Rampstead Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the H^mpatead Tow n Board whb he'd last evening. Present —Messrs Maynard (Chairmau), Mahood, McElrea, Elliott, and Hardley.

market's bridge. Tdp chairman stated thai, rb requested, he had ir.sprctpd the bridge with the county engineer, but as the latter declinpdtO'Uud'T take the supei vision ! f (he work as he (Mr Mayrard) had understood would be the c*st, he had left it for this Board to say what ■ ould be done. It was resolved thai aiteroare tenders be invi'ed for renewing the deck and han railng in br ck or airingy bark, to be advettistd ihree times in the Guardian-

hawkk's bay belief. The chairman Htnted that he had received a 6ubsciipli< n ist for !his fund, and _ hart txpl&inrd to the promoters that the buskess ptople of the district had been canvassed in Abhburion.

RESIGNATIONS. Mr Hendry and Mr Pickford wrote resign ing their seats op the Board, the former on accuunt of his having lef the district, and the latter on account of ill health. Ihe reiipnation were accepted with regret, and an election ordered to be held to nil the vaoan«»«.

INCORPORATION WITH BOBOtTGH. A question arose h8 to whether it was desirable to pos-tp ne Mr Mabood's motion in favor of joining the Ashburton Borough until a full Board was in office ; but it was ultimately decided to take the motion at this sitting, and make the question a test. one at the election. The motion was then put and carried—Mesirs Hardley, Maynard, and Mahood voting for if. and Meßsra Elliot »ad MoElrea against. . A motion was also carried that a petition in favour of the Town District being in corporated with the borough be drawn up and left for signature at the Clerks office, Mr Hardloy's shop, and Mr Mahood's store; members desiring to have copies to be also supplied with them, and a notification of the petition to be advertised three times in the Guardian. HEALTH. The inspector stated the sanitary con dition of th« district was generally good.

ACCOUNTS. Some email accounts were passed (in all £2 10*) and the Board adjourned.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—SATURDAY.

Before Messrs Bullock and Thomas, J 'sP. Disorderly Conduct. — James Ryan Pleaded guiity to a charge of behaving in a disorderly manner at Devane'e Hotel on the night of May 14. He was under the influence of liquor, and had thrown stones at the house after it was shut up, and was generally rowdy. He was fined 10s and costs, and warned to keep away from liquor in the future. Edward GriffenwaßfinedSs or twenty four hours' imprisonment for having been drunk on May 14.—William Griffen, brother of the last "prisoner, was charged with obstructing the police in the execution of their duty by trying to prevent the arrest of his brother. It was explained that the boy had no knowledge of the Berious nature of the offence he had commuted, and the Bench gave him a Itcmre and discharged him.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do cot hold ourselves responsib'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

IT IS A FACT.

TO THE EDITOR.

gja The Hampstead School Committee last Monday night elected Mr William Mcßae to fill the vacancy caused by the removal from the district of Mr Alexander Hondry. They are quite satisfied that Mr Mcßae is a gentleman well qualified for the position, and one who will give every satis faction to the householders. The Committee extend their sympathy to the disappointed gentleman, but would advise him in future to "read up" before taking it upon himself to criticise their actions. I thank you, Mr Editor, for your foot note, pointing out that our action was quite in accordance with the Education Act.—l am, etc., W. J. Ckooks, Chairman Hampatead School Committee.

An Episode in a Sydney Suburb.

T^ i ih; bit=ints ..f Gulden Grove, Dar linat >n, ha c in ?> iv »m<jst a Mr» ftmiiy Taylor, who haa hau a most rfmwkablt* experience, and our reporter wishing to find on* full particulars, called ■ n iVfrp f wy'nrat h^r home 60 Rose htb', where she has a snug httl". c nfeetionory anH -e^iid w« er business, ad on mlr'n h'm«elf known nhe nnv. ked:— 'We have beard, Mr* T-.yl»-r, 'hat yot htVO until la fly ccii .suffcMiifT Sove el , and wk> wou'd lik^ o iearn wh-it you h \ bee : KifF ut>g f v m 1' 'I wilt ruij you yWy In f»ct. 1

