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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1896 THE FLY AMONG SHEEP.

We are sorry to find m the Timaru Herald a paragraph which is calcu lated to cause ' grave apprehension among sheep farmers. It runs as follows: — "The fly is commencing to strike the sheep m South Canterbury, and several farmers have found their lambs affected with it, m some cases so badly that several had to be killed. The maggots root m under the skin of the sheep, and unless noticed and attended to at once by dressing and dipping, the sheep soon die." , The serious import of this statement can not be exaggerated, seeing that if the attack of the fly becomes general it must v *an enormous loss to flock owners, and indeed, it might spell disaster of a national sort, as it would be impossible to take preventive measures with regard to flocks of thousands m number ranging over our plains and mountains. In the Old Country, during the hot weather, men are specially employed to watch the flocks, but the sheep are all m small numbers and kept m what we m New Zealand should regard as small pad docks, and the precautions taken at Home could not be exercised here. Happily, until now, the New Zealand blow-fly has not attacked live sheep, but if our contemporary's information is reliable it would appear, either that the New Zealand fly, has, like tbe kea, learned habits of mischief, or that the Home fly has found its way oufc. We have, however, somet iecollfcction of a scare of the kind having previously occurred, and nothing coming of it, and can only hope that there is a mistake somewhere, and that there is oo cause

to apprehend that a national disaster has overtaken us. It will be well, however, for farmers to be on the watch, and we shall be glad to publish any information on the subject — especially of n re-assuring kind.

CURRENT TOPICS.

Though we are smokers ourselves — most editors are — and do not believe CIGARETTES AND tha * S * Okil \S .™ INSANITY moderation is m- I&BANITY. jurfoua'to adults, there is no doubt that it is prejudicial to youth and adolescence. And it cannot be too widely known that the impression of many growing lads that a cigarette is the mildest and least harmful form of tobacco is precisely the reverse of the actual fact, medical evidence showing that it is absolutely tbe worst and most deleterious. Dr Blackford, an American physician, says that to a greater or less extent the increase of insanity may be attri buted to the pernicious cigarette smoking habit, now so long prevalent among and undermining the moral, physical, and mental health of the youth of our country during the period of youth and development, when the brain is tender and plastic, and easily affected by the noxious inhalations issuing through and around the nerve centres." Cigarette-smoking and cigar smoking, it is further pointed out, are two entirely different things. One may smoke cigars to excess, and though he would, of course, suffer ill conse quences, there would be very little chance of his becoming insane from this cause. But cigarettes seem to have a peculiar power of affecting the nerves. Dr Blackford points out that cigarette-smoking is especially harm ful to the young and that the nervous organisation of a lad during the period of adolescence, "is apt to become more shattered by the cigarette habit than if he were addicted to .alcoholic stimulants during that period, and will surely be the first to give way." Tbe young men of Ashburton should take note of this.

A. funny paragraph has been going the. rounds anent . an Australian ! restaurant which placards A mortal the announcement, Meals gorge. 6d; A Square Feed, Is; A Mortal Gorge, Is 6d ; and whatever may be the cultured reader's opinion as to the propriety of the last term as applied to the dinner of a civilised human being there can be no doubt of its literal accuracy as applied to a repast which was consumed by one Captain Vitrio at New York the other day. This Captain Vitrio has it is said an abnormal internal economy, which, with the aid of phe nomenally powerful teeth, enables him to swallow and digest articles of the most extraordinary nature ranging from paving-stones to poisons. He is said to have given an exhibition of his powers before a jury composed of several eminent medical men m whose presence he chewed up a quantity of glass, part of a brown flower-pot, a piece of porcelain bitten out of a thick plate, a boxful of lucifer . matches dissolved m beer, some kerosene and sawdust, tallow candle washed down with a mixture of sulphate of iron, sulphur and water, with a trifle of blue vitriol added ; a slice of bread thickly spread with printer's ink, a teaspoonful of " Rough on Rats," and two raouthf uls of a stick of phosphorus which he is said to have eaten as calmly as if he were demolishing a banana. His record m the way of vitriol-eating is it is said a quarter of a pound at a time, and he has also taken a drachm of phosphorus and a tea spoonful of verdigris without any ill effect. It is added that he found out his extraordinary powers by accident, and has developed them by taking poisons regularly, gradually increasing the dose, and that the only effect he had ever observed was that blue, red, and yellow spots appeared on his limbs when he ate vitriol steadily. He drinks a great deal of milk before and after such repasts and always enjoys three " honest " meals a day. This sort of thing is a "mortal gorge" indeed,and will end m proving itself so, even m Vitrio's case, beyond a doubt, But,., if the yarn be a true one, it is surely a disgrace to a civilised com munity that such a disgusting exhibi tion should be permitted, and it is surprising to find that a body of medical men, even m New York, should give it the countenance of their presence.

Exhibitions of so-called lion-taming, i.e. taking liberties with these animals for the delectation of, lion-taming, a sensation - loving' public is another criminal folly that ought to be put down by law. The latest instance of this silly risking of life is that of a Countess who under an assumed name has been performing m the Nouveau Cirque m Paris, and later at Lyons and Marseilles. At the latter city she had a narrow escape from death. The Oomptesse had just entered a cage of wild beasts, when a lion, called" Tzar," sprang at her and clawed her m the bread b and arms. There was a panic among the audience, and a rush was made to the doors of the menagerie. The Oountess», however, stood her ground before the lion undaunted, and, m spite of the injuries i she had sustained, insisted on mak ' ing the ravenous Tzar go through his usual performance. This served to tone down the panic, and many of the people, returning from the doors, began to applaud the brave woman with all their might. Soon afterwards the lady managed to glide gently out of the cage, and on reaching a place of safety was given a , cordial which pre vented her from fainting. She then drove home to her hotel, went to bed, and had her injuries attended to by a doctor. She passed a very bad night, but is not supposed to be m danger. Despite her dangerous adventure, the lady has expressed the intention of continuing her exhibitions. She will give a farewell show at Marseilles, and then she will appear before the people of Avignon. "If Ido nob leave my bones m the old city of the Popes," she is reported to have said, " I propose to return to Paris to go up m a balloon -with Tzar as a companion." This extraordinary performance is to be for the benefit of the debilitated soldiers who have survived the Madagascar*

expedition, and the countess fully ex pects to net .£4OOO for this charitable and patriotic object. The lady's bravery is undeniable, and is only equalled by her folly, which is certain 9ooner or later to cost her her life.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A budget of important reading matter will be found on out fourth page. Bishop Walsh, Catholic Primnto of Iro'and, denounces the revival of Fenian ism, especially m Dublin. The Wellington wharvps are over seven acres m extent, and the volume of irado done over them last year was greater by 18,038 Cons tlian m any previous ye.ir. Captain Willmer, of Rangiora, claim." to be the oldest playing cricketer m the world. He is 80 years old. Playing m a match the other day he carried bis bat for 6 tans. The intercolonial cricket match Victoria v South Australia was concluded yester day, the latter winning by tan wickets. The Victorians only made 43 m their second innings. The New Zealand Times understands that the revenue from laud and income tax this year exceeds the estimate. The return from the income tax alone is about £80,000. Ib is estimated that the number cf Assyrian pedlars now m Otago and South land is thrice what it recently was. It is noted about them that they generally travel m pairs. ■ The Auckland- Wellington cricket match was finished yesterday. The Wellington team, following on, were all out) for 192, (Upham '51, S. Tucker 37.) Auckland got the requisite 60 to win with 3£ minutes to spare. Daisy—* Oh, mamma, may I pray for rain?' Mamma— ' Certainly pet. I'm very glad my little girl is sorry for the suffering oaused by the drought.' Daisy — ' Oh, it isn't that, mamma ; but Sophy Jones' picnic is tomorrow, and she hasn't asked me.' I ■ Messrs Robertson and Co. who have j 'recently opened extensive dyoworks m Gloucester street, Ohristchurch, and who are the holders of prze medals and certificates, won at the Nelson, Sydney, Melbourne, and Dunedin exhibitions, announce that Mrs Alcorn, Havelock street, has been appointed their local agent at Ashhurton. Before Miss Moller left with her father for Marlborongb, she was the recipient of a lady's watch, chain, and pendant, a most handsome piece of jewellery, the gift of the members of the police force m the county, and bhe presentation was made m their name by Oonstable Hammond, who book occasion to express to Miss Mo ler the high esteem m which her father and heraelf are held by all ranks of the service m the district. The Dunedin Star understands that arrangements have been completed for a visit to this colony of Mdlle. Trebelli, the celebrated soprano. Her . method is of the pure old Italian school, and her interpretation of oratorio and religions music has been directed under the advice of Santley. Mdlle. Trebelli was on her recont arrival m Melbourne honoured with a command from Lord and Lady Brassey to sing at a soirea at Government House ; and a similar command was ex* tended to her by Lord and Lady Hamyden at Sydney last month. The annual concert on St Patrick's night is again m train. On this occasion it will be held on the actual 'seventeenth of Old Ireland,' and the arranging and carrying oat of the programme have bean entrusted, as last year, to Mr David Jones, organist of the church. Mr Jones is fishing m all waters for'talerit, and it i* quite within the bounds of possibility that he will bo able to bring to his aid the 'Kyle fiddiero,' whose rousing Oeldc strains electrified the. large audiences that) were wont to assemble at the Scotch concerts of ten or twelve years ago. The Otago Daily Times says that harvesting operations are new pretty general throughout the Taieri plain. At th» lower porticn of the plain farmers ar*> just beginning to cut the lipo grain, while at the West Taieri the work of harvesting is well advanced. The crops on the whole are exceptionally good. In the Henley and West Taiei-i districts it is estimated that the average yield of oats will bo 65 bushels to the acre, while some of the crops will give from 75 to 80 bushels per acre. The wheat orqps run from about 45 to 60 bushels to the acre. We are requested' to state ; that no tickets for the railway excursion on Friday next will be sold ab the railway station, but they can be obtained from Mr W. C. Davis and Mr C; Braddell but not after Thursday evening. The tickets for the New Brighton fete will include tram fare toNew Brighton, and the school excursion tickets will include a free trip round Port Cooper m the Harbour Board's tug, but not a visit to the war ships, for which there will be an extra charge payable m Port, of one shilling for adults and sixpence for children. An advertisement will be found m another column. 4 Time speeds away, away, like torrent on a stormy day.' says an almost forgotten poet, and the flight of time will be brought home to many old residents by mention of the fact that during the first week m April, the Salvation Army will celebrate its twelfth anniversary m Ashburton. The officer m charge apparently means to , leave no stone unturned to make the celebration a success. There will be 'the usual round of festivity of the mild description indulgad m by the Salvation ists, but the chief attraction will be a Swiss village, which the local chiei intends to erect m the east wing of the barracks. It ia m this wing that a sale of gifts will bo held m connection with the Swiss village, and doubtless 'during the Interval between now and April 4, the Uhlans ot the Army will have gone on many tours, of requisition for the stocking of the sale stalls. The opening will be performed by an officer of high rank, and the local chief 'keeps believing, hallelujah' m a successful gathering. The funeral of the late Mrs John [ Mabhieson on Saturday morning was largely attended. The deceased was a niece of the late Dr Campbell, one of the victims of the terrible Tararua disaster, and a member of a Highland Campbell family extensively represented m Canter bury. She had been resident at Mitcham Road with her husband and daughter for nineteen years, and during all that time it was her wont every Friday to make her appearance m Ashburton to dispose of her dairy produce.. On only two Fridays had she been unable to make her usual appearance during all that time. She was a genaine pioneer, and bore her share of the hard toil that fell to the lot of the pioneers with a stout heart and a strong: arm, and still did her duty to God and to man, with fearlessness and loyalty. The wayfarer was cared for and welcomed, aud those who at a distance required the exercise of charity were not forgotten. Her vacant place will nob be easily filled, thouah the public knew but little of her. She did her duty m her sphere loyally and steadily, »nd her faults were but few, and these far from mortal sins. The Rev. G B. Inglis conducted the service at her grave, round which circled far more relatives of the dead than usually f*lls to the lot of those who without bulking m the public eye do their duty humbly m their station m life. Bargains.— Ladies' Straw Hatß, Trimmed Hats, White and Cream Laces* See our windows.— Asbbur ton Drapery Company

