Town Edition. THE LATEST.

Australian.

{Received February 19 } 10 a m.)

Recuperation. Brisbane, February 19 Mr Tozer, the leader of the House, will shortly visit New Zealand for the sake of his health. Mr Seddon. Adelaide, February 19 Mr Seddon has arrived, and id the guest of the Chief Justice. The Ministers entertained him at lunch yesterday. A Strike Ended. Perth, February 19 , The builders' Btrike is declared off. I

AN UNCOMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE

Hew Guinea Natives Troublesome

Prea* Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright,

(Beceived February 19,10.10 a.m.) Sydney, February 19 During the cruise of fcbe German warship Falke,which arrived yesterday, she came across three miners who had a Barrow escape from a band of New Guinea natives. When running the gauntlet they learned that two whites Laylar and Fry—had been speared and eaten by the natives. The miners dropped down the river on a raft and had to keep at bay the yelling mobs of savages. The raft was carried out to sea and for five days and nights drifted helplessly before reaching New Britain.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS,

Pre«« AsßOoiation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

London, February 17 Tallow—Fine mutton 21s, medium 19s; beef, fine, 10s, medium 17s 6d. The Antwerp wool sales have opened. There was a good attendance of buyers, and the bidding was fairly animated. Half the quantity offered was withdrawn. Prices show a fall of from sto 10 centimes for River Plate wools compared with the Novem ber sales.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Ageiscy Company, Limited, have received the following London cable message, dated 17th February, 1897 :— "Tallow—Market weak. Fine multon and good beef are worth respectively 20a 6d and 17a 9d per cwt (last quotations were 21s 3d and 18a 6d respectively). Quotations are nominal. " Batter—Market weaker. Fine qualities New Zealand range in value from 96s to 100s per cwt (la>t quotations were 98s to 102-*)."

{PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) Napier, February 18 The Colonial Consignment ani Distribut ing Company cabled toMeßsra Nelson Bros, to-day:—" The frozen meat market is very depressed, and there is a further heavy fall iD all qualities* To-day'a quotations are— Best Canterbury 3d per 1b; do, Dunedin. 2l<i; Napier and North Island, 2fd.

A prohibited person was fined £1 and £1 6s coats, at Wanganui, for entering Aramoho Hotel and asking for a glass of beer. According to Sergeant Kie!y, of Master ton, the numerous prohibited persons in the diatrict formed a mysterious organisation, known as •' The Society," the main object of wh eh was to procure liquor to be con sumed by stealth in the park, A Melbourne cable says that Lesna, th® French cyclist, has lowered both the 2° miles and the hour record. The former h e out out in 64min Bsec, and in the hour be covered 27 miles 1200 yds. In the Invitation Scratch Mile Martin beat Lesna in 2min Ofsec The Frenchman's tyre went wrong on the run borne. The moonlight bicycle ride lasl even ing was a great success, A start was made from the Post Office at 7.15 p.m. sharp; and Waterton wag reached a little after 8 p.m. The residents along the road had evidently read the local in last night's Guardian ; for at every gate there were quite a number of epectators, and they were rewarded for coming out, hearing as they did songs, choruses, etc., rattled off to time with the pedalling. Arrived at Waterton a euchre match was played, Humbers v. all other makes, and resulted in a win for thellumbera. A start waß made for home at 915 pm. which was reached at 10 30. The roads were splendid, and there being no wind, and a full moon the ride was simply delightful. It is § reposed to hold another run at an early ate.

It is announced by advertisement that a public meeting will be held in the Road Board office, Methven, on Thursday next to receive a report as to the site and cost qf the proposed sheep yards, and to form a company for their erection. Mr R. Handcock advertises he baa been appointed agent for Mr G, W. J. Parsons, monumental mason, Manchester street, j Christchuroh. Some of Mr Parsons' neatly executed work can be seen in Ashburtou Cemetery. 1

The Ryley Case.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Dunedin, February 18 John Kyley was committed for trial. Bail wa» allowed in two sureties of £200 each and himself in £400. The bail was imme diately forthcoming.

CRICKET.

ASHBURTON JUNIOR FIRST v. SECOND ELEVEN.

