CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Christ in Ancient Africa London, July 18 A number of papyri have been dis covered amongst the ruins of a town in the Libyan desert, in Northern Africa. They contpin eight sayings of Jesus Christ, some of them wholly new. Damages for Libel Messrs Andrew and Company, cotton spinners, Ashton under Lyne, recently recovered £500 damages from Mr Labouchere for a libel published in Truth,

Australian.

Aquatics. Sydney, July 14. The New South Wales Rowing Acsociation has rejected a motion to allow manual labourers who have eyar competed for cash in other branches of sport to row as amateurs. Land Settlement. The new Land Act is proving most effective in promoting settlement. During the two years it has been in operation 4640 families, representing ovsr 23,000 souls, have settled on the land. The Cyanide Patent. Melbourne, July 14. The Australia* Gold Recovery Com pany has given notice of appeal against the recent cyanide process decision. Attempted Suicide Fred Waugh, a prominent South Melbourne footballer, cub his throat owing to his sweetheart rejecting his addresses. The wound is seiious, but not fata!. Tasmanian Politics Hobart, July 14 Parliament was opened yesterday. The Governor's speech referred to the satiefactogy condition of the revenue, this year's surplus being larger than any previous year, with one exception. \ The Bills include Credit E'oncier legis lation. The Acting-Premier stated that the Federation Bill would be, considered at the earliest possible date. - i

THE COLONIAL PREMIERS.

The Visit to Mr Gladstone

The Banquet to Mr Reid.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Mr Seddon and Ohief Justice Way addressed a meeting at Shoreditch, London. Mr Seddon declared that if the legislation adopted in New Zealand had been in operation in Great Britain the engineers' strike would have been prevented. London, July 18. In taking farewell of Mr Keid, Mr j Gladstone said— v My earnest prayer j goes with you and all with whom you are connected." Mrs Gladstone added " God bless you." j Those present at Mr Reid's banquet included the Earls of Belmore, C*r riagton and Jersey, Lord Herschel, Sir Henry Norman, Sir William Windeyer, Lord Knutsford, Vice ad miral JBowden-fcSmitb, and Mr Sande man, Governor of the Bank of Eng land, lord Selborne eulogised Mr Reid, who, he s«id, began with a deficit and adjusted the finances of New South Wales, while at the same time he endowed the colony with a freatrade policy. It was gratifying to Great Britain to find that New South Wales had followed her example- He gave the toast of "The Right Hon. G. H. Reid, a statesman of the Empire, one and indivisible." In hia reply Mr Eeid urged on the War Office to en courage the Volunteer movement in Great Britain. It is intended to publish an official report of the proceedings at the recent Conference between the colonial Prem iers and leading officials of the Colonial Office. The addresses of Mr Chamber lain and Mr Goschen will be given, together with the conclusions arrived at.

The Condemned Sutler.

Pres» A*aocifttion—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Sydney, July 14. Butler's often repeated request that bis hands be released and he be sup plied with writing material has been granted. The officials are reticent, but it is believed that they give colour £0 the statement that he intends to yrfte a eonfessipn. Sydney, July 15

preparations have beep completed fpr the exepution of Butler to-morrow pprning. Whm his hands were released he refused to use writing fgatefial and the mittens were replaced.

Land Tax Assessment.

An Important Decision

Pksj Asiosiation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Sydney, July 14 The Chief Justice, in the Equity Court, had reserved his decision on an appeal against the land tasf assessment, on the grounds that the assessment was issued before the Court of Review was appointed, and before the assessment books were completed. The Judge now held that the Commissioner acted illegally in issuing taxation notices before the books were completed, and that such non-completion rendered the tax wholly void and inoperative as far as the 1896 taxation was concerned. He ordered that the Commissioners be restrained from collecting the tax until the Act is complied with, and gave a verdict for plaintiffs with costs. The decision will have important and wide reaching consequences. It is under stood that the assessment books are not even yet completed, and if this proves correct the wnoie of the land assess- ! ments are rendered inoperative. The Cabinet will consider the situa iiooi In the Legislative Assembly an ad journment was moved to discuss the taxation dtcision. A warm attack is proceeding against the Government and the Commissioners for cresting the

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

I Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— I Copyright.

