THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—

Copyright,

Received Wakapuaka June 12, 10 a.m., Guakdian Office, 10.30 a.m. Lord Ranfiirly, London, June 11 Captain Durley H. Alexander, Adjutant of the 3rd volunteer battalion of the West Yorkshire regiment, has been appointed aide-de-camp to Lord Ranfurly. The New South Wales Contingent At the military tournament the New South Wales team defeated the iNavsl Brigade in wrestling. At the close of the tournament the Duchess of Oonnaught presented the prizes to the colonial competitors, who were im mensely applauded.

Australian.

Presg Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Reoeived Wnkapuaka June 12, 10.20 a.m. Guardian Office, 10.50 a.m. International Telegraphic Code Sydney, June 12 In consequence of the difficulty operators are finding in mastering the internatioaal telegraphic code, its intro duction was postponed till August. The Royal Clemency. Hobabt, June 12 Government has decided to release a number of prisoners on the day preceding the Jubilee.

DISASTER TO OUR INDIAN FORCES.

A Siki. Regiment Surprised "by & Betal Tribe. Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, June 12, 10 a.m., Guardian Office 10 30 a.m. Calcutta, June 11 A disaster occurred to a force of Indian native troops under the com mand of British officers in Afghanistan. While 350 Sikh infantry were resting at midday in the valley of the Tochi ri^er in the Baunu district they were Suddenly surprised by an overwhelm ing force of Mulicks, a hostile native tribe. Received Wakapuaka June 12, 10.20 a.m., Gcabman office 10.50 a.m.) Lieutenant Colonel A. O. Bunny of the Indian staff sorps, in command of the detachment at Tochi river s was killed. Three officers and twenty-five men also fell victims to the treachery of the Datives, and twenty nine others were wounded. '

The New South Wales Contingent.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Copyright. London, June 11

At the Military Tournament the New South Wales Lancers again dis tinguished themselves, Sergeant Wil liams winning the first .prize, a gold medal, for lemon cutting. In the riding and jumping contests for calo nial troops, Privates Taplin and Barton, of the New South Wales Mounted Rifles, secured first and second honors.

TOWN BOARD.

Hampstead.

(The monthly meeting of the Hampatead Town Board was heid last evening. Pre sent— Mesirs Maynard (chairman). Hunt, Keeley, McElrea, Mahood, and Elliott. NEW COMMISSIONERS. The returning officer notified the election of Messrs John Hunt and George Keeley ; and the Chairman, on behalf of the Boaid, welcomed those gentlemen, and had no doubt they would assist in carrying on the business with the same despatch and good feeling as had hitherto characterised the proceedings. Mr Hunt thanked the Board for their ex pression of good feeling, and as they were there to forward the business of the district, bo obstruction need be looked for on hia part. WAT KB KAOES. Mr McElrea stated thet some time ago he had complained of an overflow from the race in Princess Street, but it had not been at tended to. The Clerk stated that, as instructed, he had called the the attention of the officers of the County Connoil to the matter, and had been informed that the fault had been re paired. He thought it must have broken out again. Mr McElrea said there !were seventeen w»ter race crossings through the footpaths, and only seven culverts in the lot, and some of these were only an inch plank. He moved thub the County Council be requested to put proper culverts in all the crossings, and atop thft overflow in Princess Street. This was aeoonded by Mr Elliott and cariied. WOBKS. Mr Hunt asked that a hole in Bridge Street be filled.—lt was resolved that this be done; and a suggestion from Mr McElrea, that the Works Committee bring up a re port on necessary works, was allowed to stand over. The Chairman was asked to ascertain whftt piospeet there was of improving the North East Belt, and the probable coat. officers. Mr Mahood proposed that applications be invited from suitable men to do all the work of the Board, acting as clerk, collector, ranger, returning officer, registrar of dogs, and inspector of nuisances. His reason for moving this waa that he thought the Board could economise by combining the offices. No one else seconding the motion, the Chairman paid he would do so fro forma which he did to evoke discussion, as he was not in sympathy with the proposal, and considered their clerk's work was thoroughly well done, and was worth at least half as much again as he was paid. i Mr McElrea said some one had been running about the district talking a lot of nonsenpe about £80 out of every £100 being spent in expenses. He thought Borne good might be done by reviewing the position of the officer, but he agreed with the Chair man that the clerk did his work well and was underpaid. He moved that a committee —-consisting of the Chairman ? and Messrs Mahp.od, Elliptt ? and himself—be appointe to, look into the working of the Boird, and bring up a report on the first Friday in July. Mr Elliott seconded this. Mr Mahood said he acknowledged that the clerk's work was well done, and he would withdraw his motion in favour of Mr McElrea's, which was carried unanimously. ACCOUNTS. A smal account for work waa passed, and on % proposal to pay certain expenses in connection with a petition for incorporation with the borough, Mr McElrea objected to their payment, on the ground that the Board was not justified in spending their funds in hia direction. The Chairman said the expenditure had been incurred by authority of a majority of the Board ip meeting, which was sufficient. Mr Mahood proppsed that the items be paid, but there being no seconder, the Chair man declined to aubmifc any further accounts 9,4 ftd jeurnej th« waiting.

