INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Earthquake.

Christchupch, March 3 A sharp shock of earthquake was f It here at 9.17 this moruing.

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

London, March 2. A Blae-book which has he<»n issued Indicates that; last year Lord Salisbury prevented ths Power" from blockading Greece, and last August; suggested 'he present settlement of rhn Cretan difficulty. Athens, March 1 Continuous fighting is aking place near Retimo.

A quantity of supplies and stores for those engaged in Rud Croat* work v/as landed at Canea, but the landing of general provisions is forbidden. March 2

The Cretans capturing Port Bta varos, with 3000 prisoner?, imparila the safety of Canados. M Delyanois stated in the Chamber that the combined fleets bombarding Crete was savape, impious and unjust. A note has teen issued by the Powers acquainting Greece that the autonomy conceded to Crete granc? equal rights to Moslems and Christiana, and requires the leoall of the fl'ieb and troops.

ROAD BOARDS.

Mount Somers.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Somera Road Board was held on Monday, Present—Messrs Chapman (chairman), Hood, and Harrison. overseer's eepobt. The overseer's report was read and con sidered satisfactory. ' Extension of time was granted to contrac tor Brown in which Co finish re-forming on the Springburn tram road. | Ford and Newton's Road.—Application was made by the chairman to have the logs and scrub cleared on about 14 chains of this road.— Resolved that the Board had no funds for the work.

A creek in Mr Hutchinson's and Mrs Penney'a land was ordered to be cleared out ; also, a ford on Chapman's road was agreed to—beth to be attended to by the overseer. IBNDBKS. Tenders were ordered to be called for breaking the stones on the Valetta road, and blinding the boulders on the Mount Somera tram road, also repairs to the pound, STBAY CATTLE. Complaints having been made about the number of cattle and horseß running on the roads, it was resolved that the matter of appointing a ranger for the district be left j with the chairman to make enquiries and arrange. UNPAID BATES. It waa resolved to sue for all rates unpaid after March 15, and the collector was in structed to that effect. COREESPONDBNCE. From Mesas Fooks and Son —road altera tion on the Alford Estate, and stating that the new plan was in course of preparation. From the Receiver of Land Revenue, stating that the sum of £21 83 3d had been forwarded to the Board's credit for expend:- I ture on the roads to the sections furnishing the same.

From Mr G. R. Turton, asking that his name be taken off the roll for reserve 1635, and that of his brother put on.-—Agreed to. From the Valuer-General; abating that the Government valuation would not be ready for next year's rates TENDEBS. Tenders were opened for the works adver tised, and the following accepted : — Gilham and Hicks—singling Ford and Newton's road, Is 3d per yard. J. Brown—Shingling Pound road, la 5d per yard ; fencing in gravel reserve, £3. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £27 lla 9d were passed for payment. DOMAIN BOABJ). The members then sat as a Domain Board, and on resuming adjourned.

Quips, Cranks, and Funnysms.

A lady picked up a pebble from the path in front of the venerated spot—the tomb of a great statesman —to carry home with her, when a workman came up with a wheel barrow full of stones and gravel, which he emptied on the spot. "Have you—have you ever done that before ?" the lady asked in & slightly apprehensive t^ne. "Bless you, miss," was the reply, "we has to do this üboufc every two weeks, so as the tourists can hays something to carry away for momentums."

They were discussing strange Christian names at the Yorrick Club (says Melbourne Argw) when Dr Snowball, the children's " big medicine man," told his story. A baby •waa brought to him as a patient, and the doctor, in writing out the prescription, inquired as to the infant's name. " Knuckles Nolan," said the mother, with evident pride. "Knuckles," asked the doctor, "how do you spell it ?" " N-e-u-c-1-u-s," the mother replied ; we call him after the last comet you know."

An illustration of thrift is contained in the atory of a Scotchwoman, who had been promised a present of a new bonnet by a lady. Before she made the purchase, the lady called and asked the good woman: 11 Would you rather have a felt or a straw bonnet, Mrs Wilson ?" "Weel,"said Mrs Wilaon, "I think I'll tak' a strae ane ; it'll maybe a mouthfu' to the coo when I'm done wi' it!"

