ASHBURTON HOSPITAL.

Subscriptions for Convalescent Ward.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responeib c for the opinions expressed by our correspondents/

SHORTHAND.

TO TKE EDITOR. Sir, —Being desirous of becoming a writer of shorthand, and having teachers of two systems, (Pitman and Gregg) in this town, could you or any of the shorthand writers here inform me which system would be the most useful to study—not the easiest learned but the most practical when once mastered. -~£am, etc., Phojso. [For ourselves we prefer Gregg's and are not alone in our preference. But Pitman has certainly the larger cumber of students, and those who Bwear by the system.—Ed ]

Illegal Betting.

Freaß Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Auckland, July 13 At_the Police Court, Richard May, charged with unlawfully betting on the Ellerslie Racecourse, was remanded till Tuesday, bail IB £20 being allowed.

ARE WOMEN DE GENERATING?

Aahborton July 13, 1897.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—ln these days of ever-Increasing competition, when the straggle for exis tence has become more inter-so and earnest than It has ever been before in the world's history, the question asto whether women should enter uvo the pursuits, and assume the vocations, hitherto regarded as ex- j clnsirely manly, is one of the utmost importance to both sexes It is not my Intention in this short letter, however, to go into this question again, for it has already been discussed in all its aspects, and with great freedom, by many of the greatest thinkers of the day. That women do compete, and succssdfullj too, with men is a fact most emphatically proved. But tb» question which is of the greatest importance to us at the pr sent moment is : Are women physically capable of sus taining the great efforts now required of them both In their home life with Its worries and c^rea, or in the outside world of business and pleasure % Alas !we have nob far to aee£ for the answer. It is written too plainly in the faces and forms of the women and young girls we meet every day in our streets Pale faces, which should bear the bloom of health, and dull, expressionless eyes, which should beam with life and hope, tell their own tale \ and we know our women are paying the penalties due to diseased con stitutions, either inherited or resultant from the artificial modes of living and the unhealthy foods of the day. The climate of this country too, with ifs sudden changes from heat to cold, its dust storms, and its enevating winds is in itself » great strain on the female constitution. It is, then, an undoubted fact (hat the women of today are physically degenerating, and then fore the interesting particulars con? tamed in the following letter, received recently from Ml s Adeline Bel), of Napier, proving as they do the msrvellouscurative powers of Dr Williams' Pink Pilla in all ailments of the female sex, should prove interesting to all readers. Thia lady gives the following graphic description of her ailments, fehe cays :' I was troubled with cold hands ard feet, palpitation of the heart, constant feelings of weariness, headaches, loss of appetite, lack of enerpy and ako swollen feet and legs. The lymptoms first appeared about three ye <ra ago. Two doctors were consulted about nay case, and medicines were used, tut with oat avail. I now wish to thank you for the benefit I have derived from your highly-valued Dr Williams' Pi k Pills. They l.aye done me evety good, and I am now quite another person in health I pin rVcqramend your pills io anybody. In conclusion it may be added that this Trmderful medicine has cured numbers of people, not only In Aui-b all%, but all over the world, of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Dyspepsia, Indigestion and otsher ailments. —I am, Sir, Yoms, ec, "PRO BOEO PUBLIC J.

The net result of the Dunedin Kinder garten'festival was £850, (ao says'a Press association telegram to-dfcy. In Chambers at IJunedin to-day, in the Ward Farmers* Association, the Judge made %n order for payment of a call to the liquidator, on or before August 13, as agaiaat all in the liquidator's list of July 3, ejeoept those who paid the instalment or in fall on or since that date.

Ashburton Stock Market.

