SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

The Spring Meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club takes place to-morrow, and given fine weather, should prove an enjoyable day's outing. The Club, on the whole, have been fortunate in getting good acceptances, although the fields in the chief events are not as large as might have been expected. Every comfort has been made for visiting sportsmen, and the track, which on previous occasions was not the best for fast time, has been greatly improved, and is now in first class order. No betting will be allowed on the ground except through the totaliaator. I The firat race will start at 1,15. Following may win their respective engagements :— Maiden. —H. M. Stanley. Electric—Rook wood. Laghmob—Arahura. Selling—Campo. AsHBtrRTON Handioap—General Luck. Fakmbbs' Plats—Speculation. Dash—Straan.

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Wellington, October 28. The Financial Debate was continued yesterday from 2.30 till 1.10 a.m. this morn ing, After other members had spoken, the Hon. Mr Rolleston agreed that the debate on the Budget had been unduly prolonged. He was of opinion that our Parliamentary institutions and the administration of the affairs of the colony had drifted, and hid not had fair play. He did me wish to pro long the debate, but there was a question on which irany members had already formed an opinion, which he wished the House to decide irrespective of party feelings. He , moved " That in the opinion of the House it) in inconsistent with the principles which should guide the administration of public affairs that Ministers of the Crown should hold positions as directors or advisers of j of syndicates or companies whose business I is liable to bring them into relation with the business of the State." He appealed to Ministrrß not to make this mai ter a party question. Hn had no desire to make it a party question, but wished the House ao give a dispassionate opinion on the subject. The Premier said that it would be dis courteous on bis part nor to accept Mr Rolfeaton's amendment as a direct vote of want of confidence. Further discussion followed and a division waa taken shortly after midnight, when Mr Rolleston's amend ment waa negatived by 38 to 32.

The Late Duchess of Teck.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

London, October 28 The DuchfeSd of Teck lived three hours tifter the operation. She re covered from the effects of the anaesthetic, aud conversed cheerfully with her husband, her daughter and her son Prince Alexander. Then her heart failed. Syncope was the cause of death Ihe Court Circular issued states that the Queen is much aflected, and is confident that the Duchess was uni versally beloved for her kindness and good Mess, and will be deeply mourned throughout the whole country.

CRICKET.

Englishmen v. South Australia.

Preen Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Adelaide, October 28 The international cricket campaign opened to-day briliantly for the colonials. The weather was glorious until noon when a shower fell stopping play for half an hour, but not impairing the pirch. A perfect wicket had been prepared. The attendance was large. The following is the score ;— j South Australia—lst Inninsp. j Darling - .„ ... 0 Hill, not oub ... ... ,„ ... 200 Lyons ... .*, . ... ... 36 Reedman , , ._ 22 W. Qiffen ... „ : ... 13 E.vans 20 Janris, not out ... 66 Extras ... , 4 Total for 5 wickets .*. .„ 361

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

I Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE j NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, ivad Fridays-, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m,, 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 2.§3 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m.

'My Blessing is With The Proprietors.'

THE HEARTFELT RFM&RK OF A '<ADY C i.KO OK ItdKUMA. '11SM «•&' FOURTEEN YEARS' STANDING BY DR WILL! \MB' PINK PILLS LOR PALE PEOPLE.

From the 'National Advocate,'Bathurat.) Mrs Kenny, a lady now 82 years of age. resides with her s n ai the corner of Russell and William streets, B;thnrst. Having heard that a marvellou ■■. cut a had, through the medium of the world renowned Dr Wil'ixßis' Pi*>k Pills for Pale People, recently been effected in her own case, a reporter from ihe *Natimal Advocate' was hastily des patched 10 elicit details Hoy story i« an Interesting one, and Mrs Kenny was quite anxious to give it publicity, so that sufferers might benefit by her experience We give the case exactly as stated : - *My name is Ara«lia Kenny. I am a widow, and livp wi h my two sons here. For the last 14 year? I have been a sufferer from chronic rheumatism, and the pains I hare suffered defy description. I first contracted this frightful painful disease through living in a damp house. I was living in Sydn y until 18 months i ago, when I came to Bathurst, and the terfcurci I encored in both cities drove me to the verge of madness. The pain*, though fcluy came on gradually at first, in a few months becun» terrible ; they lodged io my bo( y and lt>gS; and also attacked my right hhoulder and arm. It seemed as if nud dog' were tearing the ] flesh cfi my bones. After a time I became so deplorably run down that I could neith«r walk, sleep, eat, nor do aiything elae bub lie in a comatose state. I tried doctor after doctor, and spent a mins of money on medicines of all sorfcw (Mrs Kenny's son here showed the reporter the stock of empty bottles, and they would have nearly filled a oheraist'a shop). I could not even get temporary relief from anything I took ; in fact, some of the staff I used made me worse, and occasioned me <?xotuciatiiig pain. All ray neighbours here can tell you what I have suffered. I used to be screaming out daring all the 1> ng hours of many a night, and the police were on several oc casions attracted by my cries: bat I could not be!p rayaelf, and, in fact;, I wished I could have died then and there * About this time I heard of Dr Wil liams Pink Pills f,;r Pale People. I had tried so many reputed remedies that o»e mora woul not seem auoi-iS, fc>o I decided to give them a trial. And I'm glad I did so, for I have taken them with th« greatest possible benefit. Thanks to ' them, lam a different woman now from < what I was a httle time ago, and feel well, happy, and have plen y of energy,' 'Thry certainly h<ve done yon a great deal of good then, Mis Kenny?' 4 My word they have,' replied thw lady *Theyatv a splendid remedy ; in face. I believe them the best on earth, and my blessing i*. with the proprietors. Thby are truly wonderful ; there is nothing to come near them.' ' Than you can recommend them to all p«op3e suffering as you have done ? * 1 would recommend them cv the many sufferers in ihi-? world.' M.B Kenny's son then said that hia mo: her had not been able to walk at all without a cratch, which she hadalwiy-t hai »o keep with her, but si cc taking Dr Wiiliams' Pink Pills for Pale People she has been walking without any assis tance whatever. She now requires neither crutch, stick, nor anything i else.

Dr Williams' Pink Pills are obtainable from all leading chemists, or from the Dr Williams' Medicine Co., Wellington, 'N.'Z , who will forward (post paid), on \ receipt of stamps or post ord«r, j one box for 3aa., or half a dozen for 15-. 9d. They positively core rhematwm, sciatica, lumbago, neuralgia, and influ. enzVd evil after effects, and are a specific for all diseases of women, such as anaemia, poor and watery blood, female irregularities, nervous headache, and hysteria They are not a purgative medicine, but brace and permanently strengthen the whole system. Dr Williams Pink: Pills for Pale People are not a patent medicine, bat are a thoroughly scientific preparation, the result of years of careful study en tha part of an em;n9nf; Edinbarg University physician, and they were* successfully naed by him in hia everyd&y practice foe years befose baing offered tor general sale.

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they »re in this roller made in Rccbions o three or more, and thus calculated lv lighten the draught by the redaction of friction while the efficacy as a roller is not impaired. MessrsOrr also showed beautiful ranges from this firm and a nice camp stove, and made a very effective display in the aam« line with the products of the foundry of Scott Bros., Chritttchuroh, and also exhibited some beautiful samples of bicycles of the Waverly and British Monarch pattern. • Thh Vacuum Oil Company (Mr John Taylor, agent)—had on the ground exhibits of this Company's oils and lubricants.



Don't Forget



Cricket Concert.



Oddfellows' Hall



To-Night



Slocum's Dog.



Sib, —A gentleman informed us a few days ago that some tailors make suits for about hrilf 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 " wiaards 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 co-called •' cheap suits," and found them " dear at any price,'' and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends have simply remarked—" 1 want a suit like you made for Mr -." Our turnover for the last six months shows the largest amount of business we have ever done in one season. This fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment, of new summer goods in all departments; and by recommend ing only materials we can guarantee, com bined with good fit, best workmanship and s"vie. we have determined to maintain our reputation as " the leading tailors and out fitters." Customers requiring suits for the ghow are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a " rush" of orders in hand.— Gbaiohbab & Bebryman.



