SUDDEN DEATH.

We regret to learn that Mr Jeremiah Daly, a well-known farmer in the L&uriston district, died suddenly yesterday afternoon in his own house, and in the midst of his family." Mr Daly has been a sufferer from poor health for some years, and medical men have not been too sanguine as to his strength. It was feared tor some time that at any moment he might die, notwithstanding that he presented a fine physique, and a casual observer would have taken a long lease of his life. But those who knew him were aware that there was an insidiously working enemy gnawing at hie vitals. Now he would be fairly well s and hope rose in the breasts of those who loved him; again he would be poorly, and hope fell low. But it really was Dot expected that at a moment's notice he would slip his hold of life and part for ever with all he held dear. This, however, was what happened, and yester day in his own house, at his own fireside, and in the midst) of his little family circle, he received the summons to enter eternity, and one of the warmest hearts in the county ceased for ever to beat. Mr Daly was one of nature's noblemen. Fifteen or sixteen years ago he took possession of his farm at Lauriston, which he broke up from the tussock, and it must be said for him that he farmed it well. So long aa he was in fair health he possessed enormous strength, and since bad health compelled him to give up athletic competitions, the Caledonian Society of Aahburton has never been able to acore a record caber toss or hammer throw, and those competitions to a great extent have lost the interest that used to attach to them. For years he was the champion, and there was y«t a hops that he might be so again j but the great heart has ceased to beat, and one of the best fellows in the world fans had to answer the great call that no man oan disobey. Jeremiah Daly was every man's friend and no man*a enemy j his word was as good as hia bond, and though blunt in speech and accustomed ail his life to deal with the force of rougher things he could he as kind and gentle as a lady to the suffer ing, and the hungry he never sent empty away. Not alone wiil the wife and family miss 1 him who have been left behind to mourn Mb loss, but hundreds of hearts that his kindness warmed in their desolation will regret the bereavement that they suffer in the sudden call that this white man heard to join the great majority. His end was as has been said, sudden. His men were harrowing i» his fields. He himself was resting for a time in his own house when the sudden call came, and in a moment the wife and mother found herself beside only all that was mortal of the good man that had beeii her husband and the father of her children. The flags in town to-day were Sown at half-mast.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.)

Maintenance.—Ernest James WhitiDg was summoned by his father, W. H. "Whiting, for maintenance. Complainant uaid he was destitute »nd unable to earn his own livelihood, and defendant had not con tributed anything to his support for two years. Complainant was living with his married daughter, and received sufficient food, but hiß clothing was on!y what he stood up in, with the exception of an extra pair of trousers, and he had not a shirt to hiß back. The defendant was only one of five sons then in Court, and complainant was proceeding against all fire for maintenance. He thougnt 15s a week would be sufficient for hiß wants, aB he was a very temperate man, and the defendant: now before the Court was earning £2 a week, and all the others were earning good wages. The second son, Gains Robert, conducted the case for the defeocs, and contended that the father was not destitute by any means. The defendants were perlectly willing to support their father, whose legal right to food, clothing, and shelter at their expense they fully recognised. In the box Gaias Robert said the home was broken up seven years ago, and the sons decided then to pay the principal off the property he was then buying, on the understanding that he wouid keep the milk ran going. The father, how ever, said the run did not pay, and sold the property and went to Wellington to a sister. While he was there the brothers contributed to his support. He came to Ashburton Id April 1894, and lived with a married daughter. Four of the brothers under took to pay to the daughter 7s 6d a -week, and the fifth found him in clothing. He had been found to some extent in pocket money, but it had not been stipulated that he should receive any pocket money. They reßented their father coming into Court with this case, as his sons were willing to contribute to his support. His Worship, after further examination of the witness, said he saw nothing to warrant any interference in the case on the part of the Court. The father was an old man, and perhaps eccentric and discontented, and the sons had been contributing to his support, and were willing to do so still. He musb do the best he can to arrange with them. Gom plainant asked for an order to be made, but His Worship declined to do so.

