LICENSING.

Wellington, March 9. Queries from all parts of the colony as to knotty points connected with the working of the Alcoholic Liquors Act are continually bekg received here, to which Government Bodily answer they cannot advise, as the local bodies have control of the elections and the administration of the Act. The cost of the elections is estimated at from £7000 to £10,000, and with one or two exceptions all the elections are fixed for March 21. N°ml nations close here on March W. The Wairarapa North County Council has refused to pay £225 into m imprest account as requested by the return ng officer tor the purpose of the licensing elections. They decline to provide money till vouchers are received.

THE MARKETS.

London, March 9. The Bank of England returns published to-d&y show the total reserve in notes and bullion to be £22,894,000. The propor tion of reserve to liabilities is WdZ. Consols, 99£. Three months bills are dis counted at 1J per cent-market firm. New Zealand four per cent inscribed stock 108^; three and a half pßr cents, 99fc. New Zealand lone;-berried wheat, ex warehouse, 27s 6d—market weaker and restricted; South Australian, 28s 3d ; Victorian, 28s. Twelve thousand quarters of Victorian wheat, February shipment, have been sold at 25s 7^d, Frozen mutton, first quality, 4fa; second quality, 4§d ; lamb, first quality, Danish butter is realising 1163. The Rimataka's factory-made butter brought 108s. Wool Is brisk, and prices remain un changed. Medium is most favored. Paris, March 11. The shareholders in the Panama Canal Company are forming a new company to complete the canal. (Received March 12,11 a.m.) London, March 11 Wool sales are brisk, but prices are unt changed. If-, is expected the presen eeries will close on Friday. The quantity catalogued to date h 127,000 bales, of which 115,800 have been sold. Aus tralian sheep skins are dull and competi tion is poor while prices have undergone t 8 general decline of a farthing to a halt penny. . , The English and Continental wheat markets are steady and the American firm. A colonial cargo sold at about 15s 9d. (I) Tallow unchanged. Colonial butter, 108s.

The Railways.

L Mr W. 8. Maslin, M.H.K. 1 for Ranfci- Itata, a few days ago sent the following ■telegram to the Government: —" Would large Government, if reduction in grain f ratea can be made, to recommend the : Hallway Commissioners to make Buch { reductions at once, or no benefit will accrue to farmers this year. Farmers in Rangltata and Ashburton, the largest grain-growing districts in the colony, are hsavily handicapped through the excessive grain tariff" This message appears to have been sent to the Chief Commissioner, and on Saturday Mr Maslin received the follow ing telegram in reply : — "W. S. Maslin, Esq., M.H.B.—Sir, —The following ia the commissioners' decision in re the reduction of grain rates. ■—In view of the low prices ruling for grain the Commissioners have carefully considered whether it would be advisable to reduce the railage charge. They have decided not to do so. The railas?e per bushel of wheat for ten miles is Id, for a hundred miles 3|d. The average cost per bushel for all grain carried last year waa 2d per bushel. On 500 buthels a reduction of say, 25 per cent., would only be a little over 20a. To the ordinary farmer this would not b« of material assistance. Moreover, any reduction this season would In many caaes simply be of advantage to the merchant or middleman, and nof- to the farmer. Taking the tone of grain carried last year, a 25 per oent. reduction would mean a lost of £42,272 to the revenue. It would not be bo much tfeis year ; still it would be serious.—J as McKerrow, Chief Commissioner."

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION J»f*feaniled, DtNBDiN, March 1.0. The Salvage corps have been disbanded owine to the refusal of some of the insur ance companies to conttaue their support.

Imperial Passengers Act

Sydney, March 11 Under the new proclamation In connection with the Imperial Passen- j gers Act, steamers trading between colonial ports are not required to carry a medical officer, but the regulations respecting boats are to be rigidly enforced. Vessels of 1500 tons and upwards are not to carry fewer than seven.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Capetown, March 10. President Kruger, of the Transvaal Republic, has issued a manifesto in which he urges burghers not to forsake the Transvaal for Matabeleland. The manifesto declares that Mr Cecil Bhodes, President of Gape Colony, is trying to surround the Transvaal, and Is destroying the autonomy of the country. ....

