POULTRY SHOW.

The Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society's sixth animal exhibition opened in the Oddfellows' Hail to-day, with a record of entries of over 500 from all parta of the South Island. The extra space at the Society's disposal in the enlarged building •nables a much better show to be made of the exhibits, which are admirably staged, all of them, including the song birds and pigeons, being in the hnil—whereas on former occasions these latter had to be shown in the ante-room at the back. The specimens shown on the present occasion are, on the whole, of a very high standard of excel'ence, the majority of the prize winners at the other North Island shows already held this year being present. There is an excellent display of pigeons and song birds, and generally the show appaks volumes both for the promoters and the exhibitors. Messrs McLean and 0 Deal, of Christchurchj acted as judges, and had nearly completed their labours when we went to press. So far the following were the ohiei; prize takers:—M. Donohue, Christ shuroh; Felham Yards and G. Anderson, Ashburton, in poultry ■; and Messrs Donohae, Fraser, Hill, Chnatohurch, and Smith, Moegiel in pigeons. The prize list will bt, published in onr next issue* \

THE ABBBOKTON GUARDIAN : FBIDAI, JULY 2, ISa?.



Wanted. LOST— Tea Cloth, point lace border. Reward. Friedlander Bros. 716 LOST-— Between Ashburton Tennis Court and John Orr's residence, Pearl Initial Brooch. Finder rewarded on returning to Mail Office, 7 7 ANTED—A Junior Clerk; must have had previous experience. Apply, in writing, to A.C , Mail Office. 7 8 FRESH Oysters and Flounders and all kinds of Freah Fish.— Jewitt, oppo site Mail Office. 713 SOMERSET Meat Mart.—Record Pork : Sausages at 4ct per lb. Coronation Beef, Mutton, Veel, and Pork.—W. J. Silcook. 7 17 LOST, on Saturday, June 19, between the Central Hotel and McDonnell's corner, Racecourse road, an Oppossum Rug. Reward at Central Hotel. 6 254 T ADIES' Jackets—Wonderful value in JLj Warehousemen's Clearing Hues; 30a Jackets, newest shapes, for 15s 9d ; better qualities in proportion.—W. H. Collier, "The Comer." WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mello'ks, for fourteen days



The rainfall during Jane at Alford Forest) was I'sß iaohes 5 Alford Station 10 inch oh. This afternoon Messrs Aloorn and Hani ion, Justices of the Peace, commit'ed to the lunatic asylum two old men named Garl Smith and William Spuxmage. They were inmates of the Old Men's Home. We regret to have to record the death of Mr David Duncan, a member of the well known firm of P. and D. Duncan, agricul tural implement! makers. He was born in January, 1832, at Cariaton, near Brechin, iWarshire, and waß for some years in business at Usan and afterwards at Mont rose. He came to the colony in 1867, arriving ia September of that year in the ship Bine Jacket. Ihree years later he entered into partnership with hia brother, Mr Peter Duncan, and they carried on business together till 1894, when it was converted into a Company under the name of P. and D. Duncan, Limited. Iror many years he was an elder of St Paul's Presbyterian Church, and also acted as a Superintendent of the Sunday School, and afc » subsequent period was superintendent of St. Peter's Sunday Sohool, Ferry road H« took a keen interest in the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and was a member of the Committee. He sat for three years as a member of the Linwood Borough Council, but declined nomination last year as he contemplated paying another visit to his native land, having previously been Home in 1887. The late Mr Dunc*n leaveß three of a family and a very wide •ircle of friends to mourn their lobf. " Look at that hump." " What hump, my son?" "That hump on the man's back." 4< Those are round shoulders, my boy caused by a neglected cough when a child." " Why didn't he take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, it always cures as." "It'sap'ty he didn't," retorted the mother. July 9 Many Ladies complain that the Tp% they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozib Tea they will be satisfied Try the No 4at 2/4, 'tis superb



only. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mellor's Cheap Boob Sale, air, she said. T3EVIEW of Reviews for June, Christian JL\i Herald, Ludgate Monthly, English Illustrated Magazine, Idler, Army and Navy, Family Reader, Boy's Own Paper, Sixfy Years a Queen, Windsor Magazine, Weldon's Fanoy Work, New Books.—H. M. Jones. mHE RECORD SALE.—Haying pur- J_ ohaaed severftl sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats. Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mbs Alcokn will offer these at and below wholesale prices; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock-taking. 6 155 j



BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. "1 T7*ANTED, wiae fathera and mothers t 0 V T remember that Meixor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi- : dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bage, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's.



JUS I Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6* lid, usually 83 9d — Mkllob's Zea landia Boot Store.



"TTT"ANTED Knowu, Mellor's Bargain T T Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren's Straps Is 9d, usually 2a 6d. A NICK ASSORTMENT of Dress Gooda, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mks Alcorn's. Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone. 6 156 I D EMEMBER, Remember, that Mellok's .JTV Stock-taking Sale will last, for fourteen days only. Now's your time to buy. j WANTED Known, in-fourteen days w e intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— ' Mellor's Zsalandis Boot Store. j



Synopsis ot New Advertisements. John Orr and Co--Waverley bicycles. Logfc—Tea Cloth. Poultry Society-rNotice to holders of books. J. ifellor*~Wantedß. Lost—Brooch. Wanted, a Junior Clerk. Cow for Sale. j. H. Jewitt—Oysters and Fish. Funeral Notions- Baker Bros, and Duck worth and Son.



WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Alao our all wool Sergea in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2a 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and 'Turner.



Picking up Knowledge j Is easy enough if yon look for it in the right place, This Is the right place to learn just what to do for that debilitating condition which warm wtftthe? always brings. Do you want to be cured of that languid feeling, get back your appetite, sleep loniidly, and ftel like a new being t Ayer's Sarsaparilla $rili do it. It hat done it for thou jfefidt. it will do it for you, Try it. fB. |. 6. AVER • CO.,Iow«!I,Mim. ( U»«. A. fIOLO MEDALS at the Worltf> Chief txpotltfow. Ayer*2 Pills curb'conctipatioji.



WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Known, the doors and TT windows ate lined with wonderful bargains, at Mellor's Zea'andia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quality in Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss K. Earner, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery » specialty. Do nob fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made up



FTIHOSE who are married may alao have a j|_ pleasant recollection of the Record Keiga by purchasing for their home a iovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairatow's. 6121



WANTt-D Known—Our Clothing and Mercery l.»epa.rment—Special lines ill Men's Trousers, exceptional value, Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner.



Public Notices. ~~~ A~S HBURTON POULTEY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY ART UNION, TTOLDERS of Baoks of Tickets are requested to return Blocks to the Secretary AT OfvCE. 7 16 ST, STEPHENS CHUJRCH.



WANTED, Kf)O() SECOND-HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, WpTBQRT, BRUN^EB ** HUTS, MOUNT SOMERB, AND CQA^S, always ' ill Stock. ALSO— OOKB, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AILANDALE COAL, Which haa held its own against all the Lignites in the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving bo dangerous embers, and is really the best Sad cheapest Native coal to-be had. One trial willoonvlnoe'you. ' Jsmes Elliot, gOLE A£ENT, WEST STREET, QppoaUe D. Thomas* Grain and Wool '■-■ ■ ' ' Stores. ' - T?JLB?BpNEL No. 83.



A PPLIOATIQNS are invited for the XIL position of Organist and Conductor for St.. Stephen's Church, Ashburton. Salary £25 per annum. I Written applications, with, testimonials, to be aept to M^, B. SfBEn^NS, Tancred Street. Applications close on JULY 6. Sphedules of daties to be seen at M$ Davip Thomas' Office. 6 853 " TO~LE T, SHOP WITH DWELLING, Tancred Street, opposite Church of England, Rent Low, Apply HUGO tfRIEDLANDER and JOHN ORR, Trustees of Wm. Mitchell, or ALBERT RQBJSRTS, § 252 • Weat Street.



NIGHT fcCHOOL TjiOß Particulars apply to david j. jones. agrlcfltfSal land. fop"saleT mobton maims estate, squtbxan-t). ON the Main Trunk Line, 17 miles from Invercargiil. One of the few remain ing opportunities to secure land in a favor able situation in the rapidly improving Southland district. The land grows heavy crops of turnips and oats. Three dairy factories within easy diptancg. Sections 6i al| ai-eaa to liweefi .'.all puroaaearßY '10,000 acres already sold to farmers. Prices range from £1 10a to £2 per acre | for tussock lands. Improved sections §5 to fig. Terms gQ per gent cash, balance in lye years at 5 per cent, ! Full particulars will bft sent on application to the Manager, or any of the Land Agents of Invereargill. 6 167 ITTANTED Known—The celebrated P. W Corsets in all prioea and oolor». A, QBB, - -' - f '514



NOTICE. MKS MORTON (Late of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty), BEGS ffiO NOTIFY that she has com menced business in the premises next fco Messrs Fletcher Bros,, East Street, as to CONFECTIONER. Yiaitors to Ashburton, and the Public generally, are invited to" give her a call; particularly on market days, when special arrangements will be made to meet the public convenience. All Fruits in season and imported obtain able. Afternoon Tea a specialty. JSASX BT.BSEX (Urt« Digpl*'i.) 680



HENRY STEPHENSON, MR H. STEPHENSON has been in structed to Sell by Auction on SATURDAY, JULY 3 ? ICOW, to calve in ten days, Can be milked anywhere. 714



T. Bullock. """"gheap suburban" * property. 3/ ACRE. 3/ Ol A A —Price required for THREE. <3b A 4fc U QUARTERS of an ACRE, to-"! gether with DWELLING HOUSE of Four Rooms, Waah-house with Copper built in, also small Stable and T>ap Shed, well situated in William street, ALLBNToN ■ District, noar the Wakanui Creek, being I Lots 16, 18, and 20. A portion of the j ground is planted with a variety of fruil) trees, and part garden. The land is of first class quality, and it certainly is a very cheap ; property. The owner having purchased a I cottage nearer to his work is he reason 0! its being sold. ■ Easy terms can be arranged. Apply to T..BCLLOCK.



I Friedlander Bros., Limited. WEST STREET YARDS. JULY 3, 1897. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BEOS. S Limited, have received instructions from a Clieut to sell us above 4 SHARES iv the Ashburton Indus trial Building Society. R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 2 Auctioneer.



rjnOWN Property centrally situated in JL Burnett Street, beingT.S. 641,contaia» ing | acre, on which is erected a Dwelling House of 7 rooms with verandah. The land is of first-class quality for garden purposes. ■ Offers are invited for this property. Exceptionally easy terms of payment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK



D. i homas, — A ROADE. ~ 500 A° R E FAR M> DROMORE. SATUKDAY,~JULY 3, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in « structions to Offer by Public Auction as above— 8.8. 27350, containing 500 acres (more of less) and known as W. R. Anderson's, well fenced and watered, The above land is good sheep country, and if properly treated would very Boon repay itself. It can be profitably worked as a grazing farm, or is admirably Biiited to work- in conjunction with heavier ov swampy laud,, Sale at 1.30 p.m. Terms made easy. DAVID THOMAS, 6 178 Ashburton,



By Order of the Mortgagees. A R U A D E. SATUEDAY ? ~J"ULY 3, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Mortgagees to Sell as above, at 1.30 p.m.,— T.S. 855 and 856, containing J> Acre in Grey Street, Aahburton, well situated and with a northern aspect. Sale ac 1.39 p.m. Terms if required. 180 D. THOMAS.



AROADE. SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1897 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the owner to sell by Publio Auooion as above, —- Town Sections 522 and 553, with long frontages to East Street and Cox Street, together with Nine-Roomed House, Stable, Wash-House etc. Thiß block of land is immediately oppo site the Railway Station, and must in the ordinary course of events greatly increase in value within the next few years. Sale at 1.30. p.m. Terms Moderate. 6 181 ■ D. THOMAS.



Tenders ABHBURTQN BOROUGH COUNCIL. mENDEUS are invited for the Supply of X FIVE 'JONS of Oat Sheaf' Chaff. Particulars at Borough Council Office, where Tenders will be received ti}l 1 p.m. on TUESDAY, July 6. 0. E. FOOKS, 6 256 Town Clerk,



Funeral Notices. FUNEKAIf NOTICES. npHE Friends of Mr Bartholomew Kaue _L are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late beloved wife, Mary Ann, wi 1 move from his residence, Wakanui Road, on SATURDAY, (o-morrowj 3rd inst., at 9.30 a.m., for the Roman Catholic Church, thenoe to the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 7 11 Undertakers. THE Friends of Mrs John Olsen are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late beloved mother, Mrs Hamilton, will move from the railway station on arrival of Express from Cbristchurcb, on SATURDAY (to-morrow), July 3, about 1 o'clock, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 7 12 Undertakers,



rnHE Friends of the late M$ Ep\VA»pi X Jamks Price are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, which will leave his late residence, Tinwald, on SUNDAY, at 10 a.m., for the Catholic Church, and thence to the ABh.burton Cemetery. E. DUCIiWOUTH & SON, Undertakers, Burnett Street, Aahburton. 7 10



HINDS iND RANGITATA DISTRICT By order of the Mortgagee. yjQK ACRES, with eight-roomed Dwel- Tt/Vt/ Hng House and other buildings erected thereon, now in the occupation of Mr.T. W. Sftwle. j Offers are still invited for the purchase of this property, Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T7IOR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, als° JD strongly builb Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK.



LISMORE DISTRICT. TO FARMBRB~~AND OTHERS. FOE ~"s"a L E. ACRES, being R.S. 27572, all 'dbt/O fenced and improved, mostly in English grasses Cottage, Stable, Sheep Yards, etc., erected thereon; well watered. ALSO,— 200 acres, R.S. 27607, near the above, the properties of Messrs Liddle Bros , who are now in the North Island and have made up their minds to realise. Offers are invited. Terms, etc, on application. T. BHLLOOK.



ALrORD FOREST ROAD. TO LET—New Cottage, good cooking rai<ge, well situated. Rental 6s 6J per week Apply to T. BULLOCK.



MOURE STREET. . TO LET—Shop and dwelling, all newly painted and papered. Rental wanted 63 per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent.



TINWALD. TO LET—Cottage, fronting Graham's Road, near the Hotel. Rental 3a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK.



TiNWALD. harlaneTstreet. rpO LET—Cottage, and 1 acre of land, the _L property or Mrs Laffey. Rental required 5s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent.



TO persons desirous of investing in Town Properties or purchasing building sites, the following are for sale, via— Town Section 860, J acre, Grey street Town Section 706, 1 acre, Wills street Town Section 732, | acre, Wills street Town Section 784, J acre, Peter street Town Section 795, | acre, Cox street Town Section 797, | acre, Cox street Town Section 796, f acre, Cox street Town Section 994, j acre, fronting Peter street west



Town Section 995, i acre, corner of Walker and Peter streets west Town Section 1001, i aore, Cox street Town Section 711, | acre, Wills street Town Section 755, J acre, Wills street Town Section 1012, £ acre, Cox street west Town Section 842, I acre, Aitken street Town Section 1013, \ acre, Oox street west Town Section 847, i aore, Aitken street Town Section 1011, i acre, corner of Walker and Cox streets west Town Section 846, | acre, Aitken street Town Section 794, i acre, Cox street, with DwelliDg Town election 334, acre, Moore street, with cottage Town Sect-ion 741 | acre, corner of Peter Street and East Belt, with dwelling. Town Section 708, i acre, Wills street Town Section 274, | acre, Tancred street Town Section 504, J aore, Wakanui Road and Wills Street Town Section 1041, i acre, Wills Street West Town Section 722, 1 rood 4 perches, East Belt Town Section 813, | acre, Aitken street Town Seotion 814, \ acre, Aitken street Town Section 817, A acre, Aitken street Town Section 834, 1 acre. Aitken street Town Section 427, \ acre, Tancred street, with dwelling, etc Town Section 428, \ acre, Tancred street, adjoining Town Seotion 751. | aore, Peter street Town Section 1170, I rood 16 perches, Havelock street Town Section 1171, 32 perches, adjoining Town Section 1179, Havelock street west Town Seotion, 721, % acre, Wills Street, | East. I Town Section 283, i acre, Burnett Street. Town Section 1112, | acre, Cameron Street, West. Town Section 720, | ac?e, Wills Street, East. ' "■■ " | Tiwn Section 1111, £ aore, Cameron Street, West. Town Section 1118, i acre, Wills Street, West Town Section 79, $ acyre, 3£ermode Street, with cottage thereon Town Section 750, 1 rood, 17 perches, Wakanui Road East Town Section 1161, | aore, Will| Stree^ West t. bullqck:



H. M,_JONES, HOCKEY. HOCKEY, JUST reoeived a shipment of Sticks and Balls from Wisden and Co., London. FQOTBALLS7~FOOT£ALLS. New season's goods now opening up from Wisden and 00., Londop., circulatingT librae*. Oheap reading for winter evenings. STATIONERY, BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S OOLUMBIAS. VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £13 STAR 97 PA.TTERN (Royal En field). LATSS rD IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF ; MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. OASEt QRTEBMS, TYPE LOWEST CASH PRICES. H, M, JONES.



MONEY, TO L,end on Mortgage, Special Sama of £255, £300, £400, £2000, at current rates of interest. ' Apply to T. BULLOCK. TYPEWRITING} QFFIOB 4rsa4<? Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Worfc neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabula* 1 Statements, Testimonials, etc.. Carbon Duplicates half price. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., from 3s 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for two pupils. 213 a M. a,R AH AM. You haye ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Ko?ik Tba, it is pure a&d ?eUal)J(?,—John Ore $ Co., Sola Ae^tp. 1 %. M*~ 3



THE ITAVERLEY WHEELS MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO., i INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A. IBIdtESMIOID S CONSTRUCTION __ - -BUBsmjLisr. — BSA.CJXXF'UJLi FINISH. -— A. BICYCLE, MA.XJSJftIAJL. THE BEST. , w , _ THAT CANNOT BE SURPASSED IN wo jamsi an shit» „ BY EXPERTS. THE CIVILIZED WORLD. CPR.IOI3 RIGHT. JOHN ORETaND CO., SOLE AGBNTB. 7 »



SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignment of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agents for Ashburton. This oil is Guaranteed absolutely safe, ib burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market. No house should be withoat it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc., which we are disposing of at Christchurch Prices.) OATMEAL. OATMEAL. S TONS"' CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL S -■ oknowledged to be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from any adulteration. Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony. B I C V C L E S. BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Sample of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all iuformition on application. SHEARMAN" BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53



THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. 171 OR FOURTEEN DAYS ,before Stock Taking the ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE is } determined to Slaughter the folllowiug Lines : — Men's Best Kip Blucheis, pegged, 6* lid, usually 8a 9. Girls' strap shoes, all eijses, 3a 6', usually 6a 6d. A few drzen pairs Children's Straps la 9d^ usually 2s 6d. Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7s §d, usually 12-5 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large size, 6a 9d, usually lls 6<\, Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-price. Ladies 5 Slippers in odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beet Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prices. Ladies' Felt Slippers Is per pair. Ladie-..' Carpet Slippers, leather sol> s, 2g. Ladies' Evening Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boots 2s 6d. Hundreds of othtr lines all reduced. remember"~~remember. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE. Do not despair if ycu have missed the first fow days. Frosh Bargains every day ; but there art early birds who come picking at the Bargains—Be wise and follow their example and come early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Bale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 3, 1897. . NOTE ADDRESS «ar JAMES MELLOR, 2EALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBUBTON.



T7IOR FIRST-CLASS; BiCYCLES At lowest prices j T7IOR THE BEST & CHEAPEST TYRES IN CANTERBURY j i "HOB GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Aahburton. RIDE Tfl¥" ECLIPSE HUMBEE, | Ihe Be Wearing and lightest Running Machine in Australasia. SO Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. A. A. CAKSQKf, | G. H. CARSON, lousiness manager. | Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Ashburtan for the Royal Enfield—-the English Championship machine,



A. LAWRIE, SaUNDERS' BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS PREMISES 70 LET. j mHE WHOLE of the lmz<* aa«J Well Assorted Stock requires to fea Cleared Regardless of Cost NO SEASONABLE OFFER 1 REFUSED, THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU CAN EXPECT BARGAINS ATS'D GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, i OtTOSITB RAILWAY SXAXIOW.



ASBBUBTON ! POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION WILL BE a ; BLD IN THE OBDFELI-OWS' HALL ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 2 & 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, A GRAND ART F v TON Will be held in connection with j Show. Tickets each, with admittance to Show. T.O be'obtained, of the Secretary, EDWARD STEPHENS, Hon. Sec. £Rfc Union, of E. A v ROBOiTOM, 18 lion. See. Poultry Society.



f easiness Notices. FLETCHER BEOS^ THE CELEBRATED CASH GKOCEES. rpfIREK years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to the tiu buye"nd the Mlle f. an* «»» be«?n the means of adding many con.forte to the home* « those who wisely availed ihemßelves of (he grand reform Hundreds now b«y their X^pa&^JKFß ? R, S-FOR «ASH. 'h^cLy acknowledges their apprecialioi, »f I .he OAbH bY§ I EM. Look after the oimltle shilling by taking ti to FLKT« HER BKO* j and getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertise*! price list, oar country cusiomera can get oue on application, and after pcrusjae Ihe awine very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must adroit that ire nil cheeper than any other homein the district. r— •«• WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. i 200 CASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. 9flA h a -We *ro iUBtl Ending a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Keroeene, none better to be had m the world, which We are selling lower than Cbrinfcchurch prices. This is a aollj tact, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to fc«4 from us. ROLLITT'd SUPREME ROLLER FLOUJ& AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES* Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest WMetale Bat« Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the beet of market! for *pot therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in A»h burton, CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well atookedKritli tfct mo»t|u«eful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. «*■"!»»» »• WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. tßfsm goingi»»4>»ym Vfeddfng Present should not iail to pay xv a Tfait. at wa bam 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6d each Electroplated and Cut Glass Batter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets ot* 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 Yaset at Is 6d per pair, CUTLER~GUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson*, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc. bedeoomware7"bedroomware. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Asbburton in Bedroomwarr Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themtelres. or for wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere. " ' Remember that you can inspect our Goods without be Ing pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from April 1,18». to take with them by rail, lcwt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, as »• as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. ™ EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. Wo are cash buyers of the abo^e in any quantity «>t highest maiket rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH Telephone 24—80 x 67 COAL. COAL. COAL. 200 TONS. 200 jy/rusi be soid to make room fob further W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS.



= UNPARALLELED = CHEAP SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, OB " DRAPERY, CLOTHISG, AiSD BOOTS. COMMENCING SATUKDAY, JULY 3. GREAT BARGAINS IN EVEBY DEPARTMENT. ANDREW ORR. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Corseqaencelof; the large increase in this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment out already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignment* from England of the latest patterns and moat approved designs in all classes of i SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, <>tc. \ OUR Mr R. Murray having had upward? of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time haß made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of riiiooi and correct them by the use of suitable Lenßes, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optice. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necciasary, and also ha.c Speotaolet fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. BPECIAT CURLED 8IDX& for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES, Itywiri Nw* iM»d Btroc^