thit.'k I ouglifc to, fcir m m hf.s Wn rif ordinary c-i c. T h«.v.- surtV ed ncu o? less icr ye>r^ f<-. tn n<ii<*■«'!'•», "'"^ "■ general rired kind of f .plit>fir a sennaiion f being am nvm to t»o row rk :nd »' the same <imea fe-lin« nf »'ing »' »h!<J « no bo. I h*ve frequently Wn fo nights unable tosWp; v face, Ico id get no pr -per rest f.r wick->, eloep refusing to visit me. N( m )»itn«3 I have fel( grant alarm at my symptoms hoc' mpani<;d as they vrire by a ru«h of blooi to the head, occasional cold swears which w^re of a most aggravated description, and I hav^ often been of opinion that my whole system was out of ojder ' 'Oould you not obtwin any reli f from these suffurines. M?s Taylor ?' * Not untlquifce recently, and it happen ed as follows : A gentlemen thafc I do business with waß cUsoriblng to me one day how much better in health and spiritK h had been sinoa taking a coarae of Dr Williams' Pink Pills ; so as I havea grear opinion of his judgmei.t, I determined ti> get pome, which I did, with most astonish Ing reaalts. After (he first box I felt, relieved, and I continued to improve day by day Sleep returned to me, cold sweats left me, and by the tima I have finished a course of: this marvellous com pound I expect to feel completely cured. The above Interview is yet another illustration of he marvellous efficacy of this great 19 h century remedy, wfrch has wrought over 5000 cures in this and other partß of the world. Dr. Williams' Pink Piilsforpale^eop'e are not a patent medicine, but are a thoroughly scientific preparation, the result of years of careful stndy on th" part of an eminent Edinburgh Universi'y physician, and th y were successfully used by hiti in his every day practice for years before being offered for general sale They positively sure rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago, and neuralgia, influerzis after effects, and are a specific for all diseases of women, such as areemta poor and watery blood, female Irregularities, ner-' vous headache, and hy»teria. Thiy are not a purgative medicine, but br&ce up and permanently strengthen the whole system.

To obtain Dr Williams' Pink Pills apply ro your chemist, or ssnd to the Dr Williams' Medicine Co , Wellington, N<w Zealand, who will forward (post paid) on receipt of stamps or post) order, one box for 3s, or half a dozen for 15a 93.

Official Directory.

Mayor of Ashburton—Mr Joseph Se&ly, East street

Agricultural and Pastoral Association— President, James Brown; Secretary, Wm. Simpson Ashburton Building Society—Chairman, Dr J E Trevor; Manager, Edward Stephens Ashburton Industrial Build'ng Society— Chairma.r, Henry Zander } Secretary, J C Duuc-in Ashburton Civb —Secretary, Wm Home, MtnigT, G. Anderson. Ashburton B irough School Committee— Chairman, David McP.ierson ; Secretary, J C D'UiCVUI Ca.'eiicnian Society—President, G. A. M, Buckley, E<-.q. ; Secretary, J Tucker Canterbury U oolien Milis — Manager Wm Rowau Canterbury Roller Flour Mills —Manager, Tbos Roliitt

Cemetery Board — Secretary, Joseph Ward, Arcade

Clerk of Courts and Licensing Committee —T W Tayler.

County Council—Chairman, Edward G Wright; Secretajy, Frederick Mainwaring ; Bngineer, Wm Baxter Dejuity Official Assignee—John Davison, Weet street

Domain Custodian—W W Smith

Fire Brigade — Captain, A A Fooks Secretary, H H Fooks; Engineer, W E Dolman

Gas Company—Chairman, Thjs Bullockj Secretary, J Waid, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department— Postmestf r, a.gent Hampstead School Committee—Chairman, W J Crooks; Secretary, J 0 Bell Hampstea.i Town Board—Chairman, o H Maynard; Clerk; J (J Boil High School Board— Chairman, Andrew Orr ; Secretary, Chas Braddell Hospital—Medical Officer, Dr J E Trevor Secretary, F Mainwariug; Matron, Mrs E Macka.y Inspector of Factories and Weights and Measures—Constable Edward Eade

Justices of the Peace (Town Diotnct)-^- Robert Alcorn, Thos Bullock, Alfred Harrison, G J Neil!, W H Rule, David Thomas, D Williamson, E S Coster, and the Hon W J Steward

Longbeach Hoad Board—Chairman, John Grigg; Clerk, A A Fooks Oddfellowa' Hall and Orange Hall— Cußtodian, W X Dolman Old Men's Home—Master, Thos H Fox

Police—Sergeant J F Barlow in charge Postmaster and officer in charge of Tele graphs—Wm St George Douglas Pubiic Trust Office—Postmaster, agent) Racing OSub (Aehburton)— Secretary, John Davispri

Racing Club (Tinwald)—Secretary, A A Fooks

Railway Stationmaster—P L Payne Registrar of births, deaths apd marriages' and registrar of electors—Joseph Ward, Arcade '

Salcyarda Company — Chairman, 0 J Harper; Secietary—Albert Hoberts Stock Inspector—Blair Fullarton, Qourt house

Tinwajd School Committee—phairman, J A Ciothier

Tinwald Town Board—Chairman, Edward Gates ; Clerk f A A Fooks

TME A?HBOKTON GU.t..1;1,f1: SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1807,



HOW TO PBFVFMT CBOII" Some beading that will prove interest ing TO YOUNG MOTHERS. HOW TO GUAKD AGAINST XHB DISEASE Croup ia a terror to young mothers and to post them concerning the came, first symp toms and treatment is the object of this item. The origin of croup is a common cold. Children who are subject to it, take cold very easily and croup is almost sure to follow. The first symptom is hoarseness ; this is soon followed by a peculiar rough cough, which ia easily recognised and will never be forgotten by one who has heard it. The time tp apt is when the child fiiet becomes hoarse. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is freely given »U tendency to croup will soon disap pear. Even after the croupy cough has de veloped it will prevent the attapk. There is no danger in giving this remedy for it contains nothing injurious. For s»!e by Ashburton Drug Company.



Mr Justice Sterling and Dr. Williams' Piak Pills —_—*— ■— In the High Court of Chancery recently Mr Juaii-se Sterling granted an ii janctl n (wifch costs) against a London chemist, which is of much public importance. The terms of the order are " tbar the defen dant, his servants, and agents, be per petually restrained from supplying to peyaone who aßk for or order Dr. WilHanW Pifljc Pills for Pale People. pnder that or any abbreviated title such as 'Pick Pil's f r Pale People,' ? Dr. WiUiame'Pink Pills, 5 ANY PILLS NOT BFING IHE PLAINIIFFS Pills, and also from passing off such pills by the use of the term ' Pit k Pills for Bloodless People, 1 cr in any othar way." Tl 9 defendant was directed to |jvc up to the plaintiff all labeb. etc , oor.tsininE! the term "Pink Pills for Bloodle 8 People,' and account to the plaintiff for all pro6ta noade by the use of that title.



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Concert—Eiffolton school, May 21, Orange Hall—Kinematograph to night. John Orr and Co—Wanted assistant for grocery counter. Mrs Knight—Cash purchaser of left off clothing. Hampstead School—Hobby Show. Qr. W. Park—Cheap winter firing. T. Bullock—Cheap properties for sale. John Graham-Ashburton Dye Works W. Croy—Found sheep dog. feteel Bros —House to let. Church Services tomorrow—St. Stephen's Onurch, Primitive Me.hddist Church, Wee byan Church, and the Tabernac'e. : HampsteafJ Town District—Electiona.



Business Notices Jt'OTICE, THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY hag on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable t uit, and not have any old stock pa'med on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best' Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial,''and, we will guaran tee you o»e of the moat fashionable Suits procurable, Gents' own material m%&e up, W, Manager HENBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, | &LFORD FOREST AND METHYEN i "T»HANKS the Public most heartily for 1 their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that \he quality of New Gopds in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, H^ts, Boots, (Mus erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, a.nd Glassware, annot be surpassed at the prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept in stock, with a large asßortmenb of Stationery at ow prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'B Teaß, Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders, by post promptly attended to, and goods delivtiwd daily ■



Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained mmediately. JJse 'KEATING'^ COUGH JDOZFNGES'—weII known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Reniedy. Strongly re i pofhmended by maßy eminent physicians | •Jhey at once chepk the pough arid remove j the pause wi' hout any after f ffect; the moat ! delicate can therefore can take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two a bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in tin Is l£d each. j3pod advice; Never leave home on a journey without a bott'e of Chamberlain's oolio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy For aie by Ashburton Drug Company. Kozie Tea, the best, and yet within] reach of all; Sold at 1/8, V\o. 2/-, and 2/4— John Orr & Co, Sole A&<mts. Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try X.one T®A they will » fftfcWM, Trytbijlo4»t2/f[,'towpwb



W-an«.3di . - i j^ WANTED AssietuU. for Grocery counter. John Orr & Co. 6j 137 ANTED—A Moihpr'B Help. 'Ihiw Children, fc.-rvaut kept. Appi.v X.Y.Z., Guardian office. 5 121 ; . , "OOUGH Coated Black and White Sheep Jl\i Dog followed me from Ashhurron on Tu<-8 lay Jast Owner can hive tame by paying expei.ses.— W. CROY, Ashton 5 141 TO LET House of six rooms, 8s per week in nee posi i<n, B uaett S.reet., West. Apply Steel. Bros. 5 145 WANTED TO SEL L — Four-roomed House with half-acre of Land ; £10 deposit; easy paymen'B.—H. M. Jones. MRS KNIGH , Cash purchaser of Mies', geiitli men-, a: ri children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Go^da. —Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 138 PRIMITIVE Methodist Chu<oh, Rev. J. Olphert's Subject on Snudav Even ing will be " Preparing for the Tribunal." 5 144 THE Tabernacle.—Tomorrow. Rev. A. Agkr, preacher. Morning subject: "A Refuge." Evening : "Perfecion and Imperfection." v 5 142 SERVICES at the Wesleyao Church, To-morrow (Sunday). Morning—Mr H. M. Jonea ; Evening—Rev J. J Mather. Bnbject—The Polly of a Wasted Life. 5136 A SHBURtON Dyb Works.—John XjL Graham, Dyer and Cleaner, next to Mr H. A. Vesty, Moore Street, Wear, ABhburton. 5 143 WANTED Known. —On receipt of 6s 9d I will forward to any address a Hand Sewing Machine, only ten left, "The Wonder of the Ago." H N. Andebson, East Street. 6 96 WANTED Known.—On receipt of 4s 3d I will forward to any address One Nickel Alarm Clock, usual pace 7a 6d. Apply early. H. N. Anderson, Ea«t Street. 5 97 FOR *ALE, Price £120—A Cottage con taining three rooms, in comfortable order, iron roof; also a large Stable, lately | roofed with Iron; \ acre, good fence, good garden, planted with fruit trees ; close to Hampstoad School. Apply C. Stevens, Hampstead, or E. Stephens, Tancred Street. 5 117 OO^i FOR £13— Encyclopedia Biitan i otO f nica, 24 volumes, 9t.h edition, PubJished price—£37 for £13 cash. Orders now booked. This is a special reduction. Orders now booked for Nanscn's " Farthest North."—H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full tange of the ldtf.st dress materials and trimminga. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes t opened.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockety, etc., suit able for presents before goiug elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. 8~~ ARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines int clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makea them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Ea_t Street, FCUND —Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Oar practical system of civsh discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval.—Barrett Bros, "The Hull," East Street. NEW LINf-S in Clothing. A first-clas Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call an see. Grand range of Men's Mercery.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Special Show in our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 261h insfc, and following days. The cream ot the Colonial MiiU in Dress Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. In-pection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Customers in the habit of getting Magazines and Journals frm L. If. Andrewea & Co , can have them by catling at Shop.—Now H. N. \ Anderson, East Street 5 31 PUBLIC NOTICE. HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCIES. NOTICE is Hereby given that in accord ance with the Town Districts Act, 1881, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and amendments of the said Acts, an ELECTION OF TWO. PERSONS TO FILL -THE VACANCIES on the Hampatead Town Board, caused by the resignations of Commissioner! Hendry and Pickford, will be held as follows :— NOMINATIONS in the prescribed form, (blank forms at Mrs Fawcett's House, i Hampste^d, and the Town Board office) must be addressed to the Returning Officer, and delivered at Mrs Fawcett's House, Hampstead, by 12 o'clock noon, on TUESr DAY, May 25, 1897. A POLL, if necessary, will be taken at Mrs Fawcett's House, Hampstrad s between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., on MON DAY, May 31, 1897. J, 0. BELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, May 15, 1897. 5 146 A.USTRALJA*, VICTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY Kew Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : rhe Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.O, (Chairman 1) rbe Hem Charles J. jQhnot3j|i uI,L ; CI» (deputy QhtwKnan) Alfred deßntlie'Brandon, Esq Theflon Edward Bichardsdn, O.M.G^ M.L.C John Duncan, Esq THE OLDEST, WEALTHIER-, MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Lifjb Office, \nd th_, LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Colonial IJfp Uflice which declares a BONUS EYEJRT YEAR lhe Hethod qJ Valuation adopted by this Society ie q* the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi durably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than tha old by any other office in tha Australasian Colonies ' ACCUMULATED FUND ifiXCEEBS £13,000,000 . (Thirteen Millions) eferlipa '■ ANNUAIj I»(0OMK EXCEEDS £2,000,000. ' (Two Million Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE -.1534,003 ium Assured „ ' £^0,064.9 ■ Onsh Bonuses Div'^sd .. .. J56.843.86* GASH BONUS for ONE year, 1895, _482,528 yielding jßeversionary Bonuses amounting toS *860,000 after making SPECIAL KBSBRYBS« i C> SH BONUSES declareii, Jot last FIVE years, ovei I TWO MlLTiimjs; yieldfag Reversionary Bonusef I exceeds FOUR MILLIONS I ASSUBE YOUR LIFE ia the A. M. P. SOCIETY and Beoure a BONUS BYBBy YBA E. Expenses of J^anageineiit §| psr cpnt on the total i^OQrpa EDWARD W. I.OWE, Eesident Secretary. Branch Office— Cuutam House Quay, Wellingtou JAMES HAIR, District Secretary Cathedral Square, Christchuroh. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton From the I?ea plant to the Tea Cup, U--d_lter_tei and pure; this ia KoziE TeA J'ohoOrr &Co.» Agents,



Amusements. A '(WCRRT In aid o? thi !'iff 1 on-Library F"nrfe,: WILL be held in the EIFFELTO" Bohool, on FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1897. Special engagement of Miss Birdie Butl r Mr Horace G^t- b and party. Tickets ... Is. 5 135 And MONDAY AND TUESDAY. ORANGE HALL. Kinemat o g r a ph. Edison's Lat-st I.'veijMon. • LIFE SIZE LIVING PICTURES. C»ME and Bee Paris as it is in every-day life. Come and see the world's famous Bkirt dancers, and a host of other subjects. Com • and h ye an hour and a hnlf instrnc dye t»nd amusing enjoyment, h fficient or chestra in attendance. Commencing at 8 p.m. Admission Is, children 6d. 5 13j PUBLIC NOTICES. TT AMPSTEAD SCHOOL. HOBBY SHOW. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, and FOLLOWING DAYS. Admission—Adults 6d ; Children half-price. Tickets admit to Exhibition, Sale of Work, and Concert. 5135 ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. rriHE ANNUAL EXHIBITION X WILL BE HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 2 & 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, A GRAND ART UNION Will be held in connection with the Show. Tickets Is each, with admittance to Show. To be obtained of the Secretary. EDWARD STEPHENS, Hon. Sec. Art Union, or E. A. ROBOTTOM, 5 118 Hon. Sec. Poultry Society. i\/r is s mREEBY, BEGS to in rorm the Ladies of Ashburton thb.t she has commenced Business as Dressmaker..' CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate, MISS TPEEBY is prepared to wait upon Ladies at their residences it required. Address—Mra Baxter, Wills Street East, Ashburton. 4 235 FIRST-OLASS FARMS. FOR PRIVATE SALS. Part of the WAIHAO DOWNS ESTATF, Near Waitnat", South Canterbury, New Zealand. About Of\f\f\ ACRES CHOICE AGRICUL ZUUU TURAL LANDS, in well fenced farms of various sizes fTIHESE Lands are of Limestone formation, JL bountifully watered, and cannot be surpassed for WHEAT-GROWING and SHEEP-FATTENING. Two Railway Stations are on the Estate, within few minutes' walk, by good roads, of lands offered. The Property is surrounded and subdivided by roads, is within nine miles of Waimate township, and about equidistan.l from Tiaiaru aud Oamaru shipping ports. Immediate Possession will be given. Terms Liberal. For further particulars apply to. Messrs WRIGHT, STEPHENSON & CO., DiLQETY & CO,, FLEMING & HEDLEY. GUINNESS & LeCREN, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. Or Mr Douglas, Waihao Downs and Mount Royal. Particulars as to terms of §a c may be ascertained at Mail 4 1?7 "A ROYAL "TRIBUTE^" """" X)ARLIAMENT has decreed that New _L Zealand shall excel any Australian colony in the numerical strength of her mili tary contingent, and it is a foregone conclu sion that Her Majesty will b.6. adyis,ed*by 'ihe Secretary of the" Sod. Joseph Chamber lain', {6 reciprocate the unexpected extent of our loyalty by some recognition worthy of a devoted people, who have sent such a mili tary force to demonstrate our warlike in stincts and ability to aid o\A England in the eyent of wa^., iOhafc recognition will be, without dtoutat, <i title to the originator and tactician who has carried his proposals in the face of a hostile sec ion of parliament. No doubt Her I^a^esty v/ill deem a mere knighthood too meagre an honour for a (statesman who has shown such Imperialistic exuberance. Queen Victoria will undoubtedly show some die-, crimination in awarding honours to Colonial Prenruers, and we may look forward with confidence to the Liberal Leader of New Zealand returning with something more than a "■ Sir " to his name, The form of title itself may not be so very easy to plaoe. There is one which from the analogy of strength and popularity will be generally accepted at Home and abroad as apropos. The Premier will go home as plain Mr. Seddon. What if he should return LORI) $ÜBATURAt E,e is strong, So is Suratura Tes He has promised Economy, §o does Suratura Tea He is not a blend of India or China, No more U Suratura Tea His name is known throughout N.Z. So is that of Suratura Tea ! He has a reputation. k So has SuraVur^ lei* He goes tariaef than other Premiers. So does Suratura than ordinary Teas JOHN ORR & CO., Agent. WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax; highest market prices given by Fletcher Beos., Cash Supply Stores- WANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth iDg Department. The very complete clearance effected in this department during our recent sale has enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and $p to date in shape, style, ana pattern, »ud at betfe possible



: T f . JBullOCk. r!Hi DAY, MAY 22. i'own I'ropc ty w II situated in Burnett Street West. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from the Owner to Seli b> Public Auction at the Arcide on the abovt Jute : — T.S. 641, containing | acre, Burnet' Street West, on which is encted p Dwelling House of se\ en rooms witli i Verandah It is centraify situated iti one of the best par s of :. he *o*v for a residence. Those desirous of investing ia Towi Property are invited to inspect. Very easy terms of Payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. ~ BULL CX, 5 140 Au.tioueer. SATURIJAY, MAY 22."" To Persons Desirous of Investing in Town Property. T.S. 804, containining | acre, having two frontage; on Wills Sreet and Wakaaui Road, centrally situated, being not far from the Post Office and Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK will sell the above by public auction at the Arcade on account and by order of the Mortgagee on the date named at 11. 30 a.m. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK, 5 139 Auctioneer. (J1 A 1 K<a PRICE wanted for T.S. oyXU At/ 812, containing Acre, Ait ken Street, Eist. The owner states that this section cost him £40 some years ago, and has now made up his mind to realise. Apply to T. BULLOCK. «1A 1 A TRICK WANTED FOR c^blU lUs, BULDING ALLOT MENT, No. 8, containing about £-acre, fronting continuation < f Cox Street, nearly opposite Mr Funge's r<eiJence. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ALLEN T 0 N. FOR Sale at a low price, Lot 13, contain ing IROOD O£> PERCHES, RO D OO PKRCHES, Fronting James Street, near the VVoo'len Factory. Also, Lot 42 containing i acre, fronting Church Street, fiampatead. Apply bo T. BULLOCK. WHAT 18 OFTEN A^KEIj FOR—-MALL PROPERTY NEAR TOWN. p?f* ACRES, Ashburton Forks District, t^O in occupation of Mr Jnm^a Cosb.tt, situated about a mile from the Grcenstreet 3ohool. There is i stable, piggery, etc, 3rected on the property, and adjoining, on a Road Roard reserve, a dwelling house of four rooms, trap ahed, chaff house, etc., which jan be sold eiiher with the property or :eparately. JSot having disposed of this by auction, ■ffers are invited for it. Toims can be ar ranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. NICE COTTAGE PROPERTY AT HAMPSTEAD. Well frituatid in Church Street. BEING Lot 36, containing i-acrc, on ■ which is ertcted a dwelling hove of three rooms, storeroom, piggery, etc., the property of Mr W. S.Patien. ihe land is jf vt-ry good quail y, garden niceiy laid cut, md orchard well stocked \vi(,h fruit trees. This not having been sold by auction, .ffers are invited for it, E*sy terms of pay nent will be accepted. Apply to T. BL'L'O.K. /J. A C R E S. z|. Together with comfortable Cottage of four rooms and scullery ; good cooking range. Situated just beyond the concrete bridge on Smith's road. Rental 8s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. AO ££ ACRES, about four miles from "fc/y^-r Hinds Railway Stsi'ion, now in the occupation of Mr J. W. Sawie, as follows :— R.S. 35881, and 36204, containing in all 425 acres. The improvement^ consist of good dwelling rjouge of sight rooms, Stable, Trap Shed, eto. The land is patly fenced, qnd has been nearly all laid down in English grasses, and is watered by County water races, Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Unpaid purchase money to bear interest at the low rate of 5 per cent per annum. Further particulars furnished qq, applica tion. T. BULLOCK. """f 0 R SALE, A NUMBER of FeeUorss in Chertse Township as follows ; —Lots 97, 99 |00; 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 114, 115, 116 $nd H7, each containing a i aore. •; T. BIT! LOCK. "PROPERTY at Tinwald, fronting Archi- j JL bald Street, main thoroughfare. ftlOA PRICE REQUIRED. PRICE REQUIRED. ! T.S. No 16 containing with square built Dwelling House, Porch at front en trance, Stable, etc, thereon. The owner having removed to the North IslandJs the reason of this Property being sold. Inspection invited. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK, D. Tnariias. V AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SUEAF CHAITW 4 56 D. THOMAS. LOOK I CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOTOT BORERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve mouths. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal io the market. Usad in the Woollen Fac'ory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS. WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMBRS.



