r flotilla at Crete should be coerced the I Greeks would occupy the Epirus, tLe province of Albania, on the north-' western frontier, and raise a revolt in Macedonia. He said the Powers gave nothing beyond good advice, and the, Gretk dynasty would be threatened unless he headed a military movement on the northern frontier. Vasaos is making arrangements for holding the municipal elections throngh out the Island and intends to instal Cretan mayors. All the Greek consulates in Crete have lowered their Hags. The British and Italian torpedo bants prevented she war ship Hydra from conveying food supplies to Vassn s forces. London, February 19 Mr Gladstone says Turkey is an out law, %nd that the idea of assisting her by British forces is detestable. SirW. HarcourtandLordKimberley expressed the opinion that the nation should regent the idea that British forces were preventing the liberation of Crete.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-- Copyright.

I)r Barnardo's Homes. London, February 18. Bir P. Eraser, Agent General for Western Australia, is inquiring' from Dr Barnardo the terina on which he will permit the elder boys in his homes to emigrate to Western Aus tralia. Sanitary Conference. At the International Sanitary Con ference, held ia Venice, the represetv tatives of France and Russia urged the immediate ratification of the Pans Convention. The British delegates said they were confident that the pre cautionary measures t^ken by Eng land were sufficient to guard against the introduction of disease. The Education Bill Notice has been given of two hundred amendments to the Education Bill. Illness of Major McKinley. Washington, February 18. Major McKinley, the President- Elect, is sufiering from influenza. Russian Black Sea Fleet. Constantinople, February 18. Reports from Berlin state that three Russian warships have arrived at Kilia, a seaport of Roumania, situated at o*e of the mouths of the Danube.

Australian.

Mr Seddon's Surplus. Melbourne, February 19 Mr Seddon, writing to the Argus, estimates the surplus for this financial year at £300,000, made up as follows —£100 000 from customs, £SU,UUU from railways, and £120,000 from stamps, post and telegraph, territorial land and income taxes. Captain's Certificate Suspended. Captain Hyland baa had his certifi cate suspended for six months in con nection with the straßdmg of the County of Antrim. Federation. {-'ydney, February 19. The Premier of Western Australia suggests that if the Conference be held not later than the 15th March, or if held on the 29th and then adjourned until towards the close of the year, Western Australia will be able to take part. Mr Peid believes that there will be no difficulty in commencing on the 29th, but it will be impossible on the 15th, as the writs will not be m.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

[Received Wakapuaka February 20, 9A5 a.m., Guardian Office 11.15 a.m.] Fighting* the Bcchuanas. Capetown, February 19. Tbe Bechuanas repulsed a detach ment of Oape Kifles afc Lauderborg, British Bechuanaland. A captain and one trooper were killed.

THE NIGER EXPEDITION.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

[Received Wakapuaka February 20, 9.45 a.m., Guardian Office 11.15 a.m.J London, February 18. Despatches state that Emir Mire is reforming the Fulhas outside the frontier of Nupe with the intention of making a renewed attack on the British. _

The Transvaal Raid.

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London, February 19. In the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain announced that a message had been received from the Transvaal Government claiming the sum of £677 5 938 for material damage result ing from the Jameson raid, and £1,600,000 in respect of damage to the country on moral and intellectual grounds. He stated that the wording of the communication was ambiguous and that possibly the total amount claimed was a million. He thought this was not so. The announcement was received with laughter. The news papers ridicule the claim.

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

It ing George Interviewed

Alleged Massacre of Moslems

Mr Gladstone's Opinion.

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Athens, February 18 Said Edin, who was recently sent to Crete as a special envoy from the Sultan, and was subsequently recalled at the request of the Powers, has again sailed for Crete with three battalions of Turkish troops. Vassoa on hear ing this moved his headquarters to Gorua. The Greek Consul in obedience to the demand of the Powers removed the Greek Hag and lowered the flag- ( staff. i The King of Greeco commands the northern army of Greece. The Turks have occupied a fortified position at Oanea. Constantinople, February 18. Hassan Pasha, Minister of Marine has asked for a credit of half a million. (Received at Wakapuaka February 20 10.10 a.m., at Guardian Office 11.30 a.m.) Athens, February 19 The Turks declare that^ 2300 Moslems have been massacred in the Setia district, and 104 at Selino. Great Britain and Italy opposed the German Emperor's proposal to blockade the Pineus. # In the course of an interview Jiing George declared that if the Greek

I'fiß kSBBORIW GUARDIAN; SATURDAY, FEBEUAEf 20, 189?



D, Ttiomes. TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1897, MR D. THOMAS will sell at the above yard on account of various owners, viz:— 100 Fac Merino Ewes. 200 Forward Lambs. 150 4-tooth Ewes and Wethers. 100 Fat Crossbred Ewes. 300 Forward Lambs. 100 Fat Lambs. Beside other fat and store sheep, cattle, and pigs 2 155 DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer. T7IOK HY PUBLIC AUOi'ION, Jj BY MR DAVID THOMAS, Acting under instructions for the Mortgagees, ou SATURDAY, the 6th day of MARCH 1897, AT BULLOCK'S ARCADE. REVERSIONARY INTEREST OR SHARE of Mr R M. Cuthbertson, in Trust Estate, bequeathed by will of his late fa'her, John Robert Cuthber sou, Esq, subject to life estate



Wanted. SALVATION ARMY. mO-MORROW'S MEETINGS SUBJECTS: 11 a.m.—Caleb, the Warrior, 7 p.m.—Salvation Meeting. All Welcome. J. G. CHAPPLE.



For full particulars and conditions of sale apply *o the Auctioneer, or to the Mort gagees solicitor, Messrs Wilding and LawiF| Christchurch and Ashburton. Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 2 156 Ashburton. "baST&lewe FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1897. TTiNTRIES of RAMS and Good Breeding JCj EWES are now being taken for the above fixture. D. THOMAS, 2 141 Ashburton' Clearing 1 Hale FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Chas. Hem ming ton to t^ell by Auction aa above, on the Homestead, LAGHMOR ROAD, m Sound-mouth MERINO EWES; splendid condition. 4 DIiAUUHT HOUSES. 1 Three-year-old DRAUGHT by Pro- X tection. 1 Three-year-old by Perkiu Warbeck 11. 1 YEARLING PONY. Q COWS. 2 Drays, 3 Sets Harrows, Tripod Harrows, Scoop, Gorse-cutter (by Hornsby), Double-furrow Plough, Avery Weigh ing Machine, Broadcast Sowing Machine, 17 Coulter Drill (by Duu can) good aa new—Horae Power Chaffcutter and Corocrusher, Gruss seed Stripper, Blacksmiih's Bellows, Anvil, Vyce, Tools, and Sundries, Horse-feeder, Hay-rake, Cambridge Roller, Harness, and a large lot of Sundries. Luncheon provided. Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. D. THOMAS, I 2 143 Ashbarton. HINDSL



WANTED— Two or three gentlemen boarders in private family, close to Domain, Terms moderate. Apply—X.Y.Z., Post Office. 2 154



]71RESH Fish, Oysters acd Crayfish To ' night.—Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. * 2 151



npHE Tabernacle—l o-morrow, Rev. A. JL Ageb, Morning and Evening. 2 152



WESLEY Church Harvest Thanks giving services Sunday, March 21. Luncheon, sale of work, etc., Orange Hull, Saturday, March 27. 2 146



WE SLE V Church, To-morrow — Preachers, morning, Mb J. T. Hay man ; evening, Key. T. G. Brooke. Subject " |he reason why.' 1 or " Religion baaed on evidence." Strangers cordially invited. 2 147



WANTED —Respectable Girl, aged about 16, to assist in house work ; three children.—Apply KM., Mail Office 2 149



I PRIMITIVE Methodist Church Services Morning at 11, Mr Wackins ; evening at 6.30, Rev J. Olphert. Subject: "Jesus only." 2 150



WANTED Known, a Public Dance will be hfld in the Orange Hall on Thursday, February 25. Double tickets 2s 6d. Extra lady Is. 2 145



WANTED- A Lad able to milk and make him3e!f generally useful in a Country Hotel. Apply Hitchings and Milsom, Ashburton. 2 126



I>OOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS.—Farther Re > ductions. Balance of Slock of Boots and shoes must be cleared out by end of the month- —A. P. Williamson, Tancred Street. 2 132



WANTED, a Job in connection with Cordial Manufacture, Bottling, etc. Apply, P. Chables, Lismore. 2 117



REVIEW of Reviews for January, new seriesnowin. Pianos, Organs Bicycles, best value obtainable forcatih orterms. Music procured on the shortest notice. New lines now opening up in Stationery, Fancy Good?. —H. M. Jones,



WAN TED Known ~- Enamel ware, Enamel ware at the cheapest house in town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on the prices, the name of the firm is enough to ensure cheapness and satisfac tion.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store.



WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles in Drapery an Millinery—VV, H. Collier.



W ANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are sold at Mellor's, at prices that defy competition.



WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner.



IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestructible School Boots



/""I ROCKERY, Crockery. Still we lead \J and defy anyone to get better value in Crockery, etc., and as cheap us we are selling now. Please read our new advertise ment and judge for yourselves.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



WANTED Known—What the people say. That Andrew Orr has the large.-t and beeb assorted stock of Boots in Canterbury. H 125



WANTED Known—Our Show Koom to be cleared of all Summer Goods, —Mitchell & Turner.



MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mkllob, the up-to-date bootnvker.



"V\ JAIN TED Known—The cheapest ar,d VV most reliable boot shop in Ashburtou is Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



OLEAKING SALE Of LAND, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1897. MR D. THOMAS (in conjunction with Mr T. Bullock) has received in struction from Messrs Liddle Bros, (who are dissolving partnership) to Sell on the above date, On the HOMESTEAD fronting Winslow and Bangitata Bridge Road, about four miles from the Hind a Railway ! Station, THEIR FAB MS, as follows : — THE HOMESTEAD BLOCK, containing 498 acres lr 28p, being R.B. 27572, fecced, well watered, and subdivided, two-roomed Cottage, large Shed, Yards, &c. ; new school on opposite side of road. ALSO,— R.S» 27607, 200 acres near the above, fenced, nearly all in English grasses, well watered, close to School. ALSO,— LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, as follows :— C% O A Four - tooth FIRST-CROSS 4O\) EWES. C\ i f\ Six and Eight-tooth CROSSBRED #40 EWES. f f\ Two-tooth WETHERS. Ann LAMBS, FREEZERS and STORES. r* Leicester RAMS (Digby's). Q DRAUGHT HORSES. | TRAP HORSE. II Four-year-old HACK, by Camel. ~l Three-year-old by Mambrimo M&c. "1 Two-year-old by Mambrino. Q COWS and CALVES.



WANTED Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, at greatly reduced prices, also large selection in Ladies' Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrappers, Children's Pinafores, Overalls, etc., for fourteen days only.—: Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. 213



Guinness and LeCren. SALE OF LEASES OF RAILWAY RESERVES, RANOITATA. WEDNESDAY, February 24, 1897, AT GERALDINE, Immediately after the Stock Sale, f^ UINNESS & LeCREM have been in \J structed to Sell as above :— LOT 1 -The LEASE for seven years from the Ist March prox of part of Railway Conservation Reserve 1925 on the | North side of the Rangilata River | bed, containing 550 acres, at present leased by the Trustees in the estate of the late W. K. Macdonald. LOT 2—The LEASE for seven years from the Ist March prox of Railway Con servation Reaerves 2810, 1925, con taining 3674 Acres, situated on the South side of the Rangitata River bed, at present leased by the Trustees in the estate of the late W. K. Macdonald, Plans may be seen at the Rangitata Rail way Station or the Office of the Auctioneers. GUINNESS & LbCREN, 2 Jl9 Auctioneers,



PIGS, &c, 2 Double - furrow and 1 Three-furrow Ploughs (Duncan), 3 sets Harrows, Anglo-Amerioan Drill Broadcast, with Turnip Attachment (Duncan), 2 Me- Cormick Reapers and Binders, 3 Drays and Frames, Grass Mower, Horse- Rake, Cambridge Roller, Butcher's Cart, Harness, Empty Sacks, and a large number of Sundries. ALSO,— i) STACKS of OATEN SHEAVES. Sale at 12.30 p.m. Luncheon provided. D. THOMAS, Ashburton. Further Entries will be accepted for this Sale. 2 im



A CARD MRS A. CUOLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, 1 COX STREET, ASHBURTON. yJBMS ON ALLIGATION,



T. Bullock. TO LET. ' TOWELLING of five rooms, with stable, ' \_J e:c , conveniently situated in Burnett .Street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, HOUSE of five rooms centrally situated In Tailored Street. Apply T. BULLOCK. TO LFT at » low rental, Shop and Dwelling in East Street^^ TINWALD. ftiA Sum lequired for T.S. 261. i-acre 3b 1U . centrally situated in Melcombe ilSet, not fartrotn the Railway SUMon" | Apply to ____I'_Z^ "~~FuR SALE. 1/jq ACR'S, NEAR MARONAN, lOb being R.S. 27929, fenced and m its native state. T . BULLOCK. cottagiToFfour rooms and small section, Fronting Willow Street, Trevorton. /jwa PRICE REQUIRED, part of Sb i\J Lots 37 and 38, opposite the Presbyterian Manae. Terms if required. Apply to BULLOCK. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey District, FOR SALE, the following R.Sb., fenced and mostly in the native state, viz.— R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R,S. 28487, 1068 aeies 2 roods R.S. 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 55 perches Price, terms, and full particulars furnished on applica ion. r* T. BULLOUK, Agent. "buTldincTsTtes^own sections and other Town Properties for SALE at the following prices, viz. : — T.S. 797, Cox street, containing £ b d iarre 35 0 0 T.S. 834, Aitken street, contain ing £ acre ... ... ■•• 25 0 U T.S. 7CB, Wakanui Road, con taining I acre 31 0 0 T.S. 860. Aitken street, contain ing £ acre 25 0 0 T.S. 822, Cox street, containing Jt acre .»• 15 10 v T.S. 334, Moore street, contjiuing I acre, with cottage 135 0 0 T.S. 818, Gray street, contain ing i acre ■•• *" 1U v T. S. 794, Peter street west, con taining \ acre 20 0 0 T.S 817, Anken street, contain ing J acre 13 10 0 T.S. 794, Cox street, containing i acre, with tquaie Dwelling House .„. 1 HO 0 0 Inspection invited. For further particu lars and terms of payment apply to T. BULLOCK. "~ Friedlander Bros., Limited.^ "~fT¥l~d~""tTTFa l s OF the MAPSEY-HARRIS FOUR FURROW SKIMMING PLOUGH will take place as follows :— At Mr G. W. Leadleys, Wakanui, WEDNESDAY, the 24th inst. At Mr Todhuntek's, Westerfiekl, THURSDAY, the 25th inst. At Mr John Small's, Tinwald, FRIDAY, ihe 26th inst. All Comiruncing at 2 p.m. Farmers are invitrd to attend and see fchis new and useful Implement at work. FRIKDLANDF.R BROS., Ltd. Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holtlen at Ash burton. TVTOTICE is hereby given that statements Jl\ of accounts and balance-sheets in respect of the undermentioned estates, to gether with the report of the Audit Office thereon, have been duly filed in the above Court; and 1 hereby further give notice that j at the sitting of the said Court, to be holden on FRIDAY, the 12th day of March, 1897, I intend to apply'for an order releasing me from the administration of the said estates. Dated this 20th day of February, 1897. Patton, Robert, Mount Somers, black smith. Betts, Albert, Hampstead, threshing mill owner. Smith, H. T., Mount Somers, farmer. Ross, C. 0., Westerfield, farmer. Anderson, R., Ashburton, saddler. McGregor, E. M. Mrs, Ashburton, tobacconist. Robbins Bros., Rakaia, farmers. Ellerv, W. B , Maylield, farmer. Willis, H., Ashburton, accountant. Thompson, W., Winslow, contractor. Harrington, W., Ashburton, laborer Miller, W., Ashburton, laborer. Lukies, Joseph, Chertsey, larmer. Bean, J. G. H., Ashburtou, farmer. Morton. William, Rakaia, threshieg mill owner. Welsh, Epuraim, Rakaia, laborer. Hiokey, John, Hinds, laborer. Johnston, John, Tinwald, contractor. JOHN DAVISON, 2 148 Deputy Official Assignee, THE TRIANGLE BLSTON akd LE6GOTT. Painters and House Decorators. NEW PAPERHANGINGS AND _ NEW STOCK TO SKLECT FROM. SCRIM, OILS, COLOURS, VARNISH, GLASS, etc, AT LOWEST RATES. I ESTIMATES GIVEN ELS TO N & LEGG OT T, TRIANGLE. TRUSTFUNDS rpO LEND on approved freehold security, X from 4£ to 5 per cent interest. Apply to JOHN ORR, or * HUGO FRIEDLANDER. 2_9l_ TENDERS. npENDERS are invited for building house JL in Peter Street. Plans and* Specifica tions at my Office. Tenders close on 8 ATUR DAY, February 27, at 5 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 2 153 Architect "TT7"ANiED mothers to know that the \ V cheapest shop for school boots is fcJjiLiiOK's Zealinadia Boot Store,



METHVEN BALEYARDS. , A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Road Board Office, Methven, on THURSDAY, February 25, at 3 p.m. Business—To receive report as to site and cost of Yards, and to take steps to form a Company, G. H. ALLINGTON, 2 131 Interim Secretary. THE ENCHANTED SWING. THE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC ILLUSION OF THE AGE. npHE ENCHANTED SWING has been JL erected on the site opposite the SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, and will be open to the recreation of the public on SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2.30. Admission—Sixpence. 2 134 ri W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDCGCK, Agenb. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. i 2 125 WATEKTON. [ IT ARV ES T HpHANKSGIVING SERVICE In St. James' Church, on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, At 7.30 p.m. Preacher—Rev. T. A, HAMILTON 1. 2 137 WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the bale.—



__^ "Business 11 Notices ____„____: -- ■,- -• MELLO R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoeß. Already the Asiiburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASH BURTON. —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 AshburtOD A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other boot-shops. Note Address — JAMES MELLOR, TAN CRED STREET, ASHBURTON, IMPORTANT TO FARMEBS AND HAKVBSTEES. THATCHES specially designed and constructed for those engaged in agricultural work are to be obtained from WATCH IMPORTER, EAST STREET. These Watches are made by ROTHERAM and otter famed makers to the special order of S. Salek foi the j ASHBURTON WATCH TRADE. HAVING BOUGHT LARGELY AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT PRICES ARE REDUCED. ALSO IN STOCK—I ixit Watches (see the name S. SALEK Asiiburton. is on the dial) at 20s. | Other metal watches from 15s. All Guaranteed. RUDGE-WTIITWORTH CYCLES. ; VJTfE ARE SELLING GENTLEMEN'S RUDGE VV WHITWOIiTH CYCLES AT j £20 CASH. TERMS AS ARRANGED. If you want a Good English Bicycle at the price of a Colonial Machine, BUY A RUDGE- WHIT WORTH FROM JOHN ORR & CO. !



I ASHBURTON ! PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. rTUIE TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDEPB Will be held at the Society's New Office, Taucred Stree*-, ON MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1897, at three o'clock in the afternoon. Business : 1. To receive the Directors' Report for the year ending 1896-7. 2. To elect two Directors in the room of Messrs Thomas Bullock and Hugo Fried under who retire by rotation, and are eligible for re-election. 3. Any other General Business. Any duly qualified member offering him self as v> Diiector shall give notice, in writing, to the Manager. Such notice must be left at the office, at or before 4 p.m. on , MONDAY, the 22nd day of February, 1897. By order of the Board of Directors. EDWARD STEPHENS, 2 118 Manager. NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club's Sports on THURSDAY, the 4th day of March prox, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz : — For each adult ... .. One shilling For each horse One shilling For each trap One shilling J. SEALY, Chairman of Ashburton Domain Board. February 16, 1897. 2 115 WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealand it* boots guaranteed at Mklwk's ZealancUa Boot Store.



I Business Notices _ 1 CROCKERY -. - - J - - - CROCKERY^ ENAMELWAKE. ENAMELWAEE. OK PACKAGES a^PACKAGES &O PACKAGES /CO PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHER BROS., ' HAVE just received per s. s. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enatnelware from some of the best Firms in England and on the Continent, which our Agents bought at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Caan, thereby gettiug a larger discount for us than is usual. This being the case we are determined to give our Customers the benefit of this transaction aa they will readily Bee by comparing the undermentioned PricM with any others in the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. -OBOOKIfRY. CROCKERY.— 50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 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, 2t per dozen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 21b Glasi Jam Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. I 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen • Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. EN A MEL WARE. EN A MEL WARE. 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9J, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors) 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s 111 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3a 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers. 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3a 3^, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9?, 2s, 2s 3d; - Bw6dv 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 1 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dczfcn. 10 Down Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 61 per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5e 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 F.ying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Knameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 9d each ~ Candlesticks, 7d and lQd 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. PICKLTNG SEASON. The finest Vinegar in the Market at prices to suit everyone'o pocket. We have also on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of tlie best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharp 353 6d per bag. Bran 3a 6<i per bag New Potatoes, splendid Samp'e 14 b Is, 7s per cwb Flour— Kollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Titnaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheacmeal for Biead and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASH BURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASH BURTON ANE OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. o § H ' * LJ t>> S © -COM 7f\ 2-8 W ° -' a td s* i i I* i , ss 'i < is * „ •'• 11 ° o ft 2 SJJ 5 ?? 1 I if *!ii?£ g Ji 111 |S|! f £ ip s =g< i §! °» q a »sUras ill s- {I 1 ■ »* . H ° HI O O O cq



"TTALENTINES S Valentines! Large V assortment of Comic, Fancy Boxed, Booklets, Love Cards, etc. New Books, Fancy Goods, Toys, Stationery and Musis. New lot of Foreign Stamps and packets.— Audkewks, Anderson, & Co., Stationer* HiU, i



WANTED Known—The Economic Kid Glove, four buttons, la 9d pc pair, is the Glove for every day weur, VV. H. Collier. WHAT everybody s&ye mu«t be true You get wonderful v»lu« foj HtUf mooey at Msllor's,