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Australian.

Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright, Received Wakapuaka, April 1, 10.10 a.m., Guardian office 11,23 a.m. Acquittal. Sydney, April 1. The boys Oaasih's and Mystery (sic) Phillips have been acquitted of the murder of their father New Soutli Wales Parliament. Parliament is convened for April 27. Queen's Memorial Hospital. Melbourne, April i. The proprietors of the Argus and Australasian have donated one thousand guineas, Sir Frederick and Lady Sar good £500, sir William and Lady Clark £150 and Lord B^assey £50 to the Queen's Memorial Hospital Fund. Misappropriating* Trust Funds. Brisbane, April 1 Olliver has been sentenced to seven years and Watson to two years for misappropriating trust funds. Ministerial. Mr Tfaynne takes the portfolio of Minister of Agriculture and Mr Dickson undertakes the duties of Postmaster Genera!.

The Transvaal Raid.

Preßß Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Capetown, March 80 At a meeting of the South African League held here, the proceedings were marked with a strongly patriotic feel ing. The speakers denounced the evi dence given by Schreiner before the Transvaal Raid Committee of Enquiry. Colonel Rhodes estimated the cosfc of the raid at a quarter of a million.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY,

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M )

By-Laws.—Robert McOallum, for allow ing a chimney to be oa fire, was dismissed with a caution Stray Cattle.—Robert Houston was charged with grazing five head of cattle on the public road on Mcirch 27. He pleaded not guilty, but after he iring the evidence of the ranger he was fined 5s and costs. Civil Cases.—Lake v. J. T. R<jbbin3, £2 15s; Trustees* of late W. Mitchell v. Thomas Bolger, £1 Is 6d—judgment for plaintiffs by default. Meaclem v. Wilson, £28 12s. This case, adjourned from last Court day to hear further evidence as to current rate of charges for threshiug was resumed.—Robert Holland, threshing mill owner, said bis charges were £10 per 1000 bushels, aud £9 10s for oats. 2^d for whear and 2^d for oats per bushel would be about the current rate. —rI homas Perks, another owner, charged £10 for wheat and £9 for oa ts—a farthing less for oais th^n for wheat was common, but sometimes by agreement one price all round was charged. Would say that 2£ and 2|d were fair prices.— William Meaclem also charged 2£d and 2\ h Mr Purnell addies*ed the bench. Defendant said he had never found fault with Meaclem's prices now quoted, but the prices quoted 10 defendant when the engagement was made were a farthing lower than those he was now claiming. The lower prices had been quoted with a view to getting the threshing,

and when the work was done the other farthing wae put on. Defendant epoka at some length, and His Worship said he thought Mr Wilaon had been ill advised, ftnd should have carried out his intention of paying the account. On the evidence the only difference between the parties was the farthing per bushel, but the evidence adduced wa§ Buch that His Worahip had no course but to give judgment for plaintiff with costs.

The Greymouth Case.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Hokitika, April 1.

At the Supreme Court this morning in the Brunner case Mr Gully opened the cisc for the defence. He Btated that they would rely mainly on the following grounds. 1. That plaintiff Geogbegan was not a peraonal representative of the deceased. 2. That having issued process as representa tive the defendant cannot now sue as bene fioiary. 3. There was no proof that there was no other executor or administrator of the deceased at the time the action was in stituted. 4. Assuming proof of no other administrator, plaintiff cannot sue as ad ministrator within six months from the date of death. 5. No proof of negligence. 6. No proof of the cause resulting in the disaster or that the possible causes assumed are actionable, 7. No proof that the accident was caused by any person other than de ceased. 3. No proof that deceased was not the sole cause or contributed by his negli gence to the disaster. Lastly that insuffi cient notice had been given under " The Employers Liability Act." Mr Gully is now addressing the jury, and his address is expected to last till the lunch adjournment.

A Man's a Man for a' That.

— \Vashiiigb<m Star.

Up-to-date Version.

What though a lassie don the breeks, Wi' bloomers braw and a' that ? We bend in adoration meek And are her slaveß, for a' that. For a' that and a' that, The whtel beetrid and a' that: Blytbe Cupid's eyes heed no disguise, She shall be wooed, for a' that. The warld may tremble at her call, Wi' bonnet doffed and a' that; Her voice may fill the council hall, She bides a Jass for a 5 that. For a' that and a' that, Pur duds usurped and a' that, The one who works to pay the gowd, He is the man, for a' that.

The " rummage sale " and sale of work at the Tabernacle began this afternoon at half past three. The " rummage " sale is one of odds and ends and " unconsidered trifles," new and second-hand, useful and ornamental, whiie the sale of work is of the useful kind. Tea will be laid at half-past five, and in the evening the excellent Willow by choir will give a concert.

THE ASHBURTON GtJARDIAN : THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1897.



Wanted. WANTED— A few hundredweight of green feed delivered in.Ashburton weekly for three mouths. Apply W.H., Mail Office. 4 13 OYSTERS, Barracouta, Flounders, Mackere', Rabbits, fresh to-nis?ht, Jewitt, Burnett Street. 4 12 FOR Sale, Cheap, two Gl*ss Show-C isea with drawers. Apply J. R. Stbw^, West Street. 3 246



KOLLITT & GO.'S Supreme Flour and i V\ beatmeal at cost price. Sharps 5s 9.1 and Bran 3s 6d per bag, delivered.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



WANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected in l.his depaitmtnt duung our recent sale has enabled *us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to daie in shape, style, and pattern, and at best possible value?.—Mitchell and Turner. MY Tuner, Mr Harrow, is now in Ash but ton. Orders sent in at once promptly attended to. Pianos and Organs sold on easy time payments Bicycles—The Star, Victor, and Columbia; ladies' and gents' extras. Typewriters—Yost, Remington, and Daugherty,—H. M. JoNfiS.



V^r ANTED Known-The celebrated P.D T T Corsets in all price.-} and colors. — A. Orb. 3 141 BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Moagiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Bajt Street.



JUST LANDED —A High-class Kid O Glove, four Btuds, all colors; price 4s. Fully equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—W. H. Collier, "TVTEW LINKS in Clothing. A first-olaes jj\ Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercery.— W, H. Collier. 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 Pound.—"The Hall," East .Street. ANTED Known—The l*ew Flanne' ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orr. 3 138 BED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and clean) 9d per bag ; splendid Potatoes, 201bs for Is, or 8s 6d per 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bros. FOUND — IS! ineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approv&L— Barrett Bros, "The Hall," Eist Street. WANTED Known—Special Show in our Mantle and Dress Booms on Friday 26th insfc, and following days. The cream of the Colonul Mills in Dress Tweeds and a, large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Kuown—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of ;it a Discount for Cash. His own make, (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 the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, Kast Street, Town Hall, Ash burton. 3 115



»■«»■■■ mihwm «■■»■ mi—mm ■■mni—wmaww—^| D, Tnomas. FLEMINGTON, LONG BE A OH. FIRST-CLASS FARM, Containing 97 Acres, 3 Roods, 15 Perches. MR DAVID THOMAS ha 3 received instructions from the Bey. T. Farley to Sell on the Farm by Public Auction on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1897 His well known Farm, thoroughly Pipe drained and otherwise improved, and being Lot 43, D.P, 384, Longbeach Survey District. The Land is the best in the district and a sale must be made. Also, at same time and place, Af\ Head Mixed Cattle. 3Q r\ Crossbred Ewes in Lamb to O\J Longbeach Rama pub in Ist April. "I f\ Tons Git Sheaf Chaff, and 10 X\J Tons Clover Hay, Also a few Horses, and a lot of Sundries. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12.30. p.m. D. THOMAS, 4 11 Ashburton. T. Bullock. TO LET, at a low rental—Shop in the Arcade, at present occupied by Mr A. H. Williams, Stationer. Possession given nex f week. T. BULLOCK. On account of the Mortgagee. fi A fy PRICE required for two acres ob^Jc / land close to the West Town Belt, being Lot 100 on Tancred and Allen's original sale plan. Formerly owned by Mr F. Boaenberg. Easy terms of payment can be arranged if required. Apply at once to T. BULLOCK, Agent.



FOR SALE, Good Building Sites, well situated in Wills Street East, being T.S. 720, 721, and 722, in one block, the property of Mr G. P. Milsom. Offers are invited for these, as the owner is returning to Tasmania. T. BULLOCK. LOW PRICED TOWN SECTIONS, as follows:— £11 10a, price wanted for T.S. 818 Aitken street. £13 10s, price wanted for T.S. 817 Aitken Street. The owners are desirous of realising. Terms if required. Apply T. BULLOCK, Agent.



Bankruptcy Notice..*. *"" in~~bankruptoy. In the District Court, holdea afc Aah burton, NOTICE ia hereby given that John Thomas, of Hampatead, labourer, vf&s this day adjudged bankrupt; and I iiereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be hojden at my office on the 7th day of 4pril, 1897, at 11,30 o'clock in the forenoon. JOHN DAVISQN, Deputy Official Assignee. April 1, 1897. 4 1* FOR SALE. SUBURBAN property well situated on Belt Rood, Allenton. £ acre first-class land, on which ia erected a comfortable cottage of 5 rooms, trerandah, conservatory, and all conveniences, detached wash-house, aiid other buildings Tha property is in a yety healthy locality, about three minutea walk from Domain. for price and full particulars apply to ' T» BUJJUvvJV , i



I .___ _ .^_ . TO FARMERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS, FOR SALE AT A SACRIFICE. G<y n.f\ ~ "Price required for tha o& i fJ\.f strongly built commodious GKAIN STORE, with Concrete Cellar, to gether with a QUARTER OB' AN ACRE, fronting West street, being T.S. No. 56. As there are three doors, it could easily be divided into compartments to Buit three purchasers if necessary, Farmers are invited to inspect. Very easy terms of payment, viz : —Small cash deposit, balance can remain at interest at b\ per cent per annum. Very good site for a gristing mill. For fall particulars, apply to



Government Notices. LANDS FOR SETTLEMENT ON LEASE IN PERPETUITY. ALBURY ESTATE.



Entertainments. "orange"" hall. SATURDAY NEXT, APRIL 3. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH JJARVEST JJOME. EXCELLENT LUNCHEON from 12 Noon one shilling. AUCTION SALE Of Grain, Hay, Fruit, Potatoes, &0., at 3 p.m. Stall of Useful and Ornamental Articles. PEOPLE'S POPULAR CONCERT at 8 p.m. Miss Birdie Butler wi'l sing, "Bid me to Love," with violin obbligato by Dr Morris. Miss Olphert will recite, "The Lifeboat, and " Hanging a Picture." MissTompkins will sing, Dr Morris will play violin solo, Mrs Marsden, Miss Collision, and Meßßrs Craighead and Trezise will sing. Admission—One Shilling. Special Services in the CHURCH on SUNDAY—Morning at 11, Evening at 6.30. Afternoon at 3 the Choir and Friends will render the Service of Song entitled, •• An Unexpected Harvest." Connective leadings by Miss Olpherb. 4 4



"\yOTICE h hereby given, in terms of JAI "The Land for Settlements Act. 1894," and its amendments, that the under mentioned LANDS will be OPENED for :> Application on MONDAY, April 12. 1897, under the Lease in Perpetuity and Small Grazing Run Systems, and fche special regulations applicable to Lands offered under the above Act:— ALBUKY SETTLEMENT Ml ii ACRES OF AGRICUL 9 14t± TURAL LAND, in 74 Blocks of from 25 acres to 990 acres, at rentals of from Is 7^d to 7s per acre ;



AND I 1 A KflQ ACRES OF PASTORAL IU.JUu LAND in four small Grazing Runs of from 1955 acres to 3080 acres, at; rentals of from 5d to Is per acre. Pamphlets containing full particulars as to terms aid conditions may be obtained from this Office, Applicants are advised to acquaint themselves thoroughly with the regulations, strict compliance with which will be absolutely necessary, Applications must be made only on the special Forma prescribed, and any applications tendered on other Forms will be liable to rejection with out inquiry. Mr J. Mi. March, Superintendent of Village Settlements, will attend ab Albury for a week before the day of receiving applica tions, to furnish intending selectors wilh information respecting the lands, the proper way to fill in the new application forms, and the terms and conditions on which the land may be acquired, as embodied in the regula tions for the occupation of land leased under " The Land for Settlements Act, 1894," and its Amendments. Applications will be received at the Land Offices, Christchurch, '\ imaru and Albury on MONDAY, April 12, 1597,



The Land Board will sit as follows to examine applicants in terms of the regula tions : — At Land Office, Ohristchurch, on THURS DAY, April 15. At Land Office, Timaru, on MONDAY, April 19. At Land Office, Albury, on WEDNESDAY, April 21. Every applicant must appear before the Board at one of these places. The Ballot to determine the successful applicants for the lands will be held at she Land Office, Albury, at 10 a.m., on tHURS DAY, April 22, 1897, SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Grown Lands. District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, March 30, 1897. 4 8 Business Notices



F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSEB AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TUST ARRIVED—A large assortment of Tobacconist's Goods, and I am selling at greatly reduced prices—PlPrCS — GB.D's, Don's, and other makers. Wills' Tobacco, in tin=«, 2oz Is, 4oz 2i. CIGARS of the best brands—Manillas, 5 for Is. TOBACCOS —Welcome Nugget, Diadem, Golden Eigle, Derby, Ruby, etc., etc. CIGARETTES of all the best makers—U.N OS, 61. Cleavers' Shaving Soap, Is ; Pears' Shaving Soap, Is 3d; Soap and Bow!, Is; Frossard'a Swiss Cigars, 2i 3d & bundle. 4 10 B. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. THE Advertiser desires to inform his Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest c'ass of spirits so that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured :— WHISKIES. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk and case ; Buchanan's Glasgow — " Old Smuggler " ; D.C.L. — Liqueur ; Highland Nectar; Highland Club and V.O. Special; Bernard and Co., Leith —" Encore " ; Gilbey's "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Glenlivet " Perfection " ; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar ; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish.—Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish; Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—"Sham rock "; Dunville's Belfast; John Jamieson and Son's—Dublin * * *; D.C.L.—" Killy eroy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Autrim—pure malt; Sir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker sB,De war's and Sons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES.



Bisquit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids 'and *** *; Hennessey's * * * ; Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australianbrandy-—the best; Denis Mounie's brands —bulk and case; Martell's Dai k. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene dictine, Chartreuse, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a.irw till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovri], etc,, cab be supplied. All liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. r, albFandee, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 3 205 TT7"ANTED lEuowg— A. Ocr, Agent for VV the celebrated Fearnought Serges, defy sea, air, and water. 3 139 "TXTANTED Known—2so New Jackets, Yf Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goode, German made,—A, Qm- ■



CONCERT. ■HLEMINGTON (^CHOOL. FEIDAY,"~APBIL 2, AT 8 P.M., By Miss Birdie Butler & Miss Olpheri, of Auckland, asssisted by Ashbmton friends. Miss Butler will sing "Orapro nobia" I and " Bid me to love." j Miss Olphert will recite "I he land of ; gold " and " Hanging a picture." Admission ... Is. 3 244 Friedlander Bros., Limited. " FOX PRIVATE SALE. OKA ACRE FARM AT WAK4NUI. MR GEORGE COE'S farm not having j beeu sold by auction, we are now j prepared to treat for the sale of aame j privately. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. 4 7



FuR PBIVATE SALE, AS A GOING CONCERN. fJIHE COMPLETE PLANT of an Old JL Established Firsr Claas Livery Stable, doing a good business. Full particulars on application. 3 165 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. J



MAbSEY-HAbBLS WHEELS. j WE have on view a large assortment of j Ladies' q.ud Gentlemen's BICYCLES, Which we now supply complete with Lamp, Ball, Brake and Mudguards without extra j charge. AN EXPERT is now in attendance, and will be pleased to teach Ladies to ride free of charge, for the next week only. | FKIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ! 3 239 ;



i TTT ANTED TO PCJROAA.SK— 100 Tons OF BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. i FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. ! ; ; ____„ . i TjIENCING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards.



UTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OAT« COCKSFOOT j BARLEY CLOVERS I CHAFF And a! other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3_ STORES. STOBES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORES Householders and Fanners. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality ; JOKO, PALM, and other UK AS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SPGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS.



foe sale, seeds. "seeds. WE HAVE IN STOCK and for|SALE Seeds for autumn sowing, OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPE BARLUY and RYE CORN. I RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR- NlPd. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, &o. 1 1 SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON WE HAVE DECIDED, for the oon venience of our Clients, to hold in Stook duiing the season— COOPER'S POWDKR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which wo are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout th«i World. t3BTI Him ji i iiiuwiwy—mm—^——m»wi WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr Q. Neill, intends to opes same as Ladies' Dining ajad Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long fe.lt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few j boarders will ood ftli the oomfgrti of,|i|' bfiipe, ' I



Business Notices. , .f VICTORIAN f^F~ --7~=.' ~f^J'" * STKAM CARRIAGE FACTORY, 1 *"-"^C s >^» IRON WORKS AND I'y"? '"# _A^l 'S/S£ SHOEING FORGE. -- * <B&Salkß*** ■ F. AND H. STEEL BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton 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 traps put into good order by having them well painte:!, and our workmen are in the front rank of thsir profession, and the material used is the very best. Ironwork Department— We are prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, and to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department— In this as in all other parts of our business we will give satisfaction to our customers, and if you want your horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send it along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE. F. AND H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 24



ANDREW ORR. Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK FOB AUTUMN AND WINTER 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 LADIES' JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make ; French and English Dress Fabrics in Gteat Variety. Agent for the celebrated "Fearnought" Serges, navy and blacks, Ladies' Corsets in a'l the new makes, PD, V and N, &c. LATEST NOVELTIES in Millinery, French and English Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers and Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. LADIES' MACINTOSHE J, most fashionable Good, all sewn'seams ; Infants' Dresses, Peliss s, Cloaks, and Muffs. Ladies' Gloves in Silk Suede, and Kid ; all prices. The BEST STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited in Ashburton. BLANKETS AND FLiNNELS under contract; splendid va'ue. j Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES, best makes. Ladies' UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from Is lid. SUITS TO ORDER from £21 15s Od ANDREW ORR. T ARGE STOCKS, V #UNS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS. FENDERS AND FIRMKONS, LAMPS, BEDSTEADS, Etc. JOHN ORR & CO.



Hanmer and Graves. ~T>UN~ OATST WE have a large line of these fit; for seed and can supply orders for any quantity, WE have in store a large quantity of Agricultural Salt, for salting Stacks or destroying Weeds, which we oiler at low quotations. CASTOK OIL. WE have Just Landed, ex Fazilka, a shipment of CASTOR OIL, and are in a position to supply Large and Small Consumers. ""DIP. _ DIP."" "TXTE ARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS i and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyards lately hi the occupaton of Mr Brooke, atsd are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Little's Dip will be u-ecL WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. CORNSACKS. ORDERS for these can now be booked, aud we advise Clients to take ad vantage of present quotations. SEEDS. SEEDS. WE HAVE in stock for Autumn sowing. Oats, of all varieties, Clovers, Turuip S.eds, Ryeeorn, Cape Barley, etc., HANMER & GRAVES.



ASHBURTON ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. THE Annual Dinner will be held at Devane'a Hotel on WEDNESDAY, 14th April, at 7 p.m. TICKETS, four shillings, iucluding liquor, may be obtained from the Secretary, or Messrs Cambridge, Fox, Houston, Cox, Rollitt or Uoton. A. H. SHURY, 3 236 Secretary. LOST. T OST—Cheque, No. A 107.792, on Bank JLJ of Australasia, Ashburton, for £3. Payment stopped. Finder rewarded on returning same to W. T. DOAK, 4 1 Mount Somers T ADIES from the Country requiring I 1 medical treatment wiil find a very Comfortable Home, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street, 3 16 ~~ notkSe™ " T HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. X HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hoc Water Service, for tha Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 12T J. H. WALKER. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. I)REPABE for the winter's rain, and ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MAOKWELL, Lower $isfc street, Ashburton. Umbrelbs re-covered and turned ou equal to new again. * Umbrellas neatly repaired with beet materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. WANTED Known-rFirst-elass, Dress making, Styla and Fit guaranteed, at strictly iqioderate prices. A $ull ra.nge of the htesfc dress materials and frimmingß. Our 'usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quality in Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows. Ladies OWQ oiftUriais m»de up. (



MaaiM^e ... Business Notices . : CROCKERY r T^T T~" - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWARI. ENAMELWAfiI, " Q X P A C X A .G E 3 ftRPACKAGES &O PACKAGES 410 PACKAGES* Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHEE BEOS., TTAVE just received per s. s. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from i^r/t&ron J&e£££ Firms in Enßlan<i and on the Continent, which our Agenta bought ftt the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger discount for us than is usual. This being the case we »re determined to give our Customers tae benefit of tins transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Prioe with »ny others m the Diatriofc, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. • /, f2 ft BJ droom Setß 110 a6d per set: of 6 pieces, Full size in rT efct| of JugSf Pllkin> P"nled »nd enameled, from 2s per Mb of three °0 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen JO Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2i per icvut 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Down 21b GlftM Jf « Jars, 3s 6d per dozen ,;„,,,, ien ™ M*Bon'B ***** Pint*i 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 down Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeeper! o0 Down Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc, eto. E NAMELWARE. ENAMELWAE E,—* 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colore 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3* Hi 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, 1b 9d, .Bs, 2s 6d, 3a 44 5 Dozen Enameled fiwers, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d. 24 Dozen Enameled Baßine, Is 3d, Is 6d, la 9.-1, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Down Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, la 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinaer Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Dozen Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 64 per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from la 9d eaoh. 50 Dozen Enamelsd Mugs from 6d each, or 5a 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 F.ying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Knameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 9d eaoh 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 Suff»r frotn us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. , PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. , a Ti? £?. esfc T l? c Z M}\^% Markefc at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We h»v« alio on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharpi 5a 6d per bag. Bran 3a 6d per bap New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14:6 Is, 7a per cwt Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUBOH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. SPECIAL NOTICE TO TIMEKEEPERS. TUST RECEIVED, direct from the Manufacturers, a few HALF-HOUR CHRONOGRAPHS. The Special advantages arc— LEVER MOVEMENT. NON-MAGNETIC. ABSOLUTELY ACCURATE TO FIFTHS OF A SECOND. The finest Watch of its kind and best value ever offered in the district. PRIOE (with Gunrantee)— <J3^3 lOs. « TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. MELLOR'S ' ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE. NEW LEATHERS NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. THE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Grack proof Oalf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct* ible. , . ! , Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on s new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worih a trial. Keep up to data and ask for these new goods, Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. ENCOURAGED BY THE STRIKING S(JCO!SS OF OUR GREAT ANNUAL SALE WE have decided to CONTINUE IT FOS FOURTEEN DAYS MORE, daring which time we intend offering all our immense Stock of Boots, Shoes, Sltpmrt, Evening Slices, Sea., AT UNHEARD-OF PrTcE^T Every Pair ia Reduced from 10 to 20 per cent, A number of Bargains at any price. AH those who have not availed themselves of the WONDERFUL BARGAINS OFFERED AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT should do so immediately. For Prices see our window and doors. The public have never had a chanm f« •».•>• such splendid value in BOOTS AND SHOES as that now offered them at McDonald & Mcdiarmid's J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, East Street, N.B,~Any description of Boot or Shoe made to measure »t th« lowoit Price It tow*. Only Best Material used.