THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Presß Assooiation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

[deceived Wakapuaka February 24, 10 a.m., Guardian Office 1 p.m.] Labor Questions. London, February 23 The labourers employed in the ship tuiWing yards on the north-east coast of Dngland have taken a ballot and decided against a strike. The amalgamated engineers have agreed to confer with the employers.

Australian.

[Received Wakapuaka, February 24, 10 a.m., Guardian office, 1 p.m.] Wesleyan Church Sydney, February 24 The Rev Woohiough has been elected President of the Wesleyan Conference. Adelaide, February 24 The Rev Mi- Beiry, an ex New Z^b lander, has been chosen President of the, Wesleyan Conference

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

Press Assooiation—By Electric Telegraph—- Copyright. Athens, February 23 The allied fleets fired thirty shells amongst the insurgents at Phrndia, and did some havoc in the Christian quarter.-,

Daring the bombardment at Oanea a Oreek warship received a shot from an eighteen-pounder. The Christians at Uadano, ignoring the while flig, fired on the British, Russian, and Italian Consulates. The Turkish Christian forces massacred all the prisoners who fell into their hands. London, February 23. In the House of Commons the Opposi- j tion protested against British ships taking part in the recent bombardment in Ciete. Sir W. V. Harcourt stated that the sepa ration of Crete was the only policy worthy of Britain to pursue

Constantinople, February 22. Pholiades Bsy has been appointed Governor of Creta.

[Received Wakapuake, February 24, 10 a.m , Guardian Office 1 p.m.] Athens, February 23. There were eighteen wounded at the bombardment of Canea.

Cards in Church.

The following curious article is taken from an English newspaper of the year 1773, and ia there called the * Perpetual Almanac,' or the * Soldier's Prayer Book,' by Richard Lane, a private soldier belong ing to the 42 d regiment who was taken before the Mayor of Glasgow for playiug cards during divine service :— The sergeant commanded the soldiers to church, and when the parson read his prayers and took his text, those who had a Bible took it out; but this aoldier had neither a Bible nor a Common Prayer Book, but pulling out a pack of cards, he spread them out; before him. He first looked at one card, and then ai another.

The sergeant of the company saw him, and said :

• Richard, put op the cards ; this is no place for them.' ' .Never mind tha%' said Bichard.

When the service was over, the con stable took Richard prisoner and broaght him before the Mayor. ' Well,' said the Mayor, l what have you brought this soldier here for 1' ' For playing cards in church.' 1 Well soldier, what have you to say for yourself 1' * Much, sir, I hope.' 1 Very good ; if not, I will punish you more than ever man was punished.' * I have been,' said the soldier, 'about six weeks on the march. I have neither Bible nor Common Prayer Book. I have nothing bat a common pack of cards, and I hope to satisfy your worship of the puricy ©f my intentions.' * Very good,' said the Mayor. Then, spreading the cards before the Mayor, he began with the ace. * When I see the ace, it reminds me of the fact that there is but one God.

* "When I see the deuce, it reminds me of Father and Son.

* When I see the trey, ie rsminds me of the Holy Trinity. • When I see the four, It reminds me of the four evangelists that preached, viz , Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

' When I see the five, it reminds me of the five wise virgins that trimmed their lamps There were ten, but five were fools and were sent out.

* When I see ths aix,. it reminds me that In six days the Lord made Heaven and earth.

' When I S3e the seven, it reminds me that on the seventh day Ged rested from the works He had made, snd hallowed them.

* When I see the eight, it reminds me of the eight righteous persons that were saved when God drowned the world, viz., Hoah and his wife, his three sous and their wives.

" When I see the nine, it reminds roe of the nine lepers that were cleansed by our Saviour. There were ten, but nine never returned thanks.

•* When 1 see the ten, it reminds me of the Ten Commandments, which God handed down to Moses on a table of stone.

