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Home and Foreign.

Press Associatioii-By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wak»puak» Sept. 29,9.50 a.m., Gbabdiaw office, 11 a.m. The Behring Sea Fisheries London, September 19. A Parliamentary blue book dealing with the Behring sea fisheries dispute has been issued. Lord Salisbury in the course of » dignified reply to the demands conßent« to holding a con ferenoe of experts for the purpose of arranging th« poitt s at iseo , but iudi oate« that this does not necessarily inTolve the assent of Great Britain to the strange misconceptions of Senator Sherman. Lord Salisbury asserts that Great. Britain had courteously com plied with every requirement of the Paris award, but had been continuously hampered by attempt* on the part of America to embarrass British subjects. Wreck of a Ship. The barque Helenslea from Glasgow to Frwaaotle with general c»rge was totally wrecked on August 24=, on an inaccessible island, the most westerly of the Tristan d'Aohuna group. The cargo was lost. The crew who took to the boats reached Capetown safely. Ktosired Wakapuaka Sept. 20,11.15 a.m. Gbardun Office 12 noon. Ex-Communicated. Madeid, September 19 The Bishop of Majorca, the largest of the Balearic islands, in the Mediter ranean, belonging to Spain, has ex communicated Don Juan Navarro Reverter, the Spanish Minister, and several Government officials, for inter fering with the parochial property and priests in the island. Cardinal Sancha, of Valencia, forbade the promulgation of the ban of ex-communication, but the Bishop refused to obey the Cardinal.

Engineers' Strike London, September 20

The Engineers' Association has ex pressed its willingness to discuss with the employers the matters in dispute in connection with the strike, but the employers consider it impracticable.

Australian.

Prew Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyrights.

Received W»k»P«aka, Sept. 20,10.40 a.m., Guabdun Oiioe 11.30 a.m. Shipping Casualty. Sydney, September 20

The steamer Lubra became unman ageable in Newcastle harbor, and Iftocessively collided with the barque Bandaieer, the warship Rapid, and the ■teamer Port Chalmers. The Lobra was considerably knocked about, but the others were only slightly damaged. Kates of Exchange. Melbouenb, September 20

Owing to an alleged breach of agree ment between the banks regarding the rates of exchange one bank has with drawn Irom the agreement, which now ceases to exist. In consequence the competition for exchange is consider ably accentuated,

Railway Employees. At a meeting of members of the daily paid railway employees union, a resolution was adopted protesting Rgainat the scale wages as insufficient, and urging Mr Mathieson to adopt the scale drawn up by the Union,

TURKEY AND GREECE.

The Treaty Signed.

Frew Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Rpeeived Wakapuaka Sept. 20, 9.50 a.m., Guardian Office, 11 a.m.

Constantinople, September 19 The treaty of peace between Turkey *nd Greece was signed yesterday. Turkey withdraws to the banks of the river Peneus immediately on the Greek Chamber of Deputies assigning revenue for the payment of the war indemnity, and undertakes to completely evacuate Thessaly as soon as the indemnity is mid.

THE MEXICAN PRESIDENT

His Would-Be Assassin Hacked to Pieoes-

Pr«» Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Beoeived Wakapuaka Sept. 20, 11.15 a.m. Guardian Office 12 noon.

Mkxico, September 19.

A mob broke the gaol where the Italian Diamio, who was arrested for attempting to assassinate the President, General Diaz, was confined. They seized the prisoner, and hacked him to pieces with knives. It has since been discovered that Diamio was not armed, and was drunk when he struck the President on the back.

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

LONDON MARKETS.

London, September 19 The English wheat market is quiet, bub Iteady; the Continental is inactive, while the American is firm. Californian No. 1 milling wheat 39s 9d, Russian cargoes 38s. Tha Bradford wool market is hardening.