Raywanl, Ventriloquist.



He was new to the house and its role, And they asked him to move the address, And he said I will do it with pleasure, Bat I'm hoatse as a crow, nothing less ; They took him outside and they gave him A thing which is certain and safe, And what made hia voice of the clearest Was Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.



lypiiExtrnct. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1383. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude reainous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCAL\ PTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government ibe of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state:— ' It is proved by teats by the Medical Clinics of the "Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz.Professor of Paraaoology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, thafc only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other subatancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant AH crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an internal j«udicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, ate discernible : 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con aequences are most ar-palling. lor safety? akeask al ways for SANDER& SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT.—Sandhurst, Victoria, AU""SANOEK & SONS.



Synopsis of New Advkbtisbments. Kiaematograph—Oddfellows' Hall, Tues day oexti. 3. Wilson—Notice to clients. D. Thomas—Five draught mares and geldings for sale, Arcade, Saturday. Ashburton Cricket Club—Concert to-night



Kbating's Powdkr destroys bugs, fleas, moths, beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder .is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. See the article you purchase is " Keating's," as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is »ud ga 6d sftob, by all &9m,iitM,



KombTea ia fragrant.—John Orr and Co., agents.,



" ■ Wanted. i SEE Cabson & Cos Aromde windows for latest patterns in earthenware ; Jnwt quality, lowest prices. _I__r nZlQUlNSugrtHfobjig, Jam 4. 3d dozen, Corned Beef lOd, Lambs' Tongues 9d, Flour 24s sack, Bran 3s 6d, Sharps 5s 6d Prime Derwent Potatoes 4s 6d sack at Cabson & Cos. 10 222 FOR SALE—Light Gig, in good order, cheap. Also Horse and Harness, if required. Apply D. Thomas. T7ACANCIES for four Pupils (begsunera), V Piano or Organ; 15s per quarter in advance. Refer to H. M. Jones. 10196 ICES, Ices, loes.—-Call on the old reliable Ice Cream Vendor for a Cooler, Iced Summer D-ir>ka, etc.—H. A Fi.oweb, On feeiiouer, East street, j A BOON to Cyclists.—Beeman's Pepsin Chewing Gum keeps the mouth always moist; also the best cure for In digestion.—H. A. FtowEß, Confectioner, etc., East Street. - QITTINGS of E^ga—Purebred Partridge Cochins, Houdans, Indian Game, Silver Wyandottes, Golden Pencilled Hamburgs, White Crested, Golden, and Silver Spangled Polish. Price —From 5a upwards at Pklham Yards, Peter Street, Ashburton.



■ T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOE IFa L E, Annmber of improved Farms, Rural Land, etc OQA ACRES, mostly very good AIOU land. Hinds Survey District 1000 A(r-;l*Ka "Bi*r baling. . pIOO ACRES new Mayfkld. 1 'OI Ct AORTfiS, fronting Bowyer's JULIIX) Wtre^m, near Mounb Somers. OftA ACRES near Lowcliffe. *7f\f\ ACRE^ cdd, pUtm land b"low I V/Vf Hi-ds Ratiw»y cit» ion. Q4)O ACRE 1-', soroo dis'anc*-abov «)2jO Monnt Soraers, Anama Bun. fZ O/\ ACRES, Ranjiitate. Magnificent Farm of 372 acre? with extensive improvements. 1 £\~\ *7 ACRES, a large proportion JLDI. 4 good lacd. Also a nnmber of other properties, mostly good land, varying in area trom 120 to 447 acres. And seveia! blocks plains land with improvements, one of 1612 and another of 1630 acres. Fall particulars as regards prices and terms on application. ~~~~ T. BULLOCK.



DaVII) THOMAS. ARCADE. SATUBDAY, OCTOBEK 30. I WILL OFFER on account of a northern client at the above fixture,— ---5 FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT MARIS AND GELDINGS. Sale at 11 o'clock. ~~D. THOMAS, 10 230 Auctioneer.



SATUEDAY, OOTOBEB 30. FTTHOSE interest! d are reminded X that the Sale of Mr W. S. Morrisby's Property, constating of 2| Acres with Cottage, etc, thereon, sitaated between Harland and Grove strfets, Tinwald, takes place at the ARCADE on above date, at 11 30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 10 229 Auctioneer. t .._. X _^.^^!!!^ES!—!E!S!-!!~9 Public INo ices. ~ STKATHMORE " PEIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. /■^AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER.



i Entertainments. I I Cricket Concept ADDIELLOWS 1 TT ALL. TO-NIGHT, OCTOBEK 29, 1897. ANNUAL CONCERT AND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT, In aid of the ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB. H. H. RAY WOOD, The World-famed Ventrileqiiist, FRED NOKRIS,' Champion Burlesque Skater. Assisted by the CUPID MINSTRELS, Admission —3s, 2s, and la. 10 198 ■



ADDFELLOWS 1 TT AL L. ASHBU X T 0 N. POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ON TLY. Tuesday, Nov. 2. TTIHE KINEMATOGBAPH COMPANY, JL Limited, have much pleasure in announcing that arrangements h.tve been made for a return visit on the above date, when the whole of the magnificent new series of views, including the greatest Kinemato graph Picture ever takeu, FAUST UP TO DATE Will be exhibited, also the great DIAMOND JUBILISE PROCESSION, The only complete representation of the greatest event in British History in the southern hemisphere. POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER % Prices ... 3s ... 2a ... & Is. Reserved seats can be Recured at H. M. Jones', Bookseller. 10 228 LAURISTON.



Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Koad (just over East Belt), Christ 6 135 church. THE~ECLIPSE CYOLK WOIiKS, HAVE NOW IN STOCK. AND TO ARRIVE, Ex b.s; Ruahiae, Mamari, and Mataura, The Largest Shipment of FIRST CLASS BIOYOLES AND ACCESSORIES Ever brought;to Aahburton. TTTE are now in a position to supply THE ECLIPSE-HUMBER ROADSTERS AND ROAD RACERS, Which were each favourites last seaton. The components of the above machines are manufactured by PERRY & CO , LIMITED, And are acknowledged to be the belt in the world. All Machines fitted with Weatwood Hollow Rims.



A CONCERT AND BALL will be held in the Railway Goods Shed, Lauds ton, cm FRIDAY, November 5, in aid of the Children's Prize Fund, ' Concert at 7.30 p. ki. Tickets—Concert, Is; Ball', 2a 6d. Re freshments provided. 10 8 GOVERNMENT NOTICE NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. i EXCURSION FARES FOR BAND CON | TEST AT OAMARU, KOVEMBER 2, 3 & 4. T7IXCURSION TICKETS to Oamaru, "j available for return till 23rd Novem ber, will be issued on Ist and 2nd November at Lyttelton, Dunedin, and intermediate stations, branches included, at fares of 2d per mile first class {minimum 4s) and Id per mile second class (minimum 2s), mileage counted one way only. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket in every case, and may be broken after the first 25 miles. The time of return may be extended for 14 days by paying at the station to which the ticket was issued, (on or before the 23rd November) the differ ence between half the excursion fare and an ordinary single fare, and handing in the original ticket, 10 212 BY ORDER.



