" MUSIC."

Paper read by Mrs Donald McLean before a meeting of the Ashburton Leiderkranz on Monday evening, May 31, 1897e (Continued.) the musical renaissance. The musical renaissance dates from the appearance of the six great composers. With Each, polyphony or j.»rt writing nached ita climax ; the grand old master put Lhe finish ing strokes to the work of a thousand years that preceded him, and has opened to our eyes a new vista of glorified art. He was also the greatest of all the masters t hat had preceded him, in purely instrumental music, the only form of music which i 3 entirely independent of outside aid, for vocal musin demands connection with poetry. Handel's work, though retaining the old name of Oratorio, might more fitly be called Epic, for he introduced a new form. He was the fiißt rt-al tone-mediator between ancient an 1 modern, pagan ami Christian culture, in troducing as he has done old Israelitic, Greek, Roman, and Christian subjects. Gluck revived the old Greek drama, but inoculated it with Christian feeling. Haydn is the father of the symphony, and of all chamber music, adopting a thematic dualism instead of the one then c style to be found in the instrumental compositions of Bach and Handel. Mozart is the Shakespeare of music, rangit-g ar will amoDgst all subjects, from tragedy to comedy. To the glorious Beethoven was left to uoite in himself the grandest and most skilful maßtery of art Forms with the most exalted styles, aud this in a manner which has never been appro iched before or since his day. These six great matters have been succeeded by many giftefl and original men, but they have in all caßes based their work upon that of the great six, Who themselves have reaohed the highest summit of their art. A new epoch was commence i with Schubert and Weber, a period which is called the epoch of the great talents. These two great masters have shown to every nation the path by which to attain to the portrayal of national characteristics. Schu bert, in his songs, which he elevated from I folk-Bongs into the art-song form, a form found most fully developed in German art; and Weber, in hia operas. Among the French the masters of the comic-romantic opera have achieved a similar result for their country, even before' this period ; but even the greatest of them, Gr£lry and Menu], certainly fail to show the same simplicity J and truth to nature in their work, At this time it was very common to find musical composers also brilliant virtuosi; Spohr, for example, was one of the greatest living violinists; Weber and Mendelssohn, as well as their followers, Chopin, Liszt, and Rubin stein, serve ac illustrations. Schumann waß a brilliant pianist, but by over-practice so strained his right hand that he was obliged to give up practice altogether. So the musicians of the talents period who immediately sucseed the heroes of the tonal art, present a fresh feature in their field of action. At this time, the humanitarian Bentiment which was encouraged towards the end of the last century, swept away the prejudice which had hitherto so c'osely con fined the sphere of the intellectual action of the Jews; and the result was equally beneficient to music, science, and literature. Amongst the names of Jewish musicians of this time are those of Meyerbeer, Mendels sohn, Moscheles, Hetz, Ferdinand, Hiller, Halevy, Schulhoff, Felicien bavid, Gold mark, and Rubinstein. The success of Meyerbeer's work is un doubtedly due «■» his German training; and among the German dramatic composers who bear marks of Meyerbeer's influence may be mentioned Lachner, Flotow, Nicolai, Rubinstein, aud Goldmark; the French followers include Bizet, Halevef, and Gounod; fch« Italian followers are Merca dente, Donizetti, and Verdi. The most strongly influenced works are Mereadente's Guiramento, Donizetti's Favorita, and Verdi's Don Carlos and Rigoletto. The works of Meyerbeer and Spohr were at one time over rated, thea under rated, but have now found their appropriate level. Iv these two men Germany possessed not geniuses, but flien of very high talent. The talent period closes with Schumann and Mendels- Bohn, who may be bracketed together aa being very similar in some respects, while without doubb they differ widely in others. Both composers possess a refinement of sentiment which approaches feminine ardour and grace, Mendelssohn, notwithstanding much that is charming and a marvel of skill, cannot be compared with Schumann as regards inventive power and passion. Bphumann must be acknowledged aa the most important composer of instrumental since Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. He employed Lis piano as the medium of ex pression of hia inmost and deepest feelings, and for tho first ten years oi his career as a composer devoted himself exclusively to writing for that instrument. In Mendels sohn was an epic element by which he was enabled to remodel oratorio. He founded his oratorios on the older productions of Bach and Handel, remodelling them to suit the present taste, removing the long ritornelli, which, especially in the arias, served only to forestall and repeat the singer's theme. He leaves out the tedious sequences and endless roulades, and reduces the breadth of the text. His " St. Pwl" is based upon Bach's passion of St. Matthew, and his "Elijih," on Handel's oratorios. Their spirit is quite modern, and they show always the characteristic features of the composer. Schumann also attempted religious music, and has produced much that is beautiful; but the epic power which in Mendelssohn is bo etrong, in him is wanting. Although Mendelssohn fails to attain to the heights of grandeur of Bach and Handel, yet his power has been equalled by no other writer. Mendelssohn figures moat prominently among the composers of symphony and symphonic overture, and in his orchestral works rises to a degree of perfection attained by ro other maater before him. He shows to as without vocal or poetical aid the grandest pictures of nature. Take for instance his Hebrides overture. He shows us the group of rocjsy islands enveloped in Pssianio fog ; we hear the crash of the waves upon the rockp, and the wail of the seagull; niore, we forget that we are merely units in an audience, we are many miles away, and viewing the scenes of which Mendelssohn is now speaking to üb, so powerful is his local colouring. While Mendelssohn is more correct and polished than Schumann, Schumann's music i* aB a rule more intense and breathes a passion mora fiery than Mendelssohn's. Yet each of these men was influenced by the other; a deep friendship existed between them, and they show Rome latter day musicians an example in that neither felt jealous or envious of the other. . ' In 1809, »t Warsaw, was born Frederic Chopin, >hose ''destiny it was to invest pianoforte music with attributes before imknown to it". Hia compositions abound with grace and delicacy, and breathe forth the most inspired and lofty sentiment. As a, pianist he is said to have been without a rival, .although no doubt later a most dangerous rival arose in the person of Franz Liszt, between whom and Chopin existed a deep and laßting friendship. To show the entire absence of envy in either Mendelssohn, Schumann, or Chopin may be mentioned Chopin's enthusiasm lor Liszt; Mendels- Bohn's interest in Schumann and Gade ; and Schumann's respect for Mendelssohn, and the iieal he displayed la smoothing and preparing the way for Chopin and Brahms. A trait common to these three great men was their reverence for everything great in art, and for the classical composers, Ulendelisohn wrote to Taubert: "Is this \oiby and unpleasant manner, this bitter cynicism, as disagreeable to you as to me ? And do you agree with me that the fir3t ponditipn of an artist should be to bear respect towards what in great s and to bow to ib and acknowledge it, and nob attempt to extinguish great flames for the sake of making his owa rushlight burn more brightly J» {To be continued.)

THE TRANSVAAL.

I Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka June 16, 9.50 a.m.. Guardian Office, 10.10 a.m. London, June 15 The Pretoria correspondent of The | Times says the feeling in the Transvaal is not of a hopeful character, as it is not believed that Mr Chamberlain will agree to submit the subjects of dispute ' between England and the Republic to an Arbitration Convention.

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telearaph Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka June 16, 10.20 a.m. Guardian office 11 30 a.m. London, June 15. An address of congratulation from even thousand freemasons, represent ng all parts of the, Empire, haa been presented to the Queen. Mrs Peddon presents an address on behalf of the Women's Political League of New Zealand.

Oxford University will confer the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws upon Messrs Beid, Kingston, and .Nelson.

THE AMBERLBY MURDER

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Christchorch, June 16

The adjourned criminal sessions of the Supreme Court resumed this morning to take the case in connection with the Amberley murder. A number of people assembled an hour before Court opened, and every avail able seat, was occupied. The prisoner, William Sheehan, was charged with the wilful murder of Agnes Lawcock, and pleaded not guilty. Mr Stringer conducted the case for the Crown, and Mt Joynt appeared for the prisoner. Mr Stringer, in addressing the jury, stated the nature of the evidence which he intended to call, and the facts connec* ing accused with the offence, which were fully telegraphed at the time of the murder. The evidence up to the lunch adiournmenb dealt with finding the body of deceased, and the identification of the prisoner as the man who was seen in the vicinity at the time th>t the murder was supposed fco have been committed. Prisoner had called at several houses in the neighbor hood asking for sugar, and had also made erquiries from people he met aa to the road to Waikari.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, June 16

On the trip from Auckland a concert was given' on the Alameda, Mr Seddon Bang "The Wearing of the Green." As the song is said to be held in especial aversion by the Queen, it provoked some comment, and an attempt was made to make a sensation of the incident, but Mr Seddon, who has an excellent singing voice, says he simply sang ihe song by request, and saw no reason why it should cause any comment. Mr Seddon said he expected to be back in New Zealand by September. A passenger by the steamer says of this incident :hat the song caused no adverse comment on the steamer, and not till a letter appeared iv a 'Frisco paper about it.

At the Supreme Court, Christchurch, to-d-iy, the Amberley murder case occupied all day. The evidence was similar to that already published in our co'umns, as given in the Court below. A great crowd of persons assembled an hour before the Court opened.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, JUKE 16, 169?.



SvNorsis of New Advkutisements. J. Porter—Found greyhound. Education Board—Tenders invited. J. H. Jewitt—Fresh fish to-night. H. E. Shacklock—Orion ranges. Lost—Gold Brooch. Hockey Clvb —Meeting iv Domain to morrow. H. C. Percy—Fireworks. T. E. Kilworth—He Jubilee holidays. Strathmore Private Hospital — Special announcement. W. Wooldridge—Piano tuning. Salvation Army—Welcome supper.



Wanted. STRAYED in my Nursery, one black and white Greyhound. If not claimed by 22nd June, will be sold to pay expenses. J. Porter, Allenton. 6 132 LOST, between East Street and East Belt, a Gold Brooch, diamond in the centre. Finder rewarded on returning same to J. W. Hardley, East Street. 6 138 WELCOME Pie Supper to Captain Saunders To-morrow evening at the Salvation Army. Address on "Thumbs up and thumba down '; also plenty of music. Admission 6(1. 6 136 T7IIREWORKS ! Fireworks ! (for Jubilee Jj celebra'ione.) All descriptions.—-H. 0. Percy, Tobacconist, East Street. 6 137 FRESH Oysters, Crayfish, Rabbits, Poultry, and all kinds of Fresh Fish by express To-night. — Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 6 159 HOCKEY Club Meeting will be held on the Domain ground To-morrow, to elect Captain,, Sub captain, and Selection Committee. 614Q HOT Pork Pies every evening from 7 till 10. Meals all hours at Mrs Huffam's, Burnett Street. 6 117 ORGANS, five stops, octave couplers, good tone, £15 10s. Oigans, eleven stops, four seta of reeds, Z\ octaves each ; beautiful tone; handsome case, £22 10i. Haake'n Pianos from 35 to 70 guineas ; best value for the money. Other makers cheaper. —H. M. Jones. j TTTOR Four Ladies 3 Bicycles, with ; V Lamps, Brakes, etc, complete. Price j £16 each. Early application necessary.— j W. H. Collins & Co. ' 6 3§ WANTED KNOWN— The way the young pepple of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Geb married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairsfeow's, Tailored Street. Satisfagtion guaranteed, 6 120 rpHOSE who are married may also have a j JL pleasant recollection of the Record ' Koign by purchasing for their home a lovely , toned, well finished American Organ, at a j very moderate cost, at H. Bairatow'e. i 6121; "OARRETT BEOS, have just opened some J3 new lines in clothing. Our noted •'Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—» The JSftll," M Street. ' i "TTTANTED Known—Our Clothing and YV Mercery Deparment—Special linsa ip Men's Trousers, exceptional value, Choice selection in. Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner. W~ ""ANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2a 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantb making on the premises. All descriptions oIP l«dks garments made to o^der.—MITCHELL Asi); Turner. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval.—Barret 1? ! Bros, "The Hall," East Strest, WANTED, Eggs, 1000 doaen, must be fresh, and 1 ton (if Beeswax, i highest market prices given by Vlbtoher 1 Pigs,, Q&sh Supply Stores.



The public are to be congratulated on Jhe liberal yaaaner in which they have re sponded :to the invitation of our leading bodkseller, stationer, and fancy goodefvandor, j to Supply themselves with cheap stationery, < good literature (for winter reading), and fancy goods. As thia month is the record gale of the decade—the firm giving great in ducements bo as to reduce the stock—we fattWbo dptsbfc that' the premises of H. N. late L. W-. Andrewea and Co., will W well patrouiied duriDg the j-emaiader



- Bankruptcy Notice?. ' In the District Court, holden at Ash burton, In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and of the Bankruptcy of Georob Johnston Neill, of Abli burton, Draper. WRITTEN Tenders will be received for the purchase of the book debts in this estate. Tenders will close on SATUR DAY, the 19th day of June insh, at 3 p.m., and must be addressed to me. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Particulars and condition of sale can be seen at my office, Dated this 12th day of June, 1897. JOHN DAVISON, 6 110 Deputy Official Assignee. Friedlandei Bros., Limited. SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1897. UNDER BILL OF SALE. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BRCK, Limited, have received instructions from the Holder of the Bill of Sale to Sell by Public Auction at their Yards, West Street, — | WHITKCHAPEL CART, nearly new. Sale at 12 30 p m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 92 Auctioneer. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the Estate of George J. Neill. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instructions from the Deputy Official Assiguee in Bank' ruptey to Sell by Public Auction at their yards, West Street, Aahburton, on SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1897, THE EQUITY OF REDEMPTION in T.B. 879, Grey Street, on which ia erected a six-roomed House with Scullery, together with outbuildings, j etc. j Sale at 12 o'clock. Full particulars can be had from the Deputy Official Assignee, or from the Auctioneer, 6 95 E. FRIEDLANDER. Tenders THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. fTIENDERS are invited for repairs to _L Wakanui Main School. Plans and specifications cm be seen at the office of Mr John Orr, Ashburton, and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where en dorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, wilJ be received not later than noon on SATURDAY, the 26th current. The lowe&t or any tender nor, neceasarily accepted. H. C. LANE, Secretary. Christchurch, June 12, 1897. 6 131 PUBLIC NOTICES. NOTICE. """' I HEREBY pve notice that I will not be responsible for auything except for what I buy or order myself. OLIVER DKENNAN. Winslovv, June 15, 1897. 6 124 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, THE Annual Meeting of Members will be held in the Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, ON TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1897, at 2 p.m. sharp. Business : To receive Annual Report & Balance Sheet, Eiection of Officers and General. W. SIMPSON. 6 111 Secretary. "~^lpiaSo~Tuning. MR W. WOOLDRIDGE is now in Ai-hburton on one of his usual visits for Piano Tuning. Annual Tuning (three visits), £1 Is; single tuning, 10s. Orders may be left at Mr 8. Salek's, Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Country visited. 6 13^ STEATHMORE PRIVATE TTOSPITAL E I VA T E XL OSPITAL EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED In"tHE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES, /~1 AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS. TERMS ; From 2 Guineas per week. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmork Private Hospital, Ferry Road {just over East Belt), Christ -6 135 church. won CJIEAF WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SGMERS COAL. OUTPUT haa Trebled during the last twelve monthß. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal ia the Beat anci Cheapest Steam and Household Goal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS, WRITE FOR PRICES 80. G. T. PAKE, MOUNT SOMERS. W" ANTED Known—Men's Boots in great variety from 4a lid to 30s At MeljLOß's Ze»l»ndi» Boot Store*



1 Hanmer and Graves^_^ ~~~yo^T T rFoE s. "XTFE HAVE FOR SA.LE—Prime Blue Vf Derwent Potatoes. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed: HANMER & GRAVES. WANTED, 50 TONS OR MORE OF GOOD HEAVY OATEN iSBEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMER ANDJ3RAVE& DIP. _ DIP. WARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyards lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep ther at current rates. Little's Dip will be used pig^eedT~ghigk fee~d. WE have for Sale—Crushed Barley (srood) for pig feed.. Whole and Broken Chick Wheat. . ■ ■ ■ " ■' -•'•■ ■- ■ ■ r SEED WHEAT, ~~~ SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY, WE e*n Supply SEED WHEAT and OATS, all varieties, grown in various districts ; also Chevalier and Cape BARLKY FOit^EED. WE have imported seme of this well known Barley for winter feed, and will be s*lad to let Farmers know of its special qualifications if they will call in. SPAtfKOWBILL OATS FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these for Seed purposes. FEED OATS. , 4X7"E Have for Sale Long and Short T T Feed Oats. CHAFF. CHAFF. W'B Have for Sale PRIME OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, also a good, chap lino for Cow Ft>ed. ; PLOUGd"~sIABEs7 ! KEGULAR Supplies imported by us, direct from the makers ; both Ransomes and Hornsbys—standard sizes. Prices, lowest current. RO¥AL OIL—ISO Fire Tes Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. WE hold a regular Supply of this well knewn Biand at Kerosene, acknowledged io be the me&t Superior Oil in the market. aGBIOULTURAL- S&LT. ];IOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or for j Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quautity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. ■""■ " : " i WE always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table). Rock Salt. Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (moßt suitable for fencing ofi turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. "I AA ACRES, subdivided into con jL\J\J venieat paddocks, with water in each paddock ; there is a Cottage erected on the Property. This Farm is situated above the Alford Homestead, on Taylor's Stream. Price, £6 10a ; easy terms. QAA ACRES, near Urra 1! Railway OvJv/ Station. This property is well subdivided with water races in each paddock. Ihe Buildings consist of an eight roomed House, large Stable, and other Buildings. 250 Acres in crop, balance in grass. A large proportion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage at 5 per cent. QQK ACRES, ASHBURTON FORKS. 4wt) This is a first Class Farm, in fact one of the best in the Forks. Good Build ings. The Farm is in good order. Easy terms. HANMER & GRAVES. D. Thomas, NOTICE. I AM a BUYEr"o7~FAT PIGS,: dead weight from 130 to ISOlbs. D. THOMAS, 6 14 A^ctionee*, T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHIAF CHA^fr 4 56 D. THOMAS. gj,,;:1,, '■ " ■ , "1 P LET. TTVDUR-Roomed House, with flve acres of Jt? Land, and plenty of water, adjoining North East Bejb. Apply GEORGE LEA, 6 126 Alford Forest Road. lyr iss mree by, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ashburton | that she has commenced Business as Dressmaker. OHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY ia prepared to visit Ladies at their residences in town or country if required. Address—Mrs Baxter, Wills Street East, Ashburton. 4235 WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell &



BRIDGE WORKS WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY ! NEXT—JUNE 21, 22, 23, THOS. E. KILWOETH &■ SON., ENGINEERS. " 15,000 = 77 "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY ' 'I jj I ||«MCKLaCKJ B ' *k^^S** r'^ j THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24ra no settingTrequired. With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers, „, m ,|,m *Q». m.ir ,» Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SIIACKLOCK, SOUTH SND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 135



H. M. JONES. HOCKEY. HOCKEY. JUST received a shipment of Sticks and Balls from Wisden and Co., London. FOOTBALLsTI'OQTBALLS. , New season's goods now opening up j from Wisden and Co., London. | circulating" library. Cheap reading for winter evenings, STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAN VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £18 STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TERMS. TYPE "WRITERS. LOWEST CASH PRICES. H. M. JONES. 5 F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST# EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TT AM NOW SELLING TOBACCOS OF THE BEST BRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Willa' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE AOCORDEONS, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours la per box, Manillas 5 *or Is. WATOHES. I AM SELLING CHEAP, : Perfection, Waterbury, etc. NOTICE. I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for the Aehburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER. IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Msuum's Indeutructible School Boots,



