COMMERCIAL.

TIMARU MARKETS.

The Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, limited, report as follow?: Wheat.-—We have again to report a some what slow week. Millers having provided for their* immediate requirements are not anxious fo buy unless at a slight reduction on late rates, whiie on the other hand most farmers are firm m their demands at the following figures :—Red ohaff, 3s B<i ; tuacan, 3 8d to 3s 9d ; and velvet up to 3a lid on trucks, Timafu. O:\ts.—Offerings have again been very light and values well maintained, although {Southland m offering oits at lower rates. Local values are Is 9d to Is 101 for Danish, duns 1b lid, good shore 1« lid to 2s on trucks, Timaru. Barley.-A tew small lines of medium malting have found buyers at 3s 4d to 3s 6d on trucks, Timara, but inferior and feed sorts are quite neglected. Potatoes.—The enquiry for forward de livery has eased off somewhat, but bo far values are unaltered.

THE FROZEN MEAT TRADE.

Commenting on the Premier's statements regarding the State management of ttie frozen meat trade of South Australia the Wellington Post says:— The export produce trade of South Aus tralia is a small affair compared with that of this country, but already the Kingston Government has realised that it can only be successfully maintained with profit to the grower upon one condition, and that is to give to him, as far as may be possible, the margin of profit that has hitherto been an nexed by the horde of marauding middlemen who stand between the settler who produces the food at this end of the world and the man who consumes it at the other. By all means let Premier intetvene on the same lines here. We cheerfully promise him oir most earnest support. He likes big under takings, and here is opportunity for the largest enterprise he has yet entered upon. If it is to be firmly and fully handled, it will mean, first, Government contract for minimum rates of freight of all classes of food produce, with only ships of the most modern class employed. There must be Government supervision (m the case of stock) of slaughtering and official grading. As to butter, that is already graded, but power is wanted to reject inferior qualities below a certain standard. There should be ample cold storage at the principil ports of Bhipment, and each of the stores should be a bonded warehouse, so that each consignor might take tangible security to his banker m shape of his " warrants." The accumula tion of the produce m cold stores of suffi cient holding capacity would enable ships to load up and depart without necessity of tramping from port to port. This would mean diminished freight, or should. Arrived m London, a Government store at the docks should receive the produce direct from the ship's hoW. And from this store, the Government of New Zealand being consignee, it could be sold deliverable thence according to sample m one or fifty places m London or the provinces at the same time. The agents and salesmen who now run this business will say this is impossible, that there'is an infinity of detail essential, and that each lot must be sorted out and treated separately, else how, apart from other con siderations, can account sales be rendered ? We aver that there ia no insurmountable difficulty if the present system be attacked at its very root, and even Smiihfie'd struck at, but there must be revolution before there can be reform. The present system is too utterly rotten to admit of it, as is proved incontcstably by the latest effort of the big financial concerns engaged and interested m the trade, as represented m London to-day by Mr Twopeny. Let it remain and fall to decay by its own corruption, bub by all means let the Government step m and take its place, as it easily and naturally would directly the growers realised the advantage of dealing with the State as consignor, con signee, agent, broker, and the rest m one. A great part of the damage to our produce at the other end arises from exposure m open places for " sorting marks." In a Govern ment consignment—take mutton for instance —whether it be ten or a hundred thousand carcases m one bottom, there need be no ■orting for marks, or handling of any kind, except direct from the ship's hold right into the cold stores of the New Zeland Govern ment. There it would only be again handled for delivery to the buyer, who would not buy the sheep of any particular grower or consignor, but so many carcases of a par ticular grade, and these would be taken m their order as stored. The meat would be sold by auction according to graded samples, "hall marked" by an official brand and guaranteed under the conditions of sale by the Government of New Zealand. With the departure of each outgoing weekly mail account sales would be rendered upon an average adjustment, the proceeds of each entire consignment being polled throughout. These are, we believe, the broad lines of the way by which the Government may put our great producing interests upon a sure and polid foundation, and the Premier will do •well, both for himself and the country, if he proceeds at once to lay the first Btone of it

Arcade Horse Sale.

Mr D. Thomas held his usual weekly sale of horses m the Arcade this afternoon, but only a small entry enne forward, and as will be judged from p>iees obtained nothing worthy of note was offered, the range of prices being from 35s to £15.

A very pretty collection of tomatoes is on view at Mr Flower's shop this afternoon. The dish contains five varieties which were grown by Mr H. W. Barretf, of Wills street. A telegram from Auckland saya :— Weasels are frequently found attacking sheep m the Waikato district. "he other day Pomii Tangihaero, a native at Hautupu, near Cambridge, found a weasel hanging on (o a sheep, which had a pnnctured wound. Subsequently the Native fouud six weasels m a hole under a tree, and destroyed them. ('tier cases of loss of sheep from attacks by we&ielaare reported. The hawks of New Zealand are, m the opinion of the Tuapeka limes becoming dangerous. It states that Mr Couston, who 1 has lately been camped out surveying the line for Mr J. R. Gaacoigne's water race from the Deep Stream, was only the other day, while eDgaged at his work, fiercely anr? igorously attacked by a hawk. It rushed at him repeatedly, brushing him with itß wings, and knocking his hat off. He drove it away with some trouble, when it attacked one of the chain-men m the same manner.

THE ASHBtETOH GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1897.



MITCHELL AND TURNER. "\ IMPORTANT AKOUNCEMENT. THE LAST WEEK OF McDonald & mcdiarmid's* "^]^AT~7NNUAI7~bLE ABING SALE T ~ ~~** __ , i /^OMMMNCES on SATURDAY, the 6th inst. In the limits of our advertising space \j we cannot enumerate one-twentieth of the BARGAINS we are offering, but the following quotations will at once convince you of the Genuineness of our Reduotiom:— Per Pair Per Pair s d id Ladies'and Gents' Tennis Shoes Bluchers, heel and toeplate (Renshaw make) 2 9&2 11 and nails, our own make- Children's School Boots (our beatseverythiDginthemar ownmakel-7to 9 ... 4 3 ket at the price only 411 own mftK Jjoto 13 !.. 4 9 Ladies' Tan Leather L»ce Shoes Ladies' Real Glace Kid Shoes -a great bargain 4 9 -a perfect gem (own reake) only 6,11 Smcial Bargains- Ladies* Evening Shoes, with GirU'2-Strap bhoe. (black or neat bow, glace kid ... only 211 tan leather) ~7 to 9 ... 211 Gents' Canvas Shoes (black or «£ 1 0 ,. — 5 9 brown), reduced from 6s to 4 6 Women's Leather Slippers Ladies' Canvas Shoes (black, (own make), only ... ... 3 3 blue, or brown), own make only 4 3 First-class Pegged Water- Gents' Tan Leather Shoes tights (our own make) M only 11 9 (sewn)— Usual price ... 9s Worth 15 0 jsewn, gjjjp^ only 6U Children's Strong Lice Boots Men's Pegged Watertight ~4 ato 6'a-a bargain ... 1 9 Bluchers (own make), flplen- Jormer Ince .. 4 0 did value only 9 6 Women's Leather Balmorals Men's Watertight Balmorals (our own make) only 6 6, {own make), splendid value only 8 9 Ladies' Leather Shoes, neat Ladies' Lace Canvas Shoes ... 3 9 dedgp (own make)... ... only 5 6 Usual Price ... ... 4 9 Youths' Watertight Balmorals' Neat 2-Strap Evening Shoes... 311 —l's and 2 55... ... ... only 6 9 If you have not yet visited this UNPARALLELED SALE, we" respectfully request you to do so AT ONCE, and participate m the GREAT BARGAIN'S that are bring offend. Don't forget the Sal© positively CLOSES on SA T U RDA V, the 13th inst at THE CASH BOOT MART, East Street, As«bwtok. [Branches at Oajutajw ah» Waimiti.



1 ■ ■■ -■] J Business Notices -■ • --■ ■■■■ ---■ 1 ; - - - - - 1 " "'n-mr i ■ ir innn«lHi n if CROCKERY - - - - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWABE. ENAMELWABi. OKPACKAQES O^PACKAGES (CO PACKAGES (CO PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHEK BROS., HTAVE just received per 3. b. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery andEoamelwarefro . t ~ JS^S of fche be"b Firma m England and on the Continent, which our Agents bought !he LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger discount for ua than is usual. This being the case we are determined to (five our Cmtomen thi beneht of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Price with any othera m the District, , • WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. • OBOCKEBY. CBOCKIEBI.— ---50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 piece«, Full iize 100 Set<> of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2a per Mt of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, !■ 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per down 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 21b GUst Jim Jars, 3s 6d per dozen ,en Maßtm's J «•» pint8 i Quarts, and half Gallon, equally oheap, 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen ' 1 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeepers j 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. . —EN AMELWAR B. ENAME LW A B E.— ---25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2e 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colon 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s 11 i 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ew«n, 8s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 34, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basin?, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2», 2s 3d, 2* 6d. 24 Down Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Eoamled Dinner Plates, Ss 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Doses Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 63 6 J per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, fiom Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozon 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, 10c and Is per Cud and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each * «««. ■ 6 Dozen Enameled Piying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5a 3d wad 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR, Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Sugar from us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. The finest Vinegar m the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also o hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per baft New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14! b Is, 7s per cwb Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price m town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge m 71b and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE m ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., GASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH, Telephone 24—80 x 67.



D. Thomas, FAIR. THUESDAY, MARCH 25, . 1897. T7INTRIES of RAMS and Good Breeding JCj EWES are now being taken for the above fixture. D. THOMAS, 2 141 Asrhburton* ~IIAM~FAIRr THUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1897. I SHALL have the following lines of GOOD EWES for Sale at "the above fixture, viz. : £if\f\ Sound-mouth MERINO EWES /if\f\ Six and Eight-tooth MERINO V)\Jvi EWES. mr\ Halfbred Sound-mouth EWES. obO 1 r f\i\ Sovmd-moutn MERINO EWES 1"1 Sound-moufch MERINO EWES i f\f\ Sound-mouth MERINO EWES *7(\(\ Four-toothHALFBREDEWES pf\(\ Two-tooth CROSSBRED EWES A f\(\ Fo«r-tooth THREEQUARTER ybv/\J EWES. i)Qr Halfbred Shropshire Two-tooth £OO EWES. ' M O Souad-mouth MERINO EWES A f\f\ Six and Eight-tooth CROSS- BRED EWES. /i-OO MERINO EWES. 700 HALFBRED EWES (sound # \JVJ mouth). OC/ \ Four-tooth THREEQUARTER OO\J BRED EWES. A (\f\ Sound " mouth CROSSBRED "ybv/V/ EWES. ALSO,— ( Englbh and Border Leicesters, Shrop ' shires, Lincolns, and Southdown RAMS for the following Breeders, viz.—New Zealand Lind Co., J. Grigg, Esq., D Cameron, Esq., T. E Upton, >sq., John Boag, Esq., H. Rennie, Esq., R. Tarbotton, Etq., Mawson Bros., and others. D. THOMAS, 3 152 Ashburton. SATURDAY, MARCH 27 MR DAVID THOMAS will Sell by Public Auction at the ARCADE, on accent of the Mortgagee, on the above date, — Lot 13, containing 1 acre, fronting con tinuation of Cox street, near the Hospital. Lots 100 and 101, each containing 2 Acres, fronting Cross street Allenton, near the above. Inspection Invited. Terms at Sale, which takes place at 12 noon. DAVID THOMAS, 3 148 Auctioneer. E. DUCKWORTH & SON, "TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and y_) Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 5 Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105 WANTED Known—For good boot we» try MtiUtOß'g ZeaUroaift Boot Store



. Hanmer and Graves. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVI'S, m conjunction with Mi; D. Thomas, have recehed instructions from Mr Dan Brick to Sell at TA RA ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, the following first-class Sheep and Cattle :— 1 AHA Two-tooth Crossbred Wethers. • IUUU Splendid large-framed Sheep. £ AA A Two-tooth Halfbred Wethers. , 4fcl_/VJ Splendid large framed Sheep. ' QAA Tw°-tootll Hallbred Ewes. Z)(\(\ Four and Sixtooth Halfbred AW Ewes. A Af\ Six and Eight-tooth Crossbred 4i4U Ewes. fjf\f\ Merino Elwes, six and eight | V/w tooth ; grand line. Aifx 1 Crossbred Lambs ; Lincoln cross X f^kf"\ Crossbred Lambs; Leicester - 0 KJ\J cross. i X€) X Halfbred Lambs, Leicester cross Crossbred Ewes, broken mouth KAA MERINO EWES, broken <L?V/L/ mouth. ?086 Q Shropshire Rams. Young sheep. f* English Leicester. Young sheep. I X Head Young Cattle, Xv A L S O,— 1 Three-furrow Plough, 1 Dray and Frame, ' 10 Stacks Oat Straw (m splendid con dition), 300 Sacks Feed Dun Oacs. The Stock will all be found m first-clasa condition. Lunoheon provided. Sale ab 12.30 sharp. HANMER & GRAVES V** s'!^** D.THOMAS ) Au S eerS 3 91 Fnedlander Bros. "~FOR~PRIVATE SALE^ AS A GOING CONCERN. • rfIHE COMPLETE PLANT of a,o Old 1 Established First Class Livery s""" , doing a good business, ,-^aDle, i Full particular*   r .on application. **i 55 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ] "EAIIEWE" I FAIR. \ "tHIJKSDAY, MAECII-25. i XT' NTRIES are now being received for this a Xli fixture. S BRTEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 2 168 Henry* Zander, ASHBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR, TO BE HBLD AT TINWALD SALEYARDS, ON n 5) THURSDAY, MARCH 25. bs I 5B T" SHALL be pleased to receive ENTRIES X for above fixture. L HENRY ZANDER, — DAVID ZANDER, 2 179 Auctioneer,



J Business Notices H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. stationery" 0" stationery. account books. account books. account books. fancy goods. fancy goods. fancy goods. books. books, books. XUST OPENED UP, a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY tf from Maecds, Wabd & Co. Linear Repp Note, Repoline, Antique, Panel, Floral, Pure Flax, Linen, Bank and Velum Notepapers, Cream Laid and Tinted. THE ASHBURTON BOX OF STATIONERY. Beat Value Ever Offered to the Aahburton Public. "I oi O f*A B0 X. New Shipment Just Opened Up. is & bd box. Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journals, Counter and Memorandum Books various sizes, Letter Books, Copying Requisites, Foolscap, Blotting and Drawing Papers, Pens, Purses, Wallets, Office and SCHOOL REQUISITES. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Oo.'s, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS A Large Variety of all sorts—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine, Drama, -Trumpet?,- B*^8 ' -Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping' Lkt^es, &kittfes, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horsea, Wheel barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Sets; Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS U DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 10s. Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don't. Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desk Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bags Plush and Leather Goods. Electro-plated Wa; c, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pretty and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vasee, 3d to 6d each. h. m."Tones. ! "~ IMPORTANT NOTICE. ! ■^fc »■ ■- /^IREAT SALE OF LINOLEUMS. p||»p FLOOR-CLOTH LINOLEUMS. MamA^ CARPETS, i^u^umo. mfkgk MATTING, RUGS, etc BJ FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, I^SmmHHeSK r. H. UNDRILL & Co We have just landed, direct ftom the Manufacturers, ex s.s. Rimutaka and Otakama, a Grand Assortment of LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, Etc., to be Sold at PRICES 10 MEEI 1 THE TIMES. INSPECTION INVITED. Note the Address— T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET (Opposite Arcade) Picture Framing a Specialty. Venetian Blinds Made to Order. Agents for Olegg's Perambulators.



) Church Services. JOT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, • }O Aehburtou. Friday—Choir practice 7.30 p m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer, f 6.30 p.m.--Evening Prayer—Rev. Harold f Purcbas, Mount Sotners. T. BuIIOCK. : to mi.. ! AT A LOW RECITAL. DWELLING, fronting Alford Forest Road, together with three sections and small stable. 5s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO FARMERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, Ai\D OTHERS. FOR SALE AT~A SACRIFICE. GiyKf\ — Price required for tha ow/fjll strongly built commodious iyRAIN STORE, with Concrete Cellar, to gether with a -QUAftXSR.OF AN ACRE, fronting West streot, being T.S. No.■;!§& ■■■Am there are three doors, it could easily be divided into compartments to suit three purchasers if necessary. Farmers are invited to inspect. Very easy terms of payment, viz :—Small cash deposit, balance can remain at interest ftfe 5} per cent per annum. Very good site for a gristing mill. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. Government Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. BATING ACT, 1894. rpHE ASSESSMENT COURT for the JL Distiict of the Borough of Ashburton for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the Valuation List, or Lists, for the said Borough, will be held at the place and on the date hereunder mentioned, viz:— Ashburton, at the Magistrates' Court house, on THURSDAY, April 1, 1897, at 10.45 a.m. C. A. WRAY, Judge. Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, March 20, 1897. 3 158 ASHBURTON LICENSING DISTRICT. THE following Persons have been duly nominated as Candidates for the ! Licensing Committee of the above-named District :— STEPHEN STEPHENSON CHAPMAN, of Willcwby, farmer. GEOBGE CLEPHAJNE, of Wabanui, farmer. GEORGE WILLIAM LEADLEY, of Wa kanui, farmer. ANDRKW McFARLANE, of Mount Somers sheep farmer. DONALD McLEAN, of Lagmohr, station manager. JOHN McQUILKIN, of Longbefcch, farmeri JOSEPH SEALY, of Aahburton, seedsman. THOMAS TAYLOR, of Ashton, farmer. DAVID THOMAS, of Ashburton, auc tioneer. DONALD WILLIAMSON, of Aahburton, storekeeper. T. W. TAYLER, Returning Officer. Ashburton, March 17, 1897. 3 131 RURAL LAND FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION FOR CASH. NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned Rural Land (the property of the Canterbury College) will be offered for Sale for Cash at this Office on WEDNES DAY, April 14, 1897, at 12 o'clock noon. Reserve 1124, area 246 a3r 4p, upset price per acre £4 10s. This Reserve is situated between the North and South branches of the Aahburton River, about 7 miles from the Wester field Station, and is at present m the occupation of Mr John O'Shea. It comprises partly low lying, sandy and shingly land, and partly good arab'.e terrace land. Further particulars may be obtained at this office, or from the Registrar of Cantel bury College. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crowa L,ands. District Land and Survey Office, Ohrishchurch, January 20, 1897. I_ll4 DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. ELECTION OF LICENSING COMMITTEE. NOTICE OF POLLING-DAY IN PURSUANCES of the Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1893, and the Elec toral Act,; 18,93, I, THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, Returning Officer for the Lin ing District of Aahhurtoa, do *•- ' -"id ' S?^;.W-" r^rawwft* IM mhl) fur KIfiIURN of FIV B Qualified . ergons to serve as MEMBERS of the Licensing Committee for the said District; and that NOMINATIONS OF CANDI DATES will be received not later than Fiv< o'clock m the Afternoon of Jbja_Bixteßßfcl day of MM^-lSQ^f-aß'a "that the POLI (ifTlecessary) will be taken at the severa Polling-places of the said District on WED NESDAY, the 24th day of March, 1897 Each Nomination must be accompanied by i deposit of Ten Pounds. The following are the POLLING-PLACE! for tiu: Licensing District of Ashburton :— The Courthouse, Ashburton. The Schoolhouse, Dromore. The Sehoolhouse, Seafield. The S< hoolhouse, Wakanui, The Sohoolhouse, Flemingbon. The Schoolhouse, Hinds. The Schoolhouse, Mayfield. The Schoolhouse, Greenstreet. The School hc-?se, Lowcliffe. The Road Board Office, Mount Somers. The Templar Hall, Tinwald. The Town Hall, Staveley. T. W. TAYLER, Returning Officer. Aehburton, March 5, 1897. 40 BED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and clear 9d per bag ; splendid Potatoes, 2011 j for Is, or 8a 6d per 2cwt sack, at Fletchb , Bkos. ? "DOLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Floui an » JIV Wbeatmeal at cost price. Sharps ( 9d aDd Bran 3a 6d per bag, delivered, ---* • Ffcßxct«as Bros.j Qmo Supply Stores.



G. W. TAYLOB,_JTHQMAS WILLIAMSON, DONALD 3 156 Tjl WEISS and MEMMOTT, the Cham jj „ pion Billiardists of Australasia, now touring New Zealand, will give AN EXHIBITION MATCH AT HICKS' BIbLIAED-ROOM, Devane's Hotel, on SATURDAY, MARCH 20, For farther particulars apply to R. HICKS, 5 135 Devane's Hotel. WANTED Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, afe greatly reduced prices, also large selection m Ladies Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrappers, Children's Pinaforeß, Overalls, etc., for fourteen. d»y« only.-Miss E Basfes, Arcade and Tanered Street. BIS



ALL RATES UNPAID by the 26fch in stant will be sued for with ten per cent added. By order, J. C. BELL, Collector. ! March 13, 1897. 3 99 NOTICE. I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hoc Water Service, for the Ashburton County. Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. fl. WALKER, HAMPBTEAD TOWN DIbTRICT EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. /VTOTICE IS HEREBY given that m x\ accordance with The Town Dis tricts Act 1881, and The Regulation of Local Elections Act 1876," and amend ments of the said Acts, an ELECTION OF ONE PERSON TO FILL THE VACANCY on the Hampstead Town Board, caused by the resignation cf Commissioner Still well, will be held as follows :— NOMINATIONS m the prescribed form, (blank forms at Mrs Fawce t's, Hampstead, and the Town Board office) must be addressed to the Returning Officer, and delivered at Mrs Fawcett's House, Hamp stead, by 12 o'clcck noon, on TUESDAY, 23rd of March, 1897. A POLL, if necessary, will be taken at Mrs Fawcett's House, Hampstead, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31," 1897. J. C, BELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, March 16th, 1897. 3 122 LICENSING DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. ELECTION | OF COMMITTEE. ELECTORS!!! IF YOU DESIRE to see the Liquor-trade Strictly Supervised, IP YOU DESIRE to see the Houses ; Olosedat 10 p.m., IP YOU DESIRE that no Conditional Licenses be granted during the next three yeara, IF YOU DESIRE the Lioensing Acb justly Administered, but without fear or favor, VOTE FOR THE FOLLOWING GENTLEMEN :— CHAPMAN, S. 8. CLEFHA!^ GEORGE



The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Particulars and conditions of sale can be seen at my office. Dated this 17th day of March, 1897. JOHN DAVISON, 3 142 Deputy Official Assignee. mmmmmmm mmmmmmmmagmmm Public Notices, hampstead town disirlct. rate notice.



IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holden at Ash burton. la the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and of the Bankruptcy of Lancelot Frederick Andrewes, of Ashburton, stationer. WRITTEN Tenders will be received for the purchase of the book debts m this Estate. Tenders will close on THURSDAY, the 25th day of March inst., at 3 p.m., and must be addressed to me.



The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. j Dated this 17th day of March, 1897. JOHN DAVISON,--- Deputy Official Assignee, 3 143 Ashbarton.



Bankruptcy Notices. ) -— inljankruptcy. In the District Court of Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and of the Bankruptcy of Lancelot Frederick Andrewes, of AahburtoH, stationer. WRITTEN Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to THURSDAY the 25th day of March instant, at 3 p.m , for stock m this estate. Stock sheets and conditions, also stock, can be inspected at the shop, East Street, Aabburton. Stock sheets and conditions can also be seen at Official Assignee's office, Christchurch. Tenders must be addressed to the Deputy Assignee,intbeestateof L. F. Andrcwes, Ash burton, and marked "Tender for Stock,"also accompanied by marked cheque for £25.



■\TTANTED Known—That J, Moison lA rflfl vefi a IMJr* 'stock of Winter [ SOO'J Mv ''.loes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own irake, (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as m the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Beat Boots m the trade, Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash burton. 3 115 WANTED Known—Our Show Rooms to be cleared of all Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Ttjrnbk. W. mmmrimmmwimim^ Mr -I- ■ _■ _ 11| NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. npHE RAKATA BRIDGE is again open X to road traffic during the DAY aa usual, but ia still blocked nightly between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. BY ORDER. Railway Engineer's Office. ChrUtoburob, 19th Maroh, 189?. 5 167



THE Tabernacle, To-morrow.— Pastor i*GER will preach morning and even ing. Anniversary Tea Meeting and sale of work, April Ist. 3 164 1 PRIMITIVE Methodist Church services* Morning, Mrs Lill and Miss Addis; Evening, Rev. J. Olphert; subject: "Prayer before dawn." 3 163 ENCOURAGE LOCAL IN DUteTRY. IF you want a good, strong, and reliable \ Umbrella, one that is not likely to get our of order, go and order fine from SMHH MACKWKLL, at, the Umbrella shop, Hast Street. Umbre las neatly repaired and re-covered. Knives aud Scissors ground. 3 72 WANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches wide, everlasting wear,—A. Orr. 3 138 CjTERLING Value m Household Drapery, JO Clothing, Boots, etc., and Cash Dis count Is m the £.— Barrett Bros., " The Hall, ' East street. 2 187 STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp stead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. W~~ E~L DON'S Ladies' and Children' Journals, Home Dressmaker, Young Ladies' Journals, Review of Reviews, Navy and Army, etc. The Red Scaur, The Swampers, Told m the Verandah, Cursed by a Fortune, and other new books.—H. M. Jones. yjTT ANtId Known—The celebrated P.D. yy Corsets m all pricea and colors. — A. Obr. 3 141 WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.™Mit chell & Turner. WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale. — Mitchell & Turner. ANTED" Known—The Economi Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per i pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Collier. "TY^ANTED Known—A. Ocr, Agent for yy the celebrated Fearnought Serges, defy sea, air, and water. 3 159 j T> ARRETT BROS, announce that on and > j3 after Saturday, February 27, a Cash . Discount at the rate of Is m the £ will be ! \ allowed to every customer.—" The Hail," i E tst street, Ashburton. 2 186 WANTED Known—The cheapest ai.d most reliable boot shop m Ashburton ' at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ___ 3 "TF your boys and girls are rough on boots * JL try Mellor's Indestructible School ' Boots 3 XTTANTED Known-250 New Jackets, i yy Mantles, and Capes now openj s beautiful eoqds, German made. —A. Orb« _ _ 8 140. B ~X\T ANTED Known—Go t0 the Corner j b y y for Newest Styles m Drapery and y Miliinery—W. H. Collier. /~\UR Flannelette Season opens with a s \_) Special Purchase of 1216 yards, selling * at 3d and 4£d per yard. Cash Discount Is 6 m the £.— Barrett Bros., "The Hall," !» East street, Ashburton. $ Xtiß, c TTfJ'HA i everybody says must be true i yy You get wonderful value for litfce inotfev at Mellor's,



