COUNTY COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held to-day. Present —Messrs Hugo Friedlander (chairman), John Grigg, C. J. Harper, Donald Williamson, James Johnatone, Andrew nfacFarlane, Edward Richardß, Duncan Cameron, and E. Ch Wright. chairman's statement The Chairman's statement was read as follows :—The Commissioner cf Crown Lands states that the Hon. Minister for Lands has approved of the Council's proposal to expend thirds to the value of £770 on water supply works Rangitala district, and this sum will be paid to the Council by the receiver of land revenue. A letter from the Binds Saleyards Com* pany will be read, requesting the Council to repair the approaches to the footbridge over the Hinds, in consequence of sheep having been frequently drowned at that place in crossing the river. The, Council will see by the engineer's memo on that letter that the Railway Department has made the necessary repairs, and that the bridge wai designed only for foot traffic, and is not sufficiently strong for stock purposes. The accounts for the six months and year ended March 31 last have been duly audited, and the balance sheets sent to Wellington to the Auditor- General, but as >et have not been returned by him. The Commissioner of Crown Lands writes that the Land Board cannot agree to the Council's terms with respect to road through reserve 2573, as the matter of fencing eff the road is one for the local body to proceed with. The replies received from the County Councils as to the question of payment of members are placed on the table for the Council's information. The Ashburton Licensing Committee notifies the amount of salary agreed on to be paid to its clerk, and the same notification is received from the Rangitata Licensing Committee. Since last meeting the cheques for the various amounts due on account of the late Bangitata licensing election have bean sent out and, in most instances, accepted. Those sums not. accepted will be a matter for your consideration today. Messrs Dowding and Todhunter having removed the weir at Westerfield mill supply, I Instructed the engineer to interview Mr Buckley with a view to a fresh water supply through Lagmhorin lieu of the above, and the engineer will report: the result.

OIRCOLAR3. Circulars were laid on the table, for* "warded by Government with, respecj) to the beet industry and Arbor day, ENGINEER'S REPORT. The Engineer's report was read as follows :— Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— The service throughout the district is in a fairly satisfactory condition. The supply from the Hinds gorge was slightly deficient till the middle of June, but is now ample. You will observe from the Ranger's report that the auxiliary supply from Westerfield for the benefit of Weatstone, F'lemington, and Waterton districts is now practically cat off. Just at present the natural supply in Lagmhor creek suffices, but in a very short time the districts referred to would be without a supply. So far as actual work is concerned, very little would be required to reinstate the service, and perhaps it would be well to have a final reference made to Messrs Todhunter and Dowding, and also to the mortgagees of the mill property, on the subject. At your request I interviewed Mr Buckley, of Lagmhor, on the subject of a new connection from the river in lieu of the above, and he is prepared to give every facility, and a free right-of-way for a new channel if ths Council undertakes alt liability in connection with it. I have caken the necessary levels, etc., so that work could be soon undertaken if absolutely necessary. Aa the estimated expenditure for further races and enlargements of mains in Rangitata district has been authorised by the Hon Minister of Lands, I presume the funds are now available, and if so tenders could be called for as soon as the owners on line of maip assent to the work. Mr Hickman, whose land is situated im mediately below the Westerfield Village Settlement, has called to enquire re his water supply, of which he seems greatly in want, but as yet no authority to proceed has been given to the Lands Department. The new race for Messrs Oree, Kellahan, and others has been finished. The race asked for by Mr Owen McGuinness will be mutually advantageous to himself and Mr Dawson, and each will make his own Ashburton-Rakaia Plains Water Supply .*- There is an abundant service at present throughout the district. A few culverts will shortly be replaced by fords. Hampstead Extension Races.—Having taken the necessary levels, etc , I BBtimate the costs of works to Wak&nui Road and thence to existing race at upper end of reserve 1119, at £17, and a small branch to Hampstead school at about £8. The pro posed routes are indicated on accompanying map but as the question of proposed new intake from river for the Borough, Allenton, Netherby, and Wakanui flat races may affect this extension in some way, it would be well to consider it from that point of flaw. ' Acton Irrigation Main.—About half the earthwork has been completed, and the sub mains have been arranged for, so far a* Mr Allan intends to extend them this Benson. . County Plantations.—Planting has been executed near Hinds, Cracroft and Mayfield, and the Plantation Committee will decide on further work to-day. Protective Works, Padding Hill —The works above the North Ashburton Bridge have been finished, and the works lower down and nearer the intake of auxiliary water supply are in hand. Hinds Cemetery.—l have marked off several plots in accordance with the wishes of the trustees, and have sent them plan of same. Guaging Streams. —I have composed the records for two months ending June 30. THIRDS, The Commissioner of Crown Lands wrote stating that the Government had approved of the Council's proposed ex penditure (on water supply works im the Bangitata Boad District) of thirds to the value of £770. It was resolved that the Commissioner of Crown Lands be requested to pay over the £770 at once, as the engineer had been instructed to proceed with the work; also that the assent from owners in a line of the main be obtained. WESTKRFIELD WATER SUPPIY. Matters in connection with the Weeter field water supply were left in the hands of the Chairman with power to act. Mr Owen McGuinness applied for per mission to take water from a race near the Longbeach school through his property. The application was granted on the usual terms. It was resolved that Mr Hickman be Informed that the Council has had no reply from the Land Board. It was resolved that the attention of the Land Board be drawn to the fact that the Council has received no reply to its letter re the Westerfield village settlement and Mr Hickmau's water supply, and imme diate attention requested as Mr Hickman is entirely without water. THE WAKANUI CREEK. The Wakanui Creek Committee's report was read. The report showed that the Committefi had parsed resolutions that (1) the iniHowners be written to asking on what terms they would sell to the Council two acres of land aB per plan of the engi neer; (2) giving full particulars as to the Council's intention respecting an inde pendent water supply for Wakanui; (3) that Messrs Thomas Harrison, James Smith, and the Upper Ashburton Boad Board be interviewed with respect to taking the proposed race ihrugh their lands and roads. The Chairman stated that a represanta tive of the mil? proprietors had asked that the matter be deferred for the present, in order to give them an opportunity of giving » definite reply la the matter.

