COURSING.

The first meeting in connection with the ABhbartoa Coimiing Olub took place on Thursday on Mr VV. H. Rule's estate, Westerfield. Mr H. Milner acted as judge, giving satisfaction as usual; Mr M. riealy officiated as slipper, laying his doge on with fair judgment in the majority of oases lr jb understood that arrangements will be made to hold another meeting on June 22, and as Ashbartou used to take a leading part in this good old sport a few years ago it is possible the local enthusiasts may succeed in bringing it once more into public favor. Following are results : — Wrstebfibld shakes, a sweepstake of 10s 6d each. I'IBST ROUND. Mr J. Dowj's fwn and w d Thahitikt,, by liiugfi-her-Flo, beat Mr a. lee_s fwn b Patchwork, by Parkie-Yorkshire Lass. Mr T. Roaehe's blk d Spring, by Snider— L*Mr m/kmm'i fwn and wd Ivanhoe 11., by Ivaohoe - Rose, beat Mr B. Harold 1* fwn and w b Floss, by Mr W. Shearman's fwn and w b Ivy Leaf, by Iv»nfaoe-Ro.e, beat Mr B. Harold s fwn b Gip, by Obßcure-Udy J^bine. 'I hahitika led Patchwork several lengths, took two turns, and killed very cleverly, never letting hii opponent score. Spttog ran m aooidental bye through Mr Kane not having his dog at the slipi.within fifteen minutes after the first course. Strange to iay. Pitohwork was put, in the Blips with him and be*t him easily. Ivaohoe 11. led Floaa and won somewhat tuiiy, the hare escaping. Ivy Leaf and Qip had * gruelling course. Ivy Leaf, working very cleverly, finished up by » kill. SECOND BOtJNP. Thahitika beat Spring. Ivauhoe beat Ivy Leaf. Thahitika led Spring and won very easily, Thahitika killing. Ivanboe 11. and Ivy Leaf were slipped to » very fast hare, Ivanhoe 11. winamg by ft little to spare. FINAL. lhahitika beat Ivanhoe. Thahitika led Ivanhoe 11. by three lengths &ad won very easily. The win was a very popular one, cheers being given at the finish of the course.

A STORY OF BRET HARTE.

The Torch tels a good story of a practical joke once played upon Mr Laboueheie by Bret Herte. Dressing himstlf in the thread bare, frayed, fringed, and faded garments which wou d quite likely be worn by a cross between a Bohemian journalist; and a tramp, Bret Harte visited the offices of Labouchere s Itutk, and asked to seethe eminent journal ist. He was ushered into the holy of holies, the inner office of the newspaporial member of Parliament, and lold him that he had a poem which he would be pleased to sell, and asked Mr LaboucLere to iook it over. The famous lance-hurler of the London press at fi at refused to glance at the nffeiing, but upon Harte's earnestly pleading his im mediate need of money, Mr Labouchere hastily examined the production. Then he returned it, with the remark : 111 c*nnot use this trash !" "But, my God !" exclaimed Harte, "Ira starving 1" . . . , "What do you want for it?" inquired L&bouchere. •! Ie is w->rth a pound," said Harte, with an expression indicating that his heart was crawling up in the vicinity of his larynx. •• Worth £1 ! It is not worth the paper its is written on," raged Labouchere. "If you want charity I "can give you a few shillings, but it would be accompanied by advice to the effect that a strong able-bodied man like you can make more money and give less caute of offence by seeking employ. meat at hop-picking or shipping before the mast. Instead of attempting to worm your way in journalism why did you nob join the expedition for the relief of General Gordon ? Who are you, anyway ?" •'Bret Harte," was the answer, as the major portion of his disguise was removed, and Labouchere beheld a club companion whom he had known for years.

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE CONFERENCE.

