SUDDEN DEATH OF MR LYTTELTON, OF RAKAIA.

Fiom Our Own Correspondent.

B-AKAIA, August 16 Mr Lytteltem died at ten o'clock this morning.

Mr Weatcobe McNab Lyttelton, though not an old man, was an early settler, having been owner of the Rokeby station, Rakaia, for over twenty years. He was ft most popular man in the county, and in the Rakaia district was particularly well liked. He took a great interest in the public affairs of the locality, having been Chairman of the Rakaia Road Board, and for many years a member of it before becoming Chairman. He wan enthusiastic ac a sheep breeder, and for many years his high class merinos weiethe pride ot our a. and P. Association's show, 11. was to bis efforts also that the opening was due of classes for the inbred halfbreds that are now becoming popular. But his exhibition of high-claBS sheep was not con ined to Ashburton, and in fact throughout the whole colony his name aa a breeder was held in high esteem. All round he was an excellent pastoralisi and a good farmer, & useful public man, who did good without ostentation, and the Rakaia people generally in him lose the best of good neighbors, and one who was a good friend to all. He leaves a widow and family, some of the latter being still young, Details of his illness have not yet reached us, but the intimation of his death comes upon us suddenly, as it was only two or thtee days ago, he wrote to us in his usaal manly way, correcting a rumor as to his unreadi ness to stand for election to the directo rate of the Co-operative Association in Christchurch. Even then we knew that he had been suffering trom a chest com plaint, but a fatal termination we certainly did not look for. As we have already inti mated, Mr Lyttleton had been returned at the top of the poll in the election referred to, but a higher authority has ruled the seat again vacant, to the regret of all who knew the energy and earnestness and the ability oi the man, as well as hie moat genial character.

THE RESULT OF THE DUEL.

Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka August 16, 2.30 pm., Guardian Office 3.25 p.m. Rome, August 15 Prince Henry of Orleans was wounded slightly in the breast but aeriously in the abdomen in the duel with the Oomte de Turin ; the latter only received & slight wound in the right hand.

METHVEN.

From Our Own Correspondent FANCY DBESS BALL. Friday evening last witnessed one of the moßt aucceasful gatherings ever held in our little townehip. This took the form of a fancy dress ball, the proceeds going to the local cricket club, which has recently made considerable improvements on its ground, baling levelled top-dressed, and fenced it off. There were about seventy coupleß present, taxing the holding capacity of the schoolroom to its utmost. Ihe costumes Were varied and picturesque, aud many of them unique. The different ladies represented almost everything in Nature, from the noon day sun to the dead of night, from the roses of Bummer to the frost and snow of winter. Mrs McKay looked particularly well as the "Queen of roses." Mis Morgan and Miss Kennedy both as " Night," Mrs Brown as a gipsy, Miss P. Hibbs as a fiShwife, and Miss Mir as "Good luck," had all chosen costumes exactly suited to them ; while the Misses Patton struck a happy vein as " Two little girls in blue." Mi=a Hibbs looked very sweet as " Snowball," Miss Miller very j comely and sedate as a Japanese girl; Mibs Shaun was exactly suited as " Winter, and the Misses Scott were resplendent m tartan aa Highland lassies. As "Ivy," Miss S. Simnn was a pretty picture of the spring time of youth, and Miss G. Douglas as ** Little Red Biding Hood," was the emblem of charming innocence. Miss Lang as a flower girl, and Miss Girr as a Spanish dancer, both looked their best, while various kinds of nurses were quietly represented by Mrsß Knight »ndMisßes Meyer and John Eon. Of the gentlemen one can talk with less restraint. Mr Muller decidedly took the palm as a Red Indian, Mr Burlge being a good second as clown to the entertainment. The latter appeared to be quite in his native element and waa well supported by Mr Shann as a rival clown. Mr Tillet was appropriately dressed as a jockey, and had for a companion little Master Harry Knight, who waa prettily decked tn silk and fib to ride 3st 51b with a 71b saddle. Messrs Thompson and Sievewright were well to the fore as "Little Lord Fauntleroy" and a " Middy " respeebively, whi!e Mr Vaughaa aa an "Australian Stockman" looked particularly ferocious with 16 feet of thong at his belt. Mr Knight was the personifica tion of a " Jack Tar," and Mr Trumper wore a nautical appearance as an Admiral of the British fleet. Messrs Morgan and Muschamp were imposing specimens of the 2nd Life Guards, Mr Stewart made a typical Pirate chief, Mr R. Campbell a very pushing "Earl of Exeter," and Messrs Bowlin and Ledger wood trustworthy boatmen. Messrs Marsh as the " Duke of Clarence,' Biakely aa " Francis I," Herbert Gordon as "Charles II," Going as "Faust," Burrows as a Spanish captain, Consirdine as t'George iy," acd Symea as a courtier, all assisted to givp splendour to the scene; While Messia W. Campbell, Crowe, aud Goodwin as City Guards, MoTier as a South American stockman, McGirr as "Paul Joneß,"and McNae as an Italian brigand filled their respective parts to perfection. Mr Home went as a cricketer, Mr Hughes sb a " Doctor of Laws," and Mr Parker as a reaping machine expert. Several appropri ate aongs were given during the evening, and altogether everything went merry as a marriage bell. Messrs Trumper and Parker made efficient M.C.'s, and Mr Walkers music was up to its usual standard. 1 o the Committee (Messrs Trumper, Morgan, Muachamp, Stewart, and Blair) the greatest credit) is due for the admirable manner m which they carried out all the arrangements and for the undoubted taite they displayed in the decoration of the hall with evergreens, Japanese lanterns, flags, etc.

SUPREME COURT.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Cbbisechprch, August 16. \ The Supreme Court criminal session opened this morning. Mr Justice Benniston congratulated the Grand Jury that the calendar was such a light one, with one exception, bub there stilt seemed to be great facilities given for forgery and the passing of valueless cheques. He then referred at, i,onip length to "t-he charge of manslaughter againßt Hiillett in connection with the '* canjer oure." Hp said accused admitted 1 haviug applied chromic acid to the tumour. It made no difference that deceased acquiepced in the treatment, or that the alleged tumour must ultimately have killed him. There was medical evidence showing that the treatment was quite improper. The case was a peculiar one, and he did not think the Jury would have much trouble with the evidence, Michael Ford was found guilty of pTJury. As he had already been in gaol three months, he was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment.

'MB ASHfeteM GOABMAN MONDAY, AtIQCSf 16, iBW.



The Borough Council invites applications for Ihe position of turncock j to be sent iv before 1 p.m. of Friday nest.; j f: i -' ' ' ' The merry-go-rctnd has put in an appear ance again, and ia 'located on the old stand, opposite Devane'e Hotel. " Plight earthquake shocks were felt at Hawera at 7 30 and 10.30 on Saturday even ing and indjkhep rathe; violent and prolonged p\ ;s 50 Q% Satur4*y morning



Wanted. WANTED— Appl cations for the position of Turncock. Particulars at Borough Couisoil Office, wh< re applications will be received till 1 p.m. on Friday. 20th inst. 8102 T OST, A Walking Stick, between Grey JLj Street and Wills Street, Finder please return to W. T. Kingston. 8 103 LOST, between Railway Station and East si reet, Gold Locket, off watch chain. Finder kindly leave same at Mail Office. 8104 T7IOUR Second-hand Bicycles to be cleared £} this month. Prices—£s. £8, £9, and £10, the latter nearly new.—Eclipse Cycle Works, Baring Square. 8 35 AB.-OLtm.LY PURE, therefore best. Flower's Tomato Sauce Try it and be convinced. Sold by all leading store keepers. WANTED Known — -eeda, Seeds, Vegetable Seeda of every variety, 3d per p cket. Flower Seeds (100 varieties) only Id per packet, at Fletchbb Bros., East S reeb. STOP THAT COUGH by using Floweb's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H A. Flower, the leading Confectioner, East Stieet. 7 163 WANTED Known, in fourteen days intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— ! Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. fTIHOSE who are married may also have a J_ pleasant recollection of the Recotd Heign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate coat, at H. Bairstow'e. WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per y*rd ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyieys, toilet covera, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's cheap saie. 7 46 WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner. A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies' and Children's Underclathii g, Dresses, Pinafore and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone. FOUND —Nineteen shillings cash to be' worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the ' Pound, meets with approval.—Barrett Bbos, "The Hall," East Street. STOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges U 6d, worth 2a 6d; handsome Dress Tweeds, 10£ d, worth double. ~W. H. Collier. WANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Chil I dren'a Straps Is 9d, mually 2s 6d. TUBILBE Number of the London Graphic, tl Progress in the Reign of Queen Victoria (Farrea), A Rose of Yesterday (Crawford), The Dagger and the Cross (Hatton), A Siory-teller's Pack (Stockton), Sketckes in Lavender (Jerome), The Wooing of May (Aubyn).—H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—Our 7e 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 28 9d, Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of 1 dies garments made to order,—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Siianis, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing tit Mitchell & Turner's SPECI AIL PUR(JUASe£-A line of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5s each.—W. H. Collier's Stock taking Sale.



T, Bullock. _____ fOR SALE AT A REDUCED PRICE. TOWN PROPERTY WELL SITUATED IN CAMERON STREET fTIOWN Section 667, § acre, with Dwelling X House of 6 Rooms, Bay Window and Verandah, belonging to Mr George Lea. This not having been disposed of by auction he has authorised the eale of it at thf> reduced price of £245. Easy tfrms, say £25. cash, £25 in 6 months, balance by instalments bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum. T. BULLOCK, i Agent. FOR SALE AT A REDFCTION. Suburban Property, Netherby. 4 ACRES, 1 rood, 24 perches, fronting Princes Street, and running back across the Wakanui Creek, with 4 roomed Cottage etc., thereon. O^yC\C\ WILL be accepted on very ob/Wt/ \J easy terms of payment, Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. TO ~L~Bl\ ""* DWELLING in Moore Street, rental 5i 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. HAMPSTEAD. ~ On account of the Mortgagee. TWO Building; Sites, well situated in Cambridge Street, being Lots numbered 75 and 76, each containing £ acre of good land. Exceptionally easy terms. T. BULLOCK. ~TO FARIiERSIToTIERa FOR SALE. QQK ACRES good land, a portion of it O/wtl was originally swamp. Very easy terms of payment will be accepted. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. To Farmers and others desirous of purchas ing land in the North Island, I HAVE FOR SALE 320. aor*b 320 Partly in bush and partly improved, Situated in a good district—Tiraumea— abnut 13 miles from Pahiatua. Now that the Railway is opened to Pahiatua, property in this locality should increase in value. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK.



' TINWALD. FOR SALE—SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containiug QUARTER-ACRE, well si uated, fronting the Main South Road, and not far from the railway station. T. BfTLLOCK. ¥OB SALE. " "~ /IOTTAGE and two Sections well \J situated at Allen ion. Very easy terms of payment can be accepted. T. BULLOCK, TT^OR SALE—A Singe-feateJ Buggy, ato JD strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK. PUBLIC NOTICES GIRLS' FRIENDLY KUflfcTY. SOCIAL GATHERING AND ENTER TAINMENT, SALE OF WORK, IN ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM, ON THUBSDAY, AUGUST 19. Doors open from 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. 8 96 LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. A SPECIAL MEETING will be held in the Orange Hall on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, at 7.30 p.m. 8 101 By order of the W.M. SADDLEEY & HARNESS. JOHN H. JAMIESON, WISHES to inform his Friends and the Public generally, that he has taken THE PREMISES IN EAST STREET, formerly occupied by MR R. J. HENRY, WHERE HE HAS OPENED WITH A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AND HARNESS, Em, Which he will Offer at LOWEST MARKET RATES.



Tenders THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. Part of Reserve 777, Ashburton. fTIENDERS are invited for Building Leases X of Town Sections 160, 161, 162, and 163, part of reserve 777, fronting on Burnett, Tanored, and Cass Streets, Ashburton, (for one or for all of the sections) for thirty-one years. Conditions of lease and plan of sub division of sections can be obtained at the office of Mr John Oir, Ashburcon. Tenders, endorsed '• Tender for part of Reserve 777," must be sent into the Board's Office, Chriatchurch, on or before noon on SATURDAY, August 28, 1897. H. C. LANE, Secretary. Christchurch, August 12, 1897. 8 81 Friedlander Bros., Limited.



SPECIAL ENTRY. ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, A.UGUST 17. WE SHALL OFFER, on account of a Client, at above fixture, — X aa Four-year-old Three-quarberbred t)UU EWES, in lamb to English Leicester Rams. A realiy superior line. Also,—Fat $ Store Sheep, Cattle & Pigs. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., R. FRIEDLANDER, 8 76 Auctioneer. D. Thomas, ASHBUBTON YARDS. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17. I. fcHALL have for Sale on account of a Client at the above fixture A ft' f\ Threequarter-bred four year old 4fc<jU EWES, in Lamb to English Leicester Rams. A Good Straight Line, one brand, one earmark. D. THOMAS, 8 82 Ashburtoß. BUILDING SITES TO BE! LET BY AUCTION AT THE ARCADE SATURDAY, bEPTEMBEii 25, AT 2 V. M. SIJABf. MR DAVID THQMAS has received in T atructions from the Ashburton Borough Council



Repairs promptly executed at reasonable charges. J.H. J. will be glad to receive the support of all old friends. 8 100 CAKSON & Co., WISH TO CALL AT TENTION TO THEIR i TEA TRADE, f TTAVING jusfc received several packages i _tj_ of high' ; class Bulk Teas, including I Ceylon, Orange Pekoes, Pekoe Souchougs, and Assam Pekoes, we are prepared to offer the best value in Canterbury. In proof of this statement we guarantee our blends to contain a larger proportion of choice and high-class tea than any advertised blends on the market at the same price. Our 1/10 Blend gives universal satisfaction, Ciur 2|- Pure Ceylon Orange Pekoe isainsur passed. Samples post free on application. We still maintain our reputation for The best sugar-cured Hams and Bapon, The finest and freshest Eggs and Butter. The celebrated '< Timaru'' Diamond Grain Oatmeal, The " St. George " brand Jams, Sauces, and Potted Meats. Aulsebtook and Phtsnix Biscuits and Confectionery. "Tai Koo" brand Snowdrop China Sugar. GAESON & 00., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Arcade. Buyers of First-class Dairy Produce in my quantity. Agent for Arthur Yates' Garden Seada, ' "'"' ' "'■"? 2.2 WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, a Mellok's Cheap Boot Sale. "ORAN, BRAN, 4s &d per bag! reduction $~): by the ton. Blue per went Potatoes §63 per b»g, ex riore, at Fischer Bros,



TO OFFER BY PUBLIC AUCTION, as above, "I FIRSr-CLASS BUILDING SITES, Near the Domain, and fronting C-meroa and Peter Streets (West), containing from | to § of an Acre each, for twenty-one yearß, with Compensation Clause. These blocks are the best Building Sites in the town of Ashburton, having long frontages to the Domain, and as they are to be let on long Glasgow leases offer special advantages to those wishing to n&ke homes fof themselves. For terms and conditions of Lease apply ■to the TQWN CL g RK} or p. TfIpMAS, B 91 Anhtmrtem,



F. Ferr;man. fjferrimaS LAND, ESTATE, it GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES: North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company. John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. UnionSteamshipCompany of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Ferguason and Mitchell's Paper Mills. FolT ¥a l £ ~ 1O( ) AORES of Lund, well fenced and -H-'V/ watered, close to Saleyarda. P. FEKRIMAN. F<jß SALE. Several BAFEB by Milner and others. WAKANUI ROAD. The Owner of a good House and half-acre of land having left for Highhank, is selling at a sacrifice to effect a speedy Bale. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLSNTON, A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, and . other offices, with a well stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN.



TO THOSE liesirous of Investing in First-class Suburban Land. I HAVE FOR SALE a Property which offers very special advantages, consisting of 25 acres of rich reproductive land, upon which is builo a capital Dwelling House of six rooms, with outbuildings and stables, is well situated; and either for residential purposes or for sound investment it presents very special features. F. FKRRI.MAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. ; FOR SALE, THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property is a first-class investment, yielding good rentals. F. FERRIMAN. EUR SALE. I Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR BALE AT ALHtN'ION. lO| Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. FuR SALK. HAMPSTEAD. A REAL BARGAIN. Half-acre of Land, first-class quality, and good House of five rooms, for £160. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—T-anored Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET, FOR A FEW MONTHS. A Well-furnished House of seven rooms in a good locality. Rent, 25s per week. F. FERRIMAN. |



FUE SALfci, TKMWALP. A Well-finished House and half-acre of Land. Price £116. Terma. F. FERRIMAN. ~ FOR SALE.} A Splendid Building Site of two acres, facing the Domain, and within a few minutes' walk of the Post Office. F. FIUMiIMAN. j FOR feALE. ALLENTON. One Acre of Firat-class LaDd, well situated and fenced. Good site ior Dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. "" FOR~SALK. HIJSDS. 3O ACRES in Tussocks. 14 mileß below the Railway and adjoining the Lowcliffe Estate. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. South-east Town Belt, Ashburton. A Comfortable House and large Stable with every convenience, and half-acre of land ; good frontage. £300. F. FERRIMAN.



FACTS WORTH KNOWING RE Josepli Ford's Scour and Lu.iigj-'Worm. Mixture. Kiweraka, Pukerau, March 1, 1897. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir, —I have used the above drench for two seasons in our flock of 1200 Cross breds. Before drenching, ten deaths occurred and the flock was in a thriftless condition, both coughing {and scouring badly. After once drenching, the deaths ceased, and the whole appearance of the sheep improved. We obtained the Mixture from Messrs Tothill, Watson and Co.—Yours truly, BOWMAR BBOS. Oiichton Park, Pukerau. Mr Smith. Dear Sir, —Please Bend outj per rail, to Pukerau, four gallons of the Lung-Worm Mixture^ by this evening's train, if possible. The last tin which I used on the Lambs has done them a great deal of good, so I mean to repeat it.—Yours truly, R. Lindsayl) Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman. Dear Sir, —I have used the above mixture for two or three years past when my sheep showed signs of Scour or Lung-worm. I may say I found it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can strongly recommend the drench.— Yours truly, S^MyEfc Wjiite.. % m NORTH BRITISH & MERCIAN-' TILE INSURANCE 00. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital .«, £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Fund?— December 31, 1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Ashburton Agent-F. FERRIMAN.



TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines, one 12 and one 9 fsefc, either co let. or for sale. All orders left with 8 78 J. W. HARDLEY. WANTED KMOWN~-^L^ief^oi ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, la per pair ; children's gloves; 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A. Obb's cheap sale. 7 42 TITANTEp KNOWN-Frl^b~ s^~'> T 1 m navy, blacky and, marojon, at Is 6,d, worth S«f6,d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard ; single costumes, reduced from 2Sa to 7s 6d j silicias and linings, all reduced—At A. O^uji'g chi&p sale, 7 45



! ASHBURTON WOOL_WORKS T AM A CASH BUYER of WOOL and SKINS at Market Rates. Address : Late Homersham's Wool Works. R. EOOKE. 8 67 IMPORTANT NOTICE. MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, I have taken the Second Shop in Mr Lane's block, and having purchased a line ot very PRIME BEEF from J. Stoddart, Esq., of Willowby, I am in a position to supply FIRST-CL^SS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily. Orderß executed promptly. F. N. BLACK. 83 H. M. JONES. ■Organs. Organs. 7 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, with couplers, at Imported Price— jgl6 CA3H Beßt Value ever offered in Ashburton. 15 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, a beauti ful instrument, at Imported Price for Cash. Pianos, Pianos. HAAKE, RAMSPERGER, WEISNER, and other pianos, at Imported Price*! far Cash, Bicycles. HARTFORD, VICTOR, STAR, and COLUMBIA— Ladies' and Gentle, men's Bjcyeles, from LATEST BOOKS BY MAIL. Stationery. _____ i PLAIN, FANCY, and COMMERCIAL, in great variety. H. M. JONES, T«E RECORD SAL E.—Having purchased several sample lots in Waterproof Cloaks, Jackets, o>pe5 4 Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Ohilolren's Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mss Alcobn will offer these at and below wholesale prices %. also all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pina« forea at great reductions to reduce Quanti ties before stock-taking. T ADIES' CAPES, Jackets, and Macin | 1 toshes at about half price, newest style* 5 many lines equally aheap,—W. H» Copier's Stocktaking §•!«•



THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the Z&ALANDIA BOOT STORE is deletmined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines :— Men's Best Kip Bluchers, pegged, 6s lid, usually 8s 9d. Girls' strap shoes, all sizes, 3a 6d, usually 6s 6rf. A few d<wen pairs Children's Straps 18 9d, usually 2s 6d. Ladies' Glaoe Kid Lace Boots 7s 9d, usually 12s 6d. Ladies' Button Shoee, large size, 6s 9d, u-uaily 11s 6d. Ladies' and Geuts' Waterproof Canvas, half-price, Ladies' Slippers in odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beet Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prices Ladies' Felt Slippers Is pr pair. Ladies' Carpet Slippers, leather sole, 2s. Ladies' Kvenicg Shoes alt reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boots 2s 6d. Hundreds of other lines all reduced. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE T>o not deapair if ycu have mused the first few days. Fresh Bargains every day but i here are early birds who come picking at the Bargains—Bo 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 ADDRESS *3" JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA. BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



RECORD & REIGN. WANTED the Fesidents of Ashburton to save money and celebrate the QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE, by Purchasing their BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS at M°DONALD & MODIARMID'S. There you can get Children's, Ladies', and Gentlemen's SLIPPERS, SHOWS, and BOOTS, all at RECORD REIGN VALUE, and at SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS from the usual price. A CHOIOR SELECTION WARM SLIPPERS, including the Latest Linea 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 BOOT—Our own make-hand sewn. CRACK PROOF CALF, and all Latest Makes kepb in Stock. McDonald & modiabmid, BOOT MANUFACTUBERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager WHEAT. WHEAT. ry E ARE PROMPT CA S H BUYLRS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are at&o prepared to Store GraiD on Farmers acconnt in oar New Gnla'StorM West Sire^t, Ash barton, on very favourable teems Full aized Cornsackts and Twine Supplied at LOWES 1' CUBRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Ornoss and Storks WEST STREET, ASBBURTON



PORTABLE FORGES, ANVILS, VICES, MACHINE DRILLS, ENGINEERS* $• j MECHANICS' TOOLS, AT LOWEST PRICES, \ xi John -Or & Co., BAST STREET, ASHBTOTON.



Bjsness NoticeSi SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS THAT ARE SUKE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., "T^jTHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOB NIMMO AND BIAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. %£S VEGETABLE SEEDS 3pUS? OR TWELVE PACKELS FOR 2a 6d. SO VARIETIES, ©O VARIETIES. PA3KET JB LOWiLXV DX^JILDD PACKET 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWEu TO THE TRADE. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. OUE Potatoes are all Orders should be tent as specially raised for seed pur- A change of seed always early as possible so mto poses from selected stocks in pays the grower, as a receive prompt execution, m the best potato producing better and heavier crop our stock usually get* ex« dlßfcrict« is produced, haustcd before the end of the season. EARLY RUBY, Red. This is a very early pink skinned variety of splendid quality. It boils well and is a good cropper. WHITE HEBRON.—Thia grand potato possesses all the well-known qualities of the Beanty of Hebron, and has ia addition a clean white skin which renders i 6 more valuable for market purposes. It is of excellent quality, and is enormously productive. BEAUTY OF HEBRON -One of the best early sort., very productive, and of excellent flavour, a good keeper, pure white flesh with pink coloured skins. This potato does not require any recommendation aa its qualities are too well known. ROBIN ADAIR.—This splendid variety sent out by us 2 years ago hae amply sustained the high recommendation we then gave it. It in a grand early variety of extra five quality and enormous productiveness. Its cropping qualities are prodigious. Th* akin is a beautiful pick. RICHARD SEDDON.— This fine new potato is of an oval shape, grows to a large ifee with very shallow eyes, flesh close in erain and when cooked has a dry mealy nature with a very fine flavour. Being early and a heavy cropper it is fitted for an early market potato. OTHER Varieties—Snowilake, Bath Kidney, etc., etc. A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH fcUPPLY MOBES, ASHBtIETON AND CHEISTCHUECH Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for -Nimtno and'Blair's Standard Seeds



= PURE SEEDS." jHHAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SIED-CLEAJNING PLANT south of the Line, and I'now ask intelligent | Farmers to inspect the seme at work. g" I'ara now prepared TO CLEAN for Fannew any description o SEEDS AND GBAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGBASS, weighing fioni 261bs to 44!1»s to the boshel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, Ujlbs to 16|lbs to the bushel j also, bf at CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HUBST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, D, THOMAS, ASHJBDBTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF OOM« MISSION upon all WOOL in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The beet quality on Sale. DAY ID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON,



LADIES' ■ RINGS. RINGS. RINGS BROOCHES. BROOCHES. BROOCHES. SEE WINDOW OP S. SALEK'S JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT fok:the largest stock and newest designs of LADIES' RINGS AND BROOCHES EVER SEEN IN (EHE ASHEURTON DISTRICT. MAGNIFICENT New Stock of above, Set with Diamonds, Rubfot, Sapphires, Pearls, Opals, and other Precious Stonus. These stone* having been bought and choseu by S. SALEK personally, and made up in 18 carat Colonial Gold to his own designs, are superior in regard to Design and Price to anything hitherto seen in the district. PRICES 20 per cent Lower than Usual, marked in Plain Tignret, SEE WINDO W. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, EAST STREET,