COMMERCIAL.

CHRIBTCHURCM GRAIN AND PKO DUCE MARKET.

Press.

Latest advices are to the effect that the English market haa a downward tendency ; the Continental is declining and th« Ameri can declining and weak. The Victorian wheat market has firmed again and a rise of Id per bushel is recorded, the latest quota tions baing 5a lOd to 5a ll£d. The Sydney market shows even a greater advance, local milling being worth 4b 7d to 4s 9d, as against 4s 7|d last week. In Adelaide wheat is quieter, and quotations slightly below those of last week. The wheat mar ket in Chriatohurch hasb?en very quiet dur ing the weak, a few moderate sized Imes orly having been sold on a basis of 4s 1-i for Hunter's ex store, and 4s 3d to 4s 3|d for Hunter's and Tusc .n f.o.b. A large line of seconds wheat has also been placed at a figure equal to 3 3d f.o.b. The Dunedm market is also quiet and no sales of import ance have been made. Prime velvet is quoted at 4s 4d to 4s 6d, and Tuscan at 4s 3d to 4s fad. The Melbourne oat market has reoovtred, feeding being up to 2s 8d and Algerian and stout white 2a 5d to 2s 7d, an advance of Id to 2d per bushel since the previous week. Mew Zealand prime feed ■ottß are worth in Sydney id less than last week, the "latest quotation being in bd, medium and seed descriptions Lemg un changed. Dub oats are also easier m Ade laide. There is very little to record in the local oat market, there being practically no offerings The only sal© reported w a line of 800 bushels of Canadians at 2s 6d, ex-store. There :b a fair enquiry in Imnedin, but prioei are, if anything, a shade easier. Prime Sutherlanda and seed are quoted at 2s 4d to 2s 6d and f«M»d 2* 2d to 2s 4d. Bran and •harps have adranosd, the former to 90s and the latter to 100s. Potatoes are firmer, the offerings being somewhat limited on account of the amount of pitting having been done. In Auckland they are worth £3 15» to £4 sb. Onions are also in good demand at £5 10s. Auckland quotations being £5 to £8, and Sydney for New Zetland grown £7 10s, as againit £7 10s to £8 last week. . .. . The following are current prices paid to farmers, f.0.b., Lyttelfcon, for direct ship, ment from count! y stations and free of commission, except where otherwise speci fied :— WHKAT.—Good to prime quality Pearl 4s Sd to 4s 3d, Tußoan 4s Id to 4s 3d, Hunter s 4* Id to 4a 2d, second quality wheat about Oats.—Prime milling 2s 6d to 2a 6sd, sood stoat feed 2s 4d to 2s sd, fair short feed 2s 3d to 2a 4d s Duns 2s 4d, Danish 2s sdto2s3id. „, n  Bablet.—Prime malting 3s 9d to 4a Id, medium 3s 3d to 3s 6d, feed 2a 3d to 2a 3d, Cape 2s sd.

Tub New Zealand Farmers' Co-opera tflvjc Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quote as follows on June 18 : — Wheat— , , Prime milling Pearl 4s 3d f.o.b. „ „ Tuscan 4s 2d to 4s 3d  „ „ Hunter's Us Id to 4a 2d „ Seconds, tfean ... 3s 3d to 3s 4J , Oats- Tartars and dunß .. 2-j 4d .? Gooi stout feed ... 2s 5d o Milling 2s 6d » Barley- Prime malting ... 3s 9d to 4a „ Medium iduli) .-. 3s 3d to 3s 6d „ Beans 2i 8d to 2s 9d Peas— Pruaaian blues 43 to 4a 61 „ Partridge 3a 3d ;> Ryegrass—Farmers' lines 2s 3d to 2s 9a Cocksfoot — Good bright seed ... 3|d Medium grades ...  Chaff- Good oataheaf ... 62s 6d at country Btations. Potatoes—Derwenta . 40a to 42j 6d „

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Railways in China. London, June 18 Mr Hooley, the millionaire, has made arrangements through the Foreign Office to construct railways in China at a cost of eight millions uteriing. A Magnificent Bequest. The late Lady Wallace some time ago bequeathed to the British nation Hertford Houte, with the pictures and famous art collection contained there in. The bequest is now valued at £4,000,000. . .The Earthquakes in Assam. Calcutta, June 18 Later reports show that the earth quakes wrought appalling ruin in Assam, and that enormous suppliu of food were destroyed. The Orange Free State and the Transvaal. Capetown, June lg The treaty between the Orange Free State and the Transvaal for a closer onion has been ratified, It provides that the two States shall help each other whon the independence of either is endangered. Annexation of Hawaii. Washington, June 18 Liliuokalana, ex-Queen of Hawaii, has protested against annexation to the United States.

Australian.

Press ABBociation-By Electric Telegraph- Copyright

The Notorious Butler.

Sydney, June 20

It is now stated that the tobacco tag with which Butler attempted suicide was from a brand not sold in Sydney, and he must have brought it from San Francisco, and kept it con gealed with the greatest ennning.

The Colonial Contingents.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph—

Copyright. London, June 17

The colouia' troops forming the escort of the Premiers in Tuesday's procession, will start early and form up near Mt. Paul's Cathedral. This arrangement is made by the Queen's special desire in order to see her Majesty and witness the entire pro pet sion pass before them. J^ord Koberts reviewed the colonial troops on the Thames embankment, and marched at their head to the West End,

TUB ABHBOBTOtt GtJARDIAN: MONDAY, JUNE 21, 189?,



Wanted. WANTED, FOR CASH—Five or Six roomed House not far from Poßb C ffioe. App'y •• Cash," Mail Office. 6 197 WANTED Known—A Dance will be held in the Orange Hall on Tuesday, Jane 22, at 8 p.m. Gentlemen, 2a 6d ; Ladies free. 6 168 /""IOLORED Fire, red, green, and yellow. V^ Chinesa Lanterns for illumination pur poses. Windsor Magazine for Mny. Orders booked for JubiJee numbers " London News" and "Graphic." New Books and Maga zines by every mail. New Stationery.— H. M. Jones. rriHE RECORD SALE.—Having pur- JL chased several sample lota in Water* proof Cloaks, Jacket*, Capeo, Hats. Bonnets, Flowers,, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mbs Amork will offer these at and below wholesale price* ; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pinaforea at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock-taking. 6 155 A NICE ASSORTMb N I 1 of Dresa Gooiia, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslin-, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always ; kept at Mbs Alcorn's. Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfacti- nto everyone. 6 156 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. FOUND —Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approvaL—-Barrbtt Bros, "The Hall," East Street. FT! HOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant; recollection of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairetow's. 6 121 W~ AWTED~ KNOWN — Th7^way~"the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign, Get- married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairsfeow's, Tailored Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. ____^ 6 120 ILLUMINATIONS for Record Reigo. Chinese Lanterns in all Colours and Designs just opening at H. N. Anderson's, East Street. 6 128 NEW LINES iv Clothing. A first-class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercury.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletcheb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. T> ARRETT BROS, have just opened some JL/ 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," Ea.it Street. WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner. ANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2a 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner.



Tenders T E NlTi] KS. ~" riIENDEHS are invited for BUILDING X OO.TAGE at Earr Hill. Planß and Specifications to be seen afc my office, Burnett Street. Tenders clo.se on SATUR DAY, June 26th at noon. The lowes: or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 6 2C2 Architect. Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE. THE Bridge on the South road, known as •' Markey's," is Closed for repairs till further notice. J. H. MAYNARD, I Chairman Hampstead To wo Board; June 16, 1897, 6 160 MEDALS. MEDAIS. DIAMOND~~~JUBILEE. -j aaa JUBILEE MEDALS, Maltese AU U U Gross design, to be given away at 3d each, with an allowance to School Committees, and others. 6. 200 AKDREW ORE. NIGHT SCHOOL. /"CLASSES are now being formed for :— \J (a) Ordinary School Course (New Zealand Government Syllabus) (i) English, Latin, French, Greek, and Spanish Classics .. {c Higher Branches of Mathematics, Euclid and Algebra (d) Penmanship (Smart's Famous System) (c) Drawing, Mechanic 1 or Freehand if) Book-keeping, single and double entry (g) Music and Singing. Competent Masters for each subject. For particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES, 5 260 Principal.



iyr iss mREEBY, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ash burton thai she has commenced Business as Dressmaker, CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY ia prepared to visit Ladies at their residences in town or country it required. Address—Mrs Baxter, Wills Street East, Aahburton. 4 235



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When most needed it is not unusual for your family physician to be away from home, Such wae the experience of Mr J. Y. Schenck, editor of the Oaddo, Ind. Ter., Banner^ when his little girl, two years of age, was threatened with a severe attack of croup. He Bays : 'My wife insisted that 1 1 go for the doctor, but as our family Ehysician was out of town I purchased a ottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy which relieved her immediately. I will not be without it in fchs future.'' For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. The true leaf of the Tea plant, untampered witl and pure; this ia Kozw Tea, try it.— John 0;; & Co., »g«stei



Entertainments. ADDPELLOWS 1 HALL ONE DAY* ONLY. MONPAY,~JI]NJfi 21. Afternoon at 3. Evening at 8. Doois Open Half-hour Earlier. FIRST and ONLY Appearance in Aah burton of PROF SSOR D. M. BRISTOL'S World-Famous EDUCATED HORSES, PONIES and MULES, The Greatest Hit Ever made in the History of Colonial Amusement, "THE ONLY EXFTIBiriON CPUS KIND IN THi'l WORLD." Prices—3s, 2s, and Is. AT THE MATINEE all small children are given a free pony i ide and admitted to any seat for SIXFE'NCE. BOOK SEATS At H. M. JONES 1. [ 6 122 ,Queen's .Diamond Jubilee CONCERT. ODDFELLOWS' HALL TUESDAY, JDNE 22. PROGRAMME. Part I. L "God Save the Queen."— , Major Steward's' verses 2t " British Isles March." Orchestral Society 3. Song—"Tell her I love her so.' Me Charles Head 4. Song—*' Gipsy maiden I." Mrs Denshire 5. Part Song—" May Song." Harmonic Society 6. Song—"The Deathless Army." Mr Russell Halley 7. Double Jig- Miss Walsh & Mr E. Sullivan 8. BoDg—" Aathore," Miss Birdie Butler 9. Recitation—"Shamus O'Btien " Mb D. Ryan 10. Manual Drill— Ashburton Volunteer Rifles



Friedlander Bros., Limited. METHVEN SALE. THUJRSDAY,"jUNE 24, 1897 MESSRS FRIEDLANDKR BRCK, Limited, have received instructions from various Clients, to Bell at above fixture, — 200 FAT CROSSBRED WETHERS 200 HALFBRKD BREEDING EWES 100 CRUSSBRKD WETHERS 230 FAT LAMBS 250 FAT LAMBS 600 FREEZERS ' 200 CROSSBRED BREEDING EWES 500 LAMBS 200 HALFBRED BREEDING EWES, (in Lamb) 100 FAT TWQ-TCOTH3 200 LAMBS 150 Six-tooth MERINO EWES (in lamb) 3 MILCH COWS Further entries solicited. FRIEDLANDKR BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLAN!»ER, 6148 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JON HI 26. WEsT STREET YARDS, Ashburton. SALE OP 1 CONTRACTOR'S PLANT, ETO. MESSRS FRIEDL&NDER EROS., Limited., have received instructions from Mr D. T. C. Mcllroy, Eiffeltoa, who has purchased a Dairy Farm, and ia giving up contracting, to Sell by Public Auction a< above, the whole of his PLANT, consiUinK of 8 FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT MARES and GELDINGS from 3 to 8 years o }4 Real gr.o 1 sorts, all sound and staunch, and can be thoroughly recommended aa good worker.*. 3 Double-furrow Ploughs, 2 four-horae Drays, 1 three-horse Dray, 1 meu'a Portable Hut, 1 Gig and Harness, Shaft and Leading Harness, Horse Covers, Swingle Trees and Sundries. The above are for ABSOLUTE SALE. Sale at 12.30 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 177 Auctioneer.



Interval of ten minutes. Pabt 11. 1. Overture—"ltaliaui." Orchestral Society 2. Song—" The Lion Hearts of England." Miss Barratt 3. Part Song—" Hunting Song." Habmonio Society 4. Double Hornpipe— Miss Walsh & Mr E. Sullivan 5. Song—'• Gallants of Eugiauci." Ma KXJSSELL HALLtT 6. Pong—" Hail Victor, a.' Miss Birdie Butler 7. Recitation—"Paddy in New York.' Mk D. Ryan 8. Duet—" Army and Navy." Messrs Bdrgess & Gates | 9. " Song—" I seek for her in every flower." Mr Charles Read 10 Tableau—*" Britannia." Mrs Crisp & Company Admission ... Is, 2a, 3a. Members of the Society will receive their paesea and rosettes at the side door. 6 199 LQ.G.T. "STAR OP THE EAST ANNIVERSARY. TEA and Concert, TUESDAY, June 22, at IEMPLAR HALL. Tickets Is 6d ; Tea only Is. Starts at 5 p.m. Concert at 8. Come yourself and bring your mate, This Record Show is up-to-date; And if you want a good full plate, Please take care and don't be late. 6 190



TO LE T. /"\NE TWO-EOOMED HOUSE WITH STABLE AND TWO ACRES OF LAND AT ALLEN lON. Apply FBIEDLANDER BR'S., Ltd. OUR Stores and Offices will be closed on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WJfiD NKS'J V, the 21st, 22nd, und 23rd, im»t., for the Queen's Jubilee Celebiations. FRIEDLANDER BRO^., Lto, XTTT E ARE BUYERS OF PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. X¥7 E HAVE FOH SALS—' PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. , . : i , ■ rf7E ARE GASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS _. CHAFF And al otner Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3



Hanmer and Graves. METHVBN YAKD& THURSDAY, JUNE 24. WE SHALL OFFER the following lines of stock, viz :— Qf\f\ Crossbied 2-toolh WETHKRS O\J XJ and Maiden EWES, off turnips "1 Kf\ Prime Crossbred FREEZERS. f\f\ Pnme Fat Crossbred EWES. j IQ/^V Two-tooth Crossbred EWES, in Ov lamb to Lincoln rams. j Af\ Prime Fat Merino WETHKRS. Tr\ Head Fat and Store CATTLE, j Q Superior Draught HORSES. Further Entries Solicited. HANMER & GRAVE*, JOHN R BLAND, 6 196 Auctioneer. D. Thomas, j ARCADE . ~~ SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, JULY 16. "jl/TY USUAL Horse Fair will take place on JULY 16th. Farmers and others requiring early number should enter at ouce. I D. THOMAS, Ashburton, | 6 186 Auctioneer. i , § NOTICE. I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 to,lßolba. D, THOMAS, 6 14 Auctioneer.



FOR PRIVATE SALE. WE HAVE FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS, A FARM, Containing 1 A A Q ACRES, situated at Hinds, and JL~fcLrO lately occupied by Mr J. W. Sawle. The land is divided into three paddocks ; 170 acres are in English grass, 120 acres ready for ploughing, and the balance in tussock. Possession can be giren on JULY 1 next. For further particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH



94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. '* Dear Sir, —I am a poor hand at express ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders in relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of ' Tracheotomy' (the same 3,8 the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, thank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly have had a more violent cough; it was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been aoftened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty, —I am, sir, y'Qurs truly, J. HILL,' A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOOTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOOTOR'S TESTIMONY. outh Park, Cardiff, South Wales, September 28, 1893. •' I have, indeed, great pteasure in adding my testimony to your excellent preparation of Cough Lozenges, and I have prescribed it now for the last eight years In my hospitals and private practico, and found it of great benefit. I often suffer from Chronic Bron chitis ; your Lozenge is the only remedy which gives me immediate ease. Therefore I certainly and most Btrongly recommend your Lozenges to the public who may suffer from Catarrh, Bronchitis, Winter Cough, or any kind of Pulmonary Irritation.—Yours truly, A. GABRIEL, M.D , L.R.C.P. and L.M Edinburgh, LR.C.S. and L.M. Edinburgh USE KEATING'S LOZENGES USE KEATING'S LOZENGES USE KEATING'S LOZENGES It is 75 years ago since Keating's Cough Lozenges were first made, and the sals is larger than ever, because they are unrivalled in the relief and cure of Winter Cough, Asthma, and Bronchitis j one alone gives relief. ||TTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED IITTERLY UNRIVALLED Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled amedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat roubles are sold in tina by all Chemist;*. ANTBD7Bgg>TIOOO dozen, mustTe fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax, highest market prices given by Bros., Caih Supply Stores.



T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF. 4 56 D. THOMAS. AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE. MORTON MAINS ESTATE, SOUTHLAND. ON the Main Trunk Line, 17 miles from Invercargiil. One of the few remain ing opportunities to secure land in a favor able situation in the rapidly improving Southland district. The land grows heavy crops of turnips and oats. Three dai»y factories within easy distance. Sections of all areas to meet all purchasers. 10,000 acres already sold to farmers. 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 Invercargiil. 6 167 IF you are in want of a good strong work injf boot be Bure you oall at Mb&loe's Zeftbndia Boot) Stort.



t Bankruptcy Notieep. IN BANKRUPTCY. In ihe District Court, holden at Ash burtOD, NOTICE is hereby given that Wilbelm Mobris, of Ashburton, Medical Prac titioner, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to lie holden at my office on the 25ih day of JUNE, 1897, at 2.30 o'clock in the after noon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. Aehburton. June 21,1897 6 201, Government Notices NEW '.EAL.ND RAILWAYS, TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS, JUNE 22. ATtain will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 7 10 a.m., Tinwald 7.13, Winslow 7.29, Hinds 7.49, Rangitata 8.21, and re turn from Timaru at 545 p.m. A late train will leave Chriatchurch for Ashburton at 10.15 p.m., setting down passengers where required south of Hornby. A special train Timaru to ChnV church will be due fiom Rangitata at 7.16 a.m.. Hinds 7.61, Winslow 8.8, Tinwald 8.20, stopping at all Stations up to Tinwald, and will return from Christchurch at 11.15 p.m. This train does NOT STOP at Ashburton either way. For fuller particulars and in* formation as to fares, see posters. No goods traffic on June 22. 6 152 BY ORD&R.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. METHVEN LIVE SIOOK SALE, 24th J UN*?. ON the 24th June a Train will leave Methven for Rakaia at 535 pa, j (Lauriston 6.8, Rtkaia, arrive 6.50), and will return from Rakaia to Methven at 7.5. p.m. It will stop where required. 6 198 BY ORDER. T. Bullock. HI VVB~FSD~^Ai^TATA~msimi^ By order of the Mortgagee. A 0 P\ A9 KES > with eight-roomed Dwel 4t/vt/ ling House and other buildings orficted thereon, now in the occupation of Mr ,T. VV. Sawle. Offers are still invited for the Ipurchaee | of this property. Exceptionally easy terms of paynrent* i Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET—Cott&ge, fronting Graham's Road, near the Hotel. Rental 3a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. Fujir~S~A. L X Q£T ACRES of good land near a School 4J It fronts on the road leading from hord's Road to Willowby, being R S. 19937. Would make a very nice little Homestead. Property such as this ia often aaked for Very easy terms of payment. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK.



TiNWALD. HARMND STREET. rpO LET—Cottage, and 1 acre of land, the Jl property of Mrs Laffey. Rental required 5s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. 171 OR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, also _ etrongly builc Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK. ALJORD FOREST ROAD. TO LET—New Cottage, good cooking rasge, well situated. Rental 63 61 per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. MOORE STREET. TO LET—Shop and dwelling, all newly painted and papered. Rental wanted 69 per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. LISMORE DISTRICT. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOE ~SA L B. Mn ACRES, being R.S. 27572, all 4tt/O fenced and improved, mostly io English grasses. Cottage, Stable, Sheep Yards, etc., erected thereon ; weli watered. ALSO,— 200 acres, R.S. 27607, near the above, the properties of Messrs Liddle Bros, who are now in the North Island and have made up their minds to realise. Offers are invited. Terms, etc, on application.



T. BOLLOCK. "" for" salk SUBURBAN PROPERTIES situated O in Allenton, Hampstead, &c, as follows, viz : — Lots 75 and 76, each containing J acre, Cambridge Street, Hampstead, good land. Lot 2, containing \ acre, fronting Alford Forest Koad, just above Woollen Factory. Lots 4 and 15, each containing | acre, corner of Baker Street and Alford Forest Road, with a four-roomed oottage, wi'h verandah erected thereon. Lot 16, containing £ acre, fronting Alford Forest Road. Lot 14, containing 33 perches, part of R 8. 4905, North Town Belt. Lot 8, containing £ acre, fronting Alford Forest R'ad. Lot 36, containing acre, fronting Church Street, . Hampatead, with comfortable cottage and other buildings, all in good order. A bargain* Lot 30, containing J acre, fronting Alford Forest Road. Lot 525, containing | acre, Harland Street, Tinwald. Lot 25, containing \ acre, fronting Winters Road, Allenton. Lots 10, 20 and 22, containing in j^U three? quatters of an acre, fronting William Street, Allenton, with foi»r-roomed cottage, wash house, stable, apd o,ther buildings erected thereon. Orchard stocked with well grown fruit trees. Lots 15,16, 1? and 18, containing 1 rood, 28 perches, just off the West Town Belt. Lot 8, containing \ acre, fronting the continuation of Cox Street, Lot 42, containing | aore, Church Street, Bampstead, Lot 37, containing two acrea back of Presbyterian Manse, Trevorton. Lots 77 and 78, containing 2 acres at back of Flour Mill, known as part of Walsh's Paddock. T. BULLOQK. WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Hot*am having taken the premises lately OQOupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooto, where visitors will find a long felb want supplied. Meals ab all hours. A few boarders will 6nd all the qqatfoftfl of a home. $r*sHiin4 and Invigar<ttifl(['»N(w Vtnui



PUBLIC NOTICES J. 0. DUNCAN, ; TOBACCONIST, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. IN ORDER to commemorate the Record Reign of Her Majesty we have decided to hold fa DIAMOND JUBILEE SALE of Pipes, Cigars, Tobaccos, Cigarette*, Walking Slicks, and Fancy Goods. worth of stock from Chriat- j ohurch to be cleared at cost price. Splendid opportunity for procuring Jubilee presents. DON*! FORGET |T0 CALL ON SATURDAY EVENING. 6162 ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANAKY SOCIETY, THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION WILL BE HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON FEIDAY & SATUKDAY, JULY 2 ft 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, A GRAND ART UNION Will be held in connection with the Show. Tickets Is each, with admittance to Show. To be obtained of the Secretary. EDWARD STEPHENS, Hon. Sec. Art Union, or E. A. ROBOTTOM, 6 18 Hon. Sao. Poultry Society.



LOW VIIALITI DS CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypop&osphite of Lime it prescribed by the faculty for the cure ofConnunp »lon, Chronic Cough and gonml debility IT contains two of the principal Ingredient* necMHUy Cor building up the Human Frame, and which an considered deficient is the above oomplainta, Tiz, Phosphorus and Lun&i It oumo be too highl recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill's Compound Syrap of HYrOPHOSPHITES s real braiii food, and in cases whsre muacula and narvous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reput tioo. Booh bottle bears Dr Chnrohill's eignMunt Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS ~~~llold~ Medal — PAKIs! ASTHMA AND CATARRH HnyFevor, Opproasion, IVeiimlgfia, ©to. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The pectoral JTutni g-titor ICspio is the most efficacious 0! all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Sjoventyycars of succese. J. ESPIC, Paris, 20 rue Si- Lazare lVlelboukne, Messrs Pourbaud and Co. Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. {?old by al! Chemists and Druggists. Require the signature on every ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions. V- U L A P B Aliment of economy against fatigue hunger, and thirst AntideperMc, antifatigu;ag, stimula ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipedssts, ascen tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop France, M. Ch., Garaier, 8, Rue dcs Francs-Bourgeoip, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney



EDULCOR SUGAR The only sugar permuted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion oi Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in couvri cies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the sine of a lentil is sufficient to eugar a glass of ■water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choea late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugar. Ha? not tj be confounded with the trade saccharine, an Impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Roe dee Francs Bourgeois, Paris. THE -AUSTRALIAN D^UG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney, TJI3R FIRST-CLASS B.CYOLIB ' At lowest prices j THI >R THE BEST & CHEAPEST TYRES IN CANTERBURY; THOR GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WOKKS, BARING SQUARE, A B hburton. RIDE THE~" ECLIPSE HUMBER. The Best Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia. ISO Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. | A. A. CARSON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Ashburton for the Royal Enfield—the English Championship, machine, MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try M»i/U)K( the up-to-data bootmaker.



Business Notices 'irim"l •|l"' '- ' -^~>--^—~^— —- ..,, y, -ii- i ■ FLETCHER BROS., . THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCERS. HHHREE yew* ago started a Gaeh System, which hw worked satisfactorily, both Ut tfat JL mferand the seller, and has been the muoi of adding maoV domforta to the home* , of those who wisely availed themselves of the grind reform. Hundreds now tmy their Goods at FLETCHER BROS, FOB GASH, thereby acknowledging their •ppreeisllea o the CASH SYSTEM. Look after the nimble shilling by taking It to FLETCHER BRGB., and getting the very best value that money can boy. Although we do not advertise a price list, our country customers can get one on application, ana after perusiog the Mine very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit thai we sell ohsapar tbfts any other house in the district WE LEAD, F Oli fc 0 W # ft¥ &A N 200 OA®ES HIGHEST TJ 8i fflHswfc ,- 200 We are juet landing a shipment of Highest Twit Odorless Kerossaa, aent bttter %t % had in the world, which we are selling lower than ChritUfrarch priota, Tniii MftMlii fact, aud anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money ahonld aot fail to sat from us. BOLLITTS SUPREME ROLLER ftOUB AT WHOLEBALK MILL PRICES Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest WnoUsal* Rater Haying a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in th* boat of markets for •pot therefor* we oan sell cheaper than any other house in Athburton.g CHINA, (JLASSWAKE, EA^BtENWAKB. The Ohina, Glass and Earthenware Department will !^%>«ndl#ell stocked with tkm TOortiusef ul articles, all of which *ffl be fodnii wondWfulJr CHEAP. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRE6EHT& _ Anytas going to boy a Wedding Pretest shoold-Bet fail to pay us a vMt. Mw* haw jast opened spsom* very ohoioe aofoaefal Ohioa, Ula«w»rt M^teetrwlrttwWtTwkifli we are selliflg at undoubtedly low rates. 7^^ www S Hole KleoLtoplated ReroWlng Craeto, from 10s 64 each Electroplated and Out Olmii Batter Coolers, from 3c 6d tfteh; . Nickel Alarm Cloaks, from 3s 6d eaoh , Sets of Jug* from 2s per set of three large sin Teapots from od eaoh Pretty line of Vases at 8s 6d per pair, largehiee Pretty line of Vases at Is 5d per pair, CUTLERyT CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWJBST PRICKS. Johnson*, Taylor'g, Eyewitneee, Rodgers, etc bedroomware7"bedroomware. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Asbbnrton in Bedroomwere Anyone wishing to get a handsome *nd artistic Bedroom Seta for themselves, of for wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to boy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Ami) 1,189 to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, at w as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We'are cash buyers of the abo^e in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY HTORIS, ASHBURTON AND O^RISTCHURCB Telephone 24—80 x 67. ■*■



RECORD REIGN NOVELTIES. i .., iQi ||M|| IM||||l||| J^ SMALL AS SO '$£'■'; ftt/E NT OF Silver Brooches, Chain Pendants^ Medals, AND Silver Sugar Scoopfc, ALL SPECIALLY DESIGNED WITH APPROPRIATE ENGRAVING IN COMMEMORATION 0? Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. RECORD REIGN PLAQUES, 14x9 INCHES, BJSASING KiISED FIGURES OP HER MAJESTY. SECUBE A SOUVENIR OF THE BBCORD REIG^. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. :S. SALEK, WATOHMAXEB, JEWELLER, AND IMPORTER, EAST STBEET.



BRIDGE WORKS WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, TUESDAY, ■/ .■ .•" .<■ f AND ■'■ :':; ' L> WEDNESDAY ,.__,.- ..-.., NEXT—JUNE 21, 22^23- ' THOS. E. KILWOETH& SON., ENGINEERS. ~ ME L L OR'S * ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE FEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS NEW LEATHERS. milE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that is selling the Wonderf»l Crack- JL proof Oalf, beautiful iv appearance, and in wear practically indestruct bip. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Oow Hide, dressed on » new and Improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All theße new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen'g Booti and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep op to dftte!and ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES HELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, ASHBUBTON,