THE WAR IN THE EAST.

Crete Abandoned by the Greeks

The Admirals Fired lljion By Insurgents.

The Greek Army hemmed in.

Preaa Association -By Electric Telfgraph - Copyright Athens, May 23 A mob at Arta threatened to mur der Colonel Manos. An Englishman addressed the crowd upon the injustice of their proposed action, whereupon thfi throng dispersed. he />m rrican Volunteers landed at Athens numbered 500. Staikos and the remainder of the Greek forces havp left Crete. I'espite the armistiep tho Turks have fortified several strategetic positions ne»r Lamia. The Greek Government has entered a protest. Irrattrgpnts in the vicinity of Fort Tzzed in Crete fired upon Admirals Harris, the English Admiral, and Pottier, the French Admiral. Both took refuge in the fort, which was recently occupied by a budy of marines from the Austrian warship?. The insurgents also attacked five other British officerßj and stole the arms belonging to one. A Turkish force rescued the; others. The Admirals hayf issued aniintimatkm ordering the immediate return of the officer's arms, Otherwise they will take action. May 24. Bands of Greek irregulars are plundering the country in all direc tions. A body of Italian Socialist Volun teers at Arta resisted the attempts of the authorities to disarm them, and a severe conflict ensued, iv which several were killed. The Italians were even tually overcome and ie-shipptd to Brindisi. M. Ralli is su«pected of fomenting the dynastic agitation against the Royal family. The position occupied by the Turks after the retreat of the Greeks from Domoko commands easy access to 3 evadia, an important town thirty-six miles from Corinth, and thence to Athens. The Greek army ls hemmed in the pass of ThermopyUe and completely paralysed. A neutral zone, covering 800 metres, has been arranged between the two armies. " Paris, May 24. In the Chamber of Deputies M. Hanotaux stated he was confident Turkey would prove obedient to the demands ot the Powers, and renounce her excessive pretensions in regard to her claims upon Greece.

THE DROUGHT.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Melbourne, May 24 'ifae Railway Commissioners have reduced the-, rates for fodder to the drought stricken districts 20 per cent. Many parts of the colony are in an exceedingly bad state through the drought, and stock are dying in large numbers. Received Wakapuaka May 25, 10 am,, Guardian rffice 11 a.m. Melbourne, Maj 25 The specialist commissioned by the Age to visit the drought stricken districts, gives heartrending accounts of the state of afiairs in the greater part of Riverina. He says, coming on the top of two previous bad seasons, the devastation of stock and crops are worse and wider reading than ever before experienced. The losses of 1 stock are already enormous, and ■whether rain comes soon or not must aggregate £100,000. Horses, sheep, and cattle are reduced to absolutely skin and.bone, and stand forlornly in the paddocks never attempting to graz&, having long since realised the futility of trying, to , obtain susten ance from the bare and parched earth. The mortality is greatest among the lambing ewes. The few ewes which have Btrength to walk away abandon their Jambs as soon as dropped. There will be absolutely no lambs saved, and it will take three years to stock up the runs. Received Wakapuaka May 25, 10.45 a.m., Guakdian office 11.20 a.m« Adelaide, May 25 Bain has been falling since yester day and is reported to be general throughout the country.

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.

Association—-By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, May 24 The Lord Mayor of London enter tains the colonial Premiers on July 1. The dinner to the poor of the London slums, towards which the Australian pasloralists contributed meat, will be given 00 June 24. Capetown, May 24 Parliament voted £25,000 towards charities as a Jubilee memorial.

CYCLING.

A PERILOUS JOURNEY

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Adelaide, May 24 Jerome Murif, who left Glenelg on March 10th to cycle across the continent, arrived at Port Darwin oa Friday. He suffered terrible hardships, was several times stuck in the bush, and had to cross wide stretches of foodltaa and waterless country. He stuck pluckily to his task, and followed the overland telegraph'|ine. He had no inten sion of makit g particular time, but simply wished to accomplish a record journey.

FIRE IN SYDENHAM.

A Woman and Child Burned to Death.

