MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as ! under, subjecb to the necessary alteras tionß : — WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 For United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and America and West Indies (ria San Francisco), Hawaiian Islands and Samoa, and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Takapuna, as follows ;—Ordi nary letters, books aud newspapers, at 6.15 p.m. , registered letters, 5 p.m. ; money orders 3 p.m. Due London June 17th.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1896. REGISTER ! REGISTER !!

Ik view of possible contingencies it is highly desirable that every man and woman possessed of the requisite | qualification should lose no time m getting enrolled a8 an elector. As the present Parliament expires by effluxion of time on the 4th of December next, it is probable that the general election will take place m that month, but it is not safe to assume that that will be the case. Something may occur during the now closely-approaching session which would involve an early dissolu tion, and m that case the elections may, be upon us with very little warning, and as enrolment is so simple and easy, and absolutely without cost, there is no excuse for those whose names are not on the roll delaying to have them placed there. The qualifications for the franchise are as follow : — Being- of the tull age of twenty-one years, a : British subject by birth or naturalisa tion, and having resided m the colony for not less than twelve months, and within the electoral district for not less than three months prior to date of registration ; or being possessed of a freehold estate of the value of not less than £25, situated within the electoral district, and which estate has been m the possession of the claimant for not less than six months prior to registra tion. No person may be registered on more than one roll, and those possessed of more qualifications than one must therefore elect on which of them they will be registered. Further, it must be borne m mind that m case of change of qualification — as for instance by the removal of residence from one electorate to another— -application must be made to have the name transferred from roll to roll Thus, m the case of a person who was, say, six months or more ago a resident at Ohristchurch, and enrolled on the Ohristchurch roll, and has since then been a resident of Ash burton, such person must send notice to the Registrar at Ohristchurch requesting the transfer of his or her same to the Ashburton roll. It will not suffice to register.de novo m Ash burton, as should the name remain on | the Ohristchurch roll as well aa appear ing on the Ashburton roll, the vote would be disallowed. The rolls will, we understand, shortly be reprinted, but it is not necessary for anyone to wait until this is done to ascertain whether or not his or her name is already on the roll, for the simple reason that the roll now consists of the names of those persons only who actually voted at last general election, plus those who have since then registered their claims. Everyone who did not vote at last election, and who has not claimed since then, is off the roll and requires to register. To do this it is only necessary to apply to the Registrar for a form, and after filling up the same to hand it or transmit it to him. The Registrar for Ashburton is Mr J. Ward, and claims may be transmitted free of postage if marked on the outside of the envelope " Olaim to vote."

A correspondent writes to the Pall Mall Gazette :•— " A great many people believe that Turkish ahmenia. 'Armenia' hasaniajority of Christian inhabi tants, and they, therefore, think it would be extremely easy to solve all difficulties by conferring self govern ment upon that province. Asa matter of fact, there are nearly five times more Mohammedans m so-called Armenia than there are Christians. The population m the aggregate, according to official statistics, is 4,510,205 people, Of these, not less than 2,900,414 are adherents of Islam — namely, m Bitlis, 352,613 ; m Van, 289,881 ; m Erzerum, 579,826 ; m Diarbekir, 322,061 ; m Sivas, 861,871 ; m Marput, 494,162. On the other hand there are only 609,791 Chris tians and other non-Mussulmans — namely, m Bitlis, 126,884; m Van, 103,006; m Erzerum, 115,503; m Diarbekir, 83,242 ; m Sivas, 88,699 ; m Marput, 92,457 5 together 609,791 people. Referring to these statistics, the Chief Commissioner of Erzerum, Marshal Shakir Pasha, said to a correspondent of the Kolnische Zeiiung, il Would it, m presence of such facts, be possible to establish separate ad ministrations m each vilayet ? Can it be m the interest of the State to introduce so complicated an apparatus ? A more simple and more correct procedure would be the extension of reforms over the whole territory of Turkey."