The slight improvement noted at Ashbur ton Yards on Tuesday last was hardly maintained at tie Tinwald Yards to-day. The sale opened as usual at 10.30 with the fat cattle, and buyers were hard to fiad, the quality of fchs majority of the stock offered apparent y not finding favor with the loca 1 butchers. Sheep—The buyers were not eager, most lines changed hands, good young ewea in lamb showing a decided improve ment. Pigs—Only a small entry which readily found buyers. The yarding for the day comprised about 13 head of cattle, 2 calvea, 2600 sheep and lambs, 10 rams, and 17 pigs, for which the following prices were obtained :-—

Cattle—l fat heifer £4 15a, 1 fat steer £4 15s, 1 fat heifer £5 17s 6d, all of prime quality ; 2 young heifers at £4 4s,—good. Stores.—2 steers and 1 heifer at 32s Gd. Dairy cattle.—l springer carrying third calf and near c«lving, £4 17s 6d. Pigs.—7 porkers at 15b 6d, 5 at 16s, 2 small porkers at 5s 6d, 3 stores et 9s. Shebp.—Butchers' sort■— Crossbred ewen 7s 2d, Bs, 8s Id, to 8s 2d ; crossbred ewe?, four and six-tooth, 12s, four-tooth, 13*; crossbred ewes and wethers, two-tooth, 9t 5d ; crossbred wethers, two-tooth, 16s ; two and four-to>th crossbred weihere, 10s, 11s 7d, io 158; half-bred ewes, 7s 6d; merino ewes, 3s to 5s 8d; crossbred hoggets, 10s 4d to 11s; oio.-sbred | lambs, 7s BJ, Bs, to 8- 5d ; freezers, two ; tooth esrei and weihers, 13s 3d to 15s 3d. Stores—Lincoln rama, 48 8d ; three-quiirter bred lambs, 7s 9d, Bs, to 8s 10d ; crossbred lambs, 8s 2d to 8s 7d ; crossbred ewes, in lamb, 8s lOd, 9s 2d, 9a 9d, 10b ; crossbred ewes, four and Mx-tooth, 10s 9d; half bred ewes in lamb to EnglUh Leicester ram, 7s lid ; half bred ewe and lamb IQs j merino ewes in ladib to Lincoln rams, six and eight tooth, 6s. Turnipers.—Four and six-tooth ewes and wethers (mostly wethers) 13s 4d There was a moderate attendance of farmers and outside buyers, and the sale was cono uded at 1.50 p.m. The following firms were represented : — Messrs Hanmer and Graves (per J. B. Bland), Friedlander Bros , Limited (per K. Fried ander), David Thomas, and H Zander (per J. R. Bland.)

The nugget of Gold Ore.

' That,' said my friend, in reply to a uestion of mine,' is a very large and very rich nngget of gold ore. It was taken ma y years ago from a mine in Australia ' How much ia it worth % I asked.

He looked at me with a shrewd Bmile and replied : ' It s worth juso nothing at all.' I thought that a queer thl g for him lo fay, but asked no more qae&tio. s. Two years later I again visited his house in London, and this time I missed the big tiugget from the shelf where I had first seen it. But I asked no questions* Perhaps, recalling the incidtno of twu years before, my friend said : ' I have something to show you,' and, opening a closet, ho produced a magnificent gold vase, remarking : ' That nugget of gold ore has taken this form Exclusive of the l*bor involved in the transformation, the gold alone is now woith £1 0 ' What curious similitudes there are between things essentially unlike ! Here v one which it may hi instructive o folbw up. It is sugges.ed by the follow ing sentence from a woman's letter:— • In spite of all the nourishing food I took nothing seemed to give me strength.' Now, why was Uai? Perhaps the history of tho previous three years of her life may hulp to account for it. In January 1890. she had an attack of influenza which, fche says, left her low, weak, and Iwuic. So far as we are able to ascertain i, fluenz* is caused byact-nain poison ia the blood developt-d during peculiar cou ditions of the atmosphere. Its early synu'-.oms are those of a fever ; they are always sudden and often planning. Yet ■as in nearly all cases it en s in recovery in a wetk or two, it does not explain the mystery of Mrs Wet tail's continued weak no-Hand prostra ion. She tells us that her appetite was poor, and that eating was in mediately fol owed by greu p*ii in the eh st, back, and side. Hrping to ov -ie m» this Mate of things s-he 1* ok much nourishing food. That an increase of strength should result from the mating of plenty of good food would he* m reasonable How else can one ever gain strength 1 Yet, strange to say, no such result followed. On the contrary, the pains became worse, so that —to use her own wor. s-she wss ' completely racked with pain ' all over her, aud so weak she could scarcely put one foot be fore the other. Besides this, the condition

( i the stomach was far from encouraging. That organ in the source of all power in the human body, and should feel warm, comfortable and qu et. In this lady's case ifc was full of uneasiness and pain. She speaks of a craving, gnawing, sinking sensation In ii-, which was not relieved either ry food or by ny medical treat ment. Certainly, something quite differ ent from a former attack of it.flueuz* went to the miking of that ; we must look deeper to find the real trouble. Chemists often determine the character of a poison by observing the colour it creates when applied to litmus paper ; and—in addition to the general &ymptoms —it is sometimes passible to tell the nature of a disease by taking notice of what cures it. Nosr there is one universally known remedy which never fails to cure one subtle, com prehensive, and yet deceptive disease. Happily it was final'y employed in Mrs Weatall's case.

In concluding her letter, d&ted Decem ber Ist, 12, Rucklldge Avenue, Willesden London, N. W ; 1892-she says : 4 At the time when my condition was very critical and ray family very anxious my son-in-law Mr Deacon, of Shepherd's Bnsh Road 1 told me how, in id illness of his own, ho had been cured by Mother Seigel'a Cura«

tive Syrup and advised me to begin using it; at once. I did so, and soon my appetite returned and my food digested ; and by the time I had consumed two bottles I was strong as ever, and hive kept in the befit of health ever ince.—(Signed) Yours truly, Mary Westall,' This remedy, ac the public is well awaro, is advertised to cure indigestion and dyspespia and its consequences—and nothing else. Yet these consequences include nearly every ailment with which we ara familiar. Even irtfluemz* seldom attacks aty eavf those whose blood is first poisoned by indigestion and dyspepsia. And as to that nugget of gold ore 1 Ah, yes.— Goldls worthless until ib Is manu fac'ured. Food ia useless unless it Ik digested. Between the ore and the vase is thp workman. Between food and strength also a workman—the stomach.

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The following additional subscriptions have been received :— £ s d

Amount acknowledged 117 8 5 D. Wilson iSherwood) 1 10 0 Wm, Baxter ... ... ... 110 Thos. Taylor (Ashton) 110 T. S. Mitchell ... ... 1 1 0 Bucol. ugh Estate 110 Edward G. Wright 10 0 0 Thoa. Dowling ... ... 2 0 0 DM. 110 H. H. Wright 0 10 0 Ewen Cameron 0 10 0 J. Lockhard 8 5 0 Murdoch Moßae 0 5 0 F. Meads 0 5 0 J. W.Dell .... .„ 0 5 0 Lloyd M. Noble 0 5 0 Robert Crammond 0 5 0 P. Kellaher 010 0 Robert Pfctton 0 5 0 G. Williamson 0 2 6J John Mclutyre ... ... 0 2 6 H.A. 0 2 6 James Currie 0 2 6 Langd&le and Johnson ... ... 0 5 0 Angus Reid 0 5 0 Thomas Hix 0 2 6 Samuel Christie .„ ... 0 5 0 8. Beach 0 5 0 B.Brian 0 2 6 J. Thompson 0 2 6 — Berriman 0 5 0 E. Small 0 3 0 F. E. Saunders , 0 5 0 D. Kellahan 0 2 6 W. Dellow 0 2 6 John Burgess 0 5 0 W. EUery 0 2 6 D. MoHaren 0 2 6 6. McGeorge 0 2 6 H. Haase 0 2 6 O. Bourke — ...026 Gh H. Sewell ... ... 0 5 0 C. Gale ... ... 0 5 0 G. Tubbs 0 5 0 J. Tretheway 0 5 0 W. Rutherford 0 2 6 John Toner 0 5 0 Samuel Miller 0 5 0 W. Wilson 0 5 0 A. Thompson .« .... 02 6 S. Robertson 0 5 0 T. Millar 0 2 6 William McClimont 0 2 6 John McClimont 0 2 6 D. Boyd 0 2 6 W. R. Tuiton 0 5 0 M.B.P. 0 5 0 L. Peter ... ... 0 5 0 W..T.D. 0 2 6 John Robertson ... ... 0 5 0 John Murray ... ... 05 0 John Hood ... ... 01° ° A. Kennedy 0 2 0 J. Kellahan 0 2 6 J. L. Twentyman 0 5 0

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Beat the big drum and shout hurrah ! A discovery, the very best thing this side of the line, licks everything of the kind into a cocked hat. No more sleepless nights ; a boon to parents ; an everlasting blessing. What ? Why | \Voods" 1 Great Peppermint Cure for couglb and colds, of course. Sold by all grocers and chemists at Is 6d and 2a 6d; the large size ia the cheapest in the long run. Jly 23



Indigestion —How much thought has been bestow* d, and what voluminous treatises have been written upon this universal and distressing disease, which is with certainty and safety dispelled without fear of relapse by a course of a purifying, soothing, and tonic medicine! It ac s directly on the stomach, liver, and bowels— then indirectly, though no less effectively, on Ihe brain, nerves, vessels, and glands, introducing such order throughout the entire system that harmony dwells between each organ and its functions. Dyspepsia need no lonper be the bugbear of the public, since Holloway's Pill's are fully competent to pases of impiired digestion, and to restore the miserable Buffefer to health, strength, and cheerfulness.



From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup unadulterated and pure, This is Kozie Tea John Orr & Co., *genfc»,



Wanted. RET. W. SALTER'S Mission will com mence on Tuesday next in the Taber nacle. Come and bring your friends. 783 RESH Oysters, Craytioh, Warihau, and all kinds of fish by express tonight.— Jkwitt, opposite Mail office. « 85 ■"\7"OUKG L'dies'Journal for July, Wei- X don's Children's Bazaar for June. Idler, Navy and Army, On the face of the Waters, Eye of Istar, House of Dreams, Uncle Bernac, Hooks and Eyes, Life of Victoria, New Books.—H. M. Jones. "OEVIEW of Reviews for June, Christian JL\> Herald, Ludgate Monthly, English Illubtrated Magazine, Idler, Army and Navy, Family Reader, Boy's Own Paper, Sixty Years a Queen, Win- sor Magazine, Weldon'a Fancy Work, New Books. —H. M Jones.



' PUBLIC NOTICES TO CONTRACT TKAMSIEKF; IH \VE about a mile of Drain Scoijpii g, to let in one or more lengths. Jf-.r particulars apply to E. H. DOBSON, 7 67 Lowcliffe Estate. SHORTHAND. ' MISS ETHEL GATES, M.P.S. "TVTEXT TERM Commences JULY 12th Speed Classes now Forming. 773 MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Lite of London), TS KOW in Aahburton for Business. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at, hia Music Stuuio, Arc*de Chiimbers, Aahburton. AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE. MORTON MAINS ESTATE, SOUTHLAND.



SPECIAL for Two Weeks.—During the Sale Dresses will be made at Mrs Alcobn's for 8« 6d Style and Fib guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Embroideries, and Trimmings always in stock. WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is6i, worth 2 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d ; silicias and linings, all reduced—At A. Obr's cheap sale. 7 45 WANTUD KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyieya, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced— Ab A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 46 WANTED KNOWN-Ladieß* jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—At A. Obr's cheap sale. 7- 47



ON the Main Trunk Line, 17 miles from luvercargill. One of the few remain ing opportunities to secure land 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 10i to £2 per aore for tussock lands. Improved sections £3 to £5. Terms 20 per cent cash, balance in five yeatß at 5 per cent. Full particulars will he sent on application \ to the Manager, or any of the Land Agents of Inyercargill. 6 167



WANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair j Ladies' black cashmere hos«, Is per pair ; children s jrloves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloveß 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 42 WANTED Kuown—Our Clothing and Mercery Ueparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, .shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in tock and to order.—Mitchell & lurner.



Baker Bros. TjiURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road »nd Caas Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No 69, H. M. JONES. HOCKEY, HOCKEY. JUST received a shipment of Sticks and Balls from Wisden and Co., London, FOOTBALLS. "FOOTBALLS. New season's goods now opening up from Wisden and 00., London. circulating" library Cheap reading for winter evenings. j J . { STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAS. VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FBOM £18 STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, AND FINISH. CASH OR TERMS. TYPE "WRITERS. LOWEST CASH PRICES. H. M. JONES.



WANTED Known, in fourteen days we intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. npHOSE who are married may also have a I pleasant recollection of the Record Keiga by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a i very moderate cost, at H. Bairbtow'*. WANTED Known—Our 5s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of I dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner.



~T ADI US' Jackets—Wonderful value in JLj Warehousemen's Clearing lines; 30s Jackets, newest shapes, for 15s 9d ; better qualities in proportion. —W. H. Collier, " lhe Oormr." WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only.



WANIKD KNOWN-lafantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair ; large white Turkey towels, 6cl each ; lace curtains, from 2a lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—An A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 43



W ANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, cornets, etc., at half price—At A. Orr s cheap sale. 7 44



THE RKCORD SALE.—Having pur chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Cjpes, Hats. Bonnets, Fiowers, and Children's Millinery Rt a great reduction, Mrs Aloorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices ; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock-taking. 6 155



Public Notices. ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. fTIHE Ordinary Fortnightly Practice of X the Brigade will be held on THURS DAY NEXT, 15th inst., at 7.30 p.m. H. H. FOOKS, 7 84 Secretary. TENDERS. ~ SEPARATE TENDERS ara invited for the erection of a Dwelling House, Plans and Specifications at our Office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, July 17, at Noon. 7 81 CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN.



D, Thomas. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. SALE OP PEDIGREE MARES. JOLYIi, 1897. I WILL offer at the above Fair on account of a Southern Client— 2 STUD AND PEDIGREE MARES, viz :— BLOSSOM, 6yrs, by Herd Laddie, by King of the Ring, by Lincoln shire Hero (imp). ROSE, 7yis, by Knight of the Thistle, by Prince of Wales. Full pedigree at Sale. D, THOMAS, 7 80 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. TO LET—Cottage with abeut two acres of land, Clark Street, AHenton. Rental 6s per week. T. BULLOCK. TENDERS, MESSRS LIDDLE BROS.' PROPERTIES, LISMORE.



A. LAWEIE, SAUNDEBS 1 BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS PRE3IISES 70 LET. riIHE WHOLE of the Large and] Well Assorted Stock requires to be Cleared Regardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU CAN EXPECT BARGAINS AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. WANTED Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonderful



A S THEY have made up their minds to jljL remove to the North Island, Tenders are invited 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 the remainder mostly in English grasses j well watered. ALSO, 200 Acres, R.S. 27607, near the above, fenced and improved. Tenders will be received by the under s'gned up to TUESDAY NEXT, 20th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. 7 82 T. BULLOCK. fragrant and fnviqaratinji—'New Vmut



Business Notices — UNPARALLELED "= CHEAP SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, 01? DRAPERY, CLOiHING, AND BOOTS. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY 3. GBEA.T BABGAfNS IN EVERY DEPABTMENT. ANDREW ORR.



GREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE AT " THE CORNER." STOCK MUST BE HEAVILY REDUCED BEFORE STOCK-TAKING, JULY 31st. WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES AT HALF PRICE. WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. HIGH Class Lidies 1 Jackets at marvellously low prices. j Few Maids' Ulsters to clear at half cist price. ! Ladies' Macintoshes, newest styles, 10s 9d, 15s 9d. Children's Handsome Tunics from 4s 6d. Flannelette Underclothing at half price. Merino Combination Garments, 33 lid. Stylish Dress Goods, 10|d per yard, double width, worth 18il. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, well made and lined, all sizes, 25a 6d. A lino of Youths' Overcoats, all sizes, 5s each. , A large lot of light fancy ribbons, Id per yard. A "Wonderful line of Ladie^' Black Cloth Jackets, now styles, 8s 6d, worth more than double. W. H. COLLIER.



THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZEALANDIA B3OT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowing Line? ; — Men's Beat Kip Bluchers, pegged, 6s lid, usually 8s 9d. Girls' Bfcrap shoes, all sizes, '3^s 6'l, usually 6-3 6;L A few dozen pairs Children's Straps Is 9J, usually 2i 61. Ladies' Glace Kid Lsce Boots 7s 9d, usually 12s 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large size, 6a 9d, uually lla 6d. Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvaa, half-price. Ladies' Slippers iti odd sizes very cheap. Lvdiea'Beet Button Boots 12a 6d, uauiLy 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prices. Ladies' Felt Slippers Is p.r pair. Ladies' Carpet Slippers, leather sol s, 2>. Ladies' Evening Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boots 2s 6cl. Huudreds of otht r lines all reduced. REMEMBER~"°~EEMEMBER. 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 example and come early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE ADDKESS tsr JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA. BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



RECORD JH REIGIN. WANTED the Residents of Ashburton to save money and celebrate the QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE, by Purchasing their BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS at M CDONALD & M CDIARMID'S. There you can get Children's, Ladies', and Gentlemen's SLIPPERS, SHOES, and BOOTS! all at RECORD REIGN VALUE, and at SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS from the usual price. A CHOIUK SELECTION WARM SLIPPERS, including the Latest Lines in German Felt and Carpet, from Is per pair upwards. Gentlemen in want of a First Class Winter Boot will find it to their advantage to try THE A BUOT—Our own make—hand sewn. CRACK PROOF CALF, and all Latest Makes kept in Stock. McDonald & mcdiabmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. SPECTACLES. x SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Con&eqaence|of^the large increase in this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the reßult being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also h&.e Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyea of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAT CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LBNSKS, Repairs Neat and^ Strong



Business Notices ~~F IrEf cMFb EO S m " THE CKLEBIt 'J'ED CA oH GROCERS. fTIfIREH years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to th _J_ buyer and the seller, and has been the means of adding many comforts to the he mas of those who wisely availed themselves of the grand leform. Hundreds now buy their Goods afcFJLETORER BR< S. FOX GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation of the CASH BYB'I EM. Look after the Dimble Bhilliug by taking it to FLETt HER BROS., and getting the very beat value that money can buy. Although we do nob adyertite it price list, our country customers can get one on application, and after perusing the tnme very carefully, we ate satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper than any other house in the district. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. J)AA OASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. ftA/\ We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none batter to bt had in the world, which we are selling lower than Christchurch prices. This is a toU# fact, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to bu| from us, * ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES 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 fur fjofc therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Ashburcon. CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with mostj,u«Bful articles, all of whioh will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a visit, as w§ ha*» just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and Eleotroplateware, whicfc iwe are selling at undoubtedly low rates. ■ « | 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6d eaoh Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2b per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3b 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vaaes at Is 6d per pair. cutleryTcutleby. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson's, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, etc BEDBOOMWARE7~iiDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in,Bedroomware Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselves, or lot wedding present, should not tail to see our slock before going elsewhere. # Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any o our County Custtmers travelling by rail, will be allowed from April 1,1897, to take with them by rail, lewt ci goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, as m* as,that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. BUGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the aboic in any quantity at highest market ratea. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURGH Telephone 24-Box 67 j



THE WAYEKLEY WHEELS, MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO., | INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A. IINGENIOtiS CONSTRUCTION — RESULT. — BEAUTIFUL FINISH. — *' A. BICY OL £, MATERIAL THE BEST. | THAT CANNOT BE SURPASSED IN WOKKMANBHIP BY EXPERTS. THE CIVILIZED WORLD. PRICE EIGHT. J.OHN GRE~ AND CO., SOLE AGENTS. 7J>



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF . . WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING! FOR ONE MONTHJ rpHJE WHOLE STOC;K REDUCJED ALL SEASONABLE GOODS TO BE CLEARED. JJSt SEE CIKCULARS FOR PRICES —OOMMENOES— Saturday, July 10. A. P. WILLIAMSON, ; (Late Beath & Co.) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET,