FIRES.

Yesterday afternoon the residence of Mr F. BonningtoH, at Tinwald, was wholly destroyed by fire. The fire originated apparently in the vicinity of the chimney, at Ihe intersection of the ceiling, and soon had Buffioient hold of the building to defy all attempts, in the absence of v, fire engine and a water supply for fire prevention purposes, to cope with it. Boih hoube and furniture were destroyed. rlhe iuaurance was £400 in ihe Alliance office on the house, and £100 on the furniture. Mr Bonning ton's opinion as to the origin of the fire is that, the house having pine tiees in the immediate vicinity, the dry spikes collected in the spouting, and were ignited by a spark from the chimney. The roof being of shingle tie flamea spr<ad over it so rapidly tfcat nothing could be dpne to extinguish them. In face had the efforts made beeu direc ed towaids rescuing the furniure instead of trying to save the house, they j would have been more successful.

At a fewmiuutes before four this morning tha sleepera in Aahburton were awakened by a long wailing scream from one of the engines at the engine sheds. Most of the •letpera thought a special h».d come in without warning, and wrote up in their mental tablets a dressing down for the chief ehunter on the line. Another engine yell, more ecreeching than the first, only suggested a more than ordinary severe dressing down for the aforesaid shunter. Bab when a third howl came, the awakened sleepers began to think that the driver was or fehe »hunter was ——. A peal from the Western fire bell, which followed a few aeoonds after number three screech of the rail way engine, at once filled in the blanks, and the town got out of bed, fully aware then of what it all meant. The engine shed men h»d noticed a fire, and as the bell did not ring they made use of their pxcelleot means of awakening the town. The first tinkle of the western bell called oat the brigade, and in an amazingly short time the engines were out. The fire was in a two-storey honse in Peter street, long occupied as a paint shop by an old-time well-known tradesman, Mr J. 8. Savage, painter; subsequently by Mr Davey as a sewing machine agency ; and recently as a butcher's •hop by Mr J. M. Reid. How the fire arose nobody knows, but when the engine gob to the spot the fire had a big hold of the build ing, and ail that was left for the brigade to do was to put out the fire, which had by this time done all the mischief it could. Ihe steamer soon put out the fire among the debris, and as there was no wind to speak of, danger to neighbouring buildings was averted. The insurance is understood to have been £240

Clearing Sale of Furniture.

At the clearing sale of Mrs McGregor's furniture in the Arcade this afternoon, particulars of which have been advertised in theae columns, Mr Thomaa had a very large attendance from all parts, a large pro portion of whom came to buy, consequently competition was keen ; and there is no doubt the result will prove highly satisfactory to both auctioneer and vendor.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-• Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, June 2, 10 a.m., Guardian office 11.20 a.m. Hawaii and Japan. San Francisco, June 2 The Hawaiian Government has notified the Japanese Embassy that they intend to adhere to their attitude in regard to the exclusion of Japanese immigrants. Samory's Prisoner.

London, June 2,

Henderson, the leader of the ex pedition captured by the Chief Samory la the hinterland of Lagos still remains a prisoner at Samory's headquarters. Received Wftkapuaka June 3, 9.46 a.m., Guabdian Office, 11.40 a.m. Employees Liability Bill

London, June 2

In the House of Commons the Employers Liability Bill was farther dealt with in committee, and new clauses were introduced providing compensation to workmen sustaining injuries when working on Eoffolds over thirty feet in height, and allowing compensation to workmen engaged on sub-contracts. Complimentary. At the Military Tournament, General Sir Redvers Buller congratulated Captain Thompson on the phyaique of the New South Wales Mounted Rifles. ttneen's Jubilee. Russia at the invitation of the Arphbigbop of Canterbury is sending a fciahop to the Queen's Jubilee services, and tha Lambeth conference. The BechuaiKi Rebels. Capetown, June 2 In the Assembly a Hill for the con fiscation of land belonging to the Becbnaoa rebels was read ft second time without a division. The land is to be thrown open for the occupation of Europeans.

