MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-MONDAY,

(Before Hon W. J- Steward and Mr W. H Rule, J.lVs.)

Drunkenness.—Two first offenders were convicted and discharged on payment of one shilling each, expenses incurred by the police. Forgery.—John Hydes was charged with forging a cheque on the U.B.A. for the sum of £32 18s and purporting to be signed by one Wm. Malley, and uttering the same— Wnr. James, licensee of the Somerset Hotel, said that on December 25, Christmas Day, he cashed a cheque for £32105, on the Union Bank of Australia, Ashburton, purporting to . be signed by William Malley (cheque pro duced). A man named Martin, a contrac tor, of Dromore, presented the cheque to witness. Had cashed cheques for Martin before. Paid the cheque into the bank ; ii was returned marked "no acoounfc." The cheque originally had the figures 21st filled in the d-ite, and Martin wrote in the month "December" at request of witness.—Henry Thomas Martin, contractor, Dromore, knew accused. He came to witness's p:ace on the evening of December 24. Witness was in Ashburton on the alternoon of the 25th, and as Witness was leaving to go to Ashburton accused gave him a cheque for £32 18s, and asked him to cash it in Ashburton. The cheque produced was the same. Cashed it at Mr James's. Took the money home (£32 18s) and gave ib to accused. He told wit ness he got the cheque from Mr Malley of Rangitata. Asked who Mr Malley was. He said that Mr Malley had a lot of land at Rangitata, and that he (accused) gob the ohcque for shearing. Never doubted that the cheque was all right.—John Forsyth Bell, farmer, Lismore, knew accused. Saw him on December 19 at witness's house. He came thab morning and asked if witness couldlethim have a blank cheque on the Union Bank of Australia. He said a party on the Rangitata plain owed him some money, and, if he had a cheque he could geb the money aB the per son hadn't a cheque-book and hadn't time to go into Ashburton. Gave him a blank cheque. The cheque produoed corres ponded with the block in witness's cheque book. It was the oue he gave to accused.— B. B. Upton, ledger-keeper at the Union Bank, Ashburton, said the cheque produced for £32 18s came to that Bank tor collection through the Bank of New South Wales, and was returned, marked no account. There was no account in the name of William Malley, in the Bank's books.—Annie Meynell, wife of Robert Meynell, said she resided at the Hinds. Knew prisoner. On Tuesday, December 22, prisoner came to their place. He showed witness a cheque for £32 18s. The cheque produced was the same. Knew accused's handwriting and the writing on the cheque is his. He said he got the cheque for shearing. Told him he couldn't have earned it in one place. He said he had got it forwarded from one place to the other, bo that he shouldn't spend it. Did not understand what he meant by that. By the Bench-First saw the accused about two years ago. Received a letter from bim five or six weeks ago. The writing on the cheque is the seme as the writing in the letter.—Constable Jackson knew the Rangitata and Ashburton districts well. Knew no farmer named William Malley in the district. Had made every enquiry and oould not hear of any person of that name.— Prisoner, who in response to the usual caution, stated that he had nothing to say, was committed to take his trial at the j Supreme Court sitting at Timaru on j February 9. ' Burglary—Stanley Mumford Evans was charged with breaking into the railway refreshment rooms, Ashburton, about 4 a.m. of Saturday, the 16th instant.—Robert Alexander deposed that he kept the I railway refreshment rooms, Ashburton. ! Lived and slept on the premises. On the morning of Saturday, 16th inst., woke up thinking he heard tbe sound of an eldric bell. There was an eleotric bell in the bar connected with the ladies' waiting rr>om. Lay a while awake, and could not under stand the bell ringing. Shortly after heard the sound of tbe opening of the window of the cafe. Got up and watched, and looked through the window of the bedroom, which is partitioned off the c*fe. Saw a man get up into the window. Cal'ed out and asked whab he wanted. The lower sash of the window was up and the man was on the sill, partly in and partly oub of the cafe. He appeared to be on his knees. The sash was raised a good height. The window was down that night but was not fastened Called out to the man and said " Go back ;" he replied " Who are you ." Prisoner had the appearance of the man he saw going away. Hie dress was the same. Watched him from the window and saw him go along the railway platform. Dressed and went ttown to the police station and informed the police. Constable Hammond returned with witness and searched for the man. The constable found him in one of the railway carriages standing near the platform. The constable arrested him for entering the station. Afterwards witness examined the bell, because he wanted to find how it was it had rung. Lifted the slide between the bar and the ladies' waiting room and looked in and found the upper half of the window of the waiting room looking upon the platform was down. Witness then went outside and found a form with footmarks on it. The form was under bhe bar window and the window of the ladies' waiting room. Examined the footmarks and found that they were made by a boot wi h broad toes. Got bis bicycle and rode back to the police station and told Constable Hammond what he had seen. Constables Hammond and Moore returned with witness bringing with them the boots of accused. They examined the footmarks carefully and found that the boots corresponded with them. One boot had lost half the sole, and the mark of that boob was plainly distinguishable in the dust on the seat. Subsequently found that the slide from the ladies waiting-room had the paint scratched as though by finger nails as if some one had been trying to lift the slide. There is an electric bell knob close to the slide, it projects out a good bit so that any person tampering with the slide might have rung it. Thought it would be possible for k man to get through the slide. Anyone oould get into the bar from the cafe aB the door between them is nob locked. There ■geere also some marks on the sofa inside the ladies waiting room as if some person had stepped on it, but did not examine it very closely. The window of the ladies' waiting rocm which looks out on the platform is supposed to be kept shut, and so far as witness knew it was always shut. Accused had every appearance of the man witness saw getting into the cafe. Saw no other iman about When witness saw accused go ibg away he went in the direction in which fchpy found the man in the railway carriage— ConstaWe Thomas Frederick Hammond stated that oa the morning of January 16th last, witness came tp the police station a little after four o'clock. In consequence of what he stated accompanied bim to the railway station. Examined the window where the man waß seen. There is an old counter outside on which were footmarks. From the description Mr Alexander gave, witness recognised accused when he was found lying upon a seat in a railway carriage, When spoken to he gob up. Called Mr Alexander and asked him if that was the man. He replied "Yes, I believe that's him." Witness then arrested lu>. an( j charged him with breaking and entering the refreshment rooms. Took him to the police 8t^ I 0 Subsequently witness returned With Mr Alexander to the railway station, taking with him the boots of accused. Examined certain footprints on the forp under the ladies arguing roam window,'and Riakipg another impression' with the right Boot alongside one' of the footprints found the two marks corresponded. There was ilco an impression on the form which corres ponded with the left boot of which half the sole is missing. The mark of tb« Sewing of fJH b'vvt Bhn«.ti plainly' in the dust on the form. The wii>dow of the ladies' waiting-room was down, and there were $\&t witness took to be footprints on'the gwch uhdei. the window 'inside' <he room Th%e Were some scratches in the paint on the slide between this room and the bar. The slide is bolted on the inside. The snatches were such as might be made by fingernails. If the slide wero open a man could get through it. Saw two other men that morning on bhe way up from the police I f»W<lß* but is view of the description given

of ik ft_cu.ee!, trf.n.os look 'B6 fie&tl &! them, as they did not correspond with it in any way.—Prison r, who reserved his defence, wns committed for trial at Timaru in February

Needless Alarm.

Whether the suffering which people under go from disease is more physical than mental is a point not easy to decide. It depends largely on the nature of the disease, and the make-up of the individual. Experience seems to show, however, that in one prevail ing disease—indigestion or dyspepsia, the two kinds of suffering are very evenly divided, and both very great, the mental distress being chiefly due to the illusions and deceptions which attend it. For ex ample, though dyspepsia is solely an affec tion of the digestive organs, it has power to set up disorders in others which always alarm the sufferer, and often perplex his medical advisers. These symptoms or sequences may relate to the head, the heart, the sight, the hearing, the lungs, or to other organs or functions. Take an illustration or two.

"In the spring of 1891," says Mr Edward j Tatham, " 1 fell into a low, weak state of j health. I had a foul taste in the mouth, and was constantly spitting up a thick | phlegm. My appetite was poor, and after ( eating 1 had fullness and pain _ t the cheat —the latter seemed to be puffed or swollen. What made me most anxious was my breath ing, which came to be so difficult and short that at times I could only catch my breath by an effort. I was led to fancy that some thing must ail my lungs, especially as so great a quantity of mucus gathered in my throat and mouth. It was usually worse at night, and I gob very little sleep on account of it; sometimes none at all In a morning I would be quite worn oub. " Aa bime went ou I became very weak, and was much put to ib to get aboub. I took all kinds of medicines and got no pro per relief from anything. In February, 1893, Mr William Beardsley, grocer, Cot manhay, told me how he had been cured of a like trouble by Mobher Seigel's Curative Syrup. Acting on his advice I gob a bobble of this medicine from Mr Piatt's Drug Stores, Awsworth Road, and after taking it felt quite anobber man. My b?eathing was' easier, and my food agreed with me. I • continued using the Syrup, and got sbronger and bebter every day. When I had baken four bottles I was as well as ever, being free from all pain' or discomfort. My wife, who has suffered for years from liver complaint, has taken the Syrup with the same good re sults as in my own case, You are at liberty to make any use you like of this statement. (Signed) Edward Tatham, Tatham's Lane, Cotmanhay Road, Ilkeston, Perbyshire, March 2Jst, 1895." "In October, 1888," writes another, MI began to feel weak, heavy, and tired. My appetite was poor, and after eating I had distress at the ttomach, togethe* with short ness af breath, find a good deal of pain across the ches*-. Sometimes I would be taken with sudden dizziness, as though J must fall bo the ground. Cold, clammy sweats used to break oub all over me and I brembled from head to foot. Finally, I got so weak I could scarcely walk to my work. Indeed, I had occasionally to leave my work ; I have been away aa long as a month at a time. In this way I suffered for about two years. "In August, 1890, Mr Thompson, the grocer in Church Street, urged me to try Mother Seigel's Syrup. After taking only one bottle I felt better. My food agreed with me and I was stronger. Continuing witb this medicine, gradually all pain left me, and I completely recovered my health. Since then I have kept the Syrnp in th house for use in time of need. You are free bo publish this statement. (Signed) William Mallender, 71, Robinson's Buildings, New hill, Wath, near Sheffield, October 11, 1895."

THE ASHBUETON GUAEDIAN *, MONDAY, JANUAEY 18, 1897.



Synopsis ok New advertisements. John Orr and Co.—Suratura Tea. H, M. Jones—New advertisement. A hbur-on County C mncil—Dog collars New Zealand .hipping Coy.—lmportant notices St. St-phen's Church - Notices. Binder Trial—Mr R Campbell's farm. Lost—Fishing bag and boots, Wanted-A Girl. Lost—Cab Cushion.



iL____-_miuwi*MWJJ*i»wwwit l'i-j»-_i^_ljwiiwii*iW|«iwiii| iiiiiiiiwwiiiii'iiiiiiwilPiiiiiaa mm mh an i in iii ii mii ii hit' Wanted WANTED— A good s rone Girl for general hi me work. Apply Mail Office. _I£o LOST— Sn«all sized cab cushion. Finder kindly communicate with Newmam's Stables. 1 91 IO3T— On road between Rakaia and _J Ashburton, on Saturday evening, 16Lh inst., Fishing Bag, containing Tackle and Pair Boots. 10s reward to the finder on returning to W. H. Collier, Ashburton or Rakaia. 1 88 REVIEW of Reviews for December. Windsor Magazine, Christmas num ber. Navy and Army, Seven Seas (Kipling). The City of Hefuge (Besant). Captain of the Polestar (Conan Doyle).— H. M. Jones. A FULL assortment of new Veilings in white, black, and black and white. Buy the celebrated new kid glove—The Victory—only 2s 6d. The best glove in New Zealand for the money.—A. 0»». , 11 124 ] STUDY Economy and patronise Mellor ' Cheap Boot Sale. AURITIUS Sugar and~^Br-wers Chrystals. The finest Preserving Sugars in the World to be obtainei at Fletcher Bros, East Street. WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles in Drapery and Millinery—W. H. Collier. THE early bird catchea the early worms so call at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale THERE is no doubt, no possible doubt that you get Good Value for your money at Mellor's. W' ANTED"Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at S. Salek's, Optician T^T" ANTED Known—What the people , VV say. That Andrew Orr has the largest and beso assorted stock of Boots in Canterbury. 11 125 IF YOU WANT the Newest and Nicest Millinery, Trilby Muslins, and Dress Goods, go to Mrs Alcorn's. Dresses made on the premises. Fi'. guaranteed. WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Huffam having ttikeu the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roorrs, where visitors will fhid a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. "I Q ArV NEW Year Cards and 10 _/ # « Booklets, Christmas Cards half price, New Books, Fancy Goods, Toys and Stationery. A large variety of goods suitable for New Year presents. New lot of Foreign Stamps and packets.—Andrew ts, Anderson, & Co. DID you ever hear the ike ? Men s best Canvas Shoes 5s 6d, at Mellor's, Tancred street WHAT do I see before my eyes? A Cheap sale of Boots at Mellor's. WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale.— Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Our Show Rooms to be cleared of all Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Turner. " WE lead, follow who may. Children's Silppera Is. Mellor's Tancred street. ILLINEKY—Ladies should inspect the new Millinery, Capes, Mantles, Jackets, Blouses, French aud English Corsets ; all new and up to date.-— A. Obr. WANTED Known—Every article sold V proves Heavy Reductions.—Mn- j ohell & Turner. j WANTED Known—The Economic, Kid Glove, four buttons, la 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day Wear.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Jam Jars, Jam Jars of all kinds at very low prices at Fletcher Bros, Cash tsuppiy Stores. WANTED Known—Large delivery of the " Economic " Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—looo pairs of 800t 8 to be sold in twenty-one days a Mellor's. ,____ !l t Public Notice? ASHBURION COUNTY COUNCIL, DOG COLLARS FOR 1897. NOTICE is hereby given that the price of Dog Collars for 1897 is as follows :— Dogs kept solely for the purpose of $he herding or driving of sheep or cattle .. 2a 6d All other Dogs ... 10* Od Office of Registration—The Ashburton County Council Offices, Ashburton. Collars can also be obtained from tho under-mentioned Constables:— Edward Eade, Ashburton. ! Joseph Stanley, South Rakaia. Herbert J. Pascoe, Methven. F. MAIN WARING. Dog Registrar. Ashburton, January 16, 1897. 1 87 ATRIAL of Walter A. Wood Three Apron Reaper and Binder will be held on Mr li. Campbell's farm, Springburn, on WEDNESDAY, 20t# INQT., at 2 p.m. DAVID THOMAS, 1 Bii At;ont. WAN T E D, ((AAA SBOOWn £)tj . M • _._>-jt£AND BAGS. • - \j NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS. MOUNT SOMERS, AND * ALLANDALE COALS, always in Stock. ALSO— UOKE, FIREWOOD, PQSTS, RAILS' STAKES, aud all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public ; the celebrated AIL AND ALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites in the market. It is screened, and burns with a fiasr.. to a clean ash, leaving \ no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. ■ James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STRF.ET, Opposite D. Tbonias* Grain and Wool bjtorcs. I Telephone No. 83 ? Ytu try the New, Vmttf T«ia<fii



Is tit. source of good heaitti. Ipr's SarsapariSla I Bakes Pure Blood, Strengthens the Nerves, Sharpens the Appetite, Removes that Tired Feeling, and Makes Life Worth Living. -sj^FT**^ Sufferers £9/^f^^K tion ' ee»eral / °f K-_2^ V*\ debility, skin f__ i ~^> \&KsM^' \ S f'li^pnsi" 1^ or I Ic^^^Tl f^y other ail- W^SAPf^/^i ment ar:f.mg %T*^^« % X es «*^Oi' f.om impure XjO SV_V^ K,od ' s,iollkl Mk w^ IF* _#!_ Gold Medals at the World's Great Expositions. ft* 0 JTSF'Beware of clieap imitations. The name—Ayer's Sarsaparilla—is promi nent on the wrapper, and is blown iv the glass of each Lottie.



Cases of supposed disease of the heart, of the nervous system, of the kidneys, etc., constantly prove to be, nob organic affections of those parts at all, but merely local or functional disturbances caused by the toxic or poisonous principles thrown into the blood by the decomposition or fermentation of food in the stomach ; otherwise, by dys pepsia or indigestion. Bub until they are discovered to bo so they are mistakenly treated ; and serious, often fatal, results, Until pronounced and undeniable symptoms of organic mischief show themselves (Which ia not the case onoe in a hundred times) you may take it for granted bbab yoar ailment is sojne form of dyspepsia., .asily curable by Mother's Seigel's Syrup, as demonstrated by the two instanceii wited above.



ToWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for fema'o qu ckly correct all -rregularitic, aud relieve tho distressi g symp tons so prevalent with the so.xt Boxes Is JJd to 2s 9d, ot a'l Chemists and Pfcten' Medicine Vc dovs. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midlftt d Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. W-0..» sale of ull tUe WJwlesa'e Beware «t ilfliw tions



BAZAAK STABLES. LIVERY AND BAIT. BURNETT Sr^Rs_?T, ASHBURTON, Qlose to Arcade. THESE Commodious Stablea are open at all hours, and the Proprietor can Supply at a moment's notice— BUGGIES, DQG CASTS, WAQGONETTES, and SADDLE HORSES fIRST ctASS DRAG, Suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneering and o. her processions Ma'chcd Teams and Pairs also provided. JOSEPH IL0Y1), June,, FROPRIETOR, j



%_utr»»»iM_WT_s iire'gmn^^ L^^MMMwffll^^ i' p. ThOmtS:. .J ---_*_™______ ¥A R ~~_ | I AM instructed by Ma, Sam BROWfo to. Sell ab the Ashburton Yards on TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1897, At 11 o'clock sharp, BROWN FILLY, two years old, with engagements, by St George oub of Zelica. UAVID THOMAS, I 86 Ashbatbon. ymxmmmmmmmmmmmm_m_mmmmm^^ Friedlander Bros., Limited. , . —- CORNSACKS. XTTE HAVE ARRANGED FOR A LIMITED QUANTITY OF CORNSACKS, To be landed for Ua, ex s.s. FAZILKA, now due at Lyttelton, and Bhall be glad to Supply Orders. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd t '—: =_====? T. Bullock. _Q A [\f\f_ TO LEND at a low rate _3t'4i:v/ VjKJ of interest on first-class freehold security. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T.S. 711 near the Central Hotel. £55 price now wanted for this. The present owner gave £115 cash for it more than twelve years ago, and has now decided to quit it. T. BULLOOK. TO Let, at a low rental, Co'.tage of three rooms with verandah. Situated in Grey Street. T. BULLOCK TO LET. COTTAGE, well situated on Alford Forest Road. Apply, T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. ' LOT 25, containing _-acre, fronting Winter's Road, Allen.on, near the Farm Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ISfOOD BUILDING SITE. OFFERS are invited for the purchase of T.S. 768, containing I acre, fronting Wakanui Roid, East, near Mr A. Young's store. Good land, long frontage. Must be sold to close accounts. Apply to T. _BULLOCK. TINWALD. ' /COTTAGE PROt*l«il V for pale, belong \J ing to Mrs Wiflcocks, viz;, T.S 5. 70 McMurdo Street, containing £ Acre, on which is erected a comfortable 4 roomed Cottage surrounded by a good garden-. On account of their leaving the District this property will be sold at a low price, and on easy terms of payment, it is we'i situated, being not far from the Railway Station. T. BULLOCK, Agent. pmmmmmm*mmmmmmmmmmmi±mmmmmmmmmamm Public Notices. THE VIOLIN. MISS BISS SI E SI MMON DS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Booms, SAUNDERb' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, Januaiy 33, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Terms on application. ASHBURTON COUNT* COUNCIL. TTIHE following Clause of this Council's JL Water Works By-laws is published as a caution to persons through whose properties County water races pass \ — DIVERSION OF WATER. 1, Every person who, without license of the Council in writing, first had and obtained, shall divert water from any water works, or cause or prevent or suffer water to be diverted therefrom, shall, on conviction, forfeit and pay for every such offence, a sum not exceeding £20 for every day during which such diversion shall be suffered to continue. By order, F. MAIN WARING, , Clerk. Ashburton, January 15, 1897. 1 80 _ TO THE PUBLIC OF A.SHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT. ( I BEG to notify thab my Establishment is AGAIN OPEN FOl,. TIIK TREATMENT OF ALL AILMENTS, EXCEPT PQNTAGIGUS. DISEASES, C*ses of winch are NOT ADMITTED in this Establishment. ! I shall be Happy to Attend Cases of FEVER AT THE *>'~~ . AI'IENTS' HOMES, AS IN THESIS CASES OUR TREATMENT NEVER FAILS TO PRODUCE GOOD RESULTS. Trusting to receive the Public patronage as before. w. eTulb, 1 r' PROPRIETOR. BARRYTOWN FLAT GOLD MINING CO., Ltd. 17 Miles north of Greymouth. THE Sample washed in the Arcade on Saturday gave from 120 to 150 Colors the shovel. 20 Colors will pay 2s per load. I am appointed Broker, and have Shares or Sale. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade.



(xll_cjAl SAJLJbi OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS, FOR ONE MONTH, COMMENCES TUESDAY, JAN. 12. GBKAT BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARMEHT. COME EAELY. ANDREW ORR. CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. 1896. A LL IN WANT OF BOOTS AND SHOES for The Christmas Holidays should not fail'to pay a Visit to the LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. Just Opened the following lines, suitable for the Holiday Season [—• Children's 2x6 White Shoes. Children's Tan and Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 7x9, 3s. Children's Tan and Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 10 x 12, 4s; Ladies' 2 Strap Shoes from 4s 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 5s 6d Gentlemen's Tan Leather Oxford Shoes from 7s 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, rJHE LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STREET. J. FICHOLAS, Manager. Repairs and Orders promptly attended to. ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE." WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. "Mamari, A LARGE SHIPMENT OP NEW VICDNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUITI Also—A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS, in the Newest Patterns and Best Qualities, order to mcc* the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we are showing this Se<eon probably THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited in Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills, iW CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits "before the Show" will greatly oblige, and find it bo their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders early before the "Rush." craigiiead~&Tberryman, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. AGENTS FOR—Armiger's Christchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresses, etc., Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. ' mTlTor^s " kZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS^now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boobs and Shoeß. Already the Ashburton Publio have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND REST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN ' IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations- Ladies* pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s 6d \ Ladies' strap shoes, is 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes—Splendid'value Ladies' Oromelette Shoes from 8s 9d—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 Rest display ever made in Ashburton A trial will at once convince you of tbe difference In price and quality from other boot-shops. Note Address — JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. —w^w—i_m...iiiiuii..j._ii-jßHiiii.»u.i- ■in mmmmamnmmmmmmmmmmm^ammmm^mmmmmmmmm WEDDING PRESENTS, WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRE^ NTS S. S A L' E X, DIRECT IMPORTER, EAST STREET, From the firm of WALKER and HALL, ENGLAND. Is the Choicest and Finest Quality of Plate ever seen in the Ashburton District, The Goods comprise the newest designs in BREAD PLATTERS, HOT WATER CANS AND JUGS, NOVEL COAL SCUTTLE SUGAR AND SCOOP, TEA TRAYS, TEA POTS, AND TEA AND COFFEE SETS. E. P. CANDLESTICKS, AND E.P. LAMPS. New designs in Jam Dishes and Butters, both Novel and Pretty. E.P. Fruit Dishes, Toast Racks, Breakfast Dishes, and Entree Dishes with hot water compartment etc, etc. The Quality ot these goods is Unsurpassed, and the Plate is thoroughly reliable, ' INSPECTION INVITED AT THE | JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF kj# EAST STREET. ' (Tsm.j>j.oj.» xifc 85.



[ Business notices. JAM. JAM, JAM,.. IQCV7 PRESERVING SUGAR lOftr* ±00 4 PREBBBVTNG SUGAR XCSff 250 Bags MAURITIUS SUGAR 250 ; 250 Bags MILLAGUIN SUGAR 250 100 Bags BREWERS' CRYSTALS 100 . l;, FLETCHER BROS. HAVE just landed some of the Finest PRESERVING SUGAR that bM«*r««M to this market. Anyone wishing their Jam to turn out Fint-daMt •■! keep in good condition, should nob fail to buy their SUGAR from FLETCHER BROS., LOWEST PRIOES IN ASHBURTOK. JAM JARS. ~"~ JAM JAB& Hat Mason Screw Top Jars _ Qt Mawm Screw Top/*c« 4 gatlon Mason Screw Top Jars lib Jars with Scrsw Top ~ 21b Jars with Screw Tops 1 and 21b Jan with PWa ft*r SCREW TOP JARS FROM 3s 3d Per Dozen. PRESERVING PANS. PRESERVING PA*& We have all sizes of Enamelled Preserving Fans—Both Light and Heavy B-MmL at VERY LOW PRICES. ',' _ HERBAL BEER. . HEBBAL BfiEß. 8 GALLONS OP SPLENDID HEBBAL BEER for 7D. by two* FLETCHER'S EXTRACT OF HERBS. This extract Saves Boiling-Is ABSOLUTELY PURE—Makes a Splendid Tonic Ban— Non-Intoxicating—Has a Creamy Head like Bottled Ale. Please Note—That we are Sole Agents ia New Zealand for this extract, TEA. TEA. TEA, Good Station Tea, in half-chests, from Is per ib Splendid Tea, in 5 and 101b tins, at l*6d Mr lb SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. SPRING BLOSSOM TIE (Sole Agents for Ashburton) In £lb, lib, 51b, and 101b Air-tight Tins, at Is 9d and 2a per lb. 2d per lb Reduction off 5 and 101b tins. 4Jd FECULINA 4§d FECULIANA 4Jd FECULINA. THE PERFECTION OP CAKE FLOURS. This preparation stands Unrivalled ss the Perfection of Prepared Flours for - producing Pure and Delicious Cakes with the leaab possible time, trouble, aod 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 G;nger Bread Currant Cakes Rice Cakes Seed Cakes Snow Cakes, Etc. To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. mmm^mmmmmmmmmm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm H. M. JONES. H. 11. JONES. STATIONERY. 0" STATIONERY. T ' — ■ ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOK?. ACCOUNT B0O3& FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY (.OOOS. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOUKS. JUST OPENED UP, aSplendia Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONgRTK t) from Marcus, Ward & Co. Liaear Rspp Note, Repoline, Antique, Panel, Floral, Pure Flax, Linen, Bank and Velum Netepapers, Cream Laid and Tinted. TBE ASHBURTON BOX OF STATIONERY. Best Value Ever Offered to the Aehburton Public. 1 -fq D /^pl BOX. New Shipment Just Opened Up. Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journals, Counter and Memorandum Books various sixes, Letter Books, Copying Requisites, Fcolac-p, Blotting and Drawing Paptrs. Pens, Purses, Wallets, Office and SCHOOL REQUISITES. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Co.'*, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS. TOYS/ TOYS. TOYS. A Largo Variety of all sorts—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drums, Trumpets, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Whsal barrowß, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Sets; Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. BOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 10s. . Dolls that scueak and Dolls thab won't. Dolls thab break and Dolls that don'tl. Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bags, Plush and Leather Goods. Electro-plated Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pretty and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. H. M.~° JONES. PEBFECTION OF CYCIJ. BUILDING. AN IDEAL MOUNT. \ DESIGN CANNOT PAIL ELEGANCE J^IjjIjXvTXI X QUALITY THE MOgT MATERIAL AND STRENGTH EASE AND COMFORT FASTIDIOUS CRITICS. » THE FIVE MILES CHAMPIONSHIP OF AUSTRALASIA was won by Ken Lnrii on his RUDGE-WHITWORTH, fitted With Dunlop Tyres. FOR SALE BY JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON.