THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.

A Boyal Garden Party.

The Haval Review.

"Splicing the Maizioraco."

The Queen and the Commons,

BeTiews ly the Queen.

Mo?@ Jubilee Ksaors,

Canada and Loyalty.

Press Association —By Electrio Telegraph— - Copyright. Lohdon, June 29 The Qupen retumd to London ypsterday from Windsor Castle. En route she was presented with an ad dress at Kensington Palace, and she replied that she was pleised to visit her old home. In the streets there were immense crowds, who heartily cheered her Majesty, Her Majesty yesterday gave a garden party at Buckingham Palace. Among those present were the Earl and Countess e£ Glasgow, Chief Justice Way, the colonial Premiers and theie wives, the Commandants of the colonial forces arid a number of other colonial visitors. At the conclusion of the naval review on Saturday the Prince of "Wales signalled that he was satisfied with the display, concluding his message— (f I order the mainbrace to be spliced," meaning that extra grog should be served to the teamen. June 30, ; In the House of Commons Mr Bal four announced the receipt of a message from the Queen, in which she stated that; she was distressed to hear through the newspapers that, owing to a mis take, ail the members of the House of Commons were not admitted to the ceremony of psesenting the address passed by the Houee. Her Majesty therefore desired to see all the members and their wives at Windsor on Satur day. Received Wakapnaka, July 1, 9.45 a.m., Gwakdian Office 10 30 a.m.

London, June 30 The Queen inspects the whole of the colonial troops at Windsor Cast !e on Friday and subsequently entertains them at luncheon. The Queen re viewed at Windor four thousand public school volunteers under the command of Lord Methuen and Oo!onel Viscount Faimouth, command ing officer of the Coldstream Guards. A baronetcy has been conferred upon Sir James Reid, physician in ordinary to the Queen, and a knight hood upon Andrew Charles Howard, one of the assistant Commissioners of Police. A banquet was held in London by the Canadian colonists resident in England and- others identified with Canadian interests in commemoration of Coronation Day. Great enthusiasm prevailed. Sir C. Laurier, in the course of his speech said that he trusted Canada would always stiike for freedom and progress.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

An ordinary meeting of the North Canter bury Board of Education was held at the Normal School on Wednesday. The follow ing matters are of local interest: — NEW MEMBER, Chairman reported the following as the insult of the polling for a member of the Board In place of Mr J. W. Sawle, resigned : —Messrs C. A. C. Hardy 68, J. W. Overton 27, J McKeague 12, J. R. Brunt 11, R. P. Pole 10, W, J. Silcook 10, T. Quayle 7, H. Williamson 5, W. Herding 5, S. R. Webb 2, R Mafley 1, J. Richardson I.—Mr Hardy wae therefore elected. BUILDINGS COMMITTEE.

It wits recommended that the fine incurred ' by the contractor for non-completion of work at the Hampstead school should be enforced. The Ashbarton Committee had been allowed the sum of £6 for putting the grounds of the side school in order. The application of the Highbank Committee for an alteration of the boundaries of the district had been agreed to, and the Boatd was recommended to establish a new school district for Bighbank. The tender of P. Williams, re-roofing and repairing Wakanui Main School, £69, waa accepted. Mr Mannings, in seconding the motion \ for the adoption of the report, suggested that School Committees should be informed that where it was found that money had been irregularly spent out of incidental allowance the amount would be deducted after the annual balance. APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE. The report of the Appointments Com mi«tee was as follows:—Tinwald—lt was agreed to recommend the Board to promote Mies M. Douda to the position of mistress, and to 'advertise the - vacancy resulting. Miss Bonnington was approved as temporary assistant. Bakaia South.—The average attendance for the last two quarters entitling the school to the services of an assistant) nustreuf at £80 per annum, it was resolved to increase Miss Smith's salary to that amount, as from July 1. Scholarship Regu lations.—The draft copy of proposed scholarship regulations, referred by the Board to the Appointments Committee, waa further considered. Sub-cluuse (b) of regu lation No. 4 was struck out, and proviso added exempting from regulation No. 6 the present junior scholarship holders and those who had already entered upon theiT third year at a secondary school, with the special view of competing at the examination in Deoember, 1897. It was decided to have the amended regulations printed, and copies given to members of the Board; Irregular Attendance.—A list was submitted, showing (he cases in whiph proceedings had been taken against parents for not sending their children to school in accordance with the ! requirements of the Act. It was decided to advise Ihe truant officer that the Board approved of the action taken. BECOED EBIGN. A resolution relative to the Record Reign was unanimously adopted, and ordered to be recorded on the minutes. It was also decided to have a copy suitably written and for warded to the Acting-Governor, with a request that he would forward it to her Majesty. The country teachers attending the manual instruction class at the Normal School asked that arrangements should be made for the term to be for four months instead of three, to that teachers travelling by rail might get seventeen lessons instead of ton for their Railway ticket. 'IJxe request was approved and it was regolved—-'"'That the Board i 3 of opinion that the railway fares charged to teachers attending the manual classes should be lower than the u*ual teachers' rates, considering that country teachers, as a rale, do not receive the highest salaries, and must attend to acquire the necessary knowledge to teach, and that the Minister of Railways be re quested to lower the fares for those teachers 50 per cent accordingly, and his attention be drawn to the fact that manual training will principally benefit rural pupils." '' Aftey dealing with/several other letters the Board went into committee ftnc) OQ resuming