!A letter wss read on behalf of Wakanui settlers, stating that there was a probabi lity that some arrangement could be made : between tke millowners and settlers by f % which the creek would remain as hitherto, and asking that definite action be deferred, as the extra expense of a new race would have to be borne by the Wakanui riding. The Committee's report was adopted, and on Mr Williamson's motion, seconded by Mr Harper, it was decided tnat the matter be It ft in the hands of the Waka nui Creek Committee to deal with, and thac the bettleis be requested to come to a decision as soon as possible. HAMPSTEAI) EACES, It was resolved that consideration of the Banapstead extension races be de ferred till next meeting. LICENSING MATTERS. On Mr Harper's motion, a resolution was passed that it is desirable to amend the Alcoholic Liquor ►Sale Control Act in the direction of allowing local bodies to appoint their own Returning Officer to conduct elections under the Act. It was further decided chat copies of the above resolution be sent to the Government, and to members of Parliament for tbe district ; also that a statement be prepared of the cost of conducting the Rangitata election. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £300 were passed for payment. RBDUCTION OF RENT. An application from Mr Heseltine for a reduction of rent on Reserve 1770 was refused. ' WATER SUPPIIFS. The requesb of Mr Emerson and Mrs Small for permission to continue a race at the Hinds was granted. : A. pond service was granted to Mr H, Lockett. An application from Mr Dowling, Mounti Somers, for the formation of a water race wan refused. CEMETERY SITE. It was decided that one acre of the north*west portion of Reeerve 2589, at Ruapuna be granted as a cemetery site, rawle's crossing. Mr W. Fagan wrote, offering for a small sum to turn the stream permanently away. The letter was received. RANGITATA BRIDGE. Mr B. Bartrem requested permission to pat up a fence on the lower eid6 of the Rangltata bridge. It was decided to reply that the bridge reserve through which the fence would pass was not under the control of the Council. HINDS BRIDGE. The Secretary to the Hinds Saleyards Company wrote, requesting the Council to have approaches made to the Hinds bridge, as sheep had frequently been drowned in crossing.—The Clerk was in structed to reply that the Railway De partment had just made repairs at - both ends, and it was quite serviceable for foot passengers. It was designed for a foot bridge only, and is not sufficiently strong for stock purposes. It would therefore be needless to adapt the approaches for that purpose. SHEEP BRIDGE. An application from Mr E. Goodwin that a sheep bridge be erected over a new race at May field was granted. MOUNT SOJIKRS CEMETERY BOARD. Mr William Robert Tarton's election as a member of the Mount Somers Cemetery Board in place of Mr Edson, resigned, was agreed to. COST OF SPECIAL ORDERS. The clerk to the Upper Ashburton Road Board wrote asking the Council to provide the funds for the special order altering the boundaries of 'he Mount Somers and Upper Ashburton Road dis tricts.—A resolution was passed that in future the cost of executing special orders for the subdivision of districts be borne by the local bodies interested. RETURNING OFFICER. Tke clerk to the Ashburton Licensing Committee forwarded a recommendation from the Licensing Commissioners that the salary of the clerk be fixed at £40, as haretofore—£3o, County Council; and £10 Borough Council. It was resolved that the Council will be guided by the relative receipts of the local bodies interested* (Left sitting).

The Syaney Stud Sheep Sale.

Sydney, Julys. At the sheep sale there was a large attendance, and the biddings were brisk. The following are the prices :— Lincolns-^Mr Seddon, ewes £212s 6d, Mr Menlove, stud rams £6 15s, flock rams £4 lls Bd, ewes £4 4s; the executors in the estate of Mr Mc- Nicol, rams £4 6s 8d; Mr Hill, rams £3 6s Bd, ewes £1 14 9d, ewe lambs £1 16s 9d; Mr Forrest, rams £3 18s, ewes £3 8s lOd; Mr Kutherford, rams £3 15s, ewes £3 133 8d; Mr Threl keld's rams £4 12s 6d. Shropshires— j Mr Menlove's rams £2 2s, Mr flail's rams £2 2s. Leicesters—Mr Threl keld's rams £1 3s 2d, ewes £2 2s. A quantity of halfbred rams from Mr Bell's were sold at £1 Is; Mr Elliot's rams at £2 17s 9d.

THE AKTTftnRTum afrAftDtAJh FRIDAY, JULY 6, I 8&4.



A circular of an interesting nature to paterfamilias, issued by John Orr and Co.! will be found in this issue.



Friedlander fcios LAND BALE AT THE ORAN'JE HALL, ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, "JULY 7, 1894, j At 2 30 p ra. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. *-*J- have been favored with instructions from Mk Ebwakd McGirk, to Sell by Public Auction as abovf, His desirable Little Farm of about 63 Acres of First-class Land, well situated on the vVakanm Road, about two miles from Ashburton. The Land is of First-class Quality, and will be offered either in One Block or subdivided into Five Lots* It should prove a good investment, as its value for small holdings is now undoubted, and bound to improve in the near future. There is a small Cottage on the .Property. ALSO, AT SAME TIME AND PLACE WE are favored with instructions from Mk Jambs Hekon to Sell by Public Auction his 50-Acre Farm of very rich Land at Locgbeach, 'together with 10-roomed House and Outbuildings there on. This land is some of the best; in the world, and Mr Heron having removed to Temuka oar instructions are to effect a sale. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6J165 Auctioneer. Public Notices TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. NOTICE. /'YWNERS OP """UNREGISTERED V_7 DUGS in above District, will be SUED without further notice. 7 22 BY ORDER. LOYAj7ASHBURTON LODGE, No! 6003. 1.0.0. F., M.U. TWENIYFIRST~ANNIVERSARY Tea and Suelal IITILL BE HELD IN THE W ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton, on FRIMAY, JUJLY 13, ISO*, Admission.—Tea, Is fid. Social (double ticket) 2a 64 ; Single ticket (lady) Is. Tea ab 6. Social at 8 p.m. 7 23 HUNTER & SON, TANORID STEEET. AS we are leaving Ashburton, JULY 14, we wish to dispose of the FOLLOWING LINES BEFORE THAT DATE. 21b tins Golden Syrup, 7d 41b tins Golden Syrup, Is 31b 2s Tea (any brand) 53 Best Coffee, Is 6d per lb "Cleanser " Soap, 6s 6d \ cwfc box Washing Soda, 141b for Is Tlax Rope, 3d per lb Table Vinagar, 5d per bottle Extract Coffee (Symington's), Is Id Cream of Tartar, Is per lb Colman'g Starch, 2s packet Mixed Pickles, 8i per bottle Preserved Fruits, Is tin FATHERS* MOTHERS, Sisters, Brothers. A SAVING OF SEVEN TO TEN SHILLINGS IN THE (£) POUND, By Attending the GREAT CLEARING SALE Now Being Held in \ SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Opposite RAILWAY STATION.



A. JbAWBIE, HAVING purchased from the Trustees of Mr Robert Alcorh the well as sorted stock of Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Shirts, Hoisery, Drapary, Boots, Groceries, Crockery, and Ironmongery, at such a large discount off the cost price enables him—and he Is fully determined— to sell to the public at prices hitherto un known in Ashburton. The Goods, one and all, are of First Class Quality, and no rubbish will be offered. The following few lines quoted will suffice to show the reductions made. Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 15a 6d, reduced to 10s 6d. Men's best Saddle Tweed Trousers 21s, reduced to 15a 6d. Men's Mole Trousers 8s 6d, reduced toss9d Men's Tweed Coats 18s 6d, reduced to 12s 6d ; 255, reduced to 15s. Men's Waterproof Coats 32s 6d reduced to 7a; 37s 6d, reduced to 12s 6d. Men's Suits 403 reduced to 21s; 455, reduced to 32s 6d ; 655, reduced to 40s. All Wool Shirts 83 6d, reduced to 6s ; 10s 6d, reduced to 7s ; 11s 6d, reduced to 7s 6d. BLANKETS. 10 — WMfe3 18? 6d, reduced to 133 6d. 4 10 — Superior 22s 6d, reduced to 16s 6d. 4 11 — Grey 27s 6d, reduced to 20s 6d. 4 ■ \ ■- BOOTS. Men's Nailed Shooters 14s 6d, reduced to 11s 6i ; 13s 6d, reduced to 9s 6d ; 10s tSd, reduced to 7s 6d. Men's Heavy Watertights los 6d, re reduced to 11s 5 16s 6d, reduced' to 13s. Girls' Morocco Boots 7s, reduced to 4s 9d. Women's Calf Boots (lace) 12s 6d, re duced to 9s 6d. Women's Strong Kip Lace Boots 9a 6d, reduced to 6s 6d. All other Goods equally reduced in price. GROCERIES—COST PRICE, CROCKERY at English Landed Cost Price, The above will show the Genuineness of this Great Sale. Don't mistake tha address, A- LAWRIE, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, Oppooaite Railway Station.



Mr Alfred Harrison. ~ SPECIAL ENTRY! ~""~ SATURDAY, "JULY 7, 1894, QUANTITY FURNITURE; nearly New. ALFRED HARRISON, 7 29 Auctioneer. T enaers. 300 ACRES TURNIP LAND TO LIT FOR A CROP. mENDERS are invited for Cropping X 3GO Acres part of *• Selma " Estate, turnips just fed off it. Tenders received up to THURSDAY NEXT, 12th inst. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. 7§26 T. BULLOCK. TO LET FOR 12 MONTHS. DESIRABLE Suburban Residence, tan acres, substantially built dwelling house of six rooms with all convenience?, and other buildings, well situated at the corner of Middle and Allen's Roads, Allanton. An orchard well stocked with full bearing fruit trees, house and grounds nicely sheltered with well grown planta tions. For further particulars apply to 7*27 THOMAS BULLOCK. _______ — mO BE SOLD BY TENDER-A really I well-built Seven roomed country house, to be removed from present bite by purchaser. Tenders to be sent in by TUESDAY, July 31, to the undersigned, from whom all p arfcwulars can be obtained. 7 28 W. B. DENSHIRE, Ashburton. CTTANTED to-morrow, Dairy Produce VV of every description, Top price given.—Caksos & Co., Tancred Street. ® 7 25 WILL the Gentlemen who took the Hats by mistake at Mr Henry's Smoke Concert kindly return same and get their own? 7 24



) Public Notices __ I A BOUT 200 acres Turnip Land TO LET, for one white crop. | Apply to 0. P. MURRAY-AYNSLUY, 7 14 Mount Hutt. 1 w."e!7m¥l y, , COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER, HAS removed to premises known as the Horse Bazaar, immediately a at Rear of Old Town Hail, Jtatran«e, Somerset Lane. All work done at Lowest Prices consistent with Good Workmanship. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. NO more Indigestion ; no more ncr vcusness from indulging in toe much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea. One trial will convince you. Henry Zander, Authorised Agent. TINWALD, TTIOR SALE, T.S.s 17 and 18, cen- Jj trally situated, fronting the Main South Road and Railway. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. HINDS DISTRICT. AA Q ACRES 2 Roods A A 6* <±H:O ' 20 Perches. rk^tM R.S. 31037, situated a short distance above the Hinds Railway Station. Offers are invited for the above on account of the Mortgagee. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—Capital Building Site. Will situated in Cameroon street west, being T.S.s 1184 and 1185, each containing iacre. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK, PRELIMINARY NOTICE. HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT, ASHBURTON. W- H~RULE T3EGS TO INTIMATE to the residents _D of Canterbury that he will shortly open at Ashburton an Establishment for the treatment of all ailments by the system of Hydropathy. To insure the adoption of ths most recent improvements in the system, W.H.R. has procured the services of Mr Herbert Holme ■), a practical bathman, who has learned his business at Smed ley's Celebrated Hydropathic Establish ment at Matlock in Derbyshire. This gentJeman having spent almosb all his life at Smedley's has a thorough acquaintance with all the details of the Hydropathic treatment, Massage, etc. A qualified physician may be consulted by patients should they wish to do so. Arrangements will be made whereby a female attendant will wait upon Lady patients. Rheumatism, Bronchitis, and Sciatica a Specialty. further particulars in future advertisement. MATLOCK HOUSE, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 7 3 ACCOMMODATION PADDOCKS.



Puoiie Notice 1 ~~~ DULL~^JMES7 GREAT CASH SALE o* BOOKS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, MUSIO, 4c, 40. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AT L. F. ANDREWES & COS. HUNDREDS OF POUND? WORTH MUST BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE FOii CASH. SALE NOW ON. L. P. ANDKEWES & CO., STATIONERS' HALL. 6 169 BIRD Seed, 21b bags, 8d ; Essence of Lemon, 6d; Cochineal, 6d; Tinned ! Fruits, Is; Oysters in Tin, 6d ; Safety matches, 3d pkt; Kerosene Soap, 3£d bar. CARSonr a co,, Bran, 2s 8d sack ; Flour, 501b, 3s 10£ d ; Corn Flour, 3Jd ; Carrante, 3|d. The Best Tea in Ashburton 2s 4d per lb- CARSON AND CO Flower Pots, Is 6d doz ; Teapots, Is each ; Lamps from lsjGorae Knives from 3s 6d ; Tumblers, 2s 6d doz. Automatic Kero sene Tanks from 103 to 20a. Wanted— Fresh Butter, Eggs, Beeswax, Chickwheat Onions, etc. CARBON & CO., OPPOSITE UN. ON BANK. r~T EALTH TEA is more economica J L than ordinary tea. It undergoe a process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release of the better properties of the eaf more easy. Henry Zander, Autho rised Agent. Encourage GeniiiDe IjOcM Industry. IN order to keep our large staff of tailors full; employed during the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our [Jußtomers Compare our New Patterns in New Zealand Tweeds — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 15* to £3 10i. TROUSERS to Measure from 15a to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoats nade to measure. B^* Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure in bhe Latent styles BOOTS and SHOES in all best makes. &3S* Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Hen'a Underclothing, etc, Good and 3heap. —— 3RAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBU R T O N DOLLAR CIGAFETTES — 3d. No lolders or photos. —Htoby Zander, Whole ale ag nt HENRY ZANDER. Starvation Prices. -PRICE MSX FOR Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Koller Hour, lOOlbs 7s 6d Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bs 14s Kerosene (170 test, natural gas) only few cases in stock VVhite Crystal Sugar 2| d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3|d per lb Eleme Raisins 4Jd per lb Sultanas 4Jd per lb Pine White Sago If d per lb White-Flake, Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas Ijd per lb Best Japan Rice 2Jd per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3|d per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Raisins 4Jd per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tim 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per box HEALTH TEA. Health Tea Most wholesome Tea in the World. Jam, assorted, im 21b bottles, Is per bottle v Red Herrings Is dozen Sardines, large 'tins, Bdper tin Sardines, small tins, 4Jd per tin Cups and Saucers is per dozen Tumblers 3s per dozen And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES A Genuine Reduction all round, the CASH is wanted. WINES * SPIRITS, ALES k STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the money in Ashburton and who have a stake here-, not those who take your money and send it to Christchurch. REMEMBER—AU goods delivered Henr j Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIEEQi: IMPORTER,



MESSRS Miles ■ and GomVamy, Limited, have for sale by private treaty FOUR BLOCKS G^OD GRAZING LAND, each containing abonfc 125 acres, WITHIN 100 CHAINS OP ASHBURTON SALE YARDS. All this Land is NEWLY SOWN down in English Glasses, and is well served by Water Race. Persons desiring to inspect will be shown over the property on application to the undersigned, from whom terms and particulars may be obtained, MILES & CO., Limited, 6 146 Ashburton. A BOON 70 HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALE! COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Aeh burton, Agent for the county, who will supply Customers in large or small quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn ing w.th a flame, does not sparkle,|[and .eaves a white ash. It Is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT COAL MERCHANT ASHBURTON THE PREMIER TEA*" Or THE WORLD. Bicheßt and loveliest flavour. More iconomical than any other kind. Becommended by the Medical Faculty. All Injurious Ingredients removed. Promotes digestion—strengthen* the con stitution; It's numerous competitors are falling way like magio; A BLESSINQ TO MANKIND. Prices, 2s fid and 2s per lb „ Ask yoar Grocer for t, HENRY ZANDER, Wholesale Aeent



PubJio Notice? For Cash Ojlj. Depression NEW OATMEAL, in 251b bags, 2* 4d. REDUCTION IN THE PRICK OF FLOUR, FINEST ROLLER, in 25]bs 2s; SQlbs 3s lOid FINISI' ROLLER, in IOOIbs 7a 6d: 200 Ibs Us Sparkling White Sugar 2fd per Id t inest ew Currants (washed), 3f d per lb Finest Mew Raisins (washed) 4Jd per lb Finest New Sultanas (washed), 4Jd per lb Vestas 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per doz Plaid Vestas 4|d per doz Electric Candles s|d per 111, 5s 3d per doz Neave's Food lid per tin Fine Salt, lcwt bags 5s Baking Soda 3d per lb, 21b for 5d Best Mixed Peels 8d per lb, 21b for Is 3d Essence of Coffee, large bottles, Is Washing Soda Id per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb Lunch Biscuits 3M, 41b for Isld 31b of our Noted 2s Tea for 5s Id Essence of Almonds, Lemon, and Vanilla 6d per bottle Finest Tapioca, Sago, and Split Peas If d per lb Finest Japan Rice 2^d per lb Jorn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd per lb I Sheep's Tongues lib tins lOd | i Hundreds of other lines at, jorresponding Prices, \ JOHN OBR & CO.r [lie Cheapest and Oldest Established Firm in Ashburton. Cheap Drapery. Cheap Drapery. SALE OF EDWARDS, BENNETT and Co's DRAPERY STOCK BARGAINS IN TWEEDS. HEAVY TWEED at Is os 4 per yard BAEGAINS IN DRESS GOODS. DOUBLE-WIDTH CASHMERES 6ta per yard BARGAINS IN BLANKETS. HEAVY WHITE BLANKETS from 8a lid BARGAINS IN FLANNELLETTES. FLANNELLETTES from 3d per yard BAEGAINS IN ULSTERS. STYLISH ULSTERS from 2a lid BARGAINS IN BOYS' SUITS. BEST COLONIAL SUITS HALF COST BARGAINS | IN HOSIERY. GOOD CASHMERE HOSE Is per pair I ■_ * YOU MAY EXPECT | BARGAINS I i AND YOU WILL GET THEM W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER.'



