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Home and Foreign

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(Received February 15, 3.40 a.m.) The Indian Famine. Washington, February 14 The Senate has asked Mr Hoaley, Secretary of the Navy, to arrange for a vessel to carry relief stores from San Francisco to India.

Australian.

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{Becexved February 15,10 a m.) The Cattle Tick. Sydney, February 15. Tn the course of an interview an expert declared that ticks were carried in bags of bonedust, and that the action of New Zealand in prohibiting the importation of bonedust was a wise and necessary precaution. New South Wales would have to follow the same example.

A French Reverse in Tonquin. News by the Ohina steamer states that a French detachment on Red river, Tonquin, fell into a Dacoit ambuscade. An adjutant and two tirailleurs were killed, and twelve tirailleurs seriously wounded. Mr Seddon. Melbourne, .February 15 Mr Seddon leaves for Adelaide tomorrow, and proposes to return on the 26th instant, and leave for Welling ton via eydney two days later.

Floods in South Australia. Adelaide, February 15 There was a tremendous downpour of rain yesterday in the city and suburbs. The fall was the heaviest ever known in the district. A lar#e amount of damage was done and the country inundated for miles. A man named Moyse and a woman named Hooper were drowned, and there were many narrow escapes. The inter colonial railway traffic is interfered with. j

THE GLENBROOK MURDERS.

Butler's Arraignment.

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San Francisco, February 13. Butler will be arraigned on the charge of murdering Preston on Mon day# He denies that the cheque book found among his luggage belonged to Weller, but this is proved by Miss Oonroy's name, written therein by her self. Butler states that he became possessed of Weller's goods because it was the custom to divide a dead miner's belongings among his comrades. He used Weller's name on the papers to Captain Fraser when he asked to work his passage, as Fraser required to see his sailor's discharge. An affidavit has been sworn by Mr Elliot, an engineer on the Monowai, denying Butler's assertion that he is Weller. Mr Elliot states that he knew Weller intimately. Detective Roche refuses to verify the rumour in circulation that he has sent the names to Sydney of two men alleged to be Butler's partners in the murders.

THE UNDERTAKER'S CHURCH.

Registration Cancelled.

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Melbourne, February 13 The authorities have decided to cancel the registration of the pastor of the Reform Church of England. The pastor is a member of an undertaking firm who, on the strength of repre sentations that he had obtained the signature of forty householders nomi nating him pastor, registered his resi dence as a new church. Under the title of reverend he conducted weekly meetings, marriages and burial services, in conjunction with the undertaking business. The enquiries of the police showed that, excepting the family of the undertaker and his employees, the forty householders were non-existent, and the new church never could boast a congregation.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN TRAINING NOTES.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. • Dunkdin, February 15. A number of horses did us? ful half and three-quarter pace work at Forhury this morning, including Cnmpbe.ll, Woolwich, False Impression, Plotter, Sequin, Bbzer, Black and Red, Fulmene, Maremma, Decoy. Emmeline, and Ulster, but it being an off morning nothing was extended over a j distance of ground, <xcepting Hippomenes and Martin, who shaped excellently for about a mile, Euroclydon was again an absentee. He has struck his fore leg, and is a doubtful starter for the Cup. I

TAKAPUNA RACES.

Auckland, February 13 The following are the remaining events :—

Borough Handicap, 40 soys ; 4 fu< loDga. Porangi Potne 1, Napoleon 2, Lady Cuisine 3. Timß-53Bec. Dividends—£s and £4 6s.

Third Handicap Hurdles, 50 soys; 1| mile.-—Miss Nelson 1, Levanter 2, Bom bardier 3. Time—3.39. Dividends—£2 5s and £2 Is.

Summer Handicap, of 100 soys ; 1 mile. —Panoply 1, Retaliation 2, Antares 3. Time —1.5 C. Dividends—£lo 9a and i 9 11s.

Third Pony Handicap, 35 soys; 6 fur longs.—Mavourneen 1, Tartars Jennie 2, Purvoke 3. Time—l.22. Dividends—£3 2s and £3.

Disposal Stakes, of 40 eovs; 4 furlongs. Bouquet 1, Bevant 2. Time—s4aec. The tobalisator was not opened. Second Handicap Steeplechase, 80 soys; 3 miles.—Miss Kelson 1, Mozel 2, St. Leonard 3. Time—7.l2. Dividends—£s 10a and £4 14s.

