THE AMBERLEY MURDER

Sheeliau Sentenced to Heath.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph,

Chbisiohurch, June 16 Dr Syme, called aa a medical witness by the defence, coneiderei accused to be a goitrous degenerate man, suffering from satyriaßiß, with abnormally exaggerated sexual desires, which were Dot necessarily uocontrolable. The accused had at one time received an itjury to his head, and it might result in epilepsy, which might induce impulsive inaanity of a homicidal or suicidal kind. Taking into consideration the circumstances of the crime, witness thought that the accused knew right from wrong, and knew that he was doing wrong. The jury found accused guilty, and he was sentenced to death.

ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT.

At the Magistrate's Court this morning, Mungo John Douglas, on remand was charged with the theft of £57 3s 4d, the property of the Bank of New Zealand, ia whose employ he had been as a teller at the Bank's office, Ashburton. Mr Purnell appeared for the Bank, and Mr Cuthbertson for the accused, H. F. Nicol, accountant at the Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton, had been for two years in his present poaition. Accused was until recently teller at the Bank, having been three years and a half in that position. I He was teller on May 26, but not since that date. Saw him late in the afternoon of that day in the teller's box at the Bank. When witness spoke to him first it was about five o'clock, Spoke to him on business, and caw he had sot put his cash away. Asked him why he was so late, and f<ot come irrelevant Answer. At half-past five he had not attempted to balance his cash, and did not give any satisfactory reason. Called another officer into the box, and took the cash over from accused. Accused was living on the Bank premises then, and as he created some disturoance that night, he was sent away next day. On the evening of May 28 saw accused again at his lodgings. He was then in bed, and seemed very much depressed. Asked him what reason he could assign for his outbreak, and whether he had any cause of worry or trouble. He said he had cause enough for worry and trouble as his cash was wrong. To this witness replied that that was nonsense as his cash was quite correct, witness and the manager both having counted it. Accused said that he had been tampering with credits, and ex plained how he had done it. When a customer paid in gold or notes, without any cheques to credit, he had in the case of two or three customers held over a credit for a time, and at a later date, receiving further sumß from the same customer paid in the first credit, holding over the second. Asked him for names, aDd he gave witness three— Wm, Maxwell, Hugh McWiggan, and 3. J. Maher, He said that if witness looked iv the cash box in hia safe, witness would be able to ccc the exact position for h>mself. Asked him how much short he was, and he replied that he did not know the exact, amount, but thought it was about £70. He also said witness would find in his coat pocket three cheques of Wm. Maxwell— the rest that he had paid were in his box. Asked him what reason heh&d for taking the money, and he replied that when he was in Aehburton previously, some three or four years ago—was not certain about the exact date—when leaving he was some £30 in debt. Cn his return he was being pressed for the money, and in a weak moment he had started this little game. Before leaving the room, looked in the coat pocket and found the ..three cheques produced. Next morning witness and the bank manager examined the teller's private cash box and found £140 in bat.k notes, £1 in gold, and 18s in silver, and another cheque(produced) Also found six credit flips (produced). Five (marked F1,2,3,4,5} were filled in by witness wramonnt, etc.,—but in the sixth (F6) there was none ot accused's handwriting. From the information supplied by accused and the moneys and credit slips found in the cash' box, witness made a debtor and creditor statement which showed a dtticiency of £57 3s4d, (statement produced). In the statement there is a credit of £5, which was a surplus in his cash on a previous date. In addition to the cash and credit s!ip3 found in the cash box, witness also found two cheques of William Maxwell. Up to this time none of the moneys shown in the state ment with the exception of the £5 mentioned has been accounted for to the Bank. Examined the books of the Bank in which entries oi these transactions ought to have been made, but found no entry whatever concerning any one of them. When a teller at the bank receives money or notes from a customer it is his duty to enter the fact in his cashbook as coon as he conveniently can. The gold and silver should be placed in hia till, and the notes should be placed in a drawer. The cheques should be put through the" books also, and put on the file for collection. The cheque for £10 9s should have been put on the file at once, and oheques, like those of Maxwell drawn upon their own bank should have been handed to the ledger keeper. It is not a proper thing for a teller to take an undated slip j slips should be dated at the time of receipt. Before Maxwell lodged those moneys he was not a customer of the Bank, and when the Bank account was opened accused took Maxwell's signature, but did not draw witness's attention to the fact that Maxwell was now a customer, and no account was opened. The first witness heard of Maxwell having any dealings with the Bank was the occasion of his conversation to accused at his lodgings. McQuiggan had been a customer of the Bank but had closed, and re-opened. On May 29 specially examined the ledger to see if £35 mentioned in the predit slip FS had been credited to McQuiggan, but it was not. J. J. Maher had an account at :he Bank, On May 29 examined the ledger to see if the sum of £80 mentioned in the credit F3 had been credited to Maher: it had not. The letter (pro duced) trom Douglas to the General Manager, in which he makes confession of his criminal transactions with the Bank's funds, is in the handwriting of accused, William Maxwell, laborer, said he lived in Ashburton. On February 27 last he went to the Bank of New Zealand to open an account, and saw the accused—the teller. Gave him a cheque for £50 odd on the Bame Bank, and asked him to put £50 to his credit. Signed the credit slip produced, Mr Douglas completing it. Lodged £20 with Mr Douglas a short time afterwards, but did not remember th 6 date. On May 22 lodged £100 in notes, and filled in and signed the credit Blip—F6. The money was given to Mr Douglas, On May 25 lodged a cheque for £3 9a 7d, and signed the credit slip.' Had drawn against the moneys lodged fn the Bank five cheques, and the money was paid. Mr Douglas gave him a cheque bopk when the account was opened. Hugh McQuiggan, laborer, said he lived at Longbeach. On May Ihe lodged £35 at the Bank of New Zealand. He presented a etaeque for £39 odd, getting the balance in cash from accused. Signed his name to the credit slip, and left it with Mr Douglas. J J. Maher, bookmaker, living in A?h burtoo, lodged £80 with the Bank of New Zealand, to be placed to witness's credit. OChis was ia the first week in May. The deposit was mostly in notes, but be was not certain. Only signed the credit dip, leaving accused to fill it up. Constable Jackson gave evidence as to the armt of accused, who said he knew; nothing about the charge. Mr Purnell regretted that he could not pall the Bank manager, who was too ill. Accused w&s committed for trial at the neip sittings of Supreme Court at Timaru ; but was admitted to bail—self £200 and two sureties of £100 each. j

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With this issue is circulated a notice re the Strafchmoro Private Hospital, Ferry Road, Chriatchurch, which institution has been advertised in our columns for a con siderable time. Mr J. 0. Duncan advertises a sale of tobacconist's goods at cost price, being the ■took from his Christchurch shop, which has been closed. According to the advertise ment everything is to be sold as a bargain.



Wanted. LOST Tortoise shell visiiting card caße, between Tiuwald and Ashburton. Finder please leave at Mail Office. 6161 /"^OLORtfD Fire, red, green, and yellow. I\J Chinese Lanterns for illumination pur poses. Windsor Magazine for May. Orders booked for Jubilee numbers " London News" and "Graphic." New Books and Maga zines by every mail. New Stationery. — H. M. Jones. LOST, between Lnngbeach and my resi dence in Tuncred Street, a God Safety Pin Brooch wilh Pearl and Diamond Star. Reward to finder. B. W. Hanmer, 6 150 T^IREWORKST FireworksTlfor Jubilee JD celebrations.) All descriptions.—H. 0. Pfißcy, Tobacconist, East Street. 6 137 mHE R S.CORD SALE.—Having pur- X chased seven*! sample lots ia Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats. Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mrs Alcorn will offer these at below wholesale prices; also all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pinafores at g eat, reductions to reduce quantities before stock-taking. 6 155 A NICE ASSORTMb NT of Dresa Goods, XJL Flanneletti s, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premies. Our own make giveß satisfaction to 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 ab 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.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East-Street. — ; I rpHOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of ihe Record Keiga by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's. 6 121 BARRETT BROS, have just opened some i 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," Eajt Street. WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of I/dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner. WANThD Known—Our Clothing and Mercery -JL'epirment—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 —The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairsfeow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 ILLUMINATIONS for Record ReigD. Chinese Lanterns in all Colours and Designs just opening at H. N. Anderson's, East Street. 6 128 WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. Hanmer and Graves. HAIN MEK~AND"~GEAVES. OUR Offices and Grain Stores will be Hosed on MONDAY, lUESDAY, uid WEDNESDAY, 21st, 22ud, and 23rd June, for the RECORD REIGN CELEBRATIONS. Re-open THURSDAY MORNING, 24th nst. i 151 HANMKR & GRAVES. METHTEN SALE. THUKSDAY7jtfNE 24, WE Shall be represented at this fixture and solicit entries, HANMER & GRAVES. JOHN R. BLAND, j 141 ' Auctioneer.



