THE QUEEN'S CELEBRATIONS

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Sydney, March 17 The Cabinet has approved of sending two officers and fifty mpn of the Pei manfnt Artillery to participate? m thp Queen's celebrations. The cost will be about £1800. While m England the detachment will have barracks nncl rations free. The men have received a special training. The Cabinet also approved of Mr Reid visiting Fngland. Prior to his leaving, early m May, the Government will call Parliament to gether, make the Financial Statement, ask for three months' supply, and then prorogue till about the end of August.

The Premier and Parliament.

Prone Association—By Electric Telegraph j Wellington, March 17 I Owing to the illness of the Minister of , Lands and the absence of the Hons. Messrs Cadman, Walker, and Hail-Jones from Wellington, the Cabinet did not meet to-day to discuss the question oi an early session and the Premier's visit to England. It is understood that the Acting-Governor has been requested to formally prorogue Parlia ment until Friday, April 2nd. The Wellington correspondent of the Presn telegraphs:—l hear upon good authority that the meeting of Parliament will probably be further prorogued m to-morrow's Gazette for a fortnight, and fourteen days more must elapse between the Gazette notice for despatch of business " and the commencement of the session. There oan be no Parliament before the Faster holidays, hence it appears to have fixed itself m the public mind that the Premier will not go Home after all.

THE SOLDIER'S GRAVE.

(By Key. Father Ryan.)

•• Young as the youngest who donned the grey, True as the truest that wore it, Brave aa the bravest he marched away (Hot tears on the cheeks of his mother lay), Triumphant waved our flag one day— He fell m the front before it. "Firm as the firmest, where duty led, He hurried without a falter ; Bold as the boldeßt he fought and bled, And the day was won—but the field waa red, And the blood of his fresh young heart was shed On his country's hallowed altar. <v "On the trampled breast of the battle plain, • *• WLere the foremost ranks had wrestled; I On his pale, pure face not a mark of pain (His mother dreams they will meet agiin), The fairest form amid all the slain, Like a child asleep he nestled. "In the solemn shades of the wood that swept The field where his comrades found him, They buried him there —and the big tears | crept Into strong men's eyes that had seldom wept; { His mother—God pity her ! smiled and slept, , Dreaming her arms were round him. ■' A grave m the woods with the grass o'er grown, A grave io the heart of his mother ; Hia clay m the one ließ lifeless and lone, There is not a name, there is not a etone, And only the voice of the winds makes moan O'er the grave where never a flower is strewn, But—hie memory lives m the other."

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not hold ourselves responsib'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE ARITHMETICAL PUZZLE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—On behalf of arithmetical-puzzle critics amongat your intelligent readers, you may if it pleases you, insert the following solution, with its absolutely necesaary arithmetical definitions, m your interesting, useful, and valuable paper, viz , 19 + 28 + 37 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 99. To exhibit its solution = 100 is said to be impossible, because the apparent resulting sum of every one of its unlimited number of possible solutions must of absolute necessity be a multiple of 9, which 100 is not. The aforesaid definitions are aa follows :— (1). A whole number is a visible unit, or the sum °* a number of invisible units. (2), A fraction is not its form or shape but is a visible decimal and nothing else, e.g. | is a mere shape or form of a fraction, whereas -75 is the real fraction or visible decimal. An isolated cypher is bo number or fractionj as it is nothing at all of u--e or value; but when not isolated it is mno i value m itself, but meantime is of great use m increasing or lessening the value of a whole number or decimal m a tenfold degree for each ofits repetitions, as exemplified m operations performed on decimals and whole numbers. Every number occupying two or more places of the numeration table neqes- | ■arily implies one or more ciphers inaepa- I rably connected therewith, as 35 means 30+5, etc. One of the chief uses of ciphers is to fill vacant places and to make whole numbers and decimals occupy their own proper places. Repetition implies that the self-Bame thiDg or value is used more than once m the same sense. Hence m the expressions 1 unit and 1 ten, or +1 and —1 there is no repetition of value at all, because there is no sameness of value or of <sense used. 18 as an addend, and 18 as a divisor, exhibits no repetition soever. Consequently 18 may occur as both an addend and a divisor m a solution. And yet it is un deniable there is no repetition soever. N.B. I have proved that right is not wrong an m the preceding solution 19 plus 28 plus 37 plus 4 plus 5 plus 6=99. I will now i prove that wrong is right m the following solution 2 plus 7 plus 9 18 plus 35 plus 46 plus — 100, 18 by referring your readers to the preceding excellent and perfect definitions. I defy any reader to prove that 1 have not complied with all the conditions or to prove that tho above is nob the real, genuine, perfect solution of the notorious arithmetical puzzle. I also defy them to prove that the Solution 19 plus 28 plus 37 plus 4 plus 5 plus 6 =- 99 is not also perfect. I now a»k them to arrange 3 odd numbers so that the addition of their values by arrangement must be a sum which is an even dumber, Also to find 2 different numbers Whose sum ia greater than 17, and said sum is meantime equal to their product. lam willing to answer any reasonable questions stated m a respectful manner.v-I am, etc., • Ex-Abithmetician. General Post Office, Christchurch.

