Licensing Elections.

Ash burton

The following are the nominations for the Aahburton district ;— MODERATES. Donald McLean, Laghmor. John MoQuilkis, Longbeach. Joseph Scaly, Ashburton. David Thomas, Ashburfcon. Andrew MoFarlane, Mount Somers. TEMPERANCE S. S. Chapman, Willowby. George Clephane, W»k mm. G. W. Leadley, Wakanui. Thomas T ylor, Ashton. Donald Williamson, Ashburton.

Fresa Association—By Electric Telegraph

Fbtlding, March 17. The following are the nominations for the Kangitikei licensing elections: —A. L. Bailey, John Bruce, Rev Jas. Cocker, Alex. Dick, Alfred Dick, Francis Guy, John Greenwood, Ewen McGregor, H. L. Shir well, and T. R. Taylor. Bath sides are equal, but there ie no open declaration. Dunedin, March 17. Messrs Allan Stead, J. Ramage, J. M. 'Smith, John Jobcst-cme, and J. Boy, nominees of the no license party, have been elected unopposed for Ciutha. The nominations for the Taieri licensing district are—W. Snow, Alex. Douglas, W. Kirkland, J. F. Leary, and Charles Samson, {moderates); Alex. Chisholm, W Grant, D. T. Shand, W. Mclndoe, and John A'kn, {temperance). j

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ir —.-^, htlll iniriiiirniiimfii M .ift*^"--'»-ri J-riiiffinim'iirmriin t jijw»«.j jiLn...LLn-irinh ,n- ■. ■■■■■,-■ —-■-  ,.. h.h W hjli■ ■ -h^-0i.,-i.h-;.>*i» . .unit)^MMlttteMlff4iX^P*Toif .TfcfflWMMOtM^'lWHlt CROCKERY - - - , - - -/CROCKERY ENAMELWAKE. ENAMELWABF. Q^PACKAGES ORPACKA6EB &O PACKAGES 4iO PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHER BROS., HTAVB just rec ived per i. s. Waimate* 25 Packages of Crockery and E amehrafefro l. some of the best Firms m England and on the Continent, which our Agents bought the LOWEST POSSIBf.«! PRICED fa* Bpot Cai*. thereby getting a larger discount lor v • than is usual. This being tN case we are determined to give our Customer* tht benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Priot with any others m the District, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 0 EOCKEEY. C R O CKJEB V.— ---50 Bedroom Seta from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Fulfnize 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per dtzee - 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen, 50 Dozen 21b Glaa* Jim Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3a 9d per dozes 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeeper* 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d eaoh, etc., etc. 1 -m-1-m *Q* ■i ■ ii mm m .—ENAMELWAEE. EN AMEL WAEE.— 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colon 5 Dozen Enameled Ketties 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s 111 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewert. 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, Is 3d, la 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2e 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, la 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Eaamled Dinner Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Dozes Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6a 6.1 per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Sauoepacs with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled Fiying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5b 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Sugar from us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. The finest Vinegar m the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also on hand Pickling Spices of al! kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3b 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14 b Is, 7s per cwt Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Di-miond Brand, lowest price m town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge m 71b and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE m ASHBUBTON, FLETCHER BEOS., CASH SUPPLY RIORIS, ASH BURTON AND OHBISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. MITCHELL AND TURNER. ■*■' iIII iilljiitl!iiiyllliy!li! ' "I" "% A ti^t* f^ w~ % trn T ARGE STOCKS O >*UNS, CARTRIDGES, AND AMMUNITION OF A L LL KINDS. 'FENDERS AND FIRLiKONS, LAMPS, BEDSTEADS, Etc. JOHN ORR & CO.  *»y. «... .j, 



