THE ASBBUKTUN GUABDIAfc : TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 180?,



Town Edition. AshDurtoE. Stock Market. At the Tinwald yards to-day a new order of procedure was initiated, namely, the offer ing of fafc cattle at 10.30 to suit the con venience of the butchers, and this part of the a*le was gob through well within the al'otted time, and the sale of sheep com menced at 11.15 Amongst the cattle were some in prime condition, but the entry proved more than sufficient to fill requirements. The butchers' pens of sheep wer« alao considerably overdone, and several lines were passed in. Amongst the freezing sheep wpb a line of four-tooth cross br d wethers (434), f..r which competition wbh keen, and the line sold at 13s 2i; other hues weie almost unnoticed. rJhe sate, taken as a whole, was slow, and prices not up to those ruling at Aahburton last week. The total entry for the day was about 40 head of oat tie 6000 sheep, and a small entry of pigs. Up to 2.30 the following pricra had been obtained -.—Cattle, £4 le, £4 19s, £5 15^, and three prime heiferß £6; steers £3 2b 6d, £3 17s 6d, £4*19 8 , £5 3b 6d, £6; fat cowa £6; store steers £2 8« 6d. Sheep—Bu chers' sorts : Meriuo - wethers, to 6s ; merino ewes, 4s 5d to 5a lOd; crossbred ewes, 4s 3d, sa, 6s Id, 6a 4<i, 6a sd, 6s Bd, 7s, 7s lOd to 10a; two-tooth crossbred wethers, 9a 4d, lls to lls 3dj erosibted lambs, 7s 3d, 7s Hd to 8s ; four tooth crossbred wethers (freezers), 13a 2'l j four and six-tooth crossbred ewes, 7s lOd. Stores: Two-tooth threequarter-bred ewes and wethwp, 7s 9d to 10a; four-tooth wether* half-bred, 8a; two-tooth, 9s 2d; crossbred ewes and wethers, 9s Sd; two tooth ososabred wethers, lls ; crossbred ewes in lamb to English Leicester rams, 8a 3d ; merino ewes in lamb to same, 2s 4d to 3 s 2d ; crossbred lambs, sa, 6a 2d, 7s 4d to 8s lid ; threequMter-bred lambs, 6a lOd. The follow ing firms were represented:—-Friedlander Bros. (K. Friedlander) D. Thomas, H. Zander (D. Zander), Hanmer and Graves (J. B. Biand). BOROUGH COUNCIL <•> : The fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held last evening. Present— His Worship the Mayor, and Crs. 1 homap, Collins, Bird, Orr, Reid, Paul and Baker. FINANCE. The Mayor reported the debit balance afc the bank "to be £1581 5s 6d, while the income from all sources since last meeting amounted to £89 12s 7d. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read from — The Paymaster General, Wellington, remitting fees i the Rev. G. B. Inglis, inviting the Council to attend a united service in the Domain on June 22, to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee Reign ; E. G. Wright, Esq., chairman of oommittee re collecting subscriptions for convalescent ward to celebrate Diamond Jubilee j the Secretary Aohburton Fire Brigade, stating that the subsidy to the Brigade was due.—Amount ordered to be paid. engineers' report. The engineers reported as follows :— Kerbing, etc., Wakanui Road.—This matter as well as the question of pond service was referred to the worka committee, but there was not a quorum present at the meet ing called for considering them. Two members who attended examined the channelling, etc., in Wakanui road and were of opinion that the work ought to be done. We have obtained a copy of the agreement adopted by the County Council. labour Gang. — The men have been engaged in laying pipes, etc., in filling up gully under the fiuming iv Winter's Road, ploughing, and lowering part of Walker Street, and carting clay and soil tn sections, wittering streets, repairing culverts, attend ing to water supply, and other maintenance work. FIRE BRIGADE. The Fire Inspector reported on the recent fire in Park Street, and complained of the delay in getting to work owing to the water not being available in the channel soon enough. Cr Keid thought there was a bungle some where, aad the Council should know more of the reason of this delay, a3 it was a very serious matter. Cr Bird said there waa usually enough water in this channel to supply two engines, but on this occasioa there was hardly any in it He thought one of their permanent men should occupy a house on one of the vacant Council reserves near the main water supply. Cr Collins thought a permanent man should have charge of the water supply and be held responsible. He took exception to some remarks made in the Guardian as being, in regard to himself at any rate, con trary to fact. He had been in favor of the Guardian's action on the occasion of the Moore Street fire, and had expressed him self to that effect. Cr Orr thought that if a permanent man | were employed he would have to visit a certain point pretty often, aa the water would be flowing all right, when in two or three hours it would be flowing over the road. Cr Thomas did not side with the Guardian's former remarks re water supply if Or Collins did. He thought the turncocks should visit the main when a fire occurs, •nd then there would be plenty of water, as we have one of the beat water supplies in New Zealand, and he did not think the Council should be brought to this pitiable condition on every occurrence of a fire. The matter was referred to the Fire Brigade Committee to report on. RECORD REIGN. The Joint Committee of the County and Borough Councils though fa that the moat fitting manner in which to celebrate the Becord Reign was the building of a con valescent ward at the Ashburton Hospital, in accord with Her Majesty's expressed desire for works of charity. The Committee's proposal was approved of. Cr Thomas said that an idea had got abroad that the Hospital was supported by the Government, but it was supported by the district, and in what could we find more interest than in our own maimed and lamed. Cr Collins moved that the request of the Secietary of the Record Reign procession be I acceded to, and that the Council bestow its patronage on the suggestion and join the procsßsioo, whioh was carried unanimously. Re letter from Mr Stephens, asking the Councillors to attend the services at St. Stephen's Church on June 20, Cr Orr said that, as it was the only religious denomina tion that had invited them, he would move that the Council accept the invitation. Cr Paul seconded the motion. Crs Reid and Collins thought the several members would like to attend their own churches oa that date, but as the other members seemed to be unanimous they wou'd stretch a point and attend the services. The motion was carried unanimously. Crihomas moved that a public meeting be called for Friday, to decide the manner in which the Jubilee celebrations should be observed, other than that already decided on by the joint Committee of the two Council?. Thiß was agreed to. BUILDING BY-LAW. Op the motion of Cr polline, seconded by Or Reid, the matter in regard to the breach of the building by-law at the Somerset Hotel premises was referred to the Works Com mittee. THURSDAY HALF-HOLIDAY. Cr Baker thought it a great injustice that some people could sell while others had to close on Thursday afternoons, Jfcle referred to auctioneers selling on Thursday after noons, and moved that the matter be referred to the Inspector of Factories. The motion was lost. WORKS COMMITTEE. Cr Baker was appointed to the Worka Committee in place of Cr Brooke, resigned. HOSPITAL COMMITTEE. Cr Paul was elected to the vacancy on this Committee, caused by the resignation of Cr Brooke. RESIGNATION. Turncock W. Powell's resignation wae accepted. Ihe Council then sat aa a DOMAIN BOARD. The uae of the oval was granted for the united service to be held in commemoration of the Queen's record reiga on June 22, Jibe meeting then adjourned,



Of&oi&l Directory. Mayor of Ash burton—Mr Joseph Scaly East street Agricultural and Pastoral Association- President, James Brown; Secretary, Win. Simpson Ashburton Building Society—Chairman, Dr J E Trevor; Manager, Edward Stephens Ashburton Industrial Build ng Society- Chairman, Henry Zander ; Secretary, J C Duncan Ashburton Club—Secretary, Wm Home, Manager, G. Anderson. Ashburton Borough School Committee- Chairman, David McPherson ; Secretary, J C Duncan Caledonian Society—President, G. A. M. Buckley, Esq.; Secretary, J. Tucker Canterbury Woollen Mills — Manager, Wm Rowan Canterbury Roller Flour Mills—Manager, Tfaos Rollitt Cemetery Board — Secretary, Joseph Ward, Arcade Clerk of Courts and Licensing Committee -T W Tayler. Conmy Council—Chairman, Edward G Wright; Secretary, Frederick Mainwaring ; Engineer, Wm Baxter Deputy Official Assignee—John Davison, 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 j Secretary, J Ward, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department- Postmaster, agent Hampstead School Committee—Chairman, W J Crooks j Secretary, J C Bell Hampetead Town Board—Chairman, o H Maynard; Clerk, J 0 Bell High School Board- Chairman, Andrew Orr ; Secretary, Chas 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 Justices of the Peace (Town District)— Robert Alcorn, Thos Bullock, Alfred Harrison, G J Neill, 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 Custodian, W X Dolma Orange Hali-W. Patterson. Old Men's Home—Master, Mr Morrisey. Police—Sergeant J F Barlow in charge Postmaster and officer in charge of Tele graphs—Wm ?t George Douglas Public Trust Office—Postmaster, agent Racing Ciub (Ashburton)—Secretary, John , Davison Racing Club (Tinwald)—Secretary, A A Fooks Railway Stationmaster—P L Payne Registrar of births, deaths and marriages and registrar of electors—Joseph Ward, Arcade Saleyards Company — Chairman, C J Harper; Secretary—Albert Roberta Stock Inspector—Blair Fullarton, Court house Tmwald School Committee—Chairman, J A Clothier Tinwaid Town Board—Chairman, Edward Gates ; Clerk, A A Fooks f" , ' ' ■■» >_' «j Wanted. /"IOMFORTABLK Board and Residence V_y wanted within few minutes of P.ist j Office. Apply, stating particulars, to X.Y.Z , i Guardian. 6 10 ! SECOND-HAND Bicycle for Sale for £7 ; ! back tyre newest Dunlop. Apply, Mail Office. 6 7 TT^AMILY READER (April), Christian j I Herald, Boys' and Girls' Own Paper, Quarterly part of Army and Navy, Graphic, London Journal, Weldon'a Home Dress maker. New Bocka by mail.—H. M. Jones. REV. D. O'DONNELL'S Mission—Do not fail to attend the Bariug Square Church to-night. Commences at ha f-past seven. Sankey's hymns. 6 8 WANTED, Situation by experienced Housekeeper, age 30. Would take charge of invalid's home. M., care Editor Guardian. 5 220 WANThD to seH(a bargain) Waggonette and Daisy Curt. Apply A. Okk 5J54 MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies', gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinda of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 138 STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp stead, and* have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.— E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76- BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajb Street. WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fib guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the latest dress materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—2so New Jackets Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful good a, German made.—A. Orr. 3 14 NEW LINES in Clothing. A Orst-daBS Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercury.™ W. H. Collier. T^OUNG Ladies' Journal (May), Weldon's X Journal, Dressmaker, and Children's April Quarter Family Reader, Spare Moments, Won at Home, just in at H. N. Anderson's, Eist Street, j A CCORDEONS, Accordeons, Accor- X_L deons. Special low prices and large selection at H. N. Anderson's, East Street. RECORD Reign Congratulation Cards to Her Gracious Majesty The Queen. Large variety at H. N. Anderson's, East Street. WANTED Known—Special Show in our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th inst, and following days. The cream of the Colonial Mills in Dress Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchkll & Turner. JUST LANDED - A High-class Kid Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s. Fu'ly equal to usual 5a 6d quality. W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' Boota and shoes.—Mellor s Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. • X^TT ANTED Known—The New Flannel H ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inehe wide, everlasting wear.—A. Ork. 3 138 IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletoueb Bros., Cash Supply Stores, 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," Eaab Street WANTED, Eggs, 1000 do n, must be fresh, and 1 ton o Bess wax highest market prices given by ?lexohb» Bros., Caii Supply Stores



Amusements. WATER TON LIBRARY. POPULAR CONCERT. FKIDAY,~UNE 4. BY IY/TISS BIRDIE BUTLER, MISS QLPHKRT, MR HORACE A GATES, and Others. Admission ... la. Commence at 8 p.m. 6 12 JUNE 2, AND FOLLOWING DAYS. HAMPVFEAD I HOBBY SHOW. Unique, Amusing, and Instructive. Display of Pictures, Curios, and Pet*. Fancy and Useful Articles at Lowest Prices. Refreshments Provided at Nominal Sum. /CONCERT Programmes Embrace Selec \J tions by leading amateurs, Plantation and Action Songs, Physical Drill, Club and i Pole Exercises. Change of programmee each night. Afternoons 2 to 5, Concert at 3. Evenings 7 to 10, Concert at 8. Opens 7 p.m.—WEDNESDAY, June 2. Admission—Adults sixpence ; children half price. Dallev's cab and express will run between Post Office and Sohool, carrying passengers at a small charge. 5 254 Friedlander tsros. RAK&IA SALK THURSDAY,"JUNE 3, 1897. AT the above fixture, we shall Offer on account of a Client, — 1 AAA Eight-tooth CROSSBRED IUUU EWES in lamb. A really good straight line. FRIEDLANOHR BRO^,, Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 61 Auctioneer. WEST STREET YARDS. SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1897 MESSRS FRIEDLANDBR BRO^., Limited, will sell at their yards, West Street, on the above date, on account of Mb John Bull, who is giving up con tract carting,— 8 GOOD DRAUGHT MARES A" D GILD NGS from 3 to 8 years old. I CHESTNUT TRAP HORSE. IBAY THOROUGHBRED MARE, Altimore by Trump Card—Hurricane, syra. 2 Wool Wasjoua, Dray, Spring Trap, Set Trap Harness, Shaft and leading Harness, Horse Covers, etc. Sale at 12 30 p m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 3 Auctioneer, ~~ DRINK DELICIOUS B!^H WfA A ■■Hi T)ERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR X AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. j OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS. \ 5 69 AT THE D.I.C. SALE OF FANCY GOODS. JUST PURCHASED and to be Sold the whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK, COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VI?,. J Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Goods, Eaaels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c, &c. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC. As we have not sufficient Room to Display these special lota, they will be put out in wholesale quantities opposite the department usually occupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE AT THE D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, E. C. BROWN, Chairman. Manager. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. Calls the Attention of Settlers to the Following Notices. GEORGE MUMMERY, of Maytield, has been app"inted Ranger for the district, and will enter on hia duties on the Ist June. All Outstanding Rates not paid by the 15ih JUNE, will be SUED FOR without further further notice. Poisoned Grain can be had at the Board's Office, Lismore. The Board have a number of Gravel Reserves to let nfc 5s per annum. THOMAS DYER, 6 2 Clerk to the Board, j WANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected in this department during our recent sale has enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date in shape, style* and pattern, and at best possible values —Mitoses and Turner I



I D. Thjmas. j ) T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF OHAFF. 4 56 D. TPOMAS NOTICE. TBURSDAY,TUNK 3, 1897. AT THE AROADE. MR DAVID THOMAS has received iiiHtructions from MRS McGbegor to ell by Public Auction, at the Aroade, on J'HURSDAY NEXT, the whole of her HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. For particulars see S*turday'a (May 29/ Mail and Gcardun. Sale to start at 1.30 sharp. ~DT THOMAS, 5 272 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, JUNE 5. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 79 ACRES, Well situated in the Wakanui District, not far from the Wakanui Creek. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Aroade on the above date, — AN IMPROVED FARM in the Wakanui District, near the creek, now in the occupation of Messrs Murphy Bros., being R.S. 20485, containing 78 ACRES, 3 ROODS. It is divided into convenient sized pad docks, part being in grass and a portion ploughed for crop. There is a Farm House of 4 rooms and other Buildings erected on the property. It is situated near the Elgin School, and about seven miles from Ashburton, in a very good neighborhood and surrounded by good farms. Liberal terms of payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 6 251 Auctioneer. HENRY STEPHENSON* HENRY STEPHENS! >N, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part of the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. HENRY STEPHENSON, 6 4 AUCTIONEER. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held at the OKANGE HALL on FRIDAY next, the 4th iust, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of taking steps (in addition to the proposal already adopted) to Celebrate the Record .Reign of Her Majesty the Queen ; and also in response to a numerously signed requisi tion presented to me to consider certain matters in connection with the running of the Trains. J. SEALY, Mayor. June Ist, 1897. 6 11 HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. FT!HE following is the result of the Poll JL taken on May 31, 1897, for the election of two Commissioners to fill the extraordinary vacancies on the Hampstead Town Board, caused by the resignations of Messrs A. Hendry and H. A. Pick ford :— Votes HUNT, JOHN .., „ 69 KEELEY, GEORGE 64 ANDREWS, GEORGE WILLIAM ... 14 BERRYMAN, HENRY GILES ... 12 I therefore declare Messrs John Hunt and Geobge Keeley duly elected as Commissioners on the Hampstead Town Board. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer for Hampstead Town District, Hampstead, May 31, 1897. 6 9 "hbnby knight™ SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN »T*HANKS the Public most heartily for A their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boots, (Mue erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, annot be surpassed at tha prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Acent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'a Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily MOTICJB. mHE ASHBURTON TAILORING I COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of - the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable Suit, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procu table. I Gents' own material made up. W. PAULING, Manager OE COUGHS, COLDB, BRONCHITIS, ASTH \C Influenza, Coninmptioo, (to, <feo /■AY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OP LINSEED \ Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o <AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints <AY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is eqnaU > serviceable for horses and cattle / AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia- F«ceaehe \ &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, Ac LINUM OATHARTICUM PILLS d gortlve,oorre.t tire, and agreeably aperient Cecient for Broken Artlolei. Sola VI •vwjwiww, XMrafeetoift Stock port Inftod



I Business Notices H. M. JONES. HOCKEY HOCKEY. I JUST received a shipment of Sticks and Balls from Wisden and Co., London. F OTBALLS7~FOOTBALLS. New season's goods now opening up from Wisden and 00., London, circulating" library. Chf-ap reading for winter evenings STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S OOLUMBIAS, VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £18, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. —— V CABH OR TERMS. TYPE "WRITERS. LOWEST CASH PRICES. H. M. JONES -5 26 jR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. rTIHE Advertiser desires to inform his JL 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 :— WHISKIKS. Scotch.— Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow — "Old Smuggler"; D.O.L.— Liqueur; Highlaud 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; Ushe-, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish 1 Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—".'-ham rock"; Dunville's Belfast ; John Jamieson and Son's—Dublin * * * ;D.C.L.—" Killy. croy " ;Old Bushmills Distillery Co. ; County Antrim—puremaU ; John Power's^pecial. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. % . The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker's, Dew^r'sand Sons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Bisquit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and *** *; Hennessey's * * * ; Paacil Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—hulk and case; Kartell's Da 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, Chartrense, 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.m* till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. R. ALEXANDEE, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205 DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES JEWELLERY, SILVER & E.P. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, EAST STREET TTAS Just received *ow Stock of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES Direct from England. The Largest and Choicest Stock in the district is to be seen at S. SALEK'S : EAST STKEET. SPECIAL Attention is drawn to the Splendid Sell cbion of LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES. TAKE your Watches and Cloclr» to S SALEK'S, for repair. Tha tc«e teat of Checkpneifi is the Quality of the wtik done.



t COURSING. TURILFE STAKE -A Sweepstake of One f_J Guinea with added money for all aged Digs. Will be rim on TUESDAY, June 22nd. Kntrica dose ar, 8.30 p.m., on the 18th at the Central Hotel. 6, GEO. J. NEILL, Hon. Sec. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT .SOCIETY New Zealand Branch : He<«i Office, CuetomtaottHe-quay, Wellington: Loci] Board of Directors : rhe Hon Mor«nn & Grace-, M.D., C.M.G., M.l«.t (Ohalrmani Hie Hon Cnarlen J. Johnston, M.L.O. (Dii"fcy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon! Eaq rhe Hon Kdward Richardson, C.M.G,, M.L.O. John Dononn, Big rE OLDEST, WEAT/THrEB'. AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIJfJB OjPPIOB, \ND THi. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRK. j The only Mutual Ll fe i»fn.ce which ' declares ft BONUS EVERY YEAH lhe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is •f the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Cons' darably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than the t hjld by any other office in the Australasian Colonier. AOCUMULATKD FUfID IXOEEDfr £13,750,000 (Thirteen and Three-quarter Millions Sterlir.g ) ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (Two Millions Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE . 188,996 dum Assured , £40,731231 Onto Bonates Divided .. .. £6,813 86) BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1896, £ 428 796 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £830,000 after making; SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declare* for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Beversionary Bonuiet exceedingFOUE MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE in the A. M. P. SOCIETY Rnd secure a BONUS EVEKY YEAR. Expenses of Management; 8| per cent on the total income EDWARD W. I OWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary District Office : CutheJral Square, Chrisichurch. "A ROYAL TRIBUTE." ""PARLIAMENT has decreed that New I Zealand shall excel any Australian colony in the numerical strength of her mili tary contingent, ani it is a foregone conclu sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the Secretary of Slate, the Hon. Joseph Chamber iain, to reciprocate the unexpected extent of our loyalty by aome recognition worthy of a devoted people, who have sent such a mili tary force to demonstrate our warlike in stincts and ability to aid old Kngland in the event of war. That recognition will be, without doubt, a title to the originator and tactician who has carried his proposal in the face of a hostile secion of Parliament, No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too meagre an honour for a t-tatesman who has shown such Imperialistic exuberance. Quien Victoria will undoubtedly (-how some dis crimination in awarding houours to Colonial Premiers, and we may look forward with confidence to the Liberal Leader of New Zealand returning with something more than ' a "Sir" to his name. The form of title itself may not be bo very easy to place. There is one which from the analogy of strength and popularity will be generally accepted at Home and abroad us apropos. The Premier will go home as plain Mr. Seddon. What if he should return as LORD SURATURA? He i 3 Strong. So is Suratura Tea He has promised Economy, So does Suratura Tea He is not a blend of India or China. No more is Surafcnra Tea His name iB known throughout N.Z. So is that of Suratura Tea ! He has a reputation. So has Suratura Tea He goes farther than other Premiers. So does Suratura than ordinary Teas JOHN ORR & CO., Agent, T^clarkT HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AM NOW SELLING n OBACOOS OF THE BEST PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Wills' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEONS, ' More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours Is per box, Manillas 5 for Is. WATCHES. I AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, etc. T^OR FIRST-CLASS BICYCLES At lowest prices \ TjtOß THE BEST & CHEAPEST TYRES IN CANTERBURY; TH OR GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. RIDE TfllT ECLIPSE HUMBER, The Best Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia. 50 Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. A. A. CARSON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Aahburton for the Royal Enfield—thfl English Ch»mpion«hiu



>MPMaww»JW • ■■MHIHH...HL Ul»r •niHn i aui p. ■,H|ii Hi linn „, HWUMMMMNf w—— M _ BM^, E u^£; s'j Kctl.:eS ' ■ : PLETCHEE BROS., THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCMiS. FTIHREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to the J_ buyer and the seller, and has been the means of adding mauy oon.foiti to ihe bvtam .he OAStI ii\blh\i. Look after the timhle ehilmigby «aking n toFLhTtHERBKOS. <nd getting the very best value that money cm buy. Although we do not .dvertue » price list, out country customers on get one on application, and after panning the uni 37JS?b nM Z 5S d that they will and mußt admit that •-"ch "*'*« WE LEAD, fFl°Lo"w WHO CAN. 200 CASKS HIGHEBT TEST KRROSfcKB. OAfk We;are just lauding a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none b*it«r Jo bfl had in the world, wh.oh we are selling .ower than Ohritcohnrvh piioea. This ia » .oM fwf, and anyone wishing to get the beat Kerobeue and save money should not foil to but ROLLITTV* SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied in any quantity from 71b bagß to a ion, at Guaranteed Low.st Wholesale Bfttaa Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of market* for toot cm * therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Ashburton, CHINA, GLASSWAKE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stock*! with th. mo»t;iweful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. "W*Wl Wlto "»• WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. § Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay ua a vuik v.. h*«« just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware andl KleotrophtJmT wwS we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. «»i»»«w««, wrnci 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6<i each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3a 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2s per set of three large eisa Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vanes at In 6d per pair. cutleryTcutlery. t üBEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES Johnson?, Taylor'a, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc. BEDEOOMWARir"^EDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in AahVim.t nn t n j Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic BeToom sittiiKlLTfaJl wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going ekewhere' * Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR~OOUNTRY CUSTOMERS tota^HhTe^^ a» that we send goods to all trains for our cnstome^convenience. ' " **" EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We>re cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUR OH. t f h|| | L J^ ele Phofte 24—80 x 67. MELLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE! NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. T IIE °-N^ J HOS in ABhburton that v selling the Wonderful Oracb iblp P heauuful in oppcaranoo, and in wear practically indestroct- Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing propertiea of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a 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 veil worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. » JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. AUTUMN AND WINTER NOVELTIES. GKAND SPECIAL DISPLAY AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. MANTLES- MILLINERY nfVKo 8 WATERPROOFS £K&? 8 FUR BOAS OAPES UNDERCLOTHING IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO LADiES,— IN PURSUANCE of oar policy in keeping our Business well to the nnn& w o eJl aTe decided to add a FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT to our Kstabliahment. We have secured the services of Miss Hill, a lady of unquestioned ability, who brines with her credentials of the highest order from MFSSRS W. STRANGE & CO., in whose Workrooms she has beea engaged for ovkb seven yeaes. Our object is to supply our Customera with Stylish and Well-made COSTUMES at a Moderate Price, and every possible effort will bo given to make our NEW DEPARTMENT an unqualified success. We have already booked & number of Orders, and expect a very full season. Miss Hill wiil be pleased to receive intending Patrons on and after FRIDAY, March 26. MITCHELL AND TURNEF, TANORED STREET; SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEEOSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignmpnt of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, foe which we are Sole Agents for Ashburton. This oil h Guaranteed absolutely safe, it buruß for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market. No house should be without it. 25Q BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, FJuted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc., which we are disposing of at Christchurch Prices. OATMEAL. OATMEAL. 43 TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL 5 Acknowledged be the Finest Oatmeal in the Co'ony. Guaranteed free from any adulteration. * Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all classes ot goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables ua to offer them Che»Dcr than moat Wholesale Houses in the Colony. r BICYCLES. "~""~ BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Sample* of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application, SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOU6B» 1 Jtltpfcw