Australian.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph- Copyright Received Wakapuaka June 2, 10.30 a.m., Guardian office 12 noon. Obituary. Sydney, June 3, Jlev, Cfeorge Grimm, ex moderator pf the Presbyterian Assembly and a well known writer. Shipping Accidents. The steamers Shaftsbury and Pacific collided in Newcastle harbor. Both were severely damaged, it is estimated to the amount of £1000, Eoch have returned for repairs. Thursday Islan», June 3 The Duke of Devonshire after being temporarily repaired left Thursday Island for Brisbane, but a plate gave way shortly after starting and the had to return. There ia now twelve feet of Wter'jn the hold. Adelaide, June 3 Further details show that the Dun kow struck on a reef of Kangaroo Island on forenoon the crew, twenty six in number, landed at Kings pot on the island, after suffering con siderable privations.

Official Directory.

Mayor of Abhlurton—Mr Joseph Scaly East street Agricultural asul P.istor&l Association— Presideat, James Biowu; Secretary, Wm. Simpson Ashburton Building Society—Chairman, Dr J E Trevor; Manager, Edward Stephens Ashburton Industrial Building Society— Chairraanj Henry Zander; Secretary, J C Duncan Aahburton Club—Secretary, Wm. Home, Manager, G. Anderson. Aahburton Borough School Committee— Chairman, David McPnerson ; Secretary, J C Duncan Caledonian Society—President, G. A. M. Buckley, Esq.; Secretary, J Tucker Canterbury v\ ouiieu Milis — Mauagur, Wm Rowan Cauterbury Roller Flour Mills—Manager, Thos Roititt Cemetery Board — Secretary, Joseph Ward, Arcade G i-; k 01 Courts and Licensing Committee ' -T W Tayler. Oumy (.ouncil- Chairman, Edward G Wright ; Secretary, Frederick Mainwaricg ; Engineer, Wm Baxter Deputy Official Anaignee—John Davison, West street Domain Custodian—W W Smith Fire Brigade — Captain, A A Fooks Secretary, H H Fooks; Engineer, W E Dolman Gas Company—Chairman, Thoa Builock; Secretary, J Ward, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department— Postmeater, agent Hampstead School Committee— Chairman, W J Crooks; Secretary, J C Bell Hampstead Town Board—Chairman, o H Maynard; Clerk, J C Bell High School Board Chairman, Andrew Orr s Secretary, Chas Braddell Hospital—Medical Officer, Dr J E Trevor Secretary, F Mainwaring; Matron, Mrs E Mackay I Inspector of Factories and Weights and Measures—Constable Edward Eade Justices of the Peace (Town District)— Robert Alcorn, Thos Bullock, Alfred j Harrison, G J Neil!, W H Rule, David Thomas, D Williamson, E S Coster, and the Hon W J Steward Longbeach Hoad Board—Chairman, John Grigg; Clerk, A A Fooka Oddfellows' Hall Custodian, W E Dolma I Orange Ha)l-W. Patterson. j Old Men's Home—Master, Mr Morrisey. j Police— Sergeant J F Barlow in charge Postmaster and officer in charge of Tele graphs—Wm H George Douglas Public Trust Office—Postmaster, agent Racing Club (Ashburtou)—Secretary, John Davison Racing Club (Tinwaid)—Secretary, A A Fooks Bailway Stationmaster—P L Payne Registrar of births, deaths and marriages and registrar of electors—Joseph Ward, Arcade Saleyards Company — Chairman, 0 J Harper; Secietary—Alberfc Roberts Stock Inspector—Blair Fullarton, Court house Tinwaid School Committee—Chairman, J A Clothier Tinwaid Town Board—Chairman, Edward Gates ; Clerk, A A Fooka

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Wanted. LOST from Newlands, 27 Crossbred Ewes branded X T over bar on near side. Finder kindly communicate with Mail Office or Clucas Bros., Newlands. 6 26 FRESH Oysters, Flounders, and all other kinds ot Fish and Rabbits to-night's Express. — J ewitt, opposite Mail Office. 6 31 TO LE C—- House with Scullery; low rental. Apply W. Davis, Creek Road, Allenton. 6 29 171AM1LY READER (April), Christian J Herald, Boys' ai.d Girle' Own Paper, Quarterly part of Army and Navy, Graphic, London Journal, Weinon's Home Dress maker. New Boi.ks by mail.—H. M. Jones. WANT i'D toseil(a bargain) Waggonette aud Daisy G»it. Apply A. Obr __5 154 BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted "Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eadb Street. EVV LINES in clolhln^r~Ar~first.class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercury.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercerj Depaxment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner. ■\TOUNG Ladies' Journal (May), Weldon'a ' Jl Journal, Dressmaker, and Children's April Quarter E*amily Reader, Spare Moments, Won at Home, just in at H. N. Anderson's, East Street. RECORD Reign Congratulation Cards to Her Gracious Majesty The Queen. Large variety at H. N. Anderson's, East Street. WANTED, Eggs, 10Q0 do n, musb be fresh, and 1 ton o Beeswax highest market prices given by Bros., Co** Supply Stores WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Baga, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's. TUST LANDED —A High-class Kid Its Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4a. Fully equal to usual 5a 6d quality.—W. H. Collier. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies', gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 138 WANTED Known-Gur 7s £d Tweed Dresses, Also our ali wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from Is 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of ladies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletcheb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.-"The Hall," East Street WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best qualify in Autumn and Winter Mil linery.—Miss K. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do nob fail to see the windows Ladies own materials made up



HENEY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORP FOREST AND METHVEN HpHANKS the Public most heartily for 1 their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Bocta, (Mue erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, annot be surpassed at tha prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a largo assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Aeent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'a Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Sazon, Orders by post promptly-attended to, and goods delivered d,aily



From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup unadulterated and pure. This is KoziiS Ttsa John Orr & Co., agents. Fob Indigestion, the beet temedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently bo recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from Usjurioiur drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequaller' for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache aud for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is lid, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Medi cine Vendora throughout the wrJ**, A s mola. ■»*• *od oerWn ?em»iry You have ruined your constiution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by,-drinking pnly Kozib T»Ai it»« P ure att<J r*ii»ble,-Joh» Orr & Co., Sole &s<mi*<



I Public Notices. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I JOHN MULLAN, of Aehburton, Hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting of the Licensing Com mittee for the Licensing District of Ash burton, to be holden at Ashburton on the first day of July next, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's Licence for a house situate at Ashburton, and known as the Ashburton Hotel, containing twenty- I eight rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 3rd day of June, 1897. JOHN MULLAN. R. M. CtmiBERTSON, Soli !■ or. 6 3 Aahburton, June 3, 1897. Mb F. Fehkiman, Ageut North British and Mercantile Insurance Company. DEAR SIR,— Re fire at Peter Street at 3.30 this morning. I beg to thank you for the prompt settlement of my claim for damages, namely—the replacing of three windows and the re-painting the front of my house, damaged during the Ire this morning. —Yours truly, Thomas Scott, 6 28 NIGHT SCHOOL. /CLASSES are now being formed for :— ; \J (a) Ordinary School Course (New Zealand Government Syllabus) i (b) English, Latio, French, Greek, and Spanish Classics (c) Higher Branches of Mathematics, Euclid and Algebra (d) Penmanship (Smart's Famous System) («•) Drawing, Mechanical or Freehand (f) Book-keeping, single and double entry (g) Music and Singing. Competent Masters for each subject. For particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES, 5 260 Principal REV. D. O'DONfcELL'S MISSION. mo- NIGHT, at Baring Fquare Church, Mr X O'DoDDell will tell the Story of the Conversion of the Studd Brothers, noted cricketers, and of Stanley Smith, one of the i% Cambridge Eight." Commences at 7.30. Sankey's hymns. 6 25 FTTBrSALE; THE MOUNT HUTT ESTATE, IN Lota to suit purchasers, either for Cash or on deferred payment. Apply to Mil C. MURRAY-ANYSLEY, i 27 ON THE PROPERTY. PUB SALE OR TO LET. ROOMED HOUSE, with Scullery, Situated in Burnett Street West, Newly iuilt, Occupied by R. B. Restell, Esq., immediate Possession. Apply Messrs HUGO FRIKDLANDER and JOHN ORR, \ Trustees Late Wm, Mitchell, or ALBERT ROBERTS, » 267 West Stteet, f. clarkT iAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STRKET, ASHBURTON. F AM NOW SELLING ri OBACOGS OF THE BBsT PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Wills' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz la, 4oz 2s. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEONS, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours Is per box, Manillas 5 for Is. WATCHES. I AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, etc. AUSTRALIA IS MUTUAL PROVIDENT .SOCIETY New Zealand Branch : Head Office, Customhouse-quay, WellingtojiJ Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan 8. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.C, (Chairman") ITiq Hon Charles J. Johnston li.L.O* (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Euq The Hon Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.C John Duncan, Esq THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND * MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Lifb Office, \kd xha LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPJRR, The only Mutual Life Office which declares a BONUS EVRRY YEAR Ihe Method ol Valuation adopted by this Society is of the moat Stringent Character, and ensurep a Conai? ierably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that tnld by any other office in the Auttralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £13,750,000 (Thirteen aud Three-quarter Millions Sterling ) ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (Two Millions Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE « 13H,90€f dum Assured ... ... ... .£40,731.231 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,843,881 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1896, £428 796 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £830,009 aftar making SPECIAL RESERVES* CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonußen | exceeding FOUR MILLIONS \ j ASSURE YOUR LIFE | in tbe ! A. M. P. SOCIETY and Beoure a BONUS EVERY YEAB. Expenses of Management 8£ per cent on the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, ■ Resident Secretary. Branch Offioe— Cuatom House Quay, Wellington , JAMES HAIR, ! District Secretary District Office: Cathedral Square, Christohuroh. I FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meatd with ap»rov!*L~#Aßjß«3r? Bteos, « Xbe H»U," Strife,



Henry Zander. ' JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOOO *AGS "MAURITIUS OUGAR, USB NO 01 HER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL ; 100 Cases V/iLVGL!NE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 (.'alvanised STEtfL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSuME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEEu OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, ' WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. | _ , TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con y_J ducted, and Saleyardß regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke'a and Odham's Sheep Dips always or, i hand. Advances made against Shipments ot i Lamb and Mutton. My London* Agent is ! known for hia utmost reliability. HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS | CRUSHED BARLEY i FEED OATS I BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, j j GENERAL MERCHANT. I " T BEG to intimate that I have just landed X. a Large and Varied Stock of GUNS. GUNS. GUNS, HOLLIS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection^ REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot ' Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc, Heniy Zander, D. fnamas. noYI^eT ~ I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 to 1801bs. D. THOMAS, 6 14 Auctioneer. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEA? CHAFF. 4 56 D. THOMAS. fmmm —mini—an i ————■—^ ~~ NOTICB." mHE ASHBURTON TAILORING J_ COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable Suit, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Gents' own material made up. W. PAULING, Manager One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or copal tutional), Gravel and Pains' in thd Bai>k Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold in I Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Qhemistaand latent medicine Yendora throughout the World Proprietor* : tn* I^WCWgw Am Mwljmv ®opt!i*P&uc> Gphtasy, Übqvlq, Cfoglirac}



EX S.S. MATATUA. WK HAVK MUUH PLEASURE IN AJSNuUNOING THE AKHIVAL IF OUR MIDWINTER SHIPMENTS, i Six Oases being just to hand from the above steamer. THE SHIPMENT COMPRISES— ONE CASE L*dies' Black Cashmere HOSE, very heavy m kes, NE CASE Is 4d, Is 6d, U lOd ONE CASE Ladies' Black and Taa KID GLOVES, bought at a JSE CASE large discount. Children's Tans—-4 Button, Tans, 2s 6d ; 4 Domes, Tans, 2s lid ; 4 Domes, Black, 2» Hd TWO OASES IRISH LINEN GOODS, straight from the Liaburn WO OASES Mills. Some beautiful embroidered* PILLOW SHAMS. N.D, BAGS, HANDKERCHIEFS, Ac j Among these goods now on view in our windows ONE CASE FLANELLETTES and MOLLETONS. Special lines NE OASE in white and creme ONE CASE Ladies' and Children's BOOTS and SHOES, specially NE CASE made for us by our Leicester Manufacturer riIHREE OASES Passage LINOLEUMS to open shortly. New designs; JL all widths. MITCHELL & TURNER.



