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The Education Rill

London, February 17. In the House of Commons the Edu cation Bill was read a second time by 355 votes to 150

The Rebel Chief Mataafa. Replying to a question in the House Of Ood-Koiib, Mr Our-on said there was no immediate prospect ot the return to Samoa of the rebe chief Mfttaafa who was banished to the Marshal Group.

Australian.

Recruiting Labor.

S YDNBY, February 17 A despatch haa been received by the Governor of New Caledonia from the French Minister for the Colonies stating that the British J*™™™"* propose to prohibit recruiting labour from the Solmon Group by French vessels, unless such vessels cease to supply the islanders with arras ana Ammunition. Another Rich Lode, Perth, February 17 Another rich parallel lode has been struck in the Great Boulder mine. It maintains a width of two and a ha>t feet, and is uniformly rich.

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Australian.

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(Received February 18, 10.10 a.m.) Bishop Julius Interviewed. Sydney, February 18.

In the course of an interview Bishop Julius referred to prohibition in New Zealand. He said the move ment was splendidly organised, but had received a severe check. His own belief was that New Zealand was a sober country, and that prohibition was dangerous as a policy and had little chance of success, and that the State system of licensing control wasprobably the best.

(Received February 18, 10.45 a.m.) Cardinal lloran.

Sydney, February 18 Cardinal Moran has expressed him self warmly to an interviewer in reply to attacks on his candidature for the Federal Convention. He said he would stand for election as an indivi dual only, not at all as a Cardinal or the bead of the Catholic Church, but as an Australian colonist. When first his candidature was referred to he had no intention to offer himself for elec tion, but when the cry of bigotry was raised be resolved to come forward in order to crush for ever this anti- Oatholic bigotry.

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

Greece Ignores the Powers

Slaughter.of Turks

The Combined Fleet Withdraws.

The Powers Warn Greece

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London, February 17

In the House of Commons, the Hon M. J, Balfour deprecated any discus sion on the Cretan difficulty. To make any statement in regard to the situation at the present juncture might jeopardise the concert between the Powers. Turkey would then fall to pieces, with the re suit tbat a European war would en sue. Sir William Vernon Harcourt objected to Lord Salisbury's censure on Greece.

[Received February 18, 9.50 a.m.] Athens, February 17

Colonel Vassos, in a proclamation | demanding the surrender of Canea, declares he is bringing peace and the rule of law to Crete, He intended to occupy tbe island in the name of Greece and promised to respect life and pro perty, as well as freedom of religion. Vaseos captured Fort Aghia, killing many Mussulmen, the defenders, and capturing a hundred Turkish soldiers. Vassos replied to the protest of the Powers declaring he intended to execute his mission. The Powers directed the flotilla to withdraw from Crete.

(Received February 18, 15 p.m.) Tbe combined foreign fleets have informed the Greek Consul that any attack on a town occupied by the mixed forces will be repelled.

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(Received February 18, 9.50 p.m.) London, February 17. News has been received that several Sokoto states abandoned the Bida Federation. The Emir of Bida is hiding, and hia Vizier is pleading for peace.

THE QUEEN'S CELEBRATION.

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Sydney, February 17

The departure of the detachment of Mounted Rifles for England to-day waa made the occasion of an enthusias tic demonstration. The force consists of forty officers and men with forty four horses. They will be attached to English regiments for ten months' training, and will also be available to represent the colony at the Queen's celebrations.

(Received February 18, 10.10 a.m.) Sydney, February 18.

The Commandant has approached Government to request that a detach ment might be sent of JSO men, chosen from the permanent volunteer forces, to take part ia the Queeo's record

The Transvaal Raid Enquiry.

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\ London, February 16 Mr Cecil Rhodes, in giving evidence before the House of Common's Com mittee, admitted helping the Rand movement, owing to the Transvaal authorities throwing obstacles in the way of the development of the re sources of the country, becnuse of the belief that the Transvaal was about to introduce Germany into the already complicated system. He also admitted he had attempted to delude the public into the belief that Jameson had gone to the assistance of the women and children. i

(Received February 18, 9.44 a.m.) London, February 17.

The Prince of Wales, besides numer ous members of tl-e Houses of Lords and Commons, wpre present at the opening sitting of the Transvaal raid Committee of Enquiry. There were no ladies amongst tfiß spectators. Con tinuing his evidence, Mr Rhodes said that the persistent unfriendly attitude of the Transvaal prevented common action being taken, and tbe denial of civil rights to the Uitlanders became intolerable. The situation was almost on the verge of revolution for years, and preparations for a change would continue to be made until the grievance was redressed. Dr Jameson started on his expedition without his (Mr Rhodes'*) authority. Mr Rhodes ad mitted having placed troops on the frontier, and also supplied them with money and arms. He was probably morally culpable, but the case of Prince George of Greece starting for Crete without the concurrence of the Powers was an analagous one.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THU RSDAY.

{Before Mr C. A. Wray, SM )

By Laws.—H. P. Madden was fined 5a for allowing a cow to wander, and W. Sparrow a similar amount for a similar breach of the by-laws.—B. Kane was charged with allowing eight head ot cattle to graze on the public roads. He pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr Wilding, Mr Cuthbertson appearing for the ranger, who prosecuted. Tbe evidence of the ranger's men was to the effect that the cows had been found grazing on the road.

There was a young girl in charge who was sitting down when the acting ranger appeared. The defence was th»it the cows were being driven to water. Water could be reached by a shorter route, but the nearer water was foul, and there were bees in the vicinity which were apt to feting the cattle. The beasts were not b ing fed on the road, but were being legitimately driven to water. The young girl was not sitting down when the ranger appeared, but was stooping to tie her boot lace. Kane said there was no inducement in tho matter of feed to drive the cows over the road in question, and the only reasons for miug it were the easier travelling and the good water it led to. His Worship said ib waa difficult to prove these' cases, and trouble was not always taken to show how long the catile were on the road. As K-me had already paid driving fees he would dismiss the case. -Arthur Pollock was fined 5s and costs foi allowing two horses to be at large.

Maintenance. —Ambrose Fox, who waa in arrears to the amount of £13 on an order of Court, was sued by his wife for payment. , His Worship said the constable's report on Fox's condition was that he was wholly unable to work and quite destitute. Mr- Fox said her husband had sold a mare and a foal, belonging to her son, about two mouths ago, and had received £7 His Worship could make no order in the cir umstances.

Assault.—Patrick Duffy complained that Patrick O'Kane had, assaulted him by striking him on the head on February 8. [t appeared that O'Kane was working for Duffy, who is a farmer, and on the occasion in que-tion O'Kane was drunk, and after using bad language towards Duffy, struck him on the head and otherwise assaulted him. Mr Wilding appeared for Duffy and Mr Cuthbertson for O'Kane, and after the examination of several witnes-es his Worship said the assault had been proved to be an unprovoked and serious one on an old man. He would be fined £3 and costs or in default three weeks in gaol.

Civil Cases.—E- Mahood vH. Parkin, £1 12s 3d; D. Oliver vH, Anderson, 14s,— judgment in each case for plaintiff by default-. J. Murray (Mount Somers) v R. Gallagher, £1 19s sd—judgment for plaintiff; same v Frew, £1 0a lOd; same v R. Bennett, £7 18s—judgment for plaintiff by default. Craighead and Berryman v John Phillips, £6 0a 6d—judgment for plaintiffs. Craig head and Berryman v R. Luscombe, junr., £3 12s 6d. Mr Wilding appeared for plaintiffs, Mr Purnell for defendants. In a previous case the goods now sued for had been charged agiinst Roger Luscombe, sen. The plaintiffs were non-suited as against the father then, and now sued the son for the amount, the goods having been supplied for his use. H, G. Berryman said that on November 18 defendant came to his shop and ordered a suit of clothes, selecting the material himse'f. The clothes were delivered to Mrs Luscombe, and all the goods selected by the young man—a hat and a waterproof a3 well as material for a suit—were delivered to her. Several sums had been received from Mrs Luscombe, but she had not asked to have them particularly appropriated, and witness had placed them against ihe account owed by Mrs Luscombe, the young man's indebtedness of £3 12s 6d still rema;ning. The order was first taken in the young man's name, but the good 3 were booked against the father. The first claim sent in to the young mm wa3 after the failure of the case against the father. Did not understand that the sums of money paid by Mrs Lu-combe were intended to pay the indebtedness of her son to the firm, and witness denied that Mrs Luscombe had distinctly stated that she was paying the money on her son's acoount The goods were charged to the father originally at the wife's request, and when the father repudiated, the firm had to seek to recover from the person for whom the goods were obtained. Mr Purn--ll claimed a non-3uit on the ground that the goods had been obtained on credit by Mrs Luscombe, and had been debited to Mr Luscombe and repeatedly charged to him. The son now could not be charged with the goods. Mr

Wilding's contention was that as the Luscombe family had got the goods, and had come into Court and said virtually that the mother had pledged the father's credit without his authority, there was only one course left to Craighead and Berryman, and that was to proceed against the young man who had got the goods.—Roger Luscombe, junr,, said he was eighteen last birthday. He ordered a suit to measure, and a water proof overcoat. Intended to pay cash, but when his mother went for the goods he had not the cash. His instructions to his mother were not to fetch the goods on credit. Had never had a hat or tie from the firm. Had paid £7 in several sums, and the account, which was £7 10-, was, he understood from his mother, to be subject to a discount of | 10s. AH the sums were paid to hia mother, who reoeived the cheques he had received in wages" The whole of the £7 which had been paid to Berryman was paid out of money earned by him.—Mrs Luscombe said Mr Berryman was told at the time of getting the goods that the son would pay for them, and that the father would not. When the sums (receipts produced) were paid to Mr Berryman by witness, he was told distinctly on eaoh occasion that they were on the son's account. The boy's cheques were cashed at the bank in East Street. —His Worship gave judgment for 10s without costs.

New Zealand Pifle Association Meeting.

PER PRKSS ASSOCIATION,

Auckland, February 17

Rain fell this morning, but cleared off again by 9.30, when the shooting began. The chief prize-takers in the matches finished before lunch were :— Hawkes Bay Match. Williams, Wellington, £6 96 McFarlane, Christchurch, £5 ... ... 93 A. BalliDtjer, Wellington, £4 ... ... 93 Banks, Christchurch, £3 92 G. Loveday, Wrodville, £3 90 Weir, Thames, £2 90 Head, Wh.ngarei, £2 90 Robinson, Christclmrch, i 2 89 Marlborougk Match. Holland, Petone, £& and silver cup ... 49 Hawthorne, Wellington, £5 49 Hall, Wellingtoo, £4 49 Love, Wellington, £3 .., 48 Smith, Wair,i.rapa, £2 48 Preston, Auckland, £2 ... 48 Sheppard, Thames, £2 ... ... ... 48 At the conclusion of this match the lead ing men for the belt were :— Williams, Wellington 183 MeFarlane, Christchurch ... ... 180 Hale, Wellington  180 After lunch the weather greatly improved and better shooting was made. At 4 o'clock th.; Wanganui match was finished. The leading prizo-takers were : Wanganui Match ; 10 shots at 700 yards. Smith, Oamaru, £6 46 Gardner, Auckland, £5 45 Bar?tow, Carterton, £4 43 Rob lliard, Kaiapoi, £3 42 Simpson, Kaiapoi, £3 ... . ... 40 Head, Whangarei, £2 ... 40 Keeling, iNiew Plymouth, £2 40 Ladies' Match ; 200 yards; 10 shots. Miss Whitney, Auckland, £5 30 Mrs White, Auckland, £3 29 Miss Gittos, Auckland, £2 28 Fourteen other ladies competed, and great interest was taken in the contest. Quite one thousand people went out from town. The winner is a young woman and shot very well indeed. At the conclusion of this match the 500 yds of the Aucklmd match, 7 shots, was fired when shooting cased tor the day. Robil liard put on the possible, while there were several within a point of it. j

The leading aggrega.es to-night for the belt are :— Williams, Wellington 254 Barstow, Carterton ... 249 Head, Whangarei ... ... ... 248 A. Ballinger, Wellington 245 Gardner, Auckland 245 Robilliard, Kaiapoi 245 King, Oamaru „ ... 241 Hall, Wellington 241 KrtMe, Wanganui ... 240

At Mr D. Thomas's horse fair in the Arcade this afternoon there was a large attendance of buyers, and an entry of about 100 of all sorts. Good young draught horses (from Southland) found buyers at from £20 to £30 ; average draughts, £12 to £20 ; kack«, alow of sale, up to £13. The sale was still proceediog when we went to press.

Shortly after three this afternoon, while a son of Mr VV. de B. Compton was riding a rather fresh pony in East street, the animal reared and fell backwards with its rider under. The lad was picked up, and it was feared that one leg was ftactured in two places. He waa at once taken to Dr Hunter's, and thence to the hospital.

THB ABHBUBTOH GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1897.



Wanted. WANTED Known—Prime honey in any quantity, 4<i per lb ; also cookingand eating apples cheap.—W. G. Pearce, Allenton. 2 124 WANTED -A Lad able to rr.ilk and make himself generally useful in a Country Hotel. Apply Hitchings and Milsom, Ashburton, 2 126 WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. "TTTANTED Known—Our Friends realiee VV the Genuiueneas of the sale. — Mitchell & Turner. "O EVIEW of Reviews for January, new _Ll> seriesnowin. Pianos, Organ?, Bicycles, best value obtainable for cash or terms. M usic procured on the shortest {notice. .New lines now opening up in Stationery, Fancy Goods. —H. M. JONES. MAK~ no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootmaker. WANTED 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 ia enough to ensure cheapness and satisfac tion.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. TTTANTED Known—Nothing but up to VV date Goods are sold at Mellor's, at pricea that defy competition. WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner. WANTED Known—For good boot wear try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. CROCKERY, Crockery. Still we lead and defy anyone to get better value in Crockeiy, etc., and AS cheap as we are selling now. Please read our new advertise ment and judge for yourselves.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Our Show Room to be cleared of all Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, at greatly reduced pricea, 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 —i—l—l_■_—— —i i. ■■«_—i——————- —' Public Notice, "partnership notice. mHE PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing | between the Undersigned, has been DISSOLVED by mutual consent, as from JANUARY 1, 1897. c . . f L. F. ANDREWES. bigned £ H< N _ ANDERgO N. Witness—G. J. Neill. The Business will be carried on as formerly by L. F. Andrewes, on his own account, under the style of L. F. ANDREWES & 00. IN Reference to above to facilitate the adjustment of Partnership Accounts, we hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK OF BOOKS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, MUSIC, &c, &c, Whioh will be sacrificed for one month. NO RESERVE. School Committees, Road Boards, Corporate Bodies, and all and Sundry, COME TO THIS BONA FIDE SALE. SALE NOW ON.. L. F. ANDREWES & CO. 3129



IE 1 your boys and girls are rough on boota try Mew-ob's $ndeatructible School



T Bullock. TO LET. DWKLI I VG «f five rooroo, with staMe, c c , conveni iibly situated in Burnett I Sire. t. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, HOUSE of five rooms centrally situated In Tancred Street. Apnly T. BULLOOK : _ TO LT.T, at a low rental, Shop and Dwelling in East Street South. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. rtlA Sum lequired for T.S. 261, i-acre obXU • centrally situated in Melcombe Street, not far trom the Railway Station" Apply to T. BULLOCK. GOOD~^iEEP~(X)UNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. FOR SALE, the following R.Ss M fenced and mostly in the native state, viz — R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roods R.S. 28597, 64b acres 1 rood 35 perches 1 Price, terms, and full particulars furnished j ou applica ion. T. BULLOCK, Agent. SECTIONS and other Town Properties for SALE at the following prices, viz.:— T.S. 797, Cox street, containing £ s d £acre 35 0 0 T.S. 834, Aitken street, contain ing 1 acre ... .- ... 25 0 0 T.S. 7t)B, W&kanui Road, con taining £ acre ... ... 31 0 0 T.S. §60, Aitken street, contain ing i acre 25 0 0 T.S. 822, Oux street, containing lecre ... 15 10 0 T.S. 834, Moore street, containing jf acre, with cottage 135 0 0 T.S. 818, Aitken street, contain ing i acre ... 12 10 0 T. S. 794, Peter street west, con taining^ acre 20 0 0 T.S. 817, Aitken street, contain ing } acre 13 10 0 T.S. 794, Cox street, containing £ acre, with square Dwelling House .., 170 0 0 Inspection invited. For further particu rlars and terms of payment apply to T. BULLOCK.



• Government Notices. RURAL LAND FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCIION FOR CASH. NOTICE ia hereby given that the under mentioned Rural Land (the property of the Canterbury College) will be offered for Sale for Cash at this Office on WEDNES DAY, April 14, 1897, at 12 o'clock noon. Reserve 1124, area 246 a3r 4p, upset price per acre £4 10s. This Reserve is ti uated between the North and South branches of the Ashburt^n River, about 7 miles from the Wester field Station, and is at present in the occupation of Mr John O'Shea. It comprises partly low lying, sandy and shingly land, and party good arable terrace land. Further particulars may be obtained at this office, or from the Registrar of Canter bury College. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crowa Lands. District Land and Survey Office, Chrishchurcb, January 20, 1897. 1 114 Tenders. TENDEBS. ' nnENDERS are invited for building a J_ House in Havelock Street. Plans and Specifications at my Office. Tenders close on TUESDAY, 23rd inst., at 5 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R, BIRD, 2 105 Architect. PUBLIC NOTICES. T7VOUND on the Road outside the Tinwald jj Yards, 42 crossbred Ewes, slit in both 1 ears, branded l'ke | "TTI | in black on off 1 side. Owner can have same by paying 1 expenses. D. TEPPETT, > 2 128 Tinwald Saleyards.



r^\ W. J. PARSONS, \jr. MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDOJCK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. 2 125 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. THEREBY give notice that the following Persons have been DULY NOMI NATED as Candidates for Election to the Office of Councillor, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr R. M. Cuthbertson, viz :— EDWARD WJNGFIELD HANMER HENRY MANWELL JONES JAMES HENRY PAULING. And I further give notice that a Poll for the Election of ONE of the above named Candidates will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of February inst., commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. v CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, February 18,1897. 2127 OOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIES. FST ABLISH EC—l72O. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions. J. C. BELL, AGEN T, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 39 j THO LEND on approved freehold security, j JL from 4_ to 5 per cent interest. Apply to JOHN ORR, or HUGO FRIEDLANDER. 2 91 "VTOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance JIN of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton DomaiD 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 _ach trap One shilling J. SEALY, Chairman of Ashburton Domain Bot^rd, February 16, 1897. 2 115 WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots ia lldTOOft'sSealaa&ftSovfe Store,



' Business Notices _ meiTlor's 'zealandia' boot store IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoea. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSQKTED 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' Cromelette Shoes from 8a 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 AahburtOP A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from Wther boot-shops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. SALE OF SURPLUS STOCK — AT — "THE CORNER." = NOW TAKING PLACE. =: Q0 M E E V B-OJP JE NE E S IN BAEJGAINS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, ETC. W. H. COLLIER.



"VPS VICTORIAN _*_&_, r^^mi^^^^^^ STEAM CARRIAGE FACTORY, __y^^_^_lf^ \l\y W_7 SHOEING FORGE. -«_i___-a_»il_B_-_» f.a ___ STEEL BEOS., i*___. BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that they have taken over the Business so long carried on by J. R. STEEL, and hope by Strict Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share of Patronage. Coachbuilding Department—- This Department will have our personal supervision and to a'l who require a new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarantee satisfaction if they place their order with us. Painting and Trimming— Now is the time to have your traps put into good order by having them well painted, and our workmen are in tho front rank of their profession, and the material used is the very best. Ironwork Department—- We are prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, and to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department— In this as in all other parts of our business we will give satisfaction to our customers, aud if you want your horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send it along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FOEGF, STEEL BROS., PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 34 PRESERVING SUGAR, ■ PRESERVING SUGAR. 1 AAA BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. -I AAA JLUUU BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. I\J\J\J \ JAMS AND JELLIES made with Mauritius Sugar will keep any length of time and in any climate. Intending Jam makers would find it to their advantage to inquire our price for Mauritius Sugar before purchasing elsewhere. MASON'S SCREW TOP JAM JARS. LIGHTNING PATENT AIR-TIGHT JARS. GLASS JAM AND JELLY JARS, three in nest. We are disposing of these jars at a remarkably low figure. BRASS AND ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. -1 r\ CASES CALIFORNIAN TINNED FRUIT. 1 f\ BARTLETT PEARS, APRICOTS, LEMON CLING PEACHES. These fruits are delicious, being preserved in a thick syrup, and are acknowledged to be superior to fresh fruit. i crockery! "crockery. We have some Choices Lines to hand ex " Otarama." Teapots a Specialty. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for orders. Sole Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Orders by post despatched with punctuality SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, & IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE. Telephone No. 53



PERFECTION OF CYCLE BUILDING, AN IDEAL MOUNT. DESIGN j CANNOT FAIL ELEGANCE WORKMANSHIP TO DELIGHT r QUALITY THE MQST MATERIAL AND STRENGTH EASE AND COMFORT FASTIDIOUS CRITICS. J THE FIVE MILES CHAMPIONSHIP OF AUSTRAL \SIA was won by Ken Lewis on his RUDGE-WHpTWQRTH, fitted with Dunlop Tyres. FOR SALE BY JOHN ORR & CO., A S H B U-R T 0 N.



-——— - ■ - ■ i .■ ' ■■ ,_r Business Notices** CROCKERY - - - - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWABI, OKPACKAGES a^PACKaGES <iO PACKAGES Ad PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHER BROS., HAVE just received per s. a. Waima*e, 25 Packages of Crockery and Eoamelware from some of the bes'* Firms in Fngland snrl on the Continent, w inch "_r Agents bought at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger discount for us than is usual. This being the case we are determined to give our Customers the benefit of this transaction as they will readily i co by comparing the undermentioned Pricea with any others in the Distriot. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. —-CROCKERY. CROCKERY.— 50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Seti of Jugs, plain, primed and enameled, from 2s per ret of ihree 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen J0 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2% per dozen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 21b Glass Jam Jare, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, ls 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d eaoh, etc., eto. —ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWARE. 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors) 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3h Hi 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, la 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers. _s*sd, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, ls 2d, la 4d, ls 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Plates, 6s 6d aud 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Doze* Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6 I per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from ls 9i eaoh. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6_, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled F.ying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, ls 8d and ls lid each Knameled Preserving Pans, 4a 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. * JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Sugar from us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. , flX* ? n. eßfcJ J ive.ue3 ar r iD„ ti?« Market at Prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also oc hand Pickling Spices of ail kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharp 5 5 i 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sarop'e 14.b ls, 7s per cwt Flour—Rollits's Supreme at wholesale prices % Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheatmeal for Bead and Porridge in 7lb and 251b bags To be Obtained from the OHEAP JST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER, BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67.



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"\TALKN TINES ! Valentines ! Large V assortment of Comic, Fancy Boxed, Booklets, Love Cards, etc. New Books, Fancy Goods, Toys, Stationery and Musia. New lot of Foreign Stamps and packets.— Anbrewes, Andehson, k Co., StalUmeri Ball.



WANTED Known—The Economic Kid Glove, four button*, la 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Co_u~R. WHAT everybody says must be fen»» Yon get wonderful valm for IHtf. ' —