Wreck of the Neptune.

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Blenheim, February 13. The Neptune has become a total wreck During the night the seaward side of the vessel has gone and the remaining portion ia fast breaking up, the seas breaking right over her. All the cargo has been washed away and only a few cases of samples have been recovered. The beach ia strewn with wreckage for over a mile. The accident is attributed to a breakdown in her machinery while crossing the bar.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN TRAINING NOTES.

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Dunedin, February 13 This morning Lord Eoslyn did a sound mile and a half gallop accompanied by Campbell and Sc Ouida. Plotter & mile and a half accompanied by Marlin. Hippo menes and Euroclydon were on the walking list, apparently weli. Arline is an absolute non-starter for the Pub icans* Handicap owing to a split hoof.

TAKAPUNA RACES.

Second Maiden Hurdles—Dentist, 1; Forella, 2; Ploughbiy, 3. Ten started. Won by three lengths. Time—3.6^. Dividend —£19 6s, £33 19s.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign

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(Received February 18 9.55 a.m.) The Anglo-American Treaty. London, February 12 Mr Bayard was entertained at a farewell banquet in London. In the course of bis speech he said that though the arbitration treaty might be delayed by the action of the Senate he did not believe that it would be permanently obstructed.

Australian.

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{Received February 13, 10.20 a m.) Land Settlement, Sydney, February 13. As part of the scheme for the con solidation of the Grown lands and the settlement of the people on the land, Government has arranged to exchange with a banking company a large area of pastoral country for a similar area of agricultural land, capable of settling sixty families. Telegraph Officers. Melbourne, February 13. The result of enquiries into the charges of alleged misconduct on the p%rt of certain officials in the telegraph department, is that the Public Service Board recom mend a reduction of the salary of the Inspector of Telegraph Works lor a period of two years, and a reduc tion of grade in the case of one of the operators.

AFFAIRS IN CRETE.

Danger of War.

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(Received February 13, 9 44 a.m.) Atheks, February 12 Delyannis declares that it is im possible for the Mother Country to re main indifferent to Cretan demands for union. The Greek Government he says will act prudently but firmly. The Greek Chamber has voted half a million drachmas for the relief of the Christian Refugees from Crete. Greece and Bulgaria are parleying with a view to agreeing upon common action con cerning Macedonia. London, February 12. The Times says the King of Greece is sufficiently aware of the views of the Powers to understand that all will resist any attempt to force their hands.

The Cuban Rebellion.

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(Keceived February 13, 9.55 a.m.) s London, February 12 The Havanna correspondent of the Times states that the rebels refuse to accept the proposed reforms. The Spaniards and Cubans alike require Hhe control of the finances of Cuba.

THE NOTORIOUS BUTLER.

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(Received February 13, 9.55 a.m.) San Fkancisco, February 12 The British Consul here has filed a charge against Butler of murdering | Preston, and has asked for his extra dition on that charge as well as on that of murdering Weller. The attorney for the prosecution asked that the charges be heard conjointly and pre seated evidence from New South Wales and certified by the Sydney Magis trate's Court officials who retain pos session of Butler's effects. :

THE NIGER EXPEDITION.

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(Received February 13, 9.44 a.m.) London, February 12 Arnold's column oaptured Beda after two days bombardment. Two chiefs were killed. Ihe Fulah Princes fled towards Sokoto. Two men in the enemy's ranks were killed by a shell which burst within a foot of the Emir.

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The E&ncatioa Bill-

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(Received February 18, 9.55 a.m.) London, February 12. In the House of Commons Mr Balfour's resolution in favour of giving the Education Bill precedence was adopted by 255 votes to 117,

Public Meeting at Methven.

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A public meeting called by advertisement to consider the question of erecting saleyards at Methven, was held in the Road Board office on the 11th inst. About twenty gentlemen were present, including Messrs E. Friedlander, R. Curtis, and J. Bland, auctioneers from As-hburton. Mr W. Morgan was voted to the chair. It was moved by Mr Doherty, seconded by Mr Hibbs, that it is desirable to form a com -1 pany for the establishment of public sale yards in Mtthven.—Carried unanimously, ihe following gentlemen were appointed a provisional directory :—Messrs W. Morgan, J. Baker, A. Orr, H. G. Baker, J. Hibbs, J. I. Doherty, H. T. Rosendale, G. Chambers, A. MeFarkne, P. Dtummond, J. Nte, Thomas Nee, J. B.aty, D. Cameron (Clunes) to report to another meeting to be held on 25th inst., as to cost, site, etc. The provisional directors then met and appointed Messrs Morgan, J. Baker, A. Orr, H. G. Baker, J. .Hibbs, J. T. Doherty, and A McFarlane an executive committee to make enquiries as to site. Mr G. H. Alington wae, appointed interim secretary.

