COMMERCIAL

London, Jt.no 12 The total quantity of wheat and fl ur afloat for the United Kingdom is 3,880,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,730,000 quarters. The meat market is improving, and prices are firm with a good demand. New Zealand frozen mutton 3jd to 3^d per lb. Metboukne, Jane 13 A meeting of depositors in the Colonial Bank of Australasia rejected the proposed re-arrangement in connection with deposits, i The Age, referring to the easier feeling in the wheat market, says it is only local, consequent on millers having supplied their present requirements, and that am ing the next few months periods of activity and dullness will be experienced from a similar cause, but prices will really be governed by outside demand. Judging by the English and foreign harvest reports, the Age con siders there is no likelihood of an appreciable decline, and there is more likely, if anything interferes with outside supplies, to be a sharp upward tendency.

DUNEDIN DRAUGHT HORSE SALE.

Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co held their fourth annual sale of draught horses on June 6, at Dunedin, Seventy horses in all were offered—mires and geldings, and broken' and unbroken colta and fillies. About forty more had been entered from owners from the north, but owing to their having decided to sow larger areas of wheat th»n they originally intended, they required their horses for their own work. This dis appointed many who had come prepared to buy, but owing to these horses not being for warded had to leave with their requirements only partially filled, and in a number of canes without getting a single horse. The demsnd right through the sale was brisk, more particularly for young heavy active upstanding geldings and for well-bred mares. The iop price obtained for the latter was £28 108, lor a very handsome mare by Lord Iddlesieigh. The highest price paid for geldings Was £24, the price of the best stamp of Clydesdale horse isen in the yards for adtne time. The sale, taken as a whole, was a most successful one, and the values <om pared with what have been ruling of late may be quoted fully 20 per cent higher. In all, there were sold 60 horses, and as already stated, m much larger number could have been readily placed. At the request of some clients the firm will hold another special sale in about a month's time, the date and full particulars of which will appear in the advertising columns. Ihe range of prices was as follows:—Superior heavy draught mares (4 and 5 years), £22 10a to £28 10a ; heavy draught geldings (4 and 5 years), £19 to £24; fresh heavy draught mares (7 to 9 years), £15 10s to £17 10a; heavy draught geldings (7 to 9 years), £16 to £22; medium draught mares and geldings (4 and 5 years), £14 to £17 ; aged draught mares and geldings, £8 to £12. The sale was continued on June 7 when a large number of spring cart horse, hacks, and light harness horses were sold, ranging iv price as follows:—Strong buggy horses, £12 to £16; strong hacks and harness horses, £8 to £11; old and Inferior, £2 to £5; spring cart horses, £10 to £16.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Chbistchukch June, 12

There was a large attendance at the Addington market to-day, and business, especially in sheep classes, exhibited a brisk tone, and a decided rise in prices took place in both fat and store?. Fat Oattle—l76 head were yarded with an absence of prime steers, but the demand was fairly good, and a rise of about Is per lOOlhs Steers £5 5s to £7 7s 6rl, heifers £5 to £7 7s 6d, cows £4 to £8 ss. jDaiby Cattle—Although a better demand all round, indifferent quality militated against any rise in values. Store Cattle—A small entry, and no quo tab 1 c lines yarded. Fat Sheep—Between 4000 and 5000 were penned. Very few, particularly good lines, came forward. Competition was brisk, and all Euttable Bheep improved to the extent of Is per head. Heavy crossbred wethers 12s to 13s 3d, ewes 11s to 13s Id, freezing wethers 10j 9.1 to 11s 9d, mixed sexes 9s 9d tn lls, butchers' best ewes 8j 6d to 10s 6 !, medium 6a to Bs, merino wethers 63 3d to 8a 3d, ewes 3s 6d to 4s 63. Store Sheep.—The market was well supplied, the sale being one of the be3t of the season, and prices, taking into con sideration the quality of the sheep, showed an advance of Is per head oa last week's rates. Forward turnipers 8s 61 to 103 93, others down to 7» ', mixed two-tooths 6i to 93, crossbred ewes, mixed ages, 63 to 7s, Bound mouthed breeding ewes 7s. aged sorts 3s lid to 5s 6d.

p J(JS ._Accommodation in pig pens was taxed to its utmost, the bulk of the entry being heavy weight baconers. The sale throughout was very uneven, and the rise of last week was not sustained, baconers and porkers averaging fiom 2|d to 3d per Ib.

Shops and Shop Assist ants Act.

AH Important Judgment

■Welwngton, June J2

Mr Justice Richmond delivered Judgment this morning in an appeal against a eonvic. tiou from Greytown under the Shops and Bhop Assistants Act, There weie three objections, the first being that "January ne^t" must be taken to mean January, 1896. Hi* Honor held that it wae plain that »nch interpretation violated the ordinary rules of grammatical construction. Prima facie eve,ry instrument ppeaks from its date or time of execution. Authorities had been quoted in favour of the construction sought to be applied, but one of them, Bicb&rds v Moßride, was a distinct authority against those who quoted it. The other oase, Wood t Riley, had no real beariDg on the present case, and his Honor said he bad thert fore no hesitation in overruling the objection, The next objection was that in the Court below the Magistrate admit bed the Gazrtlc of January 28,1895, containing a notification by the Minister for Labour that Saturday had been appointed a half-holiday tor Grey town, The provisions regarding the produc tion of the Gascttedid not apply to an isolated borough like Greytown, but only to grouped municipalities, where the Minister appoints days. This objection would be allowed. The last objection was as to the sufficiency of the appointment of the day at a special meeting of the Borough Council on January 7, it being urged that the meeting was not duly advertised in the manner prescribed by the Shop Act. After goiug exhaustively into the circumstances attending the con vening of the meeting his Honor said he must hold that it was insufficiently adver tised. The advertise men eof January 3 was too late and the previous advertisements were premature, because at the tima they Sv'ere inserted the' Act had not come into operatiob. ' omission was a fatal one, &n(l made tho appointment of Saturday as 'a holiday ia Greytown invalid. The conviction niust be quashed. No costs were allowed.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

Before His Worthip the Mayor (Mr J. J3ealy) and My %. Han non, «J.B.;s. Drxj»«;bnnesis,—A first offender, for being drunk and incapable, was fined ss, or to be imprisoned till the rUing of the Court, and cautioned that lie would be more severely dealt with if he offended again, , Bobough By-laws —John Fowler was charged by the Inspector (W. Conupton) with allowing fcul water to lie on hie premises. This case had beon adjourned from last week to allow of the premises being Improved. The Inspector stated there was no nuisance on the placa this morning. The case vas dismissed with a caution to keep the place clean in future. —William Pollock, charged with a similar offence, was dealt with in a like manner. Civil Cases; —E. Lubow v George ¥cci, fci»im:-#l Ss—balanpe of goutra Recount. 'JuognWnt was given for'plain* tiff for 12a withbut costs,—The rest of the business waa unimportant.

European and Other Foreign Items

London, June 11 In rrply t.u i qn si ion in the House of Commons, *Sii' Wil.ium Vernon Har court said that before the end of the session members would be in possession of Lord Rosebery's proposals with re gard to reform of the House of Lords as foreshadowed in the Prime Minister's speech, at Bradford, on the 29th October last. The Thaddeus portrait of Mr Glad stone, which was hanging in a West- End gallery, has been hacked to pieces The act is attributed to a political motive. Mr Gillies, Agent-General for Vie toria, is convening a meeting of Agen's- General to discuss the desirability of urging Lord Ripon to secure without delay the appointment of a Commission representing Great Britain, Canada, and Australia, to arrange details in connection with the Pacific cable

scheme.

Vienna, June 12

Speaking in the Reichsrath, Count Golochosky said Austria would strictly support the Triple Alliance for the sake of the peace of Europe.

P«us, Jun9 12

| Presiding at the Naval Architects' Congress, Lord JBrassey said Great Britain was greatly indebted to French inventors for initiating ironclads in 1855, and demonstrating the advan tages of steel over iron for the con struction of armour plates. He also mentioned Tdndly personal memories of his residence while a youth in France, when his father was building pioneer railways. He said he regarded the united administration of the Suez Canal as auguring a friendly solution of the political problem in Egypt.