MONEY. nOf\f\n TO LEND on firßt clasa 3w£UUv/ freehold seourity at a low rate of interest. Also special snm of £500. T. BULLOCK. THERE are two qualities of Health- Tea, both unsurpassed for streugth. purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d aod 2s per lb. Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and nee that you get It. Wholesale at Zander's] WAN-x'KD, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. fi, Zandih, Sole Agent,



j •-<• ci Notices DON'T Mt:S THI> G ;FAT OPPOfiTUNI TV, Kdw rcl«, Bennett?, A I o'a »t ck f GT. T?onfli Ar f^r\ BAD ten Ttuyers outon Wedoeaday • U' .nUdlll 06 i^/0., Motniu X , to pick up »r.y hsrgaiM offering at the above sale. THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW OF THE LINES MARKED FOR SA L X T O-D AY. 60 Pairs White Blankets from 6s lid per pair 27 Pairs Colored Blankets from 6« lid per pair 453 yards Crewdson's Calicoes from 2£d per yard 335 yards Leather Shirtings from 4|d per yard 1000 yards Fast Color Fiannellettes from 2|d per yard LADIES' ALL WOOL CASHMERE HOSE 10|d pr pait 102 PAIRS CELEBRATED IMPERIAL CORSETS, 2a 9d worth •«d 13 Men's Tweed Soits 19s 6d worth 27a 6d 40 Men'n Tweed Troasera 6s lid worth 9a 6d 18 Men's Tweed Trousers ?s lid worth 12i 6d 150 Boys' Tweed §uits from 3s lid upwards aSS* SEE WINDOWS AND DOOBS FOB PRICES. Jgj G. L. BEATH&CO.p TANORED STREET



Cheap Groceries For CASH ONLY. Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, Fine Salt 5s per ewt. bag 251b 2s, 501b 3s lO^d, Baking Soda 3d per lb lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Best Mixed Peel 8d per lb' White Crystal Sugar 2}dper lb Washing Sod» Id per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) Pearl Barley 2d per lb 3|d per lb Finest Sago and Tapioca If 4 Finest New Raisins (cleaned) per lb 4Jd per lb Sheep Tongues lOd per tin Finest New Sultanas (cleaned) Finest Japan Rice 2Jd perlb 4f d per lb Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d Electric Candles 5Jd per lb, perlb 5s 3d per doz Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd lb Neaves* Food lid per tin Safety Matches 3d per paoket all;other goods at corresponding prices. [ o— /CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. Sole [Agents for Mandarin and Tiger Teas and " Blue Bell" Oatmeal SHEARMAN BROS, MARKET HOUSE-



Retirement From Business OF MESSRS EDWARDS, BENNETTS, AND CO., MERCHANTS. 5-. ' ■. MITCHELL & TURNER wereJLarge Bayers »fc] SALE OF STOCK. A ND :ARE OFFERING JOB LINES >T SENSATIONAL PBIOIS N.I.- Hearth Rugs 3elpd Forfars g|A Door Mats 2s 6d White Calicoes 2^4 Te» r.Cosiea ; ia|9d Union Shirtings BJd Dimities 6Ad Ladies' Corsets 3§ 6d Cretonne s|d Kid Gloves 2s 9d CAea/? Z.//76S A? All Departments.



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