T. Bullock. FOR JSALF. SUBURBAN property well situated on Belt Ro&d, Allentou. | acre first-class land, on which is erected a comfortable cottage of 5 rooms, verandah, conservatory, and all conveniencee, detached wash-house, and other buildings. The property is m a very healthy locality, about three minutes walk from Domain. For price and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. tinwald! FOR "SALE. SECTION No 16, containing i acre, front ing Archibald Street, on which is erected a square dwelling house of four rooms with porch, also small stable, etc. Sections No 17 and 18 adjoining can be sold with the property or separately. Fuller particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. LISMORE. FOR "BALE. A Qf\ ACRES, improved, mostly m 4twO Eng ish grasces, being R.S. 28217, and part of 27456, and others, well watered with County water races. For price and full particulars apply to T, BULLOCK. SMALL FARM NEAR TOW TN. Qd ACRES, Ashburtoa Forks, being | OtJ R-S. 4449 and 30561, the property |of Mr J. G. McConochie. There is a i dwelling house and other buildings erected on the property. Offers are invited for the purchase of this. Very easy terms of payj ment will be accepted. j T. BULLOCK, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey Distiict. FOR SALE, the following R.Ss., fenced and mostly m the native state, viz.— R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods I R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roods I R.S. 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 35 perches Price, teims, and full particulars fumiahed on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. SHEEP FEED. SHEEP FEED QQ ft ACRES being R.Ss. 25093,26849, OO I) 27117, Wakanui Plains. For Sale at a low price and on very liberal terms. No stock has been on this land for some time. Farmers and others are invited to inspect. Full particulars furnished on application. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SAITeT" (^ OODWILL of Lease m Perpetuity of X 100 Acres, with two-roomed Cottage thereon, situated about a mile from Ruapuaa. '1 he land is well fenced and partly broken up, 16 acres being m turnips, and watered by a County Wttter : race, Rental to the Crown £6 10s per annum. Suitable for a family man, as it is close to a School, and the present owner states there is plenty of work to be had m the district. For further paiticu'ars apply to T. BULLOCK. Fo^TYaTiTk Kf\ ACRES, with Dwelling and other tf \J improvements, surrounded by Garden, etc., m good order, well ajtuated at Arundel, near the Rangitata Traiiia Bridge ; Govern ment leasehold, rental £3 10j lOd per annum; the property of Mr C. Wilson, who purposes going to the North Lland. It is all fenced and divided into three paddocks. 23 acres m English grasses, 5 acres m root crops, remainder m its native state. The property is conveniently situated for a family man, being not far from the Arundel school. For further particulars apply to T, BULLOCK. Henry Zander, ASHBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR, TO BE 3*ELS> At TINWALD SALEYARDS, ON THURSDAY, MARCS 2ft. I SHALL be pj^ased to reseive ENTRIES f«r above isxtur,e. .., BENftY ZANDER, i DAVID OAHPJS& 81$ r -,.. Avo<e'W«« r *



Henry .Zander. JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOOO GS "MAURITIUS QUGAR. USE^NO OTHER FOR YOUR JAM. ———•. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer m Ashbuiton. TO FARMKRS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \J ducted, aud Saleyurds icgulurly attonded to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's iFheep Dips always on hand. Advances made against Shipments of # Lamb and Mutton. My London Agent is kuown for his utmost reliability, HENRY ZANDER, ' STOCK AND STATION AGENT. JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Faeilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVOLINE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE ■ 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING j 100 Galvanised STEKL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc " I HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF I CRUSHED OATS j CRUSHED BARLEY | FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS | HENRY ZANDER, I GENERAL MERCHANT. STORAGE. I AM PREPARED to receive GRAIN on Storage at Lowest Cubrknt Rates, My Shipment of CORNSACKS is now to hand. Henry Zander, GRAIN, WOOL, AND GENERAL MERCHANT. TO SPORTSMEN. IjlOR SALE, Cheap—a Double-barrel J B.L. Ohokebore Gun, by W. W. Greener and Co., London. Has all modern improvements and appliances, and m first class order, cost £30. For price and particulars apply Office of this paper, 3 88 fTIHK AGE OF MIRACLES !Ta7~go_e Jl. and the Age of Reason has taken its place. Where the ancients looked for signs and wonders, we moderns look for the best value for our money ; and, after all, this is ihe true philosophy. No man or woman will walk now-a-days who can raise the needful to buy a bike ; no young lady with any re spect for her apperance will wear cotton when kid gloves are to be had ; and no house keeper who has put to a trial every knowa brand of tea will be persuaded to have any other than Suratura. Xta excellence is ever a source of, comfort x,o the debilitated, and its peculiar charm is that it encourages thrift m the household expenditure, and drives dull care away. Don'b forget the gift Suratura teapots, now is course of, manufacture," they we modern miracles, ■



| BiisfriSSS NotlcdS SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the large i»cre»se m this br inch of our business, we have found it npceacary to aucmont our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latrsf patterns and mo et approved designs m all classes of BPBCTACLRS, FOLDERS EYE SHADES, LSNSER, e'c. JOUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also have Specfcacler fitted to correct the sight m Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES, NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong. NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS. IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE VARIOUS CENTRES OF FASHION. QPECIAL DRESSES, only one of each design, Fancy Tweed Dress Goods, JO exclusive resigns and colorings, New Silks, Velvets, Trimmings, Serges, wear guaran'eed, for winter wear, L diea' and Children's Macintoshes m newest shapes and latest patterns at most moderate prices, guaranteed to keep out the rain. Children's Tunics, clothing, and millinery m endless variety. NEW MILLINERY, NEW CLOAKS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW GLOVES. Everything new and up-to-date. no 0l1T"stook. The Most complete assortment we have ever offered. Complete assortment of Woollen Underwear, New Men's and Boys' Clothing, Cape?, ! Ties, Mercery, etc., New Boota and Shoes for winter wear. W. H. "COLLIER. "THE CORNER."



D. Thomas, FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1897. ENTRIES of RAMS and Good Breeding EWES are now being taken for the above fixture. D. THOMAS, 2 141 Ashburton* oITBTIttiYG sTITe, MARCH 18, 1897. MESSRS D. THOMAS and FRIED LANDER BROS., Ltd., have re ceived instructions from Mr John Small (m cons'quence of the expiration of his Leaso of Reserve at Cairnbrae) to Sell on the above date, at Mr Small's Farm, Mea dow Bank, noar Tinwald, 9 A DRAUGHTS, a few TROTTING OU HORSES, And a very Large and Assorted PLANT. ALSO,- Stallion VANQUISHER, whose Stock have taken Frizes iv every Show-ring m Canterbury. Stallion, two-year-old, by Vanquisher- Miss Palmer. Stallion, one-year-o'd, by Lord Cranley— Vanquisher n>are. Every Lot offered will be Sold to the Highest Bidder, and as Mr Small is the largest Prize winner m horses m New Zealand, would-be buyers will have an opportunity of purchas. ing Pedigree Horses on the Farm on which ihey were bred. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12.30 p.m. sharp. D. TBO MAS, \ Joint FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd./ Agents. 2 142 SATURDAY, MARCH 20 TOWN PROPERTY, well situated, fronting Wills Street, containing I-acre m one block, nice site for a house. MR DAVID THOMAS will sell by public auction at the Arcade on the above date, T.S.s 720, 721, and 722, containing m al 3/^ ACRE with brick chimneys, etc., thereon, the property of Mr G. P. Milsom. The land is partly fenced with a well grown macrocarpa fence, and a portion is planted with fruit trees, etc Mice site for a house j first class land for garden purposes. Inspection invited. Terms liberal. Note time of sale—l2.3o. D. THOMAS, 3 101 Auctioneer. F. Ferr man. X AM A CASH BU^ER OF WHEAT, MILLING OATS, AND BARLEY, CORNSACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED. F. FERRIMAN. Alfred Harrison. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1897. IRON Deed Box, Office Table, Chairs, Tables, Carpet, Bedsteads, Oilcloth, Lamps, Books, etc. ALFRED HARRISON, 3 129 Auctioneer. _____ - T HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. X HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for tha ABhburton County. Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALTER. O TERLING Value m Household Drapery, O Clothing, Boots, etc., and Cash Dis count la m the £.—BAKKETT Bbos., " The Ball,' East street. 8 18?



Government Notices. SPECIAL NOTICK ' LANDS for SETTLEMENT. ABOWHENUA ESTATE. WAIPI AND RAKITAIRI SETTLE MENTS. TO BE OPENED FOR APPLICATION ON MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1897. I)UBLIC attention is drawn to the follow ing arrangements which have been made m connection with the Disposal of the above Lands:— MR J. E. MARCHj Superintendent of Village Settlements, will attend at the I Courthouse, Temuka, from the 13th to the 22nd inßt., to furnish intending selectors, with information respecting the above settlements, the proper way to fitl m the new application forma, and the terms and conditions on which the land may be acquired, as embodied m the regulations for the occupation of land leased under "I he Land for Settlements Act,, 1894," and its amendments. Applications will be received at the Laud Offices, Chriatchurch and ODimaru, on MONDAY* 22nd inst. The Land Board will sit as follows to examine applicants m terms of the regula tions :— At Land Office, Christchurch, on THURSDAY, 25th inst. At Land Office, Timaru, on MONDAY, 29:h inst. At Volunteer Hall, Temuka, on TUES DAY, 30th inst. Every applicant must appear before the Board at one of these places. The Ballot to determine the successful applicants for the lands will be held at the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, at 10 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, 31st mat. (nob Timaru, as previously advertised). SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, March 10th, 189?. 3 96 LICENSING DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. ELECTION OF LICENSING COMMITTEE. i NOTICE OF POLLING-DAY IN PURSUANCE of the Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1893, and the Elec toral Act, 1893, I, THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, Returning Officer for the Licens ing District of Ashburton, do hereby GIVE NOI'ICE that an ELECTION WILL BE HELD for the RETURN of FIVE Qualified Persona to serve as MEMBERS of the Licensing Committee for the said District, and that NOMINATIONS OF CANDI DATES will be received not later than Five o'clock m the Afternoon of the sixteenth day of March, 1897, and that the POLL (if necessary) will ke taken at the several Polling-places of the said District on WED NESDAY, the 24th day of March, 1897. Eaob Nomination must be accompanied by a deposit of Ten Pounds. The following are the POLLING-PLACES for the Licensing District of Ashburton :— The Courthouse, Ashburton. The Schoolhouse, Dromore. The Schoolhouse, Seafield. The Schoolhouse, Wakanui, The Schoolhouse, Flemington. The Schoolhpuse, Hinds, The Schoolhouse, Mayfield. The Sohoolhouse, Greenstreet. The Schoolhouse, Lowcliffe. The Road Board Office, Mount Somers. The Templar Hall, Tinwald. The Town Hall, Staveley. T. W. TAYLER, Returning Officer. Ashburton, March 5, 1897- . #0 "ashburton hospital board. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the follow _|\ ing rule ia now m force with reference to Visiting hours :— Visitors will be admitted ou Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays between the hours of 2 pm. and 4 p.m., except under special circumstances, when application must be made to the Surgeon. Four visitors only to be allowed to visit each patient. By order, 11.I 1. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashbtirfceß, Mwob tt, 1897, 3 129



HOW TWO BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN Were Rescued from Disease, and Restored to Health and Happiness by Ayer's Sarsaparilia. Throughout the world Ayer's Sarsaparilia is noted as a blood purifier and a tonic and invigorator. Testimonials to its worth are to be numbered by the thousands, and come from all the four quarters of the globe. One of the latest is from Miss Mary Maguire, a well-known Philadelphia business woman, who lias two nephews, both aged five years, Elliott Maguire and Walter Kester. Out of gratitude for the cure of their, diseases by Ayer's Sarsaparilia she sends us their portraits, which we reproduce above, and writes: " I can safely say that Ayer's Sarsaparilia lias saved those children much agony and perhaps their lives. Since they were born, not one dollar m doctor's fees lias been spent upon them, and the only medicine they have taken has been the Sarsaparilia. They fir "began on it two years and a half ago. They hadn't been strong, but were never exactly sic'till ilic-n. It was early m the spring and both children, who are cousins of almost the same age, fell ill at. the same time. Elliott's trouble was chiefly m his stomach at first. He had violent indi gestion, and at such an early age that was something alarming. Then eczema made its appearance. These unhealthy conditions were largely hereditary. The little boy's skin began to blotch up and eruptions made their appearance. With Walter it was different. His arms and the upper part of his legs were badly swollen and the veins seemed to stand out like purple cords. He also had stomach trouble, which was inherited, and it is pretty hard to get medicine to cure inherited diseases. However, I had seen Ayer's Sarsaparilia advertised to cure such cases mid I got a bottle of it and gave it to both boys. The first bottle produced a really remarkable "change. It was wonderful. Then I began a regular Ayer's Sarsaparilla treatment. I gave the medicine to them three times a day. The blood troubles disappeared and their skin cleared up splendidly. Then their stomachs got into condition again. Since that time I have given it to them regularly every spring. They have got so used totnking it m that se.ison that when I miss a dose they say: 'Auntie, you forgot our Ayer's.' They have never hud any other medicine whatever, and that alone has cured them and made them well, strong and hardy. 1 consider the Sarsaparilia a wonderful medicine." Ayer's Sarsaparilia, Makes Rich, Red Blood, and Invigorates the Entire System.



i Wanted. riIHE Tender of William Aitken for I cutting and crubbing gorse has been accepted. ~R Patterson, Greenstreet. ______ 3 126 BED Ci.aff, B d Ch ff (fresh and c'e c) 9d pc- bag ; splendid Potatoes, 20 bs for Ib, or 8 6' pr 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bros "' J ROLLITT &CO !S Supremo Flour and j ■ Wheat-meal at cob price. Sharps 5* 9! and Bran 3< 61 p?r bag, delivered.— Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Store". , |>LACK-MlT'B'd Bißin m and plant for ( J3 sale, iv on© of the bst diatric am , Canterbury.—Apply to E. Handcock. Stanford Office Bu Idings, Ashburton. 3 130 ENOOURAOE LOCAL IN DUSTRY. IF you wanb a good, strong, and reliable Umbrella, one that is not likely to get out of order, go and order one from SMITH MACK WELL, at the Umbrella shop, East Street. Umbrellas neatly repaired and re-covered. Knives and Scissors ground. WANTED Known—Splendid Apples from Id a pound, Tomatoes and Pears, at Mas Jambs, Fruiterer, next door to Mr James, butcher, Ease street. 3 111 W^EL DON'S Ladies' and Children' Journals, Home Dressmaker, Young Ladies' Journals, Review of Reviews, Navy and Army, etc. The Red Scaur, The Swampers, Told ia the Verandah, Cursed by a Fortune, and other new books,—H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—Oar Show Rooma to be cleared of all Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Turner. BARRETT BROS, announce that on and after Saturday, February 27, a Cash Discount at the rate of la iv the £ will be I allowed to every customer.—"The Hal," E ats-reet, Aahburton. 2 186 OUR Flannelette Season opens with a Special Purchase of 1216 yards, selling at 3d and 4^d pr yard. Cash Discount Is m the £. —Barrett Bros., " The Hall, 1' fcaat street, Ashburton. 2 188 WAN iED Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, at greatly reduced prices, also large selection m Ladies' Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrappers, Children's Pinafores, Overalls, etc., for fourteen days only.—Miss E Barnes, Arcade and Tancred street. 213 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own make, (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, aa m the paaf, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots m the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, Fast Street, Town Hall, Ash burton. 5 115 WANTED Known—What the people say. That Andrew Orb has the largest and best assorted stock of Boots m Canterbury. 11 125 WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner. ANTED Known—Our Friends realise t!ie Genuineness of the sale.— Mitchell & Turner. ANTED Known—The Economi Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pur, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Collier. __ A FULL assortment of new Veilings m white, black, and black and whie. Buy the celebrated new kid glove-Tha Victory—only 2s 6d. The best glove m New Zealand for the money.—A. Orb. WANTED Known—The cheapest at.d most reliable boot shop m Ashburton at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Htore. IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestructible School Boots _ , WANTED Known—Men's Boots m great variety from 4a lid to 303. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. W" ANTED lEnown—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery—W. H. Collier. Friedlander Bros., Limited. "ram^Tewe FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 25. ENTRIES are now being received for this 1 fixture, BRTEDLANDER BROS*, Limited. 2 168 350 AOJKE FAbM AT WAKANUL MESSRS FRIEELANDER BROS., Limited, have received instructions from Mr George Coe, who is relinquishing farming, to sell by public auction at the ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1897, at 2 p.m., That wellknown farm, formerly the property of Messrs Nicholas and David Fitzgerald, situated m the best part of Wakanui. The land is of first class quality, ia m splendid order, and m a high siate of cultiva tion. 50 acres are m turnipa (first class crop), 50 acres broken up ready for crcp, 100 acres have been m grass for three years, and can be broken up, and balance all m grass. The land is subdivided into 8 pad docks all well fenced and watered. The buildings consist of four-roomed house, stable and chaff house. The property will be sold on mosfc liberal terms, viz:—lo per cent, cash ; 10 per cent, payable m six months; 10 per cent, m 18 months; all balance m three or five years at seller's option Interest 5 per cent., payable six monthly. The title is under the Land Transfer Act, and immediate possession can be given. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. 3 121 TTTANTED TO PCTROAASE— 100 Tons OF BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. J AM A CASH BUYER OF— RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED, O. H. DOWDING. j gent for Cooper's Sheep Dip. 67



ASHBURTON LICENSING __ DISTRICT. THE following Persons have been duly nominated as Candidates for the Licensing Committee of the above-named District .* — STEPHEN STEPHENSON CHAPMAN, of Willowby, farmer. GEORGE CLEPIANE, of Wakanui, farmer. GEORGE WILLIAM LEADLEY, of Wa kanui, farmer. ANDREW MoFARLANE.of Mount Somjirs, sheep farmer. DONALD McLEAN, of Lagmohr, station manager. JOHN McQDILKIN, of Longbe&ch, farmer} : JOSEPH SEALY, of Ashburton, seedsman. OIHOMAS TAYLOR, of Ashton, farmer. DAVID THOMAS, of Ashburton, auc ■ tioaeer, DONALD WILLIAMSON, of Ashburtoa, storekeeper. T. W. TAYLER. Returning Officer. Ashburton, March 17, 1897. 3 10l ENCHANTED SWING. HE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC ILLUSION OF THE AGE THE ENCHANTED SWING has been ereot?d on the site opposite the SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, OPEN E VKKY SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2.30.



From all accounts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a godsend to the afflicted. There is no advertisement about this : we feel just like saying it.— The Democrat Carrollton, Ky. For sale by Ashbubton Dreg Com- ' PANY. Synopsis of New Advertisements. S. Salek—>New business notice. Friedlandsr Btos, Ltd—Wanted to pur chase 100 tons chaff. For sale—Blacksmith's business. R. Patterson—Tender accepted. Auhburton Hospital—Visiting hours. Alfred Harrison —Special entry Saturday March 20. J. W. Hardley—Appointed agent for Walker's patent hot water service. Fletcher Bros—New advertisements.



Bibthday Cake—Half a pound of butter, half a pound of sifted sugar, four eggs, one pound of flour, half a pound of currants, half % pound of raising, two ounces of candied peel, twelve almonds, a teaapoonful of baking powder, a teaspoonful mixed spice. Beat the butter to a cream s add the sugar, the eggs well beaten, the flour, and the fruit well picked;mix well, and stir m the baking powder ; blanch and chop the almonds, cut the candied peel m small pieces, mix very thoroughly, pour into a buttered tin, and bake for four hours m a moderate oven.



Aybshirb Shortcake.—This is a delicious variety of one of Scotland's most papular cakes ;—Mix together m a basin » quarter of a pound of flour, a quarter of a pound of rice flour, two ounces of castor oil, and a pinch of salt. Bub gently but thoroughly into a quarter of a p of butter. Slightly beat up one raw egg, mix with it one tablespoonful of cream or milk. Make a hole m the middle of the flour, pour m the egg and cream. Mix into the flour with a knife. At the end knead it well with the hand till all the flour is m. It must be a soft paste. Flour a board, roll out the paste half an inch thick, cut it into any shape you like. Ornament the edges Decor ate the top with a few carraway-comfits or peel. Place on a greased paper on a baking tin. Bake a very pale brown m a slow oven Or it can be rolled out about an eighth of an inch thick, and cub out into rather small biscuit*.. Lemon Pudding—Stir into yokes of six «ggs one cup of white sugar, half a cup of water, and the grated yellow rind and juice of two lemons. Soften ia warm water some slices of stale sponge cake, place m the bottom of a baking dish, pour the custard ■over them and bake till firm. Beat the! whites of eggs to a froth, add six table spoonfuls of sugar, and beat again. When the custard is done, pour frosting over it, return to the oven» and brown. Serve either warm or cold.



LADIES' COLUMN ——■. * Some Useful Recipes. iUtiHMLOa Buttons. — These delicious little cakes are prepared by rubbing two ounces o! butter imo five ounces of flour and five ounces of white augar; beat an egg with half the sugar, then put ifc to the other ingredients; add almond flavouring accord ing to taste. Roil them m the hand the size of a large nut, sprinkle them wi'h white sugar, ard place them on tins with buttered paper. They should be lighily baked. j Gingeb Pudding.—This is a very nice ipudding that may be classed under the •category of plain pudding, lake six ounces •4)f fine stale bread-crumbs, four, ounces of white flour, six ounces of finely chopped •uefc, and an ounce of treacle. Flavour with about * fceaspoonful of ground ginger, and add ateaspoonful of lemon juice squeezed from a fresh lemon. Mix to a sfciff consist ency with misk, and boil for three hours. Tomato Soup,—Tomato soup is very palatable and nutritious, and is easily made. H&ve ready a quart of well seasoned bone stock m which a little rice has been previously boiled. Slice one Spanish onion and fry it m four ounces of butter till it attains a pale yelow shade. Cut three or four large toma'oes into quarters, and two French rolls into slices, and fry them ia the butter the onions were fried id. Add a pint; of water and a little pepper andsaifc, and let the soup boil gently for one and a-half hours. After adding one quart of the bone stock, nicely freed from fat, strain the soup through a hair sieve, and send it to table with toasted bread -cut into dice.