Owing to the Sydenham Juniors not being able to keep their appointment for a match at ABhburton yesterday, the First and Second Elevens of the Juniors tried con clusions, with the result of a victory for the former. For the winners, who went first to the wickets, y. Steward 23, and I Baigent 15, were the only ones who gpt into double figures, the innings closing for a total of 64. ahe Second replied with 34, of which B. Amos contributed 11. The match was not played out, the First Eleven having four wickets down for 32 when stumps were drawn, of which V. Steward (uot out) con tributed 20. Both teams were subsequently entertained at dinner at St. Stephen's schoolroom, through the liberality of G. A. M. Buckley, Esq., the Rev. T. A. Hamilton taking the chair and Dr. Maude the vice chair.

Ashburton Liederkranz.

The annual meeting of the Liederkranz ! tcok place on Wednesday evening, February 117, at the School of Mu-ic. The following officers were elected for the year :—President —Mrs Buckley; Vice - Presidents—'Mrs Donald McLean and M's E. G Wright; Committee—Meßdames Makeig, Denshire, Brooke, Dodds, Gates and Alington, and Miss McDonnell; Secretary—M:ss tfield ; Librarian—Miss M. Fooks. The annual report was adopted, and considered very satisfactory. Votes of thanks were passed fco the retiring secretary, and to Misa McDonnell for her services at the piano. Six new members were elected, and the meeting closed wish a vote of thanks to the Chairwoman, Mrs Denshire. The Society resumes practice on March 1.

A Bluecoat Boy in Paris.

The French, it is well known, gazp with open-eyed astonishment upon the national dress of Scotland, and the appearance of a Highlander fascinates them. The sight pleases them, inas i much as it is a confirmation of one cf their most cherished beliefs that we are eccentric. But it is doubtful if up to the present holiday any but travelled frenchmen had seen a Bluecoa'. boy. The appearance on the Boulevards of one fiesh from Christ's Hospital has created a genuine sensation. His blue coat, yellow stockings, and Bilver buckltd shoes filled onlookers with ama zement, but the absence of any hat was the climax. This was the more re marked as it happened to be wet at the time. This and the leathern girdle round the waist convinced the quid nuncs that the lad must be a pilgrim, while others averred with equal positivenessthat he belonged to Ireland, since ao original a race would without doubt possess an original costume. Had they not read, moreover, that an Irish member of Parliament had refused to wear trousers when a guest of the English Government ?

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

A meeting of the Committee of the Ash burton Racing Club was held in the Club room, Devane's Hotel, on Thursday evening, at which it was decided to hold the Autumn meeting on May 13. The programme was referred buck to the Programme Committee for further consideration, the Committee also to consider the question of holding a two days' meeting. Should a two days' meeting be decided on, the dates would be May 13 and 14.

DUNEDIN TRAINING NOTES.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Dunbdin, February 19. At Forbury this morning Charoid, Weary and Goldleaf galloped half a mile fast. Musketry did seven furlongs nearly at top speed, and a second seven furlongs a little slower. Lord Rosslyn, who now seems to be coming on nicely, went twice round the plough, the second circuit at a good bat, winding up with a capital spurt. Plotter, with his near foreleg bandaged, did once i round at three-quarter pace, fighting to get racing. Ulster did a fair mile. Campbell. False Impression, Fulmen, Maremma, Gold Medallist, Multiform, Decoy, Edelweiss, Sequin, Black and Red, Blazer, Victim, and Belle Glair did steady work also. Hobbs has arrived with Maiquis of Zetland and Bloomer. Hippomenes and Marlin did a slashing six furlong gallop.

TARANAKI RACES.

New Plymouth, February 18. Following !ire the results of the remainder of the second day's events : — Second Hack Hurdle Race, of 50 soys ; one mile and a half.—Madeline 1, The Friar 2, Clayton 3. Seven ran. Time—2.s4|. Dividend~£4 9s. Autumx Handicap, of 200 eovs ; one mile and a quarter. —St Paul 1, Doris 2, Merry Maid 3. Nine ran. Time—2.lo*. Dividend ~£3 9s. Second Handicap Hack Race, of 50 soys; one mile and a quarter. —Bowshot 1, Muscatel 2, St Vincent 3. Fourteen ran. Time—2,l4. Dividend—£l9 4s. Second Pony Handicap, of 25 soys; one mile. —Unknown 1, Monumona 2, La Grippe 3. «ix ran. Time—l.so. Dividend—£l 17*. Farewell Handicap, of 50 soys; one mile.—Kanaka 1, Crimßon Streak 2, Dono van 3. Only starters. Time—l.44. Divi dend—£2 7s. _____

LAWN TENNIS.

The return match between the Albion (Hampstead) and Allenton Lawn Tennis Clubs took place on Thursday afternoon on the grounds of the former. Great interest was taken in this match, as different opinions were held as to the strength of the opposing teams. The weather was beautiful, and hai the effect of bringing out a large number of members and friends, who watched the games from seats arranged in good positions I round the courts. Play started shortly after two o'clock, and was kept up until twilight, each Bide doing its best for the I honor of its club. Some of the games were i very closely contested and caused much excitement. At about five o'clock, when the sun was at so low an angle as to prevent [ comfortable playing, an adjournment was ! made to the lawn, where afternoon tea, provided by the ladies of the Albion Club, awaited the players, and to which fullljustice I waß done. At the cU se of the match three cheers were given for each of the clubs and for the ladies who provided the refresh ments. The match resulted in a draw, each side scoring 308 points.

In the evening the Albion club entertained their opponents at " Melrose," when a pleasant evening was spent in music, elocution, and games. The captain of the Allentoti club, Mr J, Tressise, in a neat speech, thanked the Albion club for the enjoyable day afforded them, to which their captain, Mr S. Hardley, suitably replied. After the singing of '* Auld Lang Syne " the gathering dispersed.

The following pathetic dog story is told by the Daily Telegraph :—" A poorly-clad emaciated woman was found by it constable lying in an unconscious state on one of the seats at the Chelsea Suspension Bridge, apparently overcome by the cold. When the officer attempted to lift her a small Scotch terrier that was crouching beside her commenced to snarl and show its teeth, in the belief that some injury was going to be done to its mistress. The constable pacified it and put it under hi^cipe to carry it to the station, whither he intended to go for assistance, but the little dog howled so piteously when taken away from the woman than the ofhcir put it back under his mistress' F.hawl. When he returned with help the woman was dead, and the little texrier had lain its body over her face iv the vftio attempt to keep her wwrnV'

By a tire which occuned sometime during i last night, two stacks of wheat and some loose stuff in a paddock belonging to Mr Robinson, on the Seafiekl Toad were de stroyed. There is nothing to show how the fire origina'ed. The stacks were in sured in the New Zealand Insurance Com pany for £70.

THI ASBBUKTO& &UAKDtAtf ; tfMDAY SEBBtJAfiY 19, 189?



ALBfON. ALLENTON.

ladies' single. Points Mrs S. Hardley v. Miss Potter ... 15—30 „  ~ 20-30 j gentlemen's single. S. Dixon v. J. Xrezise * 30—26 30—16 F. TiHey v. H. Hardley 26—30 „ 30-23 30-25 gentlemen's doubles. F. Tilley &C. v. W. Mellor & James E. Meyenberg 30—11 „ „ „ „ 30-16 G. Bowman & v. H. Hardley & S. Dixon J. Treziae ... 22—30 » „ .... 20—30 COMBINED DOUBLE. Mrs J. W. Hardley v Miss B. Cookson and G. Bowman and J. Trezise 18—30 »» >« i» >i >••■ I —ll

Total .... 308 308



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Public meeting~Re Methven sale yards. Jewitt—Oysters and fresh fish. Wanced—Home for young lady. A. P. Williamson —Reductions in boota. The Enchanted Swing-—Opens on Satur day next. T. Bullock —Land for sale near Maronars, and cottage for sale, Trevorton. Mitchell and Brodribb—New business announcement!.



WANTED Known—The cheapest at.d most reliable boot shop in Aehburton |s Mki-lob'B Zealaodja Soot Store.



T. Bultock. TO LET. DWELLING cf five rooms, with stable, etc , conveni utly situated in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, HOUSE of five rooms centrally situated In Tancred Street. Apply T^J^ LOCIL_ TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Dwelling in Bast Street South. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. j}l A Sum required for T.S. 261, £-acre *lUi centrally situated in Melcombe Street, not far from the Railway Station" Apply to T. BULLOCK Eu'K SALE. IAQ ACRs-S, NEAR MARONAN, IUO being R.S. 27929, fenced and in its native state. t. bullock. "cottage of four rooms and sm.-ll section, Fronting Willow Street, irevorton. j(irvr| PRICE REQUIRED, part of ot I \J Lota 37 and S8 3 opposite the Presbyterian Manse. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey District), ! FOR SALE, the following RSs., fenced j and mostly in the native state, viz.— j R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roods R.S. 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 35 perches Price, terms, and full .particulars furnished i on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. BUILDING SITES, TOWN SECTIONS and other Town Properties for SALK t*t the following prices, viz. :— T.S. 797, Cox street, containing £ a d iar-re ... 35 0 0 T.S. 834, Aitken street, contain ing £ acre ... 25 0 0 T.S. 7^B, Wakanui Road, con taining I acre 31 0 0 I\S. 860, Aitken street, contain ing i acre ... ... .., 25 0 0 r.S. 822, Oox street, containing ißcre ... .„ 15 10 0 P.S. 834, Moore street, containing £ acre, with cottage.. ... 135 0 0 F.S. 818, Aitken street, contain ing i acre 12 10 0 T. S. 794, Peter street west, con taining^ acre... ... ... 20 0 0 CS 817, Aitken street, contain ing | ncre 13 10 0 f.S. 794, Cox street, containing \ acre, with square Dwelling House -... 170 0 0 Inspection invited. For further particu ars and terms of payment apply to t. bullock. Public Notices. ASHBU iiTON " PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. TIHE TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ! SHAREHOLDERS tVill be held at the Society's New Office, Tancred Street, ON MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1897, at three o'clock in the afternoon. Business : 1. To receive the Directors' Report for the year ending 1896-7. 2. To elect two Directors in the room of Messrs Thomas Bullock and Hugo Fried under who retire by rotation, and are eligible fur re-election. 3. Any other General Business. Any duly qualified member offering him le'f aa v. Director shall give notice, in ivriting, to the Manager. Such notice must 3e left at the office, at or before 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 22nd day of February, 1897. By order of the Board of Directors. EDWARD STEPHENS, 1 118 Manager. METHVEN SALEVARDS. \ PUBLIC MEETING will be held in £jL the Road Board Office, Methven, on THURSDAY, February 25, at 3 p.m. Business—To receive report as to site and ;ost of Yards, and to take steps to form a Company. G. H. ALLINGTON, 2 131 Interim Secretary. /"\ W. J. PARSON S, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDCvCK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my cffice, Standard, Office Buildings, Ashburton. 2 125 TETJSTjfUNDS TO LEND on approved freehold security, from 4| to 5 per cent interest. Apply to JOHN ORR, or HUGO FRIEDLANDER. 2 91 PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. mHE PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing _|_ between the Undersigned, has been DISSOLVED by mutual consent, as from JANUARY 1, 1897. <i! n ««rff L- F- ANDREWES. feigned | Hi X ANDERSONt Witness—G. J. Neill. The Business will be carried on is formerly by L. F. Andrewes, on his own account, under the style of L. F. ANDREWES k CO. IN Reference to above to facilitate the adjustment of Partnership Accounts, we hold a GHEAT CLEARING SALE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK OK BOOKS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, MUSIC, &c,, &c, Which will be sacrificed for one month. NO RESERVE. School Committees, Road Boards, Corporate Bodies, and all and Sundry, COME TO THIS BON A FIDE SALE. SALE NOW ON. ' L. F. ANDREWES & CO. , 128