Geraldine St. Patrick's Sports.

Aslilmrtou Winners

At the G-;ra!riin<- t. Patrick's Day sporfs several prizes v\er-> won by Ashburton competitors, amongst others the following : 100 Yarr]g Handicap — J. McNaugbt, Ashbnrton, won i he first prize.—TimelOsecs 1 Man Manual Fi'O Brigade Competition (dry)— Prizes, £1 and 10s: Burroughs (Ash imrton}, 39^ec, 1; J. Dorm (Ashbvtrton), 423iee, 2; T. Barber (Ashburton), 44-ec, b. The other competitors were—R. Dinn (Aeh tmrton), W, Gore, A. Fyfe, and R. Sawle (Geraldine). J. H. Anderson and T. Sheen (Temuka), P. Shewan and P, Campbell (i'imaru), R. McMillan and W. Jewris (Chriatchureb). Vaulting with the Pole.—T. H. Dal ton 1, (9ft llin.) Ibell and Kidd competed, but were not placed, 880 Yards Handicap,—J. Fechney, 15yds, 1; J. Annetfc, 30yds, 2 ; I•. Campbell, 40yds, 3. Time—2min 7sec, Fechney soon collared hia men, and with J, Annetfc made a capital race of it, about a yard separating first and second men at the tape. Two Men Coupling Practice Fire Brigade Compeition.—Shewan and Camp bell (Timaru), 37sec, 1; Barber and Kidd (Aahburton), 40jl;aeo, 2 ; McMillan and Jewris (Christchurch), 42|8ec, 3. Fyfe and Hubbard (Geraldine), 44|sec, and Dorm Bros. (Ash burton) 42§see also competed. 220 Yards Hurdle Race.—M. McAuliffe, 9yds, 1. A. Hustoa, 2yds, finished third. Time—32^ cc. Other starters—W. Huston Ber, G. Blisset 4yds, J. Coogan 7yda, T. E. Cheeseman Byds, and R. Gould 15yds. A capital race. 150 Yards Handicap—First Heat—J. McNaught, 6yds 1. Time—l6^ Fiaal heat —W. Cloufiton 1, McNaught 2. 440 Yards Handicap—,!. McNaught 10yds <1, Campbell, 3yds 3 Time—ssasee. I 5-Men Manual Fire Brigade Competition I (wet) —Temuka, SSaec 1, Ashburton, 55? (penalty 4sec) 2. 250 Yards Handicap—W. Clouston, I2yda : 1, J, McNhught, 7yda 2, J. Coogan, 11yds 3. Time—27fsec. 1 Mile Handicap—J. Annet 1, J. Wall 2. Eight ran, including J. Fechney, 45yds, Time—4min 43sec.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

I Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Supreme Court. Nelson, March 17 The Supreme Court opened to day before Mr Justice Denniston, and there were orsJy two criminal cases on the calander. In the case against John Grooby, charged with killing his wife last September with an axe at Pangatotara, the jury decided that prisoner was uufit to plead, as he was insane, and the judge ordered him to be kept m the asylum during the Colonial Secretary's pleasure. Harry Fuller, ch-irged with stealing a cheque, w-ts sentenced to three months, he having been m gaol three months awaiting trial. A Body Found. The dead body of a newly born infant, prematurely born, was fyund m a box at the residence of James Satherley, farmer, near Motueka, yesterday; it had been dead about three days. An inquest was opened and adjourned owing to the precarious state of (he health of the supposed mother, who was recently employed as housemaid at the Ship Hotel at tie Port. She left there a fortnight ago and went home to Motueka, Serious Accident Haweea, March 17. This morning, when a girl named Mary Brown was preparing breakfast her clothes caught fire, and she was fearfully burned, and suffered a great shock. Siie was taken to the hospital m a precarious condition. Adulterating Sausages. Dunedin, March 18 Two butchers for adulterating sausages were each fined 10a and costs m the Police Court this morning. Further Prorogation of Parlia ment. Wellington, March 18. An extraordinary Gazette was issut d to-d*»y further proioguin# Parliament till April 2.

Town Edition.

W.&DDI2TG.

Williams—Baigent

The bells of St Stephens rang out gaily on i Wednesday afternoon for one of the prettiest weddings held m Ashburton, the occasion being, the marriage of Albert Hop wood, eldest son of Mr Thomas A. Williams, | Tinwald, to Lucy Beatrice, only daughter of the late Mr Isaac Baigeut, ABhburton, and grand-daughter of Mr Isaac Baigent, Wake- Held, Nelson, and Mr Jehu Fowler, Allenten. The church was prettily decorated with marguerites, silver poplars and ferns, by friends of the bride. The Rev: J. Blaekburne performed the ceremony. The bride, given away by her stepfather, Mr Amos, was prettily dressed m cream crepon with silk stripes, trimmed with cream silk and chiffon, and wore the orthodox veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and a handsome gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. She also I carried a shower bouquet of pure white flowers tastefully relieved with maiden hair fern, the gift of "Misa Minnis. The brides maids—Miss Minnis, Ashburton, and Miss Bate, Nelson, cousins of the bride—were .astefuMy dressed m cream silk-striped cashmere, trimmed with canary-colored silk and lace, and wore picture hata trimmed I with buttercups to match, and handsome I gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. ] I hey carried lovely bouquets of white flowers. Mias Alice Mayo, Yaldhurst, cousin of the bride and Miss Besaia Lewis, AUenton, were the other bridesmaids, and wore pretty canary-colored nuu's veiling 1, trimmed with silk lace, aud with sashes to match, and beautiful duchease bonnets, tan shoes, etocking , and gloves to match, and carried baskets of white flowers. The beat man was Mr Arthur Williams, brother of the bridegroom, aid Mr Isaac Baigent, brother ol the bride, acted as groomsman. The service was choral, and Mrs Claridge played the wedding march. Aftwr the service the guests adjourned to Gates' rooms, where afternoon tea was served, and the usual speeches given and duly honoured, Dr. Irevor proposing m a neat speech the toaßt of the bride and bridegroom, the bridegroom suitably responding. The cike, the gift of the bride's grandfather, Mr Fowler, was of three tiers—the artistic work of Mr Pollock. The happy couple left for their honeymoon by the express'amidst showers of rice, and were given three hearty cheers as the train moved off. The travelling dress of the bride was a neat grey tweed, trimmed with passementerie, and hat to match. The guests were entertained m Mr Gates' rooms where a most pleasant evening vras spent with music, dancing, ect. The presents were both numerous and valuable.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN s THURSDAT, MARCH lB t 1897.



