CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

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London Bank of Australia. London, May 18. In the House of Commons the Lon don Bank of Australia Bill was read a third time and passe 1 It is expected that it will receive the Boyal assent next week, and will then be submitted to a meeting of the deferred depo sito-s. Chief Justice Way. May 19 Chief iluaMce Way has recovered from his recent illness. He was sworn in yesterday, and summoned to the Judicial Committee of the Pi ivy Council to-day. Bulgaria and Turkey. Constantinople, May 18 Bulgaria haa appointed a military attachi at Constantinople, The Cuban Rebellion. New Yoek, May 18 To« rebellion in Cuba is abating.

Australian.

Preen Association—By Telegraph- Copyright. The Sunderland Bank Robbery. Sydney, May 19. The Detective Office has received Information from the Scotland Yard authorities that the perp«trators of the robbery of the North Eastern Bank at Sunderland, England, in March last, when between £4000 and X6oooin gold and notes were stolen, are believed to have escaped to the Southern Heae, probably to New Zealand. Fatal Shooti 11 £ Accident. i Melbourne, May 19 Mr Hamilton JVlcKmnon, a well known journwl at, and a friend, named Aikman, were playing with Mr McKim on's revolvers, pretending to t-hoot each other, *hen Mr Aikrnan's exploded und shot Mr MoKinnon through the body. Mr McKinnon, before dying, exonerated his friend. Both believed the weapons were unloaded.

Earthquake. Adelaide, May 19 Frequent earthquake tremors con tinue at Kingston. People refuse to live in the houses and are camping in tents. Most of the public and other stone buildings are badly damaged, while at Wangalina and Mount Ben- Bon many houses are compleiely ruined. Tons of sandstone were thrown out several feet by the force of the shocks, and the flats are covered with sand and fine clay from which water ia oozing. The Title " Honourable." Late London files show that the §Uten has approved that Legislative punpiilors in cettain colonies possess ing responsible Government, may, on retirement or resignation after con tinuous service for ten years, be eligible to be recommended by the Governors of such colonies to retain the title of " Honourable." The Drought A cyclonic storm has been exper ienced in the southern and eastern districts, and has been followed by splendid rain, but the drought else where continues very severe. Queensland Parliament. Prisbane, May 19. Parliament will be summoned on June 15.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

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Eeoeived Wakapuaka, May 20, 947 a.m , Guardian office, 10,20 p.m. The Right of Meeting 1. Berlin, May 19 3-be Keighatag has adopted a Bill granting public associations liberty to unite. This is legarded as a csnaure upon the Government for its introduc? tion of the measure for the proposed Prussian Diet, by Prince Hoheniohe, which virtually forbids the holding of | free public meetings. ! Presented. London, May 19. At the Queen's drawing robru the Oountess of Glasgow presented her three daughters, the Ladies Alice, Augusta, and Dorothy Boyle. She also presented Lady Madden, wife of the Chief Justice of Victoria, and her daughters.

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka, Miy 20, J. 0.30 a.m. ' ppARtJiAN Office" 11.55 a.m. The Drought in Queensland. Pbisbane, May 20. A'lirrnlng reports continue lo ootoe ip regarding the disastrous effects q£ the drought. It promises to equal 1 bat of 1881 in its severity

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.

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London, May 18 The Dublin Municipal Council has refused 'to participate in the Queen's rejoicinga. Brisbane, May 19 The Cabinet decided to accept the suggestion of the Central Board of Health tq crept a hospital for the of consumption, to com sneoiorate the Queen's Record Reign. If the scheme is supported by public subscriptions the Government will ask Parliaoaei^t to grant JESOOO, and subsi dise it to the extent of £2 for every ■£1 subscribed.

Press Association —B7 Electric Telegraph.

Wellington, May 19 The Cabinet to-day decided to give the Civil Servants of the colony three days' holiday in connection with the Record iteign celebrations. The question of illuminating the Government buildings was deferred until the Cabinet ia able to ascertain the in ■j^niiop of fcbe |lunioi|i«| authorities in" each 6j the four centres. It is probable that the Ministers will consider the question of exercising the clemency of the Crown in regard to a number of short sentence prisoners at prtianb confined jp the gaols of the colony,

THE BRODRIBB CASE.

1 At the S.M. Court this morning the case of Mitchell v Brodribb was heard. It was a claim by VV. 8, Mi ohell, lately of the firm of Mitchell and Brodribb, Ashburton, against Maleo m Brodribb, Temuka, brother of the ex-partner. The claim waa for £70 4s 61 for gods sent to defendant's establishment at Temuka; and Mr Wildiug appeared for plaintiff, and Mr ' onneliy for defendant. Malcolm Biodribb, s.iid he was a draper in Temuka, where he had been carrying on business since before Apri! laßt, Produced hie cash book, which waa the only record of his busine 8 transactions. Had been supp ied with goods by Mitchelland Brodribb to realise on, and had had dealings with other firma. Kept no records of the other firms" transactions. Had a bank account at the Bank of New Zealand, but sent tit. cheque for £30 in April to Mirchell and Brodribb. Paid the money in cash in the Ashburton chop. Later iv May sent a cheque for £60, and again one for £30. The arrangement, made with Mr Mitchell, on March 31, was

that witness was to get goods for sale, and as Boon as they were realised on, the proceeds were to be forwartied, as the firm wanted money ; but at the end of the month iv any case. Witness was to be relieved of the immediate liability for £100 he owed to Bing, Harris & Co., and waa to receive goods from Mitchell and Brodribb at wholesale prices. Had returned all the invoices he received to his brother because they wer« not oorrect. There were goods in his store at Temuka which he supposed belonged to plaintiff, and witness was quite prepared to lof plaintiff h).ve goods to the amount of what he owed him, which he reckoned was £56 4*. He had beard that the invoice book at Mitchell and Brodribb'g had been lost or Btolen.

By Mr Donnelly—The understanding between himself ai;d the firm was not that cash should bo forwarded ufc once afrer sa!e, but at the end of the month. The arrange ment was made to help them, not witness, as he could get goods elsewhere H-d paid them £110 in oa-h, and there would be no diffi .ulty in identifying the poods in witness' shop that came from the Ashburton firm. Iv the invoices there was no addition of 5 per cent and no arrangement to charge that waa ever made Then as he had always paid within the month he waa entitled to 3$ per cent discount. When these deductions were made, and several others of a minor charader, the amount he owed Mitchell would be arrived at.

By Mr Willing—Mr Mitehe 1 said to him when he made arrangtmen a that he was in straits for money, and his leasou foi wanting to push business this w.av waa to enable the firm to ook well «n the 4th of the mouth and pay their bills. He was not prepared to say what the cieditois would think of the proceeding

W. S. Mitchell denied in toto the truth of the I'st witness* statements. Had had no direct communication with Malcolm Brod ribb at ad. The arrangements were all made by E. H. Brodribb, ami communicated to witness. The goods wpra not sent to Malcolm on sale or commission bur as an j.it ami oub sale, ami the five per cant was ftddid at the end of the month, There was no urgent financial necessity for the '. emuka transaction, as the Ash burton firm was perffo ly solvent, but the money it brought in was welcome. Understood from his partner that it was to be an absolutely cash transaction, and the payments were in no way to depend on whether the goods were sold or not. Would not accept the goods back as payment. Knew that Brod ribb was dealing with other firms.

Mr Donnelly addressed the Bench at length for defendant, Mr Wilding following for the plaintiff. There was an occasional " tiff" in the argument between the tw-i counsel, for which the stipendiary rebuked the two learned gentlemen, and rxprenso.fi a desire i hat the business of the Couri be conducted without those personalities.

1-1 ia Worship said that, as matters in connection with the case were now suit jitdice, he would refrain from mak ing certain strong remarks he might otherwise have dona. He hal allowed one or two derluc ions on the claim, but gave judgment for £66 16a 6cl, and costs. _tlr Wilding then apologised for h-iving mule the remarks he had done in reference to Mr Donnelly, an i Mr Donnelly accepted the apo!<>gy, but depreciated the uae of such language as " Irish ruffianism " in sp:-aking of an opponent. Hia Worship w.'.s pleased to accept the apology, but he regretted the frtquency of interruption in the Court Those interruptions were more frequent than in any other Court in his jurisdiction.

Caledonian Society's Ingleside.

The Caledonian Society held it' first ingleside meeting for the season kst night. ' It was very well attended iodeed. 'Ihere i were not many men present in tartan, and the older members expressed some astonish ment at this, as the night was rather cold. It has usually been the custom for High landers to attend the Society's gatherings in numbers on cold nights, to show that the costume of the Gaul is as warm or warmer —which it really is—than that of (he Sassenach ; but last night there were only rive men in Highland costume, and one was an Irishman, the best looking man of the lot, and " the noblest Roman of them all " The Highland dances, however, lost nothing in energy because of the lack of Highlanders, and Piper Macdonald was in grand foim, and " raired frae every chanter, hurricanes o' Highland reels." He found the music for every drtnee thiib a Highlander knew, and it was a revelation to many old handa present, how many of the Highland dances young Ashburton knew could take part in. Some hundred and thirty couplea were pre sent, over whom as master of ceremonies Messrs Frizzsil, Nicholas, and Reid presided, and Mr Gates' band, led by Miss -immonds, supplied tLe music. " Couples" refera on y to those who were on the floor, and eigh'y couples took part in a well executed " grind march," but in addition to those who flancsd, about a hundred friends oe cupied the stuge and f-ide st-ata as onlookers, amongst whom were not a few ladies who in times long past had been the life and the attraction of similar scenes. Mrs Huffim had charge of the supper room, assisted by her daughters, and they found their h-inds full when the welcome hour came which an nounced "supper." They were more than equal to the occasion, however, and if " tho hungry were sent empty away " the fault did not lie with Mrs Hufftm, for, as an Irishman said, " There were lashins and lashins left." Among the old heroes of the rlance present there was noticeable Mr Nicholas Fitzgerald, who seems as younc as ever, and aa true in his steps as he wp wlien in the |ate seventies and eirly eighties not all Canterbury could take the jig prices from him at the annual gatherings. Mrs Donald McLean ied the " grand march " on her side of the house, and in the abaencn of her husband, the local chief, Mr James Reid, in a fine Forty-second kilt, led the sterner side. Dancing ws kept up till one o'clock, and the country friends had the pleasure of going home lighted by "(Paddy's lantern" in a brilliant gibous phase. Several individual items of vocal iijirj' instrumental music and step dancing enhanced the enjoyment of the evening. ■

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE CONFERENCE.

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Received Wakapuaka May 20, 10.10 a.m., Guardian office 10.40 a.m. Sydney, May 20 The Conference of Chambers of Commerce adopted resolutions—that, with a view to promoting closer rota tions with the United Jiingdom,' a Joint Committee, representing each of the colonies, be appointed to deal with the question, and commence its delibera tions after the return of and consulta tion with the Premiers; that the early establishment of a Pacing cable, under 1 Imperial oovjtr.oi, and passing 'only through British territories, is a necessity, not only in oornjierckl int'irrsts, but for Imperial strategic reasons, and will form a strong bond of union between Great and Greater. ' Britain | that the Goveruojeuta of the <

various colonies be recommended to urge the Imperial Government to carry out the work a<; their joint expense with the least possible delay. Received Wakapuaka May 20, 10 25 p m. Guardian office 11.55 p.m. Sydnfa-j May 20. Before the Conference of the Chambers of Commerce in a paper on our commercial relations with the out side world, the Hon James Ingli?, of Sydney, strongly condemned the New Zealand tax on commercial travellers as a survival of the old jealous ex clusiveness and provincial narrowness. At the harbour pxcu'sion tendered to t!-f delegate*, Mr VcCorquorlalPj of Auckland, referring to the S'm subject, said he felt thorou^iy ashamed of the tax, and had no doubt that before long it would be realised that the feeling of mercantile m«n in New Zealand, as elsewhere, was go strong against the tcx that it would be abolished It had given rise to •* lot of ill-feeling which otherwise wou'd not have exiated.

The Royal Commission.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Dunbdin, May 20

The Bene6t Societies' Commisaion tins morning exatrine t Charles <■ rater, seoretary of the Union Company's Society. Witness admitted writing a letter to the purser of the Graffcon. He did ao entirely on his own responsibility. He could not understand why he had so written, and since he had i-een secretary he had invariably instructed the pursers and chief officers not to prt-m those belonging to other Societies to join their Society.

