CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves reapons'b'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents

QUEENSLAND CRICKET MATCH.

TO XHB EDITOR. Sir, —Like your f rmer correspon "ent "Tiue Sport," a "Guinea .Subscriber" is just a little "too previous" in his advice to th« managing Committee. I am happy to inform him that the suggestion he makes with reference to complimentary tickets to subscribers has been anticipated by tho Committee and a free ticket tor each sub scriber to the guarantee fund for each day was voted at their last meeting The Com mittee fully appreciate the readiness with which fche public have come forward and subscribed the sum necessary to ensure a ■visit from such a first: class team as the Queen aland Representatives. I would add that if any subscriber who has not yet re ceived his complimentary ticket, will apply to me I shall be glad to give it. I con gratulate " True Bport" on his last letter, and am glad to find that he had only the welfare of the game at heart, and was nob trying to "get at" the Committee when he wrote his fornwr letter.—l am, etc., Herbert Alington, Hon. Seo. Queensland Match Committee.

TO THE EDITOR.

8l»,—On my return from Highbank on Saturday evening, I saw the leterain the t»pert referring to the Queensland orickat piatoh. Now, sir, as I am the cricketer referred to, pltase allow me in the interests of fair play, to reply to H. Alington and " One Who Knows." I was asked to coo tribute £1 Is to the fund, {and subsequently I 0& 6d), and refused, saying that &b I had just taken a sew farm at Highbank and having heavy expenditure there, I did not see my way to contribute. I was then told I should be left out, and said that if a place in the team had to be bought, I was quite content to be left out, and should have troubled ao mor» about it, only H. Aiington in his roply to " True Sport" stated that no cricketer was left out for not giving to the fund. Now, sir, these are the facts of the ease. Being in town on Wednesday, I enquired from one of the Selection Committee if the team had been pickad, and was told that I was left out, but that Dsnshire, Russell, and Upton had been picked, and tb*«kt the remainder would be picked on jphu'radfty night. Who "True Sport" is, I do n«>i knew f but as several friends and myself discussing the matter on Wednesday arming, I suppose he heard of the facts hem om of them. I* regard to Mr Aiiaeton'* *«t<ter' * notice that h. e Bayß no cricketer w*s lrft out for not giving to fche fund. I challenge him to prove that assertion, and d.wtinctly state that I was left out for no ot.ber reason, and have the authority of Mr G. W. Andrews, the captain of the Ashbivton Cricket Club (who is more qualified ta judge the merits ot Ashburton cricketers than anybody ra the town) for stating that there is no cricketer ia Ashburton whom he would have picked before myself. I leave the matter to tho British sense of fair play of your readera. Now, in regard to the letter of "One Who iKnows," it seems to me thab he is one ot thoie Who rush into print and write reck il««s!y about questions of which they know nothing. Ib is entirely untrue that any club or any person has ever paid me a half penny for my play. I have reason to ieliwe that "One Who Knows is of foreign extraction, and am happy to believe thab no Britisher would write such a contemptible letter. As I shall be away at Highbank until next Saturday evening, and snail not be able to reply should anyone ?ueition the statements made in this letter, trust you will do me the justice to publish «t foot the enclosed certificate from the jNcretary to the Ashburton Club —I am, etc. C. E. Davis.

Altaton, January 11, 1897,

Ashburton, January 11, 1896. This !* t0 certify that the Ashburtea Cricket CVJ* bM never contributed any sum to G I. !>»?»" expenses when playing for theCl n b.~Yolxr B ,etc, = q p^ Hon. Secretary A.0.0.

OBITUARY.

The Timaru Herald has the following obituary netiue of the late Mr I. L.^ Morns, of Piewant Poini, (ancle of Mrs Rudolph Friedlander, of this town), who died on Saturday afternoon from an apoplectic ■eizure t-The Ute Mr I. L. Morris was born »t Samotaohin, in the province of Poser., Germany, about 1825. He arrived in Vic toria in the early fifties and found himself firat at Ballatat, and then at Bendigo diaainga. where he made many friends as a aterekeeper. After the gold ruahea he went back to Germany, and married He then ■ came to thia colony, and entered into partnership with the late Mr Julius Mendel ion at Pleaeant Valley, which partnership existed until the death of Mr Mendelson. Prior to the death of his partner the firm •oomroentted business afc Pleasant Point, Altogether Mr Morris has been a resident of ' the Pleaiant Point) district between tweaty fiT© aad thirty years. He was disi inguiahed i for honesty of purpose and probity in all business matters, and wa» not< d for his good nature and philanthropy. He always took the deepest inter at in the social and civic welfare of the district. He wa* an one time a member of the Timaru Harbour Board, and until the time of his death waa a member of the Pareora Licensing Com mittee and the Timaru Milling Company, Jbeaides being & member of most of the other local bodies. Those who have been identified with him in the many concerns of his active life bear testimony to his geniality of manner, his shrewd business ability, and his broadmindednesa in all matters of moment. Last January he w&s the recipient of a handsome present from the members of the Jewish Synagogue in Timaru, in recogni tion of hia able and willing services as lay reader for his denomination. Of whatsoever hb was interested in he was a staunch supporter financially and otherwise, and his familiar figure will bo missed by a large circle of friends in the Pleasant Point district for many years to come. He leaves » widow and family of grown up sons and daughters to mourn hia loss. In many ways too numerous to mention he will be sadly misled in South Canterbury.

A telegram in another column adds the painful intelligence that Mr George Moms, ton of the deceased, committed suicide this morning by cutting his throat with a> razor. He waa subject to fits of inaanity, i»nd only left the Asylum a fortnight ago.

Labour Questions.

„»——■—--.. —-— Press Aooflktion— By gleofcrio Telegraph

London, January ,8.

The Miners' Congress, sitting at Leicester, fixed thirteen aa the mini mum age at which boys should be «mployed in mines. The Congress also supported eight hours* work, and passed • resolution against contracting out of the Employers' Liability Bill in its present form.

The Engineers' Strike. (Received January 11, 10.5 a.m ) A belaidk, January ] 1

The hope of settling the difficulty be tween the engineers and the Adelaide Steamship 00. is again daahed to the ground;, the Company having definitely replied to a communication from th<? Engineers Association that they do not Intend to concede th© terms accepted ijy the Owners Association, The engineers have therefore been called out from the Wendouree, and on several other vessels of the company fiave given twenty-four hours' notice

MR CECIL RHODES.

Remarkable Speech.

Presa Association--By Electric Telegraph—

Copyright,

[ Capetown, January 7 In the course of a speech deliver* d at a banquet tendered to him prior to his departure for England, Mr Cecil Rhodes said that for fourteen years he had recognised that the foreign Powers coveted the unoccupied territory in Africa. Germany especially coveted ■ the territory lying between Damara and the German possessions in South West Africa and Zambesi The Transvaal would have seized Bechuana land, knowing that that was the key to South Africa, and they had intri gued with she late powerful chief Lobengula, but his (Mr Rhodes') policy had defeated both these schemes. Owing to the caution displnyed by the Oapn Government and Great Britain, he was sure that unless the British Pouth Africa Chartered Company had been formed, the vast territory now

I administered by the Company would have passed to foreigners. Apart from internal troubles, Portugal had proved a troublesome neighbour. Keferring again to the Transvaal, he said the Boers would have raided the Com pany's territory and shot the Com pany's people but for the influence of President Kruger. All South of the Zambesi had determined that there should be no foreign intrusion. The whole of the English residents at the Cape, and many Dutch, recognised the good work he had done for South Africa, and refused to condemn him because of one act. Some great men, added Mr Rhodes, grew orchids (cvi dently a reference to Mr Chamberlain's pet hobby), but his hobby was to pre vent the limitation of the Cape's hinter-; land, and to promote the federation and unification of South Africa in re gard to customs tariff 1, the development of the railways, the Native question, and mutual defence against outsiders. The gathering, which numbered a thousand, greeted the speech with rapturous applause. The toast of Lord Roseraeath, Governor of Cape Colony, which was subsequently proposed, waa received in silence.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Constantinople, January 7.

