St. Stephen's Church.

She harvest thanksgiving services took place on Sunday, there being large congre gations both morning and evening. The sacred edifice was appropriately decorated for the occasion with corn, fruit, flowers, and foliage, representative trophies of the fruits of the earth being placed on the altar, and around the font. The chancel, lecterti, pulpit, aDd choir etalls were all suitably and tastefully adorned, and the font was filled with flowers, foliage, and ears of corn. The vicar, Rev T. A. Hamilton, officiated, the sermon in the morning having reference to the famine in Egypt and the provision for the wants of the people made by Joseph, concluding with an appeal on behalf of the famine-stricken people of India. In the evening the text waa takc-n from Matthew xin, 30—" Gather the wheat into my barn," and the appeal was renewed in eloquent terms. The anthem, taken from the 147 th Psalm, " 0 sing unto the Lord," was well rendered by the choir, and the congregation joined very heartily in the singing of the canticles and hymns. The services on both occasions were choral, and at the close of the evening service the Harvest Festival March was very well rendered. The offertories of the day amounted to a total of £16 6s 2d.

Succi, the Fasting Man.

A sad story Is that of Snccl, the fasting man. The poor fellow went out of his mind on Christmas day. He had finished another one of his forty days' fasting at a Boulevard maeic hall and had just gone sadly home to bed when the fit seized him. Graßping his cane, he smashed everything in the room, and when the affrighted landlord appeared and timidly enquirtd if he had knocked, he threatened to smath him too. Upon the arr \nl of the police he broke an empty champagne bottle on their heads and desperately resisted being taken to the police station. When he g'jt there he said he was hungry and thirsty. The kind hearted eommissi' ncr believed him and offered him some wine. Succi afterwards beoaroe so noisy that he had fco be pent off to the Depot Infirmary. He was carried of! tinging at the top of his voice.

SPORTING.

ACCIDENT TO NEWHAVEN.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Melbourne, February 21 A sensation was caused on Flemington track thia morning when Newhaven fell while doing a gallop. Walter Hickenbotham reports that the horse sustained no injury.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

At a meeting held in Devane's Hotel on Saturday evening it was decided to hold a two day's meeting on the dates previously named—May 13 and 14—and to refer the programme back to the Committee for re adjustment to suit the extended meeting.

DUNEDIN TRAINING NOTES.

PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION,

Duneoin, February 22

At Porbury thia morning Goldleaf, Choroid, and Weary each galloped once round, including about five furlongs pretty faßt. Plotter and Hippomenes went two miles, moving strongly ali the way, and winding up with half a mile at top speed. Musketry did a fast six furlongs Fulman bringing him home in the last four furlongs. Argon did strong half and throe-quarter pace work. Gold Medallist opened the eyes of the touts in a splendid furlong gallop. False Impression had steady work ; Bloomer cantered and spurted : Sequin and Marlin did the same ; Lord Rossiyn with a sweater on galloped thrice round the plough, accom panied by Maremma; and Woolwich cantered. Skirmisher and Rustic did a mile fast, the latter in trouble in the last quarter. Bracelet, Marino, and Arquebus had three-quarter pace work. Mult form held the Marquis of Zetland safe at five furlongs. Black and Ked beat Ulster &t a mile. Vogengang was lame aiter cantering. Blazer headed Belle flair most of'he way at six furlongs. Edelweiss beat Emmeline at five furlongs. Tiara beat Winchmen afc six furlongs.

CYCLING.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Adelaide, February 21 The Ten-Mile Championship of Australia reunited as follows :~Porta 1, Martin % Walne 3. A magnificent race. Won by a few inches. Time—24min 16^sec.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

[Received Wabapuaka February 22, 9.50 a.m., Guardian Office 11.20 a.m.] Anglo-American Arbitration Bill. Washington, February 21. The Anglo-American Arbitration Bill la regarded as ehelvtd for the session. This is chiefly due to the hostility of the silverites in the Senate

THE NIGER EXPEDITION.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

(Received Whakapua, February 22, 9.50 a.m., Guardian Office 11 20 a.m.) London, February 21. The Erain of A Tupe has been deposed, and Mohammed, the hsir-apparent, in stalled in his place under the protection of the .Niger Company.

THE QUEEN'S CELEBRATION.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Melbourne, February 20 Sir George Tamer haa telegraphed to Mr Chamberlain that he will probably accept the invitation to attend tha Q leen a celebrations.

THE NOTORIOUS BUTLER.

Press Association-By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

San Fbancisco, February 20 Butler states that the bullet found In Preston's body proves that his rids could not have fired the fatal shot. The British Government, rewards tho San Francisco detectives engaged in his arrest. (Received Wakapuaka, February 22, 5.50 a.m., Guardian Office, 11.20 a.m.) San Francisco, February 21. Before the Extradition Court, Detective Roche testified that Butler's cartridges found on board theSwanhilda were found to be identical with the bullet which killed Lee Weller.

African Affairs.

Press Association-By Electrm Telearaph— Copyright.

London, February 20. Sir George Taubman-Goldie, Governor of the Royal Wiger Company, is marching on IHoran, which is believed to be the ab isofcha point of the Nupe expedition

New Zealand Rifle Association Meeting.

I'Kli rUK-S ASSOCIATION.

I AwKrAND, February 20. The volley firing resulted as follows : — Auckland, £28 516 Wanganui, £10 451 Canterbury, £5 389 Wellington ... 325 The Bronze Medal Match was concluded as follows:— Head, Whangnrei... ... ... ... 95 White, Auckland 93 j The winner made the tine score ef 95 out of a possible 105. After lunch eleven teams took part in the Companies Team Match, with the following result:— No. 1 team of Hon. Reserve Corps, Christchurch, 453 .. .. -. 1 No; 1 team A Battery, Auckland, 448.. 2 Wellington Rifles, 442 .. .. .. 3 The Thames Navals, (441) fired off for fourth place with the Wairoa Mounted Rifles and won The prizes are £15, £12, £8, and £5. The Woodville Club which put up the phenomenal score at Oarnaru last year, flushed next to last. In the Ladies' Match Miss K. Gittos, Miss Kretchs, Miss F, Ketschmen, and Mrs White tied with 39, but the former's being best ecore gained the first prize of £5 ; the others took £3 and £4 respectively. Thir teen others competed. THE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Quite 1000 people were present to witness the final stage of the Champiosship. The wind was very treacherous coming in from the sea, and being somewhat of a forktail wind. Ballinger, however, shot well throughout, but Head fell away to eighth position. The win was a very popular one. The following are the highest ten for the Uhampic>ußhip : — A. Ballinger, Wellington ... ...565 Williams, Wellington 550 G. Loveday, Woodville 548 Holland, Fetone 544 Hawthorne, Wellington... 544 King, Oamaru ... ... ••• ••• 543 Banks, Christchurch 543 Head, Whangarei 542 Simpson, Kaiapoi 539 Kruse, Wanganui... ... ... ••• 536 In addition to the belt and gold medal B.il inger takes £35 for ihe championship; Williams, a star and £20 ; Loverly, a star and £15; Holland, a medal and £10 ; Haw thorne, a star and £10 ; the other five take £4 each. Lester, of Christchurch, being the highest scorer, 43 out of 50, in the final stage of the championship, takes the Rifle Challenge Cup. The tie for the least number of misaes in the Belt Matches for which Messrs Stewart, Dawson and Co. offered a valuable trophy, was won by G. Robinson, of the Upper Hiut, Wellington, who went through the meeting without a miss, as did three others.

The prize* were presented in the evening, Ballinger receiving an enthusiastic welcome. His winnings at the meeting in addition to the trophy were £61 ; W. Williams, £53; G. Loveday, £33 ; King, £27 ; Holland, £25. Rain set in immediate y the meeting closed.

CRICKET.

METHVEN v. RAKAIA.

The Methven v. Rakaia Clubs meet for the second time thia season, on the ground of the former on Thursday last. Methven again proved victorious, though by the narrow margin of 11 runs on the first innings. Methven bated first and to the bowling of McDonald and Hawkins compiling 70 runs. Uranfield headed the list with 20, made in a few overs, and Henderson played very careful cricket for 15, while Dart and Clark tallied 9 each. McDonald was very deadly with the ball, taking seven wickets to Hawkins three. Rakaia opened with Bruce and Hardy to the bowling of Dart and Phillips. Robertson and Hawkins having made 11 each, McDonald came in and did his beat to win the match, and had he got any one to stay with him would probab y have done so, as he was in his best form. By careful judgment he managed to secure all the bowling and iv over doing this ran his partner out. However, he played the game and lost. His score was 23, not out. Dart and Phillips bowled throughout the former, taking b wickets for 35 runs, and the latter 3 for 17. In their second innings Methven made 73, McKee 12, Henderson 13, and Phillips 12, being top scorers. McDonald took 5 and Hawkins 4 wickets, i akaia went in again just oa the call of time and made S runs for 0 wickets. For the Ashburton Association Cup Methven are now leading, having so far won all their matches. During the afternoon Mesdames Morgan and Hibbs dispensed afternoon tea to the multitude. The day being exceedingly warm this was much appre ciated.

The following are the scores : — Methvkn—Firat Innings. Dart, c Mills, b McDonald 9 Clark, b McDonald ... 9 Cranfield, c Bruce, b McDonald... ... 20 Baker, c Hardy, b Hawking 0 McKee, b McDonald ... ... ... 2 Alington, b McDonald 0 Henderson, b McDonald.. 15 Aynsley, b Hawkins 0 Blair, b Hawkins 4 Rands, not out 4 Philips, b McDonald ... 0 Extras... .., 7 Total ... ... ... ... 70 Methven—Second Innings. Dart, b McDonald 2 Rands, b McDonald 6 Clark, b Hawkins.. ... 2 Cranfield, b McDonald ... 2 Baker, b Hawkins , : 7 McKee, b Hawkins ... ... ... 12 A'.ington, run out 0 Henderson, b Hawkins ... 13 Aynsley, b McDonald 8 Blair, not ouc ... ... ... ... 3 Phillips, b McDonald 12 Bxiras , ... .. 6 Total ... ... .-?. ... 73 Rakaia—First Innings. Bruce, c Phillips, b Dart 6 Hardy, b Dart 0 Robertson, c Blair, b Dart ... ... 11 Hawkins, b Phillips ... 11 Sharpe, c Aynsley, b Dart 1 McDonald, cot out ... ... ... 23 Petrie, run out .„ 0 Mills, b Phillips ... 0 D. Harvey, b Dart , ... 0 P. Harvey, b Phillips 0 Austin, run oub ... ... 2 t'xtras ..„ „ ... , 5 Total , 59 Rakaia—Second Innings. Robcrlaon, not out ... ... , j McDonald, not out .« q Total ... , g

ASHBURTON v. SUMNER.

The following havu been selected to play for Ashburton v Sumner next Saturday, 27th inst, :—Andrews, Beckett, Denshire, Rissell, Gardner, Percy, Cromie, McDonald, DixoD, Price, Powell.

Chertsey Notes.

From Our O <i C<>nv>:; oiiclenfc

I SCHOLASTIC. Since List writing you, an important change has taken placo in the boundaries of our fchool district. The Overdale school, which haß been a side-school of the Chertsey ' school for some time has now a separate 1 district (between Rakaia and Oertsey) and a committee of its own, Mr W. Oakley, I formerly chairman of the Ohcrtsey Com mittee, being chairman of Overdale. Mr George Scarlett is diainnun of the Cheitaey Committee. THE SEASON. Our township i 8 beginning to pufc on its busiest appearance. The local firm of blacksmiths, Messrs Ironside and Son, have been very busy lately overhauling drays for tho carting, aud getting the ploughs into order. Threshing is going on apace, and already the grain is pouring intc the railway and Mercantile sheds- 1 notice in the reports fiom the different parts of the counfy that the yield is poor, the grain dis colored, qnd in some paces sprouted. Though sorry to hear of these misfortunes in other parts, I am glad to say that round Chertsey the yield of both wheat and oats has been good as far as threshing has yet shown, and the sample very good. Certainly there has been little straw, consequently most of the oats are being threshed ont. The grass is coming on again splendidly, and though a lot of turnips, and grass eown with crop, have not shown up, things are by no means bad, and consequently the farmers in j these parts are quite satisfied. Considering the price of wheat the year will be a very snecesaful one to many. THRESHINGS.