AN EXTRAORDINARY CASE.

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Hawkra, May 20 An extraordinary case, in which J. J. P. Carey charged Constable Sallou and Messrs &.. Blenuerhassett and Stuart, of Oakeho, with conspiring 10 murder b^ni, has been before Mr Kettle, S.M., and this morning, on completion of th^ complainant's eaHe, the S. M iiismiKHed the infonnatiou, saying not a Mti-le of evii'uce mid been brought for ward in support of the charge A charge o* arson and perjury against Uarey ia now proceediug.

HORSE FAIR.

Mr D. Thomas had about 100 horses of aU descriptions under the hammer at; his horse fair in the Arcade this afternoon, and np to 2 45 the following prioes had been obtained : — Bay pony £6 5s ; draught gelding, 7 years, £13 10s ; bay gelding, ag»d, £10 lU* ;"black firelight mare, 4 years old, £25; bay gelding, agf<i, £15. Unbroken noise* —2-year-old filly £5, 2 year-old draught c It JEII 10a, do £24, brown colt £8, brown filly £8 15s, hay filly £5 10-, bay filly £4 ss. light unbroken tally £7. There waa a goo'l attendance.

Yesterday afternoon , n interesting reunion occurred in H sr James' parlour, where the four commercial travellers met. who hod represented P. Hay man and Co in succession for the pist seventeen years. They com prised Mr R Wark, who is still in the Company's service; Mr J. A. X. Reidle. manager of the Dresden Piano Company; Mr R. Williams, of Messrs Bunn Bros., and Mr H. N. Anderson, stationer, Ashburtoa. The meeting waa wholly accidental, and w»s a coincidence that may not occur again in a lifetime

tfBBJ ARfiBUBTOS GUARDIAN 1 THURSDAY, MAT 20, 1897;



I Tender _ ': "tenders. TENDERS are invited by t( 6 Hampstead Town Board for renewing the Deck, Hand-railing, and Wings of Mark-y'xßridge Alternate Tenders, with depoaH, lor bircn or stri ngy bark deck, to be addressed to th' Chairman of the Town Board, and left a' the Clerk's office, by noon on FRIDAY, May 28, 1897. Specifications at Mail Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. C BELL, 5 175 Clerk to Hampatead Town Board. T. Bullock. To Persen.- Desirous of Investing in Town Property. T.S. 504, containining £ acre, having two fron'age- on WillsSreet and Wakanui Road, centrally situated, being not far from the Poet Office and Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK will sell the above by public auction at the Arcade on aooount and by order of the Mortgagee on the date named at 11. 30 a.m. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK, 5 139 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MAY 22. • I'own Property well situated in Burnett Street West. MR T. BULLOCK has receive^ instruc tious from the Owner to Sell by Public Auction at the Aroide on the above date :— T.S. 641, containing | acre, Burnett Street West, on which is erected a Dwelling House of seven rooms with Verandah It is centrally situated in one of the best par;s of the town for a residence. Those desirous of investing in Town Property are invited to inspect. Very easy terms of Payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. ~ BULLOCK, 5 140 Auctioneer.



TU~~L^"Tr~ J7IOUR roomed Cottuge a»d soull«ry, good JO cooking range, together with two or four acres of land, near ttie East Belt. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



ALLENTON. IjlOR Sale at a low price, Lot 13, contain - ing 1 ROOD Q/» PERCHES, 1 RO.D OU PKRCHKS, fronting James Stteet, near the Woollen Factory. Also, Lot 42 containing J acre, fronting Cnurch Street, Bampstead. .Apply to T. BULLOCK. T J FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. iO F\ ACHES, about four miles from 4t/vO Hinds Railway Staiion, now iv the occupation of Mr J. W. Sawle, as follows :— R.S. 27798, 35881, and 36204, containing in ail 425 acres. Tho improvements consist of good dwelling House of eight rooms, Stable, Trap Shed, etc. The laud is partly fenced, and has been nearly all laid down in English grasses, and ia watered by County water races. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Unpaid purchase money to bear interest at ! the low rate of 5 per cent per annum- Further particulars furnished on applica tion. T. BULLOCK.



