WEDDING.

Page—Stephens.

The Baptise Church at Rangiora was tho scene of a very pretty ceremony on Thurs day last, when William Charles, eldest son of Mr W. C. Page» Ashb'Tton, was united in wedlock to Amy Foresee Harrison, youngest daughter of the late Mr Solomon Stephens, Rangier a. The ceremony was performed by the Key. F. P Fendali. Th° church was tastefully decorated with lowers, etc., by loving friends of the bride, who was given away by &er brother, Mr W. Stephens, and looked charming ip a rich white silk gown trimmed with chiffon and pearl ornaments, an'l wore a cold broooh set with opal, the gift of the bridegroom. She also wore the orthodox veil and wreai h of orange blossoms, and carried a beauiful shower bouquet of white flowers and ferns. The bridesmaids were M*ims Rose and Lilian Page, sisters of the bridegroom, and they wore pale green lustre, trimmed with pink, and hats to match. Misses R. Boyd and M. Jonei wore ecru Swing muslin, trimmed with white laae and ribbon, with hate to match, and carried lovely shower bouquets. They all wore greenstone broocheß mounted with gold, the gifts of the bride groom* The two little bridesmaids, Misses Doris Harrap and Kathleen Better, of Wellington, nieces of the bride, looked very sweet in cream ailk dresses, and Dutch bonnets to mat eh, and carried pretty posies of white flowers relieved with maiden hair ferni. They also wore gold bar brooches, gifts of the bridegroom. Mrs Stephens, the bride* mother, was dressed in rich black silk, trimmed with jet and a lace mantle and black bonnet) with lilao. Mrs Page, the bridegroom's mother, wore & green shot dress, trimmed with silk and lace, and a hat to match. Mr B. Fiizzell, Ashburton, acted M belt man. After the ceremony, ovei 150 guesla attended the wedding breakfast, which was laid in a large marquee. The usual toasts were honored, and congratulations were received from all sidea by the happy couple, who left amidst showers of rice and slippers en route tor their new home at AshburtoQ. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many useful and costly presents. In the evening- the marquee was brilliantly lighted with coloured lanterns which showed the floral decoration* with effeot. Music and dancing were kept up for several hours, all thoroughly enjoying themselves,

Children's Dance.

The Orange Hall, Aahburton, wae on Saturday afternoon the scene of a very pretty entertainment, when Miss Cussen held the bieaking-up of her pupils' danoing class. About thirty children, with their mothers and friends, assembled to see the little ones dance, and Miss Cussen is really much to be congratulated on the success of the afternoon's entertainment, for all the children showed in ail the varied dances evidence of the most careful training and patient teaching. The children danced all the latest and modern dances in a way that would have done credit to many children of k larger growth, and it was amusing to watch the way some of the wee mites thoroughly entered into the spirit of the dance. Two little mitea attracted special attention — Miss Dolly Friedlander and Master Lindo Zander—as they led the march and kept perfect time and step round the room. One of the prettiest and most difficult dances was performed by eight girls, who in dainty white frocks, and with tambourines and castanets with white ribbon streamers, made a most effective picture. The girlo who took part in this were:—• Misses Evelyn Haumer, Maude Sage, Fmily Cox, Milly Body, Dolly Roberts. Milly Brock, Ella Zander, and Gretchen Zander ; and the way they went through the really difficult steps nfleeted the greatest credit on their teacher, and it must have been very gratifying to Mies Cussen to see her really: hard work for so many weeks so amply rewarded. The programme was a varied one, including the latest and most fashionable dances, 'i he Alsatian polka was among the prettiest, and the Washington Post was also much admired, the children all keeping perfect time and step round the room. During an interval, afternoon tea was dispensed to the ladies, and afterwards the children were regaled on cake?, etc., which they much appreciated after their efforts. 'J he entertainment closed with the good old 'fashioned dance Sir Roger de- Ooverly, in which all the litt'e ones took part, this latter item bringing a very eDJoy- Hole afternoon to a close.

TIMARU SHOW.

From Our Own Correspondent TiMAßtr, October 27. The day was fine, with a large attendance. In the entire classes, Mr John Small's Vanquisher was second, Mr Grigg'a Work man highly commended. In the three-year old colt clase, Mr Grigg's Federation was highly commended ; in the two-year-olds, Mr Small's Dr Seddon 1, Mr R. Clark's Prince Alexander 2. Gelding—Mr R. Clark's Champ 2, Mr Small's Wallace highly commended. Two-year-olds —Mr Small's Don 1. Hackney filly, two years —T. Langdon'a Jess 1.

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, October 25 Wheat at Mark Line is Qd dearer than last week.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

A Plucky Piper. Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Calcutta, October 26. During the fighting at Dargai a piper belonging to the Gordon High landers was shot through both ankles. Despite his wounds he sat and played his pipes amidst a hail of bullets. The tribesmen lost 1000 men in the recent battle at Dargai.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER £7, 1897.



In connection with the forthcoming trotting meeting a notification appears else where that no protest whatsoever as to rider* or trainers in the Farmers' Plate Handicap will be entertained. Notice is also given as to batting and other matters.



glK f —A gentlemaji informed us a few days ago that some tailors make suits for about half the regular prices for first-class tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over 44 for nothing !" We frankly admit that we canjwi; perform such impossible tricks as those *' wizards of finance" profess. We J have every facility for competing with the keenest legitimate trade but we never countenance *' sweating." We employ fi-st elaas tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of our old customers have tried the so-called *• cheap suits," and found them " dear at any price," and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends have dimply remarked— *' 1 want a suit like you made for Mr ———." Our turnover for the last six months shows the largest amount ot business we have ever done in one season. ITbis fact speaks for itself. We have just ,r>pe»ed a splendid assortment of new summer gjoods jn aU departments; and by recommend ing only niaterials we can guarantee, com bined with good fit, best workmanship an<l otyle, we hawe determined to maintain our reputation aa " tfes leading tailors and out jitters./' Customers requiring suits for the show are reapsctfuily invited to favor us with their orders as early aa possible aB we have already a "rush" of osdam ia h#ad.— Ckaighbad & Bbbryman.



Wanted. Don't Forget WANTED Kuown-ADance will be held in the Orange Hall on Show Night. Gentlemen 2a 6d, Ladiea free. . 10 205 GREAT Phow of Groper, Founders, Whitebait, Blue Cod, Garfish and Moki only to be ohtan d from J ff. Jewitt. opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. 10 208 ANTED a General S>rvan* for VV theooun'ry. Apply Mrsßandell 10 20 '- TTAOANOIES for four Pupils (beginners), V Piaoo or Organ; 15a per quarter in advance, R^fer to H. M. Jokes 10196, COLD Luncheon all day on Friday, Show Day, at Mes Norton's. East Street, next Fletcher Bros. 10 202



FOR SALE—Light Gig, in good order, cheap. Also Horse and Harness, if required. Apply D. Thomas. QJTTINGS of Eggs—Purebred Partridge Cochins, Houdans, Indian Game, Silver Wyandottes, Golden Pencilled Hamburgs, Wbif,e Created, Golden, and Silver Spangled | Polish. Price—From 5s upwards at Pklham j Yards, Peter Street, Ashburton. WELDON'S Journal for September, Home Dressmaker, Home Milliner, Christian Herald, Family Reader, Nuggets, Something to Read, new book—The Christian Romance of Cape Frontier March Hares, Paradise Co&l Boat, Last Stroke.—H. M. Jones. Kozio Tea is good.—John Orr and Co. agents



| Entertainments. , Cricket Concert. ADDIELLOWB' TT ALL. SHOW "NIGHT, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29. ANNUAL CONGEST AND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT, In aid of the ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB. H. H. RAY WOOD, The World-famed Ventriloquist. Good Vocal Items, Comic Songs, Sketches, Estudiantina Band (under the conductorship of Mr L. Owen. The whole to conclude with the Screaming Farce entitled "SLOCUM'S DOG," By the Cupids. Admission—3a, 2s, and Is.



Sporting. ASHBUBTON Trotting* Club fePEING MEETING. TO be held on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Ashburton, ou SATURDAY, OCTOBER SO, 1897. Under the Ruleeof the South Island Trotting Association. President —Donald McLean. Esq. Vice presidents—Messrs Dan McKeudry and G. Robertson, Stewards—Messrs P. Devane, J. Dore, R. J. Henry, VV. Sutherland, Denis McKendry, J. O'Grady, V. McOafferty, and J. Sutherland. Starter—Mr R. J. Henry. Clekk of Scales—Mr D. Zander. Clerk of CotfEsE—Mr J. McCormack. Handioapper—Mr H. Brinkman. Time keeper—Mr R. Alexander.



1—1.15 p.m.-—Handicap Maidek (saddle), of 15 Bova ; nomination, 7s 6d ; accept auce, 7s 6d. Two miles. 2—2 p.m.—Electric Handicap (saddle), of 20 soya ; second horse 2 aova. from the stake. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10-3. One ami a-half mile. 3—2.40 p.m.—LAGMHOBHANDiCAP(harnesB), of 30 8ovs; second horse 3 soys. from the stake. Nomination, 35s ; acceptance, 15s. Two miles. 4—3.15 p.m.—Handicap Selling Race, (optional saddle or harness), of 15 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7b 6d. One and a-half mile. 5—4 p.m. —Ashburton Handicap (saddle), of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. Two miles. 6—4 30 p.m.—Fabmebs' Plate Handicap, (saddle), of 20 s>ovs j second horse 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horses the hona fide property of farmers resident in the Ashburton County, and muat have been the property of such owners prior to the Ist August, 1897. Amateur riders, to be approved by the Club. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance 10s. Two ' miles, 7—5 p.m.—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys ;second horse2Jr soys fromthestake. Nomination, 12s 6d, acceptance, 12s 6d. One mi'e. Owners are reminded that in accordance with rales of the Trotting Association, no nomination will be valid, nor will any horse be handicapped, unless the Nomination Pees are paid at time of entry. Five per cent will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses. The attentiou of owners is drawn to the improved condition of the Racing Track, all culverts having been removed and the course put in complete order. W. SIMPSON, 9 108 Secretary.



ASHBURTON Trotting Club. OWNERS OF HOR-ES ENGAGED at the Meeting to be held on SATURDAY are notified that NO PROTEST whatsoever as to Riders' or Trainers' Licenses in the Fabmkbs' PtATK Handicap will be enter tained, RIDERS, if required to do so, must produce their Licenses, excepting in the j above Race. NO HORSE will be Allowed to Start unless all Fees are paid. NO BETTING Will to Perrpifcfced on the Course. By Order, * VV. SIMPSON, 10 209 Secretary. KogieTeiuebeeb,— John Orr & Co., ageafcs



NOTICE. Tr>TJROEB.SES are Jeijueoted bo observe FRIDAY, Octoter 29, as the Weekly ,H»lf- Holid»y» ia place of Thursday, October 28. 10 210 J« SEA&¥, Major,



PUBLIC NOTICE ASHBURTON A GRICULTUR^L C^ TygTQIA] ASSOCIATION' 3 SHOW OF LIVE BTOOK, PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, MAOHINEKY, Etc, WILL BK MBLB ON THE ASHB.UB/10* SHOW GROUNDS ON FRIDAY, October 29. SPECIAL TRAINS leave Ashburton Railway Station at 11 a.m. and 1 15 p.m. for the Bhow grounds, returning at 5.30 p.m. i Fares—Firut class 6d return, second class 4d return. . wTsiMPiON, 9169 Secretary.



Oddfellows' Hall Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holden at Ashbur tcm. Id the mater of the Bankruptcy Act 1892 a»d in th« matter of the bakuptcy of John Murphy, of Wakacui, Farmer. NO IC : is hereby given that application will he made at 'he sitting of this Honorable Court, *o be. holden on the 12th <Ky of November, 1897, for mi order granting he above-named bankrupt his discharge. Dated this 27th day of October, 1897. R. M. CUTHBKi^TSON, 10 207 Sotic tor f'-r Bankrupt. Tenders, TENDERS WANTED TENDERS for Band for Methven Sports, January 1, 1898. Tenderers to Btate price and number of per* formers. Tenders to be delivered to the Secretary by 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, October 30. G. H. ALINGTON, Hon. Secretary, 10 200 Methvan Sports Committee.



TINWALD TOWN BOAED. rpENDKRS are invited to bo sent, in not X later than 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, October 30, met., for Constructing a Con crete Culvert in Archibald Street. 10 155 C. E. FOOKS & SON. tinders! ~~ mENDERS are invited for Building _L House lor Mr J. W. Hardley. Pians aud Specifications ma ybe seen at my office, Burnett Street. Tenders close on SATUR DAY, Cc.ober 30, at, 5 p.m. The Lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 10 186 Architect, Show Nig'lit



CHEAP SALE. JL\_/l_/ (Superior quality )* 4s 6(1 per dozen, 4s 3(1 per dozea per case. JOHN OER & .00.



G. K. ASKIN, TANCBBD STEE'IiT, TITAOHINIST * CYCLE MECHANIC, CYCLES CAREFULLY KEPAIK&D. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 10 190 THE ECLIPSE CYCLK WOJKKS, HAVE NOW IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE, Ex s.a. Ruahine, Mamari, and Mataura, The Lirgest Shipment of FIRST CLASS BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES Ever be ought to Ashburton, "TTTE are now in a position to supply THE ECLIPSE-HUMBER ROADSTERS AND ROAD RACERS, Which were such favourites last season.



F. FERKIMAN. LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire lusur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusson and Mitchell's Paper Mills. " TO LET. nnHAT comforUMe and convenient house JL of nine rooms and outbuildings, toge ther with acre of land, situated corner of East and Cox streets, within a few minutes' walk of Post Office. Apply to F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. PRIME Derwcnf Potatoes, 5s 6d per sack, delivered. F. FERRI>IAN. GUaNO IN sacks containing two cwt, each, delivered in town for 9s 6d, the best manu.e for garden, orchard or lawn, free from weeds. F. FERRIMAN.



' The components of the above machines are manufactured by PERRY <fc CO , LIMITED, And are acknowledged to be the best in the world. All Machines fitted with Weatwood Hollow Rims. If you require a first class mount at £20 with 50 per osnt longer guarantee than any other make, send in your order without delay, as we have already in hand a large number of ordera for the above machines. We have also landed a large quantity of first class Rubber Goods, and can supply Outer Covers, Valves, and Inner Tubeß at 25 per cent less than usual prices. Cycle Sundries of every description, in cluding Lamps, Bella, Wrenches, Oilers, Saddleß, loflatora, Toe Clips, Trouser Clips, Cycle Capes, Gear Cases, Handle Bars, Pedals, Perry's Chains, etc., etc. i



COX STREET. I have received instructions from the owner, who has left Ashburton, to effect a speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi dence, situated on T.S. 549, within a few minutes walk of Post Office and Domain. Easy terms. F. FERRIMAN. A BARGAIN 10 A PROMPT BUYER Section of land, fronting the road justo below the Flour Mill. Price fill. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET' Shop adjoining Messrs Hanrahan Bros. Capital site. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in close proximity to the Hospital and Domain F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, and other offices, with a well stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLKNXON. lO£ Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. NORTH BRITISH & MERCAIS TILE INSURANCE 00. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital ... -3687,500 FIR IS DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31, 1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Ash burton Agent-F. FERRIMAN. NOTICE OWING to damage done to my ewes and lambs on Sunday, October 17, by dogs belonging to a picnic partj, I hereby give j notice that no picnic parties will be allowed j on any part of my property in future with out my permission, A. EDWARD PEACHE, Mount Somers, October 21,1897. 10 183 WANTED Known—That J. a-Joison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) in strap and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs a» usual done at once. Nothing bufc the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depot, Ashburton IS BEST. JOHN ORR & Co-, Agesti,



Repairs of every description executed on the premises. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. ~SO(XF PAIRS" OF BOOTS AND SHOEB TO PICK PROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES ~MELLOR, TANCRED STREET^ MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE, rjlHl PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GQOD CHEAP BOOTS $ SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Bublio to givfl wonderful value far little Money,



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, A 1 ayll m N * VER fails any otl» >* ■rxiciAUUl 6Uoh p ,edicam.-nu To eufferera from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is "A friend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxitm, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew iug the energy AfcAXUM is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with cons tip it ion have testi tied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure last*. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public in a popular form, ! ALAXUM cm™> Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition.



John Orr & Co. IONSTER SALE. Further Reductions, ETAVING on 1 and nod now landing THJB LARGEST STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GROCERIES, OKOOKERY, GLASSWARE, etc., in the Ashburton» County, WE HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED TO RE»ITCJK BY OltfJE HALF. With this end in view we are now SELLING AS UNDER:—



Groceries. Best Snowdrop Sugar 2|dperib Tea blended ... 101b boxes 1b per lb Tea in half chests lOdperlb (strong liquor) Gore Oatmeal ... 2s 3d per 251b bag Colonial Candles ... 4dper Ibper box English Parafine Candles 6£d per lb per box Kerosene, 150 test, ... 6a 6d per tin -. 12a9dperca8e Rollit's Flour at Mill prices. Currants 4£d perlb Consflour .. . ... 3d per lb Essence of Lemon ... 4d Essence of Coffee 10£ d Sago ... • ... .., lid per lb Juno Tobacco 4s 9d perlb Bran 3a 6d per bag Sharps 5j per bfig



Hardware Sheep Netting, 36 x 4 x 14 centre strand, 3£d per yard. Wire Netting, 3ft wide, ]|d per yard per roll of 50 yards. 8.8.A. Sheep Shears ... 3s per pair T.U.S. Sheep (Shears ... 3s per pair Gidgee Sheep Shears ... 3s per pair A.B. Sheep Shears ... 3s per pair Sheep Marking Oil 3s 9d per gallon Boiled Oil ... 16s per 5 gallon drum Ploughshares, Hornsby, and Ransome and Sims, from 13i 6d p^r doa n. Fenders formerly 7s 6d, 10s. 12s 6d, 15s. and 20 a now 4s 6d, 53 9d, 7s 9d, 10s and 14s 6d' Tyzacks Reaper and Binder sections, for all machines, 3s.per dozen. Machine Chains, for all machines, from Is 2d per dozen. Mason's Jam Jars, quarts 3s 9d, half gallons 5s 3d per dozen. Taylor's celebrated Cutlery, of which we are the sole DIRECT IMPORTERS in Ashburton, at correspondingly LOW RATES. Builders' and Farmers' requisites too numerous to mention, and for which we are PREPARED TO QUOTE PRICES that will astonish the Natives. Crockery & Glassware. Printed Cups and Saucers 2a lOd per dozen. a Engraved Tumblers ... 4s 6d per dozen Good Moulded Tumblers 3s per dozen Wine Glasses engraved 3s 6d per dozen Dinner Seta (61 pieces) 30s, (stylish patterns.) ' Blue Pheasant Plates 2s 6d per dozen Glass-cover Dishes ... ... 9d each Toilet Seta ... 6s 6d, 7s 6d, c, 12s



NOTE THIS WJEUL.— The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- \ ishment of the whole being. Such a con- j dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive^ while they are really only in need of a remedy to Bee the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities iD a ' remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, ami its first action ia to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acs direcily on the stomach, liver t*ud. kidneys, clearing away all effete matter ».ud exoitiug them to activity. The sy»<r.em then n ceives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimila tioß of the food ; and wb^re there is n organic disease health must follow. Thi ia common sen o and catmot be gainsaid » Accpt no sub-itttute that maybe reconi mended t. >be " juit as goo.l ' It may be better — for the dealer —because of its better profit, but ia such an mwtsnots the dealer is not tha >;ne who needs help. , FROM ALL CIIKMISTS & STORK [ KKfcPiRS,



THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is at the begin uing. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of snf*aing, coughing and general unpleasantness is BeßJamin Gum.



MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! thousands of bottles have been sol', aud universal praise of its curative qualities is tho result. Note the Name: Spencer Vincent** Great Bcujamiu CSoim JKxtrnct. PRICE Is g D . Take no other Remedy, but insist on having B BNJAMIN aU M Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10,1897. To Spencer Vincent, Chris*.church.* Dear Sir t —For some time past I have been suffering from a moat painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least for the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing th -t other remedies failed to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became fo intense that I waa afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gum apd I may say that I hadn't an >itom o' faith in its curative properties, but felt that J must take something to ease the pain. 1 drank contents of first boltle very freely, and am thankful to say jn less than fcwe ye hours t was wholly free ironi cough. E. W. Sbabb. P.S— Nearly three moiitbl «inee CQWgh togw.~B.W,B-



Being direct importers we have decided to ! continue to sell ' FOR CASH ONLY AT ABOVE PRICES, ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP John Or & Co., ASHBUETON.



STILL WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. AND our customers and the public in general will note ihat other etorekcejiern «re IMITATING OUR STYLE of doing business on the cash p mciple, thu proving the old proverb to be true that nothing succeeds like suecea and IMITATION IS THE SINOEREST FLATTERY. SUGAR! SUGAR! SUGAR! FINKST SNOWDROP SUGAR, Per Found j2|d, 2fd, 2|d, Per Pound. Or 561TJ Bag for 10s 6d Arab Tea in 101b tins... . Is 6d perlb Knife Powder (per box) ... ■Idft 8 i Ceylon Tea in 5 and 101b tins Is 6d per lb lib tin beat Assorted quality OeylonTea in 50 and 601b boxes Jams, 5d per tin, par doz 4s 9d from la Id per lb lib tin best quality raspberry China Tea in 601b box* a afc .. 9£d per lb Jams 6d per tin, per' doz, 53 9d Finest Timaru Oatmeal, 251b 2lb glass jars Phoenix jam, ... la per jm bags for 2* 9d 2|lb tins preserved fruifc, peaches, Highest teat kerosene, water I apricots, and peara .. lOd per tin white, 6s 6d per tin 12s 9d per case Fresh Herrings... ... ... 6£d per tin Electric Candles (by the box).. 4d perlb Kippered Herrings . lOd per tin EDglieh parrafin wax candles, Herrings in Tomato Sauce lOd per tin (by the box) .. .. 6d per lb Van Houten Cocoa, 3s3djpertia Rollitt's Supreme roller flour, Fry's Cocoa, per lb tin Is 4jd 2001b sacks ..  24a Currie Powder, per bottle ... 7£d RollittV Supreme roller flour, Bed Herrings ... 9at Is 1001b bag 12b 6d Salt Herrings 9 at Is Rollitt's supreme roller flour, Prime Pickled Salmon 4d per lb SOlb bags, 6s 4d Finest Dried Apricots, Peaches . Rollitt'fl Supreme roller flour, and Pears... ... ... 10d per lb 251b bags 3* 3d Muscatels .... 3d per lb Lemon peel, 7ib tin for ... 3s 9d New Dates ... 6d per lb Mixed peel (lemon, orange New Figs ' .. 8d perlb and oitron),Bd per lb or 21b for la 3d Extraob of Soap, 14 packets at la Corn flour, 3d per lb or 12 Refined Toilet Soap (4 tablets in lbs for ... 2s lid box) ... 9i per box Essence of coffee, large bottles lib bars f'oilet Soap ... ... 6d per bar lOd per bottle, ...9s lOd per doz Glycerine Soap, in bars ... 4d per bar Sardines, 4£d per tin, ... 4s per dozen Balls of Glycerine Soap 3d ball 2s 9d dozen English baking powder. 3d Worcester Sauce, 5d per bottle 4a 6d dozen per tin 5 tins for Is Bloater Paßte 4£d per tlu Bngheh custard powder, 3d Crosse and B'ackwell's Potted rr tin 5 tins for Is Hum, in jars (delicious) Is per jar egg powder, 3d per Benger's Food ... ... ... Is lid tm tin , 5 tins for Is Enos' Fruit Salt, per bottle... 3s 3d Greenbank's caustic soda, Hood's Sarasparilla, per bottle 4s 8d Griffin brand, 8d per tin... fa 6d per doz Ayer's SarsapariUa, per bottle 4s 8d * Sheep's tongues, lib tins, Bd, Hollo way's and Cockle's Pills, Is 4d box or 21b tins Is 3d Nailrod Tobacco 4s6dperlb Furniture polish (per bottle) 6d Kuby Tobacco 5a per lb. Quart bottles acetic acid ... 2s lid •i, ■■* '■ ■ "■■ ■ 4 kinds of Mangel Seed (new seed), 9d per lb j Carter's Turnip Seed, all the best varieties, 60s per cwt. j Chick Wheat, 7s 6d per sack ; Sharps, 5s 3d j Bran, 3s 6d. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Asbburton, and High Street, Cbristchurcif P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24.



_ ■ , ■ ..; _ / REMOVAL NOTICE. 1 IV| ™«™ MESSRS McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, EAST STREET, BEG to remind iheir Friends and the Public Generally that they| have REMOVED to vhoae i;ommodiou.H premise* between those of the New Zealand Clothing Factory and Messrs John Orr ME-SRS McDONALD AND McUIARMID thank the Public for the very I'heral support accorded them duriog the just two years, and they intend by keeping a FIR^ i -GLASS .VTOCKof every requisite in the 800 1? LINE, and by civility and despatch, ro merit a continuance of the same. Owing to the great success of our sale during the last fortnight, and wishing to make room for large indents coming to hand, we have decided TO CONTINUE THE SALE IN OUR NEW PREMISES FOR FOURTEEN DAYS, during which time we intend to Clear All Odd Lines OF CANVAS SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOT?, ETC, AT Ridiculously Cheap Prices. No Reservation of any Part of our Splendid Stock.



Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, 23 9d and 2s lid per pair, only a few pair left Children's School Boots (our own make), sizps 7 to 9, 4s 3d ; siz^s 10 to 13, 4* 9d Ladies' Glaoe Kid Shoes—a perfect pern, {own make), only 6s 11 3, only a few lizes eft Ladies 9 Glace Kid Evening Shoes, 2s 9 ! per pair Ladies' Patent Leather Evening Shoes 2s lid per pair Gentlemen's CanvaaShoes reduced from 6a t) 4s 6i Ladies' Canvas Shoes from 3^ 9d per pair Ladies' Strong Leather Walking Shoe from 5s 6d Ladies' Carpet Slippers from Is 5d Ladies' Strong Leather Boots from 6a 6d Gentlemen's Tan Leather Shoes (sewn), only 6s lid, usually 9* Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, (own mai?e), at 4s lid Men's Strong Closed Balmorals, sale prico 7* lid, good value at 10* 6d Girls' Two-Bar Strap Shoes, sizes 7 to 9 3s 6d ; sizes 10 to 13, 3s 9J, Men's Strong Kip Watertights, 11s 9,1, usually 13s 6d AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER LINES WHICH LIMITED SPICB PREVENTS US FROM ENUMERATING. OALL EARLY AlsD MAKE YOUR FAMILY PURCHASES, AM) DON'T FORGET, THE ADDRESS IS— ~ McDonald & mcdiarmid, cash boot Store, EAST STREET. J.'NICHOLAP, Manager.—BrancheSj Oamaru and Waimate.



BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLS~AND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop in Ashburtcn. IMMENSE Stock of New and SecsonM and Bicycles on band at pricM whisfe will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £210s, £310s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10» £12—MUSK BE CLEARED. Large Sfcook of Owfcer Covera and Tubes. A'so, Limps, B«H»i Saddle!, Tofc Clipr r and everything connected with tie Biiyele Trade.