MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY,

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S M ) Impounding.—J. R. Williams sued John Brown for 14s 3d, trespass fees illegal!, charged on 60 shepp belonging to plaintiff, sent to pound. Ib appeared the fence was not sheep proof, and after hearing evidence His Worship gave judgment with costs for plaintiff, for whom Mr Crisp appeared.

Civil Casks.—Craighead and Berryman v E. F. Fox, £1 ls ; Rollitt and Co. v. W. Coggan, £5 ls 6d; John Orr and Co. v Joseph Mawson, £20 16s 8d; Ashburton Hospital Board v Mary Tillet, £7 15s: Ashburton Publishing Company v Charles Burton, £1 ss—judgment in each case by default; Ellen Allman v Michael Mahoney, £21 4s, claim for w»ges and d ranges for alleged a-sauit. Mr Donnelly for plaintiff and Mr Wilding for defendant. £14 had been paid into Court. Plaintiff in eviderce said her name had been in the books of Mrs Randell for a situation, at not IeBS than 12s a week. Witness agreed with Mr Mahoney to go as his housekeeper. She entered upon her duties on June 4, and left on January 6. The assault consisted in defendant having compelled ber to go to Ashburton, forced her into a trap and had her driven against her will to the town. She had asked to be allowed to go to Ashburton, but he refused to let her, and when she changed her mind and said she would not go he forced her into the trap, and she was driven away. In cross-examination by Mr Wilding she said she wished to come into Ashburton to make her will, and had gone into the trap to begin with of her own accord. It was after she had changed her mind and refused to go to town that Mahoney forced her to go into the trap. When she got out of the trap, which •he did by throwing herself out, she went back to the house and entered her bedroom by the window and took poißon. Mahoney after that drove her to the poliSe station, and she was then taken to fche hospital. Mrs McKay said Mahoney was not worth taking poison for. Mrs Randell told her Mahoney's figure was 10s a week, but witness said she would not work for less than 12s. Did not tell Mahoney that her figu' c was 12s, but Mahoney and Mrs Bolan when they came to her said they had come from Mrs Randell, and witness understood the latter had told them what her terms were.—Mrs Randell gave evidence that plaintiff was a person of high character who had held good situations. Mahoney was not told by witness of what wages Miss Allman wanted.—A. Protheroe repeated a conversation he had had with Mahoney in which the facts regarding the trap incident were recited. Saw Miss , Allman looking through the window of her bedroom after -he had returned to tr-e house. * She SBid she had taken poison, and witness I went in the trap with her to Ashburton. , She seemed to be quite calm enough. After ( hearing the evidetce of D- Leahy and Mrs Mnlford, Mr Wilding addressed the Court, pointing out that the case was a frivolous one. There was no intention on his client* - part to inflict bodily injury. The girl was - hysterical and off her head, and hia client i was anxious to have her put in the hand, of j her friends. As to the wages 10a per week , had been paid into Court, and the girl knew herself that no arrangements had been made, and that Mahoney would only giv. 10a. He called Frank Qnigly who said that when he j was called with the trap, the girl went into it of her own accord and 3 quite quietly. After they had driven about ( four chains—Mahoney riding behind—she £ jumped out without warning, and wanted to go back to the house, which Mahoney had locked up. Saw the girl grappling for a stone to hit Mahoney with it, but she did j not get it. She was put into the trap, half on her own account and half under pressure by Mahoney. At Protheroe's she threw 1 herself ont of the trap when the horse was trotting. This was nine chains away from Mahoney's gate, and the girl went about half way up Protheroe's drive. Witness went on to get his own wife to come and see i to the house and children. When the girl was being put into the trap Mahoney had bis arm round her waist—not with her will and consent, he should say.—M. Alahoney said that after Ids interview with Mrs ; Randell he went to Miss Allman, who .aid she would go to work at his place on the Saturday. Witness gave hia virsion of the start for Ashburton, of her getting out of the trap, and being put back again. The reason ( why he was anxious to get her into the trap and away to town waa that she was off her head, and not fib to be left alone, and he wanted to have her put under proper care. He also detailed tho incidents prior and ulterior to the poisoning incident. He did not ; believe she had taken poison. He was afraid to leave her on the premises in her hysterical state,—His Worship found that no mention had been made of rate of wages ( when Mahoney and Miss Allman made arrangements, and it would be for the Court to fix tlje rate. The girl had been handled roughly by Mahoney, and in a manner in which he had no right to treat the young woman. Judgment was given for fche full amount sued for and costs, less the amount paid into Court.—Marion Begg v Michael Mahoney, £10. Mr Crisp for plaintiff, Mr Wilding for defendant.—The plaintiff said her husband had a piece of land of Mr S. Scott, which he put in qrop. Her husbapd died fast November, and Mr Scott allowed her to take deceased's position in regard to the land. The crop was going on all right until Mahoney's horse and foal and sheep got into it and totally destroyed it. Mr Scott wanted to lease the land, and thinking it would sell better if the crop were sold with it, asked her if she would consent to its sale. Agreed to this, and Mahoney, who bought the lease, wanted to buy the crop also, but would give no more than £2 for it.—ln cross-examination, witness ad mitted that the fence was not a legal one. — Bapiuel Scott said when he sold the lease to Mahoney he understood the crop on Mrs Begg's'piece would be bought from her.— J. R. Begg said that on three dates in t)ecember ne had seen the crop, and it looked then to promise twenty to tweniy five bushels. The last time', however, he had seen the crop there were several hundred sheep in it and a mare and, foal. Afterwards, Mahoney came and effered to supply wire to have the fence put right. He also offered to purchase it for £2. Witness had made the fence cattle and horse but not sheep proof.—A Protheroe said that when he saw the crop it was ha _ destroyed by sheep. It would then bo worth £4 10, and when it was untouched it should have been worth £10 or £12.—0. W. Leadley knew the crop in dispute. But for the damage done it should have been worth £1 an acre.—His Worship in view of the condition of the fence did not see that the plaintiff had any case, and nonsuited her.

The Fencing Act.—Peache v. Cameron. This was an application, under the Fencinr; Act of 18H to appoint an arbitratoi. to lay down tbe line of-a boundary fenoe between the properties of the two parties, and to decide which of the two shall pay _h» _*** t Mr Cuthbertson appeared for Mr Peache Bud Jfr Wilding for Mr Cameron.—A. E Peache paid he was the owner of property adjoining defendant's. In March 1894 he had "a con versation with Mr Cameron, who, as pianager for Miles and Co., who were then proprietors, desired to have a more satisfactory line laid down and the fence shifted. Agreed to the shifting of the fence on the assurance of Mr Cameron that the line he wished was a good one.—At this point Mr Wilding took exception to the case, on the ground that no proper notice had been giyen bo Mr Cameron; further that Mr Cameron was riot the ownsir of Winterslow, as the transfer had not yet beep sanctioned by the English Court. He attached no great importance to the latter matter, how ever, but held that notice was a condition precedent to the proceeding. The Com missioners had readjusted the boundaries of the runs in 1890, and His Worship would doubtless be asked by plaintiff to allow the Commi-sioners' boundaries to be departed from. Mr Cameron was not tied up to a chain or two in the line of the fence, but as he would have to pay half cost of the fence he had a right to some say in the matter. It was for plaintiff to comply with the Act, and i/aye notice of the boundary he wished to be followed and the nature of the fence he wapted to have erected, inoksing a sketch, and when that was done a owes notice woulci be given by Mr Cameron, but until these preliminaries had been complied with the pase oould not come before the Oourt.-Mr Cuthbertsop held that the parties had Jailed to agree about the boundary, and that after several attempts, and now all that was eked wm tbtf the Court. inoiat a delegate

to fix the line. —His Worship said that the notices as mentioned by Mr Wilding seemed to him to be necessary, and after hearing rgument oa the subject, adjourned the case to admit of these preliminaries being taken, The Court then rose.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. The Cowley Divorce Case. London, February 2 Countess Cowley on an amended plea was granted a decree nisi wi h coats on account of her husband's adultery and desertion. Imperial Parliament. Mr Sinclair (Unionist), has been elected for the Romford Division, Essex, by a majority of 125 votes He succeeds Mr Wigram who resigned. The Plague. Calcutta, February 2 From Bombay it is reported that the plague has spread to the prisons, and it is proposed to remove the prisoners to the country. Affairs in Canea. Constantinople, February 2,^ Canea is in a state of panic. Chris tians and Moslems are murdering each other. Ten have been killed The Consuls are endeavoring to pacify the mob.

Australian.

Prea. Association—By Electric Telegraph- Cop y right. The Commercial Travellers Tax. Sydney, February 3. A deputation representing over one hundred leading English commercial firms have asked the Colonial Secre tary to wire to Hobarb urging Mr Reid to join Air Turner in making representations to Mr Seddon in favcur of the abolition of the £ tax on com mercial travellers. Mr Brunker, in complying, said he considered the tax deservtd the strongest c ndemnation The Railway Accident. The driver of the outgoing train in Monday's collision at the Redfern station, has been reduced to the lowest grade, while the firemen also has been reduced, Credit Foiicier Bonds. Melbourne, February 3 .Nearly £48,000 was tendered for the first issue of £25,000 worth of 3 per cent Credit Foncier bonds. The average was £100 Is lid. Railway Revenue- The railway revenue for the Decem ber quarter increased £49,000 and for the half-year £70,000, as compared with the same periods last year.

THE INDIAN FAMINE.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, February 2 The Mansion House Indian Relief Fund has reached £191,000 The Prince of Montenegro sub scribed £80.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. (Received February 4, 11.30 a.m.) The Record Reign. London, February 3, Mr Chamberlain has expressed sur prise that tbe Premiers of the colonies have not replied so far to the invita tions tp attend the Queen's celebrations in England. He says he had fanned great hopes that the Premiers would be present at the commemoration of the record reign.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. (Received February 4, 12 noon.) I The Commercial Travellers Tax. Hobart, February 4, The suggestion of the Melbourne and Sydney manufacturers that New Zea land should remove the tax on com mercial travellers was brought under the notice of Mr Seddon, who promised to bring the ma iter before the Cabinet, but gave It tie hope that Parliament would abolish the impost.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Arms for the Transvaal Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. '■ (Received February 4, 11.30 a.m.) Capetown, February 3 Train loads o_ arms and war material are being sent to the Transvaal via Delagoa by the Germans, This material ia reported to be arriving by every steamer.

The Premiers' Conference.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Hobart, February 'S Mr Reid has arrived, and the Con ference formally sits this morning, but it will probably adjourn owing to the races, • Tbe invitation extended to the Polonial Premiers tp attend the Queen's reign celebrations will be added to the subjects to be discussed. I (Received February 4, 12 noon.) Hobart February i. ) The Premiers' Conference, in discus sing Mr Chamberlain's Imperial Union scheme, would not entertain the idea ■ of international fr.etrade, It was de -1 cided to write to Mr Chamberlain ! asking for further details in connection I with the proposal. > With regard to the colonies joining ! irx t|ie English-Japanese commercial . $reaty, the Conference decided that it . was undesirable to take any steps i$ i that direction on the grounds previ • ously advanced, namely, that the [ colonies should remain in" a position tq , protept themselves from Japanese cheap i lftbor.

THE GLENBROOK MURDERS.

Particulars of the Arrest.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Few York, February 2. Later particulars of the arrest show ihat the detectives boarded and searched the Swanbilda, and finding Butler took him ashore. j Pan Francisco, February 3.

Butler smoked cigarettes going ashore. The Captain says he was very quiet and pious on the voyage, and tbe best sailor on the ship. Thf extradition papers havebeei'jsubrmttedto theprop^r authorities, and the prisoner will pro bably return by the Monowai on Saturday. His kit contained Weller's jewellery, and shipping discharges, Mrs Weller's portrait, Harewood's chemistry diploma, Preston's coat and vest, pocket book with initials H A., and two sovereigns, Butler states he left Frisco for Australia four years ago as seaman on board the Star of Russia. He admits he is ashamed of taking Weller's name, but declines to admit he was acquainted with him, and de clares his name is Elgan, and is amused at his position, remarking that he was innocent until proved [ guilty. He was wearing Weller's boots when arrested. Etta Butler, of Napa, claims Butler as her deserting husband. Sydney, February 3. The polce here have received only a bare confirmation of the news of the arrest of Butler.

Further Particulars of the Arrest.

(Received February 4, 11.20 p.m.) Fan Francisco, February 3 When th*. tug sent fco tow in the Swanhilda signalled that Butler was actually on board six detectives and a number of new piper reporters put off in the Government revenue cutter and met the vessel at Fort Point on the right of the entrance to the Golden Gate. On the previous evening when the pilot cutter appeared Butler asked the captain to slow the vessel down as he expected important letters from Australia. When the cutter got along-

side Butler called out to the pilot "Is it so, yes or no," but the pilot failed to understand the question. Upon board ing the vessel the pilot informed Captain Fraser that the police wished to quietly secure a man who had shipped under the name of "Weller. Previous to this tbe captain had do suspicion who Butler actually was. The pilot had been informed by the police of a plan to be adopted for effecting Butler's arrest, and he con veyed to the captain the part the police wished bim to play in order to capture the man without a disturbance. When the boat with the quarantine officers came alongside the Swanbilda, there was on board a detachment of plain clothe- police, Detectives Roche and VlcHattie, and Constable Oonroy. According to prearrangement, Captain Fraser, when the crew of the ship were ranged up on deck for medical inspec tion, indicated Butler by standing in front of him. The Sergeant of the local police at once covered Butler with a revolver and ordered him to throw up bis hands, which be immediately did, McHattie and Conroy having identified Butler, he was pinioned and handcuffed and taken ashore to gaol. Butler insisted that ho was entirely innocent. Although sonsiderably taken aback when arrested, he maintained his composure and treated the whole matter with remarkable coolness. While he was in custody Butler admitted that was obliged to leave Australia, and later on inadvertently remarked that he knew Lee Weller very well. He was carefully searched and several packages containing strychnine powders were found in his possession.

Atjcklanr, February 3. The San Francisco Chronicle of January Bth publishes a statement that Butler went to Honolulu from Sydney by the Mariposa on her last trip and stayed at Honolulu. The person with whom he lodged gives a description of the man tallying with that of Butler. She also says that the man said his name was Butler and he came from Australia.

THE ROSEBROOK MURDER.

Bevolting Details. Preßß Association—By Electric Telegraph-p Copy right. (Received February 4, 12.15 p.m.) Melbourne, February 4

Further horrible facts have come out regarding fche murder of Mr<* Lvfleld at Rosebrook near Port Fairy. Mrs Snell a daughter of Lyfield confessed that she had taken part with her father in the murder of her stepmother. She held Mrs Lyfield's arms while Lyfield struck her on the head with a heavy hammer and killed her, Mrs Snell has. been arrestee] en the charges of murder. Particulars of her confession, which are of a revolting character, are to the eiFeo. that her father was greatly annoyed because of the strict \yatcti which her mother kept on his n_ove pejentsi, preventing the father and daughter from having improper intimacy and her father said he would kill his wife. The murder was carried out later in the day with the assist ance of Mrs Snell. One of Mrs Snell's daughters has also confessed to seeing the murder committed.

THUS ABHSBKtoN GtJAKDtAN ffltJ* SDAf, FEBBuAOT 4, 189?.



W anted' THE early bird catches the early worms so call at Mkt.t,oJ.'B Oh. ap Hoot -Me JUST LANDED-Grand display of Fruir. Grapes, Grapes, Grapes, Grapes, 2s per , lb; Oranges, Oranges, Oranges, Oranges, 8 for Is ; Bananas, Bananas, Bananas, Banacas, 14 for Is; Plums, Plums, Plums, Plums, 6d per lb ; Lemons, Lemons, Lemon., Lemons, 12 for Is ; Apples, Apples, Apples, Apples, 4d per lb ; Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes, 6d per lb; Cucumbers, Cucumbers, Cucumbers, Cucumbers, 6d each ; Cocoanuts 3d each; Walnuts, B ircelona Pea-nuts M per lb; Onions, Onions, Onions, Onions, Potatoes, Potatoes, Potatoes, Potatoes, Id per lb or 141bs for ls. Shop early and avoid the enwh. Prices of _bove command their ready sale.-J. B. KIRK, East Street



ankruptcy Notice^. , In the District Court, holclen at Ash burton. NOTICE is hereby given that Robert Monceiefi? Cuthbertson, of Ash , barton, Solicitor, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office on the 10th day of February, 1897, at 11.30 o'clock in the forenoon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. Aahburton, February 4, 1897. 2 31



I Tenders. ! ' TENDERS. " TENDERS are invited for Building House (in town). Plans and Specifica tions at my office. Tenders olose on SATUR DAY, 6th inst., at 5 p.m. The lowest or 1 any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 2 9 Architect. T. Bullock. f^i OODWILL of Lease in Perpetuity of VT 100 Acres, with two-roomed Cottage thereon, situated about a mile from Ruapuna, • The land is well fenced and partly broken up, 16 aces being in turnips, and watered by a County water race. Rental to the Crown £6 10. per annum. Suitable for a famiiy man, as it is close to a School, and the present owner states there is plenty of work to be had in the district. For further particulars app'y to T. BULLOCK. ] DESIRABLE Suburban Residence nicely situated on the North Belt, healthy locality, fronting the Domain and Recrea tion Ground., in the occupation of Mr W. C. Divis, I am authorised to sell this property for £410, on exceptionally easy terms of pay ment, viz. £20 cash deposit, the balance by annual instalments of £20 extending over a number of years, bearing the low rate of interest of 54. per cent, per annum. T. BULLOCK, Agent. ftQA PER ANNUM, rental required dbOxJ for the 160 Acres with good House theroon, advertised to let, Wester field Survey District. T. BULLOCK. " TO LET, ~l f*f\ ACRES of Plains Land, together 10U with a comfortable Dwelling thereon, situated in the Westerfield Survey District. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. «—i,. l'i«i li ■_-_-__■»———«—»—— a Henry Zander,



JUST LANDED 1000 GSIOOO *^s iyi AURITIUS a UGAR. USE NO OIHER FOR YQUR JAM, Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. _____ S CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con ducted, and Saieyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dips always on hand. Advances made against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton. My London Agent is known for his utmost reliability. HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT,



JUST LANDED, I Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOP, fc>lL 100 Caseg V£j_VGLINE i 0 2_.ies SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STEEL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc IStc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. J HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. STORAGE. I AM PREPARED to receive GRAIN on Storage at \ Lowest Curjren'? Ratbj_. My Shipment of CORNSACKS is now to I hand, ______ Henry Zander, GRAIN, WOOL, AND GENERAL j MERCHANT.



Wanted. WANTED— Good General Servant. Apply Mrs Davis, Royal Hotel. _______ 2_3_3 WANTED to Rent for a term—Good four or five-roomed House, Aahburton east. Apply T.C., Mail Office. 228 1)IANOS, Organs, Bicycles, best value obtainable for cash or terms. Music procured on the shortest notice. New lines now opening up in Stationery, Fancy G00d.., Photo Ftames, Platedware, and Fancy China. New Books by the mail.—H, M, Jones. j WANTED. Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, at greatly reduced prices, also large selection in Ladies' Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning; Wrappers, Children's Pinafores, Overalls, etc., for fourteen days only.-^-Miss E. Barnes, Aroade and Tancred Street, 213 EVV POTATOES, New Potatoes Magnificent Sample. Id per lib or jsib«»is-.,, fwwum Baos,



Business No'"'•"■■'■■ . - CASH BOOT SHOP, r l\ EAST STREET. i J ALL IN WANT OF BOOTS AND SHOES for the Autumn wear should not | fail to pay a Visit to the LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. I Juat Opened the following lines, suitable for the Holiday Season [— Children's 2x6 White Shoes. I Children's Tan and Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 7x9, 3s. Children's Tan and Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 10 x 12, 4a.' Ladies' 2 Strap Shoes from 4a 6d. Ladies and Children's Sand Shoes. Ladies' and Children's Black, White, and Brown Canvas Shoes, in lace and strap. Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes from Ss 6d Gentlemen's Tan Leather Oxford Shoes from 73 9d, Splendid value. And other lines too numerous to mention. Call and inspect our Stock and compare our prices, and we are quite sure you will be satisfied that we are offering the very best value in the town. Mcdonald & mcdiarmid, THE LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. Repairs and Orders promptly attended to, HARVEST CHEQUES WANTED! A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CASH CUSTOMERS. HAVING received a Large Quantity of Scotch, West of Eogland, and Colonial TWEEDS and WORSTED SUITINGS, at very much REDUCED PRICES, we have decided to give our Customers the benefit of our Bargain by making the following GENUINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH :— , Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual price 955, reduced to 75s cash Meii's Bcotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUIT 3to measure, usual price 90s, reduced to 70- cash Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 80s, reduced to 66s cash Men's Colonial Tweed hUITS to measure, usual price 70s, reduced to 59s cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual price 27s 6d and 30s, reduced to 22a 6d cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual price 255, reduced to 20s cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 22s 6d, reduced to 17s 6d eath Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17s 6d to 20s, reduced to 15. 6d cash. PILES OF NEW GOODS TO SELECT FROM. g^ OUR REPUTATION IS A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE FOR FIT, S i YLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, | THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashbueton.



PRESERVING SUGAR, • PRESERVING SUGAR. 1 AAA BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. -| AAA JLAjyjVJ BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. ±\J\J\J 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 JARS. 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. "I f\ CASES CALIFORNIAN TINNED FRUIT. "I f\ BARTLETT PEARS, APRICOTS, LEMON CLING PEACHES. These fruits are delicious, beiDg preserved in a thick syrup, and are acknowledged to be superior to fresh fruit. CROCKERY?-<CROCKERY. We have some Choices Lines to hand ex "Otaratna." Teapots a Specialty. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for orders. Sole Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Orders by post despatched with punctuality SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, & IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE, TELEPHONE No. 53 j PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGIKG. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. OEDER EARLY, W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS.



Public Notice? HORTICULTURAL SHOW AND PROMENADE CONCERT. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1897. F. MAKIIG, 2 12 Hon. Secretary. STRAYED. STRAYED into my farm, Wheatatone, SIX PIGS ;no ear mark. Owner can have aame by paying expenses. 2 30 H. DONALDSON. ASHBURTON*BQROUGH SCHOOL. APPLICATIONS invited for position of Pupil Teacher. Applicants requested to state age, and lodge applications ab the Secretary's Office, Arcade, by MONDAY, Bth inst. D. MACPHERSON, 2 32 Chairman. ~~ NOTICE. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Road Board Office, Methven, on THURSDAY, February 11, ab 4 p.m , to consider the question of erecting a Public Sheep Dip and Yards at Methven. 2 19 WILLIAM MORGAN. WANTED Known—What the people say. Thab Andrew Orr has the largest and besb assorted stock of Boots in Canterbury. 11 125 WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at S. Salek's, Optician __________— _ _. A FULL assortment of new Veilings in white, black, and black and white. Buy the celebrated new kid glove—The 1 Victory—only 2s 6d. The best glove in Now Zealand for the money.—A. Qbb.



WANTED. /^OOK wanted for station. For particulars apply to Mrs ADAMS, 2 24 East Street. YotioE. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to WILLIAM POLLOCK, Senr., Baker, to January 1, 1897, have been placed in the hands of H. W. BARRETT, Arcade, for -prompt collection, and his receipt will be a sufficient discharge. WILLIAM POLLOCK, Senb. Ashburton, February 2, 1897 2 16 THE Duke of Wellington carried a tender heart beneath a stern appearance. He is said to have been in tears the greater part of the day succeeding his great victory, and pathetic indeed, is the exclamation attributed to him, "Believe me, there is nothing more terrible than a battle won, except a battle lost." Bub who can describe a man's anger —controlled of course—where, every pre paration having been made for an urgent journey, everything is lost through the horse falling lame; and the man—always the man—is the object of our pity. The horse's unuttered sufferings are rarely thought of, beyond the removal of the shoe (often unskilfully done) and an imprecation upon the blacksmith. The owner ought to consider his servant's comfort, who, could he speak, would say, »I uttered no com plaint until forced; I used to be treated with greatest consideration and kindness, and a journey was always a pleasure to me w _miV h.!3?l nS waa und«r theperaira*. care of MR KINGSTON. 2 17



X\7-ANTED Known-Thab' E. Mahood nLL. J 8 BtiJ S^linß all kiQda o« Grocery, aDd Gr ware at aa reasonable °Flf t S3_? %_Sfe



j _ _ ruslfle & Mottoes j JAM. JAM. JAM. IQ(V7 PBESERVING SUGAR iqaH 'J-OtJ/ PRESERVING SUGAR IOU4 250 Bags MAURITIUS SUGAR 250 250 Bags MILLAGUCN SUGAR 250 100 Bags BREWERS' CRYSTALS 100 FLETCHER BROS. HAVE juit landed some of the Finest PRESERVING SUGAR tha. has ever com* to thia market. Anyone wishing their Jam - t<> tut n out -claw, and keep in good oondition, Bhould not fill to buy iheir SUGAR from FLETCHER BROS., LOWEST PRIOES IN ASHBURTON, JAM JARS. JAM JABS. Pint Mason Sorew Top Jars 1 Qt. Mason Sorew Top Jam * gallon Mason Screw Top Jars lib Jars with Screw Ten 21b Jar* with Screw Tops 1 and 21b Jara with Plain Topi SOREW TOP JARS FROM 3s 3d Per Doten. PBESEBVING PANS. PBESERVING PANS. We have all sizes of Enamelled Preset in_ Pane—B«*>h Light and Etv\ tEnamel, ab VERY LOW PRICES, HFBBAL BEEB. HEBBAL BJEEB. 8 GALLONS OF SPLENDID HERBAL BEER for 7D, by using FLETCHER'S EXTRACT OF HERBS. This extract Saves Boiling-Is ABSOLUTELY PURE—Makes a Splendid Tonio Beer- Non-Intoxioating— Has a Creamy Head like Bottled Ale. Please Note—That we are Sole Agents in New Zealand for this extract. TEA. TEA. TEA. Good Station Tea, in half-ohests, from ls per lb „.___.__.__ ___ Splendid Tea, in 5 and 101b tins, at Is 6d per lb SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. (Sole Agents for Ashburton) In _lb, llb, 51b, and 101b Air-tight Tins, at ls 9d and 2s per lb. 2d per lb Reduction off 5 and 101b tins. -Jd FECULINA 4Ad FECULINA 4Jd FECULINA. THE PERFECTION OF CAKE FLOURS. This preparation stands Unrivalled as the Perfection of Prepared Flours fo producing Pure and Delicious Cakes with the least possible time, trouble, and expense. FECULINA may be had in the following kinds:— Ground Rice Raspberry Buns Sultana Cake Cheese, Cakes Madiera Cakes Sponge Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches - Genoa Cakes Cocoanut Cakes Sponge Ginger Bread Currant Cakes Rice Cakes Seed Cakes Snow Cakes, Etc. To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., OASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHURCH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. Asfeburton, February 1, 1897. J^ECEIVED from Messrs MITCHELL and TUBNEB the Sum of FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS on account Purchase of Stock. .OHN OEB } ™££ - ■ :o: - TN Consequence of ABOVE PAYMENT we have been granted an Extension of "THREE WEEKS to raise the balance of Five Hundred *'■" v Pounds, and to enable us to meet our engage-' ments we have decided to place the whole of our Stoc v. of BOOTS AND SHOES amounting to closa on Twelve Hundred Pounds under CLEARING SALE JL Jttl(_yl__iO (quotations in future issue), and are now fitting up a SPECIAL SHOWROOM for the display of a portion of tbis Large Stock, and hope to [ have all goods marked dewn and ready for Sale > on WEDNESDAY NEXT. Having had a very Successful Season we \ are fairly SWAMPED with remnants from all j Departments which we are determined to clear I out the next few days, r t B ' ~ _ | MITCHELL & TURNER. i j



" -_---__-_____-___-__«^>«.«^__-_-_-_, 1 QQIV NEW Year Cards and AOt/ # • Booklets, Christmas Cards half price, New Books, Fanoy Goods, Toys and Stationery. A large variety of goods suitable for New Year presents. New lot of Foreign Stamps and packets.—Andrewes, Anderson, & Co. WANTED Known—Jam Jars, Jam Jars of all kinds at very low prices at Fletcher Bros, Cub Supply Stores,



WANTED Known-Our Show Room to be cleared of «]„ Summer Goods. —MITCHELI. 4; TURNER. WANTED Known—Go to the Coknib for Newest Styles in Drapery and Millinery—W. H. Collier. MILLIKE R V—Ladies should inspect the now Millinery, Capes, Mantloe, Jackets, Blouses, French and Bngtish Corn tf j »U mw m) 4up .9 dite.wA, QJ^