TE WHIT! TU WHOO!

[BY O. M. THOMSON.] Ken ye the last withe gowden tresses, Ken ye the lad baith big end braw ? A last as fair aa the flooers the presses 'Neath her hasting feet i' the e'eiuu' fa' ? Ken ye the glen withe brambles breery, Where the bourtree gleams like the drifted snaw ? Ken ye the foot or the faoe sac cheery That cornea to the glen i' the c'en in' i&">. X.en ye the soor that mang a* fleetest To the lass tae trig and ihe lad eae true, Ken y* thf joy owre a' joys the sweetest ?— An owlet oriea, "Ta whit! to whoo !' Ken ye ocht o* lips that are honey-laden, Ooht o" hearts that wi' love are fu' ? Ken ye whab'a bent for a man or maiden ? Th« owl replies, " To woo ! to woo j" —Edinburgh Scotsman,

ITEMS FROM PARIS.

Prom Our Own Correspondent CiNTIKARY OF KMPEBOR WILLIAM I. la view of the approaching centenary of the birthday of the lace Emperor William I. (March 22), the King of Prussia has issued a decree for a special celebration m Prussia which is to last three days. On Sunday, March 21, a solemn service is to be held m *I 1 the churches of the kingdom ; for Mon day, the anniversary proper, there will be numerous public festivities, parades, and illuminations ; and on Tuesday a variety of popular amusements, students 9 "commerses," etc., are to take place. THE PARIS MOBGUE. Statistics concerning the morgue may not be very gay, but still rather an interesting subject. During the year just passed the □umber of bodies received there was 846—44 lm* than m the preceding year, and the smallest number for the past twenty-six yean. Of the 846 bodies, 541 belonged to the male, and 305 to the female sex, and 711 of these were actually recognised by mem bers of the families or friends. Singularly enough it is during the hot season that the morgue receives most of its inmates; there were 100 m July, and only 30 m December. Two hundred and thirteen bodies of the above 846 were taken from the Seine. THE FRENCH AS COLONISTS. In one of the speeches delivered at the recent Dupleix, anniversary celebration, it was pathetically admitted that Frenchmen are not willing colonists, that they do not like leaving France, and that if they ever do ao they want to come back as soon as pos- j sible. A young Frenchman, it was said, prefers a miserable salary m a Government office to the prospect of independence i afforded by emigration to the French colo nies. There is no doubt there is some truth m this statement. Algeria, for example, is i close to French shores, and yet its French j population is less than the Spanish popula tion of the colony. XBANSFOBMING LIGHT INTO SOUND. One of the marvels of modern science, ob serves La Science Populaire, is the conversion of a beam of light into sound. The light ray is thrown through a vessel containing lamp black, colored silk, worsted, or other j substance. A dish havimj slits or openings i cut into it is made to revolve swiftly m the beam of light so as to cut it up, making alternate flashes of light and shadow. On putting the ear to the glass vessel strange sounds are heard so long as the flashing beam is falling upon it. Another phase of this remarkable discovery is still mure in teresting. A beam of sunlight is passed through a prism. The disc is turned, and the colored light of the solar spectrum is made to break through it. If the ear be placed to the vessel containing the silk, wool, or other material, as the colored lights fall upon it sounds will be given by different parts of the spectrum, and there will be silence m some other parts. If the vessel contains ted worsted and the green light flashes upon it loud sounds will bo heard, Only ff eble sounds will be heard if the red and blue rays fall upon it,, and o her colors make no sound.at all. Green silk gives sound best m red light. It is by no means improbab'e that the discovery foreshadows a new law of harmonies, and Remington's experiments m tone and color may possibly, by this new application of sight and sound, result m some practical theory which will give us an entirely new scheme of music. The thing is but m its infancy, but the mere fact that such a discovery has been made cannot but forecast important results. Paris, January 28,1897. [Remainder of notes on the fourth page.]

The Cross and the Crescent.

Ph I that the old Crusaders Could start up from their cliy, And, m God's name, with zealous flame, Unfurl the Cross to-day ; Oh I for the sturdy valor— Oh ! for the fearless men Who bore the brunt m battle's front To face the Saracen. The Saracens—no cravens— They raised the Crescent high 'Gainst Christian knights—m valiant lights They did not fear to die. Then hand to hand, with spear and brand, They fought with might and main, And those who bore the Cross aloft Met men up* the plain. But nowadays the Saracen Pas' dwindled to tjie Turk, And Moslem murderers are hens To do the Devil's work } * While Britain's Lion grins and growls On Afric's savage coast, And wags his tail at red Stambaul, Unmindful of his post. Where is old England's grandeur ? Where is the nations pride ? Where are her million heroes who For liberty have died ? Her troops can face the savage -~ Far out on Afric's shore ; She heeds not thooe whs» ravage ui&r her "door. '" 4a<t w|iere are all the Eagles, too ? Where now spasmodic France V Can that old home of chivalry Ifot wield the sword and lance ? Where is the Holy Synod, now, 4ng pan it not awake ■fhe spirit of the Autocrat f o pake the Moslem .juake \ The Kaiser's Eagle also Boars peacefully alone; He scents Ihe blood fiom foul Stamboul, But caaDot scent the wrong. Ihe Austrian sits quiet, And Humbert-he of Borne— Ignores the emblem of King Clirist On Peter's sacred dome. Shame ! shame upon the Powers ! $he Ppweriji who pretend ": '$ o'Uttp SaPyation^ emblem up i And Christian rights defend. Full down the Rood ! let Christian blood- Flow full ia StambouFs streets- Turks know w« sleep, like drowsy aheep, They only hear our bleaws' * —1 1WOMAS BIUCKEN.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBDBTON -MOD AY.

(Before the Mayor aud Hon Major Steward.) Drunkenness.—Henry Nevin was fined 5a and 2s expenses—m default twenty-four hours. Patrick M'Menamin, a first offender, was convicted and discharged ; and Andrew Sturgeon, drunk while m charge of a horse, was fined 5a or twenty-four hours. Assault —Robert Meaclem was charged with inflicting bodily harm on Saturl&y, March 13, on Patrick Cashan. Mr Purnell defended. Patrick Cashan said that on Saturday the 13th he was at Tinwald, about 10 a.m., and aaw defendant, Robe t Mea clem, coming down the road towards the hotel. He was driving a buggy. Witness waa standing on the footpath near Guiieells store. Meac em jumped out of the buggy aod came towards witness. Did not apeak to him. Meacltm came up to witness and struck him with his fist. He had something shore m hia hand at the time, which cut witnesa m the face. Thought it was a bag hook. He struck witness five or six times on the face and head. Each of the blows ent witness's face or head. Witness, waa faeinjr Meaclem at the time. A ton of Rev j Mr Biackburnes waa about half a chain away at the time. Gave no provocation to Meaclem. Meaclem said nothing; and wit ness s*id nothing to him. Witness had a disabled hand and could not defend himself. Went to Dr Leahy and had hia head dressed. Jross-examined by Mr Purnell—Knew Mr iieet. Saw him there after the row was over. Also thought he saw Mr McCudough Reid there. Was not oii the ground at all during the scuffle. Meaclem and witness were wrestling together part of the time. Meaclem never opened his lips. He never abked why witness had danced on hia face at Tiowald. Did not think that on the 27th February he knocked Meaclem down and danced on his face. Did not see any marks on Meacleni's face on Saturday. Might have struck Meaclem on the 27th February, but if ao, he had struck witness first. Oa Satur day last did not threaten to dash Meaclem s braius out. Was quite sober, and had had no liquor. Was never convicted of assault ing a man named Bulmer; Bulmer struck him. By the Bench—Meaclem struck wit ness repeatedly on Saturday, but he did not say anything to witness or witness anything to him. Harold-Blackburne, eleven years of age, son of Rev. Mr Blackburne, saw a man like defendant opposite Gudsell's store. Waa talking to complainant Casban at about half past ten m tha morning. Saw a man attack I Cabhan. Did not see him till he attacked [ Cashan. Witnesa then ran away.—David '< Fitzgerald, eleven years, knew Mr Meaclem, the defendant. Oa Saturday morning saw s defendant attack Cashan. He knocked him down. Was a fewya.ds away—about the length of the Court. Then ran away. Cashan did nob strike Meaclem, By Mr Purnell— Cashan was on the ground. Neither of them j said anything.—Alfred Huston, a farmer's i son, residing at Tinwald, was at 1 inwald on Saturday, March 13. Saw Maaclem at Tinwald that day. Also saw Cash-in. It j was between ten and half-past ten. Came j out of the blacksmith's shop and saw them gripping each other, as if they were fighting. Mr Fleet and witness ran up to stop it. By the time they got np they had separated. Mr Fleet went between the two. Cashan wa3 bleeding about the head. Saw Msaelem putting something m his pocket, but could not swear what it was. Cashan had three or four wounds on hi 3 head, and Meaclem had blood on his face.—George Fleet, black smith, Tinwald, said that ou Saturday last I he saw Meaclem and Cashan at Tiawald ! i hey were together at Gudsell'a corner on the footpath, They were locked together scuffling and fighting. Ran up and took Pat by the shoulder, and sung out " fair play." 'Ihey both Jet go. There was blood ou both of their laces. Did not see anything ia the hand of either of them. Ran up with Husfcon. There was no more fighting after witness separated them. Cros -examined by Mr Parneii,—-On the nvenmg of February 27 taw Meaclem and Cai-han m front of Lagan's hotel on the footpath. There were three or four there. All at once witness saw Cashan strike Meaclem three or four limes. After wards saw Meapiem on the ground and saw Cashan kick him several times ami trjmp'e ou his head. The footpath was a pool of blood. Ran up and interfered. Did not see Meaclem give any provocation. Meaclem was drunk at the lime, and Cashan was sober. bid not see Meaclfm try to defend himself. Did not think Meaclem had time to do so. John McCullough Keid, butcher, Tinwald, said that on Saturday morning a li tie after ten o'clock saw Meaclem and Cashan at the corner of Gudseli's store, they were m grips. Did not see any blows struck. Witness was about two chains away. Did not see any thing m the bauds of either of them. The faces of both of them were bleeding. Cross examined by Mr Purnell-— On the evening of February, 27th, saw Meaclem and C&shan 6ppo<site the hotel. They were both on the ground. Meaclem's face was like a bit of chopped meat. It Waa bleeding freely. There was a good deal of blood on the foot path which was afterwards washed off with a bucket of water. By the Court—Did not see any marks on Cashan's face on Saturday February 27- Dr Leahy deposed that on Saturday, 13th, Cashan came to him to have his head dressed. He had several wounds on the head and face. Two or three were incised wounds, and the others scratches and abrasions. The incised wounds might be j caused by the fiat if armed with a ring, but could not be caußed by the fist alone. Such wounds might be caused by a bag hook. One was a deeply incised wound which he had to suture. This wound could not have bee n caused by a fist alone,' sotae "instrument must have been used.' The woun4a at present were pot dangerous. Cross examined—lf Cashao had fallen and struck his head on a sharp atone the wounds might have been caused m that way. Re-examined—All the wounds could not have beea caused ia tin* 1-' way, unless there were several '*•'* Th -" ThTfVfv, if! !&if the P« io n"._ Ihe Court held that there was not a case to send to a jury, and decided to deal with it summarily, as one of common assault—Mr Cuthbertson intimated that since luncheon time he had been instructed to appear m a cross-e^sa tor assault by Meaclem against Cashan, but objected to the'ea.-.e being proceeded w'th that day.—-Mr Purnell addreased,the Court, and regretted that the two cases could not be taken together. He called Robert Meaclem, who stated that on the 27ih February at Tinwald, he was out side the hotel talking to Primmer and I McMillan. Cashau struck witness without j provocation, knocked him down and stamped on hia face, which bled a good deal. The footpath was oovereel with blood, which was cleaned away with a buoket and broom. A ' man named Fleet pulled Cashan away Did not see Cashan again till Saturday 13, when j he met him on the footpath. Asked why he jumped on witness's face on 27th February. He said he would do it again. He put his arm round witness's neck and got him down on the footpath. When he got up again witness struck him ajyeral times. Had a HQg o» hw hated; whi^h biirst and was lost. Had no Weapon m his hand. Wiped the blood from his face with his handkerchief, which he put m his pocket. Cross examined by Sergeant Barlow.—On the 27th February, Cashan assaulted him without any provocation, K o far aa L»a knew he w»s sober, Ele didntt ask witness for any money. Witness did not have a bag hook m his hand. Had not had a bag hook for years -By the Bench—On the 18th Cashan' attemp'ed to strike witnesa first. If he said witness struck him was* swearing falsely,—John Primmer said he knew both Meaejem and Cashan. He corrobrated the previous evidence as to Caahan striking Meaclem on the 27th February, and stamp ing on his face with his boot. Saw no provocation given by Menolem. By the Bench —Both parties, he ehou'd think, had had some drink, but they were not drunk. —Alexander McKay — On Monday Ist March, Meaclem came to hia shop to have bis face attended to. There were cuts and j bruise® on his head, and one of hia ears. His eyes were blackened. A piese had been knocked off hia nose. Some of the wounds were pretty deep. Cross examined—Could not say whether the wounds were dangerous. W, de B. Oompton.-r-Saw Meaolem on the 27th February m the evening. His face was covered with blood. Said he had bet er come m and get washed. His face aud head were scarred and cut all over. Cross [ examined—The injuries couldn't have been i caused by falling on the road. Meaclem I was fined 40a with 36s ooats or m default j fourteen days. >

THE ABSBtJETOK GtJARDIAN i MONDAY, MABCH 15, 1897,



CROCKERY - - - - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWARB. ENAMELWAKE. OKPACKAGES OKPAOKA6RS </O PACKAGES 40 PACKAGES Ex 8. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHER BROS., HTAVR just received per % «. Waimafe, 25 Package! of Crocker* and Et*melwan fro , t «52*5S of the "eßt Firm" «n England and on the Continent, which our Asenti hmurht a the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby J WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. CROCKERY. CROCKJSRY. SO Bedroom Sett from 10i 6d per wt of 6 pieces, Foil size 100 Hetw of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2a p«r ut of three SO Dozen Teapot, from 6d each. 100 preated Tnmbl m ,2*MmtSwn isn t* Mmo*'u $***> f infc"« <JoMh, and half Gallon, equally cheap. ISO Dozen Cnpa and Baaoera from 3§ 9d per dozen •**"*& 6 Gron White and Gold China Egg Cope, la 4d per down tarS^v^S"^ *? ~°s' VSid timeEepTrT 60 Dozeo Padding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. E NAMELWARE. ENAMELWAR E. - 6 aria v 9d«&- *w ' *«■ >»—■■—— im p^s^^ttariod -*v »•cu* -d *~ 6 Dozen Enameled Fiyina Pane, la 2d ImRA la ra .~a i- tv l JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SBABOH PRODUCE EX STORE, Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14lb I#. 7 8 ncr owf Flour-Rol!itt' B Sujreme at wholesale pricef Oatmeal, (Tunaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price m town Wheacmeal for Bread and Porridge m 71b and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE m ASHBURTON FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY RTOBIB, ASHBURTON AND OHKISTCHUROH Telephon* 24~80x 67. MITCHELL AND TURNER. ANDREW ORE. Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK FOR AUTUMN AND WINTEE. 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 ■ ■ ■ "I" ADIES' JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin snake ; French andl English JIJ Dress Fabrics m. Great Variety. Agent for the celebrated " Fearnought" Seraes, navy and blacks. Ladies' Corsets m a!l the new roak^s, PD, V and X, Ac. LATEST NOVELTIES m Millinery, French and English Ribbons, Flowers. Feather* and Trimmings, Beautiful Fur Trimming? just opened. LADIES 1 MACINTOSHES, most fashionable Good, all sewn seama • Infants' Dresses, Peliss- s, Cloaks, and Muffs. ' Ladies' Gloves m Silk Suede, and Kid ; all price*. The BEST STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited m Ashburton. | BLANKETS AND FLANNELS under contract; splendid^valae, | Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES, best makes. Lidiea' UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from Is lid.. SUITS TO ORDER fag* M 13$ m ANDREW ORR.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. Henry Zander, ram"&*ewe~ A^^^r FAIR. I RAM & EWE FAIR, THUBSDAY, MAECH 25 ENTRIES are now W.g »ci w d for this ™WALD SALBYARDB, JLJ. fixture. on briedlande^beos., L MITED . THDBBDAY^JIABOH 25. _ 2 168 T SHAL-k be Pteaße<J t0 reoeiro ENTRIES , 92^±JJJj«»smmmmmmmm^mmmmgmmmfmg^^ ■ X f»r above fixture. WANTED Known—What th« people say. That Am»BK.yv Ork has the HENRY ZANDER, Vl f MP3179 4mUMNr,



Business Notices. Have just landed the following Seasonable Goods:— 1f \ Cases Prime Ling Fish "1 f\ Xv/ Oases Prime Ling Fish I\J X Cases "Royal" Fresh Herrings £T ! *J Cases "Royal" Freeh Herrings fJ 5 Cases Herrings m Tomato Sauce £T Cases Herrings In Tomato Sauce fJ sOas«s "Silvocea" Smoked Haddocks jT Cases "Silvocea" Smoked Haddocks tJ 5 Cases-" Royal" Kippered Herrings pf Cases " Royal" Kippered Herrings l) 5 Cases Fresh Salmon (Cocktail Brand) f? (V«s Frwh Salmon (Occkrali Brana) <U O C.ses Fresh New Zealand Mollett O O Cases Fre«h New Zealand Mullett O 3 Cases Maconochies Spiced Herrings <T> Cases Maconochies Spiced Herrings O TEA. TBT TEA. ORANGE PEKOE, CEYLON TEA, m ilb and lib Packets, 51b and 101 b Tins. So!e Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Goods delivered daily. Customer* waited upon for Orders. Cheapest House m Aahburton for Groceries, Ironmongery, Crockery and Brush ware, SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53 ~ MELLOR'S ~~ 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making » Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton 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 shoas, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes—Splendid ralua Ladies'Oromelette Shoes from 8a 9d—Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d—Great bargains. THOUSANDS OP OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Look at windows and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made m Athburtoo A trial will at once convince you of the difference m price and quality from other boot-shops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. IMPOKTANT TO F A RfM ER 8 AND H A|R VEST ER S, T\7"ATCHBS specially designed and constructed for those engaged m agricultural work are to be obtained from S. SALEK, WATOH IMPORTER, FAST STEEET. TheselWatcheg are made by ROTHERAM and other famed makers to the special order of S. Salek foi the i ASHBURTON WATCH TRADE. HAYING BOUGHT LARGELY AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT | PRICES ARE REDUCER ' ' ALSO IN STOCK-^Dixit Watches (b% the name S. SALIK Asliburton, is on tie dial) at 20s. Other metal etches from Us. All Guaranteed. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT. THE LAST WEEK OF McDonald & mcdiarmid's GREAT "ANNUAL CLEARING SALE^ | _ . - . _____ :  I /^OMMMNCES on SATURDAY, the 6ih inst. la the limits of our advertising space V> we cannot- enumerate one-twentieth of the BARGAINS we are offering, but the following quotuuons will at once convince you of the Genuineness of our Reductions:— Per Pair Per Pair s d ad Ladiea' and Gents' Tennis Shoes Bluchers, heel and toeplate (Renshaw make) 2 9&2 11 and nails, our own make- Children's School Boots (our beats everything m the mar own make)— 7to 9 .... 4 3 ket at the price ... .. only 411 10 to 13 ... 4 9 Ladies' Tan Leather Lace Shoes Ladies' Real Glace Kid Shoes —a great bargain 4 9 —a perfect gem {own make) only 611 Special Bargains— • Ladies' Evening Shoes, with Girls' 2-Strap Shoes (black or neat bow, glace kid ... only 211 tan leather)-? to 9 ... " 211 Gents' Canvas JShoes (black or 10 to 1 ... 3 9 brown), reduced from 6s to 4 6 Women's Leather Slippers Ladies' Canvas Shoes (black, (own make), only 3 3 blue, or brown), own make only 4 3 First -class Pegged Water- Gents' Tan Leather Shoes tights (our own make) .... only 11 9 (sewn) —Usual price ... 9s Worth 15 0 Sale Price only ... 6 11 Children's Strong Lace Boots Men's Pegged Watertight —4's to 6's—a bargain ... 1 9 Bluchers (own make), splen- Former Price ... 4 0 did value, only 9 b Women's Leather Balmorals Men's Watertight Balmorals (our own make) ... ... only 6 6 (own make), splendid value only 8 9 Ladies' Leather Shoes, neat Ladies' Lace Canvas Shoes ... 3 9 design (own make)... ... only 5 6 Usual Price ... ... 4 9 Youths' Watertight Balmorals Neat 2-Strap Evening Shoes... 311 —l's and 2's , only 6 9 If you have not yet visited this UNPARALLELED SALE, we respectfully request you to do so AT ONCE, and participate m the GREAT BARGAINS that are being offered. Don't forget the Sale positively CLOSES on SATURDAY, the 13th inst at THE CASH BOOT MART, East Street, Ashburton,] [Bkanches at Oamaru and Waimatb.



Hanmer and Graves. ASHBURTON YARDS TUESDW, MARCH 16 1897. T\TE SHALL OFFER AT THIS SALE— I 1 f\/ \ Four, six, and eight-tooth HvAJ HALFBRED EWES. *y(~\f\ Two-tooth FREEZERS, «wes # \J\_s and wethers mixed. LAMBS, prime Freezers Kf\f\ Three - quarterbred EWES, O\J\J six and eight-tooth OAA Three-quarterbred EWEB OQ f\ Two-Tooth three-quarter bred fCOXJ EWES, a grand line. QK f\ Forward Four and Six-tooth OO\J WETHERS f\(~\ Fafc Crossbred EWES. HANMER AND GRAVES. J. R. BLAND, 3 58 Auctioneer. MESSRS DALGBTY & COMPANY, m conjunction with HANMER AND GRAVES. ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1897. MESSRS DALGKTY & CO., m con junction with Messrs Hanmeb and Graves, have received instruction from A. E. Peache, Esq., to Sell on the above date, the undermentioned Sheep from his well-known Mount Somers flock :— Kflfl Full-mouthed HALFBRED OKJKJ EWES. Qf\f\ Full-mouthed QUARTER-BACK O\JKJ EWES. A C\f\ Six-tooth and Full-mouthed ■yHUU HALFBRED WETHERS. Bf\f\ Six-tooth and Full-mouthed yJyJ Quarter-back WETHERS. The above Sheep are m first-class order, and are guaranteed sound mouthed. DALGETY & CO. \Joint HANMER & GRAVES /Agents. 5 56 ■ Government Notices. LICENSING DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. ELECTION OF LICENSING COMMITTEE. NOTICE OF POLLING-DAY IN PURSUANCE of the Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Aot, 1893, and the Elec toral Act, 1893, I, THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, Returning Officer for the Licens ing District of Ashbutton, do hereby GIVE NOIICE that an ELECTION WILL BE HhLJ) for the RBTURN of FIVB) Qualified Persons to serve as MEMBERS of the Licensing Committee for the said District, | and that NOMINATIONS OF CANDI DATES will be received not later than Five o'clock m the Afternoon of the sixteenth day of March, 1897, and that the POLL (if necessary) will be taken at the several Poliiug-places of the said District on WED NESDAY, the 24th day of March, 1897. Each Nomination must be accompanied by a deposit of Ten Pounds. The following are the PGLLINO-PLACES for the Licensing District of Ashburton :— The Courthouse, Ashburton. The Schoolhouse, Dromore. The Schoolhouse, Seafield. The Schoolhouse, Wakanui. The Schoolhouse, FlemingfcoD. The Schoolhouse, Hinds. The Schoolhouse, Mayfield. The Sohoolhouae, Greenstreet. The wchoo'house, Lowcliffe. The Road Bard Office, Mount Somers. The Templar Hall, Tinwaldc The Town Hal', Stavel'ey. T. W. TAYLER, Returning Office?, Ashburton, March 5, lij97. 