THE WELLINGTON ELECTION.

The Press Association telegraphs that it is stated that the Wellington petition cat-e may upset the whole election if the alleg gations of Mr Want, the Secretary, are proved, although neither Mr Hutchison noj Sir Robert Stout is petitioned against.

The Wellington correspondent of the Press wires :—Those who speculate upon the new election for the Wellington suburbs are cer tainly premature. The election cannot take place until the Speaker issues his writ. There is no Speaker in existence, nor can there be until Parliament shall have met. Whether the Governor, the Clerk of Parlia ment, or the Executive Council could act is a matter not arguable at present. The Go vtrnor is functus officio. The Clerk of Parliament could only act under some dele gated authority. Whether the Premier or the Cabinet could give him authority is discussed. It is thought to be hardly possible that the Premier would assume the responsi bility of giving orders for the election to take place. All those alternatives, however, are much talked of. Many candidates are mentioned. Mr Hislop, Mr Duthie, Mr Menteatb, and other supporters of the Opposition ere spoken of. Dr Newman leaves the colony for England with his family to-morrow, so that he is out of the field. For the Government, Mr Kirk (Mayor ol Petone), Mr C. Wilson (of the limes), Mr Hornsby (Times), are named as probable candidates. Mr Duthie certainly will not stand. He has said as much. Mr Hislop has probably had enough of electioneering. It ia not thought that Mr Willord, if he should, according to the Judge's report, be in a position to offer himself for re-electicn, would have the slightest chance. Witness after witness at the election enquiry stated that they did not vote for Mr Wiiford. Their vote was to keep the present Government in. It is, howover, understood that the content, when ever it may take plac°, will be a severe one. (Note : This matter has been referred to in our leading columns.)

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Mr Alfred Harrison being away on a holiday, Mr H, Stephenson acted as auctioneer at the usual sale to-day, and a large entry of pigs, cattle, and produce was cleared at satisfactory prices. My little boy, when two years of age, was taken very ill with bloody flux. I was advised to use Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and luckily pro> cured part of a bottle. I cuefully read the directions and gave it accordingly, He Was very low, but slowly and surely he began to improve, gradually recovered, and is now aa stout and strong as ever. 1 feel sure it caved his life. I never can praise the Remedy half its worth. lam Borry every one in the world does not know how good it is, as I do.—Mrs Lina S. Hinton, Grahams ville, Marion Co., Florida. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. Six weeks ago I suffered from a very severs cold; was almost unable to speak. My friends all advised me to consult a physiciaD. Noticing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised in the St Paul Folks Zeitung I procured a bottle, and after taking it a short while was entirely well. I now most heartily recommend this remedy to anyone suffering from a cold. Wm Keil, 678 Selby Aye., St Paul, Minn. For sale by Ashbukton Drug Company. One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran C3d to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains ia the Back Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendorß throughout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland CntTNnrnwT>Bn(-,)OoTviPAnv, I ,nc>ln. Kneland



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Wanted—Oook. Lost—Gold ring. Jewett—Oysters, etc. i D. Thomas—Sheep for sale j Aahburton Rifles—lnspection parade. Clothing Factory—New business advfc. J. Newman—Peel Forest excursion post poned. Church Services — St. Stephen's, Wes leyan, Primitive Methodist. Reid & Gray — Important notice to farmers. Tenders — Donald Stewart and George Church, Borough Council—Tenders for repairing and painting lamps. Commissioner of Crown Lands-—Land for sale for cash, also reserve for lease at Methven. Wanted Strong Lad—Max Friedlander.



Wanted. j WANTED— A Good Cook. Apply Mrs J. Dore, Central Hotel. 2 92 . ■ " ' ' '"' ■ "■ " ""■ J T)EEL FOREST.—In consequence of the \ JL recent damp weather, the trip to Peel \ Forest is postponed till Saturday next.—J. \ Newman. 2 93 ! WANTED a Strong Lad, accustomed to farm woik. Apply to Max Friedlander. 2 103 I i _ I LOST between Oddfellows' Hall and Mr Mahood'a store, lady's Gold Ring, set in pearls and blue stones. Finder rewarded on leaving at Mail Office. 2 102 WESLEY Church—Tomorrow—Services at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Preacher, Rev, T. G. Brooke. Subjects, morning, '•Sifted by Satan," evening, "Destroyed byPiide." Strangerß cordially invited. 2 95 Methodist Church Services. JL Morning at 11, Rev J. Olpherfc. 'Subject, "Creed and conduct." Evening at 6.30, Rev J, Olphert. Subject, "Decision in youth." At the evening service Miss Birdie Butler, of Auckland, will sing— 51 Remember now thy Creator." 2 97 OYSTEKS, Crayfish, fresh fish, largest consignment in Ashburton, to-night— Jewitt, opposite Mail Office,* 2 96 WANTED four or five-roomed Cottage, with washhouae and copper pre ferred. Apply C.H.W., care Mr Zander, 2 86 WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. W~ ANTED Known—Our Frienda realise the Genuineness of the sale. — Mitchell & Turner. A FULL assortment of new Veilings in white, black, and black and white. Buy the celebrated new kid glove—The Victory—only 2s 6d. The beet glove in New Zealand for the money.—A* Obb. WANTEI)^nown— The Economic Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear. — W. H. COLLIKR. WANTED Known-A; splendid line of Ladies Two-Sirap Shoes, 43 9d. •~Miw>r'b JSeamjtpja Boot Store,



Some of the wheat near" the Hinds is giving an average of thirty bushels. This jb very gwd considering the ieasog.



___ Wanted _______ IF~yo~uare liTwantTf », uwA strong work ing boot be sure y» cal 1 at & ellor's Zt-alandia Boot Store. MAKK no mistake If you waut a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootm ker. WANTED Known—Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth Ecuch more.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—The cheapest and most reliable boot shop in ABhburton is Mellor s Zealandia Boot Store. /^ROCKERY, Crockery. Still we lead \J and defy anyone to get better value in Crockery, etc.. and as cheap t»s we are selling now. Please lead our new advertise ment and judge for yourselves.—Fletcher Bkos., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are sold at Mellor's, at prices that defy competition. PIANOS, Organs, Bicycles, best value obtainable for cash or terms. Music procured on the shortest notice, i^ew lines now opening up in Stationery, Fancy Goods, Review of Reviews for January, new series now id.—H. M. Jones. WHAT everybody says must be true. You get wonderful value for little mouey at Mellor's. WANTED Known — Enamel ware, Enamel ware at the cheapest house iv town, and at very low prices. No need to dilate on the prices, the name of the firm ia enough to ensure cheapness and satisfac tion.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, j



D. Thomas. J\ROADK 9on ACRE KiRM IoR SALE MR DAVID THOMAS has received in atructions from H. HENDERSON, ESQ. to Sell by Public Auction ON SATURDAY, February 20, 1897 S HIS FARM, situated in the Westerfield Diettict, containing AOR E S. Being F.S. 28400, subdivided into five paddocks, well fenced and watered. (Jood Hut, Sheep Yards, etc. Sale at 2 p.m. sharp. D. THOMAS, 2 47 Ashburton. ASHBURTON ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 1897. MY next Horse Fair takes place on the above date and fix ure, when I w ill offer, on account of several Clients, a number of USEFUL DRAUGHT & LIGHT HORSES. Also, On account of a Southern Client,—  | f\ MARES AND GELDINGS, from XU four to six years, with pedigrees. General entry—9o head of all description, Sa'e at 11.30. 2 67 D. THOMAS. ASHBUBTON~IAEDS. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 1897. I HAVE received instructions from" various clients to sell by public auction at the above yards, viz , QA A CROSSBRED LAMBS, a good OUU line, Kfifi TWO-TOOTH CROSSBREDS, (TIAA CROSSBRED LAMB*, (balf 4i\)\J fat), ALSO q A 3 PART FED PIGS, (pea fed). DAVID THOMAS, 2 100 Auctioneer. Henry Zander. JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOO0 BAGS A| AURITIUS £UGAR. , USE NO OIHER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, •Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. I TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES, con \^J ducted, atfff" Saleyards legHlarly Attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. _. _ Brooke's and Odham's Fheep 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 VALVOLINE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STEKL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc i HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRi^MERCHANT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT, ,_ ~> STORAGE. I AM PREPARED to receive GRAIN on Storage at Lowest Current Ratb|. My Shipment of CORNSACKS is now to hand. Henry Zander, GRAIN, WOOL, AND GENERAL MERCHANT. TRUST_FUNDS TO LEND on approved freehold security, from 4^ to 5 per cent interest. Apply to JOHN ORR, or HUGO FRIEDLANDER. 2 91 ASHBURTON RIFLES. nnHE Inspection Parade ordered for X Colonel Pole Penton on MONDAY, February 15,1897, is cancelled. The uaual Government Inspection on TUESDAY, February 16, 1897. W. X DOLMAN, 2 IQJ fbpWa CMwtafi A\#,Y.



