A Strange Story.

A LOKG-LOST HUSBAND FOUND AFTER TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS.

It is a somewhat trite aphorism that troth la stranger than fiction, but it is not often that such an exemplification of the adage is witnessed as that which occurred the other day in a maintenance case heard afc the Glebe (Sydney) Police Court before Mr Johnson, S.M., when a long-lost hus band, who had disappeared away back in the sixties, and whom the partner of his joys and sorrows had long since looked upon as dead, was brought face to face with the young girl of fourteen years he had espoused in Scots Church, Jamieson street, in 1861, and a second hu&band whom the lady had married in the inter* val since her first husband's disappear ance. The case was one in which h Kza both Ellen Kellaued her husband, Donald Kell, for maintenance. The complainant, who appeared to be tfbout forty-seven years of age, and who is of medium height, and well-preserved features, was examined at some length, and told the following remarkable story:-— She waa married to defendant some sixteen years tgo &b the Woolahra Congregational Church, the Key. Mr Bradley officiating. Sha had had a previous maintenance order against Kell. On the occasion of the granting of it no question was raised as fco the validity of her marriage witk de fendant. Her first husband was a sea faring man, He had disappeared twenty eight years ago, and witness had never heard of him since. Questioned as to her present husband's means complainant stated that he was interested in real estate to the extent of £2250. He also owned other property of value. She could not remember the Christian name of her first husband, nor the exact; date of the mar riage, but she remembered that Dr Lang performed the ceremony at his house in Jaraieson street, and that her husband's j surname was Davies. Having reason to ' anppoae her husband dead, she married defendant, with whom the former husband was acquainted. Mr Abigail: What waa the general ap pearance cf your first husband, who, you say, is dead ? Witness : As I remember him he had black curly hair, worn in ringlets. I don't think he waa very tall. I remember now that I used to call him Tom, and X believe under that name he was married. Would you know him again if you s»aw him ?—No, not now, and, besides, he ia dead. Mr Abigail: Don't/ be too sure about hat. Wait and see. Mr Abigail then called as a witness Thomas Davies. In answer to the sum mons an elderly sea-faring man, with bronzed face* iron-grey hair, and whiskers on the chin, and shoulders slightly bent, emerged from an ante room, and, advancing to the foot of the solicitors' table stood facing the witness box. Mr Abigail (addressing the witness): Look at this man Davies and see if you recognise him. Witness (who retained her composure : I do not.. I don't think he is my husband; if he is he must have altered, for T darA know him. Ann Murphy, sister of the last witness, was next examined. In her evidence she stated that she heard of her sister's mairiage to Davies while Bhe was in West. Maitland. She remembered the j latter, although it was a long t:mo a^o, and ?he had not aeon him for well-nigh thirty years. Mr Cromwell: What kind of a man was he ?—A low blackguard.—(Laughter). What was his appearance ?—He had ginger hair and moustache, and was pock pitted.—(Langhter). Witness (continuing) fcaid she usually called him "Giogjr." | Bhe knew her sister's daughter by her ' first marriage. She was now thirty yours | of age. At this stage the witness was con- < fronted with Davies, and a^ked if she | could recognise him as her tister's long- , lost husband. ,

Witnesß (laconically): That's not him. Davies was then put in the box and ex amined by Mr Abigail. He stated that afc present he followed the occupation of a wharf laborer, but formerly he had been a fhilor. He was positive the woman, Mrs Kell, before the court was his first and only wife. He was mam ad in 1861 by Dr Lang afc the manse, Jamieson street. The ceremony took place between eight and nine in the evening, and was witnessed by his wife's sister, a Mrs Hall, and a shipmate of his named Yates, since dead. They lived to gether for five or six yea'-s. During this period he was often absent at sea, some times six weeks or two months at astreteh. His wife during his absence drew his half Say from his (witness's; employer, a Mr ox, Market Wharf, now deceased. On returning from£ one of his trips to the Richmond and the Bellinger he found that his wife had disappeared in his absence, ani he never set eyes upon her since until he saw her in court. At the time of his (witness's) marriage his hair was long, black, and curly—(laughter)— but it had turned grey long since. After his wife's disappearance he worked as a navvy on the Ocotamundra line, and some thirteen years ago he came to Sydney, wher« he had been ever since. His daughter was aboufcftsix years ol 1 j when witness went away. Defendant KeU he had known for about twenty-four years, but he had not seen him for nearly that length of time. The latter often visited his (witness's) house. There was a girl there. Witness supposed he was courting her. He did not know anything of the present proceedings until he was subpoenaed to attend as a witness. Tiie defendant also gave evidence, and stated that he was employed by his brother, a wood and coal dealer, at Leichhardt. When he married com plainant she told him she was a widow, and that her first husband had been lost at sea. Witness knew her first husband, and he unhesitatingly identified the wit ness Davies as the man, although he had not seen him before for about twenty three years. He courted complainant about seven years, and knew her when she was first married. First heard that Mr Davies was alive about a fortnight &go.

This was the evidence on both sides, and His Worship said under the circum stances he could make no order. There was no doubt that the former marriage had taken place, and that the witness Davies bad told the truth. He, however. It iped that fcha woman would not be left daifcitute.—"S.3ML Herald."

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, May 14. A two-Btoreyed house at T^ake Takapuna, owned by Mr Edwin Harold and occupied as a boarding school by Miss Hunter, was totally destroyed by fire last night, The furniture was partly saved. The occupant irts not insured. A two-storeyed dwelling house in Grey street narrowly escaped destruction by fire last night through draperies in the children'^ bedroom catching fire. A pasier-by saved the children and extin guished the fire. Government are giving work on the co operative principle to twenty-four men on the Mokaa-Foratara section of the rail way. __________ —

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THE KHEDIVE.

Cairo. May 13. The Khedive visits London and Paris in June.

NIHILISTS.

St, Petersburg, May 13 An arrest of an additional hundred Nihilists has been made in connection with the recently discovered conspiracy

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DISASTROUS FIRE.

I Sydney, May 14. The premises "of Messrs Cohen and Levy, merchants, of Tarn worth, were completely gutted by fire to-day. The damage is estimated at £80,000. The premises and stock are believed to be heavily insured.

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A WARM MEETING.

Melbourne, May 15. The "Victorian Minister of Lands had a lively time of it at the hands of a deputation of women who waited on him to protest against the treatment of Mr Robertson, secretary of the Struan. Robertson village settlements. The Minister told the deputation that Mr Robertson had accused him of being intoxicated when he visited the settle ment. "So you were," coolly replied one of the ladies, while another coax ingly added, " But it's not very dread ful to get tipsy." The Minister denied that he was intoxicated on the occasion mentioned. He declined the request of the deputation, who left indignantly thanking goodness that they would soon have another Minister of Lands.

REV. MR CHAPMAN.

Adelaide, May 15. The Wesleyan Conference voted £200 towards the costs in the libel action brought against the Eev. Mr Chapman by certain Roman Catholic priests in Fiji.

PACIFIC CABLE.

Brisbane, May 15. The Brisbuuie Chamber of Com merce, in discussing questions to be decided at the Canadian Conference, admitted the necessity for a Pacific cable, but opposed the proposed route via New Zealand, as the distance would be a thousand miles greater than from Queensland direct. The Chamber was not prepared to say, from present in formation, that a Canadian route was the best.

No Lawyers There.

Lawyers have not yet established themselves in British New Guinea, : othjtfrwise the regulat ons passed by the » Administrator, which are equivalent to Acts of Parliament in that possession, would not be characterised by brevity and simplicity of language. The fol lowing are verbatim copies of two regu lations which, in addition to being free of such legal jargon as " whereas," ■ "hereinafter mentioned," "the afore said," &c, throw some light on the customs of that country. " Road Making.—l. It is good for the people of the land that roads should be made and kept clear. 2. The magistrate will talk with each village what roads they shall mnke and keep clear, and he wilt then dfcide. 3. The chief of the village will show each man how much work he has to do on the roads. 4. Each village should make and keep clear the roads on its own land or near the village. 5 If any man does not do the work on the roads that the chief has directed him to do, ho commits a forbidden act, and may be brought before the court. 6. If the man is found guilty, and the task given him by the chief was not too great, the European magistrate may send him to prison for not more than &even days. If the magistrate is not a European, he may send the man to prison for not more than three days. 7. If the man does not then finish his work on the roads, ho may be put in prison again. Oocoanut Planting.—l. It is good to plant cocoanuts. 2. The trees will be long to the person that plants them and to his heirs. 8. The magistrate will talk with the people of each village, and fix the smallest number of cocoanuts that each shall plant in one year. 4. All men will not have to plant the same number, as some men have little land or cannot obtain many cocoanuts. 5 Every man shall keep his cocoanuts clean. 6. Any man that does not plant cocoanuts and keep them clean, as fixed by the magistrate may be brought before the Court. 7. If the man is found guilty the magistrate may send him to prison for not more than three days. 8. If the magistrate thinks a man has already enough cocoanut 1 trees, the magistrate will not make him plant more. 9. If a man has no land . he will not be made to plant cocoa nuts."