Public Notices. RECORD SALE mo FURTHER REDUCE THE LARGE STOck OF STATIONERY, BOOKS, ALBUMS, ACCORDION?, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS, The Sale wil! be continued for another THIRTY DAYS, FROM TUESDAY, 15th insx., WHEN FURTHER REDUCTIONS Will be made in all lines. DO NOT MISS THE Record Month's Sale. LAY IN A STOCK when goods can bo bought cheap at H. N., ANDERSON'S, »■ (Late L. F. Andre wes and C 0.,) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEOF, AND CANARY SHOW. JULY 2 and 3, 1897. GRAND ART UNION. Only JSOO Tickets. £0 Prizes. TICKETS Is each with Admission to Show. DRAWN JULY 3, 1897. EDWARD STEPHENS, 6 107 Hon. Soo, Art, Union. NOTICE. CALLED BACK AGAIN JOHN DONOYAN, SWEEP. All Orders promptly attended to. Note the address: MOORE STREET. 6 89 "^nrr ANTED Known^oithing~bub ap~tio T T date Goods are soid at Mellor' b prloe* that defy competition,



_ , ,—. m J FLETCHER BROS., THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCERS. — -T " ' <~J rilflßEE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to the J- buyer and the seller, and has been the means of adding many oouiforta to the homn of those who wisely availed themselves of the grand reform. Hundreds now buy their Goods afc FLETCHER BROS. FOR GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation of the CASH SYSTEM. Look after the Dimble shilling by laking it toFLKT< HER BROS., and getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertise A price list, our country customers can get one oii application, and after perusing the Mmc very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper th«a »ny other hou-,e in the districts M , *Q* mil mi WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 200 OASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. OAA We are just la-iding a shipment of Highest Teat Odorless Kerosene, none better ti fc had in the world, which we are selling lower than Chriscohurch prioeo. 'J hit ia a tollA * fact, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to bat from as. . ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Rate* Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of markets for spot therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Aehburton,  CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with thft mosbfuseful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a visit, as we ha«t last opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware fend ElectropUtewart, whiok ye are selling at undoubtedly low rates. 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6<i each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3t 6d eaoh* Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2n per set of three large site Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3a 6d per pair, large|tize Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. cutleryTcutlery, BEST MAKERS, 10 WEST PRICES. ' Johnson'?, Taylor's* Eyewitness, Kodgers, etc. ' BEDBOOMWARE7"^iDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ash burton in Bedroomwar* knyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselves, or for ft -j vedding present, should not tail to see our Block before going ehewbere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. ' SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. "; Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from A pnil 1,189 o take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, as w s that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. Wejare cash buyers of the abo*e in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH Telephone 24—80 x 67, RECORD REIGN NOVELTIES. A SMALL ASSORTMENT OF Silver Brooches, Chain Pendants, Medals, AND Silver Sugar Scoops, iXL SPECIALLY DESIGNED WITH APPROPRIATE ENGRAVING 1^ COMMEMORATION OF Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. RECORD REIGN PLAQUES, U x 9 INCHES, BEARING RAISED FIGURES OF HER MAJESTY, SECURE A SOUVENIR OF THE RECORD REIGN. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. :S. S ALEK, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND IMPORTER, EAST STREET. J. WILSON. CORNER OF ARCADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. V/TIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLkSS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISIS MATERIALS, ,PIOTORE FRAME MOULDIN(IS,'SCRIM ENAMELS, VARNISHES, &c, INI&TOCK. PAINTER, PAPEBHANGER, & SIGNWBITEB. Telephone 65 P.O. Box 16 THEi BOOT TRADE. modonald & modiarmid, OF THE Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE" Undoubtedly^n the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kinds, iucludiag the Duke of York, Bostock, Beehive, Wolfe, Otto Herz, SXROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makea. , OUR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. F.VERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowett Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. \ MCDONALD & M°DIAEMID, BOOT MANUFAOTUREES AND IMPOKTEBS, BAST STREET. J, NICHOLAS, Mawger,