Civil Cases—Ashburton County Council v. E. Sanders, 24a, for general ratea and water charges. Defendant declined to pay, as he had not asked for the water, which he only used indirectly. He was willing to pay if he had liberty to bring the water down to the farm when he wanted it. His Worship pointed out that he had thiß liberty already if he wanted, and gave judgment for the amount with £1 costs.

THE BRUNNER MINE CASES.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Wellington, October 21.

Argument is being heard to-day in the Court of Appeal in the case, Greymouth- Point Elizabeth Railway and Coal Company v. Mclvor, an appeal from the decision of the Chief Justice. A question of law was raised for argument before the Chief Juatiee whether the fact of the establishment of a fund, by public subscription for the benefit of the famiUes of those killed can be taken into account by a jury in assessing the injury resulting to such families from the accident. Counsel for the Company contended, on the authority of cases in which property accru ing to the family through the father has been deducted from compensation, that the value of the benefit which will probably be received from the relief fund must be taken into consideration in the present case. The Chief Justice held that as there was at) the date of the death a mere chance only of the raising of such a iund, compensation musfe be assessed accord ing to the facts existing at the date of death. Th« uubflequenfc raising of a fund cpuld not be taken into account. The company now appeals itom this decision. Mr Gully and Dr. Findlay are appearing for the appellant company and Mr Jellieoe for respondent.

Charitable Aid Conference

Press Association—By Eleetm Telegraph Wellington, October 20 At the Charitable Aid Conference this afternoon, the question of substituting the control of hospitals by district boards for separate trustees was introduced. Mr Talbot, Tlmaiu, moved that the trustees of separate institutions (hospitals) be required to furnish to district boards, when making their annual demands for maintenance, returns showing details of their expenditure. Mr McWhirter, Wesfcland, moved an amendment in favor of the abolition of all separate institutions, relating both fro hospital and charitable aid, so that the whole control should be left to the district boards. J Dr MacGregor, who was present, pointed out the abuse which arose from the creation of so many separate Institutions. After considerable discussion Mr Me-

Whirter's amendment was carried. Mr Roche, Southland, moved that it is desirable that local bodieß should be partially represented by women on charitable aid boards. The motion was negatived. A suggeation which appeared on the order paper that consideration should be given to the question of providing a training ship for j the colony was struck out, as being outside the province of the Conference. A committee was set up to consider the question of reforms required in the method of outdoor relief, and to submit a report to the Conference. Wblmngton, October 21.

The Committee appointed by the Chari table Aid Conference on outdoor relief reported that it should be wholly in the hands of Charitable Aid Boards elected by the looal contributing bodies, represents tivea, or ratepayers; that farms .and industrial institutions should be established near large cities for able bodied persons of both sexes, and Government be asked to assist; that a differential mode of applying relief should exist between the large centres and smaller towns; deserted women and children should be housed in cottages pro vided by the boards, and boards should supply rations direct instead of through contractors. Consideration of the report was postponed. Mr Booth moved that the distribution of charitable aid should rest with thoße who provided the money; that each County Council be a board, and that large boroughs form their own boards. The motion was lost.

The following waa carried —That boards be elected for three years ; that the act be amended to prevent persons leaving their own district to enter another hospital, and becoming a charge on the district left; that Government be asked to amend the act imposing duties on charitable legacies.

SPORTING.

WANGANUI J.C. SPRING MEETING.

Press ABHOoiation—By Electric Telegraph,

Wanganui, October 21

There is lovely weather and an excellent attendance at the opening of the Spring meeting. Results :—

Spring Handicap, of 60 soys ; one mile and a distancs.-—Australina 1, The Onyx 2, Blarney 3. A good race. Time —2.2. Divi dend—£ll 12a.

Tkial Hack, one mile.—Bona Fide 1, Sundial 2, Fir-6 Shot 3 Splendid finish. Time—l.47|. Dividend—£7 4s.

OAMARU RACES.

! Oamaru, October 21. The Oamaru races are being held to-day. The weather is wet, with a poor attend ance. Following are results:— Maidkn Plate, of 20 soys ; six furlongs. —Mountebank 1, Sequin 2, Hipponous 3. Strongbow was scratched. Dividend—£l 17a. Publican's Handicap, of 30 eovs ; seven furlongs.—Lady Lear 1, Vandyke 2, Glenore 3. Double Event and Strougbow were scratched. Dividend—£3. Spring Handicap, of 50 soys ; one mile and a distance.—Double Event 1, Vanilla 2, MarUn 3. Lord Zetland also ran. Divi dend—£l 15s.

flit AfiBBttEtSON aOA^DIAJS i !TStJE§I)AI, OCTOBIH 1807.



Sik, —A gentleman informed us a few days ago that some tailors make suits for about half the regular prices for first-class tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over " for nothing !" We frankly admit that we cannot perform such impossible tricks as those " wizards of finance" profess. We have every facility for competing with the keenest legitimate trade but we never countenance " sweating." We employ first class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of our old customers have tried the so-called 14 cheap Buits," and found them " dear at any price," and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends have simpiy remarked—" I want a suit like you made for Mr ■■." Our turnover for the last six months shows the largest amount of business we have ever done in one season. This fact speaks for itself. We have juat opened a splendid assortment of new summer goods in all departments; and by recommend ing only materials we can guarantee, com bined with good fit, best workmanship and style, we have determined to maintain our reputation as *' the leading tailors and out fitters." Customers requiting suits for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a "rush" of orders in hand.— Cbaighead & Berbyman.



To the Deaf »nd those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world fame aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of bis illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf nesa and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160 s Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nichokon's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A libtlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Shaw on receipt of stamps.



Wanted. 1" OST, on Wednesday—Brass Cap from 1 A wheel of trap, between Traffic Bridge and Cemetery. Finder please return to Mail Office. 10173 WANTED— 2000 Dozen Eggs.—John Orb and Co, 10 169 LOST —From Grove Farm, on Saturday, one Bay Draught Gelding with white itur on forehead. Anyone having informa- I tion as to his whereabouts will please ] communicate with E. Gates, Tinwald. 10 170 FOR SALE—Light Gig, in good order, cheap. Also Horse and Harness, if required. Apply D. Thomas. QITTINGS of E^gs-^Purebred Partridge Cochins, Houdans, Indian Game, Silver Wyandottes, Golden Pencilled Hamburgs, White Crested, Golden, and Silver Spangled Polish. Price—From 5s upwards at Pblham Yakds, Peter Street, Ashburton. KozieTea is fragrant.—John Orr and Co., agents.



Very general tegmb will be aroused by the announcement of the nofe unexpected death of Mr A- M. Ollivier, who died at his residence, Opawo, at an early hour this morning. M»" Ollivier, who was the foarth son of the late Mr John Ol'ivier, arrived in Canterbury about J853, aad was ona ot the old-time pupils of Christ's College Grammar School, which he entered in 1862 and quitted in 1865. He early displayed that fondness for cricket and other outdoor eporte which led him to become celebrated a« an athlete. His career as a cricketer was an especially distinguished one. Besides taking a prominent pard in cricketing circles, Mr Ollivier attained considerable distinction as a footballer. He also took as interest in aquatics and general athletics, and was a famous sprinter in bygone years. He had much taste for horticulture, was an enthusiastic grower of roses and other choice flowers, and a suc cessful exhibitor at many of the horticultural shows held in Christchurch He became a Fellow of Christ's College, and was President of the Old College Boys' Association from 1895 till his death, having been re-elected to the position at the last annual meeting on October 14. Mr Ollivier was an accountant by profession, and his ability in that capacity was very marked. He was for several years in partnership with Mr Trevor Griereon, but of late had been in business on his own account. In private life, as in his public relations, he was generally respected lor hie



WANTED Known—That J.Moison has received a varied^tock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) in strap p,nd lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual doce at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J, Moisos's premier BootDepSfc, Ashburton. Ladies' Journal, (October) 5 The X Christian, Fernley Lectures, The unsearchable riches of Christ, Methodist Idylls, The Lonely God (Kernahan) ; Altruist, Our Laddie, Sister Jane, Modern Corsair, Equality Life (Ncrimn MacLeod) j Our3e of Cowden, (Annie Swan.) New Books by mail.—H. M. Jonbs. Kogie ri'e» is beat.—Joha Orr & Cp., sheets



T. Bullock. REVISED Lift of Town Sections, etc., FOR SALE.— Town Section 493, £ acre, Cameron street Town Section 860, \ acre, Grey street Town Section 504, £ acre, Wakanui Road Town Section 259, £ acre, corner of William and Moore streets Town Section 258, £ acre, fronting Moore street, adjoining the foregoing, the two making | acre, nice site for a house Town Section 842, £ acre, corner of Oass and Aitken streets Town Section 25, £ acre, Dobaon street south Town Section 1041, £ acre, Wills Street West Town Section 1161, | acre, Wills Street adjoining the above Town Section 784, £ acre, Peter street, nice site for a house Town Section 795, £ acre, Cox street Town Section 796, f acre, Cox street, ad joining, the two J acre, good site for a house Town Section 994, J acre, Peter itreet weßb Town Section 935, £ acre, Peter street, adjoining the above Town Section 1001. £ acre, Cox street west Town Section 706, £ acre, Wills street east Town Section 1112, t acre, Cameron Street, West. Town Section 846, | acre, Aitken street Town .Section 751, § acre, Peter street and East Belt Town Section 711, £ acre, Wills Btreet, next the Central Hotel; a low price will be accepted for this, and easy teems Town Section 750, £ aora, comer of Wakanui Road and Peter street. Town Section 334, £ acre, Moore street, with cottage thereon ; very easy terms of payment for this Town Section 708, £ acre, Wills Street Town Section 818, £ acre, Aitken street east Town Section 816, £ acre, Aitkec street Town Section 1170, 1 rood 16 perches, Havelock street west Town Section 79, £ acre, Kermode Street, •with buildings thereon Town Section 293, £ acre, Burnett Street, good land, nice site for a house Town Section 794, £ acre, Cox street east with square dwelling house thereon; iron roof ; account of the Mortgagee ; terms to suit purchasers Town Section 274, £ acre, Tancred street, good land, magnificent site lor a house Town Section 741, | acre, corner of Peter street and East Belt, with dwelling thereoa Town Section 813, £ acre, Aitken street tast Town Section 814, £ acre, Aitken street, adjoining Town Section 1118, £ acre, corner ot Walker and Cameron streets Town Section 1111, £ acre, Cameron Btreefc west Inspection of the several properties nvited. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK.



SUGAR. TTAVING made a Special Purchase of 35 TONS of the Best Queensland Oane Sugar, we have decided to reduce the price to 2|d per lb, with TEA of any popular brand. Now is the time to lay in stocks. OUR CHEAP SALE BOOMS. JOHN ORE & GO. A. LAWEIE, SOUNDERS' BUILDINGS. RETIEING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES 20 LET. The Clearing Bale TS STILL GOING ON, and I find that I have still on hand a large quantity of Gooda of the VERY BEST QUALITY, and I intend keeping up my reputation o giving the best value which money can procure. I am still selling as cheap, if not cheaper, than any house in town, which must be kept up until a complete clearance is effected, I WOULD ASK YOU NOT TO^PB MISLED by prices quoted in the newspapers, but would cordially invite you to come along and find out for yourselves.



bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Courc, holden at Ashbur ton. NOTICE is hereby given that statements of accounts and balance-sheets in respect of the undermentioned estates, together with the report of the Audit Office thereon, have been duly filed in the above Court; and I hereby further give notice that at the sitting of the said Court, to be holden on FRIDAY, the twelfth day of November, 1897, I intend to apply for an order reieasiug me from the administration of the said estates. Dated this 20th day of October, 1897. Allen, James, Dromore, Farmer. Taskeb, H. J., Ashburton,, Billiard Marker. Rev ell, T., Ashburto^, Butcher. Braddkll, C, Ashburion, Commission Agent. Jbwitt, J. H., Aahburton, Fishmonger. Todd, X., Mount Somera, Contractor. Buchanan", 8.-S., Christchurch, School master. Nelsos, S. 8., Ashburton, Carpenter, Cdthbebtson, R. M., ABhburton, Solicitor. Cairncross, D., Tinwald, Labourer. Andrewbs, L, F., Ashburton, Stationer. Bedmayne, M., Tinwald, Stock Dealer. Thomas, J m Hampstead, Labourer. Fbkw, W. J., Westerfield, Overseer. Lloyd, J., the younger, Ashburton, Stable Keeper. Htjmk, S., Ashburton, Engine Driver. Sawlb, J. W., Hinds, Farmer. Mtjbpht, J., Wakanui, Farmer. MoKbnzib, A., Tinwald, Labourer. JOHN DAVISON, 10 167 Deputy Official Assignee.



A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE R All WAY STATION. 5000 PAIRS~ OF BOOTS AND SHOEB TO PICK FROM, Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES ~MELLOE, TANCRED STREET] O '■*■' MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA. BOOT STOKE.



UNDER DISTRESS WARRANT FROM MAGISTRATE'S COURT, DUNEDIN. TO be sold by Public Auction on SATURDAY, October 23, 1897, at the Arcade— 1 BUCKEYE REAPER & BINDER. A. M. PEARSON, 10 172 Bailiff. A GENERAL Meeting of the Members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club will be held at Devans's Hotel on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, at 4 p.m. ERNEST ROBERTS, \ 10 168 Hon. Secretary.



rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to give wonderful value for little money.



EL M. JONES CRICKET AND LAWN | TENNIS MATEKIAL. TUST Landed ex Aotea from T. Wisden O and Co. London, First Class BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, GUARDS, SHIELDS, & SOOEING BOOKS. TENNIS RACQUETS <fe BALLS. Bicycles. Bicycles. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. The PEARL, HADDEN, MON&KOH, WAVERLEY, STAB,



THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, HAVE,NOW IK STOCK AND -TO ARRIVE, Exja.B; Ruahine, Mamari, find Mataura, The Largest Shipment [of FIRST CLASS, BIOYOLES AND ACCESSORIES Ever brought to Aahburton. [are now in a position to supply THE ECLIPSE-HUMBER ROADSTERS AND ROAD RACERS, Which were such favourites last season. The components of the above machines are manufactured by PERRY & CO., LIMITED, And are acknowledged to be the beat in the world. • All Machines fifcted with Westwood Hollow Rims.



and others up to date. Lowest cash prices. Terms arranged. Purchasers taught to ride free of charge. Cycle extras. Pianos, Pianos. Organs, Organs. VARIOUS MAKERS. Best cash value obtainable Easy terms. BOOKS & STATIONERY. h. m. Tones. 9 v



If you require a first class mount at *20 with 50 per cent longer guarantee than any other make, send in your order without delay, as we have already in hand a large number of orders for the above machines. We have also landed a large quantity of first class Rubber Goods, and pan supply Outer Covers, Valves, and Inner Tubes at 25 per cent loss than usual prices. Cycle Sundries of every description, in cluding Lamps, Bells, Wrenches, Oilers, Saddles, Inflators, Toe Clips, Trouser Clips, Oycle Capes, Gear Cases, Handle Bars, Pedals, Perry's Chains, etc., eta. . Repairs of every despriptiou executed on the premies. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS , BAKING SQUARE, iItfHBURION,



Entertainments. Od~d f~k~l~l"o~w s 1 ttall, Ashbucton. XJL TBE KINEMATuGRAPH COY., Ld. Lessee and Manager—Hon E. B. Townshend. Under the patronage of His Excellency, Lord Ranfurly. For Positively One Night Only. MONDAY, OCTOBER 25. Marvellous Kinematograph. Reproduction ef the DIAMOND JUBILKK PROCESSION AND RECORD REIGN FESTIVITIES. Every prominent feature of the greatest event in "British history. Juat as it occurred on the 22ad June. The most wonaerful and marvellous sight ever witnessed. Every Movement, Incident, and Detail of the Great Procession, and THIRTY OTHER MAGNIFICENT PICTURES. The Most Successful Exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere. For Positively One Night Only. MONDAY, OCTOBER 25. Box Piaa now open at H. M. Jones. Prices, 3s, 2s, and Is. To avoid the crush at the doors, secure i tickets for all parts of the Hall from H. M. Jones, Stationer, East street. R. A. UNDERWOOD, 10165 Representative, ARCADE."" ~ "* ! SATUBDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1897. ! MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mbs Walsh, who is leav ing the district, to sell by Public Auction at , the above fixture, contents of ten rooms, viz:— I 2 Double Iron Beds, 3 Wood Beds, 4 j Single Iron Beds, Palliasses and Mattresses, 6 Small Tables, 5 Wash*: Stands, 4 Looking Glasses, Chest of Drawers, Linoleum and Carpets, Din- j ing Table, Round Table, 9 Chairs, Safe, i Sewing Machine, 2 Couches, 2 Tables, Austrian Chairs, Books, Mangle, Copper, Pram, Buckets, Crockery and Kitchen Utensils, etc., etc. ' Sale ab 12.30 p.m. D. THOMAS, 10 171 Auctioneer. " E, FERRIMAN.



F. FERRIMAN, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusson and Mitchell's Paper Mills. FOR SALE. PRIME Derwen* Potatoes, 5s 6d pet sack, delivered. F. FfiRRIVIAN.



John Orr & Co IOMFEE SALE. Further Reductions, i TTAVING on hand and now landing THE LARGEST STOCK OF IRONMi <NGERY, GROCERIES, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, etc., in the Ashburton County, WE HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED TO HALF. With this end in view we are cow SELLING AS UNDER :—



| GUANO IN sack" containing two cwt, each, delivered in town for 93 6d, tho beat manu.e for garden, orchard or lawu, free from weeds. I F. FERRIMAN. COX STREET. I have received instructions from the owner, who has left Ashburton, to effect a speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi dence, situated on T.S. 549, within a, few minutes walk of Post Office and Domain. Easy terms. , F. FERRIMAN. ] A BARGAIN TO A~ PROMPT~BUYER Section of land, fronting the road just below the Flour Mill. Price £11. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET' Shop adjoining Messrs Hanrahan Broß. Capital site. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in close proximity to the Hospital and Domain F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, and other offices, with a well-stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five roomß and scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALR Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. | F. FERRIMAN. j "~~1?OR SALE AT ALLENTON. lOi Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. mßm~lmmWlb mercaY TILE INSURANCE CO. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2.750,000 Paid-up Capital ... .0687,500 Flßfi DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31, 1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Ashburton Agent—F. FERRIMAN.



