Waterton Wesleyan Church.

Prom Our Own Correspondent.

The anniversary festival in connection with the Waterton Wesleyan Church was completed last night. On Sunday last, October 24, Rev R. Taylor, Ashburton, con ducted the services in the afternoon and evening, and preached two sermons that were at once heart-searching and impressive, and were listened to with rapt attention by the congregation that crowded the church to its utmost capacity. On Tuesday evening the usual tea meeting was held, and the weather being favorable, the attendance from all parts of the surrounding districts was much larger than usual, and kept the fair ones who had charge of the tables very busy for the apace of two hours. The tables were laden with everything that could tempt the appetite, and if Mrs Gardner could have seen the grand display that confronted the hungry visitors, she must have been excused If she bad felt just a little bit envious of the skill in the cooking art as shown by the Waterton ladies, whose f >me in this connection has already spread far beyond the borders of their own imme diate district. The tables were given as follows:—No, 1, Mesdames Watson and Werren ; No. 2, Mrs Moses } No. 3, Mrs J. Croy ; No. 4, the Btchelors; and were pre sided over by the ladies providing the tables, and assisted as follows : —I, Misses J. G. Reid, E. Watson, and Mrs Pearson ; 2, Mieaes Donaldson (2); 3, Misses Shearer' McDonnell, and Dakers ; 4, Misses Watson, Weston, and Hockings. Tea over, an ad journmenfc was made to the church, where the publio meeting was to be held. The seating accommodation was soon filled, and every available foot of floor space wag occupied, while many were unable to get into the buildii g at all. A large platform had been erected for the choir and speakers. Rev J. G. Mather presided, and gave a stir ring address, aa also did Rev W. Grant, of Leeßton, on " Memory and Imagination," and Rev R. Taylor, " A Christian," whioh was much appreciated. The Treasurer's report showed a credit balance of 4s 6d on the year's working. The choir, asssisted by friends from Flemington and Willowby, tinder Mr Werren's baton, rendered several musical items in an artistic manner, while the duets of Misses Donaldson (2), and Miss Donaldson and Miss Dakers, were parti cularly well received. Vous of thanks being recorded the meeting was dosed with the doxology and benediction. The pro ceeds are expected to realise about £17.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, October 28

George Hendrick, a married man aged about 60 years, a labourer, walked into Rindall's butchery in Maclaggan street, this morning, picked up a knife, and, as he walked to the door, drew the blade across his rhroar. A man in the street took the knife from him. The would-be suicider was removed to the hospital. The wound is not serious.

Parliamentary Debtors

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Wellington, October 23 When the judgment summons case against a member of Parliament was callfd on in the S.M. Court this morning, a letter was put in from the clerk ot the House of Representa lives, forwarding by direction of the Speaker, pursuant to sub-p«ction 2of section 3of the privileges act, 188&, amendment act 1892, an affidavit from the member summoned and a certificate from the Speaker. The Magistrate said as the question of privilege had thus been raised, he must order the case to stand over. j

Southern Maori Mission.

The repf esentarivo meeting of ministers and members of the i ■ VAiigelichl Churches in Dumdin ar.d Enburlw which was held re Befit Jy to conoid er tho need of organis ing misti 'ii work amongst the Maoris of the Ibou'h Inland, »| pointed the following commit'ee, with power to add to thtir number, to organise and control such work, viz:—Rsv D. Borne, Rev W. Lsycock, Rf-v J. J. Lewis, Rev A. North, Rev W Saunders, ai«d Rev R R. M. Sutherland, and Meßsrs A. C. Bcgg, P. 6arr, W. Brown, J, Gibson, R, Chin. holm, hi. Rosevear, <f Simon, and J. Hercus. The committee met a few days ago, and decided that the mission should be' known as "The Southern Maori Mission," Mr Krnest Rosevear, of the Bible and Tract Depot, Dunedin, was appointed Treasurer, and Mr W. L. Logic. of the Bible and Tract Depo% Dunedin, Secretary for the Mission. The Com mittee appointed Mr Richard Morgan, of Glenledi, near Milton, the first agent of the Mission, giving hira the following instructions :-—

1. That he visit all the Maori settle ments in the South Island.

2. That, where practicable and neces- Gary, he give his attention to establishing Sunday schools and Sunday services, to be conducted by such Christian workers as may be suitable and available in the several districts.