Synopsis of New advmrtishmbnts. James Wilson—Tender*, Mitchell and Turner—Two small paddocks with cottages, to let. Ashburton Drapery Company—Bodice and skirt hands wanted. gt Stephen's Church—Service! for the p. Stewart—Stud notice re Middlerigg Prince. T. Bullock—Properties for sale and to let. Madam Hogan—Professional notice.

7iT£ AS&feUEtON GOABDIAN i MONDAt, SEPTEMBER 20, 189».



, An Uncharted Hock. .—.» ., Press Association*—By Electric Telegraph— Dunedin, September 20. The rook in Bluff harbor touched by the Monowai ia uncharted, and about eighty feet from the mid channel rook. The Bluff Harbor Board hag arranged for the im mediate removal of the obstruction. Wanted. MADAM HOGAN — Palmist and Phrenologist. Future by Cup. P. Dbvane's Family Hotel. 9 X 57 0 OME Purebred Cockerels of various breeds, for sale cheap at) the Pblham Poultry Yards, Peter street* 9 131 T>RIZE EGQS for sale at from 5s a sitting. Partridge Cochins, Houdans, Polish and Indian Game at Pelham Yards, Ashburton. 9 132 XXT ANTED—First-class bodice and skirt VV hand* — Apply Mm Hkalv, Aahburton Drapery Company. 9 155 WANTED to Let—Two small paddocks Allentoo, with two four-roomed cottages.- Apply Mitchell & Turnik. 9 153 WANTED Known—Fletcher Bros, price list of Teas in thin paper is wel[ worth reading, as the tea is quoted at exceptionally low prices.—Fletcher Bros., East Street, WANTED—A Strong Girl or Woman, under middle age, for farm ; conk, ' wash, bake, and general work. Apply by letter, Mail Office. 9 152 fTIURNIP Seed*, Mangel Seeds. Farmers JL would do well to enquire our prices for these Seeds before purchasing elsewhere. Remember we sell only for Cash, so that we can ceil Cheaper than any other house in town.—Fletcher Bros., Ashburcoa. WANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—At A. Orb's cheap Bale. 7 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths', doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 46 Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton, . MONDAY—Vestry Meeting, 4 30 p.m. TUESDAY—St Matthew's Day—Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m. CONFIRMATION CLASSES. WEDNESDAY for Women, in the Church, 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY for Men, in the Church, 7 30 p.m. SATURDAY Special, in the Church, 2.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY—G.F.S , 7.30 p.m. TH D RSD A V —Brotherhood of St Andrew, 8 p.m. FRIDAY—Short Service, 7.30 p.m. ; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUND \Y SERVICES. 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—MorniDg Prayer. 3 p.m.— SBAFIELD—Rev T. A. Hamilton 3 p.m.— DROMORE—Mr T. A. Gates. 5.30 p.tn. —Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON. 1%/T ISS pARBON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. 9 124 MISS BARRATT'S School will Re-open on MONDAY, 20th inst. Subjects taught: English, Music, Drawing, Singing, & Latin. Miss Babbatt will be at home from 17th inst. 9 119 WANTED, CAST IRON. WE ARE Cash Buyers of OLD OAST IRON, for a few weeks. The price will be £3 per Ton, delivered in our Yard, P. &. D. DUNCAN, Ltd., Wills Street. 9135 WOTICJ3. mHE ASHBURTON TAILORING X COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public caa secure the most Fashionable Suit, and not hare any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give ub a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Geata'^cwn material made up. , W. PAULING, Manager ~JAMES PATTERSON'S GBEAT HARNESS SALE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TTIINDING myself Overstocked, and to JO make room for Goods just landed by ship Otarama, I WILL HOLD A CLEARING SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. I have a Splendid Stock of SADDLES, BkIDLES, and HARNESS of all descrip tions, which will be sold at prices never before heard of in Ashburton. REMEMBER ; SALE STARTS TO-DAY, AND FOR ONJfi MONTH ONLY. JAMES PATTERSON, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. 8188 LOW VIIALITI DH OHtfRCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophoephite of Lime Is prescribed by the faculty for the core of Consump tion, Chronic Cough and general debility •*■ for building up the Hitman Frame, and which an oonsldared deficient In the above complaints, vi Phosphorus and Lime. It canno bs too hlghl recommended tot delicate children. Or Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES 1 . fea i brain food, and in cases where muscula and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reput i Hon. Kaoh bottle bears Dr CtrarohiU'i Bignatun. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS I



