COUNTY COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the Ash burton County Council was held today. Present —-Messrs E. G. Wright (chairman), C. J. Harper, E. Herring, 8. S. Chapman, M. Sbitfc, E. Richards, J.Johnßton.D Cameron, and D. Williamson. chairman's statement. The Chairman's statement was read as follows :— The aocounts for the six months and year ending 31st March laßt have been audited and senfc to Wellington. The Minister of Railways has advised that the work to make the Hinds foot bridge suitable for sheep will be put in hand at once. This is how being carried out. The Anama Road Board has written asking the Council to vest control of Boundary Road from North Hinds Crossing to MLouDt Somers Bridge in that Board. Ihe Minister of Railways has been written to regarding a direct road between Hinds and 1- aling so as to avoid the present deiour. Mr G. H. Alington forwards an application for the construction of * fcwimming bath in the recreation ground at Methven.—The joint Committee of this and Borough Councils appointed to consider the best means of celebrating Her Majesty a sixty years reign have met and will present its report today. Rev. G. B. Inghs, as secretary to the Demonstration Committee, has written asking the members of the Oottnoil to take patt in a religious service on 22nd instant, to be held in the Domain in commemoration of the same occasion. Th« secretary of the Ashburton Fire Brigade applies for a vote of money to be spent in fireworks for the display on the 22nd instant. Mr E. Taylor, on behalf of the ratepayers interested re proposed water iupply from the Rangitata, itateaithat the ratepayers are not willing to form themselves into a separate rating disttiot, but would like to meet a deputation from the Council to discuss the matter. engineer's report, The engineer's report was read as' follows:— ' Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— The Limestone Creek supply is still light. With this exception all the other races in the district are well served. Although the water has not been turned off, many of the races in the Rangitata district have been cleaned, and there is a fair supply right down to the lower end of the Coldstream district. The remainder of the races will be sleaned when water is shut off for the purpose, and it will now be for the Council to decide when this shall take place. The frost now is beginning to take effect, and interfering somewhat with the cleaning of the races, but it is likely to be worse later on, so that the sooner the work is finished the better. It will be absolutely necessary to shut off the water for clearing the main from South Hinds river to Ruapuna, as it requires a thorough overhaul, having proved barely sufficient for the large demands on it during the drought of last season, As the main from South Ashburton river is cleared as far down as the South Hinds, the P race could be kept running. That would meet the objection as to temporary shutting off of water raised by settlers along the bank of the Hinds river whose wells were and are etill dry. The springs continue low also in i the Lowcliffe district. Even in the usuilly '< swampy portion there is hardly any water, the catchwater drains in Mr l>obson's pro perty below the terminal point of water race being quite dry. The clearing of races between Ashburton and Hinds rivers has, on the whole, been very satisfactory. Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply.—All the head races are now in good order. All the distributing races have also had a good overhaul, with the exception of the few mentioned in the ranger's report, on which the work is proceeding so slowly (and in three or four cases not at all) that I antici pate it will be necessary before next meeting to have clearances effected by the Council at occupiers' expense. All the intermediate | raceß between El and K3 races ate not yet formed, but I expect final arrangements will be made immediately for the extension from McMillan's downwards, when the connection through R.S. 16332 will also be made. Several flumes on F and other races have been repaired, and in parts renewed, and tarred. Some culverts are being replaced by fords, and 1 have arranged for some ford repairs. The Mount Hatt and Wakanui Road Boards take over the fords in their respective districts as from the first of this month. Wakanui Flat Races.—With reference to the unauthorised and disconnected races referred to in the Ranger's last report, 1 have inspected the various points, and fiad that considerable waste is taking place, and a system of interference adopted which can not fail to render the supply at lower end of system weak and irregular, especially during the summer and winter months. These branch races are not only led out a long way from the authorised race, but are generally taken along fence lines completely overgrown with gorse, and full of weeds and rushes. (This applies more especially to Mr Meredith Wilson's branch on Beach road, which should be restricted to a length of eight chainß with suitable junction, aad to Mr Coe's on Wilson's road, which should be returned to the race, if he should apply to have his present branch made permanent. A de viation also occurs at Mr McCosker's, and a readjustment will have to be made at the outlet from Mr William John and Mr James Wilson's properties, where the race origin ally was returned, but has latterly been deviated to Mr David Fitzgerald's property amd house. This will be discontinued, pend ing a fresh application and suitable arrange ments being made. The two small branches on River road for Mr John Brown and Mr David Johnston should also be returned to the race. A readjustment of junction is also necessary at R.S. 7714, Wakanui road, from which the two small branches for Mr Rose and Mr Jameson can be served. With the regulations Indicated in the foregoing, the service should be kept up satisfactorily. AH the authorised races in this district have been very well cleaned out on this occasion, and several improvements have been made. County Bridges—The repairs on South Ashburton Bridge, Mount.Somers, are on the point of completion. The upper ohord of one of the spans had to be renewed. Repairs of decking and bearers have been effected on Upper Rangitata Bridge. The Railway Department has made the altera tions necessary at Hinds Sheep Bridge attached to Railway Bridge, and the approaches to it will be finished in a few days. Plantations—On account of continuance of dry weather the work of planting has not yet been commenced. The location of plot to be ploughed this season for gum aeed, etc. will soon have to be determined. CLEANING} RACKS. It was resolved that water races in the Ashburton-Rangitata water supply districts be cleaned after a week's notice had been given; and that the engineer be authorised tp do f;he cleaning at the occupiers' expense in the AshJburtpn-Wakanui district, if the wprk is not immediately attended to by the occupiers. In regard to the Wakanui Flat snpply district the engineer was authorised to carry out his repommendationa, PLANTING. The engineer's report re planting was referred to the planting committee. RECORD REIGN. The committee appointed to consider the question of celebrating Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee reported, recommending the establishment of a convalesent ward at the Hospital as a proper and suitable memorial. The report was adopted. Rev. G. B. Inglis wrote inviting the Council to take part in the proposed record reign celebration on June 22. The Council accepted the invitation of the Demonstration Committee. Ihe Council voted a sum of £10 to the Ashburton Fire Brigade in aid of that body's fireworks fuud for the record reign celebra tion. The question of the illumination of the Council's offices was left in the hands of the Chairman. • The offices of the Council were ordered to be closed for a period of three days during the jubilee—Monday, Tuesday, and Wednes day. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Harper gave notice to nv>ve at next meeting—" That the sum of £42 15a, paid to the Anama Road Board on account of rates collected by the Council, be refunded to the Ashburton-Rangitata .district, the same being 1 thirds p"aid by Government for the construction of water races within the fjlMofc" : ■ ■ •

At a meeting of the Canterbury Agri cultural and Pastoral Association on Thurs- j day it was reported that the loss over the winter show amounted to £17012s 6d. By the Waikato, which sailed from Lyttelton on Thursday, twenty shearling | Lincoln rams from the flock of Mr Henry Overton were shipped for the Argentine. The Gazette notifies that fallow deer have been turned at large in the South Canter bury acclimatisation district, and that the property in such deer and their offspring is deemed to be absolutely vested in the Chairman of the South Canterbury Accli matisation Society, for a period of three years from date. At a meeting of the directors of the Rakaia Saleyards Company, Limited, held yesterday, it was resolved to hold the annual meeting of shareholders at the Road Board Office at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, July 1. These yards have proved of great convenience to a large number of ratepayers in the Rakaia district aa well as to outsiders and it is satisfactory to note that the venture has proved a success financially. It is purposed to make some further improvements.

THE ABi£i>tiJ.aO2Si GUABEIAJS ; FKIDAY, JUNE 4, 1897.



KANGER MORRISON. Ranger Morrison was granted a fortnight s leave of absence, PAYMENTS. Accounts to the amount of £627 were passed for payment. ASHBUETON DOMAIN. £25 was granted in aid of the Ashburton Domain funds for the current year, i RIVER ENCROACHMENT. | A concession of 193 9d on the rates of Mr David Fitzgerald, Wakanui.'waa made, in consideration of certain willow planting he was required lo do in the riverbed opposite his property. MBTHVEN SWIMMING BATH. A supply of water was granted to provide a swimming bath at Methveo, subject to the decision of the engineer as to the location of the bath and the shutting off of the water in the case of shortage. BOUNDARY ROAD. The Council considered the request of the Anama Road Board to vest the control of the boundary road from the north Hinds crossing to the Mount Somers bridge in the Board, and resolved to notify the R&ngitata Road Board. BOLL ALTERATIONS. A number of roll alterations were sanctioned. HINDS PLANTATION. Mr W. J. S McDowell was granted barb wire, on the understanding that he would do the work of putting it in the fence between his property and the County's p'anUtiou. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. Mr David Cochrane was granted a slaughtering license. WATER SUPPLIES. Several applications for water race services wete granted. MOUNT SOMBRS TRAMWAY. The annual rate for the Mount Somers tramway was decided to be struck. ; ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. Mr Wiilums.n and the Chairman were authorised to sign the lease of land for the Acclimatisation Society. UNEMPLOYED. The Engineer whs authorised to put in hand any work in connection with the thinning of plantations aud gorse grubbing, no that any unemployed may have an oppor tunity of getting work. ' ANNUAL MEETING. The audited accounts not having been received from Wellington, the annual meet ing was further postponed. The Council then adjourned. The Belgians in Africa. • ■♦ Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.-— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka June 4, 11 50 a.m., Guardian office 1 p.m. Brussells, June 8 News has been received here from the Belgian authotities at the Congo State, that Captain Chalton, in com mand of the force operating on the Soudan frontier of the equatorial province, defeated two chiefs support ing the Mahdi, and following up his victories the Congo troops have occupied Iledjaphi.



HAHPSTEAD HOBBY SHOW. LAST Two Days—TO-DAY and TO MORROW. n . _ Afternoons ... Open at 2, Concert at 3. Evfnings ... Open at 7, Concert at 8. All goods remaining to-morrow evening will be sold by auction. ___P ADDFELLOWS 1 TT AL L. Lessee & Manager-Col. R. D'Obsay Ogden Stage Manager—LAURENCK Dunbar. ATTRACTION EXTRAORDINARY! For Two Nights Only, commencing MONDAY NEXT, June 7. COL. R. D'ORSAY OGDEN S LYCEUM OOMEDY COMPANY, I From Sydney Lyceum, and Wellington, and Christchurch. MONDAY EVENING will be produced the latest success—Sydney Grundy's Farcical three-act Uomedy, "DOT AND HER DOTTIE." Prices ... 3s, 2s, Is. Se« future advertisements. 6 32 D. Tnomas. _ -N0 T j c^7~™~" I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 lo 1801bs. D. THOMAS, 6 14 Auctioneer. X AM A CASH BUYER OP GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF. 4 56 P. THOMAS, Friedlander £si*os. WEST STREET YARDS. SATUKDAY, JUNE 5, 1897. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, will sell at their yards, West Street, on the above date, on account of Mb John Bull, who is giviDg up con tract carting,— 8 GOOD DRAUGHT MARES A^D GELDINGS from 3 to 8 years old. I CHESTNUi' TRAP HORSE. IBAY THOROUGHBRED MARE, Altimore by Trump Card—Hurricane, syrs. 2 Wool Wagons, Dray, Spring Trap, Set Trap Harness, Shafo and leading Harness, Horse Covers, c.c. Sale at 12 30 p m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 3 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. ~~ money! TO LEND on approved Freehold Security two special sums of £1000 and £300 at lowest current ratea of interest. T. BULLOCK. Henry Zander. JUST LANDED 1000 BAGS 1000 BAGS A/lAUBITIUS OUGAB, USE NO OTHER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton, JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fasulka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL felOO Cases VALVGLINE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STEEL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENEY ZANDEB, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \J ducted, and Saleyarda regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham'a Sheep Dips always oft hand. Advances made against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton. My London; Agent is known for his utmost reliability. HENBY ZANDEB, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENEY ZANDEB, GENERAL MERCHANT. XBEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of GUNS. GUNS. GUNS, HOLLIS' 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. tnKmmmimmmmimmmmmmmmmmmmm^ WANTED Known—For good boot wear try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store A CCORDEONS, Accordeonß, Acco r . J\. deons. Special low prices and large



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Rev. D. O'Donnell'a mission—To-night» Baring Pquare Church, W. D. V, Preston.—Notice W. H. Collins—Ladies' Bicycles for sale. T. Bullock—Money to Lend. Hobby Show—Last two daya. Oddfellows' Hall—Monday next-, Dot and her Dottie. For Sale—Carrots, Potatoes and Hay, apply, J, Millichamp. Church Meeting— Templar Hall to-night. H. N. Anderson—New business advertise ment. W. 8. Mitchell- Notice. Wanted. MEETING of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Templar Hall to-night, at 7.30. No collec tion. Public invited. 638 NANS EN '8 Furthest North, two volumes, cloth and paper; only a few copies left. Jude The Obscure (Hardy), and other new books.—H. N. Anderson, Stationer, East Street. WANTED Known—For Sale Carrots, Potatoes, and Hay.—J. Millichamp, Terrace Nursery, Tinwald. 6 37 A NSWERS to Difficult Questions and Xjl Perplexing Problems of the Bible and Spiritual Life. Rev D. O'Donnell, To-night, Baring Square Church; 7.30. 6 33 FOR SALE—Four Ladies' Bicycles, with Lamps, Brakes, etc, complete. Price £16 each. Early application necessary.— W. H. Collins k Co. 6 35 FOR SALE, cheap—Spring Cart carry a ton. Apply to E. Cookson. 615 171AMILY READER (April), Christian j Herald, Boys' and Girls' Own Paper, Quarterly part of Army and Navy, Graphic, London Journal, Weldon's Home Dress maker. New Books by mail.—H. M. Jones. WANTED to sell (a bargain) Waggonette and Daisy Cart. Apply A. Obb 5 154 BARRETT BROS, have juat opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted tl Wear-well " Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2 ; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajt Street. NEW LINES in Clothing. Afirst-clase Colonial Tweed Suit at 39a. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercury.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Depirment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choict selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, anc Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes it stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED, Eggs, 1000 do n, must b< fresh, and 1 ton o Beeswax highest market prices given by Vletchbi Bros., Casl Supply Stores WANTED Known.—Every lady shouh see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns ii Table Damask now showing at Mitchell i Turner's. JUST LANDED —A High-class Ki. Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4e Fully equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—W. H Collier. EX "Gothic;." Barrafct Bros have re v ceived through their agents, direc from English Manufacturers, some specia lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount On Shilling in the Pound.-"The Hall," Eos Street



_____ HKNRY STEPHRNSON. __ HENEY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUOTIONFER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. . Cleariog Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part of the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. HENKY STKPHENSON, 6 4 AUCTIONEER. Hanmer and Graves. POTATOES. YTTE HAVE FOR SALE-Prime Blue » V Derwent Potatoes. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or t Dun Oats for early Spring feed, HANMER & GRAVES. WANTED, 50 TONS OR MORE OF GOOD HEAVY > OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMER AND.GRAVES. DIP. _ DIP. WARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyards lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep ther at current rates. Little's Dip will be used pig" feedT~chic? feed. WE have for Sale—Crushed Barley (<? iori) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Unick Wheat. SEED WHEAT, SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY. \XT& c»n Supply SEED WHEAT and T T OATS, all varieties, grown in various districts ; also Chevalier and Cape BARLEY FOR &EED. SEA OF AZOF BAKLEY7 WE have imported seme of this woll known Barley for Winter feed, and will be $>lai to let Faimers know of its special qualifications if they will call in. fepAiiKOWBILL OATS FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these for Seed purposes. FEED"OAm WE Have for Sale Ling and Short Feed Oats. CHAFF. CHAFF. WE Have for Sale PRIME OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, also a good chap line for Gow Feed. PLOUGBfI*ELARE& EEGULA R Supplies imported by us, direct from the makers; both Ransom ea and Hornsby a—standard Bizee. Prices, lowest current. EOXAL OIL— HO Fire Test Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. WE hold a regular Supply at this well known Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to be the most Superior Oil in the market. S4LT. FOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or for Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quautity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized i Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft I turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot ("machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. WE HAVE the following Properties on hand FOR SALE. 1 An ACRES, Lowcliffe, rich reclaimed AO 0 Swamp, divided into eight pad docks. Seven-roomed House, two-roqmed Cottage. Easy terms. Ol A ACRES, near Geraldine. Good i^wXO House, Stable, Granary, Coach House, and Men's Hut. Divided 'into con venient paddocks and well watered. £1300 of the purchase money can remain on mort gage at 5 per cent. OJ^AA ACRES» Lauriston. Large {£/t}\J\J Dwelling House and Stableß, Woolshed, Men's Cottage, Sheep Yards and other improvements, which are all in first class order. A low price and easy terms will be accepted for this property. GOODWILL OF LEASE OF 1 ryf\{\ ACRES, Rangitata. Good X I \J\J House, Stable, Woolshed and Yards (ail new). Rent 2s. HANMER & GRAVES. I\/TRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies", _LYX gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—-Wakanui Boad, near Baring Square. 5 138 WANTED Known-Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from Is 9d. Satisfactory Drees and Mantle making on the premises. 4" descriptions of 'Ibiies garments made to order.—Mitchell



; Prmufi notices. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICANS LICENSE. I JOHN MULLAN, of Ashburton, 1 Hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting of the Licenaing Com mittee for the Licensing District of Ash ' burton, to be holden at Ashburton on the first day of July next, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house situate at Ashburton, and known as the Ashburton Hotel, containing twenty - eight rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 3rd day of June, 1897. JOHN MULLAN. R. M. Cuthbertson, Solicitor. 6 3 A PUBLIC MEETING will be held at the OKANGE HALL on FRIDAY next, the 4th iust, at 8 p.m , for the purpose of taking steps (in addition fco the proposal already adopted) to Celebrate the Record fteign of Her Majesty the Queen ; and also in response to a numerously signed requisi tion presented to me to consider certain matters in connection with the running of the Trains. J. SEALY, Mayor. June Ist, 1897. 6 1 FOE SALE. THE MOUNT HUTT ESTATE, IN Lots to suit purchasers, either for Cash or on deferred payment. Apply to MR 0. MURRAY-ANYSLEY, 6 27 ON THE PROPERTY. FOR SALE OR TO LET. OIK ROOMED HOUSE, with Scullery, Situated in Burnett Street West, Newly Built, Occupied by E. B. Restell, Esq., Immediate Possession. Apply Messrs HUGO FRIEDLANDER and JOHN ORR, Trustees Late Wm. Mitchell, or ALBERT ROBERTS, 5 267 West Street, NOTICE. ANY Person or Firm having a Claim against the late firm of Mitchell and Brodeibb are requested to forward particulars at once to 6 39 W. S. MITCHELL. N~OT ICE! I BEG to Notify that I have this day Withdrawn from Possession of the Goods and Chattels of W. H. Landells included in the Instrument by way of Security from him to me. Dated this 3rd day of June, 1897. 6 34 W. 1). V. PRESTON. NIGHT SCHOOL. /"^LASSES are now being formed for :— (a) Ordinary School Course (New Zealand Government Syllabus) (b) English, Latin, French, Greek, and Spanish C assies {c) Higher Branches of Mathematics, Euclid and Algebra {<),) Penmanship (Smart's Famous System) \e) Drawing, Mechanic.) 1 or Freehand (/) Book-keeping, single and double entry (g) Music and Singing. Competent Masters for each subject. For particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES, 5 260 Principal. nUTTo~e~, ~-" DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. /^\UR TUNER, Mr McGlasiian, will be in Ashburton on June Ist. Country and Town clients please leave orders at H. N. Anderson's, Stationer, East) Street, ABhbHrton< _____i?L 0 HENEY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN HpHANKS the Public most heartily for JL their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boots, (Mus erera 1 Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, •. annot be surpassed at the prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept in stock, with a large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Attent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'s Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily NOTICE. THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable fcuit, and not hare any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Rents' own rn^teria.! made up, W. PAULING, Manager ~F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AM NOW SELLING TOBACCOS OF THE BEST PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Weloome Nugget, Wills' Tins, Miid, Medium, Full Strength Zo'A Is, 4oz 2s. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEONS, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours la per box, Manillas 5 for la. WATCHES. I AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, etc; FUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discouat One Shilling in the round, meets with approval,—BAßßETT



Business Notices H. M. JONES. HOCKEY, HOCKEY. JUST received a shipment of Sticks and Balis from Wisden and Co., London. FOOTBALLS7~FOOT£ALLB. New season's goods now opening up from Wisden and Co., London. , circulating" librae*. Cheap reading for winter evenings. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLTJMBIAS, VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £18, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En fold). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TERMS. TYPE "WRITERS. LOWEST CASH PRICES. H. M. JONES. 5 26 jR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. FTIHE Advertiser desires to inform hia X Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest c'ass of spiritseo that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured:— WHISKIKS. Scotch.—-Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk ' and case ; Buchanan's Glasgow — " Old Smuggler"; D.O.L. — Liqueur; Highland Nectar; Highland Club an*d V.O. Special Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore" ;Gilbßy's " Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown; Daw son's Glenlivet " Perfection " ; Gow and Ross, Gienfarg Dundee; Mitchell,Glasgow— Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Son*, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more " brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast-—" Sham rock"; Dunville's Belfast ; John Jamieson and Son's—Dublin * * * ; D.C.L.—" Killy croy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antrim- puremalt; Sir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker's, Dewar's and Sons, Mitchell's V. 0. M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Bisquit Dubouche, V.0.C.8, for invalids ami ### #. Hennessey's * * * ; Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—hulk and case; Martell's Datk. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene dictine, Chartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a.mi till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. R, ALEXANDER, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205 DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES JEWELLERY, SILVER & JfcP. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, EAST STREET TTAS Just received "ew Stock of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES Direct from England. The Largest and Choicest Stock in the district is to be seen at S. SALEK'S EAST STKEET. SPECIAL Attention ie drawn to the Splendid Selection of LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES. TA^E your Watches and Clock* to S SALEK S, for repair. The true test of Cheapness ia the Quality of the wttk done.



FLETCHEK BROS., THE CELEBBaTED CASH GROCERS. 'HSREE years ago started a Caeh Systun, which haa worked satisfactorily, both t© ih§ JL buyer and the seller, and haa been the means of adding many comforts to the honuC >f those who wisely availed ihemselves of the grand reform. Hundreds now buy the r oloods at FLETOH.ER BR< S. FOR GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation tf he CASH SYSTEM. Look aftt-r the I'imbie shilling by taking it to FLETCHER BRO£. t ud getting the very best value that money en buy. A'though we do not advertise ft price list, our conntry customers can get one 0:1 application, and after perusing the ■; me very carefully, we ate satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper thaß my other hou»e in the district. | *Q* lIIIIIIIPMI WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN, 900 CASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. OAA We are just la;.ding a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better fet it had iv the world, which we are selling lower than Chrisfcchurch prices. This is » soU4 f »!sfc, »»d anyone wishing to get the beet Kerosene and save money should not fail to t*fc from us, ♦ EOLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied in any quantity from 71'j bags to a ion, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Batilj Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the beat of mat keti loir spot oas therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Aahburton, CHINA, ULASSWAiiii, EARTHENWABE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well itookod with thf mostiuseful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. ' _. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a visit, as we havf just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and Electroplate.ware, which we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6d each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d mob Niokel Alarm Clocks, from 3a 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2s per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vaees at 3s 6d per pair, large>ize ■ Pretty line of Vmoi at Is 6d per pair. cutleryTcutleey. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST F RICES. Johnson*, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Kodgers, etc. bedboomware7~bedroomware. ' We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwarc Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselves, or for * 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 1,189T to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, as w«l 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 SIORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH, Telephone 24—80 x 67. GREAT SALE OF Warehousemen's Clearing Lines. BY W. H^COLLIER. Striped Twill Flannelettes, 3d per yard 33 inch, very heavy, 6d per yard Cot Blankets, 2s ild each Double Bed Blankets, 4s 6d each A eplendid line Ladies' Fine Ribbed Cashmere Hoae, la per pair I Vt Ivet Tea Cosies, Is lid Ladies' and Children's Cashmere Gloves, 6d Ladies' and Children's Fur-top Lined Kid Gloves, 3* 6d Children's Oarpnt Slippers from 9d Ladies' Cloth .jackets, 9s lid Heavy Dress Tweed, new patterns, Is (very special) Ladies' Waterproofs (guaranteed), 12* 9d Special line Men's Heavy Woollen Socks, 6d per pair Men's under-wear Pants, merino Is 6d, knitted Is lid Men's Shooter Boots, 8 s 11 per pair—worth 2s per pair more A LARGE STOCK OF RECORD REIGN FLAGS. W. H. COLLIER, "THE COSNEK." THE BOOT TKADE. McDonald & mcdiarmld, OF THE Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE UndoubtedlyMn the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kinds, including the Duke of York, Bostock, Beehive, Wolfs, Otto Hera, STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. OUR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers ire are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. EVERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material uaed. M CDONALD & M°DIARMID, BOOT MANUFACTUREES AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. ANDREW ORR. T ADIES WHC AEEj ABOUT TO PURCHASE THEIR WINTER DRESSIS, MtLLISERY, JACKETS & CAEJIS, SHOULD CALL AT ONOE A|TJ A. ORR'S, WHERE THE? WILL FIND THE VALUF\SECOND TO NONE IN CANTERBURY. 150 Ladies' Jackets—beat shapes from 10a 66 to 45s 75 Ladies' Macintoshes—the latest—all sewn 80 Ladies' Beautiful Capes—all prices 50 Navy and Black Serges from Is 3d per yard Colonial and English Dress Tweeds—double width—from la 200 pairs colonial-made Blankets— from 15s Gents' Suits to order from £2 15s Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits from 22s 6d Gents' Waterproof Coats—all sewn seams The Largest Stock of Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS everj-shownj'a Ashburton—splendid quality 70 pieces Flannelette—all colors—34 and 36 inches Linoleums and Floorcloths—all widths INSPECTION KINDLY SOLICITED. ANDREW ORR.