Business Notices CROCKERY - * - - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWARF. OKPACKAGES OK PACKAGES AO PACKAGES AO PACKAGES Ex 8. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHER BROS., HAVE just received per s. s. Waimate. 25 Packages of Crockery and Eoamelware fro some of the belt Firms m England and on the Continent, which our Agents bought the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger discount for us than is usual. This being the case we are determined to give onr Customers the benefit of thin transaction as they will readily ccc by comparing the undermentioned Prig* with any others m the District, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. - -—CROCKERY. CROCK|ERY. 50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, ptinted and enameled, from 2s per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 8t per drzeft 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 21b Glaii Ittn Jars, 3s 6d per dozen * Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3e lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. » NAMELWARE. ENAMELWAR E.—* 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3* 11 i 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, la 9d, 2b, 2s 6d, 3s 4d, 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers. 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d : 24 Dozen Enameled .Basine, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Doses Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 61 per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Muga from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled Fiying Panß, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Knameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5« 3d and 5s 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 fioesfc Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. The finest Vinegar m the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have alto on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6.1 per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14. b Is, 7s per cwt Flour —Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diomr cd Brand, lowest price m town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge m 71b and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the OHEAPJiST HOUSE m ASHBUKTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHKISTCHURCB, Telephone 24—80 x 67. MITCHELL AN D T URNER. V ... : —— ' -.1 I . , .. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT. THE LAST WEEK OF McDonald & mcdiarmids ANNUAL^CLBAEING SALK ! ; j. ■■■■•' /^OMMMNCES on SATURDAY, the 6th inst. In the limits of our arivertutrog space Y.J we cannot enumerate one-twentieth of the BARGAINS we are offering, bub the following quotations will at once convince you of the Genuineness of our Reductions: — Per Pair Per Pair t d id Ladies' and Gents' Tennis Shoes Bluchers, heel and tocplate (Renshaw make) ... ... 2 9&2 11 and nails, our own make- Children's School Boots (our beats everything m the m»r ownmake)—7 to 9 .... 4 3 ket at the price only 411 10 to 13 ... 4 9 Ladies' Tan Leather Lice Shoes Ladies' Real Glace Kid Shoes —a great bargain ... ... 4 9 —a perfect gem (own ttake) only 611 Special Bargains— LadieB 1 Evening Shres, with Girls' 2-Strap Shoes (black or neat bow, glace kid ... only 211 tan leather)-7 to 9 ... 211 Gents' Canvas 1-hoes (black or 1? tol«, — 3 9 brown), reduced from 6s to 4 6 Women's Leather Slippers Ladies' Canvas Shoes (black, (own make), only 3 3 blue, or brown), own make only 4 3 Furst-class Pegged Water- Gent*' Tan Leather Shoes tights (our own make) ... only 11 9 hewn)— Usual price ... 9i Worth 15 0 Sale Price only ... 611 Children's Strong Lice Boots Meu's Pegged Watertight —4 ato 6's-a bargain ... 1 9 Bluchers (own make), splen- Former Price ... 4 0 did value, oiily ... ... 9 6 Women's Leather Balmorals Men's Watertight Balmorals (our own make) only 6 6 (own make), splendid value only 8 9 Ladies' Leather Shoes, neat Ladies' Lace Canvas Shoes ... 3 9 design (own make)... :'.. only 5 6 Usual Frice 4 9 Youths' Watertight Balmorals Neat 2-Strap Evening Shoes... \ 3.11 — I'a and 2 J5... , only 69; If you have not yet visited this UNPARALLELED SALE, ire respectfully rf quest you to do so AT ONCE, and participate m the GREAT BARGAINS that are being offered Don't forget the Sale positively CLOSES on SATURDAY, the 13th inst at THE CASH BOOT MART, Ea9x Street, A!?hbubton.] [Branches at Oamabu ahp W*i2W4i*



Henry Zander. JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOOO *AGS MAURITIUS OUGAE. use.no other for your jam. Henry Zander, Cheapest Gjocer m Ashburton. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con- V^ ducted, and Saleyarda regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dipß always on hand. Advances made against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton. My London Agent iB known for hia utmost reliability. HENEY ZANDEB, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL, 100 Cases VALVGLJNE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 100Q Feet LEATHER BELT^cr* 100 Galvanised STESI- COLLARS HORNSBY & ?, AN SOME PLOUGH o,a sarl^-a and Plain FENCING WIRE 4'JQ Urums LIKSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE I Etc Eto | wmmmm HENEY ZANDEE, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, j TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. I T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHMO 1 CHAFF CRUSHED OATS ♦ CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN »nd SHARPS HENEY ZANDEE, GENERAL MERCHANT. STORAGE. I AM PREPARED to receive GRAIN on Storage at Lowest Cubbent Rates, My Shipment of CORNSACKS is now to hand. Henry Zander, GRAJN> WOOL, AND GENERAL MEUOIUNT.



