BiJWßft A¥ *MB OLl> Men's MoMK. Whatever project Mr Joshua Tucker initiates and carries out is usually successful, because of the untiring energy he throws iato it. He set about, some ten days ago, the raising of subscriptions to give the inmates of the Old Men's Home a special dinner on Jubilee Day, and how successful he had been Mr and Mrs Morrissey at the Home were able to abundantly prove in the good things they submitted for the regale meat of fcheir charges. At noon the old men Bat down to a sumptuous repast. It was plain, of course, lut it was good, well cooked, and plenty of it, and different in eveiy way from the usual dinner ration of the Home, and it waa served by the young ladies of the Girls' Friendly Society, which fact would be a treat in itself to anybody. Then again the genial countenance of Mr Tucker himself shed good humour and joyousn«s» over the scene, as clad in a tremendous white apron he wielded the carving knife with energy, dexterity, and artwtic skill. The Rev. T. A. Hamilton was present, ard said grace, and altogether this number on the jubilee programme was a most enjoyable one to all concerned, >-nd Mr Tucker deserves the thanks ot the community for the part he fook in bringing it about.

THE JUBILEE PROCESSION. The proce-aion that left the bridge afc one o'clock for the Domain was the largest with out exception that ever wended Lb lengthy way through *he streets of Aahburfcon. The rendezvous was at the bridge, and promptly " on time," as the Americans have it, Major Douglas, acting as grand maishal, had the ■everal elements in the procession in order. There were but two representatives in the 11 garb of old Gaul" present, and to these the grand marshal assigned the duty of leading the procession and keeping theorder of route, Mr John Mathieeon, in B aok Watch tartan, oarrying the union jack. Ihe Brass Band was in front, and then followed the Volunteer corps and the Fire Brigade. After them oame the ministers of the Gospel, then the Mayor and Borough Councillors ma drag, the County Council and staff also in a carriage; several bodies of friendly societies in the regalia of their order, and carrying suitable flags, the temperance societies show tag well in this connection. The Hampatead school muatered very stroDgly, and the pretty banner of the school, with its letter ng in silk, w»b quiie a feature of the pro cession. The Borough school came next with "B:leock's cavalry" in their lead, making a fine show, and then came the Salvation Army with their band, and then lollawed a long line of the general public. The procession numbered over two thousand aoul», and must have been over half a mile long. THE SERVICE. On reaching the gate of the Domain, near the curator's cottage, the curator himseli was in attendance to receive the procession, and indicated to the guides in front the particular path through the grounds that had been chosen, which led directly to the ■ports ground. Arrived there the grand marshal grouped the elements of the pro cession according to the plan published in a recent issue. On the platform were the ReVB. Hamilton, Inglis, Skinner, West brooke, Taylor, and Olphert, and the Cap tain of the Salvation Army. Places having been taken,—the band in front of the plat form, and the choirs jus* in front of the band—the volunteers on the right tired a feu dejoie, and the band played the usual •aiutitg bars of the National Anthem. J hen three ringing oheerß were given by soldiers and firemen for the Queen, and joined in by such of the pu' lie as understood what it was all about. The service then commenced. ; Mr Horace Gates had a choir juat at J the edge of the platform, and Miss Macdonell at an organ on the platform Rcoompanied the hymns and psalms. Ihe first psalm was "All people that on earth do tlwell," and "the grand old Puritan anthem " as LongfeUw ttyles ir, was snng by the great multi' ude s hat had assembled in front of the pavilion. The Rev K. Taylor then led the Lord's prayer, and the Jmnn "0 G-d, our help in ages past," was announced by the Captain of the Salvation Army, aod supg to the tune St. Ann- 'i he Rev James Skinner, of Fiemington, read the . portions of scripture that had been selected, viz:—l Tim. ii., 1-2; I Peter ii., 17; Proverbs viii., 15; Jsa. ix., 12; I Chron. i xxix., 11-12; Psalm cxiv., 1013; and I Tim. i., 17. Then the Rev T. A. Hamil ton addressed the audienpe as follows;— Men and brethren,—The great event which we celebrate to-day, fixes an era in the history of our cation, and it is unique in the history of the world, and our gather ing here is a part of a world-wide thanks giving-^!) for national prosperity (which we owe to the fear of God and our belief in Christianity as a nation) (2) to do honor to our beloved Queen Victoria who has wielded the Beeptre for sixty years with wisdom and dignity. Queen Victoria rules over 400,000,000 people in her vast empire, and all loyal hearts are turnirg to-day in re»pept to war dp pur grapious Queen— except some who are disloyal—because they are peitiab. There are some who cannot bear the idea of anythiDg interfering with whaf they call their "liberty," and kick at all .semblance of authority, Children refused 'to join tnia procession because they didn't wapta '*beaptly tramp along the streets" (wanted to go shooting instead), had never •ten the Queen and did not see what good aha had done. Of such disloyalty and ignorance all must feel heartily ashamed, for on such an occasion as this all ought to fed that duty alone calls as to put away all selfiish interests when the whole popu lace ii conceiced, None pf us have ever •een God, bat we eujoy His bounty all the came. Our children have uever seen the Queen, but they enjoy the blessings of her benign rule, and their freedom is secure ander the British flag. If they could only get a glimpse for a moment of the mighty pageant going on in London, they would b« roused perhaps to some pitch of en thusiasm and excitement. The whole ques tion of loyalty and disloyalty has been well expressed by St. Peter when he said— " Honour all men; love the brotherhood ; fear God; honour the If ing." The first and last'clapes pp:ritainiß'& prinoipleß under jyfog great ideas which have' struggled in combat all through the centuries of the world's history. " Honour all men " means we want all to be equal—and we want liberty. "Honour the King" demands submission to authority, and acknowledges rank and privilege. They do not really conflict when combined with the clauses— •• Love the brotherhood," and •• Fear God " —For these unite the opposing principles of liberty and authority, pre anting the first from degenerating into liwense, and the second from becoming tyranny. The Brother hood of Christianity is the only true brother hood where all men are equal in the sight of God—where we ara of pas blood in all the SationsJ Of thVeartir, 'oise'iibrd, one faith, ijbV baptism, one «ommpn worship, one God and Father of us all. We can observe the royal law of "love and honour all men," seeing the grand possibilities which lie in every man, even the most dpgraded. Christ honoured men for what they might be in the image of God. Here in the colonies we give the true honor. We do not no a man tor his wealth, or lank, etc.; but for what he is in himself—in his character— in 4 all daa hooor and respect is founded on 4b,e! fear *** G*d' We may rejoice all mpn firth® liberty"whiph sets us free in the mcarnatipu of Jesus Christ, who will gather lia home to the Fatherland without distinc tion of race or rank, and we may give all honor to the King and hia authority when we " fear God and remember that He is the source of law and order. Our Mayor and City Councillors and all men to whom authority in any shape has been committed must be loyally upheld, and they, the Queen, and all in authority must use their power v,m\Y and well, As subjects of the British .Miflire bo we glory |n » freedom pqasessed mud ofcbe? jnbabitabta of theeiirth, because $j*k« tto-ttvft.toir ftJsN pßi oitoww i« w>e world We understand thai liberty must be regulated by law and order, of which the ttoeen is head and representative. There fore brothers in Christ, children of a common father, citizens of a great empire, we can be loyal to-dajr, and' give honor wherehonor is due. remembering the injunction Honor all Into, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the King." We thank God to-day for a sovereign whose personal character not only dc-mandi our loyalty, but our love and Snce; %WNMor »U that » Sand noble, who sympathises with all suffering ; guides all wholesonce effort; dis courages all that is ioul and cruel—well may we pray, and eing with heart and voioe, " Go 3 iiYi the QueiDi"

The singing of the Te Deutn LaudaiMS fol lowed, and the Rev G. B. Inglis said- Fellow cit'zens, —We are assembled here today sp'cully to express our gratitude to God for the innumerable blessings of every kind faes'owed upon the Empire since her Majesty's accession to the throne. Her long and glorious reign has been coincident with the most wondetful age in the history of the world. The contrast between 1897 and 1837 is almost incredible. When the Queen came to the throne immense tracts of the earths' surface were entirely un explored, Africa vas still the dark continent, and in Asia and America great discoveries were yet in the future. Emigra tion to tha Australian colonies did rot really begin until 1841, and in many~ respects the growth of the colonies is one of the greatest wor.ders of the age. During the last 50 years our army and navy have been reorganised, the volunteer movement h^s come into existence ard the defences of the Empire ashore and lfloat are stronger than ever they were. India has been added to the Empire, the increase and wealth has

I been enormous. Advancements in science, ! manufactures and agriculture have been unexampled in any past age. Our poli'idl constitution has been enormously developed, j and to every citizen hae been given a voice in the government of the nation. The state of religion and the churches is greatly changed for the better. Industrial associa tions, schools and universit es, literature and law, medicine and surgery have all sprung into new vigour and have revolutionised the world. Steam and electricity, means of locomotion and transport, the zeal of philantrophy, the vast growth and expansion of the empire, beneficienfc legislation, miasio. ary enterprise, these and a hundred other things are, some of the wonders of Victoria's reign, and convince us that we possess immense advantages over all who nave ever lived before us. It is also a fact for which we ought to thank God that the Queen and Prince Albert threw the whole weight of their influence on the side of progrese, peace, improvement and every new influence and movement that meant better conditions for the people and ihe expansion of the empire. To the Queen's wisdom, tact, and sense of duty are due in large maasures many of the material and social improvements that have made her reign famous in history. She has been the friend and patroness of the beat men and women of our time, and she has conspicuously shunned everything that was low and unchristian. Her life and example have been a blessing to the nation. Finally let me say that we are indebted to God alone for all the greatness of our empire, and the blessings which we now enjoy, An<i if we are to hold our own and play a worthy part in the future, we must as a nation acknowledge our dependence upon God, and recognise that His blessing alone makes a people prosperous and great. Our politica and our commerce, our national aud family life 6houid be sanctified, and governed by the spirit of true religion. If we fear God and love righteousness, He will prosper us as a nation : if we forsake and forget Him our decadence will begin and our greatness pass away. That is the teaching of history, and God JB no respector of persons. Surely it if the prayer of every pa'riot that the God of our fathers will be <ur God, and the God of our children, and that all our people from the Queen on the throne to the humblest of her subject* m*y so live as to be favoured with the divine blessing which maketh rich and addeih no sorrow with it. The Rev B J. Westbrooke then an nounced the National Anthem which was taken up by the whole assemblage and sung heartily, ihe b^nd leading. After the anthem the Rev Mr Westbrooke pronounced the bsnediction, and a beautiful and im pressive s< rvice closed. The collection taken up for Herrick'a Home amounted to £15 2s lOd, from which will nave to bs de ducted the sum of £2 14s—the expenses attending the procession. The committee are to be congratulated on the fact that they have been able to set going so great and successful a demonstration at soiusiguificant a cost. An apology was sent by Rev J. Blackburne, who was prevented by serious sickness in his famiiy s from leaving home. TUB ILLUMINATIONS. Great pains and lnboc had beeu spent on illuutinationa in different parts of the town. A splendid design of a crown waa shown at tha County Council office, which wis a brilliant success until a equall came down from the torth-we^t and ae:ioaly inter fered with the gas jets, but in the lulls the illumination w<*s really beautiful.

Mr Thomas' design of a crossed star with the name Victoria run across the centre waa remarkably p-etty ; so was Mr Rollit'n chaste design with 1837-1897 in the middle ; and the pretty seven-pointed star, with V.R. in the heart of ir, that adorned Messrs Friedlaader's premises, was generally admired. All these had the advantage of being protected from the nor'-wester and burned beautifully. Mr Henry Zander had also a fine gas desigp, which was a beautiful spectacle in the calmer spells of the evening, but facing the north-west it occasionally suffered from the wind. A star design also ornamented the Borough Chambers, A goodly number of transparencies were shown, notably those by Messrs F. Clark, Bonning ton, and Shrimpton, while several establish ments made quite gorgeous displays of Chinese lanterns. Mr Undrill made a special display in this connection, and so did Cit-son and Co., while the Drug Com pany's display of innumerable fairy lamps I was a charming sight. Among the many other estal liahments illuminated, but which space forbids eyen a list, not speak of detailed notice that of|Mr Truckle's coflee palace must get a line. Hia windows look ing, towards East street give him the advantage of position, and he made the most of that, and secured by simple means a very effective illumination. Flags of course were flying everywhere.

THK FIREWORKS. At a few minutes before seven the Fire Brigade started from the station, burning colored fire and Roman candles and throwing rocket?. At Baring Square west prepara tions hael been made for she $re works*, and under the direction of Engineer Dolman the display was made, and some very pretty effective pyrotechinic results were achieved. Rockets were abundant, and shells, bombs, ciscade and other wheels kept the attention of an immense crowd for an hour, the whole o'oiing with a beautiful crown design with V Rin themiddle. Excellenteffects were also secured by means of the hose, from which streams were thrown up fountain fashion, divided and in apray, and coloured light showing through the jets and spray made a most beautiful picture The lighting of i the bonfire, which Mr J. R. Steele had been at great pains to build, concluded the out door business of the day. THE GON6ER?. Tha celebration festivities yere appro priately brought to a conclusion by a concert given by the Harmonic and Orchestral Societies in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tues day, which, despite the outdoor attractions of fireworks, bonfire and illuminations, was honored by the attendance of a largo

audience. Naturally enough the programme consisted largely o! patriotic items, all of which were well received, The first part was open* d by the singing of the National Anthem, with special veraes for the occasion, compqsedby Major Steward 1, M-.-H.R,, and which were sung 1 as a solo'by'Miss'Birdie Butler, and repeated by the Harmonic Society with fall orchestral accompaniment. The British Isles march, an arrangement of national airs by Volti was well gjven by thf> Orchestral Society, Mr Charles R*jad, of Christchureh, sang "Tell her I love her s«," and established himself as a favorite with I the audience who demanded an encore Miss Birdie Butler followed Fith " Aathore," a song which displayed her beautiful high notes to great advantage. An encore being insisted on mss responded to with " J toujd'nt, could 1/ whiih was sung with much archness, Qne of Mendelsohn's part songs, ♦'May song," wan well given by the Harmonic Society, the parts being n;eely balanced, though perhaps showing a little roughness, owing possibly to the fer vour with which its members had been tjlfting part in the vocal p&xi of the celebration during the day. Th© •• Deathless Army" suDg by Mr Rußsell Halley, of Ohristchurch, was well received. Mrs Denshire sang " Gipsy Maiden I" in splendid vbic8 s the song being r(mch appreciatacl. A Jig by Mr E. 0 Sullivan just to the taste of the audience. Mr D. Ryan, of Christohuroh, who is no stranger I to Ashburton audiences, gave one of his I inimitable Irish recitations •' Shamua ! O'Brien" which was encored. The first ! part oonoluded with an exhibition of fittml dilil by i *<&*& of the loc»l

Volunteers Under the command of Serjeant Dee. After a short interval the second part opened with an overture by the Orchestral Society entitled " Italiani." Mbs Barratb contributed " The Lion Hearts of England " with great .>p:rit A part snnj> "Hunting Song" was well given by the Harmonic Society. Mr B. O'Sullivau gave a hornpipe for which he was enthusiastically recalled. The "Gallants of England" by Mr Russell Halley was well received and encored. A pathetic sorg " Fai> Victoria " with orchestral and vo~ al accompaniments arranged by Mr Horace Gates was j splendidly sung by Miss Birdie Butler. Mr Ry«n gave another of his Irish items "Paddy in New York " and as an encore by request Hamlets' Soliloquy with a cork arm accompaniment, which was received with roars of laughter. The ever popular " Army and Navy " duet was given in appropriate costume by M«ssrs Burgessat;d Gates. Mr Re. d sang "I seek for her in every flower" and as an encore " Mona" in which song he exhibited a rare amount of feeling. The programme concluded with a tableau in which Mrs Crisp represented Britannia, supported by some of the volunteers, the Harmonic Society meanwhile sinaing "Rule Britannia." The whole of the programme were very successfully rendered under the conductorship of Mr A. Gordon, the accompaniments being faultlessly played by Mrs Glaridge. The hon<rary secretaries Messrs Horace A Gates and J. B. Ward, together with the committee of the two societies, deserve much credit for the success ful issue of their efforts.

COURSING.