MRS MAYOR YATES IN TROUBLE.

Auckland, May 15. At an extraordinary meeting of the Onehunga Borough Council last evening disgraceful scenes occurred. On the meeting opening a large and interested crowd of nearly two hundred spectators were present. Mrs Yates, the_ Mayor, ordered them to withdraw informing them they had no right there. A number ob jecting, Mrs Yates personally ejected them amidst great uproar. The crowd gathered outside and kept up % great noise, hoofing and knocking at the door duting the whole meeting. Inside a warm altercation took place between the Mayor and Councillor Jackson, the closure being applied to the latter. The Mayor appealed for the police, but no police appeared. The crowd turned off the gas and left the room in darkness. The Mayor addressed the excited crowd affcer the meeting, calling them a disgrace to the town.

TCIIJU ANAKCHISfS.

Paius, May 13. An Anarchist named Yournmere has been arrested in the city charged with being concerned in the bomb ex plosion in the Avenue Kleber.

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Fraudulent JB*nkrtiittcy Weltington, May 15- At the Palmerston Nonh Police Cou;t to-day, J„mes C. Money, a bankrupt draper tf Feilding, was committed for trial on charges of fraudulent preference and neglecting to keep proper books of accounts.

The "Validation. Court,

Gisbobne, May 14. ' Judge Barton adjourned the Validation 1 Court till to-morrow morning. He said s that since Friday last the telegraph wires had been day and night carrying on correspondence with Government, and frcm that correspondence he understood Government acknowledged the necessity for the Court having officers to act separately as clerk and interpreter. He had come to the conclusion that he ought to continue the correspondence until the position taken up by Government shall be plainly defined, so th?t if Parlia mentary interference shall become neces sary the debate shall be on lines clearly defined bj Government on one side and himself on the othar. He was not with out hope that a satisfactory result might after all be arrived at. Counsel have been informed that they must be ready with their cases to-morrow morning, Judge Barton having deter mined to proceed with the business of the Court under any circumstances. Wellington, May 15. ' Government insists that as Mr Jackson was long ago appointed registrar, Judge Barton is only causing needless delay and expense by raising fine points. Having accepted the advice of the law officers, (Government will accept the responsibility and announces that it will not be dictated to by the judge, especially as it considers Judge Barton is merely striving to get a separate staff for his Court, regardless of expense. Gisboekb, May 15. The Hon. Mr Carroll wishes it to be stated that in connection with the present difficulty the question of his resignation has never been mentioned. The first he heard of it was the statement in the presg.

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\ Public Notices | TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS '£25) will I " be paid for information which will le\d to the conviction of the person ■who maliciously burned a portable hut on Anama on WEDNESDAY. April 25. 5 37 F, PJb/TEII, Anama. Immense Success CLEAEING SALE. OUYEKS delighted with the bargains. BALANCE OF STOCK. TO Bffi SLAUGHTERED. No Reasonable offer Retused. 1 CABINET MAKERS, Next Courthouse, Havelosk Street, —-For IPale Cheap, new B«roome<i house and f-acre Innd, Havelock Street G. M. BROOKE IJEGS TO NOTIFY to his numerous -*-* Country Customers that in future' he will Hi tend at his late Shop, "THE DISPENSARY, 0 EVERY SITURD4Y AETERNOON from 3 to 4. C, M. BROOKE solicits the Patronage of former Customers for his Successor, Mrs Pkesckiptions Accurately Pbepabbd. Horse and Cattle Medicines, Patent Medicines and Sundries at Christchurch prices, and every attention given by her new Manager, ME F. E. WHITE, Registered Chemist, igent for Brooke's Soluble Arson c Powder. The bea*. tried reraedy'forJFoofc Rot In Sheep. Price 4d per b. 21 SPECIAL NOTICE, Hunter and Son, HAVE made up thair minds to sell at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, with carriage added, in large or small lots to suit purchasers, FOR CASH ONLY. Being in a position to buy our Goods in the best market, we can afford to sell Cheaper than any houso in the trade. Small profits and quick r> turns. Call on Saturday and see for yourselves. t Goods delivered Daily. Note the address— HUNTER AND SON, Tancred Street, Ashbdrton. TO THE PUBLIC. TXAVING startsd Business as HOESESHOER & GENERAL BLACKSMITH in the Wakatiul Road, in that shop known »s Kae's, directly opposite Mr Childs, I beg to ask my triends and the pubii; in general for a fair share of their patronage. To meet; the timos I am prepared to make very moderate charges. R YOUNG, BLAOKSMIT-H. 6 69 Lights Cash Store, TTAVING Bought an Immense stock of GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUkSH ware, etc.. ab about 15 PER CENT LESS than the CJSUAL COST, We have made STILL FURTHER RE DUCTIONS in Every Line. Baking Powder, large tins 9d Sago, finest 2d Currants, new 4dlb Blacking, 4-Jd doz Plaid Matches, 4-| doz Tapioca, "best 2d 1b Sultanas, new 5d lb Raisins, 5d Cream of Tarter, Is2dlb Perfection Tea, 2s or 31b for 5s 3d. FOR CASH ONLY. LIGHT'S CASH STORE, Burnett Street, Corner Arcade. 5 12 A BOON TO HOUSEHOLDERS ALLATOALK COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PRR CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES KLLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton. Agent for the county, wno will supply Customers in largo or a.nail quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It ia an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a goad Domestic Coal, burn ing w.th a flame, does not sparkle, and -eaves a white ash. It Sa both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT COAL MERCHANT ASHBURTON NO more indigestion ; no more nervous ness from indulging in too much ea drinking, for those who drink ** Health ' Tea." One trial will convince you.— ! Hw»? Zakobr, Authorised Agents !