Capetown, June 12 A detachment of 200 Cape Mounted Rifles are proceeding to Pondoland to arrest a number of natives for oppos ing the payment of taxes.

THE JEDDAH OUTRAGE.

Constantinople, June 12 Great Britain, France, and Russia demand the payment oi an indemnity for the recent assault on the foreign consuls at Jeddah, and also the dis armament of the Bedouins, The Porte pleads that it would be a difficult matter to disarm the Bedouins.

BAINKING AFFAIRS.

London, June 12 The Scottish shareholders in the Standard Bank have resolved to forego their dividends until the balance of the interest due to depositors is paid. Sydney. June 12 The recommendations of the Bankers' Conference are to be submitted to the other colonies with a view to united legislation being adopted. Melbourne, June 12 The Age, commenting on the arrangement of the Colonial Bank of Australasia, states that the combina tion or amalgamation of the Bank's interest and concessions will place the other reconstructed institutions at a disadvantage, and they will have necessarily to adopt a similar course, The paper considers that it would be far better to take combined action.

LABOR.

Brisbane, June 12

A number of men who had been engaged in (Sydney to fill vacancies in boot factories have joined the stdkers, and the factories are almost idle. The strikers are still in a strong financial position,

A deputation of labor members and representatives of the Workers' Union asked the Government to abolish the present system of contracting for public works, and allow the work to be done by gangs of men on the co operative principle. The Minister promised to make enquiries into the matter.

The Dean Commission.

Sydney, June 12 The Dean Commission has finished taking evidence.

The Hauroto.

HofiART, June 12

There was no sign of the Hauroto from the Bluff up till dusk, She has probably been detained by heavy weather.

SHORT OF PROVISIONS.

Hobaht, June 12 The barquentine Kathleen Hilda, bound from Kaipara to Melbourne, has arrived at Low Head, the crew being short of water and provisions.

NEURALGIA

Usually ia worst at night. Wolfe's Schnapps secures rest and repose to the sufferer, and restores nervous equilibrium.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. Trade Protection.

Melbourne, June 13

A Conference of Protectionists and manufacturers is being held toe >nsider the recommendations to be submitted to Parliament with respect to the report of die Tariff Board. Resolu tions have been carried pledging the various trades to stand shoulder to shoulder in influencing members in favor of protection.

NOT TWO MASTERS.

London, June 12

Sir W. Robinson, Governor of Western Australia, has joined the Directorate of the Standard Bank of South Africa. The Colonial office states he cannot hold both the Directorship and Governorship, and Sir W. Robinson will therefore accept a pension and retire.

The New South Wales Budget.

Sydney, June 13

Notice has been issued that no drawbacks will be allowed on goods subject to the duties about to lapse, unless they represent a genuine change of ownership.

THE GOTHICS MEAT.

London, June 12 The Gothic carried her chilled beef at a temperature of twenty-eight,

Armaments.

London. June 12

Mr Gladstone denounces the insane strain caused by the expense of modern

armaments,

New South Wales Politics.

Sydney. June 13

The Council rejected the motion on behalf of the Government to postpone the Land and Income Tax Assessment Bill for a week, and decided by a large majority to tase the second reading to day. Members complained that it was being purposely kept back. It is believed the Council intend to hang the Bill up or deal summarily with it. Should this be the case, an early prorogation is certain.

COLORED LABOR

Sydney, June 13

Thf! Oounoil of the Federation of Labor ha.s passed a resolution strongly protesting against the introduction of colored labor, and demanding legisla tion against the introduction of Asiatic races, and opposing the acceptance by the Australian colonies of that portion of the treaty between England and Japan giving the Japanese the right to reside in Anstralia.

The Reciprocity Trenty

Ad-laide, June 13

The Premier promised to submit to the House the treaty with New Zea land as soon as possible.

COOLGARDIE

Perth, June 13

A London and Paris syndicate has arranged to purchase the new Victoria and Bendigo mines in Ooolgardie for £37,000. It is report* d that a wonder ful new development has occurred in those mines.