Government Notices. ASHBURTON LICENSING DISTRICT. THE following Persons have been duly nominated as Candidates for the Licensing Committee of the above-named District :— STEPHEN STBPHENSON CHAPMAN, of Willcwby, farmer. GEORGE CLEPHAJVE, of Wakanui, farmer. GEORGE WILLIAM LEADLEY. of Wa kanui, farmer. ANDREW McFARLANE, of Mount Somers sheep farmer. DONALD McLEAN, of L&gmohr, station manager, JOHN MoQUILKIN, of Longbeach, farmer"} JOSEPH SEALY, of Ashburton, seedsman. THOMAS TAYLOR, of Ashton, farmer. DAVID THOMAS, of Ashburton, auc* tioneer. DONALD WILLIAMSON, of Ashburtou, storekeeper, T. VV. TAYLER, Returning Officer. Ashburton, March 17, 1897. 3 131 LICENSING DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. ELECTION OF LICENSING COMMITTEE. NOTICE OF POLLING-DAY IN PURSUANCE of the Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1895, and the Elec toral Act, 1893, I, THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, Returning Officer for the Licena ! ing District of Aahbutton, do hereby GIVE NOi'ICE that an ELECTION WILL BE HELD for the RETURN of FIVE Qualified Persons to, serye as MEMBERS of the Licea*in.g Committee for the said District, and that NOMINATIONS OF CANDI DATES will be received not later than Five o'clock m the Afternoon of the sixteenth day of March, 1897, and that the POLL (if necessary) will be taken at the sever*! Polling-places of the said District on WED NESDAY, the 24th flay of March, 1897. Each Nomination must be accompanied by a deposit of Ten Pounds. The following are the POLLING-PLACES for the Licensing District of Ashburton :— The Courthouse, Ashburton, l?he Sehoolhouse, Dromore. i The Schoolhouse, Seafield. j The Schoolhouae, Wakanui. The Sehoolhouse, Flemington, The Sohoolhouse, Hinds. The Sehoolhouse, Mayfield, The SchoolhouHe, Greenstreet. ! The Schoo' house, Lowcliffe. \ The Road Beard Office, Mount Somers. , The Templar Hall, Tinwald. The Town Hali, Staveley. : T, W. TAYLER, I Returning Officer. \ Aehburton, March 5, 1897. 40 BARRETT BROS, announce that on and after Saturday, February 27, a Cash Discount at the rate of Is iv the £ will be allowed to every customer.—"T;he Hali," E*st street, Ashbyrton, 2 186 i "T*TA~NTBD lin'own—The~ "clieapesFaui y V most reliable boot shop m ABhburton I atME^OH's 2jealuindia JJoot Stprq,



______— —._ IMPORTAOT NOTICE. fY!a^* p[ '~ **— /^REAT SALE OF LINOLEUMS. |||Ip FLOOR-CLOTH, rTTvni vttm*! :Sgialw CARPETS, LUSOH.UM&. §BKkg± MATTING, RUGS, etc ?|Sc» > ' Rj£ FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, &^S£iimaZo%oL T. H. UNDRILL <& Go We have just landed, direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.b. Rimutaka and Otarama, a Grand Assortment of LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, FLOOR-CLOTHS, Etc., to be Sold at PRICES 10 MEET THK TIME 3. INSPECTION INVITED. Note the Address— T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET (Opposite Arcade) Picture Framing a Specialty. Venetian Blinds Made to Order. Agents for Olegg's Perambulators. SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the large increase m this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest pdifcerns and most approved designs m all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. JOUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEABS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot le adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also have Spectacles fitted to correct the sight m Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES', NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong. NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS. IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE VARIOUS CENTRES OF FASHION. SPECIAL DRESSES, only one of each design, Fancy Tweed Dress Goods, exclusive designs and colorings, New Silks, Velvets, Trimmings, Serges, wear guaran'eed, for winter wear, Lidies' and Children's Macintoshes m newest shapes and latest patterns at most moderate prices, guaranteed to keep out the rain. Children's Tunics, clothing, and millinery m endless variety. NEW MILLINERY, NEW CLOAKS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW GLOVES. - Everything new and up-to-date. NO OLIT~~STOCK. The Most complete assortment we have ever offered. Complete assortment of Woollen Underwear, New Men's and Boys' Clothing, Cape?, Tics, Mercery, etc., New Boots and Shoes for winter wear. w. h. Collier. "THE CORNER."