40 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION TQ CHRIgTOHURCH, March 17. AN Excursion train from Timam to Christchuroh on the l?ch March be due from Ashburttm a.fc 9.1* a m a ' n( j return from Gnristehw-"^ at^SSOpm v 6 n? t™ f^" Ashburton to Christchurch 0y tn»* *7ain only, 5s 6d first class, 4s second. SPORTS AT TIMARU March 17. Holiday excursion tickets to Thnaru at fares of 2d per mile Ist class, Id per mile 2nd, minimum4sand 8a respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be issued at Aahburton, Oamaru, and intermediate Stations for ordinary trains on 17th March, and will be available for return on 17th or 18th. 384 BY ORDER. Public Notice. E. DUCKWORTH & SON, XTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and ) Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Asmburton, Private Reaidence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105 TO SPORTSMEN. IjlOR SALE, Cheap—a Double-barrel J B.L. Chokebore Gun, by W. W. Greener and Co , London, Has all modern improvements and appliances, and m first class order, cost £30. i'or price and particulars apply Office of this paper. 3 88 T AM A CASH BUYER OF— RYE GRASS, j COCKSFOOT, ! AND CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDING. I gent for Cooper's Sheep Dip. 67 rnHE AGE OF MIRACLES has gone JL and the Age of Reason haa taken its place. Where the ancienta looked for signs and wonders, we moderns look for the beat value for our money ; and, after all, this is the true nhilogop&y. No man or woman will \yalk now-a-days who can raise the needful to buy a bike ; no young lady with any re spect for 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 Surattira. 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 cjull care away. Don't forget^ tha gift Syratura teapots, now m course of, m.iwaufaotqre I Miey «»r<? tV.oueru niir»ttl«s,



Wanted. ENCOURAGE LOCAL IN DUSTRY. IF you want a pood, strong, and reliable Umbrella, one that, is nob likely to get out of order, go and order one from SMI 1H MACKWP.LL, at, the Umbrella shop, Kast Street. Umbrellas neatly repaired and re-covered. Knives and Scissors ground. _LZ?, LOST— A Scarf Pin, 2 horse shoes, blue and white Btones. Reward on return ing to S. Salek, Jeweller. 3 110 WANTED Known—Splendid Apples from Id a pound, Tomatoes and Pears, at Mes Jambs, Fruiterer, next door to Mr Jamea, butcher, East) street. 3 111 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a lari?e 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 Best Boots m the trade. Nothing but the bast sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, Kast Street, Town Hall, Ash burton. 3 115 T OST on Saturday evening ac or near JLj Railway Station, Child's White Cloak. Finder please return to A.C, Mail Office. 3 114 TO Shepherds and others. —For Sale, handsome Sable Collie Dog, eight months old, Z. Office of this paper. 3 87 "XYTA&TED by a practical man a situation VV as Manager or Foreman on a farm. Over twenty years Colonial experience. Address—E.J H., Post Office, Ashburton • 5 78 WELDON'S Ladies' and Children' Journals, Home Dressmaker, Young 5 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. SUPERIOR Accommodation for Two Boarders m a puvate family. Apply Mail Office 3 57 WANTED, Apprentices for the dress makii.g business. Apply to Miss McDonkell, launders' Buildings. 3 48 WANTED Known—For good boot wear try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Our Show Rooms to be cleared of all Summer Goods'. —Mitchell & Turner. BARRETT BROS, announce that on and after Saturday, February 27, a Cash Discount at the rate of Is m the £ will be allowed to every customer. —"The Hal," East s^eet, Ashburtoa. 2 IS6 OUR Fiannelette Season opens with a Special Purchase of 1216 yards, selling at 3d and 4£d pr yard. Cash Discount Is m the £.—Barrett Bros., "The Hall," East street, Ashburton. 2 188 WANTED Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, at gieatly reduced prices, also large selection iv Ladies' Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrappers, Children's Pinaforea, Overalls, etc., for fourteen days only.—Miss E Babi^ss, Arcade and Tanerel Street. 213 /CROCKERY, Crockery, Still we lead V^ and defy anyone to get better value m Crockery, etc., and AS cheap us we are selling now. Please read our new advertise ment and judge for yourselves.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Men's Boots m great variety from 4s Jld to 3Qj. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit ohell & Turner. WAiS'TED Known —Our Friends realise the Genuinenp"-; cf the sale.— Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—The Ecouomi Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Collier. WAN TED Known — Enamel ware, Enamel ware at the cheapest house m town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on the prices, the name of the firm is enough to ensure cheapness and satisfac tion.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores QTERLING Value m Household Drapery, £j Clothing, Boots, etc., and Cash Dis. count Is m the £.— Barrett Bros,, " The Hall, 1' East street. 2 187 WHA i everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for litte rnonflv at Mellor's, PUBLIC NOTICE BRITISH AND BQREIGjnHBLi "SOCIETY. rjIHE ANNUAL MEETING will be held IN THE ORANGE HALL, ON THURSDAY, 18 r S INSTj ac 7.30 p.m. Dr. Trevor m the chair' ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED, Collection m aid of'the Society's funds. MUSICAL SELECTIONS by Choira of the Town Churches, and PHOTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS MANUSORIPrSby aid of LIME LIGHT L&NTRRN. 3 H2 ■\TOTICE is hereby given that all that i_M Road between Lots 4 and 5 D.P. 4183 Pc. of R.S. 7822-6 is stopped, and shall hereafter cease to be a public highway. C. E. FOOKS, & SON, Clerks to the Longbeach Road Board. March 15, 1897. 3 113 D. Thomas, EDWARD RIPPING ALE, (DECEASED) A LL creditors ia sh«? above Estate must il. seß,d m their claims to me on or j before JVIARCH 15, 1897, otherwise they will not be recognised. D. THOMAS, 3 2 A.ahbarton. FAIR, THURSDAY, MAECH 25, 1897. Ipi NTRIES of RAMS and Good Breeding Li EWES are now being taken for the above fixture. D. THOMAS, 2 141 Ashburton- Tenders. ™~ tx3"bulldeesT ~j mENDERS are invited for the ERE.C- X" TION cf a Wesleyan Church at Tinwald. Tenders to be endorsed (Trustees of Wesleyan Church), and addressed to j Mr Hawkins' Store, Tinwald, or my Osice, by 12 noon, on MARCH 20, 183'/. ' THQjS". E. KILWORTH, 3100 Architect,



OijfK Box of Clarke's B 41P ills warra pd to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, m either sex or cons i tjjfcional), Gravel and f a,ina m the Back fl^arraptee4 free from Mercury. Sold m go^es m 6(i each, by all Chcmiate and Patent medicine Vendors throughout, the World roprictors : Thb Linool-n and Midlanp O'^unctkp F'Bno CawrAnY. I no >ln. England We have sometimes heard it remarked that Messrs Craighead and Berryman charge rather high prices for their suits. !>., is evident from the number of hands 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 afc "sweating " rates (" cheap pod |»aaty.'') By insisting upon first-c'asß worktimEship m every garment, combined witH good fit and best quality linings etc. Messrs fraighead and Berryman have earned their reputation for giving satisfaction and their reduction of about 20e per suit referred to m their new advertisement is sure to'draw !> fresh rp^h of customers, -r-Apvjv Z 171