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Press Association —By Electric Tdaeraph-. Copyright . Received Wakapuaka^ Nov. 27,11.25 a.m. Guardian Oflsce 12.10 p.m. «ri « i i « ItIOIHiyKC.

London, November 26 Frank Slaviti, the Australian pugilist who was reported to have died from exposure at Klondyke, is alive, and writes to say that Klondyke is the richest goldfield ever known. Imperial Parliament. The Imperial Parliament opens on February 8. A liOn^ Range. At Sheffield a quick-firing gun has been made which on trial at.Portsm outh was found to have an effective range of 16,000 yards with a charge of 251bi of oordite. The Germans in China. Tomo, November 26 Japan has instructed her ambassa dors to ascertain what opinion the Powers hold on the German occupation j of Kiaochau. J

President Krnger. Pretoria, November 26 President Kruger, in the course of an electioneering speech, justified the employment of spies abroad, at Cape town, Rhodesia, and Deiagoa Bay, and admitted having once attempted to annex Rhodesia, but the English were too sharp for him.

The Afridis Calcutta, November 26. An important section of the Afridis tfcribesmen are suing for peace.

"98."

Bishop Korea on tht Celetratioa

So Opposes.

A Oximi and a Blunder Should oe Forgotten-

Piwn Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapnaka Nov. 27, 10.10 a.m., Gdaboian Offioe, 10 44 a.m.

SroNßtf, November 27

A proposal is afoot to celebrate the centenary of the Irish Revolution of 1798. Speaking on the subject to an interviewer, Cardinal Moran said— "Do everything in your power to oppose the* celebration." Be looked upon the 1798 movement as a terrible •crime, a terrible blunder—a crime on the part of the Government that forced ,-m the Revolution and a blunder on th'-e part of every friend of Ireland who too*V part in it. To celebrate the centenary of what was a great crime and a Huuder would be a crime and a blunder w k>e!f. Of course he meant that the crime- was committed by the Eoclish Government. Their t_meial statements fthe_nse_veß show that it was by picketing and ofcbiM- measures that the military forced the people of Irtuand to take up «M. M\ this was preparatory to depriving toe nation of its parliament.

SPANISH SWINDLERS.

Attempt to Obtain Money

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Sydney, November 26

Ji skilfully devised attempt on the part #>* certain persons residing in Valence. "* Spain, has been made to obtain n.>oney from an Albury resident. A man *'bo represented himself as confined in a castle in Spain for a political often <*, and who claimed the Albury man as * relative of hxs wife, wrote stating tha* *» wm dymg, and wished the Australian to become custodian for his da^gate* of a fortune of £35,000. He stat^ fcbat he only managed to write through the conni vance of his Father Cotflessor, lne latter subsequently wrote, resording the death of the man, and si^ng fc«at before he could forward the documents dealing with the money, fees required to be paid, and asking him to «>nd £128 The Albury citizen declined Several Sydney residents received letters from (Spanish swindlers similar to the letter received by an Albury resident, and it is stated that one was induced to forward to Spain drafts for over £800 and £400 respectively, but payment was stopped.

Tinwald Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the Tinwald 'Town Board was held on Friday evening. Present—Messrs Gates (Chairman), Lagan, JDoherty, Williams, and Hampton. COBREBFONDKNCE. .Correspondence was received from the htibbuston County Council stating that that body had decided to increase the former scant for the construction of a concrete culvert by £10. The letter was received. From Mr F. Hawkins, offering to rent reserve. If was resolved that the Board were not prepared to let rhe reserve.

WOEKS. The Works Committee reported on works in hand »nd aubiaifcted proposal* of some < minor works, which were adopted, and it . was decided to reform watertables along a :i>oitioß of Archibald Street. - . DAMAGE TO BOARD'S PBOfBETT. J 16 was resolved to instruct the Boards •• -flolksifcor to prosecute the resident who < '<wilfolly damaged the Board** property in * iArcbftnW Htreefc. , : INSMtrtfOB. , Mr W. B'««» *»B appointed inspector of mm&mes and ampowered to take action »s&in*t offenderß under the by-lawe, egpecially with cifette Wng driven along ' prohibited Bte«efca, bioydm on footpaths, BOG ÜBOISTEAB. £fr W. Biggs w»b re-appointed dog aregte', fLratf *nd 'he clerk was instructed to insert ( the tf*c»Bßary advertisement. ' accounts. ; Acs*o*w*B amounting to £13 lls w«ra massed 'f«*P p»yment an^ the meeting sadjourocd.

THE WEATHER AND CROPS.

A Tinwru telegram B»ys : s--«:'Tb,e long Continued *ry weather has turned thefros pects of •-..tfpod harvest, and to-day the worst dry iK«,'.w~*t gftle °* tnß »eaßon '! (blowing. Alre'aA? Bneep n*ve been fcurned into some crops 4 fltfi, as they were form- Jin* heads on strati* Ji? inches long arid iess.

Tfe« continued dry weatfesr is having » <«erioHS effect on crop prospects, and much -of what was sown in the Wakanai district ■will nevwr be reaped, while some farmers ■fhave.already turned the sheep <sn the grow iiog grain, so hopeless is the ohanoe of getting a return in crop, Never was the want of irrigation more painfully felt than it j» tO -i*y,

SPORTING.

D.J C. SPRING MEETING.

Press Association - By Electric Telegraph.

J Forbgry Racecourse, November 26 Following are concluding results of the second day's races :- Selling Rack, seven furlongs.—Bisley 1. Dividend—£B ss. Raoturly Handicap, of 100 soys; six

J furlongs.—Red Lancer, 7.7, 1. Dividend— f£B 7a. MUSSELBOBOH PLATE, of 100 SOYS ; four furlongs.-Blazer, 7 13, 1; Gold Medallist, 82, 2 ; Lepanto, 6.6, 3. Dividend-£3 lis Spring Handicap, of 100 soys ; one mile. —Star.hot, 8.3, 1. Dividend—£2 10s. Auction Handicap - Quickshot 11. 1. Dividend—£llos. Tahgna Park High Weight Handicap, of 100 soys ; seven furlongs.—Mountebank, 8.0,1; Cannonshot, 9.10,2; Weary, 7:10, 3. Dividend—£9 Bs.

THIRD DAY.

Forbury Racecourse, November 27.

Following are results:— Handicap Hurdles, of 80 soys ; 1£ mile. —Ilex, 11.13, 1; Belmont, 99, 2 ; Clarence, 11.11. 3. Won easily. Dividends—£3 Is and £3 12s.

President's Handicap, of 175 soys; one mile and a distance-*-Euroclydon, 9.8, 1 Maremma and Arline were scratched.

WELLINGTON RACES.

Htru Rackcotosk, Nov. 26. Following are the concluding results of the second day's races :—•

Second Hurdle Race, of 70 soys; 1£ mile.—Rhino, 11.0, 1; Pyrites, 9.6, 2; Rhoderick Dhu, 9 6, 3. Barman also started, Won easily by four lengths. Dividend— £2 Is. Second Welter Handicap, of 75 soys; seven furlongs.—Sir Agnes, 10.9, 1; Hill stone, 10 9, 2; Nightingale, 10.6, 3. Won by a nose. Boreas was scratched. Dividend —£2 lis.

Hura Park Spring Handicap, of 100 soys; seven furlongs.—Defiant, 8.4, 1; The Guardeu an, 7.8, 2; Pompom, 8.2, 3. Won easily by three lengths. Dividend—£3 7s. A hostile demonstration of a very pronounced character was made against Defiant when the field returned to scale, which was renewed when the flag was hoisted, to indi cate that a protest had been entered agaiust Defiant, on the ground of inconsistent running, as compared with his first day's performance. The protest, however, was dismissed. Flying Hack Handicap, of 50 soys; six furlongs.—o<acle 1. Dividend—£2 16s.

Waiwetu Handicap, of 70 soys; five furlongs.—Boreas, 10.0,1; Chasseur, 8.4,2 ; Langdale and Choroid dead heat. Won by three-quarters of a length. Dividend— £1 163.