! Received Wakapuaka, July 15, 10 a.m. Guardian Office, 11 a.m. i New Hebrides. i London, July 14. s Mr Ourzon has addressed a further j note to the French Government press ing the request that regulations be framed for preventing traders from selling fire arms and spirits to the ' natives of the Few Hebrides, The ' French Government has not yet 1 replied. Jameson's Raid. Mr Labouchere's report admits that the Colonial Office cfficials were not aware the Becbuanaiand grant was intended to be used for assisting Jameson's invasion. Received Wakapoaka, July 16, 11.45 a.m., Guardian Office 10 60 a.m. Naval Defence. Government propose to expend i£3,500,000 on constructing a dock at Dover to accommodate twenty battle ships and many smaller vessels; £700,000 upon the harbour of Gib raltar ; and defray half the cost of constructing a first-class dock at Colombo." Annexation of Hawaii. Washington, July 14. Mr McKinley desires thai the adoption of a treaty for the annexation of Hawaii be expedited as he believed the approval of congress will help in removing the threatened complications. Greece and Russia. I Athens, July 14. | The King of Greece has written personally thanking the Czar for expediting the terms of peace between Greece and Turkey. The Cape Government. Capetown, Ju!y 14 The Cape Government have received an announcement that the gift warship to the Empire was received with much popular favor in Britain. The Cape newspapers suggest that the offer of the warship was premature as Parliament has not yet been consulted,

Australian.

Preas Association—By Electric Tclagraph Copyright Received Wakapuaka July 15, 10.35 a.m., Guardian Office 10.50 a.m. Island News. Sydney, July 15 A large tidal wave, recently experienced in the Santa Cruz group, did considerable damage to property. When the steamer left it had not been ascertained whether there had been any loss of life. Overdue Steamers. Nothing has yet been hf ard of the Aorangi. The French steamer Tanais !is also overdue from Noumea. In boih cases it is supposed accidents to the machinery have occurred. A Well-known Lecturer. The Roy. Dr Clifford,the well known lecturer, and his wife, are passengers by the Tarawera for New Zealand. Federation. Brisbane, July 15 In the Assembly the Minister for Public Works moved that the Federation Bill be withdrawn. The acting-Premier said the Bill had been brought forward on the understanding that it would not be opposed. The House, however, had refused its second reading, and the only dignified course was to withdraw it. The responsibi lity rested on the House, not on the Government, who had a sincere desire to be represented at the Convention. The motion for withdrawal was carried by 42 to 18.

A Terrible Hurricane.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka July 15, 10.15 a.m., Guardian office 11 a.m. Melbourne, July 15 The barque Ban Nevis, bound from Glasgow to Dunedin, put in here for repairs on 3rd inst. She experienced a terrible hurricane. The poop deck and hatches, bulwarks, and boats were smashed, the dtcks being completely cleared and the cabins flooded. A seaman named Johnansen was washed overboard and drowned. The steering gear was damaged, and the vessel becoming unmanageable, broached to and narrowly escaped foundering. The storm, however, abated, and the steer ; ing was righted, and she arrived in.a battered condition. Dunedin, July 15 The Ben Nevis left Glasgow on March 31 for Dunedin and Wellington with 1420 and 450 tons of cargo for each port respectively. She was consigned to Murray, Roberta and Co., and was commanded by Captain E. J. Sirnmß.

The Telephone System.

Alleged Defective Tunnels*

« a • *.- T> ~ Wl°"t"'n Telegraph— Press Association —»j *^_~ Copyright. Sydney, July 14 For some time past the alleged faulty packing of the telephone tunnels re cently constructed has given rise to alarm, and several exploratory open ings sho-ved that open spaces existed between the roadway and the top of the tunnels, and dangerous subsidences are feared. Yesterday the Corporation took the matter in hand, and sent men to make examinations. The Postal Department men were prevented from filling up certain openings made, and (the municipality invoked the aid of the police. The city officials are now making a searching examination under police protection. The Acting-Premier has issued instructions that the civic authorities are not to be interfered with.

Fatal Fire at Cheviot.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Christchubch, July 15, News has been received thab a four-rocmed house at Cheviot was destroyed by fire this morning, and the charred remains of the occupier, Mrs Benn, was found near the door through which Bhe attempted to escape. The insurance on the house is unknown, but the furniture was iarored for £10Q »a bhe

LABOUR.

Engineers' Strike.

I Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— « Copyright. Received Wakapuaka July 15, 9.45 am., GuAkDiAN cffice 10.45 am. London, July 14 Forty engineering firms in London have locked'out employees who belong to the Amalgamated Engineers Fiv other firms conceded the demands of the men for eight houis a day. A widespread struggle between masters and men is commencing in the engineer ing establishments on the Tyne and Clyde. Seventy-five thousand members of the Engineers' Association have struck or been locked out at ihe different centres.

THE COLONIAL TROOPS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, July 16, 11 45 a.m. Guardian Office 12.50 p.m. I ondon, July 14 The colonial troops were entertained at Oroydon. Much enthusiasm was displayed,

THE BISLEY RIFLE MEETING.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka July 16, 11.45 a.m. Guabdian office 12 50 p.m. London, July 14 At a special competition at Bisley at 200 and 500 yards, Lawer, Downey, and Sloane, (Victoria), made the the highest possibles at five hundred yards. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are to be offered for the highest scores made by the colonial rflamen in the Imperial prize competition of the .National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley. i *■"■■"■ ■" ■ ■" "..'.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

JLWl—■■ "'■ "" *%■ '" ■ ■ ' Press Association—By E'ectric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka July 16, 11 45 a.m., Guardian Office, 12.50 p.m. Constantinople, July 14 The Sultan remains obdurate in regard to the demands of Greece and it is feared coercion will be necessary.

MR WARD'S EXAMINATION.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph I JDunedin, July 15 The examination of Mr Ward commenced this morning. Messrs Solomon and Mc- Donald (Invercargill) represent the official liquidator ; Messrs Fred Chapman and Theo Cooper appear for Mr Ward ; Mr Gallaway watches on behalf of Mr Birch. At the outseb the Judge siid it was usual to take such matters in private, unless the parties agreed otherwise. Mr Chapman j aaid as the liquid-dors' report unfairly attacked Mr Ward, the latter had, from the moment of publication, expressoi to the liquidators his desire to be publicly examined, aud given an opportunity of answering that report,. Mr Solomon said the liquidators were quite agreeable to the examination being in public. Mr Ward was then examined by Mr Solomon all the mo.ning, the questions having reference to the value of the Ocean Beach fre zing works at the date of sale.

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Wanted. WANTED Known. - Thomas Tilley begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburtou that he has commenced Chimney Sweeping. All orders will be promptly attended to. Address: Oxford street, Hampstead. 7 26 YOUNG Indies' Journal far July, Wei don's Children's Bazaar for June, Idler, Navy and Army, On the face of the Waters, Eye of Tatar, House of Dreams, Uncle Bernac, Hooka and Eyes, Life of Victoria, New Books.—H. M. Jones. QPECIAL for Two Weeks.—During the j^ Sale Dresses will be made at MRS Alcobn's for 8a 6d. Style and hit guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Embroideries, and Trimmings always in stock. WANTED KNOW.x— French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d, worth 2-> 6d ; dress goods, from 10d per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25* to 7s 6d ; silicias and linings, all reduced—At A. Oer's cheap sale. 7 45 WAITED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at Mkllor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED KNOWN—Table d<un^sk, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Obr's cheap sale. 7 46 WANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English coat—At A. Obr's cheap sale. 7 47 WANIED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies biack cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's ploves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2* 6d per pair—At A. Obr's cheap sale. 742 I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for littie money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap (shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor s Zealaudia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN— The way the young people of Ashburton should cetebrate the record reiga. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tailored Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellok's 2fealandia Boot Score. JUST Fanoy, Men's Pegged Blucherslb j lid, usually 8i 9 J.—Mellor's Zja- ' laudia Boot Store. WAJSTc.D Known—Our Clothing and Mercerj ivepj,rmeut—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes iv tock wud to orcier.—Mitchell & lorner. WANTeD Known, the doors and windows ate lined with wonderful bargains, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. r i THOSE who are married may also have a \ JL pleasanc reeoilecuon ot the Record i.eign by purchasing for their home a lovely tcneii, well fiuished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairttow's. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale, sir, she said. WANTt-D KNOWN—lnfantees, wool inits, and gaiiers, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6<l each ; lace curtains, from 2a lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 213—Au A. Orr's cheap sale. 743 WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English Bampies in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirls, cor-ets, eto., at half price—At A. Oru s cheap sale. 7 44 \X7"aNTED Known, Mellok's Bargain T T Sale now on, Come early. Chil dren's Straps Is 9d, usually 'M 6d. XT7"ANTED Known-The celebrated P. »TT Corsets in all priced and colors. A. Orr. 311 0 ARRETT BROS, have just opened sonv. JL3 new lines iv clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.— 1' The Hall," Eajt Street. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Poand, meets with approval.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Flhtcheb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WAN FED Known, in fourteen days we intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TTTANTED, wise fathers and mothers to VY remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. mHE RECORD SALE Having pur- JL chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mrs Aloorn will offer these at and below wholesale price? ; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock-taking. 6 155 Friedlander Bros,, Limited. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. "JITESSBB FRiEDLANDER BROS., _L?X Limited, have received instructions from the Mortgages to sell at their yards, West Street, on SAiURDAY, JULY 24, 1897, the Farms lately in the occupation of Mr E. Wiggins, viz, — | O A »V ACRES AT NEWLANDS i #4 / and j Qiy ACRES AT PENDARVES. Full particulars in fature advertisement. R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 91 Auctioneer, D. 1 homp, HOBSE_ FAIR. A R O A D E. FfJDAY, JULY 16. SALE OF CONTRACTOR'S PLANT. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from Mr F. N. Black, who is giving up contracting, to Sell by ; I Public Auction on the above date, THE WHOLE OF HIS PLANT, i consisting of— 8 HEAVY DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS. All good workers. 1 Double and Thtee-furrow Plough (Reid and Gray), 2 Reid and Gray Drays, Eight-horse Waggon, Massey-Harris Binder, Portable Hut, Disc Harrows, Harness, and a lot of Sundries. The sale of Implements will start at 11 o'clock, so as to allow the usual Horse Fair L to start at 12 o'clock. 1 D, THOMAS, 17 65 Aagtiooees 1,