If the following story be true it is apparent that Mr J. M. Barrie would have got on well in the society of either Carlyle or Tennyson. On one occasion he found him self sitting beside a literary celebrity with whom he was acquainted, at dinner. After the conventional salutation, Mr Barrie turned to his companion and asked, "Do you feel like talking?" "No, I do not," was the prompt reply. "No more do I," answered Barrie. And it is told of the twain that neither exchanged a word with the other during the whole progress of the dinner.

""Some good stories, like good wine, beep well. At a banquet in London lately an Irish gentleman told the following anecdote :-^-The amous wit, Father Healy, on one occasion ound himself seated side by aide at a dinner with the Protestant parson of the parish. Desiring to make himself agreeable the parson said :—" Father Healy, I have lived 45 years in thie world, and I have never yet been able to discover the difference between your religion and mine," "Faith, then," rerorted Father Healy, " you won't have to wait 45 minutes in the next until you find out the difference." The diners were convulsed with laughter.

The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Temple, tells a story against himself. He entered during a popular service an East End church one night; and, standing in a back pew, joined in the singing of a Moody , and Sankey hymn. Next to him stood a working man who was singing lustily in | tune, ffhe bishop sang lustily also, but not' in tune. The working man stood the dis sonance as long aa he could, and then, nudg ing the bishop, said in a whisper, " Here, dry up, mister, you're spoiling the show ! A minister, addressing his congregation, turning to the gentlemen present, asked — Dear brethren, did any of you ever know or hear of a perfect man ? The divine paused ?v few maments, then repeated the question, aad receiving no answer, turned to the females present, and asked—Dear sisters, did any of you ever hear of a perfect woman 1 He repeated the question a second time, when a tall, lean, patient female arose and looked the minister straight in the face. For a moment he was incredulous, but recovering hia sang froid he asked—Did you ever hear of a petfecb woman, sister? He did not wait long for an answer : I did ; but only one, Jb WM ray husband's first}

I'HI &BHBDBTDH OUAEDIA*f t WEDNESDAY, UkWU S, 189?



f Synopsis ot? New advemißEMENs9. Jewitt—Fish and oysters. Osborne Coombe — Business announce ment. Mrs Bowman Fox—Professional notice. J. Newman—Excursion to Peel Forest. Mount Somers Road Board—Rate notice. Baker Bros.—Funeral notice. D. Thomas—Sale of horses, Arcade, Satur day. Hinds kaleyards Company—S*le notice. Amiteur riwimming Club—Sports To morrow. Deputy-Official Assignee — Bankruptcy notice. Schools Excursion —' hursday, March 11 M rs Bowman Fox has a new advertisement iv this issue. The usual monthly sale at Hinds saleyards will take place on Monday next. All rates in the Mount Somers district unpaid after March 15 will be sued for. For the Arcade sale on Saturday, Mr I David Thomas has a string of horses from ft southern client. j The Club is advertising for a second steward—vice Mr George Anderson pro- J rrmted to head stewardship of the insti tution. Those who wish to avail themselves of an opportunity of spending a day at PeelFore6t before the weather becomes unsettled have the chance of doing so, as on Saturday evening Mr Newman's drag starts for this attractive resort.