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 can supply Outer Covers, Valves, and Inner Tubes at 25. per cent less than usual prices. Cycle Sundries of every description, in cluding Lampß, Bells, Wrenches, Oilers, Saddles, Inflators, Toe Clips, Trouser Clips, Cycle Capos, Gear Cases, Handle Bars, \ Pedals, Perry's Chains, etc., etc. Repairs of every description executed on the premises. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL ENT Y. WEST STREET MAKT. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1897. WJji shall offer as above no account of a Client,— 6 GOOD DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS. Sale at 11 a.m. sharp. R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 214 Auctioneer. »— ■•" - *" ' ' ' ■—■ ' '—•** "* HENEY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, A.LFORD FOREST AND METHVEN ' (T"*HANKS the Public moat heartily for 1 their constant support during the past L 4 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boota, (Mue erers 1 Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes oi every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware annot be surpassed at tha prices Paten Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'s Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily Ko/vie Tea s reliable.—John Orr and Co., agents



H. M. JONES. IF YOU WANT A GOOD BICYCLE COME TO H. M. JONES. Bicycles. Bicycles. ■■■■■■• GENTLEMEN'S Good Strong Bicycles, (up-to-date), from £15 to £24 10s. LADIES' CYCLES FROM Purchasers taught to ride free of charge. Easy Terms Arranged. The MONARCH, WAVERLEY, STAR, HADDEN, PEARL, And other Machines supplied. THE VIM TYRE. The Best, Safest, Fastest, and Cheapest Tyre out. CYCLE EXTRAS. H. M. JONES,



John Oit & Co. MONSTER SALE. Further Reductions. TTAVING on hand and now landing THE LAKGEBT STOCK Of' IRONMONGERY, «ROOERJLES, CKOOKERY, GLASSWARE, etc., in the Ashburton County, WE HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED TO RI&DCTCX3 BY ONE HALF. With this end in view we are now SELLING AS UNDER:-



| F. FERRIMAN. • LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : I North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Limited. i Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Ferguseon and Mitohell's Pape? Mills. ~~ tcTl et7 " npHAT comfortable and convenient house JL of nine rooma and outbuildings, toge ther with £ acre of land, situated corner of Easr, and Cox streets, within a few minutes' walk of Post Office. Apply to F. FERRIMAN. "~~~~ FOR~ SALE. PRIME Derwent Potatoes, 5s 6d per sack, delivered. F. FERRIMAN.



GUANO IN sacks containing two cwt, each,, delivered in town for 9a 6d, the best manu.e for garden, orchard or lawn, free from weeds. F. FERRIMAN. COX STREET. I have received instructions from the owner, who has left Ashburton, to effect a speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi dence, situated on T.S. 549, within a few minutes walk of Poati 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 LETf Shop adjoining Messrs Hanrahan JBrop. Capital Bite. 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, ;<nd obhei offices, with a well stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN. The undersigned haa for Sate a Comfort able House ot five iroon»s and scullery, wilhin three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts ot the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE AT ALLKNTON. lO| Acres of Good Ground, with small House, F. FERRIMAN. NORTH JißirXhH & MFUICAh TILE IRSUKANCE GO. ' Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital ... JTiRE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31, 1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Ashburton Agent—F. KERRIMAN. Public Notices.



G. K. ASKIN, TANCRED STREhT, TITAOHINIST & CYCLE MECHANIC. CYCLES CAREFULLY REPAIRED. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 10 190 Kozie Tea is best.—-John Orr & Co., Agent ~SOOOTPAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOEB TO PICK FROM. > Try our new leathers. , Every pair 1 Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ITANCRED STREETS



g ./<->Ss^sr^s. I per O ' "^ ■ ■ MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. 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. WELDON'S Journal for September, Home Dressmaker, Home Milliner, Christian Herald, Family Reader, Nuggets, Something Read, ne^jf baok-r-The Christian Romano? of Capo' Frontier. March Hares, Paradise Oo»j Boat, Last Stroke,—H, M.