A public meeting of those interested in fche establishment of a creamary or butter factory at Tinwald will be held at Mr J. Heseltine's shop, Tinwald, on Thursday evening at seven o'clock. Rev., Henry T, Kobjohns, M,A., is paying on behalf of the British and Foreign Bible ' Society, his eighth visit to Ashburton. On Sunday at Wakanui in the afternoon, he preached from Rev. xi., 15, illustrating the dominance of the mediatorial Sovereign, Christ, over the languages and literatures of earth by the translation and diffusion of holy scripture. The church was packed f hll. la the evening he was in Ashburton, discoursing to a large audience in the Primitive Metho dist Church, of the river of the translated word from Psalm xlvi. 4. " There is a river, the streams, etc." He traced the river from the very first translation into Aramaic im mediately after the Hebrew nation's return from exile fco the present time. He then pro ceeded to account for the ceaseless flow, flhere h a divine something in the Book; it is a living divine force which no theories favorable or adverse can in the least impair Our scientific errors \n astronomy do not affect the light bearing, or heat giving, the vitalising power of the sun. He then cfoaracterisd the mighty river as unique, as one towards whose flow the universal church has contributed by a spontaneity of Christian feeling and impulse, which needed ao ex press commandment. This evening Mr Robjohns speaks again in the Presbyterian Church, and will, we believe, speak of the last new things of the Society, notably giv« |ng aa account of the sending of 33,500 new tEeatameats, photographed, not printed* up pß> the assistance of the Church Missionary Soeiet^Jß Uganda,

South Dunedin Murder.

I PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Dunedin, March 12. The trial of Kaufner and Dobson for the I South Dunedin murder began in the Supreme Court to-day. It is expected to laat four days. The Crown challenged eleven, Kaufner eight, and Dobson ten jurora. Mr tianlon defends both.

CRICKET.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION •; London, March 9. The cricket team which Mr A. E. Sood dart is getting together to visit the Aus tralian colonies next season will include Macgregor, Briggs, Ward, Peel, Lock wood, J. Hearne, and possibly Mold. Gonn &nd Shrewsbury, however, abso lutely decline to accompany the team.

ASHBURTON C.C. V ASHLEY COUNTY.

The cricket match, Ashburton CO. v. Ashley County CO., was played in the Domain on Saturday and resulted, after an enjoyable game, in a win for the visitors by 20 runs on the first innings The weather waa fine, and the wicket 1 good. Afrhburton batted first, and put together 77 runs, of which Pauling, a representative of the Albion Club, con tributed 27 with vigoraus hitting. The visitors then took the willow, and com piled 98, contributed chiefly by Good 18, Warner 18, Bailey 17, Uru 16, and Clay ton 13. In the second innings Ashburton, after making 84 (Pauling 23) for the loss of sis wickefca, having been beaten in the first innings, declared their innings closed in the forlorn hope of getting their opponents all out before the necessary runs had been compiled In this they were disappointed as Bailey and Clayton played to call of time. In bowling Pauling, Dakia and Todd were rasst serviceable to the home team and Uru, Good and Blunder for Ashley. After noon tea was provided by Mrs Alfred Curtis and the visitors expressed them selves highly pleased with the hospitality 'extented to them bj the local cricketers. A return match in all probability will be arranged for Good Friday. The following are the detailed scores:— Ashburton. —Firat Innings. Bourke, o Sawle b Uru 2 Andrews, b Good 5 Jackson, run out 5 Pauling, b Blunden 27 Denshire, c Bailey b Blanden ... 6 Cromie, bUru ... 3 Russell, b Uru 3 Todd, b Uru 10 Chapman, b Uru ... ... *.. 0 Davis, c Warner b Blunden 5 Sawle, nob out 4 Extras ... . <•• 8 77 Second Innings. Sawle, b Garty ... 2 Andrews, c Blunden b Garty 0 Bourke, b Garty 18 Jackson, Ibw, b Mansell 8 Davis, b Garty ... 5 Pau'ing, c Uru b Gany 23 Denshire, not out 18 Russell, not out ... ... ... 6 Extras 4 Total for six wickers ... 84 The innings was then declared closed. Ashley County.—First Innings. Bailey, b Todd 17 Clayton, c Russell b Andrews ... 13 Warner, Ibw, b Pauling 18 Sawle, b Pauling ... ... ... 4. | Garty, b Todd ... * 0 I Allan, c Todd b Davis 1 : Blunden, c and b Pauling ... ... 1 Uiu, b Davis ... ... 16 Good, b Pauling 18 Mansell, thrown out ... ... ... .4. Mullin, not out ... 0 Extras 6 98 Second Innings. Clayton, nob out ... 19 Bailey, not out . 18 Extras ... 2 39