Devon port Handicap, 50 soys; 6 fur longs.—Lady Mariou 1, Porangi Potae 2, Lilhe 3. Time—l.2o.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

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Found Dead. New Plymouth, February 15. The b/tdy of a young woman named Annie 1 Way, aged about twenty, a domestic servant, i daughter cf Mr James Way, bootmaker, was found in the lake in the recreation grounds this morning. She had been missing for two days. An inquest will be held this afternoon.

Fire. Pahiatua, February 15 A fire at Mangatainoko last night destroyed the Post Office, Byne'a general store, Loader's saddlery, and an empty shop. All the buildings were owned by Mr Walker and were insured for £100. Mr Byne's stock was insured for £500. The lire ia believed to have been caused by lightning acting on the telephone in the post office. Another Sudden Death. Dunedin, February 15. Mra Wood, widow, residing at Mt C*rgill, has been found, dead in bed.

An Early Meeting of Parliament The Star says editorially that there will be an early ses-ion of Parliament for the election of Speaker and the voting of supplies in order to allow Mr Seidon to go Home, and that this course has Captain Russell's approval. The Aorere Floated Off. Patba, February 12. Thanks to the late rain causing a flood in the river, the Aorere was successfully floated off yesterday and steamed up to the wharf. It is understood that she has sustained little or no damage.

SUPREME COURT.

Christchurch

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Christchurch, February 15 The Supreme Court criminal sessions opened this morning before Judge Denniston. ' In charging the Grand Jury, Hi 3 Honor said that out of fifteen bills sent before them j they would find few which would give them any trouble. He then proceeded to com- j ment on the various cases, referring mor9 particularly to the Opawa manslaughter case. Thomas Voyse, fifty-six years of age, pleaded guilty to rape and was sentenced to three years. William Smith, aged seventy-one, pleaded guilty to a charge of horse stealing and also the theft of a saddle and bridle. He was sentenced to four months on each count to run concurrently. Edmund G. Hand, charged with stealing a bicycle, pleady guilty and was sentenced to three months.

mti &BHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, FEBRtiARY 15, 189f



One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran Sad to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties r<BnoCoMFAnv. T nc •'«. Kneland



PUBLIC NOTICE. A NSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. •'A WOMAN."—lnsist upon having what you order. If it occura again, change your grocer." It is unfair to send you another brand with the remark, " It is as good aa Suratma Tea." " DIS A PPOlNTED."—Suratura Tea was Dot exhibited because it is not a product of New Zealand, and blending and packing in this colony do not make any tea a colonial product, fcuratura Tea is nob blended with China ; it is packed where grown. "AN ELECTOR "—Very good suggestion. The Conference of Premiers at Hobart should be supplied with Suntura Tea, " ECONOMY."—Yes ; the names of grocers who sell Suratura 1 ea will be published. " FAIR PLAY. '—If Suratura label is imi tated, legal proceedings will be taken. "X.Y.Z."—Recommend a petition to the Government against selling adulterated food. <i PUFF."—An impression prevails that an article lurgely advertised may not be first-class. This is correct in many cases, but when its sale is increased by tens of thousands of pounds weight in a year, it is the strongest public confirma tion of everything that has been said in the advertisements. That is the posi tion of Suratura Tea. "TEA DRINKER."—AII good housewives s pride themselves on being able to give ' their families and friends a good cpp of tea. AH can do this if they use Sura" tura. ' » DYSPEPTIC."—Your complaint is a very common one. Indigestion ia frequently caused by (he use of liquids that will not assimilate with the food you eat. The result is an internal conflict which the medical faculty call Dyspepsia. In most cases the cure is so simple that it does not commend itself to the sufferer. Tea brewed from the pure leaf of Sura tura will banish your complaint. " ENQUIRER "—Suratura Tea contains no foreign matter. Its purity is undoubted, its strength unequalled, it is always fresh. No large stocks are kept, there fore its economy is established by reason of its freedom from handling with con sequent losa of strength and flavour. J. ORR & CO., Agents. WANTED Known—The Economic Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear. — W. H. Collier. "TTTHAT everybody says must be true. \ V You get wonderful value for little m6ney at Mellor's. -YtALENTINES"! Valentines! Large V assortment of Comic, Fancy Bojfed, Booklets, Love Cards, etc. New JJooks, Fancy Goods, Toys, Stationery and Music, New lob of Foreign Stamps and packets,— Anprew*s, Anderson, $ Co., Stationer? B»Ur



Since 1878 there have been nine epidemics of dysentery in different parts of the country in which Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used with perlect Buccess. Dysentery, when epidemic, is almost as Bevere and daDgeroua as Asiatic cholera. Heretofore the best effortß of the most skilled physicians luve failed to check its ravages; this remedy f however, has cured the moet malignant cases, both of children and adults, and under the most trying con ditions, which proves it to be the best medicine in the world for bowel complaints. For sale by Ashbubton Dbuo Company.



I Cure DYSPEPSIA, Cure BILIOUSNESS, Cure CONSTIPATION, Cure SICK HEADACHE. Are Purely Vegetable, Are Sugar Coated, Are Mild but Effective Good for the Stomach, I Good for the Liver, I Go«d far the Bowels. § TH ERE_ARf_ J«>_OTHER_ _PILLS SO_COOJO_AS AVER'S PILLS. v^^t Awards at the World's w aro&t Exposition**



Wanted WANTED four or five r> mcd Cottage, with washhouae ami copper prf ferred. Apply C.H. W., ca.-e Mr Zander 2 86 WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale.— Mitchell & Turner. _ IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestructible Schoo Boots _ WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' boots and shoes.—.Mellor's ZealaadU Bot Store. iiN~EU mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, T>FVIEW~oiTRe: vle^vslor"January, new Li eeriesnowin. Pianos, Orgw,Bicycles, best value. btainable forcash orterms. Mus;c procured on the shortest {notice. New lines now opening up in Stationery, Fancy Goods. —H. M. Jones, IF you are lii want of agood strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mellor s Zealandia Boot Store, WANTED Known-A splendid line of Ladies Two-Sirap Shoes, 4s 9d. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootmker. W~~~~ ANTED Knowio^-Nothing but up to date Goods are sold at Mellor's, at prices that defy competition. WANTED Known — Enamel ware, Enamel ware at the cheapest house in town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on the prices, the name of the firm is enough to ensure cheapness and satisfac tion.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. D, Thomas, ASHBURTON lARDS. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 1897. I HAVE received instructions from various clients to sell by public auction at the above yards, viz , OA A CROSSBKED LAMBS, a good OUU line, F Oft TWO-TOOTHCROSSBREDS, <TIAA CROSSBRED LAMBS (half- fat), ALSO qa 3 part FED PIGS> (pea fed)* DAVID THOMAS, 2 100 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. TO LET, i HOUSE of five rooms centrally situated In Tancred Street. Apply T. BULLOCK._ FOE SALE. 3 ACRES, being Lot 37, at back of Presby terian Manse, Trevorton. As the owner is leaving the district, offers are invited for this. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Dwelling in East Street South. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. LOT 29, containing i-acre, Church street, Hampstead. Very good land for garden purposes. , T. BULLOCK^ TINVVALD. 0 1 d urn reQ.u're(* f°r T-S. 261, -|-acre centrally situated in Melcombe Street, not far trom the Railway Station Apply to T. BULLOCK. "buildincTsitfs, town sections and other Town Properties for SALE at the following prices, viz. :■— T.S. 797, Cox street, containing £ s d | acre ... 35 0 0 T.S. 834, Aitken street, contain ing £ acre ... 25 0 0 T.S. 7tlß, Wakanui Road, con taining 4 acre 31 0 0 T.S. 860, Aitken street, contain ing i acre 25 0 0 T.S. 822, Oox street, containing i acre ... .„ ... ... 15 10 0 T.S. 834, Moore street, containing | acre, with cottage.. ... 135 0 0 T.S. 818, Aitken street, contain ing \ acre 12 10 0 T. S. 794, Peter street west, con taining } acre.. 20 0 0 T.S. 817, Aitken street, contain ing ] acre 13 10 0 T.S. 794, Cox street, containing i acre, with square Dwelling House 170 0 0 Inspection invited. For further particu lars and terms of payment apply to T. BULLOCK. ■N M..-___ ——..M..M .111 1.1 I^-IJ Tenders. " TENDERS. WANTED, Tenders for Painting Wo coats only) shed, utable, house and dairy at Lauriaton. Tenders to be addressed to Mr GEORfiE Church:, Allenton, by 20th February. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 2 104 LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. rpENDERS are invited to be Bent in not JL later than noon on SATURDAY, Februaiy 20, for deepening drain on the Boundary Road. 2 106 FOOKS AND SON. TENDEFS. npENDERS are invited for building a JL House in Havelock Street. Plans and Specifications at my OiHce. Tenders close on TUESDAY, 23rd inst., at 5 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R, BIRD, 2 105 Architect. LAND FOR CROPPING AT SHERWOOD. ABOUT 750 Aores to be LET for one Crop of OATS, consisting of three fields ; 250 acres each or thereabouts; all old grass. Apply to the owner oa the Farm at Sherwood. 272 DAVID WILSON. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUATION LIST. TAKE NOTICE.—The Valuation List of the Borough of As-hburton, for the year 1897, is now OPKN FOfi INSPECI lON at the Borough Council Office, Baring Square West, Ashburton. All objections thereto must be left at the Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, on or before the 15th day of MARpH, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of such objection must bo left at the Town Clerk's Oifice > not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. OHAS, E. F00K& Town Clerk. Borough Council Oifice, | v AjjhburtQn, February 15,1897. 81Q9



Hanmer and Graves. ( 1 Tgrtoultukal salt. .. WE have in store a large quantity of Agricul ural Salt, for salting Stacks or destroying Weeds, which we offer at low quotations, HANMER L &_GRAVES 1^ CASTOR OIL. WE have Just Landed, ex Fazilka, a shipment of CASTOR OIL, and are in a position to supply Large and Small Consumers. HANMER & GRAVES. DIP. _ DIPT" XT^E ARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS i and keep them in Stock. ! HANMER AND GRAVES. E have Taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyards lately in the occupation of Mr Brooks, and are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Little's Dip will be used. HANMER AND GRAVES. WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. WOOjU MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which their customers can have their clips offered either in Ashburton, Christchurch or Timaru, and if so desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. COENSACKS. ORDERS for these can now be booked, aud we advise Clients to take ad vantage of present quotations. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. We have in Stock the best of Sutton's Turnips, Swedes and Mangels, and specially recommend the following:— WHITE TURNIPS. Imperial Green Globe, Purple Top Mam moth, Red Paragon, Early Six Weeks, Grey Stone* YELLOW TURNIPS. Perfection Green Top, Favorite Purple Top Hybrid, All the Year Round, Yeliow Taukard, Green Top Scotch, Foaterton Hybrid. MANGELS. Golden Tankard, Long Red. SWEDES. Champion Purple Top, Monarch, Criimon King, Elephant. Also, RAPE, CLOVERS, and other Seeds, HANMER & GRATES. X iaWrieT SOUNDERS' BUILDING. T INTEND TO HOLD AN EXTENSIVE CLEARING SALE, COMMENCING FROM TO-DAY When a Large quantity ol Up-to-date Goods, in All Departments, will | be put on offer at prices which will effect a com plete and speedy clearance, OOME EA.RLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. 500yda Washing Prints, good, at 3s lid per do? 700 yds Printed Nainsook, at 3s lid doss 1000 yds Orepons, Ginghams, etc., at (jd, 7id, and 9d per yd 300 yds All Wool Estamine Serge, double width, in black and colours, Is 9d per yard, 300 yds All Wool Kstamine-Serge, double width, la Id per yd 360 yds French Beige, in j?rey and fj.wns, lOOyda Black Lustre, figured, Is 9d per yd at Is Hd per yd 300 yds Black Cashmere* 10£ d, Is lid, and 2s 6d per yd—worth double ALL MANCHESTER GOODS at COST 500 yds Cretonnes, from 4d per yd 20cioz White and Brown Turkish Towels, from 4|d each CLOTHING AND MERCERY TO BE SAURIFICKD. Men's Braces 6d per pair Kaiapoi Suits 27s 6d—for 2Qs Kaiapoi Suits 45,3 —for 353 Boys' Wool Socks 6d, Men's Socks lOd 4^ other lines Reduced. BOOTS AND SHOES. Women's Canvas Shoes, 4s 6d ; Women's two-strap leather, 4* 6d; Men's Canvas Shoes, 5s 6d; Men's Strong Bluchers nailed or plain, 4a lid per pair. All other lines Equally Low. Bargains ip CROCKERY WARE and GLASSWARB. Bargains in IRONMONGERY and TINWARE. BARGAINS, BARGAINS. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS "VJOTICE,— Are you going to build 4 JIN Because the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gu^teys, Wails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Habdlky's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith. Telephone 32. ANTED KNOWN ™.Mes Hv??am having taken the premises lately oscupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open spe aa Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roorrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the cywforts of a home. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has just received a large shipment of English, American, and Continental Boota and Shoes, suitable for the season ; also an overwhelming Stock of the best colonial makea, which he irtends disposing of at very reasonable prices during the coming holidays Repairs as usual done at once at Moison's Premier Boot Store.Eagb Street, Ashburtoa



Bines; ■ ■■■ines Notices IMPORTAN^^ FAKM b, ii AND HAEVESTEKS. fI^ATCHES specially designed and constructed for those engaged in agricultural work are to be obtained from 'sTsXTek, WATCH IMPORTER, EAST STKEET. These Watches are made by KOTHERAM and ot^er famed makers to the special order of S. Salek foi the ASHBURTON WATCH TRADE. HAVING BOUGHT LARGELY AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT PRICES ARE REDUCED. ALSO i"N STOCK—Dixit Watches (see the name S. SALEKjAshburton, is onthejdial) at 20s. Other metal watches from 15s. All Guaranteed, r^BfrMHHßg^life'* STEAM CARRIAGE FACTORY, flß&fiti? V4IX , \ZS^ shoeing forge. *"*"*|llw ».a*-j STEEL BROS., cH-R-to BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburtun and surrounding district that they have taken over the Business so long carried on by J. R. STEEL, and hope by Strict Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share of Patronage. Coachbuilding Department— This Department will have our personal supervision and to all who require a new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarantee satisfaction if they place their order with us. Painting and Trimming—• Now is the time to have your trap 3 put into good order by having them well Tainted, and our workmen are in th'i front rank of their profession, and the material used is the very best. Ironwork Department — j We a"c prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, an! to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of every descrip 1 ion. Shoeing Department — j In this as in all other parts of our business we will give satisfaction to our customers, aud if you want your horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send it along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE. STEEL BROS., PROPRIETORS, WEST STKEET, ASHBURTON. 2 34 i fUKVEhT CHEQUES WANTED! A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR C ISH CUSTOMERS. :o. HAVING received a Large Quantity of Scotch, West of England, and Colonial '} WPEDS and WORSTED SUITINGS, at very much REDUCED PRICES, we have decided to give our Customera the benefit of our Bargain by making the following GENDINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH:— Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worstrd SUITS to measure, usual price 955, reduced to 75s ca h ' Met/s Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUIT 3to measure, usual price 90s, reduc< d to 70s cash Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 803, reduced to 65s cash Men's Colonial Tweed !-UITS to measure, usual price 703, reduced to 59s cash Men's West of England and Worstrd TROUSERS to measure, usual price 27s 6d and 30<, reduced t" 22s 6d cash.. Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSi RS to measure, usual price 255, reduced to 20a cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 22s 6d, reduced to 17s 6d cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17s 6d to 20s, reduced to 15 i 6d cash. PILES OF NEW GOODS TO SELECT FROM. jKS" OUR REPUTATION IS A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE FOR FIT, SIYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. MELLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Aahburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN * IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations — Ladies* pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes—Splendid value Ladies' Cromelette Shoes from 8s 9d~Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d—Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Look at windows and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made iv Ashburtop A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other hoot-sliops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TAN CUED STREET, ASHBURTON. v



MEDICAL EOTIOE. T \R 0. B. MAUDE, M.B.C.M, Edinburgh University, and B.A. Oxford University, HAS TAKEN OVER MY PRACTICE, which will from this date be carried en by him at my late residence, Ashburton. (Signed) C. B, GREENWOOD, M.R.O.S.L.S.A. TN connection with the above, I beg to staie THAT I HAVE COMMENCED PRACTICE, and may be consulted at Dr Greenwood's late residence, Ashburton. At home at the usual hours, viii~9 to 11 a.m.j and 1.50 to 3 p.m. Telephone No. 29. C. E. MAUDE, M.8., CM. Late House Surgeon Blackburn and East Lancashire Hospital, and Bootle Hospital, Liverpool. TJOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIES. FSTABLISH ED—l72O. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions. j. 0, BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 239 WANTED Known—For good boob wenr try Mblwr's Zealanaia Boot Store.



LONGBEACH ROAD DISTBICT. j MR WILLIAM DAKERS has been ap- i pointed Poundkeeper for the above District from this date. C, E. FOOKS AND SON, Clerka to the Longbeach Boad Board. February 15, 18§?. 2 107 WAKANUI RIVER DISTRICT. GENERAL ELECTION. I HEREBY give notice that the follow ing persons have been duly elected members of the Wakanui River Board :— JAMES BROWN, SAMUEL BKOWN S GEORGE CLEPHANE, EDWIN THOMAS, JAMES WILSON. ALFRED A. FOOKS, 2 108 Returning Oftke. TRUST FUNDS: TO LEND on approved freehold security, from 4^ to 5 per cent interest. Apply to JOHN ORR, or HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 2 91 ASHBURTON RIFLES. npHE Inspection Parade ordered for JL Colonel Pole Penton on MONDAY S February 15,1897, is cancelled. The usual Government Inspection on TUESDAY, February 16, 1897. W. E, DOL.MA.N, 2 10; Captain Cowsaa^dw, A ,^,,-y.



Business Notices CROCKERY - - - - - - CROCKERY ENAMEL WARE. ENAMEL WARE. OKPACKAGES OKPACKA6ES &O PACKAGES 4iU PACKAGES Ex 8. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHER BROS., HAVE just received per s. 8. Waima f c, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamel ware from some of the best Firms in England and on ihe Continent-, which mr Agents bought «t the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cas\ thereby getting a 1 irger ditcount for us than ia usual, This being the case we are determin"<i to give our Customer* the benefit of this transaction aa they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Prices with any others in the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. C ROCKERY. CROCKER Y. 50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2) per ret of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glaus Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2? per dozen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2a 6d per dozen. 50 Dczeu 21b Glmi J*m Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowk from 4d each, etc., etc. lI.HI in ■■miiniii*Q* i —EN A MEL WARE. EN A MEL WARE. -.. 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 91, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors) 5 Dozen Enameled Kettks 2s lid, 3s 6d. 3s Hi 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, la 9d. 2s, 2s 6d, 3a 4d, 5 Dozen Enameled fiwerf. 2a 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 34, 3s 9d v 24 Dozen Enameled Basin?, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 91, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Eoamled Dinner P.ates, 5a 6i aud 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Do»B Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6a 61 per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled Frying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4a 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Sugar from us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. The finest Vinegar in the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have alio on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Samp'e 14;b Is, 7s per cwb Flour—Kolliti's Supreme at wholesale'prices Oatmeal, (Titnarn), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheatmeal for Bead and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASH BURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH, Telephone 24—80 x 67. Asl-iburton, February' 1, 1897. "DECEIVED from Messrs MITCHELL and TURNER the Sum of FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS on account Purchase of Stock. JOHN OEE j F°r £ e!f ,ana I Co-Trustee. MNMmm ii «■ TN Consequence of ABOVE PAYMENT we have been granted an Extension of THREE WEEKS to raise the balance of Five Hundred Pounds, and to enable us to meet our engage ments we have decided to place the whole of our Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES amounting to close on Twelve Hundred Founds under ,»r^ CLEARING SALE PRICES HOSIERY AND GLOVE DEPARTMENT. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK. In addition to our own Stock of Hosiery, (prices heavily reduced) we shall offer a Special Line of Women's Cashmere Hose. Usual price 2s ; all going at Is 4&, Also, 50 dozen Knitted Stockings, Is to Is 6d, according to size. Ladies' Black Lisle Gloves at 3d. Better Goods equally Cheap, MITCHELL & TURNER.



STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatoheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hanip stead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand. —E. Mahood, East Beit Cash Store. Telephone No 76. W" ANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mix*



MILLINERY— Ladies should inspect the new Millinery, Cape», MmiMm, Jackets, Blouses, French and Engluii Corsets; all new and up to date.—A. 0»B. ANTED Known—Men's BooU in great variety from 4s lid to 30a.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. A FULL assortment of new Veilings is white, black, and black and white. Buy the celebrated new kid glove-The Victory—only 2$ 6d. The bwt glovt in New Zetland for the mowy.—A« Ob*