The Armenian Question

London, June 11

News has been received that Russia is massing troops on the Turkish

frontier.

CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY

Melbourne, June 11

The four brothers Abrahams, defen dants in the Greener gun case, have been committed for trial on a, charge of conspiracy in selling illegally marked gans.

France and Russia.

Paeis, June 10 9

In reply to a question in the Chamber of Deputies, M. Hanotaux, the Foreign Minister, said the French interests iv China had to be guarded, and the Government could noo refuse to support Russia in the recent events, A refusal to support the stand taken by Russia would have implied a reflection on the foreign policy of both nations.

June 11

Speakipg in the Chamber of Depu ties, M. Ribot declared that public opinion had ratified the alliance with Russia in regard to the terms of the peace treaty between China and Japan. During the debate in the Chamber of Deputies, M. Millet, leader of the Socialists, questioned the propriety of forming a dangerous friendship with Germany and meddling with the China- Japanese trouble in the interests of Bussia.

M. Hanotaux, in the course of his reply, said the Ministry had been faithful to the policy of 1871, but they did not desires to cling obstinately to a policy of isolation. They desired, on the contrary, to restore the nation's share in the concert of the Great Powers to prove that she had regained her authority, and to show that France's existence and strength were essential to maintain the equilibrium of Europe and the world. The Govern ment had sought the Russian alliance in order to restore the position of the nation, and the two Powers had agreed , to co-operate. The visit of a French squadron to Kiel, in connection with the opening of the Baltic canal, would represent France as being free, strong and calm. France was proud enough and rich enough not to fear compari son, and not to forget the memories of Alsace and Lorraine. M. Hanotaux, before concluding his speech, announced that he had telegraphed to St Peters burg explaining that the French Government placed the alliance in the first rank of their foreign policy, and that they intended to support the Russian demands in Ohina.

M. Flourens suggested that the Government should ask Russia to assist in compelling Great Britain to evacuate Egypt. M, Ribot said all the Government had done had been in the interests of France, and he disdained any apology or excuse for having entered into the alliance with Russia.

In the Chamber of Deputies a vote of confidence in M. Hanotaux, the Foreign Minister, was carried by a majority of 257 votes. This expres sion of confidence was obtained after the Minister had repeated the reasons given a few days ago for accepting the invitation of the German Government for the French navy to be present at the ceremony in connection with the opening of the Baltic Canal.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

London. June 10 Sir W. Robinson, Governor of Western Australia, in a paper read at a meeting of the colonial Institute, described the wonderful advance the colony has made daring the last four years. The colonists fully recognised and were quite equal to the duties of responsible Government. He declared that there were no more contented and prosperous people south of the equator i than the inhabitants of Western Australia, and no part of the world offered a fairer field for enterprise and industry. He firmly believed that the highest hopes in regard to the wealth of the auriferous deposits of the colony would be realised, and said that some experts estimated the value of the output of gold as high as 195,500,000. Sir William emphasised the value of the timber resources of the colony, and predicted a splendid future for the wine growing industry. He understood that the Midland Railway Company of Western Australia waa about to formulate a campre hensive scheme for the settlement of people on their lands, which would be of incalculable benefit to the colony at large. ___^______

European and Other Foreign Items

London, June 10

Mr Hogan, M.P., hm a question on the order paper, enquiring when the Committee is likely to report on Mr Huddart's scheme for a fast line of steamers. Prince Nasrullah Khan had a narrow esuipe from a serioua accident at Birmingham to-day on returning from an inspection of an arras factory. The cheers of the crowd startled the horses attached to a carriage of his suite, ard a bolt resulted. The vehicle was smashed, but without injury to any of its occupants. Nasrullah dashed aside as the horsee rushed past, and thus narrowly escaped being run over. Bomh, June 11

la the speech from the Throne at tbe opening of the Parliament King Hnmb«rt said the (tovernment in tended to introduce legislation during the session to reach wrong-doers in high places, and inflict the same punish ment as meted out to those in lower circles. They were determined to in culcate the principle of fraternity, be ginning in schools. Be desired that the chief glory of his reign should be to ameliorate the condition of the poor, and he hoped the people and parliament would associate themselves with the happiness of his own family King Humbert went on to say that *« Europe breathes peace., aiad sus t. Italy no longer/ j Ottawa, June 10 , Tbe Hon. J. Cr. Ward will interview Sir Mackenzie Bowell, the Premier, and the Hon. >G. E. Foster, the Minister of Finance, with reference to the Canadian-sew #salan<l trade f,a4 the Pacific cable*

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Coil^jre Honors

T ondon, June 11

Godfrey Wilson, formerly a scholar at Melbourne Urnmtnar School, is fifth on the list of wranglers at Cambridge.

A HANDSONE PRESENT

London, 3une 11

I Petherick, the well-known publisher, has offered his library, containing six thousand rare colonial books, to the Federal Council of Australasia as the nucleus of a federal library, on con dition that it appointed a librarian. The donor desires to see the books placed temporarily in the Imperial Institute.

KIEL CANAL

London, June 11 Mr Gladstone leaves to-day to attend the opening of the Kiel canal.

Chinghu.

bHANGHAi, June 11

A portion of the mission stations at Chingtu, Kaiting, and ISochu were looted. Viceroy Lin refused to protect them until too late. The missionaries are believed to be safe*

Russia in the Baltic.

Copenhagen, June 11

Russia, being desirous of obtaining a coaling station in the Baltic, is nego tiating with Denmark for the cession of the Christiaoso group, three small islands twelve miles from the large island of Bornholm.

A Deficit.

Adelaide, June 12

In the Legislative Assembly the Treasurer said he estimated the deficit for the year at £60,000.

MORE GOLD.

|The Londonderry in Luck Agiiin

The JLost §boot Recovered

Perth, June 12

There is great excitement on the goldfields as the Londonderry Company have again picked up the rich shoot of gold which suddenly gave out. It was struck in twenty-three feet in the south main shaft, and driven into seven feet, It reaches from floor to roof of the drive, and glistens like a jeweller's shop. Some of the gold is coarse, but the bulk is finer than that met in tl-e "Golden hole." The same enormous richness appears to extend in all direc tions. It is estimated that already two thousand ounces have been taken out of the new find. How big the shoot will prove it is impossible to say at present, but it is undoubtedly a continuation of the rich discovery first made.

A ricb development is reported in the Wealth of Nations mine, and a wonderfully rich stone also struck at a 60 feet level in the Carmin mine. The latter is said to be almost equal to the Londonderry specimens. Re ports from the White Feather state that a magnificent, reef is developing in Hit-or Miss mine, where 1000 ounces of gold have been dollied out.

DROPPED

Melbourne, June 12

In the Legislative Assembly Go vernment dropped the Civil Service Bill. This step was taken after an amendment preventing pensions being granted to school teachers was carried against Government by 51 to 35.

Franco-Russian Treaty.

Paris, June 11

The Parisian Press declare the terms of the Franco-Russian treaty will be published after the fetes at the open ing of the Kiel Canal. It is reported to embody a military convention. The ffanlois states that Ohina Avill allow France to occupy a port in the Pescadores, and perhaps the whole of the group, the inhabitants of which are given to assisting the Tonquin pirates. '

A COLLIERY ON FIRE

Berlin, Jane 10

A colliery near Breslau is on fire. Four hundred miners were entombed, and of this number only forty have been rescued up to the present, June 11.

All the colliers were saved except fifteen, whom the rescuers found to be hemmed in by a wall of fire, and reluctantly had to abandon to their fatt,

Often Tired But Never Weary.

Let's discus? this point for two minutes. Here's a man who says that at a certain period he began to feel tired and weary. That's precisely the way he puts it in his letter. Now anybody has a right to feel tired or fatigued (it's ihe same thing), after hbor or much exercise. It's the body f fashion of telling you to hold up, to e;ive it a rest. In is a natural and, in health, with supper and sleep just ahead, a pleasant feel iug. But weariness !-thut's different. rlhat com, s of monotony, of waiting, ct loneliness Weariness is of the mind, i.ot of the body. But it can arise in the body, all the same.

