Town Edition.

TSS DIAMOND TOBILSiS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph - Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, June 7, 10 a.m., Guakdian office 11 a.m, London, June 6. Messrs Turner and Kingston havp arrived. They were met at the station by Sir L. Playford and Sir J 0 Clarke, Agents Genprn], md Mpesre H 5 F. Wilson nnd Baillie Hamilton, ol the Colonial office, and were driven in ihp Queen's carriages to the Hotel Oe%il.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

P*BM Association — By Electrio Telegraph Copyright. Athens, June 4 Terrible distress exists amongst the Greek fugitives in Thes«aly and Epirus. They are compelled to subsist on grass and herbs, and many are in a state of nakedness. Rtotired Wak»poak», Juno 7, 11.30 a.m. Gwabdian Office 1230 p.m. Athens," June 6 Greece h»B raised the blockade of Turkish ports. Turkey is sending judges, teachers, and other officials to The*»ly, and the Turkish Generals in Greece are importing their harems.

THE TRANSVAAL RAID ENQUIRY.

Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph

Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Jane 7, 11.30 a.m., GfcABDIAN Office, 12.30 a.m.

London, June t

At the Transvaal Raid Enquiry Committee, Earl Selborne, parlia mentary secretary to the colonial office, stated that no official of the Gaps colonial office was aware of Jameson's plane. The Committee adjourned to prepare a report which will deal with the raid only. Many party news papers complain that the enquiry has been inadequate, and refer to it as a conspiracy tor silence to shield Messrs Rhodes and Chamberlain.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following is the meteorological report for the week ending June 4, 1897 s—

Rainfall daring May, Alford Forest 3" inches ; Alford Station 163 inches.

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND WINTER MEETING.

Pres» ABBooiation-—By Electric Telegraph—

Auckland, Jane 5,

The North New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Meeting commenced to-day. 'Tfhe weather was' wet in'the morning, but it cleared and remained fine overhead in the •fternoon. The course was very heavy. There was* large attendance, and some good racing was witnessed. Following are the results :—

Maldkn Steeplechase — Perform, 1; Rhino, 2; Kitto, 3. Time—s 35. Dividend WiNTKR Welter—StGordon, 1; Panoply, 2; Cleopatra, 3. Time—2.s4^ Dividend 810. _ Grand National Handicap Hurdle Race, of SOOsovs; two miles—St. Simon, 12«t 12lb (Fergus), 1; Annabelle, lOat 111b, 2; Ilex, Hit 31b, 3. Dummy, Miss Nelson, Prince Charlie, The Friar, Troubadour, and Hairy Legs also started. Won by a clear length after a good race. Time—4.lls. Dividend—£ll 9s. Selling Stkbplichasb.—Mozel 1, Re flection 2, Shillelagh 3 Won easily. Divi dend—£l 17s. Maidks Hurhlis.—Muscatel 1. Dentist 2, Gfeuvena 3. Won by two lengths. Divi dend—£3 19». Poky Hurdlks.—Bob 1, Libeller 2, Re cruit 3. Won by two lengths. Dividend— £419..

SECOND DAY.

Eixebsue Racecourse, June 7

Fine weather prevails for the concluding day'i racing of the North N.Z. Grand National Meeting. There is a gocd attend ance Result* j— Maidsn Hurdles. —Lady Agnes 1, Glau ▼en» 2, Dentist 3. Eleven started. Won by five lengths. Dividend—£6 7b. Pont Hurdles.—Recruit 1, Bob 2, Libeller 3. Seven started. Won bj a neck. Dividend—£2 18s. Napoleon and Daisy Bell fell. Waldron (rider of Daisy Bell) is ■offering from concussion of the brail.

The Danedin Evening Star has surted a shilling subscription ia aid of a Children's Ward Xt the Hospital.

Among the Bills for next session ia one providing for the inspection of meat btfore freezing and exporting.

As enquiry under tho Military and Nival Settlers Act begins at Wellington on June 14th.

A royal standard, 18 x 12, has been presented by ex-army and navy men in Duned'a to the Mayor, on behalf of the citizens, 'the spokesman of the donors being Colonel Webb. The presentation is in cm flection with the Jfubilee proceedings.

The Dnnedin City Licensing Committee feat granted renewals in all cases, and extended the closing hour till eleven.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— Y,y Electric Telegraph.— | Copyright. Received Wakapuaka June 1, 10 a.m. Guardian office 11 a.m. The New South Wales Lancers London, June 6 At the military tournament the tent pegging competition silver cupf was | won by Sergeant Williams, and the j silver medal by Trooper Robinson, of the New South Wales lancers. Received Wakapuaka, Jane 7, 10.10 ijiu, Guardian Office 11 a.m. Shooting 1 Competition- London, June 6 A special series of competitions has been arranged for the colonial repre sentatives at the National Rifle Association's Meeting at Bisley. The winners of these competitions will compete with the winning members of the regular and auxiliary forces for special prizes open to the Empire. Received Wakapuaka, June 7, 11.30 a.m. Gxtabeian Office 12 30 a.m. London, June 7. Obituary. Lady Shenton, wife of the President of the Westralian Legislative Council, died from pneumonia, supervening upon influenza, She was visiting London with her husband for the Jubilee celebrations. Cingalese Envoys The Cingalese envoys will attend the Jubilee. Thessaly. Constantinople, June 6 The British, French, and Italian Ambassadors are opposed to the cession of Thessaly to Turkey.

Australian.

Press Aaaociation—By Klectric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, June 7, 10.10 a.m., Guardian office, 11 a.m. Struggle With Burglars. Sydney, June 7. Early this morning Constable Pearce found two men attempting to break into the resictance of Mr Oxenham, the well known bookmaker at Randwick. ! A fierce struggle ensued, and the constable succeeded in handcuffing one, but the other approached behind and shot Pearce through the fleshy part of his arm, and then escaped. The Coal Dispute. The coal owners indicated at the Conference that as soon as the price of coal improved they would consider the granting of increased wages. Head Hunting*. Tribal wars are reported in the Archipelago, and head hunting is rampant, and there is much blood shed. The Diinkow. Adelaide, June 7 The Punkow was towed safely to port. She was found anchored where abandoned. The captain explains that she had drifted within a few feet of the rocks, and he ran out an anchor, but he expected to see the cable part every moment It would have been suicidal to remain on Koard, and he therefore abandoned the vessel. The Drought. Melbourne, June 7 Some districts report that fifty per cent of cattle and sheep have died from the effects of the drought.

THE ASHBTJKTGN GUABDIAN I MONDAY, JUHE 7, 1897.



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Don't Cough. ->-Relief c*n be obtained immediately. Use • KEATING'S COUGH LOZBNGES I —-well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended by many eminent physicians. Thsy at once check the cough and remove the cause without any after effect; the most delioate can therefore can take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two a bedtime ensures resb. Sold everywhere in tics Is l^d each. , The wife of Mr D. Robinson, a prominent lumberman of Hartwick, N V., waa sick j with iheumatiam for five months. In speak ing ot it, Mr Robinson Bays : ' Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the only thing that gave her rest from pain. For the relief of pain it cannot be beat/ Many very bad cases of rheumatism have been cured by it. For Bale by Ashburton Drug Company. Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Nokton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did toniu and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequallec' for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and tor Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is lid, 2s 9d, and 11s, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the wrrW\ A 8 mple. ««.?«» an<? ooHialn remedy HENRY STEPHENSON. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., aa per arrangement, in any part of the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. HENRY STEPHENSON, 14 AUCTIONEER. "P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in she Premises adjoining Hanmer and Grapes' Stables as a Cash Buyer of ¥OOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR in latge or small quantities. I Office Days— Tuesdays and Satpbdays. AH Communications Cirefully attended to. 5 160 WANTED Known—Nothing but apt data Goods are sa.d at Mellqb' b\ pricei tl\t defy competition, t



STKorais of New Advertisements. Tenders—Building dwelling at Studholtne Deputy Official Assignee- Final payment J.H. Jewitt— Oysters and rabbits. Lyceum Comedy Company—Entertain ment Oddfellows' Hall, to-night. Sfc. Stephen's Church services. T. Bullock—Land for sale. Lost—Hand saws. Reward. Lost —Pig. Reward. I<6V. D. O'Donnell—Mission to-night, also lecture tomorrow night.



To the Dea| and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Jir Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Anral Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 17 You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozie Tea, it is pure and reliable.—John Orr & Co., Sole Agents. WhpWW 9*4 Vmnt



Wanted. FOR SALE, cheap—Spring Cart cany a ton. Apply to E. Cookson. 615 T7IRESH Oysters and Rabbits by exp ess JJ to-night.—Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 6 56 LOST, between Mr Joseph Wheeler's and Mr D. Thomas's yards, Ashburton, on Saturday evening, two Hand Saws rolled in sacking. Finder rewarded on returning same to Mail Office. 6 53 LOST —One Pcrker from my yards, went up riverbed. Finder rewarded.—H. Stephbnson, Auctioneer. 6 49 REV. D. O'DONNELL will continue his Mission at Baring Square Church to night, at 7.30. Sankeyrß Hymus. Freewill Offerings. 6 50 YOUNG Ladies Journal for June, Weldon's Journal for May, Army and Navy, New Books, L»d's Love, (Crocket), These Sixty Years, Story of a Busy Life, Coming of (Jhioe, Persona! Life of Victoria, Not Peace but a Sword.—H. M. Jones. WANT! D to sell (a bargain) Waggonette and Daißy Gait. Apply A. Okb ■ 5 154 NANS EN'S Furthest Nonh, two volumes, cloth and paper; only a few copies left. Jude The Obscure (Hardy), and other new books.—H. N. Anderson, Stationer, East Street. FOR SALE—Four Ladies' Bicycles, with Lamps, Brakes, etc, complete. Price £16 each. Early application necessary.— W. H. Collins & Co. 6 35 SECONDHAND Bicycle for Sale for £7; back tyre newest Dunlop. Apply, Mail Office. 6 7 W" ANTED Kriow^-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 MiTCHta & Turner's. \ CUORDEONS, Accordeons, Accor _O_ deons. Special low prices and large selection at H. N. Anderson's, East Street. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies', gentlemen's, aud children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.— Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 138 WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also cur all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from Is 9d. Satisfactory Drees and Mantle making on the premises. All descript ions of ladies garments made to order.—Mitchell AND TURNER. WANTKD KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best qualiy in Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss K. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street, Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made up WANTED, EggsTloOO d> z^n, must~be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax, highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Ga*l Supply Stores. NEW LINES in Clothing. A first-class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercury.— W. H. Collier. TUST LANDED —A High-class Kid fj Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s. Fu!ly equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—W. H. Collier. ' STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, B; an and Sharps at Hant s'ead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices, A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making juet to hand.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacture!s, some special iines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.-"The Hall," East Street NOTICE.— Are you going to build. Pecause the cheapest Bhop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Regis tar Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardlky's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. Bankruptcy Notices. "' m^m¥uPTc¥. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy), ho den at Ashburton. In the estate of Lancelot Frederick Andrewes, of Ashburton, Stationer. A FIRST and Final Dividend of 2s 6£d (two shillings and sixpence halfpenny) in the £ on all proved and accepted claims in the above estate is now payable at my office, Ashburton. Dividends will only be paid to principals, their authorised Ageuts, or on demand through Banks. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton, June 7, 1897. 6 55 gllM '. ————. UMI ■■■■ I ■■■! LAZARUSrS SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE vSPECTACLES. Solo a^ent for Ashbarton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. 5 AZARQS Patented System enaarc i I.J comfort and correct; sighi. Done spoil your oyet. by using badly fibbin Spectacles. HTOTICJE. THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable fcuit, and not have auy> 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 us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Gents' own material made up. W. PAULING, Manager SECOND-HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANOALE COALS, always in Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AIL AND ALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites in the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One '.rial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. , TEUfBONE No. 83,



Entertainments. ADDFELLOWS 1 HALL ATTRACTION EXTRAORDINARY ! FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. GRAND OPENING NIGHT, TO-NIGHT-MONDAY, JUNE 7, ov COL. R. D'ORSAY OGDBN'S LYCEUM OOMEDY COMPANY, Sydney Grundy's Three-aot Farcical Comedy, entitled "DOT AND HER DOTTIE." Cast of Characters: Mr Albert Maydue ("Dottle,") R. D'Orsay Ogden; Mr Harcourb Evergreen, Laurence Dunbar; Admiral Sir Hercules tEarbox, E. B. Russell; Marmaduke Woolbred, F. Norris ; Frank Tarbox, A. E. Manning ; Mr Hardcash, A Athol; Mrs Harcourt Ever gieen, Mra Helen Dunbar; Mrs Neverdie, Miss E. Morella; Nellie Tarbox, Miaa M. Richardson; Dot Evergreen, Miss Nell Oakdene. Synopsis—Anfe I.—My Mother aud I; Act ll.—My Father, my Mother and I; Act 111 —Dot and her Dottie Mr Fred Norris, American Champion Fancy Skater, will give one of his marvel lous exhibitions. Prices ... 3s, 2s, Is. Box Plan at H. M. Jones', Stationer. TUESDAY EVENING. ; THE MOTHER-IN-LAW. 6 54 TEARING QQUABE /~IHURCH, i WEDNESDAY, 9th JUNE. , LECTUBB BY Rev. D. O'Donnell, ON THINGS TO COME. Illustrated by large Diagrams. Commence at 7.30. Collection. It will be necessary to come early to Bscure a sent. Sankey'a Hymns. 6 52 Mfc-"" > »■"'■■ I ■!!!■ —M—l—————— Tenders TENDERS. rfIENTDERS are invited for BUILDING a X DWELLING at Studholme. Plans and specifications at Mr John Hay* man's, Saleyards, until SATURDAY NEXT at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 6 51 T. Bullock. LISMORE DISTRICT. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR s"ALE, /(Oft ACRES, being R.S. 27572, all 4tt/O fenced and improved, mostly in English grasses Cottage, Stable, Sheep Yards, etc., erected thereon ; well watered. ALSO,— 200 acres, R.S. 27607, near the above, the properties of Messrs Liddle Bros , who are now in the North Island a,nd have made up their mindß to realise. Offers are invited. Terms, etc, on application. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. TO LEND on approved Freehold Security two special sums of £1000 and £300 at lowest current rates of interest. T. BULLOCK. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. Near the entrance to the Woollen Factory. pi f\ If\ PRICE wanted for lot obJLU JLUS 30, containing | acre, fronting Alfotd Forest Road, as above. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET—Cottage, fronting Graham's Road, near the Hotel. Rental 3s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE. BUILDING Site containing J acre, having 3 chains frontage on Havelock Street West, one section back from the Belt, being T.S. 1170 and 1171, to be sold as a block or separately. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS ANC OTHERS. FOR SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. AC\K ACRES, about four miles from rx:&t) Hinds Railway Station, now in the occupation of Mr J. W. Sawle, as follows :— R-S. 27798, 35881, and 36204, containing in all 425 acres. The improvements consist lof good dwelling House of eight rooms, Stable, Trap Shed, etc. The land is partly fenced, and has been nearly all laid down in English grasses, and is watered by County water races. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Unpaid purchase money to bear interest at the low rate of 5 per cent per annum. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE. Qp* ACRES of good land near a School f£tJ It fronts on the road leading from Herd's Road to Wiliowby, being R.S. 19937. Would make a very nice little Homestead. Property suoh as this is often asked for. Very easy terms of payment. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. /"IQTTAGE fronting Alford Forest Road, V^ lately occupied by Mr James Patter son. T. BULLOCK. MOUNT SQMERS DISTRICT. Some Distance above the Township, Q»V/3 ACRES 0 roods 13 perches for OIU sale at a reduced price; being R.S. 31269 and 31270. Offers are invited for the purchase of this up to TUESDAY, Ist Jane the owner being desirous of realising at a considerable loss. Exception ally easy terms of payment, viz :—small deposit, unpaid balance to bear interest at 5 per cent per annum. For full particulars apply to I. BULLOCK. rpO LET at a low rental shop and dwelling JL in Moore Street, all newly painted and papered. Apply to T. BIILL.OOK. EL ■ -' ' '- ...H BARRETT BROS, have juat opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suifc at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—' 8 The H>U," Eftdti Street.



PUfiUC NOTICES H. M. JONES. HOCKEY HOCKEY, JUST recoived a shipment of Stick* and Balls from Wisden and Co., London. F,)OTBALLs7~rOOTBALLB. New season's goods now opening up from Wisden and Co., London. CIRCULATING" LIBRARY Cheap reading for winter evenings. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAS, VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS PROM £Is, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEBT OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TERMS. ; TYPE "wRITERa LOWEST CASH PRICES. H. M. JONES -526 JR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRE3HMEJNT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. nnHE Advertiser desires to inform his _I_ Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest c'ass of spirits so that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will shsw what can be procured :•— WHISKIKB. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow — "Old Smuggler"; D.O.L. — Lidueur; Highland Nectar; Highland Club and V.O. Special Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore" ; Gilbay's "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Glenlivet " Perfection " ; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar ; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—"Sham rock"; Dunville's Belfast ; John Jamieaon and Son's—Dublin * • *; D.C.L.-—"Killy oroy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co. ; County Antrim—pure malt; *ir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian C!ub, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk alwayß in stock—Walker's, Dewar'sand Sons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. BiKquit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids i and *** *; Hennessey's * * * • Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; Martell'a Daik. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Ghristchuroh Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene dictine, Chartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a.m. till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. R, ALEXANDER, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205 DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES JEWELLERY, SILVER & Jil.P. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, EAST STREET TTAS Just received "ew Stock of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES Direct from' England. The Largest and Choicest Stock in the district is to be seen ab S. SALEK'S EAST STREET. i SPECIAL Attention is drawn to the Splendid Sal ction of LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN 8 WATOHES. TAKE your Watcheß at Clocks to S SALEKS, for repair. The trie tisfc of Cheapness is the Quality of the w*tk done



J~>. 'I'hoit.!a", NOTICE. I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dea< weight from 130 to ISOlba. "57 THOMAS, 6 14 Auctioneer. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF. 4 56 D. THOMAS Public Notices. NOTICE. DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. /"\UR TUNER, Mr McGiashan, will be in Aahburton on June Ist. Country and Town clients please leave orders at H. N. Anderson's, Stationer, East) Street, Aehburton. 5 270 ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY, AND get your UMBRELLAS from the Maker, SMITH MACKWELL, East Street, Ashburton, Umbrellas neatly repaired ana re-covered with besfe materials. Knives and Scissors ground, FOR SALE OR TO LET. QUX ROOMED HOUSE, with Scullery, Situited in Burnett Street West, Newly i Built, Occupied by R. B. Restell, Esq., Immediate Possession. Apply Messrs HUGO FRIfcDLANDKR and JOHN ORR, Trustees Late Wm. Mitchell, or ALBERT ROBERTS, 5 267 West Street. rNIGHT SO H~O 0 L.~ /"^LASSES are now being formed for t — \J {a) Ordinary School Course (New Zealand Government Syllabus) (b) English, Latiu, French, Greek, and Spanish C assies (c) Higher Branches of Mathematics, Euclid and Algebra {d) Penmanship (Smart'a Famous System) (c) Drawing, Mtchanicd or Freehand , {/) Book-keeping, single and double entry i (g) Music and Singing. Competent Masters for each subject. For particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES, 5 260 Principal. iy/r iss mree by, BEGS to inform the Ladies of A?) burton that she has commerced Business as Dressmaker. CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY ia prepared to visit Ladies at their residences in town or oouutry if required. Address—Mrs Baxter, Willa Street Enst, Ashburton. 4 235 |TTCLARKT HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AM NOW SELLING TOBACCOS OF THE BEST PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Wills' Tine, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz Ib, 4oz 2s. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEONS, More to arrive, PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours Is per box, Manillas 5 for Is. WATOHES. I AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, etc. ■JDEN POUNDS TRIAD p COMPETITIONS. fc — R P mHIS MONTH the TRIAD 2 Q X. offers the following prizes : — ■ fa. Silver Hunting Keyless Watch - for the best Colored Map of New V Zealand (open to boys under 15). m ** To close 20th May. * % g £2 2s for the best Short Story Z (about 1500 words, or a page of W £4 Triad). To close 20th June. t £2 2s for the beat Photo of New Zealand Scenery. To clote 20th July. £2 2a for the best Pianoforte Wa'tz, to take four pages of Triad, Co close 20th July. (U Each of the above competitions Q must be accompanied by a receipt Q for 5s or more for goods purchased M . from one of the advertisers in the %\ Triad, as enumerated below. 2 t~ Ashburton Drapery Co. » Gates, Horace 4., Music Ware -0 house (agent for Triad). M Loch head, R. w ft. Nimmo & B'air, Seedsmen> £ m N.Z. Clothing Factory. v Competitions to be addressed to fi y Manager TRIAD, H Dunedin. * P Subscription to the Teiad, 3s per w annum. V U Agent for Triad, » HORACE GATES. * TEN POUJVUH "" WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice ; selection ia Ties, Collars, Shirtß, Hats, and ; Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in 'stock and, to order,—Mnuati* 4Tvbs^k,



——«^_._^ ja , i^___ _ Business Notices FLETCHER^Bio^ \ THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCERS. ■ j TIHREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to the * n. buye,ran(» fche aelier, and has been the means of adding many comforts to the home* ot those who wisely availed ihemselvea of the grand reform Hnndreda now bay their £?i <A«T Pi£T OHBR BR 8' Fo!{ «ABH,-thereby acknowledging their appredafio., of •.ne cami bYo fLM. Look after the nimble shilling by iaking it to FLRT» HER BRO I*., ana getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertiM * price nat, our conntry customers can get one on application, and after perming the tame ' very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and muat admit that we sell cheaper than any other hou* in the diatrict. . Bo* _ _*o* WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN 200 °ASES HIGHEST TEBT KEROSFNE. Oflft s,.^ sW!u We i"*J OT*wg » shipment of Highest Teat OdorleM Keronene, non« belter t: H . naa in the world, which we are aeiling lower than Ohrisbchurch pricet. Thw ia * mU4 laot, and anyone wiahing to get the beßt Kerosene and save money should not fail tw bat ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE ' MILL PRICES. Supplied many quantify from 71h bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Bate* ] Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the beat of market* for ■nob oaa 1 therefor* we can sell cheaper than any other house in Ashburton, ....... .r ■ CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. 2P** China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with the mortliweful artiolee, all of whioh will be found wonderfully CHBAP™ ■Wo"6a WIW Mt WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PKESENTS. Anyone g?lng to bay a Wedding Present should not foil to pay us » Tirifc uwe haw 1 juafe opened B^aotne very choice and useful Ohtn», Glassware and KeotroptatlwMfcwWoJ ! we are wiling at undoubtedly low r*te«. *«*«T**wwww, warn 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10« 6d mob 1 Electroplated and Cut 6!ms Butter Coolers, from. 3t 6d eaoh i Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 9s 6d each x , i Seta of Jugs from 2s per set of three large size Te»pot« from 6d eaoh , r Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, largetsiie Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. cutleryT"cutlery. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. \ Johnson'p, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc. BEDBOOMWARE7"BiDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwar* Invone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselves, 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 bay. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1,189 1 ,o take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, uwe 1 is that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. iiisWAX, BEESWAX. Wejare cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH, Telephone 24—80 x 67. THEi BOOT TKADE. McDGKALD & McDIARMID, OF THE 1 ast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedly'!!) the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of «-ii>rwncr,wn ' i'^n°A ,ihAP^ ke of, I> >k» Bostock, Beehive, Wolfs, Otto Here. SIROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. . OUR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boots, fhoea, and -Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we dofy competition. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. KVERY Description of Boots, Shoeu, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. ««»»«• M CDONALD & M^DIABMID, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, T mria EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. MELL OR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. mHE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Crack- A proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestract ble. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle^, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep ap to dstelsnd ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. ANDREW ORR. T ADIES WHO AREj; ABOUT TO PURCHASE THEIR WINTER DRESSES, MILLINERY, JACKETS & CAPiSS, S H ,O-U LD CALL AT ONOEj AfcT, 1 A. ORR'S, WHERE THE? WILL FIND THE VALUE4SECOND TO NONE IN CANTERBURY.  150 Ladies' Jackets—best shapes from 10s 6d to 45a 75 Ladies' Macintoshes—the latest—all sewn 80 Ladies' Beautiful Capes—all prices - 50 Navy and Black Serges from Is 3d per yard Colonial and English Dress Tweeds—double width—-from Is 200 pairs colonial-made Blankete—from 15s Gents' Suits to order from £2 15s Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits from 22s 6d Gents' Waterproof Coats —all sewn seams The Largest Stock of Ladies' and Gentß* BOOTS evßr^showa^n Ashburton —splendid quality 70 pieces Flannelette—all colors—B4 and 36 inches Linoleums and Floorcloths—all widths INSPECTION KINDLY SOLICITED. ANDREW ORR.