LATEST CABLE HEWS. UOBfK AHB IORBI«».

NEW TBA. London, May 26 The arrivals of new tea ifromjoo Chow to date amount to 60,000 original weight half chtst' The quality is better m liquor than last season* but not m leaf. The crop is reported to be less than last year, and it is expected that the market will opaUßh ° r SS.OPBBATION. At the congress of delegates from Co-operative Societies, presided over by Lord Winoheliea, the report shows they haWa capital of £15,000,000. j The trade done amounted to! £50,000,000 and the profit was J85.000.000. REBELLION IN CHINA. Shanghai, May 26 The Mohamedan rebels have been Buccessful m the province* of Ransu, the most north-western province of China, and are advancing westward. A TORNADO. New Yobk, May 26 A tornado swept over the state of lowa. Five small town* were des troyed and forty persons killed. PROPOSED INCOME TAX. Paris, May 26 Government propose to impose a tax on incomes derived from foreign Rentes. FORBIDDEN. The Propaganda has forbidden French monastic orders founding ■choola m the East. OBITUARY. Roiu, M»y 26 The Marquis Menabrea, Italian general and statesman, jetat,B6. PUBLIC MORALS. Berlin, May 26 Stern, an American, has been ar rested at Kissengen for taking his youthful son into a coursaal. He was admitted to bail m the sum of eighty thousand marks, and failing to appear bis bail was estreated, and an im prisonment sentence passed m his absence. Washington, May 26 Mr Olney, Secretary of State, has protested against the proceedings tinder which the American subject Stern was arrested. Baron Marshall Proan, Foreign Secretary, refuses to make any concession m the matter, and retorts that the sentences passed on Germans for violating the summary liquor laws m New York were unfair, although Germany had not proseated.

COMMERCIAL

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

The Lyttelton Times of to-day reports :— Matters m the grain trade were very quiet yesterday. No business whatever is re potted m wheat. Oats continue firm, and ■ales were made yesterday for Sydney at 2* 7£d c.i.f., and there are still inquiries for that market. It will have been noticed that the barquentine Karoola, which left Lyttel ton for Sydney on May 5, with a cargo of produce loaded by the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, has been wrecked when near her destination. Her cargo consisted of 150 sack" bran, 270 sacks wheat, 887 sacks potatoes, 50 saoks oats, and 866 sacks ohaS. Numerous inquiries are being made from Sydney for butter, cheese and hams and bacon, and as the duty on these products will be removed on July I, the market here is likely to be affected to a considerable extent, and already prices, show an inclination to harden m consequence. The following are current prices : — Wheat.— Pearl (prime milling), 3s 4d to 3s sd ; millers 1 mixed lines, 3s 3d to 3s sd ; Tuscan, 3s 3d to 3a 4Jd ; Hunter's, 3a 3d to 3s 4Jd ; good seconds, 2s 9d to. 2s lOd. Oats.— Prime milling, 2s 3d ; good seed Tartars 2s 3d; short feed, to 2s 2d; duns and Danish and good short feed 2s 2d. Barley; — Malting, prime 3a 6dto 3s 9d (nominal) ; medium do, 3s to 3s 3d ; second quality 2s 6d to 2s dd ; feed, 2s 3d. Beanb.— Well saved, 2s 4d ; tioks, 2s 4d to2s6d. Peas.— Blue Prussians 39 63 to 3s 9d; others, 3s. Fiora—Millera quote roller £10, stone £9 10s, sharps £4, bran £3 10s. Oatmkal £11. ' Oatsheaf Chaff,— sos at handy country stations. Onions.— £6 at country stations. Potatoes— Derwents 32s 6d to 35s at country stations. Gbass Seed. — Ryegrass, farmers' lots 2s 3d to 2s 9d, machine-dressed to 3s 9d, heavy* weight 4s. Cocksfoot 2gd to 3Jd, town machine-dressed 44 to 4|d, extra to 4id, Cowgrais 4d to ssd, white clover 4d to 7£d Alsyke 4d to 5Jd. Daiby Fbosvok. —Cheese dhd to 4d, loaf 4d to 4^d. Butter— Factory lOd, dairy 8d to 9d, salt 6d to Id. - Bacon and hams s&d. The above prices are paid to farmers f.o.b. Lyttelton, except where otherwise stated.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

