LATEST CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received May 2,11.30 a.rai)

AN ANGLO-FRENCH KECI DIVISTE.

Sydney, May 2. An escapee from New Caledonia successfully resisted immediate extra dition on the ground that he is a British subject. Further consideration of the case was adjourned till October to admit of the receipt of proof from England as to the man's identity.

COOLGARDIE GOLDFIELDS.

Perth, May a. Latest reports represent the road to Coolgardie goldfields as being in a de plorable condition. One stage, a dis tance of sixty miles, is absolutely without water. It is stated there is only one week's supply of provisions on the fields.

THE ANARCHISTS.

(Received May 2, 10 45 a.m.) Mammd, May 1 Five companions of the Anarchist Pallas, who was shot for exploding a bomb among the officers at a review in Barcelona in September last, have been sentenced to death for complicity la the outrage. j

The Earthquakes in Greece.

(Received May 2, 10.45 a.m.) Athens, May 1. The death roll in connection with the recent earthquakes has reached seven hundred, while twenty thousand people are homeless.

NEW AUSTRALIAN.

Received May 2,10.45 am) London, May 1. A telegram from the Argentine Republic states that Mr Lane, the pro moter of the New Australia settle ment in Paraguay, htf .fatten deposed from the leadership, and the colony is breaking up.

LABOR.

Vienna, May 1. Thirty thousand Vienna masonshave itruck for shorter hours. Sydoty, Mayl. The " Herald " resents the statement that Hew Zealand is receiving the surplus labour of Sydney and Mel bourne, and asks how many years have passed since the surplus labour of New Zealand was seeking refuge in Aus tralia from direct distress. Only lately, the "Herald" says, a number of New Zealand miners were applying for free passes to Wyalong. Ho«akt, May 2. The unemployed difficulty here is assuming critical dimensions.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

London, May 1- The Welsh Church Disestablishment Bill has been read a first time. The Eight Hon A. J. Balfour, speak ing upon the disestablishment of the Welsh Church, denounced the Bill as unjust and unworkable. It was due to the hatred of brother Christians and their desire to atop the work of the Anglican Church.

SAMOA.

London, May 1. Sir T. Esmond suggests that a system of Government similar to that of Tonga should be applied to Samoa. Sir B. Hamilton considers the time is not yet ripe for a British protectorate. Sir E. Grey, in the House of Com mons, stated that the Government has no reason to suppose that any of the powers would at present consent to New Zealand governing Samoa. Berlin, May 1. The " Vossische Zeitung" advocates the exchange of the German interests in Samoa for the Wilfish Bay district, adjoining their possessions in South west Africa. The same iournal says the New South Wales protest arises from long standing commercial envy. It thinks it evident that the British Government is not prepared to move in the matter, hence the evils complained of in Samoa would remain unredressed. New Zea * land h&d better be allowed to govern it. (Received May 2,10.46. a.ra-) Sydney, May 2. Rev George Brown, a well-known missionary, believes nine tenths of the natives in Samoa are in favor of a British protectorite, and he is inclined to think that now the and titles have been settled, the opposition of the German merchants to British control of the group will not be anything likeas strong as it was a few years ago. The Eev, gentleman does not favor New Zealand's proposal, and considers the only practical plan ia for Great Britain to annex the islands, or establish a protectorate, and, if thought advisable, New Zealand might be made the executive colony. it The "Sydney Morning Herald, commenting on the Samoan question, says that while umbrage may be felt at the seeming want of concert among the colonies, little time will suffice to show that the proper course has been taken of wasting no time over the undertak ing, which New Zealand is incompetent to carry out. The paper, however, eulogises the honorable sentiment which prompted New Zealand to make the offer. .

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

South Island If»ttroa. Wellington, May 2. In consequence of representations made last session by Mr Parata, MH.R, Government decided, after making full enquiries, to set apart sixty thousand acres in different parts ot tho South Island, as reserves for the benefit of land less natives in that island. There are several hundred natives in that part of the colony who have no lands of their own. The raajotity of them live in Southland andOfcago. JJLabwr, Of 160 unemployed who registered their names on the books of the labor bureau about seventy found employment.

COURSING.