T. Bullock. FOR SALE. CJUBURBAN property well situated on O lielb Koi>d, Allenton. i acre first-clams land, on which is ereced a comfortable 1 cottage of 5 rooms, verandah, conservatory, and all conveniences, detached wash-house, and other buildings. The property is m a very healthy locality, about three minutes walk from Domain. For price und fnll particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR SALE. O EOTION No 16, containing i acrp, front ks ing Archibald Street, on which is elected a »quare dwelling houße of four rooms with porch, also small stable, etc. Sections No 17 and 18 adjoining can be sold with the property or separately. Fuller particulars on application. T. BULLOCK^ US MO RE. FOR "{BALE. AQ. A ACRES, improved, mostly m 4fcO_: English grasses, being R.S. 28217, and part of 27456, and others, well watered with County water races, for price and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. SMALL FARM NEAR TOWN. OA ACRFS, Ashburton Forks, being OU R.S. 4449 and 30561, the property of Mr J. G. MeConochie. There is a dwelling house and other buildings erected on the property, ('ffens are invited for the purchase of this, Vet y easy terms of pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey Diettict, FOR SALE, the following F.Ss., fenced and mostly m the native state, viz.— R S, 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R S, 28487, 1068 acres 2 rood* R.S. 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 35 perches Price, i:ei ma, and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. iSHEEP F.EhD. SRKEP FEED ' OO C* ACRES being R.Ss. 25093, 26849, 000 27117, Wakanui Plains. For Sale at a low price and on very liberal j terms. No stock has beers on this land for some time. Farmers and others are invited to inspect. Full particulars furnished on application. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ~~"" ¥T) H SALK " GOODWILL of* Lease m Perpetuity of 100 Acres, with two-roomed Cottage thereon, situated about a mile from Ruapuna. 'J he land is well fenced and partly broken vp f 16 acres being m turnips, and watered by a County Water-race, Rental to the Ciown £6 10s per annum. Suitable for a family man, as it is close to a School, and the present owner stales there is plenty of work to be had m the district. For further particu'ars apply to T. O UNLOCK. ______ Kf\ ACRES, with Dwelling and othei t)\J improvements, surrounded by Garden, etc., m good order, well situated at Arundel, near the Rangitata Traffi: Bridge ; Govern ment leasehold, rental £3 10* lOd per annum; the property of Mr C. Wilson, who purposes going to the North I-land. It is all fenced and divided itito three paddocks. 23 acres m English grasses, 5 acres m root crops, remainder m its tative state. The property I is conveniently situited for a family man, being not far from ihe Arundel school. i For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. i Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and of the Bankruptcy <f Lancelot Frederick Andkewes, of AahburtOH, stationer. WRITTEN Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to THURSDAY the 25th day of March instant, at 3 p.m., for stock m this estate. Stock sheets and conditions, also stock, can be inspected at the shop, East Street, Ashburton. Stock sheets and conditions can also be seen at Official Assignee's office, Chrißtchurch. Tenders must be addressed to the Deputy Assignee, m the estate of L. F. Andrewes, Ash burton, and marked "Tender for Stock," also accompanied by marked cheque for £25. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Dated this 17th day of March, 1897. i JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee, 3 143 Ashburton, J j I]N~BANKRUPTCY. '"~~" I . f In the District Court, holden at Ash' burton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and of the Bankruptcy of Lancelot Frederick Andkkwes, of Ashburton, stationer.* WRITTEN Tenders will be received for the purchase of the book debts m this Estate. Tenders will close on THURSDAY, the 25th day of March inst., at 3 p.m., and must be addressed to me. The highest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. Particulars and conditions ot aale can fee seen at my office. Fated this l?th day of March, 1897. JOHN DAVISON, 3 142 Deputy Official Assignee. D. Thomas. FAIR, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1897. 171 NTRIES of RAMS and Good Breeding \k EWES are now being tak.esj for the above fixture. p. THOMAS, 2 141 Ashburtw 171 WEISS and MEMMOTT, the Cham . pion Billiardiats of Australasia, now touring New Zealand, will give AN EXHIBITION MATCH AT HICKS', BIi.LIA^D-^OOM, \ Bevane'a Hotel, on SATURDAY, MARCH 20. For further particulars ar ply to R, BICp, ,3 13d - • Dole's H.gfcc.l, a \ ••'■■■



Wanted. LOST— Black ■'hnep Pop on Tuesday l'^t. Answers m nerneot " Smut." FinrW please communicate with M/jl Office. 3137 YSTPRS, Trevaily, F onndere, Groper, to-night's express.- Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. _____J_Z: B"~ LACKSMITH'S Easiness and plant for sale, io one of the best distno b m Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton- 3 130 BED ChaflVß^d Chaff (fresh and clean) 9d per bag ; splendid Potatoes, 20lbs for Is, or 8* 6i per 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bkos. K^ OLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Flout and Wbeatmeal at cost price. Sharps bs 9,i and Brau I* 6d p^r bag, delivered.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. ENCOURAGE LOCAL IN DUSTRY. IF you want a eood, strong, and reliable Umbrel.a, one that is not likely to get out of order, go and order one from SMILH MAUKWKLL, at, the Umbrella shop, Cast Street. Umbrellas neatly repaired aud re-covered. Knives aud Scissors ground. O ia WANTED Known—The New Flannel, ette, half wool and cotton, 36 iuchea * wide, everlasting wear.—A. Obr. 3 138 ' r^TERLING Value m Household Drapery, J^ Clothing, Boots, etc., and Cash Dis- J i count la m the £.— Barrett Bros., " The Hall,' East street. 2 187 W EL DON'S Ladies' an 1 Children' Journals, Home Dressmaker, Young 1 Ladies' Journals, Review of Keviews, Navy , and Army, etc. The Red Scaur, The j Swampers, Told ia the Verandah, Cursed by j a Fortune, and other new books,—H. M. I Jones. _^ WANTED Known—Our Show Rooms to be cleared of al Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Turnbr. I IT7"ANTED Known—The celebrated P.D. H Coisets iv all prices and colors.— A. Orb. 3 141 WANTED Kuowij—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions. —MIT- -1 chell & Turner. WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale.— Mitchell & Turner. ANTED Known—The Economi Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Men s Boots m great variety from 4s lid to 30*. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—A. Orr, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Serges, defy sea, air, and water. 3 139 WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—2so New Jackets, Mantles, and Capes cow open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. Orr. _ 3JL4O OUR Flannelette Reason opens with a Special Purchase of 1216 yard?, ceiling at 3d and 4^d per yard. Cash Discount Is m the £.—Barrett Bros-, " The Hall," Kast street, Ashburton. 2 188 WANTED Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, at greatly reduced prices, also large selection m Ladies' Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrappers, Children's Pinafores, Overalls, etc., for fourteen days only.—Miss E BARyiss, Arcade and Tailored Street. 213 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own make, (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as m the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots m the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash burton. 115 IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestructible School Boots Public Notice. IN pursuance of the Town Districts Act, 1881, section 37, and the Rating Act, 1894, section 37. Public notice is hereby ' given that it is the intention of the Tinwald Town Board at its next meeting, to be held on March 26, 1897, to strike and levy a general rate of THREE-FARTHINGS m the ■€, on the ratable value of the ratable properties within the Tinwald Town D.strict for the period commencing on the first day of April, 1897, and ending on the 31sfc day of March, 1898, payable m.one sum on the 24th day of April, 1897 ; and that the rate book is open for inspection at the oifa'ces of Messrs Fooks and Son, Bullock's Arcade, Ashburton. 0. E. FOOKS AKD SON, Clerks to the Tinwald Town Board. 3 73 TO SPORTSMEN. IIIOR SALE, Cheap—a Double-barrel J B.L. Ohokebore Gun, by W. W. Greener and Co., London. Has all modern improvements and appliances, and m first-' class order, cost £30. For price and particulars apply Office of this paper. 3 88 " NO TlO EL I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for ths Ashburton County. Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER, BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. ITIHE ANNUAL MEETING will be held IN THE ORANGE^ HALL, QN THURSDAY, 18th INST., at 7.30 p.m. Dr. Trevor m the chair. ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. 3 123 H^iiry Zander. ASHBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR, TO JJE HELD AT TINWALD SALJEyARDftj, THURSDAY, MARCH 25. "T" SHALL be pleased to reaeive ENTRIES J_ for above fixture, HENRY ZANDER, DAVID ZANDER, 2 179 Auctioneer. rpoWLES' Fcr.nyrc.yaJ a,;d St;cJ Pills for female X ii:ckly covrcct nil irrcgul rJtie*. and relieve the i iWiiUi'isr Bvmptoßs so prevalent with tho sex, lloxri IS IJd t° as ad» ot all Cllc'»ists aud Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln nml AHdi'ind Counties Drug Co., Lincylu, England' Wbole salo of all tUo Wholesale Houses. Beware oflmjta ious,



Keai ing's Fowder aestroya buge, fleas, nnths, beetlep, mi ftll other iaseota. whilst; gut 6 h rnj'lfcsa to domestio animals. In txleiminatiDg beetles the aucoesa of thin powder is c.v. raordifia^y- It Is perieaily wean m appijoa'ion. free the artiale you pureim°B is Keayi o's, aa jmitationa are noxioas and ineffeototl, Sold m tine, 6d, Is and 2 6d eaah, by al oheaaiate



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Deputy Official Assignee—Tenders re Andre vye's estate. jewitt—Fresh hsh. Billiards —Champions of Australasia, at Devane's hotel, Saturday next. S. Salek —Ji'ew business notice. Fletcher Bros—New advertisements. Licensing Election—Notice re candidates nominated.



At Methven oa Frfday, before W. Morgan and G. Chapman, Etqrs , J.P.s, a prohibi tion order was app.ied far against Hurt Devaney. Granted, to be m force throughout Ashburton town and county for the periqd of twelve months. To-day, before Mr Wray, S.M., the samp man w^s charged with obtaining liquor for another prohibit, and fined £5.



Mr S, Salek announces m another part of this issue, that he has opened up a consign ment of halt-hour chronographs, for which special advantages are claimed. *! An advertisement m another column noti fies that'Mr F. Weiss, the billiard champion of Auatrajasia, who visited Ashburton last year, will again give lovers of the game an opportunity of seeing it played by experts, and he will play Mr Meuimotfc, another crack player, an exhibition matph at Bevane'a Hotel on Saturday evening next. S«nt it tobia Mother la. Germany Mr Jacob Esbensen, who is m the employ of the Chicago Lumber Co., at Dea Moines, Jowa, says: ' I have just sent some medicine back to my mother iii the Old Country, that I know from personal use to be the best medicine m the world for rheumatism, having used it m my family for several years. It is called Chamberlain's Fain Balm. It always does tha work.' For sale by AsdBUBXON Drug Company. Owe Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran Cad to oare all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, m either sex. (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Back Oiarranteed free from Mercury, Sold m Boxes 4s 6d e^ch, by &)l Chemist* »nd Patent medicine>Vendors throughout the World proprietors: Th« Linooln and Midland pOCK*I«B 1 teTO (JOHFAM?; [ 'CQoiR, F.Wjfl&ud