MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTOJS—WEDNESDAY.

(Before His Worship the Mayor, and Mr T B. Upton, J.P.) Robbery With Violence. — William HamM and James Doyle were charged with this offence, Joseph Allen, a farm laborer, aaid that on JBnday last he came into Ashburton about 1 oVock in the day, and saw both the ac cused, one of them in the afternoon and the other about half-past seven o'clock. Apked j them it there was any of getting m ork, and had a drink with them. Hamil! told him he was waiting for a job, and said he was camping in the riverbed and had no food. Witness bought him some. Met him again after tea time in the street, and Doyle came up. Went together and had a drink H6 the Uommercifti. Witness paid lor the liquors. Went away with accused. It was dark. Crossed the railway on to a road. The accused went to the right and witness to the left. Accused said it was not the Way to tne boardinghonse. Witness said it was, and wished them good night. Got to the boardinghouse. Before getting there crossed over >Ke railway, and went towards the mill by mistake. Saw a man coming along the footpath towards him. Witness said 14 Good night," and asked him if it was the way tq town. Accused then caught him by the hands, without replying, threw him on his bauk and tried to rob him. There was a struggle, and seeing no one about witness called out " Murder '' Accused were the Wen he left at the Commercial. The man Who robbed him was a tall mm with a beard Had caught him by the beard. {The Ser geant said witness had made entirely different} •catements to him). By the Sergeant—Remembered going to the station. Did not remember saying there Were two men and that if there had been only one he could have managtd him. Went to the police station with a trooper, and said then he could not identify the men. The Sergeant said witness had been muddled with drink, and for some unknown reason was now a hostile witness. Lost his hat in the struggle, also a purse and 30s. Went to Campbell's boarding house after the assault. Told nobody of it that night. Felt the man take the puree out of his pocket. Would know the man again. After the assault got up himself and went to the boarding honsc. By His Worship—The man directed him to the town before assaulting him. ■ His Worship remarked that witness's evidence was most contradictory. By prisoner Hamill—Remembered meeting i him, in Ashburton. The last place he saw < accused was at the hotel. John Henry, landlord of the Commercial Hotel, said he saw both accused and the last witness at his house about 8 p.m. on iVDruary 8..' They stayed about three quarters of an hour, and left about a quarter past nine. Allen paid for the drinks. The accused left their glasses full when they went out. Allen drank his. He appeared the same as now. All three were strangers to witness, Gave Allen change of half a sovereign. He had a note also and a purse. Did not think accused saw the money as Allen's back was towards them. When abutting up at ten o'clock heard some one shouting up by the engine shed. That was) all he knew.

Edward Burroughs, a railway employee, mid that on February 3, when going to bed in a hut near the engine shed, three persons came to the hut about a quarter to ten. One asked for a shake down. As he refused, the man went away. Could not recognise the men again. They appeared about the same mtature as accused.

W. W. Smith, caretaker of the Domain, said that; at about a quarter to ten on Friday, February B,> he was alone in the house, and heard a stifled cooee, then a cry for help and murder. Ran out and saw three men struggling on the side of the road off the footpath. Called out "Whatare ?ou doing ?'' One of the men then released is hold and ran across the road. Ran out of his gate, when the other man released his hold, and both ran towards town, passing Witness within five or six yards. It wa* a light moonlight night. The size and dress, of accused are like the men. Conlit not swear. to their faces. Next morning saw three men together with Constables Watt and Jackson, and had then no difficulty in distinguishing Allen from the accused. There was no one else about at the time of the robbery. Allen was not sober, but said he had been robbed. Went towards Allen to see if he was hurt, Allen got up, and witness gave chase after accused. They made little noise running. They had light boots on. Heard one of the men, the taller, call out " move Jack." Reported the matter to the police. Saw the smaller man stoop and then run again. Next day looked at the place, and saw signs of a severe struggle on the path. Picked up a hat and gave it to Constable Watt. There were three or four distinct footprints. Was present when the police examined them, and one of accused's boots fitted exactly in one of the marks. The inside of the sole was much worn and made a distinct imprint. The boots produced are the same. Constable Watt said he received a hat from Mr Smith, Met Allen and took him to the station «*nd he then got his hat. Same morning Constable Jackson and him self arrested accused and took them with Allen to Mr Smith's place. Mr Smith said he had no difficulty in recognising Harnill, and had no doubt of Doyle. Smith pointed out where the struggle had taken place. Constable Jackson took the boots of both accused and compared them with foot marks on the ground. The left heel of Doyle's fcoot marks was very distinot with two rows of nails in one boot and six in the other. Hamill's right boot mark was very clear on the sandy ground, showing the broken sole. Accused denied all knowledge of the matter, excepting leaving Allen at the hotel. By prisoner Hamill.—Showed you the impression before and after putting the boot on it.

By the Sergeant—The prints of the boots were there before he got there. They were not made by witness putting them down. Constable Jackson corroborated last ■witness generally. Allen did not differ in his statement when he first made it at the station bub did so afterwards. Smith readily identified Hamill and had no doubt about l)oyle. The boots were torn in a peculiar manner, and corresponded with the prints at the scene of the struggle. The night of Bth inst w»b bright moonlight. His Worsihp asked to hear Allen's signed statement given to the police which showed he had been drinking round the town and finally had been robbed. The Sergeant remarked that he had been drinking again, and no reliance could be placed on his present statements. He would leave the case in their worships' hands. The Bench committed accused (who re served their defence) for trial.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Mysterious Death.

London, Feruary 12 Edward John Ellis, a retrenched civil service employee from Australia, was found on the South Eastern rail way line near Spa Road. JiTo money waa found on him. An- occupant of the next carriage heard the window smashed and a sound like the crunch ing of gravel. The carriage door was open, but there were no signs of a struggle. When Ellis was found he had one leg cut off and the foot of the other smashed besides injuries to bis head. He died shortly after. The coroner considered the case shrouded in mystery, though there was no positive evidence of violence. An open verdict was returned.

SOULLING

London, February 12

The sculling match between Harding and Sullivan has been postponed till Saturday > on ing to ice in the river.

THE COREAN WAR

Shanghai, February 12

The Chinese Government, after con sultingforeign Ministers, has instructed the peace envoys to return to China. General Tai committed suicide,owing to the dissertion of his officers.

The Pacitic Cable

Washington, February 11

A bill has been introduced into the House for the incorporation of a com pany to lay a cable from California to Hawaii and Japan.

BANK OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

London, February 12

' Judge Williams refused to appoint a specific liquidator for the Bank of South Australia, leaving the official receiver undisturbed. He postponed granting a committee of inspection, saying he disliked the idea.

Perils by Sea.

Sydney, Februar 13

The four-masted barque Caradoc, 2409 tons, Captain Jones, bound from Newcastle to Manilla, has returned to Sydney, having narrowly escaped foundering through springing a leak in a terrific hurricane she experienced when 600 miles out.

ECOLESIASTICAL

Sydney, February 13 The Bishop of Riverina will pro bably be consecrated in England. The Private is strongly in favor of local consecration but under the deed of settlement the ceremony requires to be performed by the Archbishop *of Canterbury.

SAMOA

Sydney, February 13 The Rev Dr Davis, an old Samoan t missionary, expresses the opinion that as foreign influence has so altered Samoa, nothing but foreign influence can put the Islands right. The action of the Powers interested must, he says, be more decisive than hitherto, and be fears the tripartite control will never be a success.

THE BEHRING SEA COMMISSION

Washington, February 12

The British claimants have accepted the President's offer of 425,000 dollais, in settlement of all demands under the Behring Sea Commission's award on the seal fisheries'.

The Reciprocity Treaty.

Melbourne, February 13

The proposed agreement between South Australia and Nbw Zealand is not regarded favorably by local vignerons, who request the Govern ment if possible to take steps to place them on an equal footing.

A DISTINGUSISHED VISITOR

Adelaide. February 13

Prince Joseph of JBattenburg has arrived here. He goes on to Sydney, and thence to JNew Zealand.

School Committees.

HAMPSTRAD.

The meeting of the Hampstead School Committee, adjourned from February 5, was held last evening; l-'rrsent—Messrs Crooks (Chairman), Sage, Orr, Slillwell, Berry/nan, Hendry and Andrews.

ABSORPTION PIT. The Board of Education wrote, stating they would contribute £3 towards the cost of the pit, and that their clerk of works would supply a specification. The Chairman stated the clerk of works had selected the site and made certain re commendations concerning the work, and the Chairman and Mr Andrews were ap pointed to see it. carried out.

LKAVE OF ABSENCE. The Board wrote, granting Miss Fawcett leave of absence, and recommending the temporary appointment of Miss Lusk in her place. The Chairman stated Miss Lusk had assumed the duties on January 31. TESTIMONIAL. Miss Duncan (late assistant teacher) ap plied for a testimonial which had since been forwarded. EXCURSION,

The Railway Department wrote, offering to run a train to Christchurch at Is 6i per head for children, and 3s for adults in charge of them, if the district schools would grant a holiday on a day to be fixed, and the Department was advised of the number likely to go. The headmaster had suggested the 'exten sion of the trip to Lyttelton, and the follow ing resolution were passed.—That a holi day be granted ; that the Committee recom mend the extension of the excursion to Lyttelton, as well as Christchurch, and con sider Thursday, February 28, would be a suitable day ; that the parents who intend to send their children must take charge of them, or arrange with friends or teacherß to do so, as the Committee can take no re sponsibility.

master's report. The master's report, as already published, was adopted, and the Chairman stated the attendance had further increased during the week. CONFERENCE. The Chairman stated he had attended the. conference of delegates to discuss matters connected with Canterbury College, and the position taken up by Mr Crooks as repre senting this committee was approved. PRIZES,

On the motion of Mr Berryman it was resolved that for the year 1895, if prizes be given, they be awarded for (1) proficiency (by marks at examination) ; (2) attendance ; (3) good conduct; (4) special prize for the dux of the school; (5) sewing.

MEMBERS OF BOARD. Of ten candidates it was decided to vote for Messrs Sawle, Saunders, and Westenra. WORKS COMMITTEE. This Committee reported that the fences had been attended to and posts taken out. Messrs Sage and Hendry were appointed for the current month and requested to have some trees trimmed. SYMPATHY. I A vote of sympathy was passsd to Miss Fawcett on account of the death of her Bister, Mrs Button. ACCOUNTS.

Accounts amounting to £1 13s 6d were passed and the Committee adjourned.

THE AHfIBUMUN GtAKDIAK i WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1895



XINWAIO. The monthly meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday, February 5. Present — Messrs Clothier (chairman), Doherty, Giles, Jas. Hampton, J. Stephens, and P. Lowe, The Chairman reported having written to the Board* ask i ing them to reconsider their decision not to allow J. Lewis to remain at the school for another year. Correspondence waa received from the Board stating that after due con sideration they had decided to allow J. Lewis to remain at the school for another year. The Committee decided to vo|e for Messrs Sawlc, Saunders, and Westenra to fill vacancies on the Education Board. The Chairman was authorised to have certain re pairs effected. Messrs James Hampton and J. Stephens were appointed a visiting com mittee for the month. After passing ac count* amounting to £2 3a Id the meeting adjourned,



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J The following handicaps have been (declared for the 440 yds Handicap, points to count for G. A- M. Buckleys, Esq., trophy, to be run on Thursday evening , at 5 pm. :— Jj. Broad scr., H. Curtis 13yds, H. Hoult 19yds, G. Smith 27yda, R. Morgan 33yd-, a! Williams 33yds, W. Theil 34yds, 0. W. Steward 3*yds, W. Smith 35yds, W. Hefford 40yds. Mr L. JBroad will attempt to break the New Zea land record for the above distance, so that an exciting finish may be expected. A nasty accident happened to Mr Andrew Young, of Wskanui road, yester day, by which he was very s«verely bruieed and shaken. He was on the top of a load of hay when (he horse moved 00, and Mr Toung, who is a heavy man, was jerked off the load, falling heavily on his left shoulder which, 'With the rest or the same side, is very badly bruised. So far, no broken bones have been discovered, but the safferer will be unable to perform his usual work for some time. Onje Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills is warratx ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury, Sold in Boxes 48 6d each, by all Chemists and Paten. Medicine Vendors thronghout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug OoMPAny, Lincoln, England . ASUKUJt noun Eucalypti Extract



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ashburton Horticultural Show AND PROMENADE CONCERT, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1895. IN THE ARCADE, ASHBURTON. Schedules can be had from the Secretary. 1 168 F. MAKEIG.



