CABLE NEWS. Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. (liieeusiaiid National Itank. Lond n, June 3. At a meeting of the creditors of the Queensland National Bank the scheme of ro-arrangement was finally adopted. The result of the poll was 4039 depo sitor's, representing £730,000, against twenty-two depositors representing £11,000. The Colonial Premiers The Oxford University confers the honorary title of Doctor of taws upon the Colonial Premiers. A Railway Syndicate. Brussels, June 3. A Belgian syndicate has been formed to build a railway to Hankow, in China. The length of the line will be 700 miles. The syndicate has also secured the sole right to construct 2000 miles of trunk lines in China. The Canadian Tariff Berlin, June 4. The National Zeitung newspaper, commenting on the clause in the Caua dian Tariff Bill giving preference to British goods, says it expects to see a speody cessation of the difficulty as far as the restriction on German trade is concerned, otherwise Germany will make reprisals which will be damaging to Great Britain. A Fatal Epidemic. j Capetown, June 3. Reports state that an epidemic is raging in the Chief Secocoeni's coun try, in the Transvaal. The Natives are dying in hundreds. A Good Suggestion. Ottawa, Juno 4 In the Dominion Senate a sugges tion has been put forward that the Government should make overtures to the other British colonies, with the object of drawing closer the ties with England.

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.

y I Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, June 3 At the military tournament a com bined cavi»lry and artillery team de feated the New South Wales Mounted Rifles in wrestling on horseback. The contest was an exciting one. The Contingents of troops from Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia arrived at Plymouth, by the Protava, all well. I June 4. Forty thousand troops take part in the Jubilee procession, whiph wiU also include sixty-three bands. Melbourne, June 4 ! Messrs Manifold Bros hays pre sented the Oamperdown municipality with £750 to conslruct baths in honor of the Queen's Record Reign. Received W&kapuaka June 5, 10 a.m., Guardian Office 11 a.m. LpNDON, June 4 London newspapeis express great appreciation of the action of Gape Colony in agreeing to vqte a subsidy to the British navy. The Times con gratulates the Oape on following the excellent initiative set by Australia.

MR SEDDON IN LONDON.

Nfgotiating with Shipping Companies.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Copyright. London, June 3.

Mr Seddon was presented with a gold badge by the Hew Zealand Marine Engineers, Mr Seddon is negotiating with the various Shipping Companies trading to Nei!? Zealand, and is hopeful of securing a reduction of the freights for prodocp to the Australian level.

THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

liie New Steamship Moana.

Frew Association— By Electric Telegraph—

Copyright

Sydney, June 4

On the invitation of the Directors of the Union Steamship Company, a large gathering, including members of the Ministry and Parliament, and leading representatives of commercial and financial circles, loncfted on board the Moan»j tq celebrate addition to ihe Pbmpany?s Australian-American gervige. Mr M^S* wno presided, traced the expansion of the Company, and said that none in the colonies and very few in the Old Country could equal it in importance. It stood tenth on the list of the large shipping firms of the world, at.d the Moana was the finest steamer in Australian waters.

The Postmaster-General, Mr Cook, praised the pluck and enterprise of the Birectorate of the Company, and aaid t^ey were deserving of every en-1 cburagemeht. He favored an increased subsidy to the Company, aa its success meant a closer union between England, America, and Australia. iVlr«|ackflon pointed'oujb that when tfte Company started J;he subsidy was £,§ifiQQ from Hew Soyt^ W^les, and it was now only £4000, which was repaid to the Government in postage, but it wa» not sufficient to induce the Company to place such a steamer as the Moana on the line.

£20,000 Would not Tempt Him.

A DIAMOND DIGGER'S REMABK ABLK ST TKMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA.

HE CONFIRMS HIS ASSERTIONS

BEFORE A J.P.

One of our representatives, whilst on a visit to Kimbotley recently, had an interesting interview with Mr B G. T, Fischer, of that town, winch may be of interest to our readers. Mr Fischer for years was a gold digger, prospector, and diamond digger in and around Kimberley. Naturally during all these years Mr Fischer had been leading a life of hardship and exposure. Often for days at a time he was wefc to the skin, and he haa on more than one oocasion been without food or shelter of any kind. It is not to be

wondered at, therefore, that Mr Fischer at last fell a prey to rheumatism, and that terrible malady, when it had entered his system, took so strong a hold of him as to make his life one long period of misery. Dr Williams' Pink Pills, huwever, have now thoroughly cured him, as will be seen from the foJlowing btatemeub which Mr Fischer, for the benefit of his suffering fellow-creatures, and out of gratitude for the marvellous benefits he has received from the medicine, made to our representa tive :—''lt is now about ten years ago since I first began to suffer. At first the rheumatism used to fefllicb me for only a few weeks at a time and then would leave me, but whenever I got wet I waa always j certain of an attack. The disease gradually got worse and worse until in 1895, when I was living in Klerksdrop, I | was taken very badly with ib, and was com- j pelled to give up work, I consulced j

ootors and used every conceivable medicine, bub still I got worse and worse, I became bo bad that I could not bear to be touched, and bo terribly wsak was I that I could not even life myself in the bed to take refreshments, but had to be gently raised and then lowered again. Eveiy movement gave me intense aguny. The pain extended through my arras, shoulders, spine, thighs, knees and ankles, in fact, X was one mass of pain. So bad was I that 1 often used to shout with agony, My head constantly ached, I could neither eat nor sleep, and when from exhaustion Jf did fall into a dose, I never lost the.terrible pain, and my dreams were horrible. You c*n imagine how bad I was when my wife had constantly to attend me, and could never leave the house. I cannot think it possible that any man can ever have suffered more than , I did. If any one offered me £20,000 to go through the same agony ag»iin that I I experianced during those tight months 1 j would Bay, "JNo, keep your moruy, lj prefer to be &s I am." At last, after consulting any number of due ors and using all the medicines pof-eiole to think of, a friend of mine, Mr Wilhelm Kruger, who is a farmer living at X erksdorp district, recommended me to try Dr. Williama' Pink Pi Is, as they had thoroughly cured hiai. I took nis advice, and am now reaping the berii.fio of it. Th» first bex of the Pills, although it l-y no means cored! me, made me feel so much better that I could get about on crutches, and i therefore decided to conti ue the j reratdy. The second box had » marvellous efftct. I was able to throw my crutches away, bi|t &s I slijl felt a little Khaky on \ the legs 1 used a stick to gat about with. To make the care positively certain I took a few moro bt-xes of Pills, and aflw their use I was ablo to get about; as if I had never been ill. Since then I have m-ver ' had a day's illness, and althouL;h 1 have been ouh in all sorts of weather, and have beensoiki-d to th-j skin many and many a time, I Lave never \\-A ttio slightest recu nof the rheum aism.' Wh-jii a-ki.-d by our representative whethdi- he w<as absolutely certain that it was Dr Williams' Pink Pl'a that cured him ai:d nothing else, Mr Fischer rep ied, "I am certain that it was the pills alone that saved my life, and not only have they cared me. buo iht-y h%ye baen of marveiloih bonefil: to my little daughter also. She is eleven years old, and used to be troublad with rheumatism terribly. Sha c>-uld not walk, and her head troubled nor a great deal. She could also neither e&c nor cloep, but used to lie in bed crying with pain. When Dr Williams' Pink Pn U cured me Idet/ermin«d that I would ute them for her also. The result is that now sha is as well and as strong as & child could bej an J plays all day long as happy and as bright as possible," Mr Fischer's declaration before D. J. Ha»rh ff, Elsq , J.P., M. L A :■—l, Henry Chares Thomas Fischer, of Thompson streev, Kimberley, solemnly and sincerely declare that the statements contained abovo concerning the miraculous manner in which I was cured of chronic rheumatism by Dr VYUliama' Pink Pills for Pale People are the Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but tho Tru h. I have given the account of my ciae freely gnd afc my own request, hoping my making the fapta known other bufforers may beaefit by my experience. H, 0. T. tISOHER. Declared at, Kimberley the 21sc day of January, 1897

Before me, H D. Hi-VKHOFF, J P.

Dr Williams' Pink Pilla create new blood, build up the nerves, and thus drive disease from the system. In hundred? of oases they have cartd aiter all other medicines have £ai|ed, thns establishing the claim that they are a marvel among the triumphs of modern medical tcience. The genuine Pink Pills are sold only in box-, s, bearing the fbll trade mark, " Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for P-Je Poople >< Protect youraa'f from hnposiiion by refusing any pill that does noc bear the registered trade ra'irk around the box.

They arenow obtainable off all chemists, and'from Dc W illiaros' Medici no O< mpany, Wellington, K.Z , at 3s a box, or bix for 15a 9d ; but are genuine only with fuil name, Dr Williams' Pink Pills fur Pale People.

ARCADE H ORSE SALE.

Only a small entry came forward at Mr D. Thomas' weekly sale of horses, and they were chiefly hacks. The following prices were obtained ;—Draughts :: Gelding, aged, iffiOj «iare, Rged, BIT; hacks; rnaie £ST, geldings £4 and £7 10s. Mr R, Curtis opoupiad tfie rostrum.

Latest Sporting.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Ellersue Racecourse, June 5 The North New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Meeting commenced to-day. The weather is wet, a steady rain falling from noon, with every appearance of con tinuing. ' FoHowiDg are (he results:— Maidkn Steeplechase — Perform, 1; Rhino, 2 ; Kitto, 3 Time—s 35. Dividerd —£5 2s. Winter Welter—StGordon, 1; Panoply, j 2; Cleopatra, 3. Time—2.s4*. Dividend £10.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka June 5 9.43 a.m., Guardian office 10.30 a.m. Employers Liability. London, June 4. In the House of Commons, in Com mittee on the Employers Liability Bill, Mr Chamberlain carried an amendment permitting the commuta tion of pensions at the end of a year at the request of either employer or workman—an arbitrator to settle the amount to be paid in lieu of pension. The Mew Governor. The Earl and Countess of Ranfurly and family left yesterday tor Canada en route for Wellington. Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Seddon bade them farewell. The Jubilee Festivities. Capetown, June 4 Sir J. 0, Sprigg, the Premier, has left for London to attend the Jubilee festivities. Both Houses of Parliament adjourned in order to bid him fare well. Ottawa, June 4. Mr Laurier, the Premier, has started for London to take part in the Jubilee. There was immense enthusiasm in i Ottawa at his departure. Received Wakapuaka June 5, 10 a.m. Guardian office 11 a.m. Chess by Cable. London, Juno 4 The Standard suggests that a chess match by cable be arranged between the House of Commons and an Aus- ! tralian Parliamentary team. A similar I contest has just been concludtd with 1 American reprebentatives. Hawaii and the Japanese. Pan Francisco, Juno 4 The Japanese Minister considers the reply of the Hawaiian Government in regard to the restriction of Japanese immigration does not supply an excuse for the exclusion of Japanese immi grants from Hawaii,

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright (Received Wakapuaka June 5, 10.20 a.m. Guardian office 11,35 a.m.) Newcastle Coal. Sydney, June 5 A conference of .Newcastle coal owners and miners' representatives will be held to-morrow to discuss the miners' proposal that the owners form a ring with a view of raisiug the selling price of coal and increasing the hewing rate. The owners met yesterday and agreed to a oou'se of aotion. It is understood that they are thoroughly united, and that they have no inten tion at present to concede the iucrease of wages. Meat Export. Melbourne, June 5 At an interview between the Minister of Agriculture and representatives of the meat exporting firms, it was agreed that there should be State supervision and control over all meat exported. It was suggested that the Australian Governments should devise a scheme for inducing the erection by private enterprise of cool stores in the* different centres of population in Britain.

THE ASHBURTOfI GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, JUKE $, 1897,



An excellent consort was given in the Waterton Library last night by Misses Butler and Olphert, and a contingent of Ashburton friends. Dr Morris played the "Liedertafel march "(his own composition) with great brilliance, evoking hearty rounds of I4 r iPraigh,pa4 waa very successful in his gendering of "True till death, 1' and " Alice, where art thou S " >Mr Horace G*teß was in rare form, and gave "The baby on the shore," and "Mrs Jones' musical party " in such btyle as to receive undeniable recalls. Miss Birdie Butler waa in the best of voice, her songs " Whisper I and I shall hear," and "Bid me to love" receiving rapturous applause, the fair singer haying to, respond to the inevitable sncora eicli time- -'Jirts duet "'1 heard a voice'"'was splendidly given by Misa Butler and Mr Gate;?, as also was the "Gipsy Countess" by the same singers, both being encored. viiss Ranger greatly pleased the audience by the sweet and effective' way |h§ sang "Island of dreams," anil '? Far away." Misa Olphe>twas as usual very sncoessful with her recitations, " Hanging a picture' and Phillip's first baby,' having to submit 'o a recall. Mr and Mrs Watson very kindly provided a tempting supper for the performers, which was thoroughly appreci ated by the recipients, the donors receiving their heartiest thanks. WANTKD, Eggs, 1000 dr*en, mush be fresh; and 1 ton of Beeswax, highest market prices given by ¥letgher JJaos.i Caul Supply Stores,



&yvo'oSiß~w New Aotkbtispjjsnts. Jjhburfcm County Council—Notice to ©ocup era. In bankruptcy notice. Oddfellows' Hall—Sunday afternoon, Rev. D. OTonnell. Ashburton County Stock and Saleyarda Company, Ltd.—Notice. Church Notices — Wesley, Primitive Methodist, And Tabernacle. ' Record Reign ■' Celebrations—N.oclce re Meeting of Committees*. TT. Bullock—Section for sale. To Let—lf ouse, apply J. Taoker. H. M, *j ones—Replaced C. $, Picton is manager of the State Hotel, at Denison, Texas, which the travelling men aay is one of the beet hotels in that section. In speaking of Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy Major Pictoo says: " I have used it myself and in my family for several years, take pleasure in Baying that I consider it an infallible oure for diarrhoea and dysentery. I always recommend it, and have frequently administered it. to my guests in the hotel, *n«J iv every case, it has proven ifcself worthy «>f unqualified enddtß#men*. • For nh by Ajhburton J)jug Company,



BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Moscriel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—"The Hall,' ta.se Street. NEW LINES io Clothing. A first-class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercury.— W. H. Collier. WAftTKD Kuown—Our Clothing and Mercery i epument—Special ime- : ill Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & 'I urner. JUST LANDED-A High-class Kid Glove, four studs, all colors; prioe 4s. Fuily equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—W. H. Collier. &ankruptey Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holden at Ashburton NOTICE ia hereby given that George Johnston Neill, of Ashburton, draper, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, j io he holden at my office on the 9th day of JDNE, 1897, at 11.30 o'clock in the fore noon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. June 4, 1897 6 40 Public Notices, record reign celebration. THR Joint Committees are requested to meet at the County Council Chamber, on TUESDAY Evening, Bth inst., at ?.3O o'clock. G. B. INGLIB, H. H. FOOKS, 6 47 Secretaries. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE TO OCCUPIERS. WATER will be shut off Races between Hinds and Rangitata Rivera from 14i h to 19th June (both inclusive), when a thorough overhaul of Races is requested. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, June 5, 1897. 6 48 ODDFELLOWSHiALL"" SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 6. UNITED SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE, CONDUGTBD BY Rev, D. Q'Donnell, Commencing at 3 o'clock. Collection to defray expenses. Scholars and Teachers of the Presby terian, Wesleyan, Primitive Methodist, Baptist and Salvation Army bodies are re quested to meet at their respective Schools at 2 15 p.m., and march thence to the Hall. The Public will be welcome and admitted after the Schools are seated. Sankey's hymns. 6 42 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I JOHN MULLAN, of Ashbttrton, q Hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice thai I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting of the Licensing 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 Pubiicau's License for a house situate at Ashburton, and known as the Aehburton Hotel, containing twenty - eight rooma, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 3rd day of June, 1897. JOHN MULLAN. R. M. CirTHBERTSON, Solicitor. 6 3 ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., LIMIT*.D. THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE. THE Directors resolved that NO SALE be held on TUESDAY, JUNE 92, A? ASPBURTON YARDS. Next Sale at TJNWALD as usual on June 29. ALBERT ROBERTS, j 6 4ijs Secretary, j "~~~~Y~oYi c c, i _____ DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. /~\UR TUNER, Mr McGlasiian, will be J ia Ashburton on June \sl. Country $nd Town clients please leave orders at H. N. Anderson's, Stationer, East gtjreet^ Ashburton, 5 270 FOR SALE OR TO LET. QIX ROOMED HOUSE, with Scullery, Situated in Burnett Street West, Newly j Built, Occupied by E, B, ReateU, Eb^, Immediate Possession. Apply Messrs HUGO FRIEDLANDER and JOHN ORR, Trustees Late Wra, Mitchell, «r ALBERT ROBERTS, 5 267 West Street. NIGHT SCHOOL. /CLASSES are now being formed for :— (a) Ordinary School Course (New Zealand Government Syllabus) {b) English, Latin, French, Greek, and Spanish Ciaßsiqa (} Higher {(ranches ojt Mathematics, :; Euclid and "Algebra (d) Penmanship (Smart's Famous System) \e) Drawing, Mechanical or Freehand (/) Book-keeping, single and double entry {g) Music and Singing. Competent Masters for each subject. For particulars apply tp t 1 yAYlb'j.. JONES, b 2§G Principal. Ti/T IS S mRE E B Y>, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ashburton thut she has commenced Business as Dressmaker. CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS T.R?EBY. is prepared to visit Ladies at their residences in town or country if required; Address-Mrs Baxter, W^Us Street East,



Wanted. j FIIHK Tabernacle—"Rev. Albebt Ageb> JL »H day. Evening subject : " Truth in a nutshell," 6 45 ■pK[MmYE Methodist Church—Special JL re-opening services after painting and renovation. Sermon by Mr J. Lomas, of Chriatchurch. Service of Bong and supper Thursday next. 6 44 SEV. IX O'DONNE^L will conduct the Services at Baring >"quare To-morrow, ecte: Morning—" Chi iat feeding the multitude " ; Evening — " Beyond God's Beach? (> qi WAJNT^J) to Let—A Sis-roomed House aDd Scullery, etc,, at Hampstead. For further particulars apply to J. Tabkkk. _ 6J6 YOUNG Ladies Journal for June, Weldon'a Journal for May, Army and Navy, New Books, Lad's Love, (Crocket), These Sixty Years, Story of a Busy Life, Coming of Chloe, Personal Life of Victoria, Not Peace but a Sword.—H. M. JOnk<>, ■ WA^TUD to sell (a bargain) W aggonette and Daisy Cart. Apply A. Orb 5 154 NANS EN'S Furthest North, two volumss, cloth and paper; only a few copies left. Jude The Obscure (Hardy), fep,d other now books.—H. N. AspERSONf, Stationer, East Street. FOB- SALE—-Fou,r Ladies 1 Bieyclea, with Lamps, Brakes, etp, complete. Price |}16 each. Early applioation meesßaty. — W. H. Collins & Co. 6 35 SECONDH AND Bicycle for Sale for £7 ; back tyre newest Dunlop. Apply, Mail Office. 6 7 WANTED ICnown,—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchkll & Twrnkr's. A CCORDEONS, Accordeoua, Accor- XjL deons, Speoial low prices and -large election at H. N, ■Avn>kHS<W's, East Sweet. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies', gentlemen's, and children's left of| Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Uoad, near Baring Souare. § 138 WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from l=i 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All deacriptiona of ladies garments made to order.—-Mitchell and Turner. WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely op getting t'3e latest style and best, quality in Autumn: and Whiter Mil linery » — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrena* millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windowß' Ladies ow» materials made up (



I?. I'hJrar-s. N 0 ■«■ I C E. I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 to ISOlbs. "dT THOMAS, 6 14 Auctioneer. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SBEAF OHAFF. 456 D. THOMAS | 'henry stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part of the oounty. 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. HENRY STFpHENSON, 6 4 AUCTIONEER. T. Bullock. MONEY. TO LEND on approved Freehold Security two special Bums of £1000 and £300 at lowest current rates of interest. T. BULLOCK. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. Near the entrance to the Woollen Factory. 01 f\ 1A PRICE wanted for lot o&JLv/ Xv/S 3Q, containing | acre, fronting Alford Forest. Road, as above. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. T)ROPERTY well eituated in Burnett XT Street, being T.S. 641, containing £ acre, with dwelliug house of seven rooms and verandah erected tlureon. Very cen trally situated clo-e to the busiaeas part of the town. Easy Terms of Payment. Apply to T, BITLLOGK. TINWALD, TO LET—Cottnge, fronting Graham's R<>ad, near the Hotel. Rental 33 6d per week. < T. BULLOCK. FOB JSALR ~ BUILDING Site containing § acre, having 3 chains frontage on Havelock Sireet West, oue section back from the Belt, being T.S. 1170 and 1171, to be sold as a block o,r separately. Exceptionally easy teynis of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE BY QRBEB OF THE MORTGAGEE, Ai)K ACRES, about four miles from 4t^w<J Hinds Railway Station, now in the occupation of Mr J. W. Sawle, as follows i~*- R S. 27798, 358,81, and 36204, containing in all 425 acres. The improvements consist of good dwelling House of eighfc rooms, Stable, Trap Shed, etc. The laud is partly fenced, and haa been nearly all laid down in English grasses, and is watered by County water races. Exceptionally easy terms of payment, Unpaid purchase money to bear interest at the low rate of 5 per cent per annum. Further particulars furnished on applica tion! T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. tyfZ ACRES of good land near a School f^Jt) Ib fronts on the road leading from Ford's Road to Willowby, being R.S. 19937. Would make a very nice little Homestead. Property such as this is often asked for. Very easy terms of payment. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ALLENTQN. FOR Sale at a low price, Lot 13, contain ing "I ROOD QA PERCHES, 1 ROOD OU PEROHKS, fronting James Street, near the Woollen Factory. Also, Lot 42 containing | acre, fronting Ohuroh Street, Hampstead. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. COTTA.GE fronting Alford Forest Read, lately occupied by Mr James Patter son. T. BULLOCK. MOUNT SOMERS DISTRICT Some Djstan^e above the Township. QI'VA ACRES 0 roods 13 perches for *J (\J sale at a reduced price ; being R.S. 31269 and 31270. Offers are invited for the purchase of this up to TUESDAY, Ist June the owner being desirous of realism^ <*t a considerable loss, Exception ally easy terms oi, payment, viz :—small | deposit, 'unpaid balance to bear iuteYeat at i 5, per cent per annum. ! IjTor full particulars apply to T, BULLOCK. Cottage Property at Hampstead in First-Class Order. £110 p R"° « £110 I>EING Lot 56, containing \ acre, well ) situated in Church street, on which is erected a cottage, also storeroom, fowlhoyse, Piggery* eto° The la,nd ia of %Bt-c1 ; a.86 quality and Ij.he garden and property generally in very good order. ~ ' Easy terms of payment. Apply to Tt BWWn5* rjlO LS&T at itf low rental shop and dwelling JjL in'"Moore Street, all newly painted aud papered,. Apply Iq J. BgLLfIQK.



PUBLIC NOTICES. H. M. JONES. HOCKEY, HOCKEY, \ JUST recfiived a shipment of Sticks and Balls from Wisden and Co., London. 1 Ei iOTBALLs7~FOOT£ALL!?. New season's goods now opening up from Wisden and 00., London. CIRCULATING LIBRAE X. Cheap reading for winter evenings. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAS, VICTORS, HABTFOBOS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS PROM £18, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). 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. FT! HE Advertiser desires to inform his _L Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest class of spirits so that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following liat will show what can be procured ;-- WHISKIES. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk *nd case; Buchanan's Glasgow — "Old Smuggler " ; D.C.L, — Liqueur; Highland Nectar ; Highland Club and V.O. Special Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore" ;Gilbey's "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Brown, Glaßgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Glenlivet " Perfection " ; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee;Mitchell, Glasgow— Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, 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—"fc-hatn rock' ; Dunville's Belfast ; John Jamiesou and Son's—Dublin * * * ; D.C.L. —" Killy aroy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antriiii-.r-puremaU \ sir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walkei'9, Dew ..r'tsandSons, Mitohell'g V.O.M, Usher's special reserve, BRANDIES. f"^ Dubouohe. 7.0.C.8. for invalids and • • * • ; Hennessey's * * * ; Pascal Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; Martell's Dark. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. AH classes of Liqueurs, including Bene dictine, Chartrenae, 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.m« 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. ALEX~ANDE R, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205 DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES JEWELLERY, SILVER & JHJ.P. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, EAST STREET TTAS Just received Stock of JEWELLERY AND vVATCHES Direct from England, The Largest and Choicest Stock in the i ! district is to be seen at S. SALEK'S EAST STaE ET. SPECIAL Attention is drawn to the Splendid Self ction of LADIES' ANI> GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES. TAKE your Watches aad Cloaks to 8 SAI.BR 8, for repair. Tltf *r w test of .'apness is the Quality of the wtik dope.



Business Notices. FLETCHEE BROS., THE CELEBBATED CASH GBOOEBS. 'TIS REE years ago starred a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both t© U • X buyer and those.lor, and lms be-^n the means of adding many comforts to the hr>m«a of those who wisely availed ihom^clveß of 'he grand reform Hundreds now boy their Goods afcFLETOiIKR KR' S. FOR GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation tl ihe CASH SYSTEM. Look after the nimble shilling by taking it to FLETCHKR BROS., md getting the very best value that money can buy. Although wa do not advertUe • price list, our country customers can get one on application, and after perusing the same very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper tbt& »ny other house in. the distriot. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 200 °ASES highest test kerosene. OA/\ We are juet landing a shipment of Highest Teat Odorless Kerosene, none better tl fct had in the world, which we are selling lower than Chriscehurch prices. This is a soU4 fact, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should sot fail to t*t> from üb, BOLLITT'ri SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a tou, t*u Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Batt«2 Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of markets for spot oas therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Ashburcon, CHINA, GLASSWAivi^, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found wtll itoakad wlthftlift 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 tv a risifc. as we haw just opened op some very choice and useful China, Glassware »nd EieotropUteWart whiek we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. « r«"»i«iWßiM 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s M each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d taoh "j Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 5«6d «aofe - Bets of Jugs from 2s per set of three targe Size - Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, largejsiee Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair.' cutleryTcutlery. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. \ Johnson*, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, etc. BEDEOOMWARi7"BEDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwar* Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselves or for a wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere, Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS, Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1,1897 to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, as wel as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. Wejare cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. THE BOOT TRADE. "ij '■°-"it '1 0 *■"■'"""—■■■• McDC KALD & McDIARMID, OF THE Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedly in the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots aud Shoes of ali kind*, including the Duke of York, Boslock, Beehive, Wolfs, Otto Hen, STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. OUR Window s-hows 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 we are in position to offer chem to the Public at FIRST COST. KVERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. M°DONALD & M°DIAKMID, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. M E L L 0 R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE! NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. mHE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Crack* JL proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct ble. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing; properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on 0 new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date|and ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDI& BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. ANDREW ORR. T ADIES WHO ARE; ABOUT TO PURCHASE IHEIR WINTER I)KE£SES, MILLINERY, JACKETS & CAP^S, SHOULD CALL AT ONOE A|TJ A. ORR'S, WHERE THISS" WILL FIND THE VALUEi SECOND 10 NONE IN CANTERBURY. 150 Ladies* Jackets—bast shapes from 10s 6d to &5s 75 Ludieb' 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 widil—from Is 200 pairs colonial-made Blankets— from Us Gents' Suits to order from £2 -15s Kaiapoi and Koslyn Suits from 22s 6d Geuts* Waterproof Coats—all sewn seams The Largest Stock of Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS ever ihoWD^n Ashburton —splendid quality : 70 pieces Flannelette—all color?— 34 and 36 inc'ies ; Linoleums and Floorcloths —all widths t INSPECTION KIKDLY SOLICUEP. ANDREW ORR.