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United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) Gdakdian Office 9-25 a-m. Received Wakapuaka Jab. 5, 9.55 a.m, Newfoundland. Paris.. January 4 Admiral Eevelliere declares the French shore of Newfoundland is absolutely worthless for naval purposes. Several Paris newspapers advocate its ce.sion if Franca is compensated. Lose Uajeste. Berlin, January 4 Socialist members of the Keichstag are introducing a law to abolish Use majeste.

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United Preßa Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Jan. 5, 1-27 p-m, Guaedian Office 1-50 p-m The Austrian Influx. Sydney, January 6 Between forty and fifty Austrians arrived this morning by the Konigin Louise. The only action which the Government here took was to get the men to si&n the usual declaration that they were exempt from the provisions of the Immigration Restriction .Act.

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, Wnibed Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright, Brisbane, January 4 The exhumation of the bodies re reals the fact that Michael Murphy was shot m the base of the skull. No bullet wounds were found on the girls' bodies. Mr McNeil, a brother-in-law, m a special interview, relates how he dis covered the bodies. He is only a i recent arrival m the district. When Michael and his sisters did not return home, the mother became anxious, as did McNeil, and he went to look for them. The wheel of the dog cart had a peculiar wobble, and it was by this means that he picked up the track, and traced it to the paddock. Received Wakapuaka January 5, 9 35 a,m, Guabdian Office 10-12 a.m Brisbane, January 5 Murphy was evidently shot without being able to warn the girls, A report has reached the police that a lad heard some men plotting the murder previous to Saturday night.

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Unclaimed JDetteb. — A letter from beyond the colony, addressed to John Lang lands, was received at the ABhburbon Post Office daring the month of October, 1898, and is still unclaimed.

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The Primitive Methodist Church services next Sunday m the Newlands Church and the Seafield school will be conducted by the Rev G H Mann. * Members and intending members of the St. Patrick's D»y Sports Association are requested to meet at the Catholic Boys j Schoolroom on Tuesday, January 10,1899, to j transact important business. * j The pay nights of the Industrial Building j Society, No. 2, (Mr F. Makeig, secretary) < have been fixed for every Becond Tuesday from January 30. A notice to that effect appears m onr advertising columns. Mr W. T, Kingston, the local veterinary surgeon and farrier, has had an exceptionally busy time attending to horaes during the past j three months, daring which time his treat- j meet of the prevailing diseases amongst j horses has been highly successful, We have j just) received a neat little calendar from Mr Kingston for the current year. ' • ' i

tfHE ASHBUBIffi dOAABIAM ! TfIUESbAf, JANUARY 6, 189§



*• - C H RISITM A S- .«« NEW CUBRANIP, NEW BaISIN \ NEW-SULTANAS FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received per «.s. Delphic the following NEW FRUITS direct from the Growers, and can say that this is the Finest Shipment this Season. The Price* ate the LOWEST m Town, and the Quality is Second to None. 150 Oases new Vcmtizza Currants 100 Casrb Finest Bull anus ICO Oases new Valencia Raisins 25 Trays SpanUh Mutcaiets 26 Boxes I'urkey Figs 4 Drums French Prunes 20 Boxes Finest Malaga Pates 25 Cas>ea 2£ b tins Cuttings Preserved 1 lank new Nuts, including Brazil, Bar- Fru ts, (Peaches, Pears, and Apricots celona, Almond, etc. ALSO THE FOLLOWING^ FOR X"o¥r CHRISTMAS TRADE: ---250 Tina Finest Lemon Peel 1£ cwt Morton's Mixed Spice 150 Tins Finest Orange Peel 1000 Bottles Essence Lemon, Vanilla, 50 Tins Finest Citron Peel Cochineal, Almond, eto, 15 Cases Assorted Cordials 5 cwt English Jujubes 20 Cases Ship Lime Juice 20 cwt Fancy Confectionery 10 Cases Dried Apricots, Peaches, etc Etc. Etc. Eto. ' Tetter PROVISION DEPARTMENT IS STOCKED WITH THE FINEST GOODS PROCURABLE, As will be seen by the following:— LEWIS'S Prize Baoon, Sides, Rolls and Hams (Pale or Smoked). Stirling Factory Full Cream Cheese. This Cheese always takes the First Prise wherever shown, ajod obtains the Highest Price m the Home Man ktfcs. ALSO— 21b tins Refined Lard 21b tins Corned Mutton 21b tins Corned Beef 21b tinß Roast Mutton 1 and 21b tins Sheep (Tongues 21b tins Boiled Mutton 21b tins Stewfid Tripe 21b tins Curried Mutton lib tins Apple Pudding lib tins Oxford Sausage lib tins Black Currant Pudding lib tins Irish Sausage lib tins Gooseberry Pudding lib and 21b tins Rabbit m Jelly Cocktail Salmon, Salmon.Cutlets, Morton's and Marshall's Herrings m Tomato Sauce, Star Brand Mullet, etc., eto. PRESERVING SEASON [ \ PRESERVING SEASOM 1898-99. L^ 1898-99, BRASS HEAVY*LI6HTBNASIIL Preserving-Pans I9V Preserving Pans Brewers' Crystals. Brewers' Crystals. Is acknowledged to be the Finest Preserving Sugar on the Matket. Being ranch stronger than the ordinary Sugar it is therefore more Economical, and Jams and Jellies made with it are much firmer and clearer. Used by ell the principal Jam Factories m the Australian Colonies. Once ueei always used. We also stock Auckland No. 1 4 Sugar and Milliquin. JAM JARS of every description m Stock, including Mason's Improved Screw Top. Jars, Nests of Jelly Jars, Neßts of Jam Jars, Tie Down Jars, etc., etc. Erquire our price before baying elsewhere. OUR EARTHENWARE & CHINA WARE DEPARTMENT is heavily stocked with Goods for our Christmas Trade. Inspection invited. —— (o) ——— FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STR PET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Telephone 24 Box 67 ' .. ■■%■■. SPRING' 1898 SUMMER TT7*E Beg to advise oar Customers and the Public generally that each Department m our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleums, together with fell ranges of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Mualins, and all sizes m Carpet Squares, Rugs and Mats. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Department! exceptionally well selected. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Is replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS (The chief attraction is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds. —(o) We[are m Business. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to oar interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserva iti The best service only can do this. We try to make a better service impossible. $ST We find that the demands made on cur Dressmaking Department make it compulsory for us to decline to make up Costumes other than thoßO purchased at ©us Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER. SPECIAL EXHIBITION. CHARMING__,NOVELTIES. ANDREW ORR, TS making a GREAT SHOW of Choice Goods In MILLINERY, HATS, BONNETS, UP-TO-DATE JACKETS AND CAPES, CHOICE COSTUMES, CLOTH FOR COATS AND SKIRTS. ORDERS. TAKEN FOR TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW DRESS MATERIALS. Boys', Youths 3 and Men's SUITS of Best Colonial Made Materials. J^INOUJtUIfALS &. FLOOHCLOTUB,*' Lovely Designs, all Widths and Patterns. SPLENDID STOCK OF LADIES', CHILDREN'S, AND GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES. ENGLISH AND COLONIAL. Juit Opened 100 Dd%mi MBN'iS NEW TIES AND SCARVES, at HALfi PRICE. ANDREW ORR.



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. A 1 a Yiim NEVER fails any one m jn.Ld2i.Ul 11 soch a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of ail known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxttm is the beat. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure last*. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience Id its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public m a popular form, ALAXUM ourbs Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costivenese, Sour Stomach, Loss >: Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition NOTE THIS WELI*^ The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want) of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such a con* dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to sec tho organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either oi these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the prcper assimila tion of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to be •' just as good,' :It may be better—for the dealer— because of its better profit, but m such an instance the dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE-; KEEPERS, PRICE 2s 6o A CONUNDRUM. TT7HY IS BENJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg 7—Because it is HARD TO BEAT THAT precisely expresses the opinion of all who have used Benjamin Gum. There is- no Cough Medicine like it. In troduced into Canterbury only last winter its success was immediate. Thousands of bottles were sold m a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the proprietor of their Speedy Cure. Ib is not a. catchpenny Quack Medicines It is made by a fully qualified Chemist, who knows his business. It contains the same Ingredients as Friars' Balsam, which was first made by the Monks and Friars of Europe m the days of old. Friars' Balsam has been used for six hundred years for healing outs and wounds. Hpenoer Vincent's Benjamin <jriim is a Compound of this Balsam, with other Ingredients, prepared by a special] process for internal use. Are you troubled with your Chest? BENJAMIN GUM Will heal the Lungs. It will not heal them at once. It must be used for some time, and used regularly m old-standing cases. Have you a Cold m the Head or ft Harsh Cough BENJAMIN GUM Will Heal the inflammation of the threat and passages ot the nose as Friars' Balsam heals outs.* Coughs disappear with thi inflammation which caus %s them. BENJAMIN GUM Is not a chewing gum, but a very palatable liquid. The bottle contains almost twine as much as any other Cough Mixture m the market. It is the KING OF ALL. PRICE : Is 6d and 2s Qj Chemists and Stores. Spencer Vincent, CHEMIST, CHRISTOHUROH, PROPRIETOR "OR COUGHS, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA Influenza, Consumption, 4c, &o <AY'S COMPOUND BSSBNOB OF UHSBBD Aniseeds Senega, Sqail), Tolu, &o ' COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, t > V < 0 ighs, Colds, and Chogt Complaints fki & COMPOUND, for Coughs «nd Golds, {a W*ally V serviceable tor horses nndcattlo fkVB TIO PILLS, a specific) la Neuwlgta; F«#ch*C|



CHRISTMAS AT THE DUST PAN. HURRAH! * HURRAH! WJi'LL 6 END THE JUBILEE. OLD FATHVR CHRISTMAS & SANTA GLAUS intend to put up at THE DUSr PAJS for il.e CHRIST WAS SEASON THEIR CHARIOTS ARS LO 'iDKD WITH TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYS AND DOLLS DOLLS D^'ILS DOLLS IHB LATEST THE FUNNIBST THE BEST IN THE TOWN. Come and See Come and See (Jorae and bee CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS—Unsoiled, Artistic, Beautiful and New. FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY, STATIONERY, Etc, I>a^visi 7 The Prize Winner, the Best, Beat; all cjmebs at < Sewing: JMaoliine j Exhibitions O»ec^rt-i Pernmbu i aToris-The Cheapest and Best. - Chrislchurch Prices. Massey-HarriS JBicyele—Sub-AGENT for this First-Claas Machine. THE DUST PAN. Addbbss-NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BURGESS. NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 OASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS 50 JOO BOXES NEW VALENCIA RAISINS JOO 10 0 BOXES FINE3T tSEW SULTANAS XOO N.B.—All our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by f atent Maohin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time and trouble m cleaning. TTTE Have Juafc Landed the following Seasonable Goods]' — JO owb Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 cwfc Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon J-quash 5 cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 5 cwt Choice New Figs 18 doz Bottles Lime Juice (Ships 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 owt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried PVacheß 2 cwfc New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricota 5 cwt Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Cboico New Prunes /Imond, and Walnure) 2 cwt Keal German Saasage 10 cases, 2lb tine, Fruir (Peaches, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken In Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tics Turkey m Jelly SUGAR- - SUGAR. - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars that can be mcd for Jam and Jellies. JAM TABS. *™JAM JARS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam, Jars, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 2lb Glass Jars, 1-quart and 4-gallon Mason'a Patent Screw Top Bottles, which we are offering at Low Prices. TEAS TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Packed m £lb and lib packet*, 61b and 101 b tins A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and J-chesti, fggr We make a Specialty of Tea. The Beat Value given m Asbburton. WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Assorted Oases for the Christmas Trade. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout, 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 MERCHANTS, MARKET ROUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 63 -CHRISTMAS CARDS- P R EJ> ( E_N T S. J. WILSON, Corner of A road© & JBitrnett Street, TfTE Have r MAGNIFICENT SELECTION of Well-Executed PAINTINGSfIon OPAL, which make a Superior Substitute for the usual CHEtSTMAS Card, aad are Selling at about the same Coat. These pretty ,Scenic Views are too good to be treated m the usual way of Christmas Cabds—put away m a book and forgotten. They are Ornamental, and as such merit a prominent place m one's Sitting or Drawing Room, where the sight of them tends to freshen the recollection of the donor. WE HAVE ALSO HANDSOME WINDSOR AND NEWTON ARTISTS' BOXES, OPALS, MIRRORS, !*•., Which would form Substantial and Desirable CHRISTMAS or NEW YEAH Presents. CALL AINU JISmPMLCT. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FKONT. T?OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good bhooters, 9a 6d j Children's Ankle Straps, Is; Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one thab will stand the wear, be sur« you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, i TANCRED STREET, ASHBUFTDN^ 7j7 j j^ W ALD . TO PRINTERS AND OTHERS. TO LET, at a low rental, viz.-6s 6d per fTHO LET at a Low Rental—Premises m week. JL the Arcade recently occupied by Mr 2A ACRES 21 A. J. Baxteb, and A * FOR SALE—Quantity of Printer's Type, Fronting flarland and Grove Streets, toge- frames, etc. Apply ther with foar-roomed Cottage thereon ; T. BULLOOK good Cooking Range. T O T W m Apply to 1 U n Hi 1, T. BULLOCK „_ —~~ A T A L<>W RENTAL, Premises m "VTOTICE-We defy competition} you get JX, Moore Street, next Hitching and XV wonderful value at Mkwws's, Tftnored Milaoan Apply to



Hinds Sale yards Company, HINDS SALEYARDS. * A SALE will be hald m the above X"ards on MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1899 PRESENT ENTRIES COMPRISE— Kfi(\ HALFBRED HOQGETTS ftn/i HALFBRED HOGGETTS KAA FORWARD WETHERS Q HEAD FAT STEERS And other lines expected. W. 0 FORD, 1 79 Secretary. NICOLL BROTHERS^ j,.,, , i — JNicoll Brothers, [H. F. Nicoll.] [l>. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GINERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, FIG 8& POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Aroade. Entrance by righfc'of-way, rear of Union Bank. Alao of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SAT JRDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live atook sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED Wo have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL.J^OOL. WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange ments with : MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. ! to sell at the Christchurch Sales auy Woo which may be entrusted to us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgety &Co., Ltd., Ghristchurch, account Nicqll Bros., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TIIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any ime to suit their own convenience, by com* municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 THE CHRISTCHURGH MEAT CO. Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on applicatioa, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS I Triad Competitions. THIS Month the • Triad' offers prizes for competitions as under; — For the photo of the prettiest child "| under six years (to be reproduced m the 'Triad.') The prize ia not for the best photo, but for V 2 0 0 the prettiest child. Closed 20th September. Prize won by Lina Jones, Colas Bay, Southland. J For best written and composed "\ application of situation m a mer chant's office ; youths under 18. I 2 0 Q Closed 20th October. Prize won j by Robert B Young, Auckland. Watoh, value ' J Forbestoriginal conundrum on the \ 'Triad.' Closed 20th November. I o 0 0 Result will be announced m | January issue. J For names of the six greatest and "\ best songs. Will be decided by competitors themselves. The 20 0 one who votes for the six the majority vote for to be the win ner. To close 20th December, j For the best worked or painted "\ bookmark; to have the words I «The Triad' m the design. To V 2 0 Q close 20th January. Gold I Bangle, value J Entries for the above competitions to be accompanied with a receipt for not lesa than 5a for goods purchased from on® of the adjertisers m the ' Triad,' or for goods advertised m the • Triad,' »a per list below. Competitions to be posted to " Manager Triad,' Dundedin." The result of each competition will be given m the * Triad' m iasue following date of closing, Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Ashburton Drapery Co., Drapers Dr Speer, Wellington Gates, Horace A., Music Warehouse. Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) Guinea Gold Cigarettes Joshua Bros., Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Lochhead, R N.Z. Express Co. R Cullen, agent N.Z. Clothing Factory Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H, S. Drummond Suratura Tea . Three Oaatle and Capstan cigarettes Vanity Fair Cigarettes • Wahoo' Loaeby's, ' Koolibah' Loasby's. (Buyers of one bottle of either may ester) Westpoct'Coal Co., J L Gillies, agent Wilson, Balk and Co., French Coffee and Ouvah Tea Fwgrunt and refitsMng-^Ntw £<*»*



Wanted. ON and after this date Poison ia quantities will be laid on my grounds for Dogs and Fowls. —H. 0. Turner. 1 84 ANTED—Strong Boy for Blacksmith Shop.—F. &H. Steel, West street. 1 82 MADAME GlßßlS—Palmist, and Phre nologist. Questions answered ok health, marriage, and business; Address— Wheblee's Boarding House, Wills Street. ' REVIEW of Reviews for December Ohri^mas Number London News Pear» 5 Annual, Sketch, New Year Oarda Views of Ashburfcon, Christchurch, and the Colony, each album making a suitable memento to send to friends aa a New Year card.—H M Jones MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off ClothiDg, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mks Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 MRS ALCORN haa m stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Laoe, Orose-stltoh and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven Ihitials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Periine Arasene, Filosalla, Crewel Embroidery and Silks, Knittings m Tartans and Colours, Maorame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 HENRY STEPHENSON. **" SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1897. A CHOICE selection of Italian Mathle Statuary, Vases, Baskets, Ornaments, Works of Art, Oil Paintings, Saddlery, Harness, Sundries, etc., at my rooms. Without Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, 181 Auctioneer. "~~ D. THOMAS^ ' ARCADE. SATURDAY, JANUARY 7. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions* from the Opal Syndicate to Sell by Public Auction, vis:— 6 Mining Drills, 3 Wheelbarrows, S Shovels, Hammers, Axes, Gads, 3 Tents, and a lot of Sundries, Sale at 12 30 pm, D. THOMAS, 1 15 Auctioneer. ______ HORSE FAIR. FBI DAT, JANUARY 6, 1899. TI/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 12 28 Auctioneer. Tenders, ~~ TENDERS. ~~~ WANTED— TENDERS for Stooking and forking about 1600 of wheat at Kolmar, Lyndburst. Tenders will close on SATURDAY, Uth inst. 1 84 MAX FRIEDLANDER. ' t~e n d c r s ARE Invited for harvesting 600 Acres cf Crop (more or less) m lots to suit contractors. Tenders close sth January next. For full particulars apply to ! E. H. DOBSON, Manager, 12 234 Loweliffe Estate. TENDERS. fT!ENDERS are invited for Harvesting X 300 Acres of Wheat and Oate on the Chatmos Estate. Tenders close on the 3,oth iast. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 16 R. B. COWARD, Manager. , ™~~~ TENDER S. FfIENDERS are invited for Stooking and X Forking about 900 Acres of Wheat and Oats at Lauriston. Tenders close on the 12th instt The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars, apply to GEORGE MURDOCH, 1 g Lauriston. Public Motlces. ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPORTS ASSOCIATION, MEMBERS and Intending Members of the above Association are requested to meet m the Catholic Boys* Schoolroom oa TUESDAY, January 10th, 1899, at 8 p.m. Business Important. d. McDonnell, X 83 Hon. Secretary pro tern. ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY, SHAREHOLDERS are reminded that tenders for the 40th appropriation of £SOO close TO-MORROW at 5 p.m. CHAS. J. STYCHE, 1 80 Secretary. ' ASHBURTON """ VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. ffIHE adjourned monthly meeting of the X Brigade will be held on FRIDAY, the 6th inst., at 7.30 p.m. H. H. f OOKS, 1 78 Secretary. ASHBURTON No. 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. A LL Subscriptions start from TUESDAY, J\. 3rd January, 1899. Payable at the Office of the Society, Cameron Street, on every second TUESDAY from 7 to 8.30 p.m. FRED MAKEIG, 1 77 Secretary. F. CURTIS, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER & OPTICIAN. Watchmaker for A. Gunderson, Christchurch.) SUCCESSOR TO R. MUriRAY, ! BEGS to intimate that he haa now opened up his new Stock of WATCHES, JEWELLERY, and CHRIST-! MAS NOVELTIES. Watches and Clocks Promptly Repaired.^ Jewellery made up to order and repaired , ab shortest notice. LARGE STOCK OF E~LECTRO-PIfATED GGQDSj



Poor Mood Nervous Prostration Tested and tried for 35 years m all parts of the world. Such Is the testimony of Mrs. E. B. Chop, pell, of Stawell/Victoria, Australia. She says; '■■■■ ■-- ' \_ " rt is with great pleasure that I record my experience as a nurse for thirty-five years with the wonderful curative effects of AVER'S Sarsapariiia and Dr. Ayer's Pills. Both of these I have used m different parts of the world, i»hid ing Australia, for myself and my patients, m cases of nervous prostration, poor blood, skin diseases and all complaints irom weak ness peculiar to women. I most hearUly re commend these preparations to all sufferers from any of the 'above named distressing complain! s." For constipation dike Pr. Ayer's Pills. They ■ romntlv relievo and surely cure. Take tliera With *Dr. Aycr's S:ixs:iy.i>rilU: one aids the other. SYNOPSIS OF KBW ADVBBTISEMENTS Wanted—Strong boy for blacksmith shop Henry Stepheneon—Special entry, Satur day, January 7 ■ - Hinds Saleyards—Sale Monday next Asbburton Industrial Building Society- Notice re closing of tenders Ashbuston Industrial Building Society, No 2—Notice re subscriptions "Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade monthly meeting, Friday 6th. HO Turner—lmportant notice Sb Patrick's Sparta 1 Association—Notice to members and others 'lla,s Friedlander—lenders FHASIS OF THE MOON. JAKOAHV. D H M Last quarter .- .« 5 252 p-m Nsw moon ... - 1% 10 20 a<m First quarter«- _ 19 4 6 a-m Fall moon .» .- 27 7 4 a.m " I have used Ohamberlain'i Cough Rem edy m my family for years and always with "good results," says Mr W B Cooper, of El fliio, Cal. '?Sor small children we gnd it espeolally effective." For sale by the