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 25ib bag Colonial Candles ... 4dperlbperbox English Parafine Candles 6£d per lb per box Kerosene, 150 test, ... 6s 6d per tic ... ... ... — 128 9d per case Rollit'a Flour at Mill prices. Currants ... .... ... 4Jd perlb Cornflour ... ... ...3d perlb Essence of Lemon ... , 4d Eaiehce of Coffee ... ... 10£ d Sago ... .... ... l^d per lb Juno Tobacco ... ... 4s9dperlb Bran 3s 6d per bag Sharps 53 per bpg



Hardware Sheep Netting, 36 x 4 x 14 centre strand, 3£d per yard. Wire Netting, 3ft wide, Ijjd per yard per roll of 50 yards. 8.8. A. Sheep Shears ... 3s per pair j T.U.S. Sheep Shears . ... 3b per pair Gidgee.Sheep Shears ... 3a 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 Ranaome and Sims, from 13* 6d pr dozen. Fenders formerly 7s 6d, 10s. 12s 6cl, 15a. and 20.8 now 4s 6d, 5a 9d, 7a 9d, 10a and 14s 6d Tyzacka 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 Aahburton, 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 2a lOd per dozen. Engraved Tumblers ... 4s 6(1 per dozen, Good Moulded Tumblers 3s per dozen Wine Glasses engraved 3s 6d per dozen Dinner Sets (61 pieces) 30s, (stylish patterns.) Blue Pheasant Piates 2s 6d per dozen G ais-cover Dishes 9d each loilet Spto ... 6a 6d, 7a f>d, s, 12-< Being direct importers we have decided to continue to sell FOR CASH ONLY AT ABOVE PRICES. ALL OTHER GOODS F^UALLY CHEAP John Or & Co., ASHBUBTOW,



STILL WE LEAD, i OLLOW WHO CAN. AND our customers *snd the public in general will note that other ftorekrencr* an IMITATING OUR STYLE of doing busing on the cash pruS^Tho! «JvS the old proverb to be true that nothing succeeds like succee and IMITATION IS THE SINOEKEST FL&TTERY. SUGAE! SUGAR! SUGAR! FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR, Per Pound 2 J4, 2|d v 2£d, Per PouDd. Or 56ib Bag for 10g 6d *r»t> Tea in 10lb tins Is 6d per 1b Knife Powder (per box). .. ld&2d CtsyloD Tea in 5 an-i 101b tins la 6d per 1b lib tin beat assorted quality OeyloaTea mSO and 601b boxes j am », 5d per tin, per doz 4s 9d *">«> Is Id per lb lib tin brat quality raspberry China Tea in 601b box Bat .. 9jd per lb Jams 6d per tin, per diz. 5 3 9d Finest Timaru Oatmeal, 251b 2lb glass jara Phwnix jam, ... Is per jat bags for 2i 9d 2^lb tina preserved ftuit, peaches, Highest test kerosene, water apricots, and pears .« lOd per tin white, 6a 6d per tin 12s 9d per case Freeh Herrings 6id pertim Electric Oandle».-(by the box).. <d per lb Kippered Herrings lOdpertin English parrafin wax candles, Herrings in Tomato Sauce lOd per tin (by the box) .. .. 6d per lb Van Houten Cocoa 3s 3d per tin Bollitt's Supreme roller iour, Fry's Cocoa, per lb tin Is 4£d 2001bBacks .. ... 24s Currie Powder, per bottle ... 7£d Kollitt'e Supreme roller flour, Red Herrings  Satis 1001b bajjf ... ... 12s 6d Salt Herrings 9at Is Rolhtt'a supreme roller flour, Prime Pickled Salmon 4dperlb 501b bags 6s 4d Finest Dried Apricots, Poaches Rollitt'« Supreme roller flour, and Pears. ... lOd per lb 251b bags, 3s 3d Muscatels ... 8d perlb Lemon peel, 71b tin for „. 3s 9d New Dates ... 6d per lb Mixed peel {lemon, orange New Figs ... 8d perlb nnd citron),Bd per lb or 2lb 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 .. ... 2s lid box) 9d per box Hs6ence of coffee, large bottles lib bars Toilet Soap 6d per bat lOd per bottle, ...9slodperdoz Glycerine Soap, in bars ... 4d per bar gariinei, 4M per tin, ... 4s per dozen Balls of Glycerine Soap 3d ball 2s Qd dozen English baking powder. 3d Worcester Sauce, 5d per bottle 4s6ddoisen per tin 5 tins for Is Bloater Paste 4idpertiu English cußtard powder, 3d Crosse and B'ackwell's Potted per tin 5 tins for Is Hum, in jara (delicious) Is per jar English egg powder, 3d per Benger's Food Is lid tin tm  5 tins for Is Enou' Fruit Salt, per bottle... 3a 3d Greenbank's caustic soda, Hood's Saraeparilla, per bottle 4s 8d GrifSn brand. 8d per tin... 7s 6d per doz Ayer's Sarsaparilla, per bottle ,4s 8d Sheep's tongues, lib tins, Bd, Bolloway's and Cocklt's Pills, Is 4d box or 21b tins ... ... Is 3d Nailrod Tobacco .. .... 4«6d perlb Furniture polish (per bottle) 6d Ruby Tobacco 6l perlb. Quart bottles acetic acid , 2s lid * kinds of Mangel Seed (new seed), 9d per lb ; Carter's Turnip Seed, all the best varieties, 60s per cwt.; Chick Wheat, 7s 6d per sack : Sharps, 5s Sd Bran, 3* 6d. ■ (Ot""^™^^** , FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, AshburtoD, and High Street, ChristchurchJ P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24.



REMOVAL NOTICE. MESSRS mcdonalo & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS &j liIPOftTEKS, EAST STREET,. BEG to it mind their Friends and the Public Geuerally that they^ have REMOVED to those tomimxliom premices between thoao of the New Zealand Clolhiug Factory >nd Messrs John Orr. MESSRS McDONALD AND McDIARMID thank the Public for the very (iberal support accorded them during the past two years, and they intend by keeping a FIRSr-GLASS STOCK of every requisite in the BOOT LINK, and by civiiii y and despatch, o merit a continuance of the s&me. Owiog to the great success of our sale during the ast fortnight, and wishing to make room for large indents coming to hai*d, we have decked TO CONTINUE THE SALE IN OUR NEW PREMISES FOE FOURTEEN DAYS, during which time we intend to Clear All Odd Lines OF . CANVAS SHOES, WALKING SHOES," BOOTS, ETC. AT Ridiculously Cheap Prices. No Reservation of any Part of our Splendid Stock. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, 2i 9rt and 2 lid per pair, only a few pair lefts Children's School Boots (our own make), sizes 7 to 9, 4a 3d ; siz ;s 10 to 13 4iT9d Ladies' Glace Kid Shoes—a perfect gem, (own make), only 63 lid only a few sizes efb Ladies' Glace Kid Evening Shoes, 2 8 9 t per pair * " Ladies' Patent Leather Evening.Shoes 2s lid per pair Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes reduced from 6i t-» 4s 6J Ladieß' Canvas Shoes from 3i 9d per pair Ladies' Strong Leather Walking Shoe from 5s 6d Ladieß' Carpet Slippers from Is 5d Ladies' Strong Leather Boots from 6s 6d Gentlemen's Tan Leather Shoes (sewn), only 6s lid, «SiiaJlTl9a Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, (own make), ur 4s lid. Men's Strong Closed Balmorals, Pufe nrice 7s lid, £>cod vahn at 10s 6d Girls' Two-Bar Strnp Shoes, sizes 7t09. 3a 6<*; »i 2P <? 30 to 13 Qd ■ Men's Strong Kip Watertight^ 11s 9d, usually 13 8 6d * OALL EAELT^B = gmOHASBS. AND McDonald & mcdiarmid, CASH BOOT STORE, EAST BTEEET, J.NICHOLAS, Manager.—Branches, Oamaru and Waimate,



BIYCLES, BICYCLE*, BICYCLES. LANDELLS~AND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Club.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop iv Aflhburton, IMMENSE Stock of New and SeconJ-s'and Bicycles on hand at pricw which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £210s, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10, £12—MUSI BE CLEARED: * °* Large Uiick of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Limps, "Bells, Saddles, To* Cling. and everything connected with the Bicyc'e Trade. CHEANK? EY£R OFFERED IN N£W ZKALAIW?, JQ %tf