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS Excursion fares for Record Reign Cele bration, and Danedin Winter Show. EXCURSION tickets at fares of 2i per mile tirso class, minimum 4s, Id per mile second class, minimum 28, mileage counted one way only, will be issued from any Station to auy Station, (on theHurunui- Biuff Section), from the 19th to the 22nd June, and to Dunedin fiom Christchurch, Kingston, and intermediate Stations (in cluding Stations on branches between those points), from 19th to 25th June, all available for return till the 3d July. The journey must be Btarted on the date of the purchase of the ticket in every instance, and may be broken atter the first twenty-five miies. 6 14? BY ORDER, T. Bullock/ I SATUBDAY, JUNE 26. TO FARMERS, CAPITALISTS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE CF 69 A c b E s. eg Freehold Property near Town. MR T. BULLOCK has received inatrup tiona from Mr J. M. Hampton (in consequence of his having purchased property near Dromore), to sell by public auction at the Arcade on the above date his farm of 69 acres near the Tinwald Saleyards, 20 acres of which front Ford's Koad and the other portion the Great South Road and Railway, and being R.S. 19997, 20366, 20367, and part of 23368. It is divided with live fences into convenient sized paddocks well watered There ia a farm house, stable, and other buildings erected on the farm. The property is well situtted, being near the Tinwald ' Saleyards and fronting two main thorough fares, and should prove a remunerative investment. This sale affords a favourable opportunity to those desirious of purchasing property near town, for which there are often enquiries. If not sold aa a whole will be offered separately.



Liberal terms of payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. ( T. BULLOCK, 6 158 Auctioneer. PUBLIC NOTICE. THE'Bridge on the South road, known &b " Markey's," is Closed for repaira till further notice. J. H. MAYNARD, • Chairman Hampatead Town Board* : 4uoe 10, 1897. 6WO



EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some Bpeciai lines in Drapery, etc. Gash disqounfc Oue Shilling 1» the Ppun<WTha JW Eml Street



Entertainments. ADDFELLOWS 1 HALL. (XNE DAY ONLY. MONDAY, ""JUNE 21. Afternoon at 3. Evening ab 8. Doors Open Half-hour Earlier. FIRST and ONLY Appearance in Ash burton of PROFrSSOR D. M. BRISTOL'S World-Famous EDUCATED HORSES, PONIES and MULES, The Greatest Hit Ever made in the History of Colonial Amusement. " THE ONLY EXHIBITION OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD." Prices—3a, 2a, and Is, AT THE MATINEE all small children are given a free pony ride and admitted to any seat for SIXPENCE. BO' X SEATS A!' H. M. JONES. 6 122 D. iho mas, - ___ SATURDAY, JCJNE 19, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a southern client to sell as above :— 6 GOOD DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS. Sale at 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, 6JL59 Ashburton. N 0 T j o ~^



Public Notices. win>low Sports & racing club A GENERAL. Meeting of Subscribers to the above Club will be held in the Window Schoolroom on FRIDAY, June 18, at 3 p.m. Bcsiniss : To receive reports and balance sheet of the Queen's Birthday Mealing. A. A. FOOKS, 6 127 Hon. Sec. RECORD REIGN j CELEBRATION. TTOUSBHOLDERvS, Shopkeepers, and XX Others within the Borough, are re .sp.ctfuUy requested to ILLUMINATE THEIR PREMISES on the Evening.-of TUESDAY, the 22nd June inst., between the hours of 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. J, SEALY, 6 101 Mayor for the Committee. ~~STAR OF ASHBURTON~LOYAL~ ORANGE LODGE. MEMBERS ot the above Lodge, also Visiting Brethern, are invited to meet at the Railway Station, Ashburton, at 7.15 a.m. on the 22nd June, to proceed to Christchurch to take part in the Jubilee Demonstration. In Regulla. REES JONES, 6 143 Hoc. Sco, NOTICE^ ~~~ T HEREBY give notice that I will not L be responsible for anything except for what I buy or order myself. OLIVER DRENNAN. Winslow, June 15,1897. 6 124 to"~i7e"t. POUR-Roomed House, with five acres of Land, and plenty of water, adjoining North last Belt. Apply GEORGE LEA, 6 126 Alford Forest Road.



RECORD REIGN HOLIDAYS. MY Offices and Scores will be Closed from SATURDAY NIGHT till THURSDAY MORNING. 6 144 DAVID THOMAS. ________ _ I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 to 1801bs. D. THOMAS, 6 14 Auctioneer. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SBEAF CHAFF. 4 56 D. THOMAS. p. i "■ , ■,_ . '„, ,— ■■"■■—: : .. ...■§ T. Bullock. ~~~ FOR^ SALE* QUBURBAN PROPERTIES situated |s3 in Allenton, Hampstead, &c, as follows, viz:— Lots 75 and 76, each containing \ 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 Koad, with a four-roomed cottage, 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 5 acre, fronting Alford Forest R-ad. Lot 36, containing | acre, fronting Church Street, Hampstead, with comfortable cottage and other buildings, all in good order. A bargaini Lot 30, containing J acre, fronting Alford Forest Road. I Lot 525, containing £ acre, Harland Street, Tinwald. Lot 25, containing £ acre, fronting Winters Road, Allenton. Lots 10, 20 and 22, containing in all three quarters of an acre, fronting William Street, Allenton, with four-roomed cottage, wash house, stable, and other buildings erected thereon. Orchard stocked with well grown fruit trees. Lots 15,16, 17 and 18, containing 1 rood, 28 perches, just off the West Town Belt. Lot 8, containing J acre, fronting the continuation of Cox Street. Lot 42, containing \ acre, Church Street, Hampstead. Lot 37, containing two acres back of Presbyterian Manae, Trevorton, T. BULLOCK.



NOTICE. RECORD REIGN CELEBRATION. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAYS. "QURSUANT to the terms of the Banks X and Bunkers Aot, 1830, and the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, MONDAY AND TUESDAY, the 2lßt and 22nd days of JUNE, 1897, are hereby appointed Special Bank Holidays throughout New Zealand. The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., S. HALLAMORE, Resident Inspector. The Bank of New South Wales, GILBERT KING, Aoting Inspector. The Bank of Australasia, CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. The Bank of New Zealand, WM. CALLENDEB, 6 123 General Manager. J. C. DUNCAN, TOBACCONIST, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. IN ORDER to commemorate the Record Reign of Her Majesty we have decided to hold a DIAMOND JUBILEE SALE of Pipoß, Cigars, Tobaccos, Cigarettes, Walking Sticks, and Fancy Goods. worth of stock from Chriut* church to be cleared at cost price. Splendid opportunity for procuring Jubilee presents. DON'T FORGET TO CALL ON SATURDAY EVENING. 6162 To the Worshipful the Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Ash burton. 



bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. ~ In the District Court of Ashburton holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the " Bankruptcy Act, 1892," and of the Bankruptcy of Gkqege Johnston Neill, of Aahbur too, draper. WRITTEN TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up to SATUR DAY, the 19th day of June instant, afc 3 p.m., for stock in this estate. Stock sheets and conditions, also stock, can be inspected at the shop, East street, Ashburton. Stock sheets and conditions can also be seen at Official Assignee's Office, Ohristchurch. Tenders must be addressed to the Deputy Assignee, in the estate of George Johnston Neill, Ashburton, and marked " Tender for Stock," also accompanied by marked cheque for £25. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Dated this 12th day of June, 1897. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. Aehburton* Friedlander Jtsros. OUR Stores and Offices will be closed on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WED NESDAY, the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, in&t., for the Queen's Jubilee Celebrations. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. In bankruptcy. In the Estate of George J, Neill. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instructions from the Deputy Official Assignee in Bank* ruptcy to Sell by Public Auction at their yards, West Street, Ashburton, on SATUEDAY, JUNE 19, 1897, THE EQUITY OF REDEMPTION in T.S. 879, Grey Street, on which is erected a six-roomed House with Scullery, together with outbuildings, etc. Sale at 12 o'clock. Full particulars can be had from the Deputy Official Assignee, or from the Auctioneer, 6 95 R. FRIEDLANDER. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that the County and Borough Councils having agreed that the most appropriate means of cele brating Her Majesty's reign of aixty years is to erect a Convalescent Ward at the Ash burton Hospital, all persons willing to assist this object are requested to forward donations to the County Clerk Treasurer of this fund. Monies bo subscribed m\l not be diverted to any other purpose. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman of Committee. Aihburton, June 17,1897. 6 157



WE, the undersigned burgesses and working men of Ashburton, do pray that you will proclaim MONDAY and TUES DAY, the 21ut> & 22nd days of June instant, a PUBLIC HOLIDAY, to be kept in honour of the Record Reign of Her Majesty the Queen Victoria. Such a celebration has never before occurred and may never occur again, and as loyal subjects we deaire to honour and observe it in a loyal and worthy manner. The Government have proclaimed that all offices will be closed on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, and the Banks will be closed on the 21st and 22nd, and we therefore see nothing unreasonable in asking that we may share in the National Holiday and have the opportunity of testifying our loyalty on the days above mentioned :— Fi iedlander Bros, Ltd Henry Stephenaoa D. Thomas J, Q. Duncan per J.T. Charles Muir T. Bullock per A. Charles Reid Buick D. Williamson Edward Stephens I and 43 other burgeseea, In compliance with the wishes of the I above named ratepayers and others I request | the burgesses to observe 21st and 22nd June instant, as public holidays. J. SEALY, 6 154 Mayor. "I^OR FIRST-CLASS BICYCLES At lowest prices; "nOR THE BEST & CHEAPEST TYRES IN CANTERBURY; T^OR GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. RIDE THE"" ECLIPSE . H U M B E R. Best Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia. SO Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. A. A. CAItSQN, j G. H, CARSON, Business, manager, j Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Ashburton for the Royal Enfield—the English Championship machine. WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 too of Beetswax, highest market prices given by Futqbix b&os,, Qttih Supply store*



z=z 15,000 zzz "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY- I '- "■■■■ - THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in no settingTrequired. With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers, The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside, REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. v . .;; Made in all size?, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers, *; Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DDNEDIN. 6 135



J. WILSON. CORNER OF ARCADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. "V/TIXKD PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISI3 MATERIALS, PICTURE FJRAME MOULDINOS,:SORIM ENAMELS, VARNISHES, &c , INJSTOCK. fPAINTEB, PAPEKHANGEB, & BIGNWJRITER. Telephone 66 P.O. Box 16 THE! BOOT TKADE. McDONAID ■&' McDJABMID, OF THE Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE'UndoubtedlyJin the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kindi, including the Duke of York, Bostock, Beehive, Wolfs, Ofcto Herz, STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. OUR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boots, Shoe?, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by ua at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. EVERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. M CDONALD & M CDIAKMID, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPOETEKS, EAST STBEET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager.



FOUKTEEN DAYS. ri .. *fl* <• - GRAND = DIAMOND JUBILEE SALE For Fourteen Days. GREAT BARGAINS. TUBILEE FLAGS. O ÜBILEE HANDKERCHIEFS; JUBILEE COSTUMES^ JUBILEE MILLINERY. JUBILEE RIBBONS. > JUBILEE GLOVES. JUBILEE HATS. JUBILEE SHIRTS. JUBILEE TIES. JUBILEE BLANKETS. JUBILEE BOOTS. JUBILEE APRONS. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ANDREW ORR.



SOMERSET MEAT MART. OUR Record Reign supply of Primest Beef, Mutton, Veal and Pork at prices within the reach of all Her Majesty's loyal subjects. See our prices —- compare our quality with any other shop in the trade, and your verdict will be •' Long live the Queen, and more power to the Somerset Meat Mart." And don't forget our Pork Sausages at 4d per 1b cash, which beat all records. Our Small Goods are the best, we invoke criticism and comparison with all others, whether locally made or imported* Oa the 21st inst all recipients of Charit able Aid and other necessitous cases can have ajoint free on production of order. 6 W3 W. J, BJLOQCK,



PUNO TUNING. MR W. WOOLDRIDGE is now in Aahburton on one of his uaual visits foe Piano Tuning, Annual Tuning (three visits), £1 1$; single tuning, 10s. Orders may bo left at Mr S. Sauek's, Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Country visited. 6133 XfTANTED~KNOWN7 that you~may V f rely on getting the latest style and beat quality in Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do nob fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made up NEW LINES in Clothing. A firat-oUse Colonial Tweed Suit at 30«, Call and W, H. Oowiss, *



Business Notices i J FLETCHEE BEOS., THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCER^. rpfIREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to tlw tiu duye*"Rnd.the "Her, and has been the means of adding many comfort* to the homM Mtnow who wisely availed themselves of the grand reform. Hundreds now bey their B^£» Fi££Pi? ER BR< S> FOX GABH« theleby acknowledging their appreciation of the CASH &YBIEM. Look after the uimble shilling by taking it to FLETCHER BROS., ana getting the very best value that money cap buy. Although w« do not advertise » price mtu oar country customers can get one on application, and alter perusing th*sam« very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper thaa any other house in the district. WE LEAD, FoITIO~W WH9 CAN 200 °ASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. Of)f| h^i re Jm}J»nd«og * shipment of Highest Test Odorless kerosene, none better tj ft aaa in tbe world, whioh we are selling lower than Chrisfcchurch price*. Thie i» • toil* from ul *nyolie wuhißß to Bet the befct Kerosene and save money should not fail to hit ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT .WfIpLESALK q ... MILL PRICES .«■- |^; 111 *ny .q«i»ntifcy from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed" Lowest Wholesale Rate* ! rk-JfL*J? Dg * blg ,t l urnover« we*» enabled to bay fa'-»Jm beed -o<markets for spot tneretore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Ashburcon, CHINA, GLASSWAKE, EAKTHENWAKE. w.^J? MW aM*.(^ am-9iaA ■!«*'»enwM» Department will be found well stocked with tilt mottjMeltti articles, all of whioh will be found wonderfully tJHilp, i WEDDING PBESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to bny a Wedding Present should «ot fail to pay as a vliit. M we haw 6 Hole Eleotroplateji Revolving Gruefcs, fseo:los 64 each - > Sets of Jugs from 2s per set of three large sice vs v "^ from 6d each - « i Pretty line of Vases at 3b 6d per pair, largehiie Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. CUTLEBYr CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson's, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgere, etc, bedboomwai^7"bedboomwabe, We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwar* Anjope wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselve*. or for* wedding present, should not tail to see bur stock before going elsewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without beingpressed to buy. \ SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. \ Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be *llowed front Apnil 1,189 to take with them by rail, lowt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, as w as that we tend goods to all trains for our customers convenience. IGGB, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. ' We^are cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH Telephone 24—80 x 67. RECORD REIGN NOVELTIES. SMALL A S S 0 B T M E N T OF Silver Brooches, Chain Pendants, Medals, AND Silver Sugar Seoqps, ALL SPECIALLY DESIGNED WITH APPROPRIATE ENGRAVING IN COMMEMORATION OF Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. RECORD REIGN PLAQUES, 14x9 INCHES, BEARING RAISED FIGURES OF HtR MAJESTY. tECUEE A SOUVENIR OF THE EECOBD REIGN. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM THE LEADING JEWELLERY ISTABLISHMBNT IN THE DISTRICT. :S. SALEK, WATCHMAJCEE, JEWELLER, AND IMPORTER, EAStf STREET.



BRIDGE WORKS I WILL BE CLOSED I ON M MONDAY, I TUESDAY, I AND ■ WEDNESDAY 1 V. . ■ nsxt—june;2i, 22,23. - ■ THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON., I ENGIfIEEBS, . I MELLO.ft'S I 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE I NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS NEW LEATHERS, fl HHHE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful OraokvH X proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct* H Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of K&ngaroo^fl Kangaroo Kip Oow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, equal td-H the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. .S AH theße new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots MMlfl Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to d»te|u»lH ask for thesejaew goods. Every pair is guaranteed. H JAMES "MELLOR, I ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. I