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world faaied aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has juat issued the 100 th edition of his ilhllk"»ted and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be bad from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road. Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr (Jampbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same aithor, may be bad from M* Bfe*w »»rto«ipt <rt iUmp»,



D. Thomas, TINWALD YARDS. • TUESDAY,~"SEPT f 21. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from ft Client to ■ell »t the above date and fixture, — 1 A Af\ THREE- QUARTERBRED 14t41:U HOGGETS. D. THOMAS, g 145 Auctioneer. TOWN SECTIONS. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in struesions from the Owrer, to Sell by Public Auction, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, at 2 p.m. sharp, at the Arcade, TOWN SECTIONS 487, Cameron street, and 521 With street, Ashburton. ! For full particulars, apply to DAVID THOMAS, 9103 Ashburton. t. , ... _._.,. : ,_.! ! Friedlander Bros., Limited. , - .;—; ■ '-«■* TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. "MRESSRS FKIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. i.VX will offer aa above, on Recount of a Ghent, a special line of Aft A CROSSBRED HOGGETS. *±4l\J A Grand Line. R. FRIEDLANDER. 9 141 Auctioneer. | *~ FCK PBIVATE~SALEr mHE WELL-KNOWN DRAUGHT X iSTALLION, \ "EMPEROK." ! By General Gordon—Jess, by Glenroy. , Full particulars on application to 8 198 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., Tenders. TENDERS will be received till 6 p.m. ON SATURDAY, the 25th, for building a Cottage for Miss Carson. Plans and specifications to be seen at R. Afcorn's Shop. | The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 9 118 TENDERS. ffIENDERS are invited for Stubbing and X Cutting about 2 miles of Gorae ; also Grubbing about 130 acres of Tussocking. ! Tenders close on SATURDAY, 25th. For particulars apply JAMES WILSON, 9 156 Dromore. Stud Notices. THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, MIDDLEEIGG PRINCE, Will stand this season aa under :— Monday and Tuesday at Wakanui. Wednesday night at Mr J. Jamieson'i farm, Ashton. , Thursday night at Mr E. Stoddart's iarm, Willowby. Returning to Trevurza Broa. Bazaar Stables, Ashburton, on Friday nights till 2 p.m. on Saturdays, MIDDLEBIGG PRINCE, by Middle rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautiful Brown color, rising Five Years, and stands 17 hands high, with beautiful symmetry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the best quality. He was bred by Mr John Boag, Midtilerigg, Brookside. He took first i>riz9 as a two and three-year-old at Leeston, and first at j Courtnay Show as a three-year-old, against all comers. For full particulars, etc., see I cards. AH mares changing hands, first owners ' held responsible. Teems—Season, £3 3a; guarantee, £4 4a. ■ Groomage fee sa, payable at first service. PETER STEWART, Seaview, Wakanui. Further particulars from W. McLAUCHLAN, 9 154 Groom in charge. ~5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET^ MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury lOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Aahburton Public to give wonderful value for little money. TYPEWRITING OFFICE. Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, etc. Carbon Duplicates half price. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., from 3s 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for two puplli. 4 gij* M, ai*4H.4MV



