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Home and Foreign

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(Received February 16, 10.15 a.m.) Treaty With China. London, February 15 The treaty"with China, for opening the West Kivf>r to trade, has bern signed. Sir Hercules Robinson. Lord Roßtnead, (Bir Hercules Robin son) Governor of Cape Oolony, has re signed. Sir Alfred Milner, formerly Under Secretary for Finance in Egypt, and Chairman of tbe Board of Inland Revenue since 1892, succeeds him.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

(Beoeived February 16, 10 25 a m.) A Protestant Manifesto. Sydney, February 16.

Representatives of the Protestant Churches • are issuing a manifesto against Cardinal Moran's candidature for the Federal Convention. Tbey affirm that the entry of so high an ecclesiastic into the political arena i> calculated to stir up serious rancour ; also that the Cardinal is the sworn subject and servant of a foreign Power, and that in the event of a 'conflict he would owe primary obligations of allegiance to the Power which invested him with the Cardinate. It is rumored that in addition to the whole strength of the Orange Party being pitt* d against him, the Cardinal will have the influence of the Masonic fraternity exerted in opposition to him.

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

Alarming* Situation

Greece Aggressive.

Dispatch of Greek Troops to Crete

Warnings from the Powers

Gladstone's Sympathy with Greece,

Joint Occupation by British, Russian, and French Troops

A Greek Cruiser Opens Fire

Governor of Crete Seeks Refuge.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

(Received February 16, 9.44 a.m.) Paris, February 15.

Le Temps, commenting on the accord of the Powers in regard to Crete, refers to the perfectly correct attitude assumed by Britain in the difficulty, and adds that the only question now is the realisation of the demands of the Cretans by pacific weans. Vienna, February 15

It is feared here that the situation in Crete is escaping the control of diplomacy. Constantinople, February 15.

On the suggestion of Great Britain, the Fmbassies at Constantinople have advised the Powers to occupy Canea, Betimo, and Oandia in Crete for the protection of the Mussulman popula tion. London, February 15. The Times states that the com manders of the British, Russian, and French warships at Crete have been ordered to occupy Canea, Ftetimo and Heraklion, and also to prevent the Greeks and Turks landing troops, and from using their naval forces. Athens, February 15

A Greek cruiser fired on a Turkish transport vessel, which was leaving Oandia, and compelled her to put back. A British officer warned the Greek commander against a repetition of such action.

The Turks are sending reinforce ments, amounting to 100,000 men, to Macedonia.

Another flotilla has left Athens for Orete. It consists of three transports, which are conveying 1500 infantry, together with sappers and artillery. These forces are under the command of Colonel Vassos, who has orders to land at Canea. Before their departure the troops were reviewed by the Crown Prince, who addressed the men, in the presence of the Queen and Princesses. Their departure caused frantic enthu siasm in the city. (Received February 16, 10 a.m.)

It has transpired that Colonel Vaesos has been instructed by the King to restore order in Crete, and virtually to occupy the Island. A Greek cruiser threatened to bombard Heraklion if the Christians were outraged. Ihe cannonade in Canea resulted in much bloodshed. George Fasha Berovi.cb, who was recently appointed Governor of Crete has resigned, and taken refuge ©n a Russian warship. The Greek consuls at Heraklion and Halepa have gone aboard the warships, St Petersburg, February 15 Thirty thousand Russian troops are massed at Odessa.

London, February 15. Mr Gladstone has stated that he will be profoundly rejoiced if Greece succeeds in freeing Crete. He also hoped that the Powers will recollect that it is necessary for them to redeem their own characters. (Received February 16, 2.35 p.m.) ATHENS, February 15.

The Greek cruiser Monarchos Miaulis signalled to the Fuad, a s_rp.ll Turki h despatch vessel, to return. The Turk ish commander refused, whereupon the Greek vessel fired two shots at her. The British commander imme diately informed the commander of the Monarchos Miaulis that he would use all force to prevent a repetition of this incident, and after wards informed Prince George that he would not permit him to execute the King of Greece's orders, and that the commanders of vessels belonging to Other nationalities would not allow him |9 attack a Turkish veeaQl,

Tbe er Lassies at Constantinople have accept/d the mix^d occupation of Crete, which it i* Relieved wit! be the prelude to the transfer of the island to ' ■» recce.

There is incessant tkirmishing at Carina.

'*orgi Pasha Berovitch, Governor of Crete, has sailed for Trieste.

SUPREME COURT.

Christchurch.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Christchurch, February 15 George Hazlewood p'eaded guilty to hav ing stabbed a sailor at Lyttelton, and was sentenced to thrte yeirs' imprisonment, John Matson pleaded guilty to bhe thef of a hcrae and trap at Aahburton, and was sentenced to twelve months.

Gilbert Metlwraiih p'eadeel guilty to theft, and was sentenced to six month*).

James Condon pleaded guilty to larceny of two pairs of boots, and as he had been in gaol for five weeks he was ordered to be imprisoned till the rising of the Court. George Suddock was found guilty or shoobing at James Adams on Ashley Road, and waa sentenced to nine months' im-, prisonmenb. He was very drunk when he fired the shots. Frederick geefus and Henry Frederick Mathias Gregison were acquitted on »■ I charge of breaking into Fendalton brewery, and stealing a can of beer. The Grand Jury threw oub the bill against Horabio John Parkes, charge t with fche manslaughter of Patrick Ryan at Opawa. Christohdroh, February 16.

In the case of Edward Bennett, charged with forging and uttering an order bo obtain letters from the Post Office, aocused was found guilty, with a recommendation to mercy, as prisoner did not get the letters for his own benefit Sentence was deferred.

SPRINGBURN.

From Our Own Correspondent,

BENEFIT CONCERT, An excellenb concerb, one of the besb ever held in the district, was given on Friday evening last in the Staveley Hall, in aid of the family of the late Mr A. McNeil, whose sudden death was recorded in your columns some time ago. The hall was packed with an enthusiastic audience, and a large number were unable to obtain admission. The local talent were assisted by some friends from Ashburton and Laghmor, and while every item was encored, it is only jusb to say that the singing of Miss Butler and the piano selections of Mra Donald McLean were highly appreciated. Excellent songs were given by Messrs Drayton, Jago, Moses, Walker, and Giles, and Misses Herring and Hood. Recitations were given by Mrs Giles and Mr Price, and an eloquent Irish speech by Mr Frizzell; a pianoforte duet by Misses Hitchell, and the pipes were excellently played by Messrs Macdonald and Scott. Ihe concerb concluded wibh a Scotch reel bo bhe music of piper Scott, in which Messrs Macdonald, S. Scott, R. Frizzell, and J. Jamieson took part. Mrs Nell and Miss Devane kindly played bhe accompaniments. After the concert a ball was held, which was kept up with greab spirit until the small hours of morning. It was one of the most enjoyable meetings ever held in the district, and the concert committee—Messis Jago and Drayton—must feel gratified that their efforts were so successful.

EDUCATIONAL. At the usual monthly meeting of the School Committee held on Saturday, February 13, the Committee voted in favour of Messrs W. J.-Silcock, John R nnie, and W. J Cresswell, for the vacant seats on the Board of Education.

MOUNT SOMERS.

[from our own correspondent ]

i THE SEASON. j The summer in this district haa been \ probably the driest on record. The copious showers from the north-west, which usually ! ! visit this locality, have not fallen, and as a ' consequence all grain crops present a very meagre appearance Harvesb here is in full swing, but operations during the past fort night have been greatly inbtrfered with by L the broken state of the weather, and a considerable area is still oub in sbook ; and although it, as yet, shows no sign of growing, the sample will be very much discoloured. While grass and turnips are deriving great great benefit from the heavy rains that hive fallen, the farmers would be glad of a fort night's fine weather to enable them to secure j the remainder of their crops. The recent rains have caused a large quantity of second growth, and the samples gener ally will be inferior. I should say the average yield of oats will not be more than I twenty-five bushels to the acre. Owing to I bhe very dry summer the hay crops have i been a failure, but given a fine autumn, the ■prospects for winter will be muoh brigh ber than ab one time they promised bo b_. horticultural shows. The loc_l horticultural shows, which are held monbhly, still continue to improve in quality and number ol exhibits. The last one, held on Friday, February 5, being quibe j a credit to bhe district. For the first time Mayfield was represented at the show, and the entries from that district reflected greab ciedit on tho exhibition. The show of gladioli was excellent, and I see by the reporb of bhe Ashburbon horticultural show thab one of the exhibitors here pulled off the prize for gladioli there. The display of vegetables also lefb nothing bo be desired. The judging was done by Messrs Sealey, of Timaru, and Mr A. E. Peache, and bheir verdiebs gave general sabisfacbion.

THE WOOL SEASON. The wool season is not over yet, aud operations at the wool scouring works, both at Mount Somers and Hakatere, are sbill in acbive progress. lime and coal. Work at the lime kilns and coal mines has been unusually active. The order- for lime are coming in so fasb thab it is almost impossible to keep abreast of them ; while bhe output from the coal mines last month was double that of the corresponding month ot any previous year.

FIRE AT PAKIHI.

The Temuka Leader gives the following particulars of a fire which occurred at the Pakihi estate, near Geraldine, on Sunday morning. The fire broke out at 1 a.m. in the homestead, and before anything could be done to check the flames the building was reduced to ashes. The occupants of the house were Mr B. R. Macdonald, manager of the estate, Mrs Macdonald, and Miss Roberts. Aboub 1 o'clock on Sunday morning the latter was awakened by the noise of fulling crockery in the kitchen, which was the room nexc to her bedroom. Miss Roberta at once gave the alarm, and it was with greab difficulty that the occupants escaped with anything more than a few articles of clothing that they could lay hands on. Mr Macdonald with another man at tempted to rescue some of thefuiniture, but the flames had such a mastery of bhe old wooden homestead that they had to beat a hasty retreat, and while doing so Mr Mac dona'd was slightly scorched about the head and face. The building, an old one, com prised eight rooms, and was held by the trustees of the late Angus Macdonald's estate. The building was insured in the North British office for £300. Mr B. R. Macdonald lost every stick of furniture, a large collection of valuable presents, and a piano. The furniture and piano were insured in the Victoria office for £155. The fire originated in bhe kitchen, it is supposed through a defective chimney. Luckily for those in thehouse, the noise of the crockery fulling from the burning cupboard disturbed them, or the fire might have been more serious than ib wasi

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Presß Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

The Famine Fund. London, February 14 The Indian Famine Relief Fund now amounts to £275,000 The Queen's Celebration. February 15.

The Tournament Committee, in con nection with the Queen's celebration arrangements, has decided to offer prizes for competition and arrange for displays by (he colonial forces. Fatal Accident. An accident occurred on board tbe cruiser Gibraltar during the testing of the primers of torpedoes, by which four seamen were killed.

Australian.

Record Reign Celebration. Melbourne, February 15 There is every probability that arrangements will be made to permit Mr lurner to accept the invitation to attend the Queen's celebrations. Manufacture of Steel Rails. Sydney, February 15 The Government has received an offer from Mr Mitchell, who is backed by Eng ish capital to any extent, to manuf ie tire steel rails in 'he colony at a price considerably below Mr Hoskins's tender.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

(per press association telkhram.)

Mr Fish, DI.H.R Dunedin, February 16. Mr Fish's family are aiivised bhat his throat complaint i. no worse than when he left Dunedin, I ul, the experbs will nob operate for bwo cr three weeks bill bhe growbh is furbher developed. Taranaki Exports.

New Plymouth, February 16. The Kaikoura's cargo from Waitara included 8400 packages of dairy produce, 455 bales of wIPI, and a quantiby of frozen meat. Total value £20,000. The Takapuna takes 4278 packages of butter from the break water to-day for.transhipment ab Wellington, An Early Session. Wellington, February 15 Parliament has been further prorogued to March 18. s

Ashburton Stock Market.

TO-DAY'S SALE.

There was a good attendance afc the Ash burton Sale yards to-day, and most lines were sell. Bidding was more lively than of late incited probably by the excellent prom se of winter feed given by the grass now coming on. 'I he yarding for the day totalled about 6100 sheep and lambs, 38 head of cattle, and 47 pigs. The following shows the range of prices ;— Fat wheep—Butchers' sorts, croßsbied ewes 5i 6d to 7-i 10 I ; maiden ewes, 7s <o 8a Id; merino ewes, 43 lid to 6.; meriro wethers, 6_ 1'). Lambs—-8a lid to 9s Id. Stork Sheep — Crossbred ewes and wethers, 5s lOd to 8s 9d ; merino ewes, ls 2d, Is sd, 2s 7d, to 2s Bd. Lambs—Cross bred stores in forward'condition, 53 6d to 7s lid; small late lambs, Is 6d to 4s. Cattle—Steers, £3 15s to £5 10- ; cows, £3 2s to £4 7s 6d ; heifers, £3 7s 6d to £5 ss. Dairy Cattle — Springers up to £5, bulls, £1 to £1 7s 6d ; calves, ss.

Pigs—Light baconers, 28s ; poikers, 163,

Taranaki Petroleum.

It is intended to manufacture the gas for lighting the North Island railway carriages, for a time at least, from crude Taranaki petroleum, very sabisfacbory resulbs having been obtaimd from that oil by an expert from Home in making the gas for the lighting plant which is now used on the Christohurch- Dunedin section.

TAB ASHBUMON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1897.



j Mr Hitchings, of the N.Z.L. and MA. j Company, Rakaia, met with a painful acci dent on Friday. It appears that he was superintending the work of a grass-cleaning I machine and the upper sieves becoming foul |he ascended a ladder to clean them. The ladder fell, and Mr Hitchings with it, his leg being caught by a projecting bag hook, which inflicted a nasty wound inside the knee, and suspended Mr Hitchings in the air until, with great difficulty and suffering, he maneged to extricate himself from his painful posi tion. Dr Corduer is attending the sufferer, who will probably be confined to his bed for several weeks.



Wanted. j WANTED a Job in connection with i Cordial Manufacture, Bottling, etc. Apply, P. Charles, Lismore. 2 117 WANTED four or five-roomed Cottage with washhouse and copper pre ferred. Apply C.H.W., care Mr Zander. 2_86 171RESH OYSTERS, Flounders, Groper, _ and Cod to-night by express.—Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 2 113 WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mellob's Zealandia Boob Sbore. WANTED Known —Our Friends realise the Genuineness of bhe sale,— Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' boots and shoes. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. A-JT__d" mothe_s"to know" that bhe cheapest shop for sohool boots is j Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. | REVIEW of Reviews for January, new Beriesnowin. Pianos, Organ? best value obtainable forcash orberms. Music procured on the shortest {notice. New lines now opening up in Stationery, Fancy Goods. —H. M. Jones. IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call ab Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. MILLINERY— Ladies should inspect tht new Millinery, Capes, Mantles, Jackets, Blouses, French and English ' Corsets ; all new and up to date.—A. Orr. WANTED Known—A splendid line of Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 43 9<J, ■••Mellor's Zealandia Boob Sbore, MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootrmker. WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are sold at Mellob's, at prices that defy competition. WANTED Known — Enamel ware, Enamel ware ab the cheapest house in town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on bhe prices, the name of the firm is enough to ensure cheapness and satisfac tion.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known —Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner. IF your boys and girls are rough on boota try M-UJ-Ok's lodestruotible Schoo , Bogts



A FULL assortment of new Veilings i* white, black, aDd black and white. Buy the celebrated new kid glove—The Victory—only 23 6d. The best glove in New Zealand ft* the p-wwy,—4, Ojh*,



SMITH & TEMPLE. -MGLfA^~^OCK"SALE rHURSDAY.FEBBU^BY 18 1897. 'TTTE SHALL OFFER- A (\(\ Tw°-tooth WETHERS. prr\ FAT LAMBS. Further Entries t ken to hour of Sale. | SMITH h TEMPLE. JOHN R. B-AND, 2 111 Auctioneer. D. Thomas. ASHBURTON ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THUBSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1897. MY nexb Horse Fair takes place on bhe above date and fix ure, when I will offer, on account of several Clients, a number of USEFUL DRAUGHT & LIGHT HORSES. Also, On account of a Southern Client,— 1 I f\ MARES AND GELDINGS, from A\J four to six years, with pedigrees. General entry—9o head oi all description, Sa'e at 11.30. 2 67 P. THOMAS. Tenders. TEND RS are invited for Lease of Borough Reserve T.S. 1098, 1100, 1105, 1107. Particulars ab Towjj Clerk's Office, where Tenders will be received till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 22nd inst. 2 114 t_i_j '■■'.■..'■._... ■ _-aa T. Bullock. TO LET, HOUSE of five rooms centrally situated In Tancred Street. Apply T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Dwelling in East Street South. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. ____*! f\ Sum required for T.S. 261, i-acre (SCiJLv/- centrally situated in Melcombe Street, not far trom the Railway Station Apply to T. BULLOCK. GOOD~SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. FOR SALE, the following R.Ss., fenced and mostly in the native state, viz.— R.S. 28186, 714 acres 3 roods RS. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roodn R.S 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 35 perches Price, teims, and full particulars furnished on applica'ion. T. BULLOCK, Agent. ""BUILDING SITFS, TOWN SECTIONS and other Town Properties for SALE at the following prices, viz.:— T.S. 797, Cox s'reet, containing £ s d iaore ... 35 0 0 T.S. 834, Aitken street, contain iiig | acre ... 25 0 0 T.S. 78, Wakanui Road, con taining \ acre 31 0 0 T.S. 860. Aitken street, contain ing i acre ... ... ... 25 0 0 T.S. 822, Cox sbreet, conbaining £ acre 15 10 0 T.S. 834, Moore streeb,.conb-«ining i acre, with cottage 135 0 0 T.S. 818, Aitken street, contain ing i acre ... 12 10 0 T. S. 794, Peter street west, con taining jj acre... ... ... 20 0 0 T.S. 817, Aitken streeb, contain ing | acre 13 10 0 T.S. 794, Cox street, containing £ acre, with square Dwelling House .... ... 170 0 0 Inspection invited. For further parbicu lars and terms of payment apply to T. BULLOCK. Public Notice. SALVATION ARMY. T IEUIENANT RUSSELL'S Welcome. Hob Pie and Cup of Coffee. THURSDAY, at 8 p.m. Admission—6d. 2116 J. G..CHAPPLE. NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be eet apart for the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club's Sports on THURSDAY, the 4th d>y of March prox, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the follow ing scale, viz : — For each adult ... .. One shilling For each horse One shilling For each trap One shilling J. SEALY, Chairman of Ashburton Domain Board. February 16, 1897. 2 115 i TKUSTFUNDS TO LEND on approved freehold security, from 4^ bo 5 per cenb inberesb. Apply to JOHN ORR, or HUGO FRIEDLANDER. 2 91 T3OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. HRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIES. Establish ed—l72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions. J. C. BELL, | AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 39 , ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice thab an election bo fill the exbraordinary vacancy in the Ashburton Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Cuthbertson, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of February, 1897. Nominations will be received ab the Town Clerk's office till 12 o'clock noon on THURS DAY, the 18th day of February, inst. CHARLES E. FOOKS, Returning Officer, Borough Council Office, Ashburton, February 9, 1897. 2 58 WANTED Known—Whab the people say. Thab Andrew Orr has bhe largest and besb assorbed stock of Boots in Canterbury. 11 125 TART LING ANNOUNCEMENT*^ You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, i Oat.heaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps ab Hamp stead, and have Goods delivered ab your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.—E. Mahoop, East Beit Cash Store, telephone typ 70. .



- Busine s Notices ■"MELLOR'S | 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now mak ng a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHKAPESL 1 AND BEST ASSORTED STOOK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations- Ladies* pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoe 3, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes-—Splendid value Ladies' Oromelette Shoes from 8s 9d~Very cheap Ladips' Shoes, 6s 6:l—Grrafc bnrgains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LTNES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION Look at windows and you will admit that it is bhe Best display ever made in Ashburtop A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other boot-shops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. SALE OF SURPLUS STOCK — AT — — NOW TAKING PLACE. = gOME EYMPENEES IN BARGAINS. DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, ETC. W. H. COLLIER. _•;?_. VICTORIAN _______ H3^np6&^w!r'< STEAM CARRIAGE FACTORY, £_\W______\%\f^ g&Pp^ fsfe^ moN w°rks and iff*? !^___2.^__-™>__^Sd SHOEING FORGE. ~dfa&a**9»* f. h. s TEEL] STEEL BEOS., * <=•R-s™ BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that they have taken over the Business so long carried on by J. R. STEEL, and hope by Strict Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fair -hare of Patronage. Coachbuilding Department— This Department will have our personal supervision and to all who require a new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarautee satisfaction if they place their order wish us. Painting and Trimming— Now is the time to have your traps put into good order by having them well painted, and our workmen are in thn front rank of their profession, and the material used is bhe very best. Ironwork Department — We are prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, and to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of evety description. Shoeing Department—- In this as in all other parts of our business we will give satisfaction to our customers, and if you want your horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send it along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE, STEEL BROS., PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 34 PRESERVING SUGAR, PRESERVING SUGAR. 1 AAA BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. -| AAA IUUU BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. -LV/UV/ JAMS AND JELLIES made with Mauritius Sugar will keep any length of time and in any climate. Intending Jam makers would find ib to their advantage to inquire our _:cioe for Mauritius Sugar before purchasing elsewhere. MASON'S SCBEW TOP JAM JABS. LIGHTNING PATENT AIR-TIGHT JARS. GLASS JAM AND JELLY JARS, bhree in nest We are disposing of bhese jars at a remarkably low figure. BRASS AND ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. -I r\ CASES CALIFORNIAN TINNED FRUIT. "I f\ BARTLETT PEARS, APRICOTS, LEMON CLING PEACHES. These fruibs are delicious, being preserved in a thick syrup, and are acknowledged to be superior to fresh fruit. crockery? "crockery. We have some Choices Lines to hand ex "Otarama." Teapots a Specialty. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for orders. Sole Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Orders by post despatched with punctuality SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, & IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE. Telephone No. 53 i m ■ " ■'" PERFECTION OF CYCLE BUILDING, AN IDEAL MOUNT. DESIGN j CANNOT FAIL ELEGANCE WOBKMANSB.P TO DELIGHT QUALITY f _.___, rn _ m THE MOST MATERIAL AND STRENGTH EASE AND COMFORT FASTIDIOUS CRITICS. J THE FIVE MILES CHAMPIONSHIP OF AUSTRALASIA was won by Ken Lewis ou his RUDGE-WHITWORTH, fitted with Dunlop Tyres. FOR SALE BY JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON,



''""""'' ' " " '"' ' ' '* '"'"'" ■-••''•■ i*t ■"' '■■ ft i" ■■! 'n . .i- m i - |f'r im | miff til 'iT jT ■l«__f Business Notices CROCKERY ~- - - - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWARE. QKPACKAGES OI.PACKAGES &O PACKAGES dO PACKAGES Ex S, S. WAI MATE. FLETCHEK BROS., TTAVE jut received per j. «. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from rh« lOWfrq-r SSS-ftS?^ir^*l i?r,Wi ,nd__* n'IoJ. Continent, which our Agent.bought.6 the LOWEST POSSIBL-. PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger disooun. for us than is usual. This being the case we are determined to give our Customer, tht benefit ot this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned PrioM with any othera in the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. CROCKERY. CROCKERY, 50 Bedroom Sets from 10a 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, primed and enameled, from 2. per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d eaoh. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d eaoh. 50 plain Tumblers, 2. per dczen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jara, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozan 2lb Glass Jam Jars, 5s od per dozen . C n « Maß<>n's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. 100 Dozen Gups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Gups, ls 4d par dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid eaoh, splendid timekeeper -60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d eaoh, etc., etc. —-ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWARE. 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors) 6 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s 111 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basine, Is 3d, la 6d, Is 91, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Doeen Enameled Pie Dishes, le, ls 2d, Is 4d, ls 6d 20 Dozen Eoamled Dinner Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Doz« Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 61 per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from ls 9d eaoh. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from od each, or 5s 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, 10d and ls per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 61, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled F.ying Pans, ls 2d, Is sd, ls 8d and Is lid eaoh Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Su_»r from us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. The finest Vinegar in the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of bhe best qualiby. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14: b Is, 7s per cwb Flour—Kollibi.'s Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town *> Wheatmeal for Bead and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBUBTON, FLETCHER RROS., OASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHURCH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. ■ O ' .5 J-H Ah ™_ P £| 3 *2 -s C/J s A . eg jss g 3 » . | Wi s* fe II t S "si tf h__r 8q 2 S J d -§-2^rrt Ph O W |*| -^ S/g®' H P•* n © § © £__fcSo •- E^J 7~ -\ ■» (_1 Oi—jO O_HH^S»--lrr3 J^H o rfi ,__? n_ ■ v «o a S« "« o*^ "*<3 »°° i^_ jy ** «j •w a .s. ® g f^ l>t _d _.&o i l HH a „h "C 3 ® _^h $s «J§ 13 S la' wwj«° B« J H?,^ § ° ° « w CD T5 ° T3 -, !. \t_ w Mp to w3o ?3ic -_ =0. =. 2 *_^ * -a t_ r_ P*i fi r -, ** d E C 3 © Id W "co ' ° t> "& TS ■ H ii I £ r*™. -fl ft m Eh H ° M O H-SE| L__l



VALENTINES! Valentines! Large assortment of Comic, Fanoy Boxed, Booklets, Love Cards, etc. New Books, Fancy Goods, Toys, Stabionery and Music. New lot of Foreign Stamps and packets.— Andrewjbs, Anper.on, « Co., Stationers Hall.



WANTED Known—The Economio Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d pw E a T ir. li. the Glove for every d*y wear.— W. H. Colueb. WHAT everybody savi muit be tree, You get wondtrM valut f 0 | UfcU, money at M*w_q»'s,