Government Notices. RURAL LAND FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION FOR CASH. NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned Rural Land (the property of the Canterbury College) will be offered for Sale for Ctsh at this Office on WEDJSiES DAY, April 14, 1897, at 12 o'clock noon. Reserve 1124, area 246 a3r 4p, upset price per acre £4 10s. This Reserve is f-ituated between the North and South brai.chea of the Ashburton River, about 7 miles from the Wester field ytaton, and ia at present in the occupation of Mr John O'Shea. It comprises partly low lying, sandy and shingly land, and partly good arable terrace land. Further particulars may be obtained at this office, or from the Registrar of Catter bury College. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Land and Survey Office,. Chrishchwch, January 20, 1897. 1 114



RESERVE AT METHVEtf i .FOR LEASE BY PUBLIC TENDER, "VTOTICE is hereby given, in terms of JIM The Public Reserves Act. 1881, that WRIT!EN TENDERS for the-LEASE of the undermentioned RESERVK, will be r> ceived at this Office up to 5 p.m., en THURSDAY, March 4, 1897. Tenders must be addressed to the undersigned, and be endorsed " Tender for part of Reserve 2C26"; they must ttate the purpose for which the land is required, and must be accompanied by a remittance by marked cheque or Post Office order, for the amount of nine months' rent at trie rate offered, and £1 Is lease fee. The highest or any tender will not neces sarily be accepted. Part of Reserve 2026, adjacent to the Methven Riilway Station yard.—-Area, 3 acres 1 rood. Term of lease 14 years. Plan of the land and conditions of Lease may be seen at the Railway Station, Methven, and at this Office, SIDNBY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Land and Survey Office. Christchurch, January 28, 1897. 1138



T. Bullock. | dpX/4 XvJ 818, containing £-acre, Aiiken street East. T. BULLOCK. —^ R gALE 3 ACRES, being Lot 37, at back of Presby terian Manse, Trevorton. As the owner is leaving the district, offers are invited for this. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Dwelling in East Street South. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. LOT 29, containing£-icre, Church street, Hampstead, Very good land for garden purposes. T. BULLOCK TINWALD.



pi A Sum required for T.S. 261, £-acre sjj X \_/ • centrally situated in Melcombe Street, not far trom the Railway Station Apply to T. BULLOCK. BUILDING SITES, TOWN SECTIONS and other Town Properties for SALE at th,e following prices, vi?.: — T.S. 797, Cox street, containing JB a d j i acre  35 0 0 T.S. 834, Aitken street, contain ing | acre ... ... ... 25 0 0 T.S. 7tiß, 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 iacre 15 10 0 T.S. 834, Moore street, containing \ acre, with cottage 135 0 0 T.S. 818, Aitken street, contain ing I acre ... ... ... 12 10 0 T. S. 794, Peter street west, con taining -\ acre. 20 0 Q T.S. 817, Aitken 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 iars and terma of payment apply to T. BULLOCK.



Tenders. TENDERS. SEPARATE Tenders invited for Painting the Presbyterian Churehes*at Tinwald I aud Fiemington : to be left at Mr Gudsells store, Tinwald, not later than SATURDAY, February 20. 2 98 DONALD STEWART. TENDERS. WANTED.— Tenders on or before WED NESDAY, the 17th inst, for repair ing and painting the street lamps. Apply to the TOWN CLERK, . 299 TENDERS. WANTED, Tenders for Painting (two coatronly) shed, utable, house and dairy at Lauds ton, Tenders to be addressed to Mb Geoege Church, Alleuton, by 20th February. The lowest or any tender not ueoeeeftrily accepted, 2 IQ4



I _^^ Business Noticed ,,-.,...  TREMENDOUS CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. MoDONALD and McDLARMID, East Street, have much pleasure in announcing their 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. Being»the only Manufacturers in Aehburton, our position for selling the best class of goods at first coat is unrivalled. Dealing exclusively in Boots and Shots we understand our business thoroughly, so that the public cxn rely upon a very much superior class of goods than is usually found in Drapers' Stocks. Our Reductions will RaDge 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. Ande;son, which we will positively clear during this Annual Sale. Hundreds of odd pairs of Boots will be Sold at RIDICULOUSLY CHEAP PRIORS. Per Pair Per Pair sd 8 d Ladiea' and Gents' Tennis Shoes Men's Pegged Watertight (R nshaw make) 2 9&2 11 Bluchers (own make), splen- Children's School Boots (our did value, only 9 6 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 9 —a perfect gem (own wake) only 611 Ladies' Evening Shies, with Ladies' Tan Leather Laoe Shoes neat bow, glace kid .., only 211 splendid value, only ... 4 9 Gents' Canvas ■ hoes (black or brown), educed from 6s to 4 6 Girls' 2-Strap Shoes (black or Ladies' Canvas Shoes (black, tan leather)- 7to 9 ... 2 11 blue, or brown), own make only 4 3 10 to 1 ... 3 9 Gents' Tan Leather Shoes (aewnj—Usual price ... 9* Women's Leather Slippers Sale Price only ... 611 (own make), only 3 3 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. Our 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 Pair on the Premises subject to a Substantial Discount. Come Early and make your Family Purchases. tear TERMS—STRIOTL? CASH. All Orders muse be accompanied by Remittance. Sal-i begins on j FftlD iV, FiiBBUABY 154, and will continue for ONE Month.: McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, East Street, Ashburton.] [Branches at Oamaru and Waimate. M E L L 0 R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations- Ladies* pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes-—Splendid value Ladies' Oromelette Shoes from 8s 9d—Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d—Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Look at windows and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made in Ashburtop A trial will at once convince you of the difference in price and quality from other boot*shops. Note Address — JAMES MELLOR, TAKCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. HAKVE>T CHEQUES WANTED! A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CASH CUSTOMERS. , .„ f\ t HAVING received a Large Quantity of Scotch, West of England, and Colonial IWKKD3 and WORSTED SUITINGS, at very much REDUCED PBICES, we have decided to give our Customers the benefit of our Bargain by making the following GENUINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH :— Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual price 955, reduced to 75s ca h Moi.'a Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUIT 3to measure, usual price 90s, reduced to 70a cash Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 803, reduced to 65s cash Men's Colonial Tweed f^UITS to measure, usual price 70s, reduced to 59s cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual price 27s 6d and 30s, reduced to 22s 6d cash 3 Men's West of England and Worsted TROUStRS to measure, usual price 255, reduced to 20s cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 22s 6d, reduced to 17a 6d cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17s 6d to 20s, reduced to 15s 6d cash. PILES OF NEW GOODS TO SELECT FROM. $W OUR REPUTATION IS A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE FOR FIT, SIYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. CRAIGIIEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. TO FARMERS. REID & GRAY DESIRE TO INTIMATE TO FARMERS and OTHERS that their late manager, MR TAYLOR, has been compelled to leave their employ owing to ill health, and that in future all Jobbing, etc., will be under the supervision of Mr J. H. PAULING, whose work has always given satisfaction, and as Reid and Gray only use the very best of materials they would respectfully solicit a continuance of your valued support. Our DOUBLE and TB REE-FURROW PLUGHS (over 13,000 at work) now made with duplicated mouldboards are perfect. CAST SHARES are extra hard carbon chilled, and especially suited for atony districts. TRIPOD and ROTARY HARROWS specially suited for working down Twitch and Clods. Grubbers Harrows Eureka Grain and Manure Drills Drays a»d Rollers Chaffcutteru Broadcast f?eed-Sowers, &c Oils Turnip Cutters Chaffcutters and Baggers Fencing Standards and Wire Blacksmith's Rasps (extra quality) AND ALL REQUISITES. 'fi* ¥-111111 ■ Sole Agents for Deering's Steel Binders with Ball and Roller Bearings, Our Latest Illustrated Catologue free on application. Farmers and Others will kindly address all letters direct to REID AND GBAY, ASHBURTON, TO ENSURE PROMPT ATTENTION. 2 94



ASRBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that an election to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Ashburtoa Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Cuthbertson, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of February, 1897, Nominations will ba received at the Town Clerk's office till 12 o'clock noon on THURS DAY, the 18th day of February, inst. CHARLES E. FOOKS, Returning Officer, Borough Council Office, Ashburtou, February 9, 1897. 2 S8 T3OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. him, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIES. I'STABLISII ED—l72O. Claims Paid—Thiity-seven Millions. I G. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashbmton. "2 39 WANTED Known— Every article Bold proves Heavy Reduytiws—-Mil ckell & Turner, .



MEDICAL NOTICE. T~\R C. E, MAUDE, M.B.C.M, Edinburgh University, and B.A. Oxford University, HAS TAKEN OVER MY PRACTICE, which will from this date be carried on by him at my lace residence, Ashburton. (Signed) C. B. GREENWOOD, M.R.C.S.L.S.A. TN connection wifch the above, I beg to state THAT I HAVE COMMENCED PRACTICE, and may be consulted at Dr Greenwood's lato residence, Ashburton. At home at the usual hours, viz—9 to 11 a.m., and 1.30 to 3 p.m. Telephone No. 29. C. E. MAUDE, M.8., Q.M; Late Hau«e Surgeon Blackburn and Ea^t Lancashire Hospital, and Bootle Hospital, Liverpoo'. T7ALENTINES ! Valentines! Large V assortment of Comic, Fancy Boxed Booklets, Love Card ? , et* New Books, *ancy Goodg, Toys, Stationery and Musio, New Jot of Foreign Stamps and packets — Anpbew*s, Andkrbqw, & Co,, Stationers ttftUi



r susifidss Notices ■ ' ""'^ CROCKERY - T~T~ - - - CROCKERY ENAMEL WARE. ENAMELWAEF. QK PACKAGES (\£> PACKAGES 40 PACKAGES 40 PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHER BROS., HAVE juib received per s. a. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from some of the besn Firms in England and on the Continent, which our Agents bonahtftfe the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger discount lor U4 than is usual. This being the case we are determined to give our Customers th« benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned PricM with any others in the District , WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 0 EOCKEKY. CEO CE.EB Y. 50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Fall size 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per ret of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each, 100 pressed Tumblers, 2a 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2i per deMO 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 21b Glaw Jam Jars, 3a 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap, 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen ? Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. —E NAMELWABE. ENAMEL WA RE ■" ■ r 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (♦ Colors) 5 Dozen Enameled Ketties 2a lid, 3s 6d, 3a Hi 6 Do|;°^ n 2 7 9 eJe^° 3 h^ e g rJ ls 9d« 2a > 2* 6d, 3a 4d. 5 iJ&en Enameled £«§», 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, ls 3d, Is 6d, ls <R 2s, 2s 3d. 2s 6d 24 TW« Enameled Pie Dishes, ls, Is 2d, Is 4d, ls 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Plates, 5a 6d and 6s 6d per doasen. 10 Down Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 63 61 per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from ls 9d each. 50 Dozen Enamtled Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen *«mkh«mw» 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, 10d and la per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each , 6 Dozen Enameled Frying Pans, Is 2d, ls sd, ls 8d and ls lid each Bnameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5a 3d and 5a 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. * * s JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Susar from us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. The finest Vinegar in the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PROD UC E EX STO RE, Sharp' 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6ii per bag New Potatoes, splendid Samp'e 14. b Is, 7s per ewt Flour—Rollitt.'s Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheatmeal for Bead and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., OASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON ANB OHRISTCHURGH, Telephone 24—80 x 67. AsLburton, February 1, 1897. T> EOEIVED from Messes MITCHELL and TURNEK : the Sum of FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS on account Purchase of Stock. JOHN ORR { F«r Self and I Co-Trustee. — */~\ * TN Consequence of ABOVE PAY&ENT 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, ls to ls 6d, according to size, Ladies' Black Lisle Gloves at 3d. Better Goods equally Cheaj*! • ______^ ■ ■' MITCHELL & TURNER.



WANTED Known—Men's Boots in great variety from 4s lid to 30s.— Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.-! You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp stead, and have Goods delivered ab your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.-~E. Mahood, Eaib Belt Ca«h 6tK)£«< Tflephone No 76,



NOTICE. riIHERE is » vacancy for one apprentice ia this Office. Applicant must have paned the sixth standard. -Aahburton Publishing Company. January 18th. WANTED Known—For good \m% ww try MtLtus'tj Zialwlii Boot Btorti