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-—THURSDAY.

) (Before Mr 0. A. VVray, 5.M.,) Maintenance —J. J. Reddington, who had twice failed to appear to answer in a case of maintenance, again failed to appear, and on the application of Mr Purnell a warrant was issued for his arrest. Bokough By-Laws —J. Hampton was fined 10a and costa for having left a dray and team of horses unattended. Prohibition Obdek. — A prohibition order was issued against R. M, Buchanan A previous order only.expired in March !aat. Alleged Theft. — James Millam, a farmer, was charged with having stolen from the Ashburton Clothing Factory certain small articles of clothing—socks, caps, anr] ploves—on June 30. It appeared that accused, while iv a muddled state from drink, had gone to the Clothing Factory and purchased sony? anicles, but also helped himself to others for which he did not p-y. He had been seen putting a pair of socks under his coat, and when hia trap was examined other articles for which he had not paid were found. Mr Wilding, who uppeared for him, said he wan afraid he would have to admit the facts, but pleaded that his client was in a state at the time when he was hardly reeponsib'e for his actions. He was a man who had borne an unimpeachable character, but when he indulged in spirits he could not be answered for. He had never done anything like ihis before, however, and was in such a financial position as rendered it absurd that he should be guilty of petty theft with any criminal intention, The Magistrate noted that £25 had beeu found on accused when arrested.—Tha Manager of the Factory said accused was under the influence of liquor when he oame to the shop. He was (witness said) not so drunk as to be unable to do business. Had seen the man in the shop once before.—Accused said he had had a wound in hia head some years ago, and since then liquor always affected him. He called Mr John Orr, who said he had known accused for eighteen years, and he had always borne a good character. It was a great surprise to him when he heard of the caS e.—His Worship said he would treat the incident aa a drunken freak on the part of accused, and fine him as they used to fine the Maoris in the did days—three times the value of the goods stolen —so that they should remember. He would fine accused £3 15a, and costs, and trusted that he would not indulge in liquor again, and so avoid getting again into such a painful position, A repetition of conduct of the kind might land him in gaol. Undefended Oases.—The following cases were undefended, and judgment went for the plaintiffs :■—A. Orr v Counter, £1 14s 7d ; Mahood v McEwen, 7s ; Silcock v R. Andersou, £3 4s Id ; Wilding and Lewis v R. Kennington, £2 7a. Cbooks t McKeagub.—This was a claim for £8 3s. Mr Wilding appeared for Crooks, and Mr Purnell for McKeague, Mr Wild ing in stating the case to his Worship said that his client had been hawkiDg tea for I defendant, on commission (10 per cent) and expenses paid. The question of commission was admitted, so was that of the expenses ; i but Crooks, while he had a delivery book I and a cash book, had no account uf the quantity of tea at different times issued to him by the defendant. No complaints had teen made to plaintiff of any shortage in the return of unsold tea until the question of paying the commission and expenses came to be settled. Defendant had a counier claim of 16?.—John McKeague, called by Mr Wilding. Witness produced all the books referring to what he called the Srst two "rounds." So far as the commission and expenses were concerned the accounts were settled up to April last, but another case for shortage would have to be heard, 'lhe arrangement was that witness should kvep the horse and van, and Crooks was to receive 10 per cent and have his hotsl expenses paid. From the previous trip Crooks had in his van stock, a return of which he gave to witness in his own handwriting. It amounted to 1161bs. This was before he went to Rangitaa, Crooks supplied a list of the tea he wanted, and the supply was made up from it, and the entries made iv the book in Crooks'presence. At this point th books, etc , were put in the hands of Mr W. W. White, accountant, and the Court adjourned j for half an hour, to allow His Worship to t aMend a meeting of the Licensing Commit tee. On resuming—W. J. Ciooka was called. He said that for the last thirteen m nths he had been travelling with tea for McKeague. Accounts were settled up to March last. When he started on the Rangitata trip iv April he had llfrlba of tea over from the previous trip. Could not cay what quantity of tea in addition he received from Mr McKeagne, but he knew he had sufficient to carry on with, Gave no receipt for the tea, and kept no account for his own protection of what he received. fcSold £45 .

of tea on the Rangitata trip, all of which, with the exception of one slb parcel, is entered up in the delivery book, For this he was paid two days afterwards and Mr McKeague knew about it. It would have been enteied but the books were locked up at the time. Gave Mr McKe.igue £23 odd from that trip. Four or five days after wards returned to Mr McKeague 80 Iba we'ght of tea. What the delivery books shoved, and the 801bs returned, represented the tea he received. If the amount sold and the amount returned showed a greater amount of tea than Mr McKeague debited him with he would not be surprised. The BQlbs was nofc taken to Mount Somers because the parcels xvere too large for the market. The stock sheet produced showed three 51b parcele, but the delivery books showed the sale of ten 51bs parcels. Witness gave the names of the buyers and the dates of delivery. Gave McKeague no list of accounts, only the delivery book and cash book. C«uld not account for a discrepancy in the stock sheet, Could not say what tea he took on the second trip, as Mr McKeugue kept the account. McKeague's figures were 2701b. and £29 received. Witness sold £15 10s on the Mount Somers trip. At this point the case was adjourned for a week on theundersanding that Mr White was to have full acjess to all books referring to the case.

Town Edition. SPOUTING

The Mew Zealand Cup.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Christcrurch, July 1 The following weights for the Now Zea land Cup have been declare! :—

THE COLONIAL TROOPS.

Pre^s Association—By Electric Telegraph—- Copyright. London, June 29 The P.ince of Wales, desiring to know more of th» Colonial contingent, inspects them at Euckingh tm Palace on JSaturd-y.

We are promised a visit on Friday and Saturday from the Palace Variety C"mpany, who will occupy the Orange Hall. The company is made up of soag and dance artiste-, and acrobats, ucd of their kind are all specialists.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7-20 a.m., 3,40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North very day at 10.45 a.m.. 12.48 noon (express) nd 8 0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR. r! HE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12.53 tioon (express). On Tuesdays, 'J hursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A trt'in leaves for Mount Sotners branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashbur'onat 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Palu>ia for Metbven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, nd on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Ti , leava Methv^n at the following times respectively ; ■6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

THE ABHBOBTOS GOAHDIAfI: THURSDAY, JULY 1, 189?,



at 1b Euroclydon ... 9 11 Day Star ... 9 0 Fabulist ... 8 10 Blarney ... 8 8 SlPhul ... 8 7 Waiuku ... 8 6 Nearchltgho ... 8 3 Marquis Zetla'd 8 2 Skirmisher ... 713 Dauntless ... 7 IS Culverin . 7 13 Sfcrathbraan ... 7 12 The Brook ... 712 Cannon Shot ... 7 12 Mauaer ... 7 12 Lord Fosslyn... 7 12 Defiauoe ... 7 11 Epaulefc ... 7 11 Telemeter ... 7 10 New Forest ... 7 7 Douglas ... 7 7 Haria ... 7 6 Leda , 7 5 Tire 7 5 Autareß ... 7 5 Venus ... 7 4 Chaos .7 4 Addington ... 7 4 Defiant ... 7 4 Britoniart ... 7 3

st lb Primula ... 7 3 Sir Lancelot ... 7 3 St. Oouofl ... 7 3 Belligerent ... 7 2 Lady Anna ... 7 2 Huua ..7 1 Lord Zetland... 7 1 Woodstock ... 7 0 Linkshot .... 7 0 j Mara .- 6 12 St. Ouida ... 6 12 St. Cyr ... 6 12 Toa ... 6 12 Waterstone .. 6 11 Wakelyn ... 6 11 Mountebank .. 6 11 Fulmen ... 6 11 Chasseur ... 6 11 Matnrawa .. 610 Gorfci-n—Fairy Qaeen colt 6 10 Oma ... 6 9 Monte Carlo ... 6 9 P.ckloek ... 6 9 Miss Anna ... 6 8 Sarda ... 6 8 General W01f.., 6 8 Black Pool ... 6 8 Girrfli ... 6 7 Bloomer ... 6 7



Wanted. LOST —A Lady's Silver Waich, between Havelock Street and Moore street. Finder please leave at Mail Office. 7 5 WANTKD— Young Girl for light house work. — Apply to Mrs A. G. Barton, Cox Street. 7 3 T>ORK SAUSAGES.—I will have on J_ Saturday Genuine all pork and Mixed ausagea, 4 i per 1b cash ; also Potted Head, Brawn, &j—James Tasker. 7 6 T OST-Cheque for £2 2s on B*nk of _i i Australasia, payable to No. 1394. Payment stopped.—J. A. CLOTHIER, Tin wald. 6 258 LOST, ou Saturday, June 19, between the Central Hotel and McDonnell's corner, Racecourse road, an Oppos,sum Rug. Reward at Central Hotel. 6 254



LADIWb' Jackets —Wonderful value in Warehousemen's Clearing litfes; 30s Jackets, newest shapes, for 15s 9d ; better qualities in proportion.—-W. H. Colliek, "The Corner."



REVIEW of Reviews for June, Ghristian Herald, Ludgate Monthly, English Illustrated Magazine, Idler, Array and Navy, Family Reader, Boy's Own Paper, Sixty Years a Queen, Windsor Magazine, We'don's Fancy Work, New Books.—H. M. Jones,



THE RECORD SALE.—Haying pur chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Cjpes, Hats. Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mrs Alcorn will offer these at aiid below wholesale prices ; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock-taking. 6 155



WANTKD Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Depirment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner.



WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand -kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's. A NICE ASSORTMENT of Dress Good*, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslin?, Km broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies 1 and Children's Underclothing, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives aaiisfaction to everyone. 6 156 WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of I 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTKD KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quality in Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss ii. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred S&reet. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made us



Synopsis of New advertisements. Andrew Orr—New Advertisem<nt. H. Stephenson—Prize poultry for sale. P,ilace Variety Company—Orange Hall, Friday and Saturday next. J. Mellor—New advertisement. Mrs A. G. Barton—Wanted girl for light h usewoik.



Mr Andrew Orr begins a special Bale on Saturday next which will continue for ourteen days. The reductions will be on a more than usually attractive scale. The weather prophets predict that the long fine dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. ] The one thing needful for protection against I the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman haye become famous for their well known brand of winter clothing, which has hitherto given such satisfaction, and in anticipation of a atill larger salo for these goods, this seaepn they are now showing probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibitsd in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water proof cloaks and goats to measure at ready made } price?. Every garment guaranteed j thoroughly waterpn of. (Three months trial, if defective money returned). All f wool linings —keeping the wearers alwajs warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong silk, ventilated and every improve- m Qnt "up to date."—Advt. Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use 'KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES'—weII known as" the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended by many eminent physicians. They at once cheek the cough and remove the cause wihout any after tffect; the most delicate can therefore can take them. Qne kossenge alone gives epe—one or two a badtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in tins Is l^d each. Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is v n doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. The oa» confidently be recommended as befog mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a epleu di'l tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 1)0 yeaj-s they have''proved utequallec' for | t^. digestion, "Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in , bottles Is IJd, 2a 9d, and Us, by all Medi g\w Vento ttWOTgfcaui t?h§ world,



I TIIHOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of the Record Heign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well lini&hed American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's. _____ ' jyt?i EX <'Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special Sines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.-"The Hall," East Hreet *



Entertainments. The palace "COMPANY TXTILL APPEAR at the ORANGE VV HALL, Ashburton, oa FRIDAY & SATURDAY, Ju'y 2 and 3, which will include the fo lowing Artistes : —-Miss Lillie Mooee, Singer and Skirt Dancer; C. Goddard, the Human Serpenfc; Alf. Thornton, Comic Song and Clog Dancer ; Fred and Blanche Leslie. Special engagement of Mm Bell Nixon, the Charming Serio Comic ana Danstiuse ; Tsi> LjfNTON, Australiaa' Greatest Acrobat; Little Baby Cora; the smallest Acrobat 'in the World ; the Arlington Sisterei anc( others of nptp'. Popular prigea-r-ik & la. Dance included to follow. 7 4 J. MORTON, Mw»pr,



HENRY STEPHEtSTBON. "PMZE POULTRY. MR H. STEPHENSON has been in structed to sell by auction at his rooms, Havelcck Street, on SATURDAY, JULY 10, PUREBRED FOWLS, Exhibited in the Ashburton Show, and numbered in the Catalogue as under :— Noa. 54, 55, 60, 61, and others, Silver Spangled He mbu rgs, Nog. 74, 84, 85, 86, 87, Silver Spangled Cock and Pullets. Sale at 12 o'clock.



T. Bulloclr. OH WAP IwRiUB~vN PROPERTY.' 3/ AOR B. -3/ G~t A A—Price required for THREE <Sb JL4tU QUARTERS of an ACRE, to gether with DWELLING HOUSE of Four Rooms, Wash-house with Copper builb in, also small Stable and Trap Shed, well Bituated in Will.am street, ALLENTON Diatrict, near the Wakanui Creek, being Lots 16, 18, and 20. A portion of the ground is planted with a variety of fruifc trees, and part garden. The land is of first class quality, and it certainly is a very cheap property. The owner having purchased a cottage nearer to his work is the reason of its bring sold. Easy terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



I nnOWN Property centrally situated in I JL Burnett Street, beiugT.S. 641, contai ning £ acre, on which is erected a Dwelling House of 7 rooms with verandah. The land is of first-class quality for garden , purposes. Offers are invited for this property. Exceptionally easy terms of payment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK



HiyDS j?ND RAKGITATA DISTRICT By order of the Mortgagee. A 0 A9 HES» with eight-roomed Dwel -k&t) ling House and other buildings erected thereon, now in the occupation of Mr J. W. Sawle. Offers are still invited for the purchase of this property. Exceptionally easy terms of payrrent* Apply to T. BULLOCK.



rIOR SALE—A Singe-eeated Buggy, als° strongly builc Dog Cart, ! T. BULLOCK. i , ' LISMORE DISTRICT. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOE SALE, A(\U ACRES, being R.S. 27572, all 4tt/O fenced and improved, mostly ia English grasses Cottage, Stable, Sheep Yards, etc, erected thereon ; well watered. ALSO,— 200 acres, R.S. 27607, near the above, the properties of Messrs Liddle Bros , who are now in the North Island and htvve made up their minds to realise. Offers are invited. Terms, etc, on application. T. BTTLLOCK.



ALJORD FORKST ROAD. TO LET—New Cottage, good cooking raEge, well situated. Rental 63 61 per week Apply to T. BULLOCK. : MOuRB STREET.- TO LKT—Shop and dwelling, all newly painted aud papered. Rental wanted 6a per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent.



TINWALD. TO LET—Cott&ge, fronting Graham's Road, near the Hotel. Rental 3s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK.



TINWALD. HARLAND~STREET. TO LET—Cottage, and 1 acre of land, the property ot Mrs Laffey. Rental required 5s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent.



TO persona desirous of investing in Town Propertied or purchasing building sites, the following are for sale, viz— Town Section 860, \ acre, Grey street Town Section 706, | acre, Wills street Town Section 732, | acre, Wills street Town Section 784, \ acre, Peter street Town Section 795, jf acre, Cox street Town Section 797, | acre, Cox street Town Section-796, J acre, Cox street Town Section 994, \ acre, fronting Peter atreet west Town Section 995, £ acre, corner of Walker and Peter streets west Town Section 1001, £ aore, Cox afreet Town Section 711, £ acre, Wills street Town Section 755, \ acre, Wilis street Town Section 1012, | acre, Cox atreet west Town Section 842, \ acre, Aitken atreet Town Section 1013, £ acre/Oox street west Town Section 847, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 1011, \ acre, corner of Walker and Cox streets west Town Section 846, \ acre, Aitken street I Town Section 794, | acre. Cox street, with Dwelling Town Section 334, £ acre, Moore street, with cottage Town Section 741 | acre, corner of Peter street and East Belt, with dwelling. Town Sec: ion 708, i acre a Wills street Town Section 274, : | acre, Taucred street Town Section 813, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 814, | acre^ Aitken street Town Section 817, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 834, | acre Aitken street Town Section 427,, £ acre, Tancred street, with dwelling, etc Town, Section 428, ;} acre, Tancrod street, adjoining Town Section 751, \ acre, Peter street Town Section 1170, 1 rood 16 perches, Havelock street Town Section 1171, 3? perches, adjoining Town Section 1179, Havelock atreet weat Town Section, 721, \ acre, Wills Street, East. Town Section 283, \ acre, Burnett Street. Town Section 1112, £ acre, Cameron Streat, West. Town Section 720, \ acre, Wills Street, East. Town Section 1111, \ acre, Cameron Street, Weeb. Town Section 1118, \ acre, Wills Street, West. Town Section 79, \ acre, Kentiode, Street, with cottage thereon. 1\ BULLOCK



""money! TO Lend on Mortgage, Special Sums of £255, £300, £400, £2000, at current rates of interest, ! Apply to T, BULLOCK. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. ■ j "DUBLIC notice is hereby given that X POISONED GRAIN is now being sown on all roads in the district, and sowing will be continued till further notice. By order of the Board. L. OXLEY, Clerk. ' Kakaia. 4uq<j 29, 169?, 6 245



T^OR FIRST-CLASS; B'.OYOLES At lowest prices ; THOR THE BKST & CHEAPEST TYRES Iff CANTERBURY; T7I 'E GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, I BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. ; RIDE THli" ECLIPSE HUMBEa The Be Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia. £>O Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. A. A. CARSON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Aahburton for the Royal Bnfield—the English Championship machine.



ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION WILL BE HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON FRIDAY &. SATURDAY, JULY 2 & 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, A GRAND ART C, TON Will be held in connection with ■ Show. Tickets Is each, with admittance co Show. To be obtained of the Secretary. EDWARD STEPHENS, Hon. Sec. Art Union, or E. A. ROBOTTOM, 18 Hon. Sec. Poultry Society. NIGHT fcCHOOL. T7IOR Particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES.



AGRICULTURAL LAKD FOR SALE. MORTON MAINS ESTATE, SOUTHLAND. ON the Main Truuk Line, 17 miles from luvercargiil. One of the few remain ing opportunities to secure hnd iv a favor able situation in the rapidly improving Southland district. The laud grows heavy crops of turnips and oats. Three dairy factories within easy distance. Sections of all areas to meet all purchasers. 10,000 acres already sold to farmers. Prices range from £1 10s to £2 per acre for tussock lands. Improved sections £$, to £5. Terms 20 per cent eash^ balance in five years at 5 per cent. Full particulars will be sent on application to the Manager, or any of the Land Agents of Invercargill, 6 167 TO LET, S~"HQP WITH DWELLING, Tancred Street, opposite Church of England, Rent Low. Apply HUGO FRIEDLANDER and JOHN ORE, Trustees of Wm. Mitchell, or ALMRT ROBERTS, 6 232 • West Street.



FOE COTOHS, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTH -t Influenza, Consumption, &c, &o 8/AY'S COMPOUND ESSKNOE OP LINSEED irY Aniseed, Sonoga, Squill, Tolu, &o i£ AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, £or f\ Coughs, Colds, aad Ghost Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, Is equaJL serviceable for horses and Cattle KAY'3 TIO PILLS, a specific in NetiKjlgSa. Kweaclio &c. Contain Quinine, Iran, &o LISXJM OATHARTJCUM FtLLS d gestive, corte t , tivo, and agreeably aperient OQ&OTMNB— Cement Cor Broken Articles Sold oyexywliere, Manufactory, Stock pon EBgiwd



SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORT ERS. KEKOSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignment of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agents for Aehburton. This oi! is Guaranteed absolutely cafe it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brigher light than any other Ofl in the Marked. No house should be without it. 350 BOXES CANDLES. QSO Including Finest Sbearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc, which we are disposing of at Chriatchuroh Prices.. OATMEAL. -~~"" OATMEAL. £> TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL 6 • cknowledged to be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from any j adulteration. ' Being in direct communication with the beat British and Continental Manufacturers of | all classes or goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to offer them Cheaper than moßfi Wholesale Houses in the Colony, BICYCLE a ~ BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Sample of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN" BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53 TffITISJNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowiDg Lines :— Men's Best Kip Bluchers, pegged, 6j lid, usually 8a 91. Girls' strap shoes, all eizss, Za 6d, usually 6s 6d. A tew dozen pairs Children's Straps Is 9d, usually 2s 6J. Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7s 9d, usually I2s 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large me, 6s 9d, u-uaily lls 6d. Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-price Ladies' Siippers iv odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beat Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent uuder usual prices. Ladies' [ Felt Siippers Is per pair. Ladies' Carpet Slippers, leather soles, 2s. Ladies' Evening Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boots 2s 6d. Hundreds of other lines all reduced. REMEMBER."*"" REMEMBER. ' THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE. Do not despair if ycu have missed the first few days. Fresh Bargains every day ; bat there are early birds who come picking at the Bargains— Ba wise and follow their example and come early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE ADDRESS OS" JAMES MELLOR, ZSALANDIA. BOOT STORE, ASRBURTON.



A. LAWRIE, S iUNDEBS' BUILDINGS. KETIBING BUSINESS PREMISES 10 LET, i _ mHE WHOLE of the Large and Will Assorted Stock requires to be . Cleared I Regardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFEB REFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU CAN EXPECT BARGAINS AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION.



H. M. JONES. HOOKEY. HOCKEY. JUST received a shipment of Sticks and Balis from Wisden and Co., London. FOOTBALLs7~£QOTBALLS. New season's goods now opening wp from Wisden and Co., London, CIRCULATING" LIBRIR*. Cheap, reading for winter evenings. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAS, YIOTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £18 STAR 97 PA.TTERN (Royal En field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TERMS. TYPS "WRITERS. LOWJSST GASH PRICES. H, M. JONES, i



Business Notices. FLETCHER BROS., THE OHiIiEBBaXED CASH GROCEBS. rpHREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to th» tv buye'"and fcho 6eller > and has been the meaus of adding many comfortß to the homes otihOße who wisely availed ■ hemselvea of the grand reform. Hundreds now buy their v° a r, 8*£ fc CT F^ C, HER BR' S- FOR GABH» thereby acknowledging their appreciation t f > he GASH b\ SIEM. Look after the nimble shilling by taking it to FLKTCHKR BKOS., ■ ' uid getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertise • price list, our country customers can get one on application, and after perusing the «- m« very carefully, we ate satisfied that they will and must admit that w« sell oheaper than any other house in the district. ■■■;q; WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 200 OASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. OflA We are just landing a shipment of Higheist Test Odorlew Kerosene, aone Letter to be had m the world, which we are selling lower than Christchurch prices. Thig it • lolltf t*ct, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to Intf from as. ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES* Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Bate Having a big turnover, we are enabled to bay in the best of markets for spot therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Ashburcon, CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will bs found well stocked with tin raost|useful articles; all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. •».*»"• *** WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay nta riilt, m w« hw 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from iOs t<\ each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from ,'b 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2s per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. cutleeyT~cutlery, BEST MAKEES, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson*, Taylor's, Eyewitness, lHodgers, etc. BEDBOOMWARE7~iiDRO()MWARB. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashborton in Bedroomwara Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselves, or lor wedding ptesent, Bhould not tail to see our stock before go ing elsewhere. Remember that you can inspect oar Goods without being pressed to bay. SEEOIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of pur County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from April 1,189f. to take with them by raii, lowt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, v w« as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the abo^e in any quantity e,t highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASH BURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH Telephone 24—80 x 67



COAL. COAL. COAL. 200 TONS. 200 MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOxM FOB FURTHER (SHIPMENTS. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MEHCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS. == UNPARALLELED — CHEAP SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, OE DBAPEBY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY 3. GREAT BABGAINS IN EVEBY DEFABTMEST. ANDREW ORR. SPECTACLES.^SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN GoEseqaenceJof ths large increase in thia br.moh of our business, we have fonod "It : necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent conaignattsttf from England of the latest pat terns and most approved design* in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. * OUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of . Optics, and during that time has rcade careful study of the relation betweenSpectaeleaand the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly dißcern the errors: of viliocu and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted bf those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also ha,e SmteolM "■ fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL ViSilON. SPECIAT CURLED MOM, for riding, or mechanics ab their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW f SIDBS, NKW LENSJSB, B«p»i rs Nwt ana t}t»P| " '