CABLE NEWS

Mr John Mulligan has been ap pointed United States Consul at Apia. Excellent coal has been discovered at Korramburra, Melbourne. Yon Caprivi, the German Chan cellor, proposes to mint twenty-two million marks. A local syndicate has offered Mr J. Gr- Carlisle, Secretary of the United States Treasury, sixty-four million ounces of silver. The Launceston Town Council has accepted the tender of Messrs Siemens and Go, for lighting the town by electricity. M. Mercier, ex-Premier of Quebec, has offered to lead a rebellion if the French Canadians are further pre vented from teaching religion in their schools. The Board of Eoquiry into the | wreck of the Kanabooka, which foundered in the Gulf of Carpentaria, found that the vessel was overloaded j and her boats not fully equipped. A heavy easterly gale is raging along the Sydney coast. The steamer Electra is ashore at Manning river, and the schooners Stanley and an old ETew Zealand coaster, the Forest Queen, are piled high and dry on the beach in the same neighborhood. Owing to the length of time required to repair the Miowera at San Fran cisco, she will be despatched to New castle on-Tyne. Examination showed that her bottom was intact, but the plates were so wrinkled that nearly the whole bottom will have to be removed. The Labor Electorate League, Sjd ney, has decided to adhere to the previous pledge exacted from labor members. The party in the house regard this as a declaration of war, and unless the pledge is much modified will decline to recognise it. The League decided to extend its operations to municipal elections. M. Spuller, Minister of Public In struction, speaking in the Paris Cham ber of Deputies, said the Government would insist on Prefects controlling the casual revenues of the Church and de fending society against clerical usurp ers.

West Australia Gold fields.

Perth, March 13. Reassuring news has been received concerning the water supply on the Ooolgardie goldfields. A large number of men have left for Kurnalpi, the scene of a new rush, where nuggets ranging from 330z to 50oz in weight have been picked up. Several large nuggets which have come in from the field are responsible to a great extent for the rush to the locality. Reports have been received of a rich alluvial find 300 miles north-west of Coolgardie, but it is impossible to reach there until the summer breaks. A party of diggers returning from the Murchison goldfields were attacked by blacks. The diggers, however, made a successful defence, only one of their number being speared, and his wound is not likely to prove fatal.

The Crisis in Australia.

London, March 13 Mr Cork, in his paper on the recent financial crisis in Australia, says it was the direct result of the suspension of the Commercial Bank of Australia, whose scheme for reconstruction was very ambitious, and shocked and sur prised the community. He regrets that a striking want of harmony among the Sydney banks during the time of the crisis delayed the proclamation making notes a legal tender, and ascribes the panic to a large extent to the cowardice of the shareholders of the English, Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank and the London Chartered Bank. He maintained that the Australian Banks have a muchi larger proportion of liquid assets than ' the British' institutions. He advises that the interest on payments to out siders be not increased, and says that local loans are safer even if they are a little dearer.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PEB, PBBSS ASSOCIATION.] (Received March 14,10.45 p.m.)

HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

Ottawa, March 13 The Warrirnoo, which has arrived at Vancouver, reports much excitement in Honolulu saused by the presence of the Canadian recruits, who were im ported to restore the Queen by a coup de main.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received March 14,11.16 a.m.)

SERIOUS FIRE.

Melboubwe, March 14. Richardson's flour mills at Nathalie were destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at £12,000. The insurance is believed to be £5000.

QUICKSILVER.

A valuable discovery of quicksilver is reported in the Alexandria district.

SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS.

Perth, March 14 Great scarcity of provisions is ex perienced at Coolgardie. Flour is un obtainable at £6 per fifty lb bag. Camel teams charge £60 to £70 per ton carriage.

The Bathurst Trouble.

(Received March 14,10.45 a.m.) London, March 13 It is reported that Fodislah, the robber chief, has been captured in French territory.

New Zealand Wool Sales.

The New Zealand Land Association fur nish us with the following comparative statement of the wool sales this season and last season:—

Licensing Elections.

THE NOMINATIONS.

Christchurch. —The following are the nominations for the Christchurch district:— William Ingram Ballinger, contractor; Charles Edmund Bell, priest; Chas. Jas. Foster, solicitor; Thos. Gapes, Mayor of Christchurch ; Win, Langdown, merchant; Jas. Clarkson Maddison, architect; Thos. McClatchie, contractor; Donald McLennan, storekeeper; Edward Smith, bootmaker; Frederick Trent, merchant; Frederick Way mouth, accountant; Wm. White, sen., out business; Wm. Widdowson, builder. A yon.—The following gentlemen have been nominated for the Avon licensing district :— W. Hammett, builder, New Brighton ; J. T. Smith, stationer ; Walter Crowe, baker; I. H. Pentecost, coal merchant; John Kerr, farmer; Thomas Henshall, builder ; Isaac Parish, dairy farmer; George Bonnington, chemist; Ludvig Berg, ironmonger; George King, merchant; John Dilloway, farmer; Edmund Norcross Corser, farmer; William Ensom, forwarding agent; Joaeph Taylor, warehouseman; Thomas Norrie Horsley, merchant. Riccarton.—The nominations for Riccarton are:—Alex. Boyle, auctioneer; John Edward Hanson, storekeeper; Wm. Henderson, far mer; Jas. Jackson, butcher; Chas. Lewis, farmer; John William Overton, farmer; Joseph Taylor, farmer; Henry Nunweek, farmer. Selwyn.—The following candidates have been nominated for Selwyn :—Thos. Hamil ton Anson, farmer; David William Harry Bartram, farmer; John Praser, farmer; Charles Gamble, farmer; Herbert McGlelland laglis, physician and surgeon ; Arthur Lyon, farmer; Hanry Frederick Meadows, medical practitioner; James A. Mcllwraith, farmer ; George OMaliey, farmer; Charles Rudd, farmer; George Rutherford, sheep farmer ; jeorge Sheat, blacksmith and farmer; Robert Watson, farmer. Lyttelton.—The Prohibition party in the Lyttelton district decided not to nominate ! a Committee but to plump for "no license." t ; The following persons have been nomi nated as a Committee for the Lyttelton licensing district, and being jast the number required will be declared duly elected:— Messrs J. T. Gifford, J. M. Douglas, S. W. Willis, A. Wiffen, W. H. R. Dale, S. W. Mitchell, W. A. Uarpenter and Walter Kit eon. Ashley.—For the Ashley district the names of a large number of candidates have been unexpectedly received by Mr Whatman, the Returning Officer. The list includes Messrs A. W. Rutherford, Mendip Hills ; D. D. Macfarlane, Lyndon; D. Rutherford s Leslie Hills; T. McNauyht, Amberley; G. B Star key, Brackenfield; G. H, Greenwood, Teviotdale; Geo. Renoer, Kaikoura; J. Mathers, Saltwater Creek ; and in the pro hibition interest Messrs G. W. Cramp too, Amberley ; J. H. Sandford, A. H. Stubbers field, J. H. Cooper, J. Molnnes* and Gum ming Halswell, Kaikoura ; Theo. S. toanner ing, Waipara; and Mrs Marian Morris, Kaikoura. Mrs Morris is the wife of Mr McSfris, tailor, and has for some time been a leading officer in the Lodge of Good Tem plars. She was for some time before her marriage a school teacher, and came out in the ship Surat, which was wrecked on Chauseland's Mistake, the Rev L. M. Isitt being one of the passengers in the same vessel. Kaiapoi.—ln the Kaiapoi licensing district the candidates nominated up to 10 p.m. last night were—Messrs W, Eckersley and R Coup, Kaiapoi; M. Duncan, Flaxton; H. Engelbrecht, Carleton ; J. W. Foster and J. Dobaon, Rangiora; G. Cowans, Oust; N. B Archer, Woodend; W. T. Gilchrist, Ox ford ; and in the prohibition interest, Messrs Isaac Wilson and H. H. Mathias, Kaiapoi; A. D. if assail, Cust; H. Seed, Carleton ; T. Wilson, Waikuku; G. Wallace, Southbrook; W. Harrison, Fernside, and W. Turner, West Eyreton. Strong repreaentatiors have been made by a section of the temperance party for additional polling booths, but no reply had been received from the Govern ment last evening. It is generally thought that the booths decided on will be sufficient. Ashburton.—The following nominations have been received for the Ashburton Dis trict- Committee :—Messrs D. Williamson, C. Reid, J. Scaly, W. Mitchell, H. M. Oones, Aahburton; W. Allan, Acton, Rakaia ; W. M. Lyttelton, Rakaia ; G, W. Leadley, Wakanui; M. Stitt, Winchmore; G. 0. Waby and Henley, Leeston; J. Batty, Cairn brae ; M. Bruce,Ky!e; J. Wallace, Lauris ton ; and Rev James Cocker, Ashburton. Rangitata;—For the Rangitata district the following have been nominated :—Messrs D. Thomas, T, Sealey, J. Gudsell, Tinwald; Thew Deßnistcua, Peel Forest; D. McLean, Lagmhor; J. McQuilkin, Flemingtoa; White and Orbell, Geraldine; S. Chapman, Willow* by} T. Taylor, Waterton; J. Withell, Hinds.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. Wellington, March 14. The returning officer at Wellington takes a different view from his Inver cargill confrere,, and will be guided by schedule 3. which makes voting papers improperly crossed invalid for the parti cular vote which is improperly dealt with. A.B there ire no accommodation or bottle Hcanses here the question does not really affect Wellington.

The Fatal Boat Accident

Invbboaegili., March 13 The cause of the fatal boat accident last night seems fully accounted for by the fact that Bews was sitting astride on the cross-trees overhauling the halliards of the gaff topsail, and that a portion of the boat's usual ballast was left ashore. Bews, from his position, was unable readily to relieve the mast of hia weight, and so permit the boat to right. Persons have frequently gone aloft in the same boat when under sail without mishap.

The Pacific Cable.

London, March 12. The "Morning Post" favors the granting of a subsidy to Huddart's line. With regard to the cable it con siders that unless in British hands throughout it would be useless in war time, and could not expect to receive assistance from the Imperial Govern ment. It suggests that the cable should be under Government control, South Australia and other interests affected receiving compensation,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

Oek press association] Oth© Weather Wellington, March 14. Oaptain Edwin reports that there is evidence of a pyelone centre 3oU miles from the North Oape, travelling to south east, also low pressure advancing towards Stewart Island from the west. jUrs Jtallance. Mrs Ballance leaves for Auckland on her way Home on Friday,

SWIMMING.

The weathe* for the annual swimming races of the AS C, held to-day, was perfect. The abtendanca was good, /following are the results up to ths time of our going to press : — 50yds President's Cup. First prize, President's trophy ; second, 15s—First ( heat—R Felton, 9aec, 1 ; F A Smith, 7sec, 2. Time, 43 3-sth sec. Second heat—C W Steward, 9sec, 1; E Purchase, 2sec, 2. Time, 46see, Third heat-A G Williams, 4sec, 1; A H Wilkie, 6se3, 2. Time, 44sec. Fourth heat—E B Clowes, ssec, 1• R Upton, scr, 2. Final—Felton, 9sec, 1 ; Smith, 7sec, 2. Time, 44 l-sth sec. 220 YARts Provincial Championship, first prize, £3 ; second, £1. -H Bullivanb, E.U. A.5.0., 1 ; S L Partridge, E.0.A.8,0. 2. Won by a length. Time—3min 37 l-sth sec.

THE WESLEYAN CLERGYMEN.

The following are the Wesleyan clergy men for Canterbury:—Christchurch, Revs H R Dewsbury, F W Isibb and J T Nofct, M.a ; Connextonal secretary, Rev W Morley; Sydenh<«n, Rev W G Parson son ; St Albana, Revs J Luxford and 0 C Harrison; Lyttelton, Rev P W Fair clough; .apringston, Rev C Griffin; Leescon. Rev A 0 Lawry ; Kalapoi, Rev J Smalley; Woodend, Rev J Bellow ; Raagiora, Rev S J Garliok; Timaru, Rev C E Beecrofb -, Waimate. Rev D G Murray; Terauka, Rev C H Standage ; Ashburton, Revs T G Brooke and Oj Abernethy ; Malvern, Rev 0 Porter.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, March 13. The London Chamber of Commerce is urging Lord Rosebery to take steps to re assemble the Brussels Silver Con ference, Sir W. H. Houldsworth, member for the North-Bast Division of Manchester, will move an amend- I ment to the Address-in-Reply to ; the effect that the Brussels Silver Conference should be called together again. The " Standard " says the Cabinet has appointed a Committee to frame a scheme for forming a Ministry of national defence. Parliament was opeued yesterday, and after the Queen's Speech had been read notice was given of the introduc tion of the principal Bills mentioned in the Speech. In the House of Lords Lord Salis bury said that in justice to England and Ireland it was urgent that an early appeal to the country should be made on the Home Rule question.

THE ASHBUKTON" OTABDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MABCH 14, 1891



Seaso;

1892-3

Season 1893-4

Names.

Bales offered

Bales sold

Bales offered

Bales sold

Christchurch Dunedin lavercargill Napier Timaru Auckland Ashburton Wellington Gisborne Rangiora Oamaru

23,754 22,036 10,860 9,462 8,704 7,135 4,175 3,72) 960 945 58

19,518 19,469 8,079 6,974 7,923 6,526 3,262 1,753 500 923 58

27,049 21,938 8,754 11,261 10,242 7,970 5,350 I 2,314 1695

21,824 18,587 8,376 9,994 9,462 7,600 4,592 1,277 1,401

1,376 97,949!

1,157

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|

91,809 !

74,985 J

'84,270



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Government Notices. NEW ZBALAWD RAILWAY. EXCURSION To"~CHRISTCHURCH, MARCH 15. A N EXCURSION TRAIN for Ohriat ll\. church will leave Ashburton at 9.18 a.m., on 15th inst., and return from Christchnrch at 530 p.m. Return fares from Ashbarfcon by this train only, 5a 6d and 4s. 3J78 BY ORDER, Bankruptcy Notices. . — in bankruptcy?""""" In the District Court of Ashburton holden at ABhburtou, In the matter of " Tha Bankruptcy Act, 1892," and in the Bankruptcy of Charles Smithel, of Ashburton, contractor. ~Vf OTICE is hereby given that Chaeles _LN Smithel, of Ashburton, contrac tor, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and that the first meeting of Creditors will be held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on MONDAY, March 19, 1894, at 12,15 p.m. Dated this 13th day of March, 1894. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy-Official Assignee. R. M. CUTHBEBTSON, Solicitor, 3 12 Friedlander Bros SATUEDAY, MARCH 17, $ 1894. AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from Mr C. C. Ross, who is giving up farming, TO SELL ON THE ABOVE BATE His Property, consisting of— 270 ACRES, at Westerfield, adjoining Messrs Maw son Bro.'s Estate. 120 Acres are reclaimed swamp, and have been properly drained and sub divided into !3ix Paddocks, well fenced, and now in perfect state for cultivation. 65 Acres are laid down in English Grass. 150 Acres consist of Good Light Land, well fenced and all in grass.



The whole of the Property is served with water races, and has a good substan tial four-roon?ed Dwelling House built thereon, with Scullery, Dairy, and Bath room attaohed. The outbuildings com prise—Four Stall StaWe, with loose box, Sheep-yards, and other necessary con veniences. It is almost adjoining the Westerfield Railway Station and School. As a compact little Farm we can con fidently recommend it to intending pur chasers, who should take an opportunity of looking ie over before the sale. Terms at Sale, which is fixed for 2 p.m FRIED LANDER BROS, per R. FRIEDLANDER, *177 Auctioneer, i Mr Alfred Harrison. ' SATURDAY, MAEO^i 17. A CHEST OF CARPENTER'S TOOLS ; good quality, good order. ALFRED HARRISON, 3 108 Auctioneer. MONDAY, MARCH 19. ; 1.30 O'CLOCK. ALFRED H&.RRISON, instructed by the Executor in the estate of William Gardiner, deceased, will sell by PUBLIC AUCTION ON THE PROPERTY, TINWALD, Lot No. 29, deposited plan 821, being part of rural section 4354, containing 3\ acres. ALSO,—• Quantity of Fruit and Foreafc Trees, Potatoes, Carrots, Whare, Trap and Harness, Stack Hay, Scarifier, |Tools, Etc. The land is situated within a few minutes' walk from the Bridge, on a good road, and baing of the finest quality, should be snapped up with avidity. For absolute Sale. ALFRED HARRISON, 3 102 Auctioneer.



LICENSING DISTRICT OF RANGI TATA. IN pursuance of the " Electoral Act, 1893, 1' I, John McKeaguo, Returning Officer for the licensing district of Rangi tata, do hereby give notice that the per sons, whose names are given below, have been duly nominated aa candidates at the coming election for members of the Licensing Committee for the Rangitata Licencing District. CHAPMAN, Stephen DENNLSTOUN, Oeorge James GUDSELL, James, junr MACLEAIN, Donald McQUILKIN, John OR BELL. Macleod Clement SEALY, Thomas TAILOR. Thomas TEEW, Robert THOMAS, David WHITE, Alfred WITHELL, John JOHN McKEAGUE, Returning Officer. Hinds, March 14, 1894. 3J122



LICENSING DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. fI^HE undermentioned have been duly L nominated as Candidates for the Licensing Committee of the above named District: — ALLAN, William Laurence, station manager, Acton, Rikaia. BATTY, Joseph, farmer, Cairnbrae BRUCE, Murdoch, farmer, Kyle COOKER, James, Primitive Methodist Minister, Ashbnrton HENLEY, Patrick John, auctioneer, Leeston JONES, Henry Manwell, bookaellerand stationer, Aahburton LEADLEY, George William, farmer, Wakanui LYTTLETON, Westcofce McNab, farmer, Rokeby, South Rakaia MITCHELL, William, storekeeper, Ashburton REID, Charlesi blacksmith, Ashburton SBALY, Joseph, seedsman, Ashburton STITT, Matthew, farmer, Braemar, Ashburton WABY, George Cheater, farmer. South bridge WALLACE, James, farmer, Laurisfccn WILLIAMSON, Donald, storekeeper, Ashburton J. WARD, Returning Officer. March 14, 1894. 1213 ASHBURTON LICENSING DISTRICT



Public Notices ~ WELCOME SOOIAL.~ SPECIAL visit of Rev D. McNicol, President of the Wesleyan Con ference. Old Friends and New Ones all expected. Speeches by the President and others. Songs, Solos, Musical Selections, Re freshments. WESLIYAN CHURCH, WEDNESDAY, at 8 p.m. 3 118 Admission Is. DIPPING will commence at the premises at Tinwald on MONDAY. Mb. R B Jeff will superintend the work, thereby ensuring satisfaction to Flock Owners. JOHN G. RESTELL, 8 124 Agent for Coopers Sheep Dip. Electors. TIT ILL all Lady Electors VOTE NO LICENSE on Wednesday next) and so defend their homes and children against the drink. This is the Women's Question, All persons wishing to see the evils of drink reduced are requested to vote for the following; moderate and fair minded Committee :—Messrs D. Williamson, M. Bruce, J, Cocker, J. Wallace, G. W. Leadley, H. M. Jones, W. L. Allan (Aoton), and G. C. Waby. Vote for above Committee and No License, ■' ■ ' —— ■»-—-- —a» — *k lilewellyii Owen, PIANOFORTE, SIN3IRG, HARMONY THE New Term commenced SATUR DAY, January 13, Intending pupils kindly communicate early., Office hours from 10 to 12 a.m. daily. ARCADE CHAMBERS, I*s ASHBURTON



IN pursuance of "The Alcoholic Liqaora Sale Control Act, 18y3," I, J. Wabd, Returning Officer for the Ash burton Licensing District, do hereby give notice that on the TWENTY-FIRST DAT of MARCH, 1894, the poll of electors as to renewals of licenses under the pro visions of the above mentioned Act, trill be taken at the various polling places of the district. In pnrsuance of "The Electoral Act, 1893," "The Licensing Aots," and "The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1893," I further give notice that AN ELECTION will be held for the return of Eight qualified persons to serve as mem bers of the Licensing Committee for the A&hburton licensing District. The last day for receiving nominations of Candi dates will be the 13th day of MARCH, 1894, and the Poll, if necessary, will be taken at the several polling places of the said distri^ on the Twenty first day of March, 1894. Every man desirous of becoming a Candidate must be nominated by not leas than two electors of the said district, by a nomination paper, as prescribed by section 75 of *' The Electoral Act, 1893," delivered to the Returning Officer on or I before the 13th day of March, 1894. The following are the polling places for the Licensing District of Ashburton— The Gourthouas, Ashburton (principal) The Library, Ashburton (second) The Town Hall, Rakaia The Schoolhouse, Chertsey The Library, Kiilinchy Mr Bishop's House, Bishop's Corner The Courthouse, Leeston The Schoolhouae, Doric The Schoolhouae, Pendarve^ The Schoolhouse, Scan" el I The Schoolhouse, Elgin The Sphoolhouse, Lauriston The Sehoolhouse, Lyndhurst The Road Board Office, Methven J. WARD, 3 50 Returning Office^



Public Notices. CHEAP BREAD. CHEAP BRE A. IVTOW MR SACKS, look out for the _L>l cart with CHEAP BREAD which commences to run on SATURDAY next the 17th inst., from the oldest established bakery in Ashburton, East Street. Full weight 41b loaf for 4d. Best roller flour only used. 3 109 ' REWARD ~£l<>! ~ ASHBURTON SHEEP FARMERS, ! MUTUAL PROTECTION SOCIETY. A REWARD of £10 is offered by above Society for such information as will secure the conviction of any person fonnd guilty of SHEEP STEALING in the Ashburton County. G. W. LEADLEY, *30 Hon. Sec SINGING, "PIANCFORTE, CLASS SINGING, THEORY, etc.



Ittiss Mabel Bell WILL be at home to pupils at Gates School of Music, each WEDNES DAY, from 1 p.tn to 4.30 p.m. 2 152 DOLLAR CIGARETTES-Finest Ameri can Tobacco,— Henry Zander, Wholesale j Agent lIUMTER AMD SOM, (Late D. Macpherson) GROCERS & GENERAL DEALERS.



CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, TINWARE, HARDWARE, BRUSHWARE, ETC., ETC. Cash Customers will find ifc to their ad vantage to give them a call. A Good Supply of Prime Smoked Bacon on hand. Goods Delivered Daily. HUNTER AND SON. TANCRED STREET- To Let—A small shop with two room attached, situated in Burnett street T. BULLOCK. fIIHAT which brings moat light and J_ hope to poorest homes ia Titan Soap. 11 183 NICKEL WATCHES, NICKEL "WATCHES, KIOKEL WATCHES. nnHE Cheapest and best in the Market, usually sod at 25s now SELLING AT £1 EACH, AT G. JESSON'S, (Late -J. Quinn), EAST STREET, ASH BURTON.



FOR SALE OR TO LET. 440 AORES "440 Near Dromore Railway Station, mostly in English Grasses and well watered. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Charles Hawk! us, OF TINWALD. WHILE thanking his customers for past favors wishes to remind the publi if they want real good value for their money, they might do worse than stop at Tinwald. No cheap stuff bought for a low quotation, but his motto is to give satisfaction, so as to expect cus tomers back again. ROSLYN BLANKETS, WOOLS & FLANNELS, kept in stock. —Also— THE "STANDARD" BOOTS. Boots made and repaired on the pre mises at the lowest price Not being under the expense of large stores is able to compete and give the best value, as a steady increase in trade is a proof.



CLEARING SALE. DAVIS BROS-* CABINET-MAKERS, Havelock Stkekt, A RE GIVING UP BUSINESS, and to clear their large Stock of Durable Furniture are selling at GREAT REDUCTIONS FOR CASH. DAVIS BROS., Next Courthouse, Havelock Street. j ALSO, FOR SALE, CHEAP,— New Eight-roomed House, Havelock Street. 3_98 DON'T wash yourself. Titan Soap does the work. No rubbing. N machines. H 182



THE REASON WHY i CRAIGHEAD AND BERRYMAN ARE the Lealing Tailors and Outfitters in Ashburton— BECAUSE They keep the Largest Stock of Fashionable Tailor inc Goods. BECAUSE They employ the Largest Number of First Class Tailors. [ BECAUSE They do fche Largest Tailor- I ins; Business. BECAUSE They give the Besc Value, Fit, and Workmanship BECAUSE Their Motto is— gUff* Satisfaction. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASH BIU R T O N



Public Notices. HENRY ZANDER FEBRUARY SPECIAL ANNOUNCE MENT. I BEG TO INTIMATE that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of Oun§ Guns <*iiiis HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspec ion. REVOLVEES, KEVOLVEKS, AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and snob Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTTS WELL-KNOWN RANGES at Greatly Reduced Prioes.



T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND -100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 10 Bates best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Homsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas Best English Leather Belting. -now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary. They are giving UNIVERSAL SATIS FACTION. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout Liqueurs, Havana Cigars, Cigarettes, of best brands only. Also, a choice assortment of the FINEST DELICACIES from all parts of the world. Henry Zander AGENT FOE Australian Mutual Providen Society Sun fire Office Canton Marine Office Health Tea.



m^KBF* ■- •>*•"> .-*» .'..MI nsf Gu Guns! REVOLVERS, REVOLVERS, SALOON RIFLES, SALOON RIFLES POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, CARTRIDGES.



Reduced Figures. /^UR Shipment of NEW SEASON'S GUNS has just arrived, ox Gothic, and we request all intending purchasers to to inspect them, f c cling sure that we are ble to ofier thema selection which for VARIETY, QUALITY, and CHEAP NESS, wi be found SECOND TO NONE. JOHN ORR&Co., IRONMONGERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS



STEPHENS BEOS., MAEKET HOUSE, There is no tea like the Tiger, It's no matter what they say, And if you want a real good sort Then hare the Blendid Tiger Tea, Then there's no Tea like the Tiger, Notwithstanding all their puff } They try to imitate its qualities But they haven't got the stuff. Then drink no Blend but the Tiger, For its merits are supreme, The other comparisons are just similar, As skim milk is to cream. H,H,S. otephens Bros., market house. AGENTS FOB ASHBURTON, J, RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealand.



STEPHENS BROS., MAJEtKEJ? HOUSE, Guars. gums. FROM 30s, SINGLE AND DOUBLE BABBiLS, MARTINI-HENRY AND HECATE PATTERN, ALL GUARANTEED. if AMMUNITION AND ALL SPORTING REQUISITES At Ohrisfcchurch Prices. Gome Early and Offcen and Secure Good "Value. STEPHETS BROS MARKET HOUSE.



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FINAL CLEARANCE AT BERTH'S. 14 Days' Slaughter. ALMOST GIVEN AWAY, .FOR PEIOBS SEE CIRCULARS,



Harvesters, Harvesters,. & Others. TJI..OR GOOD AN|D QHEIAffP SUITS, Clothing, Ashbnrton, Shirts, Street, I lannels," 1 Tanored Drawers, in Socks, House Hats, Eaiapoi Boots, Established Blankets' Old ' and Rugs. Is the A COMPLETE OUTFIT. — WITH — Heavy Colonial drey Blankets, £2 10s 9d The Lot. MITCHELL & TURNER.