Tf this bothers you at first, don t say, stuff! humbug '. but stu-y up ou it. A man may be tired and happy, but not weary and happy. for weariness means depressed spirits, and nerves all sagged down in the middle. And when you get bot at once you will be wise to find out what s gomg

I wrong. It is a short letter, this is, and we can just as well quote the whole of it. The writer says- ''It was in November, 1887, when I began to feel tired and weary. It seemed as if I had no strength left in me. Before that I had always been strong and healthy. My appetite "was poor, and for days together I could not touch any food that was placed before me. After every meal that I did succeed in forcing down I had such dreadful pains in the chest and back that I was almost afraid to eat. Then there was a sharp pain around the heart, too, as though I was stabbed with a knife. "I lost a deal of sleep, and for nights to gether I didn't sleep at all. 1 hen I began to lose flesh rapidly, and was afraid I was going into a consumption. Yet I kept on with my work, however, but it was a hard thing for me, because I was so weak and nervous that I trembled from head to loot. As time went on I gradually got worse and worse, and my eyes were sunken and drawn in. I consulted a doctor in Kentish Town. He gave me medicine, but it did no good. Atter all this I got the idea into my head that I should not recover.

" One day a lady came into the shop, and noticing the state I was in, kindly asked how long I had been ill. I told her all about it, and she said • You try Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup ; it has made me well and I believe it will do you good.' "I sent for a bottle and after taking only a few doses I felt relieved. Presently my food agreed with me, and 1 enjoyed my meals. I could sleep better also, and by keeping on taking the Syrup I soon got as strong as I ever was in my life. Since that time (now over four years ago), I have been in the best of health. I consider that in all probability this remedy saved my life ; at all events, it restored my health, and life without health don't amount to much. I gladly consent to the publication of this statement, and will answer inquiries. Yours truly. (Signed), G. Vince, 142, Shepherd's Bush Koad, London, W., November 30, 1892."

Thus Mr Vince's unfortunate experience comes to happy end. As he ha 3to work for a living, like mo3t of us, he is no doubt often tired, but nevsr weary any more. And what can possibly be more wearisome than long-continued illness ? With him, as with million*, it was the stomach that was in fault. His food entered the stomach and stopped there. So he suffered from two bad results ; he received no strengtii from it, but he did receive the deadly acids and gases which the fermented s'uif gave birth to Indigestion and dyspepsia. The same old story of pain and misery, and, thank mercy, the same story of. restoration and gratitude after aa appeal for help had been made to good old Mother Seigel.

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En ter-tain merits. TyDTTf^i, Low S' ■rr al L. satdrday"evening, JUNE 10. SATURDAY EVENIiSG, JUNE 15. I.TIRST AND ONLY APPEARANCE £ AT ASHBUIITON or MUs ©wen Oayics* M-iisioal Sl_etel_ «s_■ Concert Company. Prices of Admission—3s, 2*, Is. Box plan and day sales at Gates'. A. F. HASTINGS, Director. 6 82 M. MARCUS, Manager. Mr Alfred Harrison. _____ _ a ENTRY. O — SATURDAY, JUNE 15. Large Consignment of JTCJ.R JECUOS, Etc. On View Friday. ALFRED HARRISON, 6 68 Auctioneer*



Bankruptcy Notices. m BANKRU pTOY. In the District Court of Ashburton, holden afc Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Aot, 1392, and in the matter of Robeiit Patton, of Mount Soiners, black smith. WRITTEN Tenders will be received for the Purchase of the BOOK DEBTS In this estate. Tenders will Oloae on SATURDAY, June 15, 1895, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, and must be addressed to me, and marked *' Tender for book debts in estate of Robert Pafcton," and accompanied with a deposit of 25 per cent of tho amount of tender.



Fob Indigestion, the beat remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild ia operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyppepsia, sick Jlcadache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is lsd, 2a 9d, and 11s, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world. A simple. B**fl aQd certain remedy



The highest or any tender not neces sarily {jcuepted. Particulars and condi tions of sale can be seen i^fc my oflice. JOHN DAVISOIS, Deputy Official Assignee. June 11, 1895 681 Public Notices. MODEL YACHT OLUR- A GENERAL Meeting of Members will be held at Mk Braddem/s Ottice on FRIDAY, the 14th inst, at 730p m. All members are requested to attend. 6 88 THE Last Heat for Mr Murray's prize will be sailed To-morrow at 2 oQ p.m. The last heat for Boys' race on Saturday at 2 30. 6 8m FUNERAL NOTICE. rpHE Friends of John P. and Annie I Blee are respectfully informed thai the Funeral of their beloved infant son William Henry, will move from their | residenoe, Ashton, on THURSDAY. Juno 13, at 1 o'clock, for the Waterton Oh arch. BAKER BROS, 6 86 Undertakers. NORTHERN ASSURANCE 00. (Fire Office) OEQUIREP a Pushing Agent for Ashburton and District, Apply, by letter, to HARMAN & STEVENS, mm Christchurch,



AVER'S Hair Vigor s*\ RESTORES @ COLOR fe PROMOTES /JL Abundant Growth X! #J^»*»***«, % i it cures Helling }ui -111 Jsk £& mols> an<l koeJ' s ?'■ 10 iflitfl fllti^f iicalthy, and free from that six years "ago I lost; nearly half of my lwir, iwcl what was left turned {tray. A h:r using Aycr's Hair Vifior several immtl.s , my hair bejian to grmv again, and with tht natural color restored." Ayer's Hair Vigor .OR. J.CAVER & Ce.,L6WELL,MASS.,U .S. A, prer- J'ltsvurr. of cln;:i)i imitsiliinis. Tin: mime -Tvci'- i« l"-oiuiii.;Hi en 1I«« wnim-t'i-, iiuU il



Tenders. WANTED, 1 HINDERS for Cutting down and X Removing Trees in the Hospital •-'round. Particulars from J. Scaly and . Co., to whom Tenders are to be sent in on or b> fore SATURDAY, loth inst.. at 5 p"in. 6 87 TKNDbSs~FQEr^ROPESG: 1 *>Q ACjttES 2 Roods, R.S. 28220, Formerly in the occupation of Mr William Sutton. Tenders will be received for this, for one Crop, to be sent in on or before MONDAY NEXT, 17th inst. The highest tender not necessarily accepted, T. BULLOCK.



Public Notices



WANTED to Sell,—Section No. 23781, close to Tinwald, 150 acres «f the land is in good urd< r ai.d has nofc been in crop for 15 years. In-pi ction invited and offers to purchase to be addressed to me. RICHARD BLAKE, 6 61 Tinwaid ~ TO LADIES. f ADIES requiring nursing and other ' J attention can be accommodated at Mrs Anne Dalley's, Nelson Street, Hampstead. First class references and testimonials. Moderate charges 5*89 : . ; Misses Adams, DRESSMAKERS AND KNITTING MACHINISTS, HOLD a Large Stock of up-to-date Out-paper Patterns. Madame Demerat's latect productions, including Bathing, Racing, Boating, Gymnasium, and all fashionable costumes for ladies and children; also, Fashion Journals. Fancy Work, Books, Art-needle Re quisites. Lessons given in Fmcy w ork. THE ?ANOY REPOSITORY, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



PUBLIC NOTICES. TRESPASS NOIICE. ANY person trespassing on the Rivets- i dale Estate, Tinwald, after this date in pursuit of game or otherwise, WILL BE PROSECUTED. J. R. WILLTAMS, 86 Manager. MRS LITTLEJOHN, COSTUMIER, THE TRIANGLE. PLATES AND DESIGNS of latest English and French Work, includ ing the last of WORTH'S PRODUCTIONS, As shown in " THE QUEEN," " MYRA'S," " WELDON'3," etc., NOW ON VIEW suoais »eiiiim<£ EXTRIORDIHABY. T LEAD, Competition follows. Who saw American Farthing Caramels before DIGGLE earned REPLY: NO ONE. Imitated now, but not DIGGLE'S real Yankee Stingo. Tha trade is being stirred about; and awake to the fact that DIGGLE'S Goods lead, "SELDOM FyUALLTCDBUT NEVER EXCELLED" R. MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, GOLDSMITHS & OPTICIANS, j EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. j ! — —— I TIINDING we are very much j OVERSTOCKED '■ WITH ENGLISH WATCHES, Consequent on the prevailing depres sion, and the simultaneous arrival of several lan>e orders trom England, we are determined, iv order to reduce, to OFFER TO THE PUBLIC ENGLISH WATCHES At Prices that will just CLEAR COST. This is an opportunity not to be missed, and will enable anyone to obtain & FIRST CLASS AND RELIABLE WATCH AT LESSITHAN LONDON PRICES,



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Hundreds rof Pounds worth of English Watches at Prices to Clear Cost. WATCHES FOR THE FARMER, WATCHES FOR ROUGH WORK WATCHES FOR THE MECHANIC WATCHES FOR THE SHOPKEEPER WATCHES FOR OFFICE WORK LADIES' WATCHES GENTS' WATCHES A printed guarantee with every Watch 1 A LARGE ANdVaIUABLE I SELECTION OF | CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER ! JEWELLERY, | STERLING SILVER, ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, AND OPTICS, ALWAYS IN STOCK, SPECIALLY REDUCED IN PRICE FOR TWO MONTHS ONLY, ALL ~~W O R X GUAEaNTEED. ONLY PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENCED WORKMEN EMPLOYED ASHBURTON , BRICK, TILE, & POTIERY YARD-1 J. CEUM & SON, MANUFACTURERS. FTAVING Purchased from Messrs JLJL Friedlander Bros., the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known as Kolmav, Wo are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes, field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, TileSj Garden Borders, &c. Prices on Application. N.B.—On and after JUNE 1, the price of Bricks will be 55s per thousand. A GOOD DIDCOUNT ALLOWED FOB CASH, 5233



WANTED Known— ANDREW ORR has opened 20 cases New Drapery Goods. Splendid value. WANTED Known— ANDREW ORE is selling Men's Suits from 255, Colonial made j boys' Kaiapoi Suits Or 6d. WANTED Known— 100 pairs Roslyn Blankets, largo size for double bed, 22s Gd—worth 28a 6d. WANTED Known— 100 Ladies' Fashionable Jackets, just opened, 15s to 355, excellent value.—Aniuikw Ohk. WANTED Known— ANDREW ORR (the leading Draper), has a Large Stock of High class Drapery in every department. No Rubbish Kept. i WANTED Known— The Largest Stock of Ladies 5 and Gent's Boots in Ashburton, Standard and Zealandia ; also the best French and English Boots and Evening Shoes in Great Variety.—Andrew Orb.



Grasp these facts— Andukw Oku is Selling Colonial Flannel B|d, Flannelettes 2s lid, Calico 2s lid per dozen, towels 4£d, Umbrellas Is lid to 5s 6d, Black trench Merino —worth 2s 6d



Business Notice . ; HENRY ZANDER j T BEG to intimate that I have just ■*• landed a Large and Varied Stock of fir till*. Oun§. HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. i , Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Leading, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. I Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shob Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES GPEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND—



100 Drums Linseed Oil 2(0 Caaes Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 6-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ckylon Tea 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 SPECIALLY LOW BATES. GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS sold foe dm At Ghristchuroh Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR— j Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual | {and Provident Society J T Ford and Cofl «X T M. < II LA P liAJNPg. 8



PARLOUR LAMPS HANGING LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS HAND LAMPS AT PRICES FROM Is EACH UPWARD. ROCHESTER lAMPS from 15 to 300 Candle Power suitable for CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, HALLS, PRIVATE HOUSES, WORKSHOPS, HOTELS, BILLIARD ROOMS, STORES, Etc., Etc., WE would invite ereryone to inspect our STOCK OF LAMPS, feeling sure that we are able to ofter them an assort ment such as has never been eeen in Ashburton. WE have also landed a large stock of AMERICAN LAMP GLASSES For ALL MAKES OF LAMPS, which we are sure will be welcome news to burners of kerosene, as they are much leflß liable to break with the heat than the common English and German glasses usually sold here, are neater and better finished, and will only coat you übout the same price as you would pay for a very interior article John Orr & Co.



COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURAJNCfc COMPANY, LIMITED, OF LONDON. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital-£5«»5OO,OOO TTTE are prepared to accept risks at LOWEST CURRENT RATSS. FRIEDLANDER AND CO., AGENTS.., w , 6 8 THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL ... .. «SOO S OOO. TJISKSS accepted and Rates quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff. A. LiWRIE & CO., 6 43 ' '' Agents. LAZARI^S^IGHTIrESTmw AND Sl'fiOfALlTE SPECtAOLES. Sole a^ent for Ashburton District, C c A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS' Patented System ensnros Lj comfort and correcb siffht. Don t spoil your eyes by usin^ badly fitting Spectacles, § m



il-IE EVENT OF THE SEASON. OUR PREMISES '■■;•.!/' (v BE CLOSED ON Thursday Next, All Day. OPEN ;ON FRIDAY MORNING WITH A SHOP PtJ-jLL OF BARGAIN S. ■'.•'. '■■'? 7; H :»'■' '■ ■ ■ ... " ''' y. . . .-''? MITCHELL & TUENER. TAKORED STREET. ' W. H. COLLINS and CO. Lamps. Lamps. Lamps. /"IOME and see our New Stcok of Larapp, the beet value ever ofjfet v wi in Aahburtoa LAMPS FROM ONE SHILLING EACH. Come and see our new Patent Duplex Burner and Extinguisher, Come and see our Rochester, Millar, Duplex, Anucapnic. Hand and Table Lamps. Come and see our new Artistic Illuminated Shades. Come and see our Lanterns for the Milli at TWO SHILLINGS BACH. Come and see our new ■■) OPEN FIRE GRATE, Suitable for WOOD or COAL. Keep your Hearths Warm. 500 tons of Coal must, be cold. We give the best value in Aehburton.



W. H. COLLINS & CO. SELLING ON. SELLIRG 0N...... H. M. "TO NE S IS Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for CASH. , , NEW LINES OPENING UP. School Committees and Teachers supplied with all School Requisites, at par with Christehurch prices. A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from "10s 8d per ream, Chalk, Blotting taper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required. Any Books and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or Londou Publishing Houses. NEW PIANOS from £26. sold on monthly payments of £1. ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlenrn, Latest Improvements, Best Materials Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms, Cycle Extras, Agent for Adams, Curtiea and Co., Christchurch. Send for catalogues. Buy the best machine you can, Stars are the best value obtainable. H. 91: Jon ci. APPRECIATION. THE remarkable increase of our business since we opened oar New Tailoring Department shows tint the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES combined with .. __ GOOD FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. We have just opened out a eplendid lot of FANCY SERGES AND OTHER FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE WINTER SUITINGS. fjKJFffr Inspect our new department work and compare our Men's Fashionable **^ All Wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure. Reduced prices—47s 6d, 55a, 57s 9d, 60s, €6a, 70a, 75. A JOB LOT OF MEN'S WATERPROOF TWEED OVBRCQATSi (with capes) To be Cleared at the following Reduced prices—l7s 6d, 21a, 25a and 27s 6d. Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure (guaranteed thoroughly wsterprtof) LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THK DISTRICT TO CHOOSE FROM. CRAIGHEAD & BERBYMAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBUBTON



TINWALD. O** ACRES 3 ROODS 31 PERCHES. fronting the road at the bottom of Grove Farm, being originally part of the Estate, the property of Mr Willian. McLaughhn. , , ■ • ; k '-■ TENDERS are invited foi the grazing of this until May 1, 1896, to be sent to the undersigned on oi before SATURDAY, 15th msb,, the highest not necessarily ac cepted. ■;$ T. BULLOCK, 6 50 . Agent. mo FARMERS AND DEALERS Desirous of living near Town. FOE "SALE, "THE G R A N G E," Situated about one mile from the Town Belt west, divided into three farms, as follows, viz:— No. 1, THE HOMESTEAD, TAR ACRES, all in English grasses Ivy and clovers, excepting about 20 Acres. There is a commodious dwell* ing house of eight rooms erected on the property, surrounded by plantation, also eight-stalled Stable, Harness room, and Chaff house attached, with large loft overhead, and Shed at the back. Full length of the building suitable for Shear ing in, detachgd implement shed, etc. No. 2- QCA ACRKS ; middle portion of the wOv estate, in one block No. 3- OK(\ ACRES ; outside block,lrfltttlng Mitcham Road. On thai there is a plantation of blue gums the fall length of the frontage. Inspection of the several farms invited. Liberal terms if required. Further particulars on application. % BOLLOCK,