Mr P. O Connor, bootmaker, has an important announcement which will be found on i ho fourth page. On the Caledonian ground on Monday S. McDonaH. of the Dcuiedin Cycling C:ub, reduced ihe New Zealand ten-mile -ecord to 26min 19 2-sth Pec, At the Burouffh Council • me e» ing lssb n'2[ht the Mayor pla^td before Councillors the position he wa« m regarding the holiday for the school excursion He had received petitions (all krgely signed) m favour or proclaiming Friday a whole holiday, as well as m favour of adhering to I nursday, the half-holiday fixed by law ; ;md declining the responsibility himself of proclaiming either of the he asked (he Council for advice. After considerable discussion, the Counoi) advised the Mayor to take no aotion m the matter. This the Mayor has eleoted to do, so that there will be no alteration of the holiday this week. ' , * Holloways Pills and Ointment— lt is imposaib c entirely to prevent the noxious yapoura which are given off m minea and tunnels, aad those who, like miners and railway ope.ativea, have to work day after day m such vitiated atmospheres, suffer m health and strength m consequence. The chest and liver often become clogged with the products of coal combustion, necessitating great attention to the health. No remedy is more valuable for miners and the like than Holloway's Pills, aa they carry off all affected matter from the blood, and healthily stimulate the liver. They are also invaluable for costive bowela and for all bilious disorders. The ointment is a. priceless remedy for piles, sprains, ulcers and &11 manner of sores.

The Midland Railway.

• • ■ — -•- —rr:, Wellington, February -.24 The Cabinet has passed a vote of thanks to Sir Robert Stout for his gratuitous services m the Midland Railway arbitra tion ; and also to Messrs Blow, Gordon, Mackay and Mueller, whose exertions will be rewarded by extra payment. Mr Wilson, the resident engineer, has ; lefc for Nelson to begin the laying out of the Belgrove section of railway.

The Advances to Settlers. Act.

In order to remove misapprehensions concerning the Advances to Settlers Act, the Government intend to recommend tho Board to appoint lecturers to address the farming communities, supply unsuc cessful applicants with valuations, and give reasons for refusing loans- The appointment of permanent valuators and the division of the colony into districts is also under consideration. The duties of the former will include an explanation of the working of the Act.

CORRESPONDENCE

I (We do not hold ourselves tesßonsi le for the opinions expressed by our correspondents

MR SARGENTS RACE.

TO THE EDITOR, Sir, — With reference to the paragraph m your paper on the Bth mat., I take it to be rather misleading to the public reader. You say the land through which the race runs has been m crop for two years. Now, anyone would know that a small "cockey" would not have 88 chains of race frontage without having stock grazing on some portion of the land through which it ran. This must have arisen from your over imaginative brain, for there was nothing of the kind mentioned m my letter to the County Council nor anything which would make the crossing appear to be one of their own. Ie is nothing of the dort. The land this ra;e runs through is watered by a creek, except twenty acres at the other end of the paddockd. quote Mr Baxter m a note to Mr Sar gent's letter, as pointing out that the race through Mr Sargent's property only, was m no sense a private one and go on to stake that the creek is now well supplied, but there was no certainty that it would continue so, and that it was not the custom to make races to suit the exigencies of a creek or the rotation of cropping. How Mr Baxter cab make out this to be a public race I have yet to Idrirn. Mr Baxter would make one be lieve that the race was made out of County funds. Nothing of the sort ; the race was made at my own expense at the feiroe when the springs were very low. vVhat I atkad of our liberal Council was nothing more than any man with common cense would do and a' man must be nothing better than a fool to go on paying year after year £3 6 s for a thing he may not want for the next twenty years- I have had about twenty-five years' experience of this creek, and I think I ought to know more about its exigencies than Mr Baxter. lam going to surrender this race. I don't; know whether my signature will auffise. I thought of bringing my rising generation with me for fear they may be tempted to ask a favor m some future age* If my friend, the creek, should play up any of its eccentric tricks my better investment would be a windmill. I think. Sir, it. would be a better investment than public water races. The fact is, public water is too expensive for my use. I don't; want it and won't have ie. — I am, etc., Isaac Sabgent.

The Forthcoming Concert

The concert to be given by the Odd fellows to celebrate the opening of their new hal) promises to be qnite a brilliant affair. It will be under the patronage of the Borough Council, and his Worship the Mayor will be Chairman. The night chosen—Thursday, March s— has been selected with due consideration for country people, who will be able to come' into towu while daylight lasts, and have the moon to light them home. The Committee m charge of the concert have stepped aside from the usual course followed here m the getting up of musical entertainments, and have gone far afield for vocalists. Misa Alice Corrick, Christchurch, has' been engaged, a most charming soprano, and hers will be the leading voice m the quartets, Mrs Corrick (her mother) being the contralto, Mr Lovell and Rev. A. MitcheH, also from the city, being tenor and bass respectively. ' Mr Lovell is one of the best tenors we have m Canterbury, if not m the colony, and the Eev. A. Mitchell is a baritone of note.and generally a musician of no mean order. Mr Hugh M. Reeves, a gentleman who 'finished his musical education m England, is one of | the most popular baritones m Christ | church, and not altogether a stranger te | Ashburton. Then Mr Charles Edgar, whose coster and other humorous songs, have been the delight of Chriatchurch audiences for the last three years, has a prominent<placp on the programme, and will certainly help to enliven matters somewhat. Add to this long list 'of im ported vocal talent the names of Mrs 0. M. Brooke and Miss Henry, of Ashbur* con, and it will at once be seen that there is a great treat m store. Add further, violin and piano solos by Mr and Miss Oorrlck and two morceaux by the Orches tral Society, and the excellent bill of fare is complete. In addition to all this the new hall itself should be an attraction, so that the success of the concert both as an entertainment and m regard to attendance is almost assured.