f Sporting. ASHBIETON TROTTING CLUB. WINTER MEETING. q O BE HELD~ the TINWALD t RACECOURSE, TinwaW, on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1894. PIIOGHAmnE. 1.15 p.m.—Maiden Handicap (saddle) of 15 sovg. Nomination 7» 61, acceptance 7s 6(1. One mile and a half. 2 p.m—Ashburtox Handicap (saddle) of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soya from the stakes. Nomination 12a 6d, acceptance 12s 6d. Two miles. 2.45 p.m.—District Handicap (saddle) of 15 sove. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance I 7s 6d. Two miles 3.30 p.m.—LAGMHOR Handicap (harness) of , 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Nomination 10s, accept ance 10a. Two miles. 4.10 p.m.—Novel Handicap (saddle) of 15 BOVB ; the winner to be sold by auction and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination 15s. One mile and a half. 4.45 p.m.—Dash Handicap (saddle) of 15 aovi. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d. One mile. REGULATIONS. Nominations mu&t be in the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree and the last three performances, as also with the necessary amount in LJash, by 10 p.m. on TUESDAY, May 29, 1894, at the Central Hotel, «.shburton. Handicaps declared June 2,1894. Acceptances will close at the same hour and 1 place on FRIDAY, June 8, 1894. All Ka«es to be run under the Canterbury Metropolitan Trotting Association Rules. Five per cent will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses. The District Race shall be confined to horaes the lona fide property of residents in the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of such owners prior to May 1, DAVID ZANDER, 5 124 Secretary. Entertainments. ELGIN SCHOOLROOM. A CONCERT AND DANOE will be held in the Elgin School ON FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1894. Proceeds in aid of a Distressed Family, Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets, Is. Dance—Genblemen, 2s 6d j Ladies free. Refreshments. Music for Dance by Mrs Olaridge. 5_106 —GRAND— Popular Com cert \\ ___ —~— ■ i rpHE Opening of these Concerts will -*• take place on MAY 24, (QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY) Under an entirely new management. Everything will be done to give the public the greatest Katie-faction. Some of the best Christchureh artists have been en gaged. Look out for further notice ! HENRY H. CJHEN, \ 589 Business Manager. I *mr~m»MmmmmmmmmmamMmnammmmmmmmmmmam j E. G. Staveley, [n conjunction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company of N.Z., Ltd. TO THE ASHBURTON COUNTRY SETTLERS. MR R G. STA VjP.LEY (in conjunction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company of TS.Z , Limited) has the pleasure to announce to friends and slients that he has decided to extend :>perations, and will regularly attend ASHBURTON AND TINWALD SALE YARDS, CONDUCT CLEARING SALES WHEN REQUIRED, MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES ON WOOL CLIPS, And Carry on A GENERAL STOCK AND STATION AGENCY BUSINESS In all its^Branchcs. ]|fR JgDWARD gAUNDSRS Has been appointed LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE And all Business entrusted to him WILL RECEIVE PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION. Being well-known throughout the dis* tricb, Mr Saunders' many friends will no doubt show i-heir practical appreciation of this arrangement. OPENING SALE DAY AT TINWALD OK TUESDAY, MAY 15. E. G. STAVELEY, Id conjunction with the National Mortgage 5 & Agency Company of N.Z , Ltd.) Friedlander e>ros. CLEARING SALE j OF Contractor's Plant, Horses, Implements, Cattle, Etc. THURSDAY,~MAY 17, 1894.1 MESSRS FRTEDLANDER BROS , instructed by Mr Thomas Trevurza, will hold a Clearing Sale by Public Auction on the Farm at Wakanui, on the above date, at 12 o'clock nooD, of the WHOLE OF HIS PLANT, as follows : —• 6 Good Drausht Mares and Geldings, 2 Light Harness Horses, Wbiie chapel Cart, Spring Trap, 5 Drays and Frames, 3 Double-furrow Ploughs, 1 Duncau Drill; 2 Sets of Harrows, large Portable Hut on Wheels, Cambridge Roller, 4 Dairy Cows in profit, 6 Head "ifoung Cattle, 2 Breeding Sows, 1 Boar, lot young Pigs, Harness, Covers, ard Sundries. Mr Trevurz 1* having decided to abandon contracting, the whole of the plant is for absolute sale, and purchasers will find all lots offered in first-class condition, and the horses are among the staunchesb in the district. —— ALSO, at same time and plac— -j AP Four and Six-cooth Crossbred IUO EWES, in lamb QS\ f\ Good Crossbred HOGGETS p?f\ MERINO EWES Luncheon provided. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 86 Auctioneer. TURNIPS FOR SALE. OttFBRS will be received by the under signed up to the 18th, for about 70 acra of Good Turnips near Lavriston, . D, \VILIiIAMSOa, |



MITCHKLL & TIMER BEG TO'ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST SHOW OF AUTUMN AND WINTER Dr esses and Trimming* |?50OURAGED by.previousjraoowg in thisJDeparfciaent, eiceptlon*i;prep*>tiWi'« have beenjmade for the WINiTiEB OF .'94 ---*•*% -^*O* ii - ■ il3<S OF THE LATEST, FRENCH MODE, TOGETHER WITH CHOiCJB BRITISH SELECIIOSB, WILL BE FOUND AMONG OUR COSTOME3. As usual] SINGLE BOBES arc a SPECIALTY. IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF EOBEIT ALCORN, T HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED BY THE TRUSTEES to Reduce the Prices in Groceries, as well as othe* Departments BELOW COST FOR CASH to effect a CLEARANCE. Crystal Sugar 2-f 1 Split Peas 2d Best New Currants 3|d 150 teßfc Water White Kerosene 6s Elemos and Sultana* 5i Marmalade in Glass Jars 8d Best Sago and Tapicoa 2d Large Jars Jam 1$ Coffee, ground daily on premises, from la 4d to Is 6d Farther Reductions in CLOTHING and BOOTS, IRONMONGERY, CROOKJJRY. and GLASSWARE. ALL GENUINE FIRST-CLASS GOODS. B. ALOORN, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



TRESPASS NOTICE ANY person or Mrams trespassing an ■ Rlversdale Estate in pursuit of game, or otherwise,after this notice WILL BE PROSECUTED. 3 206 J. R. WILLIAMS. _ ____— a cabd] MRJ ELLIS'£ SHORTHAND CLASS will meet Every TUESDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock, afc Gates' School of Music. Terms moderate. 5 118 _,—__ NOTICE A KYO2?E Shooting or Trespassing 4h dog or g.n upon Winchmore Estate will be PROSECUTED. 4212 RGBT \W" HABT i _ , LOOKAI™S FURTHER REDUCTIONS — rvWING^ to the approach of Winter and the SCARCITY of Money, we have decided to DISPOSE OF OUR LARGE STOCK 0F GBOCERIES * GLASSWARE, and IRONMONGERY REGARDLESS OF COST and a glance at the following quocations wh'loharefor CASH ONLY will .««.« Customer., that wa mean whßt we soy:— Fine Salt, 5s per cwt bag Oatmeal, 251b bag, 2s 6d Sultanas, 4fd Cream of Tartar, 1s 2d per lb W hitning Id lb—l2lbs lOd Kleotric. Candles s^d — 121b 5s 3d t Kerosene (150 test) 6s per tin, 12s per case Best Mixed Peel, 8d per lb— 21bs Is 3d Best White Sugar, 2f d Split Peas, If d per lb Sago and Tapioca, Ifd per lb New Currants,, 3f d Best Japan l<ice, 2|d Plaid Vestas, 4Jd per doz Neave's Food, lid per tin Corn Hour, 3-|d per lb ardines, quarters, 4Jd, halves, cm Vinegar, Knglish, 5d bottle, 1 s 6d per gallon Washing Soda, Id per lb Wire Netting, 3() x 2, 2d yard '- ——~ 1 i Xtf ftl # IT? Tt &r Ork O VJHIX \JX\XX OU \jV; habdwarb, GENERAL MERCHAiNJU



Puoiic Notices £l^ 6o 4 *«»¥* °n tpp.wed fie^hold wounty. Apply to „--„■ 1. BULLOCK — — _ >iWBI , ...-■.. ROYS three garment long troueer v gg ut B.tß {nt lOg> Men's Colonial made nailed Shooter Boob at 7s 63 p«r pair at R. Alcorn's sale, Anhburton Nothing Mart, Saundera' Buildings. 1 iIB ~~—~" ~ ~ —* PHOTOGRAPHY. '__._ L \ST WEEK. LAST WEEK. "DOSITIVELY the Last Eight D<^« IT of THE SUBPRISE PHOTOGR4PHEIRS. Ever y One 9hould now awil themßclm jJ o t^'P tendid °PP °rtU >i+y befor° kia Three uineas, worth of Pictures fjr One Pound. PARKER AND BINS, Collier a Corner, HmVZiNDEI!. —" Revolution in Prices, — Pi*ICE r*IST — for Strict Cash Only, until furthor nofcice ._ White Crj^stal Sugar 2|d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3|d per lb Eleme Raisins 4-|d per lb Mtanas 4f d per lb Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas If d per lb **est '"P" 1 Cc 2¥ Ib , v Corn Flour (Brown s), 3Jd per Id Pearl Barley 2|d perlb Ptaroh 5d per lb Vermicelli and Maccaroni 6d perlb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Raisins 4jd per lb Washing Soda L2lbs for Is Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Neave's Food lld tin Kerosene, (150 ,test, water white) 6s tin, 12s per case Cocoa (Dunn and Hewitt's) 9d per lb ,/ a m, assorted, in 21b bottles, Is per bottle Bed Herrings Is dozen Sardines large tins, 8d per -tin Sardines, small tins, 4-|d 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 Induction all round, ths oisH«j«nteJ. wises & spirits, ales & stout. "f Boat Brands, in Stock. _ remkmbsr - Patronise those who ci« calate i he rr. dnvy in Ashburton and who have a stake here, not those who tako your money and lend ifc t0 Ohristchurcb. REMEMBER-A1 coods delivered. Henrj Zaadei% AOE^T FOR A 'jiscralwn Mutual Provident Sociofcy Suton'lS Oso ß