Shortly after 12 o'clock on Saturday night a fire broke out on Colombo road, Sydenhtim, by which a t'vo-storey house of five rooms and chop was totally destroyed and a woman and child were burnt to death, The place was owned by Mr J Buxfon, of Heathco'e Valley, and occupied by Henry Cheriton, umbrella-maker. Ib appears that Mrs Cheriton wis removed in a very ex hausted state to the Club Hotel and her child to a neighbour's house. It, was not, however, until the place was burned to the ! ground that it was discovered that there were other occopants. Search was then made and the bodies of a woman and eMId were discovered, burnt beyond rec gnition. The woman hud evidently clasped the child in her arms. From Mr Cheritou's statement it is clear that be was in a very exhausted and excited state for some time, having barely escaped with bis life. He told some one that there was a woman and child inside, but was answered they had been taken out all right. This mistake evidently occurred through the poison spoken to thinking Cheriton referred to his own wife and child. The deceased woman, who was boarding at Cheriton's, was known to Mrs Cheriton by the name of Mrs Kelly. The first person in the house to notice the fire was a labourer named William Bennett, who rent d an upstairs room. When Bennett perceived the smoke in his room he sang out and opened the door, but was driven back by the tire, and only escaped with difficulty by means of the verandah. This man lost all his property, including oiothing, a watch and £4 in money. The building was insured for £100 in the Manchester Office, and Mr Cheriton estimates his lose at £150. The inquest on the bodies of the victims was held yesterday at the Club Hotel, Sydenham, at which it waa ascertained that Mrs Kelly was working at Hayward*s Pickle Factory. She had only gone to lodge at Cheriton's on Tuesday last, her husband being up country in Ash burton district. The alarm was received at the Fre Brigade Station shortly after midnight. The chemical engine from Lich field street arrived on the spot about three minutes after the alaitn was given, and Superintendent Smith in a cab about one minute later. The firemen reported that there waa a woman and child in the building upstairs, and that the Brigade were doing their best to get to these by the verandah, but the dense volumes of smoke and heat prevented them getting in. Mr Superinten dent Smith was on the top of the ladder when a woman and child was carried by. A df z»n voices sang out, " She is all right; there is the woman ; she is saved." Think ing that this was the woman and child re fer, ed to by the firemen, and seeing that it was hopeless to attempt to enter the build ing, Mr Superintendent Smith called the men down. Had the Brigade had any idea that there was another woman and child left in the house all the plant would have been put to work in the eudeavour to save them. Johnston's ironmongery store, which is close by, was saved by the chemical engine from Chester street, a guarantee having been given by the representatives of the Insurance Companies interested. The Railway engine had great difficulty in getting water on, and from this cause it was some forty or fifty minutes before they were able to play on the embers.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

The Aahburton Rifle Volunteers paraded at the drill shed on Monday morning to honor the 78th birthday of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria. The fill in was Bounded at 9.30 a.m. and the men were formed up in the drill shed, the parade state showing a muster of forty-five of all ranks nader the convnaud <)f Captain W. E. Dolman, After the usual pielimi naries under Captain W. E. Dolmau and Lieutenant T. H;i.yes, the men (who pre sented a smart and soldier like appearance) were served with blank ammunition ami marched to the parade ground, where a fair number ef people had assembled. The com pany having taken open order the feu dt joie was fired iv a very creditable manner followed by the Royal salute to the word of Major Douglas, and three riugiug cheers were givin. The men were then dismissed, and a go^d number made the:.r way to the Rifle range, to compete fVr the prizes, as per programme arranged by the Shooting Committee, the result of which we hope to record in our next issue.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following is tha meteorological report for the week ending May 21, 1897 :—

COMMERCIAL

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

London, May 23. Ihe second aeries of the wool sales closed yesterday, the prices obtained being the highest of the series. Aa compared with the opening rates medium and inferior msrinoß and croasbreds advanced 7i to 10 per cent. Best scoureds were sometimes dearer during the series than at the close. Merino crossbred lambs' wool waa 5 to 7j per cent below the rates obtained at last series. The Yorkshire manufacturers were the prip.cipal operators. Matahaki, New Zealand brand, realised 9d. The total quantity catalogued for the series amounted to 220,000 bales, of which 115,000 were sold for home consumption, 83,000 for the Con tinent, 12,000 for America, and 56,000 carried forward to the next sales. Silver 2s 3j*d.

Educational Institute.