In discussing the political situation m France, an English contemporary points out THE TRENCH REPUBLIC. that the mass of the people are contented enough with the Republic, which keeps the peace, which has secured a great ally, and which, though it spends too much, gives education and protection to all, and opens careers to all m a way not yet witnessed m any other civilised land. They know that under it, all power vests ultimately m their own hands, and they are as yet under no alarm vivid enough to produce a readi ness to surrender their authority. What have they indeed to ba afraid of? As to the charm of a Pretender, where is the Pretender who charms? It it the Duke of Orleans, half of whose followers have just "rallied" to the Republic ; or Prince Victor Napoleon, who, if elected, must at once declare war, m order to consolidate his throne? Or is it the bourgeois President, so genial, and so conciliatory, who represents so admirably everybody m France, except her cultivated class, her peasants, and her artisans? There is no Pretender visible, not even a General Boulanger, and whatever changes are made must be made within the limitations produced by the ante cedent condition that the regime must remain Republican. We do not be lieve that the changes will be great, or that the hour has arrived for anything like a serious , political disaster m France. It is quite possible, and greatly to be regretted, that the corrupt will hot be fully exposed, for the electors are not m earnest, and sent back all the Deputies accused of Panamißm except M. Cle*menceau, who was not guilty; but the existing system, though it has the seeds of decay m it, will last for some time yet. France has not been startled, and it is a startled France which pulls down her walls just to see if she would not be safer behind gilt-topped palisades.

While the Navy League is doing all it can to popularise the first line of defence of our beloved naval empire, and while the cabetships. Imperial Government is also doing its best to woo the sympathy and aid of Britannia's children across the seas m the manning of her floating bulwarks, it is interest i ing to note what those children are doing who are willing to take their places, if they can win them, on the quarter decks of our fleets. Early last yelr the Admiralty offered to the Aus tralasian governments, several naval scholarships, and several youthsentered for examination with a view to securing the nominations. The result of these examinations has not been so satisfac tory as one could wish, as witness the following despatch from the Secretary of State for the colonies : — ' With reference to my circular dispatch of the 15th May, 1895, respecting the four annual colonial nominations to naval cadetships, I have the honor to state that the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have drawn my atten tion to the fact that m the recent examinations, very few colonial candi dates have done well enough to pass into the Britannia, and that several of those who passed only just obtained the number of marks requisite to qualify. The few colonial nominations to naval cadetships are much sought after, and I am anxious as far as possible to avoid their being wasted through the failure of nominees to pass the qualifying examination. I request, therefore, that before recommending any candidate for nomination you will warn the parents or guardians as to the useleasness of incurring the expenses m sending boys up for examination unless they are advised by those who have the educational care of the boys that they are not likely to fail, and thereby cause the nominations to be sacrificed, and that you will m all cases ask the parent or guardian for an assurance that there is reasonable prospect of the boy being able to pass the examination."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Wellington Chess Club has decided to admit) lady members. Most of the flaxmills m the Manawata district are closing down for the winter* The Woodville line of rail way is expected to be completed as far as Pahiatua by October. The Government has purchased 400 acres of land at Ormond, for close settle ment, from Mr A. B. Newman, the price paid being £20 per aare. Herr Probasco, whose f talking horse ' was one of the attractions of Fitzgerald's show, has commenced business at Gore as a horse trainer. Land m the Hawkssbury district, New South Wales, which was worth £40 an acre a few years ago is now selling at £15. Many blocks are unsaleable at any price, A number of Campbelltown (N.S.W.j farmers, disgusted with the returns from dairying, are applying to the Government for seed to recommence agricultural oper ations. Some excitement was caused atLaunceo ton one day recently by the escape of a bear and a monkey from Fitzgerald Bros.' menagerie. The animals wandered into a store, and were soon captured. At Kaiwarra, on Tuesday last, while engaged m discharging gunpowder from a lighter for storage m the magazine near the township, a man was scon to beoltnly smoking his pipe as he went about his work. On Tuesday at the Ashburton saleyards Mr J. T. Ford introduced his nephew, Mr A. E. Cook, to the farmers; Mr Cook will m future attend the yards regularly on behalf of Mr Ford. Messrs Friedlander and Thomas also spoke, welcoming the new auctioneer. Mr Cook replied briefly that he only asked for a fair share of business. A ghastly story of the obsoure misery of London came before the St Paneras Coroner the other day. Edward McCarthy and his wife, or the poor creature who passed as such, lived m a scullery at Somers Town, and earned their living and paid their rent of half a crown a week by making pipes there. Their home and workshop was sft 4in by 6ft Sin. Jn this room McCarthy died. 1 At the Christchurch S.M. Court on ! Tuesday, Mr Beetham, S.M., being on the bench, eight persons resident m Christchuroh were each fined £5, with costs £2 9 », for failing to supply returns of their income for the year 1895. In accordance with the Land and Income Assessment Act;, 1891, clause 43, they were further ordered to pay treble the amount originally due on their asssess ments. «50, £10, £10, £5, given away for a single guess. Send stamp for particulars and oiroulara to Box 176, P. 0., Wellington. I 5 65

The population of Oam&ru is 5226—a decrease, compared with 1891, ut 395.