" When I see the Kine\ it reminds me of the great King of Heaven, which is God Almighty. • When I see the Queen, ifc reminds me ot the Queen of Sheba, who went to hear the wisdom of Solomon, for Bhe was as wise a woman as he a man. She brought with her 50 boys and 50 girls, all dressed in boys apparel, for King Solomon to tell which were girls. King Solomon sent lor water for them to wash themselves ; the girls washed to the elbows, and the boys only to the wrists so King Solomon told by thie.' 'Well,' said fche Mayor, 'you have given a description of every card in the pack except one.' ' What is that ?' asked th 3 soldier. •The Knave,'eaid the Mayor. ' I will give your honor a description of that* too, if you will not be angry.' ' I will not,' said the Mayor, "if you will not term me to be a knave.' ' Well,'aaid the soldier, 'the greatest knave I know of is the constable who brought me here.' ' I do not know,' said the Mayor, • whether he is the greatest knave, but 1 know he is the greatest fool.'

"When I count the number of cards in a pask, I find there are fifty-two—as many weeks as there are in a year, and I find four suits—the number of weeks in the month"

'* I find there are twelve picture cards In the pack, representing the number of months in the year; and, counting the tricks, I find thirteen—the number of weeks in a quarter. So you see, sir, the pack of cards serves for a Bible, Almanac, and Common Prayer Book to me.'

A Short Talk on Being Tired.

Are you a working man, or a working woman? I don't mean one who is so by c'asaificatiou, or by having been born on the ainister side of certain Hues of social cleav age, but solely because you daily do some sort of real, honest, and useful work ? Yes ? I shake your hand. I hope you manage to live by it without over.doing, and tha< (be ing a'ill hearty and healthy) you sometimes find yourself tired, dog-tired, and hungry as a wolf, with plenty of good feed for supper, Then hey ! for bed and a genuine altep of eight hours ; to jump from bed in the morn ing, both feet on the fl or at once. That's the right^kind of " tired " and the heaven descended brand of rest. It is a blessing in itself, and bears others in its ti am. But the variety of fatigue so many people are all the time writing us about is differpnt. Listen to this one, for instance : "In Sfp- Lember, 1893," he says, "I w<s overcome by a feeling of languor. I was easily tired and comparatively slight efforts served to ex haust me completely. Indeed I never seemed rested at. all, and was as tired in the morning as when I went to bed. Both muscles and mind were inert and relaxed. At the same tme my appetite seemed to be tired too. I had no relish for food, and after eating felt uneasiness and distress in the stomach and pain at the chest. My skin was sallow also, and there was a dull aching at my right side in the region of the liver. " I was constantly belching up a sour fluid, and my food would sometimes 'repeat' or rise into my mouth. All I could do to rectify this miserable state pf things I did, acting upon the suggestion of friends and others, but failed to come across a remedy I for my complaint, which meantime ob tained a stronger hold upon me. "On account ot my inability to eat and digest food my flesh fell ofl until I became so thin you might have fancied me as having gone into a decline. And I was so weak 1 could scarcely get about. I remained in this condition month after month, unfit, of course, for work and virtually a man out of the world's fight. " The doctor who prescribed for me pro bably understood my case, but he was not able, apparently, to cure me. And I notice it is in illness as in business; unless one holds his own he is bound to be falling behind, which made me anxious to obtain relief soon, lest I might pass beyond the reach of it. And in answer to the hope finally came the help I needed. " In July of last year (1894) I read about Mother Feigel's Sjrup in a small pamphlet which was left at our house The book des cribed my Bymptoms perfectly, and stated the disease to be indigestion, with dulness and inactivity of the liver, the latter condition a result of the former. The weak ness and loss of weight it explained, natur ally enough, to be the effect of want of proper nourishment. Cure the stomach trouble in such cases, said an article in the pamphlet, and the consequences will vanish of themselves. " On this I procured a bottle of the Syrup from Messrs Robinson and Co , chemists, Hunslet Carr, and after taking it for a few days, I found myself much better. My food now ceased to give me pain, and I gained some strength with every meal. No better proof of the power of this medicine could I ask. I continued the use of it; the bad symptoms abated, and no longer troubled me, and in a few weeka I felt as vigorous and well us ever I did. I could work as before and experienced that kind of fatigue which promotes rest and is relieved by it. I have since enjoyed good health, and you are welcome to publish this short account Df my case.. (Signed) Percy Hardaker, 42, Woodhouse Hill Road, Hunslet Carr, Leeds, March 29, 1895." Mr Hardaker is agent for the Pearl Assur ance Society, and is well and widely known. His own intelligent comments on his com plaint renders any words of ours quite needless. In private conversation he said he looked upon that unnatural " tired " feel ing as a warning that none should negiect. It means, not the effect of work, but of exhaustion through that subtle di-ease in digestion Mother Seigel's Syrup should be taken then, as he would have taken it then had he heard of it. We hope Mr Hardaket's timely words, based as they are on an instructive experience, will be heeded by all to whom they apply.

Town Edition.

SPOUTING.

DUNEDIN J,C, AUTUMN MEETING.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Fgrbury Racecourse, February 24 Following are results of the first day's •aces: —

Handicap Hurdles, of 100 soys; two miles.- ilex, 10.11. 1; Clarence, 11.10, 2 ; Belmont, 9.12, 3. Time—4.l2A. Dividend —£2 2s.

Champagne Stakes, of 250 soys; six furlongs.—Gold Meddalist, 9.6, 1; Multi form, 9.6, 2; Goldleaf, 8.7, 3. Blazer also started. Time—l.l7J,. Dividend—£l 3s.

Dunbpin Cup, of 500 soys; 1| mile.— Lord Roasly, 7.2, (King) I; Skirmisher, 3.5, (Matthews), 2; Plotter, 7.3, (Rae) 3. Won by three lengths, Plotter beaten off. Time 3.11. Dividend—£2 9s.

Celling Race, of 50 soys; one mile.— Lady Somnus 1, Cactus 2, Vogengang 3. Time—l.49. Dividend-£3 19s.

[There was something wrong with the telegraph wires thia afternoon—the diffi culty being, we understand, in the neigh borhood of Waianakarua (near Otepopo). This accounts for the late arrival of some messages, and the non-receipt of others— only "urgent" wires being forwarded.— Ed.]

We are pleased to learn that Mr W. de B. Compton'a frequent good deeds in the matter of saving life and property have met with recognition at the hands of the Government. Mr Compton has just received the following letter :—Colonial Secretary's Office, Wel lington, February 20, 1897. — Sib, — The valuable services rendered by you in saving life and property in the rivers and mountains of Canterbury during the past thirty years have been brought under the notice of the Government, special reference being made to the rescue of Frederick Duncan, and I am directed by Ministers to inform you that they desire to record their appreciation of the services rendered by yon, and have directed that a grant of five pounds be made to you as Borne recognition of those services. —I have, &c, Hugh lollen.—W. de B. Compton, Esq., Ashburton,

THjb. &»ii£U*ioj.v GIJARbIAHi WEDNESDAY,} MBfitAßtJ 24, 189?



Tenders for hunting and keeping the Ashburton hounds for 12 months are invited in our advertising columns, The annual general meeting of members is convened lor the 9th March at 3 o'clock in ftw afternoon,



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Horticultural Society—Prizes. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company—Sale of 700-acre farm. Henry Zander—Ram and ewe fair. Cummissioner of Crown Lands —Rural lands for sale. Tenders—W. Digby Millar.



Wanted. T7IAREWELL SOCIAL ~to~Mr J. R JJ Colyer, Tea and Coffee Supper, Thurs day evening next, Baptist Chuich. T ckeis —la. 2 172 WANTED— Respectable Girl, aged about 16, to assist iv house work ; three children.—Apply J.M,, Poat Office. LOST— From R. Cook's Farm, Newland , 32 large Crossbred Ewes and We'hers, branded — over gf conjoined. Reward. | 4pply D. Thomas, Ashburton.. 2 159 WANTED.— A handy Man wants permanent employ. Can d* rough carpentering and painting, drive an ecgiue, keep machinery in order, and attend to a garden. Watres. £1 a week and found. — Apply R., Office of this paper. 2 165 TO LET—Shop and Dwelling House with Stables and Sheds, late Singer's Machine Depot, Peter Street. Apply to W. Legcett, Peter Street. 2 157 WANTED Known, a Public Dance will be held in the Orange Hall on Thursday, February 25. Double tickets 2a 6d. Extra lady Is. 2 145 WANTED Known.—That D. Stock, Bootmaker, has removed to more central premises in the Arcade. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. Terms moderate. 2 169 YOUNG Ladies' Journal for February, Weldon's Ladies' Journal, January; Family Reader, Boys' and Girls' own Paper, and Family Reader (quarterly parts); Ardath (Corelli); The Lost Stradivarius, The Money Spinner, Armenosa of Egypt, Windsor Magazine. New Books by mail.— H. M. Jones. WAN LED Known ~ Enamel ware, Enamel ware at the cheapest house in town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on the prices, the name of the firm is enough to ensure cheapness and satisfac tion.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. "T7ALENTINES ! Valentines! Large V assortment of Comic, Fancy Boxed, Booklets, Love Cards, etc. New Books, Fancy Goods, Toys, Stationery aud Music. New lot of Foreign Stamps and packets.— Andrewjks, Anderson, & Co., Stationers Hall. WANTED Known—The cheapest! ar.d most reliable boot shop in Ashburton is Mellors Zealundia Boot btore. WANTED Known—Our Show Room to be cleared of ail Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Turner. WAN I'ED Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, at greatly reduced prices, also large selection in Ladies' Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrappers, Children's Pinafores, Overalls, etc., for fourteen days only.—Miss E. Barfes, Arcade and Tancred Street. 213 WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale,— Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner. WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles in Drapery an Millinery—W. H. Collier. Tenders. tb¥d c c s ARE INVITED for Hunting and Keep ing the Ashburton HOUNDS for twelve month?. ri enders to close at De vane's Hotel at ISOON, March 9, 1897. Specifications to be Been with W. DIGBY MILLER, Hon, Sec, Or C. F. M. WROXJGHTON, Hon. Treasurer. ANNUAL General Meeting of Members will be held ac Devane's Hotel ac 3 p.m., March 9, 1897. W. DIGBY MILLER, 2 180 Hon Sec. ~^burton~hortioultural'~" SOCIETY. PRIZES WILL BE PAID at my Office, Arcade, on SATURDAY, February 27, from 12 to 4 p.m. 2 177 FRED. MAKEIG, Hon. Sec. D.I.C. WHOLESALE & FAMIjLY WARE HOUSE. Spring Clearing.



Carpets, Floorcloths, Linoleums, China Mattings, Bamboo Lounges, Balcony Blinds, Bedsteads and Bedding. Austrian & American Chairs, Cabinetmakers, Wove Wire Mattress Manufactory Furniture Renovating Establishment. HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT. WAREHOUSES— Cashel & Llchfield Streets, Ohristchurch, AND AT Wellington, Dunedin, and London, Hall stein, E. G.Bkown, Chairman. 1 Manage * WANTED, kaaa SECOND-HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, always in Stock. ALSO— ' COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AIL AND ALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites in the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Tjjjubjpjhqkb No. 85.



Since 1878 there have been nine epidemics of dysentery indifferent parts of the country in which Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used with periect success. Dysentery, when epidemic, is almost as severe and dangerous as Asiatic cholera. Heretofore the best efforts of the most skilled physicians h»ve failed to check its ravages ; this remedy, however, has cured the most malignant cases, both of children and adults, and under the most trying con ditions, which proves it to be the best medicine in the world for bowel complaints. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. My little boy, when two years of age, was ' taken very ill with bloody flux. I was advised to use Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and luckily pro cured part of a bottle. I cnefully read the directions and gave it accordingly, He was very low, but slowly and surely he began to improve, gradually recovered, and is now as atout and strong a 8 ever. I feel sure it saved his life. I never can praise the Remedy half its worth. lam sorry every one in the world does not know how good it is, as I do.—Mrs Lina S. Hinton, Grahams ville, Marion Co., Florida. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.



WANTED Known—Large delivery of the " Eoonomic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more^— W, Hi <?OM4ER»



[N.Z. J_oan & Mercantile |, Agency Co., Limited. fyQQ~Tcllir FA EM I SALE BY AUCTION. RAKAIA. THURSDAY, M AEOH 4,1897, at 1 30 p.m. MHJ.M. FURZE, of Dunsandel, hav ing purchased the Strathmore farm, has iustructed us to Sell—if mot previously disposed of privately—his RAKAIA F^RM 1 of about 7u5 acres. The farm adjoins the Acton Estate and the properties of Messrs J. VV. Siorey and W. Harrison, subdivided into seven pad docks, seuurely fenced, and watered by races. Improvements comprise—House of four rooms, large Stable, Granary, Wool shed, Sheepyarda, &c. PLANTATIONS are ex e.>eive and valu able- The Farm is in E'-gl sh grass, in good heart, and has not bten cropped for years. UPriLT PRICE £3000 Terms—lo per cent deposit at fall of hammer. 15 per cent in one month, or on possession of premises. Balance can remain at low interest, or purchaser may pay Cash within oue month in exchange for Title. For further particulars apply to the N.Z, LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY CO , Ltd, 2 178 c. G. STAVKLBY, Manager. Mr Henry Zander. ASBBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR, TO BE HELD AT TIMWALD SALEYARDS, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 25. I SHALL be pleased to receive ENTRIES for above fixture. I HENRY ZANDER, DAVID ZANDER, 2 179 Auctioneer. Government Notices. RURAL LAND FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION FOR CASH. NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned Rural Laud (the property of the Canterbury College) will be offered, for Sale for C«sh at this Office on WEDNES DAY, April 14, 1897, at 12 o'clock noon. Fa erve 1124, area 246 a3r 4p, upset price per acre £4 lCk This Reserve is tituated between the North and South branches of the Ashburton River, about 7 miles from the Wester field Station, and is at present in the occupation of Mr John O'Shea. It comprises partly low lying, sandy and shingly land, and partly good arable terrace land. Further particulars may be obtained at this office, or from the Registrar of Canter bury College. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Grown Lands. District Laud and Survey Office, Chrißhchurch, January 20, 1897. 1 114 D. Thomas, "ram ~& Hewe" FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1897. T7INTRIEB of RAMS and Good Breeding J2j EWES are now being taken for the above fixture. D. THOMAS, 2 141 Ashburton* Public Notices. S^i W. J. PARSON S, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDCOCK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. 2 125



ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS will be held in the Secretary's Office, on MARCH 3, 1897, at P>m> JOSHUA TUCKER, 2 167 Hon. Secretary. A NSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 'A. — "A WOMAN.' 3 —lnsist upon having what you order. If it occurs again, change your grocer. It is unfair to send you another brand with the remark, " It is as good as Suratura Tea.'' " DISAPPOINTED."—Suratura Tea was not exhibited because it is not a product of New Zealand, and blending and packing in this colony do not make any tea a colonial product. Suratura Tea is not blended with China ; it is packed where grown. "AN ELECTOR "—Very good suggestion. The Conference of Premiers at Hobart should be supplied with Suratura Tea. " ECONOMY." —Yes ; the names of grocers who sell Suratura Tea will be published. •'FAIR PLAY."—If Suratura label is imi tated, legal proceedings will be taken. " X.Y.Z."—Recommend a petition to the Government against selling adulterated food. " PUFF."—An impression prevails that an article largely advertised may not be first-class. This is correc". in many cases, but when its sale is increased by tens of thousands of pounds weight in a year, it is the strongest public confirma tion of everything that has been said in the advertisements. Thab is the posi tion of Suratura Tea. "TEA DRINKER."—AII good housewives pride themselves on being able to tp*e their families and friends a good cuj> of tea. All can do this if they use Sura" tura. " DYSPEPTIC."—Your complaint is a very common one. Indigestion is frequt :tUy caused by the use of liquids that will not assimilate with the food you oat. The result is an internal conflict »vhich ! the medical faculty call Dyspepsia. In most cases the cure is so simple that it does nob commend itself to the sufferer. Tea brewed from the pure leaf of Hura tura will banish your complaint. "ENQUlßEß."—Suratura Tea contains no foreign matter. Its purity is undoubted, its strength unequalled, it is always fresh. No large stocks are kept, there fore its economy is established by reason of its freedom from handling with con sequent loss of strength and flavour. J. ORR & CO., Agents.