Wanted XTTANTED—A PLOUGHMAN. App'y W. V. SIMPSON, 5 177 Buccleucb. WANTED, three Good General Servants at once. Apply Mrs Ran dell. 5 179 WANTED— A Nurse Girl. Apply Mes Hast, Peter Street, near Hospital, 18 MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies', gentlemen's, and children'^ left off ClothiDg, and ali kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 138 WANTKD to aell (a bargain) Waggonette and Daisy Cart, Apply A. Obk 5 154



FOR SALE. A NUMBER of Sections in Chertaey Township aa follows :—Lota 97, 99 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 114, 115, 116 and 117, each containing a £ acre. T. BITLLOCK. rflO LET at a low rental shop and dwelling X in Moore Street, all newly painted arid papered. Ap.ply to T. BULLOCK. j D, Tnjmas. It 7"am" a cash~buyer of GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAF^ 4 56 D. THOMAS. I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 to 1801bs. D. THOMAS, 57J . Auctioneer.



"\7"OUNG Ladies' Journal (May), Weldon's .1. Journal, Dressmaker, and Children's April Quarter Family Reader, Spare Moments, Won at Home, just in at H. N. Anderson's, Eißt Street. ""ITOUNG Ladies' Journal for May, Wei- Jl don's Journal for April, Weldon's \ Children's Baziar, Navy and Army, Family Reader (quarterly part), New Books, Black Wo feuberg, D ; reamß of Avarice (Besans), Life of Joseph Thompson, and others.-— H. M. Jones. WANTED Known.—On receipt of 6s 91 I will forward to any address a Hand Sewing Machine, only ten left, " The Wonder of the Age." H. N. Andebsun, East Street. ' 596 WANTED Known.—On receipt of 4a 3d I will forward to any address One Nickel Alarm Clock, usual price 7s 6d. Apply early. H. JJ. Anderson, East Street. 5_97 WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the Utf.st dreßS materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner.



WANTKD Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of 01*001613?, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere, will pay you.—Fletciieb Bros., Caßh Supply Stores. WANTED linown—Special Show in our Mantle and Dresß Rooms on Friday 26th ingt, and following days. The cream of the Colonial Mills in Dress Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited, —Mitchsll & Turner. WANTKD Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Deparfment, The very complete clearance effected in this department during our recent sale haa enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. j Everything new aDd up to date in shape, style, and pattern, and at best possible valuea —Mitchell and Turner WANTED., Eggs, 1000 do?en, must be fresh, and 1 ton pi Beeswax highest market prices given by Bros., Cash Supply Stoxe§



Entertainments. ASHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. A PUBLIC DANCE will be held in the Orange Hall on MONDAY, May 24. Tickets —Gentlemen, 3s 6d; Ladies free Refreshments provided. Dancing at 8 p m. 5 168 RUAPCJNA HALL, A CONCERT wi.l be given on MONDAY, MAY 24, at §> o'clock, In aid of the Funds of the Hall. Friends from Timara and Ashburton wil i t^ke part. Tickets ... la. Dance to follow. Tickets—Gentlemen, 2a 6d, including refreshments. 5 110 EL" ■.:']''— .■■■■? i..:i"."--! MJ!!^;,-.'!!gil"» tr mrm Government Notices.



NOTICE. IN CONSEQUENCE of a number of tame Geese having receutly been biggerl by Sportsmen (?) near the Homestead, TRES ; PASSERS on the Alford Estate, without i written authority from Mr Harinier or the Manager, WILL BBS PROSECUTED, E. HERRING. May 18, 1897. _ 5 162 -LAUGHTEKING LICENSE. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICES that I intend I at the County Council meeting iv .JUNK NEXT to apply for a SLAUGHTER ING LiCKNSE for Large and Small Cattle for R.S. 15690. DAVID COOHRANE. ' Wakanui, April 80,169?. 4 283



NEW SEAI^D RAILWAYS.' ". EXCURSION TO TIVIARU, MAY 24. FROM Aahburton at 10.20 a.m. returning from Timarn at 5.20 p.m. Return fares from Aahburton by this train only % and 3s 9d. Tickets may be used for Qratl, Winchester, Temulp s o? TtoaTf^. WINS LOW SPORTS AND RACFS, MAY 24. THE Express train for south will set down passengers at Winslow, and the Express train for north will take up pas seugers there. ■ The Goods Bhed at Ashburton will be GLOBED ou thi 24th May.



Business Notices PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGING. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. OBDER FARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS.



JR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. i rfIHE Adverti-er desires to inform his ' ! A.. Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest c'ass of spiritseo that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will 1 show what can be procured :— WHISKIES. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow — "Old Smuggler " ; D.C.L. — Liqueur • Highland Nectar; Highland Club and V.O. Special Bernard ana Co., Leith—"Encore" jGilbey's "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Glenlivet " Perfection " ; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more " brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—"Sham rock "; Dunville's Belfast ; John Jamieson and Son'B—Dublin * * * ; D.C.L.—"Killy croy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antrim—pure malr; Mr John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in shock—Walker's, Dewar's and Sons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Bipquib Dubonche, V.0.C.8. for invalids afU l #*# #. Hennessey's * * *; Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac arid ChampagDe Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—the best; Denia Mounie's brands—l:ulk and case; Martell's Dack. Gins of all grades, at>d English and Colonial bottled Ale and >'tr>ut, and Dunedin and Christchuich Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of Lqueurs, including Bene dictine, Chartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, »nd > Maraschino. WINES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes,-the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a.m. till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. E, ALEXANDER, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205



• snkruptey Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court), holden at Ashburton "VTOTICE is hereby given that Alexander iA McKenzik, of Titiwald, laborer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, 10 be holden ab my office on the 26th day of MAY, 1897, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. JOHN DAVIBON, Deputy Official Assignee. May 20, 1897 5 180 IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holden at .Ash burton. j la the matter of the Bankruptcy .Act, 1892, and of the Bankruptcy of Joseph Lloyd, the younger, livery stable keeper, of Ashburton. i WRITTESr Tenders will be received for the purchase of the Book Debts in th s Kstate. Tenders will close on TUES DAY, the 25' oh day of .Way iusb., at 3 p.m., and must be addressed to me. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Particulars and conditions of sale can be seen at my office. Dated this 20th day of May, 1897. JOHN DAVISON, 5 176 Deputy Official Assignee.



H. M. JONES. PIANOS PIANOS ORGANS ORGANS B.sb value Obtainable in the Colony. STATIONEPiY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAS. VICTORS, ■HARTFOKDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £13, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH.



CASH OR TERMS. TYPE "WRITERS. LOWEST -CASH PRICES. H. M. JONES. 5J36 T7OR FIRST-CLASS BICYCLES At lowest prioeß; THOR THE BEST & CHEAPEST TYRES IN CANTERBURY j "pOR GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARIN.G SQUARE, Ashburton. RIDE Tfl¥" ECLIPSE ! HIIMBE R. The Best Wearing and Lighteat Running Machine in Australasia, , 50 Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. A, A. CARSON, G. H. CARSON* Business manager. Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Ashburton for the Royal finfield—the English Championship machine.



DIRFCT IMPORTER OF WA3CBES JEWELLERY, SILVER & lU\ WARE.



NOTICE. MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL will Rq open on May 25 inst, Subjects taught—English, Music, Draw ing, Singing, and Latin. Miss Barratt will be at home from 21st inst. 5 166 , ________ _ w POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION WILL BE HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL FRIDAY &° SATURDAY, JULY 2 & 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, A GRAND ABT UNION Will be held in connection with the Slhgtw. Tickets Is each, wit'a admittance to Show. To obtained of, the Secretary. EDWARD STEPHENS, Hon. Sec. Art Union, or & A. ROBOTTOM, - 5 119 So»» Sea, Ppultsy S»ei«ty,



S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATOHMAKEK and JEWELLER, EAST STREET XT AS JJuat received "ew Stock of JEWELLERY AND vVATOHES Direct from Englftutl. The Largest and Uiiuioest Stock in' the District is to be seen at S. SALEK'S EAST STKEET,



SPECIAL Attention is *drawn to the Splendid Seuotion of LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCH I<>\ TAKE your Watuhea and Clocks to S SALEK'S, for repair. The true test of Cheapness is the Quality of the work done. I



ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY, AND get your UMBRELLAS from the Maker, SMITH MACKWELL, East Street, Ashburton. Umbrellas neatly repaired and re-covered with best; materials. I Knives and Scissors ground. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash ttt b? worth Twenty credit. Qur practk»J eystem of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,-~ BARRITX b»os, n'b» mw £m street.



Bd&ifi6§S ffdttcSS* --■■■■■■-■■■■■■ •■■■-1.,.-, ■■.-*-.-  • ■ _■..,■.,--.., -V, —- ■ ■•■ - _____—_* FLETCHER BROS,, THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCERS. fTIfIREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to 'Y.% JL buyer and the seller, and has been the nuans of adding many comforts to <he hrmri of those who wisely availed themselves of the grand reform Hundred* now buy their Goods at FLETCHER BROS. FO;' GASH, tl reby acknowledging their appreciation of the CASH SYS I EM. Look after the i imble t( ailing by raking uto FL*IVB ISR'BRO I*., md getting the very best value that money etn buy. A though we do not Advertise a price list, our country customers can get one or applicatior, a^d after p»rußi'ijj thf iwe very carefully, we ate satisfied fc'iat they will acd must admit that we ms 1 < heaper tbt a any other hou eiu the dietriot. WE LEAD, F*o"l°LcTw WHO OAK 200 OASKS HIGBEBT TEST KEROBENE. OAA We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, noue better to h§ bad in the world, which we are selling ;owcr than Chriatchurch prices. This is a solid fact, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fait to bnj trora us. ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale But** Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the bast of matketa for spot cftth themore we can sail cheaper than any o her house in Ashburoon, CHINA, GLASSWAKB, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well ttock id with thf tnostluseful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHISAP. . ; WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESEOTS* Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a visit, at v« havf just opened up some very choica and useful Chios, Glassware sind Electroplateware, which we are aellirg at undoubtedly low rates, '.',•• : - 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 109.64 each" Electroplated and Cut G'ass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s fed each Seta of Jugs from 2s per set of three large sinse Teapots from 6d each ' . Pretty line of Vasea at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. CUTLERyT" CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson'?, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc. BEDBOOMWARE. "bEDROOMWARB. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwar*, Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedioom Sets for themselves, or for* wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going eUewbere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1,1897, to take with them by rail, lowt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, m will as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenierce. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEEBWAX. We "are cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rate*. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBITRTON AND OHKISTCHUROH, Telephone 2^—Box 67.



THE BOOT TRADE. McDonald & Mcdiarmid, OF THE last Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedlyjin the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Sheet of all kinds, including the Duke of York, Boatoek Beehive, Wolfs, Otto Hcrz, SIROKOSCH, and MACALLAN Houbc Makes. ' OUR Wiudow shows a CSioice Selection of Boots, Shoes, *ud Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. ! VERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Loweib Possible Prices, and only first quality material used, M CDONALD & M°PIAEMID,": BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, ! EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager.



M ELLO R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. nMHE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Crack* X proof Oalf, beautiful in appearance* and in wear practically indestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentleiaen'B Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to dafe and ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed, JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



ANDREW ORR. T ADIES WHC ABE ABOBX TO P^RCHASB OHEIU WINTER DliiSSSlSj MILLINERY, JACKETS & CAP^S, SHOULD 0 A L L AT 0 N 0 E A T A. ORE'S, WHERE THE if WILL FIND THE VALUER SECOND TO NONE IN CANTERBURY. 150 Lm dips' Jackets—best shapes from 10a 6d to 45s 75 Lhdies' Macintoshes—the latest—all sewn 80 Ladies' Beautiful Copes—-al! prices 50 Navy and Black Serges from Is 3d per yard Colonial and Knglish Dress Tweeds—double widtl>—from Is 200 pairs colonial-made Blanket?—from 15s Gents' Suits to order from £2 15s Kaiapoi and lioslyn .^uits from 22s 6d Cents' Waterproof Coats—all sewn seams The Largest Stock of Ladies* and Gents' BOOTS ever «liomi in Ashburton —splendid quality 70 pieces Flannelette—all colors—34 and 36 inches Linoleums and Floorcloths—all widths IN-PECTION KINDLY SOLICITED. ANDREW ORR.