The adjourned annual meeting of the Ash burtoa section of the North Canterbury Educational Institute was held in the Borough schoolroom on Saturday afternoon. There was only a moderate attendance, and the President, Mr George Culverhouse, occupied the chair. Correspondence from the Christchurch branch was read. It was agreed to inform the Christchurch branch that the beginning of July was the best time for the annual meeting. A telegram was received during the meeting to the effect that at a meeting held that morning in Christchurch it had been decided to nominate the Hon. W. Montgomery and Messrs Weston, Howard, Wake, and Ell for the three seats on the Canterbury Co.lege Boaid of Governors. It ! was agreed to aot in harmony with the Christchurch branch. On the motion of Mr Dickie, the secretary was instructed to communicate with the, Board of Education with a view to the establishment of technical classes at Ash burton aa well as at Leeston. A vote of thanks was accorded the Ash bur'on School Committee for the use of a room for the meetings of ihe branch. Mr Culverhouse was re-elected President. Mr Culverhouse was very anxious to reire so ihat this office should be filled in turn by other members. However, seyeral speakers spoke of the admirable manner in which Mr Culverhouse presided over the meetings and hoped he wtuM again take office. Mr Culverhouse eventually acceded to the lu.auimous wish of the meeting. Mrs Willis and Mr T. Mitchell (re-elected) were elected vice-Presidents. Mr Maxwell was alfo nominated, but retired in favour of the two elected. Messrs Brock and Todd were re-elected treasurer and. secretary respec tively, Miss Todd (re-elected) and Messrs Max we 1, Hardie, and John Watson (re elected) were e'ected a committee. The secretary waa instructed to write to Miss Howes and Messrs Mayne and Penney, expressing regret at their denture from the district,

SPORTING.

WANGANUI R CKS.

Press Association—By 1 lectric Telegraph. Wanoanui, May 25 The following are results : — Winter Oats. —Voltigeur and Man 'o W^ir - dtad heat; Light 3. Dividends— Voltigeur £2 Bs, Man 'o War £1 lie. Second Hurdles. — Troubadour 1, Britamia 2, Dummy 3. Dividend £4. Gkand St nd Steeplechase.— Ra: gipai 1, Cl tymore 2, Brudshuw 3. Won dll the way Time—s 19g. Dividend~£3 7s.

Ashbourton Stock Market.

i The aale at the Ashburton yards today was ceriainly a litt'e more ari'st.atfd th;ui the fixiures of tli«s pnßt fe- weeks have been, aud most of the iintsß offered changed hatKis Theuitries for the most part con sisted of forward ewea and wethers, though lives of freezers were not unknown I he attendance of fanners and. outside buyers was moderate, and entries of about 7000 shetp and 'ainbs, with 25 cittle, and 15 pigs came forward, for wnich the following prices had been obtained up to 2.30 p.m. :— Butchers' sons—Crossbred wethers, heavy, lla to 15s 3.1; crossbred wethers, two tooths, 8s 6d ; crossbred ewes 6s lid, 7s Bi, 7s 9d, 7s lid, 8s 9d to 11s 3d; nieiinos 5s 3d. 5s 7d, 6s to 6s 5d ; crossbred lambs 4s 6d, Bs, to 8s 9d. In the fat pens, freezing lambs sold at 9s 7d ; other lines weie passed in at 10s 2d; fret zing, crossbred ewei aDd wethers Us 9d, 12s, 12s lOd. Stores~Two-and-four tooth crossbred ewes and wethers 9s 3d to 9a 6d, dipped ; two-tooth crossbred ewea and wethers 11s sd; halfbred two-tooth ewes and wether? 83,115, fchreequarterbred four-tooth wethera dipped, to 9i6d; merino wethea six-apd-eight tooth, 2s Id to 2s 4d forward condition; merino wethera six-tooth and full mbu&h, Is 6d to Is 8!; merino ewes iv lamb to English Leicester rams Is 6d ; merino ewes free of lamb, 2s to 2s Id; crossbred ewes in hmb to English Leicester rams, 7a; crossbred lambs, 63 Id, and to 69 9d passed.

For the position of mistress of Elgin school, vacant by the resignation of Miss Edith Howes, there were seventeen applica tions, and last night the Elgin Committee decided to recommend to the Hoard for appointment Mis Lucy Chapman, of Ash burton. The ''pilgrim's progress " lecture enter taiament in the Haptist Tabernacle to morrow evening at 7,30, by the Rev A. Ager ought to be very interesting. The lecture will be illustrated by pictures depicting the progress of Christian and Christiana, from ' the opening of the story to its close. The ' entertainment will open with the recitation by Misa Ager of "The Cuifew Bell," which will be illustrated with pictures in vived colors from life models. The whole will be shown by Mr Ager's exceleiit limelight apparatus. HOI-LOWAY'S Ptf.LS AND OINTMENT.— Vicissitudes of climate, exposure and hard ships, tell heavily on soldiers and sailors, sowing the seeds of disease which may ultimately bie^k up the constitution. .Naturally careless of their health a word in season may avert many evilf, and nriy cause them to resort to timely measures without any difficulty or pub'icity. Hoiloway's f ffpcludl remedies are suiub'e, and are so sadly adapted to the varied complaints to which our soldiers and sailors am liable, that a supply should always be obtained before proceeding abroad. It may with confidence be stated that many a valuable life might have been saved, or confirmed cripple prevented from begging in the streets, if Hoiloway's remedies had been used in time. Mrs Tompkins notifies that she has vacancies for three boarders.

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Thp weather prophets predict that thelong fipe dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against Vhe elements of such a winter iB a really good reliab'e waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have become famous for their well known brand of winter clothing, which has hitherto given such satisfaction, and in anticipation of a still larger s^le for these goods, this aeafon they are now showing probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water roof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made ] prices. Every oarment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, if defective money returned). All wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout wiih strong silk, ventilated and every improve mat "up to date."—Advt. 4 29 From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup, nadulteratei and pure; this is KOZIE ISA, JobcOrc&Co., agent*.



[ P. Tnjmas. ARCADE. SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a southern client to aeil as above, owing to a dissolution of partnership, , {\f\ HEAVY DRAUGHT MARES and &VJ GILDINGS. Fro-Sypars. j Sale a o 1 p.m. ,' D. THOMAS, 5 206 Auctioneer. T AM A~~CAS'H"~BU¥EHniI; ~~ 1 i GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAF" 1 456 D, THOMAS ! I AM a BUYKR of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 to 18QIbs. D. THOMAS, 5 71 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. • TIX-B! HAVE-. FOR' "SAJfiBJr-. JPRIME TABLE POTATOES, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ■WjTANTED TO PURCHASE— 100 Tons OP BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROi Ltd. CtO ACRR FARM AT MRTBVEN. WE HAVE for Private Sale & Small | Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mr ' D. Cameron's sale plan, adjiining the Publ re Library, Methven. The land is of first-oiass quality. Also,—lo Acres of Land fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. Full particulars on application. 5 10 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lto. T. Bullock. SATURDAY^MAY 29, 1897. SUBURBAN PROPERTY AT ALLEN TON, NEAR THE NEW SCHOOL. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr Edward Ede (on account of his having purchased a property nearer his work) to Sell by Public Auction it the Arcade on the above date, his property it Allenton, being Lota 18 20, and 22, containing | acre, i fronting William street, oh which is erected a dwelling house of four rooms with new cooking range, also wash house, stable, trapshed, etc. The Itnd is or excellent quality and a portion well stocked with fruit trees and the whole place in very good order. Intending purchasers are invited to in spect. Easy Terms of Payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, j 211 Auctioneer. TO LET. /-"IOTTAGE fronting Alford Forest Road, V_> lately occupied by Mr James Patter son. T. BULLOCK. MOUNT SOMERS DISTRICT. . Some Distance above the Township. Q*yf{ ACRES 0 roods 13 perches for O/ \J sale at a reduced price ; being R.S. 31269 and 31270. Offers are invited for the purchase of this up to TUESDAY, Ist June, the owner being desirous of realising at a considerable loss. Exception ally easy terms of payment, viz:-—small deposit, unpaid balance to bear interest at 5 per cent per annum. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Nice Cottage Property at Hampstead in Firat-Clasa Order. £110 p*T ° « £110 BEING Lot 56, containing J acre, well situated in Church street, on which is erected a cottage, also storeroom, fowlhouse, piggery, etc. The land is of first-class quality and the garden and property generally in very good order, i Easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ACKNOWLEDGMENT."" TI/TR C. H. DOWDING desires to Co*, dially Thank all those who ho readily assisted in removing a quantity of chaff and otheV things from his stable during the fire in Park Street last evening. Havelock Street, May 25, 1897. 5 212 THANKS. mHE Shooting Committee of the Ash- X burton Rifle Volunteers desire to thank the tradespeople and shopkeepers of Ashburton who so liberally contributed prizes for their Annual Birthday Bjlatch— Yesterday. ' ' ' ' " g 814 HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCIES. T)UBLIC Notice is hereby given that the _JL undernan^ed Candidates having been duly nominated as Commissioners of thei Hampstead Town Board to fill the extra ordinary vacancies caused by the resignations of Messrs A. Hendry and H. A. Pickford, —viz., ANDREWS, GEORGE WILLIAM BERRYMAN, HENRY GILES HUNT, JOHN . KEELEY, GEORGE —a poll for the eleotion of two of the said Candidates will be taken at Mrs Fawcett's house, Hamp3tead, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on MONDAY, May 31, 1897. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer for Hampstead ; Town District. { Aghbut'ton, May L's, 1397. 5 203



