CRICKET.

NEW SOUTH WALES v VICTORIA.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Sydney, January 28. _ The match resulted m a substantial win for the home tieam. The second innings of the Victorian Eleven closed for 268 (Tr <tt 40, Bruce 36, Trnmble 58, O'H.Qoran 25). Turner took one wicket for 26, Howell three for 29, McKibbin five for 126. One man was run oub.

FRIENDLANDER'S BUILDINGS v. MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS.

Thia matoh, played ou Thursday after noon, was one of the most ouj<>y»ble and exciting that has been witnessed m the Domain for some time past. It w«s quite a treat to see some of the novices lay on the willow and hit aa if it waa au enormous iron ball they had to shift, instead of a cricket ball, true, they didn't always manage to hit the ball, hub when they did, away it went like a shot, oub of a guv. There was a, good gathering of speotators'and when hits werem&de the supporera cf the respective rdea sent up a joyful, if not rru«ical, shout —the excitement over the Queensland match was nothing to it. Mr Zander sat on the lawn and conducted the operations of his aide with undoubted success as they won by 18 runs. Mr Porcy capta ned the Mont gomery's team and it was not his fault that they were aofc the victors. The scores were —Mr Zander's team, 80;- Mr Percy's 62 For the winners L. F. Andrewee contributed 28, C. Andrews 11, O. Frieillauder 8, D. Zander 4, *nd D. Friedlanner (not out) 10, and for the losers C. Percy 7, E. Marsden (not out) 20, W. Smith 18, A. Pickfcrd 5 ; O. and J. Friedlander dividing the bowling honors on the winning, and Jackson and Marsden on the losing side.

SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNICS.

St. Stephen's Church.

The annual festival of the St. Stephen's and Hampßtead Sunday Schools look place on Thursday under most favorable condi tions as regards the weather. Captain Edwin's promised nor'wester put m an appearance over the hills, as predicted ; but, m view of the children's enjoyment, and certain marriage festivities, the clerk of the weather decided on second thoughts to leave Ashburton alone, and all was calm and pleasant, whilst at Rakaia and further northward "mdc Boreas" raged furiously. The Sunday Schools were assembled at St Stephen's Church at 2 p.m., where a short servioe was held ; the Vicar giving an address founded on St Matthew xi, 16-20— "Children playing m the market place." The children were urged to be kind, generous and unselfish m their conduct, and remember that Christ used little children as an object lesson for grown up people. Mrs Glaridge presided at the orgm. The procession was then marshalled by Mr Ferriman (Superin tendent of the Hampstead school), and marched fours deep to the Domain, where Mr Stock (Superintendent of Sfc Stephen's school) had the commisariafc carta ready for action. A cricket nutch was m full swing, but the cricketers very kindly gave up the pavilion to the ladies, and the usual order of things was proceeded with. A hundred weight of gingerbread nuts (provided by Me Ferriman), together with a liberal allowance of buns, served to keep the appetite of some 400 children m check until the signal was given for tea. The provisions were provided on a very lavish scale, and the Vicar and Superintendents desire to thank very heartily all who contributed so liberally to the chiidren'a enjoyment. Several gifts of toys, etc., were received, amongst which were three dozen pannikins and three dozen pocket knives. The latter were eagerly coveted, as they were nob the class of article usually provided on such occasions, but really good knives. These, and an abundance of other toys, provided prizes for innumerable races, etc. During the afternoon the oval with gioups scattered m all directions playing games, etc, presented a very picturesque scene. The provision pavilion was managed by Mrs Hamilton, assisted by a band of he pers. All the teachers worked most heartily and unselfishly for the happiness of the children »nd made the picnic the most successful that has ever been held, Mr Stock an! Mr ! Ferriman were indefatigable m their efforts ; to make things go pleasantly and smoothly, and every assistance was rendered by Mr Perks, the caretaker. About 8 o'clock a puff of wind from the south-west broke up the party and all dispersed to their norms very tired but v»-ry happy m the recollection of another red letter day. The prizes are to be distributed m St. Stephen's Sunday School on Sunday next at half past two. Parents and friends are requested to accept the intimation given m our advertisement column of a hearty welcome to all comers.

St. Andrew's, Tinwald.

Tha annual treat of the children attending St Andrew's Sunday School, Tinwald, took place m the 1 inwald Domain on Thursday afternoon. Beautiful weather prevailed, and a delightful day w&s spent by the lagge number of scholars, parents, and friends who assembled. Foot races were kept going during the afternoon, the teachers race being looked forward to with special interest. AH sorts of games were played, and m the evening cricket was well patronised, several young ladies proving their efficiency m this branch of outdoor pastime. After a most refreshing tea had been partaken of, the Rev. J. Blackburne distributed the prizes. He congratulated the parents, scholars, teachers, and superintendent en the progress of the school during the past year, and said that the Inspector's report showed that their school was one of the best m the diocese, and he hoped that they would always uphold this good reputation. The following is a list of i he prize winners :— Sixth Standard Girls.—Dorcas Leggott 1, Katie Jeff 2, Ada Hewson 3. Good marks —Amy Clark, Gertrude Robinson, Amy Brown.

Fifth Standard Boys.—Tom Leggott 1. Bob Hampton 2, Sam Gudsell 3, John Hampton 4. Good conduct—Bertie Culver house, Sydney Culverhouse, Fred Heseltine. Fair average marks—Harvey Bell. Fourth Standard Girls. —Maggie Jeff 1, Ethel Stephens 2, Laura Brown 3, Mary Kirdy 4 Fair average marks —May Robin son, Nellie Heseltine, Adelaide L'turgeon, May Heseltine. Third Standard Boys,—Fred Leggott 1, Charles Bell and George Hampton (equal) 2, Edwin Brown 3. Good ma'ks—George Heaeitine, Fred Biggs, Tom Hampton, Donald Kirdy, Harold Blackburne, Charles Bell. Good average marks—James Gudsell. Second Standard Girls—Maud Hewaon 1, Smie Biggs 2, Frances Brown 3, Jessie Stephens 4. First Standard Girls.—Mary Leggott 1, Celia Brown and Gladys Heseltine (equal) 2, Nellie Kirdy 3, Kitty Heseltine 4. Ruby Highb, Clara Bell, Deborah Sturgeon, Olive Hobbs, Kitty Vesey, Bessie Rountree. Fibst Standard Boys.—Arthur Hewson 1,! Bertie ■ Hampton 2, George Bell 3, Belwya Blackburne4, Fos. 'Primmer, Joseph Sturgeon, I«onard Hight, [fora Gudsell. INFANTS.™Annie Biggs I, Gladys Bight and Sissie Hampton (equal) 2,Lizzie Hampton 3, Lizzie Sturgeon, Evelyn Brown, Eva Stephens, Edith Kirdy, May Hewson, Rose Hewson, Joe Clark, May Stephens, Flo HeeelMne, Annie Roundtree, Lucy Vesey. Infant Boyb. — Charles Jeff, Harold Hight, Harry Gudsell, E. Kirdy, Harry Hampton, John Hampton, John Robinßon, Ernest Bell, Alexander Biggs, George "17*686 V Each child m the school received a re ward, _„__«_

IRISH LAND LAW.

Convention of Landlords. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—, Copy tight. London, January 28 The Irish Landlords' Convention, held m Dublin, demanded an enquiry by English Judges into the working of the Laud Acts since 1869. Lord Londonderry Eaid the last vet aggra vated owners' hardships, and that the Sub-Commissioners were now reducing rents 30, 40, and 50 per c«nt, although th« p ices of product had ndvanced sines 1882. Oe; tsiin chsse-; d^ired to expatriate the owners, bur- if Ireland became the property of paupers the land would revert to the hands of a few money lenders.

THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.

The Attitude of Queensland. Press Asaociation—By Electn" Telegraph- - Copyright. Hobart, January 28. The Federal Council had a long dis cussion with regard to the proposed convention. The Queensland dele gates warmly resented attacks for not fulfilling the prouuise to participate m the convention. Sir H. M. Nelson sarcastically referred to Mr Reid's " new-born" zeal, aud said that if tke convention were postponed for six months Queensland would not be seen there. The ITe-w Hebrides. The Council discussed Mr Turner's motion that it is highly desirable that the Imperial Government should negotiate with other Powers for the universal application to all nation alities of the restrictions now applied to British traders m the Aew Hebrides Speaking to the motion Mr Turner said that French traders required annexation to France, and were in creasing their possessions m the hope of showing that they had large interests m the islands. He contended that if any annexation took place it should be to Great Britain. If steps were not taken to make the restric tions universal, then steps should be taken to rescind the restrictions on British subjects until dual control was done away with, hir H. M. Nelson was understood to say that the islands were of no strategic value, and not co valuable that they should be con sidered of great importance. It would be far better if they were handed over to France. The motion was carried

ELECTION PETITIONS.