OBITUARY.

Press Association—Ky Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Sydney, June 11 News has been received of the death in London, where be went for his health, of Captain John Hall, Marine Surveyor to the Sydney Underwrite)s' Association j and well known in ship ping circles, Adelaide, June 11^ Sir Henry Ayers is dead. For many years he waa a prominent figure in politics. He held office in eleven Ministries, forming seven himself. For many years he was President of the Council, resigning three years ago. j

CRICKET.

The Indian Prince.

Presß Association —By Electric Telegraph—

Copyright,

Melbourne, June 10

The Melbourne Cricket Club authorities have received iatiniation that Ranjitsinhji has definitely promised to make one of Stoddart's team to visit Australia.

SCULLING.

Challenge to the World.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, June 10. James Wray, the New South Wales sculler, has issued a challenge to the world, to row on ihe Tyne.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not liold ourselves rasponsib'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents,

THE RECOKD REIGN.

TO THE EDITOR,

Slß,—Alas Ashburton ! ifc would be a wonder if the business people of this town agreed upon any definite course re the record reign holidays. The regular plan which prevails in all civilised communities was followed by a public meeting being called to discusa the obj ct stated at which the Mayor presided. It was then put to the meeting and carried unanimously that three days holidays be observed following the example of the Government. Who are these business men that fail to put in an appear ance at the meeting, and why do they not do the ordinary thing and sign their names to the advertisement so that we may know who it is that sets our Mayor at defiance ? For once let us agree on the holidays, and observe the three days with the Telegraph, Post Office, Railway Goods Department, and the Banks. With our wives, sons, daughters, and assistants on holidays bent, we shall be left in our counting houses to lament our fate and repent too late the absence of customers. —I am, etc, Ratepayer. P.S. Possibly theGovernmeut would allow us to do away with the Thursday half holidays this month if we kept the three days close.

MARKET REPORTS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,—ln looking over a published report of the last sale at Ashburton Yards, I found that it was far from buing correct. In the first place no fat crossbreda sold at 3 s Id or fat meriuo ewes at Qt 9d. Neither were there any store pigs sold at 5s to 6s 6d. As this particular report would no doubt b« misleading to many in the district, I will thank you for space for above in your widely read solurnns.—l am, etc,

Onlookek. [The report referred to was not published in our columns, but in one of the Christ church papers.]

HORSE SALES.

West Street lards

There was only a small entry al the West Street Yards to-day, but competition for good young draughts was fairly keen. The attendance was only fair, owing no doubt to the wet weather. Amongst other sales, the chief prices realised were : Bay mare, 7yrs, £24 ; Bay mare, 4yrs, by Middle Rigg, £22; and chestnut filly, 4yra, by Kelvin, £29 10s.

Commercial.

One of the busiest places in Ashburton to-day was the auction room and saleyard of Mr Henry Stephenson. The entries comprised about 7 head of cattle, 40 pigs, and a large number of poultry; also as adver tised in our dolumns this week, flour, potatoes, etc., on account of the Hawke's Bay Relief Fund. A large number of sundries were also offered, and taken as a whole the sale waa very satisfactory.

Mr David Thomas held a very satisfactory sale of furniture and sundries in the Old Town Hall, on account of Mr James Allen.

The opening meeting of the Flemington Temperance Society (writes our corres pondent) waa held in the school on Friday evening, when the room waa crowded. The Rev Mr Skinner occupied the chair, and in his opening renurks went over the work of the Temperance party for the past year. The following programme was then gone through, each item being well received :— Song, Mr H. McConnell; recitation, Miss M. Shearer ; song, Mies Oily Prebble; duet, Miss Rublege and Miss Henderson ; quartet by the Dunu family ; reading, Mr Warren ; song, Miss Dakers ; recitation, Maßter J. Dukera ; aong, Miss Prebble; trio, Miss Henderson, Misa Rut'ege, and Master Henderson ; recitation, Mr O. Corkin j song, Miss Watson; recitation, Master W. Dunn; song, Miss Watson ; recitation, Mr Bistow (Ashburton)j recitation, Mr Thames. Several items were also given by a company from Longbeach. This brought a most en pyable meeting to a close, and it was decided that the next; meeting be for members only.

Synopsis of New advertisements. Newlands—Da' cc in schoolroom, Friday next. Diamond Jubilee—Notice re holidays. J. H. Jewitt —Freßh Fish and oysters. J Church Notices — Wesleyan (memorial service), The Tabernacle, and Primitive Methodist. L'.eilerkratjz—Practice on Monday. Record Reign—Notice to householders. Cow and Horse for sale. H. M. Jones-Pianos and organs. Deputy Official Assignee — Tenders for sbo-.k in the estate of G/j. Neili. poultry Society—Grand art union.

THE ASHBUBTON OUAEDIAN: SATUBDAY, JUNE 12, 189?



Wanted^ FRESH Oystets, Crayfish, and Ribbits to be had at Jewitt's To night; all freßh..—Jkwmt's Deep Sea Fishing Company, opposite Mail Office. 6 106 WE SLK YA N Church—To-morrow. Morning at 11, Mr Leadley ; Even ing, 6.30, Rev R. Taylor. Subject: "Imi tators of the good " A Memorial Service for our late brother W. Murray. 6 103 ORGANS, five stops, octave couplers, good tone, £15 10s. Organs, elt.ven stops, four sets of reeds, 2-£ octaves each ; beautiful tone; handsome case, £22 10a. Haake'c* Pianos from 35 to 70 guineas ; best value for the money. Other makers cheaper. —H. M. Jones. TH E TABERNACLE.—Pastor Ager's Morning Subject: "Voice of the prophets." Evening: Gospel withlimeligh' illustrations. 6 102 COW For Sale ; to calve in a month" Apply A. W. s Mail Office. 61C4 HOKSK For Hale, quiet and staunch in light harness, good in saddle Apply A.W., Mail Office. 6 105 MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies', gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 138 NANS EN'S Furthest North, two volumes, cloth and paper; only a few copies left. Jude The Obscure (Hardy), and ot(her new books.—H. N. AKDERSON, Stationer, East Street. FOR SALE-Four Ladies' Bicycles, with Lamps, Brakes, etc, complete. Price £16 each. Early application necessary.— W. H. Collins & Co. 6 35 NEwiLINES in Clothing. " A first-class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercury,— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Our 7a 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. AH descriptions of ladies garments made to order.—Mitchell AND TUKNEB.



TTTANTED Known.—Every lady should W see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell &, Turner's. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines iv clothing. Our noted " Wear-well " Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2 ; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajt Street. WANTED Koown—Our Clothing and Mercerj Uep.it ment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, ;>hirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Torner. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount Oue Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax, highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style &ni best quality ia Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss X Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens 1 millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made up ; Bankruptcy Notices, ~~ IN BANKRUPTCY.



Injihe District Court of Ashburton holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the "Bankruptcy Act, 1892," and of the Bankruptcy of George Johnston Neill, of Ashbur ton, draper. TT7-RITTEN TENDERS will be received VV by the uuder.dgned up to SATUR DAY, the 19th day of June instant, at 3 p.m., for stock in this estate. Stock sheets and conditions, also stock, can be inspected at the shop, East street, Ashburton. Stock sheets and conditions can also be scon at Official Assignee's Office, Ohristohurch. Tenders must be addressed to the Deputy Assignee, in the estate of George Johnston Neill, Ashburton, and marked " Tender for Stock." also accompanied by marked cheque for £25. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Dated this 12th day of June, 1897. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton. D. I homas, NOTICE. I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 to 1801ba. D. THOMAS, 6 14 Auctioneer.



