CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign

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Itooms for the Premiers. London, February 10 Mr Chamberlain has engaged suites of rooms at the Hotel Cecil for the Premiers visiting England in June to attend the Queen's celebration. Sunday Closing' j In the House of Oomm >ns a Bill ' introduced by Mr Charles Wilson,M.P. for Hull West, to clone public houa.s OQ Sunday, was rejected by 57 votes. England and France. Beelin, February 10 The German newspapers describe M. Hanotaux's reply to Sir M. H'cks Beach's speech as equivalent to a refusal to accept Sir M Hicks Beach's challenge. The Anglo-American Treaty. Washington, February 10. The Senate is holding a secret session to discuss the Anglo American arbitration treaty Senator Shearman alluded to the Senate's amendments as essential safeguards. Mr Smalley, referring to the attitude of Senators, says that there is no hint or hope that the unamended treaty is likely to be ratified.

Australian.

Cardinal Koran's Candidature. Sydney, February 11. A large meeting of Protestant minis ters strongly deprecated Cardinal Moran's candidature, but as the Pri mate and several leading clergymen refused to take any action, the gather ing was robbed of a good deal of interest, The Mounted Rifle Team. It is officially announced that the Government will not assist in sending the mounted rifle team to England, and the whole of the expenses will, therefore, be borne by the regiment. j Sheep Returns. i The lambing returns show that the average for last year was a little over 69 rer cent., an increase of 9 per cent, compared with the previous year. Breeding ewes increased 650,000 and lambs 784,000. The Vitriol Thrower. * Carroll, the vitriol thrower, wan re manded to Auckland. The Federal Convention. Nominations for the Federal Con vention closed to-night. There are forty-nine candidates in New South Wales, and thirty in Tictoria. The County Antrim Wreck. Melbourne, February 11 The Marine Board found the Cap tain of the County Antrim justified in running the vessel ashore, but thought that he might have taken more pre cautious to obtain assistance before adopting such an extreme course. Sir J. B. Thurston's Funeral. Sir J. B. Thurston's funeral was largely attended. The Governor and the Premier of New South Wales were among those present. Royal Bank of Australia Taking advantage of the new Com panies Actj the Royal Bank of Aus tralia has decided to write down the capital from £3,000,000 to £2,400,000. The amount written off is considered abundant to cover the deficiency on the present basis, without reference to any possible improvement in the pro perty market.

THE NIGER EXPEDITION

Success cf the British Forces*

Heavy Fighting.

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London, February 10 NBws has been received that the Niger expedition captured Bida, the capital of Nupe, and the Emir's palace ia occupied by the troops. Lieutenant Thomson, o£ the Leicester Begimenfc was amongst those killed jn the engagement. February 11 Later patticulars show that the fight at Bida was of a desperate character and lasted from sunrise to dark. The enemy numbered 20,000 and occupied a ridge between Bida and the British force. Major A mold's four companies, with four Maxim guns, advanced within two miles under the ridge. Their fire drove the main body of the natives towards the capital, but the enemy's flanking parties crept round to the rear. Major Arnold then formed a square with a Maxim at each corner but the natives, despite terrible losses, charged repeatedly with great gallantry. However, they failed to break the square, although hordes* of cavalry attacked it on all sides. Seven poundera were fired into the natives at a range of 1500 yards wibh consider able effect. At three o'clock in the afternoon the enemy began to retreat, and the heavy guns then completed their defeat, and the capital was taken. Further reports from Nupe show that the Houssa soldiers, under British officers behaved splendidly. They were under perfect control, and their discipline was equal to that of the best white men. Six men were wounded.

THE NOTORIOUS BUTLER.

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fßeceived February 12, 9.42 a.m.) San Frabtcisco, February 11 Butler has been identified by Captain Jones as the sailor who was on board the Flintshire in 1890 under the name; of Richard Pascoe, The British conscl and Captain Fraser having signed Butler's discharge papers from the Swanhilda under the name of Weller, his attorneys now claim that he is Weller and demand that the applicant* for extradition shall prove the contrary. Butler now claims to be Weller, and fears are gaining ground that the police cannot prove he is not Weller.

AFFAIRS IN CRETE.

flaiifrer of War.

Preaa Association By EL-clrio Telegraph— Copyii-hb.

Athens, February 10 M. Delyannis, th<' Premier, protested againat the dispatch of the Greek fleet to Crete, but the King insisted on the ground of humanity. This action renders it difficult for the Powers to prevent Turkey sending reinforcements to Crete. I Parisian and Russian journals warn ! Greece that she will he responsible if ! w<*r ensues. February 11 Six Greek torpedo boats have sailed for Crete in command of Prince George. Their object is to prevent the landing of Turkish troops. The King, together with thousands of spec tatorsj was present at the farewell ceremony. Great excitement prevails through out Greece The Government has sent a note to the Powers justifying its action in I sending warships to Crete, as a duty it owed to its fellow-countrymen in Ore'e. A band of Moslem? burned a portion i [.of the town of Retimos on the north j coast of Crete.

CRICKET.

ASHBURTON v, SOUTHBRIDG \

The return match—Ashburton v. South bridge—was played in the Domain yesterday under circumstances che reverse of advan tageous aa regards weather. It was more or less drizzly throughout, but when the visitors opened olay at the bat it was quite a soaker. Hll made a good stand, however, and put up 24 before Friedlander caught him off Dixon. P. J. Cock was another double figure man, getting 19 by good cricket, and Dr Witheis pisyed well for the 11 he contributed, as did Lunu for his 9. the innings closing for 80. Ashburton'p first inning' had to be given up with one wicket down for 31—the rain stopping play. Of the 31 Gardner got 22, of which three hita were for four each, and Russel was not out for 7, Beckett with 2 being the other not out player. Gardner, Dixon, and Friedlander weie the Ashbnrton bowlers, and Cooper and Lunn for Southbridge. The visiting plajers were entertained to luncheon at Britton's Commercial Hotel.

The Junior 11. match was postponed on account of the weather.

The Ryley Bankruptcy.

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.)

I Dunedin, February 12 I At 10.30 this morning, the time fixed for the hearing of Ryley's case, there were no Justices in attendance. A few minutes later Mr Carew, Stipendiary Magistrate appeared, Mr Haggitt, who conducts the prosecution, asked him to sit on the case. He said he understood Mr Carew'a objection was the fact of his being a shareholder in the Colonial Bank. Mr Carew replied that that was one reason, but there was also the general principle. Mr Haggitt said that under those circumstances he would not proceed with the count which charged the presentation of a false balance sheet to the Colonial Bank. The Magistrate thereupon consented to take the case on Tuesday.

ELECTION PETITIONS.

The Wellington Suburbs Case.

Tlie Election Declared Void

The following ia telegraphed to the JPtess by its Wellington correspondent under date 11th inst. :— The Chief Justice and Mr Justice Conolly having declared void the recent election for the Wellington Suburbs seat, this electorate will once more have to run the gauutleb of the ballot box. The judgment was brief, but important. The following ire the tech nical points of the case as interpreted by the '■ Court: (1) SJhat the fact that Mulvaney had the letter written by Wilford in order to make application for the "billet" was evi dence of corrupt practice on the part of Wil ford ; (2) that the money paid to Lindsay, although part of an old debt, was probably | paid with the object of influencing Lindsay's vote ; (3) as to Btauden the case was very suspicious, but the proof, in the opinion of the Court, failed ; (4) as to Gabb's case, he was asking merely for a reference to the Premier, with the object of getting a situa tion in the torpedo corps. The proof failed in that case, but the object of the letter given by Wilford to Mulvaney admitted of bnly one inference, and that was that it was given to secure Mulvaney's vote. The elec tion was therefore void. Mr Justice Conolly concurred with the Chief Justice. Mr Justice Conolly made the following trenchant remarks in Court to-day. (Ir should be recollected that Mr Justice Conolly was once Attorney-General and a Minister of the Crown): —" A certain employee of the Government used to meet Mr Wilford every morning to consult upon the political battle that was ragiug, namely the election contest for Wellington Suburbs." This elicited the remark from the learned Judge, " I think it used to be the rule, and a very wholesome rule, that Government officials were not allowed to take any part in elec tions except to record their votes." Mr Morrison (interrupting)—" That now de pends upon the eide they take." His Honor (continuing)—"JSow they have altered all that. It used to be a most strict rule." Mr Skerrett said these tradesmen in the employ of the Government were members of Trades Unions and organisations in whose affairs they had to take a part. Mr Justice Conolly (severely)—" Yes, and if they make themselves active upon a particular side they need not be very strict about keeping to their work." "; The Press Association wires the following further particulars :—

Counsel for the petitioners applied for costs. Counsel for the respondent objected on the grounds that the petitioners were impecunious and had found no part of the security. The Bench deoided th»t, principally owing to the failure of all the charges except one, each side should pay its own coats. Counsel for the respondent claimed an indemnity under the Act, section 19, for Wilford, as a witness. The Bench granted this. The petition of A. R. Atkinson re the Wellington election, was then taken. There were the same counsel as q the Suburbs oase, ■ ' ' Mr Chapman argued at length in favour of a recount) of the votes. The Court adjourned till 10 a.m. A petition has beea filed by Dr Findlay, on behalf of Ropata Te Ao, one of the de feated candidates, against the return of Henare Kaihau for the Western Maori dis trict, on the grounds of bribery and im proper conduct of the election in various ways. "' Rumour is already busy with the names of candidates for the Suburbs seat. A general impression got about that Dr New man would stand, bufe he is leaving for Eng land on Saturday. Qn the Government side, Mr Kirk, Mg,yor of Petone, and Hi' C. Wilson, who was fifth on the Wellington list, are mentioned.

SPORTING

LAUNCESTON CUP.

Hobart February \\ The Launceston Cup resulted as follows : —Mountaineer 1, Lena 2, Tamino 3. Eleven at-uted. Won by two lengths, in 2min 40aec.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

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The Plague. (Received February 12, 9.42 a.m.) London, February 11 Russia, Persia and Afghanistan have closed their frontiers towards India to prevent the introduction of the plague. The Madras authorities are appealing to Lord George Hamilton against hia decision to open the port of MLecca to pilgrims. Health of the Czarina. St. Petersburg, February 11 The Czarina is improving.

Australian.

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(Received February 12, 10.0 a in.) Royal Visitors for Australia. Melbourne, February 12. Information has been received from a reliable private Bourcethat the Duke and Duoheßs of York will probably visit Australia during the present year.

COLLAPSE OF A PLATFORM.

Twelve Persons Killed.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph ! Copyright. London, Februnry 10. I During the work of widening Cold renick Viaduct, Cornwall, a platform collapsed, falling 150 feefc and killing twelve persons. February 11. At the inquest on the victims of the Ooldrenick disaster, the verdict was manslaughter against Bleweit, the foreman, and Pearce, the manager on the ground of negligence.

Sudden Deaths.

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Ditnedin, February 12 Mrs Janet Gol ler, wife of the licensee of the Moruington Hotel, was found dead in bed yesterday. Deceased was addicted to drink. The doctor certified that syncope, accelerated by chronic alcoholism, was the cause of death. Mrs Helen James, wife of Joseph H. James, railway laborer, was found dead on the floor of her houte. It is suppo ed that heart disease was the cause of her death.

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Public Notices. MEDICAL NOT? CIS. pvR 0. E. MAUDE, M.B. Edinburgh University (late House Surgeon Bootle Borough Hospital, Liverpool) has com menced practice in Ashburfcon. | All messages to be left at present with | Mb H. E. Bonninoton, Chemist, Eatst Sireet. Private address Burnett Street, East. Telephone No 90. 2 65 D. Thomas. A X 0 A D K. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13. A FULL TRICHORD Iron frame Over si rung Dresden Model PIANC, manu factured for Milner and Thompson. Full rich tone. Nearly new. Owner leaving the district. Sale at 12,30. 2 76 D. THOMAS. FRKEZING~SPA(jE. "I" CAN SUPPLY intending Shippers with a limited amount of space. To leave Aahburtoa between now and 25th lust. 2 66 D. THOMAS. Henry Zander, JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOO0 BAGS "MAURITIUS QUGAR. USE NO OTHER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Aahburton. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \J ducted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dips always on hand. Advances made against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton. My London Agent is known for his utmost reliability. HENRY ZANDER, . STOCK AND STATION AGENT. JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVGLINK 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STBSL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSUME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE I Etc Eto HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS * BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERA.L MERCHANT. STORAGE, I AM PREPARED to receive GRAIN on Storage at Lowest Current Rates. My Shipment of CORNSACKS is now to hand. Henry Zander, GRAIN, WOOL, AN IS GENERAL MERCHANT. WAKANUI RIVER DISTRICT. GENERAL ELECTION. IN Pursuance of the River Boards Act, 1884, and Amendments thereto, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and Amendments thereto, I hereby give notice that AN ELECEION of FIVE PIiRSONS to constitute the Wakanui River Board, will be held on MONDAY, February 22, 1897, in the Wakanui Schoolroom, Wakanui. NOMINATIONS in the prescribed Forma must be delivered to me or addressed to me, and delivered at the Wakanui River Board Office, Bullock's Arcade, Achburton, not later than 12 noon, on SATURDAY, February 13, 1897. ALFRED A. FOOKS, 2 37 Returning Officer. WANTED AT ONCE, mEAMS FOR CARTING WHEAT from JjL my Paddock, this side Hinds Bridge, to MKSSRS FEIEDLANDER BROS". STORE, Tinwald, Price—Sixpence per bag. 2 56 GEORGE GRICE. LAND FOR CROPPING AT SHERWOOD. ABOUT 750 Acres to be LET for one Crop of OATS, consisting of three fields ; 250 acres ea^h or thereabouts; all old grass, Apply to the owner on the Farm at Sherwood. 272 DAVID WILSON. WANTED Known—For good boob wear try Mi^lo^'s SSealandia Boot Store. TTTANTED Known—Every article Bold IYV proves Heavy Seductions,—Mix-



Wanted. rriINWALD Wesleyan Sunday School I Anniversary Services next Sunday, 14th, by Rev. R. Murray, at 3 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. 2 85 WANTED four or five-roomed Cottage, with washhouse and copper pre ferred, Apply C.H.W., care Mr Zander. 2 86 OYBTEHS, Crayfish, fresh fish, largest consignment in Ashburton, to-night— Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 2 89 WANTED KNOWN.—M^son'a Jam Jars, 6s per doz ; quarts, 5s per doz; pints, 4s per doz. Lightning Jars, I gallons, 9a per doz; quarts, 7s per doz —at John Orb and Co. 2 52 WANTED KNOWN—A large shipment of Mason's Screw Top and Lightning Jam Jars just to hand. Must be cleared— 63 per doz ; quarts, 53 per doz; pints, 4a per doz. Lightning jars, 9a per doz ; quarts, 7s per doz.—at John Orr and Cos. 2 53 WANTED Known-A splendid line of Ladies Two-Sirap Shoes, 4i 9d. —-Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. T^IcCURSIOINi "to" Peel Forest, —Nevv- X-J man's Drag leaves for Peel Forest on Saturday night. A few seats vacant. Apply in time. 2 68 "VTALENTINES ! Valentines! Large V asaortment of Comic, Fancy Boxed, Booklets, Love Cards, etc. New Books, Fancy Goods, Toys, Stationery and Music. New lot of Foreign Stamps and packets.— Andrewes, Anderson, & Co., Stationers Hall. WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. /^ROCKERY, Crockery. Still we lead \_J and defy anyone to get better value in Crockery, etc., and as cheap !»s we are selling now. Please read our new advertise ment and judge for yourselves.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are sold at Mellor's, at prices that defy competition. ]3IANOS, Organs, Bicycles, best value obtainable for cash or terms. Music procured on the shortest notice. New lines now opening up in Stationery, Fancy Goods, Photo Frames, Plated ware, and Fancy China. New Books by the mail.—H. M. Jones. WHAT everybody says must be true. You get wonderful value for little money at Mellor's. WANTED Known — Enamel ware, Enamel ware at the cheapest house in town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on the prices, the name of the firm is enough to ensure cheapness and satisfac tion.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mkllor/s Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—The Economic Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Collier. MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootm-jker. WANTED Known—Large delivery of the *'■ Economic " Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth ncuch more.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—The cheapest and most reliable boot shop in Ashburton is Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Qenuiueness of the sale.— MJkTbHELL & TURNEK. Public Notice, mHB HORTICULTURAL SHOW will J_ be continued TO-DAY <™^> from S p.m. to 10 p.m. GRAND CONCERT at 8 p.m. Admission to Show and Concert— 11 ---2 87 npENDERS are invited for building house JL at Seafield. Plans and specifications at my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 20th met, at noon. The lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. B. BIRD, 3 83 Architect,



Busine-s Notices PERFECTION OF CYCLE BUILDING, AN IDEAL MOUNT. DESIGN CANNOT FAIL ELEGANCE WORKMANSHIP TO DELIGHT WALITY I THE MOST MATERIAL AND STRENGTH EASE AND COMFORT FASTIDIOUS CRITICS. j .. j THE FIVE MILES CHAMPIONSHIP OF AUSTRALASIA was won by Ken Lewis on his RUDGE-WHITWORTH, fitted with Dunlop Tyres. FOR SALE.BY JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON. PRESERVING SUGAR, — PRESERVING SUGAR. 1 f\C\f\ BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. -J AAA XXJXJXJ BAGS MAURITIUS SUGAR. IAJ\JU JAMS AND JELLIES made with Mauritius Sugar will keep any length of time and in any climate. Intending Jam makers would find it to their advantage to inquire our price for Mauritius Sugar before purchasing elsewhere. MASON'S SCREW TOP JAM JAES. LIGHTNING PATENT'AIR-TIGHT JARS. GLASS JAM AND JELLY JARS, three in neat. We are disposing of these jars at a remarkably low figure. BRASS AND ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. "I f\ CASES CALIFORNIAN TINNED FRUIT. ~t f\ BARTLETT PEARS, APRICOTS, LEMON CLING PEACHES. These fruits are delicious, being preserved iv a, thick syrup, and are acknowledged to be superior to fresh fruit. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. We have some Choices Lines to hand ex "Otaratna." Tenpits a Specialty. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for orders. Sole Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Orders by post despatched with punctuality SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, & IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE. Telephone No. S3 TREMENDOUS CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. MCDONALD and McOIARMID, East Street-, have much pleasure in announcing then Colossal Annual Clearing Sale. Special preparations have been going on during the past week for this great event. To effect a speedy clearance, every pair of Boots and Shoes WILL BE SOLD at a GREAT REDUCTION. UeiDg the only Manufacturers in Ashburton, our position for selling the best class of goods at fust cost is unrivalled. Dealing exclusively in Boots and Shoes we understand our business thoroughly, so that the public can rely upon a very much superior class of goods than is usually found in Drapers' Stocks. Our Reductions will Range from 3s to 10s in the Pound. Some lines we have decided to clear UNDER COST. These include a part of the very large purchase from S. Anderson, which we will positively clear during this Annual Sale. Hundreds of odd pain of Bootß will be Sold at RIDICULOUSLY CHEAP PRICES. Per Pair Per Pair sd s d Ladies' and Gents' Tennis Shoes Men's Pegged Watertight (Rpnshaw make) 2 9&2 11 Bluchers (own make), splen- Children's School Boots (our did value, only 9 £ own make) -7 to 9 ... 4 3 10 to 13 ... 4 9 Men's Watertight Balmorals Ladies' Real Gla c Kid Shoes (own make), splendid value only 8 8 —a perfect gem (own make) only 611 Ladies' Evening Shoes, with Ladies' Tan Leather Lace Shoes neat bow, glacs kid ... only 211 splendid value, only ... 4 c Gents' Canvas Shoes (black or brown), reduced from 6s to 4 6 Girls' 2-Strap Shoes {black or Ladies' Canvas Shoes (black, tan leather)— 7to 9 „, 211 blue, or brown), own make only 4 3 10 to 1 ... 3 £ Gents' Tan Leather Shoes (sewn)— Usual price ... 9s Women's Leather Slippers Sale Price only ... 611 (own make), only 3 2 All lines of Evening Shoes at Clearing Sale Prices. Children's lace and 2 strap Canvas Shoes extremely cheap. Limited space prevents the enumeration of dozens of other lines. Oui Stock of Imported Boots and Shoes comprise the Beehive, Bective, Wolfe, Otto Herz, and Bostock makes. We make no reservation of any part of this splendid Stock. Every'Paii on the Premises subject to a Substantial Discount. Come Early and make your Family Purchases. IS- TERMS-BTRIOTL? CASE. All Orders must be accompanied by Remittance. Sale begins on FHIDATT, FEBBUAHY 12, and will continue for ONE Month. McDonald & Mcdiarmid, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, East Street, Ashburton.] [Branches at Oamaru and Waimamu



T. Bullock. ________ _ LOT 29, cont&ining^-icre, Church street^ Hampstead. Very good land for garden purposes. _T;_ BULLOCK^ (VI i\ 1 /\S.—Price wanted for T.S oyl/V 1U 818, containing Aiikea street East. T. BULLOCK. __________________ t) ACRES, being Lot 37., at back of Presby fCi terian Manse, Trevorton. As the owner is leaving the district offers are invited for this. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at & low rental, Shop and Dwelling in East Street South. T. BULLOCK. ! (BUILDING SITES, TOWN SECTIONS and other Town Properties for SALE at the following prices, viz.:— T.S. 797, Cox street, containing £ s d i acre ... 35 0 0 T.S. 834, Aitken street, contain. ing % acre 25 0 Q T.S. 7dß, Wakanui Road, con taining \ acre ., ... 31 0 0 T.S. 860, Aitken street, contain ing \ acre ... 25 0 0 T.S. 822, Cox street, containing i acre ... 15 10 0 T.S. 834, Moore street, containing i acre, with cottage.. .7. 135 0 0 T.S. 818, Aitken street, contain ing i acre 12 10 0 T. S. 794, Peter street west, goq. taining 4 aore... ... ... 20 0 0 T.S- 817, Aitkia. street, contain ing:} acre 13 10 0 T.S. 794, Cox street, containing £ acre, with square Dwelling House .„ 170 0 0 Inspection invited. For further particu lars and terms of payment apply to * 3?, BULLOCK,



IMPORTANT NOTICE TO FARMERS, AND ALL INTERESTED IN THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY. A NEW PATENT IMPOBOCJS BUTTER BOX. MESSRS DUNLOP AND CRISP, who are passing through Ashburton on their wav south, will have much pleasure in exhibiting a NEW IMPOROUS BUTTER BOX, which is specially adapted for the exportation of Butter in its pure and fresh state, and the only box yet produced in which butter will retain its flavour, and the cheapest yeb offered to the public. To be seen during the week at DORE'S CENTRAL HOTEL, and on SATURDAY in the ARCADE. 275 h is si _£ ##* K__. w tb in s



Business Notices CROCKERY - - - - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWARE. EN AMELWABF, OKPACKAGEB O^PAOKAGES d)O PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHE~R BROS., HAVE just received per a. a, Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Eaamelwar* from some of the beß'> Firms in England ando-i the Continent, which our Agents bought at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Caa  thereby getting a larger discount for us than ia usual, This being the case we are determined to give our Customer* the benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned PrioM with any others in the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO 0A N. GBOCKEKY. OEOCKEEY, 50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Fall size 100 Set* of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2a per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per do»a 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2a 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 2lb GUm Jan Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap, 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dosen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3a lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowk from 4d each, etc, etc. —J3 NAMELWAKE. ENAMELWAE E. 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colon) 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3a 11 i 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, la 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers. 2a 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen , Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, la 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Dozen Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6a 6d per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled F.ying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing fcheir Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Sugar from us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cave Sugar, PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. The finest Vinegar in the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also OS hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharp" 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3b 6d per bap New Potatoes, splendid Samp'e 14ib Is, 7a per cwt Flour—Rollitr.'s Supreme at wholesale prices , Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASRBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., GASH SUPPLY RTORIS, ASHBTTRTON AND OHRISTOHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. AsLburton, February 1, 1897. T> EOEIVED from Messes MITCHELL and TURNER the Sum of FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS on account Purchase of Stock. taunt np-R J For Self and JOHN ORE j Co . Trustee> «A» • V/« TN Consequence of ABOVE PAYMENT we have been granted an Extension of THREE , WEEKS to raise the balance of Five Hundred Pounds, and to enable us to meet our engage ments we have decided to place the whole of our Stock of * BOOTS AND SHOES amounting to close on Twelve Hundred Pounds under CLEARING SALE PRICES HOSIERY AND GLOVE DEPARTMENT. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK. In addition to our own Stock of Hosiery, (prices heavily reduced) we shall offer a Special line of Women's Cashmere Hose. Usual price 2s ; all going at Is 4d. Also, 50 dozen Knitted Stockings, Is to Is 6d, according to size, Ladies' Black Lis'e Gloves at 3d. better Goods equally Cheap. MITCHELL & TURNER.



STARTLING ANNOUNOBMBNT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheftf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp stead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boota ii MsLLoa's 2«aUa4i»Boot start.



WANTED Known—Men's Boota in great variety from 4a lid to 30 j.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. IF your boys and girla are rough on boot! try Mellor's Indestructible School Boots Wanted" KMwn^6u7~Show~Room~ to be cleared of all Summer Goodr —MITCHELL & TtTBNSB. WANTED Known—Go to the COBKIB for Newest Styles inPitMry m