Wanted. WANTED Kuown—Miss Alljuan is ag»in prepared to accommodate private Boarders at her house in William street. 5 213 ]]10UM) first night o.f races, between J Taskeu's ahsp and Engine Shed, Saddle; owner can have same by paying expeuses.—Apply, Mail Office or Mr Rkmjtington, Allenton. 5 208 OYSTERS, Flounders, Rabbits, and all kinds of Fish fresh to-night. — Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 5 210 MRS TOMPKINS has vacancies for three Boarders. Every home comfort; moderate charges. Paddocking and Btabling. Near Railway Station. 5 195 fTIHE Australian Evangelist, Rev David X O'Donnell, will commence a Ten Days' Mission, at Baring Square Church, next Sunday, 30th inst. 5 203 X OST from the Greenstreet School on JLj Friday evening last, a trap rug, striped on one aide, brown on the other. Finder please return to Greenstreet Schoel. 5 205 "I" IMELIGHT Lecture, "Pilgrim's Pro _l_J greas "at the Tabernacle to-morrow evening, commencing at 7.30. Also recita tion by Miss Ager with coloured slides. Tickets Is, Children 6d. 5 207 ! WANTED — Power Loom Turner, at once. Apply, Aiken & Sons, Hobart, Tasmania. 5 182 ■YXTANTKD to sell (a bargain) Waggonette VV and Daisy Cart. Apply A. Orr. _5J54 MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies', gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Gooda.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 138 T) EVIEWS of Reviews for May, Windsor XV Magazine for April, Peter McKenzie, new cheap edition of popular books, school ink on draught, school requisites.—H. M. Jones. "POULTRY Show—Beginners may make a .* good start by buyiDg out oheap the Brahmas, Silver Hamburgs, and Silver , Polish at the Pelham Yards. 5 183 "TTOUNG Ladies' Journal (May), Weldon's X Journal, Dressmaker, and Children's April Quarter Family Header, Spare Momenta, Won at Home, just in at H. N. Akdersos's, Kast Street, WANTED Known.— On. receipt of 6s 9d I will forward to any address a Hand Sewing Machine, only ten left, " The Wonder of the Age." H. N. Andebson, East Street. 5 96 WANTED Known.—On receipt of 4a 3d I will forward to any address One Nickel Alarm Clock, usual price 7s 6d. Apply early. H. N. Anderson, Eaßt Street. 5 97 WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the litest dresa materials and' trimmings. Qur usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. E/f " 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 FOUND —Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Tw,enty credit. Our practical system of pash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED, Eggs, 1000 do n, must be fresh, and 1 ton o Beeswax highest market prices given by Vjletchei* Bugs., Cash Supply Stores WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc, suit able for presents before going elsewhere. \t will pay you.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. 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/. r.o*,v.—" The Hall/ 1 Eajfc £ Street.