The Embassies of the Powers, who J are considering fresh proposals with j reference to reforms in Turkey, have drawn up certain recommendations with reference to the amelioration of the condition of the Moslem and Christian subjects of the Sultan. They express reluctance to the em ployment of coercion in the enforce meat of their demands, at the same time advising generous reforms as far as Moslems and Christians are con cerned. The embassies express a hope that the Moslems will-bring pressure to bear on the Sultan to con cede the reforms.

Affairs in regard to Crete are not in a very satisfactory state.

Constant friction exists between the Porte and the Embassies of the Powers over the question of the appointment of the gensd'armes. The Porte per sists that only Turks should be ap pointed to these positions. (Received January 11, 1,5 p.m.)

Constantinople, January 10.

The trial of Colonel Mazhar Bey for alleged complicity in the murder of the French priest, Father Salvatore, resulted in the acquittal of the accused. The Sultan has ordered him to be re tried, and the Embassies of the Powers insist that in the new trial the venue shall be changed from Marash to Con stantinople.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

(Received January 11, 9.45 a.m.) Church Union London, January 10 Archdeacon C. W. Morse, of Ade laide, has written to the church news papers, taking exception to a portion of the address delivered by Dr Sau marez Smith, Primate of Australia, and Tasmania, on the occasion of the opening of the Anglican General Synod in Sydney last September, in which, referring toihe union of the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches, his Lordship said the Anglican Church could neither brook the claims made by the Roman Church nor stultify itself by withdrawing those solemn and serious protests against false and un scriptural doctrines which the claims of primitive and Catholic truth made needful. Canon Morse says the Primate's address was an unfortunate mistake, and did not voice the church. Imperial Politics. The Eton A. J, Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, speaking at Man chester, said the Government did not i intend next session to propose any rate' in aid of a grant to voluntary school*, Unionists and churchmen being too dis/idj3<s on the question. Referring to the report of the Royal Commission on Irish finance, be said the whole arguments which had been raised for reduced Imperial taxation in Ireland were farcical, and would result in hopeless administrative confusion if given eftecfc to. The argument that the whisky duties now gp to swell the Imperial revenue supplied no reason why the Irish people should be alto. gether relieved from Imperial burdens. Asiatic Cholera. The Indian transport steamer Nubia, arrived at Plymouth, reports that three deaths from Asiatic cholera oc curred on board after the vessel left Malta.

Australian.

Received January 11, 10 a.in The Bank of Australasia,

Melbourne, January l 1

The Bank of Austtralauia are paying off further portions of their deferred deposit receipts in April next, covering the amount maturing up to 1900. It is expected that before the end of the year the batik will have cleared off the whole og the deferred dejjojits.

Wind and Rain.

Heavy rains and gales have been experienced throughout the colony, and many country townships have been flooded. Considerable damage has been done to the railway line.'.

HURRICANE AT PORT DARWIN

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. (Received January 11, 10 a.m.) J Port Darwin, January 11. The cyclone was preceded by two distinct shock* of earthquake. The cyclone lasted four hours. Ten bodies have been recovered from the ruins. The damage is estimated at £100,000. (Received January 11, 10.25 «.m ) Sixteen luggers are missing, includ ing six of the London Pearling Com pany's fleet of hosts, with crews of six in each. The Government steam launch and the launch Maggie are also missing, while another steam launch is a total wreck. The deaths among the Chinese coohes are greater than was at first thought. The bodies of six were recovered. A European named Traoey died of the shock of fright. A large stretch of railway has been washed away and a strong appeal has been made to Government to allow Chinese to be brought from Singapore to assist in rebuilding the township, other labor being unavailable.

Synopsis of New advertisements.

Catholic Art Union—Winning numbers. Polo Club—Weights for events. Holiday Notice—Merchants. John Orr and Co.—Business annoucement, Mitchell and Turner—Sale of Drapery. Jewitt—Fresh fish. Funeral Notice—Baker Bros.

l*Hk GtJAKDUN : MONDAY, JAfttJAKY 11, 1897



Kbaxwg's Pgwdeb aeatroya bug?, fleas moths, beetles, and all other insecte, whi^t quite fastmlesg to domoßtio animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder ia ex raordinary. It is perfect; clean ia application. See the article you purofaaee is Kismt.G'e, aa imitations are ooxioui and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6<3, is I3i j« Id e»eb, bj-»1 ab«wieti



Henry Zander, H. ZANDER. AS the Harvesting Season now draw ing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stook of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. BINDING TWINES, BINDING TWINES. BINDING WIRE, BINDING WIRE. And all other Harvesting Material now Stock. Farmers, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, as I oaa quote less than auy local merchant, having purchased the maximum quantity and ob tained highest discounts. I ONLY KEEP



DONAGHY'S GOLD MEDAL TWINE. s Get no other, and don't be deceived with inferior brands now offered in Ashburton, The New "BUCKEYE" OPEN-BACK FRAMELESS REAPER. The New " BUCKEYE " MOWER. The New "BUCKEYE" CULTIVATOR Now on View. McOORMIOK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS Kept in Stock, ALSO — "TYSAOK'S" SECTIONS AND CHAINS For all other Machines.



Public Notice? SHRIMPS, fresh, Midday Express; Flounders, Mackerel, Ling, Cod, by South Express. Jewitt, opposite Mail office. 1 61 ASHBURTON COUUTY POLO CLUB. A NNUAL OPORTS TV/fEETING WIL2. BE HELD ON TINWALD RACECOURSE, Thursday Afternoon, 14th inst. First Race will start at 2 30 p.m. PERCY H. COX, 1 56 Hon. Secretary.



For the convenience of the Farmers in the Mayfield and Rangitata districts, where the •'Buckeye" haß always been the favorrite, a stock of Extras will also be Kept on Mr Elhsue's Farm, OORNSAOKS. CORNSAOKS. I am now prepared to take orders for full-sized Cornsacks, and Farmers will do well to order early, as prices are advancing, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTHS, Etc. In order to make room for Harvesting and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the above stock at— 25 Pek Cent BELOW OOST PRIOE. 1000 MATS ! 1000 MATS !! 1000 MATS!!! jy/TADRITIUS gTOAR- Be aure to use no other for your JAM, and see that you {get k it.



\ SHBURTON COUNTY POLO CUP. HANDICAPS. gt. Ib. Mr A. E. G. Rhodes' FRIB, ... 13 7 Mr John O'Shea's ROS X AGNEW, 13 2 Mr B. Lane's TAI TAPU, ... ... 12 2 Mr J. S. Bland* WHOPPER, ... 11 10 Mr A. E. G. Rhodee 1 DUMB CRAMBO, 11 7 Mr G. Roberta'DAlSY, 11 5 Mr P. P. Claridge.s KAHU, ... 11 0 Mr P. H. Cox's BRUSTLING, ... 10 3 Mr F. P. Claridge'a RA JAH, ... 10 0 1 55 pOLO STEEPLECHASE. ar. Ib. Mr A, G. Rhodes'Fßlß, 13 7 Mr E. H. Jackson's NOBBY, ... 12 0 Mr J. S. Bland'i WOPPER, ... 12 0 Mr P. H. Cox'b TOPSY 11 0 Mr F. P. Claridge'a RAJAH, ..,' 10 10 Mr John Totty's MIDGET, .„ 10 7 1 57



NEW CURRANTS, NEW RAISINS, and HEW SULTANAS. These fruits are ready for use without further washing. TEAS TEAS. TEAS. CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA, Especially packed for me. Just Landed (ex Ruapehu), 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, la All Sizes. They are giving Universal Satisfaction. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES, ! GREATLY REDUCED PRICES



CATHOLIC ART UNION DKAWING. rriHE following are the winning numbers X, with prizes :— Prize. No. Prize. No. Prize. No. 84 — 28908 88 — 6169 48 — 1607 13 — 10242 15 — 3732 2 — 5788 23 — 27909 83 — 7439 55 — 2778 60 — 2143 3 — 670 31 — 29749 64 — 17027 35 — 29897 92 — 13208 96 — 25444 47 — 19549 62 — 26178 77 — 21656 87 — 29769 100- 14606 58 — 13233 81 — 19984 14 — 1660 21 — 7024 89 — 19946 95 — 22494 73 — 25609 26 — 19163 10 — 2767 94 — 9823 30 — 13407 49 — 17023 75 — 6821 5 — 23227 74 — 27662 85 — 23541 63 — 26475 91 — 23978 27 — 7261 36 — 22803 79 — 2761 4 — 13741 61 — 7978 42 — 28967 78 — 22314 25 — 19451 80 — 6888 12 — 2476 80 — 24933 99 — 10561 44 — 27541 50 — 29842 70 — 11489 33 — 6480 18 — 2038 41 — 20919 59 — 27849 19 — 26808 7 — 17090 6 — 13019 38 — 22025 93 — 12276 11 — 7351 1 — 26171 37 — 28177 17 — 3692 72 — 22427 66 — 2067 54 — 10199 67 — 22551 28 — 21810 43 — 3287 56 — 6324 52 — 25932 69 — 347 39 — 24769 34 — 25630 8 — 27213 97 — 29700 22 _ 10703 I 45 — 10771 53 — 11025 46 _ 22662 16 — 2766 9 — 24749 29 — 29538 86 — 29692 57 — 7346 40 — 25564 51 _ 415 65 — 2090 68 — 5753 32 — 23099 98 — 15214 82 — 23465 71 — 23081 76 — 26019 20 — 12265 24 «■ 20799 I 58



OILS. OILS. OILS, I have in Stock and to land— 100 Drutna Linseed Oil 200 Cases Valvoline and Cylinder 20 Bales Beat 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ranaome's Plough Shareo Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BIST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING, Winea and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueuraand Haraani Oigari, Cigarettes, (wholeiale only). la view of approaching holidays, SPECIALLY LOW PRICES.



WE, the Undersigned, agree to close our respective places of business oa the afternoon of WEDNESDAY, 13th, January, 1896, for a Half Holiday, instead of on THURSDAY, 14th, on the ocoasion of the Cricket Match, Queensland v Ashburton and §outh Qanterbury :— D. Thomas, (per A. H. Field}, Baumer and Graves, H. Zander, Andrewes, Anderson and Co., i William Sparrow, William Patching, George J. Neill, F, Adams, M. Madden, R. J. Henry, W. H. Collier, (per G. Hefford), John Orr and Co., Mitchell and Brodribb, Halteontein Broa., (per Alex. Hendry, Manager), H, E. BonningtOD, S. Salek, P. O'Connor, G. T. Hardley, (pro J. W. Hardley). H. C. Percy, R, P. Wilson, Craig head and Berry man,, { Friedlander Bros., A. Law vie, Edward Q. Crisp, Robiusoa Broe., Hanraban Bros., F. Ferriman ? Robert Al<9ot?n, James Heaeltine, John Wilson, Shearman Pros., A. P. Williamson, J. McKeague, Mitchell and Turner, James Tasker, H. M. Carson, and Op., B. M. Cuthbertsou, McDonald and Mcyiarmid, Thomas ftollitt,



have alwayß for Sale— Crushed Oats, Oaten PUeaf Ohaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER, GRAJN, WQOL, AND 3ENERAL MERCHANT. | AGENT FOR— Baa Eire Ineuvauoe Office Australian Mutual Provident Society Buckeye Harvester Co.



Business Notices ME LLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christinas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOW# IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations- Ladies' pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes—Splendid value Ladies' Gromelette Shoes from 8* 9d-~Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d —Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Look at windows and you will admit that it is the Best display £ever made in Ashburton A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other boot-shops. Note Address — JAMES MELLOR, TAILORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. SEE THE ATTRACTIVE WINDOWS AT «THhJ CORNEB." VVfi'RY THING NEW AND UP EDO DATE New Straws, New Millinery, New Flowers, New Ribbons, New [Prints and Cambrics, New Dresses. AUi IN THE LATEST FASHIONS, FROM THE VARIOUS CENTRES OF FASHION. Dealing Direcbi{withJ;he Best Manufactures,, we can givejour patrons the best value that money can procure, COxME AND SEE, W. H. COLLIER.



pOMFOR T, IN THE KIT 0 H E N, USK KEROSENE OIL STOVES IK W.HM WJEATHER. * NO HEAT N0 SMELL" -FOR KALE BY— J. ORR & CO.



T. Bullock. a A AAA TO LEND at a low rate o© ~t\J\J\J of interest on first-class freehold security. Apply to. T. BULLOCK, . T.S. 711 near the Central Hotel. £55 price now wanted for thio, The present owner gave £115 cash for it more than twelve years ago, and has now decided to quit it. T. BULLOCK. FOX SALE, lOT 25, containing i acre, fronting J Winters Road, Allen ou, near the Farm Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. GOOD BUILDING SITE. OFFERS are invited for the purchase of T.S. 768, containing £ acre, fronting Wakanui Road, Eas*, near Mr A. Young's store. Good land, long frontage. Must be sold to close accounts. Apply to T^JBULLOCK. TINVVALD. ' /COTTAGE PROPERTY for sale, belong \J ing to Mrs Willcocks, viz., T.S. 70 McAfurdo Street, containing | Acre, on which is erected a comfortable 4 roomed Cottage surrounded by a good garden. On account of their leaving the District this property will be sold at a low price, and on easy terms of payment, it ie well situated, being not far from the Railway Station. T. BULLOCK, Agent. Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. THURSDAY —Meeting of the newly Confirmed for instruction in Holy Communion, 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY—Short Servioe, 7,30 p.m. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Com. tnunion.  3 p.m—DROMORE. -" 6 30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. REV, T. A. HAMILTON. Funeral Notice rTIHE Friends of the hfte Edward I Rippingalk, are respectfully informed that hia Funeral will move from his late [ residence, Ashburton Forks, on TUESDAY, 12 insfc,, at one p.m., for the Ashburton ! Cemetery by Racecourse road. BAKER BROS., 1 60 Undertakers,



WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED X iown—Our Show Rooms to be olaa-ed of all Summer Goods. —Mitchell & {Corner, WANTED $mwn~Every article solii proves Heavy Reductions.— Mi t & TpBMKB.^ THE early bird catches the early worms ao call at Mellor's Che«p Boot; Sale, OTUDY Eooaomyand patronise Melloe g> Oheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known— Mellq?, s Sale surpassing anything ever heard o in Ashburton. 4£S>O, £10, £10, £5, given away for a single gueai. Send stamp for partionlars and cinsutawtoßes !?«, P. 0., W?HMi|toß'



WILLIAM — =PATCHING, , EAST STREET. XXTISHES TO ANNOUNCE to his Farming Friends and Customers of the Ashburton County, that he has now added SADDLERY AND HARNESS MAKING, to hi? TBN.T TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINESS, and will also carry on CLARK'S TINVVALD SHOP as usual. NOTE—Having secured the services of J^R JOHN CLARK as manager of the new department, ALL ORDERS WILL BE PRQMBTLi' ATTENDED TO, NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 170 IH^'ANT^lKßOwn^o to the Cafttow VV for Newest Styles in Riapery »n<i Millinery—W. H. Coiaieb. has just received a large shipment of English, American, and Continental ©oots and Shoes, suitable fosr the season ; : also a» overwhelming Stock of the best coSooial makes, which, he intends diapwng ©f at wry i reasonable prices duMag $* «os»io§ Holidayß Repairs as uauM (Jon* ft* Vjm & Moisoh'h 1 Prewar $wt I^PiJß»»t St«et, Aebb«*»»



Business Notices. „ " - JAM. JAM. JAM. IGCV7 PRESERVING SUGAR 1 QG*7 XOt7# PRESERVING SUGAR XOt/f 250 Bags MAURITIUS SUGAR 250 250 Bags MILLAGUIN SUGAR 250 100 Bags BREWERS' CRYSTALS 100 FLETCHER BROS. HAVE just landed aome of the Finest PRESERVING SUGAR that hM«T«roMM to thia market. Anyone wishing their. Jam to tarn onfe First-class, mM keep in good condition, should not fail to buy their SUGAR from FLETCHER BROS., LOWEST PRICES IN ASHBURTON. JAM JAK& JAM JABS. Pint Mason Screw Top Jars 1 Qfc. Mason Sorew Top Jars h gallon Mason Screw Top Jars lib Jars with Screw Top 21b Jars with Screw Tops 1 and 21b Jan with Plain Topi SOREW TOP JARS FROM 3s 3d For Dozen. PEESEEVING PANS. PRESEKVING PANS, We have all sizes of Enamelled Preset ving Pans—Both Light and Heavy Enamel. afc VERY LOW PRICES. HERBAL BEER. HERBAL BEER. 8 GALLONS OF SPLENDID HERBAL BEER for 7D, by using FLETCHER'S EXTRACT OF HERBS. This extract Saves Boiling-Is ABSOLUTELY PDRE—Makes a Splendid Tonic Be«r-, Non-Intoxicating—Has a Creamy Head like Bottled Ale. Please Note—That we are Sob Agents in New Zealand for tbit extract. TEA. TEA. TEA. Good Station Tea, in half-chests, from Is per 1b Splendid Tea, in 5 and 101b tins, at Is 6d per lb SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA, (Sole Agents for Ashburton) In £lb, lib, 51b, and 101b Air-tight Tins, at Is 9d and 2s per lb. 2d per lb Reduction off 5 and 101b tins. 4id FECULINA 4|d FECULIANA 4}d FECULINA, THE PERFECTION OF CAKE FLOURS. This preparation stands Unrivalled as the Perfection of Prepared Flours fof producing Pure and, Delicious Cakes with the least possible time, trouble, and«xp«ow. FECULINA may be had in the following kinds :— Ground Rice Raspberry Bucs Sultana Cake Cheese Cakes Madiera Cakes Sponge Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches Genoa Cakes Cocoanut Caket Sponge Ginger Bread Currant Cakes , Rice Cakes Seed Okes Snow Cakes, Etc. To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBITRTON AND OHRISTOHUROH. i Telephone 24—80 x 67.



GREAT SALE :CJ OF . : "■' ■. -\. DRAPERY, CLOTHING I^l boots, . • :&l FOR ONE MONTH, j COMMENCES . ':i: ■,"':' TUESDAY, JAN. 12. ! ._. — ■■■'■■$1 /-^ BEAT BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARMENI\ |j . ' -COME EA.BLY- ■ ■ • ■" " '.M ANDREW OBR. I



WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. mHE ELECTRO-PLATED-SILVER WARE OPENED UP BY • S. S A L E X, DIRECT IMPORTER, EAST STBEET, From the firm of WALKER and HALL, ENGLAND, Is the Choicest and Finest Quality of Plate ever seen in the Ashburtoa District, The Good* comprise the newest designs ia BREAD FLATTERS, HOT WATER CANS AND JUGS, NOVEL COAL SCUTTLE SUGAR AND SCOOP, TEA TRAYS, TEA POTS, AND TEA AND. COFFEE SETS. E.P, CANDLESTICKS, AND E,P- k LAMPS. New designs in Jam Dishes and Butters* both Novel and Pretty. E.P. fruit Dishes, Toast Rack*, Breakfast Dishes, and Entree Dishes with hot water compartment etc, etc. The Quality oi these goods is Unsurpassed, and the Plate is thoroughly reliable. INSPECTION INYI TED . ■ AT THE JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. SALEK, BAST STREET^ (TtLBPHOtfI NO. 80.) _