3 That in the Maori settlements where Christian work is being effectively done, he is desired to co-operate with the workers, and express the sympathy of the Committee with them.

4 That in the event of the provision made for Divine service and instruction in Christian truth In a Kaik being in his judgment insufficient or ineffective, he is empowered and instructed to take steps to supply the deficiency, avoiding the times of service and other engagements already arranged by others. The Committee are vary confident that this Mission will commend itself to the sympathy, and Becure the support of ministers and members in all the evan gelical churches north p.nd south of the Waitaki. Friends are asked to send their contributions to the Treasurer, Mr Ernest Rosevear, Bible and Tract Depot, Dunedin or to Mrs Inglis, Ashburton, an*! to do bo early, so that the work may be commenced at once. If funds come iv sufficient to enable the Committee to supply the agent with Gospel tracts and other literature for free distribution amongst the Maoris, the work will be very ranch helped.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do v.ofc hold ourselves responsib'e forths opinions expressed by our correspondents)

FOREWARNED, FOREARMED.

TO THE EDITOR. Pir,—l trust the authorities of our Show will not fail to intimate to the exhibitors of cider and other drinks the risk they run in supplying liquor to persons prohibited. Ido not think they wish to frustrate the efforts of the law to protect those troubled with the I drink crave.—- lam, etc., Caption.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka October 28} 9.45 a.m. Guardian Office 10.30 a.m. The German Press and the Czar Berlin, October 26 The German newspapers are greatly excited over the Czar's treatment of theQ-rand Duke and Duchess of Badsn. Emperor Menelik. London, October 27. The Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia has been created a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George. New York Mayoral Election. j New York, October 26 I Intense excitement prevails over the i mayoral election. Chief Justice Robert i A. Van Dyek has been nominated by | the Tammany Hall party; Mr Seth Low by the Citizens' Union ; General | Benjamin Tracy by the Republican i Party; and Mr Henry George by the Socialist party. I The French in Africa. Paris, October 27 I It is reported that the insistence by |M. Hanotaux, French Minister of J Foreign Affairs, upon the boundary of j the hinterland of Lagos being defined l below the towns of day on the right j bank of the Nigrer, and Barua on the western shore of Lake Chad, will be j treated as the open and real cause of ! the delay of the meeting of the Anglo- French West African Valuation Com mission. The French authorities de clare the officers of the Royal Niger Company are arming the natives, and inciting the inhabitants of the kingdoms Borgu and Benin to rebellion.

Australian.

, Press Association—By Klectric Telegraph. Copyright Received Wakapuaka October 28, 10.5 a.m Guardian Office, 11.10 a.m. Westralian Politics. Perth, October 28 Mr Leake's motion of want of confidence in the Government was negatived by 30 to 11, on the Premier promising to consider the tariff next session.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

The Sempagha Pass

A Great Battle Imminent.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Calcutta, October 27. Twenty thousand tribesmen hold the Sempagha Pass, the defences of which are very strong.

The rapidity of movement and accuracy of shooting displayed by the tribesmen are remarkable.

The Queen's recent message, ex pressing sympathy with the wounded, roused enthusiasm in the ranks of the British troops, who are eager to attack the enemy.

Murder of a Black.

A Son Accuses His Father.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Cooktcwn, October 27 A selector named Brannigan, re siding in Hidden Valley, was remanded on a charge of murdering a black boy. Young Brannigan informed the police because his father threatened to shoot him for refusing to fire into the house of a neighbour against whom he had a grudge. He stated that his father killed a boy in his employ with an axe oa October 4th, and took the police to the place n'here the boy was buried, and the remains were exhumed. The son states that he was afraid to give informntion at the time of the mur der as his father threatened to shoot him.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

The Engineers' Strike.

Terms of the Conference,

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, October 27 The Standard states that the Em ployers' Federation agree to holding a conference as suggested by the Board of Trade if the engineers' demand for forty-eight hours is unconditionally withdrawn, and the hours question is i not discussed. On the other hand, the Trades Union representatives demand that, as far as the London Unions are concerned the eight hours shall be dis cussed, and the question of shorter hou'S as affecting Unions generally also be considered. Received Wakapuaka October 28, 10.5 a.m Guardian Office 11.10 a.m. Sydney, October 28

The Lucknow strikers are dis heartened at the surface men return ing to work, and the strike {secretary states that probably tbe strike will be declared off" in a few days. The Minister for Mines, in a letter to the crown solicitor, takes exception to tho action of the warden in granting a suspension of the labor conditions, and says the rates of wages and the conditions under which the miners have to work are not causes that make a mine unworkable. The wages and conditions must be relegated to the Minister for decision.

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Sir,—A gentleman informed us a few days ago that Borne tailors make suits for about half the regular prices for first-class tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over " for nothing I" We frankly admit that we cannot perform such impossible tricks as thoße *' wizards of finance" profess. We have every facility for competing with the keenest legitimate trade but we never countenance " sweating," We employ first class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few "f our old customers have tried the so-called j " cheap suits," and found \ hem " dear at any price," und many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring oa their friends have simply remarked—"l want a suit like you made for Mr ,;' Our turnover for the last six months shows the largest amount of business we have ever done in one season. This fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment of new summer g»(idn in all departments; and by recommend- Dig only materials we can guarantee, com bined with good fit, best workmanship and style, we have determined to maintain our reputation as " the leading tailors and out fitters." Customers requiring suits for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a "rush" of orders in hand.— Ckaighead & Bebeyman.



Keating's Powdkb destroys bugs, fleas, moths, beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary, h is perfectly cjefui in application. See the article you purchase is *'Keating's;" as imitations are porous and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Ik and gs 6d eaph, by all chemists. J£o;sie Tea • reliable.-John Orr tad Co..



Wanted. WANTED Known—Up-to-date Dinner at A 2, 11 o'clock, at the Jubilee Refreshment Room', Burnett Street, on Show Day. 10 J27 PRIME oTTcakele^d Beef, bred by Mr Herring, is on view at my shop, Jancred Strett.—James Tasker. 10 218 WANTED-3000 visitors to the Show Day Diun-jr at the Salvation Army to-morrow. Tickets 1/6. .10 219 ""Mackenzie^St Stephen's" Schoolroom- MAJOR EVANS, Captain Locke, and Visiting Officers will be at the Army Dinner to-morrow. Don't miss it. 10 220 SEE Cabson & Cos Arcade windows for latest p itterns in earthenware; finest quality, lowest prices. 10 221 ODDFELLOWS' BALL at Tinwald on Show Night, Friday, October 29. Double Tickets, 43 ; Gentlemen, 3s; Ladies, Is. Refreshments free. 10 215 , ft- : : : MADAM HOGAN.—Ptymaueolotizma. Palmistry. Future by Cup. Will stay a few days longer.— Devane's Family Hotel. 10 216 MILLaQDTN Sag« 8a bag, Jam 4' 3d dozen, Corned Beef lOd, Lambs' Tongues 9d. Flour 243 sack, Bran 3s 6d, Sharps 5s if PrimeDerwent Potatoes 4s 6d sack at Cabson & Cos. 19 222 COLD Luncheon all day on Friday, Show Day, at Mrs Morton's. Fast Street, next Fletcher Bros. 10 202 FOR SALE—Light Gig, in good order, cheap. Also Horse and Harness, if required. Apply D. Thomas. j | ... i Glover—St Stephen's j Schoolroom- i WANTED Known—A Dance will be he!d in the Orange Hall on Show Night. Gentlemen 23 6d, Ladies free. 10 205 VACANCIES for four Pupils (beginners), Piano or Organ; 15s per quarter in ( advance. Refer to H. M. Jones. 10196 j ICE S, Ices, Ices.— Cdl on the old reliable j Ice Cream Vendor for a Cooler, Iced Summer Drinks, etc.—H. A Flower, Con- j fectioner, East Street. A BOON to Cyclists.—Beeman's Pepsin j Chewing Gum keeps the mouth ) always moist; also the best cure for In digestion.— H. A. Flower, Confectioner, etc., East Street. QITTINGS of E_gs—-Purebred Partridge Cochins, Houdans, Indian Game, Silver Wyandottes, Golden Pencilled H*mburgs, White Crested, Golden, and Silver Spangled Polish. Price—From 5s upwards at Pelham Yards, Peter Street, Ashburton WELDON'S Journal for September, j Home Dressmaker, Home MiUiuer, Christian Herald, Family Reader, Nuggets, Something to Read, new book—The Christian Romance of Cape Frontier. March Hares, Paradise Coal Boat, Last Stroke.—H. M. Jones. Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holden at Ashbur ton. NOTICE is hereby given that Hexrt Martin, of Lhomore, Contractor, was this day adjudged buikrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, 10 be holden at my office on the 3.d day of November, 1897, at 11.30 o'clock in the fore . noon. , JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. October 28d1i, 1897. 10 225 P»;blie No i 3 s. SHEEP WORRYING. I^TOTICE is hereby given that POISON WILL Btt LAID from this date on College Reserve, Springburn, occupied by me. 10 221 W. COOKSON. IMPORTANT. AS MR MACKENZIE is not permitted to use the Arcade as announced, The Entertainment will be given in St. Stephen's Schoolroom. Friends and patrons please make this known. Admission 2s and Is. 10 226 SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, aud the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, FRIDAY, the 29th day of October, 1897, from 12 o'clock noon, is hereby ap pointed a Special Bank Part Holiday at the Ashburton and Rakaia Offices of the under mentioned Banks: — The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd. G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. The Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. The Bank of Australasia, CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. The Bank of New Zealand, C. G. TfiGETMEIER, 10 191 General Manager. SXKATHMOEB PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. /"^AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmoeb Private IJospital, i Ferry Road {just over East Belt), Christ -6 135 church. B!I ' ' ■ _ .a*gß~g~^gg»l~P?,,»''gf'-j-«M— ■■■» RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. j and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed-1 nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves '< at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m„ 12.48 noon (express) j mi 8,0 g».Q}»



GOVERNMENT NOTICE NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES AND TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS ON OCTOBER 29, FOR ASHBURTON A. ft P. SHOW I EXCURSION FARES at 2d per mile ■J first-class, Id per mile second, mini mum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted oue way only; tickets issued for morning trains on 29eh October at Christchurch, Timaru, Methven, Springburn, and inter mediate stations, available for return on the 29th or 30th. Passengers from Ashburton or stations South can book from Ashburton to the Saleyards Siding (for the Show grounds) by the ordinary il a.m train, or by a Special Train at 1.15 p.m., returning at 5.30 p.m. Return fares from Ashburton to Saleyards Siding, or single fares Saleyards to Ashburton, by these trains, 6d first-clfcSß, 4d second. The 11.55 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton will run, and a tr*in will leave the Ashburton Saleyards Siding at 5.30 p.m., Ashburton 5.45 p.m., ior Timaru. The Mount Somera branch train will lenve Ashburton at 5.55 p.m., and rim 1 hour 30 minutes later than timetable times. The train from Rakaia to Methven will wait for passengers returning from Ashburton by the Express train, and w„l run 40 minutes later than time-table times. For the Ashburton Trotting Races on 30th October the train from Ashburton to Springburn will run as on the 29th, and ths afternoon train from Ashburton to Timara will start at 5.45 p.m., and run 1 hour 50 minutes later than time-table times. 10 199 BY ORDER. Entertainments. /~\ D D F E L LO W 8' TT ALL. SHOwIfIGHT, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29. Grand Concert In aid of the ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB. PROGRAMME. Part I. 1. Selection—" Lucia di Lammermoor." Ashburton Orchestral Society 2. Song—" Rocked in the cradle of the deep." ,_ ... Mr T. Topham 3. "Love's Serenade," (specially arranged by Llewellyn Owen.) Estuduntina Band 4. Recitation Mr F. E. Pebrv 5. Song—"The Carnival." Mrs 0. M. Brooke 6. Ventriloqu:al Sketches. > Mr H H. Rayward (Christchurch) 7. Coou Song—'• Yer babies a comin' to town." ... Mr R. D. Wilson 8. Skating Exhibition. Mr Fred Norris (Christchurch.) Interval of ten minutes. Part 11. 9. "Giiety Gavotte," (specially composed for the Ashburton Orchestral Society ' by Francis Russell ; arranged by Horace Gates.) Ashburton Orchestral Society 10. Song Mrs Denshire j 11. Rastus on Parade (first time in Ash burton) The Cupid 12 Selection, with Song (arranged by Llewellyn Owen.) ' j Estudiantina Band ~ 13. Song—" Bid me co love " Mrs C. M. Brooke 14. Comic Song ... Mr Fred Norris The whole to conclude with the Side-splitting Farce entitled "SLOOUM'S DOG," By the Cupids. " God Save the Queen." Accompanist ... Mrs A. C. Claridge Orchestral Conductor ... Mr A. Gordon Leader of Estudiantina Band ... MrL. Owen Stage Manager Mr H. A. Gates Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 8 Admission—3s, 2a, and Is. H. C. PERCY 7 Hon. Secretary. N.B.—The Committee having gone to considerable expense in obtaining the services of Messrs F. Norris & H. H. Rayward, guarantee a really good evening's entertainment. 10 213 LAURISTON^ A CONCERT AND BALL will be held in the Railway Goods Shed, Lauriston, on FRIDAY, November 5, in aid of the Children's Prize Fund. Concert at 7.50 p.m. Tickets—Concert, Is; Ball, 2a 6d. Re freshments provided. 10 8 !■—--. __!_ '"— ■.■...-» Conic*—St Stephen's Schoolroom- T. Bullock. " TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. for Tale. A number of improved Farms, Rural Land, etc. 2Qf\ ACRES, mostly very good Ov land, Hinds Survey District. 1000 AORB!S nßar K»liQg- KOg ACRES near May add. IHy\ /* ACRES, fronting Bowyer's 22X0 Stre-nn. near Mount Somers. Oi)A ACRES near Lowcltffe. ACRES odd, plains land below i \J\J Hinds Railway Station. | Q£)_ r* ACRES, some distance above j 02_0 Mount Somers, Anama Run. j E_Q("\ ACRES, Rangitata. J Magnificent Farm of 372 acres with extensive improvements. 1 K1 '7 ACRES, a large proportion XQX I good land. Also a number of other properties, mostly good laud, varying in area from 120 to 447 acres. And several blocks plains land with improvements, ouo of 1612 and another ot 1630 acres. Full particulars as regards prices and terms on application. ~~~ T. BULLOCK. g^wi-i-^Mniri»ii- iiiimiiiiwwiii-«^_i _ hiimij_ i m MShTeISH. FISH. W 1 SUTHERLAND has a fine dis • JO play of all kinds of fish in his shop, (Burnett Street, next Club), Groper, King fish, Ling, B ue Cod, Perch, Rock Cod and Flounders. 10 217 ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. OWNERS' and Riders' Passes will be issued at the Secretary's Office, West Street, up to 12.30 p.m., SATURDAY, i October 30. | W, SIMPSON, , 19 888 Seomary,



j John Orr & Co. MONSTER SALE. Further Reductions. CTATING on hand and now landing THE LARGEST STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GROCERIES, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, etc., i in the Ashburton County, WE HA*E DEFINITELY DECIDED TO REDUCE BY OWE With this end in view we are now SELLING AS UNDER :- Groceries, Best Snowdrop Sugar 2£dperlb Tea blended ... 101b boxes Is per lb Tea in half chests lOdperlb (strong liquor) Gore Oatmeal ... 2s 8d per 251b bag Colonial Candles ... 4d per lb per box English Parafine Caudles 6_d per lb per box Keroaene, 150 test, ... 6s 6d per tin — 12s 9d per case Rollit's Flour at Mill prices. Currants ... ... ... 4_d per lb Corr flour ... ... ... 3d per lb Esseuce of Lemon ... ... ... 4d Essence of Coffee 10_d j Sago ... ... ... l_d per lb j Juno Tobacao ... ... 4»9Jperlb Bran .. 3s 6d per bag Sharps 5* per b*»g Hardware Sheep Netting, 36 x 4 x 14 centre strand, 3_d per yard. Wire Netting, 3ft wide, lfd per yard per roll of 50 yards. 8.8. A. Sheep Shears ... 3s per pair T.U.S. Sheep (Shears ... 3s per pair Gidgee Bheep Sheais ... 3s per pair A.B. Sheep Shears .►. 3s per pair Sheep Marking Oil 3s 9d per gallon Boiled Oil ... 16s per 5 gallon drum Ploughshares, Hornsby, and Ransome and Sims, from 13i 6d p> r doz^n. Fenders formerly 7s 6d, 10s. 12s 6d, 15s. and 20 s now 4s 6d, 5s 9d, 7s 9d, 10s and 14s 6d Tyzacks Reaper and Binder sections, for all machines, 3s per dozen. Machine Chains, for all machines, from Is 2d per dozen. Mason's Jam Jars, quarts 3s 9d, half gallons 5s 3d per dozen. Taylor's celebrated Cutlery, of which we are the sole DIRECT IMPORTERS in Ashburton, at correspondingly LOW RATES. Builders' and Farmers' requisites too numerous to mention, and for which we are PREPARED TO QUOTE PRICES that will astonish the Natives. Crockery & Glassware, Printed Cups and Saucers 2s lOd per do/.sn. Engraved Tumblers ... 4s 6d per dozen Good Moulded Tumblers 3b per dozen Wine Glasses engraved 3s 6d per dozen Dinner Sets (61 pieces) 30s, (stylish patterns.) Blue Pheasant Plates 2s 6d per dozen Glass-cover Dishes 9d each Toileb Seta ... 6s 6d, 7s 6d, s, 12s Being direct importers we have decided to continue to sell FOR CASH ONLY AT ABOVE PRICES. __. i ALL OTHER GOODS I^ALLY CHEAP John Orr & Co., ASfIBUBTON.



F. FERRIMAN. F. FERRIMAN. LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES: North Brid'shand Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, John Bowlers Steam Traction Engines. Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England, i Fergusron and Mitchell's Paper Mills. !~~ toTleTtT ~~ THAT comfortable and convenient house of nine rooms and outbuildings, lege- j ther with £ acre of land, situated corner of East and Cox streetß, within a few minutes' I walk of Post Office. Apply to f. ferriman. fo"r~salr ' ~~* PRIME Derwent Potatoes, 5s 6d per sack,, delivered. F. FERRIMAN. GUANO IN sacks containing two cwt, each, delivered in town for 9a 6d, the best manu.e for garden, orchard or lawn, free from weeds. ■■ F. FERRIMAN. COX STREET. I have received instructions from the owner, who has left Ashburton, to effect a speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi dence, situated on T.S. 549, within a few minutes walk of Post Office and Domain. Easy terms. F. FERRIMAN. A BARGAIN TO A PROMPT BUYER Section of land, fronting the road just below the Flour Mill. Price £11. F. FERRIMAN. i TO LET' ' Shop adjoining Messrs Hahrahan Bros. Capital site. 1?. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in close proximity to the Hospital and Domain F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. i A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, and other offices, with a well-stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLKNTON. 10_- Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. NORTH BRITISH & MKRCAIS TILE INSURANCE o^. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2 750.000 Paid-up Capital ,». .3687,500 I FJ.RE DEPARTMENT. I Funds—December 31, 1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, lDcome& Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Ashburton Agent—F. FERRIMAN. Sickerton—St. Stephen's * Schoolroom> Public Notices. , Gr. K. ASKIN, TANORBD STREET, TIT AOHtNIST & CYCLE MECHANIC. CYCLES CAREFULLY REPAIRED. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 10 190 . — T „,.,,, _J Kozie Tea ia beat.—John Orr & Co., Agent* 500(TPAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. . JAMES ~MELLOR, TANCRED STREET. MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. HP HE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury i FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to ! give wonderful value for little money. [Rossis Tea is fragrant,—John Orr and Co., I agents,



STILL WE LEAD, FOLLOW: WHO CAN. A NMMAT?N^ *_** 1 *m hoie *■* other -*«*«*•■■ ftr« the^M niSS f v UR .uI7 LE L ? f dwnS bu"ne«« on the cash principle, thus proving old proverb to be true that nothing succeeds like succes and IMITATION IS THE SIKOEREST FLA.TTERY. SUGAE! SUGAE! SUGAR! FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR, Per Pound flid, __&, 2id. Per Pouad. Or 5611) Bag for 10s 6d- Arab Tea inlolb tins Is 6d per lb Knife Powder (per box) Id AM C_vo„T? a *ln^" n_in°M b _mB ta "P«» lll> tin best MsTted qUit7 M *** Ceylo Q Teamsoand6olb boxes . Jams, 5d per tin, V-X 4«9d fihSr.^'P.™ __«•_•_ Is Id per lb lib tin best quality raspberry Kn_.hTf n,fi°1 nbOW,r tn_.V 9*d P M lb Jama-6^ per tin, per "Jz. s_9d Fmeat Timaru Oatmeal, 251b 2ib glas, j„_ Phenixfam, .„ iVper jai Hlri. J^P ! W _ 2i9d 2_lb tins preserved fruitpeaches, " 3" Highest test kerosene, water apricots, and pear. „ lOdper tin RW--T/' _£ per lm IZs 9d Per caae Fresh Herrings _ 6Ad t»r tin Electric Candles (by the box).. 4d per lb Kippered Herrings 7. 10d Jer tS iingnsh parrafin w« oaadles, Herrings in .Tomato Sauce lOd per tin ojiJ^*ll^ ' •* " 6<*perlb Van Houten Cocoa, 3a3dpertia Rolhtt's Supreme roller flour, Fry's Cocoa, per lb tin Is 4id »«iiif..Too^ sacka , " ' 24s Currie Powder, per bottle ... 7_d RollitU Supreme roller flour, Red HerriDgs 9at la tt ... J°°!b bag 12 8 6d Salt Herrings 9at la «_i.„T 6me roller flour« p»me Pi«kled Salmon 4d per lb R«ti!f*.- bag8 ' ,;•" „•"6s 4d Finest Dried Apricots, Peachea Rolhtts Supreme roller flour, and Pears... 10dpe;rlb 251b bags 3, 3d Muscatels 8d perlb Mixed S& ?U fci° fOC -3a 9d New D*tes - - ■•' «S »h Mixed peel (lemon, orange New Figs ... ... ... 8d perlb and citron),Bd per lb or 21b for Is 3d Extract of Soap, 14 packets at Is lbs^for Clb °r 12 Refined Toilet Soap (4 tabieta in Essence of coffee", large'botties *"* lib bars^Toilet's'oap ".' .'.V 6d wr" bar Win..aiJT b°. ttle ' <-9alodperdo„ Glycerine Soap, in bars ... 4d per bar E_ri_}f'i3 d |-PWt,I,,„ i_ 48Perd°Z9G B-Hs of Glycerine Soap 3d ball 2. 9d dozen English J»kmg powder. 3d Worcester Sauce, 5d Jer bottle 4s6ddo_e_ (?«„u.£ i" "■ i- 5 tins for Is Bloater Paste 4id per tin English custard powder, 3d Orosse and B'ackwell's Potted IP»«Hi_? e_2 l '"'■! "» •• stinsforl« Ham, in jars (delicious) Is per jar English egg powder, 3d per Benger's Food ... ... ... Is lid tut -i-_--.k_ni^ '" ,-"' ;~ S tins for Is Enos' Fruit Salt, ncr bottle... 3s 3d *reenbanks caustic soda, Hood's Sarasparilla, per bottle 4s 8d Gritttn brand, 8d per tin... 7c 6d per doz Ayer's Sarsaparilla, per bottle 4s 8d sheep s tongues, lib tins, Bd, Holloway's and Cockle's Pills, Is 4d box or_lbtms Is 3d Nailrod Tobacco 4s6dperlb furniture polish (per bottle) 6d Ruby Tobacco 5a per lb. .uart bottles acetic acid ... 2$ lid _ kinds of Mangel Seed (new seed), 9d per Ib ; Carter's Turnip Seed, all ihe best varieties, 60s.per cwt. ; Chick Wheat, 7s 6d per sack : Sharps, 5s 3d : Bran, 3s 6d. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch' P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24. REMOVAL NOTICE. MESSRS Mcdonald & mcdiarmid. BOOT MANUFACTURERS' & IMPORTERS, EAST 8 T R E X T, BEG to remind their Friends and the Public.Generally that thoy" have REMOVED to those commodious premises l.otween those of the Now Zealand Clothing Factory ma Messrs John Orr.  b -MVWir MESSRS MCDONALD AND MoDIARMID thank the Public for the very l^l^^^^^^^e^ep^ttwoy^rs, nnd I bey intend by keeping _ FIR"*IrOuASS MOCK of every requisite in the BOOT LINE, and by civiliry and despatch, o merit a continuance of the same. Owing to the great success of our sale during the .at fortnight, and wishing to make room for largo indents coming lo hand, we have decided TO CONTINUE THE SALE IN OUR NKV7 PREMISES FOE FOURTEEN DAYS, during which time we intend to Clear All Odd Lines OF CANVAS . SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, ETC, AT Ridiculously Cheap Prices. No Reservation of any Part of our Splendid Stock. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, 2s 9d and 2» lid Der nai.> nni„ _ f«_. -.-;. i «. Children's School Boots (our own make), „«. 7 V 9,4? fi B_S wlo'uVK " Ladies G ace Kid Shoes-a perfect gem, (own make), only 6s U„ only J few .i___ .1. Ladies' Glace Kid Evening Shoes, 2s 91 per pair y " Ladies' Patent Leather Evening Shoes 2s lid per pair Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes reduced from 6s to 4a 6d Ladies' Canvas Shoes from 3j 9d per pair Ladies' Strong Leather Walking Shoe from 5s 6d Ladies' Carpet Slippers from Is 5d Ladies' Strong Leather Boots from 6s 6d Gentlemen's Tan Leather Shoes (sewn), only 6s lid nsn .110-'Q* Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, (own make), »™ "lid y ' Men's Strong Closed Balmorals, sale price 7s lid ™<vl v «i„o of- in a t Girls' Two-Bar Strep Shoes, sizes 7t093a 6d • .iSL 10 ?11% V« M Men's Strong Kip Watertight^ lis 9d, usually iS B6d ' * \ND HUNDREDS OF OTHER LINES WHICH LIMITED SPACE PRFVPNTTft US FROM ENUMERATING. PREVENTS 3 AL L EAELY d AND -^gjgWx POROHASES, AND Mcdonald & mcdiarmid, CASK BOOT STORE, EAST STREET. J._NICHOLAS, Manager.—Branches, Oamaru and Waimate. ■ 'i BICYCLES, BICYCLBSS, BICYCLES. landellsand son, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The ©!a-b.> The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop in Ashbueton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at price* which will defy competition. . , SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £210s, £310 a, £5, £6, £7>, £8: £10, £12-MC7ST BE CLEARED. A Large £t>ck of Outer Covers and Tube*. Also, L,*mps, Bells. Saddles. Toe Clin. and everything connected with, the Biryole Trade, QUMmV EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZSA^iNP, }() (79