J»r«w ABsociation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Sydney, May 20 The motion re Pacific cable was Wconded by Mr McCorquodale, of Auckland. The Conference approved of the Federal Parliament having the sole power to make laws to regulate the incorporation of Banks, their business and iefcue of paper money. ' Mr JacksoD, of the Union Steamship Company, read a paper on "Federal Quarantine." Mr Geddiea, of Sydney, read a paper reviewing the meat export trade. He strongly urged the necessity of improv ing the present unsatisfactory methods of storage, distribution, and sale in Europe, and suggested that a joint Australian commercial representative should be attached to British Consular oifices on the Continent, end the re placing of the existent comparatively dormant official representation in Eng land with a living commercial influence. !fhe Conference resolved to invite the cooperation of the London Chamber to facilitate the sale of frozen meat in Great Britain and on the Continent, fhe main points to be secured, in the opinion of the Conference, being economy in storage and in the mode of distribution, ____________

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association. —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka May 21, 10 25 a.m., Guardian cffice 10.55 a.m. The Colonial Premiers- London, May 20. The Queen's servants will constantly attend the Colonial Premiers at the Hotel Cecil during their stay in London. The Premiers will also be attended by a military escort at all visits which are not of a private character. The Niger Protectorate. Advices from the Brass, one of the centres of trade on the Niger protec torate state that King Boussa declined to accpt the otter made by the French to quell the native rebellion, and asked assistance from the Niger Company's i force. The French thereupon threatened the King, and aided the rebels in burning the town of Wawa. One hundred natives of Wawa were killed.

Australian.

Press Association—By »• leotric Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka May 21 10.20 a.m., Guardian office 10.55 a.m. The Drought f-YDNEY, May 21. Mr Wragg© gives no present hope of a break up of the drought in the in terior He says the outlook is more gloomy than ever. Reoeived Wakapuaka May 21, 10.40 a.m., Guardian Office 11.30 a.m. West Australian Elections Perth, May 21 { Complete returns of the general elections show—Ministerialists 29, Op-1 position 8, independent 7. Lunacy. j Sydney, May 21. The report of the Inspector-General in Lunacy shows th*t since 1891, the j proportion of insane has increased from 269 to 296 per thousand. He attri butes this to the commercial depression, and complains of the largely increasing number of alien patients and the over crowding of asylums.

Sir George Dibbs' Gift to the i|ucen. As a Jubilee gift to thn Queen, Sir George Dibbs is forwarding a walking stick made on his own lathe from a piece of fine old timber uneirthed from the foundation of the Australian Ciub. It is beautifully mounted in gold. Stockton Colliery Disaster Melbourne, May 21 The Humane Society awarded silver medals to thirty-eight rescuers at the Stockton colliery disaster in New South "Wales.

THE GOLD ROBBERY.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Sydney, May 20. The agents hay« caUod for further particulars of the Taiyaan robbery. Until that arrives, probably to-day, the detectives in whose hands the matter has been placed cannot get to work. Captain Nelson, the usual captain of the Taiyuan, remained behind in Sydney, having been taken ill. The vessel was taken to Port Darwin by a temporary captain, and the chief officer of the Ohaugaha then took charge of her.

The Royal Commission.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph

Dosedin, May 20 After Mr Grater had been complimented on his fall and frank evidence, Mr James Ness, the Company's representative at Port Chalmers, and Treasurer of the Benefit .Society, gave evidence. He said the idea of the Society originated with Macdonald, a sailor on the Manapouri. At Committee meetings the men's representatives were invariably present, while it was rare to have all the Company's nominees. There were between 1000 and 1100 hands in the fleet, about 250 of whom belonged to other Society s. At present ninety-four men in the deck and engine departments were over forty years ; of these sixty-two belonged to the Society, eleven to other Societies, and twenty-one to none. There had been paid £709 as surrender value to 324 members Mr A. Mclnnes, the Union Company's engineer foreman, gave evidence that he , engaged the best men, irrespective of other considerations. JUunedin, May 21 At the opening of the Commission to-cUy the chairman said that a rumor having reached their ear? that the Commission had for iis purpose the harrassiDg and annoy ng of the Union Company, he wishtd to assert, that nothing was further from their inten tions. They had to inquire into the affairs ! of from twenty to thirty societies in the colony, the existence of wbi«h and the regu- ; tions governing the same were unknown to the general public. The Union Compmy's Benefit Society was not the direct >pur to the setting up of the Commission, which was the outcome of the presentation to Parlia ment of a petition from a workman in the Colonial Sugar Kefining Company. The Commissioa commenced its proceedings with an examination into the Union Benefit Society because it was the largest, and be cause the Commissioners were informed that the Seamen's Committee had been with drawn from the Te Anau, and were living ashore waiting their arrival. They not only showed consideration in so acting, but had prevented eight or ten of the crew of the Waihora from losing their ship. The object of the Commission was to ascertain whether many of the Private Benefit Societies as at J present constituted were necessary or bene j ficial to the workmen.

