CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign

Murder of Father Savatore. Constantinople, February 21 Colonel Maghar Bey has been found guilty o! the murder of Father Savatore, and has been degraded and imprisoned in a fortress. Bleat for the British Army. London, February 21. Mr Prodrlok, Paill^m nary S cretary for the War < 'ffkv, mains ih*t expert a > enquiring Into the qualities of Horn grown meat compared with >he importer frozen article If the enquiries ju-nfy It, the Department will usa Home grow In Increased quantities, provided the cost is not greatly increased.

Australian.

A Big- Nugget. Melbourne, February 22 A nugget has been found by a party of prospectors at Matlock, near Wood s point, weighing a hundred and fiiteen ounces. The Newcastle Coal Trade. Sydney, February 22. Great activity prevails in the New castle coal trade. Daring the last wi-tk almost every colliery in the district has been working full time. The average shipped during the last four days was 11 000 tons daily. A gratifying feature Is the increased dtmwd from the JUsf, including Japan, aud Newcastle co&l is gradually resuming i's old position in these markets.

THE QUEEN'S CELEBRATION.

Press Association--By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

(Received Wakapuaka, February 23, 11.15 a.m., Guardian Office, 11.50 a.m.)

Sydney, February 28. Mr Reid considers the mounted rifle team now on iis way to London sufficient to represent the colony at the Queen's celebrations. Mr JSeddon fa considering the cost of sending one hundred men, but hae arrived at no defirite conclusion. Tasmania will not send troops ; South Australia, Western Australia, and Queensland have not yet decided. ; Adelaide, February 26 The Council of the South Australian Art Society hay« sent a circular to the Premiers of the Australian colonies suggesting that, at a cost of £1000 (to be equally borne by the colonies) they should nouko a presentation to the Queen In the shape of six addrt-s^.s bound in an album a diadem of Australian gold in a caeket of Australian wood, and three water or oil paintings of Australian scenes, painted under competitive conditions.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

[Received Wakapuaka February 23, 9.50 a.m., Guardian Office 11.25 a.m.] The American Minister Washington, February 22. C)lonel Hay, who wa« private secretary to the late President Lincoln, has been appointed fco succeed Mr Bayard id London.

Australian.

P*>«s Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

[Received Wakapuaka, February 23, 10 85 a.m., Guardian office, 12 5 p.m.] Accident to Lord Brassey. Melbourne, February 23 Lord Brassey. while riding in Albert Park, accompanied by Lord Glargow's dacghters, was thrown from his horse and struck the ground with his head and shoulders, but his helmet broketheimpact, otherwise his injuries would have been serious. As it was he broke hia collar bone and received a severe shock. Mr Seddon. Adelaide, February 23 The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly entertained Mr Seddon to lunch. Mr Gillies, ex-Agent General for Victoria, was amongst those present. Mr Seddon haa left for Sydney.

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

Bombardment by the Fleets

King George Impatient.

Excitement in Athens.

Bombardment of the Insurgents' Camp.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-- Copyright. [Received Wakapuaka, February 23, 9,50 a.m., Guardian Office 11.25 a.m.] Athens, February 22. The Cretans are continuing skirmishes with the Moslems out>ida Canea. The combined flae^s in Crutan waters have bombarded the insurgents' camp. King George has despatched a message to the Powers, in which he states his patience is exhausted. Ihe formation of a mixed gendarmerie in Crete is the only reform granted by the Sultan, which, he says, is useless, and has caused the Moslem rising. rlhe King has given precise orders to the Greek army to continue to occupy the country, and has decided to annex the island. The Porte professes to have at-ked the nnited advice of the powers, which is, a 1 present, conflicting, and is awaiting their decision. Thirty thousand citizens assembled in front of the Royal palace and cheered the King. Great excitement prevailed. Colonel Vassos reports that Fort Vou koulis was blown up by dynamite when the Moslem garrison of Canea marched against the Christians. London, February 22 The Barlin correspondent tf the Times says there is ground for believing tha 1 the powers intend to resort to strong measures of repression in the event of the Greeks renewing fighting iuCrete. (Received Wftkapuakai February 23, 2.10 p.m., Guardian Office 3.30 p.m.) Bkrlin, February 22 Marshall yon Bi'cberstein, Secretary tor Fereign Affairs considers that the action of Greece in landing troops at Cieba has- Increased anarchy Athens, February 22 The allied nets bombarded the insur gents camp for twenty five minutes, throwing seventy sheila. The Greek re galar forces were not engaged. Ko blood shed resulted. Tho Kaweii i Argmta, a German cruiser, fired shells charged with melinite- Nine French and Russian war ships have rein rorcbd the fleet at Cane*. London, February 22 A portion of the British naval reserve

RECOGNITION OF BRAVERY.

Last evening the Domain Board received from the Committee appointed for the purpose, a report of the fac s in connexion vvi h the case of Egbert Baker, whose plucky conduct will be remembered in r scuing from drowning the young man Dunn, who some lime ago had a narrow escape in the Domain swimming b ilh, The enquiries had been made by Mr Fooks, sen , who found that the conduct of the lad Baker had really been very plucky and deserving of the highest commendation. He bad not only, with the aid of two others, Sfook and Tait, been instrumental in brln #- ing the youug man to the shore, but had promptly run lothe Hospital for the doctor, and altogether to the prompitude, energy, and pluck of Egbert Baker, the Raving of Dunn's life was due. The Board found tha as * | üb'ic body they had no power to award medals to the lads, though they would have been pie ised to award a gold medal to Baker and a silver medal to each of the other two lids mentioned. The Board decided, how ever, to have an engrossed card prepared, recording the Board's appreciation of Baker s conduct, and presented to him. should any public movement be originated in the direc tion of further recognition, individual mem bers would be happy to take their share.

Town Edition.

CHRISTCHURCH S.M. COURT.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Christchukch, February 23,

OLD STAMPS. At the S.M. Court this morning a man was fined £1 and 283 coats for affixing a stamp, which had already passed through the post office, to a letter. FALSE DECLARATIONS. Two young men were fined tor making false declarations to the registrar of electors in the Riccartoa clstrict. One wlo had given a wrong name, his siguature being incomplete, was fined 20s and costs, the other, who was under age, 50a. SYDENHAM NIGHTSOIL DEPOT. The Court is now engaged in hearing • informations against the Sydenham Borough Council for creating a nuisaucu by reason of their nightaoil depot on the South Belli" Four leading counsel are engaged, and the first case ia likely to last aome days, as a large number of witnesses are to be ex amined,

LATEST ITEMS

It ia notified that the reading-room at the Pubiio Library will be closed from 1 p.m. to-morrow until 10 a.m. on Friday as the room is required for use as a polling booth for the Boroauh election which takes place on the 251h insi. The new contract of the Gas Compt.ny for lighting the town lamps is a considerable reduction on that of former years—some five shillings per lamp. The reduction will represent; a saving to the borough of about £40 for the three years of the term. This afternoon Mr Robert Alcorn, J.P , remanded till Friday a man nannd Thomas Jenkins, charged with the theft of meat from Petrie's slaughter-yard, Rakaia. The offence was committed last September, and a warrant has been current for his arrest since then, but the police had not been able to find Jenkins till last night, when Con stable Moore arrested him in East street.

As India is being brought prominently before the public juat new through the har rowing tales which come from the famme stiicken districts, the address of the Rev Mr Reeve, of the Poonah mission, which is to be given in the Oddfellowb' Hall on Wednesday evening, will be of more than ordinary interest. Mr Reeve has a most touching atory to tell, and expects tc arouse enthusiasm on behalf of the mission field from which he conies. The lecture will be free.

