Ashburton Stock Market.

There was a large entry at the Ashburton yards again to-day—m fast, the largest of the senson up to date—with a good attend anoe of farmers and Christ church buyere. Up to 2.30 p.m. the prices ruling do not appear quite equal to thf.se of 1 .at week at Tsnwaid j ards. The yarding totall d about 25,000, comprising a large entry of lambs, with a good many rama. '{he following prices were obtained :—Butchering lines— fcwo-tooth crosbrfd wethers 7a to 9a 3d; 1 four-tooth do 10s> 2d to 10s 4d ; crossbred ewes, 5s 9d, 6* 6d, 7a b<i, 7s 9d, to 8i lOd ; three-q'iarterbred ewes, two-tooth, 8s 6(1 ; f our-too" h, 10* Id; Down ewes, two-tooth, 8s ; merino ewes, 4< 6 ! to 4s lid. Li^b*, 5s 6d to 9s sd. Stores—Four-yearold cross bted ewes, 6s 10d, 7-s, 7a Id, 7s Bd, to 7s 9d ; two, four, six, and eight-tcoth crossbred ewea 6a 9d, 7s 9d, 7s lOd to 7s lid ; maiden ewes, 9a 4d; fair-mouthed ewes, 3s 9d, 3s lOd, to 4s 7d ; three-quarterbred ewes, two tooth, 7a Id to 9s; sound-mouthed merino ewea, 2s sd, 3- 5d to 4s; two-loo.h crossbred wethers, 7s 6d to 9s 8rl; crossbred lambs, forward, 6-* 4d, 6 7d, 7s 6d to 7s 103; late Ift:ube, 4s 4d, 43 lOd to 6s2d. Cattle : An entry of 34 and of pigs 4. Fat steers, £3 5 to £6 2s 6d • fat heifers, £5 10a; dairy cow m profit, £3; heifer, £2. Cattle and piga dull of sale.

Breach of the Shops Act.

A Bank Fined.

(MB PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Napiee, March 15 Mr Turubui!, S.M., this morning delivered judgment m the case of the Inspector of Factories v the Bask of New Zealand, for a breach of the Shops and Shop Assistants Act. He was quite satisfied that the work that waa being done was connected with the business of the Bank, and imposed a fine of 5s for each emp oyee, making £2 5 m all. The charge of obstructing the Inspector i& the discharge of his duty waa withdraw.

A Mysterious Light.

ANOTHER RAY DISCOVERED. Professor Silvanus Thompson, m the course of a lecture at the Royal Insti tution recent;y, on "Light \isiblo and Invisible," referred especially to th. subject of the Boatgen rays, and m the coarse of his remarks having demonstrated what beautiful colors were produced by the passage of an electric current into a vacuum tube, and how the color changed as air was gradually admitted, the steady ray being afc the same time converted into fitful flashes, like those of lightning, the lecture** went on to i-petk <>f the special pumps constructed ,at different times with the object of making the tube as perfect a v&cuain as possible, mention ing Getesler m this connection. Some remarkable experiments had just bten made by Professor Fknvng bearing upon the known fact that where the current passed out of a tube there seemed to be a discharge back, forming the kathode Sight. A metal cross placed m a tube world have its shadow cast on one end, but Professor Fleming had observed that by placing a magnetic field around the tube the shadow of ihe cross would alter As fche magnet was gradually put nearer, so the first" shadow diminished m size, but a second cross appeared at the same time, and as the second cross waa reduced by the nearer approach of the magnet there csme the apparition of a third cross. This was a most curious thing, and at preset unexplained. Professor Thompson wenb on to show that Professor Lenard, m 1891, got very near the point afterwaids t ached by JHontgen. " Ifc was with a Crookes' tube that ProffrS9or Lenardiwas doing the best he could to get the katboda rays to pass through the glass into the air outt-ide. He foand that metal foil placed at one end would conduct them oat. and when a year or two later Professor Rontgen wanted to repeat Lenard's experiment, he prajtically began with fche same shape of tube only. and commenced where Lenard left off, The lecturer had recently had occasion to observe the action m the tube of some Other rays, nob the Roatgen rays, this bejng something else, nob yet completely understood. They were not Boatgen rays, because they could be moved on one side by a magnet. In conclusion, he reminded his audience (hat the latest discoveries went to show how much more there was In heaven and earth than was sometimes supposed to exist—sounds their ears would never hear, and things no eye of man would ever see, The Roatgen rays had existed ever since the firsfc Crooky's tube was made, 20 years ago. and no one ever knew of them until Rb'ntgen discovered them on November 8, 1895. The universe was full of differ ent sorts of vibrations, of which they had not; the remotest knowledge or slightest suspicion. As years went by, however, and one apparently useless observation led another man to make an observation to some purpose, so science would creep from point to point, and the cloud of ignorance would be rolled back farther and farther, giving light where we now had font darkness.