Messrs Gill, Wilkinson, Adair, Mulligan, Lambie, McLean, Robert Oakley, J. String* fellow, and G. Scarlett, b' sides others, have threshed, or are threshing, and the re ults Lave, I learn, come well up to their expecta tions. Mr Peer Doig had some excellent crops, which are standing safely at present in stack, as havß also Messrs H. Campbell, Vucetich, and Rogers. 1 here ii quite a difficulty in suiting the convenience of each one with regard to threshing, all wanting the machine in alnvst at once. THE CHERTSEY HOTEL. Lately the Chertaey Hotel has be.d a thoiough overhaul Mr W. Lewis, who ha? lately taken possession of the premises, has had the plastered walls papered throughout, greatly to the improvement of the hou-e. Very great sympathy is felt in the disTict for Mr and v!rs '< ew s in their sad bereave ment in the loss of thefr little son. There was a very large i im nuance of Ohertsoy and Rakaia friends, ;>s well as some from Ash burton, at the funeral. <SJRSE. I have already, in your columns, called attention to the amount of gorse that is accumulaiing here on unoccupied private and also Government lands. Some years ago the Government surveyed off a second Ohertsey towns-hip, and offered the sections for sale. The saie was a failure, only one or dwo lots being sod. At the present time the remaining sections are fast becoming covered with gorse. To my certain knowledge, three residents at dift'ei ent times have off ted to clear this go>se for the right to fence and use the laud for givizing for a year or so. However, the Land Board in its wisdom will do nothing but sell the land i'r cash — a thing no sane perion would ihink of giving for it, and so the gorse g es on spreading and waxing strong. Surely there should be some remedy for such a state of affairs. The Noxious Weeds Hill met with much ridicule, but perhaps after all, it was very right in principle. IRRIGATION. Daring the late dry season I saw a good deal of the country, being backwards and forwards on horseback, and I think I can confidently pay that if an irrig tion scheme were brought forward now, epecially after the late drought, it would be moat popularly received. Despite the fact that men's minds were affected by the extraordinary dry season, there was evidence that the converts to irrigation have largely increased. One point that was very much discussed in con nection vith thia subject was that the damage of grass fires would be altogether done away wit!). .If it had not been for the overflow from one of the racs round Mr Latnbic's homestead, I am doubtful whether it could have been saved during the late iire. As Mr Lambie's is fcho last farm through which this race runs, any surplus (if any) is allowed to flow ovtr the grass. Consequently there was a green {atch of sufficient width to arrest the fire.

THE ASHBUKTOJN GUAADIAN : MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1897.



Wanted. lOST— From R. Cook's Farm, Newkinds, .A 62 large Crossbred Ewes and Wethers, branded — over gp conjoined. Reward. &pply D. Thomas, Ashburton. 2 159 mO LET—Shop and Dwelling House with JL Stables and Sheds, late Singers Machine Depot, Peter Street. Apply to W. Leuuett, Peter Street. 2 157 WANTED Known, a Public Dance will be held in the Orange Hail on Thursday, February 25. Double tickets 2s 6d. Extra lady Is. 2 145 WANTED, a Job in connection with Cordial Manufacture, Bottling, etc. Apply, P. Charles, Lismore. 2 117 I) EVIEW of Reviews for January, new A 1 seriesnowin. Pianos, Organ?, Bicycles, best value obtainable for cash or terms. Music procure^ on the shortest notice. Mew lines now opening up in Stationery, Fancy Goods. —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 satisfac ! ti on , —FijETcwuß Bros., Cash Supply Stores. (CROCKERY, Crockery. Still we lead J and defy anyone to get better value in Crockery, etc., and as cheap us we are selling now. Please read our new advertise ment and judge for yourselves.—Fi/etoheu Bros., Cash Supply Stores. MAKK no mistake, if you want a nica job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootm ker. WANTED Known —Our Friends realise the (ionuineness of the sale. — Mitchell & Tuun'er.



WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mei-iLOR's Zealanrtia Boot Store. W^LHELM MORRIB7 1 PHYSICIAN Erlangen (Bavaria), 1884; State Exam.: Munich, 1888; late Assistant Doctor at the University Hospital, Erlangen; late Military Surgeon, Leipzig, 1889. WILL COMMENCE PRACTICE AT ASHBURTON, ON MONDAY, MARCH 1. Residence and hours will be duly advertised, 2 161 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. NOTIFICATION OP THE VALUATION LIST. nnAKE NOTICE.—The Valuation List of J_ the Borough of Ashburton, for the year 1897, is now OPKN FOR INSPECTION at the Borough Council Office, Baring Square West, Ashburton. All objections thereto must be left at the Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, on or belore the 15th day of MARCH, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of such objection must bo left at the Town Clerk's Office, not le?a than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, AehJjur&9» ? Febiwy 15,189?. 2 }Q?



My little boy, when two years of age, was taken very ill with bloody flux. I was advised to use Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and luckily pro cured part of a bottle. I caefully read the directions and gave it accordingly, He was very low, but slowly and surely he began to improve, gradually recovered, and is now as stout and strong as ever. I feel aure it saved his life. I never can praise the Remedy half its worth. lam sorry every one in the world does not know how good it i^, as I do.—Mrs Lina S. Hinton, Grahams ville, Marion (Jo., Florida. For sale by Asuuurton Drug Company. WANTICD Known-—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & TUKNEIi. WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles in Drapery aa Millinery—W. H. Cqw-ikr.



LECTURES. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBUi TON ! "WEDNt SDAY Nil XT. LECTURE By REV. REEVE, of the Poonah Indian Mission. /CHRISTIAN Endeavor Societies and the \J Public cordially invited. Admission free. To commence at 8 p m. 2 158 GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO DONEDIN FOR RACES. I>KTHRN FARES 2d per mile first ly class; Id per mile second-class ; mileage counted one way only—from Christ church, Kingston, and intermediate siations, branches included. Tickets issued February 22 to 26, and available for return till March 6. Journey to be started on day of purchase of ticket, and may be broken after firsb twenty-five miles, Excursionists can return by special train"leaving Dunedin for Chriatchurch at 9.52 p.m. February 27. 2 122 BY ORDER.



T, Bullock. _______ A BUGGY in good order, aleo strongly built Dog Cart nearly new. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. DWELLING of five rooms, with stable, ec , conveniently situated in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, HOUSE of five rooms centrally situated in Tancred Street. Apply T. BULLOCK. TFIO LET, at a low rental, Shop and L Dwelling in East Street South. T. BULLOCK. TINVVALD. ni A Sum required for T.S. 261, £-acre centrally situated in Meloombe Street, not far trom the Railway Station 11 Apply to T. BULLOCK. ____^ IPQ AOR s> NEAR MA RON AN, XOO being R.S. 27929, fenced and in its native state. t. bullock. "cottage of four rooms and small section, Fronting Willow Street, i revorton. Q'tyf\ PRICE RKQUIRED, part of <3j f \J Lots 37 and 38, opposite the Presbyterian Manse. Terms if requited. Apply to T. BULLOCK. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. 17SOR SALE, the following R?s., fenced . and lroatiy iv the native staW, viz — R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R.S. 28487, 1068 acies 2 rood* R.S. 28597, 696 a<;rea 1 rood 35 perches Price, terms, and full particulars furnished on applica ion. T. BULLOCK, Agent. "BUILDING BITFS, TOWN SECTIONS and other Town Properties for SALK at the following prices, viz. ; — T.S. 797, Cox street, containing £ s d ■A acre 35 0 0 j T.S. 834, Aitken street, contain ing | acre ... ... ... 25 0 0 T.S. 7fiß, Wakanui Road, con taining acre 31 0 0 T.S. 860. Grey street, contain ing -A acre 25 0 0 T.S. 822, Cox street, containing «w. A ocre ... ... ... ... 15 l(T*0 T.S. 334, Moore street, containing I acre, with coitage 135 0 0 T.S. 818, Aitken street, contain ing £ acre 12 10 0 T. S. 794, Peter street west, con taining -A acre... ... . 20 0 0 T.S. 81?, Ailken street, contain. ing 4 acre ... 13 10 0 T.S. 794, Cox street, containing $• acre, with square Dwelling House ... 170 0 0 Inspection invited. For further particu lars and terms of payment apply to T. BULLOCK.



D. Ttiomas. FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1897. I .ENTRIES of RAMS ami Good Breeding J EWES are now being taken for the above fixture. D. THOMAS, 2 141 Ashburtcn* lioiiSEfairT FRIDAY, MABCH 'Mi, 1897. IjTNTRIES for the above FAIR are now li being taken. DAVID THOMAS, 2 140 Ashburton. Guinness and LeCren. SALE OF LEASES OF RAILWAY RESERVES, RANGITATA. WEDNESDAY, February 24, 1897, AT GERALDINE, Immediately after the Stock Sale. /GUINNESS & LeCREN have been in \Jf 3tructed to Sell as above ;—» LOT 1 —The LEASE for seven years from the Ist March prfx of part of Railway Conservation Reserve 1925 on the North side of the Rangitata River bed, containing 550 acres, at present leased by the Trustees in the estate of the late'W. K. Maodonald. LOT 2—The LEASE for seven years from the Ist March prox of Railway Con servation Reserves 2810, 1925, con taining 3674 Acres, situated on the South side of the Rangilata River bed, at pftesent leased by the Trustees in the estate of the late W. K. Macdonald. I'lans may be seen at the Rangitata Rail way Station or the Office of the Auctioneers, GUINNESS ■ 3 110 A'a«tioa«ei-fcj



ffiE ENCHANTED SWING. THE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC ILLUSION OF THE AGE. XIHE ENCHANTED SWING has been _L erected ou the site opposite the SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, md will be open to the recreation of the public on SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2.30. Admission—Sixpence. 2 134 /?1. W. J. VARS 0 NS, VJ 9 MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDCUUK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my cilice, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. \ 2 125 THE TRIANGLE BLSTON and LEGGOTT. Painters and House Deoobatous. NEW PAPERHANGINGS AND NEW STOCK TO SELECT FROM. SCRIM, OILS. I COLOURS, VARNISH, GLASS, etc, AT LOWEST RATES, ESTIMATES GIVEN ELS T0 N & LEGGOT T, TRIANGL E. WANTED Known—gale of this season's Millinery only, at greatly reduced pjriees, also large selection in Ladies' Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrappers, Children's Pinafores, Ovoralls etc., for fourteen days only.— Miss E*. ]&Bj?es, Arcade aud T^npred Street, § l§,



Business Notices RUDGE- WHIT WORTH CYCLES. |I>B ARE SELLING GENTLEMEN'S KUDGE VV 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-WHITWORTH FROM JOHN ORE & CO. ~lmpobtant~to FARfMEKS AND HARYBSTER'S, \TTATCHESj specially designed and constructed for those sngaged in agricultural work are to be obtained from S. SALEK, WATCH IMPOBTER, EAST STREET. These Watches are made by EOTHERAM and other famed makers to the special order of S. Salek foi the ASHBUKTON WATCH TRADE. HAVING BOUGHT LARGELY AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT PRICES ARE REDUCED. ALSO IN STOCK—Dixit Watches (see the name S. SALEK A shl-urton, k on the dial) at 20s. Other metal watches from 15s. All Guaranteed. " M^TlTLr^R7^ ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE [S now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BKST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SB OWN IN ASH BURTON. —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' Cromelotte Shoes from 8s 9d—Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d—Great bargains. FHOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION. jook at windows and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made iv AshburtOP A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other boot-shops, .^ote Address — JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



Bros., Limited, j fTe~l"d YrIJIIT OP the MAPSEY-HARBIB FOUR FURROW SKIMMING PLOUGH will take place as follows :—• ■W At Mr G. W. Lkadley's, Wakanui, WEDNESDAY, the 24th inst. At Mr Touiiunter'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. FRIEDLANDRR BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS. WE are now landing, ex Carnegie, 1200 BALKS CORNSACKS, and are supplying from our stores at Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst at lowest current | rates, and for prompt orders, we can supply ex ship now discharging at Timaru. STORAGE. ! WE can offer the best facilities for storage \ of Grain and Produce of ail descriptions, and are prepared to 'make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against same, whether placed in our hands for storage, sale or shipment. CASH BUYERS Having extensive orders, we are Cash Buyers of Wheat, Oats, Barley and Grass seed. PIG FEED. For Sale:—Fi;st*clags Pig Feed. Quota tions and samples on application. FEIFDLAISDEE. BROS., Ltd Tenders. tenders! m UNDERS are invit-sd for building house X in Peter Street. Pians and Specifiea tiona at my O£sce. Tenders close on BATUR- E> iV, February 27,, at 5 p.m. The low*** O r any tender not necessaj-jly acgepU-^ "" oi« ?■> blri"



t Business Notices CROCKERY - - ~ - - - CROCKERY 1 ENAMELWAKE. ENAMELWAKE. ftKPACKAGKS OK PACKAGES 4i O PACKAGES 4/ O PACKAGES Ex S. S. W AIM ATE. FLETCHER BROS., HAVE just received per s, s. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from some of the besl; Firms in England and on the Continent, which our Agents bought at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger diecount for us than is usual. This being the case we are determined to give our Customers the benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Prices with any others in the Distriot, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. —C ROCKERY. CKOCKER Y. 50 Bedroom Sets from 10a 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Set? of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per get of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pr« ssed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen ;™f^ zen Covered GlaBS Jam Dishes, 6d each. SPplain Tumblers, 2* per dtzen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dczan 2lb Glass Jam Jars, 3a 6d per dozen Mason's 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 AMELWAKE. ENAMELWAE E. 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9J, 3e 3d and 3s lid. (4 Colors* 6 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d 3s 111 ■* ■ 6 B™Tzt2™9t^3*!tTa U 9d> 28 '2s6J) 3s4d* S DozeQ Enameled £ ™". 24 Dozen' Enameled Basin*, Is 3d, Is 6d, la 9.1, 2s, 2a 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dob-ii Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, la 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 J£2£^^££Z a £ 6 tf v ?l£ 6d p- **■ «» *- 8 D0 Mv n g s Ef Drr6d dSSTS eipeSen 101" U M 5° D°ZeQ *"*« PuXS3rtJ,^S9& l 8 °Up "* SaUCBr 6 Dozen Enameled F.ying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and la Hd each Enameled Preserving Pane, 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, aa 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 nockpt YV« h, v . »w* hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality P *V* &h° on PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5* 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14ib Is, 7s per cwfc # Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diammd Brand, lowest price in town Whaaimeal for Bead and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPJ-ST HOUSE in ASBBURTON FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY fiTORIS, ASHBURTON ANB OHRISTCHUROH. „ Telephone 24—80 x 67. ) O .s H s p$ -Si "s =H <D fn CD «H I j d n i rS o <1 1^- ? I. il o : IS B CMS Is g W o a 56 gll « rt H II lift i - I! , g i !«!«■!! 1 X I 3 Hi 1121 31! I - s SSs S 1 s'&3 -^ I Is . f> of I StS wo M O r.._i "^



V ALISN.TINES ! Valentines! Large assortment of Comic, Fancy Boxed, booklets, Love Cards, etc. New Books, Fancy Goods, Toys, Stationery and Musia. New lot of Foreign Stamps and packets.— Akdrew£s, Anderson, & Co., Stationers HftU,



VITANTED Kcown-The Economic \ ' Kid Glove, four buttons, 1« 9d pc - ??ArV he Glove for ev«y day we»rv~ vv. H, Collier. - WHAT everybody says must b« true J-ouget wonderful value for Hit 1 money at tabu's, '•" •