$!r Beicher, Secretary of the Seamen's Union, under examination gave evidence generally adverse to the Union Benefit Spciety.

Mail Notices.

Extended Notice.—Mails for United Kingdom and Continent of Europe per direct steamer, close at Lytteltoa per Matatua at 8 p.m., Saturday 220 d inst.

THE ifiHßtfKTO* GtJABDiiN ;_jFRIOAY, M\YJl_ !8&7.



Ayeigs Cherry Pectoral For Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Sore '£hroat, Influenza, and Incipient Consumption, no remedy approaches &yef s Cherry Pectoral. It has long j been the most popular and successful anodyne expectorant in Pharmacy, and is everywhere approyed and by the Faculty, ft aoothes the inflamed membrane, ireaki up irritating mucus, allays eougbing, and induces repose. As '4 family emergency medicine, Ayer's Cherry P«ctor«l takes the lead. Pop the relief and cure of croup, whoop ing-cough, sore throat, and all the pulmonary troubles to which the young are so liable, it is invaluable. No household ia quite secure without Avar's Cherry Pectoral. P&BP4RED BY Dr. J*. O. Ayer So 00., &OWBIA, MASS-.J %Jk*U~* •tli MHilt it UwWerid^sCtiiil Expositions. W Beware of cheap Imitations. The Slime—Ay*r'» Cherry Pectoral—is protni •eat on the wrapper, ami i» &l«w» in ttoe , yttu of e»eb feotllc,



Since the New Year there have been {saya i the New Zealand Times) twenty-five violent j death?! in Hawke's Bay—a most uuproce- } dpnted record for such a short period. This [ list includes deaths by drowning, burning, ' murder ß railway accident, mishap at sea, : etc. I It is notified in the Ca'.ciU — " Notwith- I standing anything to the contrary contained ; in an Order-in-Council made on the 5 h of : January, 1888, under the provisions of the j Education Act, 1877, relating to attendance ! - - B. J. _ . •-- J ••*, i.o*.- ■ *.!-.• -- »■-.■■ f- fil G I'll • * registers anu loturns, vie p»ymi,~. , • tation allowance to Education Boards for the : quarter ending on the 30th day of June, j 1597, shall' be according tc ths working average attendance of the quarter ending'on the 31st day of March, 1897, as working i average was defined by an Order-in-Council dated the sth day of July, 1887, and made under the provisions of the above mentioned j Act." I The Dresden Piano Manufacturing and j Agency Company have fifty /.inclined j piano caßes for sale, suitable for coal or .< feed boxes. Sale price 5s each. Farly application necessary. Apply MitJ. A. X. Riedm, ewre H. N, Anderson, Stationer, %n% Sfcrefitt, ■ • 5 188



I Mr Zander showed ua to-day Samples of | the Mount Peel opals brought from the Record Reign claim last Monday by Mr Lyons, which had been put under the hands of the lapidaiy at the establishment of Messrs Coatea ad (n , ClHetfthurch. The stones have apparently stood the test well, and take form beautifully under the lapi dary's stone, which only brings out more strikingly the brilliancy of coloring which all have remarked who have seen the stones in the rough. It was rumored that even better stones from a rival claim had been shown by another prospector. This Mr Zander states is incorrect, as the stones shown at the railway station on Monday evening were actually those exhibited in the afternoon at MrZandet'a office, only they would naturally glint more brilliantly in the 1 gaa light. Mr David Thomas will sell 35 draught horses at the Arcade on Saturday, and two shares in the A.ehburton Industrial Building Society.



Fnedlander Bros. ASH BIJRTO N~Y ARDS. TUESDAy7"MAY 25, MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES (in conjunction with the New Z-»al,tnd Loan und Mercmtile Agency Company, Limited) will sell by Public Auction, 1 Kf\f\ "X and eight-TOOTH MERINO i-<L>UU WITHERS, in Good Con dition from Mount Possession Station. HANMER & GRAVES. JOHN R. BLAND, 5 181 Auctioneer. WEST STREET YARDS, ON SATURDAY next, 22nd inst., we shall hold a saie of Horses at our Yards on account of various Clients, and for which further entries are solicited. Present entry comprises £)f\ DRAUGHTS. S 170 FRIEDLANDER Hros, Ltd. ~~satubday, may n. MESSRS FRTEDLANDKR BROS., Limited, have received instructions from Mr William Setters, Methven, to sell at their yards on above date, 6 FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT HORSES. All good workers. Sale at 12 noon. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 169 Auctioneer.