MOUNT LYELL DEBENTURES

Meiboukne, June 13

Tenders were opened for a hnndred and fifty thousand pounds worth of Mount LyeH debentures. £171,000 was subscribed at prices ranging from par (which was the minimum fixed) to 105*. £60,000 was offered at rates about "par. The application in the Supreme Court, on behalf of certain shareholders to restrain the issue of these bonds stands partly heard. The objection is, not to floating the loan, bub to the proposal that debenture holders should have the option of surrendering debentures and receiving shares in exchange,

Victorian Tariff

Melbourne, June 13

In the Legislative Assemby the tariff proposals are being discussed. An amendment has been moved adding a provision to the schedule that the minimum for all ad valorem duties shall be 25 per cent.

Sir Georage Grey.

Auckland, June 12 The report current here that Sir George Grey had sent out a cable message stating that the resigmtion of his scat for Auckland is on its way is not confirmed by inquiry made from Sir George Grey's relatives and other reliable sources. Sir Maurice O'Rorkc says that he has received no intimation of Sir George Grey's resignation The report is generally dis credited. ___^^^^ m _^ m __ m

SPRINGBURN.

From Our Cone;pondent. The wedding of Mr Angus McKay'.to Miss MKie, announced in the usual column, created more than ordinary interest; in £he Metliveo district, chiefly because the bride and bridegroom have been so long known and so highly respected. But apart from this some interest arose from the widely celebrated loveliness of the spot where the marriage took place. The brother-in-law | and sifter of the bride, Mr and Mrs A.

VTcKenzie, are in charge, during the no. / residence of the proprietor, of the unique residence in the picturesque Rikuia Gorge known as the Mount Hutt Hotreatead, and it was here the marriage ceremony was per formed by the Rev. B. J, Westbrooke. Many excellent word-pictures have set out the beauties of this place, bufc about an hour before the wedding, when a few dashes of sunshine brightened up a procession of conveyances filled with visitors winding their way round the curves of the steep road through the grounds, the view was simply indescribable. The bride was given away by her father, Mr S. Mcßae, of Springfield, and the bridesmaids we-e Miss S. Mcßae and Miss Scott, while Mr Watson Henderson was best man. Mr and Mrs McKenzie were most hearty and profuse in thei/ hospitality, and after the usual ex pressions of goodwill in the form of toasts, the happy pair left for their honeymoo ■ amid a shower of rice. The bride received a large number of valuable presents which were much admired.

Impub'ities int. the blood—We have seen hosts of letters from peop'e who have re ceived great benefit fiom the use of ClarkeV Bood Mixture. It cannot be too highly estimated, for it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities. This is a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which gees on further to say : " It is the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought to light, and wecan with the utmost confidence recommend it to our subscribers and the public generally." For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Sores aad Pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere, at 23 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless nutations and substitutes

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton for the undermentioned peaces as follows :— Burnham and Duuaandei, • daily 3,15 pm Chertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 3 15 pm 6 30 pm Christchurch and north, daily I 6 30 am 3 15 pm and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Dromore and Selvvyn, daily 6 30 pm Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 10 30 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, VVakatmi, and River side, daily ... ... 6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and 2sewlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Greenstreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... , 630 am Wheatstone, Waterton, Ash ton, Lougbeach, and Flemington, daily ... 3 45 pm Mount Somers, Springburn, Biuhside, Aiford Forest, Stare'ey, daily .. ... 4 pm Methven, daily 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Oamariij Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Etling, Rangitata, daily ... 10 30 am 12 30 pm Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday ... .. 315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 12 daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 3 15 pm Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day ._ ... ... & pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Loweliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday at 10 30 am

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Government Notices. CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT. IT v hereby noti6ed, in terms of "The Land Act, 1892," that written tenders, a 'dressed to the undersigned, and marked outside "Tender for Reserve." will be re ceived up to 5 p.m. on TUESDAY, 18th inst. for a yearly license (subject to re sumption on three months noiioe) to occupy for a;r»z'ng purposes only, the un allotted portion rr the Naval and Military Settlers Reset v*, situ >ted between the Ashburton and H'nds Rivera, at a dis tance of about six miles in a westerly direction from the Westertield Railway Station, Area 445 acres 3 roods. Upset annual rental Is 3J per acre. A plan of the land may be seen at the Post Office, Ashburton. Further pirdculars may be obtained from J W. A. MARCHANT, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Districe Lands and Survey Office, 1 Christchurch, June 10, 1895. Y6 I enders. WANTED, HHENDERS for Cutting down and, _L Removing Trees in the Hospital Ground. Particulars from .). Scaly and Co., to whom Tenders are to be sent in I on or before SATURDAY, 15,h inst., at 5 pm. 6 87 TINWALD. OQ ACRES 3 ROODS 31 PERCHES fronting the road at the bottom of Grove Farm, being originally part of the Estate, the property of Mr William McLaughlin. TENDER? are Invited foi the grazing of this until May 1, 1896, to be rent to the undersigned on or before SATURDAY, 15 .h mat., the highest not necessarily ac cepted. T. BULLOCK, 6 50 Agent. Pl2one Notices. SUN FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE ESTABLISHED 1710. q'HB OLDEST Fire Insurance Office X in the World. Sum insured, 18'J3 ... £395,854,440 Risks accepted and quoted at lowest current rates. —— 6 92 HENBY ZANDER, Agent. "notioe. " A TRIAL of tha Farmer's Favorite SEED MANURE DRILL, Will be held on MR JOHN BRAY S FARM, FORKS, ON FRIDAY, JUNE Htii INST., At 1 p.m. WALTER A. WOOD COMPANY. R. B RtfSTELL, Agent. 6J!H ___ rVO LET for Grazing, 23 acres 3 roods 4- 31 parches— T. BULLOCK, WANTED Known— ANDREW ORR has opened 20 cases New Drapery Goods. Splendid value. WANTED Known— ANDREW ORR. is selling Men's Suits from 2os, Colonial made j boys' Kaiapoi Suits 9r> Gd. WANTED Known— 100 pairs Roslyn Blankets, large size for double bed, 22s Gd—worth 28s Gd. WANTED Known— 100 Ladies' Fashionable lackets, just opened, 15s to 35.3, excellent value,—Andruw Oku. WANTED Known— ANDREW ORR (the loading Draper), has a Large Stock of High class Drapery in every department. No Rubbish Kept. :i . ■■■ WANTED Known— The Largest Stock of Ladies' and Gent's Boots in Ashburton, Standard and, Zealandia ; also the best French and English Boots and Evening Shoes in Great Variety.— Andkkw Orr. Grasp these facts—Andrew Orr is Selling Colonial Flannel BAd, Flannelettes 'is lid, Calico 2s lid per dozen, towels 4|d, Umbrellas Is lid j to 5s 6d, Black French Merino ls'lld [ —worth 2.8 6d



I PUB*LtO KOTIOfiS. ; HENRY ZANDER T BEG to intimate that I have just •*• landed a Large and Varied Stock of tviing. Citing. 6)uii§. | HOLLTS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVEBS AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps. Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Reci»p pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES AT GPEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 2( 0 Cases Valvultne 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales host 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Horntsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sngars China, India, and Ceylon 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 hoiidays, at SPECIALLY LOW RATES. GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD FOR CASH At Christchuroh Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office. Australian Mutual J {and Provident Society J T Ford and Co^i i» ' La m m r a p JLj lamps. f§ 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 everyone to inspect our STOCK OF LAMPS, feeling sure chat we are able to oiler them an assort ment such as has never been seen in Ashburton. WE have also landed a large stock of AMERICAN LAMP GLASSES For ALL MAKES OF LAMPS, which wo are sure will be welcome news to burners of kerosene, as they are much less liable to break with the heat than the j common English and German glasses usually sold here, are neater and better finished, and will only cost you about the I same price as you would pay for a very interior article John Orr & Co.



W. H. COLLINS and CO. Lamps. Lamps. Lamps. /"^OME and see our New Stock of Lamps, the best valaa ever off red in AsMurtou LAMPS FROM ONE SHILLING EACH. Come and see our new Patent Duplex Burner and Jx'ineui^her. Come and sea oor Rochester, Millar, Duplex, Auucapuic. lln d ml "ih.U c L m f <. ■>. Ci me aid *e« I oar new Artistic JJliitniiiatrd Shades. Come airl bee our Lauierus for the Milli |at TWO SHILLINGS EACH. Come and see our new OPEN FIRE GRATE, Suitable for WOOD or COAL. Keep four Hearths Warm. 600 tons of Coal musk be aold. W« give the best value in Ashborton. SELLING ON. SELLI? G ON 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 Christchurch prices. A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10s 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, 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, o. Loadoi. Publishing Houses. t NEW PIANOS from £26, sold on monthly payments of £1. ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Peg", Bridge*, Accordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Best Materials Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agent for Adams, Curties and Co., Christchurch. Send for catalogues. Bay the best machine you can, Stats are the best value obtainable. Iff. *1. Jones. _^: APPRECIATION. IHE rim ukable increase of our business since we opened our New Tailoring Department shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES combined with GOOD FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. We have just opened out a splendid lot of FANCY SERGES AND OTHER FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE WINTER SUITINGS. {23Sf* Inspect our new department work and compare our Men's Fashionable "**** All Wool Tweed or Scree Suits to measure. Reduced prioes-47«i 6d, 55*, 57s 9d, 60a, C6s, 70s, 75. A JO* LOT OF MEN'S WATERPROOF TWEED OVERCOATS (with rapes) To be Cleared at the following Reduced prices-—l7s 6d, 21b, 25i and ss7jJ 6d. Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure (gutratiteed thoroughly waterproof) LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THE DISTRICT 10 CHOOSE FROM. CBAIGHKAD &BERHYMAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBUBTO3. OUR MOTTO—The Best for the Least Money. T^HE i^RGEST AND MOST GENUINE CLEARANCE SALE EVER HELT IN THE DISTRICT. Crowds of Customers, Genuine Reduction*, Immense Bargains. REALISATION! CLOSING UP! TBE WHOLE STOCK to be SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE THK PEOPLES OPPORTUNITY. AVAIL YOURSELVES OF THIS GOLDEN PRIVILEGE. NOW'S THE TIMB TO GO TO THE CHEAPEST MARKET. Everybody who has paid us » visit has gone away delight© 1 and astonished I at the low prices of our goods. Remember this Sale is now on at— W. W- SPENCER & (X/ 8.,; ARCADE HOUSE, BURNETT STREET,



E\T1UOK»IIAB1 T LEAD, Competition follows. Who saw American Farthing Caramels before | DIGGLE came 1 REPLY: NO ONF. Imitated now, but not DIGGLE'S real Yankee Stingo. The trade is being stirred about and awake to the fact that DIGGLE'S Goods lead, "SELDOM FQUALLKD BUT NEVER EXCELLED " _^ THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL *500,000. "OISKS accepted and Rales quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff. A. LA.WRIB & CO., 6 43 Agents. LAZARUS S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECrALTL'E BPECCAOLES. Sole a^ent for Ashburton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURrON. T AZARUS' Patented System ensares JLj comfort and twtttct 6ight. Don't spoil your eyes by uriog badly fitting



Misses Adams*, DRESSMAKERS AND KNITTING MACHINISTS, HOLD a Large Stock of up-to-date Cut-paper Patterns. Madame Demerat's latent productions, including Bulling, Racing, Boatirg, Gymnasium, and all fashionable crstumea for ladiea and children ; also, fashion Journals. Fancy Work, Books, Art-needle Re quisites. Lesrons (given in Fancy Work. the 3\\noy repository, saundkrs 1 buildings. Agents for — Lye Works, Registry Office for Servant^. 6 10 COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURAIsCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF LONDON, FIRE AND MABINE. c«p.itai-de»,e?oo,ooo' TTTE are prepared to accept mks at LOWEST CURRENT RATSS. FEIEDLANDER AND CO., AGENTS. 68 NORTHERN ASSURANCE CO. (Fire Office) TfrKQUIREF a Pushing Agent for Ashburton and District. Apply, by letter, to BARMAN * STB.VKKS, « W Chrittchurch,