and Bloomer are the last on the list, but have no recommendations for Cup ho • a. Taken m»a whole, with oiae or two excep tions, Mr Henry has produced a firat-n-te handicap, and the sporting f ate'ui'y will find the hero of the Cup of '97 s.,fe!y cuu oeaied. However, I will name a sextet from which the wiiner may ultima'ely come, viz , Eurcclydon, Waiuku, Skir misher, Tire, Sir Lancelot, and St. Oonon.

DISAFFECTION IN INDIA.

Press Association —-By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Calcutta, July 2 The natives are quieter. Twenty four police were seriously injured in the Ohutpur suburb. The rioters suffered severely, but instantly removed their wounded.

Received Wakapuaka July 5, 8 a.m., Guardian Office, 10.20 a.m. Calcutta, July 3 On the strength of a promise made by the authorities not to destroy mud huts belonging to the mosques, the riots have ended. The Moslems regard the concession a<s a moral victory. The Europeans are anxious about the result of the action of the authorities. Received Wakapuaka July 5, 11.40 a.m. Ggabdian office 12.50 p.m. Calcutta, July 4. Mr Band, one of the plague officials wlio was injured in the riots at Poonab, has died from his wounds. Hundreds of Moslems are praying round the site of the mud hut which was destroyed by the officials.

The Nugger of Gold Ore.

* That,' said ray friend, in reply to a Mestion of mitw,' ia a very large and very rich nugget of gold ore. It w»a raken mhiV years ago from a mine in Australia. *How much is it worth ? I asked. ,£le looked at mi with a shrewd smile and replied : ' Itifc worth jus, nothing at all.' U I thoughb that J'qneer thi g for him to Ray, bat asked no more questioi s. Two years later I again visited his house in London, and this time I missed the big nugget from the shelf where I had first seen it. But I asked no questions. Perhaps, recalling the incident of two j years before, my friend said : ' I have something to show you,' and, opening a ohset, he produced a magnificent gold vase, remaiking : 'That nugget of gold ore has taken this form. Exclusive of the libor involved In the transformation, the gold alone ia now wo-th £lvO.' What curious similitudes there are l;«tween things essentially unlike I Here is one which it may bo instructive to foiljw up It is suggested 1 y the follow ing sentence from a woman's letter: — *In i-pite of all the nourishing food I took nothing seemed to give me strength.' Now, why was that?- Perhaps the history of the previous three years of her life may help to account for it. In January 1890, she had an attack of inflaei z-i which, she says, left her low, weak, and languid. So far as we are able to ascertain influenz* is caused by a certain poison in •theblt.od developed during peculiar con ditions of the atmosphere. Its early symptoms are those of a fever ; they are always sudden and often alarming Yet, m in nearly all cases it en s in recovery to a week or two, it does not explain the mystery c-f Mrs West-all's con'inaed weak ness and prostration. „ She tells na that her appetite was poor, mid that eaiiiig was iir mediately followed by gre-it pain in the dust, back, and side. Hoping to overcome this btate of things she t« ok much nourishing food. That an increase of strength should result from the fating ofplemy of good food would seem reasonable. How else can one ever gain strength 1 Yet, strange to say, no such reeult followed. On the contraiy, the pains became worte, so that—to use her own wor s-she was' completely racked with pain ' all over her, and so weak she could 'scarcely put one foot be fore the other. Besides this, the condition of the stomach was far from encouragfog. That organ In the source of all power in the human body, and should feel warm, comfortable and qu et. In this lady's case it was full of uneasiness and pain She speaks of a craving, gnawing, sinking sens-ition In it, which was not relieved either ty food or fey »ny medical treat ment. Certainly, something quite differ ent from a former attack of it flueuza went to the making of that ; we must look deeper to find tha real trouble. Chemists often deteimine the character of a poison •by observing the colour ie creates when api lied to litmus paper; and—in addition to the general (.ymptoma—it is sometimes passible to tell the nature of a disease by taking notice of what cures it. Now there is one aniversally known remedy which never fails to curs one subtle, com prehensive, ai»d yet deceptive disease. Happily it was finally employed in Mrs West all's case.

In conc!ud»ng her letter, d&tsd Decem ber Ist, 12, JRacklidge Avenue, Willesden London, N. W ; 1892-she s&ys : • At the time when my condition was very critical and my fami'y very anxious ray Bon-inlaw- Mr Deacon, of Shepherd's Bnsh Road' told me how, in ad illness of his own, he had been cared by Mother Seigel's Cura tive Syrnp and advised me to begin using it at once. I did so, and soon my appetite retnrned and my food digested ; and by the timo I had consumed two bottleß I was strong as ever, and have kept in the beet of health ever ince.—(Signed) Yours truly, Mary Weatall.' This remedy, as the public is well aware, is advertised to cure indigestion and dyspespia and its constquencts—and nothing else. Yet theße consequences Include nearly every ailment with which we are familiar. Kven influenzi seldom attacks aiy savethoße whose blood is first poisoned by indigestion and dyspepsia. And as to that nugget of gold ore ? Ah, yes.—Goldis worthless until it is manu factured, ifood ia useless unless it is digested. Between the ore and the vase is the workman. Between food and strength also a workman—the stomach.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka July 5, 8 a.m., Gpakdiak Office 10.20 a.m. The Eight Hours. London, July 3 In consequence of ttie Amalgamated Engineers' Aseociation, London, per eisting in their demands for au eight hours' day, the Employers' Federation have intimated that in the event of a strike they will immediately enforce a reduction of twenty-five per cent in regard to Unionise employees. London, July 4, The Amalgamated engineers have struck work. Received Wakapuaka, July 5, 11.40 a.m. Guardian Office 12.50 p.m. Crete. ATHENS, July & Three hundred Turkish ttoops have left Crete. Hawaii. Washington, July 4. Mr Sherman, Secretary of State, replying to Japan's protests in regard to the Hawaiian treaty, says that it is not proposed to do anything prejudicial to Japanese interest, but the annex ation of Hawaii has long been recognised as a necessary contingency.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright Received Wakapuaka July 5,10.20 a.m., Guardian office 11 30 a.m. Lost at Sea. Sydney, July 5. The ship Argonaut, from London, encountered fearful gules. She lost two seamen and one apprentice over board. Annexed. H.M.S. Wallaroo has hoisted the British flag; at Bellopa, Reonel, and Stewart Islands, in the Solomon groupe. Found Drowned. A man named Arthur Ernest Liv ingston, found drowned in the harbor, came trom Dunedin by the Tarawera. A draft for £135 was found in his poaket. [A Dnnedin telegram says deceased was the son of the late provincial auditor, was twenty-one years of age, and resided with his mother at Roslyn.]

She AsHßbkfcw etJAKbiA*: Monday, ito I, i^yi



The Ashburton Drapery C' mpany an nounce in this i«sue that in consequence of the great success of their special dress sale they will continue to make up costumes free of charge for one week more, viz., till Saturday next, July 10. " Look at that hump." " What hump, my son?" ll 1 hat hump on the man's back." " Those are round shoulders, my boy caused by a neglected cough when a child." " Why didn't he take Woods* Great Peppermint Cure, it always cures us." "It's, a pity he didn't," relorted the mother. July 9 ,



NOTICE. MKS MOETON (Late of Tnuranga, Bay of P enty), BEGS TO NOTIFY that she has com menced business ir the premises next to Messrs Fletdher Bros., East Street, as FRUITERER & CONFECTIONER. Visitors to Aahbarton, and the Public generally, are invited to give her a call; particularly on market days, when special arrangements will be made to meet the public convenience. All Fruits in season and imported obtain' able. Afternoon Tea a specialty. EAST STREET (late Diggle's.} 680



Wanted. mHE RECORD SALE.—Having pur- X chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats, Bonnets*, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mrs Alcorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices ; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock-taking. 6 155



BOOTS, Boots* Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellob's Zealand ia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To IVJellor's Cheap Boot Sale, air, she said. REVIEW of Reviews for June, Christian Herald, Ludgate Monthly, English Illustrated Magazine, Idler, Army and Navy, Family Reader, Boy's Own Paper, Sixty Years a Queen, Windsor Magazine, Weldon'a Fancy Work, New Books.—H. M. Jones. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Bootß and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran 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 band.—E. Mahood, East Beit Cash btore. Telechone No 76.



NOTICE. -r-Are you going to build, Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hingea, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Habdley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32.



WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but tha best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premie Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash burton. 3 115



An Oamara farmer (*ays the North Otago Times), who thought himself fortunate in getting his crop in early this Beaaon — immediately after the hat heavy rain—went to have a look at it the other day, and found that part of the seed had sprouted, and was well above the ground. The other parb of the seed still lay in the dry ground as hard and dry as when it was put in, and he ii still in hopes that the first heavy rainfall will bring it away, and that he will be saved the expense of re-sowing. One, John Isherwood, a being, whom it would be an insult to mankind to call a man, was on Saturday charged at the the Christ church S.M Court with beating and kick iDg his wife, and breaking her ribs. The evidence showed that for 15 years the accused had givtn his wife no money, and she had had to bring up the family herself. He had frequently threatened and assaulted her. A separation order was granted. With regard to the charge of assault, his Wo»ehip said he could not find words to tell the accused what he thought of him. He was a disgrace to our common humanity, and would be sen tenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour.



EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pouud.-"The Hall," East Street



riTIHOSB who are married may also have a _|_ pleasant recollection of the Kecord Keiga by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bair/stow's. 6 121



WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner.



Don't Coogh. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use 'KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES'—weII known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended by many eminent physicians, They afe once check tha cough and remove the oause wit hout any after effect; the most delicate can therefore can take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two a bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in $ipj Is lid cub.



WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hotfa 1 having taken the premises lately oscupied by Mr »G, Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will Sad &H the comforts of a home.



Wanted. SINGLE Gentleman requires board and lodging, either town or suburban.— Apply, stating terms by letter, to X Guabdian Office. 1 33 ■ CJPEcTaL for Two Weeks.—During the JO >v*le Dresses will be made at Mrs Alcokn's tor B=. 6d. Style and Fit gqaran- | teed As usual a nice assortment of Dress 1 Goods, Flannelette , CUHc.es, Mu4ius, Embroideries and Trimmings always in stock.



WAN lED Known, in fourteen days we intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. W~ANTED Known—Our 7b 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dr. Sb t-tid Mantle making on the premises. All t'eacriptionii "f 1 dies garments made to order.—-MITCHKLL and Turner. WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANT D Known, the doors and windows aie lined with wonderful bargains, at Mellor's Zea'andia Boot Store. WANTED, wise fathers and mothers to remember thab Melloe's Annual Boot Sale is now on. 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 Mitchkli, & Tuenbb's.



JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6-s lid, usually 8a 9d. —Mellob's Zea landia Boot Store. WANTED Known, Mellors Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren's Straps la 9d, übually 2s 6d. OEMEMBER, Remember, that Mellob's _Lt Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only Now's your time to buy. T ADIBS' Jackets —Wonderful valua in _LJ Warehousemen's Clearing lines; 303 Jackets, neweßt shapes, ior 15s 9d ; better qualities in proportion.—W. H. Collibb, 11 The Corner."



WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mello'bs, for fourteen days only. pa- ,«imi—m»—ki.ii>!iiiim.imnwiiiiiwiiinimiMi iiam Friedlander Bros., Limited. TENDERS WANTED FOB 4-0 ACRES 40 AT TINWALD. MESSRS FRIKDLANDES BHOS, Ltd. invite 'lenders for 40 acre section with Dwelling, lately occupied by the late Mr Andrew Buckley, the Property of Mr Mark Scott. Tenders close &t our office on the 10th inst. Full particulars from 422 " FRIEDLANDER 8R05., Ltd.



• FOR PRIVATE SALE. WJE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE a VV Complete Threshing Plant, consist ing of 8 Horse Power Traction Engine by Burrell & Sons ; Combine by Clayton Sbuitlevvorth ; E'.evator, Clover Shelter, Portable Whaie, Water Carfc, etc. For further particulars apply to FBIEDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. R. FEUEDL&NDER, Auctioneer.



Public N:otioss. ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. \* rfIHE following are the Winning numbers X in the ARi UNION : £ v fc < b i <d » <uO <d g a> O «> 13 no »a n g n a n a £ £ £ £ ££££££ 1 575 11 505 21 1343 31 1354 41 722 269 12 813 22 1209 32 804 42 299 3 1155 13 1040 23 807 33 751 43 637 493 14 644 24 1425 34 1415 44 126 5 835 15 1166 25 991 35 1028 45 307 6 1377 16 399 26 87 36 1293 46 1176 713 17 709 27 647 37 613 47 1035 8 127 18 380 28 557 38 46 48 32 9 1190 19 746 29 350 39 654 49 861 10 266 20 1434 30 146 40 1423 50 258 " ALLENTON SCHOOL."" /CONCERT will be held in Attention VJ School room on TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1897, at 7.30 pm. To celebrate the opening of new school. Admission—ls. Children— 6d. 7_31 THANKS. li/TRS E. PRICE tenders her sincere I thanks to all whohaveshowntheir sympathy in her late bereavement. I 7 32



TO LET, QHOP WITH DWELLING, Tancred O Street, opposite Church of England, Kent Low. Apply HUGO Jb'RIEDLANDER and JOHN ORR, Trustees of Win, Mitchell, or ALBERT ROBERTS, 6 232 West Street.



MX QSBOKNE COOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), "YTTILL be in Ashburton for Business on MONDAY, JULY 12. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hia Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton.



AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE. MORTON MAINS ESTATE, SOUTHLAND. ON the Main Trunk Line, 17 miles from Invercargill. One of the few remain ing opportunities to secure land in a favor-' able situation in the rapidly improving Southland district. The land grows 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. I'rices range from £1 10a to £2 per acre for tussock lands. Improved sections £3 to £5. Terms 20 per cent cash, balance in five years at 5 per cent, Full particulars will be sent on application to the Manager, or any of the Land Agents of Invercargill. 6 167



NIGHT fcOHOOL T7IOR Particulars apply to



H. M._JONES. HOCKEY, HOCKEY. JUST received a shipment of Sticks and Balls from Wisden and 00., London. FOOTBALLS7I?OQT£ALLB. New season's goods now opening up from Wisden and Co., London. circulating" librae*. Cheap reading for winter evenings. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S | OOLUMBIAS, VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £13 STAR 97 PA.ITERN (Royal En field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TERMS. TYPE "WRITERS. LOWEST CASH PRICES. H. M. JONES. 5 TYPEWRITING OFFICE Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Wbrk neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, etc. Carbon Duplicates half price. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., from 3s 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for two pupils. 213 ft M. GRAHAM.



Easiness Notices. THE WAVERLEY WHEELS MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO., INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A. ITMGBJNIOUB CONSTRUCTION - RESULT. - BEAUTIFUL FINISH. A BIOTOLE, M.A.TItJI*IAL THE BEST. THAT CANWOT BE SURPASSED IN WO K*LM A3T SHIP BY EXPERTS. THE CIVILIZED WORLD. PBICE RIGHT. ; JOHN ORR"AND CO., SOLE AGENTS. 7



THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZRALANDIA BOOT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines :— Men's Best Kip Bluchers, pegged, 6a lid, usually 8a 9J. Girls' strap shoes, all sizes, 3s 6rl, usually 6s 6d. A few dozen pairs Children's Straps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7s 9d, usually 12s 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large size, 6s 9d, usually lla 6d. Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvaa, half-price. Ladies' Slippers ia odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Best Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16s 6(1 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prices. Ladies' Felt Slippers Is pr pair. Ladies' Carpet Slippers, leather sol?s, 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. Freah Bargains every day ; but there are early birds who come picking; at the Bargaiua—Be wise and fol'ow their example and come early. Rt member for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE ADDRESS «r JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROO3RS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignment of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Bole Agents for Ashburtoh. This oil it Guaranteed absolutely safe, it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market. No house should be without it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc., which we are disposing of ab Chriatchureh Prices. OATMEAL. OATMEAL, S TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL 15 , Acknowledged to be the Finest Oatmeal^ in the Colony. Guaranteed free from anj ' adulteration. j Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to offer them Cheaper than most Whoiesale Houses in the Colony. BICYCLES. ~~ BICYCLES. ! AGENTS FOR THE ADSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. j Sample of machines may be seen on view ip window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN" BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53



A. LAWRIE, SENDEES' BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS PREMISES 10 LET, mHE WHOLE of the Large and Well Assorted Stock requires to be Cleared Regardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU CAN EXPECT BARGAINS AND GST THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION,



TOWNEND'S CELEBRATED CINNAMON CURE FOB CONSUMPTION AND OTHER CHEST JMB.EASKS. The most valuable discovery in Medical Science. Destroy* the Morbid Deposits of the Lungs. Overcomes the racking cough and spitting of blood. READ the following extract from the Week y Prea* " It has been clearly demonstrated that this new remedy is not only highly efficacious in the treatment of the mere formidable disease of consumption, but that in all cases of coughs and colds, whatever may be their cause, it cures with astonishing rapidi'y. It acts against these lesser maladies as quinine acts against intermittent fever. It is equally ettcaciouß in bronchitis and catanh; and all itjflimmatory states of the respiratory organs. Expectoration and cough dis appear like xrißgic, and there can be no doubt that thousands of cures wil! be affected during the coming winter by this latest application of modern medical science," PRICE 2s 6d SOLD EVERYWHERE Sole Wholesale i gents : KKMPTHORNE, PROSPER A GO'S ■ NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO. Ltd. Danedin, Ohabtehurch, Wellington, and Auckland.



ALAXUM j ' The greatest remedy ever introduced for all diseases arising, from a disordered state of the digestive i-ystem. It if A. LAX -TIVB. i AN AFPRTISIJR. AND ' A STIMULATING TONIC. A few opinions from the Chrlatchureh Press and other newspapers :— " Alaxum stands alone and unrivalled in the treatment of all ailments due to defective assimilation," " Aiaxum strikes at the root by correct ing the irregularity." "No morbid condition can exist." "Vital force speedily generated by Alaxum, the premier medicine." "Aiaxum Is essentially a nerve timulant and tonic laxative which strength* m the whole being. There is NO MEDICINE' TO EQUAL IT FOR INDIGESTI >N, LYSPEPSIA, LIVER COMPLAINTS, SLUGGISH ACTION of the BOWELS, CONSTIPATION, BILIOUSNESS, or HKADACHE. and all derangements oi the Digestive System; It does mt act by drastic purging, than which there ia no greater evil to the human body. By clearing the alimentary canal of all foul matter, and by toning and renewing the strength of the entire digestive system, it builds up the entire energy of the whole being and enables it to throw off all functional disease. Where there is organic diseace we say consult a physician. Remember, how ever, that most of the ailments affecting humanity are FUNCTIONAL The organs themselves are sound, but are not doing their work. Alaxum t he Remedy. ™°B 2s 6d FROM ALL CHEMISTS. Wholesale A gents : KEMPTHORHB, PROSSER & CO. (Limited).



Business Notices FLETCHER BROS., THE CELEBRATED CAdH GROCERS. rpHREE years ago started a Cash Syßtem, which ha ß worked satisfactorily, both to the J_ buyer and the seller, and has been the means of adding many comfort* to the hom«s (< f those who Wisely availed -hemeelvea of the grand teforiH. Hundred* now buy their Ji^BH wSSPpH* PS-WK OAjBH, thereby acknowledge their appreciation of -Sic OAbtt bYB rfcM. Look after the mmble shilling by raking it to FLKTtHER BROS.. *nd getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertise * price list, our country customers can get ooe on application, and after perusing the lime tn 6e d£S ""* ** ** "* ""* ** ** ™"" "^ **» WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN, 200 OASES HIGHEfcST TEST KEROSENE. Of\(\ v * ,We L *w JUBt lat3dio X • shipment of Highest Tett OdorieM Kerosene, none better to b» bad in the world, which we are selling lower than Cbriatchurch prices. This ientelli fact, and anyone wishing to get the beat Kerosene and save money ahoaldnot fell to bat from us, ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRIOESj Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Bftt* Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of markets for spot) therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Ashburton. fjflDj CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well •tookedtwitb most|useful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PKESBNTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a visit, as we haw 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6d each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3« 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jogs from 2s per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vasei at Is 6d per pair. CUTLER~CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST? PMOES Johnson'p, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, eta BEDROOMWARi7~BiDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterna ever Been in Ashburton in Bedroomwar* Anyone 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 yon can inspect our Goods without being pressed to boy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from April I, IBW. to take with them by rail, lcwt oi good ß , free of charge. Please bear this in mind, M w. as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the abcre in any quantity at highest roaiket rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORIS 8 ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH Telephone 24—80 x67



= UNPARALLELED,— CHEAP SALE FOR ONE! MONTH ONLY, OB DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. i COMMENDING SATUKDAY, JULY 3. GREAT BARGAINS IN EVEEY DEPARTMENT.. ANDREW ORR.



COAL. COAL. COAL. 200 TONS. 200 MUST BE SOLD TO MAKE ROOM FOB FURTHER SHIPMENTS. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBEB MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS. SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. " n X 1"""" • R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc, IN Ooßneqaencelof^the large increase intbis branch nf our business, we have foand It necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent conußomMti from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs in all nl*n»> «f SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES.etc. ■ °f OUR Mb R, Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' EzDerienea af Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between SpecUclSLS I the organ of «ghb, the result being that he w able to quickly discern the error. oJtSSi and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot ™eldonted ft those having little or no Experience of Optics. woptea By CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary and a!™ h* • H™«rf M i« fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION SraCIAT CURLED^DKr for nding, or meohamca at their work WON'T fall off when stooping, ijV*U! 'D WUB8» NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES,