KYLE.

From Our Own Correspondent

On Wednesday evening last the members of thß Rakaia Nor' West Minstrel Company gave one of their popular entertainments in the Kyle schoolroom, in aid of the school piano fund. The schoolroom, with the assistance of Mr Rountree, of Rakaia, hud been transformed into a minaiure theatre, and was closely packed by a very apprecia tive audience, who had gathered from far and near. The members of the Minstrel Company present included the well-known names of Slessrs Hawkius, Bruce, Ironside, McConnell, Sharp, O'Neil, Giw, Fabliug, Austin, Ha liday, Street, and Cox, with Mr McDonald ac pianist. It ia no exaggeration to say that many of the company might jnstly be termed professionals, the perform ance from first to l&st being a rare treat seldom experienced by country residents, and the audience waa kept in roars of laughter from start to finish, many of the items being re-demanded. Special mention may be made ot Mr Cox's song " A Warrior Bold," in character, and a new version j also fain new dance a la, the kilted highlander, entitled the "Dobbin's Ford fling." Mr Hawkins' soog '• Arrah go on," also his coster song in charaater, " Yusb," were highly appreciated ; as also were the songs by Mr Sharp *• A tin gee gee " and " Off to the Rio Grande " ; Mr Street, " I'm going back to Dixie"; Mr Ironside, "The Sun ahine of Paradise Alley"; Mr Fabling, "My old Kentucky home." Mr J. 0 Neal also gave & step dance, the sailor's hornpipe, which was one of the most popnlar items. The performance concluded with the laugh able farce "Bumam's Bal!," wh.ch fairly convulsed the audience. A vote of thanks to the company, proposed by Mr Lambie, on behalf of the School Committee, and acknow ledged by Mr Hawkins, brought the meeting to ft close. After supper the schoolroom was cleared »nd dancing kept up with great spirit till an ear'.y hour, Messrs McDonald (piano) and MoConnell and Palmer supply, ing the dance music, Mr J. O'Neii acting as MC. The net proceeds in aid of the piano fund amount to something over £12.

MR WARD'S EXAMINATION

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph

DuNEDiN, July 16. At the Ward examination, Mr Hannah, one of the auditors' examination was gone on with. He first audited the Association's books in June, 1893. He noticed in the course of an audit that on the day of the balance in 1893, £21,000 was paid into Ward's account and was taken out next day. The same thing happened in 1894 aud in 1895. He did not think it strange, as be considered Mr Ward a rich man, and the offered explanation appeared satisfactory. Now he would look upon the transaction as suspicious. In 1895 £54,000 odd waa paid into Mr Ward's account at balancing time, but Mr Fisher's explanation di armed suspicion. He considered the £30,000 draft. £1316 Brooks, and Connell's £6500 were bona fide payments by Mr Ward and legitimate After being examined re the £30,000 draft he said if he had been fully : informed he probably would not have passed j the item. The entrieß of £44,000 in January, , 1895, were reversed before he audited the books, aad he was informed that the entries were a clerical error. The entries were reversed four or five months afterwards. It, was nob his duty to satisfy himself that the j stock was actually in the warehouse. Examined at some length as to the produce and frtock in the Bluff atore accounts, he defended the entries as proper. Mr Fisher or Anderuon told him that in June, 1895, Mr Ward forewent his salary and rents up to £15,000 On the whole it would have been better to have disclosed in the balance sheet that that £1500 profit was a present from Mr, Ward. He must siy now that he thought the shareholders were misled. Mr Ward's indebtedness was increased on paper by £1500 and divided amongst the ohareliolders. Continuing, Mr Hannah said £1500 was placed to the credit of the goods account to swell the ptofita on the merchan dise sold. He accepted Mr Fisher's state ments concerning the 1895 balance sheets which were accepted by him in good faith. Had he known then what he knew now he would not have paaßed the balance sheet, and would have had to increase the liability side of the balance sheet by £54,000. Regarding the special grain account with the bank, omitted from the balance sheet, he could not remember why that was done, but thought it was because Mr Fisher told him it was a seperate account, and under special arrangements. The promissory aofce given to Carswell for £10,000 was omitted because of a dispute as to the quality \ and quantity of the goods. In the 1895 balance sheet in reality £74,000 was omitted from the liability side of the balance sheet, and also items from the credit side. He would not sigu that balance sheet now. In the balance sheet £46,000, debts due to the Association, was partly made up of oats. Being pressed, witness refused to say whether or not the practices adopted in drawing up the 1395 balance sheet were justifiable, but admitted that the •tate of the Company's affairs had been thereby concealed. He accepted the Secretary's statements as to the amount of advances and securities. He accepted the stock sheets and manager's statement aa , to stock* in hand and afloat. Mr Hannah admitted that although the stock waa valued at £17,000 there was £1000 more stock, which was Canwell's, and which was omitted from the balance sheet. Witness again, after great pressure, admitted there was bo excuse for the mode of drawing up ' the 1895 balance sheet. The examination was then adjourned.

WEST STREET YARDS.

The Opening.

The new building, just completed by Messrs Friedlander Bros, for an auction mart; in West Street, was opened thia after noon. Flags innumerable depended from the tie beams, and lent quite a gala effect to the scene. The asphalt was still soft, of course, and the top dressing of tan for the horse run, being new, made a kind y carpet for the three hundred or so farmers and others who apoepted the general invitation of the firm to partake of the opening day hospitality. Along one side and the upper end of the marc tables were laid and lavishly furnished with good things, purveyed by Mrs Huffam, whose excellent generalship was shown in the way the multitude were fed. Moat of the staff of the counting house took part with the brothers Friedlander themselves in seeing that the guests were attended to, and although covers were laid for only 150, the best that could be done with such temporary arrangements, all who came were attended to in time, and full justice was done to Mrs Huffam's provisions. After it began to appear that everybody's wants were about supplied, the Mayor, who presided, rang the auction bell, and pro posed "The Queen" in a loyal speech, and the National Anthem was sung heartily, and three ringing cheers were given for her Majesty. Aa the proceed ings were protracted to an hour in the afternoon which precludes the possibility of publishing in thia issue the extended*!eport our reptesentative has made of the proceedings, we have to content ourselves with «aying that the success of the firm was toasted heartily, and many racy and really good speeches were made, but theoe must be reserved for Monday's publication. The sale began immediately after the luncheon proceedings.

SPORTING.

The Grand National Handicaps.

I Press Association—By Electric fTalegraph J Christchurch, July 17. The following handicaps have beei declared for the New Zealand Granc National Steeplec' a c meeting, to be held on August 12 and 14 :—

N.Z. Grand National Steeplechase, oj 650 soys; 3^ miles.

IN Z. Grani> National Hurble Race, of I 500 soys ; two miles. I

A BOTANY BAY EPISODE.

Botany Bay, the scene of so many interesting things in the early history of ihe coloniishaa «gdin come to the fore with a sensation. The heroine of the same is Miss G. Harris, who it appears h^s been suffering for a long time wii h a com plication of ailments, the rtssulc of a cold j To a reporter sent to got p niculais Miss Harris naic) : 'Until within tho last two or throe ; years I was always in tht< best of hiahh, j and I fe<*r that what occasioned my ill im S8 was a old I contrar.w in going from Parrsmatta to Askfrjld. I commenced quie suddenly, as it seemed to me, to suffer from indiges'ion and c msti^a'ion, 1 which were my chief ailmenis I hud a pallid appearance, and inwiably a tired, weary feeling, and also suffered horrible torments from rncklDg headaches. I wont to several doctors in Parrama'-.U. but none of them did me any good I also connlted a specialist, with a like resulN I den tried a large amount of hon m p*thic medicine, but it appeared to n*« to be a waste of money I ih n went in fir a mucb-vaunted nd lafgely-advenised liquid ispecific, which had not the slightest tffecfc upon me; in fact, I threw the greater par.ion of it away in disgus 1. ' I wa« now positively wasting away, and feared I was going into a galloping cousum p 1 i- .11. ' Ono afternoon, towards »ho beginning of J tnuaty of this year (1897). on g'anclrg through the columns of the Evening Ntivs an advertisement headed ' Dr. vVdliann' Pink Pills for Pale People ' caught my eji, and I read through it with Interest, sn I recognised that In two or three accounts of where cures had been effected the cases were almost identical with noy own. Anyhow, I determined to get some as a forlorn hope, with wnat results I will [ tell you.' 'Did you experience any benefi.s after the first box, Miss Harris f ' I can hardly say I did, but something induced me to go on with them, and I thought, at any rate, I oughts to give them a fair trial. After the second box I felt decidedly better, so naturally I went on with them. My appetite improved w« nderlully. My mother will tell you that prior to taking the Pink Pi'lb I did not eat enough to keep a baby alive, and it distres>ed her bt-yond measure to see my poor appetite, it pained me so much to swallow that I could only exi-t on slops, milk and arrowroot being my chief nutriment.' 'Yon, of course, continued with tho Pilla »11 the time, Miss Harris ? "Oh, certainly; for I was feeling better day by day, aud I miijht say, with out exaggeration in the slightest-, afcer each dose.' * You certainly do not look like an invalid now, Misi Harris.' 41 do not feel like one either. All this good has been efftc ed by that simple remedy, * Dr Williams' P.nk Pills, 1 which I think no household should be without I h»ve already persuaded many of my friends to purchase them ; it has been an easy task, for thay see how well I am looking, and how different 1 am in health and spirits, and I suppose they think tt at the proof of the pudding lies in the ea ing. Of course, I tell them all that it is Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and they alone, that have made me feel as I do, and look as I am.' At thia stage Mrs Harris interposed : It is certainly quite true, all that my daughter has staled- She is ever so much better, and looks like herself once more. I cannot say toj much in praise of the marvellous medicina that has restored her to health and strength. The gratifying results following the use of Dr t Williams' Pink Pills in the case of Miss Hatris prove that they are unequalled as a blood purifier and nerve tonic. In the case rf young girls who are pale or sallow, Hstless, troubled with a palpitation or fluttering of the heart, weak and easily tired, no time ehould be lost in taking a course of Dr. Williams' Pink Pill?, which will speedily enrich the blood aad bring a rosy glow of health to the cheeks. They are a specific for troubles peculiar to females, such as suppressions, irregularities, and all foims of weakness. These Pills are genuine only with the full name, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and are pold by chemists and by Dr. Williams' Med> - cine Company, Wellington, KZ, wh > will forward (post paid) on receipt of stamps or post order, one box for <$*, or six for 103 9d- They invigorate the system after overwork, worry and indis t options of iMng.

