SWIMMING.

AsklurtGti Shimming Club Annual Meeting-

There was a very good attendance at the Domain Baths tc-day, and the weather was excellent. The first event was got off well up to time, and the rest followed with little delay. President's Handicap.—First heaf—A. Wilkie 7seo 1, Woods 12sec 2. J. McTigue also swam. The finish between Wilkie and Wooda was very close, and McTigue was a good third. Time—4l^. Second heat- Page 9?ec 1, Smith lOsec 2. Page led all the way, but had little to spare from Smith when the cape was reached. E, MoTigue wrb a good third, and Plunkett just behind him. Time—4o|. Final heat—Page 1, Smith 2. A close race, which, however, Wilkie might have been in had he not bungled his start a little. Time —41seo.

100 yds Championship of New Zealand.— Ist prize gold medal, value £4 4s; 2nd prize medal, value £1 Is,—T. Wauchop, East Ghriafcohuroh, 1; A. B. Truscott, Richmond, 2; H. Rich, Lyttelton, 3. Siratton, the 250 champion, was not present, much to the general disappointment, and of course did not start. Oieary, of Lyttelton, and J. MoTigue, ABhfcurton, were the other starters. After the plunge the order given above was taken, and kept throughout—the Aahburton Bwimmer was last. Time~7B|seo.

la another column our readers will notice that 6. Jo Neiil has a new advertisement with startling announcements. An alteration in the advertisement of Meura Hanmer and Graves is unavoidably held over until our next issue. It is no'ifled by the New Zealand Shipping Company that the Ruahiae will go throngh the Magellan Straits—weather permitting. Attention is directed to the announcement of Mr Andrew Orr referring to the new season's goods, which are just being un packed. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns. . j

Official Directcry.

___*fr- Mayor of Ashburtoa—Mr Joseph Scaly East street Agricultural and Pastoral Association— President, James Brown; Secretary, Wm. Simpson AehburtoQ Building Society—Chairman, Dr J E Trevor j Manager, Edward Stephens Ashburton Industrial Building Society- Chairman, Henry Zander ; Secretary, J C Duncan Ashburton Club—Secretary, Wm. Home, Manager, E J Stilwell Asbburton Borough School Committee— Chairman, David McPherson ; Secretary, J C Duncan Caledonian Society—President, Secretory, J. Tucker Canterbury Woollen Mills — Manager Wm Rowan Canterbury Roller Flour Mills—Manager, Thos Rollitb Cemetery Board — Secretary, Joseph Ward, Arcade Clerk of Courts and Licensing Committee —J R 4Jplyer County Council—Chairman, Edward Q Wright; Secretary, Frederick Mainwaring Engineer, Wm Baxter Deputy Offioiai Assignee—John Davison, West street Domain Custodian—W W Smith Fire Brigade — Captain, A A Fooks ; Secretary, H H Fooks; Engineer, W E Dolman

Gas Company—Chairman, Thos Bullock Secretary, J Ward, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department— Posfcmsßfrr, agent Hampatead School Committee—Chairman, W J Crooks; Secretary, J C Bell Hampstead Town Board—Chairman, J H Maynard; Clerk, J C Bell High School Board-Chairman, Andrew Orr j Secretary, Chas Braddell Hospital—Medical Officer, Dr J E Trevor Secretary, F Mainwaring; Matron, Mrs E Mackay Inspector of Factories and Weights and Measures—Constable Edward Bade Justices of the Peace (Town District)— Robert Alcorn, Thos Bullock, Alfred HarriaoD, G J Neill, W H Rule, David Thomas, D Williamson, E S Coster, and the Hon W J Steward Longbeach Koad Board—Chairman, John Grigg; Clerk, A A Fooks Oddfellows' Hall and Orange Hall- Custodian, W X Dolman Old Men's Home—Master, Thos H Fox

Police—Sergeant J F Barlow in charge Postmaster and officer in charge of Tele graphs—Wm St George Douglas Public Trust Office—Postmaster, agent Racing (Jlub (Aehburton)~Secretary, John Davison Racing Club {Tinwald)— Secretary, A A Fooks Railway Stationmaster—P L Payne Registrar of births, deaths and marriages and registrar of electors—Joseph Ward, Arcade Saleyards Company — Chairman, 0 J Harper; Secretary—Albert Roberts Stock Inspector—Blair Fullarton, Court house . Tinwald School Committee—Chairman, A Clothier Tinwald Town Board—Chairman, Edward Gutes ; Clerk, A A looks Town Clerk and Borough Engineer—Chas E Fooks Upper Ashburtonßoad Board—Chairman Donald McLean ; Clerk, John Davison Waka'nui Road Board—Chairman, Petar Stewart; Clerk John Kilgour.

THE ABHBUETOS 0BAEBIAH: THUBSDAi, MARCH 4 1891



Wanted. WANT I'D—A Strong Boy, able to drive. Apply between 8 and 10 a.m., to Carson & Co. 3 31 LOST, a Black and Tan Collie Pup, about four months old. Reward on return iug ssame to the Clerk, Springfield Station, Methven. 3 27 LOST, on Tuesday, a Gold Brooch, be tween Mr McOwen's residence and Mr Denshires—marked A.P.O. Reward at Mr Denshires or Mail Office. 3 29 WANTED Known—Apples from |d per Ib, Tomatoes 2&d per lb, Honey 3^d per lb.—W. G. Pjsarqe, Allentou. 3 28 BARRETT BROS, announce that on and after Saturday, February 27, a Oa^h Disoount at the rate of Is in the £ will be allowed to every customer. —" The Hall," E*st street, ABhburton. 2 186 STERLING Value in Household Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc., and Cash Dis count Is in the £. —Barrett Bros., " The Hall," East street. 2 187 OUR Flannelette Beason opens with a Special Purchase of 1216 yards, selling at 3d and 4£d p; r yard. Cash Discount Is in the £.—Barrett Bros-, "The Hall," East street, Ashbur ton. 2 188 WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' hoots and j shoes.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, /~1 ROCKERY, Crockery. Still we lead j \J and defy anyone to get better value in I Crockety, etc., and as cheap us we are selling now. Please read our new advertise ment and judge for yourselves,—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles in Drapery an > aery—W, H. Collibr. MILLINE IIV—Ladies should inspect Lht new Millinery, Capes, Mantles, Jackets, Blouses, French, and English Corsets ; all new and up to date. — A. Orr. AM^l^K^Vwn^^rg^"d^very^f the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth ncuch more,— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known — Enamel ware, Enamel ware at the cheapest house in town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on the prices, the name of the firm is enough to ensure cheapness and satisfac tion.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Kuown—Our Show Room to be cleared of all Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Turner. WAN TED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale.— Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner. WHA i everybody says must be trua You get wonderful value for littl money at Mellor's. ANTEiT^joovpn—What^ the people say. That Andrew Orr has the | largest and best assorted &tock of Boots'in , Canterbury, 11 125 WANTED Known—Men's Boots in great variety from 4s lid to 30a. ~ Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—The Economi • Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are sold at Mellor's, at prices that defy competition. WANTED Known-A splendid line of Ladies Two-S rap Shoes, 4^ 9d, —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. gn-'."-y*"""* *"**"*"—'»■■»■—"—»"——■'-■■■•'•■■' —!!«»■ »m Government Notices. RURAL LAND FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION FOR CASH. NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned Rural Land (the property of the Canterbury College) will be offered for Sale for Cash at this Office on WEDNES DAY, April 14, 1897, at 12 o'clock noon. Reserve 1124, area 246 a3r 4p, upset price per acre £4 103. This Reserve is situated between the North and South branches of the Ashburton River, about 7 miles from the Wester field Station, and is at present in the occupation of Mr John O'Shea. It comprises partly low lying, sandy and shingly land, and partly good arable terrace land. Further particulars may be obtained at this office, or from the Registrar of Canter bury College. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Land and Survey Office, Ohrißhohurch, January 20, 1897. 1 114 public notice. mount" somers road board. RATE NOTICE. "XJOTICE is hereby given that ALL 1\ UNPAID RATES, with ten per cent added, will be SUED FOR after MONDAY, March 15, 1897. E. B. COOPER, 3 20 Collector. fflo J. Scaly, Esq., Mayor of Ashburton. Sir, —We the undersigned ratepayers respectfully request that you will proclaim THURSDAY, the 21th instant, a Public Whole Holiday, on the event of the Schools Excursion, and we hereby agree to close our respective places of business for that day, John Orr and Co. John McKeague D. Williamson H. Bairatow W. Patching James Patterson H. C. Segfcrs G. J. F. Lublow W. Sparrow W. H. Coilins & Co L. F. Andrewes & Co Hanmer & Graves M. Adams Tucker & Bean H. P. Madden F. and H. Steel G. Jesson D. Thomas, per A. H. R. J. Henry Field Fletcher Bros. Rollitt and Co J. Mellor Friedlandsr Bros, Ltd James Tnsker H. C, Percy I Eobert McCallum K. D. Wilson j Sam Burnard Shearman Bros. T. H. ITndriil & Co. W. J. Silcoek J. W. Hardley P. & D. Duncan, per H. K. Bonnington J. Keir , H. Diggle As.hburton Drug C H. A. Flower Limited j Carson&Co, per A.C. Reid & Gray, per G. i W. Potter Gray J. Heaeltine Craighead & Berryman J. C. Duncan on condition all the John Wilson drapersandclothier W. T. Kingston cloao 8 W. Bryant, baker Robert Alcorn, if other F. Ferriman drapers shut Baker & Brown E. Mahood P. O'Connor James Baker O. Digby E. G. Crisp Charles Reid J. Moison In compliance with the above requisition 1 request the burgesses to observe THURS DAY, 11th inst, a Whole Holiday, on account of Excursion. J. SEALY, 2 30 Mayor. LOST, eight Großsbred Ewes and Lambs, branded like C over 5. Finder please communicate with Mail office, or , 325 CM7GAS BROS., Niwlwfo. !



v FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR Ayer's Hair Vigor RESTORES COLOR, £1 PROMOTES OH Luxuriant Growth, iBl Keeps the scalp mY\ cool, moist, healthy, m «f»lv and ree rom tJan" jft#P%tlruff. It is the mWiSs*'9 t)est dressing in iK# tiiis#* the worltl> an<* is !| J*^S^-», perfectly harmless. Kj y* £&?oi t Those desiring to ■Erss*il«^ retain the youthful. appearance of the Iyer's Hair Vigor. GoM Medals at the World's Great Expositions. 9 >-if=- r»ewaro of cheap Imitations. The name — Aver —is prominent on the wrapper, aud is bloWuin the glass of each bottle. Jii The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion ci Cane-sugar, of which it has not the m convfincies. Us sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass cf water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to » lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Rue deg Francß Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO^iPAWY, Limited, Sjdoey.



T. Bullock. ¥01l SALE. Kf\. ACRES, with Dwelling and other t) \J improvement a, surrounded by Garden, etc., in good order, well situated at Arundel, near the Racgitata Traffij Bridge ; Govern ment leasehold, rental £3 10* lOd per annum; the property of Mr C. Wilaon, who purposes going to the North I-land. It ia all fenced I and divided into three paddocks. 23 acres in English grasses, 5 acres in root crops, remainder in its native state. The property is conveniently situated for a family man, being not far from the Arundel school. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, TO LET. DWELLING of five rooms, with Btahle, eic , conveniently situated in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Dwelling in East Street South. 1 T. BULLOCK. TO LET, HOUSE of five rooms centrally situated in Tancred Street. Apply T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. Q~l f\ Sum required for T.S. 261, £-acre SQjLKJ* centrally situated in Melcombe Street, not far from the Railway Station Apply to T. BULLOCK. i GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, j Shepherd's Bush Survey District, j FOR SALE, the following R.Ss,, fenced and mostly in the native state, viz.— R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roods R.S. 28597, 696 aones I rood 35 perches , Price, terms, and full particulars furnished on applica ion. T. BULLOCK, Agent. ] "for sale. A BUGGY in Rood order, al o strongly built Dog Can, nearly new. T. BULLOCK. BUILDINGSITiS, TOWN SECTIONS aud other Town Properties for SALK at the following pr ees, viz. : — T.S. 797, Cox street, containing £ s d £ acre 35 0 0 T.S. 834, Ailken street, contain ing \ acre 25 0 0 T.S 860. Grey street, contain in a £ acre ... ... ... 25 0 0 T.S. 334, Moore street, containing £ acre, with cottage 135 0 0 T.S. 818, Aitken street, contain ing £ acre ... 12 10 0' T. S. 794, Peter street west, con- j tainiug £ acre... ... ... 20 00 j T.S. 817, Aitken street, contain ing \ acre ... ... ... 13 10 0 T.S. 794, Cox street, containing | acre, with square Dwelling House ... ... 170 0 0 Inspection invited. For further particu I*lß and terms of payment apply to T. BULLOCK. Hanmer and Graves. RAM & EWE FAIR. THUBSDAY, MARCH 25. WE SOLICIT ENTRIES for the above fixture. HANMER AND GRAVE 6. J. R. BLAND, 2 197 Auctioneer. Mr Henry Zander. ASHBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR, TO BE HELD AT TIMWALD SALEYARDS, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 25. I SHALL be pleased to receive ENTRIES for above fixture. HENRY ZANDER, DAVID ZANDER, 2 179 Auctioneer. D. Thomas. ARCADE. SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from a Southern Client to Sell by Public Auction at the above fixture, the following young Draught Mares and Geldings ;— ry FIRST-CLASS MARES & GELDINGS, / three years to six years, "I UNBROKEN MARE, D. THOMAS, 3 19 Auctioneer. FAIR THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1897. 17INTRIES of RAMS and Good Breeding \i EWES are now being taken for the above fixture. I D. THOMAS, j 2 141 Ashburton* Friedlander Bros., Limited. RAM & EWE FAIR. i . . ' THURSDAY, MARCH 25. tj^NTRIES are now being received for this Jjj fixture, ' ERIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 2 168 Public Notices. " wT¥ tlelk ' ' WANTED — Second Steward for the Ashburton Club and M.S.A. Applications, addressed to the Secretary, will be received up to WEDNESDAY, the 10th inst., at 7 p-m. Schedule of duties, etc., can be aega &fc the Club, v $ 11



Public notices, EDWARD RIPPINGALE, (DECEASED . A LL creditors in the above Estate must A. send in their claims to me on or jbtfore MARCH 15, 1897, otherwise they will not be recognised. D. THOMAS, 3 2 Aahburton. C'VKRYONE accustomed to asirg the A.C. Oimmeni Will find equal satisfaction in using the Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Aahurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true friend ; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, la 6d. Bee Ointment is espdcially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Prioe—2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or sofb coma warts, and bunions —Price la AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN GALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER Xshur-Ht, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR a P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment a^e good enough for any thing :— Dear £irs, —We have great pleasure in recommending youi* Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, iSHAEPIIN & CO. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —1 have sold your Hee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case which lias come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the best healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Kee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. X Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerou to publish. AT THE D.1.C.: SALE OF FANCY GOODB. JUST PURCHASED and to be Sold the fJ .whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK, COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. : Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Tiays, Wire Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, G'ove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Rackß, Hand Mirrors, &c, &c. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which will be ALMOST GIVF.N AWAY TO THE PUBLIC. As we hava not sufficient Eoom to Display these special lots, they will be put out in wholesale quantities opposite the department usually occupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE AT THE D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, B. C. BROWN, Chairman. Manager. TEN POXJISfJDS TEIAD D *.. fi £\Q (TEN PoTOD) S * COMPETITION. 2 ft, mHIS MONTH the TRIAD * _L offers a prize of £10 to the Q one who selects from the under mentioned list of novels the six G ~ most popular books. This competi- y. &■ tion will be decided by the compe- « a titors themselves. The person lj * who votes for the six books which v U the majority vote for will receive » , the £10; or, should there be two or more voters for the same six that the majority vote for, the money will be divided equally among them. The conditions are as under:— 1. Write down on paper the titles of what you consider the six most popular books in the follow list: Westward Ko ! Pickwick Papers, Trilby, We Two, Lady j Audley's Secret, My Novol, Handy Andy, Bleak House, Kenilworth, She, Valentine Vox, East Lynne, Charles O'Malley, The Heavenly .g. Twins, Adam Bede, John Halifax, q ** Gentleman, Vanity Fair, Ivanhoe, JJj Q Monte Christo, Woman in White, v Tom Brown's Schooldays, The B Jf Yellow Aster, Cleg Kelly, The H ■ Wooing O't. i 32. Purchase 5s worth, or more, of anything you may require, Q from one of the firms below, and » get a receipt, and post receipt and * your list of six to the Manager, a TRIAD, Dunedin. If you enclose * receipt for 10s or over you may £4 send iv two Hats ;if for las, three * J+ lists ; and so on for every 5s worth J^ r - purchased. m Ashburton Drapery Co. [j H Gates, Horace A., Music Ware house (agent for Triad). 00 N.Z. Clothing Factory ■» ■"■■""■"' —■ 1 . I ■ —q' TEN POUNUS



Business Notices ______ ..____ y^^y^WWsY. the last week of McBONALD & MeDIARMID'S ls___AT~ ANNUAI7"cLEAEING SALE ) . ; . /"10MMMNCES on SATURDAY, the 6rh inst. In the limits of our advertising space Kj wo oaunob enumerate one-twentieth of the BARGAINS we are offering, but the following quotations will at once convince you of the Genuineness of our Reductions :-» Per Pair Per Pair sd b d Ladies' and Gents' Tennis Shoes Bluchers, heel and torplate (Renshaw make) 29& 211 and nails, our own make— Children's School Boots (our beats everything in the mar own make)— 7to 9 ..» 4 3 ket at the price ... .- only 411 10 to 13 ... 4 9 Ladies' Tan Leather Lace Shoes Ladies' Real Glace Kid Shoes —a great bargain 4 9 —a perfect gem (own make) only 611 Special Bargains— Ladies' Evening Sines, with Girls' 2-Strap Shoes (black or | neat bow, glace kid ... only 211 tan leather) -7to 9 ... 211 Gents' Canvas '-hoes (black or 10 to 1 ... 3 9 brown), reduced from 6s to 4 6 Women's Leather Slippers i Ladies' Canvas Shoes (black, (own make), only ... ... 3 3 blue, or brown), own make only 4 3 First-class Pegged Water- | Gentti' Tan Leather Shoes tights (our own make) ... only 11 9 (sewn) —Usual price ... 9a Worth 15 0 Sale Price only ... 611 Children's Strong Lac# Boots Men's Pegged Watertight —4's to 6's—a bargain ... 1 9] Bluchers (own make), splen- Former Price ... 4 0| did value, only 9 6 Women's Leather Balmorals j Men's Watertight Balmorals (our own make) only 6 6 (own make), splendid value only 8 9 Ladies' Leather Shoes, ueafc Ladies' Lace Canvas Shoes ... 3 9 design (own make) only 5 6 Usual Price 4 9 Youths' Watertight Balmorals , ' Neat 2-Strap Evening Shoes... 311 — I'a and 25... ... ... only 6 9 If you have not yet visited this UNPARALLKLED SALE, we respectfully request you to do so AT ONCE, and participate in the GREAT BARGAINS that are being offered, i Don't forget the Sale positively CLOSES on SATURDAY, the 13th met at I THE CASH BOOT MART, East Stbeet, Ashbukton.] [Branches at Oamaru and Waimatb. H. M. JONES. H, M. JONES. STATIONERY""" ' STATIONERY. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. ! BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. JUST OPENED UP, a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY from Marcus, Ward & Co. Linear Repp Note, Repoline, Antique, Panel, Floral, Pure Flax, Linen, Bank and Velum Notepapers, Cream Laid and Tinted. THE ASHBURTON BOX OF STATIONERY. Be3t Va!uo Ever Offered to the Ashburton Public. 1 _ JC Ctrl BOX. New Shipment Just Opened Up. X^ 06 O*-1 box. Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journals, Counter and Memorandum Books various sizes, Letter Books, Copying Requisites, Foolac-tp, Blotting and Drawing Papers, Pens, Purses, Wallets, Office and SCHOOL RKQUI-ITES. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Co.'a, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Ktc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS, TOYS. TOY*. TOYS A Large Variety of all sorts—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drums, Trumpets, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs s Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea :• ets; Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLL?. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 103. Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don't. Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS, Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirror?, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Deßk Work Boxes, Gove aud Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bags, Piuali and Leather Goods. Klectro-plafced Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pretty and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. H. M/TONES. _WW__B_fc_____B__B™W____B__«»«*f«n___________________^ Public Notice. Henry Zander. ~\7"OUNG Ladies' Journal for February, X Weldon's Ladies' Journal, January; JUST LANDED Family Reader, Boys' and Girls' own Paper, and Family Reader (quarterly parts); 1 AAA RAQS iflflAßAfiS Ardath.(Corelli); The Lost .Stradivarius, JLUUU AUUU The Money Spinner, Armenosa of Egypt, Windsor Magazine. New Books by mail. — . TT _. TmTr . _ __, , _ h.^jonJ. IyiAURITIUS it is hekbT it is here. -"-*- THE MARVEL OF THE CENTURY. ( USE.NO 01 HER FOR YOUR JAM. The First Appearance in Ashburton. ___ Thos. A. itDisoN's, of Scientific Triumph?. The Kiastoscopo, Henry Zander, Pronounced Ki-net-o-scope. » " rpHIS Kinetoscope is the first and only Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. I machine in New Zealand for reproduc- < ing motion which IS the invention of Thos. A. Edison. Every movement perfectly, TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. Life-like to the minutest detail. ——- It is REALISM, MOTION, LIFE. Also nLEARmG ANn SKIN SALES con . mSprapr'T 0" , Electrical (j ducted d Sal ds reg ul M ly PHONOGRAPH-the moat expressive yet attended to u n der the Sup ; rvis i on o f produced. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 r p.m. Opposite Wesley Church, and next MR DAV ID ZANDER, door to Mr W. Potter, printer. CAMPBELL COLQUHOUN, Auctioneer. 2^ . Manager. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dips always on hand. .___• AjLljL YV jLVJL_Ej« Advances made against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton. My London Agent is SAUNDERS' BUILDING, known for his utmo!»t reliability. I INTEND T0 HOLD AN HENEY~ZANDEB, EXTENSIVE STOCK AND STATION AGENT. CLEARING SALE, ~ ~~ " JUST LANDED, COMMENCING FROM TO-DAY' Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, When a Large quantity of Up-to-date I }jjg gaßes CASTOR OIL Goods, in All WrtmentJ, will ™ g«J S^MI^TWINE be put on offer at prices 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING which will effect a com- 100 Galvanised STEEL COLLARS nlete and sceedv HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH- Uoa-anr.,,' SHARES _ Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE OOME EARLY AND SECURE CROCKERY and GLASSWARE THE BARGAINS. Etc Etc 500yda Washing Prints, good, at 3a lid ■»■■■"■ per (ioz 700 yds Printed Nainpook, at 3s lid tloz "Fi"FYIS["RY S£A"NITV?'R lOOOvdsOrepons, Ginghams, jeto., at 6d. J-ij_ii\xvi £ia.axi-Jix t 7id, and 9d per yd ' WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. 300 yds All Wool Estamine Serge, double width, in bhek and colours, Is 9d per yard. ' ■ — ——* wffi li HpJT °yd KSUmiae SerS °! d°Uble TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. 360 yds French Beige, in £;rey and fdwns, 100 yds Black Lustre, figured, Is 9d per yd —— at la lid per yd 300 yds Black Cashmere, 10^1, Is lid, and T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE 23 6d per yd —worth double JL ALL MANCHESTER GOODiS at COST OATSHEAF CHAFF 500yda Cretonnes, from 4d per yd CRUSHED OATS 20doz White and Brown Turkish Towels, CRUSHED BARLEY, from 4jd each FEED OATB CLOTHING AND MERCERY TO BE BRAN and SHARPS SACRIFICED. Men's Braces 6d per pair "—— Kaiapoi Suiis 27s 6d—for 20s Kaiapoi Suite 45s~for 35 3 HENRY ZANDER Boys' Wool Socks 6d, Men's Socks lOd XIUttXH annunn, All other lines tte-Juced. GENERAL MERCHANT. BOOTS AND SHOES. Women's Canvas Shoes, 4s 6d °, Women's v a tn n A r* V two-strap leather, 4s U ; Men's Canvas fe 1 U it A Lr Hi. Shoes, 5a 6d; Men's Strong Bluchers -w ««*> T,-r.T-.T.««r.i-v . „„,,„ railed o» plain, 4a 1W per pair. T AM PREPARED to recede GRAIN All other liuea Equally Low. X on Stora 8e at LOWE3T CtTBBKNT RATES. Bargains in CROCKERY WARE ano GLASSWARE. Bargains in IRONMONGERY and „ cv . . , muKTCAmo • * TINWARE My Shipment oi CORNSACKS is now to BARGAINS.' BARGAINS. ¥f hand^ , A TA"WBTT7 mT Zander ' -Tl.» -LiXX f T XVXJLj, g RAIN> WOOL, AND GENERAL SAWDERS 1 BUILDJNGS I MERCHANT,



