CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Pacific Cable Convention. London, February 8 The report of the Pacific Cable Convention will be posted to the various colonies on Friday. The Transvaal The Transvaal has joined the Geneva Convention, which has for its object the humane treatment of the sick and wounded during war. This step was taken without consulting England. Lord Salisbury stated in the House of Lords that England's assent was necess ary, but Great Britain would not assert her suzerainty on this occasion.

The Benin Expedition. February 9. The punitive expedition against the King of Benin advances from Forcador to-morrow. The King's message to Captain Boisragon states that he will not allow any white men to remain in Benin. If the expedition approaches he will fight at the waterside, If his ■oldiers are killed he will retire into the back country.

The Immigration Bill, Washington, February 8. The Senate disagreed with the Immigration Bill passed by the House, and a farther Conference of the two Houses will be held with the object of arriving at a settlement. The Anglo-American Treaty. New York, February 8. The Herald, referring to the Arbi tration Treaty, says that the Senators are not entitled to commit a crime against the nation under the pretext of public duty.

Australian.

Accident on the Miowera. Sydney, February 9 During the last trip of the Miowera to Vancouver one of the boilers burst through shortness of water. The Marine Board here held an enquiry and found that a stop cock connected with a water column had been un accountably closed, also that by a wrongful act or default of the fifth engineer a feed check valve had been closed, preventing the requisite inflow. The Board regretted it had no power to punish the engineer, as he did not hold a certificate. The second engineer on the watch was not altogether blame less, and waa cautioned. The damage to the boiler is between .£IOOO and £1500.

The Nineveh Passengers. There has been a wholesale vaccina tion of ail those who came into contact with the Nineveh's passengers. Captain Allen, the commander of the steamt>r, is amongst the patients. The medical officer who passed the vessel merely reported that one of the crew was suffering from an eruption in the face, due to a congested liver. , Mr W. T. Stead, of the Review of Reviews, is a passenger by the Nineveh. He tonrs the colonies in search of attractive copy. He commenced his search by being vaccinated and sent into quarantine.

Mr Seddon. At the Mayoral luncheon to-day, Mr Feddon responded to the toast of " The visitors." He said he felt proud of the manner in which the women of N<?w Zealand had done their duty by the franchise. Referring to federation, he hoped it would be treated as a national question, and that a constitu tion would be framed for all time

THE GLENBROOK MURDERS.

As, Offer to Turn Informer. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. San Francisco, February 8. Butler told Constable Oonroy that two men forped him to apcept part of J>e Weller'a belongings. He offers to turn informer, if his assistance is accepted, to capture these men, Perth, February 9,

The police have identified Butler as a man who, under the name of Ashe, was sentenced to eighteen months on a charge of haviDg stolen property in his possession. While awaiting trial Ashe told Sergeant Gee he had lain at a street corner all one night with a revolver intending to shoot him when he passed, but Gee did not come that night. (Received February 10, 10.20 a.m.) • San Francisco, February 9 In the course of an ipterview Cap tain Fraser, o£ the Swanhilda, stated he received a report from the captain of the Taupo that Butler was on board, and was anxious lest he should incite the crew to mutiny or fire the vessel. The chief officer of the Swanhilda watched Butler closely throughout the voyagp, and found he worked well, and was thoroughly cognisant of his duties. Np idea 6t the information received frpm thp Taupo was conveyed to Butler, who was led to believe her report had reference to the discovery of new thoals. Butler often displayed women* jewellery, and had in his pos session a songbook with the name of Mrs Weller inscribed in it. Butler was rebuked for swearing at the Magistrate at the hearing of the application for extradition, which was further adjourned,

The Occupation of Egypt.

Sir Michael Hicks-Beach's Speech. Presi, AflSooiation^By Electric Telegraph— r. * .■■«■■ pdpyrigh>. ' "Paris, February 8 _ 11. Banotaux declares that Sir Michael Hicks-Beach's speech does not help the solution of the position, and he deprecates the attempt to discredit the action of the Mised Tribunal; ' ' February 9. M. Hanotaux, in the course of a speech^ said there was great anxiety with regard to the future of Egyptian finance. If the question was referred tp arbifcratipn the attitude of France W»a certain to be upheld. prance would not consent to an infringement of her rights based on reiterated pro pigaj cojiUiued la public 4ocuwents,

SPORTING

« . EGMONT J.C SUMMER MEETING. Hawbea, February 11. Following are results of the first day's races :— Waimate Handicap, of 70 aovs; seven furlongs.—Titoki 1, The Mißer 2, $edf?e brook 3. Won by a length. Time—l.3l § Dividend—£6 12s.

First Hurdles, of 110 soys; two miles and a distance.—Secrecy 1, Rossall 2, Swift 3. Wou easily. Time—4l6. Dividends— £16 9s and £17.

CRICKET.

ASHBURTON v. SOUTHBRIDGB. This match is fixed for to-morrow at 11.30 a.m. in the Domain. The following have been selected to play for Ashburton ;— Russell, Dixon, Price, Denshire, Gardener, Andrews, Beckett, Fooks (A.), Andrewes (L. F.), McDonald, Roberts. Emergencies —Friedlander, Alington, Wilkie.

The following will represent the Junior Second Eleven in the match agains' the Aahburton High School, to be played in the Domain to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 sharp : —W. Hosken, D. and J. Stock, B. Amos (captain), B. Barr, F. Clarke, G. Gourdie, A. Cates, D. Simpson, G. Wilson, R. Minnis. Emergencies—H, Hopkins, and E. Poison.

SUPREME COURT.

Timaru. The Supreme Court criminal session at Timaru yesterday laste but one day d Of the eight prisonerß for trial four were from Aahburton. Thomas Megan pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking into a house belong ing to Mr D >vid Morrow, Rangitata Gorge, and stealing several articles belonging to the i shepherd. He wae sent to goal for six months, but would have been treated as a firpt offender had not two previous con victions for theft been recorded against him. Edward Ca-ro!l, who robbed a tent at Sp ingfield, Methven, in November last, and also broke into a house and stole cloth ing, was sent to goal for twelve months. Frederick Gurney for forgery at Waimate also got twelve months. John Hydes, pleaded not guilty to forging a cheque for £32 18s on the Union Bank of Australia, Ashburton, on December 21, and uttering the same on December 25. The evidence was a rehearsal of that given in the Ash burton Court at the magisterial inquiry, but in the courise of his evidence, Mr W. James, who cashed the cheque, said his hotel was a regular bank on Saturday?, and he otten cashed £200 worth of cheques after the banks closed. Hiß Honor said Mr James ran a serious risk of loss, and in sentencing the prisoner to two years' imprisonment, said the offence was one of the worst of its kind he had met with, and a very impudent one. John Brown, a ccloied man, was sent to gaol for four years for house-breaking—having been already sixteen years in prison for offences of this kind. Edward Henry, for robbery from an Oamaru hotel bedroom, was sentenced to four montns' imprisonment. Stanley Mumford Fvans, the man who was charged with breaking into the Ashburton refreshment rooms, pleaded not guilty. He explained that be had a mate with him on the occasion, and that they had been asleep in a railway carriage, but getting old had soughb another place to sleep in, having ro felonious intention. His mate had deserted him, and he did not know where he had gone The jury took a lenient view of the case, and let accused off, but His Honor gave him a warning to be more careful in future.

To Sell or Not to Sell.

We commend to wholesale dealers the following humorouß parody on Hamlet's Soliloquy :—

"To Sell or not to sell?" That is the question ! Whether it is better to send the goods And take the risk of doubtful payment, Or to make sure of what is in possession, And, by declining, hold them ? To sell, to ship, perchance to lose- Aye, there's the rub ! For when the goods are gone What charm can win them baok From slippery debtors ? Will the bills be paid when due 1 Or will the time stretch out till crack of doom.' What of assignments ? W hat of relatives ? What of uncles, aunts', and mothers-in-law Wi' h claims of borrowed money ? What of exemptions, bills of sale, and the compromise That C9olly offers a shilling in the pound ? And of lawyer's fees That eat up even this small pittance ? Yet sell we must, And some we'll trust; We seek the just. —National Traveller. .

Death of Sir J.B. Thurston.

.. ||T| . A . Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Melbourne, February 9 The news of J. B. Thurston's death is confirmed.

AFFAIRS IN CRETE

Union With Greece Proclaimed. Presa Association -By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Paris, February 8. M. Hanotaux, Minister for Foreign Affairs, anticipates that a settlement of the revolt in Crete will be. shortly effected. Constantinople, February 8. Five thousand inhabitants fled from Crete; two thousand are on board British warships. Athens, February 9. The Cretans at Halepa have pro claimed a union with Greece. The Moslems at Heraklion captured 1500 rifles and the arsenal. There is great popular excitement in Athens. Seven British warships are patrol ling the coast of Crete. (Received February 9, 10 a m.) Constantinople, February 9. Matters in Canea are quieter, except at Halepa Attacks made by the Christians upon the Mohammedans have been repulsed.

Westport Coal.

Per Press AsFOf.'VMon. Duurpin. F hrusiry 10 The Chairman of he Wes»port Company said that an attempt had been made to open a market in America The coal was so muoh appreciated at Honolulu that since the attempt had been made they had received orders for 4000 tons. The net re sult of all these shipments is that the Company cohips out without actua loss. The result is quite as favor-ib'e as they had been led to expect. A foreign mirketfor the company's coal had now been established, though high freights stood in the way. The works were at last completed, and the Chairman hoped the shareholders would now reap the reward of their enter prise and patience.

THE LATEST.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. (Received February 10, 10 a m.) The Calvert Expedition. Perth, February 10. Mr Forrest has received a wire from the party searching for the two missing members of the Calvert exploring ex pedition, stating that it has been ascer tained that the natives killed two men, supposed to be the missing explorers, and a camel. A strong party is proceed ing to the place to enquire.

The Invitation to the Premiers.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. (Received February 10, 1 p.m.) Sydney, February 10. The Colonial Secretary has received a wire from Mr Reid stating that it is impossible for him- to accept Mr Cham berlain's invitation to visit England, the reasons b<ing the approaching session of Parliament and of the Federal Convention, which will absorb all his time.

Melbourne, February 8.

At a meeting of the Cabinet, his colleagues urged Mr Turner to accept Mr Chamberlain's invitation to be present at the Queer's celebrations. Mr Turner urged that his absence would interfere with his private bußi ness and the meeting of Parliament, but he would carefully consider the matter and give aa answer in a few days It was decided to communicate with the other colonies in reference to the representation of the colonial military forces at the celebration.

The Ryley Case.

Donbdin, February 10 Owing to continued inability to procure a second Justice, Kyley's case was further adjourned till Friday.

A meeting of the creditors of B. M. Cuthbertson, solicitor, took place this morning "U the Office of the Deputy Official Assignee. According to the statement of debtor thesecured creditors' claima amounted to £189, and those of the unsecured to £225 8s 6d, and a surplus of £111 was ex pected to result from the sale of the securiiiep, which would nearly make up the deficiency. After a biief discussion it was resolved that the Deputy Official Assignee take steps to ascertain the value of ♦he securities, and make arrangements for the sale of bankrupt's interest in certain pros pective legacies, and a resolution was moved by Mr Bryant, and seconded by Mr G. Roberts, holding three proxies, that the estate be realised with as little delay as pi ssible, and that the debtor be recom mended for immediate discharge. The meeting then adjourned.

THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1897.



Synopsis of New advertisements. H. E. Cameron —Business advertisement Jewibt—Fish. G. G rice—Wanted Teams. George Jesson—Special Notice, D, Thomas—Notice re freezing Bpace, Horse Fair at Arcade. Horticultural Society — Programme for concert. Addrewes, Anderson and Co.—Valentines Lost- Crossbred ewea. Mrs Randell—Plums for j*m. Medical notice—Dr C. B. Maude. Excursion to Peel Forest—J. Newman. Amateur Cycling Club—General meeting.



Since 1878 there have been nine epidemics of dysentery in different parts of the country in which Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhcea Remedy was used with perlect success. Dysentery, when epidemic, is almost as severe and dangerous as Asiatic cholera. Heretofore the best efforts of the most skilled physicians h. ive failed to check its ravages j this remedy, however, has cured the most malignant cases, both of children and adults, and under the most trying con ditions, which proves it to be the best medicine in the world for bowel complaints. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.



COLDS, COUGHS, INFLUENZA, SORE THROAT Ayer's Cherry Pectoral ffift "Will relieve the most dis ■jl tressing cough, soothe _,^aL^ the inflamed membrane, JBT | loosen the phlegm, and HjifSSJl induce refreshing sleep, Ok==J For the cure of Croup, |jj Whooping Cough, and all O| I the pulmonary troubles !■ to t*e young are §! mi mn I, m I sq liable, there is no other remedy so effective as AVER'S Cherry Pectoral i Made by Dr.J.C.Ayer&Co.,Lo'well,M£ss., U.S.A. In Half-size Bottles, And also in large 4/6 size. Gold Medals at tht World's Chief fxpositioiis. SSf The name, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, is prominent on the wrapper and is blown in the glass of each bottle. Sake no cheap imitation. ""Wanted."' "~ " TTLUMS for Jam, "cheap fovin growing— Jp at Mas Randell's. 261 WANTED Known—The Economic Kid Glove, four button, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— VV. H. Collier. MILLINERY— Ladies should inapept th^ new Millinery, papea, Mantles, ' Jacket?, Bloiiaes, French »nd English ' Coyaetß; all new »nd up to date. — A. Obr. W' ANTED Knowo—Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four ' buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more,— [W. H,COI*M»B«



Hoiaoway's Pills—Any dyspeptic suf ferer aware of the purifying, regulating, and gently aperient powers of the^e rills should permit no one to cloud his judgment or to warp hia course. With a box of Holloway's Pills, and attention to its accompanying " Directions," he may feel thoroughly satisfied than he can safely and effectual'y release himself from his miseries without impairing his appetite or weakening his digestion. This most excellent medicine acts as a nervine and bodily tonic by aiding nutritioh, and banishes a thousand annoying foims of nervous complaints. An occasional resort to Hoiloway'a remedy will prove hiiihly salutary to all persons, whether well or ill whrse digestion is slow or imperfect, a condition usually evidenced by weariness, langour, listlessness, and despondency. j My little boy, when two years of age, was taken yery ill- with bloody flux. I was j advised to use Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera ; and Diarrhcea, Remedy, and luckily pro- | cured part of a bottle, i cxrefully read the { directions and gave it accordingly, He was very low, but slowly and surely he began to improve, gradually recovered, and is npw &3 stout and strong as ever, I feel sure it saved his life. I never oa'n prafae £he Remedy h&U Jts Worth. lam sprry every ope in the world dpea not know how good it is as I do.-"Mrs kina S. Hiuton, Grahams, ville, Marion Co., Floriua. For Bale by



Wanted. i ]~sTcuisioiT~to~Pepl Forrsf—New li man's Drag leaves tor Pee! fores'- on ■aturday v ght, A few scats Vtto*nfc- Apply in time. _£_T ITiftfcSH Oystera, Flounders, Groper, etc, 1 To-night. — Jewitt, opposite Mail ( ffioe. Fowls wanted. *&a WANTED KNOWN.—Moon's Jam Jars, i-gallone, 6s per doz ; quarts, 5s per doz; pints, 4s per doz Lightning Jars, \ gallons, 93 per doz; quarts, 7si per doz—at John Obr and Co. 25° "TTTANTED KNOWN—A large shipment V V of Mason's Screw Top and Lightning Jam Jars just to hanri. Must be cleared — 63 per doz ; quarts, 53 per doz; pints, 4a per doz Lightning jars, 9s per doz; quarts, 7s per doz.—at John Ork and Co's JL5r FOR Sale—A No. 5 Remington Type- Writer, nearly new. To be seen at Miss Gkaham's, Type - Writing Office, Arcade Chambers. " ™ "TTALENTINE^ ! Valentines! Large V assortment of Comic, Fancy Boxed, Booklets, Love Cards, etc. New Books, Fancy Goods, Toys, Stationery and Music. New lot of Foreign Stamps and packets.-— Andkbwes, Andebsoh, & Co., Stationers h»u. PIANOS, Organs, Bicycles, best value obtainable for cash or terms. Mubic procured on the shortest notice. New lines now opening up in Stationery, Fancy Goods, Photo Fiames, Platedware, and Fancy China. New Books by the mail.—H. M. Jokes. EW~ POTATOES, New Potatoes" Magnificent Sample. Id per lib or I3lbs a Is—at Fletchek Bros. W" ANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner. Entertainments. TTORTICULTURAL DHOW AND PROMENADE CONCERT. OUDFELLOWs.' HALL, THURSDAY, February 11 JProgpramme : 1. Grand March—"Toreador" Orchestral Society 2. Song ... Mr Gardner 3. Grand Measure—" The Jester " Orchestral Society 4. Song ••• Mrs launders 5. Suite of Waltzes ... Mr Gates' Bind 6. Song Mrs Crisp 7. PiaDoSolo Mrs Bowman Fox 8. Overture- " Nicht wi Bums " Orchestral Society 9. Song Mrs Brooke 10. Cavatina —" An Indian Ride " ... " ... Orchestral Society 11. Song Mr Broad 12. March— "LomPalanka" Orchestral Society God Save the Queen. Doors open to Public at 2 30 p.m. Admission Is. Concert at 8 p.m. 2 63 Public not ices. MEDICAL NOTICE^ _______ >* T\R O. E. MAUDE, M.B. Edinburgh University (late House Surgeon Bootle Borough Hospital, Liverpool) has com menced practice in Ashbprton. All messages to be left at present with Mr H. E. Bonnington, Chemist, East Street 2 65 ASHBUUTON AMATEUR CYCLING AND ATHLETIC CLUB. A GENERAL MEETING of the above Cmb will be held on FRIDAY EVENING next, the 12th insfc., atßritton'a Commercial hotel at 8 o'clock. Business—The adoption of Easter Sports programme and general. W. V. THIKLE, 2 69 Hon. Sec. D. Thomas, ASHBURTON ARCADE HOKSE FAIR. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1897. MY next Horse Fair takes place on the above date and fixiure, when I will offer, on account of several Clients, a number of USEFUL DRAUGHT & LIGHT HORSES. Also, On account of a Southern Client,— 1 f\ MARES AND GELDINGS, from JiXJ four to six years, with pedigrees. General entry—9o head of all description. Sale at 11.30. 2 67 " P. THOMAS, A R O A D E. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from a Client to Sell on the above date, a Quantity of Household Furniture, Carpets, L:noleums, Wertheim Sewing Machine (nearly new), etc. I Sale at 12.30. 2 57 DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer FREEgING SPACE. ~T CAN SUPPLY intending Shippers with a, limited amount of space, To leave Ashburton between now and 25th inst, 2 66 D. THOMAS.



Public Notices. LOST. LOST— Five Crossbred Ewes wid One Lamb fromTinwald, Last seen about January 12. Apply J. ROBINSQX, Storekeeper, 2 62 Tinwald. WANTED AT ONCE. TEAMS FOR CARTING WHEAT from my Paddock, this tide Hinda Biidge, to MhSSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. STORE, Tinwald. Price—Sixpence per bag. 2 56 GEO&GE GRICE. A RE YOU MUSICAL? If ao, pay a X3L visit to A. H. Williams, who has in stock — 500 Albums of Music, 500 Piano Solos, 500 Pieces of Dance Music, 500 Songs. All at Christchurch prices. See the ne\\ T j Dulcet Organ, just to hand. A. H. WILLIAMS, t'«a Arcade. N.B—Any music nat in stock procured immediately. 2 64 NOTICE. riIHERE is a vacancy for one apprentice in this Office. Applicant must have passed the sixth standard, Aahborton V'WV^tag Company. January 18th,



T, Bullock. Ol O 1 AS.—Price wanted for T.S dt/JL^C JLU 818, containing Ai'ken street East. T. BULLOOC. FOR SALE, /~1 OODWILL of Lease in Perpetuity of VX 100 Acres, with two-roomed Cottage thereon, situated about a mile fiom Ruapuna. The laud is well fenced and partly broken up, 16 aciea being ia turnips, asd watered by a County water race.' Rental to the Crp.w# t"''£| 16"16jp - er annum. Suitable fora family 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. FOR SALE. £\ ACRES, being Lot 11, at back of Preaby (Q teria,n Manse, Xrevorton. As the owner is leaving the district, offers are invited for this. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Dwelling in Kuut Street South. v ' T.BULjLQQK,



Buslne s Notices - Pj RFECTION OF CYCLE BUIi J)I >G. AN IDEAL MOUNT. DESIGN CANNOT FAIL ELEGANCE woßuunmP TO DELIGHT QUALIIr I THE MOST MATERIAL AND STRENGTH EASE AND COMFORT FASTIDIOUS CRITICS. 4 mHE FIVE MILES CHAMPIONSHIP OF AUSTRALASIA wa» won by K«n Lewii X ou his RUDGE-WHIT WORTH, fitted with Dunlop Tyres. FOR SALE BY JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON.



PAINTING. PAINTING. PAFERHANGLNG. PAPERHANGINO. 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. OLDER EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS.



HIKVE^T CHEQUES WANTED! A RARE OPPORTUNITY *OR CASH CUSTOMERS. HAVING received a Large Quantity of Scotch, West of England, and Colonial 'IWKED3 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 RKDUOTIONS FOR CASH :— Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual : price 955, reduced to 75s ca h Mei.*B Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual price 90s, reduced to 7(h cash Men's Colonial Tweed 6UITS to measure, usual price 803, reduced to 65a cash Men's Colonial Tweed >UITS to measure, usual price 709, reduced to 59s cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual prios 27s 6d and 30s, reduced to 22s 6d cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUS RS to measure, usual price 255, reduced to 20s cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 22a 6d, reduced to 17s 6d cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17s 6d to 20s, reduced to 15a 6d cash. PILES OF NEW GOODS TO SELECT FROM. §^° OUR REPUTATION IS A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE FOR FIT, SIYLB, "AND WORKMANSHIP. CRAI&HEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton.



MEL.LOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSOBTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations — Ladies' pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 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 Best display ever made in Ashburtop A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other bookshops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TASCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



i (A - M-rO a o a ! \ h Is si T>UY YOUR WATCHES CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY., SILVER AND E.P. WARE imoM , G. JESSON, PRACTiOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, JgMt Street, Asbburtoc.



1 Business Notices JAM. JAM. JAM. IQ(V7 PRESERVING SUGAR 1 on ), ±O*J4 PRESERVING StTGAR Xoif I 250 Bags MAURITIUS SUG/R 250 250 Baga MILLAGUIN SUGAR 260 100 Baga BREWERS' ORYSTALB 100 FLETCHER BROS. HAVE just landed some of the Finest PRESERVING SUGAR that has ever eomt to this market, Anyone wishing their Jam to tors out *gUm, m 4 keep in good condition, should not fail to bay their SUGAR from I FLETCHER BROS., LOWEST PRICES ■ IN ASHBURTON, JAM JARS. JAM JARS. Pint Mason Screw Top Jars 1 Qt. Maion Screw Top Sm i gallon Mason Screw Top Jars lib Jars with Screw Ton 21b Jara with Screw Tops 1 and 21b Jan with Plain Tow SCREW TOP JARS FROM 3s 3d Per Dozen. PRESERVING PANS. PRESERVING PANS. We have all sizes of Enamelled Preseivias Pans—Both Light and H«\ tßmoml. at VERY LOW PRICES, HERBAL BEER. HERBAL BEEB, 8 GALLONS OF SPLENDID HERBAL BEER for 7D, by win* FLETCHER'S EXTRACT OF HERBS. This extract Saves Boiling—ls ABSOLUTELY PURE—Make* a Splendid Tonic Beer— Non-Intoxicating—Has a Creamy Head like Bottled Ale. Please Note—That we are Solo Agents in New Zealand for this extract). TEA. TEA TEA. Good Station Tea, in half-chests, from Is per lb Splendid Tea, in 5 and 101b tins, at It 6d per lb SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. SPRING BLOSSOM TBA. (Sole Agents for Ashburton) In £lb, lib, 51b, and 101b Airtight Tins, at Is 9d and 2s per lb. 2d perlb Reduction off 5 and 101b tins. 4Jd FECULINA 4M FECULINA 4id FECULINA. TEE PERFECTION OF CaKE FLOURS. This preparation stands Unrivalled m 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 Bice Raspberry Buns * Sultana Cake Cheeae Cakea Madiera Cakes J Sponge Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches Genoa Cakes Cocoanot Caket Sponge Ginger Bread Currant Cakes Bice Cakes Seed C»kes Snow Cakes, Etc. To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON ANB OHRISTCHUROH, Telephone 24—80 x 67.



Ashburton, February 1, 1897. , T> ECEIVED from Me£rs MITCHELL and TURNER the Sum of FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS 09 account Purchase of Stock. JOHN OBE I F»r| elf; nd I Co-Trustee, • rt. * • V/« ■mum* • TN Consequence of ABOVE PAYMENT we have been granted an Extension ,of THREE WEEKS to raise the balance of Five Hundred Pounds, and to enable us to meet our engage^ ments we have decided to place the whole of our Stock of ■ ' BOOTS AND SHOES amounting to close on Twelve Hundred Pounds under CLEARING SALE PRICES HOSIERY AND GLOVE DEPARTMENT. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK. In addition to our own Stock of Hosiery, (prices heavily reduced) we shall offer a Special Line of Women's Cashmere Hose. Usual price 2s ; all going at Is 4d. Also, 50 1 dozen Knitted Stockings, Is to Is 6d, according to size. Ladies' Black Lisle Gloves at 3d. % Better Goods equally Cheap. \ . ■ MITCHELL & TURNER.



STARTLING ANNOUNOBMEJST.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shots, OaUheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp s cad, and have Gooda delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity ot the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. "TT7 ANTED Known—Mbllob s S»le T f surpassing anything ever beard o is AihbartoQ,



"VITANTED Known—Jam Jars, Jam J» » V V of all kinds at very low prioN t Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Store*. I HEARD a man say that Mellor ilMUkkf r _Bgote Won 3erfally Cheap. W*A*TKD Known-Our Show Room to be cleared of all Summer Goods, I —Mitchell & Turner. ANTED Knowo~Go to the Covsin for Newett Styles io JHftPery uA