Wanted. OALVATION ARMY. ALL WELCOME TO-MORROW. SUBJECTS: 11 a.m.-—" A Saviour that conquers." 7 p.m.—"The rich fool" G. RUSSELL* WANTED to Sell—A good quiet young Cow; just calved.—A. Young, Wakanui Road. 3 159 T ADIES from the Country requiring I J medical trea ment will find a very comfortable home, and every attention given, at Mks Ranger's, Aitken Street. 3 166 j FRUIT, under Chriatchurch prices. Apples from Id, Pears 2d, Tomatoes 1 l|d per ,h. Bananas 24 a shilling. Adams, Saunders' Buildings. 3 162 rTIHE Person who found the Brooch (thistle _L. pattern) a few weeks ago, and called 1 at Mail Office, will oblige by communicating wth Mks Foksyth, Elgin, or Mail Office. Reward. 3 157 HARVEST Festival at Wesley Church to-morrow. Luncheon, sale of goods, entertainment, etc., Orange Hall next Satur day, March 27. 3 161 WES LEY Church, To-morrow—Harvest Festival. Beautiful decorations, choice music, special sermons. Preacher, Bey. T. G. Brooke. Strangers cordially invited. 3 160



ANDESW McFARLANE. DONALD McLIAN JOHN McQUILKIN I JOSEPH SEALY ■ DAVID THOMAS These are me*i who, wo all know, are free fjeim fads, and who will work for fehe best i|t«re»tß of thewhole coairownityi 3 165



THJfi LICENSING ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. ON WEDNESDAY NEXT you will be called upon to elect FIVE members to serve as a Licensing Committee for the next three years. It is to be hoped that the lessons taught by the last Licensing Election m 1894, and the Licensing Poll m December, will fcot be thrown away. ' The first taught that, notv/ithstapdiDg the fact"' that the Extreme or Prohibition party waa m the jninonty, its leaders secured all the privileges and advantages of » majority, and returned their own representatives by simply putting forth all their voting power. The second lesson showed conclusively that the Moderate party ib m a pronounced majority, and can easily carry the Polls when they can be ipduced to work together. The last Licens ing Election was practically left to the Licensed Victuallers and those immediately connected wMh the liquor trade to fight out witb the Prohibitionists, almost unaided by those usually called the Moderate party. This party, whose numbers bulked at the polls m December last, took little or do interest m the elections m March, 1894, and the balance sheets of various public institutions, such as the Ashburton Racing Club, and the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, give Ripple evidence of the unfortunate ejects of |his indifference.' ! put apart from this aspect of the case s £here is the more important one, that by peglectiaj- their privilegs of haying a voice jn the regulation of one of the most import, 1 apt Trades m the Country, lho.se wh.Q tilling • that the matter does not* n,,,™ virtually »«"■" concern them j ..-«.. h, over to the tender mercies of those pledged to exterminate it. And not only so, but it is highly probable that during the ensuing three years occasion may arise when the zeal of the Prohibitionists, if sleeted tp the Liceosing Committee, will induce them to act m a manner prejudicial to the convenience or pecuniary interests of the re3t of the community; at any rate, should the latter considerations run counter tp the views of the former, we all know, by paßt experience, which will go to the wall, It is earnestly hoped, therefore, that every level-beaded, fair-minded man or woman wno may be on the Electoral Roll, will make 3. point of going to the poll on Wednesday and vote for Mossrs