Public Notices. N OTIGE. IN CONSEQUENCE of a number of tame Geese having reecutly been ]npged by Sportsmen (?) near the 'Hnme-'tead, TRES PASSERS on the A)ford Estate, without written authority from Mr Hanmer or the Manager, WILL BE FhOSECUTED. E. HERRING. May 18, 1897. 5 162 CHRTSTCFURCH AND SYDENHAM POULTRY, PIGEON; AND CANARY SOCIETIES. MONSTER SHOW, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY, June 17, 18, & 19, 1897. HAVING been appointed Representative in Ashburton, al information can be obtained, arid entries made to me before 5 p.m., on SATURDAY, May 29, 1897. EDWARD STEPHENS, 5 204 Tdr cred Street. NOTICE. i CHANGE OF ADDRESS. TIT US 10, SINGING, FRENCH. MRS F.IiAKEIGr, ! Corner of Wills and. Park Streets, i'lie second term of 1897 will begin on MONDAY, M*y 31. Terms on application. :■ 5 393 TjK>R FIRST-GLASS B CtOLES j v ,A.t lowest prices j'", i| FOR THE BEST & CHEAPEST i i TYRES IN CANTERBURY^ TTOR GUARANTEED REPAIBS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. RIDE THi" ECLIPSE HUMBER. The Best Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia. 50 Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. A. A. CABSON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Ashburton for the Royal Knfield—the English Championship machine. ~F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AM NOW SELLING 9OBACOOB OF THE BEST PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Wills' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. ■" Just Opened, r ; A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEONS, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours Is per box, Manillas for Is. WATCHES, I AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Wat.erb ry, etc P. JONAS" BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves 9 Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Satubdays. AU Communications carefully attended to. 5 160 TIT ISS FTIREEBY, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ashburton that she has commenced Business ac Dressmaker. CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY is prepared to visit; Ladies at their residences in town or country if required. Address—Mrs Baxter, Wills Street Easf, Ashburton. 4 235 ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY, AND get your UMBRELLAS from the Maker, SMITH MACKWELL, East Street, Ashburton. 1 UmbreUas neatly repaired and re-covered with best materials. Knives and Scissors ground, A 8 H B, U R T Q N. POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. nriHE ANNUAL EXHIBITION X WILL BE }»EM> IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 2 & 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, A GRAND ART UNrON Will be held in connection with the Show. Tickets Is each, with admittance to Show. To be obtained of the Secretary. EDWARD STEPHENS, Hon. Sec. Art Union, or E. A. ROBOTTOM, 5 118 Hon. Sec. Poultry Society. WANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected in this department during our recent sale has enabled us to bay largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to da^e \v\ shape style, »nd pattern, and at' belt possible , values vtfivossui Asp Tw«a



Business Notices H. M. JONES. PIANOS PIANOS ORGANS'"" : ORGANS Beat value Obtainable in the Colony. " STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAS, VICTORS, . HARTFORDS £16, EOYS' AND GIRLS FROM-£lB, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). : : LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TERMS. " TYE^J "WRITERS^ LOWEST CASH PRICES. mm. Jones. 5 26 JR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. fTIHE Advertiser desires to inform his JL Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest class of spirits so that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured '.— WHISKIES. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow —"O3d Smuggler " ; D.O.L. — Liqueur; Highland Nectar ; Highland Club and V.O. Special Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore" ; Gilbey's "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown; Daw son's Gleniivet "Perfection"; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glaßgow— Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. ... Irish. —- Mitchells, Belfast—Old Irish Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—" i*ham rock "; Dunville's Belfast ; John Jamieson and icon's—Dublin * * •; D.C.L.—"Killy croy " ;Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antrim—pure malt; John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. 'The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—-Walker's, Dewdr's and Sons, Mitchell's V. O. M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Bijequit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids aitd i* * * *;' Hennessey's * * *; Pascal C<£nji>eku's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—hulk and caae; Martell'a Da;k. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of liqueurs, including Bene dictine, Chartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES. A long wine list, including Special luvalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a.ro» till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. R ALEXANDER, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205 DIRECT IMPORTER OF WAICHES JEWELLERY, SILVER & JS.F. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, EAST STREET TTAS Just received "ow Stock of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES Direct from England. '. The Largest and Choicest Stock in the District is to be seen at ; S. SALEK'S EAST STiiE ET. SPECIAL Attention is drawn to the Splendid Selection of Ladies 1 and gentlemen's WATCHES. TAKE your Watches and Clocks to S SALEK'S, for repaiy. The true test of Cheapness ig the Quality of the work done.



"Easiness rroticesi '■■'■■'■■ FLETCHER BEfti THE OELEBIUTED CASH GROCERS. mtf REE years ago started a Cash System, wbich has woik«d sat&faotorJly, both to »fc« JL buyer and the se ler, aod has been the meairS Df&^diiig'iriatiy co.i;fottt to the h<ttm ol those who wisely availed (hems-elves of ihe fe r v.l feforui. llaudrod* Bow buy their Goo^ atFLEWHKRHR S FOR GASH, ;J h< ml.y. MMtfpJtfit&i 4 %Mr «f the CASH BYBI EM. Look after the i-imble *iMl X by ...kiug v t^FLItTIIiERBROa.. aua getting the vtry best value that mouey <uu buy. -Although we do uot advertise • pnceljstrpur country customers can get one ou applicatiop, and after perusing the mmc my carefully, w;e are, satisfied that they wili'aad tauat admit that We sell Cheaper tbfta any other hove in the district. W E L E AD, F (fiihUm ffl^^G £ ja, 200 OASES HiGfIK,T TEST KKRQ^KKK. itfWYrk We are just la-iding a bhipment of Highest feat Odorl«*jiKwosto*/ none better I? t« had id the world, which weareaellibg iower than Chris wimrch prices. This is a solid t*ot, and anyone wishing to get the best Keroseue and save money should not fail to buy ROLLITTd SUPREME HOT LKR FI.OC^R AT. WiieLESALK „ 14 . MILI/PRIOES, : . A .,",.- ; huppUed in aoy quantity from 71b bags to a tou, at Guaranteea Lowtst Wholesale Bate* . Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the beat of matketc for spot, cash therefore we can sell oheaper than any other house in Ashburcon, CHINA, GLASSWAKE, EAKTHEijFABBe rThe China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be F«jwfl well ftooiwd with tht moßtSusefnl articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. '% WIDDINO PRESENTS. WEDDING, PRESJB^TS. ■ p ,^Myfufs<>iQg ;to b»y a 1 Wedding Present should not faf! to bay nii fML as w« h*w ju«t opened upsome very choice and useful China, Glassware andKjeotraDlatiaare. whioh we are wiling at undoubtedly low rate* ' * WHW" • tHSble Electroplated RevolvingOmt#Vfr6mslos M iaoß^ * ' "■' > Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each : .' i Bets of Jug« from 2s per set of three large »ize ■ ■■ , Teapots from 6d each < Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty lice of Vases at Is 6d per pair. * CUTLERyT CtTLEKY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST P WOES. Johnson 1?, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, etc. BEDBOOMWAREriiiDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Aihburtqn In Bedfoomwart, Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Seta for themselves, or for a 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 1,1857, to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Pleaae bear this in mind, as 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 rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON ANE OHRISTCHURCH, Telephone 24—80 x 67, THE BOOT TRADE. McUOKALD & McDIABMID, OF THE 1 ast Street Cash Boot Shop, * ARIS Undoubtedlyjin the lead for Ladies' and GWUsmen'i Stylisft loot* and Shoes ol STROKnIrS 1 'i n£! fnl S, xihAiPu ke Bostock, Beehive^^^Wolfe, Otto Herz, bIROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. ; ' .. OUR Window bhows a Choice Selection of Boots,- Shoes; and Slippers, a!! imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturer* we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. '* H«^™«™ w« «• IB fVERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made W order or repaired at Loweib Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. . M CDONALD & MCDIARMID, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. MELL.OR'S *ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS, ri^HE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Crack. X proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask fdr these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES IIELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. i ANDREW* ORR. V ADIES WHO ARE ABOUT TO PURCHASE THEIR WINTER DRESSES, MILLINERY, JACKETS & CAPES, > SHOULD CALL AT ON OE AT , A. ORR'S, WHERE THEi' WILL FIND THE VALUE, SECOND TO NONE J IN CANTERBURY. ' J 150 Ladies' Jackets—best shapes from 10s 66 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 Dress Tweeds—double width—from la 200 pairs colonial-made Blankets—from 15s Gents' Suits to order from £2 15s , Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits from 22s 6d . , Gents' Waterproof Ooats-^-all sewn seama The Largest Stock of Ladies' and Gents' JBOQTS ever ihown in Ashburton—splendid quality 70 pieces Flannelette —all colors—B4 and 3G inches Linoleums and Floorcloths—all widths ; INSPECTION KHSDLY SOLICITED. -~ ANDREW ORR.