Kozie Tea, the bee*;, and yet within reach of all; Sold at 1/B,l'lO, 2/-, and 2/4.— John Orr &Co Sole Agents.



Wanted. WANTED— A Housemaid. Apply Mrs Hugo Friedlakder. 5 189 I — ____„«_„ ——- MONEY.— Wanted to borrow a sum o Money privately. Address J.X , ! Mail Office. 5 187 j , , ! T)OULTRY Show—Beginners may make a I y good start by buyicg oufc cheap the Brahmas, silver Hamburgß, and Silver Polish at the Pelham Yards. 5 183 ! TKJ ANTED — Power Loom Turner, at ' VV ouce. Apply, Aiken & Sons, Hobart, Tasmania. 5 182 WANTED— A good General Servant, I wages 12< per week, used to children, j Apply Guardian Office. 5 184 WANT' D to sell (a bargain) Waggonette i and Daisy Cart. Apply A. Orb. 5 154



D. Tftjmt-s. ARCADE. SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS hag received instructions from a Client to sell 3 SHARES in the Ashburton Indus trial Building Society. Sale at 1.30. p.m. D. THOMAS, 5 185 Auctioneer. #ARO AD E. '. ~~" SATURDAY,~MAY 22, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Hawke's Bay Client, to Sell on the above date,-— "1 f\ YOUNG DRAUGHT MARES 1\) AND GELDINGS. 1 /T Firat-Class DRAUGHT MARES LO AND GELDINGS. Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. D. THOMAS 5 163 Auctioneer.



' "TVTEW LINES in Clothing. A first-class 1 iAI Coloui-,1 Tweed Suit at3os. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Meicury.— W. H. Collier. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies', gentlemen's^ and children's iefc off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.-—Wakanui Hoad, near Baring Square. 5138 "VTOUNG Ladies' Journal (May), Weldon's | JL Journal, Dressmaker, arid Children's i April Quarter Family Header, Spare Moments, Won at Home, just in at H. N. j Anderson's, Eist Street. "VTOUNG Ladies' Journal for May, Wei- JL don's Journal for April, Weldon's Children's Baziar, Navy and Army, Family Eeader (quarterly pan), New Books, Black Wo fenberg, Dreams of Avarice (Besant), Lifa of Joseph Thomp°ou, and others.— H. M. Jones. WANTED Known.—On receipt of 6s 9J I will forward to any address a Hand Sewing Machine, only ten left, "The Wouder of the Age." H N. Andebsox, East Street. 5 96 WANTED Known.—On receipt of 4s 3d I will forward to any address One Nickel Alarm Clock, usual price 7s 6d. Apply early. IT. N. Anderson, East Street. 5 97



T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAF^J 4 56 D. THOMAS, I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 fco ISOlba. D. THOMAS, 5 71 Auctioneer.



WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the litest dreaa materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known, lospect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere, it will pay you.— Fletcher Bros., Gash Supply Stores. WANTKD Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected in this department during our recent sale has enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Kverything new aod up to date in shape, style, and pattern, and at best possible values —MITCHKLL AND TURNER ANTED Known^Special Show Tn our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th inst, and following days. The cream of the Colonial Mills in Dress Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. __ FUUND— Nineteen shilling* cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores



Sport-ng. I WINBLOW SPORTS AND EA CI N G nLUB. AGING VjLUB. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING, MAY 24, 1897, TO BE HELD AT WINSLOW, President—Mr Donald McLean; Vice- President—Mr J. 0. N. Grigg. PROGRAMME. I—Maiden Handicap, of 5 soys; second horse to save entry fees; 6 furlongs. For horses that have never been nomi nated for an advertised race. Nomina tion ss, acceptance fvoe. 2—Winslow Handicap, of 10 soys; second horse 1 soy. from the stake; 1 mile. For horses that, have never won over £20 in stakes. Nomination 7a 6,d; acceptance free. 3— Winslow Tbot Handicap (in saddle), of 10 soya ; eecond horse to receive X soy from the stake. For horses that have never won over 10 soys in stakes. 1| mile. Nomination 7s 6d, iree. 4-r-LADiKS 1 Purse, of 5 BOVB ; second horre to receive 10s. For horses that have never won over 5 sovff, 6 furlougs. Nomination ss, acceptance free. 5— Pony Race Handicap, of 7 soys; second horee to receive 15a. For ponies 14.2 and under; 4 furlongs. Nomination ss, acceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground fur measurement at 12 noon. 6—Publicans' Tkot Handicap (optional saddle or harness), of 5 soys; second horse to save entry fee. 1 mile. For <. horses that have never won a stake- Nomination ss, acoeptanoe fres, 7— Horby SayßflV., of 6 soys j oatch weights. F6V horses that have never started in an advertised race previous to this meet ing ; 4 furlongs. Nomination ss, to be made immediately after Pony Race.



ASHBURTON POULTKY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION WILL BE HELD IN THE ODDPfI.LLO.W8 1 HALL FBIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 2 k 3, 1897. By permission of the Colooial Secretary, A GRAND ART UNION Will be held in oonneotion with the Show, Tickets Is each, with admittance to Show. To be obtained of the Secretary. EDWARD STEPHENS, Hon. Sec. Art Union, or E. A. ROBOTTOM, 5 118 Hon. Sec. Poultry Society. FIRS I-OLASS FARMS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. Part; of the WAIHAO DOWNS ESTATB, Near Waimate, South Canterbury, Naw liealand. About C\f\i \i\ ACRES CHOICE AORICUL £\)\)\) TURAL LANDS, in well fenced farms ot various six.es THESE Lands are of Limestone formation, bountifully watered, and cannot be surpassed for WHEAT-GROWING and SHEEP-FA LTENINCJ. Two Railway Stations are on the Estate, wiihin h>w minutes' walk, by good roadi, of lands offered. The Property is surrounded and subdivided by roads, is within niue miles of Waimate fcowQship, and about ecjuidietanl fiom Timaru and Oamaru shipping ports. Irpniediale Poasessioa will be givan, Terms Liberal. For further particulars apply to Mesars WRIGHT, sTKPHKNSON & CO., D \LGETY & CO,, FLEMING & HEDLEY. GUINNESS & LkCREN, PRIEDLA\DER BROS., Limited Or Mr DOUGLAS, Waihao Downs and Mount Royal. Particulars as to terms of 8» c may be woertaiaea at U&n 4 177



NOMINATIONS except for Hurry Scurry nob later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, 3th of May, 1897, at Winsiow Hotel. Weights SATURDAY, 15th day of May, 1897. Acceptances 9 p.m. ou IHURSDAY, May 20th, 1897, ATHLETIC* SPORTS. I—Men's Race, 100 Yards Handicap, First ' prize 30s, second 10s. 2—Men's 440 Yards Handicap (Hurdles 6 flights). First priae £2, Beeond 10s. 3_-Boys' Race, 75 Yards (14 ysars and under). First prize 10s, second 2s 6d. 4—Men's Race, 220 Yards Handicap. First prixe £2, second £1. s—Girls' Race, 60 Yards (14 years and under). First prize 10a, second 2s 6d. 6—Old Mlh's Race (over 50 years) 75 Yards. First prize £1, second ss. 7—Men's Race, bBO Yards. First prize £3, second £1, third 10s. \ Entrance fees (ive per $ent. on value of first prisje; NOMINATIONS, with entry fees, and previous performances for Men's 100 Yards, 440 Yards, 220 Yards, and 880 Yards, must be lodge! with the Secretary, not later-than 9 o'clock on FRIDAY, 14th May, 1897. All other events post entry. Trains stop close to course. A Brass Band will be procured to play. Refreshments and amusements or the ground. A. A. FOOKS, Hon. Jfor full particular ccc gaiter*. $ 274



Business Notices PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGf EG. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County »c required, and none but Genuine Materials used. OBDEE EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS.



T. Bullock. TO PERSONS DELIRIOUS OF IN VESTING IN TOWN PROPER TIES : — F 0 R S A L E — Town Section 860, J acre, Grey street Town Section 706, | aore, Wills street Town Section 732, J aare. Wills etreet Town Section 734, i acre, Peter street Town Section 795, i acre, Cox street Town Section 797, | aore, Cox street Town Section 796, f acre, Cox street Town Section 306, f acre, Burnett street Town Section 994, J acre, fronting Poter street west Town Section 995, i acre, corner of Walker and Peter streets west Town Section 1001, £ asre, Cox street Town Section 711, { acre, Wills street Town Section 755, | acre, Wil's street Town Section 1012, { acre, Cox etreet west Town Section 842, { acre, Aitken street Town Section 1013, £ acre, Oox street west Town Section 847, \ acre, Aitken street Town Section 1011, £ aore, corner of Walker and Cox streets west Town Section 846, \ acre, Aitken street Town Section 794, | acre, Cox street, with Dwelling Town Seotion 334, £ acre, Moore street, with cottage Town Section 741, acre, corner of Peter street and Ea9t Belt, with dwelling. Town Section 708, i acre, Witla street Town Stction 274, | acre, Tancred street Town Section 885. \ acre, Aitken atreet Town Section 813, acre, Aitken street Town Section 895, acie, Grey street Town Section 814, j acre, Aitken street i Town Section 817, i acre, Aitken street Town Section 834, £ acre Aifcken Btreet < Town Section 427, \ acre, Tancred street, with dwelling, etc Town Section 428, | acre, Tancred street, adjoining Town section 751, £ acre, Peter street Town Sec: ion 1170, 1 rood 16 perrhes, Havelock street Town Section 1171, 32 perchc, adjoining' Town Section 1179, Havelock street west Terms and full particulars on application. T. BULLgCK^ i Entertainments. I ASHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS-, A PUBLIC DANCE will be held 1n the Orange Hall on MONDAY, May 24. Tickets—Gentlemen, 3s 6d; Ladies free Refreshments provided. Dancing at 8 p m. 5 168



jR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. fTIHE Advertiser desires to inform his X Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest e'ass of spirits so that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured :— WHISKIES. Scotch.— Walker's Kilmarnook in bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow —"Old Smuggler"; D.O.L. — Liqueur; Highland Nectar; Highland Clab and V.O. Special Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore" ; Gilbey's "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown; Daw son's Glenlivet "Perfection"; Gow and Ross, GlenfargDundee;Mitchell,Glasgow- Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar; Usher, f Edinburgh—Special Reserve ; The "Ben- I more" brand 5 Caledonian Liqueur. . Trish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish ' Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—"l Sha mrock " ; Danville's Belfast; John Jatnieson and Son's—Dublin * * * ; D.C.L.—" Killy croy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County , Antrim—puremalt; sj r John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker's, Dewar's and Sons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Biequit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids an( j *## #. Hennessey's * * *; Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Julea' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—-the best; Denis Mounie'a brands—fculk and case; Martell's Datk. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of L'queurs, including Bene dictine, Chartreuse, Curacoa,Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a.m. till eight pm.. during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. R ALEX~ANDEE, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205



P üblic Notices. U. A,O. D. A FULL attendance is requested at Lodge on MONDAY night next, to meet Grand Lodge Officers. A social evening will be held after Lodge. Supper Provided. 5 186



H. M. JONES. PIANOS PIANOS OEGANS OEGANS Best value Obtainable in the Colony. STATIONERY. BICYCLES So LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAS, VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £13, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field), j LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. cash or terms. TYPE ~WEITERB. LOWEST CA.SH PRICES.



DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES JEWELLERY, SILVER & U.F. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, EAST STREET TTAS JJuab received iew Stock of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES Direct i from England, The Largest and Choicest Stock in the I District is to be seen at I S. SALEK'S EAST STKEET, SPECIAL Attention is Jdrawn to the ! Splendid Selection of LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES. TAKE your Welches aud Clocks to S j i SALKK'S, for repair. Tlio true tost of Cheapness is the Quality of the work done.