T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF. 4 56 D. THOMAS. Puljlic Notices. LADIES' LIEDEKKRANZ, ASHBURTON. A PRACTICE will be held on MONDAY _£TL EVENING, 13th insb., at half-past seven, in Gates' Room. New Members invited. K. FIELD, 6 100 : ,Hon Sec. ~b We olr^^eTgTn^ CELEBRATION. HOUSEHOLDERS, Shopkeepers, and Others within the Borough, are re spectfully requested to ILLUMINATE THUIR PREMISES on the Evening of TUESDAY, the 22nd June inst., between the hours of 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. J. SEALY, 6 101 Mayor for the Committee. ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SHOW. JULY 2 and 3, 1897. GRAND ART UNION. Only 1500 Tickets. 40 Prizes, TICKETS Is each with Admission to Show. DRAWN JULY 3, 1897. EDWARD STEPHENS, 6 107 Hon. Sec, Art Union,



la aid of the school pri/,e fund, a public ball will be h-ld in the Newland school on Friday, June 18 From our advertising columns it will be seen that the Rev R. Tay!or will conduct aeiviceinthe Wesleyan Church to-morrow evening when special reference will be made to the late Mr W. Murray. The numerous friends of the deceased will no doubt be i>nxious to take part in this service, and we quite expect that the seating accommodation (i the church will again be taxed to the utmost extent. ! Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozik Tea they will be satisfied. Try the No 4at 2/4, 'tis superb One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran t-jd to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organa, in either sex (acquired or cons i rutiqnal), Gravel and Pains in the Back Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout) the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Uqwsixs Dbus CoMj>Aa¥, I Socole, England



Amusements. "^oddfElowsmTall. ASHBURTON. MONDAY NIGHT, JUNE 14. RETURN AND FAREWELL OF CAKL HEETZ. (Assisted by MDLLE D 1 ALTON) IN AN ENTIRELY NEW PROGRAMME. Including Stxoixbaika, The Greatest Illusion of the Day. New Pictures in the CINEMATOGrKAPHE, Including the GREAT CORBETT PRIZE FIGHT. 20 New Pictures 30- Popular Prices 3s, 2s, la. Secure Seats at H. M. Jones', and avoid the Crush at thw Doobs. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. EDWIN GEACH, 6 70 Manager. NEWLANT7~iOHOUL. ~ A PUBLIC BALL will be held In the above School, in aid of the Prize Funds, on FRIDAY, JUNE 18. Admission—Gentlemen 2e6d, Ladies free. Refreshments provided. Dancing at 8 p.m. 6 96



Tenders tltnTJe~rs. ~~~ mENDERS are invited for CONSTRUCT JL ING ROOF and ENCLOSING YARD for Friedlander Bros., Limited. Plans and Specifications to be seen at my office, Burnett Street. Tenders close on TUESDAY, June 15, at 5 p ni. The lowest or any tenier not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 6 83 Architect. Government Notices.; FORMATION OF ROADS ON HIGH BANK SETTLEMENT. mENDERS for the above work will be JL received at the Landß and Survey Office, Uhristchurch, up till Noon on MONDAY, June 21. Specifications and Flans may be seen at the Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methven, and the Luids and Survey Office, Chnstchurch, where full particulars may also be obtained. SIDNEY WEBTMAN, 6 58 Chief Surveyor. T. Bullock. TINWALD. TO LET—Cottage and one acre of land, situated on Harland Street, not far frcm the school. Apply to T. BULLOCK. HINDS AND RANGITATA DISTRICT By order of the Mortgagee. A O X A9 RES ' with eight-roomed Dtvel ~fc/V?J Hng House and other buildings f-rected thereon, now in the occupation of MrJ. VV. Sawle. Offers are still invited for the purchase of this property. Exceptionally easy terms of payireut* Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET—Cottage, fronting Graham's Road, near the Hotel, Rental 3s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. TO LET~ i^OTTAGE fronting dlford Forest Road, \J lately occupied by Mr James Patter son. T. BULLOCK. LISMORE DISTRICT"



Henry Zander. JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOOO *AGS MAURITIUS QUGAR. USE NO OTHER FOR YOUR JAM. j Henry Zander, \ Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. y JUST LANDED, ? Ex Kaikoura and Fasrilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVOLINE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvani ß ed STEEL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE , 200 Drams LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES eon i\J ducted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dips always oh hand. « Advances made against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton. My London^ Agent is known'for his utmost reliability.



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR "IF A L E. ACRES, being R.S. 27572, all TCi/O fenced and improved, moatly in English grasses. Cottage, Stable, Sheep Yards, etc., erected thereon ; well watered. ALSO,— 200 acres, R.S. 27607, near the above, the properties of Messrs Liddle Bros., who are now in the North Island and have made up their minds to realise. Offers are invited. Terms, etc, on application. T. BULLOCK. money; TO LEND on approved Freohold Security two special sums of £1000 and £300 at lowest current rates of interest. T. BULLOCK. FOR SfALE. C)K ACRES of good land near a School \ dnJ It fronts on the road leading from Ford's Road to Willowby, being R.S. 19937. Would make a very nice little Homestead. Property such as this is often asked for. Very easy terms of payment. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. "fob saleT" QUBURBAN PROPERTIES situated JO in Allenton, Hampstead, &c, as follows, viz:— Lots 75 and 76, each containing \ acre, Cambridge Street, Hampstead, good land. Lot 2, containing acre, fronting Alford Forest Road, jnst above Woollen Factory. Lot 22, containing \ acre, Church Street, Hampstead. Lots 4 and 15, each containing \ aore, corner of Baker Street and Alford Forest Road, with a four-roomed cottage, with verandah erected thereon. Lot 16, containing | acre, fronting Alford Forest Road. Lot 14, containing 33 perches, part of R.S. 4905, North Town Belt. Lot 8, containing \ acre, fronting Alford Forest Road. Lot 36, containing \ acre, fronting Church Street, Hampstead, with comfortable cottage and other buildings, all in good order. A bargain. Lot 30, containing \ acre, fronting Alford Forest Road. Lot 525, containing £ acre, Harlatul Street, Tinwald. s Lot 25, containing \ acre, fronting Winters Road, Allenton. Lots 10, 20 and 22, containing in all three quarters of an acre, fronting William Street, Allenton, with four-roomed cottage, waah house, stable, and other buildings erected thereon. Orchard stocked with well grown truit trees. Lots 15, 16, 17 and 18, containing 1 rood, 28 perches, just off the West Town Belt. Lot 8, containing \ acre, fronting the continuation of Cox Street. Lot 42, containing I aore, Church Street, Hampstead. Lot 37, containing two acres back of Presbyterian Manse, Trevorton, T, BU&LQOK.



HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALB OATSHfiAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY,, FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. XBEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of GUNS. GUNS.I GUNS, HOLLIS 1 BEST MAKE, Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection^ REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, .Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc, Henry Zander.



WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same aa Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rootrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a [ home. TUST LANDED —A High-olass liTd tf Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s. Fully equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—W. H. Cou,isb.



Business- Notices __ ■ _^__  T WILSON", I COKNER OP ABCADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. "ITIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISIS MATERIALS, PIOTDRHJ FRAME MOULDINGS,^ORIM ENAMELS, VARNISHES, Ac, IN STOCK. PAINTEK, PAPEKHANGEB, & BIGNWMTEK. Telephone 65 P.O. Box 16 FOURTEEN DAYS. = GRAND = DIAMOND JUBILEE SALE For Fourteen Days. GREAT BARGAINS. JUBILEE FLAGS. o JUBILEE HANDKERCHIEFS! JUBILEE COSTUMES. JUBILEE MILLINERY. JUBILEE RIBBONS. JUBILEE GLOVES. JUBILEE HATS. JUBILEE SHIRTS. JUBILEE TIES. JUBILEE BLANKETS. JUBILEE BOOTS. JUBILEE APRONS. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ANDREW. ORR.



PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHUKCH. /CONTINUATION of re-openinc services, \J SUNDAY, June 13. Morning at 11 o'clock, Rkv. J. Olphbrt. Afternoon at 3 o'clock, Service of song, ''An unexpected Harvest." Evening at 6.30, Rev. J. Olphert. ,_ 6 87 I RECORD REIGN HOLIDAY. | A T a representative meeting of Business* \ il. People, called by request, held on \ Friday afternoon, it was unanimously '. decided to observe J TUESDAY, 22nd inst., (only) j'' as a whole holiday. ) 6 98 JOHN ORR, Chairman. NOTICE. DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. • /"\UR TUNER, Mr McGlashan, will be i in Ashburton on June Ist. Country and Town clients please leave orders at H. N. Anderson's, Stationer, East) Street, Ashburton. i 5 270 - NOTICE. f /CALLED BACK AGAIN! JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP. i All Orders promptly attended to. f s """ Note the address: MOORS STREET. 6 89



NOTICE. MKS MORTON, (Late of Tauranga, Bay of P.'enty), BEGS TO NOTIFY that she has com menced business in the premises next to Messrs Fletcher Brop., East Street, as FRUITERER <te CONFECTIONER. Visitors to Ashburton, and the Public generally, are invited to give her a call; particularly on market days, when special ,arrangements will be made to meet the : public convenience, - All Fruits in teison and imporfel obtain able. Afternoon Tea a specialty, EAST STREET (lite Diggle's.J 680 IFIGIiT bchTool, /~1 LASSES are now being formed for :— (a) Ordinary School Course (New Zealand Government Syllabus) {b) English, Latin, French, Greek, and Spanish Classics (c) Higher Branches of Mathematics, Euclid and Algebra (d) Penmanship (Smart's Famous System) (t?) Drawing, Mechanical or Freehand (/) Book-keeping, single and double entry i {g) Music and Singing. Competent Masters for each subject. For particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES, 5 260 Principal ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRyT AND get your UMBRELLAS from the Maker, SMITH MACKWELL, East Street, Aahburton. Umbrellas neatly repaited and re-covered with best materials. Knives and Scissors ground. WANTED Known—For good boob wea try Mkuqb's 2valtmdin poet ij»ore



f Bufeirle§s !otld&§ FLETCHEK BEOS., THE CELEBBATED CASH GBOCEBS. t THREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to *h§ buyer and the seller, and has been the means of adding many comforts to the home* of those who wisely availed themselves of the grand reform. Hundreds now buy their Goods at FLETCHER BR!'S. FOR GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation o{ the CASH SYSTEM. Look after the nimble shilling by taking it to FLETCHER BROS., and getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do hot advertise • price list, our country customers can get one on application, and after perusing tho nmt very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper hub any other house in the district *Q. „ WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN "■" 900 OASES HIGHEST TFST KEROSENE. Of) A We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better tl ft • I had in the world, which we are selling lower than Chrisfcchurch prices. This is a toUi I fact, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fait to bat from w. ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESAI* MILL PRICES Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Batet Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of market* for tpot therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house m Ashburcon, CHINA, GLASSWAKE, EARTHENWABB. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with the mostjjuseful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. | WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PREBEKT& Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a visit, as we have. just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and Electropiateware, whfob we are celling at undoubtedly low rates, 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10a 6d each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 31M eachj Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2s per set of three large sire Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, largejsize Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. CUTLEByT CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson'?, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, etc. BEDEOOMWARi7"BEDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomware Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselves, or for a wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy, SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1,1897 to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, as wel as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We'are cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON ANE OHRISTCHUROH Telephone 24—80 x 67.



THE! BOOT TEADE. McDonald & Mcdjaemid, OP THE Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Uudoubtedlyjin the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kinds, including the Duke of York, Bostock, Beehive, Wolfs, Otto Here. STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. OUR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boota, Shoes, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us al WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. * VERY Description of Bootß, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lovrwt Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. M CDONALD & M CDIAEMID, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager.



THE REASON WHY - YOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largeit Engineering Works id tbe Oounty of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work donf. • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to *1 the making of a Combine. h* BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our head-quarters are J# g BRIDGE WORKS, Aehbu'rton. Where your money will H § go to employ local tradesmen. ► fSj BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work Jj-jg P5 done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. <J H BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent 9 EH close on a jBIOOO worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. RECORD REIGN NOVELTIES. A SMALL ASSORT MEN T OF .Silver Brooches, Chain Pendants, Medals, AND * Silver Sugar Scoops, ALL SPECIALLY DESIGNED WITH APPROPRIATE ENGRAVING IN COMMEMORATION OF Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. RECORD REIGN PLAQUES, U x 9 INCHES, BEARING RAISED FIGURES OF HFR MAJESTY. SECURE A SOUVENIR OP THE RECORD REIGN. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. S. BALEK, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND IMPORTEB, EAST STREET.