THT? ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1896.



February — d h m Full Moon ... 29 7 21 am Makoh— Last Quarter ... 6 10 59 pm New Moon ... 14 10 18 pm First Quarter ... 22 11 27 pm Fall Moon ... 29 4 52 pm



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Wanted. WAROO ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Aehburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 rVUIiS Foresters' Annual Public Social ■*- and Dance will be held m the Orange Hall on the night of 25ch Mivch ] 2 111 WANTED by a young lady, Room ' suitable for Studio m private residence, centrally situated m Ashbur- ton. Apply Mail Office. 2124 WANTjKD Known— Buota and Shoes from I*3l to 27s 6d.— Mjelloe's Cheap Bout Sale. WANTED Known. — Our prioe for Finest New Oatmeal is 2a 6i per bag of 251bs. All other goods at equally low prices for cash — John Obb & Co. 1 121 \IT ANTED Known—That it ia lament- v " able to hear people ask why there is do much trash m the Boob Trade now-a- days ? Bub no wonder I say. They nvy strike their breasts and say, ' By our own fault, who buy such trash at cheap sales.' Though cheap, a profit must be levied, and you don'b get the worth of your money. But you have yet a remedy by calling at J. Moieon. the Premier m the Boot Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing boot can be got. Secure good boots for winter [or your feet will be wet. Get your repairs done at once or while you wait at J. Moison's Impermeable Boot Depot, East Street, Aehburton. 2 127 V TUNER, Me Harkow. will be In Ashburton on the 24 bh inst. Pianos and Organs Tuned and Repaired. Orders sent m Promptly attended to. Review of Reviews and Weldon's Ladies* Journal for January now m. — H. M Jones. ANTED Known— Monster Clear- ing Boot Sale at Mellor's Zealan dia Boot Store. WAMTED Known — 6000 nairs of Boota and shoes to pick from. Mellor's Great Boot Sale. WANTED Known— Mrs Smith, Dress- maker (late of London West), has Removed from Cameron street to Have- lock street, opposite Army Barracks. __ 12 148 ,VXTANTED Known— l am a Buyer of * * Bottles— pints, quartß, Whißkoy, and Brandy ; also Old Iron, wrought and oast ; Bones m large or 6niall lots ; Ztnc, Brass, and Horse Hair. — Charles Brown, bottom o Havelock, Street, Ashbnrton. ' 11 144 PRESENTS, Presents— We are now giving useful Presents to all Pur- chasers of Drapery, etc, — H. O. Segers, Melford House XXT ANTED Known— That E. Mahood V * is still celling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as any other house ia the trade. Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No. 76 WANTED Known —Spectacles, JEye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optic* Hoe at S. ■ Saxeks, Optician OTHER People are getting Bargains' at Carson's M<mster fcale of' Bicycles, Earthenware, Glass, and Chin* i 1 Why not You ? 1 8£ JAM, JAM. — Don't spoil your Jam by.- luring bad Sugar. Wo have just, received a consignment of Star Preserving Sugar. This Sugar is guaranteed to keep, Jims and Jellies almost any length of lime. — Fletcher Bros., East Street;' Ashburton, Sole Agents. 2 59" OATMEAL, Oatmeal. Reduction; Reduction.- We have jest received a large consignment of Finest New; Season's Oatmeal from one of the bts 1 ; miJlers m Canterbury, which we are enabled to sail at greabiy reduced rates. Come and get our quotation. — Fletcher Bnos.. East street, Abhburton. WANTED Known— Good TweTd Trousers, 6s 6i ; Good Cord Trousers, 63 3d.- Mitohell and Turner, ANTED Known— Everybody to roll op to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale! Now's your time to buy. • ' ANTBDKnown— Go to The Corker for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of Boots to be cleared m one month, — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED Known— The best place to obtain Ready-made Clothing and Underclothing is without doubt at Mitchell aud Turner's. \KJ ANTED Known— Men's Suits 17s tv 6<3, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knlcker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6dL— Ihe Corner. W. H. Collier WANTKD Known— We are still giving Presents to all Purchasers of Drapery, etc. — H. O» Skgebs, Melford House ' WANTED Known— lt you miss the Che>p Boot Sale yon will be sorry. — Mellor's. Tvicred Street. ANTED Known— Ladies ~Shoes, tan or black, 6s 6i. — Mkllor'« Cheap Boot Sale. CTfAKTED Known— Just opening a 1 v fresh lot of useful Presents, to b> given to all Purchasers of Drapery.— H. O. Segers, Melford House WANTF.D Known— 6o pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only. — A ndre w Orr 10 136 OTTANTED Known -Our * Premier ' VV Boots are the very hfet for wear m all shapes and sizei-.— Mitchell and Turner. . AJN'I'iUD Known— We intend to shake up evory Boot Shop m Aahburton.— MELLon'sUleariheßootSale TUST Arrived.— A largo variety of nse- tf ful anri , Ornamt ntal Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Babkets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold at and under ordinary cost prioe at Mrs Alcorn's. E. W. Hanmer. WANTED. WANTED- STUBBLE FEED. Any quantity if good. 4 Apply to 2 138 iS. W. HANMER. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. I A PPLICATIONS up to March 3rd /3-. are invited for the position of Clerk and Overaeer to the Board, resi- dence provided. For particulars apply to O. J. HARPER, 2 91 Chairman.



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Business Notices. One Month. G. J. NEILL HAS MARKED HIS STOCK OF General Drapery Clothing and Boots BELOW COST PBIOE, A NB is now offering it to the Public. Make no mistake the prices Cannot be beaten. G- J. NE I L L, BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS. REMEMBER— FOR ONE MONTH FOR WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, and PRESENTATIONS PAY A VIS 115 TO THE JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. Salek, EAST STREET, where the Largest and Finest Stock at Reasonable Prices are to be seen. N.B. ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. For Satisfactory Watch and Clock Repairs at Moderate cnarges go to S. SALE X, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREE.T. g ox (j7 Telbfhonr 24 S'rcucrving' Scuson 8895-!>ft. FLETCHER BROS., 35 Ton*. $5 r«n*. TTAVB IN feTOOK- AND TO -i ARRIVE FOR THE PBESENT JAM SEASON. This Sugar is Thoroughly Reliable for all kinds of Jams, Jellies, etc., and is used by the Principal Jam MaritiJadturers m the Colony. We are still selling sugar at the old price although the price has advanced wholesale and is likely to be much higher KF NOW IS THE TIME TO BOY YOUR SUGAR. To Farmers, Contractors, FA<*. We keep m stock all kinds of Tinware, which we are ; selling at Wholesale Cost Prices. It will pay you to get ouri price list before buying elsewhere. Seasonable Ooods. Seasonable floods. We have the following Seasonable Goods m stock and to arrive ; — 5 Cases Gear Corned Beef 8 Cases Preserved Peaches 3 Cases Canterbury Corned 2 Cases Raspberry Vinegar Beef 15 Cases lib Sheep Tongues 5 Cases Canterbury Coined 5 Cases 21b Sheep Tongues Mutton 5 Cases New Zealand Mutton 5 Cases Cocktail Salmon 2 Cases Albert fcardines 2 Cases Mackerel 2 Cases Kippered Herrings 3 Cases Herrings m Tomato 3 Cases Preserved Rabbit, 21b Sauce tins, Delicious 5 Cases Fresh Herrings 3 Cases Preserved Apricots 6 Cases Preserved Pears 10 Cases Ship's Lime Juice Tea. Tea. Tea. Wo offer special inducements m all kinds of Tea, ■ lure Ceylon (Mountain Grown) m 5 and 101 b boxes and 1 and packets Pure Indian m 5 and 101 b tins, and 1 and |lb packets 1 lended Tea m 5 and 101 b tins, and i and ilb packets > elson and Moate, Saxon, Arab, Jamdson and Anderson, Etc. FLETCHeF BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON, • ■ •■ •., ■-.••■ . AND 116 and 118 High Street, Cbristchurch.