SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S WINTER MEETING.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Hctt Racecourse, July 10, There is only a small attendance. Follow ing are results: - Hctt Flying Handicap ; six furlongs.— Kalmea (MoTaggart) 1; Mauaer, 2; Sir Agnes, 3. Bowshot and Bloomsbury also started. Mauser and Sir Agnes led to the straight when Kalmea caught them and won , comfortably by % length. Time—l.23|. Dividend—£4 ss. The stewards are hold ing a meeting as to the running of Kalmea, who finished nowhere on Wednesday, The Stewards awarded the race to Kalmea.

WjSLMNGfON STEEPLECHASE —Friar (P. Johnaton) 1; Violence 2, D .medary 3. All started but Claymore and Pyrites. Tally ho and Flirt led for a round and a quarter, when Tally-ho fell, and Friar, who had been lying third, went to the front, followed at a distance of three lengths by Violence. Friar fenced faultlessly, and won easily by six lengths, Dromedary several lengths away thir.^ Flirt fourth. Tiritea, Rangipai, and Kuitoa met with mishaps, but none of the jockeys were injured. Time—6.s6. Divi dend—£lo 3s.

Hunters' Stbbplkchas«.~ Rambler (Mr W. Meßae) 1, Coast Guard 2. Fleetwood was the only other starter, and fe 1 at the second fence. Coast Guard also fell* but was caught and finished half a mile behind the winner, Time—lo.2. Dividend—£2.

Sydney Sheep Sale.

Prm Association.—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Sydney, July 9. The sheep sties oloßed to-day. Con signments of Komeya on account of Mr Said (Wellington) and Mr Muogarin (Porirua) wcrt passed in unsold.

To-day's Auction Sales.

Arcade.

Mr David Thomas held his usual weekly •ale of horses in the Arcade to-day. There was a good attendance, and good young sorts found ready buyers. The entry far the day was small, and the follow ing prices were obtained:—Draughts—l bay gelding, 6yrs, £20; 1 brown gelding, syrs, £31 IQ3; light draughts, aged, up to £7; hacks, £4 to £5 15s. The clearing sale of furniture was well attended, and most lots changed hands at very satisfactory prices.

West Street.

The attendance was small, and the Bales for the day were:—Bay gelding, two years, £3 ; grey gelding, fours, £9; bay mare, five yeais, £20 ; bay mare, aged, £13 10a ; bay mare, aged, £12. On account of Deputy Official Asignee, violin £2; bicycle £14.

Havelock Street Rooms.

|Mr Henry Stepheneon had a very large tntry of poultry, some of them prizetakers. There were a large number of pigs, which ■old remarkably well; also cowa. Produce was rather dull of sale. Dead pork fetched 2£d to 3^d per Ib. There whs the usual quantity of furniture, sundries, etc., which •old very well indeed.

Ah the Bret meeting of Mr J. G* Ward's creditor! has been fixed to be held at Inver ■argiil on Tuesday, the Judge, with the consent of all parties, postponed the exami nation under the Companies Act till July 15.

$flfc ABHBOMOB GtiAKDIAN : SATUKDA*, JULt 10, 1897.



Synopsis of New advertisements. E. H. Dobaon—Notice to contract team iters. Funeral Notice —Baker Bros. S. Salek—New business advertisement, Church Services—Primitive Methcdiat, Wesleyan, St. Stephen*, and Tabernacle. T. Bullock—Properties for Sale. W. H. Collier—Ladies' Jackets for sale Shorthand Notice—Miss Ethel Gates. Ash barton Brass Band—Practise to-night.