A Chance for Farmers.

At the instance of the New South Wales Board of Export, and with the sanction of the Minister of Agriculture ; for that Colony, it has been arranged to after » number of special prizes for exhibits, of produce of various kinds suitable for export, entered at the forthcoming agricultural show m Syd pey. The competition is open tq all the poionfes, and it should prove an Impellent means pf fostering a very im portant branch of several of the staple industries of Australasia—preparation of products for esaport. The awards to be offered comprise a prize of £50 for the best exhibit of five 581 b boxes of butter; and prizes, going up to £20, for best exhibits of 25 merino wethers, 25 crossbred wethers, 25 merino lambs, and 25 crossbred lambs. There are also awards (the first prizes ranging from £15 to £20) for two cases of poultry peeked for export, 20 ducks m pne lot and 20 fowls m |;he other ; 10,0 rsa6ks of wheat; SO sacks of barley ; best exhibit of 20 hams and 12 sidee of bacon ; colonial meats and soups \ best exhibit of not less than 10. djstinct varieties of dried f^its, and best ex hibit of 24 distinct varieties of pre served fruit m syrup. In all the fore going classes no prizes are to be $,wardj3d to exhibits which are not m the opinion of the judges suitable for export, as fairly representing what the cpjony can produce, ASJ entries of butter, poultry, and some other articles will be sold by public auction during the Show, and the proceeds, after de ducting •xpenses, handed to the ex hibitor. Enterprising farmers might be able to see good opportunities m the competition. The Show will be sure to attract widespread interest, and it is to be hoped that New Zea land will figure m it to advantage.— (Exchange*)

Items of Interest.

Dr Naegeli recommends yawning. The stretching of the arms and breast-bones which accompanies a hearty yawn, with the > xpansion of the lungs by the deep inspira t ions, forms splendid morning and evening exercise and the most perfect chamber gymnastic exercise for people generally, and especially for all those who are troubled with heir breathing. This doctor positively asserts that a aeries of heavy yawns is of more benefit than a bottle of the best tonic ever concocted. Yawning, followed by wallowing, is also praised as an immense benefit m many throat and ear troubles. Besides, it is* considered to be very refresh ing to the brain, clearing away the cobwel s which ob-tru jt clear thought. The American correspondent of the Daily Telegraph states that, as a result of the cab strike m New York, the city is promised the almost immediate introduction of horse es carriages. The New York Cab Company have a vehicle with compressed air as the motive power, and they claim for it many improvements over carriages that have been shown m London. Among other things it can, they say, be charged to run for twenty four hours. Air motors are just now greatly m favor m New York, and it seems likely they may supersede electric and cable cars. It is not generally known that there are big cities m Africa more than a thousand years old. Yet Buch is the case. In an article published m the Telegraph some tws or three months ago details were given of , the results of a tour by a Cambridge man m Haussalaud. He found walled cities five, six, and seven hundred years old, and i dynasties of rulers as ancient as many of those m Europe. Petrifite is the name of a wonderful new compound, consisting of white powder ma>le of certain inexpensive substances, which, has the power, when mixed with water, of petrifying any substance with which it is mixe.i—slate dust, aand, earth, sawdust, canvas, paper are all rendered hard and impervious. An equal quantity mixed with water turns the water into a solid block of stone within 24 hours. A sensational incident occurred at a Middlesbrough music hall, England, re cently, when a lion trainer was attacked by a six-year-old lion, and had hia head seri ously bit^n. He saved himself by thrust ing his fists down its throat, but continued the performance, during which he had to put his head m the animal's mouth. While he was doing this the beast savagely closed its teeth and bit him through the cheeks, Blood streamed from his face, but after sub duing the lion he finished the performance. The building was crowded at the time, and intense excitement prevailed. The sanatorium at sea is a F uropean idea. A large steamer especially fitted for the accommodation of invalids m need of fresh air and a favourable climate is to be con structed by a shipowning association. The ship is to be m constant employment for eight or nine months m the year, but for at least three months out of the twelve she will go into drck m order to be thorough y cleaned and disinfected. It is proposed to make the steamer—-which is to be the fore runner of a large fleet thoroughly < quipped— a veritable floating palace m the matters of both comfort and salubrity. A recent computation places the entire number of species of animals which up to the present time have been described by naturalists at 360,000. Many new species areadded every year as previously unexplored lands are invaded by students eager to gain distinction by adding valuable contributions to the lists of science. The number of species already known is so great that even natural ists are sometimes troubled to keep track of them, and a proj< cfc has just been get on foot m Germany to publish a work m which the erjeire apimal population of the globe shall be arranged and described on a uniform system. The publication is to be begun next year, and a quarter of a century is assigned us the probable period needed for its com pletion, Not only German, but Knglish, French, and American naturalists will have a hand m the work.

Official Directory.

Mayor of Aahburton—Mr Joseph Sea'y East street Agricultural and Pastoral Association- President, James Brown ; Secretary, Wm. Simpson Ashburton Building Society—Chairman, Dr J E Trevor; Manager, Edward Stephens Ashburton Industrial Build ng Society— ChairmaD, Henry Zander ; Secretary, J 0 Duncan Ashburton Cub—Secretary, Wm. Home, Manager, G. Anderson, Ashburton Borough School Committee— Chairman, David McPhersqn ; Secretary, J C Duncan Caledonian Society—President, G. A. M, Buckley, Esq.; Secretary, J. Tucker Canterbury Woollon Mil's — Manager Wm Bowan Canterbury Roller Flour Mills—Manager, Thoa Rollitt Cemetery Board — Secretary 3 Joseph Ward, Arcade Clerk of Courts and Licensing Committee —T W Tayler. Conniy Council—Chairman, Edward G- Wright; Secretary, Frederick Mainwaring Engineer, Wm Baxter Deputy Official Assignee—John Daviaon, West street Domain Custodian—W W Smith Fire Brigade — Captain, A A Fooks ; Secretary, H H Fooks; Engineer, W E Dolman Gas Company—Chairman, Thos Bullock; Secretary, J Ward, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department— Postmester, agent Hampstead School Committee—Chairman, W J Crooks; Secretary, J C Bell Hampstead Town Board—Chairman, J H Maynard; Clerk, J C Bell High School Board- Chairman, Andrew Orr j Secretary, Ohas Braddell Hospital—Medical Officer, Dr J E Trevor Secretary, F Mainwaring; Matron, Mrs E Mackay Inspector of Factories and Weights and Measures—Constable Edward Eade j Justices of the Peace (Town District)— Robert Alcorn, Thos Buljock, Alfred Harrison, G J Neil!, W H Rule, David Thomas, D Williamson, E S Coster, and the Hon W J Steward Longbeach Koad Board—Chairman, John Grigg; "Clerk, A A Fooks Oddfellows' Hall and Orange Hall— Custodian, W X Dolman Old Men's Home—Master, Thos H Fox Police—Sergeant J F Barlow m charge Postmaster and officer m charge of Tele graphs—Wm .Vt George Douglas Public Trust Office—Postmaster, agent Racing Club (Ashburton) —Secretary, John Davison Racing Club (Tinwald)—Secretary, A A Fooks Bailway Stationmaster—P L Payne Registrar olf births, dtjathe and marriages and registrar of electors—Joseph Ward, Arcade Saleyards Company — Chairman, 0 J Harper; Secretary— Albert Roberts Stock Inspector—Blair Fullarion, Court hOilse Tinwald School Committee— Chairman, J A Ciothier Tinwald Town 'iioard—U.hairaian, Edward Gfctes; ClerV'A A Fooks' " ' Town Clerk and Borough Engineer—Chas E Fooks

TELE ASSBUfeTOS GtAKDIAN: TUESDAY MABCH U t 1397.