MB ASBBUBXOH T"™"» ' MnT™AY. MABOH 12, 1894.



1 J. T. Ford and Co j rfji TJIORD & C'% ,in conjunc • X ■ -*- tion wi h Me He»r? Zander, have received insuucuons from A. E. P«ache, Esq., to sell by Public Auction ac the ASUBURTON SaLIYA&DS, ON TUESDAY, 13th OF MARCH, 1700 sheep 1700 500 Half bred Wethers, six-tooth and full-mouthed. 200 Quarterback, six-tooth and full mouthed. 100 Merino Wethers 500 Halfbred Ewes. ! 200 Quarterback Ewes, 200 Merino Ewes. The Ewes are full-mouthed, but are guaranteed sound and fresh, i The Mount Somera Sheep are well' known to be thriving good doers, We have sold them for many years and have never had a complaint. j J. T. FORD, 37 Auctioneer



Entertainments. ~TO^NIGHT TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. HAVES' ALUED CIRCUS -1 Enormous Success. 20 Star Artists. 6 Aerial Ladiea. New Tumblers. New ' Riders. New Gymnasts. New Clowns. Dick Turpin's Bide to York. Educated Horses. Trick Ponies. Note the prices—2s and la ; children 6d W. HAVES. Sole proprietor. FRED RABY, Business manager, 3 97 ASHBURTON AMATEUR SWMMINC CLUB* FOURTH ANNUAL CARNIVAL AT DOMAIN BATHS ON ! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14. To Start at 2 p.m, %!2O Yards Provincial Championship, Only Champions will compete. Ladles' Race—first ever held in New Zealand. Long Dive, Old Women's Race, Cigar and Umbrella Race—two of the most laughable races ever wit nessed. Members' tickets will admit toßaths. Admission—-Is. Wm. BURNS, j 3 93 Hon. Sec. UNITED DISTRICT CHARITABLE AID BOARD. SEPARATE TENDERS (endorsed "Tender" and addressed to the Chairman) will be received at the Board's Office, Worcester Street. Christchurch, up to NOON of SATURDAY, Murch 17, for SUPPLIES for One Year from April 1, 1894. viz : - (1) Bread at per lb weighed on de livery, Potatoes in retail quantities, Groceries', MilJfc, Fuel, Dispensing and Drugs, Funerals Bootp, Cloth ing and Printing supply of ration order forma for recipients of out door lelief; and, under either one or separate contracts, for Christ church, Syotenham and St Albans, as the Board may determine. Also, for Supplies of Rations in Wool ston, Papanui, or other Suburb of Christchurch, or any Borough, Town or Country District through out North Canterbury and Ash burtoo. (2) For Supplies of all requisites at the Lyttelton Orphanage. (3) For Supplies of all Requisites at the Memorial Home, Wcol&ton. TENDERS for Supplies to the Old Men's Home, Ashburton, for One Year, will also be received at the County Council Office. Ashburton, ap to NOON of SATURDAY, March 17. Forms and particulars can be obtained on application at the Board's Office, Christchurch, or at the above named Institutions. By oi'der, < THOS, C. NORRIS, Secretary. Ohriatchurch, March, 5, 1894. 3 95 FUNERAL NOTICE. rr HE Friends of Mr Robbet Mclntybe X are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his residence, Digby's Bridge, on TUESDAY, March 13, at two p,m. for Ashburton aad Cemetery. BAKER BROS., i 3;j9l Undertakers. rnHE Members of L.0.L., No 23, aro JL requested to meet at the Orange Hall, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, March i 13, at 11 a.m., to attend the funeral cf oar late Brother Robert Mclutyre. 