The sum of £6491 was put through the totalisator.

Reading matter will be found on the first and fourth pages.

In the civil cisc Lawrie v Tait, which came before i he B.M. Court on Thursday, the claim w»s\ originally for £3 Is 6d. Defendant paid £3 into Court, and as the case was not withdrawn, judgment went for balance and costs. The Claim was not for Is 6d, as might be inferred from the report.

What might have been a serious fire on the premises of Mr P. Polian, Hampstead, occurred yesterday, but the flames having been fortunately seen in time were speedily extinguished by the energetic assistance rendered by Mr Snodgrass and some neigh bors.

THF ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1897.



Entertainments. ODDFeTITwI' TTA", Ashburton. X-S ---one niglt only/ Thursday Evening Next, DECEMBER 2. •^ILLIAMSON™fc~II/rUSGROVE*S LATEST ATTRACTION. First and Only Appearance here. (The Eminent English Comedian, MB HARET PAULTON. The Brilliant English Comedienne, MISS ALMA STANLEY. Supported by a SPECIALLY SELr 01 ED COMPANY OF COMEDIANS. When will be acted the Funniest, Merriest Comedy ever staged, entitled My Friend From India, By H. A. Dv Souchet & W. Lestocq. Played with enormous success at the Garrick Theatre, London, for 18 months; New York, 20 months; Melbourne and Sydney, 6 weeks; Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, 6 nights. THE LAUGHING~SUCCESS OF THE CENTURY. Appointments on the usual scale of the firm's attractions. Pbices—Reserved seats, 43; stalls, 2% 6d ; pit, Is. Box plan at Mr H. M. Jones. II 163 """elgTk™ ~ ACQNOERT and DANCE will be held in the School on EBIDAY, DSCEMBEB 3, in aid of the Prize and Treat Fund. Admission—Concert, Is; Dance, 2s 6d, double ticket. Refreshments provided. 11 147 Government Notices. ■TSs^~*~~^3^r CROWN LAND AT EALING, FOR SALE FOR C4SH AT AUCTION. NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned Crown Land will be offered for sale by Public Auction, for cash, as the District Land Office, Timaru, on WI-DNKS DAY, December 8, 1897, at 3 o'clock p m. Parts of Reserve 135, two lots, 20 acres and 32§ acres, upset price per acre £1 15 =. Situated About two miles south east of Ealing Railway fetation. Plans and further particulars may be ob tained at this office. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, November 16, 1897. 11 108 Tenders, LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited to bs sent in not later than SATURDAY, December 4, for shingling portions of Waterton and Bell's Roads ; also shingling Ford's Road, about 1000 yards. FOOKS & SON. 11145' Oletks. ENDKRS are Invited for the Erection of a House in Aitken and Cass Streets. Plans and Specifications can be seen at Oookson's Stables. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders may be addressed to W. A. P. C^abkson, Box 45, Ashburton, up to 12 noon, on MONDAY, 29ch inst. W. A. P. CLARKSON, A.R.1.8 A., 11 121 Architect. er- 1 -iv—,. ' ,„■-uauh—!— r-^jg. Public Notices. "ISburton BO^OrJGrFcOUNCIiT EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that an Election to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy in the Ashburton Borough Council caused by the election of Councillor Reid to the office of Mayor, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on FRI DAY, the 17th day of December, 1897. Nominations will be received ab the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock noon on WEDNESDAY, the Bbh day of December prox. H. H. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Ashburton, November 27th, 1897. 11 172 PAIRS m BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES "mELLOR, „JTANCREB STREET. | ° MAKE NO MISTAKE. I MELLOR'S ! ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. THE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second po none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP "BOOTS $ SHOES.] Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to give wonderful value for little money.



Improvement or Business Premises.—lv order to keep " up-to-date " with our steadily increasing business we have decided to effect considerable alterations to our premises^ and to make room for the builders we have resolved to greatly reduce our stock before Christmas. We have therefore culled a large quantity of our Tweeds and ] Worsteds,"etc, lo clear at the following reductions :—Men's suits to measure, usua .price 90s. now 70s; Men's trousers, usual price 25a, now 153 6d; etc. We have also pleasure in notifying that we have just been ! appointed agents for the famous •' British Monarch" and " Waverley" Bicycles (both j gents* and ladies'), which we are now selling I jvith all the " up-to-date " improvements at the' lowest cash prices, or on the most liberal j terms to suit the convenience of our customers, (Every machine guaranteed).— Cbighkad and Berrman, the leading Tailors and Outfitters.



Synopsis ot New advertisements. T. Bullock—Properties for sale. Hanmer and Graves—Farms for sale. Masonic Lodges—Notice to members. Ashburton Borough Council — Extra ordinary Vacancy. Good Templars meet at Templar Hall. Church Services—St Stephen's, Wesleyan, The Tabernacle, Primitive Methodist.



WANTED,



WANTED, all Good Templars to meet at Templar Hall at 10 past § to parade to Wesleyan Church. U T7O



THE Tabernacle —To-morrow —Paster Ager's morning subject will be—©oes Jobus suffer now? Evening—Satisfaction. When» ■ ■ . "■■ *3



TJRIMITIVE Methodist Church—Morn « XT log, "The.stone, and the image"; Evening, "For lohe children's sake," Temperance Sermon; Poacher—Rev John OI.PHERT. 11 175 "YJfrKSLEYAIf Church tomorrow.—Moru |/V i«g. &,ir Priest; Evening, Sev R, Taylor, subject—Drunkenness and its atten. daafc mis. • 1J 17*



LOOS. HERE—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Soda Water, and ail other Summer Drinks at 2d per $mn at W. C. Page's Store, East Belt.



THOMPSON'S Patent Mechanical Vamper for piano. H. M. Jones, Agents Call and inspect. Exceedingly simple and easy to play. ll *65



WANTED Known—Hacks and Light Harness Horses shod, 5s a sets booked s Draughts 6s, 6d allowed for cash. Trial Boiicifced.—JS. Fmskt, Tinwald. 11148



IYTaNTED Known, tljpw'B Bargain W Sale now on. Come earl^. Chil dren'sStraps Is 9d. utUally 2s 6d.



FAMILY Herald, (October), Weldon a ; Home Dressmaker, Boys' and Girls Own Paper, Christian Herald, New Books, Sheilah McLeod, The Pomp of the Lavilettes, Queen of the Jesters, The Final War, The Service of the Master, The New Law, Success and Failure, Trooper Peter. Halket— H. M, J«NBS. _______



FOR SALE —Pullets, first cross, as under:—Orpingfcon-H oudan ; Indian Game Cochin ; Dorking-Cochin, ftwpwo .to three months old ; also Houdan'and Co,ch W Cockerels; at Peliiam Yards, Ashburton.



XTIINEST Roller Flour, 2001b, 24s j 1001b* F 12s 6d; SOlbs 6s 4|d ; 251bs 3s Bd. Inept Oatmeal, 251b 2s 9d, at Fletcher Bros., Aafjburton and Christchurch.



■ Baker Br#a. ■" t t nC'RN'tSHIKG UNDERTAKERS, i Comer of Waksnui Road m& Cass Streets m<& w Bake* »nd Brownß ooaol, Faetersr, Ef ayelook Street^ KVERF RKOT^T g SUPPLIED [ XttKWM WW '



DAVID THOMAS. I ARCADE | HORSE_ FAIR. \ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1897 MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his next Special Sale of Draught and Light Horses on the i,bove date, for which Entries are now being taken. 11 103 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer, l asxjiimmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I T. JBuiiools:. BATORDAY, DECEMBER 4 NEW COTTAGE AND SECTION, COX STREET. ! MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- j tions from Mr R. J. Hughes to sell by Public Auction at .Arcade on the \ above date (on account of his son, the occupier, removing into the country), T.S. 822, Cox Street, containing | acre, on which is erected, a new two-roomed cottage with cupboards and conveni ences, scullery at back, etc. LIBERAL TERMS. Note Time or Salb—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK. 11 171 Auctioneer. HAMPSTEAD. NEAR THE SCHOOL. O £CO PRIOB required for small Cottage dClO& and Land fronting Cambridge Street, not far from the School, Terms can be arranged. Apply to, T. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4. TO THOSE DESIROUS OF PURCHAS ING PROPERTY NEAR TOWN. 40 AcR B s 40 Near the Agricultural and Pastoral Associ ation's Show Grounds, together with dwelling, etc., ibereon. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr John Wilson to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, his property fronting the Senfield Road. 40 ACRES, Being R.S. 24369, on which ia erected a Dwelling House of seven rooms, surrounded by plantations, also out . houses, etc. The property is con veniently situated, being only about one mile from the Show Grounds. The reason of its being sold is that the owner purposes moving into town. Inspection Invited. Easy terms of payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, XI 166 Auctioneer. "TTERY Nice Suburban Property at \ Hampstead, belonging to Mk Isaac Ho aim; Being Lots 151. 152, and part of 153, con taining 2 roods, 20 perches, on which is erected cottage of four rooms, with ecullery and wash house, also stable, c&rtshed, etc. The property is well situated in a healthy locality. Not having disposed of it by auction offers are invited for same. Terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. ~TOSWALD. ™ 1 ACRE \ HAVING two frontages on Hariand and Grove streets, being sections Nos, 523, 524, 531 and 532, on which is ereoted COTTAGE, etc., the property of Mrs Laffey. On account of the owner'a removal from the district, this is for sale on exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent, TO LET. OFFICE or small Shop in the Arcade. Possession can be given in a few dayß. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ToTF sT 17k FIRST CLASS BUILDING SITE. pßurnett Street East. Now »favor&e street. BEING T.S. 293,^ntainhsg QUARTER r ACRE ; high ; very nice site for a house; land good for garden purposes.; Exceptionally easy terms of payment, viz :— £5 cash deposit, balance by instalments bearing interest at 5 per cent. T. BULLOC . TO LET, PREMISED iv Mfiorp Street, at a low rental, via;— 6s 6d per Week, Apply to T. BULLOCK^ COX STREET—TOR SALE at, a reduced price, on account of the Mortgagee, T.S. 794, containing QUARTER-ACRE, on which is erected a PQUARE DWELLING HOUSE. The property is well situated. W ery .easy terms of payment. ' Apply fa T. BULLOCK, Agent. S CTiONS numbered 388 to 395~and 409, South Street, near the Pound, for a paddock. Offers are invited for the purchase of the above j very easy terms pf paymept will bp accepted. T. BULLOCK. tijiLj LijjimmiiL. a. 'i_u_ljjllj PUBLIC NOTICES THISTLE LODGE, No. 627, S.C. THE annual Installation of R.W.M. Bro. W. Mcßae, and Investiture of Officers will take place on TU^SDAJ, November 30, at 8 p m., in the Masonic Ha}!, Tanored Street. The ceremony will be conducted by the D.D.G. Masters, P.M. Brothers Scaly and Sparrow. Visiting Brethern cordially in vited. JAMES MELLOR, 11 168 Secretary. ASHBURTON MASONIC LODGE, No. 1811;, E.G. THE Officers and Members of the above Lodge are requested to meet at the Masonic Hall, at 8 p.m. to attend the Installation of R.W.M. Bro. W. Mcßae* and investiture of Officers of the Lodge Thiitto, 62jf, S.C., -on TUESDAY next, November $. >' '"'" " »' ' 11167 BRO.v", G, OAWSEY, W,M.



f F. FERIRMAN. - I THE PATENT ; LAS TIC STEEL HORSE COLLAR. I i I Contractors to Her Majesty's Government J I (War Office}. i . I f ' " Patented in Great Britain, France, Belgium, I Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Soutb Australia, Viotoria, and the United States of America, etc. LATEST AWARDS. Silver M*»dil, Birkenhead Agricultural ' Society, 1890 —Silver Medal, Altrincham Agricultural Society, 1890.—Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890.—Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891 : ;, _' '( : nn HE Collar is an invention which wins X the approval of all owners of horses who once GIVE IT A TRIAL. It is composed of two similar halves, with their necessary connections, formed of thin Steel Plates forged into U shape, and is pro vided with rigid fastenings at top and bottom, thus enabling the Collar to be opened on pressing a spring catch at the throat, and then easily put on cr taken off a horse's neck, avoiding the necessity of forcing the Collar over the horse's head, and greatly facilitating the disengagement of the Collar when a horse falls. It may be described as a hollow pair of Hames enlarged to the sine of an ordinary Collar but in an improved manner. The section of the Collar is everywhere of a U shape, one side resting against the shoulder and the other carrying the Draught Hooks. In designing the different parts of this Collar, the anatomy of the horse has been carefully studied, and the facility and exactness with which one Collar can, by the use of the simple means of adjustment which are provided, be made to fit any number of horses of about the same build, is an important advantage possessed by this Collar over a Leather Collar of the old type. Any one of the Elastic Steel Collars is*capable of three different adjustments in length, and three in width, (the Spanner, or Key sent out with the Collar being the only tool required) and, with only eight sizes, all horses from the smallest pony to the heaviest dray horse, can be fitted from stock on ' receipt of the inside length and width of the old Collar. A Leather Collar, after a little wear, gets discoloured and shabby, the padding becomes ; displaced and protrudes, the lining is rotted 1 by perspiration and rain, it becomes hard on ! the surface, gives the horse sore shoulders, 1 aud has to undergo expensive repairs, the horse meanwhile requiring another Collar to be carefully fitted to him, or otherwise is unoble to work, and in the case of a bad sore, has -to test till it heals. Most large employers of horses Imve quite a number of . horses laid up with sore shoulders, caused through the use of Leather Collars. The Elastic Steal Collars on the contrary, may be readily adjusted to the horse's shoulders, and once fitted, never alter their , shape j and as they present a smooth surface galvanized with ginc, they practically extend all over the Collar the advantages of the Zinc Pad, whioh h*a been in use for many years, with such good results. They are always dry and comfortable, and fit for immediate use. 'Ihey are invaluable for horses with tender skin, enabling them to work with o.mfort where, with ordinary Collars they would be continually under treatment fnr galls. 'lhe cool and comfortable condition in which horses using these Collars return from their work is a remarkabl; contrast to the heated and exhausted Btate of horsts working in ordinary Collars., in hot or wet weather. The Collars are lighter, stronger, cheaper, cleaner, and more comfortable than Leather Collars, and the only way to appreciate their numerous and uudoubted advantages is, to GIVE THEM A TRIAL. All parts are interchangeable, and in the event of any part being damaged or worn out. it eau heat ouce replaced at a nominal cost. The Hames of ordinary Collars are occasionally pulled out of their places ; but as Humes are not used with the Elastic Steel Collar, that dangerous occurenco cannot possibly happen. The Collars are in use by Her Majesty's Government, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Tramway, Omnibus, and Railway Companies, Brewers, Maltsters, etc. They are approved by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and by eminent Veterinary Surgeons, and iv no single instance where the Collars have been used have they failed to gain approval, and to establish their superioriry over those hitherto iv use. The only favour whiph the Company ask is a TRIAL ORDER, as they are satisfied that the merits of the Collar, when once known, will secure its general and permanent adoption, none other being comparable to it for strength, durability, appearance, economy, comfort, and general eftioiency, THE Advantages of the Collar MAY BE SUMMARISED AS BELOW :- No Hames required * It is easily fitted ; It cannot get out of shape by wear; It requires no stuffing ; There is no pinching of the shoulders; The jerk at starting with a heavy load is minimised, the collar being in itself a spring. . The.pull is distributed over a large surfaoe of the shoulder, and does not come wholly on the outer edge, as is often the case with the ordinary Collar. It never wants drying, and, therefore, a second Collar for use during that process is unnecessary. It is cheaper, lighter, and more comfortable, aj?d lasts longer than a Leather Collar and The parts are interchangeable. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON : |,JL? • JL JPjXtiXV»Xi3X_f__JLi « , WOTICB,'"^ THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY has on hand a ?ery 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, M Pauling, has had a large experience in th best 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. W. PAULING, ' Manager WANTED Known-Thai 1. Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (blacjf ancf tanf ip strap andlaqenp, he sell \t a good t|iScb|i'n.t for Clash.' $epa>s aa usual done at onoe. Nothing but the best is kept at J, Manon's Premier Boob D»p6t, Ashburton



John Orr & Co. MONSTER SALE. Further Reductions. TTAVING on hand and now landing THE LARGEST STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GROCERIES, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, etc., in the Ashburton County, WE HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED TO r-bdctcje by one ha__:f. With this end in view, we ere now SELLING AS UNDER:-* Groceries. Best Snowdrop Sugar.,. ._2|dperlb Tea blended .., 101b boxes Is per lb I Tea in half chests lOdperlb (strong liquor); Gore Oatmeal ... 2s Bdper 251b bag Colonial Candles .... 4dperlbperbox English Parafine Candles 6|d per lb per box Kerosene, 150 test, ... 6s 6d per tin — 12s 9d per case Roilit's Flour at Mill prices. Currants ..'. 4£d per lb Oorr.flour ._ ... ... 3d per lb Esseuce of Lemon ._ 4<i Worcester Sauce, Pints ... 9a per dca Essence of Coffee 10£ d Sago ... ljd per lb Tobacco, Nubian squares , 4s6d per lb Bran ... „, „, 3s 6d per bag Sharps ..., 5s per b^g John Orr & Co. rriHE success attending our Cheap Cash Sale Induces us to adopt for the future this system of doing business. And as we purchase for Cash from the best makers in England and America, the General Public will therefore have the advantage of Select ing Goods of Sterling Quality at prices hitherto unheard of, WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING ANP IN STOCK ;~ Acids Jellies j Almonds Kerosene j \ Anchovy Paste Knife Polish >  Sauce Ketchup Arrowroot Lime Juice Annatto Lemon Juice Ammonia Linseed Meal Baking Powder Macaroni Barley Mace Black Lead Mai^eqa Bacon Mackerel Blacking Milk Borax Marmalade Bloater Paste Matches Bloaters Mustard Blue Nutmegs Bovril Oysters Butter Colouring Oatmeal Biscuits Oatin* Carraway Seeds Ox Tongues Chutnee Olives Capers Pepper Castor Oil Potted Meat Candles Peas Coffee Pickles Currants Plums Cheese Raisins Currie Powder Rice Candle Cotton Rennet Cream of Tartar Soap Cocoa Salt Corn Flour Saltpetre Candied Peel Starch Cloves Sardines Cinnamon Soda Crystals Chocolate Sugars Clothes Pegs Sa|ad Wife Dates Salmon. Essence^ Semolina Extract of Meat Sauces Fire Kindlers Sulphur. Fruits (Tinned) Saga Flour ' Bftup* Germina • Spices Gelatine Sheep's Tongues Golden Syrup Teas Groats Tobacco Ginger Tapioca Haddocks Vermecelli Hops Vestas Herringa Vinegar Infants' Food Whiting isinglass Yeast Jm» Yeasb Powder ■~~~» John Orr & (>•> ASHBURTON. *, "i



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SUGAR! SUGAR! SUGAR! FLETCHER BROS. ARE NOW SELLING FINEST SNOWDROP CANE SUGAR AT Per Pound 2*d, Sid, _U& Per Pound. Or 401b for 7s 6d, 531b for 10s 6d, 701b for 13s 3d- Nelson, Moat* k Co.'s Tea, in Rollitt'i Supreme Roller Floor, lOlbtms Is 6d per lb 2001b sacks .. ... 24s Ceylon Tea in 101b boxes ... Is 5d per lb 1001b bags ... . 12s 6rf Old Valencia Raisins ... 4d per lb So;b bags ._, " 6a 4H New Currants 4&d per lb 25 b bags .. Z 3s 3d New Valencia Raisins .„ ?d per lb Liberal I'itcount for Tou lots. New Dates ._ 6d per lb Finest Diamond Brand Oatmeal Eiectnc Candles (by the box)... 4d per lb (Timaru), 251b bags for ... 2* 9J English Parrafine Candles (by 50 Cases of Enamelware at wholesale prices the box) ... .„ 6d per lb Pie Dishes from lOd each 100 Dozen Assorted Jam (best Kettles from 2s 6d each quality) 4s6dperdoz Saucepans from 6d each 50 Dozen Best Quality Rasp- Candlesticks from 7d each berry Jam 6d per tin ._ 5s 6dperdrz Enamelled White and Grey Mugs 6d eaoh 2£lb Tins Preserved Fruit (delicious) Btew Pans from Is lid eaoh Pears, Peaches, & Apricots lOd per tin Wash Basins from la 3d Highest Test Kerosene, per tin 6a 6d Calendars from 2s 3d eaoh _ » „ per case 12s 9d Teapots from 2s 3d eaoh. Etc. Etc. Eto. Finesc Mixed Peel (Lemon, Orange A Citron) 8d per lb 21b for Is 3d JUST ARRIVED, Fresh Herrings 6£d per tin ... 6s 3d per do. Small Tins Sardine*, 4Jd per tin 4s per dozen Two Tanks of Kenriok's Hollows**, direct Large Tins Sardines 8d per tin 7s 3d dozen from the Manufacturer, Van Honten Cocoa 3s 3d lb tin comprising Fry s Cocoa, per lb tin... ... l*4£d Saucepans, Boilers, Kettles, and PrmrviM Red Herrings 9 at Is Pans, all siM«. Salt Herrings 9 at Is Finest Dried Apricots, Peaches Also,—Twenty Crates and Hogsheads of c, j*,™.^H* lOd perlb Chinaware and Earthenware, Splendid Blacking in Tins 2d Direct from the Horn* Potteries (Dottlton'l D P«tu* lslOddoisen and Feilding'a, eto.) Raspberry Syrup Is per bottle r,? mr£ n ' £ mea PPle. «tc. ... lid per bottle Printed Cups and Saucers from 8s 9d per do 110 Tins Rabbit in Jelly ... 7d per tin Glass Covered Butters 9d each Acetic Acid ... ... is lid bottle Moulded Tumblera 2s 6d per dosen <oiletr^oap (4 Tablets in a box) 9d per box Best Qnality Pheaeani Plates 2a 6d per dozen Balls Glycerine Soap ... 3d per ball Pie Steamers 4d each 21b Tins Golden Syrup ... &£dper:tin Pink and Gold China Cops and Saucers. Caustic Soda 7d per tin ... 6s 91 dossn full size,. 6s 6d per dozen Eto. Eto. Etc. Etc Etc. Etc^ Two Tons of Carter's Turnip Seed (12 varieties). 8d per lb by the cwt Half a Ton of Mangel Heed (4 varieties) 6d per lb FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, E»st Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch. P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24. TO FARMERS AND STATION HOLDERS. LAMP BLACK nu« ton) BED RADDLE <™™ BLUE RADDLE (quarter ton AND SEVERAL, OTHI'R LINES. 100 DRUMS ~ BOILED OIL. HAVING bought the whole of MR H. ZANDER'S EXTENSIVE STOCK of the above Goods at a considerable reduction on the ordinary price, I • m now selling theui at a GREAT REDUCTION. Now that the'shearing season i 3 on, it should suit sheep farmers to buy at once. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR LARGE ORDERS. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OP NEWGOODS JUST OPEN ED.. ANDREW ORR' TS NOW SHOWING the Finest Collection of Up-to-date Novelties in A MILLIN H.RY, French and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hats md Sailors'; Dress Fabrics; a Most Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and all classes of Pi&in and Fancy Goods; MANTLES and CAPES, the latest styles from London ; Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Gloves, Hosiery.fSunshades, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE CORSET, Tust Imported, in all sizes, (specially made.) GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from £2 XSS- A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Ties and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats in all the new shapes. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes in every Style aud uwfte, CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, & 0 „ &c. ANDREW ORR.



THIS SPACE | BE SERVED OR Mr * .-■'.,'.■■ '*?;.& H. STEEL,