The foilowing proceedings m re certain election petitions took place at Wellington on Wednesday : — Mr Skerrett, counsel for Mr Wilford, the returned member for Wellington Suburbs, moved m Chambers this morning before his Honor the Chief Justice that the petitioners against the return show cause why the petition should not be removed from the file of the Supreme Court. The peti> ion was filed by certain electors, not by Mr Hislop, the defeated candidate. The main allega tion of the petition was th^ t Mr Wilford bang registered under an obsolete roll for a " free hold " qualification was not even an elector. There were alligations of irregularity which, ounael argued, should be set out more specifically. His Honor ruled that the allegations ie the petition were sufficiently specific, and ordered the statement ot particulars to bo delivered to the respondent. In the ease of the petition against the return of Mr G. Fisher for Wellington City, the -tatement of particulars set out m the petition of Mr A. R. Atkinson and others was delivered to the respondent by consent. Mr Morison and Mr Chapman are couusel for the petitioners. A mo ion has been filed to remove the petition against Mr Buchanan's rei urn from the list on the ground that it was not lodged m time and that proper security was not given as required by law.

RIFLE SHOOTING.

The Ashburton Rifles held another shoot ing match od the range ye-terday, when there was a good muster of marksmen, but they found that firing m the teeth of a howl ing nor* westor did not afford the most favoiable conditions for getting on the target. The ranges were 200, 300, and 500 yds. seven shots at each range, and Wimbledon scoiing. The following are the scores of prize-winners :—

Mr David Thomas announces his next howe fair for Thursday week, February 11. The affiliation cases heard at the Court on Thursday afternoon were decided by the S.M. as under ;—Meynell v. Gallagher—case dismissed. Holland v, Howell—Defendant to pay 63 a week and £9 nursing expenses. Fob, Indigestion, the beat remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from ini'irious drugs. Acting at once as a eplen did tonis and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequaller for Tndigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and For Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles Is lid, 2a 9d, and 3is, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout) the worK, A Simp!*". •*'•» w»d nnrf aim rfimwiv

Town Edition. THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. (Received January 29, 11 a.m ) A Pricely Gift to the Poor. London, January 25 Mr Hooloy, the millionaire, has doa te! £15,000 per annum for the assistance of the aged poor- m Derby shire, m which county he has recently parcl>aaed an estate. Election. Mr Aldusen, Tory, has been elected to represpnt Salisbury m the Rouse of Commons by a majority of 147. A Coming' Visitor. Karl Kilmorey has sailed for Aus tralia to make overtures m regard to the construction of a transcontinental railway to Port Dai win on the land grant system.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Verdict of Murder.

Melbourne, January 29. At the inquest on Brady the jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against Phillips.

WEDDING.

~ - -♦— ' ■ Mackay—-Orr.

" Blaze upon her window, sun, And honor all the day," sang Tennyson m his " Song of the Wren," >ang with the proveib m his mind, no doubt, that every maiden knows so well, that " Hippy is tie b i<le the suu shines on." And the sub did bluzj brightly upon the weddiujj ye terday. ihe contracting parlies, Mr H. A. Mackay and Miss Emma A. Orr, are well known aud esteemed Ashbunou residents—Mr Mackay, though now a merchant at Paeroa, having been for many years m this district iv connection with the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, and latterly farming at Newlacds and at Methven ; and his bride the eldest daugter of JVJr Andrew Orr, of this town. The wedding took place at Woodlawn, the residence of the bride's parents, and for the accommodation of the numerous invited guests a large marquee was erected on the lawn on the north-west side of the house. Mr Orr's vilia is one of the prettiest of our suburban residences, as indeed it must be, presided over as it is by a lady florist of the taste and enthusiasm of Mrs Orr, and for the day Woodlawn was made as attractive as taste could make it. The young ladies of Mr Orr'a establishment came down m a body, and to the work of their fair hands the guests were indebted for the pretty sight the marquee presented, the decorations having been arranged with great tattefulness. The ceremony took place m the centre of the marquee, which was carpeted with crimson, under a floral bell of marguerites, ferna, and evergreens,theßevG.B luglisadministering the fcolemn vows that bind for lite. The bride was a charming picture m herself, arrayed m a soft cream brocaded Ottoman silk, with the traditional veil and wreath, a dainty shower bouquet completing her wedding dress. Hsr two sisters, Alice and .adrienne, were the bridesmaids, and they wore cream silk crepon, with tasteful trimming, and com pleted the charming picture presented when the bride's father gave hei away, and the bridegroom received her. Mr VV. Craig, Chriatchurch, was bpst man and discharged his duties with tha necessary aplomb. An organ and a piano were m the marquee and round the former a chcir of ladies clu-teted, and sang melodiously " The voice that breathed o'er Eden," at the ceremony, Mr J, 0. Lane^jalayins; a f&mUiarwedding march. The cerenTouy over the H^on.'STajTSlv Steward gave the health of the bade and bridegroom m *a felicitous speech, which was acknowledged by the bridegroom 5 Mr Brock proposed " The bridesmaids," which Mr Craig acknowledged ; the Rev. Mr loglis gave " The parents " m a manner that Dean Ramsay would have enjoyed, so cannily did his pawky humor betray his nationality; and Mr John Orr gave " The learned pro fessions," which were acknowledged by the members present. The presents, which were numerous and costly were displayed ia the drawing room, and among them may be noticed an illumi nated address which the bride specially values. It contains a resolution of the Committee and congregation of the Ash burton Presbyterian Ctiurch, expressive of the value set upon Miss Ort'u services for two years as organist, and of the work m other ways she has dono for the cause. The members of the church also presented a silver cake basket ot handsome design and a very beautiful teapot of the same metal 5 and from the staff of Mr Orr's business establishment came a most charming lady's companion. The bride and bridegroom drove away after the toasts, and subsequently joined the north express en touie tor their home at Paeroa, Auckland. The bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids were gold brooches, and to the bride a gold bangle all of which were worn at the cere mony. The bride's cake was a masterpiece of the confectioner's art, and was of four tiers, iiuring the afternoon, Miss Hardy, of Christchurch, sang two Bongs m her übual delightful style, and m the evening a number of the youug people assembled at Woodlawn and spent an enjoyable hour or two. The following is a list of the guests who were present at the wedding :— Mr and Mra H. Aiington, Mr Aitken ; Miss L. de Beet (Melbourne); Mrs T. Bullock and MiBB Bullock, Mr and Mrs W. Baxter, Mra C. M. Brooke, Messrs Bruce (2), (Sea field), Mr and Mrs W. Brock, Mr L. Broad, Miss H. Curd, Miss Carter, Mias Cowper, Mrs and the Misses Coster ; Mr W. Craig (Chrietchurch); Mra E. G. Crisp, Mr E. J. Craighead, Mr, Mrs, and Mica Mac Lean Dunn, Mr Dawson, Mr and Mrs Fawcett Dodds, Miss Doak, Mrs and the Misses St George Douglas, Mr H H. and the Misses Fooks, Mr B. Frizzell, Miss Fish (Geraldine); Mr and Mrs Hugo Friedlander, Mr Gustave criedlander ; Miss Garrick (Christchurch); Misses Grubb (2), (Kakaia) ; Miss Maud Graham, Mr I. R. 0. C. Graham, Mr D. Grant, Mies Irene Hamilton ; Mrs and Miss Hardy (Christchurch); Misses Hardy (2), (Waimate); Mr H. Hopkins, Rev Mr and Mrs Ingliß, Mr and Miss Lane, Dr Leahy, Mra and the Misses Leahy ; Mr and Misp Low (Auck land), Miss Morrison, Mr and Mrs F, Makeig, Mr E. T. Matson, Mr and Mrs McFarlane, Mr, Mrs and the Misses Me- Owen, Miss G. Ovenden (Christchurch), Miss Kathleen Orr, Mr and Mrs John Orr, Mr Pratt (Christchurch), Misa Palmer, Mi*s Prendergasf, Mrs and the Misses Pilbrow, Mr >*\ J., Mrsand Miss Paul, Misses RAekman (3) Mrs ani Miss Shearman, Mr and the Missies, Siiury, Mr and Mrs Stevens, Mrs M. Stitt, Mr and Mrs Simmers, Mrs E. Saunders, Hon Major Steward, Dr and Mrs Trevor and daughter, Mra Dr Tweed, and, daughter, (Wellington), Mr T. I. XJptop, Mr R, Upton, TVIr and Mrs Donald Williamson, Miss Marjorie Williamson, MJsses Wr|glifc (2), (Windermeve), fyt ''Yffo'ugbwzi '"" " Wrought RPjgtgj —a Mki

SHE ASHBOBfOH GtJABDIASi FRIDAY. JANUARY 20, 1887.



200 Pte. Robinson ... 31 Pte. M. Hepburn 27 Pte. B. Baker ... 29 Corpl. .1. W. Baker 28 Pte. J. Hepburn ... 22 Pte, F. Fotter ... 29

300 24 25 29 29 21 21

500 Hep.' 16 4 15 3 11 aor. 9 2 17 8 13 3

Tl. 75 70 69 68 68 66



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Business Notices 7IS^"^JAM~~ JAM. ' — r „ |H "fl* , ||N . IQCV7 PRESBEVING SUGAR IOfV7 ±OVi PRESERVING SUGAR 1011/ 250 Bags MAURITIUS SUGAR 250 250 Bags MILLAGUIN SUGAR 250 100 Bags BREWERS' CRYSTALS 100 FLETCHER BROS. HAVE just landed some of the Finest PRESERVING SUGAR that ha* ever ««• to this market. Anyone wishing their Jam to tura oat First-claw, •&& keep m good condition, should not fail to buy their SUGAR from FLETCHER 8R05.,, LOWEST PRICES IN ASHBURTON. JAM JAES. JAM JAES. Pint Mason Screw Top Jars 1 Qfc. Mason Borew Top Jan 4 eallon Mason Screw Top Jars lib Jars with Screw Top 21b Jars with Screw Tops 1 and 21b Jara with PlaT« To^i SCREW TOP JARS FROM 3s 3d Per Dozen. PEESEEVING PANS. PEESEEVING PANS. We have all sizes of Enamelled Preserving Parnt—Bo'h Light and Hea\ tEnanti. at VERT LOW PRICES, , HEBBAL BEER. HEEBAL BEER. 8 GALLONS OF SPLENDID HERBAL BEER lor 7D, by using FLETCHER'S EXTRACT OF HERBS, This extract Saves Boiling—ls ABSOLUTELY PURE—Makes a Splendid Tonic Btto— Non-Intoxicating—Has a Creamy Head like Bottled* Ale. Please Note—That we are gob Agents m New Zealand for this extract, TEA. TEA. TEA. Good Station Tea, m half-chests, from Is per lb Splendid Tea, m 5 and 101 b tins, at.. Is 6d Mr Ib SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. (Sole Agents for Ash burton) In ilb, lib, 51b, and 101 b Airtight Tins, at Is 9d and 2s per lb. 2d per lb Reduction off 5 and 101 b tins. 4£d FECULINA 4|d FECULINA 4Jd FECULINA. THE PERFECTION OP CAKE FLOURS. This preparation stands Unrivalled as the Perfection of Prepared Flours fo producing Pure and Delicious Cakes with the least possible time, trouble, and expense. FECULINA may be had m the following kinds:— Ground Rice Raspberry Buns Sultana Cake Cheese Cakes Madiera Cakes < Sponge Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches Genoa Cakes Cocoannt Cakes Sponge Ginger Bread Currant Cakes Bice Cakes Seed Ct-'kes Snow Cakes, Etc. To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE m ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON ANE OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 2^—Box 67. PRESERVING SUGAR, PRESERVING SUGAR. IAAA BA.G3 MAURTTIOS SUGAR. -| r\f\f\ A\J\J\7 BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. XUUU JAMS AND JELLIES made with Mauritius Sugar witl keep any length of time and m any climate. lateuding Jam makers would find it to their advantage to inquire our price for Mauritius Sugar before pur< basing elsewhere. MASON'S SCREW TOP JAM JARS. LIGHTNING PATENT AIR-TIGHT JAR 4. GLASS JAM AND JELLY JARS, three m nest.  We are disposing of these jars at a remarkably low figure. I BRASS AND ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS IN ENDLESS VARIETY, "I f\ C4SES CALIFORNIAN TISNED FRUIT. T f\ BARTLETT PEARS, APRICOT?, LEMON CLING PEACHES. These fruits are delicious, being preserved m a thick Byrup, aul are acknowledged * to be superior to fresh fruit. CROCKERY. CKOCKEBY. -WeJb&¥e soase Choices Lines to hand ex "©taraina." Teapots a Specialty.-" ~ Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for orders,'"' Sole Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Orders by post despatched with punctuality SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, & IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE. Tklephonb No. 65 WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. mHE ELECTRO-PLATED SILVER WARE OPENED UP B^t S. SALE X, DIRECT- IMPORTEE, EAST STBEET, • From the firm of WALKER and HALL, ENGLAND. Is the Choicest and Finest Quality of Plate ever seen m the Ashburton Di,trici, The Goods comprise the newest designs m BREAD PLATTERS, HOT WATER CANS AND JUGS, NOVEL COAL SCUTTLE SUGAR AND SCOOP, - TEA TRAYS, TEA POTS, AND TEA AND COFFEE SETS. E.P. CANDLESTICKS, AND E.P. LAMPS. 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Tt having taken the premises lately ' ~ ! ' O3cupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open -v TTA vrpri k wu  r same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment \\/ A«iAIJ, Known-Tivhat; the people Ropjts, where visitors will end a long felt .* f . "*?,•. lhat Akwwwt Obr hai the want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few J«B*\Md besfe assorted itock of Boots m boarders will find all the comforts of a l»Bt«™y. XI 12S —- TVflM'lff ERY-UdiM •hwWtoip«ot tho riiHbRK is no doubt, no possible doubt XVJL uew Millinery, OtiMp Mantlte, X that you g«t Qqqs Vdlu? for your Jacltelt, Blousee, French^fed Smikk {taooejr a| Mwior's, ! Uisclb ;kU Bew ttp {Q cHjT •s



T. Bullock. Friedlander Bros., Limited. ~~TO~~LET^ i a a aores °f piains Land ' togefcher CORN SACKS. IOU with a comfortable Dwelling -^^ Ull-VAV>J# ihereon, situated m the Westei field Survey District. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. E HAV E ARRANGED FOR A TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and ' ' Dwelliug m East Street South ooK> LIMITED QUANTITY TO LET. OT /"COTTAGE, well situated on Alford PfiPTiTSAniffi Vj Forest Road. App'y, t U ft JN O AU Ji. B, T. BULLOCK. GOOD BUILDING SITE. To be Iftnded for U«, ex B«8' FAZILKA, OFFERS are invited for the purchase of now ,j ue at Lyttelton, and shall be T.S. 768, containing £ acre, fronting Wakanui Road, Eas% near Mr A. Young's gla^ to g,, pp iy Orders, store. Good land, long frontage. Must be sold to close accounts. Apply to __ r __ T. BULLOCK. . _ FBIEDLAINDER BROS., Ltd FOR SALE n 3 ACRES, being Lot 37, at back of Presby- Hanmer and Graves. terian Manse, Trevorton. As the owner — is leaving the district, offeis are invited for thij- T- bullock. CASTOR OIL. SUBURBAN Building A.lotmeuts and __._., , T ~~~ , „ „ other properties WT^ have Just Landed, ex Fazilka, a — FOR SALE— » » shipment of CASTOR OIL, and are Lot 31, containing 2 rooda 21 perches, » a Potion to supply Large and Small fronting Alford Forest road Consumers. _.„„__ ,„,_-.,. Lot 2, containing £ acre, fronting Alford HANMB.R & (TRAVUb. Forest road, jjst above Woollen Factory T\TT| I^TP Lot 22, containing £ acre, Church street, ■■/■,! , I/ M 1 a Hampstead ——— Lots 4, 5, and 6, each containing -} TX7"E ARE AGENTS FOR acre, fronting Alford Forest road, VV opposite Mr Henderson's property LITTLE'S DIPS Lot 86, containing one acre, fronting the Town Belt west —Nice site for a , , _ , n{mse and keep them m Stock. Lot 261, containing acre, Malcolm street, _ „ T^ _ _„ Tinwald, nlar railway station HANMER AND GRAVES. 9 acres, situated at the corner of Race- ——— — —— course and Allenton roads, Allen on K.W, APfCPQ AYR HIN hi? ttft Lot 30, containing ± acre, fronting Alford Ar Ujltb AiN U *>IN-L»&±fo. Forest road Lota 75,76, and 77, each containing i 1TT _ . , , ._,_.„_,„ , ..ore, Cambridge street, Hampstead c" fffS-fpSS Lot 525, containing * acre, Barland ?vT?°?txT bT?X o AND /°?u P A™. b street, Tinwald AND BINDEKS, and shall keep their Lot 16, containing i acre, fronting Alford Machines m Stock, as well as all the Forest road necessary Extras for the Machines. Lot 25, containing fronting ■ Winter's road. Alleuton ttt r~\ v^v -y Lot 14. containing 33 perches, part of R S W I 11 I I j 4905, North 'I own Belt " " v-/ -1-* • Lot 8, containing | acre, fronting Alford ,_, T.S. facre, McMurdo lVr ESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES Street,'linwald, planted with fruit XT.X. are prepared to make LIBERAL trees, and near the.railway station. OAgH ADVANCES (free of commission) J. iJUJuLUOiv. ■ L on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale Tenders. or shipment. — ARRANGEMENTS have been made by " ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. .. . . , . .. . .. which their customers can have their clips i-w-iiavrrkwoa Wl n urtTinr tdo r offered either ia Ashburton, Chriatchurch or riIENDERS FOR SUPPLIES for one ~ , X year will be received up to 1 p.m., on Timaru, and if so desired, we acs prepared, TUESDAY, 2nd February next, at the to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, V^&^Zton^: ABhbUrt° n> Whe" "«i»« -de special arrangement for that By Order. pUrp°Be- <»-_ F. MAINWARING, Clerk# ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY Ashburton, January 26, 1897. 1126 VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. TENDERS FOR^REPAIRST TT "T „ — Hanmer cc Graves. nnENDERS FOR REPAIRS, addressed J_ to the Chairman of Committee, Old Men's Home, will be recoived up to 9 a.m. » TT , TTT ITT/ , mrn iTnTin on TUESD \Y, February 9, at the County NEW AUCTIONEER. Council Office. Plans and Specification to be seen at Mr —— R. Bird's, Ashburton. 1 133 -ttt E beg to NOTIFY THAT WE MS^JlLLli'J.'l'J-i'JILI 1!™. _L_. ! VV HAVE ENGAGED F- Ferrma"- MR J. E. BLAND, AWAITING A WELCOME as auctioneer, _ And that we shall be represented at the xi O M E. Rakaia, Geraidine, and Rangitata Sales, as well as at Ashburton. Ail Business en „ trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. ONE LARGE ENAMEL MILK DISH, HANMEK. AND GRAVES. ONE BASIN, AND SUNDRY BOOKS. WE have various sums for investment o Borrowers will kindly note. Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. F. FERBIMAN. CORNSACKS. .._ /^RDERS for these can now be booked, PUBLIC NOTICES. yj an d we advise Clients to take ad — . vantage of present quotations, UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. gEEDS. SEEDS. SEEPS. riIHIS BOARD WILL OEASE PAYING m W<? ha<? e *? Sto(&, the beßt of Sufcton>i JL for Birds' Eggs and Heads after Turnips, Swedes and Mangels, and specially SATURDAY, January 30. recommend the following:— By Order. WHITE TURNIPS. 11TP J°HN DAVIS°N» Imperial Green Globe, Purple Top Mara 1164 Uerk- moth, Red Paragon, Early Six Weeks, ——— __ — , Grey Stone» MEDICAL NOTICE. „ f . ELL?, W Perfection Green Tog, Fay rit p , T Hybrid, All th- lear Roundt Ye^,ow v T\R C. D. GREENWOOD desires to TbSLSl*^ U inform his patients that ••' . . w?ir?7« transferred his practice to "° uas MAJNUKIib. Golden Tankard, Long Red. _^« ERNEST FOOKS, Champion Purple Top. Monarch, lately of Auckland, Crimson King, Elephant. J ' Also, Who will carry on the practice at Dr RAPE, CLOVERS, and other Seeds. Greenwood's residence, Burnett Street west. ._-_ . -^t -mTUr-m-* -w-v a ALL ACCOUNTS due to Dr Gebenwood must be paid to Ma Graham Roberts at |ZJ. |3 \ the Surgery, whose receipt will be a sufficient V^JLVjL_L. t X_JkJ» discharge. C. D. GREENWOOD. — , ~—' Ashburton, January 22, 1897. 1108 WAHOO 4 WANTED Known—Large delivery of THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION, the " Economic " Kid Gloves, fovir buttons, 1b 9d per pair, worth tcuuh more.— Aebbortou Drug Company Agent* W. H.COWBR, or c



MELLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSOBTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Pleaae 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' Oromelette Shoes from 8s 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 m AohburtOP A trial will at once convince you of the difference m prioe and r quality from other boot-shops. Note Address — JAMES MELLOR, TAECRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



I Wanted. MRS TOMPKINH h.i:~ v.ican i'?« for Iwo Gentlem-n Boanlnrs, cv. ry U<me comfort. H-.iUy Lo-'ge, Aahbnrton. 1 124 "VT'KW POTATOES, New Potatoes, • IN Magnificent Sample. Id per lib or J3lbs a Is—at Fletcher Beos. I THS Acgel Israfel, Taquiaara, Without Faith or Fear, Limitations, The Carissima, Her Ladyship's Income, Her Foreign Conquest, The Sevea Seas, Dulcie Everton, The Captain of the Pole Star, Nuggets, Something to Read (quarterly pari»).-~H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—Jam Jata, Jam Jare of all kinds at very low prices at ; Fletcher Bbos, Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Our Show Rooms to be cleared of ail Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles in Dtapery and t Millinery—W. H. Collier. OWN Make in Ladies' and Children"b Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina ■ fores; alao a good assortment of Calicoes, , Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., I ab Mrs Ai-corn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. ANTED" Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale.— Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Mellors Sale surpassing anything ever heard o in Ashburton. STUDY Economy and patronise Mkmcor Cheap Boot Sale. A FULL assortment of new Veilings in white, black, and black and whi c. Buy the celebrated new kid glove—The Victory—only 2s 6d. The beat glove in New Zealand for the money.—A» Orr. WANTED Known—looo pairs of Boots to be sold in twenty-one days at MBLIiOR'S. WHERE, Oh where, is that Cheap Boot Shop? Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Government Notices. (Extract from the New Zealand Gazette,) Land Taken for a Waterwork in the Westerfield Survey District. GLASGOW: Governor. • A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS the land mentioned in the Schedule hereto is required to be taken under " The Public YVorks Act, 1894," for & certain work, to wit, the purposes of works for the supply of water for the u-e of the inhabitants of the County of Aehbur ton : And whereas the Ashburton County Coun cil has laid before the Governor the memo rial, accompanied by a map, and also the statutory declaration, requited by the said Act: Now, therefore, I, David, Earl of Glas gow, the Goven or of the Colony of New Zealand, in exercise and pursuance of the powers and authorities in me vested by "The Public Works Act, 1894," and of every other power and authority fn anywise enabling me in that behalf, do hereby proclaim and declare that, from and after the date of the publication hereof in the New Zealand Gazette, th« laud mentioned in the Schedule here o is hereby taken for the purposes of works for the supply of water for the use of the inhabitants of the County of Aahburbon. SCHEDULE. The pai eel of land mentioned hereuuder :— * a 6 *■> a „ a #C J2 S 1-° si ; w S g-S § \% ?? 3 I "Is g I* U i * * i A R P 5 0 2 18,860 XII Wester- 29597 Red t I field In the Canterbury Land District: as the said parcel; of land is more particularly de» lineated on the plan marked as above men- J tioned, deposited in the Head Office, Depart ment of Lands and Survey, at Wellington, in the Wellington Land District, and thereon colored as above stated. Given under the hand of His Excellency the Right Honorable David, Earl of Glasgow ; Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint j Michael and Saint George ; Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over Her Majesty's Colony of New Zealand and its Dependence a; and issued j under the Seal of the said Colony, ab the Government House, at Welling-, ton, this eleventh day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven. (Signed) R. J. SEDDON, for Minister of Lands, God Save the Queen. 1 134 D. Thomas, ~HOKSE FAIR. "1%/TY next Horse Fair will be held on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, ENTRIES ARE NOW BEING TAKI3N. D. THOMAS, 1 135 Arcade. PALM AND JOKO TEAS. INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is noted for producing 200. large Tea 1 Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea IVlr George Jameson sold so largely. , OUR 2s TEAS (Palra and Joko) are qaally good yaluo for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas t being packed and sold in our empties r ' Imitation is sincerest flattery,* but the public should see they get the genuine i article, > Retau rrom all the principal Store • keepers, ' u'rtMESOH. ANDERSON & CO, s 155 Colombo Street, Oheistghuroh r > TF YOU WANT the Newest and Nicest X Millinery, Trilby Muslins, and Dress :' Goods, go to Mrs Alcork's. Dresses made '' on the premises. Fit guaranteed. MOTHERS and fathers who have to provide Boots and Shoes, should call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. I* TTTANTED Known—Every article sold uj VV proves Heavy Reductions.— Ult' CKKtA & TUBMiB.



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Synoi'Sis of New advertisements. D. Thomas—Horae iair on Thursday February 11. T. Bullock—Two acreß for sale, Trevor toi; also I acre, McMurdo streeet, Tinwald Proclamation—Re land taken m Weatet field Survey District. Mrs Makeig-—Professional notice.



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