CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Preafc Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

West Australian Land Company's

Loan.

London, January 21

Tenders were opened to day for the West Australian Land Company's £1,100,000 3 per cent loan. A total of £2,330,000 was ofleied, the average being at about 2s premium.

Indian Relief Fund.

The Operatne Cotton .-pii.ners' ;>s sociation has contributed £2000 to wards the Indian famine relief fund. Chief Justice Way. January 22.

Chief Justice Way, of »outb Aus tralia, has been appointed to a seat on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council *■

Affairs at the Cape Capetown, January 21

Sir James Sievwnght, Commissioner of Railways and Public Works, in the course of a speech, said that the Transvaal and Orange Free J^tate must cease sending emissaries to teach the Oape Boers disloyalty.

Australian.

Death of a Diver.

Sydney, January 22

A diver named Madsen, in trying a new deep-sea diving dress, lost his life in 26 fathoms of water. The dress was supplied by means of compresßed air instead of the hand pump. The man was down for fifteen minutes when the signals failed, and he was hauled up dead. Madsen's death was due to fracture of the vertebrae, the result of an old spinal injury. There were no indications of his suffocating by drowning. Federal Elections. Messrs Reid and Carruthers are certain and Mr Want a probable Ministerial candidate for the Federal elections. Seizure of a Store. Brisbane, January 22

The revenue officers seized a drapery and fancy goods store belonging to an Assyrian, on suspicion of a deficiency in the import duty on the stock. Commercial Banking' Company. At the half yearly meeting of the Commercial Banking Company the report was -adopted, a dividend of 8 per cent, being declared and the sum of £15,137 carried forward. Deep Gold Mining.

Melbourne, January 22.

(iood gold has been struck at a depth of 3310fb in Lansell's mine, Bendigo,

THE PLAGUE.

Press. Association—By Electric Telegraph

Calcutta, January 21. The mortality froip the plague at Bombay has reached 470 per week.

THE NIGER MASSACRE.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copy righ p.

London, January 22.

Later details of the Niger massacre show that the King of Nupe sent peaceful messengers to the leaders of the expedition, the Natives appeared friendly, and carriers with presents were sent forward when the expedi tion was five miles from Benin. Sub iequsntly the officers discovered the bodies of the carriers piled on the road and fearfully mutilated. Hundreds of the savages then attacked the expedi tion and killed all the Europeans excepting two, Captain Boisragon and Mr Locke, who were nearly dead of starvation and thirst when friendly Native, rescued them.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

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London, January 21

Official despatches show that Sir Nicholas O'Connor, the British Am bassador at St Petersburg, at first understood that the Czar declined to adopt coercive measures towards Turkey, but he afterwards informed Lord Salisbury tbat the Czar was willing to take part in coercion if the Sultan refused to accept the terms of reform proposed by the embassies, Constantinople, January 22.

The Sultan has accepted the de mands for reforms made by the Armenian patriarchate in a modified form only, exempting the indigent from payment of the military tax.

THE GLENBROOK MURDERS.

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Sydney, January 22

The evidence is strengthening that the body found yesterday is that of Burgess. It ia understood that the police have obtained strong proof. The inquest has been adjourned await ing witnesses to identify the body, and also for medical evidence.

fc YDNMY, January 23

The policp are actively working the Butler-Burgees murder. On August 13, Burgess, who had arranged to go with Batler, went to a livery stable in Sydney alone, and told the groom that he did not want the man who had been with him the last few days to know where he was going, Immedi ately after Burgess left the stable Butler turned up, and the groom said his mate had gone without him. Sutler replied, " I'm after him , he's too good tp lose." A road maintenance man pear Meranburn saw Burgess digging a hole about August in a lonely plage, with Batler directing the proceedings. The roadman's appearance on the scene evidently prevented the murder being committed at this -spot. Four days later, however, a man named Evans pame upon Butler in camp alone. The jitter was very confused, and it is presumed the murder was committed that morning, Butler and his mate having walked two milea to the fateful spot. Butler's cap, similar to the one he wore in Sydney,, was foun,d on Iterfwtfi body,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—-

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The Epinis Earthquake. Constantinople, January 22

Particulars ot the earthquake at Lishan show that there were three distinct shocks. 2500 people perished.

Australian.

(Received January 23, 10 10 a.rn ) Co-operative Farming. Sydney, January 23. The wheat growing « v gna c , prin ciple was a splendid success in the Riverina district last season and there are indications that there will be an immense increase in the wheat growing

area next season

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

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London, Januaiy 21

Sir J Lubbock, member for London ! University, and M r J. Mac Lean, mem b r for Cardiff, moved amendments that it was needlpss to reappoint the Transvaal Raid Gonimittee, as the offenders were already punished. Mr Dillon's amendment was rejected by a majority of sixty-four votes. In the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain stated that the Anglo- French agreement in regard to the New Hebrides waa still operative, and the alarms which had been raised in connection therewith were groundless.

(Received January 23, 10 a.m.) London, January 22. The newspapers felicitate Lord Salis bury on the result of the negotiations for the settlement of the Turkish diffi culty. The Daily News describps this outcome of diplomacy as a success of the first order.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM)

Sudden Death of a Gaoler.

New Plymouth, January 23

Mr Edward Rickerby, governor ot the local gaol died suddenly about seren this morning. He had entered his office to at tend to his duties, and a few minutes later Warder Wolner passing the office heard groans, and found Rickerby on the floor apparently unconscious. Medical aid was promptly in attendance, but it was too late. Apoplexy is the supposed cause of death. Deceased was about 57 years of age, and leaves a widow and four children. He was formerly chief warder at Mount Eden.

Labour Questions.

Conciliation Court

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. Dunedin, January 23 The Conciliation Court will meet on February 4 to hear the shipping disputes.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is the meteorological report for the week ending January 22, 1897 :—

TEE OPAWA TRAGEDY

The inquest on the body of Ryan was opened yesterday and adjourned until to-day.

The Lvtteltoib Times supplies the following particulars of the p<st histories of Parkes and Ryan : Ryan, who, it is supposed was about fifty-five years of age, was released from gaol in April last, having undergone a sentence of six months' imprisonment in default of finding securities to keep the peace towards a man named Weeks. Accord ing to Parkea'a statement, Ryan, upon coming out of gaol, had been unable go find a place to which to go, and had asked to be allowed to stay at Parkes's house for a few days, but had remained there up to the time of the tragedy, although Parkes had frequently tried to get rid of him. He was a man about sft 7in in height, but looked ac if he had led a rough life. Parkes is a hale-looking man for his years, and, judging by appearance, ia a stronger man than Ryan was. He was in receipt of remittances from his friends at Home, and was a nephew of the late Sir Harry Parkes, of the British Foreign Office.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold oaraelves respotisib'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents

A REPLY TO "OBSERVER."

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir,-—I have read the letter of "Observer" in this evening's paper, and feel that iti calls fcr some reply. I quite agree with him that we have a well equipped and well trained brigade, always anxious to do its duty and save the property of the townspeople. Iv saying thia " Observer "is only just. But I cannot agree with him in all his remarks. With regard to the use of the manual and ateamer engines I would ask any intelligent person why the former should be used at.a cost of one shilling and sixpence per hour for each man (twelve men being required to work it) while the latter costs the Council nothing except for fuel ? Then again how can Captain Fooks tell, on the alarm of fire being given whether the building is isolated or not ? To wait for this information to be obtained would be to entail far more loss of time than your correspondent states has been made. But Ido not concede even this. In the case of the Moore Street fire " Observer " evidently failed to notice that there was a manual promptly on the scene —the curricle having been brought from the western station and doing good service while the steamer was being got ready. These facts will show that the statement as to loss of time in en deavouring to check the progress of the tire was incorrost. Certainly, if it could be known that any fire was to be a large one the steamer would be the more effective engine, but any one accustomed to observing fires must know that when the bell first rings it cannot be known whether the alarm is for a chimney on fire or for a more serious event. In conclusion I would say that as Captain Fooks has resigned, but having been asked to reconsider his decision is still in office, if Mr Observer has any de sire for the position I'have no doubt that Captain Fooks would willingly allow him to have it,—l am, etc.,

Matt. B. Shaw, Ashburton, January 22, 1897.

CRICKET.

WELLINGTON v. CANTERBURY

Chbistohurcu. January 22

The cricket nm>oh, Wellington against Canterbury, commenced at Lancaster Park at 11.20 to-day. The result, bo far, promises either a drawn g-ime or a severe defeat for Canterbury. The latter team is a weak one, and was hampered a. good deal by the rain which Ml at 2 p.m., and continued at intervals throughout the afternoon. Wei lingbou kept possession of the wickets all day, and at the finish had scored 365 for seven wickets. Williams played a nv>gniti tent innings for 154 (not out), going in when the total was 13. Hoidship gave a bru lant display for 63 Gore played a nice atyUsb innings for 59; Warreu 31, Tucker 15. and Lawea 11, being the other double figures, The wicket was a first-class one, and the weather at the start was excellent., but only one hundred spectators were present. The Canterbury fie ding was n-1 pood. Ohristchuech, January 23. The cricket match Weli.gton v. Canter bury was continued this morning, Williams adued nine to hi previous total of 154, and was caught at third man. Ashbolt and Benbow took the total to 401, establishing a New Zealand record for inter provincial matches, and Holdship | declare f the inningß closed—Benbow 12 not out, and Ashbolt 16 not out. Bates took four wickets for 96, Malone two for 106, McMurray one tor 50, Norh one for 52, Reese none for 34, Clark none for 25, Sims none for 11. Whe*tley and Ridley started the Canter bury innings to the bowling of Uph&m and Ashbolt. Runs came st adily and 39 were recorded before Wheitley was run oit for 21. Reese joined Kidley and the pair played out time, the score being 61 for one . wicket.

The Harvest.

' The fierce nor'-westers of the past few days forced the hands of most farmers and compelled them to hurry on reaping, so that a good many more patJ docks have been cut than perhaps would have been harvested bad the wind been less boisterous. Every effort is beii g made to push on the season's operations, which are now well advanced, and the threshing machines are busy every where. The sample of grain is thin, but of ! good milling quality, the only regrettable ; feature being that there will not be much !of it One is a most afraid to even hint at ! an estimate of tha yield, as even on soils that had everything m iheir favor as to native fertility, cultivation, and seasonable sowing, the yield of wheat ia alarmingly light as compared with last year. On the lighter plains land the crop is poor in quantity, but the sample, considering the season, is less disappointing than one would have expected. Less than the usual area of land was under oats this year, and this fact added to the failure the crop has been in many cases, and the shortage in yield over all, will leave the farmers, in the lower county at least, with about enough, if they have that much, to supply their own wants. There will be but little, if any to sell, so that the southern part of the island will have to be requisitioned to make good the shortage. There is every promise of good prices for wheat this year ; but to put the grower on a footing equal to his last year's financial position as regards crop returns, the prices will have to be phenomenal.

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It will be seen by a new advertisement in another column that Messrs Craighead and Berryman are probably now showing the largest stock of new tweeds and fashionable tailoring goods ever exhibited in ton. This speaka wall for their eatsrpriw @f^4 local jqdtiiUy.



Henry Zander. H. ZANDER. | AS the Harvesting Season now draw ing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. BINDING TWINES, BINDING TWINES. BINDING WIRE, BUN DIP G WIRE. And all other Harvesting Material now Stock. Farmers, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, at I can quote less than any local merchant, having purchased the maximum quantity and ob tained highest discounts. I ONLY KEEP DONAGHY'S GOLD MEDAL TWINE. | Get no other, and don't be deceived with | inferior brands now offered in Ashburton. j The New "BUCKEYE OPEN-BACK FRAMELESS REAPER. The New " BUCKET£ " MOWER. The New "BUCKEYE" CULTIVATOR Now on View. McOORMIOK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS Kept in Stock, ALSO — "TYSAOK'3" SECTIONS AND CHAINS For all other Machines. i For the convenience of the Farmers in the Mayfield and Rangitata districts, where the "Buckeye" has always been the favorrite, a stock of Extras will also be Kept on Mr Elmslie's Farm. OORNSAOKS. CORNSAOKS. I am now prepared to take orders for full-sized Corn&aoka, and Farmers will do j well to order early, as prices are advancing. CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTHS, Em In order to make room for Harvesting and other Goods now landing and to arrive, ! I will sell the whole of the above stock at— 25 Per Cent BELOW COST PRICE. 1000 MATS i 1000 MAIS !! 1000 MATS!!! ATAUBITIUS gUGAR. Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and see that you Jget NEW CURRANTS, NEW RAISINS, and NEW SULTANAS. These fruits are ready for use without farther washing. TEAS TEAS. TEAS. CHINA, CBYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA, Especially packed for me. Just Landed (ex Ruapehu), 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, In All Sizes. They are giving Universal Satisfaction. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES / OILS. OILS. OILS. I have in Stock and to land— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Oases Valvoline and Cylinder 20 Bales Best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING, Wines and Spirits, % Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Havanna Cigars, Cigarettes, (wholesale only). In view of approaching holidays, SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. have always for Sale— Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff; Oats, Bran, Sharps I | Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN, WOOL, AND 3ENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sua Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society Buckeye Harvester Co.



Wanted, SALVATION ARMY. mtf.MORROW'S MEETINGS ALL WELCOME. 11 a.m.—Jonah's Backslidings. 3 D.m. —Salvation Meeting. J. G. OHAPPLE. ] PRIMITIVE Methodist Church Services. Morning —8< Danger and Deliverance"; evening—" Bebhesda." Preacher—Rev. J. Oiphert." 1 113 WESLEY Ohuich—To-morrow morning* Mr James Maclaren ; evening, Rev. T. G. Brooke, subject " Behold the man." Strangen. cordially invited. 1 110 < mSE TABERNACLE.—The Paßtor's X Morning subject, " Hiram, the Timber Mercnant," Evening, "A large historical funeral. Everybody come. 1 113 LOST—On Thursday night, a new trap Whip. Finder rewarded on returning same to this Office. 1 103 WA\TED, Pirat-class Groom and Gar dener. Must be respectable, sober man. None other need apply.—D. Thomas, Wests street. 1 KR ANTEiI) Known— New Potatoes, Potatoes. Magnificent Sample, lOlbs a la—leas by cwt. —Flbtoher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. 194 REVIEW of Reviews for December. Windsor Magazine, Christmas num ber. Navy and Army, Seven Seas (Kipling). The City of Kefuga (Besaot). Captain of the Polestar (Conan Doyle).— H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—Jam Jars, Jam Jars of all kinds at very low prices at Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Our Show Rooms to be cleared of all iSummer Goods. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more.— W. H. Collier. XJNTE*D~Knolvn^^ouFFriend¥ielillße the Genuineness of the sale.— Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner. Public Notice? NQTICE WANTED Pereon3 nob to accept cheque No T. 130153 for £29, drawn on ' Union Bank December 1, 1896, by W. H. 1 Stevens in favour of J. McDonald. Pay ■ menfc stopped. 1 111 i MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL WILL ; RE-OPEN on MONDAY, 25th mat. i Subjects Taught ; | English, Music, Drawing, Singing and Latin I Miss Barjratt will be at home from I the 22nd inst. 195 ■ MEDICAL NOTICE. 3 3 «____. 3 J TAR C. D. GREENWOOD deeires to I ? \J inform his patients that he has transferred his practice to ) BR ERNEST FOOKS, j lately of Auckland, " Who will carry on the practice at Dr , Greenwood's residence, Burnett Street Wf st. ALL ACCOUNTS due to Dr Greenwood must be paid to Mb Graham Roberts at I the Snrgery, whose receipt will be a sufficient i discharge, ! C. D. GREENWOOD. ' .Aihfewtont Jwu»ry 83,1897, I 108



Business Notices PRESERVING SUGAR, — — PRESERVEG SUGAR. ——— 1 f\f\f\ B^>s MAURTTIFS SUGAR. -| AAA IUUU BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. Xl/V/V/ JAMS AND JELLIES made with Mauritius Sugar will keep any length of time and in any climate. Intending Jam makers would find it to their advantage to inquiie our price for Mauritius Sugar before purchasing elsewhere. MASON'S SCREW TOP JAM JARS. LIGHTNING PATENT AIR-TIGHT JARS. GLASS JAM AND JELLY JARS, three in nest. We are disposing of these jars at a remarkably low figure. BRASS AND ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS IN } NDLESS VARIETY. | f\ OASES CALIFORNIAN TINNED FRUIT. 1 f\ BARTLETT PEARS, APRICOTS, LEMON CLING PEACHES. These fruits are delicious, being preserved in a ihick syrup, and are acknowledged to be superior to fresh fruit. CKOCKEK¥.™~CKOCKERY. 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 WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. mHE ELECTROPLATED SILVER WARE OPENED UP BY S. S A L E X, DIRECT IMPORTER, EAST STEEET, From the firm of WALKER and HALL, ENGLAND. Is the Choicest and Finest Quality of Plate ever seen in the Ashburton District, The Goodjs comprise the newest designs in BREAD PLATTERS, HOT WATER CANS AND JUGS, NOVEL COAL SCUTTLE SUGAR AND SCOOP, TEA TRAYS, TEA POTS, AND TEA AND COFFEE SETS. E. P. CANDLESTICKS, AND E.P. LAMP& | New designs in Jam Dishes and Butters, both Novel and Pretty. I E,P. Fruit Dishes, Toast Racks, Breakfast Dishes, i and Entree Dishes with hot water compartment etc, etu. | The Quality ot these goods is Unsurpassed, -and the Plate is thoroughly reliable. INSPECTION INVITED AT THE JEWELLEEY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. SALEK, EAST STREET. (Telephone a^|Bo, M E L. L 0 R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASH BURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations- Ladies' pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s Gd Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes—Splendid value Ladies' Orotnelette Shoes from 8s 9d— Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d—Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Look at windows and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made in Ashburton A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other bookshops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



Tenders. _ _____ _____ mENDERS are invited for Building JL Stables at Methven. Plans and Speci fications ati my Office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 30th inst., at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 1 107 R. BIRD, Architect. T. Bullock, psllet7 /COTTAGE, well situated on Alford \J Forest Road. Apply, T. BULLOCK. GOOD BUILDING SITE. OFFERS are invited for the purchase of T.S. 768, containing I acre, fronting Wakanui Road, East, near Mr A. Young's store. Good land, long frontage. Must be sold to close accounts. Apply to T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN Building Allotments and other properties — F OR SAL E — Lot 31, containing 2 roods 21 perches fronting Alford Forest road Lot 2, containing \ acre, fronting Alford Forest road, just above Woollen Factory Lot 22, containing £ acre, Church street, [ Hampstead Lots 4, 5, and 6, each containing •} acre, fronting Alford Forest road, opposite Mr Henderson's property Lot 86, containing one acre, fronting the Town Belt west—Nice site for a house Lot 261, containing -\ acre, Malcolm street, Tinwftld, near railway station 9 acres, situated at the corner of Race course and Allenton roads, Alen 1 on Lot 30, containing £ acre, fronting Alford Forest road Lots 75, 76, and 77, each containing i acre, Cambridge street, Hampstead Lob 525, containing £acre, Harland street, Tinwald Lot 16, containing J acre, fronting Alford Forest road Lot 25, containing |acre, fronting Winter's road. Allenton Lot 14. containing 33 perches, part of R S 4905, North Town Belt Lotß, containing fronting Alford Forest road. T BULLOCK. WANTED Knowa-The^EcMomkT, Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, i» the Glove for every day wear.— W. H, Cower.



F. Ferr man. THE LITEST IN BICYCLES THE BAMBOO FRAME BICYCLE IS THE MOST COMFORTABLE MACHINE TC RIDE, Runs the easiest, has the very best bearings procurable, splendid upright frame and is as strong as steel. Sample machine on application. AWAITING A WELCOME HOME. One large enamel Milk Dish, one BasiD, and Sundry Books. Borrowers will kindly note. F. FERRIMAN. Friedlander Bros,, Limited. SPECIAL ENTRY. TINWALD YARDS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1897. MESSRS Friedlander Bros, Limited, have received instructions to sell a« above on account of a client 40 Good Stubble Pigs. R. FKIEDLaNDER, 1 112 Auctioneer. D. Thomas. TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, JANUARY 26. MR DAVID THOMAS will Sell on the above date, at the Tinwald Yards, on account of Marooan Estate,— QAA CROSSBRED LAMBS, in OUU forward condition. On account of a Client,— I Kf) CROSSBRED LAMBS. AIso—CATTLE, PIGS, Etc. DAVID THOMAS, 1 109 Auctioneer. WANTED Known—looo pairs of 800 t to be sold in twenty-one days » Mellor's. WHAT do I see before my eyes? A Cheati sale of Bouti »t Msllor'i,



Business Notices. JAM. JAM. JAM. IQ(V7 PRESERVING SUGAR 100*7 IOUS PRESERVING SDGAR IXJV i 250 Bags MAURITIUS SUGAR 250 250 Bags MILLAGUIN SUGAR 250 100 Bags BREWERS' CRYSTALS 100 FLETCHER BROS. HAVE just landed acme of the Finest PRESERVING SUGAR that hat ever eca» to this market. Anyone wishing their Jam to turn out First-claw, and keep in good condition, should not fail to bay their SUGAR from FLETCHER BROS., LOWEST PRICES IN ASHBURTON, JAM JAES. JAM JAEa Pint Mason Screw Top Jars 1 Qt. Mason Screw Top Jan £ gallon Mason Screw Top Jars lib Jars with Screw Top 21b Jars with Screw Tops 1 and 21b Jars with Plain Top SCREW TOP JARS FROM 3s 3d Per Dozen. PRESERVING PANS. PRESERVING PAN& We have all sizes of Enamelled Preset vine Pan?—Bo^h Light and Hear? Enamal at VERY LOW PRICES. * HERBAL BEER. HERBAL BBEB. 8 GALLONS OF SPLENDID HERBAL BEER for 7D, by using FLETCHER'S EXTRACT OF HERBS. This extract Saves Boiling-Is ABSOLUTELY PURE—Makes a Splendid Tonic Beer— Non-Intoxicating—Has a Creamy Head like Bottled Ale. Piease Note—That we are Sole Agents in New Zealand for this extract. TEA. TEA, TEA. Good Station Tea, in half-ohests, from Is per lb «-™> T kt^ ™-*™™ «, Splendid Tea, in 5 and 101b tins, at Is 6d per lb SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. SPRING BLOSSOM T»X (Sole Agents for Astiburton) In ilb, lib, 51b, and 101b Air-tight Tins, at Is 9d and 2s per lb. 2d per lb Reduction off 5 and 101b tins. 4Jd FECULINA 4i<! FECULIANA 4Jd FECULINA. THE PERFECTION OP CAKE FLOURS. This preparation stands Unrivalled as the Perfection of Prepared Flours fo producing Pure and Delicious Cakes with the least possible time, trouble, and expense. FECULINA may be had in the following kinds:— Ground Rice Raspberry Buna Sultana Cake Cheese Cakes Madiera Cakes Sponge Cakas Raspberry Sandwiches Genoa Cakes Cocoannt Cakes Sponge Ginger Bread Currant Cakes Cakes Seed Cokes Snow Cakes, Etc. To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHURCH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. GREAT SUMMER SALE COMMENCES JANUARY 23rd, 1897. Great Great SUMMER VT.LVJjj^i.l. " " SUMMER cIka BING _ REDUCTIONS o»«,^ SALE GENUINE - - - - BARGAINS FOR ONE o OHE month a. P. WILLIAMSON, monih. (Late G. L. Bcath, & C 0.,) TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. PERFECTION OF CYCLE BUILDING. AN IDEAL MOUNT. ■''' '"■ ■"" ;; DESIGN CANNOT FAIL ELEGANCE WORKMANSHIP I TO DELIGHT QUALITY THE MOST MATERIAL AND STRENGTH | EASE AND COMFORT FASTIDIOUS CRITICS. THE FIVE MILES CHAMPIONSHIP OF AUSTRALASIA was won by Ken Lawis ou his RUDGE-WHITWORTH, fitted with Uonlop Tyres. FOR SALE BY JOHN ORR & ,CO., ASHBURTON.