KOSHER MEAT.

Stock and Station.

■ In the book of Leviticus It is written- H* To shall eat the blood of n« manner of Httt«h : for the life of all flesh is the blood Bhareaf«" Strange ib seems to visit Krlebe Island abattoirs and watch the Hrdrking out of tbat old commandment in ■tin nineteenth century amongst the fcebrew people. The odd part of it lies Hn the fact that modern science is fast Bringing us to the position occupied by Hfoses thousands of years ago. Moses ■firmed that it was bid to eat beasts 1 Hrhich had not been bled. To that we all Bgree, but our butchers stun the cattle Kith a blow, or else pith them in a H^rtebral column, in such a way that a ■udden change is setup in the blood, by She cessation of the heart's action. The ■ewlivsa up to the law of Moses and refuses. ■o have his beasts killed in that way. i ■Svery joint that goes to a gocd Jew's Bable mast come from a beast that has Keen properly bled. Ho the Jew butcher - ■s not % simple tradesman selected from [the ranks by advertisement or favoritism, fee is tho Shochet, appointed by the chief Klabbi of England for the service of the Bono of Abanam in Australia. The busi laesH of this Shochet or killer, Mr P. N. ■Philipstein, is to inspect the cattle for ■Hebrew use, to kill them, to inspect them kfter killing, and to stamp all meat that jaases his inspection with the stamp of tie office •• Kosher " right. This ttamp signifies several things. It means first, hat the meat is healthy, with no sign of jttsease about it. The Shochet will not. wm a sheep with the slightest; sign of w liver fluke " about it. He will not pass » cow or calf with the faintest trace of überculosis about it. The meat must be ike Ceasar'a wife, above the shadow of Suspicion before ehe ♦' Kosher " stamp is placed upon it. The mark on the beast Kguifies, too, that it has been properly bled Kcoording to the old Hebrew fashion, and Kilt whoever ea+s it does not eat with it Ec blood "which is the life thereof." Strange it seems that this custom of the Hebrew people should have endured longer than any kingdom on earth. Home nations have slowly risen, reached their prime, and slowly perished, but the custom of the Hebrew Shochet) has failed never. A great teacher has said that "no »form is worth its cost which is not im jortant enough to rise to the level of a religious duty. Make it that to the con wiences of men, and it will live, make it ess than that, and men will play with it or a day, but will never buiM it into any thing that will live for future ages." The Jews made the killing of beasts part ot their religion, and a good system has [endured from Sinai to Glebe Island, and [hat is & good stretch. The Shoohet of to-day is provided with excellent tools. H« carries his long bladed razor like knives in handsome cases, They are the biplements for a religious service, not th* Cob-of an artlian. He takes a becoming Iride in his duties, and he has a right to |o io- Kwe are justified in being proud If a piratical grandfather, who enriched fee family by proceedings which will not M«r investigation, surely the Shochet lay well be proud of his trade, which as founded by Sinaitie thunders when ie world was f bung. When a beast, say flftlf, has been approved of by tne hoehet it is secured round one lee by a >pc, and a pulley raises the illfated ani- Ml:off the ground by the one limb. I nether leg is secured, the beast's head bant back, generally by a Christian—and sharp knife of the Shochetdoes the rest ad if the Christian world could look on. the ght woaM shook It. 1h« blood escapes trough the gaping aperture, and the [osaio law is strictly adhered to. Af rer te beast is properly dressed by the atchers the Shochet examines it care- Ully, and if there is anything suspicious bout the osresse it goes to the Christians. We have ao religious scruples about ottr mi or mutton, and so we can afford to eat rhat the Jew would reject. If we re eoted all that the Shochet rejects we roold nevei enjoy a pork chop, or a asber of bacon, &o we way be allowed to sling to our own ways. H the Het or button, or vesl passes the Shoohet, he M-imps it all over. You could not cut a loint from a breast without» stamp upon it I—you could not cut a chop from a sheep titbont part of a stamp upon it, bo Ihftt the Hebrew knows, when he buys a &int of meat, that it is " Kosher " right, nd that it is healthy meat, and has been led in Mosaic fashion. This mark is tade with a vegetable compound, and is erfectly innocuous and enduring. Beef lay be corned or salted, but when it omea out of the pickle, there is the kosher Etc afciH upon It, so that there i« no fcery possible in the Kosher meat

IN DURANCE.

9>riM»* §y*t«i •* Wew South Wale*.

Hlti|fee report of the Comptroller- Prisons of New South Hffor the year 1893, It is gleaned Bthft total number of prisoners in Xt December 31, 1893, was 2445, Eainst 1622 at the end of the Kiouß year, while it is estimated Kb the population of the colony has leased from 1,197,050 to 1,223,370. lie number of distinct persons re ived at the gaols during the year Is 12,002, a* compared with 11,806 1892. The total entries and dis larges were 19,080 and 19,257 re stively, as against 18,910 and 18,904 irufcg 1892. These numbers include >rsons who- served more than one iort sentence during the year. In 593 the number of deaths in prison |b 86, five being executions, and one E»ae of suicide. The net value of all Ida of work done in the gaols by the Loners was £51,399 19s Id, as corn led with £52,615 0s 7d in 1892. Editions have been made to Goul hrn gaol by which the cell accommo- Ltion has been increased by 127 cells, [which will be of great use in further [g one of the great aims of the [epartment, which is to provide a karate cell for every prisoner at Ipit, and thus prevent, in a great pasture, the contamination arising Em evil association." A number of | Iw regulations for the treatment of luthful offenders had been enforced ■ring a portion of the year, the regu- Koiw applying only to prisoners of Wt more than twenty-five years of age, Bier sentences not exceeding twelve Bnths, the object aimed at being to Beaver, by short and sharp treat- Kit, to create in the minds of youth- H offenders a wholesome dread of a Hou. They are kept apart from the ftr criminals and from each other, so Ho guard each prisoner against the of pernicious association. At time the confineu»ent is not as they are regularly by the chaplain, surgeon, and otherofficials, and are daily exercise and monthly from friends. In cases where does not exceed fourteen diet is limited to bread and exceeding fourtesn days, but six months, and for the months of sentences exceeding the bread-and-water diet weekly with a substantial When a sentence exceeds six the prisoner is, during the last

fourteen days of such sentence, limited to a bread-and-water diet. The object of this treatment is to send him out of prison with the feeling that it is a place i to be dreaded. In sentences not ex ceeding six months, a " plonk " bed is provided, without a mattress or sub stitute therefor, throughout the term. The prison surgeon visits such prisoners daily, to guard against any permanent injury to health. It is hoped that by the stringent nature of this treatment, juvenile crime and " larrikinism" in their first stages will be effectually cheeked. This treatment is intended more for the incidental offenders than for the vicious and incorrigible youths, it being recogniaed that a chance offender, whose crime is possibly com mitted through recklessness, passion or the force of bad example, requires peni , tential discipline only, while the youth who has shown by his depraved and vicious habits that he is incorrigible, should be subjected to lengthened de tention and treatment of a disciplinary and instructive character, with plenty of hard work in the open air. The placing of youthful offenders in re formatories for long periods, it is thought, would be an unwise and ex pensive proceeding, entailing heavy ex pense on the State, and relieving parents of responsibilities which they should be made to bear.

Parliamentary Gossip.

«. : From Exchanges. While supporting industrial arbitration, Captain Russell expressed a hope that manufactures would never be largely established in New Zealand, as such would mean deterioration of the physique of the people. He contrasted the ap pearance of city artisans with that of country workers who breathed the free air of heaven. Mr Willis, who followed Captain Russell, said that ib was all very well for men who owned square miles of country to speak ofjthe free air of heaven, but it was irony on their part to advocate free air for others while they themselves fenced off the people both from the land and free air. Applause and a crackling ac companiment of '* Hear, hear," showed that the House appreciated this retort,- The Lunatics Act Amendment Bill is a j measure of two short clauses, designed to make women eligible tor appointment ac asylum visitors. By/ the Auctioneers Act Amendment Bill all selling ef goods ** by outcry " in any public place is declared to be a sale by auction. This is to reach such vendors as the American salesman and holders ef Dutch auctions. The Companies Accounts Audit Bill, in roduoed by the Hon J. G. Ward, is to provide for the ttidit of accounts by the Audit Office on application as follows:— By a majority of two-thirds in value of the {shareholders in any limited liability company, by a majority in number of the shareholders in an unlimited company, or by a majority In number representing one • third in value of the shareholders in any mining company. The Premier's Bill to amend the Elec toral Act of last session proposes a number of modifications in the law. These include the repeal of the leasehold qualification, the definition of stewardesses as scanaen, and the extension of electoral rights to shearers, the amending Bill of last session being repealed. It is definitely provided that the striking of name* off electoral rolls shall only take place atter a general or bye-election for the House of Repre sentatives. Duplications in the names cf places in New Zealand, such as VVaimate, Have lock and Palmerston, which lead to much confusion, are proposed to be abolished b} the Designation of Districts Bill, brought down by the Hon J. G, Ward. This measure will couter power od The Governor-in-Council to give a name to " any place or locality whatsoever" in New Zealand, or to alter existing names, but expressly excepts power to alter the name of the colony. Local bodies are to have tha option of suggesting new names for existing towns, countries or districts which require to have their designation altered.

A CRISIS.

Hongkong, June 28.

Japan refuses to withdraw from Oorea. Li Hung Chang states that her action threatens a dangerous crisis.

SMALLPOX.

Perth, Jane 28. A casß of supposed smallpox has been discovered on the steamer Sultan, from Singapore. Before the doctor reported it hundreds of people had visited the vessel.

SPORTING.

London, June 24. The following is the result of the race for the Northumberland Plate :— Newcourt 1, Hawkabury 2, Tilton 3.

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB MEETING.

Napier, June 28

Thore was fine weather for the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club Winter Meeting, and a large attendance. The caurse was heavy. The following are results :— June Handicap.—King John 1, Good wood 2, Jewel 3. All started bu<-. Bay King. Won by a head. Time 2min 8 2-536 C Dividend—£6 7.s HrairLra,— Kapua 1. Melinite 2, Tea Rose 3. Oak lands was scratched. A grand finish. Won by a nose, Rulnine aJjgjiJiiir Time—4min 33sec. Dividend— £6 13s. Bbacbi-bt.— Lady Hamilton 1, SiMnua 2, Focns 3. Time—4min lSrec. Divi dend—£2l 6s. Steeplechase.—Morag 1, Oaklands 2, Victrix 3. Seven slatted Dividend—£4 17s. Welter Handicap— Goodwood 1, Tea Rose 2, Midas 3. Ten started. Dividend—£B 3a. Maiden Steeplechase.—Austral 1, Kaffir 2, Worth 3. Six started. Dividend—£lo 19s.

THE WELLINGTON BURNING CASE.

Wellington. June 28.

The woman Parker is unable to account for her injuries. She states that her hus band and she had some words this morn ing, and, on leaving for work-at 6 o'clock, he expressed a hope that she would be dead by ntghfc. She occupied a separate room from her husband. The latter asked her if she would have a cap of tea before he left. About an hour after her hus band's departure she found her dress, which was under her head, to be on fire, and she wa? badly burnt about the back andfarm. She had no matches in her dresa, and she can't suggest any cause for i the fire. Her husband smoked, and she ! saw his pipe on the floor, but could not esy if there was any fire in it. The police have no suspicion of foul play.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

r London, June 28. \ The Opposition corapiain that the ' Government applied the closure to the debate on the 3pirit duties in disregard of the compact that a division should not take place till to-day. Many who had left the House declare that they will debate the subject again at the report stage o£ the Bill,

AN OOFFICIAL IN TROUBLE.

Brisbane, June 28. A prominent official in the accounts branch of the Lands Department has been suspended in connection with his accounts.

THE SAFE SIDE.

This account shows that its owner is oa the Safe side. There are tens of thousands of people in Australasia to-day on the side of Warner's Safe Cures. They know that Warner's Safe Remedies are made and sold on honor—they know that Warner's Safe | Cure is recognised in five continents as the proven specific for Bright's Disease, Liver and Kidney Trouble, and Malaria. Warner's Safe HJls, Safe Rheumatie#Care, Safe Diabetes Cure, and Safe Nervine are in fallible curatives of the diseases to which they particularly apply. Are TOtr on the Safe side ? You can't be safe unless yon are on the side of the Safe Cares.

Tflß ASHBUKTO* fIUABPIAN: FBIDAY, JUNE 29, 1894.





t . .! _ _ , ■ Public Notices _____ TpOR SALE, T.S.s 17 and 18, cen- JO trally situated, fronting the Main South Road and Railway. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr John Griffin, are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his residence, Trevor's road, Hampstead, on SUNDAY, July 1, at 2.&0 p.m., for the Ashbarton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 6t175 Undertakers. U.A.O,D. rpHE Members of the Star of Ashbur -*• ton Lodge are requested to meet at the Lodge room at 1.30 p,m. on SUNDAY, July 1, to attend the Funeral of the late Brother John Griffin. a J. N&ILL, A.D. Fnneral sashes, white Gloves and Tie 1?. 6§174 IVT O more Indigestion ; no more ncr ■*-^ vcusness from indulging in too much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea. One trial will convince you. Hiney Zander. Authorised Agent. 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. CABS SOU 1 <& €©„ Bran, 2s 8d s«ck ; Fiour, 501b, 3a 10W ; Cm Flour, 3£d; Carrante, 3|d. I'he Best Tea in Ashburton 2s 4d per lb- CAESON AflD CO F'owar Pots, la 6d doz ; Teapots, la each ; Lamps from ls;Gorse Kniveafrom 3s 6d ; Tumblers, 2s6<i doz. Automatic Kero sene Tanks from 10s to 20s. Wanted— Fresh Butter, Eggs, Bees wax, Chickwheat, Onions, etc. CAIiSON & CO., OPPOSITE UN. ON BANK; THE PREMIER TEA OP THE WORI.O. * I BlclieMt and loveliest flavour. More economical than any other Hna. Becommended by the Medical Faculty. All. Injurious Ingredient;, removed. Promotes digestion—strengthens the con stitution; It's numeronu competitors are falling nway like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb Ask yoar Grocer for t, HENRY ZANDER 1 Wholesale Agent THE BEST Family Medicine CUBE SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, Dyspepsia, Liver Troubles EASY TO TAKE PURELY VEGETABLE 'Che delicate sngar-coatlng of Ayer's Pills dissolves immediately on reaoWngthe stom in-ii, and permits the full strciiXui of each iiicre'lsent to be speedily assimilated. As a ciil'liiirtic, either for travellers or as a family medidne, Ayev's i'ills are the best iv the world. X Jrepared by Dr. J. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, , Mass., U. S. A. Every Dose Effective. ft-HP" Jsoware of «ilieap imitations. The name—Ayer's Pills—is prominent on the wrapper, aad is blown in the ■ glass of each of oui" bottles.



Pure Blood is the Secret of Hkalth Gordon's Blood Pillh cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure iudigestion.con-. Btipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Large box 6s; two boxes, 10s, poet iree. J. W. Clayton Box 234 Dutiedin Khkomatwm.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy nkvbb fails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc., one bofctle gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton! P.Ot Box 234, Dunedin.



limertainmerrt:^^ ADDFELLOWS' HALL TO-NIGHt'ItO NIGHT. G£o. W. and MADAME HELLER. Positively the last chance of Heller's witnessing the Marvel of the Bonanza 19th Century. Coterie. ROSICRUCIAN PBYCHOMANOY. A crowded audience last Heller's night; were universal in their Bonanza opinion, viz.—The best ever Coterie, seen in Ashburton. Going again to-night. MR ABBOTT in new Songs and Solos. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME, 6 177 Prices, 2s and )s. Mr Alfred Harrison. sueplu"s""saleT" MR ALtEEO HARRISON, favored with instructions from Messes Carson & Co  who are Overstocked and have large quantities of Goods arriving for which they have no room, WILL SELL BY AUCTION IN THK Orange Hail, ON TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY HEXT, JULY 3 and 4, the following Goods :— Teas, Tobacco, Tinned Goods, Biscuits, Soap and Candles, Ironmongery, Holloware, Brushware, China, Earthenware, Glassware, Lamps, Mirrors, Stationery, Electroplate, Fancy Goods, etc., etc. Also, — Piato (iron frame Trichord), Concert Flute (in case), Astronomical Telescope, Rare Books, Mounted Grindstone, Car penters' Tools, Circular Saw, etc. Goods on view at 11 a.m. each day, and Sale commences at 1 o'clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 6 171 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros IjANO BAMS AT THE ORAN3E HALL, ASHBURTOK. SATURDAY, "JULY 7, 1894, At 2 30 p m. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. have been favored with instructions from Mr Ebwakd McGirk, to Sell by Public Auction as above, His desirable Little Farm of about 63 Acres of First-class Land, well situated on the Wakanui Ro&d, about two miles from Abhburton. , The Land is of First-class Quality, and will be offered either in Ono Block or subdivided into Five Lots. It should prove a good investment, pa its value for small holdings is now undoubted, and bound to improve in the near future. There is a email Cottage on the Property. ALSO, AT SAME TIME AND PLACE WE are favored with instructions from Me James Heron to Sell by Public Auction his 50-Acre Farm of veiy rich Land at Longbeach, together with 10-roomed House and Outbuildings there on. This tend is some of the best in the world, and Mr Heron having removed to Temuka our instructions are to effect a sale. B. FRIEDLANDER, 6J165 Auctioneer. Mr D. Tnomas "jyj R DAVID THOMAS has received JjL instructions to sell by Public Auction on SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1894, (as the owner is leaving the district) — 1 TRAP (nearly new) 1 Set of good Harness 1 Good upstanding Trap Horse. 6 159 ______ SATURDAY, TUNE 30, 1894. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions to sell by Auction at above place by order : — 1 Drill 1 Set four-leaf Harrows 2 McCormick Wire Binders 1 Cambridge Roller 1 Horse-power and Chaffcutter 1 Dray 1 Buggy, Horse and Harness 4 Draught Howes Harness and Sundries. Sale at 12.30 p.m. D. THOMAS, 6|158 Auctioneer, I ' ' . J' L! __-_!l Tenders. BOUTH~RAKAIA ROAD "DISTRICT. TENDERS will bs received up to 3 p.m. on THURSDAY, July 5 next, for the following works : — Gorse Cutting and Grubbing, in several contracts. Picking Stones on Great South Road. Tenders to be endorsed, and addressed to the Chairman ol the Board. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A* MAKEIG, 6 149 Clerk to Board. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. mENDERS are called for the follow- J ing :— For PLOUGHING and HARROWING TUSSOCKS off the Road between sections 27035 and 27036, Dromore. Some 50 chains (more or less). For FORMING full width the Road from the River North Branch, Ashburton, to the Winchmore Road, opposite Plantation Reserve 1402. Some 25 chains (more or less). Particulars of the works can be had on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be addressed to the Chair man of the Board, and left at the Board's Office, before 12 o'clock noon, on SATUR DAY, June 30. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order. JOHN DAVISON, 6f153 Clerk, Public Notices. F" ORTsaLE.— Capital Building Site. Will situated in Camerom street west, beinai T.S.s 1184 and 1185, each containing i-acre. Easy terras, t. bullock, flSington'^dairy" factory. A MEETING of the present Pro- Gl prietors, and all interested in the RE-OPENING of the above is called for FRIDAY, JUNE 23, AT 7.30, AT FLEMINGTON SCHOOLROOM, in order to arrive at a decision on the subject, as an offer is likely to be made for the building for a different purpose. 6 144



Public JNotices ■___ \ 11. m, Joneft. R DTJCTION SALE FOB, ONE MONTH. TOO MUCH STOCK, TOO LITTLE TRADE. IN consequence of the Depression and' Scarcity of Money, the undersigned offers a Discount of 9J) per cent or »■, 4s IN THE POUND on all Cash Purchases of 2s 6d upwards. This applies to all departments except Stamps. Books, Toys, Fancy China, Crockery, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Glass, Plated Ware and Leather Goods. Tea Sels, forty pieces, Knglish China, from 17s 6d net. H- M- JONES- T ATEST Telfigram.—The Governor of -" "Victoria has ordered that non« but Health Tea shall be used in Governmen House IMPOBTANT NOTICE. HHHE SHOP occupied by DAVIS BROS, having been leased for a long term, DAVIS BROS, have to get out in ten days; therefore to save removal the stock will be SOLD AT COST PRICE REMEMBER FOR TEN DAYS ONLY Dayis Bros,, CABINET-MAKERS, Havelock Street. 6 139 TO THE INHABITANTS OP ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. HAVING been successful in Pur chasing the SIOCK-IN-TRADE In the Assigned Estate of .ROBERT ALCORN, I hereby notify that I intend sharing my advantageous purchase with the people of the district, by having a CHE£P SALE, knd for that purpose I have marked down the Goods to a price which will at once convince Customers of tha genuineness of my intentions. THE SALE WILL BE FUR ONJfi MONTH. COMMENCING TO-MOBBOW, SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1894. A- LAWRIE. THERE are two qualities of Health Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d Mid 2s per Ib. Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that you get it, Wholesale at Zakder's REAJTiIXATIOff BALE. £750 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. rpHE TIME HAS COME AND WE ARE NOW COMPELLED TO REALISE ON THE WHOLE OF OUR WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF General Drapery Clothing, Boots, Shoes, etc. EVERY LINE WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED IN ORDER TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. THIS WILL BE A GENUINE AND BONA FIDE SALE. THE PREMISES WILL BE Closed To-Morrow, (WEDNESDAY), JUNE 27, FOR MARKING DOWN STOCK. NO TREASONABLE /^FFER DEFUSED. Jti SALE ON Friday. Jtane 39, AND FOLLOWING DAYS, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. W. W. SPENCER d Co, AROABE HOUSE. 6 155



PubJic Notice? if HENRY ZANDER Starvation Prices, — PISICOS LIST - FOE Strict €a£lt Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Koller Flour, lOOlbs Ts 6d Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bs 14s Kerosene (150 test, water white) 6s tin, 12s per case Kerosene (170 test natural gas) only few cases in stock White Crystal Sugar 2Jd per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3fd per lb Eleme Raisins 4Jd per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas If d per lb Best Japan Rice 2Jd per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd per lb Pearl Barley 2d perlb 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 tin 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 Red Herrings Is dozen. Sardines, large tins, 8d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4|d per tin Cups and Saucers 4s 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 in wanted. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate ihe money in Ashburton and who hate a stake here, not those who take your money and send it to Chrifitchurch. REMEMBER,—AII goods delivered Henry Zander, I GENEBAL MEBCHAET I AND DJREOT IMPORTER. I For Cash Only. Depression NEW OATMEAL, in 251b baga, 2a 4d. REDUCTION IN THE PRICK OF FLOUR. FINEST ROLLER, in 251bs 2s; SOlbs 3s 10|d I FINES r ROLLER, in lOOlbs 7s 6d; 2001bs 14s Sparkling White Sugar 2fd per Id Finest New Currants (washed), 3f d per lb Finest New Raisins (washed) 4Jd per lb Finest New Sultanas (washed), 4|d per lb Vestas IOOO's 5d per box, 4s lOd per doz Plaid Vestas 4-|d per doz Electric Candles 5-|d per lb, 5s 3d per doz Neave's Food lid per tin Fine Salt, 1 cwt 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 Peail Barley 2d per lb Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb Lunch Biscuits 3Jd, 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 Kice 2|-d per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd per lb Sheep's Tongues lib tins lOd Hundreds of other lines at corresponding Prices. JOHN OBR & GO. The Cheapest and Oldest Establishe Jfirra In.Ashburfcon,



business JNotices Cheap Groceries For CASH ONLY. Best Silk Dressed Roller flour, Fine Salt 5s per cwt. bag 251b 2s, 501b 3s 10! d, Baking fc'oda 3d per lb lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Best Mixed Peel 8d per lb' White Crystal Sugar 2fdper lb Washing Soda Id per lb Finest JSew Currants (cleaned) J'earl Barley 2d per lb 3|d perlb Finest Sago and Tapioca l£d Finest New Raisins (cleaned) per lb 4Jd per lb Sheep Tongues lOd per tin Finest New bultanas (cleaned) Finest Japan Rice 2Jd perlb 4fdperlb Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 21 Electrio Candles 5Jd per lb, perlb 5s 3d per doz Corn Flour (Brown's) 3f* lb Neaves' Food lid per tin Safety Matches 3d per packet ALL OTHER GOODS AT CORRESPONDING PRICES. /CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. Sole Agents for Mandarin and Tiger Teas and " Blue Bell" Oatmtftt SHEARMAN 8803., MARKET HOUSE. Important Announcement. JHE Undersigned has THIS DAY Disposed of his Baainest to MR S. ANDERSON, and has assumed]; the Management of the latter's Ashbarton Branch. WHILE THANKING HIS NUMEROUS FRIENDS AWDIfCUSTOMERS FOR PAST SUPPORT HE WOULD SOLICIT A CONTINUANCE OF THE SAME FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WHICH HE HAS NOW TAKEN CHARGE. The Undersigned wonld also request a PROMPT SETTLEMENT of ftll OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS REPAIRS and ORDERS ATTENDED TO AS USUAL J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER FLETCHER BROS. TT7 ISH TO THANK the inhabitants of Ashbarton and surrounding Districts for the generous Support given them, and hope that those who were unable to g«fe supplied, en account of the crush and shortage of room, will kindly excase; and, as » further proof they intend to study the want of their customers, they have taken the large Shop next; door, and with the addition of a large Brick and Iron Building at rear of two Shops, they will be ablt> to meet present requirements, and as a further guarantee that they intend to stay and sell the Finest Quality Goods at LOWER RATES than have been sold in Ashburton before. They quote the following list:— GREAT REDUCTIONS IN Stollitt ft Roller Flour. ! 251bs 2s Od. 501bs 3s IOJd | lOOlbs 7s 6d. 2001bs 14s \ 251b Moir's New Oafcmeal 2s 6d Neave's Food lid per tin, 10s | per bag, 4 bags 9s lid 9d per dozen I Best Mauritius Sugar 2fdper lb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d | Finest Sago, Tapioca, SSplit Peas per dozen, 12 dozen 7s 4Jd | lfd per lb, 71bs Is Sunlight Soap Is 2d per box of New Currants, washed and dried, 6rJ ablets 3|d, 121bs 3s 9d Candles 5Jd per lb, 121bs 5s 3d Kaisins washed and dried, 4|d Corn Flour (Brown's) 3|d per per lb, 121b 4s 6d * lb, 121bs 3s 5d Sultanas 4f d, 121bs 4s Sd Edmond's Baking Powder, large Extract of Soap, 13 packets for tins 11 d per tin, 12 tins !Os 9d Is, 141b box 3s lid Cream of Tartar, pure, Is 2d per , Lemon Peel 8d per lb, 21b Is 3d, lb, 121bs 13s 71b tins 3s lid . Our Own Baking Powder 9d lb Essence of Lemon, Tanilla, Coffee, purest and best, ground v Cochineal, Almond, Daifje s^d" on the premises daily, Is 2d bottle, 6 bottles 2s 6d 4 and Is 6d per lb, Reduction Oxford Blue 8d per lb, 121b box to large consumers 7s 9d Pure Pepper Is 2d per lb, 121bs Plaid Vestas 3|d per dozen, 12 13s packets 3s 3d Baking Soda 3d per lb, 51bs Is Preserved Rabbit 9d per tin, 8s Caustic Lye, for Soap making, 9d per dozen large tins lid, 12 tins 8s 9d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 9s Superior Black Lead s^d dozen, 9d per dozen 12 dozen 5s 3d Note the Price we sell TEA, Any 3lbs of the following brands 6s 6&— JSabob, Matchless, Arab, Kelson and Moate's, Jameson and Anderson's, Tiger, and any other. 31 per lb Redaction on 101b Tins; Tint free. NOTE ADDRESS— S^l^4-^l»*vw Dhab 107 and 109, High Street, Ohrißtchurch; Tele- E lOtCllßr D fOS,, phone 731; and EAST STREET, Ashburton. Remember to patronise the firm who brought and keep down the prices, and give the people of Ashbarton the beneSt of all nibbles bought in the Home and Conti nental markets for Cash, t ' LARGE CONSUMERS LIBERALLY DKAT/E WITH. A Complete Price List now in press will be forwarded to any address FREE. i ■ —- - i I 11 ■ I MONEY. HINDS DISTRICT. £8000 freehold swaritj at**!! AAfX ACRES 2 Roods AA ft low rate of interest. Also special sum of 20 Perches. •x^xt* £500. T. BULLOCK. R.S. 31037, situated a short distance . . —* « above the Hinds Railway Station. DOLLAR CIGARETTES Sd p« packet offers are invited for the above on account of the Mortgagee. Kpcoiiritire fwennine t. bullock. I^oc^l tadntrr. DULL times. TN order to keep onr large staff of ,__ ■*- tailors full} employed during the -.-.-.-— —. Aru OA . r winter, we are now offering EXTRA- GREAT GAoM OALt ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our or ° CoTpZ our New Patterns in New BOOKS, STATIONARY, Dutbfe Jrferwea^' "* *ANCY GOODS, MUSTO, to, to MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM w , w n>JV tC^wth OKi V £2 15* to £3 16s. FOR ON"J MONTH OSLY TROUSERS to Measure from IBs to 21s *T Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoacs L # f # ANDBKWES & GO'S. made to measure. " C°at gUaWnteed th?°°f hly JXUKiffittM OF POUND? WORTH Ladies' Waterproof MantleS made to **-*■ ..rtisw t>™ vmrx* Measure in the Latent styles MUbl Bfc bOLD BOOTS and SHOES in all best makes. HAa^mcK FOit OAftH m" Every pair warranted to wear well. GREAT SACRIFICE FOR CASH. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and «. T «T^« «« Men's Underclothing, etc, Goo<t and SALE NOW ON. orSgheablb-r^otman, t< p. antrfwfs h co,, THE LE 01 NO VA.FI.O-l 4 S H B U R IP 0 N p169