Forbusy, May 2. The Challenge Stakes ot £340, the biggest coursing stake ever run in the colony began to-day at Forbury in BplendJd weather. Mr W. McAaley acted as judge. The following won their first courses—Lancashire* Lad, King Bruce, Lucia, Keaputiki, Commodore, Brilliant Boy, Starry .Night, Philosopher, Cardigan, Boomerang, Belfry, Christmas Rose, Derry Shamrock, Fickle, Blaokhawk, Here's to 'cc, Sweetmeat, Ostrich.Oypsan, Deneger, Charlie, Florrie, Merchant, Ledgerkeeper, Mars, Pine Hut, Marco, i Lizzie Godfrey, Colonel, Vengeance.

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON MEETING. Wellington. May 2. There is beautiful weather for the opening day of the Autumn of eeting, and the attendance is good, and increasing hourly. There is a large number of visitors from all parts of the colony. The following are the results:—• I K.4IWAV Handicap—Prioress 1, Allan dale 2, Alderchot 3. Won easily by two lengths Time — 1.18. Dividend — £10 14s. Hukdlbs—Oaklands 1, Victrix 2, Re galia 3. Won easily by three lengths. Time—3 40 Dividend—£7. Hack Hurdles—Makomako 1, Rangi poi 2, Oddfellow 3. Won easily.

THJfI AB£BtIRTON GUARDIAN* WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1894.



Tho convent authorities have commenced the work in connection with the shiftiog of the convent!, and excavations of an exten sive character are being made under the building for the purpose of admitting the rollers on which it is to be shifted. The work is being done by day labor, not by con tract. The building will be shifted practi cally whole, and the undertaking is there* fore of somewhat large proportions, and its progress, especially while the convent is on its transit through the streets of the borough, will be watched with comideraWe interest. /^ OOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not V.T feeling well? Have a cup of lealth Teal Nothing so invigorating and strengthening I My word, Mra Brown, this is simply lovely Whole gale and retail at Zander's. MM VIGOR SftS^-j tS*,^l^ **re vent? tho hair from bEvS-'S"'--^:-;'.""* becoming tuiti, faded, HK.-jEM'il*'!'..•■gig* \ 't^r9 s, ay> , HlTft'^'*'*:^! £asitisr Preserves period of life. It cures itching humors, and keeps the scalp cool, moist, and hesiUhy. The base of Ayer's Hair Vigor is a refined and delicate fluid which does not soil or be come rancid by exposure to the air, and which is as perfect a substitute for the oil supplied by nature, in youth and health, as modern chemistry can supply. Ayer fs Hair Vigor PKEPAKKO BY Jr.J. C.AVER& CO,, Lowell, Mass., U.S. A, {JiT" Beware of cheap imitations. The name—Aysr—is prominent on the wrapper i-.nri Is blown in tho ftlass on the bottom of c-.-i- «r ■■•■■■ !-,«<Mr<!. Tenders. TENDERS, TENDERS REQUIRED for supply of Newcastle Coal and Short Firewood for one year for Hampstead School, by noon on SATURDAY NEXT. W. J. CROOKS, 5 11 Chairman of Committee. Friedlander Bros. THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1894. CLEARING SALE AT WILIOWBY, A complete Farm of 258 acres, Horses, Sheep, Implements, etc. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from Mr John Gilmour to Sell by Public Auction at his Homestead, close to the Willowby School, his compact farm con sisting of 258 acres, all well watered and laid down in English grasses ; also, the whole of his Stock and Plant, comprising, valuable Draught Horses, Sheep, Imple ments, etc., as follows: — 12 first class Draught Mares and Geld ings, 6 yearlings and twn-year-oids by Kelvin, 480 two-tooth halfbred sheep, good turnipers, 3 farm drays and frames by Duncan, 3 McCormick reaper and bin ders, 3Duncan«louble-f urrow ploughs, with whippletrees, blocks, and chains, disc harrows with seed sower, Cambridge roller, leading and shaft harness, hone covers, etc. Mr Gilmour's judgment and partiality to good horses are so well known that it is needless for us to say anything abouc them. The Implements are all In good order, and as he has fully determined to retire from farming operations the land and plant are for absolute sale, Full particulars and conditions at sale, which will commence at twelve o'clock noon. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Per R. FRIEDLANDER, 4J131 * Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OP SALIL AT MR J, QUiaLEf'S HOMESTEAD, DROMORE, ON | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1894. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, will Sell by Public Auction as above, at 12 o'clock, noon— 7 Draught Horses, 3 Hacks and Light Horses, 5 Head Cattle, Buggy, Gig, Drays, Ploughs, Harrows, Reaper and Binder, Horse Power and Chaffoutter, Harness, Seed Winnower, Grindstone, and Sun dries. Also,— 64 Sacks Oats, seconds Wheat, etc, etc. For absolute sale. R. FRIEDLANDER, s^(j Auctioneer. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. I HEREBY give notice that I intend, at the County Council meeting on May 4 next, to apply for » slaughtering license for large and small cattle on Reserve 738, Ford's Road. WILLIAM GEORGE ROBINSON. Ford's Road, April 14, 1894. 476