Wanted. WANTED, comfortable home for young lady engaged in business.—M.P., "Mail" Office. 2 13C BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS.—Farther Re ductions. Balance of Stock of Boots and shoes must be cleared out by end of the month —A. P. Williamson, Tancred Stieet. 2 132 ! "T7IRESH Oyßters and Fish To-Night's JJ Express. Crayfish l'o-Morrow. Jewitt, opposite Mail ( fnce. 2 133 OR~SAI/K—Apples irmiTlTlieFTib Plums from 3d, Damsons 6d per Ib, at E. Stephens, Trevorton, 2 120 9 WANTED-A Lad able to milk and make himself generally useful in & Country Hotel. Apply HITOHiNGS and Milsom, Ashburton. 2 126 WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale.— Mitchell & Turner. "13 EVIEW of Reviews for January, new Jl\) series now Id. Pianos, Organs, Bicycles, beat value obtainable for cash or terms. M usic procured on the shortest {notice. .New lines now opening up in Stationery, Fancy Goods. —H. M. Jones. MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootmtker. WAN TED Known — Enamel ware, Enamel ware at the cheapest house in town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on the prices, the name of the firm is enough to ensure cheapness and satisfac tion.—Fletcher, Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are sold at Mellor's, at prices that defy competition. WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner. WANTED Known—For good boot wear try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. /CROCKERY, Crockery. Still we lead \J and defy anyone to get better value in Crockery, etc., and as cheap us we are selling now. Please read our new advertise ment and judge for yourselves.— Fletcher, Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Knowa—Our Show Room to be cleared of ail Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Turner. IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mkllor's Indestructible School Boot 8 WAN! ED Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, at gie^tly reduced prices, also large selection in Ladies' flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrappers, Children's Pinafores, Overalls, ate, for fourteen days only.—Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. 213 WAN lED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is Mellor's Zeakndiaßoot Store. D. Thomas, akoadS 900 ACRE FARM FOR SALE< MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structionsfromH. Henderson, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction ON SATURDAY, February 20, 1897, HIS FARM, situated in the Westeriield Distiict, containing 200 ACRES, Being B.S. 28400, sub-divided into five paddocks, well fenced and watered. (Jood Hut, Sheep Yards, etc, Sale at 2 p.m. sharp, D. THOMAS, 2 47 Aahburbon. GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN FOR RACES. EfcTHRN FARES 2d per mile first class ; Id per mile second-class; mileage counted one way only—from Christ church, Kingston, and intermediate stations, branches included. Tickets issued February 22 to 26, and available for return till March 6. Journey to be started en day of purchase of ticket, and may be broken 1 after first twenty-five miles. Excursionists can return by special train leaving Dunedin for Christchurch at 9.52 p.m. February 27. 2 122 BY ORDER. T3OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIES. Establish ed—l72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions,



J. C. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 39 THE ENCHANTED SWING. THE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC ILLUSION OF THE AGE. mHE ENCHANTED SWING has been i JL ereoted on the site opposite the SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, and will be open to the recreation of the public on SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2.30. Admission —Sixpence. 2 134 FEMALE LOYAL ORANGE LILY LODGE, NO 5 MEMBERS of the above Lodge are requested to attend the funeral of the late Brother Patterson, Riverside, TO-MORRQW (Saturday) for the Ashburton Cemetery. 2 136 BY ORDER. L.O.L. No. 23, ASHBURTON MEMBERS of the above Lodge are requested to attend the funeral of the late Brother Patterson, Riverside, at 11 a.m. TO-MORROW (Saturday) for the Ashburton Cemetery. By Order, REES JONES, 3 135 • Secretary.



Business HoticfeS ?^^ M E L L 0 R'S ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORI 13 now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Alreac the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOW** IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations— Ladies* pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoeSj 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes—Splendid value Ladies' Oromelette Shoes from 8a 9i~Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d—Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION Look at) windows and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made in AshburtC A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other boot-Bhops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. SALE OF SURPLUS STOCK — AT ■"■ "THE CORNER." = NOW TAKING PLACE. = gOME EYE-OJPJ3NERS IN B^A E»G AIN S. DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, ETC. W. H. COLLIER. T^f VICTORIAN r^&fmagßggsg^^-% STJiAM carriage factory, -^'^^^^r^ -X.,,^- ....JSZS. SHOEING FORGE. —*»SBfcS«WW*v. r. a ta-j STEEL BROS., £**• *» BliG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that they have taken over the Business ao long carried on by J. R. STEEL, and hope by Strict Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share of Patronage. Coachbuilding Department— This Department will have our personal supervision and to all who require a new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarantee satisfaction if they place their order with us. Painting and Trimming— Now is the lime to have your traps put into e;ockl order by having them well painted, and our workmen are in the front rank of their profession, and the material used is the very best. Ironwork Department— We are prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, ani to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department— la this as in all other parts of our business we will give satisfaction to our customers, Bud if you want your horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send it along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE. STEEL BROS., PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 34 PRESERVING SUGAR, — PRESERVING SUGAR. — 1 f\C\f\ BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. -t f\f\f\ lAJXJkJ BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. XUUU JAMS AND JELLIES made with Mauritius Sugar will keep any length of time and in any climate. Intending Jam makers would find it to their advantage to inquire our price for Mauritius Sugar before purchasing elsewhere. MASON'S SCREW TOP JAM JAES. LIGHTNING PATENT AIR-TIGHT JARS. GLASS JAM AND JELLY JARS, three in nest. We are disposing of these jars at a remarkably low figure. BRASS AND ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. | f\ CASES CALIFOBNIAN TINNED FRUIT. 1 f\ BARTLETT PEARS, APRICOTS, LEMON CLING PEACHES. These fruits are delicious, being preserved in a thick syrup, and are acknowledged to be superior to fresh fruit. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. We have sorae Choices Lines to hand ex "Otarama." Teapots a Specialty. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for orders. Sole Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Orders by post despatched with punctuality SHEARMAN BEOS., GROCERS, & IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE. Telephone No. 53 PERFECTION OF CYCLE BUILDING. AN IDEAL MOUNT. DESIGN CANNOT FAIL ELEGANCE WOBKMANSBIP TO DELIGHT QOAUTY f THE MOST MATERIAL AND STRENGTH EASE AND COMFORT FASTIDIOUS CRITICS. J THE FIVE MILES CHAMPIONSHIP OF AUSTRALASIA was won by' Ken Lewi ou his RUDGE-WHITWORTH, fitted with Uunlop Tyres. FOR SALE BY JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON,



BUsin§§§ IfSticSS CROCKERY " - - - - CROCKERY ENAMELtARE. EN AMELWARI. OK PACKAGES CiX PACKAGES PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHER BROS., HTAVE just received per s. s. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from L t rt ?£™ of the besf"' ™irma in Fngland an'l on the Continent, which our Agent* botutbt at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIOE3 for Spot Cash, thereby getting a largerdiZtfor k8 c? lj"? 8. This being the case we ere determined to give our Customer* th« benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned PricM with any others in the District, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. —0 ROOKERY. CROCKER Y. 50 Bedroom Seta from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size |0° Sets of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2<t per pet of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen ;ivrJ? zen Oovered Glaßß Jam Dishes, 6i each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2* per dczen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2a 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 2lb Glaw Jam Jars, 3s 6d per dozen . Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap, 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dt zen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeeperi 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. —E NAMELWARE. ENAMELWAK E.— 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors) 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3* Hi ££s* *ShS.SKS9dSr > lOii *°d ls per Cnp Md 8"ow 6 D« z .n fcnameM F.yi D g Pm,, 1, 2<i, 1. M, la 8d and 1. Hd noh Knsmeled Wig P« M , 4» 6d, 6. 3d >nd 6s 9d .ugh Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. ' MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep*hould get their preserving gucar from us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. X 8 PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. . ,T^? f ,n. esb J 1? B**8**V o,.^* ¥arket afc P"°es to suit everyone's pocket. We have also on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. on PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5* 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14»b ls, 7a per cwt Flour—Rollitr.'a Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Bram', lowest price in town Wheacmeal for Bead and Porridge in 7ib and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBUBTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY RTORIS, ASHBURTON ANB OHBISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. o § H A . ' ss Pi .• m ' I v 03 ■ © TJ P.g g - ■** d r/) « -3 » § I! llf 1 l#* 0 9rt fl oh {Jj .*> <% «o 15. MltS^ si ■ s asaigiifs H ' 8 ! i~ , ° s -3 g I it.-1 U -1? s « te !Hi! SI I I i I |»RIbU ills h , la « g H O J - ■ "TTALEftHNES ! Valentines! Large VVANTED Known—The Eoonomit V assortment 'of Comic, Fancy Boxed, » Kid Glove, four buttont, la 9d M Booklets, Love Cards, etc. New Books, Pair» is the Glove for every day we*r.~* Fancy Gpodg, Toys, Stationery and Music, .jg. Ht Colmeb. i New lot"of Foreign Stamps and packets.— ■^■^^7Z~~ —. ,' " *—:' ' — to**** A SUB >™, 4 Co., SUtiooer. WHm^TiSJF^Stm & inouey at Mi»*o»'s,