PWBUO NOTICES j .'I?. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION f REFBEiHMEJNT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. fTIHE Adverli-er desirra to inform his X Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest c'ass of spirit? bo that the public may rely on being supplied with the purist liquor obtainable. The following list) will show what can be procured :— WHISKIIS. Scotch.—Walker's Kslmarnock in bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow— "Old Smugger"; D.C.L.— Liqueur; Highland Neotar ; Highland Club and VO. Specie Bernard andCo,, Leith—•• Encore" ;Gilbey's "Provost"; Robottnon, Dundee—tine old ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Glenlivet "Perfection"; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more "brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—"Sham rock"; Dunville's Belfast ; John Jamieson aad Son's—Dublin * • * ; D.C.L—"Killy croy " ;01d Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antrim—pure maU; Hr John Power's Special. Ambkican. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in Bfcock—Walker's, Dewar's and Sons, Mitchell's V.0..M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Bisquit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and *** *; Hennessey's * * *; Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and ChampagDe Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; Martell's Datk. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene dictine, Chartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino, WINES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a.m. till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. k aleFandee, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STA.UON, ARHBURTON. 205 H. M. JONES. PIANOS PIANOS ORGANS ORGANS Best Value Obtainable in the Colony. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIA^ VICTOKS, HART FORDS £16, HOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £13 STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATENT IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. cash or terms, TYPE ~WKITERS. LOWEST CASH PBICES. H. M. JONES. 5 36 DIRECT IMPORTER OP WATCHES JEWELLERY, SILVER & JS.P. WARB. S. SALEK, IHE LEADING WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, EAST STREET, TTAS JJust received *".w Stock of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES Direct from England, The Largest and Choicest Stock in* the district h to bo seen afc S. SALEK'S EAST STJJBET. i SPECIAL Attention is to the SplenJid Selection of LADIES 1 AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES, TAKS your Watches and Clocki to S. SALER'S, for repair. The true test of Cheapness is tho Q :ulity of the work done.



\ Business Notices. i^LEXCHEK BROS., Til IS CiiLfiUKvlßO CASH GROCERY | rilflßKE years ago hlarsed a Ct»th Sytfc m, whichhuj woike-l s-* i-factorily, both to >h« J_ buyer and fche cc ler, aod h;.a been the mraii* of tuldir-g man y o-.u ir uto ■!«« h<mei i.ote who wisely wvailetl hemselves of the annd :efoira Hnn<lieds now bay their GooJa ai.FL£TOli£R f>R 8. FOR GASH, ih.rei y.a<*nbwtatttiri< neir uprn^ciati™ of I thei CASH bYSiEM. Look after the wimble shilling by »kingn to FLhT* HKRBRO**., | ml get;.ng the very bent value that money can buy. Although we Jo nob advertise * pf se hs.t, our country customers can get one on applicator*, and after p< rosing (be a. me cry car fully, we ate satisfied that they will and ifnuat %f!mtt that we sell cheaper th*a any other hou»e in the district. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. - ! 200 CASES HIGHIfcT TI?ST KEROSiNE. j)AA We are just la ding a shipment of Hi^hrrt lea Odorlena Keroneae, Uoi.« ueiier lob taamthe world, which we are selling 'omht than Chrietchurch piices. Tbia ia a folid " from s anyoDe WlßbilJß t0 Bet the best Kerobeue and save money ahould not fail to buy ROLLITT'rf SUPREME ROi LXX FT OUR AT WHOLESALE „  A MILL PRICES. oupphed in any quantity from 71b ba«» to a ton, at Guaranteed Low st Wholesale Kete* ... ,avmß a bie turnover, we are enabled to buy in the beet of markets foripot cath' uhertfore we can sell cheaper than any o*hpr house in Aihburton, CHINA, GLASSWa**, EAETHENWAEB, The China, Glass and Earthenwaia Department will be found well atoek^d with th« mwt useful articles, all of which will Le found wonderfully GHIAp/ WEDDING PRESENTS. WJSDDING PRESENTS. ... Any°ne going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay ma visit, mwe ban 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10a 64 each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3a 6cl each Bet» of Jugs from 2a per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. CUTLER~CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. JohnsonV, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc. BEDEOOMWARir^BEDKOOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwar. Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedtoom Sets for tletntelve^ Sill a wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going ehewheri Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to'bny. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS as that we send goods to all trains for cur customers convenience. ' EGGS, EGGS. J3EESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ABUBURTON AND OHRISTCHURCH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. THE BOOT TRADE. "" McDi IS ALB & McDIARMID, OF THE 'l Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedly in the lead for Ladies' knd, Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of STROKftSpR tl^AO^r'ivl^ 6 °fJ,° rk ' Bos^, Beehive, Wolfs, Otto Htrz a IKUKuoCH, and MACALLAN House Makee. ' OUR Window .hows a Choi™ Selection of Boola, eiioe«, anil Slipper., .11 imnorUd direct from the manufacturer, »nd RETAILED by m a WHOLESALE BATES. t^i^Sti^S^.fi&fSSc'^t.'** M.»u,.eturer. w. .r. « ■ M CDONALD & MCDIARMID, BOOT MANUFACTURES AND IMPORTERS, t. NICHOLAS, U^ e , EAST STBEEI MELLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS, NEW LEATHERS. ?"11HE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Crack- X proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct ible. ■ * Kangaroo Calf, soft a3 a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worih a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new gcods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZRALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY, AND get your UMBRELLAS from the Maker, SMITH MACKWELL, East Street, Ashhurton. Umbrellas neatly repaired and re-covered with best materials, Koives and Scissors ground. fTCLARKr HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, . EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AM NOW SELLING TOBACCOS OF THE BEST PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Wills' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE AOCORDEONP, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours I 3 per box, Manillas (01 %s. WATOHRS, I AM SELLING, CdEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, et \ 'tfragnmt and Inviqpr&HH^Nm Vtnm



"POR lIRST-OLASS JB CYCLES} At lowest prices ; T^OR THE BEST '& CHKAPKST TYRES IN CANTERBURY j TJpOR GUARANTEED REPAIBS At lowest charges, GO TQ THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WOKKS, BARING SQUARE* Ashbnrton. RIDE TBIT ECLIPSE HUMBER The Best Wearing and Lightest Banning Machine in Australasia^ 50 Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes* A. A. CARSON, IG. H. OARSON, Business manager. { Ww SOr.K A<;KKTS in Ashburtpn. far the Royal Knfield—the KugUh Championship machine. -' * i *> i EX "Gothic » B^ngttfc { Broi have r«. oeived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturer^ •oroe-ipec»l lines in Drapery, eic. Cash discount Ona_ bhilling in the Pound.-"The Hall," East Street WANTED Known-1 bay« a splendid aborted s£o«k of hvdie*' Boot* Midi •• boM.-MswgasiJealaodwßootator*,