Wanted. "PRIMITIVE Methodist Church.—Morn- JL ing at 11, "Progress"; Evening at 6.30, "A Christian." Preacher—Rev John Olphert. 7 71 nnABERNACLE.— Pastor Ager's Evening JL Subject illustrated by limelight pictures. Pastor Sailer's mission commences Tuesday, 20th. 7 70 SHORTHAND, (Pitman's). Miss Lte is about to start a Class for Beginners, commencing August 1. Terms on application to Miss Lye, care of Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ashburton. 7 59 A WONDERFUL line Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, new styles, 8s 6d, worth more than double.—W. H. Collier. "DEVIEW of Reviews for June, Christian S\ Herald, Ludgate Monthly, English Illustrated Magazine, Idler, Army and Navy, Family Reader, Boy's Own Paper, Sixty Years a Queen, Windsor Magazine, Weldon'a Fancy Work, New Books.—H. M* Jones. SPECIAL for Two Weeks.—During the Sale Dresses will be made at Mrs Alcobn's for 8s 6d Style and Fit 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 Is 6d, worth 2* 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 253 to 7s 6d j silicias and linings, ail reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 45 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, 1 tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 46 WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' 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 WANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's e-loves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 742 WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, bhirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in took and to order.—Mitchell & Turner. WANThD KNOWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, trom 2s lid; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—Au A. Orr's cheap sale. 743 WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, cor«ets, etc, at half price—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 44 ANTED Known—Our 7s 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 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED, wise fathers and mothers to remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask mow showing at Mitchell & Turner's. LADlrtb' Jackets—Wonderful value in Warehousemen's Clearing lines ; 30s Jackets, newest shapes, for 15s 9d ; better qualities in proportion.—W. H. Collier, •• Ihe Corner." WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at S. Salek's, Optician THE RECORD SALE.—Having pur chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats. Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mks 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 ANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 iache wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orr. 3 138 WANTED Known—A. Orr, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy sea air, and water- 3 139 WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mello'rs, for fourteen days only. _ DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS 5 69 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ONJand after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, OH THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4'p.m, on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran tad to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4a 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Eropriefipra ; The Lincoln and Midland rotf»»i«sPßwGoii**n¥» naeoln, Kngla, d



The attention of membnre of the Ashburton Brass Band is directed to an advertisment in this issue te practice to-nighb and Church parade to-morrow. The weather prophets predict that the long fin* dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have become famous for their well known brand of winter clothing, which has hitherto given such satisfaction, and in anticipation of a still larger aale for these goods, this season they are now showing probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever eihibitsd in Ashburton. They are also attpplying ladies' and gentlemen's water proof cloaks and coats to measura at ready made prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, if defective money returned). All wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout with ■fcrong silk, ventilated and every improve ment "up to date."—Apvt.



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Beat the big drum and shout hurrah ! A discovery, the verj best thing this side of the line, lick* «very thing of the kind into a cooked hat. No more sleepless nights; a boon to parents; an everlasting blessing. What? Why; Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colde, of course. Sold by all grocers and chemists at Is 6d and 3i 6d; th« large aisje ia the oheapef 15 is the



Henry Zander. JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOO0 BAGS j^JAURITIUS QUGAR, USE NO OTHER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in AshburUn. ~ JUST LANDED, ~~~ Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Caseß CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVQLTNE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised BTEKL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANBOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING ANjTsKIN SALES con \J ducted, »nd Sftleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dipa alw»T« 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. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS., THA7E ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS * BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. XBEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock GUNS. GUNS. GUNS* HOLLIS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection^ REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pera, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc, Henry Zander P1 ii ,_■■■ . 1 T. Bullock. HAMPSTEAD. mo LET—Three Roomed Cottage, situated X in Cambridge Street. T. BULLOCK. OAA ACRES, fronting Matoaan Road &\J\J for Sale, being R.S. 32313, fenced »nd mostly in its native state. Easy terms of payment can be arranged, unpaid purchase money bearing interest at the rate of 5 per sent. _ T. BULLOCK. TO LET. New Cottage of four rooms with Scullery, situated in Aitken Street East. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. TO Lend on Mortgage, Special Sums of £255, £300, £400, £2000, at current rates of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, also strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK. TO persons desirous Of investing in Town Properties or purchasing building sites, the following are for sale, viz— Town Section 860, £ acre, Grey street Town Section 784, i acre, Peter street Town Section 795, £ acre, Cox street Town Section 797, \ acre, Cox street Town Section 796, | acre, Cox street Town Section 994, J acre, fronting Peter street west Town Section 995, £ acre, corner of Walker and Peter streets west Town Section 1001, £ aare, Cox atreet Town Section 711, £ acre, Wills street Town Section 1012, J acre, Cox street west Town Section 842, \ acre, Aitken street Town Section 1013, £ acre, Cox street west Town Section 847, \ acre, Aitken street Town Section 1011, £ acre, corner of Walker and Cox streets west Town Section 846, \ acre, Aitken stree Town Section 794, J acre, Cox street, w. Dwelling Town Section 334, i acre, Moore stree with cottage Town Section 741 | acre, corner of Peter street and East Belt, with dwelling. Town Sectio* 708, £ acre, Wills street Town Section 274, J acre, Tancred street Town Section 504, £ acre, Wakanui Road aud Wills Street Town Section 1041, % acre, Wills Street West Town Section 752, 1 rood 4 perches, East Belt Town Section 813 S \ acre, Aitken street Town Section 814, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 817, | acre, Aitken street Town Section 834, | acre Aitken street Town Section 427, | acre, Tancred street, with dwelling, etc Town Section 428, \ acre, Tancred street, adjoining Town Section 751, | acre, Peter street Town Section 1170, 1 rood 16 perches, Havelock street Town Section 1171, 32 perches, adjoining Town Section 1179, Havelock street west Town Section, 721, | acre, Wills Street, East. Town Section 283, { acre, Burnett Street. Town Section 1112, £ acre, Cameron Street, West. Town Section 720, J acre, Wills Street, East. Town Section 1111, \ acre, Cameron Street, West. Town Section 1118, i acre, Willo Street, West Town Section 79, \ acre, Kermode Street, with cottage thereon Town Section 750, 1 rood, 17 perches, Wakanui Road East Town Section 1161, 1 acre, Wills Street West Town Section 803, containing £ acre, Cox Street, East. Town Section 860, containing | acre, Grey Street, East. ' ...... Terms of all particulars furnished on appli«»tion to



Funeral Notices. '~~~~ FUNERAL NOTICE. niHE Friends of Charles and Sarah Brown JL are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their beloved daughter AMELIA Mary (Amy), will move from their residence, Eton street, Hampstead, on SUNDAY, the 11th inst., at 2 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 7 63 Undertakers. Hanmer and Graves. IMPORTANT SALK OF Farm Property IN THE ABHBURTON FORKS DIS TRICT. jl/TESSRS HANMER and GRATES have _LVX received ii^true ions from Mr John Bray, iv consequence of hia having purchased a farm in South Canterbury, to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION AX THE A E <J a D E (By kind permission of Mr David Thomas) SATUBDAY, JULY 17. at 12 o'clock, His Choice Freehold Farm of 225 A°BBS 225 Situated in the Ashburton Forks, about five miles from Ashburton, of which 80 acres are in wheat (Pearl), 32 acres in' stubble, 30 actes Turnip land, balance in English grass. The buildings consist of a well-built four-roomed House, a four stalled Stable with a loose box, and a large Granary, substantially built on concrete foundations ; Piggeries, etc. The property is divided into nine paddocka, and is watered by a permanent stream and a County Water Race. The farm is in first-class order and heart, and is worthy of the reputation that the ! Forka land has always carried, and we have much pleasure in drawing the attention of farmers to the above notice. Terms and other particulars may be had at the Sale, or from the auctioneers. Sale at 12 o'clock. HANMER & GRAVES. JOHN K. BLAND, 7 19 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. SATUBDAY, JULY IT?" COTTAGE AM) SECTION, McMURD© STREET, TINW^LD. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruo tions from Mr F. W. Leggott (in consequence of his leaving the district), to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— His Property at Tinwald, being section No. lit, containing QUARTER ACRE, on which is erected a COM FORI ABLE HOUSE of B'our Rooms with Verandah, and large Scullery at back, all in good order; also other buildings. The property is well situated, being only a short distance from the Railway station. Inspection invited. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 7 68 Auctioneer. SATUBDAY, JULY 17, L 897. * TINWALD. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from the Owner to Sell by Public Auction at) the Arcade on the above date:— Section, number 53, containing | acre, fronting the Railway Station, and next to Mr Gudsell's store. ALSO— Section 54, containing £ acre, being only one allotment back from the ccrner, and fronting Graham's Road. These allotments are centrally situated opposite the Railway Station. Further particulars furnished on application. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 7 69 Auctioneer. D. Thomas, ARCADE HOUSE SALES. TlfY HORSE ;BALE on SATURDAY for the future will begin at 11.30. D. THOMAS, 7 36 Auctioneer. HOESE_ FAIR AROADE, FBIDAY, JULY 16. SALE OF CONTRACTOR'S PLANT. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from Mr F. W. Black, who is giving up contracting, to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, THE WHOLE OF HIS PLANT, consisting of— 8 HEAVY DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS. All good workers. 1 Double and Thtee-furrow Plough (Reid and Gray), 2 Reid and Gray Drays, Eight-horse Waggon, Massey-Harris | Binder, Portable Hut, Disc Harrows, I Harness, and a lot of Sundries. The sale of Implements will start afc 11 o'clock, so as to allow the uaual Horse Fair to start at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 7 65 Auctioneer. SlfolfTlfA Nl).* 59 MISS ETHEL GATES, M.P.S. T^TEXT TERM Commences JULY 21st. Special Classes now Forming. 772 ASHBURTON BRASS BAND. MEMBERS will meet at the Band Room TO-NIGHT, at 8 p.m. with instru ments. CHURCH PARADE TOMORROW, at 10 a.m. R. S. ELSTON, 7 72 Hon Secretary. JUS T Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers bt lid, usually 8a 9d.—Mellob's Zea landia Boot Store. FHERE are you going to, my pretty maid ? To Memo's Cheap Boot gftle, lir, eh« Mid*



1 Friedlander Bros., Limiled. ~" FOE "PBIVATHS BALE?" TKT& HAVE fOR PRIVATE SALE a V ? Complete Threshing Plaat, consist ing of 8 Horse Power Traction Engine by Burrell & Sons ; Combine by Clayton Sbuttleworth ; Elevator, Clover Sheller, Portable Whare, Water Cart, etc. For further particulars apply to FKIEDLANDBK BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, i Auctioneer. "" TO LE T. /"\NE TWO-BOOMED HOUSE WITH STABLE AND TWO ACRES OF LAND AT ALLENTON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BR^S., Ltd. POTATO ES. PO TATOBS. "OTT E ARE BUYERS OF PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. TTT E HAVE FOR sale- PRIME TABLE POTATOES, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. VJTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB! OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PEOVIDINT rfUCIETY New Zealand Branch : Heid Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.&., M.L.O. (Oil airman) The Hon Charles J. Johnatoii) SIX-.Oi (Dapt-ty Chairman) ■Mfretl de Baths Brßndon, Esq Tho Hnn Kdward Richardson, 0.M.G., M.L.C. John Duncan, Eaq itHE OLDEST, WEALTHIES'*. AND MOST PROSPEROUS Austkalian Life Office, *nd ths. LARGEST IN THK BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Mutual Life (Jffice which declares a BON CIS EVKRY YEAR The Method oi Valuation adopted by this Society 1b >* tho most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi- Isrably Larger Resorve to meet Liabilities than that iold by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. AOOUMULATF.D FUND EXCEEDS £13,750,000 (Thirteen arjd Three-quarter Millions Sterling ) ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (Two Mill oi's S erling) > OUCIES IN FORCE „ I^H,f^Oa luin Assured ... .„ .„ £40,7.1,231 Vih Bonuses Divided .. ! .. £6.813 BG.■■ BONUSES ihV-H HOKUSforOKEycM, 185:6, £^28.700 ylaldm. Reversionary Boar.?os amounting to j£83)|000 aftermakiu? SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUHICS ikabsU ior last FIVE years, ovi-t TWO MILLIONS,yieMin? P-eTeraionary Boctiwf Kicesa'up FOUli MILLIONS ASSURE YOUB LI? ic the A. M. P. SOCIETY End fleeuie a BONUS, EVERY YEAR. Expenees of Management; B.f per cent oa the total income EDWARD W. I-OWE, Besident Secretary. BraDch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary District Office: Cathedral Square, Christohuroh. " AT THE D.I.C. SALE OF FANCY GOODS. JUST PURCHASED and to be Sold the t) whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S STOCK, COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. I.— ' j Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Tiays, Wire \ Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, G'ove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c, &c. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which wil! be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC. As we have not sufficient Eoom to Display these special lots, they will be put out in wholesale quantities opposite the department f usually occupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE AT THE D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, E. C. BROWN, Chairman. Manager, jyOY YOUB WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, M Street, Ajh.feu.r6oß,,



PUBLIC NOTICES TO CONTRACT TEAMSTERS. [ «-« IH^VE about a mile of Dmin Scooping, to let in one or more iengchs. For particulars apply to ! E. H. DOBSON, Lowcliffe Estate. NIGHT fcOHOOL XpOR Particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES. AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE. MORTON MAINS ESTATE, SOUTHLAND. ON the Main Trunk Line, 17 miles from Invercurgill. One of the few remain ing opportunities to secure 3;nd in a favor able situation in the rapidly improving Southland district. The land grows heavy crops of turnips and oata. Three dairy factories within easy distance Sectious of all areas to meet all purchasers. 10,000 acres already aold to farmers. Prices range from £1 10i to £2 per acre for tussock lands. Improved seciiona £3 to £5. Terms 20 per cent cash, balance iv five years at 5 per cent. Full particulars will be sent on application to the Manager, or any of the Land Agents of Invercargill. 6 167 ~m OSBOBNE COOMBE7 PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), "TT7TLL be in Ashburton for Business on MONDAY, JULY 12. ORDERS may be left with MR , LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. A. LAWRIEj SiUNDEBS' BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS PREMISES JO LET. rfIHE 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 A^D GST THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. ••THE LADY'S LAST STAKE." THE above heading has no reference to gambling whatever, either in the way of playing a quiet game of <vhist for penny points and threepence on the rub, or of wagering a pair of four-button gloves on the four-oared senior outrigger championship. It is the title of an old comedy by Colley Cibber, in which the heroine apostrophises her teapot as follows :— " Tea ! thou soft, thou sober, cage and " venerable liquid ; thou female tongue- ' " running, smile-soothing, heart-open ing, wink-tippling cordial, to whose "glorious relish I owe the happiest "moments of my life, let me full " prostrate.' This invocation was somewhat high-flown, but the same ideas flow through the minds of thousands of women of New Zealand when they reflect on the health, economy, comfort, and satisfaction which has been their lot since Suratura Tea whs introduced. The testimony of the people cannot be disregarded or ignored. Subatura holds its high reputation becnuse its " Strength," " Flavour," and " Quality" never vary. It is grown, not made ; it is not blended with India or China teas ; and the gardens where it is produced are noted as being less subject to climatic changes than any other in the tea-growing zone. Hence the superiority and unchanging merit of SURATURA TEA. JOHN ORR * CO., agontg. ' NOTICB. THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY has on hand a very 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, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the { best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and wo will guaran- ' tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Gents' own material made up. W. PAULING, ' Manager loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why rain your Reapers and Mo we* by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true lubricant ike TALVOLIIIi which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents fiFWABP REECE & SONS



Business Notices FLET CHE^nBEOSIT THE CELKBK TED CASH GROCERS. rpffßEls years ago starred a Cash Systpm, which has worked salisfactorily, both to the -L. buyer and the seller, and has been the means of adding many con.foits to the home» of those who wisely availed ihemselves of (he grand reform Hundreds now buy their ! 00^ 8 ", fc rT FLETOfiER BR »• FOR GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation of .he OAbH SYS I EM. Look after the nimble shilling by taking it to FL&Tt HER BRO3. \ Hud getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertise a price list, our country customers can get one on application, and nfter perusing the same very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper than any other hou.ein the district. * WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN, 200 OASES HI(?HEST TEST KUROSfiNF. OA/\ We are jusb landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to b« had in the world, which we are selling lower than Christchurch prices. This is a toljj fact, and anyone wishing to gets the beat Kerosene and save money BhouJd not fail to bub from us. , . ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES SuppHed in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Bati Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of markets for epot therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Ashburton, CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with mo»b|useful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. ™ WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESETS, _ Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should nob fail to pay us a visit, mwe hay* 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6d each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2a per set of three large Bize Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. CUTLERyT CUTLERY. BEST MAJKERB, LOWEST PRICES Johnson's, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc BEDEOOMWARE7"~BiDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton iv Bedroomwar. Anyone w lß h lD g to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for thcmwlves or for wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere * Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to "buy. SPECIAL NOTIOE TO OUR COUNTRY OUSTOMERS. f * t RJ -Oi?u r C°r ty MUf cmers trßvellin 8 } v ra''. will be allowed from April 1 1897 to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind m « as .that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX, We are cash buyers of the abo« in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., OASR feUPPLY SI ORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHURCH Telephone 24—80 x 67^ THE WAYEELEY WHEELS. MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO., INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A. IJNGE-NIOtIS CONSTRUCTION — XftMSSCJJLii 1 — BE3ACJXIFDJL FINISH. MATERIAL THE BEST. A °X° V ° E ' WOBHHANSHIF ™AT °AM°T EE SURPASSED a PRICE EIGHT. .BY IXPERT3- ™B °mLIZBD WORLa JOHN ORE" AND CO., SOLE AGENTS. 7d GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AM) CLOTHING FOR ONE MONTH. rpHE WHOLE STOCK REDUCED, ALL SEASONABLE GOODS TO BE CLEARED. &B* SEE CMCULARB FOE PRICES <Jg) —COMMENCES— Saturday Kexf, July 10. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & Co.) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORID STREET.