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Reduction of Working Hours London, January 17. The Midland Bail way Company have decided to greatly reduce the working hours cf thrfr shn-.t«_ and guards. School Rates.

Father Brown, speaking at r meet ing Of the Catholic League, referred to Mr Balfour's statement that it was not the intention of the Government to bring forward a proposal for a rate, in aid of public schools, and advocated a no rate agitation.

Illness of the Czar. January 18.

The Czar is suffering from osseous growth of tbe cranium, which iscausing a severe attack of vertigo. Thegrowth is supposed to be the result of the wound he received at Otsu, Japan, during his travels in that country, as Czarewitch, in 1891. During a visit to the theatre, on May 11, a fanatical Japanese policeman fired at him. The Ozar is also at present suffering from overwork. Professor BergmaD, the eminent surgeon, will shortly perform an operation for the removal of the growth. Murder of Stambuloff.

Sofia, January 17. Tufekschieff, sentenced to three years for complicity in the murder of Stambuloff, has been liberated on bail to the amount of twenty-five thousand francs. Advance of Dervishes.

Cairo, January 18 It is reported from Mossowah that Dervishes are rapidly advancing in a large force upon Agordat.

Alien Labor -Bill.

Ottawa, January IS. Mr Laurier* the Premier of Canada, states that if the American Congress passes an Alien Labor Bill Canada will adopt retaliatory measures.

Her Majesty's Celebration

Great preparations are being made in Canada for the celebration of the completion of the sixtieth year of tbe Queen's reign.

The Arbitration Treaty.

New York, January 18.

Mauy fervent pulpit appeals were made throughout the States yesterday in favor of the Angle-American Arbitration Treaty, while the jingoism displayed by members of the Senate was denounced.

Fifteen Girls Burnt to Death,

A fire occurred at Buckner's Orphanage, Dallas, Texas, and fifteen girls were burned to death.

Australian.

The Melbourne Murder

Melbourne, January 18,

There are indications thab four barrels of Philips' revolver were dis charged. The bullets in the cartridges forwaided to his brother are similar to the one discovered in Mr Brady'_ body.

Queensland National Bank.

Brisbane, January 18

The half-yearly report and balance- Sheflt of the Queensland National Bank shows a net losa for the half year of £1600, but the balance from the pre ceding half year gives a surplus of £45,000, which the directors recom mend should be carried forward. The report states that the negotiations with the British depositors for a scheme of re arrangement are proceeding satisfac torily. The half-yearly meeting will not be held till after this scheme has been submitted to the shareholders.

A Barque Ashore.

Perth, January 18.

Th© Italian barque Europa, bound from Glasgow to Premantle, is ashore on a reef twenty miles south of Jutien Bay. The crew got ashore safely.

Arrest

Hobart, January 18.

Oo the arrival of the Tekapo from the Blufh, John J. Jones was arrested on a charge of wife desertion at , Napier. ____________________________

Needless Alarm.

Whebher the suffering which people under go from disease is more physical than »,<:■■ tai is a poinb not easy to decide. It depen.ir largely on the nature of bhe 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. lor ex ample, though dyspepsia is solely an affec tion of the diitfstive organs, it has power to set up disorders in others which always alarm the suff. rer, and often perplex his medical adviser,. These symptoms or sequences may relate to the head, me heart, the sight-, the hearing, the lungs, or to other organs or functions. Take an illustration or "'in the spring of 1891," says Mr Edward Tatham, " 1 fell into a low, weak state of health. I had a foul taste-in the mouth, and was constantly spitting up a thick j phlegm. My appetite waa poor, and alter j eating I had fullness and pain at the chest I —the latter seemed to be puffed or swollen. ! What made me moat anxious was my breath ing, which oame to be so difficult and short that at times I could on'y catch my breath by an effort. I was led bo fancy that some thing must ail my lungs, especially as so great a quantity of mucua gathered in my bhroab and mouth. Ib was usually worse at night, and I gob very little sleep on account of it; sometimes n-ne ab all. In a morning I would be quite worn out. "As time went on I became very weak, and was much pub to ib to get aboub. I book 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 Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. Acting ou his advice I gob a bottle of this medicine from Mr Plabb's Drug Stores, Awsworbh Road, and after taking ib felt quite another man. My bteathing was easier, and my food agreed with me. I continued using the Syrup, and gob stronger and better every day. When I had taken 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 ary use you like of this abatement. (Signed) Edward Taiham, Tabham's Lane, Cotmanhay Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, March 21st, 1895." "In Oc-obe , 1888." writes another, "I began to feel wt-ak. heavy, and tired.. My appetite was poor, and after ea ting I had distress at the <-toinaeh, together with short ness of breath, and a good deal of pain across the chest. Sometimes I would be taken with sudden dizziness, as though I mußt fall to the ground. Cold, clammy sweats used to break out all over me and I trembled 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 as long as a month ab a time. In this way I suffered for aboub 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 with this medicine, gradually all pain lefb me, and I completely recovered my heaibb. S.nce then I have kept the Syrup in the house for use in time of need. You are free to publish this statement. (Signed) William Mallender, 71, Robinson's Buildings, New hill, Watb, near Sheffield, October 11, 1895."