Business Notices. ' '31* CROCKERY - - - - - * CROCKERY ENAMELWAKE. ENAMELWAEF. OKPACKAGES fttPACKAOB.B &O PACKAGES 4iO PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHEK BEOS., HAVE just received per a.a. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and E amelwarefro some of the best Firms m England and on the Continent, which onr Agent* bought the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE J for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger dincount for us than is usual. This being tie case we are determined to (five onr Cnitomer* the benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Price with any others m the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. CROCKERY. CKOCK|EKY.— 50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen liL l£ >zen &****& Glass J»m Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2* par doze* 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 21b Glass J«m Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, 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. ENAMELWAEE. ENAMELWAKE.—* 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3a Hi 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2a, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Drzen Enameled fiweri, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basin?, Is 3d, la 6d, la 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozet Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Piates, 5a 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Doze* Enameled Soup Piates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepars with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Muge from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer , Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, aud 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled FiyiDg P(ins,iß 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d,'ss 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS* SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUG-AR. 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 SE-ASON. PICKLING SEASON. The finest Vinegar m the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PROD UC E EX STO RE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag " New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14 b la, 7a per cwt Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price m town Wheat meal for Bread and Porridge m 71b and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOtTSE m ASHBURTON, ! FLETCHER BROS., GASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON ANE OHRISTCHUROH, Telephone 24—80 x 67. MITCHELL AND TURNER. IMPORTANT TO faeim;ers and harvesters. TyATCHES specially designed and constructed Jot thoSe engaged m agricultural "work are to be obtained front S.SALEK, WATCH IMPOBTBR, EAST STREET. TheselWatchcs are made by EOTHEBAM and other famed makers to the special order of S. Salek foi the ASHBORTON WATCH TRADE. HAVING BOUGHT LARGELY AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT JRIOES ARE REDUCED. ALSO IN STCCK—Dixit Watches (see the name S, SALEKfAshburton, is on the dial) at 20s. Other metal watches from 15s, All Guaranteed



Tenders. mENDERS are invited for the EREC JL TION cf a Wesleyan Church at Tinwald. Tenders to be endorsed (Trustees of Wesleyan Church), and addressed to Mr Hawkins' Store, Tinwald, or my Office, by 12 noon, on MARCH 20, 1897. THGS. B. KILWORTH, 3100 Architect. i ~ ISHBURTON HUME. mEIDERS FOrt SUPPLY OF ALL JL REQUISITES to the Old Men's Home for one year, from Ist APRIL, 1897, will be received up to 4 p m, ou THURS DAY, Maich 18, at the County Coutcil Offices, Ashbu ton, where Forps and parti culars can be obtained. By Ordtr, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, March 8, 1897. 3 76 T. Bullock. FOR ISALE. O<UBURBAN property well situated on Belt Ro&d, Allenton. -J> acre first-class I land, on which is erected a comfortable cottage of 5 rooms, verandah, conservatory, and all conveniences, detached wash-house, and other buildings. The property i 3 m a very healthy locality, about three minutes walk from Domain. For price and fall particulars apply to _ T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR "SALE. SECTION No 16, containing i acre, front ing Archibald Street, on which is erected a square dwelling house of four rooms with porch, also small stable, etc. Sections No 17 and 18 adjoining can be , gold with the property or separately. Fuller particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. 1... LISMORE. FOR "SALE. AQ f* ACRES, improved, mostly m 4tOU English grasses, being R.S. 28217, and part of 2^456, and others, well watered with County water races. For price and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. SMALL FARxM ifEAR TOWN. Oft ACRES, Aahburton Forks, being OV/ R-S. 4449 and 30561, the property of Mr J, Q. McConochie. There is a dwelling house and other buildings erected on the property. Offers are invited for t&e purchase of this. Very easy terms oJ| paj£ ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. SHEEP FEED, SHBF£ F EED QQ ft ££??? h'«-ing R.Ss. 25093, 26849, v V . > Wakamii Plains , r &ale 'at a low price and on very liberal terms _ 0 gtock hftß been on tllis lan( j f or p*!/me time. Farmers and others are invited to inspect. Full particulars furnished on application. Apply to T, BULLOCK. _, _______ fi OODWILL of Lease m Perpetuity oi VJC 100 Acres, with two-roomed Cottage thereon, situated about a mile from Ruapuna. lhe land is well fenced and partly broken up, 16 acres being m turnips, and watered by a County Water-race, Rental to the Crown £6 10s per annum. Suitable for a family man, as it is close to a School, and the present owner states there is plenty of work to be had m the district. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. i^oT~sTi7K p?f\ ACRES, with Dwelling and other | t}\f improvements, surrounded by Garden, etc., m good order, well situated at Arundel, near the Rangitata Traffic Bridge ; Govern ment leasehold, rental £310s lOd per annum; the property of Mr C. Wilson, who purposes going to the North Island. It is all fenced and divided into three paddocks. 23 acres m English grasses, 5 acres m root crops, remainder m its native state. The property is conveniently situated for a family man,. being not far from the Arundel school. For further particulars apply to __^ OP. BULLOCK. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY^ Shepherd's Bush Survey District. FOR SALE, the following 8.5«., fenced, and mostly m the native state, viz.— R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R.S. 28487, 106S acres 2 roods R.S. 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 35 perchei Price, tenna, and full particulars furnished I qn application, j [ r I. BULLOCK, A^nfe, j



Henry Zander. I JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOOO KAGS i IyTAURITIUS OUGAR. ! USE.NO 01 HER FOR YOUR JAM. I Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer m Ashburton. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \J ducted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Qdham's i?heep Dips always on hand. Advances made against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton. My London Agent is known for his utmost reliability. $ ... HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVGLINE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STESL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. X HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY Z\NDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. STORAGE. I AM PREPARED to receive GRAIN on Storage at Lowest Current Rat~ s< My Shipment of CORNSACKS is now to hand. Henry Zander, GRAIN, WOOL, AND GENERAL MERCHANT. HINDS SALEYARDS CO. FAIR. HINDS SALEYARDS. RAM AND EWE FAIR THURSDAY, APRIL L ENTRIES SOLICITED for the above Hi fixture. W. C. FORD, Secretary. Notice to Flockowners.-s?We have started Dipping at the above yards. Full informa tion to the Secretary. 3f17 WANTED Known—Men's Boots~in great variety from 4b l\^ to 303. ! Melwr's Zenlunxdja Spot Siorq.



Business Notices M E L L 0 R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. THE ONLY SHOP m Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Orack proof Oalf, beautiful m appearance, and m wear practically ifdestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glovfl, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo Kangaroo Kip Oow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principe, equal tt the hardest wearing Kip, but as s-jft aud comfortable as kid skin. AH these new leathers I have made up m Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They ar<» splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA. BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN ConsequeDce of the large increase m this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the iateat pal terns and most approved designs m all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. JOUR Me R. Muebay having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Opt ca, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also have Spectacles fitted to correct the sight m Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong.



Hanmer and Graves. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, m conjunction with Mr D. Thomas, have received instructions from Mr Dae Brick to Sell ab TARA ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, the following first-class Sheep and Cattle :— 1 AAA Two-tooth Crossbred Withers. JLUUU Splendid large-framed Sheep. 4A A Two-tooth Hafbred Wethers. 1 "iUU Splendid large framed Sheep. 6-\ A A 11wotootl1 HJtbred Ewes. J)AA Four and Six-«ooth Halfbrer: AyJO Ewes. A A C\ »nd Eight-tooth Croaabied 44 U Ewes, 1 KC\C\ F<>ur-year-old EWES; good *-O\J\J sheep. f7i"\f\ Merino Ewes, six and eight- I ' *\J toolh ; grand line. it f\ 1 Crossbred Lambs ; Lincoln cross KAA Crossbred Lambs; Leicester O\J\J cr o ßß . KOK Half bred Lambs, Leicester croßß Crosabred Ewes, broken mouth KAA MERINO EWES, broken O\J\J mou th. 7086 Q Shropshire Rams. Young sheep. f* English Leicester. Youag sheep. "I £T Head Young Cattle. ALB o,— 1 Three-furrow Plough, 1 Dray and Frame, 10 Stacks Oafc Straw (m splendid con dition), 300 Sacks Feed Dun Oats. The Stock will all be found m first-class condition. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12.30 sharp. HANMFIR & GRAVES ? PerJj^ LAND! D. THOMAS J AuSeers 3 91 wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmwmm Henry Zander, ASSBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR, TO BB HELD AT TIJSWALD SALE YARDS, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 25. I SHALL be pleased to receive ENTRIES for above fixture. HENRY ZANDER, DAVID ZANDER, 2 179 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. RAM & EWE FAIR. THUBSDAY, MARCH 25. ENTRIES are now being received for this fixture. BRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 2 168 D. Thomas, ~TvantSd to bent -|,IROM 2QO to 500 ACRES SHEEP JJ FEED m the Hinds District for two or three years. DA^VID THOMAS, 3115 ASHBURTON. FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 26,. 1897. TmNTRIES of RAMS and Good Breeding JLii EWES are now being taken for the above fixture. D. THOMAS, 2 141 Ashburton* Government Notices. LICENSING* DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. ELECTION OF LICENSING COMMITTEE. NOTICE OS 1 POLLING-DAY IN PURSUANCE of the Alcoholic Liquor/! Sale Control Act, 1893, and the Elec toral Act, 1893, I, THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, Returning Officer for the Licens. ing District of Ashburton, do hereby GIVE NOIICE that an ELECTION WILL BE HELD for the RETURN of FIVE Qualified Persons to serve as MEMBERS of the Licensing Committee for the &aid District, and that NOMINATIONS OF CANDI DATES will be received not later than Five o'clock m the Afternoon of the sixteenth day of March, 1897, and that the POLL (if necessary) will be taken at the aeveral Polling-places of the said pistricfc on WED NESDAY, the 2(|th day of March, 1897. Each Nomination must be accompanied by a, deposit of Ten Pounds, The following are the POLLING-PLACES for the tyjensl^g District o f Ashburton :— Tue Courthouse, Ashburton. The Schoolhouse, Dromore. The Schoolhouse, Seafield., The Schoolhouse, Wakanui. The Schooihouse, Flemington. The Schooihouse, Hinds. The Sphoolhouse, Mayfield. The Schoolhouse, Greenstreet, The Schoolhouse, Lowoliffe. The Road Board Office, Mount Somers. The Templar Hall, Tinwald. The Town Hall, Staveley. T. W. TAYLER, Returning Officer. Aehburton, March 5, 1897. 40 _—'. " ' ■..'.." ___ USS Entertainments. (PAND CONCBET, TIT ILLOWBY H C H O O L, FRIDAY, MABOH 19, AT 8 ?,!#, By Miss Birdie Butler & Miss Olpheet, from Auckland, assisted by leading local talent, Aduussioa , Is. In »i<J of Ffohibitioa League, 3 124



i Wanted. ENCOURAGE LOCAL IN DUSTRY. IF you want a good, strong, and reliable Umbrella, one that is not likely to get our of order, go and order one from SMI I H MACKWKLL, at the Umbrella shop, East Street. Umbrellas neatly repaired and re-covered. Knives and Scissors ground. 5 /a TT^ESH Oysters, any quantity, fresh Jj fish — to-night's express. — Jewitt Burnett Street, LOST— A Scarf Pin, 2 hose shoes, blue and white stones. Reward on r<tun> iog to S. Salbk, Jeweller. 3 HO WANTED, Apprentices for the dress making business. Apply to Miss. McDonnell, launders' Buildiugs. 3 48 WKLDON'S Ladies' and Children' Journals, Home Dressmaker, Young Ladies' Journals, Review of heviews, Navy and Army, etc. The Red Scaur, The Stampers, Told m tha Verandah, Cursed by a Fortune, and other new books.—H. M. Jones, WANTED Known—Our Show Rooms to be cleared of all Summer Goode. —Mitchell & Turner. BARRETT BROS, announce that on and after Saturday, February 27, a Cash Discount at the rate of Is hi the £ will be allowed to every customer. —" The Hall," BiStsreet, Ashburton. 2 186 OUR Flannelette Season opens with a Special Purchase of 1216 yards, selling at 3d and 4£d per yard. Cash Discount Is m the £.—Barrett Bros., "The Hall," I East street, Ashburton. 2 188 WANTED Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, at greatly reduced prices, also large selection m Ladies' Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrappers, Children's Pinafores, Overalls, etc., for fourteen days only.—Miss E Barkbs, Arcade and Taccred "treet. 213 /"IROCKERY, Crockery. Still we lead V-^ and defy anyone to get better value m Orockesy, etc., uud as cheap us we are selling now. Please lead our new advertise ment and judge for yourselves.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing" of at a Discount for Cash. His own make, (which never was yet equalled) alwtys on hand. I intend, as m the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots m the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash burton. 5 115 WANTED Known — Enamel waie, Euamel ware at the cheapest house m town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on the prices, the name of the fiira is enough to eusure cheapness and satisfac tion.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores WANTED Known—What the people say. That ANDREW Orr has the largest and best assorted btock of Boots m Canterbury. 11 125 WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mrr chell & Turner, WANTED Known —Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—The Economi Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Collier. STERLING Value m Household Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc., and Cash Dis count Is m the £.—Barrett Bros., " The Hail, ' East street. 2 187 Public Notice, TO SPORTSMEN. ]7!OR SALE, Cheap—a Double-barrel J B.L. Ohokebore Gun, by W. W. Greener and Co., London. Has all modern improvements and appliances, and m first class order, coßt £30. For price and particulars apply Office of this paper, 3 88 SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. TVTOTICE is hereby given that I intend, .±Aj at the County Council's meeting on April 2nd, 1897, to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small cattle, for R.S., 24503. THOMAS McGRANDEL. Ashburton, March 8, 1897. 3 65 BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. npHE ANNUAL MEETING will be held IN THE ORANGE HALL, ON THURSDAY, IBth INST,, at 7.3Q p.m. Da. Trevor m the chair. ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. 3123, HAMPdTEAE TOWN DISTRICT, EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. -\TOTICE IS HEREBY given that m JIN accordance with The Town Dia?*? tricts Act 1881, and' The Regulation of Local Elections Act 1876," and amend ments of the said Acts, an ELECTION OF ONE PERSON TO FILL THE VACANCY on the Hampstead Town Board, caused by the resignation cf Commissioner Stillwell, will be held as follows :— # NOMINATIONS m the prescribed form, (blank forms at Mrs Fawce't'a, Hampstead, and the Town Board office) must be addressed to the iSeturningdjjiicer, and delivered at Mra Fawcett'a House, Hamp stead', by 12 o'clock noon, on TUESDAY, 23rd of March, 1897. A POLL, if Becfi*Sary, will be taken at Mrs sVwcett's House, Hampstead, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1897, j,. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Aahburton, March 16th, 1897. 3 122 THE AGE OF MIRACLES has gone and the Age of Reason has taken its place. Where the ancients looked for sigDS and wonders, we moderns look for the best value for our money ; and, after all, this is the true philosophy. No man or woman wiil walk now-a-days who can raise the needful to buy a bike ; no young lady with any re spect for her apperance will wear cotton when kid gloves are to be had ; and no house keeper who has put to a tricil every known brand of tea will be persuaded to have any other than Suratura. Its excellence is ever a source of comfort io the debilitated, and its peculiar charm is that it encourages thrift m the household expenditure, and drives dull care away. Don't forget the gift Suratura teapots, now m course of manufacture j they are modern miracles, ; ■ i IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestructible School Boots



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., aad 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. 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 Soniera branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9,45 a.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p»m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leavs Methverj. at the following times respectively -6.80 every day, except Fridays; 10.3 C Pridaya 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. Whdmnu and Rqtttki*(t—N*vt Vmut



* i From all accounts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a godsend to the afflicted. There ia no advertisement about this ; we feel just like sayiug it.— The Democrat, Carrollton, Ky. For sale by Ashbcbton Dbug Com pany. Yiu try $At Nw Vmus Ttbaan