, Busiiie s lioiices CROCKERY - - - • - - - CROCKERY ENAMEL WARE. EN A MEL WARE. OKPACKAGES ORPACK46ES 4>O PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHER BEOS,, TTAVE juafc received per s. g. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Easmelware from t"felt nw?«T St,i"^?^ 0*1"1*1 ftnd on the Continent, which our Agenta bought at ,«th£Ts iPOI? BPi PRI,OES for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger di-couEt for us than v aeual. This being the case we are determined to give oat Gtutomtn the benetot of this transaction as they will readiiy see by comparing the undermentioned PrioM wun any outers m the Distriot. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. CEOCKEKY. CROCKERY,-- ---?L B od-. roT-r Betß from lOs 6d Per Bet oi 6 piece«, Full awe IUO Seti of Jugs, plain, piinled and enameled, from 2« per mb of three 60 Dozen Teapote from 6d each. 100 preued Tumblere, 2s 6d per down tm™ en T^^S!* GIaBS Jam Dißl >c«, 6d each. SO plain Tumbfcra, & per doz« 100 Down lib Gla«i Jam Jaw, (Lips), 2a 6d per doeen. 50 Doem 21^0^ J»o» tiara, da oa per dozen ien t^ Maß°n'B Jars« Pintß» .QoMta, and half Gallon, eqttaily oh»p. 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 5» 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, la 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clock*, 3s lid each, splendid timekeepers , 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. E NAMELWARE. ENAMEL WAR E.— 25 Dozen Enameled Teapotß, 2« 3d, 2a 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors) 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s 1H 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers, 66 3d, Z8 yd, 3s 3a, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, Is 3d, U 6d, Is 9d, 2e, 2«3d, 2»6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 8 I^ ISSdi3TBSfSr 1Si?" "9d oMhl M DoMI EMMIe 4 5 Dozen Enamekd Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled F.ying Pans, 1b 2i, Is sd, le 8d and le lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4a 6d, 5s 3d and 5a 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each, JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Sugar from us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. v j*s? u,aeSb yi?eSar J! in,th« Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the beat quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bap New Potattes, splendid Sample 14ib Is, 7s per cwt Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge in 71b and 251b baga To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBITRTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. MITCHELL AND TURNER. IMPORTANT TO FARMEBS A|ND HARVESTER?. TfTATCHES specially designed and constructed .forj those engagjd in agricultural work are to be obtained from S. SALEK, WATCH IMPOETER, EAST STREET. These "Watches are made by ROTHERAM and otber famed makers to tbe special order of S. Salek foi the ASHBORTON WATCH TRADE. HAVING BOUGHT LARGELY AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT PRICES ARE REDUCED. ALSO IN STOCK—Dixit Watches (see the name S. SALEK Ashburton, is on the dial) at 20s. Other metal watches from 15s, All Guaranteed.