Hanmer and Graves. p utTt" o¥ s7~ WE HAVE FOR SALE-Prime Blue Derwenfc Potatoes. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or iDun Oats for early Spring feed, HANMER & GRAVES. W A NTED, 50 TONS OR MORE OF GOOD HKAVY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVE©. DIP. _JDIPT~ WARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyards lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep ther at current rates. Little's Dip will be used | PIG FEEU CHICK FEiil). WE hsive for Salt—Ciu-h.-d Barky (h> '><Ki) for j..ig feed, Whole a?.d Broken Utiick Whva\ SEED WREAT^ SEED OATS, SEED BAR LEV, llTKc.n Supply bEED WHEAT and TT OATo, all varieties, grown in various districts ; *!s > Chevalier and Cape BARLKY FOR sEKD. seaTojTazof bajulh/yT WE have imported seme of ihis well known Barl-y for winter feed, *nd will be gla I to lee iTaimurs know of its special qualifications If they will call n. ""bFZttKOWBiLIi OATS FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these for Seed purposes. "~ FEM)I3Am \\TE Have for Sale Lena; and Short T T Feed Gate. CHAFF. CHAFF. TTrE Have for Sale PRIME OATEN TT SHEAF CHAFF, also a good chap lino for Cow Fted. PLOUGH^ SHARES. T>EGULAR Supplies Imported by as, X\> direct from the makers; both Ransomed and Hornsbys—standard sizes. Prices, lowest current. BOXAL OIL— l£o We Test Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. WE hulda regular Supply or this well knewn Brand of Kerosene, icknowledged to be the most Superior Oil in the market. AGRICULTURAL SALT^" T7IOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or for JP Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quautity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinds, in. cludiDg Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanised Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegraes and Cocksfoot fmachine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &;c. WE HAVE the following Propertied hand FOR SALE. 11 Q. f\ ACRES» Lowcliffe, rich reclaimed JLOU Swamp, divided into eight pad docks. Seven-roomed House, two-roomed Cottage. Eaay terms. QT| f* ACRES, near Geraldine, Good *1U House, Stable, Granary, Coach House, and Men's Hut. Divided [into con venient paddocks and well watered, £1300 of the purchase money can remain on mort gage at 5 per cent. QKAA ACRES, Lauriston. Large &O\J\J Dwelling House and Stables, | Woolahed, Men's Cottage, Sheep Yards and I other improvements, which are all in first class order, A low price and easy terms will be accepted for this property. GOODWILL OF LEASE OF 1 i yf\f\ ACRES, Rangitata. Good X I \J\J House, Stable, Woolshed and Yards (all hew),' Rent gs, " HANMER & GRAVES.



PUBLIC NOTICES. "A ROYAL TRIBUTE.' PARLIAMENT has decreed that New Zealand shall exetl any Austvaliau colony in the mmierical strength of her mili tary contingent, and it is a foregone ccmciu' sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the I Secretary of State, theHou. Joseph Chamber lain, to reciprocate the unexpected extent of our loyalty by some recognition worthy of a devoted people, who have sent such a mili tary force to demonstrate our warlike in stincts and ability to aid old England in the event of war. That recognition will be, without doubt, a title to the originator and tactician who has carried his proposal in the face of a hostile feecaon of Parliament, No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too meagre an houour for a .-ttUesinaii who has shown auch Imperialistic exubei ance. Qu&eu Victoria wili undoubtedly show some dis crimination in awarding honours to Colonial Premiers, and we may look forward with confidence to the Liberal Leader of New Zealand returning with something more than a " Sir " to his name. The form of title itself may not be so very easy to place. There is one which from the analogy of strength and popularity will be generally accepted at Home and abroad as apropos. The Premier will go home as plain Mr. Seddon. What if he should return ac LORD SURATURA? He is Strong, j So is Suratura Tea He has promised Economy. So doea Suratura Tea He is not a blond of India or China, No more is Suratura Tea His name ia known throughout N.Z, So is that of Suratura Tea ! He has a reputation. So baa Suratura Tea He goes farther than other Premiers. So does Suratura than ordinary Teas JOHN ORR & CO., Agent. /^\ Ml^ «aC.\V TJWERYONE accustomed lo usiog the /I.C. Ointment. Will find equal satisfaction in using th? Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to a ß k instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee ia in the centre, and Fdward Galiichan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true triend ; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it is always tuccesfful. Price, Is 6d. Bee •' intment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle di easing Price —2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or si ft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetabl - Pills, for male and female use, 30 piils in every box, nn<l quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIH cIiiICHAM, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER .\fihui>t, N.Z. Oar.tfrbnrv TJrtreeentative, MR G. P. EOATTEN, Aehburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs, —We have great pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have ghen them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, Shaeflin & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your B«e Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and I have sever known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment haa proved itself one of the best healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes, Chemiat, Hundreds of other testimonials too numerou to publish. THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA., mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HA VI NO OTHER.] SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bjckerton reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pare and of good quality DEOTISTKY. i PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Fee for administration . ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIL I Burnett St^i^', AiOTW?9&