THE A^HBORTOK GtJABDIA!^: ■<BA_UbL__, JULY 17, 1897,



st lb Mutiny ... 12 13 Levanter ... 12 6 St. Simon ... 11 11 Kingßwood ... 11 4 Tally Ho ... 11 2 The Friar ... 10 8 Morag ... 10 8 Gillie ... 10 7 Perform .... 10 7 Dummy ... 10 7 Booties ... 10 3 Bradahaw ... 10 2 Rangipai ... 913 Te Kooti ... 913

Highlander ... Nab Violence Dromedary ... Rhino Dundonald ... Ulster Claymore Kaitoa Muscatel .., Flirt Pyrites Freedom .„

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St. Simon ... 13 5 D. McKinnon 12 0 Melinite ... 11 9 Tally-ho ... 11 6 Anoabelle ... 11 5 Social Peat... 11 5 Levanter .„ 11 3 Dummy ... 10 13 Ilex ... 10 12 Golden Plover 10 10 Hippomeaes 10 7 Jewel .„ 10 6 Sylvia Park 10 3 Quiltiri ... 10 3 Penrose ... 10 2 Kalmea ... 10 1 Prince Charlie 10 0 Chaos ... 9 12 Rangipai ... 911 Voltigeur ... 9 11

U ster Muscatel Missfire Arquebus Monte Carlo... Sylvanus Sea Serpent ... Fireworks Dud Joseph ... Tuhiwai Umslopogaas Prairie Graae,,.. Dentist ... Nectar ... Drufy Line ... St. Anthony ... Slaideu Agent-General Flirb

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The mual weekly meeting of the Star of the East Lodge 1.0. G.T., held in the Templar Hall on Wednesday evening, was largely attended. Bro 0. G, Andrews, 0.T., opened the lodge, the officers of the Pride of Wnkwnui lodge, by invitation, then taking charge of the meeting. After some business had been transacted, an excellent programme of eongs, recitations, etc, was gone through, the time passing quickly and pleasantly. During the evening refreshments, provided by the sisters of the Ashburton order, were handed round and greatly appreciated. The lodge- was closed in the usual manner by the C.T of the Wakanui Lodge.



Synopsis op New Advertisements. Wanted—Office boy. Church notices—St Stephen's, Primitive Methodise, Tabernacle. Pastor Salter's Mission — Commences Tuesday evening. Mr C Braddell—House to let. T. Bullock—Properties for sale and to let. Dorcas Society—Annual meeting.



IK OTIC R. mHE ASHBURTON TAILOEING JL COMPANy has on hand ft very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable Suit, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the bßst Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Gents' own material made up. i W, PAULING, M»n»ger i



*XTANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye W Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical tins at) S, SAjouc'e, pptlciw



Wanted. rpHE TABERNACLE.—Pastor Ager's JL Morning Subject : " God revealed." Evening : "Is there a devil ?" Eight days mission commence Tuesday. 7 113 PAS TOE S ALTER commences his Mission in the Tabernacle Tuesday evening, 7.30. Bring Sankey's hymna and a friend. 7 H4 TT7"ANTKD to Let-Small House with V T about acre and a quarter of Land off Beach Road. Apply (.'. Braddell. 7 115 WANTED— A Smart Boy for the office Apply—Friedlander Bkos Ltd. I 7 106



Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' TT ALL Ashburtoc. JLL Under the Direction of MESSRS WILLIAMSON & MUSGROVE ONE NIOHT OHLT, WEDNESDAY next, JULY 21 WILLIAMSON AND MUSGPOVE'S *' N .4 T S A " VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. niHE MOST amusing, most talented, IJL most enteriaining, and absolutely the most expensive coterie of artistes that has ever visited New Zealand.



"PRIMITIVE Methodist Church.—Morn- JL ing, Mr E. Watkins ; evening—Rev John Olphert; subject—" l.iie." 7 116 WANTED to let or Sell—Two-roomed Cottage in good order, with half acre of land.—H. M. Jones. 7 99 WANTED Known. - Thomas Tilley begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has commenced Chimney Sweeping. All orders will be promptly attended to. Address: Oxford street, Hampstead. 7 26 TOUiXG Lidies'Journal for July, Wei don's Children's Buzaar for June, Idler, Navy and Army, On the face of the Waters, Eye of Tstar, House of Dreams, Uncle Bernac, Ho ks and Eyes, Life of Victoria, New Books.—H. M. Jones. SPECIAL for Two Weeks.—During thl Sale Dresßes will be made at Mrs Alcorn's for 8s 6d. Style and Fit guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Embroideries, and Trimmings always in stock. 1



The Marvellous Matchless S LLCIPERS %£ Physiological Wonders. The famous English Burlesque Artiste MISS CHRISSIIS ANGUS. The famous Grotesque Artists and Pantomimisfcs, THE THREE DELttVINES. Our Own Pocket Comedian, LITTLE GULLIVER. The Popular Australian Baritone. MR ERNEST FITTB. The Clever Dancers and Mandolinista THE WINTER lON SISTERS. ' The Renowned Whistling Comedian MR FRANK LAWTON. The Celebrated " Cat King," MR LEONI CLARKE; Marvellous Exhibition of Trained Cats, Rats, Mice, Canaries, Cockatoos, etc.



' Prices~Reserved Seats 4ss, Stalls 3s, Pit Ba. Box Plan and Day Sales at Jones. J. St. CLAIR, ' *° Business Manager. Friedlander Bros., LimitedT IMPORTANT SALE OF TOWN PROPERTY. SATUBDAY, JULY 24, 1897 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have been instructed to sell by auction at their West Street Mart, aa above, that desirable property lately oc cupied by C. M. Brooke, Esq., situated at the corner of Burnett and William Streets, an>l containing one acre with first class dwelling house of 11 rooms, with bathroom, hot and cold water service, and gas laid on, also wash house, stable and windmill. This property has frontages on Burnett, William, and Havelock Streets, and as it ia one of the beat built houses iv Ashburton it shou d command the attention of investors snd others. Terms at sale. Keys to view the property on application: R. FRIKDLANDER. 7 107 Auctioneer. Tenders. T Jbi N JjElTs; " MESSRS LIDDLE 8R03.' PROPERTIED, LISMORE. \ S THEY have made up their minds to XJL remove jto the North Island, Tenders are iuvited for the LEASE of their Farms for three, five, or seven years, at the option of the tenderer. The properties consist of— 498 Acres, Being R.B. 27572, Lismore District, all fenced and improved, with Cottage, Stable, Sheep Yards, etc., erected thereon. 60 Acres in Turnips, and thvs remainder mostly in English grasses; well watered. ALSO, 200 Acres, R.S. 27607, near the above, fenced and improved. Tenders will be received by the under signed up to TUESDAY NEXT, 20th inst. The highest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. 7 82 T. BULLOCK.



UTTTANTED KNOWN—French serges, 'j VV in navy, black and maroon, atls6d, worth 2- 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 259 to 7s 6d ; silicias and linings, all reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 45 WAM TED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTfcD KNOWN-Table damask, from Is 3d per yjrd ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyieys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 46 WANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—At A Orr's cheap sale. 7 47 WANiED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 61 per pair ; Ladies' back cashmere hose, Is per pur ; children's irloves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A Orr's cheap sale. 742 WANTED Knowu—The celebrated P. Corsets in all priced and colors. A. Orr. 314 BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new linea in 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. FUUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical hystem of cash discount One Shilling in the I Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.— Fletcueb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known, in fourteen days we intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellor's Zeakmlia Boot Store. 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 13



WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax, highest market priceß given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. r II HOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of the Record Keign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's. LADIKS' Jackets—Wonderful value in Warehousemen's Clearing lines; 30s Jackets, newest shapes, for 15s 9d ; better qualities in proportion.—W. H. Collier, "The Corner." EX " Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound. -" The Hall," East Street WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies 1 combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, poreetg, etc., at half price—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 44 j



T. Bullock, tinwallx SECTIONS numbered 243, containing i aore, fronting Lighmor Road, and 172, | acre, corner of McMurdo and Catherine Streets. MR T. BULLOCK has received insfcruc tions from the Owner, who is now resident in Auckland, to sell the above aectionß by suction at the ARCADE on SAIURDAY NEXT, JULY 24 AT 11.30 A M, T. BULLOCK, 7 112 Auctioneer.



WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines jn Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in took and to order,—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair ; large white Turkey towels, 6d each ; lace curtains, Irom 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—AL A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 43 W" ANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from I 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner.



PUBLIC NOTICES DORCAS " SOCIETY^ rTIHE Annual Meeting of the Dorcas JL Society will be held on THURSDAY, July 22, at the Road Board Office, Moore Street, at 2.30 p.m. All members and supporters of the above are requested to attend. 7 111 E. T. CURTIS, Hoii. Secretary.



AT THE D.I.G. SALE OF FANCY GOODS. JUST PURCHASED and to bo Sold the fj whole of a



TYPEWRITING OFFICE Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, etc. Carbon Duplicates half price. Memcograph Copies for Circulars, etc., from 3s 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for two pupils. 4 213 a M. GRAHAM.



M. GRAHAM.



WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S STOCK, COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, G'ove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Jnkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c., &c. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC. Aa we have not sufficient Room to Display theae special lots, they will be put out in wholesale quantities opposite the department usually oocupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor.



DRINK DELICIOUS TQERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR ± AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS 5 69



AT THE AT THE D.I.C. D.I.C, B. HALLENSTEIN, E. C. BROWN, Chairman. lylanager. D EMEMBER, Remember, that Mellor's Xl Stocktaking Sale will last for fourteen I (fay« only. Now'e vqhp time to buy,



Business Notices 'the annual boot sale. FOR FOURTEEN? DAYS before Stock Taking the ZRALANDIA BOOT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines :— Men's Best Kip Biucheis, pegged, 63 lid, usually 8s 9-1. Girls' st>ap shoes, all hzhs, os 6<*, usually 6a 6d. A few dozen pairs Children's straps Is 9d, usually 2i 6i' Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7a 9d, usually 12s 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large size,_ 6s _9'l, u-ually lla 61. Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-price. Ladies' Slippers in odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beet Button Boots 12a 6d, usually 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prices Ladies' Felt Slippers Is pr pair. Ladies' Carpet Slippers, leather sol s, 2s. Ladies' Evening Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boots 2s 6d. Hundreds of other lines all reduced.



REMEMBER, ° REMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE Do not despair if ycu have missed the first few days. Fresh Bargains every day but there are early birds who come picking at the Bargains—Be wise and follow their examnle and oome early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run? SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE ADDRESS i@r JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



T. Bullock. TINWALD. FOR SALE-SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing QUARTER-ACRE, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and not far from the railway station. T. BCTLLOCK. TO LET—Cottage with abeut two acres of land, Clark Street, Allenton. Rental 6s per week. T. BULLOCK. T7IOR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, also Jj strongly built Dog Girt. T. BULLOCK. HAMP3TEAIX " f J lO LET—Three Roomed Cottage, situated X in Cambridge Street. T. BULLOCK. OAA ACRES, fronting Maronan Road &\J\J for Sale, being R.S. 32313, fenced aud mostly in its native state. Easy terms of payment can be arranged, unpaid purchase money bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent. T. BULLOCK.



ALFOKD FOREST. i foelale, 4fcvJ situated close to the M.t;n through fate leading to Methven. Lhere is a Cottage erected on the property, and other improve ments. Terms can be arracged. T. BULLOCK. _ _____ New Cottage of four rooms with Scullery, situated iv Aitken Street Fast. T. BULLCCK.



HINDS AND RANGITATA DISTRICT By order of the Mortgagee, A O r\ ACKRS, with eight-roomnd D^e' 4t/wt/ ling House and other buildings erected thereon, now in the occupation of Mr ,T. VV. Sawle. Offera arc still invited for the purchase of this property. Exceptionally easy terms of paynr.ent. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE AT A LOW PRICE. SROTION 25, containing j acre, Dobson Street. Apply to ____ T< BULLOCK. . Tv LET> ~ SMALL Shop in the Arcaie, presently occupied by Mr J. R. McKay. Possession a*n be given within a week. T. BULLOCK.



TINWALD. -01 OQ PRfCE required for Section ob X& O and Cottage centrally situated, nexfe to the Tinwald Hotel, and fionting Graham's Road. The Section without the Building cost over £250 many years ago Easy terms of payment can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Public Notices.



• X 2i i^U "' R, Baker Bros. T7IDRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corcer cf Wakanul Road and Caßs Streets and at Bakor and Brown's Coach Factory. EUvelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED, Telephone No 69. AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE. MORTON MAINS ESTATE, SOUTHLAND. —=. | ON the Main Trunk Line, 17 miles from Invercargill. One of the few remain ing opportunities to secure Imd in a favor able situation in the rapidly improving Southland district. The land grows heavy crops of turnips and oats. Three dairy factories within easy distance. Sections of all areas to meet all purchasers. 10,000 acres already sold to farmers. Prices range from £1 10a fco £2 per acre for tussock lands. Improved sections £3 to £5. Terms 20 per cent cash, balance in five years at 5 per cent. Full particulars will be sent on application to the Manager, or any of the Land Agents of luvercargill. 6 167



NOTICE, ALL CLAIMS against the late THOMAS WALSH, of Aahburton, Boarding house keeper, deceased, must be rendered to me in detail, on or before the 31st inst., otherwise they will not be recognised. R. M. OOTHBKRTSON, Solicitor for Executors. Ashburton. July 14, 1897. 7 97 notice! " ALL persons having any claim or demand upon the estate of Mp, William Miller, late of Milton Farm, Hinds, are requested to Bend in Particulars of their claims to the undersigned without delay. Address—Care WILDING AND LEWIS, Burnett Street, Ashburton. MICHAEL MAHONEY, ) Executors of MARK BaLLANCE, j the Will. 9 100



Henry Zander. JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOOO BAGS MAURITIUS gUGAR. USE NO OTHER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. JUST LANDED^ j Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 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



HENRY ZANDER, 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 01. hand. Advances made against Shipments ol L-unb and Mutton, My London Agent is kuown'for his utmost reliability.



HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND OaRRIJSRsT T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS " BRAN and'SHARPS



WANTED, wise fathers and mothers fc o remember thab Mellor's Annual Boot Stile to spw on.



HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. XBEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock GUNS. GUNS. GUNS HOLLIS 1 [BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection^ PEVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc, Henry Zander



H. M._JONES. PIANOS ORGANS. SPECIAL LOW PiiICES FOR CASH. 7 Arnr-rican Organs, £16. Pianos, New, from £20. Pianos, Second-hand, from £10. "DICYCLES from £16. STATIONERY, LEDGERS, CASH BOOKS, JOURNALS, DAY AND MEMORANDUM BOOKS, LETTER BOOKS, INVOICE BOOKS, FILES, WRITING PAPERS AND ENVELOPES of all descriptions. Envelopes from ;U !)d per 1000.



—SCHOOL STATIONERY-- Foolscap, Chalk, Blotting Papers, Pens, Penholders, Slates, School Books and all Requisites for School Committees. BEST BLUE BLACK INK ON DRAUGHT. TOYS. ~ TOYS. TOYS. GREAT VARIETY IN WOOD, TIN, RUBBER & MECHANICAL TOYS. DOLLS of all Sorts and Sizes. BOOKS, BOOKS BOOKS. Children's Books, Prise and Reward B.ooka. Ladis*' Books, Magazines, and Periodicals by every Mail.—Latest.



H. M. JONES. The true leaf of the Tea plant, untampered witl and pure; this is Kozie Tea, try ib,— John Orr & Co., agents,



Business Molie<S§ i THE CELEiiKVIEi) CASH GROCERS. HpHREE years ago started a Cash Sysfr m, which has worked aatisfactorily, both to fh J_ ouyerancl the seller, and has been the means of adding many comforts to the homrt of those who wisely availed themselves of the grand reform Hundreds now bay tht'r 2e°CWSHWr°p H MKR ? RV S- f FOH k GASH, thereby acknowledging their appLiaL, , f tne OA&U h\ & rtM. Look after the nimble shilling by taking it to FLET( HER BROS nrilp8??118 Very b6Bt Value that moKcy can buy- Although we do not advertise » price list, our country customers can get one on application, and after perusing the « v jyasiiMi s sss£ thafc they win and must Mit th&t --" *£ WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 200 OASES BEHEST TEST KEROSENE. OAA We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to be nad m the world, which we are selling lower than Christchurch prices. This is a eolifl taofr, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to but



ROLLITT'3 SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRIOESf Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Bate Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of markets for epot therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Aehburcon, CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with : mostjuseful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WMa wwa WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTa m Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a visit, as we hnv* 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from IDs 6d each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each , Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2s per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. cutleryTcutlery.



BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson'e, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, etc, BEDEOOMWARE7~BiDEOOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwwe Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for tbemidvei Tttn wedding present, 6 hould not iail to see our stock before going elsewhere ' Remember that you can inspect our Goods without; being pressed to'buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OuIToQUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any o our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Anril 1 1897 to take with them by rail, Icwt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind « wi asjthat we^aend goods to all trains for our customeis convenience. EGGS, EGGS. "BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the abcre in acy quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., GASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AUD OHRISTCHUROHJ Telephone 24—80 x 67



John taylor" (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY) T)EGS TO ANNOUNCR TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY g VicS=ir P^ ATFSS ORs erTJnn PT?T Vid M ?nnS!?, }f h^ agained the appointment of AGENT FOR PHRT?& n r?S? ? ACIi? NA uLD T ,AI^) COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, WoS &?Jtl ?s2 Hl? hr 6 poUghß> ? SC HarroW8 ' CalfcJvators, Windmills, Rollers Wool Presses Straw Balm ? Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the A ,nnl f°fK u meS f°r V h- eir BuP err. rit-v, in every resPecfc- He intends keepfng a good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, co as to be abfe t" supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND RKAVPW CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CttRISTCHURCH, whot, OhS-SKX Machinery and Duplex Baggers Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now so well-known tjDotaetwouleverthmkofbayiDgaa imported machine where one of thdrs could be gor. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, as well as extras for all wearing parts. r •»»"«» <» won He has alao been appointed AGENT FOR MR A. H ANDERSON"* avscttvp AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MAOTNER?^ fa wihoriS?2 give quotations, and to do business on his behalf for the sale and repairing of The advertiser trusts that by constant attention to business, and to the wants of atrona c *" W" reasonabie ch»rgeß, he will merit a share of public WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 6



W^fSomi^Rn^if^^™ 1. 1011- 10 Su V? f oney and celebrate the QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILMvby Purchasing their BOO'IS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS at M°DONALD & MODIAEMID'S. TH E TBuoii° o r»; a f te Boot wiU fl"a v «•.** »a™°"*« <» «* ORAOK PROOF OALF, and all latest Makes kept in Stock. modonald & Modiabmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, t kthhotaq EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager, .



NIGHT fcCHOOL TjIOR Particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES. WANTED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reigu. Geb married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairetow's, T.ancrcd Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 X2O



| mHE RKCORD SALE.— Hay inttpur* J_ chased several sample Sots io Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats, Ronnett^ Flowers, and Children's Millinery »fc/^ great reduction, Mrs Alcorn will oftl* these at and below wholesale prices ; alsofcU her trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock-taking. - 6 155 ITTTANTED Known.—Every lady •tumid V V see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Sbanis, N.I), Bags, and H»nd. kerchiefs together with new patterns uv j Table Damask vow sowing at Mjflßta £