3 94 R. KERR, W.M. LOYAL ORANGE LILY LODGE, No. 5. MEMBERS o? the above Lodge are requested to meet at the Lodge ! Room on TUESDAY, at I o'clock to attend the Funeral of the late Bro» Robert i Mclntyre. i EMMA NELSON, i 3 100 Secretary. , NOTICE, ASHBURTON SALE YARDS. THFi sate of Live Stock at the above Yards will be adjourned during the I Burial Ceremony of the late Mr Robert Mclntyre. D.THOMAS MILES & CO FRIEDLANDER BROS J. T. FORD & Co, per B. ZANDER NEW ZEALAND LAND AS SOCIATION, par J. G. Restell 3 101 CTTHAT is most essential to a tea W drinker's happiness 'i Why, Health Tea, and don'fe you forget it.—Henry Zander, Wholesale Agent. !_TjiiAljTH TEA is free from the LJL tannin so prevalent in other teas. Jt is recommended by the Medical Faculty in the United Kingdom and Australia. All Grocers keep it. aEALTH TEA is more economical than ordinary tea. It undergoes a process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release cf the better properties of the leaf i*ore easy. HpNBY Zandbr, Autho red Agent,



TV 15 AL T H »p EA, Wandering afar o'er Australasia seas ; Sighing in softness, murmuring in sir, Comes the desire for Health imparting Teas, Fragrant in flavor, with aroma rare. At last! at last! the breezes murmur, Is found the 'fEA is well-named "Health," And Connoisseurs declare in accents firme* This tea contains within itself a priceless wealth. The daintiest leaf by cleanliest arts pre served, Blended with flavor that on the taste ne'er palls. "Health Tea" has won the pride of place deserved, Is drunk in cottage homes and palace halls. HEALTH TEA.! HEALTH TEA ! 44 Health Tea " cures indigestion. Oilier teas cause it. 3 80 Mr Alfred Harrison. ""Monday, march 19. 1.30 O'CLOCK. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by the Executor in the estate of William Gardiner, deceased, will sell by PUBLIC AUCTION ON THE PROPERTY, TINWALD, Lob No. 29, deferred payment 821, being part of rural section 4354, containing 3£ acres. ALSO,— Quantity of Fruit and Forest Trees, Potatoes, Carrots, Whar6, Trap and Harness, Stack Hay, Scarifier, |Tools, fttc. The land is situated within a few minutes' walk from the Bridge, on a good road, and being of the finest quality, should be snapped op with avidity. For absolute Sale. ALFRED HARRISON, 3 JO2 Auctioneer. No License Campaign, Remember! EVERY Man and Woman on the Roll is entitled to vote for the abolition of Licenses in this Electorate on March 21. If »« No License " is not carried every Vote cast for "No License " counts for Reduction. Unless half the persons on the Roll re cord their Vote the Poll does nofc count. All who vote for licenses being granted become partners in the trade and respon sible for the misery and degradation caused by It* CONVENTION of Churches and Tem perance Societies and temperance workers in Templar Hall on THURSDAY NEXT, latßp»m* 3 106