The Record Reign meeting promoted by the Ashburton Ooursing Club took place oa Tuesday on the property of Messrs Rogers and McDowell, near Dromore. Hares were very scaroe and wild in the morning, but towards the afternoon nutters improved considerably, and the whole of the courses were got off except the final, which was to be run off this moinicg. The following are the details of the running' :— FIRST ROUND. Mr M. Kane's Ivanhoe 11, Ivanhoe—Fose, beat Mr P. MeAvey's bd b Green Garter, | Deceiver—Kerry Pippin. Mr M. Kane's f b Fir«be!l, Carbine—Bel fry, beat Mr Haggis's f and w d Tit Bite, Rufford—May Flower. Mr J. Doru's bd d Tahitaka, Kingfisher— Flo, beat Mr Weedou's w and bd b MiBS Woods, R zzle Do zzle — Lizzie Woods. Mr T. Koache's b and w b Nancy Till, RuSord— May Flower, beat Me W. Shear man's Little Shamrock, Ringwood—Dtis-y. Mr Weedon's{u-)fbPatchwork, LWkte— Yorkshire Lass, beat Mr W. Shearman's f b Ivy Leaf, Ivanhoe —Rose* Mr Haggle's f and w d Random, Rufford— May Flowet, beat Mr J. Do re's f b Molly Reilly, The Broker—Flying Beauty. SECOND ROUND. Ivanhoe 11. beat Tahitaka Nancy Till beat Firebell Random beat Patchwork. THIRD ROUND. Ivanhoe 11. beat Nancy Till Random a bye. A racing hare wus found in a nice paddock of young oats, and from a long slip Greeu Garter wore down her opponeut, and ran up half a dozen points in brilliant style. The hare, however, waß a good one, an<l Ivanhoe taking commmd ran up along score, winning wi'h a lot in h >nd. Firebell never gave Tit B'ta a Bhow in a gruelling course. After a short undecided, in which Miss Woods showed herself very green in the slips, the dogs were again sent away, but the white suffered defeat owing to her slowness in leaving the slips. Narcy Till did nearly all the woik against Shamrock, who was out paced. Notwithstanding that she collided against a loose horse Patchwork led Ivy Leaf and put up a good score, after which Ivy Leaf to k an innings, but spoilt her ohance by being too hand.y with her teeth, making a clever kI. Random led and beat Molly Reilly, but the course was too Ebort to be satisfactory. Second Hound.—Tahitaka and Ivanhoe were let go too near a gorse hedge, which both dogs negotiated in fine style, and the j hare escaped without a turn—an undecided. On the second attempt Ivanhoe 11,, aontrnry | to expectation, led Mr I),)res crack, and won a fair courts with plenty to spare. It was stated that Tahitaka got into a water j race after the undecided, which may be the i explanation. Nancy Till led Firebell all the j way. In a long course Random jußt managed ' to reach puss in time to score first, und | eventually in a short course put enough to : his credit to secure the verdict. ! Third Round.—Nancy Ti 1 led Ivanhoe 11. and took the first turn, when the red dog got in, and thence out did most of the | scoring, Random ran a short bye. j Mr H. Milner gave satisfaction as judge, and Mr Heaiy showed wonderful patience and powers of endurance during the long tramps in search of game. The Club have to thank the owners of the property coursed— Messrs Rogers and McDowell—for the courtesy extended to them on this occasion.

CHESS.

The chess match between the combined clubs of Timaru and Pleasant Point against the Ashburton players took place in Mrs Wheeler'a Temperance Hotel rooms on Monday evening. Mr Smith {Point), captained th,e combined team, and Mr Willia apted in the same) capacity for Ash burton. It was arranged that play should be continued for three hours, and that games unfinished at that time shou'd be adjudi cated by the captains, or in case of disagree ment, be referred to Mr Hookham, of Ghristchurch However, the latter course was not necessary, the only two games unfinished when time was called being in such a position that no question could arise as to the result. After the mat^h the visitors were entertained by the local players at; supper. and, a pleasant contest was agreeably wound up by the usual complimentary toasts. The visitors returned to Timaru on Tuesday Biftrniag, Tff match resulted in dr<*w, the scores individually being ag Under, This is the fjrst timp the southern teams have combined, and last year was the fksb time the looal playera met the point Club, TltM^BU. ASHBURTON. J, McCalisUr 1- Willis ... 0— !R. Cuthbert 1-1 Dodda ... 0-0 lE. Smith ... o—o Hunter ... I—l iG. P. Wood 0-1 Crisp ... 1-0 C.Rogers ... 0-i Balek ... l-~4 T. Lee ... 0-0 Clark ... I—l 'A. Bodholdt I—l Stewart ... o—o !Dr Thomas ... 1-0 Field ... 0-4 1 Totals ... "7f ... . 7i

Members of the Thisrle Masonic Lodge will find a notice of interest in another part of this issue.

THE* AOTBUBTOfI OTARBIAF S WEDNESDAY, JTOB 28, 1897.



waited. SE^^i^^ tVChrißtiansrSißtufcs and Songs (Key. M^yer), They that sit in darkness, A -potless reputa'ion, The g>fat war in 1899, II got en g<i", The Whirlpool (Goasing), Departmental Du'ies ! (Kipling), The Truth from Johannf sberg, I Essentially Human, Captain Shannon, Whil* i the Billy BoUb.—H. M. Jones. WANTED— A Boy to milk and kill, and do odd jobs on a farm. Apply to Neil Campbell, Roxburgh, Springburn. | 6 208 WANTED— A Girl to assist in House work for a few houts daily. Apply office of this paper. 6 210 npHE RECORD SALE.—Having pur- X chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Cipes 9 Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mrs Aloorn will offer these at and below wholesale price* ; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, I and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock-taking. 6 165 I A NICE ASSORTMENT of Dresa Good*, x\_ Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own ! make gives satisfaction to everyone. 6 156 WANTED Known.—Every lady ihould see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell k Turner's.



FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the round, meets with approval.—Babbitt Bros, "The Hall," East Street. rjIHOSE who are married may also have a J_ pleasant recollection of ihe Record Keign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's. ! 6121 AWTEeTkNOWN — The young people of ABhburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairsfcow'a, Ta,ncred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 NEW LINES in Clothing. A first-elasß Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercury.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of 'Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, &hirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner.



Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' HALL Aehburton. LINCOLN $ LAUGHTER. SECOND TOUR OF THE WORLD. Fashionable event of the Jubilee season. POSITIVELY ONE MGUT ONLY FBIDAY, JUNE 25. EE- APPEARANCE of the World.famed Humorist. FKANIi IvmuOl^N. King of Entertaiuers, Entertainer of Kings. In his Inimitable Humorous Society, MKLjO'MOMOLOGUK ENTERTAIN MENT, consisting of MUSICAL TRAVESTIED SOCIAL SATIRES, and the latest perfected Large numbers of High-class European subjects will bo shown for the first time. Prices of admission ... 3s, 2s, Is. Box plan and day tickets at H. M. Jones 6 204 JOHN TAIT, Touring Manager.



P^iecliaiider Bros., Limited. , SATURDAY, JU-NB 26?" WEST STREET YARDS, Ashburton. SALE QW CONTRACTOR'S PLANT, etc. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited., have received instructions from Mr D. T. C. Mcllroy, Eiffeltou, who has purchased » Dairy Farm, and is giving up contracting, to Sell by Public Auction as above, the whole of his PLANT, consisting of 8 FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT MARES and GELDINGS from 3 to 8 years old. Real good sorts, all sound and staunch, and can be thoroughly recommended as good workers. 3 Double-fun ow Ploughs, 2 four-horse Drays, 1 three-horse Dray, 1 men'i Portable Hut, 1 Gig and Harneai, Shalt and beading Harness, Horse Covers,, Swingle Trees a^d §u,ndr,ies. Tfas above are for ABSOLUTE; SALE* Sale at 12.30 p.m, R, FRIB3DLANDER, § 177 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, JUJNE 26, 1897. SPECIAL ENTRY. WE SHALL OFFER at our Yards, on the above date, cm account of Mr T. Hurley,— 4 FIKSF-CLaSS DRAUGHT GELD -4c INGS, four to seven years old. R. FRIEDLAND4SR, 6 205 Auctioneer.



T. Bullock^ SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1897. T7IARMKRS and Others arc reminded that JD the Sale of Mr J. M. Hampton's property, 69 acres, situated near the, Tinwald Saieyarda and fronting the Main South Road and I«rd J8 Road, will take i-jaio at tfte Arcade on the date named, as previously advertised. Note time of Sale.—ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, 6 207 Auctioneer.



LATE ADVERTISEMKNTS. LONGBBAOH ROAD DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. No, 5 WARD, MR JOHN CHARLES NATTLE GRICJG, being the only candidate nominated, I hereby declare him duly elected a member of the Longbeach Road Board for No. 5 Ward. ALFRED A. FOOKS, Returning Officer, June 23, 1897. " 6 213 ~ IN BANKRUPTCY^ \n the District Court, holden at Ash burton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Ac% 1 1832. ' ' "' "VTOTICB is hereby given that the u,nder -I_S| mentioned pearsons wpi apply at the next Bitting o^ thia Honorable Oour^ U.\ orders of di§ch^r|e naqiely,?-, JasiES WRW.W Saw+-«, oi Hinds, Farmei-, Hjinot James Tasker, of Ashburton, Billiard Marker. Lancelot Frkdeeick Andkews, of Ash burton, Stationer. Dated this 23rd day of June, 1897. E. M. CUIHBERTSqN, 6 213 ■Solicitor,



Funeral Notice. FUNERAL KOTICE' riIHF Friends of Mk Andrew Buckxex X are respectfully informed that hi,a Funeral will move fifom hi 3 late residence, Maronan Road, Tinwald, on FRIDAY, 25th inst., at Si » m., fur the Roman Qatholic Qhurch, AahburtoDj and thence to the Aath-. bujton Oem^teryi BAITER BROS., 6 209 Undertakers. 1 THISTLE MASQNIO LODGE, No. 627, 8.0. MEMBERS of the above Lodge are requested to attend the Installation of W.M., and Investiture of Officers of tha ■ Ashburton Masonic Lodge, E.G., at the Ma'onioHaU pn Friday, $une 25. \ J,, MELLOR, 6 IjjU ' §«Ortt»ty,



I J. WILSON. I conueiv of A;ft<3jA*Dft 1 MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. 1%/riXBD PaIN'JS, WINDOW GL4.SS, MIRROR^ GLASS, ARTISIS MATERIALS, PIOTORK FRAME MOULDINGS, 80RIM ENAMELS, VARNISHES, &c, IN STOCK. PAINTEB, PAPEKHANGER, & SIGNWEITER. Telephone 65 P.O. Box 16



FOURTEEN DAYS. . H .. N *{%• -- ■ - - = GRAND = DIAMOND JUBILEE SALE For Fourteen Days. GREAT BARGAINS. TUBILEE FLAGS. O ÜBILEE HANDKERCHIEFS. JUBILEE COSTUMES JUBILEE MILLINERY. JUBILEE RIBBONS. JUBILEE GLOVES. JUBILEE HATS. JUBILEE SHIRTS. JUBILEE TIES. JUBILEE BLANKETS. JUBILfcE BOOTS. JUBILEE APRONS. SPECIAL BEDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ANDREW ORR.



the boot trade. McDonald & modiarmid, OF THE Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedlyjin the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kind*, including the Duke of York, Bostock, Beehive, Wolfs, Otto Herz, STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. OUR Window fhows a Choice Selection of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by u» at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. f VERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. MCDONALD & M°DIARMID, BOOT MANUFACTUKERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager.



D. 1 homas, METHVEN SALE. THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1897. T SHALL hive several lines of SHEEP, CATTLE. HORSES, IMPLE MENTS AND SUNDRIES, to offer »fc the above fixture, Further entries solicited. D. THOMAS, 6 178 Auctioneer. NOTICE. I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 to lSQlbs. D. THOMAS, 6 14 Auctioneer. ._ ______ FOR TWO CLIENTS, XIURMS of 100 to 300 Acrea of Good JO Land. Send full particulars to D. THOMAS, 6112 Ashburton. T AM A GASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHKAF CHAFF. 4 56 D. THOMAS. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. A TTENTION of Parents ie called to the X3l. fact that fees UNPAID on the 30th insfc. will NOT Participate in the allowance made for Prompt Payment. CHARLES BRADDELL, 6 206 ' Secretary. . MEDALS. MEi>AIS, DIAMOND~J"OBILEE, 1 AHA JUBILEE MEDALS, Maltese XvJ\J \J Cro»8 design, to be given away at 3d each, with an allowance to School Committees, and othera, 6 200 ANDREW ORR. WANTED Known-Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also ouj all wool Serges in Cardinal from Qfl, Navy and Black from ' gs Qd. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of 11 dies garments made to order.—Mitchk^l AND TtJRN^B.



PUBLIG NOTICES fTIHE Bridge on the South road, known as JL " Markey'e," is Closed for repairs tilt further notice. J. H. MAYNARD, Chairman Hampstead Town Board* June 16, 1897. 6 160 , m < . AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE. MORTON m"aINB ESTATE, SOUTHLAND. ON the Main Trunk Line, 17 miles from Invercargill. One of the few remain* ing opportunities to secure land in a favor- I able situation in the rapidly improving Southland district. The land grows heavy crops of turnips and oats. Three dairy factories within easy distance. Sections of' all areas to meet all purchasers. 10,000 acres already sold to farmers. Prices range from £1 10s to £2 per acre for tussock lands. Improved sections £3 to £■5. Terms 20 per cent cash, balance in five years at 5 per cent. Full particulars will be sent on application to the Manager, or any of the Land Agents of luvercargill. 6 167



J. C. DUNCAN, TOBACCONIST, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURFON. IN ORDER to commemorate the Record Reign of Her Majesty we have decided to bold a DIAMOJSD JUBILEE SALE <f Pipes, Cigars, Tobaccos, Cigarette*, Walking Slicks, and Fancy Goods. iSrOO worth of stock frcm Christ, church to be cleared at cost price. Splendid opportunity far procuring Jubilee presents. DON'T FORGET |TQ CALL ON SATURDAY EVENING. 6162 I mm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Government Notices. i NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. METHVEN LIVE STOCK SALE, 24th JUNP. ON the 24th «ssns a Train will leare Meth^en mt Bakaia at 5 35 pm., (Laupiton 6.3, R^kaia, arrive 6.50), and will return from Rakaia to Methven at 7.5. p.m. It will stop where required. 6 198 BY ORDER, JUST LANDED ~Z i"A~H?^h-oTaM~Kid Glove, four studs, all colors; print 4i. Fully equal to uiual %6d quality.—W, U



Business Notices FLETCHER BROS., THE CJbLEtUt/lED CASH GROCERS. mfIREE years ago started a Caeh System, which has woiked satisfactorily, both to the J_ buyerand the seller, and has been the means of adding many oon.fotU to the home* of those who wisely availed ihemselves r-f ihe gr-nd .eform Hundreds now bay their Goods atFLETOHKR BR 8. FOR GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation o the OASH SYBI EM. Look after the Dimble shiliing by > &king it to FLKT< BHJB BROS., and getting the very beßt value that money can bay. Although we do not advert!** • ■ price list, our country cus'omera can get one on application, and after perusing the tame very carefully, we ate satisfied that they will aud mutt admit that we sell cheaper thftft any other hou^eia the district. . 0 . WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO 0A N t 200 OASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. O(X(\ We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none bitter t . ft toad in the world, which we are selling lower than Cbriscchurch prices. This is •> t«lJ4l fact, aud anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money shonld not fait to fait from us. f | ROLLITT'3 SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES' -,- ■-* Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Bater I Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of markets for spot therefore wtcan sell cheaper than any other house in Athbur&on.fl €HINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The Chtfca, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with tilt raost.useful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENT& Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us » visit, m we haft just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glaum are and EieotropkUwaxt* Whiob we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. 6 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 64 each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 5i 6d each; Nickel Alarm Ctooks, from 3s 6d caoh Sets of Jugs from 8s per set of three large sice Teapots from fid eaoh .; Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, largeftise Pretty line of Vase* at Is 6d per pair. CUTLERyT (DUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson*, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, etc bedroomware7"bedroomware. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomware Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselves, or for wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere. Remember that you can inspeot our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1,189 to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, M£w as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. , We'are cash buyers of the abce in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHURCH Telephone 24—80 x 67. RECORD REIGN NOVELTIES. A SMALL ASSORTMENT OF silver Brooches, Chain Pendants, Medals, AND Silver Sugar Scoops, ALL SPECIALLY DESIGNED WITH APPROPRIATE ENGRAVING IN COMMEMORATION OF Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. RECORD REIGN PLAQUES, 14x9 INCHES, BEARING RAISED FIGURES OF HiR MAJESTY. SECURE A SOUVENIR OF THE RECORD REIGN. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. :$. SALEK, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND IMPORTER, EAST STREET.



GKEAT SALE OF Warehousemen's Clearing Lines. BY W. H. COLLIER. Striped Twill Flannelettes, 3d per yard 83 inch, very heavy, 6d per yard Cot Blankets, 2s lid each Double Bed Blankets, 4s 6d each A splendid line Ladies' Fine Ribbed Cashmere Hose, li ptr pair Velvet Tea Cosies, Is lid Ladies' and Children's Cashmere Gloves, 6d Ladies' and Children's Fur-top Lined Kid Gloves, 3s 6d Children's Carpet Slippers from 9d Ladies' Oloth Jackets, 9s Ud Heavy Dress Tweed, new patterns, Is (very special) Ladies' Waterproofs (guaranteed), 12s 9d Special line Men's Heavy Woollen Socks, 6d per pair Men's under-wjar Pants, merino Is 6d, knitted Is lid Men's Shooter Boots, Ss 11 per pair-—worth 2s per pair more ALARGE STOCK OF RECORD REIGN FLAGS. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER" MELLOR'S ".. 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE? FEW LEATHEKB. NEW LEATHERS NEW LEATHERS. mHE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that ia selling the Wonderful Crock. _|_ proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indeatruct* ble. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties ot Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, eqmal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen* Boots »n4 Shoes, They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to dftte.ftnd ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES IIELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBTOTON* J