FOOTBALL.

The following will represent the Excelsior ootball team against the Rakaia to-morrow : —Kerr, Baker, Nolan, Berg, Heasley, Crisp, Clark, Childs, Amos, Anderson, Minnis, W. Kerr, Healy, Gate?, O'Connor. Emergences —-Riokman, Stephens, Baker. A drag will leave the Somerset corner about 1 o'clock.

The following will represent the Ashbur- j ton Rifle Volunteers in a match against the | Juniors in the Domain to morrow :—J Hepburn, Wilkie, McTigue, Powell, D. Wilson, Brown, Hefford, Gourdie (2), Leitch, Pritchard, Watt, Childs, C Smith, Clayton, Sando, and O'CoDnor. The Ash burton Juniors will be represented by— Trezise, Boyle, Baigent, Campbell, Pilbrow, Woude, Joniß. C. Pilbrow, Baxter, Birch, Madden, Puiohsse, Pritchard, Carl, aad Smith. Emergencies—Douglas, Bruce, and Harris Play to start at 3 p.m.

A RECORD IN TEACHING.

It ii seldom in the»e days of local govern- Bient that» teacher is permitted to remain long in one locality. The average man is pretty sure to hare the misfortune to offend some person, and the usual course is for the offended party to set himself the mission of making the teacher uncomfort able, and then the latter seeks fresh fields And pastures new. But this is not always the C6Be, and it is not only pleasant to be able to record tuoh exceptions, and it is also creditable to all oonoerued, teacher, parents, and committees, when a teaoher finds his duty, hia frieode, and his home for 21 years ia one place. Such has been the lot of the teaoher of the Willowby School, Mr Low, who for nearly a quarter of a century has had charge of the education of the young there, and has now resigned, much to the regret of all. When he took charge in 1876 the school was the only school in the county on the south side of the Aehburton river, and it was known us the South Ashburton School. Mr Low and his wife, who has long had charge of the sewing in the school, relinquish their posts on August 31, and will commence farming in the Waimate district. They have the satisfaction of knowing that they have established what muit surely be a record in teaching.

THE ASHBURTON GtJAEDIAS S WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 189?



The Domain stream has had abundance of water in it to-day. *he swimmiDg bath was full to the lip, and the by-wash was carrying a full volume to the reach below. Ab the dam by the sports ground gate the water was also lipping with the aluice, and the by-wash carrying a full supply, aud was quite a cataract as it tumbled into the lower reach. At the reservoir in West Street the water was ovei flowing into Wills Street, and the channels in West Street were taxed to their utmost.



Wanted. FRESH Oysters, Crayfish, Warehau, Birrac uta, Sprats, Groper, and fresh Rabbits, To-night,—J. H. Jewict, opposite , Mail Office. 7 88 PRIMITIVE Methodist Band of Hope Tomorrow (Ihursday), at 7.30 p.m. Songs, glees, recitations, etc. Collection. 7 89 , "yOUNG Lidies' Journal for July, Wei- X don's Children's Bazaar for June, Idier, Navy and Army, On the face of the Waters, Eye of Istar, House of Dreams, Uncle Bernac, Ho ks and Eyes, Life of Victoria, Yew Books.—H. M. Jones. SPECIAL for Two Weeks.-During the Sale Dresses will be made at A3BB .a lcokn's for 8b 6d. Style and [< it guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of Drebs Goods, Flaunelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Embroideries, and Trimmings always in stock. ANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is6d, worth 2-t 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25a to 7s 6d ; siliciaß and linings, all reduced—At A. Orr's cheap Bale. 7 45 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Obr's cheap sale. 7 46 WANTED KNOWN-Ladies' Jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per oent off usual price ; ladies" dressing gowns, at English cost—At A Orr's cheap sale. 7 47 WANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloveß, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Obr's cheap sale. 742 WAKTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment —Speoial lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in tock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner. riIHOBE who are married may alao have a I pleasant recollection ot the Record Keign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow'e, 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.



From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup unadulterated and pure. This is Kozus Tea John Orr fe Co., agents. Kozie Tea, the beat, and yet within reach of all; Sold at 1/8, MO, 2/-, and 2/4.— John Orr &Co Sole Aganta.



Hanmer and Graves. IMPORTANT bALlii OF Farm Property IN THE ASHBURTON FORKS DIS TRICT. T\/TESSRS HANMEB and GRAVES have ixJL received instructions from Mr John Bray, in consequence of his having purchased a farm in South Canterbury, to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE ARCADE (By kind permission of Mr David Thomas) ON SATUBDAY, JULY 17. at 12 o'cloak, His Choice Freehold Farm of 225 AOKES 225 Situated in the Ashburton Forks, about five miles from Ashburton, of which 80 acres are in wheat (Pearl), 32 acres in stubble, 30 acres Turnip Und, balance in English grass. The buildings consist of a well-built four-roomed House, a four stalled stable with a loose box, and a large | Granary, substantially built on concrete foundations ; Piggeries, etc. The property is divided into niue paddocks, and is watered by a permanent stream and a County Water Race. | The farm ia in first-class order and heart, and is worthy of the reputatiou that the Forks land has always carried, and we have much pleasure in drawing the attentioo of farmers to the above notice. Terms and other particulars may be had at the Sale, or from the auctioneers. gale at 12 o'clock. HANMER & GRAVED JOHN R. BLAND, 7 19 Auctioneer.



AUSTRALIA ]S MUTUAL PKOVIDENT cSOCIETY New Zealand Branch : Howl Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington: Local Board of Directors : rhe Bon Morgan S. Grace, JSI.D., C.M.6., M.L.U. (Chairman* _ rheHon Cnarles J. Jonnstoa, M.L.C. (D>pity Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq Ihe Hod Edward Richardson, 0.M.0., M.L.O John Duncan, Bsq rE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, \nd thx LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Mutual Lie Office which declares » bond is e;vuky ykab The Method of ValuHtiou adopted by this Society ie et the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities timnthist hald by any other office in the Australasian Colonier. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS | £13,750,000 (Thirteen ard Three-quarter Millions Sterling ) ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2.000,000 (Two Millions Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE «. 188,996 Sum Assured £40,71,231 Own Bonuses Divided .. .. *6,W3.86» OAbH BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £428.796 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to *BdO,uiw afwr making SPECIAL RBSBRVEa CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, ovel TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reveraionary Bonusee exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSUBE YOUR LIF in the A.M.P. SOCIETY and secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management 8| per cent on the total inoomo EDWARD W. I.OWB, Resident Secretary. Braooh Ofßoe— Cuatom Houbb Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary District Office: Cathedral Square, Chrißtohuroh.



D. i liomas. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. SALE OF PEDIGREE MARES. JULY"Ii, 1897. I WILL offer afc the above Fair on account of & Southern Client— 2FIBST-CLASS PEDIGREE MARES, viz '.— BLOSSOM, 6yrß, by Herd Laddie, by King of the Ring, by Lincoln shire Hero (imp). ROSE, 7yis, by Knight of the Thistle, by Prince of Wales. Full pedigree at Sale. D. THOMAS, 7 80 Auctioneer. HORSE_ FAIE. ARCADE. FEIDAY, JULY 16. SALE OF CONTRACTOR'S PLANT. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in- ' structions from Ms F. N. Blaci, who is giving up contracting, to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, THE WHOLE OF HIS PLANT, consisting of— 8 HEAVY DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS. All good workers. 1 Double and Thtee-furrow Plough (Reid and Grey), 2 Reid and Gray Drays, Eight-horse Waggon, Massey-Harris Binder, Portable Hut, Disc Harrows, ■ Harness, and a lot of Sundries. The sale of Implements will start at 11 o'clock, so as to allow the usual Horse Fair I to start at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 7 65 Auctioneer. . hoeseJfair." FKIDAY, JULY 16, 1897. UNDER BILL OF SALE. MR DAVID THOMAS has been in atructed to sell on the above date,— BAY CARRIAGE STALLION, "New York," 5 years, by Emmerson, dam Kitty, broken to saddle and harness. CREAM PONY, 6 year?, broken to saddle and harness. D. THOMAS, 7 86 Auctioneer,



Wanted. LADIUS' Jackets—Wonderful value in Warehousemen's Clearing linea; 30s Jackets, newest shapes, for 15a 9d ; better qualities in proportion.—W. H. Collier, "The Corner." ANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Melloh's, for fourteen days only. ANTED 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 & Toenbb's. 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," East Streeb JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s | lid, usually 83 9J.—Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—lnfanteea, wool mitß, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, Irom 2s lid ; white Marceila quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—At A. Ore's cheap sale. 743 WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, cor^eta, etc., at half price—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 744 THE RECORD SALE.—Haying pur chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Copes, Hats, Bonnets, Flower?, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mrs Alcobn will offer these at and below wholesale prices ; also all er trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock-taking. 6 155 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/- bow.-" The Hall," Eajfc Street. WANTED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married; and bay their furniture at H. Bairsfcow'sj Tftacred Street. Sa&sfaQtion guaranteed. - •*■ ■■ '' ■ ■ v'■ ■■ ■•'$ im



T. Builoc'.c "SATURDAY, JO! V 17 HAMVBTbAD. LOTS 10, 11, 12, containing 3 ROODS 8£ PB^RCHES, having frontages onCambridgeSfcreet, and the right-of-way at the back. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the date named at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 7 37 Auctioneer. TO LET— Cottige with abeut two aoren of land, Olark Street, Allentoa. Rental 6s per week. T BULLOCK. PUBLIC NOTICES THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' 00-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. ISSUE OF 1000 bHARES. A PPLICATIONS for the above Shares _Ol (£2 paid up and 8s premium), will be received up to 10 A M., on SATURDAY NEXT, the 17th JULY. GEORGE JAMESON, 7 78 Secretary. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. I^TOMINATIONS ate invited to FILL _L\i the Extraordinary Vacancies in the Directorate, caused by the death of Messrs M. S. Campbell and A. I'absons. NOMINATIONS must be sent; in on or before 10 a.m., on SATURDAY NEXT, JULY 17. GEORGE JAMESON, 7 79 Secretary. AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE. MORTON MAINS ESTATE, SOUTHLAND. ON the Main Trunk Line, 17 miles from luvercurgi'.l. Oue 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 oata. Three dairy Factories within easy distance. Sections of ill areas to meet all purchasers. 10,000 \crea already sold to farmers. Trices range from £1 10a to £2 per acre for tussock lands. Improved sections £3 to £5. Terms 20 per cent cash, balance in sve years at 5 per cent. Full particulars will be sent on application bo the Manager, or any of the Land Agents nf Invercargill. 6 167 TYPEWRITING OFFICE Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, 3tC. Carbon Duplicates half price. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., :rom 3s 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting, Vacancy for ;wo pupils. % 213 a M. GRAHAM. linker Bros. TTWRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, r Corner of Wakanui Road and Caas Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED, Telephone No. 69. H. M. JONES. HOCKEY. HOCKEY. JUST received a shipment of Sticks and Balls from Wisden and 00., London. FOOTBALLS. FOOTBALLS. New season's goods now opening up from Wisden and Co., LondoD, circulating" library Cheap reading for winter evenings. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAN VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16 S BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £18 STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TKRMS. TYPE "WRITERS. LOWEST CASH PRICES. H. M. JONES. 5 IB EARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mello&'s Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at I Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval.—Barrem Bkos, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Flbstchek Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, mußt be fresh,' and 1 ton of Beeswax, highest market prices givea b,y fj^STOSim Pbqs., CwU Supply Stores,



Public Notices. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. EETIEING FROM BUSINESS PREMISES 10 LET. mHE WHOLE of the Large and|jWell Assorted Stock requires to be Cleared Regardless of Cost NO SEASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. ;the sale commences TO-DAY, YOUJOAN EXPECT BARGAINS AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. CQ Ph 02 m O On PS 25 Xi W <1 i <3D <v Ph -^1 c: c: S o o o •Xi "^ JS2 "^ ! Uj Uj ! TH VERY ONE accustomed lo using the Hi /I.C. Ointment. Will find equal satisfaction' in using the Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to &8k instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's | Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true tnend; on the weakest baby, or the i strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment ia especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price —2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported —price Is 6d EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURES lehursb, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs, —We have great pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand — We remain, voura faithfully, Shakpun & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the best healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes, Chemist, Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous to publish. E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, an< i_J Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Private Residence—Opposite. Tire Brigad Station. XOS THE WUDJB $USWED,



_.__ Business Notices ________^ = UNPARALLELED — CHEAP SALE ONE MONTH ONLY, OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY 3. GBEAT BAEGAINS IN EVERY DEPABTMENT. ANDREW ORR. GREAT STOCK-TAKLNGSAL E AT " THE CORNER." STOCK MUST BE HEAVILY REDUCED BEFORE STOOK-TAKING, JULY 31st. WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES AT HALF PRICE. WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. HIGH Glass Ltdies' Jackets at marvellously low prices. Few Maids' Ulsters to clear at half cost price. Ladies' Macintoshes, newest styes, 10s 9d, 15s 9d. Children's Handsome Tunics from 4s 6d. Flannelette Underclothing at half price. Merino Combination Garments, 3s lid. Stylish Dress Goods, 10£ d per yard, double width, worth 18d. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, well made and lined, all sizes, 25a 6d. A line of Youths' Overcoats, all sizes, 5s each. A large lot of light fancy ribbons, Id per yard. A Wonderful line of Ladies' Black Oloth Jackets, new styles, 8s 6d, worth more than double. W. H. COLLIER. THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines :— Men's Best Kip Bluchers, pegged, 6s lid, usually 3-i 91. Girla' strap shoes, all sizes, Si 6d, usually 6s 6d. A tew dozen pairs Children's Straps 13 9d, usually 2s 6d. Ladies' Glaco Kid Lace Boots 7a 9d, usually 12* 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large size, 6s 9d, usually lls 6d. Ladiea' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-price. Ladies' Slippers in odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beet Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16s 6d. 60 paira of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prices. Ladies' Felt Slippers Is per pair. Ladies' Carpet Clippers, leather sol- s, 2s. Ladies' Evening Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of L-idies' House Boots 2s 6d. Hundreds of other lines all reduced. REMEMBER." REMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE Do not despair if ycu have missed the first few days. Fresh Bargains every day but there are early birds who come picking at the Bargains—Be wise and follow their example and come early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE ADDRESS mt JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. RECORD g| REIGN. i — WANTED the Besidenta of Ashburton to save money and celebrate the QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE, by Purchasing their BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS at M°DONALD & M°DIARMID'S. There you can get Children's, Ladies', and Gentlemen's KLIPPRRS, SHOES, and BOOTS, all at RECORD REIGN VALUE, and at SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS from the usual price. A CHOIOa SELECTION WARM SLIPPERS, including the Latest Lines in German Felt and Carpet, from Is per pair upwards. Gentlemen in want of a First Class Winter Boot will find it to their advantage to try THE A BOOT—Our own make—hand sewn. * CRACK PROOF CALF, and all Ljiteet Makes kept in Stock. McDonald & modiabmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. —' ""X ""' — R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Qon&eqaence'of the large increase intbis branch of our business, we have found ifc necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest p*tterns and most approved designs in all glasses of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of aight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted, by tho^e haying little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, a^d also h&.e Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISJOJK(. SPEOIJAT CURLED SIDES, for riding) or mechanics at their work WQN'T f»H off when stopping. NEW FRAM-ES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES^ $epftiri Neat »«<| Sfcreuf



Business Notices helT bros., THE CKLEBE 'IE!) CASH GROCERS. mfIREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to th X buyer and the seller, and has been the means of addiDg many comforts to the homes of those who wisely availed ihemselvea of the grand reform Hundreds now buy their Goods at FLETCHER BR< S. FOR GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation of the CASH SYSTEM. Look after the mmble shilling by a Jung nto FLKTC HER BROS., and getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertise • price list, our country customers can get oise on application, and after perusing the Mine very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper tb»O any other house in the district, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 200 OASES HIGHEST TEST KKROBENE. Of\f\ We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to be had in the world, which we are selling lower than Chrietchurch price*. This is a suUJ I fnofc, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not foil to bill from us. ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES' Supplied in any quantity from 71b baga to a ton, At Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Bate Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of markets for spot therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house m Aahburcon, CHINA, GLASSWAHE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass «nd Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with mos6 t useful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PRESENTS, WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a visit, at we bar* just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and Electroplatewart. whtofc we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. 6 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 64 each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2s per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. CUTLER~CUTLERY, BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johneon'p, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc. bedeoomware7"bedroomware. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Asbburton in Bedroemw§r« Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselves, or for wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any o our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from April 1.1897, to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in miod, ai «• as | that we send goods to all trains for our oustomeis convenience, EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are caßh buyers of the abo*e in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHUROH Telephone 24—80 x67 THE WAVEKLEY WHEELS. MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO., INDIANAPOLIS, U.9.A. IJNGEJNIOXJS CONSTRUCTION BEAUTIFUL FINISH. — A BICYCLE, M^IITJUITIAX^ THE BEST. j THAT CANNOT BE BURPASSED IN WOKHJMLABf SHIP BY EXPERTS. THE CIVILIZED WORLD. PRICE RIGHT. JOHN ORRTaND CO., SOLE AGENTS. 7 0 GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AKD CLOTHING FOR ONE MONTH, THE WHOJLE S T|o 0 X EEBDCED ALL SEASONABLE GOODS TO BE CLEARED. (ST* SEEaCIKCULARS FOR PRICES Jgg —COMMENCES— Saturday, July JO. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beatb & Co.) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIEB, I &TANORED STREET, *"*"