Rublic Notice^ ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. mHE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING _L OF MEMBERS will be held in the Secretary's Office, on MARCH 3, 1897, at 8 P' m> JOSHUA TUCKER, 2 167 Hon. Secretary. WANTED. WANT KD — Second Steward for the Ashburton Club and M.S.A. Applications, addressed to the Secretary, will be received up to WEDNESDAY, the 10th insii., at 7 p.m. Schedule < f duties, etc., can be seen at_tho Club. 5^7 I *PEEL FOBEST. LAST KXCURSION OF SEASON. "VTEWMAN'S Drag will leave for Peel IN Forest on SATURDAY NIGHT, weather permitting. Persona desiring to go should take tickets early. «■' *3 £1000! I HAVE the above Special Sum for Immediate Investment on Freehold Security, at a LOW RATE OF INTEREST. P. I. COWLISHAW, ; SOLICITOR, ASHBURTON. 3 11 DOMAIN BATHS TO-MOEBOW, THURSDAY, MARCH 4. 100 YAKDS CHAMPIONSHIP OF NEW ZEALAND. TOGETHER WITH TWENTY OTHER SWIMMING EVENTS. DON'T Fail to ace the LIFE SAVING DRILL (by W. J. Stratton and his team), an object lesson to all. To start at 2 p.m. A. H. WILKEF, 3 14 Hon. Secretary. IT IS HERE. IT IS HERE. THK MARVEL OF THE CENTURY. The First Appearance in Ashbuitcn. Thos. A. lidison's, of Scientific Triumphs. THE KINETOSCOPK, Pronounced Ki-net-o-scope. riIHIS Kinetoscope h the first and only _L machine in New Zealand for reproduc ing motion which is the invention of Thos. A. Edison. Every movement peifectly. Life-like to the minutest detail. It is REALISM, MOTION, LIFK. Also Edison's latest improved local Electrical PHONOGRAPH—the most expressive yet produced. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Opposite Wesley Church, and next door to Mr W. Potter, printer. ,„ CAMPBELL COLQUHOUN, 2 13 Manager. T)K WILHELM MORKIS7 PHYSICUM Erlaagen (Bavaria), 1884; State Exam. : Munich, 1888; late Assistant Doctor at the University Hospital, Erlaugen ; laic Military Surgeon, Leipzig, 1889. HAS COMMENCED PRACTICE AT ASHBURTON, And may be consulted tor the present at the Drug Company's office. Hours 9 to 11 a.m. 2,, 3 p.m, 7Q ), O I) ISS~Wboene~coombe7 PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), WILL be in Ashburton for business on MONDAY, Bth mat. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWPIN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. "A/T RST3OWMAN TpOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. KATE NOTICE. TVJOTICE is hereby given that ALL. ±\ UNPAID RA.TES, with ten per cent added, will be SUED FOR after MONDAY, March 15, 1897. E. B. COOPER, 3 20 Collector. MLiiujiußJMiMyjijawjw.wuMti.'i iiojT^^T^iTn^™]^ Funeral Notice FUNERAL NOTICE. rriHE Friends of Thomas and Sarah Jane JL Hampton are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their beloved daughter, Martha, will move from their residence, Seafield, on THURSDAY (To-morrow), 4th inst., at 11 a.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS.. 3 21 Undertakers. Hinds Saleyards Company. HINDS SALEYARDS COMPANY. mHE USUAL MONTHLY SALE WILL TAKE I'LACJS ON MONDAY, MARCH 8. W. C. FORD, 5 15 Secretary. WANTED Known—What the people Bay. That Andbew Orb has the largest and best assorted stock of Boots in Canterbury. HJ^ ANTED Known —Men's Boots in great variety from 4s lid to 303.— Melloh's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED Known—The Economi; Kid Glove, 'our buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. COLLIEB, AiNT^DlCnown—Nothing bub up to date Goods are sold at Mellor's, at ■ prioei that* defy gQjnpetitjon,



Wanted. 17IRESH Oysters, Flounders, Choper, J Haivacout , Mackerel, and Herrings by express to-night.—Jewitt, opposite Mail Office* 3 22 WANTED Known — LOST, Burnett or East Street, on Saturday night, Walking Stick, horn handle. Reward at Mail Office. _JLL 8 BARRETT BROS, announce that on and after Saturday, February 27, a Cash Discount at the rate of ia in the £ will be allowed to every customer. —"The Hal," East street, Ashburton. 2 186 Champions from all parts of N.Z, STERLING Value in Household Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc., and Cash Dis count Is in the £.--Barrett Bros., " The Hall," East street. 2 187 OUR Flannelette Season opens with a Special Purchase of 1216 yards, selling at 3d and 4^d pr yard. Cash Discount Is in the £.— Barrett Bros., "The Hall," East street, Ashburton. 2 188 "ANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' hoots and shoes.—Mellor's Zealandk Boot Store. /"^ROCKERY, Crockery. Still we lead \J and defy anyone to get better value in Crockeiy, etc., and AS cheap us we are selling now. Please read our new advertise ment and judge for yourselves.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Our Show Room to be cleared of all Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles in Drapery an h nery—VV. H. Collier. Domain Baths march 1. WANTED mothers'to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED^Knovvn^-Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, vorth iruch more.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions. —Mit- chell & Turner. WANTED Known—For good boot wear try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHAT everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for littl money at Mellor's. IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED Known — Enamel ware, Enamel ware at the cheapest house in town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on the prices, the name of the firm is enough to ensure cheapness and satisfac tion.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—A splendid line of Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 4a 9d, —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MILLINERY— Ladies should inspect tht new Millinery, Gapes, Mantles, Jackets, Blouses, French and English Corsets ; all new and up to date.— A. Orb. OUNG Ladies' Journal for February, Weldon's Ladies' Journal, January; Family Reader, Boys' and Girls' own Paper, and Family Reader (quarterly parts); Ardath (Corelli); The Lost Stradivarius, The Money Spinner, Armenosa of Egypt, Windsor Magazine. New Books by mail. — H. M. Jones.



MONSTER SCHOOLS EXCURSION. A SPECIAL TRAIN from Ashburton will leave for Christchurch and Lyttelton on THUBSDAY, MARCH 11, as follows :— From ASHBURTON at 7.30 a.m. DROMORE „ 7.45 „ „ CHERTSEY 8.10 „ RAKAIA „ 8.40 „ Returning same day from Lyttelton ab 4 45 p.m. "* FARES. Children Children | Station. under 15 over 15 Adults. Years. Years & Teachers ~ " a. d. \ s. d. s. d. Ashhurton... 16 2 9 3 6 DronTore ... 1 5 2 6 3 3 Chertsey ... 1 4 2 4 3 0 Rakaia ...( 1 3 2 2 2 9



Excursionists can terminate their journey at either Christchurch or Lytteiton, and as E. G. Wriuht, Esq., has arranged for the use of the Harbour Board Tug, the Com mittee can offer excursionists a free trip round the bay. Tickets can be had from — J. C. Duncan, Tobacconist, Burnett Street; H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street; D. McPherson, Chairman of committee ; John Steele, Storekeeper, Alford Forest Road ; and of any of the Schoolmasters throughout the county. Note—Tickets can be had at J. C. Dun can's Tobacconist Shop up to half-pabt 10 on the night prior to the day of excursion, after which no tickets will be issued. 315 Bankruptcy Notices, pr 'Bankruptcy. In the District Court, holden at Ash burton. "V^OTICK is hereby given that Dayid i_\ Caiencross, of Tiawald, laborer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office on the Bth day of March, 1897, j at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. ] JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. Margh 3,1897. S 24



D. Tnomas. RAK4IA SALBYABUS. THURSDAY, MARCH 4,1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Nicholas Welsh, of Chertsey, to Sell by Auction on the above date, — TAA TW°-'roOTH pROSSBREDS in , / \J\J forward condition. D. THOMAS, 3 8 Auctioneer, j Clearing* Sale FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1897. MR DAVl£> THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Chas. Rem mington to >'ell by Auction a 8 above, on the Homestead, LAGHMOR ROAD, m Sound-mouth MERINO EWE 3; splendid condition. A DRAUGHT HORSES. 1 Three-year-old DRAUGHT by Pro tection. IThree-year-old by Perkin Warbeck 11. I YEARLING PONY. Q COWS. 2 Drays, 3 Seta Harrows, Tripod Harrows, Scoop, Gorse-cutter (by Hornsby), Double-furrow Plough, Avery Weigh ing Machine, Broadcast Sowing Machine, 17 Coulter Drill (by Duo can) good as new—Horse Power Chaffcutter and Corncrusher, Grass seed Stripper, Blacksmith's Bellows, Anvil, Vyce, Tools, and Sundries, Horse-feeder, Hay-rake, Cambridge Roller, Harness, and a large lot of Sundries. Luncheon provided. Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. D. THOMAS, 2 143 Ashbarton. IjlOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUOi'ION, * BY MR DAVID THOMAS, Acting under instructions for the Mortgagees, on SATURDAY, the 6th day op MARCH, 1897, AT BULLOCK'S ARCADE. REVERSIONARY INTEREST OR SHARE of Mb R M. Cuthbertson, in Trust Estate, bequeathed by will of his late father,, John Robert j Cuthberison, Esq, subject to life estate J "For full particulars and conditions of sale apply to the Auctioneer, or to the Mort gagees solicitor, Messrs Wilding and Lewis, Christchurch and Aahburton. Sab at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 2 198 Ashburton. ~~~~~ ARCADE. SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structious from a Southern Client to Sell by Public Auction at the above fixture, the following young Draught Mares and Geldings : — 7 FIRST-CLASS MARES & GELDINGS, three years to six year* "1 UNBROKEN MARE. D. THOMAS, 3 19 Auctioneer. mmT"ew¥ FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1897. I7INTRIES of RAMS and Good Breeding [j EWES are now being taken for the above fixture. D. THOMAS, 2 141 Ashburton' N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co., Limited. ivQA AC R E FARM. SALE BY AUCTION. RAKAIA. THURSDAY, MARCH 4,1897, at 1.30 p.m. MR J. M. FURZE, of Dunsandel, hav ing purchased the Strathmore farm, has instructed us to Sell—if not previously disposed of privately—hie RAKAIA FARM of about 705 acres. The farm adjoins the Acton Estate and the properties of Messrs J. W. Storey and W. Harrison, subdivided iuto seven pad docks, securely fenced, and watered by races. Improvements comprise—House of four rooms, large Stable, Granary, Wool shed, Sheepyards, &c. PLANTATIONS are extensive and valu able. The Farm is in Engl;sh grass, in good heart, and has not been cropped for years. UPSET PRICE £8000 Terms—lo per cent deposit at fall of hammer. 15 per cent in one month, or on possession of premises. Balance can remain at low interest, or purchaser may pay Cash within one month in exchange for Title. For further particulars apply to the N.Z. LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., Ltd. 2 178 £. G. STAVE LEY, Manager. Alfred Harrison. SI , ECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, MARCH 6. IT\RAUGHT GELDING ; good in all I / kinds of harness and saddle. No reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 4 Auctioneer. 'THE ENCHANTED SWING-/. THE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC ILLUSION OF THE AGE. THE ENCHANTED SWING has been erected on the site opposite the SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, OPEN BVF.RY i SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT 2.30.



Hanmef and Graves. RAM & EWE FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 25. WE SOLICIT ENTRIES for the above fixture. 2 197 HANMER AND GRAVES. DUN OATS. WE have a large line of these fit for seed and can supply orders for any quantity. ! HANMER AND GRAVES. Friedlander Bros., Limited. KAM &EWE FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 25. T7INTRIES are now being received for this JLLI ' fixture. SRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. v , - _- 2 168 FOE SALE. SEEDS. ~ SEEDS. WE HIVE IN STOCK and for|SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPE BARLKY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIPS. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE RAPE, TARES, 4c. STORES. STORES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and for Sale at Lowest Rates, STORES for Householders and Farmers. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and other TFAS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold "> Stock during the season— COOPER'S POW.DKR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP ' BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Sole Ageuts, and which has given marked satisfaction to ail who havo used ifc throughout the World. TTI.ENCING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain. Wire and Standards. -VT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYKGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lto. 3 5 PUBLIC NOTICES. ' mUSTJTJNDS TO LEND on approved freehold security, from 4^ to 5 per cent interest. Apply to JOHN ORR, or HUGO FRIEDLANDER. 2 91 T3OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANN UITIEB. ESTABUSHED—I72O. Claims Paid—Tbiity-seven Millions. J. C. BELL, n AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 39 WIHOOI THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. I Ashburton Drug Company Agents



H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY"""" STATIONERY. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. i FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. BOOKB. BOOKS. BOOKS. JUST OPENED UP. a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY from Marcus, Ward & Co. Linear Repp Note, Repoline, Antique, Panel, , Floral, Pure Flax, Linen, Bank and Velum Notepapers, Cream Laid and Tinted. THE ASHBUETON BOX OF hTATIONEKY. Best Value Ever Offered to the Ashburton Public, i n o f*A BOX. New Shipment Just Opened Up. IS & b<l BOX. Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journals, Counter and Memorandum Books ' various sizes, Letter Books, Copying Requisite, Foolscap, Blottiug and Drawing Papers, Pens, Purses, Wallets, Office and SCHOOL RKQUI ITES. CKICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Co. \ London. Bats, Bails, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS A Large Variety of all sorts—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drums, Trumpet1 ', Balls, Arks, .Watches, Magio Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes, Games, Doga, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Sets; Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 30a. k Dolla that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don'tl. Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desk Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques,. Hand Bags, Plush and Leather Goods. Klectro-plated Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pretty and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vasea, 3d to 6d each. H. M-TONES.



F. Ferr:man. T AM A CASH BUYER OF WHEAT, MILLING OAT>\ AND BARLEY. CORNSACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED. F. FERRIMAN. Mr Henry Zander. ASHBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR, TO BE HELD AT TINWALD SALE YARDS, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 25. I SHALL be pleased to receive ENTRIES for above fixture. HENRY ZANDER, DAVID ZANDER, 2 179 Auctioneer. i T. Bullock. ¥0 R ~SA LB. "~ KA ACRES, with Dwelling and other t) \J improvements, surrounded by Garden, etc., in good order, well situated at Arundel, near the R&ngitata Tvaffi; Bridge ; Govern ment leasehold, rental £3 lo>lod per annum; the property of Mr C. Wilson, who purposes going to the North Lland. It is all fenced and divided into three paddocks. 23 acres in English grasses, 5 acres in root crops, remainder in its native state. The property is conveniently situated for a family man, beiDg nob far from the Arundel school. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. DWELLING of five rooms, with stable, etc , conveniently situated in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Dwelling in East Street South. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, HOUSE of five rooms centrally «ituated In Tancred Street. Apply T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. ft"! A Sum required for T.S. 261, i-aere owX\-/« centrally situated in Meloombe Street, not far from the Railway Station Apply to T. BULLOCK. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey Districts, FOR SALE, the following RSa., fenced and moatly in the native state, viz.— R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 rooda R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roods R.S. 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 55 perches Price, terms, and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE. A BUGGY in good order, also strongly built Dog Cart nearly new. T. BULLOCK. SuilwnTTsltbs, town sections and other Town Properties for SALE at the following prices, viz. :— T.S. 797, Cox street, containing £ s d £ acre ... 35 0 0 T.S. 834, Aitken street, contain ing £ acre 25 0 0 T.S. 860, Grey street, contain ing acre 25 0 0 V.S. 334, Moore street, containing acre, with cottage 135 0 0 T.S. 818, Aitken street, contain ing | acre 12 10 0 T. S. 794, Peter street west, con taining^ acre 20 0 0 T.S. 817, Ailken street,, contain ing ] acre ... 13 10 0 T.S. 794, Cox street, containing i I acre, with square Dwelling House .„, 170 0 0 Inspection invited. For further particu lars and terms of payment apply to j T. BULLOCK. ' 21 Swimming' Events. S^i W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. I R. HANDGOCK, Agenb. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard. Office Buildings, Ashburton. # 2 125 ~ANTED Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, at greatly reduced prices, also large selection in Ladies Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrappers, Children's Pinafores, Overall, etc., for fourteen days only.—Miss E. arfes, Arcade mi landed. Street, 213



f t r: _____ i __ Eusine s Noting I CROCKERY - - - - - - N CROCKERY ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWABE. OKPACKAQEB ORPACKAGES j ,30 PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHER BROS., Hf" AYE just recpived per s. a. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamel ware from ,; L some of the beat Firms in England anrl on the Continent, which cur Agenta bought »l the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger discount f«r us than la usual. Thia being the case we are. determined to give our Customer* tot benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Prioe* with any others in the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. CROCKERY. CBJOCKERY, 50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per act oi three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d etch. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per doiea I 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per drswa 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2a 6d per dozen. 60 Dozsn 21b Glass Jw» Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally oheap. 150 Dozen Cups and Baucera from 3« 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per down Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWARE.-— 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2a 33, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors) 5 Dozen Enameled Kettteis 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s Hi 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2a, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, Is 3d, la 6d,<U 9J, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, la 4d, la 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dczeo. 10 Dozen Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6a 6d per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and la per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled FryiDg Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and la lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4a 6d, 5s 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 finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. The finest Vinegar in the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the beet quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps S3 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14lb Is, 7s per cwt Flour—Rollitt'B Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheatmeal for Bcead and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAP! ST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., GASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBTTRTON AND OHRISTCHUROH, Telephone 24—80 x 67. MITCHELL AND TURNER. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AS|D HA E 7"E ST E' B|fg THATCHES 'specially designed and constructed for those engagad in agricultural work aie to be obtained from S.SALEK, WATCH IMPOBTER, EAST STREET. These Watches are made by ROTHEBAM aacl other famed makers to the special order of S. Salek foi the ASHBURTON WATCH TEAE!* HAVING BOUGHT LARGELY AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT PRICES ABE REDUCED. ALSO IN STOCK—Dixit Watches (see [the name S. SALEK Ashburton, is onthejdial)' at2og. Other metal watches from Ids. All Guaranteed,