FLET.CHEtt BEOS., THK CELEBRATED CASH GROCERS. mfIREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satiefaotorily, both to tha JL buyer and the seller, and has been the meaus of adding many comforts to the hcniM of those who wisely availed 'humKelvmt of the grand lelurnv Hundred! now buy thmr Goods at FLfiTOHKR KR 8. FOit GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation of the CASH hYa LEW. Look after the l-iiiiLile ehUiiiiK by IakiugifctoFLKTCREKBKOS. and getting the vixy best value that money cau buy. Although we do not adv«rtit«ft price liat, our country customers can get one on application, aud after ptrusing Utt •hint very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we tell obuMr thaa any other houein the district. WE LEAD, FOL°Lo";V7 WHO CAN. OAA OAS]SS HIGHEST TIiST KEROSENE. eu\f\ | W« are jus=t landing a shipment of Highest Teat Odorless Kerosene, none totter bi to } had in the world, which we aie selling iowt-r luau Chrisochurch puoat. This i**toU4 I fact, aud anyone wiuhiug to get the best Keroeeue and save money should not fail to fc<lt I from us. HOLLITTd SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied in any quantity from 71b bag« to a tou, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Bftfeii Having a < big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the beat of niaikeU far, auot c*a therefore wecau sell cheaper than any other house in Ashburwn, CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, The China, Gl»bs and Earthenware Department will be found well flocked with lha raoitiuaeful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. w*ww WWH «», WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PKESEHT& Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a viait a* «« hm ju«t opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware aud Electroplate-are, whlnh we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. j--»»nnw, wawi 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10a 6d each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3« 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s bd each . ' : ' ■ Bets of Jugs from 2s per set of three large size ■ Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vaaet at Is 6d per pair. cutleryT"cutlery. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson's, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc. BEDEOOMWARi7"BEDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwwt AnvoDe wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselves or fora wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1.1897 to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, v well as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We'are cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market ratefc FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH, Telephone 24—80 x 67. GREAT BALE OF Warehousemen's Clearing 1 Lines. BY W. H^C()LLIEE. Striped Twill Flannelettes, 3d per yard 83 inch, vrry heavy, 6d per yard Cot Blanke'.s, 2s lid each Double Bed Blankets, 4s 6d each A ep!end-d line Ladies' Fine Ribbed Cashmere Hose, Is per pair Velvet Tea Cosies, Is lid Ladies' a? d Children's Cashmere Gloves, 6d Ladies' and Children's Fur-top Lined Kid Gloves, 3s 6d Children's Carpet Slippers from 9d Ladies' Cloth Jackets, 9s lid Heavy Dress Tweed, new patterns, Is (very special) Ladies' Waterproofs (guaranteed), 12s 9d Special line Men's Heavy Woollen Socks, 6d per pair Men's under-wear Pants, merino Is 6d, knitted Is lid Men's Shooter Boots, 8s 11 per pair—worth 2s per pair more A LARGE STOCK OF RECORD REIGN FLAGS. W. H. COLLIER, "THE C 0 E N E K." THE BOOT TRADE. McDOKALD & McDIABMID, OF THE Hast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedlyjin the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kinds, including the Duke of York, Bostock, Beehive, Wolf*. Otto Here, STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makeß. OUR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers ire are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. EVERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. M CDONALD & M°DIAEMID, BOOT MANUFACTUEEES AND IMPORTEBS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. ANDREW ORR. T ADIES WHO ARE ABOUT TO PURCHASE THEIR WINTER DKESSES, MILLINERY, JACKETS & CAPES, SHOULD CALL AT ONCE AT A. ORR'S, WHERE THKX" WILL FIND THE VALUE t SECOND TO NONE IN CANTERBURY. 150 Ladies' Jackets—best shapes from 10s 6d to 45s 75 Ladies' Macintoshes —the latest—all sewn 80 Ladies' Beautiful Capes—all prices 50 Navy and Black Serges from Is 3d per yard Colonial and English Bre3S Tweeds—double width—from Is 200 pairs colonial-made Blankets—from 15s Gents' Suits to order from £2 15s Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits from 22s 6d Gents" Waterproof Coats—all sewn seam 3 The Largest Stock of Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS ever Bhown *n Ashburtofr—splendid quality ; -70 pieces Flannelette—all colors—B4 and 3d inches Linoleums and Floorcloths—all widths INSPECTION KINDLY SOLICITED. I AJNDREW ORR.