\ Public Notices " CREAMEBY^ """ A PUBLIC MEETING of all in terested in establishing a Creamery or Factory at Tinwald will be held at Mr J He-elfcine'a Shop, Tinwald, at 7.30 p m., on THURSDAY, M*r«h 15. _8_92 ASHBIJRT6N~RiFLES, " SPECIAL DRILL on TUESDAY, March 13, at 730 p.m. Every man must attend. Uniform—Drill order. W.E. DOLMAN, Captain Commanding A shburton Rifles. Tlfcon't Fail to »••» tlie JLartlet Bac« V on lOTarcli 14, Domain. singingTlpiancforte, class SINGING, THEORY, etc. I Miss Mabel Bell WILL be ab home to pupils at Gates School of Music, each WEDNES DAS", from 1 p.m to 4.30 p.m. 2 152



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY. EXCURSION TO~CHRISTCHURCH, MARCH 15. I ~_— AN EXCURSION TRAIN for Christ-, church will leave Ashburtnn at 9 18 a.m., on 15th inst., and return from i Ohristch'irch at 5.30 p.m. Return fares from Ashburton by this train only, 5s 6d and 4s. 3f78 BY ORDER.



Public Notices. "fob^isale or to let. 440 aores 440 Near Dromora Railway Station, mostly in English Grasses and well watered. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, "~SLAUGHTERING~LIOENSE~ WE hereby give notice that we intend, at the County Council meeting on April 6 next, to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small cabtle for Suburban Sections 25 and 26. MILLAR & CO. Hinds, March 10 t _1894. 3 88 REWARD £10. ASHBURTON SHEEP FARMERS, MOTUAL PROTECTION SOCIETY. A REWARD of £10 is offered by above Society for such information as will 'secure the conviction of any person found guilty of SHEEP STEALING in the Ashburton County. G. W. LEADLEV, 3*30 Hon. Sec.



ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL. A PPLICATIONS are invited for a X-L Male Pupil Teacher for the above school. . pplications to be sent to the Chairman by 5 p.m. on THURSDAY NEXT, 15th inst. R. S. BEAN, g Ql Chairman. * «©-:Pr©vlne»»l «ito»mplon«fclp on Wednesday, March I*. " ""^LiHtiNG^SALir" DAVIS BROS-* CABINET-MAKERS, Havelogk Street, ! 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. ALSO, FOR SALE, CHEAP,— New Ught-roomed House, Havelock Street. . JJ? lIUITEB AMD HOI, (Late D. Macpherson) GROCERS & GENERAL DEALERS. CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, TINWARE, HARDWARE. BRUSHWARE, ETC, ETC. Cash Customers will find it to their ad vantage to give them a call. j A Good Supply of Prime Smoked Bacon on hand. Goods Delivered Daily. HUNTER AND SON* j TANC RE D STREET-



HICKEL WATCHES, NICEEL WATCHES, MCKEL WATCHES. f HHE Cheapest and best in the Market, usually sold at 25a now SELLING AT £1 EACH, AT G. JBSSON'S, (Late J. Quinn), EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I diaries Hawkins,



OP TINWALB. WHILE thanking his customers for past favors wishes to remind the publi if they want real good value for their money, they might do woree 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 BL&NKEfS, WOOLS & FLANNELS, kept in stock. —Also — THE "STANDARD" BOOTS. Boots made and repaired on the pre« misea 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. R^NGiMAIjCEIfSii^iDIiTRICT] IN pursuance of "The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1893," I, John McKeague, Returning Officer for the Rangicata Licensing District, do here by give notice that on the TWENTY fIRST DAY of MARCH, 1894, the poll of electors as to Renewals of Licenses, under the previsions of the above men tioned Acb, will be taken at the various polling places of the district. In pursuance of "The Electoral Act, 1893," "The Licensing Acts," 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 Rangitata 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 distsiot on the Twenty-first day of MARCH, 1894. Every man desirous of becoming a Candidate must be nominated by not less 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 before the 13th day of March, 1894. The following are the polling places for the Licensing District of Rangitata:— The Schoolhousfl, Hinds (Principal) The Main Schoolhouse, Wakanui The Temperance Hall, linwald The Schoolhouse, Winslow The Sqho,o,lhouse, Lowcliffa The Sahoolhouse, Rangitafca Station The Schoolhonse, Rangitata South The Schoolhouse, South Orari The Schoolhouse, Otari Bridge The Courthouse, Geraldine The Schoolhouse, Scotsburn The Schoolhouse, Arunde! The Schoolhouse, Ruapuna The Schoolhouse, Mayfield The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Rangitata Road Board Office* Lis more j The Schoolhouse, Gxeenstraefc The Schoolhouse, Westerfield The Schoolhouse, Flemington The Library Hall, Waterton The Road Board Office, Mount Somera McLeod's Woolshed, Hiverslie The Schoolhouae, Woodbury, JOHN MeKEAGUE, 3 35 __ Returning Officer. ~the"reasoFwhy " craichead and berrymah ARE the Lea ling Tailors and Outfitters in Ashburton— BECAUSE They keep the Largest Stock of Fashionable Tailor ing Goodg. BECAUSE. They employ the Largest Number of First Class Tailors. BECAUSE They do the Largest Tailor ing Business. BECAUSE They give the Besb Value, Fit, and Workmanship BECAUSE Their Motto is— gg* Satisfftettoii. OR4IOHEAD &TBEKRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS ATfD OUT FITTERS, ASH ILU X IB N



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS of thft Ashburton High School offer TWELVE Scholarships for Public competition open to all children resident in the County of Ashburton The Scholarships are tenable for two yeais, and during good conduct, and will entitle the holders to free education and the use of Books at the Ashburton High School for thab period. In appor tioning the Scholarships it is the Board's intention to grant six scholarships to boys and six to girk. Candidates must not be more than 14 years of age on the Ist May next. The subjects for examination will be (1) English Grammar and Composition, (2) English History, (3) Geography, (4) Arithmetic. The staudard of excellence required will be equal to that possessed by pupils of the sixth standard in the Primary schools. The examination will be conducted m the Boya' Schoolroom on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, May 22 and 23 next. Successful candidates must qualify in each subject and must obtain in the segregate »ot *eas fchan 50 Per cent of the possible number of marks. Any candi date gaining not more than 25 per cent of the maximum possible in any one subjecb will be deemed to have failed in I that subject. Candidates must enter their names wit the Secretary to the Board not later thah SATURDAY, May sth. Further parti oulars may be obtained from the Head master or the undersigned. C BRADDELL, Secretary. Ashburton, February 24, 1894. ASHBURTON Uo ENSINGIhs^CRToT IN pursuance of "The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 18y3," I, J. Wakd, Returning Officer for the Ash burton Licensing District, do hereby give SicethatonthlTWENTY-FIRSTDAY of MARCH, 1894, the poll of electors as to renewals of licenses under the pro visions of the above mentioned Act, will be taken at the various polling places of the district. , In pursuance of "The Electoral Act, 1893," "Ths Licensing Acts," anfl MTfte Alcoholic Liquors S,a}e Control Act, 18,93," I further give notice that AH ELECTION will be held for the return of Eight qualified pereons to serve as mem bers of the Licensing Committee for the A&hburton licensing District. The last day for receiving nominatlens of Candi dates will be the 18th day of MARCH, 1894, and the Poll, if necessary, whl be taken at fehe several polling places of the said district- on the Twenty-first day. of March, 1894. Eyery man desirous of becoming a Candidate rftust be iiominated by not less 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 before the 13th day of March, 1894. The following are the polling places for the Licensing District of Ashburton— The Courthouse, Ashburton (principal) I The Library, Ashburton (second) 1 The Town Hall, Rakaia The Schoolhouse, Oherts^y. The Ljbrary, Rillltichy Mr Bishop's House, Bishop's Corner The Courthouse, Leeston The Schoolhouae, Doric The Schoolhouse, Pendarvea The Schoolhouae, Seafiell The Schoolhouse, Elgin The Hchoolhouse, Lauriston The Schoolhouse, Lyndfyuys® The Road Board Office, Methven J. WARD, %. PS! Return^ Officer



Business Notices. j Guns! EEVOLVERS, REVOLVERS, SALOON RIFLES, SALOON RIFLES POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, CARTRIDGES. Reduced Figures. QUR Shipment of NEW SEASON'S GUNS has jaat arrived, ex Gothic, and we request all intending purchasers to to inspect them, feeling sure that vre are ble to offer thema selection which for VARIETY, QUALITY, and CHEAP NESS, will be found SECOND TO NONE. JOHN ORR&Co., IRONMONGEBS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS I



HENRY ZANDER FEBRUARY SPECIAL ANNOUNCE MENT. I BEG TO INTIMATE that I have juafc landed a Large and Varied Stock of Quns Guns Guns HOLLIS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muezle Loading, well worthy of inspec ion. REVOLVERS, REVOLVERS, AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and shot .Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Lenders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT S WELL-KNOWN RANGES ab Greatly Reduced Pi ices. T HAVE IN STOCK ANT) TO LAND -100 Drama Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 10 Bates best 5 ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome'sPlough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas I 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, Aleß 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 FOR Australian Mutual Provicfen Society Sun Fire Of&ce Caixtos Marine Office Health Tea,



Buui S FO H nrffIE^PbUPLE- S. ANDEUSON, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, JI.I A 8 OPENED a Retail Branch in those centrally situated premises, East Street, ' I Ashbuiton, next door to S. W. Alcorn. The stock iB one of the finest in the .istrict, and consists of high and medium class English Boots and Shoes. Being & •Jirect Importer, I am enabled to sell at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE, The COLONIAL STOCK has been made at my own Factory and every pair if GUARANTEED. Buy direct from the maker and Bave the middleman's profit. The Bespoke Department is under efficient management All elaM#i of Boots made bo order* Repairing Dons Cheaply and Weix E. BONNINQTON, Makabmu FIJSAL CLEARANCE AT BEATH'S. ♦ ■"■ ■ ■ ■ . 14 Days' Slaughter. GOOPS ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. FOR PRICES SEE CIRCULARS.



AWntMITIOV. AiUIIIUMITIOIir. £tang. Guns. Gtiins. Ponder. Shot. Caps. Cartridges. Cartridges. SPORTSMEN Requiring a First-class GUN should inspect our Stocks] Every Gun warranteed new from the factory, ¥. H. COLLINS & CO. MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. AGENIS FDR -I Springfield Pottery Company Corben and Go's Celebrated Enamelled Mantelptao McKen ies Furniture Renovator Harvesters, Harvesters, & Others. THOR GOOD AND CHEAP SUITS, Clothiftg, Ashburton, Shirts, Street Flannels, Tancred Drawers, in Socks, House Hats, Kaiapoi Boots, Established Blankets Old and Rugs. Is the A COMPLETE OUTFIT, i — WITH — Heary Colonial «rey Blankets, £2 10s 9d The Lot. MITCHELL & TUBIER. STEPHENS BEOS., MAEKET HOUSE, \%y E GUARANTEE that for Value, Purity and Economy there are no Tea§ aa yet that can Surpass the Mandariii and Tiger Blends, They are now so popular as to be a Household requisite, wised in the Mansion and the Cottage, the Tent and the Station. EVERTBOPf SHOULD SAMPLE THESE TEAS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. a©le Agents for Hew Zealand—J, RATTRAY & SON, D^NEMIf ;