Cases of supposed disease of bhe hearb, of bhe nervous system, of ihe kidneys, etc., constantly prove to be, nob organic affections of those parts at all, but merely local or functional liisturbancea caused by the toxic or poisonous principles thrown into the b'ood by the de-.omposition or fermentation of food in the siomach ; otherwise, by dys pepsia or indigestion. r3ut until they are discovered to be so they are mistakenly treated ; and serious, often fatal, results, Until pronounced and undeniable symptoms of organic mischief show themselves {which is not the case once in a hundred times) you may take it for granted that your ailmout ii some form of dyspepsia, easily curable by Mother's Seigel's Syrup, as demonstrated by the two instances cited above.

FEDERATION.

Meeting of Premiers,

Date of t_te Convention.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyrighb. Melbourne, January 18. Tbe Premiers of New South Wales, "Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia meet to-day to discuss fede ration matters. They will probably £x the date of the Federal Convention election.

At a meeting of Premiers Sir J. M. Forrest said that owing to the general elections in May it would be impossible for Western Australia to fall in with tbe date selected. He suggested that tho election of delegates should be held in March, and the Convention in the end of June. When he returned from the Federal Council he would do his best to try too meet the other colonies. but he was afraid there Was no chance pf" Western, Australia ' participating unless the dates were altered. The Other Premiers decided that New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania should hold the elections and the Convention on the dates previously arranged.

Revolt in Cuba.

Washington, January 17 Senator John Sherman does not ap prove of American intervention in the affairs df Cuba. n ' New York, January 18.

Mr Smalley, the New York ce-rres pono.tit of the London Times, says that Mr McKinley's selection of Senator Sfjerm'-in |A 8 Secretary of Slate is m_ch'criticised. It! is con sidered that it indicates that Mr McKinley is forming a mediocre Cabinet, ffe adds that Sherman's sdWerßault',in regar4 to non-inter vention'in Qiiba y\\\ .esult in pressure beip^ 1 brought ti 'bear upon him by HrJWaiey,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

(Received January 19, 9.45 a.m.) Rebels Defeated. Capetown, January 18 The volunteers despatched to sup press ti h native rising in Becbuani* -1 .m! 'i fli,/rd ■. fp-rr; d'-feot on the rebe s at 1 akoon, kiliing forty. The Niger Coast Expedition. London, January 18 News has been received that Ababo kari, king of Nupe, on the Niger coast, has massed 15,000 troops at Rabba, one of the principal towns in his kingdom, with the object of coercing tbe natives under the piotection of the JSiger Company-

French Colonisation. Paris, January 18

The bicentenary of Joseph Dupleix, Governor-General of French establish ments in India, and founder of French colonisation has been celebrated with enthusiasm at Paris. M. Lebou, Minister for Colonic?, M. Boucher, Minister of Commerce, and Prince Henry of Orleans delivered speeches, urging the importance of maintaining the colonies.

Australian.

(Received January 19,12 30 p.m ) Fire in Sydney. Sydney, January 19

A large fire broke out at eight this morning in the Eagle Tobacco Com pany's stores and factory, Clarence Street. The bui'ding which is four storeys high, extends through to Kent Street and is situated in a rather densely built block. The fire origi nated in the factory in Kent Street which was speedily demolished and spread to the Clarence fetreet frontage, gutting the three upper storeys. The brigade has now (9.30 a.m.) got the fire in hand and it is unlikely to spread to tbe adjoining warehouses.