Groceries. . Best Snowdrop Sugar... ... 2|d perlb Tea blended ... 101b boxes Is per lb Tea in half chests lOdperlb (strong liquor) Gore Oatmeal ... 2s 8d per 251b bag Colonial Candles ... 4dperlbperbox English Parafine Candles 6£d per lb per box Kerosene, 150 test, .... 6s 6d per tin . — 12s 9d per case Rollit's Flour at Mill prices. Currants ... .... ... 4jd perlb Cornflour .„ ... ... 3d per lb Essence of Lemon 4d Essence of Coffee ... ... 10^d Sago l^d per lb Juno Tobacco 4a9dperlb Bran _ 3s 6d per bag Sharps 53 per bi*g Hardware-



Henry Stephenson- HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock'; Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o She county. Advances made on Goods placed in" my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent s Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte and Manufacturing I Company. HENRY STEPHENSON, | AUQTXQNJE.R,



Sheep Netting, 36 x 4 x 14 centre strand, 3£d per yard. Wire Netting, 3ft wide, l||d per yard per roll of 50 yards. 8.8.A. Sheep Shears ... «5s per pair T.U.S. Sheep (Shears .... 3s per pair Gidgee Sheep Shears ... 3s per pair A.B. Sheep Shears .„ 3s per pair Sheep Marking Oil 3s 9d per gallon Boiled Oil ... 16s per 5 gallon drum Ploughshares, Hornsby, and Ransome and Sims, from 133 6d p*v dozen. Fenders formerly 7s 6d, 10a, 12s 6d, 153, and 20s now 4s 6d, 5s 9d, 7s 9d, 10s and 14s 6d. Tyzaeks Reaper and Binder sections, for all machines, 3s per dozen. Machine Chains, for all machines, from Is 2d per dozen. Mason's Jam Jars, quarts 3s 9d, half gallons 5s 3d per dozen. Taylor's celebrated Cutlery, of which we are the sole DIRECT IMPORTERS in Ashburton, at correspondingly LOW RATES.



Builders' and Farmers' requisites too numerous to mention, and for which we are PREPARED TO QUOTE PRICES that will astonish the Natives. Crockery & Glassware. Printed Cups and Saucers 2s lQd per dozea. Engraved Tumblers ... 4s 6d per dozen I Good Moulded Tumblers 3s per dozen Wine Glasses eugraved 33 6d per dozen Diuner Sets (61 pieces) 30s, (stylish patterns.) Blue Pheasant Plates 2s 6d per dozen Giase-cover Dishes ... ... 91 each Toilet Sets ... 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 9s, 12s Being direct importers we have decided to continue to sell FOR CASH ONLY AT ABOVE PRICES. ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP John Or & (X ASHBURTON;