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Public Notices rFIHB Annual Meeting of the Longbeacl: Road Board will be held on SATURDAY, May 5, at noon. 0. E. FOOKS A SON, 41204 Clerks to the Board. LONGBEAOH ROAD DISTRICT. A PPLICATIONS are invited to be ** sent in not later than 10 am. on May 5 prox., for undertaking the work of maintenance in the above district. 0. E. FOOKS & SON, 4t44 Clerks to the Board, Fyour mind is troubled : nothing else will give the treubles so thoroughly away as Health Tea. Try it.— Henry Zander, Wholesale Agent. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. X HERIBY DECLARE jL MR EDWIN JAMES PAUL, being the only Candidate Nominated, to be duly Elected a Member of the Ash burton Borough Council. CHAS^ E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Aehburton, May 2,1894. 5 13 rpHEEE is only one quality of Health JL Tea and that is the best. Ask your frocer for It, and see that you get it.—.i Eenby Zander, Wholesale Agent ~~~FARMERST GLOVER ~ pHBISTOPHER HAMPTON'S Clover V-* Shelter will be working in the Rakaia district, and Orders are respect fully solicited. Particulars can be obtained from Mr L. Ozley, Rakaia, or from Christopher Hampton, Southbridge. 4J46 SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. I HEREBY give notice that I intend to apply at the County Council meeting in June next, for a Slaughtering License for large and small cattle for Section 10, R.S. 350, Maronan Road. JOHN McCULLOGH REID. April 21,1894. 4 12 light's Gash Store, r_l AVING Bought an Immense stock OP GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUSH. WARE, etc.. at about 15 PER CENT LESS than tha I USUAL COST, We have made STILL FURTHER RE DUCTIONS in Every Line. Baking Powder, large tins 9d Sago, finest 2d Currants, new 4dlb Blacking, 4^d doz Plaid Matches, 4^ doz Tapioca, best 2d lb Sultanas, new 5d lb Eaisins, 5d Cream of Tarter, Is 2d lb Perfection Tea, 2s or 31b for is 3d. FOE QkBB. ONLY. LIGHT'S CASH STORE, Burnett Street, Corner Arcade. 5 12 TVTO more indigestion ; no more nervous- Ul ness from indulging in too much ea drinning, for those who drink " Health Tea." One trial will convince you.— Hknry Zander, Authorised Agent. ANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age- H, Zander, Sole Agent. 11 1 s MAIL $ GUARDIAN. CHRISTCHURCH AGENCY. -\T"R J. R. SIMPSON has been appointed our A.GENT at Christchurc and is authorised to make Contracts for Advertising and Printing, and to give receipts on our behalf. THE ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITID, per Wm. J. Steward. January 6, 1894. D!" wash yourself. Titan Soap does the work. No rubbing. N macbJ nes. I 18 BOOK BINDING. Tl/rUSIO B00K8.& SCRAP-BOOKS NEATLY AND CHEAPLY|BOUND. ailJlSorta^of Books bound in Leather or Oloth, at Ohristohurch prices, . t the Office of ASHBURTON PUBLISHING 00, Limited. Ashburton, February 3, 1894. ~~ WAKANUi RIVER DISTRICT. SPECIAL ORDER. THIS is to notify that, at the nest meeting of the Wakanni River Board, to be held on May 12,1894, it will be proposed that a general rate for the year ending March 31, 1895, be made and levied on all rateable properties in the Wakanui River District, on a gradu ated scale according to the classification of the said properties, and in the manner following, that is to say—On all properties included in the first-class, one half-penny in the £ ; on all properties included in the second class, one farthing in the £ ; on all properties included in the third class, one-eighth of a penny in the £. The said rate to be paid in one sum on the 24th day of May, 1894, at the Wakanui River Board Office, ABhburton. C. E, FOOKS & SON, 4 113 Olerks to the Board. KEATING'S POWDER destroys Bn ga leas, Moths, Beetles and all other insects whilst quite harmless to domestic animals In terminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary. It is per fectly clean in application. See the article you purchase ia KEATING'S, as imitations are noxious Mid ineffectual. Tins, 6d, Is -md 2s 6d each. S?ld by all chemists. DOLLAR CIGARETTES—Finest Ameri an Tobacco,— Henry IZandkr, Wholesale Ageat «,„„ w



Public Notices In the matter of the Licensing Act, 1881, the Acts amending the same, and the Alcoholic Liquor Sale Control Act, 1893. ASHBURTON LICENSING DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that, in _ pursuance of the piovisions of the above named Aclp, the Quarterly (Annual) Meeting of the Licensing Committee for the aforesaid Licensing District will be held on THURSDAY, June 7, 1894, ab the hour of noon, in the Magistrate^ Courthouse, Ashburton, for the purpose of taking into consideration all Applica tions under the said Acts, of which due notice shall have been given. J. R. COLYER, Clerk to Committee. May 1,1894. 5 10 CLOVER SEED I BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers of the Ashburton District that I have purchased a new CLOVER THRESHER and SEELLKR, with all latest improve ments, and shall be prepared to thresh Clover on and after May 1 next. ROBERT UeACLEM, 3 216 HAMPSTEAD. r ' ___ _____ - ■.- TO LET.-Cottage fronting Graham's Road. T. BULLOCK. A DANCING CLASS will be held in the Orange Hall every Friday night, commencing with a long night Fkiday, May 4. W, Anderson, Musician. f | , 6 9 RANGITiTA LICENSING COM* MITTEE. LICENSING ACT, 1881. NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of the above-named Act, the ANNUAL MEETING oi th» L]fl©ns« ing Committee for the Rangitata District will be held at the Magistrate's Court bouse, Geraldine, on WEDNESDAY, the Sth day of June next, at noon, for the purpose of taking into consideration all Applications made under the above Act, of which due notice is given to the Clerk E>f the Licensing Committee. WILLIAM WILLOUGHBY, Clerk to Committee. Geraldine, April 30. 4 201 SMOKE PLAYER'S NAVY OUT. mHE ORIGINAL. BEATtPULLY COOL AND SWEET SMOKING. Sold only in 1-ounoe Paokats, and 2, 4, bounce and lib Tins, which keep the [Tobacco in fine smoking condition. Ask at all Tobacco Sellers', Stores, &c, and Take no other. SMOKERS ARE CAUTIONED AGAINST IMITATIONS. The GENUINE bears the Trade Mark—" NOTTING HAM CASTLE " on every Packet and Tin. PLAYER'S NAVY OUT CIGARETTES in Packetß containing 12, and Tins of 24, 50, and 100 , LANTERNS AND SLIDES. 50 SLIDES LOANED FOR 33 A LL the best of the New Sets introduced ac A published ; Largest Stock and safest; Circulation in the world; Hsre3 donble them selves every Season; can be sent free both ways, at our risk, for 6s 3d. MPHOVED PRAESTANTIA &i 4g COM PLETE. Ministers and Schools Bupplied on oar Monthly Instalments System. Our Improved PRAESTANTIA. LANTERN is admitted by all who have tried h the belt Oil Lantern ever seen. Marvellously Improved this Season. Worth 20 per cent more; price remains the same, £4 4s. Hundreds of Recent Testimonials* BEST LANTERN OUTFITTERS IN THE WORLD. Bi-urml, Tri-unial, and other Lanterns Lantern Slides, Plain and Colored, o unequalled quailty, at the very lowest prioes. Large Catalogue, with New Supplement, 6d,, Supplements, 2d; Operator's Guide, l£d Hints for Hirers, 2d; Hire Lists, free ; Sample Pictorial Window Bille, Id., from RILEY BROTHERS 5, Oheapside, Bradford. HEALTH TEA is free from the tannin so prevalent in other teas. It is recommended by the Medical Faculty in the United Kingdom and Australia All Grocers keep it. A BOOH 50 HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALTC COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, wno will supply Customers in large or small quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is »n excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn ing with a flame, does not sparkle, and .eaves a white ash. It is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES iLLIOTT COAL MERCHANT ASHBURTON TV EALTH m E A. Wandering afar ocr A ustralasia seas ; Sighing in softness, murmuring in air, Comes the desire for Health imparting Teas, Fragrant in flavor, with aroma rare. At last! at last t the breezes murmur, Is found bheTBA is well-named "Health," And Connoisseurs declare in accents firme* This tea contains within itself a priceless wealth. The daintiest leaf by cleanliest arts pre served, Blended with flavor that on the taste ne'er palls. " Health Tea " has won the pride of place deserved, Is drunk in cottage homes and palace halls HEALTH TEA HEALTH TEA lea " cures indigestion. Other teas cause it.



BOOTS FOR THE PEOPLE. S. ANDERSON, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, FT AS OPENED a Retail Branch in those centrally situated premises, East Street, ITJ. Ashburton, next door to S.W. Alcorn. The stock is one of the finest in th c district, and consists of high and medium class English Boots and Shoes. Being a Oirecfc Importer, I am enabled to sell at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. The COLONIAL STOCK has been made at my own Factory and every pair is GUARANTEED. Buy direct from the maker and save the middleman's profit). The Bespoke Department is under efficient management. All classes of Boots made (o order. Repairing Dohb Cheaply and Wbia E. BONNINGTON, Manaot.



TRESPASS NOTICE. A NY person or persons trespassing on J-*- Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game, or otherwise,after this notice WILL BE PROSECUTED. 3 206 J. ft. WILLIAMS. ZEALAND!^ BOOT DEPOT. SPECIAL N3TIOE. ALL OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS are requested to be PAID on or before MAY 6, 1894. All accounts not paid by that date will be sued for without further notice. ■ \ ' J. BISHOP. j S. BROOKELBANK, 4|115 Manager. I 0 LET—Afc a low rental, Cotfcage i fronting the Alford Forest road T* BULLOCK. T3 OILDING for removal for Sale. jJD Apply to T. BULLOOK. I «■ " — ' THE REASON WHY j CRAIGHEAD AND BERRYMAN ARE the Lea ling Tailors and Outfitters in Ashburfcon— BECAUSE They keep the Largest Stock of Fashionable Tailor ins; Goods. BECAUSE They employ the Largest Number of First Class Tailors. BECAUSE They do the Largest Tailor ing Business. BECAUSE They give the Besb Value, Fit, and Workmanship BECAUSE Their Motto Is— [ffit Satisfaction. CRAIGHEAD &BERRYMAN, THE LE \DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON THE DEN3MOKE THE WORLD'S GREATEST TYPEWRITER. THROW away your pens, and conduct your correspondence on Modern Principles. A fortnights trial will convince you of the superiority of the Typewriter over the Pen, and of the Densmqre ovec all other Type writers Free nstruotioa to Shorthand Writers THE DENSMOEE TYPEWRITER 00, Let, 51, Graoeohuroh Street, London, E 0 JOHN ORR&Co., IRONMONGEBS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS^ A BE holders of big Stocks of CARPENTER'S TOOLS, BUILDER'S HARDWARE PAINTS, j OILS, COLORS, VARNISHES, BREACH and MUZZLE LOADING GUNS, EETOLVERS, CARTRIDGES, POWDER, etc. LAMPS:— HANGING, BRACKET, and PARLOR RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, HEATING and COOKING STOVES, ! SENDERS, FIRE IRONS, BEDSTEADS and BEDDING. SHEEP NEHING, BARB WIRE, PLOUGH SHARES, HORSE CLIPPERS, HORBE COVERS, TENTS, PLOUGH LINE. —SPECIALTIES— ELECTRO-PLATE, CUTLERY, PAPERHANGMGS, CHINA & GLASSWARE, MAURITIUS and QUEENSLAND SUGARS, INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS. JOHN OEfi & CO.



