Town Edition.

THE THAIN SERVICE.

The following correspondence between Mr E, G. Wright and the railway authorities fans been handed to us by Mr Wright for publication : —

Windermere, June 12, 1897. Dear Sir, —I beg to submit herewith for your favorable consideration, copies of certain resolutions respecting the train service, which were passed at a public meet ing heid in Ashburton, and are embodied in the encoaed letter from the Town Clerk. The alterations asked for will, I believe, be most acceptable to the travelling public, and the substitution of a daily service from A ah burton at 11a.m., in place of the present alternate day's service, will assist to regu late the heavy goods traffic, and may possibly enable you to dispense with the weekly stook train that runß every Tuesday during the night, when a number of sheep are always bruised, and Borne killed by the rough usage in shunting the train.—Yours truly, Edward G. Wright. 1. Ronayne, fisq , General Manager N.Z. Railways.

New Zealand Government Railways. Head Office, WtlliDgton. June 16, 1897, Sir,—l have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 12th in»t., forwarding copy of resolutions re train service, paused at a public meetiog at Ash burton on the 4th inst., and to inform you that the matters will be considered, and a reply sent at an early date.—l have the honor to be, Bir, your obedient servant, T. : ROXAYME. E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R., Winder mere, Christchuroh.

Windermere, June 19, 1897. Bear Sir,— Reverting to the subject of my letter of the 12th inst., 1 think it advisable to bring under your notice the manner in which sheep-farmers in this district suffer loea and inconvenience through the present defective arrangements for conveying their sheep to the freezing works or to the Adding ton market. To take the most recent instance, on Tuesday last nine truck loads of fat sheep or lambs were loaded at Winslow. to go forward by the train leaving that station at 2.50 p.m. for ChrUtchurch, bub the stationmaater was instructed not to send them on by that train, but to keep them for the stock train leaving about li p.m., the reason assigned being that the afternoon train had trucks to pick up nearer Christ church. Now if the morning train from Timaru lan through to Chriatchurch instead of stopping half way, the said nine trucks would all have been loaded in readiness for thafc train, as no experienced sheep farmer would hold his sheep for the night stock train if he could by any possibility get them to their destination by daylight, and thus avoid the heavy loss which frequently occurs when fat sheep are knocked ab^ut by shunting in the dark. I could furnish you with numerous records where my own sheep have been reported killed or bruised in the trucks, and what happens in my Case is presumab.y only an average per centage of the total number of sheep carried. The carriage of fat stock must be a Urgs item of revenue on the Canterbury section, and as it undoubtedly ranks aei the best paying portion of the New Zealand railways, you will pro bably agree with me that owners of the live stock carried should be protected against, lobs as far aa possible. I commend this matter to your earnest consideration, and have the honor to le your obedient servant, Edward G. Weight.

New Zealand Government Railways. Head Office, Wellington. June 30t,h, 1897. Sir, —I bsve the honor by direction of the Minister for Railways to acknowledge receipt of your letter of tho 19th instant in regard to the arrangement for conveying sheep to the Addington market, and to inform you that the matter will be con sidered, and a reply sent at an early date. — I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, T. Ronayne, General Manager. E. G. Wright Esq., M.H.R., Windermere, Christchureh,

New Zealand Government Railways. Head Office, Wellington. July sth, 1897. Sir, —With reference to your letter of the 12'h ultimo, forwarding copy of resolutions re train service, passed at a public meeting at Ashburton on the 4fch June, I have the honor to forward for your information, copy of a letter written to the Ashburton Borough Council, on this matter, by direction of the Minister for Railways.—l have the honor to be, air, your obedient servant, T. Konaynk, General Manager. E. G, Wright Esq., M.H.R., Winder mere, Christchurch.

[copy.] Juise sth, 1897. Sir,—With reference to your letter of the 7th ultimo, forwarding copies of resolutions passed at a public meeting held at Ash- Duiton on the 4ih June, in regard to the running of trains between Ohristchurch and Ashburton, I have the honor, by direction of the Minister for Railways, to inform you that }— (J) To alter the departure time of the afternoon train from Christchnrch to Abli burton, to 4 p.m. would be inconvenient to the largs number of people who reside afc roadside stations, ana who use the train. To accelerate its speed as desired, would very seriously affect the usefulness of the gervice,

(2) Tbe 11a.m. train from Ashburton to Obristchurch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays was put on to work heavy goods traffic, and a pasienger carriage was attached to it for the convenience of passengers who might wish to u«e the train. It in not run for the convenience of passengers, although passengers may travel by it, and it is con sidered that the other trains running between Ashburton and Christchurch amply meet tne requirements of the passenger traffic. The business does not warrant the running of the 11 a.m. train daily. I (3) To iun the evening train from Christ church to Ashburton so as to connect at Bolleston with the train from Springfield would necessitate a later departure from Christchurch j the passenger traffic from the branch lines to Ashburton does not warrant any; alteration in the present t^me, which jpuits the bulk of the passengers. It is not practicable for the branch train to arrive at Springfield earlier than at present. The Minister regrets he ia not able to meet the wishes of the Ashburton public as represented |p the resolutions, but he con jiiaera that the present train service between Phriatchurcfj'and Ashburton ia a liberal one £mi ample for the business offering. —I have the honor to be. sir, your obedient Bervant, (Signed) T. Ronaynb. General Manager. The Town Clerk, Borough Council, Ash-

FIRE ON BOARD THE HAWHERA

Press Association^-By Electric Telegraph. Westport, July Is. A fire wap discovered in the main hold of the steamer Mawhera ab ten o'clock last night on the voyage from Nelson to West port. When the hatch waß lifted the flames burst out, and the hatch was hattened down again and the hose turned on until the fire was extinguished. A steerage passenger's bags were destroyed, and other cargo was scorched, but no damage was done to the hull. In a bag belonging to a steerage passenger the remainß of matches were found, ant} it is annpq^ed tfjafc when the bap thrqwu into; the hold at Nelson the matphes ignited and smouldered fifteen houra, until the officer of the watch noticed smoke ooming through the venti lators. One caße for vVesfeport was considerably ch&rred, and Greymouth cirgo has been damaged by water. The hold contained a large quantity of cargo. The steamer had a narrow escape, and the TOSBengOEe w^re RQt made •/& ware ;of the, dantfar, : Captains ®w»n and Jlwneaux hejd A survey of the vessel, after which she turoeeeded to Greymouth.

CRICKET.

Presß Association—By Electrio Telegraph Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, July 12, 10.50 a.m. Guakdian Office 11.30 a.m.

Melbourne, July 12 Major Ward ell has received a cable from Stoddart stating that Rangitainghi has definitely promised to join the team to visit Australia at the cud of this year.

LABOUR.

Engineer's Strike.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright,

.Received Wakapuaka, July 12, 10 a.m., Guardian office, 10.40 a.m.) London, July 11 The amalgated engineers ou strike demand not only a day's work of ei#ht hours, but that wages shall not be reduced, and that all work done beyond forty-eighfc hours a week be paid at extra overtime rate?.

Serious Tramway Accident.

Press Association—By Klectric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka July 12, 10.40 a.m. Guardian office 12noon. Sydnky, July 12

An alarming tramway accident, be lieved to be the outcome of malicious damage to the air brakes, and result ing in serious injury to several persons, occurred last night. A loaded tram from Waverley, was standing at the foot of a steep hill in Oxford street. Another loaded tram came up behind and collided with it The impact was not severe, ar.d no serious damage resulted. Before, however, the two first were removed, a. third, with two heavily laden cars, came at full speed down the hill, i fforts made to stop it were unavailing, and it dashed in, completely telescoped its two cars, and knocked two engines and four cars off the rails. The two cars were badly smashed. Ah soon as possible the passengers were n moved from thf debris.

It was found that James Denison, Mrs Denison, Mrs Ooadey, Alfred Jackson, Frederick Gibson, Geo. Smith (the two latter belonging to the war ship Tauranga) Herbert Himonds, and Steer, conductor of the third tram, were most soriou !y injured. They were removed to the hospital A number of others were slightly injured. An examination of the braKes of the last two trams discovered that a stone had bten carefully fitted into the nozzle of each of the air brakes, with the evident intention of interfering with their action. The damage to the rolling stock is estimated at from £400 to £500.

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUBS WINTER MKBTIKG.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Hott RAc, course, July 10. The following concludes our report :— Winter Oats, one mile.—Voltaire 1, Mauser 2, Kalmea 3. Al> started, won by a a neck. Dividend—£l3 7s. Trial Stkeplkchask. — Redberry 1, Huntingdon 2. Barman and Roderick Dhu also starter], but both with Huntingdon fell at the first fence. F. Cochrane, rider of the latter was hurt Huntington was caught and ridd. n in pursuit by McMorran, one of the spectators, but the horse again fell, but was re-caught and finished. Dividend—£2 j 11s. Bracelet. — King of Downs 1, Tricky Jack 2, Coastguard 3 Won easi y. Divi dend—£l 83. Hack RACB.—Swordfish 1, Guardsman 2, Vaseline 3. Won easily. Dividend—£5 1 9s. I

THE LATEST. Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka July 12, 10.50 a.m. Gtardian office 11.30 a.m. Suicide of a Cricketer. Perth, July 12 H. Marchant, the well known cricketer, committed suicide by taking poison, He had been brooding over his sweetheart breaking off an engage ment.

SOUTH AFRICAN LOYALTY.

A Splendid Gift

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, July 12, 10 a.m. Guardian Office, 10.40 a.m. London, July 12 The Government of Cape Colony has offered to present a first class battle ship as a free gift to the Empire. Mr Goschen,in reply, intimates that he gratefully accepts theoffer,and remarks that the gift ia eyon more valuable be pauseit is unfettered with anycondition. Sir W. Sprigg, addressing a meeting of the Defence Committee of the Imperial Federation League, said the Cape's naval subsidy to the British uavy wps absolutely unconditional. They did not believe in fettering the Admiralty, preferring to trust England.

iim ABBBtiKiX)*r doAKbiAi* t Monday, July' \% im.



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Church notices —St. Stephens. Ashbvfrton County Council— firewood for sale. Baker Bros. —Funeral notice. Ashburton Coursing Clvb —Meet July 29 Poultry Society—Re accounts.



Baker Bros. IWRNI3HING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Waksnui Road and Casa Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVEHY,REQUISITE SUPPLIED T^iKPHosfß NJb. 69. FTRHOSE who are married may also have a JL pleaßant recollection of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a j very moderatg co? 6, at U< Bairetow'tii



Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength cor lavor.: If they try Kozib Tba they will be f itipf9<J r Try tbe No 4at 2/4, 'tie smperb^



The public are to be congratulated on the liberal manner in whielf they have re sponded to the invitation of our kadi g bookseller, stationer, and fancy goods vendor, to Bupply themselves with cheap stationery, good literature (for winter reading), am! , fancy goods. As this month is the record I sale of the decade—the firm giving great in • ducemerits so as to reduce the stock—we have no doubt that the premises of H. N. Anderson, late L. P. Andrewes and Co., will be well p.trouised during the remainder of the sale.—(o dvt. Wanted. ALL CLAIMS against the Ashburfcon Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society to be sent in at once to E. W, Robottom, Hon. Secretary, Ashburton. 7 77 WANTED Known.— Thomas Tilley begs to inform ihe inhabitants of Ashburtou that he has commenced Chimney Sweepiug. All orders will be promptly attended to. Address: Oxford street, Hampstead. 7 26 SHORTHAND, (Pitman's) Miss Lye is about to atari; a Class for Beginners, commencing Augnst 1 Tern.s on application to Miss Lye, care of Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ashburton. 7 59 REVIEW of Reviews for June, Christian Herald, Ludgate Monthly, English Illustrated Magazine, Idler, Army and Navy, Family Reader, Boy's Own Paper, Sixiy Years a Queen, Windsor Magazine, Weldon's Fancy Work, New Books.— H. M Jokes. SPECIAL for Two Weeks.—During the Sale Dresses will be made at Mrs Alcorn's for 8s 6d. Style and I 1 it guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of DreoE Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Musliua, Embroideries, and Trimmiugs always in stock. WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at la 6J, worth 2i 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d ; silicias and linings, ail reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 45 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per y »rd ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Ohr's cheap sale. 7 46 WANTED KNOWN-Ladies 1 jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new gooda, 50 per cent off usual pric9 ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 47 WANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6.1 per pair ; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children s ploves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 42 WANTED Known—Our Ciothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, fchirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in tock and to order.—Mitchell & lurnkr. WAN JED Known, in fourteen days we intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mkllok's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known, the doors and windows ase lined with wonderful bargains, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTRD KNOWN-Infatitees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair ; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; luce curtains, trom 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10a 6d, worth 21s—Au A. Ork's cheap sale. 743 WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skins, cornets, etc., at half price—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Card)Dal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions (f I dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's. "TT7~AN TED, wise fathers and mothers to T T remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. LADIES' Jackets—Wonderful value in Warehousemen's Clearing lines; 30s Jackets, newest Bhapes, for 15s 9d ; better qualities in proportion.—W. H. Collier, " The Corner." WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical Hue af 8. Salkk's, Optician mHE RECORD SALE.—Haying pur- JL chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats, Bonuets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mrs Aloorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices ; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pinaforea at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock-taking. 6 155 VYTANTED Knowa^ATORR, Agent for TT the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy sea air, and water- 3 139 WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mello'rs, for fourteen dayß only. _ JUS I 1 Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 63 lid, usually 8s 9d—Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mellor's Cheap 800 Sale, sir, she said,. Church Services. S"" T. slf E PHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. MONDAY—G.F.S. Scripture E?amina : tion, 7.30 p.m. TUESDAY—Teachers' Meeting, 7.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY—G.F.y. and Choristers' Practice, 7 30 p.m. TBURSDAY—Meeting of the _St. Stephen's Quild to enrol members, etc., *f'. 30j p.m.; Consecration Service, 8 pm. FRIDAY —Short Service, ?.3Q p.m.; Choir Practice, 8, p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, JULY 19 ---11 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion, 3 p.m.—Dromore, 6.30 p.m.-—Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON. A SHBURION COURSING CLUB. ■ ■' 4UL"¥ MftETING. " THURSDAY,"7uLY 29, 1897. CHABIPION STAKES, For All-Aged Dogs at £2 2a.—2s to go to the funds of the Club, *jflJI^Y. STAKES, For Dogs that have never won £5, at £1 2a 6d each.—2s 6d to go to the funda of the Club. ENTRIES close on TUESDAY, July 27. at 8 30 p.m., with ft Jf. NEILL, Hon. Seoretary, or W. J. SHEARMAN, 17 74 Hoa. TrvMunr.



Funeral Notices. FUNERAL FOTICE. THE Friends of the late Mil William Miller are respectfully iutormed that his funeral will move from his late residence, Mallon Farm, Hinda, on WEDNESDAY, 14th inst., at 10.30 a. m.,j for the Aahburton Cemetery. i BAKER BROS., 7 76 Undertakers. D. Tttjmas. HORSE__ FAIR ARC AD E. FCIBAY, JULY 16. SALE OF OONTRACTOR'S PLANT. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from Mb F. N. Bla«k, who is giving up contracting, to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, THE WHOLE OF HIS PLANT, consisting of— 8 HEAVY DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS. All goodwo.kera. 1 Double and Thiee-furrow Plough (Reid and Gray), 2 Reid and Gray Drays, Eight-horse Wagg.n, Massey-Harris Binder, Portable Hut, Disc Harrows, Harness, and a lot of Sundrieß. The sale of Implements will start at 11 o'clock, bo as to allow the usual Horse Fair to start at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 65 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. HAMPSTEA.D, rilO LET—Three Roomed Cottage, situated X in Cambridge Sbteet. T. BULLOCK. OAA ACRES, fronting Maronan Road 4i U U for Sale, being R.S. 32313, fenced and mostly in its native state. Easy terms of payment can be arranged, unpaid purchase money bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent. T. BULLOCK. New Cottage of four rooms with Scullery, situated in Aitken Street Fast. T. BULLOCK. TO Lend on Mortgage, Special Sums of £255, £300, £400, £2000, at current lates ot interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T7IOR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, also Ju strongly built Dog C*rt. T. BULLOCK. TO persons desirous of investing in Town Properties or purchasing building sites, the following are for sale, v,%~ Town Section 860, £ acre, Urey street Town Section 784, £ acre, Peter street Town Section 795, £ acre, Cox street Town Section 797, | acre, Cox street Town Section 796, \ acre, Cox street Town Section 994, \ acre, fronting Peter street west Town Section 995, \ acre, corner of Walker and Peter streets west Town Section 1001, £ acre, Cox street Town Section 711, i acre, Wills street Town Section 1012, $ acre, Cox street west Town Section 842, \ acre, Aitken street Town Section 1013, \ acre, Cox street west Town Section 847, \ acre, Aitken street Town Section 1011, | acre, corner of Walker and Cox streets west Town Section 846, \ acre, Aitken stree' Town Section 794, \ acre, Cox street, w. Dwelling Town Bection 334, \ acre, Moore stree. with cottage Town Section 741 \ acre, corner of Peter street anil East Belt, with dwelling. Town Section 708, \ acre, Wiils street Town Stccion 274, % acre, Tancred street Town Section 504, \ acre, Wakanui Road and Wills Street Town Section 1041, \ acre, Wills Street West) Town Section 752, 1 rood 4 perches, E*&t Belt Town Section 813, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 814, \ acre, Aitken street Town Section 817, \ acre, Aitken street Town Section 834, J acre Aitken street Town Section 427, £ acre, Tancred street, with dwelling, etc Town Section 428, | acre, Tancred street, adjoining Town Section 751, | acre, Peter street Town Section 1170, 1 rood 16 perches, Havelock street Town Section 1171, 32 perches, adjoining Town Section 1179, Havelock street west Town Section, 721, £ acre, Wills Street, East. Town Section 283, i acre, Burnett Street. Town Section 1112, \ acre, Cameron Streat, West. Town Section 720, \ acre, Wills Street, East. Town Section 1111, \ acre, Cameron Street, West. Town Section 1118, I acre, Wills Street, West Town Section 79, £ acre, Kermode Street, with cottage thereon Town Section 750, 1 rood, 17 perches, Wakanut Road East Town Section 1161, \ acre, Wills Street Weat Town Section 803, containing | acre, Cox Street, East. Town Section 860, containing £ acre, Grey Street, East. Terms of ail particulars furnished on application to t. bullock Public Notices, ashburton county council. CHEAP FIHEWQOJX / OSEA3« FENOINQ RAILS 3 /Etc, GUM SAPLINGS ANJ) FJKfEWOOD FOR SALE by Auc^itfn at/wo o'clock p.m. on \ TUESDAY, JULY 27, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. (1)—519 Lots in the plantation adjoining Main South Road, two miles south of linwald. (2)—58 Lots in the plantation adjoining Main Mouth Road, one mile south of Winslow. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, July 12, 1897. 7 76 TO OQNT#AQT TEAMSTERS, I HAVE about a mile of Drain Scooping, to let in one or more lengths. For particulars apply to E. H. DOBSON, 7 67 Lowcliffe Estate. MISS ETHEL GATES, M.P.S. "T^rEXT TERM Commences JULY 12th Speed Classes now Forming. 'I. °?3 80.0T.5, Boots, Boots, wondorfiTliy^heap 'at Melloß's Zealandia Boot Store. fragrant and {nviq<>rating'~'New Y^HS.



GREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE AT " THE CORNER." STOCK MUST BE HEAVILY REDUCED BEFORE STOCK-TAKING, JULY 31st. WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES AT HALF PRICE. WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. HIGH Class Lidies' Jackets at marvellously low prices. Few Maids' Ulsters to clear ab half cost price. Ladies' Macintoshes, newcab styles, 10s 9d, 15a 9d. Children's Handsome Tunics from 4s 6d. Flannelette Underclothing at half price. Merino Combination Garments, 3a lid. Stylish i»ress Goods, 10£ d per yard, double width, worth 18d. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, well made and lined, all sizes, 25a 6d. A line of You'ha* Overcoats, all sizes, 5s each. A large lot of light fancy ribbons, Id per yard. A Wonderful line of Ladies.' Black Oloth Jackets, new styles, 8s 6d, worth more than double. W. H. COLLIER. THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE i« determined to Slaughter the following Lines :— Men's Best Kip Blucheis, pegged, 6s lid, usually 8s 9d. Girls' strap shoes, all sizea, 3s 6d, usually 6s 6d. A few dozen pairs Children's Straps Is 9d, usually 2a 6d. Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7s 9d, usually 12s 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large sisse, 6s 9d, muaily lla 6d, Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-price. Ladies* Slippers in odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beet Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prices. Ladies' Felt Slippers Is pr pair, Ladie*' Carpet Slippers, leather soles, 2s. Ladies' Evening Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boots 2s 6d. Hundreds of other lines all reduced. REMEMBER,"°~ REMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE Do not despair if ycu have missed the first few days. Fresh Bargains every day but there are early birds who come picking at the Bargains—Be wise and follow their example and come early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY thiß Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 3 S 1897. NOTE ADDRESS m JAMES MELLOR, ZBALANDIA. BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



Friedlander Bros., Limited, "FOE "PRIVATE BALK.'" TTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE a VV Complete Threshing Plant, consist ing of 8 Horse Power Traction Engine by Butrell & Sons ; Combine by Clayton Shuitleworth ; E evator. Glover Shellor, Portable , v Whaie, Water Curb, etc. For further particulars applyj.to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. ' "TO LE T. /"\NE TWO-EOOMBD HOUSE WITH I STABLE AND TWO ACRES OF LAND AT ALLENTON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BR'S., Ltd. POTATOES. POTATOES. TTT E ARE BUYERS OF PEIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limitkd. E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. YYTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS GJCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 TYPEWRITING OFFICE Arcade Chambers. A LL CLASSES of Work neatly and XX. promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, etc. j,***''*""""'' Carfcon Duplicates half price. Mimeograph Copies for Circulars, etc, fjsom 3s 6i per hundred, /instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for two pupils. 4 213* M. GRAHAM. ER OSBQRNE COOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), TTTTILL be in Ashburton for Business en MONDAY, JULY 12. ORDERS may be left with MR L.LKWELLYN OWEN at hia Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburfcon. AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE. MORTON MAINS ESTATE, SOUTHLAND. 01 N the Majn Trunk |iine, VI miles from ' InyfrCargiU. "Oiie of the few remain- I ing oprior^initi.eg to secure $an.d in a favor | able situation in the rapidly improving Southland district. The land growa heavy crops of turnips and oats. Three dairy factories within easy distance^ Sections of all areas to meet all purchasers. 10,000 acres already sold to farmers. Prices range from £1 10s to £^ per acre for tussock lands. Improved seip,tiofts $3 to £.5. Terms 00 por cent bash, balance in , five years st Sprier cent, Full particulars will be sent on application to the Manager, or any of the Land Agents of Invercatgill. 6 167 D EMEMBER, Remembe?, Me'vLOßi's X-\j Stock-taking Bale Vvill last lor fourteen d^ys only. " Nd'w's ybur time to buy. EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, ©to. dash discount One Shilling !q tWfoußd.—««^ Eaat B^wr ' ' '



H. M. JONES. HOCKEY, " HOCKEY, JU&T received a shipment of Sticks aud Bails from Wisden and Co., London. FOOTBALLS. FOOTBALLS. New season's goods now opening up from Wisden and Co., London. circulating" library Cheap reading for winter evenings. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIKS' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAN VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS'AND GIRLS FROM £18 STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TERMS. TYPE "WRITERS. LOWEST CASH PRICES. H. M. JONES. 5 A. LAWRIE, S4UNDERB' BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS PREMISES 10 LET. npHE WHOLE of the Large, andj Well Assorted Stock requires to be Cleared Regardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED, THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU CAN E3-PEOT BARGAINS j AND GET THEM BY CALLING , EARLY, A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS, ; OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION,



Business Kotiees FLETCHEE BEOS., THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCERY rnfIREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to th J_ buyer and the seller, and has been the means of adding many comforts to th« hornet of those who wisely availed ihemselves of the grand reform, Hundreds now boy their Goods at FLETCHER BR<. 8. FOE GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation of neOAbH bYSIEM. Look after the rimble (shilling by ;akingit toFLKTt HER BROS.. <nd getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertise ft price list, our country cußtomfrs can get one on application, and after perusing the tame cry carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper than any other house in the district. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 200 CASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. Ofifk We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to be had in the world, which we are selling lower than Christchurch prices. This is a soU<l fact, and anyone wishing to get the beat Kerosene and save money should not fail to but from us. ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES Supplied in any quantity from 7lb bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Bate Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the beßt of markets lot t pot therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Aahburcon, CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with mostjusef ul articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP, WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PBESEISTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a visit, as we ha* # }ÜBt opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and Electroplate ware, wbicfc we are sellmg at undoubtedly low rates. y«»w««iiiww 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6d each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each , Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3a 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2a per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. CUTLEEyT CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson*-, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, eto BEDBOOMWAEE7~BiDKOOMWAEE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Aehburtou in Bedroomware Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themetelves. or for wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUIToOUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by > ail, will be allowed from April 1.1897, to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind/as «• aa, that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the abc^e in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTOHURCHJ Telephone 24—80 x 67^ THE WAYERLEY WHEELS. MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO., INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A. UNC3EJNIOXJS CONSTRUCTION - RESULT. —' BEAtTXIFTJJLi FINISH. — A. BICYCLE, MATERIAL THE BEST. . | THAT CANNOT BE SURPASSED IN WORKMANSHIP : BY EXPERTS. THE CIVILIZED WORLD. PRICE RIGHT. JOHN ORE" AND CO., SOLE AGENTS. 7 9 GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHINGI' FOB ONE MONTH. HP HE WHOLE STOCK REDUCED, ALL SEASONABLE GOODS TO BE CLEARED. {§H* SEE CIIiCULARS FOR PRICES «Hi —COMMENCES— Saturday, July 10. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & Co,) CASH DRAPER & CIXXTHIEB, TANORED STRKEt