Tba Ashburton Hounds will meet at Dromore at 11 a m., «.nd not at I p.m.. as stated on the cards.

The Press Association telegraphs that the jubilee testimonial to the Premier is to be presented on July 22.

At the Palmerßton North Police Court on Tuesday, Thomas Wood,therate eollec ror for the borough, was committed for trial on several charges of embezzling rate moneys from the borough.

Tho applications for the Ardgowan Estate number at present about 750, averaging four to five sections each. Nearly the whole of the applications have been received m O&maru.

At the annual meeting of the Auckland Jubilee Institute for the Blind, the report sated that che proceeds of the late baziar amounted to £515. The credit balance at the end of the financial year was £375.

On Saturday, while the delegates to the Fruit Conference were being entertained by Mr Beetham at Masterton, they declared lhat the six-year-old wine made by their host was equal to and undis tioguishablo from the best produced m the favoured districts of the Continents.

The Manawatu Farmer says: — A Shannon settler says he has found that the sowing of mustard Is a good thing to get rid of the grass grub. He was troubled with the pest and he turned up the land, and sowed mustard . Then he dug the crop m, and his land is now free from the grub and is rioher for the mustard.

The Minister of Lands m New South Wales said m a recent speech that dummy ing had been a disgrace to that colony and was raining the national life. He had made one Western pastoralisb disgorge improperly acquired land, and he warned those who were trying to get behind the land laws that the fullest power of the Govern ment would be used* to bring them to task, ,^ A few weeks ago the Sydney Mail esti mated the loss of stock m New South Wales from the recent drought at 10,000,000 sheep, valued at 4s each ; 303,000 cattle, valued at 40a ; and 20,000 horses, valued at 60s ; amounting In the aggregate to a total value of £2,666,000. The Mail.aaka, 4 Would it not be batter to spend some money m providing fodder and water to meet droughts than face suoh a bill as is here presented V

At Wanganui on Tuesday, Duncan B. Howard was convicted on two charges of sly grognelling at Karioi, inland from Wanganui, on February 10. On the first charge he was fined £25 and sentenced to three months' imprisonment on, the second, Judge Kettle remarking that the Con r to was determined to pub down the traffic. On the application of counsel the Magistrate agreed to reconsider his decision m ths second case, the Probation Officer and police to report on the character of the accused. ' , A man named James Brooking at Karori met his deaths under circumstances of a peculiar and inostr painful nature. While eating His dinner he felt a pricking m his throat, which became more and more un endurable, and bleeding from the mouth set m. He went to the hospital, but no cause could be found and no relief given and the poor fellow eventually died m agony. A 2 Jos t mortem examination showed that he had swallowed a needle, which perforated a blood vessel m his stomach. He loaves a widow with five young children m poor circumstances. It has been said lately that the Dow* ager Empress of Germany contemplates residing permanently m England. As far as the German Empress id concerned the arrangement: is said to be perfectly satisfactory, bat the German Chancellor has yet to give his consent, which is unlikely, unless the Empress Frederick consents to give up part of her German a'lowanoe. From England the Empress Frederick receives an allowance of £10,000 a year. But from Germany she receives, ' all told,' a larger allowance than comes into the coffers of Queen Victoria as reigning Sovereign of England. Owners of coursing dogs are reminded

that entries for the inaugural meeting of the Ashburton Coursing Club close with the Secretary* at the Central Hotel on

Friday, May 22, at 830p m. The meet ing, as has already been announced, will be held on Monday, May 25— Queen's Birthday — at Laghmor, an*d the Com mittee are making efforts to secure the

comfort of visitors, and will visit the ground m advance to fix starting point, etc., so that there may be no unnecessary delay on the morning of the meeting. The first pair will be m the slips at 8.30 a.m. sharp.

A gamekeeper m the employment of the Earl of Aberdeen had a great habit of saying 'It might hae been waur. 1 greatly to the amusement of some Eng lish guests. One of them took a wager that he would make a remark to which Donald would not give that reply. So one day m the presence of his friends, he said : * Donald, I'd an awful dream last

night ; I dreamt that I was dead. And

that's not the worst of it. I dreamt I was In hell.' < Aweel, it might hae been waur,' was the unexpected answer. * How could it possibly be worae T suld the other. 'Ye might hae been there,' said Donald. That wager was paid.

At Wellington last week aoaseof interest

to employers and employees, illustrating the working of the Truck Act, was heard m the Magistrate's Ooarb. Mr Henry Fielder of Manners street, supplied to one of his employees named Patrick Barry, goods worth a considerable amount of money, on the understanding that the goods should be paid for by weekly deduccions of Bs' a week from B^rry'd wages. Barry left the employ of Mr Fielder, who then sued to recover £10

14s lid, alleged to be still doe, Mr

Jelllcoe appeared for the defendant, and contended that under section 7 of the Truck Act the plaintiff was not entitled to recover. This contention Mr Greenfield S.M. upheld, and gave judgment for the defendant, with 21s costs. The plaintiff was somewhat astounded when he learned that he had no remedy m the matter.

Arrangements for the opening of the A?l Nations Fair on Thursday evening are wall m hand, and a brilliant display may be expected. Highland lassies and brave Highlanders m all the glory of the nabional costume ; Welsh ladies m tall i hats ; Greek, Spanish, Italian, and Swiss maidens m the gay colours of their j respective countries ; and a small army of fairies, will all lend brightness and variety to the scene. The stalls will also be built with a view to give to visitors an idea of the characteristics of tha various nations represented. The Ashburfcon Brass Band have kindly consented to play some choice selections outside the Hall, and Mr Maslin, M.H.H., is expected to open the Fair. Town and country readers are i reminded of the luncheon on Saturday, when roast sucking pig's (from Mr Tuckers pens), poultry, ham, hot potatoes, tea, and coffee, will be served at a charge of one shilling. Holloway's Pills Ann Ointment.— Bilious affections, with all their concomitant annoyances induced by atmospheric changes, or too liberal diet, should be checked at once or serious consequences may ensue, When any one finds his ideas less clear than usual, his eyesight dimmed, and his head dizzy, accompanied by a disinclination for all exertion, physical or mental, he may be quite sure that he is m immsdiate need of , some alterative medicine' Let him at once send for a box of Holloway's Pills, a mild ! course of whioh will remove the symptoms, and speedily renew his usual healthful feeling. If the bowels be irritable Hollo* way's Ointment Bhould be diligently rubbed over the stomaoh and liver every night and morning.

Theßev Albert Ager, Baptist minister at Ashburton, on Thursday evening last delivered his popular lecure — 'The oatblefield of Sedan, and other incidents of the Franco German war'— in the Tabernacle schoolroom, Auckland The \u000cnd Herald gives a vesy favorable notice of heLcture, and Bays :— c The l.crurr-r was, at tho time of the Franco- Prussian war, an EngMsh officer of artillery, and at the time of Sedan, went to Belgium, and thence across the frontier to Sedan, and into the German lines. He stated that the war was practically settled by artillery, m which the Germans were greatly superior and overmached the French, and at the siege of Mezziera, ab which he was present, the Prussian siege batteries made such good practice- that at several miles distant* titty" battered aown a range of store houses and shops and left a convent and church on either hand unharmed. Mr A ger gave a grapbio picture of the scenes within the German lines on French soil, after Sedan, and his visits to the hospitals crowded with wounded. He paid an eloquent tribute to the labours of the Red Cross Society, many of the Englhh doctors and nurses tending rhe wounded under fire. Even In the hospitals the tralte of the two nationalities could be seen —the German wounded reading solid, useful literature while getting convalescent, while the French preferred the comio papers, and chat which was ephemeral. Some of the pathetic scenes at Sedan were pourtrayed, also a visit to Bazeilles, which the Bavarians had destroyed by fire. Prior to returning home, Mr Ager re-rlsited the field of- Waterloo, and m closing recounted the salient historical facts of that memorable engagement, whioh had sealed the fate of the First Empire. The pro ceeds of the lecture were m aid of the building fund of the new Baptist Church, Ashburton."

Daring the reoent Bitting of Parliament numbers of members were affeqted with troublesome oougha ana colda. That largely advertised medioine, Woodß' Gttlt Pepper* mint Cure, was the popular remedy. It was not an unusual thing to see-a bottle passed around at the House, it waa bo effective. It is sold everywhere, at 1b 6 1 and 23 6d.

CRICKET.

— » THE AUSTRALIANS v LORD SHEF FIELD'S ELEVEN.

London, May 11 •AUSTRALIAN TEAM. . First innings.

-><Xotal for five wickets 241 During the afternoon 15,000 people were present at Sheffield Paik. The Englishmen tried frequent changes of bowling. Donnan Had a lucky innings, being frequently beaten by balls which, however, were off the wicket. Darling played excellent stylish cricket, but gave two chances; his score included eleven 4'a. , Iredale was bowled off his pads. Giffen - played steadily, but Hill showed dashing form. London, May 12 The Australians first innings closed for 257. Lord Sheffield's eleven have lost five wickets for 80. The collapse of the Australians is unaccountable, and the remaining fire wickets fell within half an hour, and only added Jl6 runs. Mold bowled splendidly, while Lilley gave a brilliant exhibition behind the wicketa. Trott'a score included seven 4s. For the home team Grace and Jackson scored f teely.

GOLF.

The following are the teams who will play m the opening match to-morrow. Play-off at 2.30 sharp :— W. B. Denshire v. R. M. Cuthbertaon H. Zander v. Dr Greenwood MacLe&n Dunn v. A. H. Field H. Fooks v. D. Zander A. Lawrie v. W. Williamson C. M. Brooke v. T. Bollitt E. Saunders v. J. A. Hyndman

CORRESPONDENCE

We do not hold ourseives responsible tor the " Opinions expiessed by our correspondents)

THE NAVY LEAGUE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—There is no doubt the information which the Navy League has during the last year disseminated broadcast throughout the Empire has been mainly instrumental m bringing home to the people "that apprecia* tion of the importance of an adequate navy which has now become so apparent. The amount spent upon our naval defences m some of the recent years, and m the current year (even after deducting the sum of about one million and a quarter now taken under naval votea for services formerly provided for under army votes) compares so favorably with the average of previous years that our countrymen might be led to the erroneous conclusion that the necessity for the continu ance of the Navy League, and for the watchful criticism of the puplic, no longer exists. To satißfy anyone that the necessity does still exißt to the fullest extent, it is sufficient to allude to the following simple facts, viz: —(a) The expenditure now taking place has been rendered necessary—firstly, by the false economy m previous years; secondly, by the continuous efforts made by other nations to increase their navies; thirdly, by the more expensive nature of modern ships of war, so that the present rate of expenditure will have to be maintained for a locg series of years to make good our consequent arrears and deficiencies, (b) Although our Navy is stronger now than it has been any time for the last half century, it is, relatively to other nations, far short of what it was at the early part of thia century, and m many respect* is seriously deficient of what we know, In the opinion of naval experts, it should be. (c) Experience has proved that if the public relaxes its vigilance, adequate provisions for the needs of the navy will be postponed m deference to "party " interests untU another scare shall arise, followed by hasty and un economical expenditure, and with the risk of being too late. The League must, therefore continue to keep the British public informed, and this can best be promoted by the forma tion of branches of the League m all the more importanb towns throughout the Empire.—l have the honour to be, etc., Henry T. 0. Knox, Honorary Secretary. 13, Victoria Street, London,

Labor Questions.

Sydney, May 12 The Miners' Association granted permission to work m the new Lambton colliery on tribute, and m the Dudley colliery on terms equivalent to the 1888 agreement. These mines, m conjunction with several others, are capable of nearly supplying inter colonial requirements.

THE ASHBURtON GrUARtHAft : WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1896.



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Andbewes & Co, Stationers' Hall. 4 25 j ' VXTHBN you are m Ohristchurch don't '* fail to go to Warne's, Cashel: street, for Fish or Oyster Lunch, Tea or , Supper. — Joseph Taylor and Co., y Proprietors. 3 4 READ THIS- Sixpenny Books at 3d, Shilling Books ab 4d, Eighteen * Penny Books at 9J, Half a-crown Books at Is, Envelopes from 3s 9d per 1000, or 250 for 1", Boxes of Note Paper and [ envelopes from 4£d, Shilling packets of Note Paper ab Bd, Two-shilling Packetß for Is 31 — at L. F. Andrewes and Co's Great Sale. 5 46 WANTED Known — 6000 pairs of! Boota and shoes to pick from. f Mellor s Great Boob Sale. i\ . ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of jV *' Boots to be cleared In one month. —Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. 1 \* / ANTED Known— lf you miss tho VV Che>p Boob Sale you will be sorry. — Mellor's, Tancred Street. \kj ANTEDKnown— GotoTHECoKNER W for Newest Styles In Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. FRESH OYSTERS (4d a dozen 7, Gcoper, Blue Cod, Skate, Smoked Fish and Wild Rabbib. Hob Fish , D nner's ab Sutherland's, Tancred Street. UVVN Make m Ladiea and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; alno a good assortment of Calicoes, MubHuh, Fbnnelettoß, Trimmings, etc., ab Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. ; i OLID AY Suitß— A Nice Kaiapol II Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knioker and Cambridge Suits from fs 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed ab R. Alcorn's ANTED Known— That E. Mahood 1b still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as any other house m the trade Orders by lebter or Telephone promptly attended to Families waited on daily. Telephone No 76. WANTED Known— so pairs Ladles and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas ) Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only.— Andre wOrr. 10136 WANTED Known— Monster Clear ing Boob Sale at Mjsmok' Zealan j dm I3ynfi Store,



Public notices. ' i -OPENED UP— s ( Q TRUNKS MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND " BOYS' BOOTS AT NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. We have gained the reputation of Keeping a GOOD ARTICLE, and we intend to Retain ib. The Goods are all marked m Plain Figures at the VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. 4 Trunks GENTLEMEN'S ENGLISH BALMORALS, Sewn, at prices that will pay you to m Bpeot and Buyj TRY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY FOR YOUR NEXT PAIR OF BOOTS ALEX» HENDRY, Manager. HAVELOCK STREET, — DASH— GRAIN & PRODUCE STORE I HAVE to express appreciation of the manner In which my numerous Friends and the Public of Ashburtou generally, have m the past extended to me such liberal support, and I take this opportunlcy of soliciting a continuance of their valued patronage. Amongst other commodities, my stock includes : — FLOUR, BRAN, SHARPS, CHIOKWHBAT, BARLEY, OATS, CRUSHED OATS, STRAW & OATSHBAF CHAFF, CAPE BARLEY, GOLDEN I TARES, ONIONS, LINSEED, ETC., ETO< POTATOES ! POTATOES ! ! POTATOES ! ! ! POT PLANTS, BULBS, AND FEBNS. Customers may depend on receiving prompt attention to orders, and every tffort will be made to give both large and small purchasers perfect satisfaotion. J. Thomas, PRODUCE D-E-A LEE HAVELOCK STREET. 4 172 SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK ARCADIT HOUSE. Men s Heavy Tweed Overcoats, with Capes, 19j91 Men'a Heavy Tweed Trousers 6s lid Men's Heavy Grandrill Shirts 2s lid, collars or bands i Men's Heavy Black and White Check ' Shirts 2s lid, collars or bands I Men's Heavy Flannelette JShirtb 2s lid, i collars or bands ASHBURTON TWEED SUITS SBs 6d Men's Colonial Knitted Socks, heavy, Is pair 1 Men's Colonial Undershirts 2s lid I Men's Waterproof Coats from 29d 6d ) Men'a Heavy Watertight Boots, r pegged, 12s 6d pair Men's Kip Shooters 8s lid pair : A DRESS LENGTH WONDERFUL 1 SERGE 6s 11 d DRESSES TO ORDER i Serge Dress m Navy, Maroon, Myrtle, • Grey or Black, complete, including ; Material, Linings, all Extras, and : Making, for 20s fchot Material— ln Navy and Brown, complete, for 22s 9d Tweed Dress— Complete for 28 i 6d SPECIAL SHOW CHEAP STYLISH MILLINERY SEE WINDOWS. 3 tin Flannelette (Heavy), 4s lid dozen All-Linen Tick, 31in, la 2d yard Ashburton Drapery • Company, Cash Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Burnett street 1 WAITED, TjlOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY, i 10,000 Saeka i PRIME MILLING WHEAT- uoMiir x co,, CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, ASHBURTON. 5 10 ANTED Known — Bargains from floor totalling.— Memo ■'s Sto »ktng Bout Sale. j



Business Notices. .. G. J. NEILL TTAS OPENED UP AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OT Drapery, Clothing:, and Boots. New Dress Goods, double width, ll£d yard All Wool Flannel 9£d Double Bed Twill Sheeting, m white and unbleached, 9£d NEW GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. NO OLD STOCK. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. Men's and Boys' Suits of every description at the very Lowest possible price. Hats, Gaps, Collars and Ties. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid Boys' Boots, Ladies' Boats and Shoes of every description, G. «J. WEIIjIj* Friedlander's Corner, East Street. — FOR — WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS, Pay a visit to the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OP S. SAL EX, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. \KT HERE is to be seen the Largest and Finest Stock of JEWELLERY, and SILVKR PLATED WARE m our district). SOME VERY SUITABLE ARTICLES FOB WEDDING PRESENTS AT ( REASONABLE PRICES. <L, ■-■ ' SOMETHING WORTH GROWING. NEW STRAWBERRY "LAXTON'S NOBLE" mHIS new Strawberry has established itself m the Home market as the Very 1 Best Strawberry under cultivation. The frnit is large, firm, and handsome, the bright crimson scarlet berries weighing as high as 2oz each, while the flavor is rich and vinous. Besides those recommendations, " THE NOBLE " is one of the earliest fruiting strawberries, and we have no hesitation m saying that it is undoubtedly the Strawberry for growers of this favourite fruit. The following is extracted from the Otago Witness of January 2, 1896 : » New Strawberry : " Laxton's Noble "— . . This strawberry excels both m size, flavour and appearance, anything we have had m New Zealand before. . . Some of these fine berries were sent by the Countess of Pembroke to theEraperor of Germany, each berry being about the size of an apple. They were said to be larger than had ever been seen before. The fruit arrived m ex- cellent condition, not a berry being crushed, speaking well both for the packing and the travelling qualities of the berries. On the average the berries weighed 2oz each. They were not big, ugly fruit, but were full and handsome. . . "Laxton's Noble" Strawberry comes early into bearing, and is a very hsavy betrar, and it should be very serviceable for any cottager with sm»U garden space or for market gardenerp, as it is a splendid grower and a heavy cropper, coming early into fruit. Mr Bennet has on young plants, laid m the spring, eight to ten large berries, averaging, say, 2oz each. They are fine handsome berries, and of good travelling qualities" „,.,,. , .  As Stock is limited, we recommend Ordering Early for delivery early m May Strong Well-rooted Plants, 6s per Dozen ; 40a per 100. Authorised Sole Agents for Ashburton and Christchurch for— NIMMO & BLAIR, SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS, DUNEDIN. Kerosene. Kerosene. Kerosene. 100 Cases, 100 Cases. We have m stock and to arrive 100 cases 'Evening Star' Kerosene, 150 degrees fire test. This oil. is, without doubt, one of the Safest) and Beat light-giving oils m the market. dream of nrtw. Cream of Tartar 11201bs. 11201bs. We have just received half a ton of Pure Cream of Tartar ground specially for us from the crystals. This Cream of Tartar is guaranteed Pure, and is the Strongest and Best procurable, And having bonght it before the rise m the Home market, we are enabled to sell at a Lower Price than any other storekeeper m the town. t«tflVc Coffee. Coffee We are giving special attention to our Coffee. The Coffee Beans we selected with the greatest care and freshly roasted and ground on our premises by the most approved machinery. We can recommend it with the greatest of confidence as Superior to any other Coffee m the market. Give it a trial aßdyo^ illu6<! NOTICE TO FABMERS, Etc. We are Cash Buyers of GOOT> BEESWAX m any quantity, at Highest Market Rates. Orders by Post or Telephone Promptly attended to FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOBES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTOJN, and High street, Christchurch. Tblbphonk 24 Bo * 6