A FULL assortment of new Veiling* i white, black, and black and white Buy the celebrated new kid glove—The Victory—only 2s 6d. The best glove i» New Stalftnd for the j»Q»iey,«-A. Qjwl



Henry Zander, JUST LANDED 1000 BA6SIOO0 BAGS 11/fAURITIUS OUGAR. USE NO OIHER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \J ducted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dips always on hand. Advances made against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton. My London Agent is known for his utmost reliability. HENRY ZAKDEP, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. JUST LANDED, , Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVGLINK 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING ] 100 Galvanised STEKL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. —— j X HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE| OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS i CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS "" BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, i GENERAL MERCHANT. ! *r>OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE.! FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIES. ifSTABIiISHED—I72O. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions. | J. C. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 39 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ~VTOTICE is hereby given that Mb JJN Wright will be pleased to meet the ratepayers of the district at Ruapuna School at 7.30 p.m, on FRIDAY, 26th instant, on the question of Water Supply. By Order, F. MAIMVABING, Clerk. Ashburton, February 23, 1897. 2 171 a nBO^UOT'ELEOTIONr" TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON, X ADJES AND GENTLEMEN,— X J Being a Candidate for the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr R, M. Cuthbertson, and holding the opinion that personal canvassing is not desirable, I take this opportunity of asking your support at the forthcoming Election. Should you do me the honor of returning me to the Council, I shall be pleased to give my best attention to all matters coining before that body. I may remind you that during the three years I was a member of the Borough Council I attended all the meetings of the Council aud nearly all the meetings of the various committees of which I was a member, I am, Yours Faithfully, H. M, JONES, 2 rrc .



BusineSs Notices 1A I'.iCLnt vFF MARKED PRICKS. Per Oenfc jr\ R. MURRAY & SON WE AGAIN, as Christmas time comes round, give our Patrons and the Publio the SUBSTANTIAL ADVANTAGE of a 10 per cent REDUCTION on all our lines, with the exception of Watches. We have paid Special attention to have a Splendid Assortment of Articles of all kinds, Suitable for CHRISTMAS and MEW YEAR GIFTS, the result being a selection that CANNOT BE SURPASSED in the district. —Among Other Things We Shew— Fancy A. teles i<i Sterling Silver Ar'ioles in Silver Plate, new designs Gold and Silver Oharms and Pendants Links and Studs in Gold and Silver i Gold Alberts, silver Alberts Gem Rings, Diamond Rings Brooches in Endless Variety Ladiee' Watch bb, at all prices R. MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS AND OPTICIANS, ASHBURTON. 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS. 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS M E L L 0 R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a. Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations-— Ladies' pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes—Splendid value Ladies' Gromelette Shoes from 8s 9d—Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d—Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, ! THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Look at windows and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made in Aahburto» A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other <boot-shopß. Note Address — ! JAMES MELLOR, TATSCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



T. Bullock. " ' ' toT,W. DWELLING of five rooms, with stable, etc , conveniently situated in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, HOUSE of five rooms centrally situated In Tancred Street. Apply T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Dwelling in East Street South. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. _(? IC\ urn ie(Juire^ f°r T.S. 261, |-acre otXv/* centrally situated in Meioombe Street, not far trom the Railway Station Apply to T. BULLOCK. ~~ F(JR~SALK IRQ ACRI'S, NEAR MARONAN, lUp being R.S. 27929, fenced and in its native state. T. BULLOCK. COTTAGE OF FOUR ROOMS AND SMALL SECTION, Fronting Willow Street, irevorton. *O'W(\ PRICE REQUIRED, part of d 3& • vJ Lota S7 and 38, opposite the Presbyterian A3 ante. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. " GOOD SHiEP~COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey Diatiict. FOR SALE, the following F.Ss., fenced aud mostly in the native state, vie.— R S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R, S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roods R.S. 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 35 perches Price, teims, and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. A BUGGY in good order, also strongly built Dog Cart nearly new. T. BULLOCK BUILDING SITES, TOWN SECTIONS and other Town Properties for SALE at the following prices, viz. : — T.S. 797, Cox street, containing £ s d iacre 35 0 0 T.S. 834, Aitken street, contain ing! acre 25 0 0 T.S. 768, Wakamii Road, con taining £ acre 31 0 0 T.S. 860, Grey street, contain ing I acre 25 0 0 T.S. 822, Cox street, containing i acre ... .„ 15 10 0 T.S. 334, Moore street, containing \ acre, with cottage 135 0 0 T.S. 818, Aitkeu street, contain ing | acre 12 10 0 T. S. 794, Peter street west, con taining jf acre 20 0 0 T.S. 817, Aitken street, contain ing | acre 13 10 0 T.S. 794, Cox street, containing i acre, with square Dwelling House ... 170 0 0 Inspection invited. For further particu lars and terms of payment apply to T. BULLOCK. DR WILHELM MORRIS, T)HYSICUM Erlangen (Bavaria), 1884; X State Exam. : Munich, 1888; late Assistant Doctor at the University Hospital, Erlangen ; late Military Surgeon, Leipzig, 1889. WILL COMMENCE PRACTICE AT ASHBURTON, ON MONDAY, MARCH 1. Residence and hours will be duly advertised. 2 161 TEUST FUNDS TO LEND on approved freehold seourity, from 4£ to 5 per cent interest. Apply to JOHN ORR, or HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 2 91 THE ENCHANTED SWING. THE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC ILLUSION OF THE AGE. THE ENCHANTED SWING has been erected on the site opposite the SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, and will be open to the recreation of the public on SATURDAY AB'TERNOON at 2.30. Admission— Sixpence. 2 134



Business Notices CROCKERY - - - „ - - - CROCKERY ENAMEL WARE. EN A MEL WARE. OftPACKAGES O £ PACKAGES 4)0 PACKAGES 4iO PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHEE BROS., H|~ AVIS just received per a. b. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from L some of the beet Firms in England and on the Continent, which our Agent* bought *t the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger discount for us than is usual. This being the case we are determined to (jive our Customers the benefit of this transaction aa they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Price* with any others in the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. 50 Bedroom Sets from 10a 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per dozen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 21b GlftM •Tain Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. 150 Dozen Cupa and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. , i i H *Q* E NAMELWARE. ENAMELWAR E. 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors) 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s lid 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2s s 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers. i 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s M, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, la 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen ( Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Dozen Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 61 per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, orjja 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cupa and Saucers, IQd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled F.ying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and It lid each Knameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON, MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Sugar from us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. The finest Vinegar in the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 53 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14ib la, 7s per cwt Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheatmeal for B;ead and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. KAIAPOI HOUSE, ASHBUBTON, FEBRUARY 23, 1897 rpHIS BEING THE LAjST* WEEK of our sale at clearing prices we would suggest to those friends who have not completed their purchases to lose no time as our FIRST SHIPMENT OF WINTER GOODS, consisting \ _..,--■ "■■■ of Fourteen Cases and Bales now in Port, will be to hand in a few days, when we hope to make such a DISPLAY as will leave NOTHING TO BE DESIRED. n[[r _ n mw lA| |m MITCHELL AND TURNER, TANORED STREET. v RUDGE-WHITWORTH CYCLES. ' '" - ■■■ '""■■■■ * ' ■* II .S3 ARE SELLING GENTLEMEN'S RUDGE- V\ WHITWOKTH CYCLES AT £20 CASH. TERMS AS ARRANGED. If you want a Good English Bicycle at the price of a Colonial Machine, BUY A RUDGE-WHITWORTH FROM JOHN ORR & CO.