F. Ferriman. F. FERRIMAN. LAND, ESTATE, & GENEEAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES: North British and Mercantile Fire lusur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. UnioeSteamshipCompanyof New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusson and Mitchell's Paper Mill*. TO LET FOR A TERM, mHAT Capital Villa Residence, situated JL on the Noith East Town Belt, and fronting the Domain, the property of Mr Keir. The buildings consist of a house of eight rooms with every convenience, in oluding hot and cold wat r service, good out buildings and stables. Eight acre* of first class grazing land, newly laid down with oats and grass, are let with the house. . - - COxItREET. I hay* received instructions from the owner, who hat left Ashburton, to effect a speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi dence, situated on T.S. 649. within a few minutes walk of Post Office and Domain. Easy termo, F. FERRIMAN. A BARGAIN 10 A PROMPT BUYER. Section of land, fronting the road just below the flour Mill. Price £11. 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. FOE SAT!] 1 f\f\ ACRES of Land, well fenced and Xv/ VJ watered, close to Saleyards. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Several SAFES by Milner and others. FOR SALE, TINWALD. A Well-finished House and half acre of Land. Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. FUR SALE, mHE LEASE OF A SMALL GRAZING BUN AT ALFORD FOREST, Containing 321* acres, situated between the properties of Messrs Peache and Lambie, securely fenced. 94 acres are sown down in cocksfoot, 15£ acres have been broken up and cropped, and 100 acres are ready for! the plough. Upon the property ia built a substantial cottage. The rental being very low, the above should com mand the attention of those requiring a bandy sized farm. Annual rent, £10 per year. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLBNTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, smd other ' offices, with a well stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort -1 able House of five roonsß and scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property 1b a first-clais investment, yielding good rentals. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLENTON. lO£ Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. _F L FERRIMAN I _ - WAKANUI BONE MILL.! y AM A BUYER OF BONES in large or small quantities, delivered at the mill. I F. FERRIMAN. I . , : J THE C^AHDhIIS. T7IOR THE GARDEN OR FARM BONE JO DUST is admitted by all practical persona TO BE THE MOST LASTING AND PROFITABLE MANURE that can be ap plied to the aoil. For Sale by the Sack, delivered to any part of the town. F. TTERRIMAN. NORTH BRITISH & MERCAN TILE INSURANCE CO. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 1 Paid-up Capital ... £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31,1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Ashburton Agent-F. FERRIMAN. ft—— ■ =1 NOTICE. T AM A CASH BUYER OF I SKINS, WOOL, LOOKS, AND PIECES, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, ON SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS IN ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. THOMAS MoGRANDEL, 8 301



PUBLKVNOTICE. HAVING Bought dttt the two Saddlery Businesses of Mb S. fiESEtTitfg, at Ashburfcoii and Tinwaid, which have been ao successfully carried on for the last sixteen years ;' also having secured the aervioes of the beat Collar Maker in Canterbury, I intend to keep np the reputation of my predecessor, by only turning out the very beafe of Saddlery in all ita branches at most reasonable prices, and trust to receive the support of the General Public, which on my part will receive the very best attention. I have made arrangements with Mr J. Heseltine, of Tinwaid, to receive any orders for Harness or Repairing, in all branches at his shop, in Tinwaid, which will be promptly attended to. Telephone No. 35. Do not be led away by so called cheap rubbish, but encourage fair trade, which has been, and will be my motto. Principal Agent for Walker's Bot Drench. See Testmonials as being advertised. Sole Agent for the Famous Devonshire Oils. No farmer in Lambing Season should be without a Bottle of these Oila. R. J7~GUY, NEXT ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, September 1, 1897, Aahburton. - IN Connect ion with the above I have much pleasure in recommending Mr Guy, and trust that he will continue to receive the same support that I have hs.d in the past. I also take this opportunity to jrender my thanks to the public for the hearty support they have accorded me.—Yours Truly, J. HESELTINJE. 9 7 ■ . ■■ ■ . "■■'■'■••■■• Still Greater Reduction. =POSITiVELY= Last 10 Days of the GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED DRAHSBY STOCK Of W. 8. Mitchell. "HALANOE leftover will be sold by Auction at the Arcade ob September 25. ANDREW ORR.



T. Bullock. TINWALD. ' 7 TO LET. ONI ACRE of Land, together with Cottage, situated in HarUnd Street. Rental 4s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK Agent. _______ — SMALL Cottage and 2 sections for sale in Cambridge Street. The land it of good quality. Price for the lot £84. Easy terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. TO PERSONS Desirious of Inventing in Town Properties, Revised list of Town Seotions, etc., for sale as follows, VIZ,— Town Section 493, £ acre, Cameron street Town Section 793, £ acre, Cox street Town Section 860, £ acre, Grey street Town Section 504, £ acre, Wakanui Road Town Section 259, £ acre, corner of William and Moore streets Town Section 258, £ aore, fronting Moore street, adjoining the foregoing, the two making i acre, nice site for a house Town Section 842, £ acre, corner of Cass and Aitken streets Town Section 667, £ acre, Cameron street, with dwelling thereon Town Section 25, £ acre, Dobson street south Town Section 1041, £ acre, Wills Street West Town Section 1161, i acre, Wills Street adjoining the above Town Section 784, £ acre, Peter street, nice site for a house Town Section 795, £ acre, Cox street Town Section 796, | acre, Cox street, ad jolning, the two i acre, good site for a house Town Section 994, £ acre, Peter street west Town Section 995, £ acre, Peter street, adjoining the above Town Section 1001, £ aore, Cox street west Town Section 706, £ acre, Wills street west Town Section 1112, £ acre, Cameron Street, West. Town Section 846,1 acre, Aitken street Town Section 751,1 acre, Peter street and East Belt Town Section 711, £ acre, Wills street, next the Central Hotel; a low price will be accepted for this, and ea*y terms Town Section 750, £ acre, corner of Wakanui Road and Peter street. Town Section 334, £ acre, Moore street, with cottage thereon ; very easy terms of payment for this Town Section 708, £ acre, Wills Street Town Section 818, £ acre, Aitken street east Town Section 816, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 1170, 1 rood 16 perches, Havelock street west Town Section 1171, 32 perches, adjoining Town Section 79, £ acre, Kermode Street, with buildings thereon Town Section 293, £ acre, Burnett Street, good land, nice site for a house Town Section 1012, £ acre, Cox street west Town Section 1011, £ acre, adjoining Town Section 794, £ aore, Cox street east With Bquare dwelling house thereon ; iron roof; account of the Mortgagee ; terms to suit purchasers Town Section 274, £ acre, Tancred street, good land, magnificent site for a house Town Section 741 £ aora, corner of Peter street and East Belt, with dwelling thereon Town Section 813, £ acre, Aitken street east Town Section 814, £ acre, Aitken street, adjoining Town Section 1118, £ acre, corner ot Walker and Cameron streets Town Section 1111, £ acre, Cameron street west Town Section 641, £ acre, Burnett street west, with dwelling house of 7 rooms, verandah, etc, Easy terms of payment can be arranged for most of the above. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. PIANOFOTE, SINGING, AND FRENCH, MRS F~MAKEIG. mHE THIRD TERM will begin on X MONDAY, September 20. 9 109 Wills Street, Ashbarton. Kozi{B. T^4, the best), and yet within reach of all j Sold at 1/8, l'lO, 2h, and 3/4.— JohftQr**O« eoieApati,