BynopßlS of New Advkhtisements. Matsa Vaudeville Company—Wednesday, July 21. Jamea Elliott —New business advertise ment. T. Bullock.—Properties for sale. R. M. Cuthbertson—Notice te claims against the late Thomas Walsh. Ashburton Trotting Club-Aunual meeting of members. Friedlander Bros, Ltd—Farms for sale. Baker Bros—lfuneral notice. The annual meeting of members of the Ashburtoa Trotting Club will be held on 27ch inst. Mr David Thomas will offer the bay carriage stallion New York, and a cream pony broken to saddle and harness at. his horse fair on Friday. Moßsrs Friedlander Bros", new auction mart will bo opened on Saturday with a luncheon at 11.30. Mesara Friedlander Bros, will sell on Saturday, July 24, the farms recently in the occupation of R. Wiggins,-—247 acres at Newlands, and 97 acres at Pendarves. Mr James Elliot notifies by advertisement in this issue the landing of 300 tons of best Newcastle coal, a'so large shipment of West port coal, etc., which he is selling at lowest possible prices. The Allandale coal now being sent out by Mr Elliott is certainly a line sample of native coal.



TYPE WE ITING OFFICE Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work 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. 4 213 a M. GRAHAM. Wanted, MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies , gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 WANTED, Eggs, 10Q0 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax, highest market pricea given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, WANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inche wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orr. 3 133 WANTED Known-Our 7s Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 'M, I^avy and Black from 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitchell AND TURNEB. 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 Mitchell & Turner's. From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup unadulterated and pure. This ia Koziis Tea John Orr & Co., agents. Kozib Tea, the best, and yet within reach of all; Sold at 1/8,1/10, 2/-, and 2/4.— John Orr &Co Solo Agents.. JFmgrani and invigoraUngmm^tw Vtnus