11. M, JONES. _ _5_26 T7OR FIRST CLASS BICYOLFS At lowest prices ; T|*OR THE BEST & CHEAPEST * TYRES IN CANTERBURY ;~ TjV)R GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WOKKS, BARING SQJJAR.E^ Aahbarton. ; EIDE TfljiT ECLIPSE HUMBER. The Best. Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia, 50 Per Cent longer Guarantee th«n other ST^es. ■A. A. CARSON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Works manager. i SjOLE AGENTS in Ashburtou for the Royai Entield—the KngHah OhtJJJpiooihip



NOTICE. MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL will Re open on May 25 ioet. Subjects taught—Knglish, Music, Draw j ing, Staging, nud Latin. j Misß Barratb will be at home from 2ht I inst. 5 166 ~ NOTICE, IN CONSEQUENCE of a number of tame Geese having receutly been bagged by Sportsmen (?) near the Homestead, TRES PASSERS on the Alford Estate, witbaut written authority from, Mr Hanmer or the Manager, WILL BK. PROSECUTED, E. HEARING,



Btis'tiess Notices. FLETCHER BEOS., THE CELEBRATED CASH GEOCERS. fIIHREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to «he X buyer and the ee'ler, and has been the means of adding many crmifort* to the homes of those who wisely availed themselves of the grnd <efor m Hundred* mw buy their Goods atiLETDHKR BR S FOk GASH, thereby acknowladgi- g their appreciation of the CASH iSi 81 EM. Look after the tumble shilling by oking »t to FLkT- HKRBRQB., and getting the very beet value that money can buy. Although vr<> dn nnt itdvertfft ft price list, our country customers can get oi>e on apt'lioatir.n a>;d sftpr ponding the ame very carefnfly, we ate satisfied that they will and must admit, that we sell cheaper than any other hove in the district. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 200 OASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSFNF. OAA We we ju«t la ding a shipment of Highest Tes' Odorlas* Keronene, none better to tat had in the world, which we are selling ower th«n Chri«cehnreh prices. This is * aolid f*et, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to bo* from us, , ROLLITT'd SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supphed many quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale B»t*« Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of markets for spot c*sh' therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Aahburcon, CHINA, GLASSWABE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with tht tm»t|u*eful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to buy t. Wedding Present should not fail to pay us » visit, m we h»w just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and Eleetropjatewart. whick we «re Belling at undoubtedly low rates, *»««»* 6 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6d each Electroplated and Cut G'ass Butter Coolers, from 5s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Bets of Jugs from 2a per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large tm Pretty line of Vaset at Is 6d per pair. CUTLER~CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson I*,1*, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, etc. BEDROOMWARi7"iBEDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwarr Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedioom Sets for themselves, or f«» 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 NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling ly rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1,18*7, to take with them by rail, lowt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, m well as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. l,We are cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market r*te». FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH, Telephone 24~-Box 67.



THE BOOT TKADE. ■ ■ ___ MoDON AID & McDIAEMID, OF THE } ast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedly*in the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kind*, iucluding the Duke of Ifork, Bostock Beehive, Wolfe, Otto Herz. STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. •' OUR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. tVERY Description of Boots, Shoe», or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. MCDONALD & M^DIAKMID, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager, MEL LOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. rpHE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Crack- JL proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indeetruct- ■ ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Oow Hide, dressed on » new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boota and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES HELLOR, I ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



ANDREW ORR. "I* ADIES WHO ARE ABOUT TO PURCHASE THEIR WINTER DRESSES, MILLISJBRY, JACKETS & CAPES, SHOULD GALL AT ONOE AT A. ORR'S, I WHEUE TaiStf WILL FIND THE VALUE SECOND TO JS'ONS IN CANTERBURY. 150 Ladies' Jack ts—best shapes from 10s 66 to 45s 75 Ladies' Macintoshes—the latest—all sewn 80 Ladies' Beautiful Gapes—all prices 50 Navy and Black Serges from Is 3d per yard Oo'onial and English Dress Tweeds—double width—from Is 200 pairs colonial-made Blankete— from 15s Gents' Suits to order from £2 15s Kaiapoi and Roslyn £uits from 22s 6d Gents' Waterproof Goats—all sewn seams The Largest Stock of Ladies' aDd Gents' BOOTS «ver ihown in Ashburton—splendid quality 70 pieces Flannelette—all colors—B4 and 36 inches Linoleums and Floorcloths—all widths mPECTION KIKDLY SOLICITED. ANDREW ORR.