Mr D. Tnomas. ASHBURTON YARDS. FEBftUAR~Y~I9, 1895. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr William Bean to Sell by Public Auction at the above Yards, — 100 GOOD STORE PIGS D. THOMAS, 2|64 Auctioneer



[PIG AND POULTKY FAIK TO BE HELD AT THE ARCADE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1895. I HAVE received instructions from various Clients to Sell at the Arcade, on the above data, viz.:— Of\() GOOD STOBBLERS BACONERS TOO WEANERS OQ BREEDING SOWS ALSO,— PZQ PAIRS OF PRIZE POULTRY Aiidanumber of other birds fit for table use Farmers and oohera desiring to sell any of the above stock at this sale will please forward me an early entry so as to arrange pens. DAVID THOMAS, 2t69 Auctioneer.



1 enders. TENDERS, \ITANTED, TENDERS for CART VV ING about 2000 Sacks each of Wheat and Oats from St Helena, Hinds, to our stores at Tinwald. Tenders will close at 4 p,ra. on SATURDAY, the 16th inst. For particulars apply to 2t83 FRIEDLANDER BROS. Bankruptcy Notices. In~bankruptcy. In the District Court, holden at Ash burton. IVfOTICE is hereby given that John -*-* Moses Bourne, of Unwald, store keeper, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of credi tors, to be holden at my office on the 18 th day of February, 1895, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. R,M, Cuthbektson, Solicitor. February 12, 1895. 2 84 t-ufclio Notices COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE. AGENT. for Walter A. Wood Mower and Reaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. Office of Alliance Assurance Company. Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected. 2 82 FUNERAL NOTICE. •TIHE Friends of Mr R. T. Button, junr, ■*- Peel Forest, are respectfully in formed that the funeral of his beloved wife, Fanny, will move from the residence of her mother, Mrs Fawcett, Hampstead, on THURSDAY, the 14th inst, at three p.m.. for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 2*85 Undertakers, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. f REO ARDUS HENRY, of J shburfcon, *-) being bhe holder of a Publican' License in respect of the house and premises situate at Ashburton, known as the Commercial Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Ashburton on the seventh day of March, apply for a Transfer of the said License from myself to JOHN HENRY, of Ashburton, Hotelkeeper, my ap pointee. Dated the 12th day of February, 1895. RECARDUS HENRY. E, Q. Ciiisj', Solicitor, 8 79



Puoiic Notices. MODEL YACHT CLUB."^ r | iHE Preliminary Trials of Members' JL Model Yachts will take place in the Domain on SATURDAY, February 16, commencing at 2 p.m. sharp. First Race.—Handicaps based on Keel measurements. Second Race. — Club Championship. Trophy awarded to winner of beat of three similar events during the season. Entries (Is) close on WEDNESDAY evening at 7 o'clock at the Boat Shed, where further particulars can be obtained. No Entries can be received unless entrance fees and subscriptions are paid. 261 ALFRED WILLIS, Hon. Sec.



FOR SALE OR TO LET, A COMMODIOUS WELL BUILT GRAIN STORE in West street. Also Offices to let centrally situated. Apply to 2 74 T. BULLOCK.



PIANOFORTE TUNING. \\T TKfOOLDRIDGE is now in **• '* Ashburton on one of his usual visits for piano tuning. Annual Tuning, three visits ... £1 Is Single Tuning 10s Orders may be left at MR S. SALEK'S, Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Country visited. 2 71



NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I ALEXANDER JAMES KELLY, 9 of Ashburton, being the holder of a Publican's License in respect of the house and premises situate at Wakanui Road and known as the "Central Hotel," do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be ho'den at Ashburton/on the seventh day of March, 1895, apply for a transfer of the said License from myself to JOHN DORE, my appointee. Dated the 11th day of February 1895. ' 2 72 A, J. KELLY.



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Pubhe Notices EXTRACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONKY is i now ready, md is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since ita establishment s-ven years ago. Sold in 12) b and 301b tins, And by the hundred weight. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). 12 V7l IhThuof.~no hobse !r TDREBERVK the Koof by having It X Shod at J. H. STEPHENS, THE SHOER, Who has REDUCED his Charges for Shoeing and General Work. Shoeing Hacks, 5a ; Draughts, 6s. Sellar's Mouldboards kept in Stock. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, 2 6 Wakanui Road, ■" BUSINESS CHANGES. I HAVE this day sold my lietni! Boot and Shoe Business, lancred street, Ashhurton, to MR JAMES MICLLOR, B otmaker, Dnnedin, and respectfully request on his behalf a continuance of the support accorded to me. J. BISHOP, Ashburton. January 30, 1895. cAVING purchased the Business lately carried on by Mr J. BISHOP, Tancred Street, Ashburton, at a very large discount, I have determined ' to offer the whole of the STOCK IN TRADE AT AN ENORMOUS .SACRIFICE, FROM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2. Every line will be offered at such a price as will insure a prompt clearance. This will be the greatest chance the Ashburton public have yet had to buy first class Boots at exceptionally low | prices :— i Children's Strap Shoes from Is Men's Bluchers, 4s lid Women's Kid E.S. Bs, cost 10s Women's Lasting Slippers, 2s lid Children's Lace Boots from Is 9d Women's &id Lace from sa, worth 10s Thousands of Men's, Women's, and Children's BOOTS AND SHOES AT HALF-PRIOE. This is no bogus attempt at a sale, and such value could not be offered unless under the special circumstances of this cheap purchase. The Sale will last twenty-one days, when every line will be cleared JAMES MELLOR intends to carry on the Business as a First-cl'iss Boot and Shoe Shop, and will keep nothing but really good boots at moderate prices. The public want good hard wearing stuff that is comfortable, and they .shall have it; but the first thing is to reduce the present stock, which is a very good one, all the lines being imported at first hand Roll up in thousands and secure the BARGAINS. Look at the windows and tickets JAMES MELLOR will make a special point of good repairs and bespoke work, JAMES "MELLOB, (Late J. Bishop.) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. .1 172 VIOLIN SCHOOL. MISS BESSIR SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, re-opened on MONDAY. January 21, afc Saunders' Buildings, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 2 o'clock till 6 p.m. Terms on application. Private address—Creek Road, Allenton. 1 53 ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. r ß»vlvg of 25 per rent, on Your Coal Bill. HAVE APPOINTED «TAM.*JH ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It v an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and barns with a flame, Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT. WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. ; Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts etc. in stock. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "VTOTICE is hereby given that from this date, a Reward of Ten Pounds sterling will be given to any person or persons giving such Information as will lead to the conviction of any person having caused the Burning of any of the County Plantations. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. November 12, 1894. 11 70 NOTICE. TTfE BEG to notify to the Farmers of the Ashburton District that we ar BUYERS OF WHEAT & FARM PRODUCE, ; AND HAVE APPOINTED ! MR F. FERRIMAN 1 to BUY for ua in the district. WOOD BR()£ LIMITED, MILLERS, CHRISTCHURCH. /CHRISTMAS Presents, Choice Orna \J ments, Zithers and Jeit's Harps* Balis arid Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties Is, Chinese Conquerors 6d, > Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mas Alcorn's Ladies' Underclothing and Fancy Bazaar, Havelock street. DOLLAR CIGARBTi I^~M per packet



Mp Henry Zander. HENRY ZANDER. IBEG'( tb intimate"tnftfc I have juh! landed a Large and Varied Stock of fruits. Ounf. HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Leading, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shf>t, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot . Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap - pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL KNOWN RANGEB AT GFEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STUCK AND to LAND -100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Cases Valvuline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & 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 Satisfaction WINES and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays^ at ;tf ''- ~'r vV SPECIALLY LOW RATES. GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD FOR CASH At Ghristchuroh Prices . Henry Zander, AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual | {and Provident Society J T Ford and Co E. W. Hanmer. E. W. HAN ME R. T HAVE pleasure in announcing that from this out I SHALL BE REPRESENTED AT THE STOCK SALES -■; ■ ';i>*, 'AT ■:■•; } '■ TINWALD AND ASHBURTON, and that I have made arrangements with MR D. THOMAS TO SELL FOR ME until I am able to get about without crutches. E. W. HANMER. : >-■ 2 43



TO THE FARMERS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. T HAVE DECIDED TO GO ( INTO BUSINESS here on wj own account, and I am a CASH BUYER 01' Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND ANY OTHER PRODUCE AT MARKET RATES s.b. AT THE OLD PLACE. E. W. HANMER. Ashbnrton, February 8,189§. 2 39 T.S.'a 702 and 793, Got Street, East, for sale at a low price and on liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. ,— — — -£~i ~~^ ; u_i ; i_^i~_*< FOR SALE. /~IAFI1 IAL Building Site, Cameron V^ Street West, being T.S.'a 1184 and 1185, containing half acre. Those desirous of building are invited to inspect. JSasy terms, T. BU&LO0K,



~l — Properties to Let — 'QTY DOOMED HOUSE, with Eight A-res Land, on the Wakanoi J 01-A. Road, recently in the occupation of 'IMb A. Crowe, and about twenty-five minutes walk from Post Office. Persons requiring a home, wher «t there are exceptional facilities for keeping Cows, Poultry, etc., should f inspect this Compact little Property without delay. p#SbIODIOUS HOUSE of Seven llboms and Sculleiyj Bwithin eight? '; minutes walk of Railway Station. This Dwelling is situate on the Western Side of Borough, not far from the Domain, and is a Desirable Residence for a family. The land comprises half an acre, is partially cultivated v a * Flower and Vegetable Garden, while the premises generally are convenient in many respects. . _—:o:—--■ The Portable Water Barrel. To ensure keeping the family in the enjoyment of Sound Health, the immediate surroundings of the Home should be Sweet and Clean. How to do this without proper requisites is a problem difficult to solve. The Portable Wash Barrow is just the one thing indispensable in the direction of perfect sanitary arrangements. They can be put to various kinds of use, and they are so admirably constructed that, with them, a child can do work which otherwise requires the strength of mature years. DO NOT BE DECEIVED! " Tis strange, but true, for truth ia always strange, stranger than fiction." IT ALWAYS PAYS TO DRENCH YOUR LAMBS. '■ {' No one will dispute the statement that if, by spending £1 you save £10, this is true economy. Lowest cost per head of any drench in the market, and its work cannot be excelled. From Three Kings to Bluff, the testimony of ■ farmers and station-holders has invariably been that the effect of drenching with ; JOSEPH FORD S MIXTURE; HAS BEEN MARVELLOUS. JOSEPH FORD'S Scour & filing Worm Mixture. F, FERRIMM, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. / North British Fire Insurance Company AGEXCIES Union Steam Shipping Company^ Limited. Parcels and Goods sent to all parts of the colony \ Remington Type Writer—Specimen on view Most Extraordinary Reyolution IN THE Tailoring* Trade. lo)— NO MORE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO OHRISTCHURCH OR ELSEWHERE FOR jTHEIR TAILORING, W. SPARROW XT AS proved from past experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory, both to buyer and «eller, the good marks have to pay for the bad ones, tie has therefore decided to CLOSE HIS BOOKS and go in for the CASH SYSTEM entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to command a large turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the REDUG* TIONS:- Fiißt Class Tweed Sac Suit ... .„ 555, former price 70s Fpt Class „ ... .. 60s, former price 75s First Class „ ...  653, former price 80s ,; j JfirsKMaes „ ...h ... 70«, former price 85c Best Quality Tweel money can procure ... 755, former price 90s No 4 Foxes Serge Suit .. ... .. £3 12s 6d * Best black or blue Worsted Coat and Vest, bound, with best quality Trousering ; .. £4 Os Od RememberJthese Prices are for First Glass Workmanship. FIT aNDISTYLE GUARANTEED.



WILLIAM SPARROW, EAST STREET N B —Ab these prices may be copied by other Firms, please call or send for samples and compare qualities. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR; We Have Just Landed 1O TONS OP MAURITIUS SUGAR for the JatnJSeaoon. Al who wish their jam to keep well should use Macriti 8 Scga ■nINEST VjEW /MJRRANTS. TTALENCIA pAISINS jfy. QULTAN These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this season s crop, WE have also to hand, pers.s. R^ngitara, 5 Crates of Assorted Crockery including some choice lines of CUPS ANB SAUCERS, MOUSTACHE CUPS AND SAUCERS. TOILET SETS, SETS OF JUGS, Etc., Etc., Which *c are now offering at Tery Low Prises. INSPECTION INVITED AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIOB3 FOR Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods Delivered in Town and Suburbs, Customers waited upon for Order*. ' iH Satisfaction m Our Motto. SHEARMAN BEOS, A MARKET HdUS^. ;