A Distinguished Visitor.

Mr Gould, Minisrer for Justice, was a passenger by tbe Alameda last night. He is on his way for a tour in New Zealand.

_ The Weather.

There is very cold weather here, tbe temperature at daybreak being within twelve degrees of freezing point. A heavy easterly sea is setting in which indicate- bad weather between here and New Zeiland.

Precious Stones,

Adelaide, 'December 19.

A party of prospectors has returned from the interior of Kangaroo Island with beautiful specimens of rubies, garnets, topaz, sapphires, and splendid

diamonds

Disastrous Fire at Coolgardi..

Perth, January 19

There has been a disastrous fire in Bayley street, Coolgardie. Five pre mises were destroyed, danugo £20,000.

Methodist Union. Brisbane, January 19

The Queensland Methodist Union has been completed—3os6 voted for union, and 516 against.

Troopship Wrecked.

PreßS Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copy right.

(Received January 19, 9.15 a.m ) Calcutta, January 18. The troopship Warren Hastings, of 4000 tons displacement, which was on special service on the India station has been totally wrecked on the island of Reunion. The troops on board reached shore safely.

THE PLAGUE.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Copyright.

St Petersburg, January 17

A number of Russian doctors have been sent to the Russian^ guard posts on the Persian frontier to watch the progress of the bubonic plague now ravaging India,

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraphy

Copyright.

Belgrade, January 17

King Alexander, of Servia, in the course of a speech, strongly condemned the treatment that Servians in Mace donia were receiving at tho hands of the Turks, He dec'ared the Servians must save their brothers.

A PECULIAR CASE.

Inveroargill, January 18

An inquest waa held to-day n the body of Joseph Foabender, an old sebtler at New River. It appeared that the man who was 76 years of age had had a quarrel with his wife and struck her, marking her face severely. A son interfered. The old mm seems to have been deranged and one of the sons watched him during the night, bub he fell asleep. On being awakened by the move menb of a window he then Faw his father outside moving away, and alarmed the household. On going ou>", a splash was heard in the river and on going to the Fosbender was found floating face down. He was gob out, carried home and stripped, bub died an hour'later. Ihe jury returned a verdict of death from shock. The police had great difficulty in extracting the facts, the family having tried to get a certificate of death from Dr Mulho'Jand, which he re fused as he had not seen the body. Fos bender was reported to be a wealthy man, but some years ago he disappeared and ib waa said he went to Fouth America. He then made over everything to his wife, and since his return has been trying to get the property back which led to strained relation ships.

THIS ABHBOBIOi* GOAiEiDUJ, : tUESDAY, -JANtURY 19> ISM



Synopsis of New Advertisements.



W. H. Collier—New business adverting ment. Wanted—Boy for crated water factory. B. Bird—Tenders for additions to Ash burton Club. Presbyterian Church—Annual congrega tional meeting to-morrow night. Deputy-Official Assignee—Dividend in Todd s*?5*? csfcaW, '■ ' ' "



Last summer one of our grandchildren was sick with a severe bowel trouble. Our doctor's remedies had failed, then we tried Ohamberlaiu's Colic, Cholera and DUrrhiea Remedy, which gave very speedy relief. We regard it as the best medicine ever put oo the market for bowel complaints. —Mrs J_. G. Gregory, Frederiekstown, Mo. This certainly is the beat medicine ever put on the market for dysentery, summhr com plaint, colic and cholera infaniumiu children. It never fails to give prompt relief when used in reasonable time and plain printed directions are followed. Many mothers have expressed their sincere gratitude for the cures it has effected. For sale by Ash burton Druo Company.



Wanted. WANTED-A Smart Boy, aboub 14 years old, at C. M. Brooke's Aerated Water Factory. 1 92 W~~ ANTED—A good strong Girl for general house work. Apply Mail Office. 3DEVIEW of Reviews for December. , _\ Windsor Magazine, Christmas num ber. Navy and Army, Seveu Seas (Kipling). The City of Refuge (Besaot), Captain of the Polestar (Conan Doyle).— H, M. Jones. STUDY Economy and patronise Mellor Cheap Boob Sale. MAURITIUS Sugar and Brewers Chrystals. The finesb Preserving Sugars in the World bo be obtained at Fletcher Bros, East Streeb. WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles in Drapery and Millinery—W. H. Collier. THERE is no doubt, no possible doubt that you get Good Value for your money ab Mellor's. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at S. Salek's, Optician WANTED Known—Whab bhe people say. That Andrew Orb has the largest and best assorted btock of Boots in Canterbury. 11 125 NOW'S your time to Buy. There ia a Big Sale at Mellor's Zealandia Boob Sbore. WANTED Known —Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions,—Mis (juell & Turner. WANTED Known—The Economic , Kid Glove, four buttons, ls 9d per pur, is the Glove for every day wear, — W. H. Collier. W"~ ANTED Known—Jam Jara, Jam J are of all kinds at very low prices at Fletcher Bkos, Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Large delivery of the «5 Economic" Kid Gloves, four , buttons, ls 9d per pair, worth nr.uch more.— . W. H, Collier. AlrTi-ClKKnown—looo p«]rs~ofl3oob I bo be sold in twenty-one daya j» j Mellor's, ', -■■':•■ : ! DID you Over hear the ike ? Men's best Canvas Shoes 5s 6d, ab Mellor's, • Tancred street WHAT do I see before my eyes? A Cheap sale of Boots ab Mellor's, "*TTANTED Known—Our I'rienda realise VV the Genuineness of the sale.— Mitchell & Turner. ' "TTTANTEp Our Bhow 'Rooms , W bVbe'cleared of all Summer Goods. , —"Mitchell & Turner. I =-==■ — ~~~T_-r_: i _e~SO, £10, £10, £5, given away for a i single guess. Send stamp fat-particulars and circulars to Bo« 11% i*,o^ WflUjßf(N.



K___ma'_ PowliEit ci'R'roya bugp, fleas mlib.?/beetles, and all o her insects,'whilst quie h.rmitss to doraefclic ammels. Iri exeimioa irig beetle, the cvrcicea of this powder' ia «i reorfij^^. 'ifk perfeeV'J* clesn"So'ai.p'icfttio», Sec, the article you purchase ia Keaxi o's, aa irxti anions are noxious and ineflooiu«.l ( Sold in tins, 6d, la aud 2- $ j wh, by ul Qheuikte



Henry Zander. _ H. ZANDER. AS the Harvesting Season now draw ing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large sbock of Harvesting Maberials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. BINDING TWINES, BINDING TWINES. BINDING WIRE, BINDING WIRE. And all other Harvesting Material now Stock. Farmers, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, as I can quote less than any local merchant, having purchased the maximum quantity and ob tained highest discounts. I ONLY KEEP DONAGHY'S GOLD MEDAL TWINE. Get no other, and don't be deceived with inferior brands now offered in Ashburton. The New "BUCKEYE OPEN-BACK FRAMELESS REAPER. The New •« BUCKEYE " MOWER. The New "BUCKEYE" CULTIVATOR Now on View. MoOORMICK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS Kept in Stock, ALSO— "TYSAOK'S" SECTIONS AND CHAINS For all other Machines. For the convenience of the Farmers in the Mayfield and Rangibata dißbricts, where bhe "Buckeye" has always been the favorrite, a stock of Extras will also be Kepb on Ma Elmslie's Farm. OORNSACKS. COBN3AOKS..' I am now prepared to take orders for full-sized Cornsaoks, and Farmers will do well to order early, as prices are advancing. CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTHS, Etc. In order to make room for Harvesting and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the above stock at— 25 Per Cent BELOW COST PRICE. 1000 MATS! 1000 MAIS!! ' 1000 MATS 111 ATAOBITIUS gUGAR Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and see thab you 'geb ,it. NEW CURRANTS, NEW RAISINS, and I NEW BULTANAS. j These fruits are ready for use withoub further washing. TEAS TEAS. TEAS. CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA, Especially packed for me. Jusb Landed (ex Ruapehu), 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, In All Sines. They are giving Universal Satisfaction, SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES OILS. OILS. OILS. I have in Sbock and bo land— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Oases Valvoline and Cylinder 20 Bales Besb 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby'a and Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BSLTING. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Havanna Cigars, Cigarettes* (wholesale only). In view of approaching holidays, SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. have always for Sale— Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN, WQO.L, 3ENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society Buckeye Harvester Co.. I



Hi__Wiiiii_—i mm mm mini i■llii i i *"""— "—'" """""' •" ""' "1""tl m ' \ NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, QOLE AGIO T S to FOR THE ' FAM 0 U 8 " VICTORY " SEWING MACHINE. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. riIHE Annual Congregabional Meeting L will be held in the Church TO MORROW NIGHT, at 7.30. Reportß submitted. A Full Attendance oi the Congregation requested, 190 REFRESHMENTS. NOTICE. ~* rnHERE is a vucancy for one apprentice in this Offiue. Applicant must have passed the sixth standard, Ashburton Publishing Company. January 18th. t Q Ary NEW Year Cards and lO*7 I • Booklets, Chrisbmas Cards half price, New Books, Fancy Goods, Toys and Stationery. A large variety of goods suitable for New Year presents. New lob of Foreign Stamps and packets.—Andrew*s, Anderson, & Co. IF YOU WANT the Newest and Nicest Millinery, Trilby Muslins, and Oreaa Goods, go to Mrs Alcorn's. Dresses made on the premises. Fit guaranteed. FTIHE early bird cabchea the early worras X so call at Mellor's Ohe<*p Boot Sale MILLIE. E.RY—Ladies should inspect the 'now 'Millinery, Capes, Manbles, Jackets, Blouses, French and English J Corsets; all new and up to date.—A. Orr, Ytu try tht Nay Vmus T_b&i§



I Business Notices ! CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. 1896. A LL IN WANT OF BOOTS AND SHOES for the Christmas Holidays should no fail to pay a Visit bo 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 und Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 7x9, 3s. Children's '! an and B!:'ck Leathrr _ Strap "-'hoes 10 x 12, 4s. Ladies' 2 Stiap Shoes from 4s 6d. Ladies and Children's Sand Shoes. Ladies' and Chrldran's Bl.ck, White, and Brown Canvas Shoes, in lace aud sbrap. Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes from 5; 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 thst we are offering the very best value in tho town. Mcdonald & mcdiarmid, THE LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. Repairs and Orders promptly attended to. MELLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced ib bo be bhe CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOOK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Please Nobe a Few Quotations- Ladies' pretty two-strap slioas, 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, 65"6d —Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Look at windows and you will admit thab ib ia the Best display ever made in Ashburton A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other boot-shops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. SALE OF SURPLUS STOCK -AT "THE CORNER." —z NOW TAKING PLACE. = COME EYE-OPEN BBS IN BARGAINS. DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, ETC. 5 ! W. H. COLLIER.



I T. Bullock. f_A AAA TO LEND aTTtow~_ate o& -tl_/V/v/ of inberesb on firab-class freehold security. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T.S. 711 near the Central Hotel. £55 jirioe now wanted for this. The present owner gave £115 caah for it more than twelve years ago, and has now decided to quit it. T. BULLOCK. rpO Let, ab a low rental, Cottage of three JL rooms with verandah. Situated in Grey Street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET\ /COTTAGE, well situated on Alford KJ Forest Road, Apply, T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE. LOT 25, containing £-acre, fronting Winter's Road, Allenton, near the Farm Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. GOOD BUILDING SITE. OFFERS are invited for the purchase of T.S. 768, containing -^ acre, fronting Wakanui Road, Eaa^, near Mr A. Young's store. Good land, long frontage, Musb be sold to close accounts. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. COTTAGE PROPER lY'for Fate, belong ing to Mrs Wilicoeka, viz., TA 70 McMurdo Streeb, cmtainine; { Acre, on which ia erected a comfortable 4 roomed Cottage surrounded by a gocd garden. On account of their leaving the District this property will be sold ab a low pricp, and on easy terms of payment, it is well situabed, being no.t far. from the Railway Station. T. BULLOCK, «M_l_»—3_____MM.«_-.»l»ant«r. I - || j„ nmi-—i Tenders. NOTICE. npFNDKRS vill bo received up to 4 p.m. 1 L on WEDNESDAY, the 27th inst., for AUDITIONS to tho Ashburton Club. Specifications ab my office. No tender necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, % 9!| Architect. Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, of Ashburton (being [ a local Courb of Bankruptcy) holden at ' Ashburton. In the estate of Bobert Todj>, Mount Somers, contractor. A DIVIDEND of Sd in the £ on all proved sad accepted claims in the  above eatate is now payable ab my Office, , Ashburtcn. s Dividends will only be paid bo principals* their authorised agenba, or on dems,n;S ! through banks. » JOHN DAVISON, . ; | Deputy Official Assignee, Ashburton, *T»»u«y 19, 1897, 1 93



Business Notices. V JAM. JAM. JAM. IftCV? PRESERVING SUGAR _ _r\to J-O*// PRESERVING SUGAR JLOO 4 —_——_———— 250 Bags MAURITIUS SUGAR 250 250 Bags MILLAGUIN SUGAR 250 100 Bags BREWERS' CRYSTALS 100 1. JLE 1 CHER BROS. HAVE jusb landed some of the Finest PRESERVING SUGAR that has ever come to this market. Anyone wishing their Jim. to turn out First-class, and keep in good condition, should not fail to buy their SUGAR from ELExCHER BROS., LOWEST PRIOES IN ASHBURTON, JAM JARS. J/dA JARS. Pint Mason Screw Top Jars . 1 Qfc Mason Screw Top Jara _ gallon Mason Screw Top Jara lib Jars with Screw Top 2lb Jars with Screw Tops 1 and 21b Jara with Plain Tope SCREW TOP JARS FROM 3s 3d Per Dozen. PRESERVING PANS. PRESERVING PANS. We have all sizes of Enamelled Preset vißg Pans—Both Light and Heavy Enamel. at VERY LOW PRICES. HERBAL BEER. HERBAL BEER. 8 GALLONS OP SPLENDID HERBAL BEER for 7r>, by using FLETCHER'S EXTRACT OF HERBS. This extract Saves Boiling-Is ABSOLUTELY PURE—Makes a Splendid Tonic Beer-« Non-Inboxicabing— Has a Creamy Head like Bottled Ale. P.ease Note—That we are Sole 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, ab ls 6d per Ib SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. (Sole Agents for Ashburton) In £lb, lib, 51b, and 101b Air-bighb Tins, at ls 9d and 2s per lb. ■ 2d per lb Reduction off 5 and 101b tins. 4Jd FECDLINA 4£d FECULIANA 4Jd FECULINA. THE PERFECTION OF CAKE FLOURS. This preparation stands Unrivalled as the Perfection *| Prepared Flours for producing Pure and Delicious Cakes with the least possible time, trouble, and expense. i FJECULINA may be had in the following k'nds :— Ground Rice Raspberry Buns Sultana Cake Cheese Cakes Madiera Cakes Sponge Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches Genoa Cake,a Cocoanut Cakes Sponge Gnger Bread Currant Cakes Rice Cakes- Seed Cakes Snow Cakes, Etc. To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, .— FLEI CHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHURCH. Telephone 2**—Box 67. «*--_-■-—-_-t--_t--t9_MM___t_»^^ H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY." 0" STATIONERY. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT"-BOOKS. F»NCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY l OOD_. BOOKS. BOOKS. BO.KS. - JUST OPENED UP. a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY from Marcus, Ward & Co. Linear R.pp No'e, Repoline, Antique, Panel, Floral, Pure Flax, Linen, Bank and Vel.um Noteprpers, Cretin Laid and Tinted, THE ASHBURTON BOX OF STATIONERY. Best Value Ever Offered to the Ashburton Public. -| -, D _t*rl BOX. New Shipmenb Jusb Opened Up. Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Jouriia'*, Counter and Memorandum Books various sizes, Letber Books, Copying Requisites, Foolscap, Blobtiog and Drawing Papers, Pens, Purses, Wallebs, Office and SCHOOL REQUISITES. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Oo.'s, 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, Trumpet*, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magio Lanterns, J- kipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea fc'ets; Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys tco numerous to parbicularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 10s. Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don't. Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Cove 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 Vase., 3d to 6d each. H. M." JONES. PEBFECTIOH OF CYCLE BUILDING. AN IDEAL MOUNT. DESIGN CANNOT FAIL ELEGANCE WORKMANSBIP [ TO DELIGHT QUALITY THE MOgT MATERIAL AND STRENGTH ; EASE AND COMFORT FASTIDIOUS CRITICS. THE FIVE MILES CHAMPIONSHIP OF AUSTRALASIA was won by Ken Lewis ou his RUDGE-WHITWORTH, fitted with Dunlop Tyres. FOR SALE BY ' JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON. i