building pur poses. The Rental by way of interest on the purchase money would amount to 12s per 1 week. The Timbers used m the construction of this Residence are of the very best. Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, LAND AHD ESTATE AGENT, Aah barton. FOR &ALK, LOTS 12 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, WILD W STREET, TKRVORTOX. WHY pay rent when with a Deposit of £25 or £30 you can acquire the freehold of nearly an Acce> of land, upon which is erected a comfortable house of 4 rooms, for £85. Thp interest on the unpaid portion of Purchase Mosey at die rate of 6 n> »• rvnt only amounting to about Is 3d per week. Use pr< perty is situated m close proximity to tie River, and fo convenient alike for fishing, bathing, and firewood. Full parrioularß on application. F. FERKIMAN. foil. bAL]^~ " CAMERON STREET I have for Sale—A ve.y Comfortable Dwelling of s jven rooms, with convenient Offices, together wiih quarter acre of good land, well kid tut m lawn ar,d garden The buildirgs arc constructed of .the very best material, and the workmanship is unequal led Full p-irticalar.s on application to i F. FKKRIMAN. FOX S&Ltr. ~~~~ ALFORD FOREST ROAD, T HAVF. for Bale a very convenient house X of five rooms, and half an acre of first 1 1 olass land situate opposite Mb John Obr's. which, for position and convenience thould command attention. Full particulars on application. ___ F.FMRRTMAN. FOR SALE. PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling of four rooms situated m Peter Street with a detached wash-house and copper built m, erected on & cma 1 section of first class land. F. FERRIMAN. fob Tale, "* A CAPITAL geel ion m Hay.lock Street., adjoining ibe properly of Mr E. Jiffs. The section is well t< need, has a sunny aspect, and m a very desir able site for a duelling. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. LOT 76, EAST BKLT, ABHBURTON I HAVE for eale the above lot containing about £ acre of good land, we I stocked with fruit trees and has also at mall dwell ing, a pump with a plentiful supply of water and the concrete foundations for a tour roomed house. The owner on account of his eirly depar ture for Melbourne is anxious to effect & sale and will accept £55 for the 1< t. F. FERRIMAN. Gold Mbbal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH May-Fever, Oppression, INeuraJg-ia, etc Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medina! authorities. The pectoral ITutni gator Espic is the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. * eventy years* of success. J- ESPICj Paris, 20 rue Si- Lazare Melbouenf, Messrs W, Ramsat C©» lins and Swanson Streets, Wholesale ! Agents. i Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Require the signature on ©very ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder | contains a prospectus with directions. Smok* New Venus



FRIEDLANDER BKCK, Ltd WEST STREET AUCTION MART. |OUR NEXT I HORSE FAIR Will bejlheld •N THURSDAY, December 21, 1899. I £For which we are now booking entries. JRIEDLANPKR BROS., Ltd R. FRIEDLANDER, 11 154 Auctioneer WErtT STKEET HORSE MART, THURSDAY,7>icEMBER 21, 1899 SPECIAL ENTRY. i —.-— j WE shall off tt at oar Horse Fair en the . above date, on account of various Clients— IB LACK COLT, 4yrs, by Bleckwood Abdallah, Firxt and Second Prize-taker at Ashburton Show* PRESENT GSNfERAL ENTRY -70 Head of all Descriptions. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd , R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 159 Auctioneer ARCADE. HORSE FAIR. THU&bDAY, JAN. 11, - 1900 — I WILL hold my Next HORSE FAIR on the above date, EJ& WBICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 12 114 Auctioneer. SA^RIMY7I>EOEMBEK 23 j To Farmers and Others desirous of purchasing a property near town. An Improved Farm of 185 *««. 185 MR i. IiULLOCK haa rei;■t<ed instruc tiitus from Mr B, Sukeitan to t:ell j by Pub'io Auction at the Arcade on the above date— i His properly situated ab'uit two and a ! half mil a frm I inwald Buleyard* i fronts? g the Main South Road being | K.S. 21100, and others, containing 185 acres, divided into a number of convenient- zed paddocke, well watered. There is alto a good farm hc.iue of 6 rooms, surrounded by orchard, garden aud plantation, ulao stable, store, implement shed, and other buildings erected on the propert'.. 20 Acres are m wheat, i 40 acres m o.iis (half laid down with grass), 40 acres m rape and grasses, 20 iv turnips and the re mainder m English grasses. Inspection invited. Terms at Sale; Note time—ll.3o am T. BULLOCK, 12 168 Auctioneer. CHKRTSJSY S4LBYARDS COMPANY mHE ANNUAL MEETING of the Chert- X sey Saleyards Company, Limited, will be held m the Library, Chertsey, on FRI DAY, December 28, 1899, at 4.30 p.m. business :— To receive the balance sheet for the year ending December 30, 1899, and general. GEO. SCARLETT, 12 169 Secretary. "R7T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancred Street, Next to McCinnelland Compton's Stables Samples of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clover, an.l other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. 2£ per cent commission added only to cost price I am a purchaser of all kirds of Farm Produce, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Horse Hair ; Cash given BUTTER—Now that the shipping season has started, I am prepared to treat with farmers for salb butter for shipment) Home. Boxes supplied. Call for circular Farmers' and Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses let, Farms sold; Trust Money to lend at current rates I AM AGENT FOR KEMPS' PATENT SHE* P-BBANDING LIQUID This Btanding Liquid, which has an established rfputation m Australia, has lately been introduced to New Zealand. Wherever it has been exhibited it has excited great interest, the trials made convincing thnte who have witnessed them that ib should completely revolutionise sheep branding m the colony. It is the only liquid m the market which will brand sheep wet or dry. It is unaffec ted by heat, and will nob run, and is different to all other brands m being absolutely permanent on the sheep. The brand, however, will entirely disappear wheu the wool is subjected to the ordinary proceae of scouring, the wool hitherto destroyed being thus saved. This latter is a new and valuable feature, whioh should not es ape he attention of sheep owners. Though the Liquid was introduced fco the sheep owners of the South Island only last summer, many testimonials have already been received, which speak In the highest terms as to its value, MADE IN THEEB COLOPKS t— BLACK, RED & BLUE. PRICES:—In cases containing two 4 gallon Tins 4j 3d per gallon. In I-gallon B Tins ss,



EAST STREET, ASHBi K!>: N. THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND BURK< UN IXG DISTRICTS SHOULD LOOK UP UAEDLBF Bros. AND SELECT A TANK, BATH S ANDBINK aud have their homes maio complete with a first-o'aas Bppply of HOT AND COLD WATER. Estimates given for all kinds of Plumbing and Tinsmith work. A TRIAL solicited for Ironmongery, Tinware, and Brushware. Wholesale Manufacturers of SPOUIING, RIDGING, TANKS, BATHS, PORTABLE BOILERS, Eto, Uto, HARDLEY BROS.



"y I T ADA T 10 THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. ANOTHER GRBAT TRIUMPH OVER •• HYDATIDS "'i A grateful Patient gives unsolicited and valuable testimony to the efficacy of this meat Herba! HomHv. Read carefully and investigate for yourself. 29 Paekiogstonet., Sb. kilda. Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourse efc Sir,—As I consider WehberB 1 (j.reat Herbal Kemetiy, " Vitadatio." has been tie sold means of saving my life I think the 'eaat J csii do is to htiitd you this toHtimoniiii, • o thar ; others Buffering the same a"? tnyunW may knew that then; is v. certain rciiabie cure f..i them , m " Webber's Vitadatio," if it is only given a fair trial. The simple facts of my case are as follows:—For the past 10years I have j teen under thetreatmentofdootors m Fitz roy and S f. Kilda, as well as some of the best m Ooliiuß BTeet. Some were of opinion that I was suffering from consumption, whilsb others stated it was pleurisy. At any rate they could give me no relief, let alone cure ma. You can easily imagine that I had little hopa of ever beiug curtd. But one day I noticed an advertised cure by "Webber's Vitadatio," and the symptoms of the patient being somewhat similar to my own, I thought I would give it a trial, with the result 'that much taking only two large bottlea, I felt) after better, and continued the medicine. By the time I had taken eight bottles I was wonderfully recovered, bub one day took very ill, and vomited up a lot of slimy matter, which was afterwards examined by the doctor, and pronounced to be Hydatids. I continned to vomit these "Hydatids" for some time, but at last it died away. This naturally left me weak, but I continued with the "Vitadatio," and gradually my strength returned, until to-day I can honeally state I have never felt better m the whole of my life. I consider " Webber's Vitadatio " a miracle worker. I am well-known m FUzroy, and there are many others just as much astonished at my cure as I am. I shall be pleased to speak to anyone and give them ray own experience of the worth of " Webber's Vitadaiio." You are at perf; ct liberty to make what use you like of this testimonial. I may add I am now able to do all my own household work ; a thing I have been unable to do for years. — Yours very gratefully, Mrs) CARRIE HOrRINC Witness-G X Richardßou, 19/9/99 VITADATIO IS A TRULY WONDER FUL MBDICINR. Vitadaiio sold everywhere, 5s 6d and 3i 6i Head Office for N.Z.—39 Manner Street, Wellington. Agk your Chemist or Grocer for it, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 AT 8 P.M. f^t RAND PERFORMANCE of Handel's "MESSIAH" BY THE ASH BURTON MUSICAL UNION Assisted by Vocalists and Instrumentalists from surrounding districts, under the direc tion of Mb Horace A Gates SOLOlSTS—Mesdames Burns and John- Bton ; Messrs J Paechell anl A Mil'ar. Fuli Chorus and Orchestra—Making a Total of ISO PERFOBMBRS. 130 Doors rprn ab 7 30 pm. Admission —Reserved Seats 3", Stalls 2?, Pit Is. Box plan now open at H. M. Jor,es\ day Biles at M. iJ. Rurgess's and Gates' Music Warehouse No complimentary tickets. ; 12 133 HMHE GKKUINE DR GUILLIER i X EJJXIII 'lunic, GJairoas, and Ami-Bilious i pared by Dr Paul Gaga Ftls, Chtimist of the Ist OUsn. ! The only proprietor of tint remedy Kue de GreneJle, S. Germain, i'arih Dr GuiHie's Klixir is one of (ho mut-A economical Jredicines, both as ft Purga live and as a Depurative, it is iho bt-tt remedy against all bilioua and glairlous disordeje. ! F'>r more than seventy five ytars Dr ! Gai'lie's Klixir has been employed wirh success against diseased of the liver, the Epleen, the heart, rheumaUßm, gont, fevar, influenza, si m diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that yon get the Genuine Dr Guillio's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gagr\ and mark that each bottle is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, N.S.W. FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the oonati* tution during the period cf Teething, The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CH2M3ST, WALV/OOTH, SURREY," Are engraved on the (luvrnutient Stamp afixtd t» cw.h I'avkct. ' SANDEK & SONS. ei-CHLGRIDE OF GOLD CURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from »n Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohloride cf Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants. The dee ire will never return unless you re cultiyateifc. No cure—no pay, A ddf ESS: 81-CHLORIDB OF GOLD INSTITUTE Moray House, Rabtray Street, Dunedin,| D LAVILLi'S J Has a world-wide reputation j I as being the best specific. I LITERATURE OH APPLICATION J F. COMAR & FILS, 20, Rue des Fossfis-St-Jatquss, PAWS I ANDOFAL-LCHEMISTO



MELLOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Most RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CBEAP BOOTS. Our aim is to give you the best VALUB for i,itils|money. HONESTY is oui Policy, We ml' ' not Guarantee youjan articletunlesa we^know it will give yon (every One Trifti.ie all we|ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. •"■■*■* J. MELLOE, SANOBED BIREKII, «SBBDBH3»



OUR CHRISTMAS PARCELS. UNPARALLELED VjA LDE S. The Ledien' Parcel for £2. 6£ Yards Nice Stylish Dress Stuff with Linings and Trimmings, one Durable Umbrella or Sunshade, 1 pair Kid Gloves. 1 pair In ice Cashmere Hos", 1 Lace or Silk Ti'', 1 White Underskirt, 1 feet of Collars and Ouflfc, 1 Muslin or Holland Apron, 1 Belt m Leather or Linen or Petersham. ! ,„ „,, ) The Gentleman's Parcel for £2 10s. 1 Good and Strong Colonial Tvvred Suit, 1 White or Fancy Shirt, 2 Collars, 1 Silk Tie, 2 Pairs of Cashmere or Ail Wool Seek?, 3 White Hand kerchiefs 1 Pair of Light or Strong Boots. On receipt of Cheque or P.O. Order, we will send the above Parcels to any address m Canterbury-—Carriage Pai». "TELL YOUR ifRIENDS OF THESE CHRISTMAS GIFTS.' NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD "THE CORNER/ ABHBURTON



NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FliUlT. ■ NT) ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED AND CLEANED »_O. BY PATENT MACHINERY. Finest; New Currants .„. ... Os 51 Finest Drird Apples .. .. Qi 91 Finest New Sultanaa .. .. Oa 7d Finest Dried Peaches Oa 10! Finest Selected Ralsina .. .. Oa 641 Finest Dried Apricots .. .. Oa 101 Finest Mixed Peel 0i 81 Finest Preserved Ginger .. .. Oa 8d Finest New Figs .. Os 8d Ship's Lime Juice .. .. .. la 3i Finest New Prunes .. .. .. Oi lOd Lemon Squash (quart bottle) .. Is Od Finest New Prunes (7.b tints) . 5b 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Finest Icing Sugar 0* 6d Black Currant Syiup  .. Is Od Finest Cufe Loaf Sugar .. .. 0* 3£d Mason's Herb Beer Extract .. Os 9d Finest Dessicated (Joooanut ... Oj 7d Maeon's Wins Essence .. .. Os 9i Van Houten's Cocoa, per lb .. 3s 3d Cteam of Tartar In 3d Jelly Powders, assorted ... .« Oa 61 Carbonate of Soda Oa 3d SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGARJ Now that the Jam Season has started, and you wish your Jam to keep well USE MILLAQUIN Al FINEST OANE SUGAR, 701 b bag for Us. Every bag stamped " Finest Oane Sugar." ! JAM JARS. JAM JARS. MASON'S IMPROVED SOREW TOP JAM JAKS— Ihe Cheapest i ! and Best Jam Jars m the Market, i I ALSO—THE FAMOUS AMEEIOAN FRUIT JAR. Those desirous of Preserving Fruit m Syrup, will find these Jara superior to any other m the market. The mouth of the Jar being made wide so as to enable the whole fruit to be placed m the Jar with ease, also being fitted with a strong spring lid, making it completely air tight, ! WINES A~ND SPIRITS. We have a large and well assorted stock of all lines, ASSORTED OASES PACKED FOR CHRISTMAS, English and Colonial Ales and Stout always m Stock, SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WIKE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MA'ftKET ROUSE, BURKETT STREET, ASfc.BUBTON Telephone No 53



____ Wanted. WANTED— An OrganUt for St. Ste pben'g Church, Ashburton. Appli cations to be sent to the Viaar on or before December 18. 12 87 WANTED— A Few Tons of Hay. Will be bought on the field, or to be carted therefrom.—Apply Mail Office. **"* —— | WANTED —A thoroughly good general; servant j good wages. — Apply «• Country" Maie, Office. 12 144 WANTED at onee—A Married Couple without rncumbtance. Wife must be good Oook. Man to understand Farm Work—Apply Mail Office, on TUESDAY 19, at 2p.m. 12161 "ITISIT "The Corner" for the best V assortment of Cheap Christmas Cards. —NOBTHCOTE AND BefFORD. STUDY OUR Advertisement on "Christmas Parcels." —- Nohthcots AND Hefford, The Corner. IF yon want to purchase a unique and acceptable present Bee Mrs Aloobn's finished and commenced needlework. Newest styles ; also Christmas and New Year cards. Brooches, Dolls, Balls, Money-boxes, Pur es, t>nd Toys generally. Broochea from 3d to gin. HOW 18 IT the AiCORN's can sell so cheap 1 Eaay, when you know that their rent is leas thaa one-third it would be m East Street, and that they do moßt of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots o Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Amorn's, Havalock Street, where you wil get them good as well as cheap. N3W BOOKS at published prices—The Valley of Sapphires; The Violet Flame ; Jaine's Cape ; Trewinnot of Greys ; The Untold Half; The Romance of the Greystones ; True Heart; Mother's Holiday; The Rose of Judah; Cheap editions of Sheldons Works, A. Swan, Kingaley, Scofcfr, Dickens ; Giffen's Bat and Ball, and others; Windsor Magazine for October ; Diaries.— B. M- Jones. IMPORTl^YTo^C^^y^sTrDr^pery", | Clothing, Boots, &c. Early Summer Clearance Sale of Seasonable aad Reliable Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilling m th 9 pound to every Buyer of ninepence worth and over. Inspection in vited.—H C Barrett, late Barrett Bros . (The Hall, Bsst Street). 11 20 NOTICE. I HAVE this day transferred ray business as Expressman and Carrier to J. Park- HURST, who will carry ib on for the future, and I respectfully solicit for him the same liberal support that has been accorded to me. J. COOPER. Ashburtoc, December 16, 2699. 12 146



For Children's Hacking Cough take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure—ls 6d and 2«6d