STILL WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. AND our customers and the public in general will note thai, other (storekeepers are IMITATING OUR STYLE of doing business on the cash principle, thus proving the old proverb to be true that noihiog succeeds like succes and IMITATION IS THE SINOEREST* FLATTERY. SUGAB! SUGAK! SUGAR! FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR, Per Pound 2£d, 2}&, 2ft, Per Pound. Or 561b Bag for 10s 64- Arab Tea in 101b tins Is 6d per 1b Knife Powder (per box) ... id &2d Ceylon Tea in 5 and 101b tins la 6d per 1b lib tin best assorted quality Ceylon Tea in 50 and 601b boxes Jams, 5d per tin, per doz 4s 9d from le Id per 1b lib tin best quality raspberry China Tea ia 601b boxes at  9£d per 1b Jams 6d per tin, per dox. 5* Sd Finest Timaru Oatmeal, 251b 21b glass jars Phoenix jam, ... Is per jat bags for 2s 9d 2^!b tins preserved fiuib, peaches, Highest test kerosene, water apricots, and pears .„ lOd per tin white, 6s 6d per tin 12s 9d par oaae Fresh Herrings 6£d pertin Electric Candles (by the box),. 4d per 1b Kippered Herrings lOdpertin English parrafin wax candles, Herrings in Tomato Sauce lOd per tin (by the box)  .. 6(1 per Ib Van Houten Cocoa, 3« 3d per tin Rollitfc'a Supreme roller tour, Pry's Cocoa, per lb tin Is 4Jd 2001b sacks .. .< 24s Currie Powder, per bottle .„ ?id Rollitt'e Supreme roller flour, Bed Herrings 9at Is 1001b bag 12s 6d Salt Herrings 9 at Is Rollitt's supreme roller flour, Prime Pickled Salmon 4dperib 501b bag 6s 4d Finest Dried Apricots, Peaches Rollifct's Supreme roller flour, and Pears lOd per !b 251b bags, 3s 3d Muscatels B<i perlb Lemon peel, 71b tin for ... 3s 9d New Dates 6d per lb Mixed peel (lemon, orange New Fig? , 8d perlb n and citron),Bd per lb or 21b for Is 3d Extract of Soap, 14 packets at Is Corn flour, 3d per lb or 12 Refined Toilet Soap (4 tablets in lbs for ... 2a lid box) 9J per box Essence of eoffea, largo bottles lib bars i'oilet Soap 6d per bar lOd per bottle, ...QslOdperdoz Glycerine Soap, in b*rs ... 4d per bar Sardines, 4§d per tin, ... 4s per dozen Balls of Glycerine Soap 3d ball 2s 9d dozen English baking powder. 3d Worcester Sauce, 5d per bottle 4a 6d dozen per tin 5 tins for Is Bloater Paste 4£d p«c tiu English custard powder, 3d Crosse and B'ackwell's Potted - per tin 5 tins for Is Ham, in jars (delicious) Is per jar English egg powder, 3d per Benger's Food Is lid tin tin „ 5 tins for Is Enos 1 Fruifc Salt, per bottle... 3a 3d Greenbank's caustic soda, Hood's Sarasparilla, per bottle 1 4s 8d Griffin brand, 8d per tin... 7s6dper doz Ayer'a Sarsaparilla, per bottle 4a 8d ' Sheep's tongues, lib tins, Bd, Followay's and Cockle's Pills, Is 4d box or2lbtins ... ... Is 3d Nailrod Tobacco 4«6d perlb Furniture polißh (per bottle) 6d Kuby Tobacco '6s perlta. Quart bottles aoetic acid ... 2s lid 4 kinds of Mangel Seed (new seed), 9d per Ib ; Carter's Turnip Seed, all the best varieties, 60s per cwt.: Chick Wheat, 7s 6d per sack : Sharps, 5a 3d : Bran, 3d 6d. \ FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOKES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, C hristchurch P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24.



MITCHELL & TURNER —ARE NOW SHOWING— PER S.S. RAKAIA, 21 CtoSES 4 BALES. ,PJSR S.S. WAIMATE, 22 CASES. \ M. &T. / \ A / PRINTS CARPETS SQUARES MUSLINS OILCLOTHS CREFONS QUILTS BLOUSE GOODS CURTAINS SERGES GLOVES SUNSHADES AND UMBKELLAS. TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, S.S. AOTEA, 10 CASES, 3 PACKAGES, 4 BA^BS,] DEESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLJS, MILLINERY. OUB TRUJSKS OARPET SAMPLES, \\ Yard for the Price of 1 Yurd.



PAINTING! PAINTING! 1898. PAPEEHANGINGS: 18983 JUST LANDED EX MATATUA, 6000 PIECES WALL PAPERS OF ARTISTIC PATTERNS, FASHIONABLE TINTS, AND Si'LENDID QUALITY. THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IH ASHBURTON. : '■ " ' ' % PIBSONS deßirous of having their Homes decorated with taste to suit theUffftU* ;;', invited to inspect our Stock. Competent workmen sent to aDy part of the dlitrick. ' IP TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. ! JUST LANDED. Ex Irivereargill from Bluff ... ... ... 30,000ffc Red Pine Ex Gisbarne from Thames ... ... ... 45,000fb White Pine Ex Maria from Kaipara ... „. ... 15,000 ft Kauri Ex Glencairn from Wangamii ... ... ... 15,000 ft Totara Ex Glencatrn fcom Hayclock ... ... ... 15,000 ft Red Pine TO FARMERS.—Trucks of coal direct horn the ship's side, cheaper than any houtea the trade. ' I W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, AX3E,NT—Royri Insurance Company!!