SINGING, PIANOFORTE, CLASS SLSGING, THEORY, etc. Hiss Mabel Bell WILL be at home to pupils at Gates School of Music, each WEDNES DAY, from 1 p. in to 4.30 p.m. 2 152 HEALTH TEA. "Delightful "Wholesome," Refreshing." All facers. Wholesale '''VNflEK's. ? ~~~~ ■■ TIN WALD~ _ ' fjlOßi SALE—Three Sections, wel "- situated, Corner of Jane and tMfcMurdo streets, numbered 60, 61 and 52, Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOOK 1 A CARD.] lyri S8 TV| 0 BRIDE LADIES' NURSE, Burnett Street West (a few doors from Drlllshed), ASHBUKTON. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINCHNG, HARMONY T1H)B Second Term will commence May <*• 7. Vacancies for four pupils. Office hours 4 to 6 p.m. daily. ARCADE CHAMBERS, Ashburton. N.B—An experienced Pianoforte Tuner always at hand. J. Nicholas, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on the premises. The Best Material and Work* manshtp guaranteed. A large and varied stock always on hand at moderate prices, REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek's, Wrtehniaker, East Streeo. NICKEL WATCHES, NICKEL WATCHES, KIOKEL WATCHES. rpHE Cheapest and best in the Market, usually sold at 25s now SELLING AT £1 EACH, AT G. WESSON'S, (Late J. Quinn), EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. DOLLAR CIGARETTES—3d per packet «q ACRES and 22 Acres good land fo Sale near a School. T. BULLOOK. ALFORD FOREST. —20 Acres for Sale on liberal terms, R.S. 7906. This was an early selection, T. BULLOOK. LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after ~MOND AY, April for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Aeh burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ooachmam Immenae Success OP CLEARING SALE. T3UYERS delighted with the bargains. BALANCE OF STOCK TO BK SLAUGHTERED. No Reasonable offer Refused. iMLVitT~BROfi., CABINET MAKERS, \t% Courthou? Havelook Street, Iso—For Sale Cheap, new 8-rooraed house and f-acre l»nd, Havelock Street TINWALD.—FORS^LE, SectionNo 16, well situated in Archibald Street, no. far from the Railway Station, with square built dwelling thereon, Stable, Shed, etc. Price, £150. Small cash deposit, balance by instalments, bearing interest at the rate of 7 per cent per annum.™T. BULLOOK. SPECIAL NOTICE. Hunter and Son, HAVE made up their minds to sell at CHEISTCHURCH PRICES, with carriage added, in large or small lots to suit purchasers. #0R CASH ONLY. Being in a position to buy our Goods in the best market, we can afford to self Cheaper than any house in the trade. Small proiatß and quick returns. Call on Saturday and see for yourselves. Goods delivered Daily. Note the address— HUNTER AND SON, Tascrejj Street, Ashbokton.



Business Notices. Groceries at City Prices. FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, COLEMAN S BUILBINGS, OPEN on or about WEDNESDAY, MAf 2, with an entirely New Stock of GROCERIES, B BUSH WARE, HARDWARE, Etc., bought by oat Mr A. H. Fletcher, for Cash and in Large Linos, and as we have on* principal shop in Christchurch, it enables him to get all the nibbles which we wtabtf to give to the public of Ashburton and District. The Prices below show that the FJNEST QUALITY at LOWEST PRICK is our Leading Feature. Fine Crystal Sugar 2fd per lb., New Sultaqas s£d pet 1b.,. .< Fine Sago from 2£d to 2d per lb* t New flaisins'^d per lb., ,-, Fine Tapioca from 2£d to 2d per lb,, Baking; Powder, the best in the Japan Rice 2|d per lb., world IOJd, Split Peas 2£ per lb , Owam of Tartar Is 3d, Pearl Bwley from 2|d to 2£d per lb,, Plaid Vestas from 5d to 4Jd per dozen Firiest Coffee, groand on the premises 3ib of any brand 2s tea for 5s Od, Isßdperlb. . 1 80-Degree Test Water White Kelt). New Currants, washed by patent) sene from 3s 9d to 6s 6d machinery, 4sd to 4d per lb., 12s 9d per ease. 5*7 STEPHENS BEOS, Late of Market House, TT7ISH to inform their customers and 4 the Public that they have SOLD THEIR STOCK AND BUSINESS -TO ' . ■■;;. MESSRS SHE ARM AH BROS, To whom they can with confidence entrust the wants of all their late customers, also thanking them most heartily for their past strong and liberal support and feel sure that the reputation of the late Firm will be safe in the hands of such enterprising young men as the SHEARMAN BROS. ——:o:—— EL H. Stephens, For Stephens Bros. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE, 13EG to inform the Public and Patronsjthac they have BOUGHT THE STOCK AND BUSINESS Of the Wellknown Firm of STEPHENS BROS., BURNETT STREET, And truat by paying, strict attention to business, coupled with a real good article, that they will not only maintain the good reputation of tho Firm, bad still further extend the Business. 1 CUSTOMERS WATTED UPON FOR ORDERS. ■ Goods delivered daily, and Ord ,:a by Post despatched with punctuality. SHEARMAN BROS.r MARKET HOUSE. ' 4 173 MITCHELL & TURNER BEG TOIANNOUNCB THEIR FIRST SHOW JOE AUTUMN AND WINTER Dresses and Trimmings, TQNCQURAGED by previous suocess in'thisJDeparcuient, exceptional prepa ations have been made for the \ WINITER OF L'94 abrios*;of;iTHE latest; frenoh mode, together with ohoiojs BRITISH SELEeriOXS, WILL BE POUND AMONG OUR COSTUJifBS. As usual gSINGLB ROBES are a SPiBCIALTY.