PREVENTION BETTER THAN OURE. med^cisieToe cows. AS the Season is now commencing, those having valuable Cows coming into profit should have by them come of my MILK FEVER PREVENTION DRENCHES. Parturient Apoplexy, commonly, but erroneously called Milk Fever, ciuses the death every year of many valuable cowb, the heavieet milkers being most liable—Bo per cent of those attacked die. Why run any riak ? One of my drenches costing only 2s, given a week before calving will prevent the scourge. I always have in stock- Cleansing Drenches, Balm lor Sore Teats, as well as Medicines of every description for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, and Do*?*. Please note that my medicines are not merely recipes taken from books, but the result of thirty years' practical experience, and an early education under a duly quali fied member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, For the Ashburtoa Drug Co., Ltd. 9134 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. TTEADMASTER-G. A. Simmers, Esq. XX M.A. Assistant Master—o. F. Salmond, M,A. Mistress—Miss J. Mulholland. The third term for the current year will commence on TUESDAY the 21st September, instant, ab 9.30 a.m.x .CHARLES BRADDELL, 9 147 Secretary. PUBLIC NOTICE^ DON'T give your Umbrellas to " foreign travellers" at* the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in Ashburton, take them to SMITH MACKWELL, East Street. Also knives and scissors ground. 7 ' TO FARMERS. " GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines either co let or for sals. Farmers will find me at the Saleyards on Tuesdays and in the Arcade on Saturdays. Orders may also be left with J. W. Hardley. S. HARDLEY. H. M. JONES. CRICK biT AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIAL. TUST Landed ex Aotca from T. Wisden and Co., London, Firßb Class BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, GUARDS, SHIELDS, & SCORING BOOKS. TENNIS RACQUETS & BALLS. Bicycles. Bicycles. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. The PEARL, HADDEN, MONARCH, WAVERLEY, STAR, and others up to date. Lowest cash price*. Terms arranged. Purchasers taught to ride free of charge. Cycle extras. Pianos. Pianos. Organs, Organs. VARIOUS MAKERS, Best cash value obtainable Easy terms, BOOKS * STATIONERY. ( H. M. JONE^. M



