CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Preia Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. The Oratava Disaster. London, February 4 | The Board of Trade enquiry into the Orotava disaster absolved the owners and the chief and second officers from blame, but did not hold the second engineer entirely blameless The Notorious Butler. Reports from San Francisco state that Butler was a sailor at Hull in 1892, and has been working between England and Australia. lew Mail Contracts.

The new mail contracts just entered into betwean the Imperial Government and the Orieit and P. and O. Companies commence in February next year. The timeof delivery of mails will be reduced to thirty dayß Bixteen hours between London and Adelaide The gain com pared with the present service will be slightly under four days. France and Abyssinia. Paris, February 4. A commercial treaty has been arranged between France and Abyssi nia. I Obituary. The death is announced^ cf the Duchess de Montpensier, widw of the j Due de Montpensierj, fifth son of King Louis Philippe. A Prince in the Divorce Court Prince Oaraman Chimay has ob tained a divorce against his wife, who eloped with Jean Rigo, the Hungarian gipsy. The princess was ordered to pay seventy-five thousand franca a year for the support of her children. Escape of a Lunatic. New York, February 4. Whitehead, one of the Irish dyna miters, who waa released last year, escaped from the Lunatic Asylum in New York, where he had been confined for some time. The McKinley Cabinet. Mr James F. Wilson has been appointed Secretary of Agriculture in the McKinley Cabinet. The Carew Case. Tokio, February 4. The. sentence of death passed on Mrs Carew has been commuted to penal servitude of life.

The Anglo-American Treaty, Washington, February 4 Reports from Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, state that objections are raised to the treaty, as it is feared it would imply a North American protec torate over Venezuela, Spain and Cuba. Madrid, February 4 A scheme of reform for Cuba has been adopted by the Spanish Govern ment which grants the Cuban Assem bly the right to frame the budget and control the customs ; but Spain is to oontinue to appoint the Governor and will retain a preferential tariff. Reform in Turkey. Constantinople, February 4. The Foreign Embassies have com pleted a scheme of reforms in Turkey. | The chief proposals will be submitted to the Porte.

Australian.

The Federal Convention. Sydney, February 5. At the request of a deputation of all sects, Cardinal Moran has consented to become a candidate for the Federal Convention, as he deems it a duty he owes to Australian patriotism. He said one of the main dutieß of the Federal Government should be to or ganise the military and naval defence ; and that the Australian fleet should be subject to the control of the Federal Government was of paramount import ance Rabbi Davis supports the Oar dinars candidature. A Memorial Hospital. Melbourne, February 5 ; Victorian women propose to found a memorial hospital for women and chil dren, to be called the Queen Victoria Hospital. It will be on the lines of the famous New Hospital, of London, which is officered entirely by medical women. A Queen Victoria shilling fond will be started with this object, to which every woman in Victoria will be asked to contribute. This will be the only hospital in Australia where ■women will receive medical and surgi cal treatment entirely from their own sex.

GREAT BRITAIN AND VENEZUELA.

Signing of the Treaty, Pre«i Aeaociation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Washington, February 4, The treaty between Great Britain and Venezuela has been signed at Washington by Sir Julian Panncefote and General Andrade, the Venezuelan Minister in Washington. The arbi trators on behalf of Great Britain will be LordHerschell and Sir Richard Henn Collins, one of the judges of Queen's Bench, while Chief Justice Fullar and Justice Brewer represent the United States.

THE TRANSVAAL

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Capetown, February 4 In the course of an interview Dr Sievwright said he refused to stand quiet while the Boers under the guise of seeking redress for the Jameson raid, aimed at the creation of a repub lic from the Cape to the Zambesi

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

(Received February 6, 10.45 p m.) Spain and Cuba. New York, February 5. The Cuban junta in New York declares that the reforms proposed by the Spanish Government are shams, and that nothing less than complete independence will satisfy the Cubans. French Sugar Bounties. Paris, February 5. A Bill providing for an increase on the (beet) sugar bounties has passed the Chamber of Deputie-i. The majority in favor of the Bill was a narrow one.

Extensive Fire. London, February 5. An extensive fire has occurred in the ship-building yards of the Fairfield Ship Building Company on the Clyde. A considerable quantity of machinery was destroyed. Five hundred hands are thrown out of work. Collision at Sea The steamer Duke of Buckingham outward bownd to Brisbane, put back' damaged, having been in collision with an unknown vessel.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. (Received February 6, 18.20 a.m.) French Pacific Cable Scheme. Sydney, February 6. Sir Audley Ooote has written to the Postmaster-General calling his atten tion to the French scheme for a Pacific cable, and intimating that he had full powers to enter into a contract to con struct a cable through America. Mr Cook has replied that it was open for Sir Audley Coote to bring the scheme before the Pacific Gable Commission, } but it could hardly be expected that New South Wales, having agreed to a certain route, would take steps to bring forward an alternative and competitive ' route. The time had gone by for any of the colonies to subsidise a cable owned by a private company and under absolutely foreign management

THE BRITISH ARMY.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. (Received February 6, 10.30 a.m.) London, February 5 In the House of Commons, Lord Lansdowne, Secretary of War, sub mitted the Army Estimates for the current year. They disclose proposals for increasing the strength and efficiency of the army. In placing the proposals before the House, lord Lansdowne stated that it was con templated by the Government to in- I crease the active strength of the army by the addition of 7,385 men. Two extra battalions of guards would be formed, and the Cameron Highlanders, the M*lfca militia, and the West Indian regiment, Jamaica, would be strengthened by the addition of one battalion to each. A garrison artillery of 3,600 men for the defence of the coaling stations at colonial ports, and one extra battery of field artillery, would be formed

THE INDIAN FAMINE.

Handsome Donation. Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Copyright. (Received February 6, 10 45 a.m.) London, February 5 The Mansion House Indian Famine Relief Fund now amounts to £215,000. Mr T. A. Brassey has given £1000 to the Indian famine relief fund.

SPORTING

C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING.

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) Ricoarton Raoecodrsb, February 6. There is splendid weather for the G. J.O- Summer Meeting and the attendance is fair- Following are results: — Hobnby Welter, 100 soys ; one mile.— Goldspur 1, Jewel 2, Belligerent 3. All started. Won easily. Time—l.44. Divi dend—£B ss. MIDDLEPAKK. PLATE, of 250 BOVB., SIX furlongs—Gold Medallist 1, Golden Leaf 2, Argon 3. Marquis of Zetland and Multi form were scratched. An exoeroise canter. Time—l.ls. Midsummer Handicap, of 250 soys ; one mile and a half.—Marquis of Zetland, 7at X2ib, 1; Skirmisher 2, Leda 3. All started. j Won all the way. Time—2.37|.

TAKAPUNA J.C. SUMMER MEETING.

The Takapuna Jockey Club Summer Meeting continued to-day. The weather is fine. The following are the results ;— SupuBBAN Handicap, of 50 boys ; five furlongs.—Doris 1, Porangi Potae 2, Nightingale 3. Six started. Won easily by two lengths. Time—l.4£. Dividend, inside and outside, £2 6s.

OPHE ASBJBURfON GtJABBIAH : SATURDAY, FEBRT7ABY 6, 189?.



The St. Andrew's Sunday School, I Tinwald, was examined yesterday by the Rev. J. Teakle, Christchurch, Mr George Kidd waa fortunate with the rod on Thursday at the Rakaia. He landed a beauty that went lOlbs over on the scale, and shown in Messrs John Orr'a window next day was the admired of all beholders. Major Steward, as member for the district specially interested, having written to the Minister for Railways pointing out the inequality of freight en wool on the Kurow- Oamaru, and Fai^lieTTimaru lines, the charge per bale on the former (42 miles) being 3s 6d, ac against 23 3d on the latter (39 miles) is in receipt of a reply from the Minister stating that " after giving the matter careful consideration he regrets that he cannot see his way to make any reduction in the existing rates."



Holloway's Pills and Ointment.— Travellers to and from different climes would do well to bear in mind that these changes and the altered diet and surround ings of their lives entail manifold risks to health. Occasion is sure to arise in which they will need a remedy such as these renowned Pills and Ointment, and no traveller by land or sea should ever fail to have a supply in hand. Then he may truly be said to have a physician always at his call for the various emergencies of travel. Chills and fevers should be promptly treated, and the printed directions should be carefully studied at the commencement of any illneu, for Holloway's retaediea can fet t»f«ly uitd ia ill oHmates,



Synopsis of New Advertisements. * Royal Exchange Assurance Company- Business advertisement. Lost —Coat. | I>. Thomas—2oo acre farm for Bale. For Bale—Typewriter. Sunday Notices—St. Stephen's, Primitive Methodist, The Tabernacle, Wesleyan, and Salvation Army. Horticultural Society—Entries close Tues day night. Wanted —Employment.



MOTHERS and fathers who have to provide Boots and Shoes, should call at Mellor's Zealaadi* Boot Store.



Wanted. QALVATIO.i ARMY. WELCOME T -MORROW. SPECIAL DAY WILH GOD, THREE HOLINESS MEETINGS. 31 a.m.—Sin in Believers. 3 p.m. -Balaam's Doctrine. 7 p.m.—Spirit Quenchers. F. G. CHAPPLE.



[■ Henry Zander. *• JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOO0 BAG* ]V/f AURITIUS QUGAR. USE NO OIHER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \J ducted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dipß always on hand. Advances made against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton. My London Agent is known for his utmost reliability. HENRY ZANDER, BTOCK AND STATION AGENT. JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVGLINE 10 Bales-SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 (Galvanised BTBKL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. )



WANTED— Good General Servant. Apply Mrs Davis, Royal Hotel. 2 33 WANTED — Employment at general farm or station work, or as butcher; experienced man. Address at Mail Office 2_49 T)RIMITIVE Methodist Church cervices. JL Morning subject: "Our Father." hvening subject: " Pilate's Wife's Dream." Preacher—Rev, J. Olphkrt. 2 43 THE Tabernacle, To-morrow evening, Rev. A. Agbr and Mr Comer will pteach the way of salvation by dialogue. 2 44 WOULD the person who found a boy's biue serge coat in the Domain yesterday please return it to the Caretaker ? 2 42 WESLEY Church—To-morrow, Morn ing.—Mr H. M. Jones, Evening— Rev. T. 6. Brookb, Subject "Is Jesus Christ a failure ? or a question of unbelief." Strangers cordially invited. 2 45 FOR Sale—A No. 5 Remington Type- Writer, nearly new. To be seen at Miss Graham's, Type • Writing Office, Arcade Chambers. 2 46 STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bv&n and Sharps at Hamp 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 Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. PIANOS, Organs, Bicycles, best value obtainable for cash or terms. Music procured on the shortest notice. i\ew lines now opening up in Stationery, Fancy Goods, i Photo Fiames, Vlatedware, and Fancy j China. New Books by the mail.—H. M. j Jones. ; NEW POTATOEST New" Potatoes Magnificent Sample. Id per lib or 131 bs a la—at Fletcher Bros. W"~ ANTED Known—Every articitTsold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner. WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale.— Mitchell & Turner. A FULL assortment of new Veilings in white, black, and black and white. Buy the celebrated new kid glove--The Victory—only 2s 6d. The best glove in New Zealand for the money.—A. Orr. ~IT7"HERE, Oh where, is that Cheap VV Boot Shop? Mellor's Zeakndia ' Boot Store. WANTED Known—What the people say. That Andrew Orr has the largest and best assorted stock of Boots in Canterbury. 11 125 rpHE early bird catches the early worms I so call at Mki.lor's Oheap Boot Sale WANTED Known—S^ile of this season's Millinery only, at greatly reduced prices, also large selection in Ladies' Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrappers, Children's Pinafores, Overalls, etc., for fourteen days only.—Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred street. 213



TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. X HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENKY ZOJ3ER, GENERAL MERCHANT. STORAGE. I AM PREPARED to receive GRAIN on Storage at Lowest Cubbent Rates. My Shipment of CORNgACKS is now to hand. Henry Zander, GRAIN, WOOL, AND GENERAL MERCHANT. T. Bullock. I?l O 1 AS.—Price wanted for T.S ot/J.,4 JIV/ 818, containing Aitken street East. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. f^i OODWILL of Lease in Perpetuity of VJT 100 Acres, with two-roomed Cottage thereon, situated about a mi!o fromßuapuna. The land is well fenced and partly broken up, 16 ac-es being in turnips, and watered by a County water * race. Rental to the Crown £6 10s per annum. Suitable for a family man, as it is close to a School, and the present owner states there is plenty of work to be had in the district. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. DESIRABLE Suburban Residence nicely situated on the North Belt, healthy locality, fronting the Domain and Recrea tion Grounds in the occupation of Mr W. C. 1 Davis. I am authorised to sell this property for £410, on exceptionally easy terms of pay ment, viz. £20 cash deposit, the balance by annual instalments of £20 extending over a number of years, bearing the low rate of interest of Si per cent, per annum. T. BULLOCK, Agent. « (JQA PER ANNUM, rental required <5^()U for the 160 Acres with good House theroon, advertised to let, Wester field Surv,ev District. T. BULLOCK. 1 f\f\ AO.RES of Plains Land, together JLOv/ with a comfortable Dwelling thereon, situated in the Westerfield Survej District. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. for~sale7 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. GOOD BUILDING SITE. OFFERS are invited for the purchase of T.S. 768, containing £ acre, fronting Wakanui Road, EasS near Mr A. Young's store. Good land, long frontage. Must be sold to close accounts. Apply to T. BULLOCK. mO LET, at a low rental, Shop and JL Dwelling in East Street South. T. BULLQOK. PUBLIC NOTICES. T)OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIES. SSTABMSHED—I72O. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions. J. C. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 3§ A OABD MRS A fi riLARIDGB, J\.* \J» \JLARIDQE, TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTQN. T.9rmß op Application,



GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NOTICE. FROM MONDAY, Bth February. 1897, untill further notice the RAKAIA BRIDGE will be BLOCKED for REPAIRS between 12.30 and 4.30 p.m. daily except Saturdays. BY ORDER. Railway Engineer's Office, Chrietchurch, lßt February, 1897. 2 25 Public Notices. HORTICULTURAL SHOW AND PROMENADE CONCERT. ODDFELLOWS' HALC, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1897. F. MAKHJG, 2 12 Hon. Secretary. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. WANTED KNOWN that entries close on TUESDAY NIGHT, at 8 p.m., at the Secretary's Office, Arcade. F. MAKEIG, 2 48 Hon. Sec. WAKANUI RIVER DISTRICT. GENERAL ELECTION. IN Pursuance of the River Boards Act, 1884, and Amendments thereto, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and Amendments thereto, I hereby give notice tt»t AN ELECTION of FIVE PkR-'OWS to constitute the Wakanui River Board, will be held on MONDAY, February 22, 1897, in the Wukanui Schoolroom, Wakanui. NOMINATIONS in the prescribed Form* must be delivered to me or addressed to me, and delivered at the Wakanui River Board Office, Bullock's Arcade, Aahburton, not later than 12 noon, on SATURDAY, February 13, 1897. ALFRED A. FOOKS, 2 37 Returning Officer. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sola Agent for Ashburton District^ 8. BALEK. JEWELLER, EAST STREET ASHBURTON, | AZARUS 1 Patented System ensure *-^ comfort and correst sight. Dont poll your eye by using badly fitting poctaoles



WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hcffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr Q. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooms, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. . HP HERE is no doubt, no possible doubt JL that you get Good Value for your money at Mellor's. I HEARD a man say that Mellor is selling Boot* Wonderfully Ctyeap,



Business Notices PAINTING. PAINTING. PaPEKHANGING. PaPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used, ORDER EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS.



CASH BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET. _ , *Qt r -,— r A LL IN WANT OP BOOTS AND SHOES for the Autumn wear ihould not I fail to pay a Visit to the 1 LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. Juat Opened the following lines, suitable for the Holiday Season [— Children's 2x6 White Shoes. Children's Tan and Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 7x9, 38. Children's rl an and Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 10 x 12, 4a; Ladies' 2 Strap Shoes from 4s 6d. Ladies and Children's Sand Shoes. Ladies' and Children's Bl tck, White, and Brown Canvas Shoes, in laoe and strap. Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes from 5s 6d Gentlemen's Tan Leather Oxford Shoes from 7s 9d. Splendid value. And other lines too numerous to mention. Call and inspect our Stock and compare our prices, and we are quite sure you will be satisfied that we are offering the very best value in the town. McDonald & Mcdiarmid, THE LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. Repairs and Orders promptly attended to, PRESERVING SUGAR, — PRESERVING SUGAR. — IAAA BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. -| AAA XUUU BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. ±\J\J\J JAMS AND JELLIES made with Mauritius Sugar will keep any length of time and in any climate. Intending Jam makers would find it to their advantage to inquire our pace for Mauritius Sugar before pun basing elsewhere. MASON'S SCEEW TOP JAM JARS. LIGHTNING PATENT AIR-TIGHT JAR?. GLASS JAM AND JELLY JARS, three in nest. We are disposing of these jars at a remarkably low. figure. BRASS AND ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. 1 f\ OASES CAXIFORNIAN TINNED FRUIT. 1 r\ BARTLETT PEARS, APRICOTS, LEMON CLING PEACHES. These fruits are delicious, being preserved in a thick syrup, and are acknowledged to be superior to fresh fruit. ckockebyT crockery. We have some Choices Lines to hand ex " Otarama." Teapots a Specialty. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for orders. Sole Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Orders by post despatched with punctuality SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, & IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE. Tklbphokb No. 53 HARVEST CHEQUES WANTED! j A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CASH CUSTOMERS. HAVING received a Large Quantity of Scotch, West of England, and Colonial TWEEDS and WORSTED SUITINGS, at very much REDUCED PRICES, we have decided to give our Customers the benefit of our Bargain by making the following GENUINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH :— Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual price 955, reduced to 75s cash Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual price 90s, reduced to 703 cash Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 80s, reduced to 65s caßh Men's Colonial Tweed iSUITS to measure, usual price 70s, reduced to 59s cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual price 27s 6d and SOs, reduced to 22a 6d cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUShRS to measure, usual price 255, reduced to 20s cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 22s 6d, reduced to 17s 6d caih Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17s 6d to 20s, reduced to 15s 6d cash. PILES OF NEW GOODS TO SELECT PROM. jKSr OUR REPUTATION IS A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE FOR FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. CKAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. I



D. Thomas, "hokse fair. "11 TV next Horse Fair will be held oo THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1897. ENTRIES ARE NOW BEING TAKEN. 1). THOMAS, 1 135 Arcade. ARCADE. 900 ACRE FARM POR SALE MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from H. Henderson, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction ON SATURDAY, February 20, 1897, HIS FARM, situated in the Westerfield District, containing 200 ACRES, Being R.S. 2840.Q, sub-divided into live paddocijs, well fenced and watered, i (Jood Hut, Sheep Yards, etc, Sale at 2 p.m. sharp. D. THOMAS, 247 Aifeb^rtou. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, [Folders, and Everything in the optical line at S, Sasek's, Opfciosw



D.I.C. Tl WHOLESALE & FAMILY WARE. W HOUSE. (Spring Clearing*. Carpets, Floorcloths, Linoleums, China Mattings, Bamboo Lounges, Balcony Blinds, Bedsteads and Bedding. Austrian & Amerioan Chairs, Cabinetmakers, Wove Wire Mattress Manufactory Furniture Renovating Establishment. HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT. WABEHOUSES— Cashel & Idchfield Streets, Chrlstchurch, AND AT Wellington, Dtmedin, and London. Haul stein, E- O.Brown, Obairma.R. Manager i



JAM. JAM. JAM. r "fl* v <v -Ift(V7 PRESERVING SUGAR IQfV7 -LOVi PRESERVING SUGAR I.OV i 250 Bags MAURITIUS SUGAR 250 250 Bags MILLAGUIN SUGAR 250 100 Bags BREWERS' CRYSTALS 100 FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just landed some of the Finest PRESERVING SUGAR that hM «v« eomt to thia market. Anyone wishing their Jam to tarn oat -class, Mid keep in good condition, should not fail to buy their SUGAR from FLETCHER BROS., LOWEST PRICES IN ASHBURTON. JAM JARS. JAM JARS. Pint Mason Screw Top Jars 1 Qt. Mason Sorew Top Jan i gallon Mason Sorew Top Jars lib Jars with Screw Top . 21b Jars with Screw Tops 1 and 21b Jan with Plain Too* SOREW TOP JARS FROM 3s 3d Per Down. PRESERVING PANS. PRESERVING PANS. We have all tizei of Enamelled Preset via* Pans—Both Light tad Hea\ 'Enamel, at VERY LOW PRICES, HERBAL BEER. HERBAL BEBB. ■ 8 GALLONS OP SPLENDID HEBBAL BEER for 7D, by tuing FLETCHER'S EXTRACT OF HERBS. Thia extraot Saves Boiling-It ABSOLUTELY PURE—Make, a Splendid Tocio Bf*r«-» Non.latoxieatfng—Has a Creamy Head like Bottled Ale. Please Note—That we are Sole Agents in New Zealand for this extract. TEA TEA TEA, Good Station Tea, in half-cheats, from Is per lb Splendid Tea. in 5 and 101b Una, at Is 6d per lb SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. (Sole Agents for Ash burton) In £lb, lib, Sib, and 101b Air-tight Tins, at Is 9d and 2s per lb. 2d per lb Reduction off 5 and 101b tins. 4|d FECULINA 4id FE€ULINA 4i<* FECULINA. THE PEBPifCTION OB 1 CUKE FLOURS. This preparation stands Unrivalled as the Perfection of Prepared Flours fo producing Pure and Delicious Cakes with the least possible time, trouble, and expense. FECULINA may be had in the following kinds;— Ground Rice Raspberry Buns Sultana Cake Cheese Cakes Madiera Cakes Sponge Cakes Raspberry Sandwichea Genoa Cakes Coooannt Cakes Sponge Ginger Bread Currant Cakes ftice C*kes Seed Cakes Snow Cakes, Etc. To be Obtained from the OHEAPFST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY &TORIS, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTOHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. Asfcburton, February 1, 1897. T> EOEIVED from Messrs MITCHELL and TURNEK the Sum of FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS on account Purchase of Stock. JOHN ORR 1 F p or£ elff d j Co-Trußtee.



TN Consequence of ABOVE PAYMENT we have been granted an Extension of THBEE 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 Stocks of BOOTS AND SHOES amounting to close on Twelve HundreJi Pounds under CLEARING SALE PRICES (quotations in future issue), and are now fitting up a SPECIAL SHOWROOM for the display of a portion of this Large Stock, and hope to have all goods marked down and ready for Fale on WEDNESDAY NEXT. Having > had a very Successful Season we are fairly SWAMPED with remnants from all Departments which we are determined to clear out the next few days. MITCHELL & TURNER.



XOe7 l • Booklets, Christmas Cards half price, New Books, Fancy Goods, Toys and Stationery. A large variety of goods suitable for New Year presents. New lob of Foreign Stamps and packets.—Andrewes, Anderson, & Co. "11TANTED Known—Jam Jars, Jam Jars V f of all kinds at very low prices at FuftOMEB Bbos, C*tfa Supply Stores,



W ANTED Known—Our Show Room to be cleared of all Summer Goodi. —Mitchell & Turner. ANTED Known—Go to the Cornkr for Newest Styles in Drapery ud Millinery—W. H. Collier. ILLINERY-Ladiea should inspect Uu new Millinery, Capet, ManUe», Jackets, Blouses, French and Enfiliah Cjsmta | »11 new %od up to d»ftt,«*A, O»jl