Patters.! Notices. FtfNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of the late Mr James Samuel Houston are respectfully informed that his funeral will move from his late residence, Winchmore, on FRIDAY, 16th insti, at 12.30 for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 7 S6 Undertakers. PUBLIC NOTICES j NOTICE. ~~ ALL CLAIMS against the late THOMAS WALSH, of Ashburton, Boarding house keeper, deceased, must be rendered to me in detail, on or before the 31st inst., otherwise they will not be recognised. R. M. CUTHBERTSON, Solicitor for Executors. Ashburton. July 14, 1897. 7 97 ASHBURTON TROTTIJSG CLUB. THE ANNUAL MEETING of MEM BERS will be held at the SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, JULY 27, At 3 p.m. Business—To receive Report and Balance Sheet, Election of Officers and General, W. SIMPSON, 7 98 Secretary. AGRiOULTURAL LAND FOR SALeT MORTON MAINS ESTATE. SOUTHLAND. ON the Main Trunk Line, 17 miles from Inverciirgill. One of the few remain ing opportunities to secure land in a favor able situation in the rapidly improving 1 Southland district. The land grows heavy crops of turnips and oats. Three dairy factories within easy distance. Sections of all areas to meet ail purchasers. 10,000 acres already sold to farmers. 1 Prices range from £1 10s 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 H. M. JONES. HOCKEY, HOCKEY, JUST received a shipment of Sticks and Balis from Wisden and Co.,' London. FOOTBALI/S7~FOOTBALLS. New season's goods now opening up from Wisden and Co., London. CIRCULATING" LLBRARI. Cheap reading for winter evenings. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAS. VICTORS, II \RTFORDS £16, liOYb' AJN'I) GIRLS FROM £13 STAR 97 PVITEKN (Royal En field). late t improvements, best of material, style and finish. Cash or iv rms. TYPE WRITERS. LOWEST GASH PRICES. 11. M. JONES. 5 OD Ph CQ m rt 95 Ph S &* W <J •> H -s Hr fcrj o3q jo a Qi «d 03 q] -4 -^4 S2: c: o o o •Xi -in^ -Kj Uj Uj Uj Baker Bros. TTtORNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road and Oass Streots and at Bakor and Browa's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED. Telephone No. ©9, CO^JjCQAL. I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Liddersdale, 300 Tons 300 i of tho vory best quality of NEWCASTLE COAL, AND 50 Tons 50 OF WESTPORT COAL, ex Janet Nical, which I am prepared to Sell at Lowest Rates to effect a clearance. ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE,— The celebrated ALLANDALK AND MOUNT SOMKRS COALS. COKE & FIREWOOD-long &; shore lengths Any person who intends fencing should call and get prices— A large shock of STAKES, POSTS, and RAILS always on hand. James Elliott, COAL AND FIREWOOD, MERCHANT West Sbreefc. Tkusphqks No, 85.



AbDFELLOWS 1 TT AL L. Asiiburlua. Under the Direction of MESSRS WILLIAMSON & MUSGROVE. OWE NIGXTT OKLY, WEDNESDAY next, JULY 2j WILLIAMSON AND MUSGKOVB'S "MATSA" VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. I MANAGERIAL CARD. WE beg to draw attention to the fact that through a variety of circum stances we have been enabled to secure & Wonderful combination of artistic excellence, and beg to assure our patrons that they will Bed in the above organis tion the most amusing, most talented, moat entertaining, and absolutely the moat expensive coterie of artistes that has ever visited New Zealand under our management. —Williamson and Mosgrove. The Marvellous Matchless 2 LUOIE'BRS *5 Physiological Wonders, The famous English Burlesque Artiste MISS CHRIBSIE ANOUB. The famous Grotesque Artists and Pantomimists, TffJß THREE DELEVINES. Our Own Pocket Comedian, the Funniest Man of his inches in the World, LITTLE GULLIVER. The Popular Australian Baritone, MR ERNEST FITTti. The Clever Dancers and Mandolinista, THE WINTERJL'ON SIS'IERS. The Renowned Whistling Comedian, MR FRANK LAWTON. The Celebrated " Cat King," MR LEONI CLARKE. And Countless Other Attractions. Further particulars see future advertise ments, J. St. CLAIR, 7 95 Business Manager, T, Bullock. SATUKDAY, JULY 17. HAMPSTBAD. LOTS 10, 11, 12, containing 2 ROODS 8£ PERCHES, having two frontages on Cambridge Street, and the right-of-way at tho back, MR T. BULLOf'K has received instruc tions to sell the above by Public j Auction at the Arcade on the date named ] at 11.30, ! T. BULLOCK, \ 7 87 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 17. COTTAGE AM) SECTION, ' McMURD® STREEi, TINWaLD. MR T. BULLOCK haa received instruc tions from Mr F. W. Leggott (iv I consequence of his Ifuviug the district), to Hell by Public Auction at the Aicide on the above date, — i His Property at Tinwald, being section No. 118, containing QU-IRTKR ' ACRE, on which is erected a COM FORTABLE HOUSE of Four Rooms with Verandah, and large Scullery at back, all in good order ; also other buildings. j The property is woll situated, boine; only I a short distance from the Railway Station. Inspection invited. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 7 68 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1897. TINWALD, MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from the Owner to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date :—- Section, number 53, containing | acre, fronting the Railway Station, and next to Mr Gudsell's store. i ALSO— i Section 54, containing \ aero, being only I one allotment back from the corner, I and fronting Graham's Road. I These allotments are centrally situated opposite the Railway Station. Further particulars furnished on application, i Note time of Sale—-11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 7 69 Auctioneer. ALFORD FOREST. foelale, Af\ ACRES, being R.S. 21788, well 4fcv/ situated close to the Main through fare leading to Meth\en. There ia a Cottage erected on the property, and other improve ments. Terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR SALE—SECTIONS 17 and 18, each' containing QUARTER-ACRE, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and nob far from the railway station. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Cottage with abeus, two acres pf land, Qla.r.k, gfcre^ AHenton,, , Rental $s pet week. T. BULLOCK. HAMPSTBAD. TJIQ L.KD—-Three Roomed Cottage, situated jl in Cambridge Street. T. BULLOCK. J)AA ACRES, fronting Maronan Road 4j\J\J for Sale, being R.S. 32313, fenced and mostly in its native state. Easy terms of payment can be arranged, unpaid purchase money bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent. T. BULLOCK. ____ _ New Cottage of four rooms with Scullery, situated in Aitken Street Fast. T. BULLOCK. HINDS AND RANGITATA DISTRICT By order of the Mortgagee. A O X ACRES, with eight-roomed Dwel rt&t) ling House and other buildings erected thereon, now in tho occupation of Mr J. W. Sawle. Offers arc still invited for the purchase j of this property. J Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Apply t9 T. BULLOCK.



Business Noticei F L 'ETCITEK" BEOS., THE CJiLKBB TED CASH GEOCEKS. THREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to *h buyer and the eeiler. and has been the means of adding many comforts to the hf mcc of those who wisely availed 'hemselves of the grand reform. Hundreds now buy their Goods at FLETCHER BR' S. FOR GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation of the CASH SYSTEM. Look after the nimble shilling by taking it to FLETCHER BROS., and getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertise ft price list, our country customers can get one on application, and after perusing the tame very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper thao any other house in the district. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 200 OASES HIGHFST TEST KEROSENE. OAf* We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to b« had in the world, which we are selling lower than Chrutchureh prices. Thit is * toMd fact, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene »nd save money should not fail to tmfe from us, ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLES ALE MILL PRICES* Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Rate Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the beat) of markets for *pot therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Afhburcom CHINA, GLASSWARE, EABTHMWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with moat,useful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PKESENTS. WEDDING PBESEKT& Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay ub » villfc. ni we h**» just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and EleotropUtew*re. whiel we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6d each Kleotroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each , Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Bets of Jugs 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 Vases at Is 6d per pair. CUTLER~CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson'?, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc BEDBOOMWABE7~BiDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Asbburton in Bed room war. Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedioom Sets for themselves or for wedding present, should not tail to see our slock before going elsewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any o onr County Customers travelling- ty rail, will be allowed from April 1,1887. to take with them by ra,l, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in nSnd.M «• as|that we,send gocdß to all trains for our customers convenience. »•■*•• EGGS, EGGS. "iiisWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the abo^e in any quantity at highest maiket rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SU3PLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH; Te.'ephone 24— Bex 67 THE WAYEKLEY WHEELS. MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO., ! INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A. IJNGESWIOIU S3.CONSTRUCTION BEAUTIFUL FINISH. "" !R*3?.? ljTt ~ 3HATERIALTHEBBST. A BICYCLE) WOKHMANSHIP THAT CAN*°T BE BURP^ED IK PRI CE RIGHT. BY EXPERTS' THE °mLIZED WoßLD john orlTand co., SOLE AGBNTB, 7 9 GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOE ONE ■'MONT H/ npilE WHOLE ST-OCK REDUCED ALL SEASONABLE GOODS TO BE CLEARED. SBF OIECULARS FOR PRICES —COMMENCES— Saturday, July 10. fcl[WM . «Q * m , t , A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & Co.) H^ J on CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, ; jTANORED STREET,