Basin ss Notices ENAMELWAT'E. EN. M-LWUtE : ENAM^LWARE. ? OIRUS iSTfci LWA K. riRF.s STTCVLWARK. FLETCHER BROS., Fave just received ex s.«. Gothic, direct from the Manufacturers, 1 O OASES of some of tl.e best Enamelware ever seen in Ashburton, and J-O having received large discounts for prompt ca.-h, we are enabled to sell ft single article at wholesale prices, as will bs seen by perusing the FOLLOWING PRICE LIBT. Saucepans, Windsor shape* iteellMb lid, Is 24, I« 4d, I» 6d, It 9d, 2s, 2« 6d and 2i 9d ; Saucepana, balled with enamel lida la 6d, U 9d, 2<s 3d, 2s 9ci and 3s 3d • S.uoeoarti with lip, no lida Id, 7d, W, lid. I« Id, 1« 3d Is 6* and Is 9 ViSai wH. 'lidlS 3d U6d, 1.9.1,2834,286d,3.- t 3a6<iaud3>lld. Kett c, 2. 6d, 2* lid 3- 61 Slid 4. lid and 5s 6d. Teapot!" 2s 6d, 2* lid, 3s 3d, 3s 6d and 3 lid P.e Dishes 10 i Is Is id 1. 2d Is 4d, 1. U. )t lOd 2, 3d and 2s 6d Pudding Basins Hf 7d, lid and iVs'.' Cap, and Saucers, splendid shape 9d, lOd and Is Mugs, £ pint 6d, 1-ninti 7d Dint 9d Candlesticks ?|d,9d and lOd ; flowered and gold 2s 6d per pair CoFllnders 2? 6d 2s lid and 3s 6d. Frying-pans Ud, Is 3d, Is 4d, Is 9d, Islld and 2, 3d. P^reVerviwE-Un! £s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 61, 5s and 5s 9d. Meat Dishes Is 6d, 2s and 2s 9d. Kgg.pans Is 6d 2s d and 2s lid. Waahup.pans 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 31, 4s 9d and 5s 6d. Spittoons 2s 6d each 2&£ jß?*?^i-Dfai1? 1 °l Soup Piatea6d, 7d and 9d. Milk Jugs Is 3d, Isßd and 2. 6d. Milk Kettles 3s 3d and 3s lid. Milk Jugs with li.is 2s lid, 3s 3d, 3s lid and 4s 3d, Hanging Soap Dishes Is and Is 6d. Chambers Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d and 3s. Ewers 2s 6d, 3s. 3s 6d, 4s 9d and 6s 9d. Coffee Pot* 2s 6d, 3s 3d, 4c 6d and 5s 9d. Basins Is 3d, la od, la 9d, 2s, 2s6dand3s6d. Other lines at equally low rates. wire netting! wire netting, 250 COILS, 250 COILS. 2d PER YAED, 2d PER YARD. :' BY THE COIL. TEA. TEA. TEA. %i 4(1 TEA for Is 9(1 per Ib. By sor lOib Tins. THE CELEBRATED DUciaESS TEA. This is the Finest Blend of the Choicest Indian with its rich aromatic liquor, and the Mellow Ceylon with its delicate creamy flavor. This Tea is equal to any 2s 4d Tea on the market, but we intend so sell it at a shade over cost, as we feel confident that anyone who once tries it will have no other. We only introduced this Tea to our oustomers a short time ago, and it has proved a tremendous success, as is proved by the increasing demand *• »»,geW«»g for it. Samples sent post free to any address. sor 101b tins at 1b 9d per lb. We have the following Teas also in Stock : Nelson and Moate—2s 4d tea in 101b tins £1 Is ; Nelson and Moate—2s tea in 101b tins, 17s 6d ; Nelson and Moate—ls lOd tea in 10!b tins, 16s 6d; Arab—ls lOd tea in 101b tins, 16s 6d ; Arab—ls lOd tea in s:b tine, 8s 6d ; Ceylon Tea—2s tea in 101b boxes, 15s : Ceylon Tea— 2s tea in 51b boxes, 7s 9d. Other well known Brands equally cheap—China Tea tin 601b oheeti from lid per lb. Ceylon Tea in 501b chests from Is 2d per lb, Indian Tea in 1001b chests from Is 2d per lb. Samples sent post free to any address. . TURNIP SEEDsT^TURNIP SEEDS Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially eelected roots by the best Seed Growera in the South of England—Carter's Elephant Swede, Champion Swede, Skerving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top White, Aberdeen Purple Top YelFow, Devonshire Grey Stone Aberdeen Gieen Top Yellow, Imperial Green Globe, etc., etc., etc. MANGEL SEEDJ MANGEL SEED. Mammoth Long R«d, Champion Orange Globe, Champion Mellow Globe, Golden Tankard FIELD CARROTS. James' Scarlet Intermediate, Altringham Long Red, Green Top White Belgian* 8O VARIETIES VEGETABLE SEEDS, 3d per packet, 12 packets for 2a eel FLOWER SEEDS, 100 varietif s Id per packet. FLETCHER BROS., Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nitnmo and Blair's Standard Seeds, TIMBEK! TIMBEE! TIMBER! 50,000 FEET t ■ f OFIWHITE PINE MATCH LINING AND FLOORING, nowllanding ex •'Giaborne' frrm North|laland. BRICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTITIES AS REQUIRED. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS. J. WILSON, ARCADE PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING t WAREHOUSB. ARTISTIC AND CHEAP WALL PAPERS. SPRING CLEANING, /■"ILIENTS Desirrua of Decorating their homes daring the Spring Season would do \J well to call et rly and &e'ccb their WALL PAPERS, so that they may have the fall assortment to choose from. GRAND WEATHER FOR OUTBIDS HOUSE PAINTING. WE use genuine Oils and Lead?, and keep only RELIABLE and good TRADESMEN", who ar» sent to the country or to.vn ab Bhortest notice. Correspondence promptly attend to' P.O. Box It. Telephone 65. ...:^N ' 9 1" ---**- ■;£*. - SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTEBS MARKET HOUSE, ASBBURTON, '■■ - ■ •■- _ . * /CHEAPEST and Best House in Ashburton for GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE & OROOKERY; ALLIGOODS SOLD AT CHRISTCHUROH PRICES FOR CASH, CEYLON TEAS A SPECIALTY. AGENTS FOR NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds 3d per Packet. Flower Seeds Id per Packet, SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO,