BEER STAMPS.

A Club Barman Fined

PER press ASSOCIATION. Christchurch, March 2 At the Magistrate's Court, Christchurch, thw morning John Glanville, a batman at the Working Men* Club, was charged with failing to cancel the stamp m a barrel of beer which he put on tap. He admitted the offence, and was fined £5 and coats,

LADIES' COLUMN.

LATEST AUSTRALASIAN FASHIONS

To accord with the prevailing bright colours the woman who neglects a touch of them in her costume lacks the essential cachet of the fashionable. The dresses themselveß are of any light, soft colours, and the gay effect is contributed by the ribbons and trimming lavished upon them, whether they are built in simple muslin, or the more ambitious silk. Many forms of the ribbon aaah and necklet are worn, for their wide employment demands this variety, but ihe ruffle has not gained here the popularity threatened.

Tailor-made dresses are now often in a combination of materials, such as a skirt of a large check fabric, with ne»t little coat and belt of plain cloth, trimmed wi h the check. A pretty costume is made in rather a bright shade of blue cloth, and is trimmed with braid at eaoh side of the front gore, the rows of braid not reaching to the bottom, but are rounded off at about Sin from the edge, and continued round che bottom. A Zouave bodice is worn with this skirls, with large revera and opening over a braided vest, the revers also being braided. The sleeves are quite tight, and there is a very small puff right at the top of the arm.

Plain princess gowns are said to he coming in again. They are trimmed prettily with Zouave jackets, and some with revers aud bands of trimming pub on lengthwise down the dress. Princess costumes are again in ."variety, made with princess backs, arranged in flutes or pleats, the f.ont of these takes the form of bodice and skirt, but, of course, this is only of .the material over the princess foundation.

The bolero bodice still holds its own, but is greatly diversified. Sometimes it is merely a suggestion in trimming, going around the arm-holes; again it covers the bodice, juat opening over the full front. Open-fronted coat bodices are also favorite with pretty ve'-ts. A costume that gives a good idea of the typical style of ornamentation is made with a yoke bodice, slightly full in the centre, the fulness framed by straps of cloth, laid on and stitched over with outlines of braid. At the top the straps are overlaid with velvet, and the yoke, which is also of velvet, is studded with jewels. Down the sides of the front gore of the skirt the same trimming is cirried, finishing with velvet at the bottom. Ornamental bands and tabs are much used for dresses. Tabbei basques are worn with and without the waistbelb.

Sleeves are still being modified as time goes on. The pi tin coat shape is seen with simply a large bow at th« top, or with a single or double frill. Epaulettes in triple and double seta are rounded or square over the sleeves. Draped sleeves are much seen in modish bodices, as the small leg-o'-mutton are confined principally to tailor-made dresses.

Children's fashions show that regard for simplicity which is most suitable for the little people. The loose frock can hardly be superseded, with its pretty stitchery and forms of trimming. The little frock, with the bodice divided from the skirt by aash or band and with yoke or elaboration of a deep collar, is always appropriate. Norfo'k and full blouse costumes make a change from the ordinary styles.— WtigeFs Journal of Fashion.

Domain Baths March 4. A Short Talk on Being Tired.

Are you a working man, or a working woman? I don't mean one who ia so by classification, or by having been born on the sinister side of certain lines of social cleav age, but solely because you daily do some sort of real, honest, and useful work ? Yes ? I shake your hand. I hope you manage to live by it without overdoing, and that (be ing siill hearty and healthy) you sometimes find yourßelf tired, dog-tired, and hungry as a wolf, with plenty of good feed for supper. Then hey ! for bed and a genuine sleep of eight hours ; to jump from bed in the morn ing, both feet on the floor at once. That's the right kind of •« tired " and the heaven descended brand of rest. It is a blessing in itself, and bears others in its train. But the variety of fatigue so many people are all the time writing us about is different. Listen to this one, for instance : "In Sep tember, 1893," he says, " I was overcome by a feeling of languor. I was easily tired and comparatively slight efforts served to ex haust me completely. Indeed I never seemed rested at all, and was &b tired in the morning as when I went to bed. Both muscles and mind were inert and relaxed. At the same time my appetite seemed to be tired too. I had no relish for food, and after eating felt aneasiness and distress in the stomach and pain at the chest. My skin was sallow also, and there was a dull aching at my right side in the region of the liver. " I was constantly belching up a sour fluid, and my food would sometimes «repeat' or rise into my mouth. All I could do to rectify this miserable state of things I did, acting upon the suggestion of friends and others, bub failed to come across a remedy for my complaint, which meantime ob tained a stronger hold upon me. "On account of my inability to eat and digest food my flesh fell oft until I became so thin you might have fancied me as having gone into a decline. And I was so weak I could scarcely get about. I remained in thia condition month after month, unfit, of course, for work and virtually a man out of the world's fight. " The doctor who prescribed for me pro bably understood my case, but he was not able, apparently, to cure me. And I notice it is in illness aa in business; unless one holds his own he ia bound to be falling behind, which made me anxious to obtain relief soon, lest I might pass beyond the reach of it. And in answer to the hope finally came the help I needed. ««In July of last year (1894) I read about Mother Seigel's Syrup in a small pamphlet which was left at our house The book des cribed my symptoms perfectly, and stated the disease to be indigestion, with dulness and inactivity of the liver, the latter condition a result of the former. The weak ness and loss of weight it explained, natur ally enough, to be the effect of want of proper nourishment. Cure tha stomach trouble in such cases, said an article in the pamphlet, and the consequences will vanish of themselves. " On this I procured a bottle of the Syrup from Messrs Robinson and Co., chemists, Hunslet Carr, and after taking it for a few days, I found myself much better. My food now ceased to give me pain, and I gained some strength with every meal. No better proof of the power of this medicine could 1 ask. I continued the use of it; the bad symptoms abated, and no longer troubled me, and in a few weeks I felt as vigorous and well as ever I did. I could work as before and experienced that kind of fatigue which promotes rest and is relieved by it. I have since enjoyed good health, and you are welcome to publish this short account, at my case. (Signed) Percy Hardaker, 42, "Woodhouse Hill Road, Hunslet Carr, Leeds, Maroh 29,1895." Mr Hardaker is agent for the Pearl Assur ance Society, and is well and widely known. Hia own intelligent comments on his com plaint renders any words of ours quite needless. In private conversation he said he looked upon that unnatural " tired feel ing as a warning that none should neg.ect. It means, not the effect of work, but of exhaustion through that subtle disease indigestion. Mother Seigel's Syrup should be taken then, as he would have taken it then had he heard of it. We hope Mr Hardaker?. timely words, based as theyare on an instructive experience, will be needed by all to whom they apply.

Ashburton Stock Market.

There was a very large attendance at the Ashburton Yards to-day, farmers and butchers mustering in g eat force. The entries were abiut 14,000 sheep, 20 head of cattle and 60 pigs. Th^re were large entri' s of butchers' lines and most lots offtred up to three o'clock found buye s at the following rates :—Crossbred wethers, 5s 9d to 8s 9d : ewes and wethers, two-tooth mixed, 8s 9d to 10s 3d; crossbred ewes 5s to 8i; merino ewes Ss to 5s Bd. Lambs. 7s to 10s. Store penB —Crossbi ed two and four-tooth wethers, 9* to 9s lOd ; ewes and wethers, two-tooth mixed Bslod, 9-3 d; breeding ewes, crossbred, fair mouths, 6s 2d to 7s Id ; c.oß9br«d ewes, failing mouths, 4s Id ; c;ossbred ewis, four, six, and eight-tooth, 7s Id to 7s 6d; merino ewes Is to 4s 2d. iambs, crossbred, 6- lid, 7a, 7s 4d, 8s 3d, to 9s 9d ; late lamb <, 4b. It w. s expected that it would be lite be fore the sale closed. |

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North very day at 10.45 a.m.. 12.43 noon (express) nd 8.0 p.m. i Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12 53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. *. Pakaia for Methven daily _....._.._._ excepted) °f 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays' at *' .a.m, and on Thursdays at __ noon. Trains leava Methven at th following times respectively - 6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.36 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

IT IS HERE. IT IS HERE. THK MARVEL OF THE CENTURY. The First Appearance in Ashburton. Titos. A. JboisoN's, of Scientific Triumphs, THE KINETOSOOPE, Pronounced Ki-net-o-scope. rpHIS Kinetoscope ia the first and onlj JL machine in New Zealand for reproduc ing motion which is the invention of Thos, A. Edison, Every movement peifectly. Life like to the minutest detail. IbiaRKALISM, MOTION, LIFR. Als< E ison's latest improved local Electrica PHONOGRAPH—the most expressive yet produced. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 1( p.m. Opposite Wesley Church, and nejci door to Mr W. Potter, printer. CAMPBELL COLQUHOUN, 8 J3 Mapper,

THE ASHBURTOK (JUABDIAN : TUESDAY, MARCH 2 1897.



Synopsis op New advertisements. Ashbnrton Permanent Building Society- Monthly payments. . Kriedlander Bros., Limited—Special busi ness announcement. F. I. Cowlishwaw—Money to lend. Ashburton Drapery Company—New busi ness advertisement. Jewitt—Oysters. Primitive Methodist Church —Social, Thursday March 4.



NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS, ANY SUBSCRIBER who may not get his paper regularly, is requested to communicate at once with the MANAGER, Ashburton Publishing Company. OYSTERS Fresh by express, and Fish of all kinds to-night.—Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 3 10 BARRETT BROS, announce that on and after Saturday, February 27, a Cash Discount at the rate of Is in the £ will be allowed to every customer.—"The Hal," E_Bt street, Aehburton. 2 186 Champions from all parts of N.Z, STERLING Value in Household Drapery, JHS Clothing, Boots, etc., and Cash Dis count Is in the £.— Barrett Bros., " The Hall," East street. 2J87 OUR Flannelette Season opens with a Special Purchase of 1216 yards, selling at 3d and 4J»d pr yard. Cash Discount, Is in the £.— Barrett Bros., "The Hall," East street, Ashburton. 2 188 ANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' boots and shoes. —Mellor's Zealandii Boot Store. CROCKERY, Crockery. Still we lead and defy anyone to get better value in Crockety, etc., and AS cheap us we are selling now. Please read our new advertise ment and judge for yourselves.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Our Show Room to be cleared of all Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles in Diapery an Si mvy— W. H. Collier. j WANTED Known —Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale.— Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell A Turner. WANTED Known—For good boot wear try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHAT everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for littl money at Mellor's. IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. 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. ILLINERY—Ladies should inspect tht new Millinery, Capes, Mantles, Jackets, Blouses, French and English Corsets ; all new and up to date.—A. Orr. A NTED Known — Enamel" ware, Enamel ware at the cheapest house in town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on the priceß, the name of the firm ia enough to ensure cheapness and satisfac tion.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, WANTED Known—A splendid line of Ladies Two-Sirap Shoes, 4a 9d. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. YOUNG Ladies' Journal for February, Weldon'a Ladies 4 Journal, January; Family Reader, Boys' and Girls' own Paper, and Family Reader (quarterly parts); Ardath (Corelli); The Lost Stradivarius, The Money Spinner, Armenosa of Egypt, Windsor Magazine. New Books by mail.— H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—What the people say. That Andrew Orr has the largest and best assorted stock of Boots in Canterbury. 11 125 Boots in great variety from 4s lid to 303.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. W~~ ANTED Known^ThT" Economic Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Collier. TTTANTED Knovv^l3fothnigliuru_rto VV date Goods are sold at Mellor's, at prices that defy competition. MAKI(. no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootmaker. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oat.heaf 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 hand.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76.



WANTED" Known—Spectacles, Eye Proteotorß, Goggles, Folders, and Everything In the apti o alline at S» Saj_«Ks, Op^oiao



Public Notices. PRIMITIVE METIoDIST CHURCH eOCT*L EVENING. THURSDAY, MAROH 4, At Eight p.m. Miss Birdie Butler will sing— " The Toilers," and " Kternal Rest. Miss Olphert will recite — " Deacon Babbit's Phonograph, and " Phillips' First Baby," Violin Solo by Miss Simmonds— MMy Pretty Jane.'' Items by town and country Friends. Tea, Cakes, and Coffee. 3 12 Tickets Is. ~ £1000. I HAVE the above Special Sam for Immediate Investment on Freehold Security, at a LOW RATE OF INTEREST. F. I. OOWLISHAW, SOLICITOR, ASHBURTON. 311 ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. "A WOMAN."—InBist upon having what you order. If it occurs again, change your grocer. It is unfair to send you another brand with the remark, " It ia as good as Suratura Tea.'' " DISAPPOINTED."—Suratura Tea was nob exhibi'ed because it is not a product of New Zealand, and blending and packing in this colony do nob make any tea a colonial product, huratura Tea is not blended with China ; it is packed where grown. "AN ELECTOR "—Very good suggestion. The Conference of Premiers at Hobart should be supplied with Suratura Tea. "ECONOMY."—Yes ; the names of grocers who sell Suratura lea 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. "PUFF."—An impression prevails that an article largely advertised may not be first-class. This is correc. 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 pride themselves on being able to give their families and friends a good cup of tea. All can do this if they use Sura tura. iJ DYSPEPTIC'-Your complaint is a very common one. Indigestion is fiequently caused by the use of liquids that will not assimilate with the food you eat. The result is an internal conflici; 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 ia always fresh. No large stocks are kept, there fore its economy is established by reason of its freedom from handling with con sequent loss of strength and flavour J. ORR & CO., Agents. AUSTRALIA MUTUAL PROVIDES! cSOCIE'i ¥ Hew Zealand Brand: Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington; Local Board of Directors : L'he Hon Morgan S, Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.O. (Cbairmau. Tho Hon Charles .T. Johnsto?., X.L.C tO'.pi.tj Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq rheHon Edward Richardson, C.M.G . M.L.C John Duncan, Esq If HE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, ANT) MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, _ni> th_. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Colonial Life Office which fl f.f*l_ll,(aH •_> BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society ia . f the most Stringent Character, aud ensures a Consi lerably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than tha _ald by any other office in the Australasian Colonies ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £13,000,000 (Thirteen Millions) sterling ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000. (Two Million Sterling) P. LICIES IN FORCE „ 184,903 .urn Assured ... ... ... £40,034.9 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,843,803 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1895, £482,528 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting toj .£860,000 after making SPECIAL EESBRVE& CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE in the A.M. P. SOCIETY and secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management 8| per oent on the total income EDWARD W. I-OWE, Resident Secretary. _.ran<_h Offioe— Custom Houae Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary Cathedral Square, Christchurch. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Pee for administration ... 6s. All kinds o. Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton. mHE GENUINE DR GUILLIE'S X ELIXIR Tonic, Glairous. and Anti-Bilious, Pre pared by Dr Paul Gage Fila, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Rue de Geenelle, S. Gvrmain, Paris. Dr Gnillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Purga tive and as a. Depurative, it is the best remedy against ail bilious and glairious disorders. For more than seventy five years Dr Guillie'a Elixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fever, irflaers.., si in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you geb the Genuine Dr GuiJlie'fl Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gage, and mark that each bottle ia accompanied | y Tre atis© on Glairs. \ Sold by .druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO,.



Tied la nder Bros., Limited. RAM & EWE FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 25 ENTRIES are now being received for this fixture. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 2 168 FOR SALE. SEEDS. SEEDS. WE H4VE IN STOCK and for. SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPE BARLEY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR. NIPS. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, A.c. STORES. STORES. WE HAVE >ALSO IN STOCK and for Sale at Lowest Rates, STORES for Householders and Farmers. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and other Ti'AS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. SHEEF.DIPPINO SEASON. T¥7"E HAVE DECIDED, for the con- Yf venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock d«ring the season— COOPEi.'S p.jWDi_R DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN MP, for which we are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World. Tjl.E NCING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards. \T7 E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHFAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 5 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmwm i \immmmmmm____ Public Notices. TRUST FUNDS THO LEND on approved freehold security, JL from 4_ to 5 per cent interest. , Apply to \ JOHN ORR, or HUGO FRIEDLANDER. 3 91 I)OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. i J.IRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANN UITIES. Established—l72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions. J. C. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 39 ASHBU&TON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly and other payments will be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY TUESDAY, MAROH 2, 1897, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. IHE ENCHANTED SWING-. PHE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC ILLUSION OF THE AGE. THE ENCHANTED SWING has been erected on the site opposite the SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, OPEN BVP.RY SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2.30. Admission— Sixpence. 2 13 ~DUN OATST" WE have a large line of these fit for seed and can supply orders for any quantity. HANMER AND GRAVES. WAHOO! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company Agents NOTICJB. mHE ASHBURTON TAILORING I COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable £uit, and not have any old stock pa'med on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the beat 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. WANTED Known—Large delivery of the " Economic " Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth iruoh more.— w. H. Gowm



B in? >• Notices ___________ FA[i M <•' X AND HARVESTERS. \XTATCHSS specially designs 1 and constructed for those engaged iv agricultural work are to be obtained from __sß*\. yKf IS,i w-lA*^^ >v^T*7 -J__\\ S. SALEK, 1 WATCH IMPORTER, EAST STREET. f . : ! These Watches are made by BOTHERAM and other 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 IN STOCK—Dixit Watches (see the name S. SALEK Ashburton, is on the dial) at 20s. Other metal watches from 15s. All Guaranteed. Hanmer and Graves. __T. Bullock. RAM & EWE , FOR SALE' _.Ll;_-.l_--UL. V*. A^k T J^i \ r(\ ACRES, with Dwelling and other T1 k TT". O\J improvements, surrounded fay Garden, _H A I rt I etc., in good order, well situated at Arundel, _i_ _XX_J_.J_-1;_ rnear the Rangitata Traffi s Bridge ; Govern ment leasehold, rental £3 10 > 10d per annum; — the property of Mr C. Wilson, who purposes going to the North I-land. It is all fenced THURSDAY. MARCH 25. and divided into three paddocks. 23acre« ( m English grasses, 5 acres in root crops,' ". —■— remainder in its . ative state. The property W-n c«TmTm r,v,mT_.nc. s it. v. is conveniently situated for a family man, E SOLICIT ENTRIES for the above being nofc far f tom lhe Arunde , Bchoo f t figure, For further particulars apply to 2 197 HANMER AND GRAVES. T. BULLOCK. f ■ ""-"T .-.--a.? •—yi _»______j3 TO LET. D. TtlOmaS. T~\WELLING of five rooms, with stable, , — JL/ e;c , conveniently situated in Burnett PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. Street- T. BULLOCK. ~~ - ■_, mO LET, at a low rental, Shop and CLEARING SALE, X Dwelling in East Street South. MAROH 18, 1897. J^BULMXM^ _ TO LET, MESSRS D. THOMAS aud FRIED- go^ ***" rooms centrally situated LANDER BROS., Ltd., have re- XX In lancred Streefc' T AP^ rnpK ceived instructions from Mr John Small -- — Pu^A^n-^ (in consequence of tho expiration of his TINWALD. Lease of Reserve at Cairnbrae) to Sell on f)-l s_ Sum required for T.S. 261, i-acre the above date, at Mr Small« Farm, Mea- centrally situated in Meleombe dow Bank, noar Tmwald, Street, not far from the Railway Station OA DRAUGHTS, a few TROTTING Apply to T.BULLOCK. Q\J HORSES, ~ ■ — And a very Lwge and Assorted GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, PL_NT. Shepheid's Bosh Survey Diab.ict. ALSO,— -. ... TT.vnmourm _ c... i XT^OR SALE, the following R. 5.., fenced Stallion VANQUISHER, whose Stock Jj and nH^,v in thenati & state, vfe. have taken Frizes in every Show-ring Rg> 28q86j _____ 3 ro _ d _ in Canterbury R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 rood« Stallion, two-year-old, by Vanquisher- Rg _ 28597) 6Q6 aflres j _ ood 55 perche _ Miss i aimer. Price, terms, and full particulars furnished Stallion, one-year-old, by Lord Crauley— OKI applica ion ' Vanquisher mare. T> BULLO CK, Agent. KveryLot offered will beSold to the Highrsfc FOR SALE, Bidder, and as Mr Small is the largest Prize- winner in horees in New Zeal.nd, would-be . uTmr^r .__,_"__ . _ . buyers will have an opportunity of purchas- J± 0 Str°Dgly ing- Pedigree Horses on the Farm on whioh bullt Dog oarfc QeMs n^ Ll QCK s hey were bred. ' — BUILDING SITES, TOWN SECTIONS Luncheon provided. and other Town Properties for SALE at the Full particulars in future advertisements. ° OWIDg prices, \ jz.. r T.S. 797, Cox street, containing £ s d __,„,., , i acre 35 0 0 Sale at 12.30 p.m. sharp. T<s _ 834) Aitken Btreefc> contain . ing \ acre 25 0 0 D. THOMAS, \Joint T.S. 860. Grey street, contain- FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd./ Agents. ing i acre ... 25 0 0 2 142 T.S. 334, Moore street, containing , . _ I acr6j w j t jj 00 ttage 135 0 0 .OI ___« t»i n rv» J*l CI 1 _Pt T-S. 818, Aitken street, contain- V^ltJdbl Jll^ lOfilt? ing i acre 12 10 0 T. S. 794, Peter street west, con —— taining^acre 20 0 0 FBIBAY, MABOH 5, 1897. "*_&_£" 13 io 0 _____ T.S. 794, Cox street, containing _[• acre, witb square Dwelling MR DAVID THOMAS has received House ... 170 0 0 instructions from Mr Chas. Rem- Inspection invited. For further particu mington to Sell by Auction as above, on l a _s and terms of payment apply to the Homestead, T. BULLOOK. LAGHMOB ROAD, _-■ : __ ___ m Sound-mouth MERINO EWES; F. Ferriman. splendid condition. J_ DRAUGHT HORSES. J AM A CASH BUYER OF "I Three-year-old DRAUGHT by Pro- „_ TT _ , _ I tectum. WHEAT. "I Three-year-old by Perkin Warbeck -1 YEARLING PONY. MILLING OATS, 3 COWS. AND 2 Drays, 3 Sets Harrows, Tripod Harrows, r> a t>t /R> V , Scoop, Gorse-cutter (by Hornsby), _-ujx.i_._jx. Double-furrow Plough, Avery Weigh- —— ing Machine, Broadcast Sowing rir . r) „_,. -„„ »...... m „ TT , TT - _...._._, tl _t_ Machine, 17 Coulter Drill (by Dun- CORNSACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED. can) good as new—Horse Power Chaffcutter and Corncrusher, Grass- T-T~-r.-r.Tm «-.-_- . seed Stripper, Blacksmith's Bellows, Xp TrTr, HKT TVT ATV Anvil, Vyce, Tools, and Sundries, J- • _l_ XJXiXl'XlTXxl.ll • Horse-feeder, Hay-rake, Cambridge -_-.__c_,... „_■-_., m . r Roller, Harness, and a large lot of ' ■ Sundries. Mr Henry Zander. Luncheon_provided. IsHß^T^ "eatl^ kTHoLs, RAM & EWE 2 143 Ashburton. -y— » TTT^ Xt'-OLI-VX i\> X__ VV Xj xo be held at FAIR TINWALD SALEYARDS, ON — THURSDAY, MARCH 25. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, — 1897. T SHALL be pleased to receive ENTRIES X for above fixture. T?NTRIESof RAMS and Good Breeding HENRY ZANDER, XL. EWES are now being taken for the DAVID ZANDER, above fixture. 2 179 A._p.,.f_n*_.r D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. 2 141 Ashburton- . !LL_i_iJ . L!__.iw___i y ' " ■ 31 Swimming' Events. DR WILHELM MORRIS, ____, T)H|SICUM Erlangen (Bavaria), 1884; aa«B«HHMßl____________________________« Assistant Doctor at the University Hospital, _^i w T pA_.er_"M« Erlangen; late Military Surgeon, Leipzig, 1 ■_- t A tt & v H &, 1889 * MONUMENTAL MASOS, HAS COMMENCED PRACTICE Manchester Street, Christchurch. AT ASHBURTON, 0 *' HANDCCCK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my orhce, And may be consulted for the present at the standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. I ___-__-_______-- ° _ 12s h Drug Company's office. _NRJ_-_H-_H~---H-_--HH_9SM>-^^ Hours 9to 11 a.m, --_ _ . T ,_,,.'Z~z: ~ 777^"" 7 2 3 D m TTTANTED Known—Sale of this season's 7 " 8 VV Millinery only, at greatly reduced " ' " __ prices, also large selection in Ladies' ~^™-rrrr ~ : ; r Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning \TTANIED mothers to know that the Wrappers, Children's Pinafores, Overalls, VV cheapest shop for school boota is el . c ,, for fourteen days only.—Miss E, MsW-QR'sZeaiftßili. Boot Stor., ... *«>-«s. Arcade and Tailored Street. 213



'"""""' """ "'"" '" """'■"■ '"" - ""■ ■■'■ r.-fi-rrra V....- •.,.,..,.- ... _ ..-...-- r., ■■___. ___. Business Notices CROCKERY - - - - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWARE. QK PACKAGES (_£< PACKAGES PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHEK BROS., TTAVE just reoeived per s. s. Waimate, 25 Package* of Crockery and Eoamelwaw from rf" rnSn^'r 0 beß'' Firmßin England and on the Continent, which our Agent* bought tfc the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Chan, thereby getting a larger discount for us than is usual. This being the case we are determined to give our Customer* th* benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Prloee with any others in the District, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. CROCKERY. CRJOCKERY. 60 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full etee 10° Sets of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per let of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each, 100 pressed Tumblers,.2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per dozen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 21b Glass Jam ! Jars, 3s 6o per dozen _ _-« t- Maß)>n'a <*»«» pint». 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 Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. —-E NAMEIiWARE. ENAMELWARI.- 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s Ud, (4 Colore) b Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s 111 ' 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3. 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers, 2s 3a, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, l 8 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Dozen Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6a 61 per dozen mZftrZ^ i_T epT ?} th L _ds« ffom ls 9d each- 5° Doze* Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen I D,°, z. en «namol^ »"d San^rs, 10d and ls per Cup and Sancer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled F.ying Pans, ls 2d, l s fid, Is 8d and 1« Ud each Knameled Presernng Pans, 4s 6d, 5« 3d and 5s 9d eaoh Candlesticks, 7d and lOd eaoh. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. •v- M t^ RJ TIUS 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 io the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also en hand Pickling Spices of all kinaa and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag,~ Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14ib Is, 7s per cwt Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheaumeal for Bread and Porridge in 71b and 25ib bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BjLQS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON' AND OHRISTCHUROfi. ' Telephone 24—80 x 67.



MITCHELL AND TURNER. H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY" 0" STATIONERY. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOUKS. JUST OPENED UP, a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONER^ from Marcus, Ward & Co. Linear Repp Note, Repoline, Antique, Panel, Floral, Pure Flax, Linen, Bank and Vellum Notepapers, Cream Laid and Tinted. THE ASHBURTON BOX OF STATIONERY. Beat Value Ever Offered to the Ashburton Public. I<4 &r (\f\ B° X" Naw SniPmenb Jußt Opened Up. Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journals, Counter and Memorandum Book, various sizes, Letter Books, Copying Requisites, Foolscap, Blotting and Drawing Papen. Pens, Purseß, Wallets, Office and SCHOOL REQUISITES. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Oo.'_, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS, A Large Variety of all sorts—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drums,- Trumpeta, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balle, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Sets; Wood. Wool Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. ' • DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLL?. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 10s. |_Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don't Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Oa«e_, Writing Deck Work Boxes. Glove »ndHandkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxer,, Brackets, PlJquw, Hudlßui. Plush and Leather Goods. * * **»v- _Mg_, Electro-plated Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Oinamentt, cheap, pr.ttv and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. VU"»P» pwiy h. C Tones.