The Federal Convention.

: + PrGaa Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Adelaide, March 23 The Tasinanian delegates supported the proposal to take the Bill of 1891 as a basis, and argued that it could be; amended m any direction the Conven tion desired, and that it would occupy a deal less time than if the resolutions were debated, and a constitution drafted. The New South Wales re presentatives were hopelessly divided on the question of retaining or reject ing the Bill. Mr Reid strongly favoured the old Bill, but Messrs Bar toft and Lyne strongly opposed suoh a course. The Federal Convention resumed to-day, and will eil from 10 30 till 5.30 daily, Saturdays and Sundays except cd. Mr Barton moved the suspension of the Standing Orders to permit his moving, without notice, certain reso lutions to be afterwards drafted by a Select Committee. He suggested that the Convention should not take the Commonwealth Bill of 1891 for a guide or master, although he believed . that, with certain alterations m the financial conditions that Bill was one on which the colonies could safely federate. Still it was not the btst measure that could be devised. The people had elected the Convention without laying down any condition that the Sydney Bill should be accepted &s a basis He believed it was the people's desire that the present Con-. vention should initiate a constitution. No donbt the best portion of the Commonwealth Bill would find its way into the new measure, a result which would be the best vindication of the work done m Sydney. Sir G. Turner suggested that, in stead of a Select Committee being appointed to draft resolutions, Mr Barton be asked to undertake the task. Mr Symon, Adelaide, went a step further, and urged the Convention to elect Mr Barton leader of the House. Mr Reid quite approved of tbis course, but contended that the people did not object to the old Bill being \ taken as a ground work, but he thought the people of Australia would be more satisfied if a course were adopted which would enable them to follow alterations m the Bill with which they were al ready familiar. After further discussion, the Con vention agreed to make Mr Barton leader, and adjourned till the afternoon to enable him to submit his resolutions. (Received Wakapuaka March 24, 10.15 a.m. Guardian Office, 1.15 p.m.) Adelaide, March 24 At the Federal Convention yester day afternoon Mr Barton intimated his intention to ask for the appoint ment of three committees of three members each, the Premiers of each colony to be ex officio members of each Committee; the first Committee to deal with constitutional machinery; the second, with finance, taxation, and trade regulations j the third with the federal judiciary. At a banquet last night Mr Reid stated he had received a telegram from the Premier of Queens land announcing that if the Convention adjourned for a reasonable time before finally disposing of a draft Bill, the Queensland Government would agree to bring m a Bill early next session, naming ten representatives for Queens land. (Received Wakapuaka, March 24, 11 a.m., Guardian office 1.15 a.m.) Adelaide, March 24. On the Convention resuming yester day afternoon, Mr Barton moved the following resolutions :—" Firstly, that m order to enlarge the powers of self government of the people of Australia, it ia desirable to create a Federal Government which shall exercise autho rity throughout the federated colonies subject to the following principal con ditions : that the powers, privileges, and territories of the several existing colonies remain intact, except m respect of such surrenders m may be agreed upon to secure uniformity of law and administration m matters of common concern ; that, after the establishment of a Federal Government, there shall be noalteration m the territorial possessions or boundaries of any colony without the consent of the colony or colonies concerned ; that the exclusive power to impose apd collect Customs arid excise and to give bounties shall be vested m the Federal Parliament ; that the ex clusive control of the military and naval defences of the federated colonies shall be vested m the Federal Parlia-, ment j that trade intercourse between the federated colonies, whether by land Or sea, shall become aod remain absolutely free. Secondly, that subject to the carrying out of these and such other conditions as may hereafter be deemed necessary, the Convention approves the framing of a federal con stitution, which shall establish a Parlia ment to consist of two Houses, namely «-a States Assembly or Senate and a Jtfational Assembly or House of Repre sentatives ; the States Assembly to con sist of representatives of each colony, to hold office for such periods, and fee chosen m such manner as will best secure to that Chamber perpetual existence combined with definite responsibility to the people of Jhe 1 State whfph shail'havechosten them The" National Assembly to be elected by districts formed on a population basis, and to possess the sole power of originating all Bills, appropriating revenue, or imposing taxation; an Executive consisting of a Governor- General to be appointed by the Queen and of such persons as from time to uiay be appointed as his advisers ; and a feupreme: Federal Court, which shall also be the High Court of Appeal for each colony m the federation.

The Licensing Elections .

If there was no excitement over the Licensing elections to-day there was consider able anxiety m some quarters. Ihe Moderates were very energetic m bringing voters 10 the poll, and any number ot vehicles were running m their interest. Both sides, of course, claimed to be doing well, and both fancied they had scored about three to one over there opponents; but of course nothing can be known till •' t}ie numbers ftre iip.' s

Quips, Cranks, and Funnyisms.

Rev. Dr. Saintly—BoLbie, I don'b see you at Sunday School any more. Bobbie -No, sir. 'there isn't anything more for me to learn. Rev. Dr. Saintly—No more to learn! 1 What can you mean ? Bobbie {proudiy)~l've licked every boy m the class.-—Brooklyn Life. In an Irish daily there recently appeared this advertisement:—-" Wanted —A gentle man to undertake the sale of a patent mediciue. The advertiser guarantees it will be profitable to the undertaker" " I want to see a big, roomy fiat," ex claimed the pompous man as he strode into the real estate agent's office, "and I'm m a hurry too." "You'll find a mirror m the washroom," replied the clerk politely. Chicago Post. 111 always wondered where all the Smiths oame from until my recent visit to London." "And then what happened." "I saw a sign there ' Smith Manufacturing Com pany.' " A favourite story of Sir Andrew Lusk, who some time back retired from public life, is that of an old Essex lady who wrote to him after he had passed & heavy sentence on a man for cruelty to a donkey, " thanking him m her own name and that of all the donkeys m the United Kingdom." Doctor—" Now Johnny, stick out your tongue and let me see it." Johnny-—" No tl-aaks. I've been wolloped often enough for making faces at you behind your back." A Frenchman alighted from an early morning train at a London suburban station and wanting some information as to what he should do to reach hia destination, was m some difficulty, as neither he nor the staff on duty could understand each other. At this point the inspector came forward, Baying : " Get away, you chaps ; let me talk to him." Plaoing his hand to the side of his mouth he shouted m hia very best English m the BVenchman'e ear, "If you wait here till nine I o'clock I shall have a man an duty who can speak your confounded language." " Atticus," m the Leader, telis a story of a young miner who came out of the West at ; Christmas time :— " Them new chum Johnnies that go scootin' about the fields there m bicycle suits an' high collars,, they are dry hash. See here : One c!ay I was pannin' off a dish o' dirt, and along comes a Juggins m an eye-g ass, an' stands over! watchin'. 'That's a fine prospect,' stz 1 turnin' her up, an' lettin' him see. He just took a look round at the hills and sex/sort o' looney like: ' Yaas; but you ought to see the Mediterrwanean on a fine day, dont eherknow.' Now what'd the bally idot ! mean ?" First Lawyer: "Both the law and tha facts are clearly against us." Second Lawyer :— " Yees. We'll have to use great care m selecting the jury.'' ' There waß a man that had a clock, His name was Matthew Mears, He wound it reg'lar every night, I For four and twenty years ; And when this precious timepiece proved An eight-day clock to be, A madder man than Matihew Mears You wouldn't wish to see,' An Illinois Congressman told his little daughter that a man had offsred him the i room full of gold for her b-iby brother. "If I Bell him for that sum," he said, "I I can buy about everything m the world you want. "Shall I sell h m ?"' He was delighted when she replied, "Oh no pipa !" And then j she added, " Keep him till he is bigger ; he'll j be worth more then." An American Bishop, who is famous as a storyteller, says that one of hia friends lost » dearly-beloved wife, and, m his forrow, caused these words to be inscribed on her torr.bstone :—"The light of mine eyes has gone out." The bereaved married within a year. Shortly afterwards the Bi-hop was walking through the graveyard with another gentleman. VV hen they arrived at the tomb the latter asked the Bi-hop what he would say of the present state of affairs, m view of the words on the tomb3tone. "I think," said the Bishop, " the words' but I h*ve struck another match ' ahould be added." | There is not a profane word (says Good Words] man Indian dialect. The Indians of to-day swear ; but they mv t swear m English or French : their mother tongue is pure and undefiled. An Indian chief, after | hearing a sermon for the first time, asked j Mr Meaoham, an Indian agent—" What for the Sundayman swear all the time ?" He recognised the sacred names as the oaths of the white man.

LATE SPORTING.

NAPIER PARK RACES.

SECOND DAY. * Napier, March 24 Results:-- Second Trial Hurdles.—Rainbow, 1. Dividend-£2 12s. High Weight Handicap —Primula, 1 Dividend—£2. City Stakes.—Lotion, 7st 51b, 1.~

OAMARU RACES.

President's Handicap.—Marlin 1, Maxi mus 2. Vandyke stopped &t> the pojfc. Dividend—£llls.

The Domain is looking very oharmiog at the present time, and uight and morniog a large number of local athletes are doing their best to gee m form for the coming events. Amongst them W. Shearman is doing good work and shows good form. F. Henry is doing plenty of work and is getting into form fast. C. W. Steward is fast improving, and ought to be a record breaker at taster. A. Thomas is doing rather too much work. W. Thiele should be a second Broad. He is m splendid trim. Many others are doing good work, of whom I will speak later.—" Spieler."

THE A«HBtmTOT OTABBIAIV i WEDNESDAY, MABOH 24, 1897.



BuSt&&s§ Notices I CROCKERY - ■ -. - | - - <■ CROCKERY ENAMELWAEE. ENAMELWAKP. OKPACKAGES o^PACKAQES PACKAGES f&O PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHEE BROS., HAVE juat received per s. s. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamel war* from •ome of the best Firms m England and on the Continent, which our Agents boocntAt the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger discount for us than is usual. This being the case we are determined to give our Customer* tb« benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Priot with any others is the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 0 EOCKEEY, CEO CK|ER V,— 50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Seta of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per tet of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d eaoh. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per doien 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per dem 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per doren. 50 Dosen 2lbGlaM Jan Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally oheap. 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid eaoh, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc, etc, ——:oi—— ■■ ' ENAMELWAEE, EN A MEL WAKE.— 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d. 3s Hi 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers. 2s 3d, 2e 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, la 3d, Is 6d, Is 9<?, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dona Enameled Pie Dishes, Ib, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Eoamled Dinaer Plates, 5s 6d aDd 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Boms Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen ! 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled < Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled Frying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5e 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 ako o 5 hand Pickling Spicea of all kinds and of the best quality. '? PRODUCE EX STORE. >J- Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sftmp'e 14 h Is, 7s per cwt Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price m town Whoatmeal for Bread and Porridge m 71b and 251 b bags : ! To be Obtained from the OHEAPJfST HOUSE m ASH BURTON, ] FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. "! " 1 \ j ■A I - "i I i I i MITCHELL AND TURNER. i ' ~ -.vj H. M. JONES. H. M* JONES STATIONERY^"" STATIONERY. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ; FANCY GOODS. FAKOY GOODS. FANCY COODS. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOIKS. JUST OPENED UP, a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONER* from Mabcus, Ward & Co. Linear Repp Note, Repoiine, Antique, Panel, Floral, Pure Flax, Linen, Bank and Vellum Notepapera, Cream Laid and linted. THE ASHBURTON BOX OF STATIUNERY. Best Value Ever Offered to the Ashtarton Public. t O niJ BOX, New Shipment Just Opened Up. IS cfe O<l box. Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journal?, Counter and Memorandum Book*' various sizes, Letter Books, Copying Requisites, Foolscap, Blotting and Drawing Papers* Pens, Purseß, Wallets, Office and SCHOOL REQUISITES. •=? CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Co.'s, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS A Large Variety of all sorte—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drums,' Trumpets, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wht*t. barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Siets; Wood, Wool, Rae. and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. ' ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id io 10s. . J Dolls that scueak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolfs 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 :■ 1 Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bag* ' Plush and Leather Goods. Klectro-plated Wa.e, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pnttf and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vaseß, 3d to 6d each. h. CTones. ;



' Hanmer and Graves. FAIR. THUBSDAY, MARCH 25. WE SOLICIT ENTRIES for the above fixture. HANMER. AND GRAVES. J. R. BLAND, 2 197 Auctioneer. bankruptcy .Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and of the Bankruptcy of Lancelot Frederick Andrewkh, of Ashburtoß, stationer. WRITTEN Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to IHURSDAY the 2gth day of March instant, at 3 p.m , for stock m this estate. Stock sheets and conditions, a'so stock, can be inspected at the shop, East Street, Ashburton, Stock sheets and conditions can also be seen at Official Assignee's office, Christchutch. Tenders must be addressed to the Deputy Assignee, m theestateof L. F. Andrewes, Aah burton, and marked "Tender forStocli, ualßO accompanied by marked cheque for $25. The highest or any tender not necesupP-y accepted. Dated this lTth d»y of ** Mch) 1897< JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee, » 3 143 Ashbarfcon. j IN BANKRUPTCY. i In the District Court, holden at ABh | burton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1 1892, and of the Bankruptcy of Lancelot Fredekick Andrewks, 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. Particulars and conditions ot sale can be seen at my office. Fated this 17th day of March, 1897. JOHN DAVISON, 3 142 Deputy Official Assignee. Henry Zander, ASHBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR, TO BE HELD AT TIWWALD SALEYARDS, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 25. I SHALL be pleased to revive ENTRIES for above fixtur.e 4 HENRY ZANDER, DAVID ZANDER, 2 179 Auctioneer. mHE AGE OF MIRACLES has gone, JL and the Age of Reason has taken its place. Where the ancients looked for signs and wonders, we moderns look fo? the best value for ouynoney ; and, after all, this is the true philosophy. N.o man or woman will walk now-a-days who can raise the needful to buy a biko 5 no young lady with any re spect iov her apperance will wear cotton when kid gloves are to be had ; and no house keeper who has put to a trial every known brand of tea will be persuaded to have any other than Suratura. Its excellence is ever a source of comfort to the debilitated, and its peculiar charm is that it encourages thrift m the household, expenditure, and drives dull care away. pton^C forget the gift Suratura teapot?,, now m course of manufacture; they are modern miracles. X> ARRETT BR^QS, announce that on and X> after Baw»dav, February 27, ft Cash Discount at the rate of Is iv the £ will be allowed, to eyery ciwtomei;, —"The HaU, Jgaat streefej Aehbiirtcn, 2 $86



Friedlander Bros., Limited. 350 ACHE FAItM AT WAKANUL MESSRS FRIELLANDRR BROS., Limited, have received instructions from Mr George Coe, who is relinquishing farming, to sell by public auction at the ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, ox SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1897, at 2 p.m., (hat wellknown farm, formerly the property of Messrs ■ Nicholas and David Fitzgerald, situated m the best part of Wakanui. The land is of first class quality, is m splendid order, and m a high state of cultiva tion. 50 acres are m turnips (first clas-s crop), 50 acres broken^up teady for crop, 100 acres have been m grass for three year. j, and can be broken up, and ba'ance all m grass. The laud is subdivided into 8 pad docks all well fecced and watered. The buildings consist of four-roomed house, stable and chaff house. The property will be sold on most liberal terms, viz :—lO per cent, cash ; 10 per cent, payable m six months; 10 per c^nt. m 18 months ; all balance m three or five years at seller's option Interest 5 per cent., payable six monthly. The title ia under the Land Transfer Act, and immediate possession can he given. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS,, LIMITED. R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. 3 121 FOR PRIVATE SALE, AS A GOING CONCERN. THE COMPLETE PLANT of an Old Established First Class Livery Stable, doing a good business. Full particulars'on application. 3 155 FRIEDLANDER BROS-., Ltd. FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 25. ENTRIES are now being received for this fixture. BRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 2 168 W vi zq O oq P3 23 m W <J E_j H-4 HH §2 §s II so <*> Ph •^j «^J ««^J ss: c: s^ o o o 4S -Krf "Xi Ua Uj Uj T ADIES from the Country requiring JL_J medical treatment wil find a very Comfortable Home, and every attention given., at MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street. 3 166 NOTICE. I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as I AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for the Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 " if, H. WALKER, E. DUCKWORTH & SON, ! TTNDEBTAKERS, Cabinetmajjera, aad j vJ Upholster^a, Burnett Street, Ashbubton, Private Reeidence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station, £105



■ __.._' Business _Notlces <^_t _ A __ w -—- ENCOTH \QKD BY THE STRIKNG SUCCESS OF OUR GREAT ANNUAL SALE WE have decided to CONTINUE IT FOR FOURTEEN DAYS MORE, during which time we intend offering all our immense Stock of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Evening Shoes, &c, ~a!Tljn^¥lri)-of pbices. | _i Every Pair is Reduced from 10 to 20 per cent. A number of Bargains at any price. All those who have tot avatlrrf themselves of the WONDERFUL BARGAINS OFFERED AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT should do so immediately. For Prices see our windjg| and doors. The public have never had a chance to secure such splendid value m BOOTa AND SHOES as that now offered them at McDonald & mcdiarmid'S J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, East Street. N.B.—Any description of Boot or Shoe made to measure at the lowest Price m town. 1 Only Best Material used. ~^ v -jr- important notice; jyjp^-'Wi''*" m i ' /"^REAT SALE OF @£&Ji LINOLEUMS. jpSjll FLOORCLOTH, |jj^S LINOLEUMS. Wmkg& MATTING, RUGS, etc Pjß L ' ' jijljte FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, jFr^^^h^m^^^^^^^ T, H, UNDRILL & Co We have iust landed, direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. Rimutaka and OtABAMA, a Grand Assortment of LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, Etc., to be Sold at PRICES '10 MEET 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.



W an t©^__ __. W~^^~ANTED Known-250 New Jacketß, Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. ÜB^' l4() \T7" ANTED Known—The celebrated P.D W Corsets m all prices and colors.— A. ORR. _______ WANTED Known—Every article Bold proven Heavy Reductions.—MiT chell & Turner. BED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and dean) 9d per bag ; splendid Potatoes, 201bs for Is, or 8a 6i per 2cwb sack, at Fletcher Bros. IF your boyTand girls are rough on bootß try Mellor's Indestructible Schoo Boois ROLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Flout and Wbeatmeal at cost price. Sharps 5s 9d and Bran 3s 6d per bag, delivered.-— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Storea. ANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' boots and shoes,—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp- ' read, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to band.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. WANTED Known—Go to the Corn for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery—W. H. Collier. WAN IED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is Mellor's ZeaUndia Boot Store. WANTED Known—That) J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own make, (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 bub the beat sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash burton. 3 115 WKL DON'S Ladies' and Children 1 Journals, Home Dressmaker, YouDg Ladies' Journals, Review of Reviews, Navy and Army, etc The Red Scaur, The Swampers, Told ia the Verandah, Cursed by a Fortune, and other new books.— H. M. Jones. -_ D. Thomas, RAM & EWE FAIR. THUHSDAY, MARCH 25, 1897. ENTRIES of RAMS and Good Breeding EWES are now being taken for the above fixture, D. THOMAS, 2 141 Aehburton* "^am^fairT" THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1897. I SHALL have the following lines of GOOD EWES for Sale at the above fixture, viz. : £*f\(\ Sound-mouth MERINO EWES f*f\f\ Six and Eight-tooth MERINO O(J^ EWES. r~fif\ Half bred Sound-mouth EWES. 1 V A A Sound-mouth MERENO EWES 1ir A Sound-mouth MERINO EWES 1150 A AA Souod-mouth MERINO EWES hj/\f\ Four-tooth HALFBRED EWES pf\f\ Two-tooth CROSSBRED EWES A A A Four-tooth THREEQUARTER 4tUU i.wes. £>Q £• Halfbred Shropshire Two-tooth __OO EWES. Q r A Sound-mouth MERINO EWES A A A Six and Eight-tooth CROSS- BRED EWES. zino merin° ewes' >7AA HALFBRED EWES (sound- I \J\J mouth). QJX A Fo«r-to°th THREEQUARTER Ot)U BRED EWES. A f\f\ Sound - mouth CROSSBRED ~fcUU EWES. P f\f\ HALFREI> EWE^ (Four» Six' Ov/Vl and Eight-tooth, 10495 ALSO,— English and tywder Leicesters, Shrop shires, Linaolns, and Southdown RAMS for the fpllowing Breeders, viz.—New Zealand Land Co., J. Grigg, Esq., D. Cameron, Esq., T. E Upton, isq., John Boag, Esq., H. Rennie, Esq., R. Tarbotton, Esq., Mawson Bros., and others. D. THOMAS, 3 152 Ashburton. MARCH 27, MR DAVID THOMAS will Sell by Public Auction at the ARCADE, on account of the Mortgagee, on the above date,— I Lot 13, containing 1 acre, fronting con tinuation of Cox street, near the Hospital. Lots 100 and 101, each containing 2 A^res, fronting Cross street AUenton, near the above. Inspection Invited. Terms at Sale, which takes place at 12 noon. DAVID THOMAS, 3 148 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. TO~LBIV DWELLING House of 5 rooms, centrally situated m Tancred street. Newly painted, papered, &c, throughout. ' Rental—Bs 6d per week. T. BULL CCX. ___________ COTTAGE and two sections, fronting Allen's road, AUenton. Tenders. ~ ""Senders! riIENDERS are invited for building Seven X Shops ia Brick, m Burnett Street, for Mt James Lane. Plans and specifications may be seen at my office, Burnett Street. Tenders close on MONDAY, March 29, at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. r. bj;rd, 3 Vfi ' AVobitegt,



F. Ferr man. X AM A CASH BUYER OF WHEAT, MILLING OATB, AND BARLEY. CORNSACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED. F. FERKIMAN. 1 THE ENCHANTED SWING. HE GREATEST -SCIENTIFIC ILLUSION OF THE AGE. rriHE ENCHANTED SWING has been _L erected on the site opposite the SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, OPEN IT'-KiRY SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2.30. Admission— Sixpence. PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLH.WELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. Wanted. LOST —Last Sunday morning, Bright Bay Hack Gelding, white hind foot; brand J.M. near shoulder, had cover on. Reward of £1 on leaving at Newmans Stablea, orL. Cairns, Waterton. 3 190 ____! . i WANTED KNO'^N—A General Meet ing of the Tinwald Hockey Club will be held m the Templar Hall on Thurs day next, 25th inst., at 8. p.m. 3 188 mAKE note of the Sale of Woik and J_ Produce m the Urange Hall on the IChh April on behalf of the Flemington Manse Fund. First-class luncheon. 3 189 WESLEY CHURCH. HARVEST FESTIVAL. ORANGE HAL'i. SATURDAY NEXT, MARCH 27. PUBLIC LUNCHEON from 12 o'clock, Is each. Sale of work and produce. Tea and Entertainment Is. Gifts of produce are solicited. / ., 3 186 •*... .—- \ WANTED Known — Balf-yearly Con vention of the Christian Endeavour Union, will be held m tifc^p'resbyterian Church, Thursday (to-monow) eveling, at 7 30. Everyone cordially invited. \ 3 187 C HAWKINS has just received his first • consignment of New Goods, which lie is marking at priceß not to be beaten m Aahburton. Come and see 3 185 WANTED Known—Splendid Apples from Id a pound, Tomatoes and Pears, at Mrs James, Fruiterer, next door ito Mr Jamea, butcher, Ease street. 3, 111 WANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orr. 3 138 IF you are m want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. QUR Flannelette Seasors opens with a Special Purchase of H216 yards, selling at 3d and 4£d par yard. Cft3h Discount Is m the £.—Barrett Bros., "The Hall," '} EasUtreet, Aeh'burton. § 138 WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are sold at Mellor' et> prices that defy competition. WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quality m Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and : Tancred Street, Childrons' millinery a specialty. Do nob fail to see the windows, Ladies own materials made up. \ WANTED Known—Men's Boots m great variety from 4s lid to 303. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MAKE no mistake. If you want a nie.e job made ot your repairs, try ! MeClor', the up-to-date bootmaker. BNOOTJRAGE LOCAL IX DUSTRY. IF you want a good, strong, and reliable Umbrella, one that is not likely to get out of order, go and order one from SMITH MACKWELL, at the Umbrella shop, East Street. Umbrellas neatly repaired and re-covered. Knives aud Spissora g^oynd. ■• ■■■ >■ ■ - 3 72. WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Our Show Rooms to be cleared of all Summer Goods. —Mitchell $ Turner. TKRITING Value in~Househofd Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc., and Cash Dis count Is m the £.—Barrett Bros., "The Hall,' East street.* 2 187 WANTED Known—The Economi Kid Glove, four buttons, la 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Collier. "TXT"ANTED Known—A. Orb, Agent for W the celebrated fearnought Serges, defy sea, air,, and water. *> 3 139 ANTED Known—The cheapest and most reliable boot shop m Ashburton at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. ' fragrant and Inviq<tratintj-—New Vems.



■ I Beautiful eyes grow dull and dim 1 - :£fa the swift years'steal away beautiful, willowy forms so slitn I,ose fairness with every clay, Uut she still is queen and hath charms to spare Who wears youth's coronal—beautiful hair. Ayer's ** «• ---~ Pair Vigor will preserve your hair, and thus pre serve your youth. "A woman is as old as she looks," says the world. No woman looks as old as she is if her hair has preserved its normal beauty, You can keep hair from falling out, restoring its normal color, or restore the normal color to gray or faded hair by the use of Ayer's Hair Vigor. SOLD MEDALS Chief Wn>aW&*** »in'i urn —■mUuniKi»»wi»M«»i»imm'»"w n»»»yn" """"'"*'"' WANTED Known—Large delivery of the "Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, la 9d per pair t worth ikucli more,— W H.COM4BB,



t  I l,.l.»l.lll _ 1 To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the lOObh edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and bakes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 75 We have sometimes heard it remarked that Messrs Craighead and Berryman charge rather hk'h prices for their suits. It is evident from the number of bauds m their employ that they do by far the largest tailoring business m Ashburton, and as they employ the best workmen and pay the highest wages their customers do not expect their clothes at "sweating" rates (" cheap and nasty.") By insisting upon grat-cass workmanship m every garuient, combined with good fit and best quality linings etc. Messrs Oraighead and Berryman have earned their reputation for giving satisfaction and their reduction of about 20s per suit referred to m their new advertisement is sure to dray a fresh rush of customers.—Advt. 2 17i



WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at {taiga's Zealand!* Boot Store