There wm not ft Urge attendance at the Ashbnrton Yards on Tuesday, and the entry mi the smallest it* same months past. The sale was not brisk, a good many lots beiag passed m, and m other cases lower prices had to be accepted. There was no demand at all for cattle and pigs, and few sales were effected. The following prioss for sheep were obtained :— Fat crossbreda 7s 6d to 13s sd, merino ewes 3s 6d to ss, lambs 5a 6d to 9s, two-tooth mixed cross bred* 9b 6d to 11s 6-1, do wethers 12s 3d, •eroflS'bred ewes 6s to 8s lOd.

WEDDING.

MITCHELL HENRY.

Mr William Stuart Mitchell, eldest son of the late Mr William Mitchell, and Miss Mary Elizabeth Rnury, youngest daughter of Mr John Henry, were married at the Presbytery by the Rev. Father O'Donnell on May 25, at 11 a.m. Miss Boyd, of Raugiora, was bridesmaid, and A. Hunnibell, of Elgin, beß» man. The bride was given away by her biothtr, Mr Frank Henry The bride's dress was a very pretty nap tweed, trimmed with gold and green lace with hat to match The bridesmaid was dressed m grey nap, trimmed wich dark blue silk, and hat to ■tatoh. After the marriage ceremony the wedding party adjourned to the residence of Mr A. J. Muller, where the wedding bi9ak fas' was laid. The presents were numerous and valuable. The happy couple Jeft by the South express for Dunedin.

TENNIS.

On Monday an interesting match was played between the Melroie Tennis Club, Linwood (Christohurch), and the Allenton Tennis Club. Jen sets were played, result iae m a wm foi the visitors by 464 points to 422. ladies' singles. Linwood. Allenton. Mies Fabling v Miss Potter— 50-39. Mrs Marshall v Mrs Williamson— so-43. gentlemen's singles. Mr Longuet v Mr Meyenberg— 4o-50. Mr Fabling v Mr Davis— so-38.. COMBINED DOUBLES. Miss Fabling and Mr Marshall v Mrs Williamson and Mr Hardley— so-39. Miss Fabling and Mr Marshall v Miss Potter and Mr Trezise— 46-50. gentlemkn's doubles. Marshall and Fabling v Davis and Meyen berg—so-40. Marshall and Payne v Hardley and Trezise— 4B-50 Longuet and Payne v Davis and Meyen berg— 50-47. Fabling and Longuet v Rardley and Trtzise— 3o-28. A racquet given by the patron, Mr Joshua Tucker, to the best lady player of the Allenton Club during last season was pre sented to the winner, Miss Potter. Thanks were :given to the visitors, Who returned the sompliment for the brilliant play afforded, and to the ladies for their liberal supply of refreshments during the . day* The visitors then returned to Christ- ; church by the excursion train, not, however, before they - were shown . through our beautiful recreation grounds, which they greatly admired.

COURSING.

ASHBURTON COURSING CLUB.

The final tounds of the coursing at Lagmhor was run on Tuesday. On the first day time were about 250 people present, I and it proved a very enjoyable outmg, the. ' cans being good and well contested, The second day proved the dogs, which were m the best condition, the courses being very long, and the dogs which won their courses m the second and third rounds had hard work to do. All present on the second day i were well repaid for their trouble m going ! out, as it was the best day's coursing ever , I enjoyed m the district. Now that coursing has /been revived m Ashbnrton, there will doubtless be many new owners at the next meeting, which will be held m about a month or so. Mr H. Milner officiated as | judge, and his decisions were unquestioned, and the meeting passed off without a hitch. The following are the courses run on Tuesday : — Lagmhor Cup, winner £6 ; runner-up, £3 ; third dog} £1 10s ; three dogs ab 10a. Second Round, Menzo beat Ivy Leaf Ivanhoe If. beat Spring Gip ran a bye Thibd Bound. Green Garter beat Golden Cider Menzo beat Floss , Ivanhoe IT. beat Gip Fourth Bound. Green Garter beat Meozo Ivanhoe 11. ran a bye Final Round. Mr P. MacAfoy's br b Green Garrer, by Deceiver — Kerry Pippin, beat Mr M. Kane's fn and w d I/anhoe 11., by Ivanhoe — Bose, and won the stake.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS r. YORKSHIRE. London, May 25 The Australians are all oat for 262 rnns. The chief scores are — Darling, o Mounsey, b MUligan, 57 ; GJffen, ran oafc, 11 j Trotfc, b Walawright, 01; Gregory, b Waiawright, 54 ; Hill, b Mllllgan, 19; Tramble, o Mounsey, b Wainwright, 23. Hirst, took, two wicket* for 83 runs, Wainwrlght three for 66, and Milligan three for 38 When the stumps „ were drawn for the day Yorkshire had lost five wickets for 86. The principal scorers were— Moorhouse, c and b Giffen, 12; Denton, lbw, b Giffan, 34 ; Wainwright, b Giffen, 13. May 26 There were 30,000 people present at Sheffield yesterday .r Donnan scored 7. Giffan and Darling put on 44 m thirty fire minnteß. Gregory batted brillantly, making his 54 m fifty minutes. Trott, who hit ten 4's, was' missed twice. The batting of, the Yorkshiremen was mediocre. Giffsn took four of the five wickets that fell. The two fast bowlers, Jones and Eady, bumped a good deal and frequently hit tha batsmen. Yorkshire were all out for 118. Having to follow on, they lost six wicksta fo* ,72, of whloh Brown contributed 36 and TunnlclifflS. The weather to-day was cold, and the wicket much cut up. Yorkshires second innings dosed for 136, Lord Hawko not oat 25. Giffen took 3 wickets for 50, Jones 6 for 74, Trumble 1 for 3. The Australians won by an innings and eight runs.

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T. Bullock. TO LET— Com lot table Cottage of four rooms with Verandah and ucullery, <itnafed m Aitk*n ttreetj good ooking rtnge : rental 6s 6d per week T. BULLOOK. PL^O FOR~SALE. ' iVTOT having sold the Ray A. Blake's I_N Piano by auction, lam prepared co receive offers for it. T. BULLOOK. To Persons desirous of aoquiring a email piece of Land near town. | O ACRES, 3 ROODS, 15 PERCHES, -*-^» fronting the Main South Road, and near the County Saleyards. Price £4:0- Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. FOX bALiU, OK TO LEi 1 10 AFIRbT CLASS TENANT. Af) ACRES, on which is erected a *" newly built dwelling house of five rooms, with verandah, fronting the Race' course Road, and part of the Grange Estate. This property Is conveniently situated, being not far from the County Saleyards and Show Grounds, very healthy locality. If sold, exceptionally easy terms of pay- ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK i '|iHE REV. A. BLAKh/S PRIVATE I RESIDENCE, fronting the Main South Road, Not having disposed of this by auction I am prepared to accept offers for it. T. BULLOOK. To Farmers owning rich heavy land In the Wakanui District. FOR SALE, type AOItES, being R.S's. 26527, 26528, * *-* adjoining Messrs Dalton and Caas's Properties. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. £3 16S PER ACRE QKA ACRES, R.Sb. 25603, 25704 £J%J\J and others, fronting the , Mltcham Road, being the back por- tion of the Grange estate, There is a blue gum plantation fronting the road the full length of the section. This property was bought many years ago at £5 5a per acre cash before it was fenced. If desired ib can be divided, and sold m two lots of 125 acres each; T. BULLOOK. FOE SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, OOQ ACRES near Maronan, partly f *-*O Fenced. Persona desirous of Purchasing a block suoh as the above, are invited to inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally oasy terms of payment. Full particulars on applies tion. T. BULLOCK. I—————— ———i—— — — mmm — ■ — — > Friedlander Bros., Limited. \a; ANTED TO PURCHASE w OATEN STEAW CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited 5 97 CHAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF II TAN TED,— IOOO Tons OATEN W CHAFF. 463 FRIEDLANDER BROS, I td. TO LET FOR A TERM, THE FARM belonging to Mr John Davison, situated m the Aehburton Forks, containing 28 Acres, with well | built House thereon, i Full particulars FRIEDLANDER BROS., L»., 4 90 Land and Stock Agents. TO LET. /"OFFICES m Weab Street.— Appply FRIEDLANDER BROS, LIMITED. 5 77 YIT E HAVE FOR SALE CRUSHED PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lid., 1 5 78 , TO LET FOB CHOPPING, SEVENTY ACRES, SITUATED between WINOHMORE »nd LAURISTON. ; 1 i Apply to ! FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5_207 . FOBft KAIL IS. Seed Wheat TUSCAN, HUNTER'S, PEARL, VELVET CHAFF & CROSS- BRED WHEAT. Seed Oats, ■■/.'•. CANADIANS, DANISH, TAR. TARIANS, DUNS, SPARROW- BILLS & SUTHERLANDS* All Machine dressed, and therefore clean and free from noxious weeds. Our largo Blocks enable us to Bupply Seed grown m any park of Canterbury, Otago and Southland. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 6 177 "apples, apples. ~ -j A M PREPARED TO Purchase Apples IN ANY QUANTITIES. A.pply at Once to — HENRY ZANDER. 13 . ; WhotesotM and RefreshMs—Ntft) Venus



Entertainments^ ORANGE" BALTi* , FRIDAY, MAT 29, 1896. QOMPLIMENTARY "Oii,NBFI r i Tendeied to MR J. B. KIRK, (Under the distinguished patronage of Hit Worship the Mayor), sy the Leading Lady and Gentlemen Amateur, of Ashburton, and the prii cifa members of Hooper's " Fun Flash*- s. PJKOKRAItfftIK!. PART I. 1. Overture (Piano selection) , Mbs Bowman Fox 2. Song (Selected) Ma Habry Stevenson 3. Song, "Help one another," Mb Horace Gates 4. Comic Song, " Tommy Tommy A'tki«iß " Mb Lionel Broad 5. Irish Sketch ... Mr P. Murphy 6. Serio Comic Song, " That's when you feel it," ... MrJ. B. Kirk 7. Romanza . . . . Miss Iris Fontain 8. Plantation Character Sketch Mr Harry Hooper 9. ValaeSonj? ... aliss Emily Klliott 10. Five minuteß with Harry Hooper, the plain Comedian. 11. Vocal Duet (Operatic) Miss Elliott & Miss Fontain Interval of Five Minutes. PART 11. 1. Overture (Piano selection) Mrs Bowman Fox 2. Comic Song, "I owe ten shillings to Digby O'Grady," Mr Lionel Broad 3. Song Lady Amateur 4. Song (Selected) Mr Harry Stevenson 5. Iriah Recitation . . Mr P. Murphy 6. Serio Comic Song, •• Wait till you get; it," Mr J. B. Kirk 7. SongjSelected) .. Miss Iris Fontain 8. Mr Haery Hooper m some of his funny sayings and Jubilee Nic-Naca. 9. Serenade (Selected) Miss Emily Ellwut The whole to conclude with one of Hooper's Roof-lifting Farces, (THE ARORA ou TEMPLE OF FASHION) by members of the " Fun Flashes." Goi> Have tub Qdkkn. Cards of admission — 2s and Is. Doors open at 7.30. Overture, 8 o'clock Bhar 5184 ORANGE LILT F.L^OL., No. 5. H^HB MEMBERS of the above Lodge X will hold a SOCIAL OK WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, For the benefit of a Member who has been for some time m a distressed state. Dancing at 8 30 p.m. Admission — Gents 2s 6d ; Double tickets 3& 6d ; Extra ladies Is. Refreshments provided. M. BENNETT, 5 208 Secretary. U/INCHMORE SCHOOL. CONCBBT AND DANCE, MAY 28. Refreshments. Admission Is. 5 209 Hanmer and Graves. rjOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE. HANMER & GRAVES. X\TE ARE Cash Buyers of OATS of T every description, o 109 HANMER AND GRAVES. TOE WANT Good Colonial Clover ** Seed grown m the Ashburton County. 5 no hanmer and graves. HAVE FOR SALE— A FARM v ~ comprising 124 Acres on the further side of the Hinds, on the west side of the railway line and close to the Station. A first-class investment. Particulars from 5 111 HANMER AND GRAVES. HANMER AND GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE several Hues of SHEEP, which we can offer privately, viz :— KfJO Two » Four a n d Six-tooth O\J\J CROSSBRED EWES, m lamb to Lincoln rams. KCtn CROSSBRED Four, Six and OKJKJ Eight-tooth EWES, m lamb to Border Leicester Rams. 200 Well *« rown HOGGETS. 900 QOfV Halfbred LAMBS, In A\JyJ m £>\J\J f orwat d condition We are Purchasers for Clients of— 9nO~ROn Half bred EWES, In &VJ\J OUU i ftm b to Lincoln Rams A*C\( \ KCiCI Throe- quarterbred <a\JU-Q\J\J EWES (young) m lamb to Lincoln Bams 4000-5000 $£&k£ ° And other classes, which may be deter mined by reference to our books. HANMER AND GRAVES, 5 113 Wesb Street. Hanmer & Grayes. KNOWING tbab the DEAREST THING m the world is CHEAP SEED, we have decided to make this brenoh of our business a epeoialty, and have accordingly made purchases of Grain nd Seeds from other localities than m ur immediate neighbourhood. WE HAVE ON SALE- SEED TARTARS from the Waimat* Estate. SEED DDNS from Winchester and Tcmnka heavy lands. SEED SPARROWBILLS frc» South- land. A grand change. SEED CANADIANS off several out- side Estates. SEED WHEAT. TUSCAN, PEARL, HUNTER'S, AND VELVET. Clean and true to name. We shall keep SUTTON'S GUARAN- TEED SEEDS m Stock during the coming sowing season and all Turnip, Rape and Clover Seeds will ba of the very best quality. eanmerT graves. """money to lend. I HAVE various sums of Money to Lend at lowest onrrent rates. F. J. OOWLISHAW, Solicitor, Tailored Street, 7 204 Ashburton,



T> Bull00k» SAioioAi may 30. to farmers cupiTALisrs ani; OTHiiRs. MAGNIFICENT FARM OF 418 AO RE» 4IS Sicuated at Flemington, m the celebrateci j Lonabench District. »nd origimiliy known aa Anderson's farm. Ii TR T. BULLOCK has received iri- xWL Btruotions fron John Grigg, Eg. to Sell by Public Auction, at tht> A ream- on the above date, that First-clasa Farm' containing 413 Acres 1 Rood 35 Perches, Originally known as R. Anderson's, situated at Flemingtoa, Longbeaoh District, being part of B.Ss. 6801, 6802, 6803, and others. It is divided into convenient sized paddocks ; about 200 acres odd m Rape, Turnips, etc., and suitable for cropping during the en- suing season, the remainder m English grasses. There is a good Farm House, aluo Stable, Sheds, and other buildings erected on the farm, surrounded by well grown plantations. This is certainly a very desirable pro- perty, being one ot the best farms m the county, and seldom such an estate as this is m the market for sale. On reference to the numbers of the rural sections it will be observed it was 8 very early selection, m fact, some of the first land purchased on Longhead). The Flemington Cheese and Batter Factory, also School, and Presbyterian Church, are bituated close to the property. * Any further particulars on application. Terms at sale. Note time, 11.30 T, BULLOOK, 5 185 Auctioneer. D. Thomas. AROADB. SATURDAY, M&Y 30, 18*6. I AM instructed by a client to sell by Public Auction, viz ,— 1 Dark Brown MARE, Gipsy, broken to saddle and harness, quiet, and sound for a lady to drive. DAVID THOMAS, 5 220 Aucti >neer. ' ARCADE. THURSDAY,"jUNEi 18, 1896. SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. iAM Requested by a number of Clients to hold MY HORSE FAIR, At the above date and fixture. i Farmers and others requiring an early number should take the opportunity of securing them at once. Conditions same as last Special Sale. Sale at 11.30— Unbroken Stock. DAVID THOMAS, 5 211 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE. ASHTON. MR DAVID THOMAS has reoelved instructions from Messrs Beqg Bros, (on account of Dissolution of Partnership) to Sell by Auction on the Farm, Graham's Road, Ash ton, on FRIDAY, JUNE 5, }896, THE WHOLE OF THEIR LIVE AND DfcAD STOCK, as follows, viz :;— Chestnut Trap Mare, five years, broken to everything ; very qoieb Chestnut Filly, lising three years, very handsome, by Boomerang 3 Cows m full profit 6 Head of Toung Cattle 10 Pigs. 13 Prime Fat Sheep ' 3 Reapers and Binders by MoCormlck, (one new) Weighing Machine, Fencing Wire Portable Hut (new), Breaking Sulky Tip Cart, Duncan Disc Harrows, Wheelbarrow, Grindstone Large quantify of Harness, Tools and Sundries too numerous to mention. ALSO,— Q Stacks Prime Meadow Hay ; OK(\ Bushels Prime Pearl Seed Wheat 1 PCf\ Bushels Prime Tuscan Seed .IU\J Wheat i £*O Bushels Duns and Canadian XtlU Feed Oats ALSO,— On account of Mr J. R. Begg, The Wall-known Carriage Stallion BOOMERANG. Pedigree at Sale. Sale at 12.30. Luncheon Provided. D, THOMAS, Auctioneer Extra entries of Stock will be taken for this sale. 5 225 ~ BULLOCK'S ARCADE, SATURDAY,IIiAY3O, 1596 SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Nicely situated, adjoining the Parsonage Grounds, and fronting the East Belt. MR DAVID THOMAS Has received instructions to Sell by Public! Auction at the Arcade on the ab -ye date. Half-anAcre, adjoining the Parsonage Grounds and fronting the East Belt and Eaton Street, being Lot 1, parb R.S. 4904, on which is erected a Commodlus Dwelling House of eight rooms, Pantry and Scullery, with Verandah, Bay Window, and Conservatory. The property is nicely situated, ad- joining the Parsonage grounds, and the land is of first class quality. To bo sold at a considerable loss to the original owner. Exceptionally easy terms of payment, viz., small cash deposit and balance by instalments bearing six per oenb interest. Note time of Sale— l 2 noon. J>. THOMAS, 5 222 Auctioneer. LAZARUBS SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburfcon District, C g A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T* AZARUS Patented System ensures | 1 comfort and correct Bight, Dont spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Speotaolw.



I Heiiry Zaflde^ SATUEDAY, MAY 30, 1896. TO FARMERS /»ND OTHERS 286 ACRES 288 With a Growing Crop of 134 Acres Turnips. MR HENRY ZANDER (m conjunc- tion with Mr Thomas Bullock; has received instructions from Mr D. Lbduy (on account of his .*ons having left for the North Island, and he not being able to work both Farms), to Sell by Public Aucbion at the AROADE on the above date, HIS FARM NEAR SEAFIELD, Comprising 288 Acres 3 Roods, being RS. 26624, 26625, 134 Acres m Turnips, balance In English grass; well watered. Very healthy sheep country. Inspection Invited. Terms ab Sale, which takes place at 11.30, HENRY ZANDER. T. BULLOCK, 5 192 Auctioneer. public Notices. i FLEMINGTON POUND! T MPOtJNDED from near the Willowby _L Sohool, one red and white dry Cow. If not claimed and expenses paid, to be sold on MONDAY, Jane 1, at twelve o'olook noon. WILLIAM H. LOWE, 5 219 Poundkeeper. ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILD- ING SOCIETY. AUCTION SALE of £300 Appropri- ation m Orange Hal), TO-NIGHT at 8 p.m. J. 0. DUNOAN, 5 223 Secretary. Mrs Bowman Fox. PIANOFORTE AND THEORY OP MUSIC AT Havelock street, Ashburton. RAKAIA— On Tuesdays. TO BE SOLD by Public Auction at Mr Harrison's Saleyards on THURS- DAY, May 28, at 3 o'clock, under Distress Warrant from the S.M. Court,— T HACK, SADDLE AND BRIDLE. ! A. M.PEARSON, [5 221 Bailiff. BT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton MEETINGS WEDNESDAY - Brotherhood of St Andrew, 7.30 p.m. TBURSDA* — G.F.S. at 7 p.m. SERVICES. SUNDAY. 8.30 a.m. — Holy Communion — Rev T. A, Hamilton II a.m. —Morning Ptftjer— Rev T. A. Hamilton 6 30 p.m. — Evening Prayer — Rev T. A, Hamilton DIXIT WATCHES, DIXIT WATCHES, DIXIT WATCHES I AM NOW SELLING the above WATCHES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. G- Jesson, PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER OPTICIAN, Etc., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Your Sight accurately tested and a pair Spectacles for Is. Brink only Kozie Tea ; it is absolutely pure* H. Zander, Sole Agent THE VIOLIN. MISS PACKER, member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musioians, is prepared to give Lessons on the above Instrument at her rooms, Saundera' Buildings. For terma, etc.. apply Bo* 87i f O 2 39 Wf ANTED Known — Bargains from W floor to ceiling. — Msllo < '8 Stoc taking Boot Sale. \\ > ANTED Known- You save 6s m W every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. pUNS ON HIRE; also Guns thoroughly repaired. Please forward early to avoid the rush. " .) . W. Hakdley. 380 OWN Make m Ladies and Children's Underclothing, Aprona, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mks Alcobn s new shop, Baker's The true leaf of the Tea Plant unfcampered with— this la Kpzif Tea \\T ANTED Known—That it is lament * v able to hear people ask why there is so much trash m the Boot Trade nowa- days 1 But no wonder I say. Th<sy nvy strike their breasts and say, ' By our own fault, who buy such trash at cheap sales. 1 Though cheap, a profit must be levied, and you don't get the worth of your money But you ha^e yet a remedy by oalling at J. Molson. the Premier m the Boot Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing boot can be got. Sooure 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, Ash burton. 2 12 From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup unadulterated and pure — this is Kozie Tea For Indigestion, the besb remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended aa being mild m operation and absolutely free from injuriotu drags. Acting at once as a Bplen- did tonit and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved ULequallef for Indigestion, Dynpepeia, siok Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaint*. Sold m bottles 1b lid, 2i 9d, and 11s, by all Medl- oine Vendors throughout) the world. A simple, tafo and certain remedy You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking interior Tea. Recruit by drinking <?»/j/J£ozieT«a; it is pure. The 2/4 is delioioua



For a pain m the aide or oheat there ia noth iog bo good as a piece of flannel damped with Ohamberlain's Fain Balm and bound on over the seat of pain. It affords prompt and per- manent relief and if used m time will often prevent a cold from resulting m pneumonia. Thiß same, treatment is a sure oure for lame baok. For sale by (he Aehburton Drug Oom- pany. One Box of Clarke's 841 Fills ia warran ted to oure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either sex (acquired or consti- tutional), Gravel and Fains m the Baok. Guarranteed free from Mercury, Sold m Boxes 4a 6d eaoh, by all Chemißts and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietoro : The Lincoln and Midland Counties DnoGCoMPAnY. Lincoln. RnsrUnd NOTICE OF REMOVAL. WHILST heartily thanking my numerous Friends and Customers for l he liberal patronage they have accorded me during the last six years m the Arcade, I earnestly Bolicib a continu- ance of their favors m my NEW PREMISES, NEXT DUOR TO MR SALEK, EAST STREET, Where I keep nothing but the very best BOOTS AND SHOES. And decline to give shop room to rubbish REPAIRS A SPECIALTY. Remember, I do not ask yon to pay for needless expenditure on my part to draw your attention to my goods. You require bnt one glanoe to see that their quality is of the highest, and their price fair. Don't forget the name, O'CONNOR'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STRBFE4 All tie Rage~-lim Vumt totot*



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