The Lighting Committee of the Borough Council have a desire to test 'he efficacy of the incandescent lamp as a street illumina tor, and it is quite possible that one or more of these lamps may be fixed in the vicinity of Baring J-quare. The Committee wished to attach one to the telephone post standing on East street midway between the Court house and the post office, but a majority of the Council, se.'zed with an overdraft fright, declined to sanction its erection. Yet, in spite of gentlemen who live in the suburbs, but occasionally come into town after dark, there is no gainsaying Cr Collins' remark that when a crowded meeting at the Odd fellows' Hall or elsewhere has just dispersed, the darkness of the footpath at the point mentioned is very uncomfortable, and people get awkward bumps in consequence, and frequently wet feet from stumbling into the gutter.

The Islington excursion to Ashburton on Saturday is likely to be a big thing, and probably only the first of several such excursions to our town. The fame of our Domain has evidently gone abroad, and those who are promoting the excursion must have heard of its beauty and the excellence of its sports ground. The excursionists will comprise the employees at the Islington freezing works, and of course their wives and sweethearts, and other friends; and will be joined at Ashburton by the employees of the Tirnaru freezing works acd their friends; so that two trains will deliver excursionists in Ashburton on Saturday— one from north, the other from the south. Sports, etc., will be held on the oval, con fined, of course, to the pic-nic party, and arrangements will be made for the visitors' general comfort and eDJoyment. We feel confident that if those arrangements are satisfactorily carried out the visit will not be the last we shall receive from outside excursionists, as a knowledge of the excel "lence of our park will spread when about a thousand people—visitors—have enjoyed its beauties and taken away pleasant memories of it.

HIGH SCHOOL.

The usual monthly meeting of the Board of Governors of the High School took place this afternoon. Present—Messrs A. Orr, Stitt, and Hon Major Steward, HEADMASTER'S BEI'OST. Reports were received from the head master stating that the school reopened on February 3, the roll number of pupils being now 45, and that ho had received notices from parents that two or three more pupils intend to return. Also, that Miss Eva Jones had surrendered her scholarship which would not expire in the ordinary course until De cember next. In this connection he pointed out that there were now two 1897 scholar ships vacant, and suggested that they should be granted to two ex-pupils named, who would then have a good chauce of passing the matriculation examination. The report was received, and the suggestion made as to scholarships adopted. Ihe report further showed that the number of new pupils this session was* seventeen—namely, twelve boys and five girls. VISITING COMMITTEE. The Visiting Committee reported that they had visited the school and found forty four pupils that day in attendance. The windows in the main school had been left by the painters in an untidy state, which reduced the light available, acd they re commended that some person be employed to clean chem. They also pointed out that the boys' playground requires attention, there being no suitable place for a cricket pitch. They suggested that the whole playground be ploughed, levelled, and resown with grass —the work to be done in two portions, the southern half first ; when this is ready for use then the remainder.

The report was adopted, and Mia Chairman and Mr Scaly were appointed to see the recommendations curried out, and aiso to the removal of dead and useless trees, and the topping of those which require it, par ticularly on the south side of tho boys' playground. The Chairman and Mr Scaly were ap pointed a visiting committee for the month. ACCOUNTS Accounts to the amount of £63 10s 3d Were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned,

THE A?H£CBTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, FEBRTJAKY 28, 1897.



■Wanted. 1~71 AKKWELI7~BOCIAir~'to Mr J. R. 1 Colyer, Tea and Coffee Supper, Thurs day evening next, Baptist Chu-ch. T.cke s ja_ 2 172 WANTED— Respectable Girl, aged about 16, to assist in house work ; three children.—Apply J.M. : Post Office. mHE Pish Shop.-Freah Oysters, Barra- X couta, Groper, To-night. Jewitt, opposite " Mail" office. 2 175 WANTED— Respectable boy who has passed sixth standard for office Apply by letter, in own handwriting.— C'KAIGHKAD AND BeRRYMAN. 2 170 TTTANTED.—A handy Man wants VV permanent employ. Can d<> rongh carpen'ering and painting, drive au ergiue, keep machinery in order, and attend to a garden. Wages, £1 a week and found— Apply R., Office of this paper. 2 165 mO LET—Shop and Dwelling House with X Stubles and >Sheds, late Singer's Machine Depot, Peter Street. Apply to W. Leggett, Peter Street. 2 157 WANTED Known, a Public Dance will be held in the Orange Hall on Thursday, February 25. Double tickets 2a 6d, Extra la.iy Is. 2 145 LOST— From R. Cook's Farm, Newlande, 32 large Crossbied Ewes and Weihers, branded — over gf conjoined. Reward. Apply D. Thomas, Ashburton. 2 159 WANTED Known.—That D. Stock, Bootmaker, has removed to more central premises in the Arcade. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. Terms moderate. 2 169 XTOUNG Ladies' Journal for February, X Weldon's Ladies 1 Journal, January ; Family Reader, Boys' and Girls' own Paper, and Family Header (quarterly parts); Ardath (Corelli); The Lost IStradivarius, The Money Spinner, Armenosa of Egypt, Windsor Magazine. New Books by mail.— H. M. Jones. WANTED Known — Enamel ware, Enamel ware at the cheapest house in town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on the prices, the name of the firm is enough to ensure cheapness and Batisfac- • tion.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. "TTALENTINEs ! Valentines! Large V assortment of Comic, Fancy Boxed, Booklets, Love Curds, etc. New Books, Fancy Goods, Toy*, Stationery and Musia. New lot of Foreign Stamps and packets.— j AndrewjiS, Anderson, & Co., Stationers Hall. j



LECTURES. /ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON WEDNESDAY NEXT. LECTURE By REV. RBKVE, of the Poonah Indian Mission. /CHRISTIAN Endeavor Societies and the \J Public cordially invited. Admission free. To commence at 8 p m. 2 158 Friedlaadei Bros., Limited.^ PRELIMINARy NOTICE. LAURISTON. s CLEARING SaLE. FRIDAY, "MARCH 19. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, and MR DAViD THOMAS, as Joint Agents, have received instructions from Mr Dennis McKendey, inconsequence of his having laid down to graces the whole of his land, to HOLD A CLEARING SALE on the above date, at MR McKENDRY'S HOMESTEAD, LAURISTON', of LIVE & DEAD STOCK, Consisting of ft IV DRAUGHT HORSES, 13 Light & i Harness Horses and Hacks, Plant consisting of Farm Drays, Double-furrow Ploughs, Reapers and Binders, Rollers, Harrows, Harness and Sundries ; 4 Head of Young Cattle ; also 1 superior Dog Cart, took tirat prize at the Christchurch Show. 1600 Fat Two-tooths (mixed sexes), 1500 Crossbred Breeding EWES. Mr McK':ndry being well known as one of the best judges of horses in the county, and one who never works an inferior animal, buyers may rely that the Btock that will be offered are of the most useful sort obtain able. Full particulars future advertisement. FRIEDLANDEH BROS., Limited, D. THOMAS, 2 161 Joint Agents, FIELD TRIALS OF the MASSH-Y-HARRIS FOUR FURROW SKIMMING PLOUGH will take place as follows : — At Mr G. W. Leadleys property Wakanui Road, about one mile from Ashburton. WEDNESDAY, the 24th hist. At Mr Todilunteb's, Westerfield, THURSDAY, the 25th inst. At Mr John Small's, Tinwald, FRIDAY, the 26th inst, All Commencing at 2 p.m. Farmers are invited to attend and see this new and useful Implement at work. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. m SSEY^HARItIS WHEELS. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN REQUIRING A HIGH-OLA.FS BIOYCLE, Are Requested to INSPECT OUR STOCK, And obtain Quotations before buying elsewhere. . EVERY MACHINE GUARANTEED. FIiIEDLANDER BROS, Limited. WE HAVE FOR SALE— MASSEY-HARRIS CULTIVATORS. LIBERAL TERMS OF PAYMENT. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. BAM & EWE FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 25. ENTRIES are now being received for this fixture, BRTEDLANDER BROS.. Limited. 2 168 ""COKNSACKST WE are now landing, ex Carnegie, 1200 BALES CORN SACKS, and are supplying from our s?tores at Ashburton, l'inwald, and Lyndhutst at lowest current rates, and for prompt orders, we oan supply sx ship now discharging at Timaru. STORAGE. WE can offer the best facilities for storage of Grain and Produce of all descriptions, and Eire prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against same, whether placed in our hands for storage, sale or shipment. CASH BUYER*. Having extensive orders, we are Cash Buyers of Wheat, Oats, Barley and Grass seed. PIG FEED. For Sale:—First-class Pig Feed. Quota tions and samples on application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that the following Persons have been DULY NOMI MATED as Candidates for Election to the Office of Councillor, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mb R. M. CUTHBERTSON, viz :— , EDWARD WJNGFIELD HANMER HENRY MANWELL JONES JAMES HENRY PAULING. And I further give notice that a Poll for the Election of ONE of the above named Candidates will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of February inst., commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, February 18, 1897. 2127 WHAT everybody says must ba true You get wonderful value for littl i money at MfiLLOß't:.



WANTED Known—The cheapestf ai<d most reliable boot shop iv Ashburton is Mellor s Zealandia Boot Store. , WANTED Kuown—Our Show Room j to be cleared of all Summer Goods, j —Mitchell & Turner. TART LING ANNOUNOhMENT. — You cau purchase Groceries, Euumelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boota and Shots, Oatsheaf Chaff', Bran and Sharps at Hamp siead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to band.—E. Maiiood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. WANTED Known—Men's Boots in great variety from 4a lid to 303.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' hoots and Bhoes.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, WANTED Known—Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth nr.uch more.— W. H. Colliek, WANTED Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, at greatly reduced prices, also large selection in Ladies' Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrappers, Children's Piuafores, Overalls, etc., for fourteen days only.—Miss E. Barfks, Arcade and Tancred street. 213 WANTED Known—Our Friuuda realise the Genuineness of the sale. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known —Every article so!d proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner. WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles io Drapery an Millinery—W. H. Collier. Public Notices. "VTOTICG ia hereby given, in pursuance l\i of tha Public Reserves Act, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club's Sports on THURSDAY, the 4th day of March prox, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz :— For each adult ... .. One shilling For each horse ... ... One shilling For each trap One shilling J. SBALY, Chairman of Ashburton Domain Board. February 16, 1897. 2 115 ASHBURTON COUNT ¥ COUNCIL. "VTOTICE is hereby given that Mr i.Ni Wkioiit will be pleased to meet the ratepayers of the district at Ruapuua School at 7.30 p.m. on FRIDAY, 26th instant, on the question of Water Supply. By Order, F. MAIN WAP ING, Clerk, Aahburton, February 23, 189?. 2 171 /"IA.ME to Chatmoss on SUNDAY, February 14, TWO SHEEP DOGS, black and tan; one with collar No. 32, 1896 Owner cau have same by paying ex* nenaes. If not claimed by SATURDAY will be sold to pay expenses. REGINALD B. COWARD, 2 121 Chatmoss. notTce. FTHHE Reading Room of the Public Library X will be CLOSED to the Public from 1 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 24th inst. till 10 a.m. on FRIDAY, the 26th inst., as the Room is required for the Polling Booth for the Election on the 25th inst. j February 23rd 1897 BY ORDER, j 2 174 BOROUGH ELECTION. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Being a Candidate for the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr R, M. Cuthbertson, and holding the opinion that personal canvassing is not desirable, I take this opportunity of asking your support at the forthcoming Election. Should you do mo the honor of returning me to the Council, 1 shall be pleased to give my best attention to all matters coming before that body. I may remind you that during the three years I was a mein'ier of the Borough Council I attended all the meetings of the Council and nearly all the meetings of the various committees of which I was a member. I am, Yours Faithfully, II". M. JONES. i in



Business Notices -I r\ P,-i Cent OFF MARKED PRIOHS- Per Cent If\ R. MURRAY & SON WE AGAIN, as Christmas time comes round, give our Patrons and the Publio the SUBSTANTIAL ADVANTAGE of a 10 per cent REDUCTION on all our lines, with the exception of Watches. We have paid Special attention to have a Splendid Assortment of Articles of all kinds, Suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR GIFTS, the result being a selection that CANNOT BE SURPASSED in the district. —Among Other Things We Show— Fancy Articles in Sterling Silver ArMelea in Silver Plate, new designs Gold and Silver Oharms and Pendants Links ai)d Studs in Gold aud Silver Gold Alberts, Silver Alberts Gem Rings, Diamond Rings Brooches in Endless Variety Ladies' Watches, at all prices nN| . v t $r R. MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS AND OPTICIANS, ASHBURTON. 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS. 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS MELLOO 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ash burton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations- Ladies* pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes—Splendid value Ladies' Cromelette Shoes from 8a 9d—Very cheap . Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d—Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Look at windows and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made in AshburtOß A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other boot-shops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TAttCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



Gw. j. parsons, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Chriatchurch. R. HANDC.CK, Agenb, Samples can be seen at my cffice, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburtoa. TO LEND on approved f. eeholl pecurity, from 44 to 5 per coat interest. Apply to JOHN ORR, or HUGO FRIEDLANDER. 2 91 . D. Thomas. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. CLEARING SALE, j MARCH 18, 1897. MESSRS D. THOMAS and FRIED- ! LANDER BROS., Ltd., have re ceived instructions from Mr John Small (in consequence of the expiration of his Lease of Reserve at Cairnbrae) to Sell on . the above date, at Mr Small's Farm, Mea- , dow Bank, noar Tinwald, j OA DRAUGHTS, a few TROTTING OU HORSES, And a very Large and Assorted PL S NT. ALSO,— Stallion VANQUISHER, whose Stock have taken Priz:s in every Show-ring in Canterbury. ! Stallion, two-year-old, by Vanquisher- Miss Palmer. Stallion, one-year-old, by Lord Cranley— Vanquisher nmre. Every Lot offered will beSold to the Highest Bidder, and as Mr Small is the largest Prize winner in horses in New Zealind, would-be buyers will have an opportunity of purchas ing Pedigree Horses on the Farm on which they were bred. Luncheon provided. Full particulars in future advertisements. Sale at 12.30 p.m. sharp. D. THOMAS, \ Joint FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd./ Agents. 2 142 METHVEN. UNDER BILL OF SALE. monday,"~march 1, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from holder of bill of sale, to Sell as above, — A CONTRACTOR'S PLANT, As follows, viz.— i) Good Draught HORSES and their 0 HARNESS £\ Sets Shaft and 6 Sots Leading HAR -4i NESS • Q Horse COVERS o 1 DRAY and FRAME "1 Double-FutTow Duncan PLOUGH i Horse Plough YOKES, etc., etc. Sale at 12 o'clock. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. Further Eutriea are solicited for this sale., 2 166 FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 171NTRIES of RAMS and Good Breeding _J EWES are now being taken for the above fixture. D. THOMAS, 2 141 Ashburton • Tenders. ' TETOKItS^ : riIENDERS are invited for biiilding house |JL in Peter Street. Plans and Specifica^ tions at my Office. Tenders close on S ATUR D&Y 7, February 27, at 5 p.m. The lowest oi any tender not necessarily accepted. & BIRP 153 Arebitent,



I T. BuliocK. . toTet; DWELLING of five rooms, with stable, etc , conveniently situated in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. i ,_ , TO LET, HOUSE of five rooms centrally situated In Tancred Street. Apply ._ T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Dwelling in East Street South. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. ob_l_V/» centrally situated in Melcombe Street, not far trom the Railway Station' Apply to T. BULLOCK. IAQ ACR'S, NEAR MARONAN, IUO being R.S. 27929, fenced and in ! its native state. j T. BULLOCK. i " COTTAGE OF FOUR ROOMS AND~~ j SMALL SECTION, j Fronting Willow Street, ! revorton. f}ry(\ PRICE RKQUiRED, part of at /\J Lots 57 and 38, opposite the Presbyterian iXianie. Terms if requited. ; Apply to I T. BULLOCK. i , GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. I7IOR SALE, the following B.Ss., fenced : and tuostly in the native state, viz,— R S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 rood* R.S. 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 35 perches Price, terms, and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. "for ~sale7 ~~~ A BUGGY in good order, also strongly built Dog Cart nearly new. t. bullock. "building sites, town sections and other Town Properties for SALE at the following prices, viz. :—- T.S. 797, Cox street, containing £ s d iacre 35 0 0 T.S. 834, Aitken street, contain ing^ acre ... 25 0 0 T.S, 7t!B, Wakanui Road, con taining I acre 31 0 0 T.S. 860, Grey street, contain ing i acre 25 0 0 T.S. 822, Cox street, containing iacre ... ... 15 10 0 T.S. 334, Moore street, containing { acre, with cottage 135 0 0 T.S. 818, Aitken street, contain ing £ acre 12 10 0 T. S. 794, Peter street west, con taining jf acre 20 0 0 T.S. 817, Aitken street, contain ing |acre ... ... „, 13 10 0 T.S. 794, Cox street, containing J acre, with square Dwelling House ..« w , 170 0 0 Inspection invited. For further partieu lars and terms of pavrnent apply to T. BULLOCK. THE ENCHANTED SWING. THE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC ILLUSION OF THE AGE. mHE ENCHANTED SWING has been JL erected on the site opposite the SALVATION ARMY BAR BACKS, and will be open to the recreatian of the public on r SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2.30. \ Admission —Sixpence. 2 134 j T3QYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIES. Establish ed~l72Q. Claims Paid-»Thkty-aeven Millions. J. O. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 239 ; DR WILHELM MORBIS, "OHYSICUM Erlangen (Bavaria), 1884; JL State. Exam. : Munich, 1888; late Assistant Doctor at the University Hospital, 1 Erlangen; late Military Surgeon, Leipaig, 1889. WILL COMMENCE PRACTICE AT ASHB.URTON, ON : MONDAY, MARCH 1. r * Residence mi hours will be duly adveitiwd.



Business Notices CROCKERY - - -  - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWAEE. OKPACKAGEB OK PACKAGES &O PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHER BROS., HAVE just received per s. a. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from some of the besb Fir me in England and on the Continent, which our Agents bought at 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 (five our Customers the benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned PricN with any others in the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. CEOCKEEY. CROCKERY.— ---50 Bedroom Sets from 10a 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Sats of Jugs, plain, primed and enameled, from 2s per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per dozen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 21b Glass Jam Jace, 3s 6d per dozen Mason'B Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. 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 each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc, etc. - ...»#»• . —en amelware. enamelwar c.— 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors) 5 Dozen Enameled Elettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s 11 i 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3a 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s M, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Plates, 5s 6d and 6a 6d per dozen. 10 Dozen Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6i 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, 10d 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 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 in the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 53 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14lb 1», 7s per cwt Flour—Rollitt'a Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. f KAIAPOI HOUSE, ASHBURTON, FEBRUARY 23, 1897 rpHIS BEING THE J^ST* WEEK of Olir sale at clearing prices we would suggest to those friends who have not completed their purchases to lose no time as our FIRST SHIPMENT OF WINTER GOODS, consisting of Fourteen Cases and Bales now in Port, will be to hand in a few days, when we hope to make such a DISPLAY as will leave NOTHING TO BE DESIRED. ■ M|| . *Q* mm MITCHELL AND TURNER, TANOBED STREET. f RUDGE-WHIT WORTH CYCLES. ■ \X7E ARE SELLING GENTLEMEN'S RUDGE- W WHITWOKTH CYCLES AT £20 CASH. TERMS AS ARRANGED. If you want a Good English Bicycle at the price of a Colonial Machine, BUY A RUDGE-WHITWCRTH FROM JOHN ORR & CO.