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Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka, March 22, 10 5 a.m. Guardian office 10.50 a.m.) The Indian Army. London, March 21. The report of 'he Indian Depart ment Committee disclos s an appalling condition of the Indi n army, a pro portion of 536 per thousand were shown to be suffering from disease. (Received Wakapuika. March 22,12 15 p.m., Guardian office 130 p.m.) Lord Salisbury Hi London, March 21 Lord Salisbury is suffering from influenza, and is unable to attend Cabinet meetings. Wavy Proposals. Berlin, March 21 The Reichstag has endorsed the Budget Committee's decision with regard to tollman's navy proposals after several heated debates. Herr Richter, the leader of the Radicals, said too much zeal hid been shown in high quarters, and he denounced the attempt to intimidate the Reichstag. The U S. Tariff. Washington, March 21 The debate on the tariff is to be limited to Bine days.

Australian.

Press Aaiooiation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Rich Gold, Perth, March 22. A marvellously rich strike of gold has been made in the Great Boulder Mine at the 200ffc level. A leader of almost pure gold has been struck,; supposed to be identical with the leader in the famous Jewel Chamber. Already over twelve hundred ounces of almost pure gold have been taken out. The Natives Troublesome, The blacks are very troublesome in the Kimberley district. They shot dead a settler named Jasper, and several times fired on the party bury ing the body. They also attacked Jasper's house but the police eventually drove them away. Conference of Chambers of Commerce. Sydney, March 22 Arrangements have been completed for holding a conference of chambers of commerce of Australia and New Zealand at Sydney on May 18th to discuss important intercolonial mercan tile questions. onr Next Governor Melbourne, March 22 Earl Ranfurly is mentioned for the New Zealand governorship. He resided for some time at Mildura where he holds considerable property. Left for England Brisbane, March 2%. Mr Byrne, Attorney-Genera', has left for England.

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

Turkish Naval Movements.

The Feeling in Greece

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Athens, March 19 The troops of the Powers engaged in the blocade of Crete have teen divided, $he French occupying Sitia and Spina longa, the British Heraklion, tho Russians Retimo, and the Germans Sunda Bay and Camea. The French colony protested against the British exclusively occupying Heraklion. The Greek Government is recalling the remaining warships from Cretan waters. Tho force under the command of Oolonel Vassos in Crete consists of 2000 regular soldiers, 500 volunteers and 17,000 insurgents. March 20. An interview took place between the Admirals of the foreign fleets and leading Cretan insurgents. The latter defiantly insisted on annexation by Greece. The Turks are fortifying the Gulf of Arta, on the northern frontier of Greece, Greece has pro'ested that this action constitutes a violation of the treaty of Berlin. London, March 20 Lord Salisbury, referring to the speeches delivered by Sir W, V. Har court and Lord Kimberley at Norwich, said that to maintain the integrity of Turkey would be to disregard the basis of the policy of Europe, and a heavy blow to Britain's influence. Greece had no shred of right to Crete under |nit?rnatk>nj*l law.. Federated act|on on the part 1 of Europe was the only hope cf peace. Dealing with Mr Gladstone's attacks he said it would be ] , fiiffiniilt. in mo;«t»-~ ■•■•— ——-♦■ ~S flio i UIUIVM4W **rf *x*c*a*-* w**lO CAJO isUllOtsL U vi <u*»w i Powers if an irresponsible statesman, influenced by poetical, rhapsodical and classical impulseSj {lung insults at the principal rulers, The present Govern ment would (sic) maintain inviolate the integrity of Turkey without having obtained Europe's authority (sic). Sofia, March 20; Bulgaria is ordering a large quantity of cannon. (Received Wakapuaka, March 22,12 15 p.m., Guardian office 1 30 p.m.) Constantinople, March 21 Beven Turkish ironclads, three frigates, and seven torpedo boats passed through the straits bound for Crete. Their departure created intense enthu siasm. Athens, March 21 The Queen of Greece refused to receive a visit from the Russian Am bassodor at Athens,

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Prea<i Association—By Electric Telegraph Casting 5 Votes. Dunedin, March 22 Judge Williairs has ruled that the returning officer in a local election must give the casting vote immediately the equality of votes is ascertained and at no other time. Discharge Suspended. Judge Williams suspended the order for discharge of S. R. Stedman, the well jpown bicycle manufacturer, for two years, «>r not keeping proper books,

Fire Brigades' Conference.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph,

Port Chalmers, March 22. ) The eighteenth annual Conference of thf United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand < pened this morning in the Towi' Hall, Port Chalmers. The Executive con sisted of Messrs 0. E. Bellringer, New Plymouth—Piesi<ient; A. Martin, (iore ; D. Leach, Port Chalmers ; and Bobbins, Hawen* . —Vice-Presidents; J. Gilberri, Napier- Secretary ; and about fifty other delegates were present. Thti Mayor and Councillors attended and welcome the (lei' gates. The Executive's n port showed that Coro mandel, Danevirke, Kuripuni, and Lawrence Brigades had joined the Association durim the year—making the number on ihero'l 71. The accumula'ed fund of the Accident Society hud now reached £355, notwith standing that £162 had been paid as com pensation for accidents su-tainei! by firemen on duty. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £221 odd, and an excess of assets ov.-r liabilities of £370 odd. The report was adopted. It was resolved that, with a view to get ting other brigades to join the Association's Accident Society, a Committee be appointed i to formulate a scheme and confer with the executive of the Accident Society as to the same. Palmerston North's notice of motion with reference to Government assistance was withdrawn in .favor of an amendment— " That a Committee be appointed for the purpose of estimating the sum required from Government towards defraying the loss in connection with the ai nual meetings of the Association ; the Committee to meet at Wel lington while the House is in session, and endeavor to get such sum passed as a per manent vote." Ihis was carried, and the Committee was appointed. It was resolved that the programmes of all demonstrations he!d under the auspices of the Association be submitted to the execu tive, the latter to decitie which events ehail account for the aggregate prizes. The rest of the morning session was occu pied with the revision of the rules-one proposal under this heading, to fix the annual meeting in Wellington during the first week of every Parliament, was nega tived on the voices.

A cricket match was played on Saturday afternoon between the Netherby and Albion junior clubs and resulted in a win for the former by 16 runs. E. Wilkie and L. Andrewes, captains of their respective teams, were the best players. The year which has closed will stand out prominently in Friendly Society annaJs, by a remarkable change of opinion on the State old age pension question. So recently as 1891 they would have none of it. Last year a resolution was passed promising the cordial support of the Manchester Unity, if a suitable and well-conditioned scheme was adopted, by a majority of 46, at ihe Bristol A.M.C. These figures show the marvellous change of opinion which has taken place among Oddfellows in the comparatively short space of five years. rl he experience of the Oddfellows has been largely the experi ence of other Friendly Societies. The Foresters stand alone in declaring against State aid, at their High Court meeting at Dundee, by the emphatic vote of 328 to 56.

;THE ASHBUBTOfI OTABBIAIuMGHBAt, MAECH 22, 1817.



Business NoticfiS CROCKERY - • - - - - CROCKERY ENAMEL WARE. ENAMELWABF. | i) 'Oft PACKAGES fiO PACKAGES do PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHER BROS., IT AIlh 8f fcr Ci! VedtP er s \ B"J Vaim*t «s 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelw&re fro KniffJffh'o^ Thi«> in 8 the «*» »« «• determined S «i& our Cuto£f7S WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN, —-OBOCKEKY, CKOCKIIKY. 50 Bedroom Set* from 10s 6d per set of 6 piecet, Full size IS n °£ Ju88' #•»• Primed »nd enameled, from 2s p»r wt of three 60 Dozen Teapotsfrom 6d each. 100 preesed Tomblen, U6d per dozen JarT&odp^TdcJm *( &M *" doMB< » »«■«■ "ft*" *■ ten Mm??'' "™S Piat"« Quartß» *nd h»H Q*Hw»i «q«»«y cheap. 160 Dozen Oup« and Bauoen from 3« 9d per dozen P 6 Grow White and Gold China Egg CapeTli 4d per down «?!& AftL^fr *? •*""PI«« timeVeepen 60 Dozen Pudding Bowl, from 4d each, eta, etc. Ml .LWII .1 'ft' —B N A MELWABE. EN AMEL WA X 8.~ JSDozen Enameled Teapot., & 3J, 2i 9d, 3i 3d and 3« lid, (4 Colon 6 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2a lid, 3» 6d, 3s 1H 6 D^ta^CWjeg. x. 9d , 28 ,2, M| 58 4d . 6 Doaeb fcMB-w Ewti>f 8^ lissaLTEMt litj" ii'Mtrtfc 5o Doze° *-*«/ 1^ iK^^SoSP lOd Md l 8 Cup «— I 6 Dozen Enameled Fi yi H g P MB , l 8 2d, 1h sd, It M and ll lid each \ Enameled Preserving Wn., 4t 6d, 5e 3d and 5s 9d each < . Candlesticks, 7d and 10d each. w" , JAM SEASON;, :, ;: rJc\M SEASON. l ■v- MAX? R™WS SDGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. " Anyone wishing thejr Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Sujjm from «p, as we guarantee to sell only the fioest Cane Sugar. ' *^r Irwm PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON hand^^&'a^^ PRODUCE BX STORK. Sharps 5a 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14 b Is, 7s per cwt Floor—Rollitt'a Supreme at wholfsale prices * Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtaioed from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHB^RTON -*^ FLETCHER BROS.JI GASH SUPPLY RTORIS, ASH BURTON ANE OHRISTCHtItS*. Telephone 24—80 x 67. MITCHELL AND TURNER. IMPORTANT ANOUNCEMENT. THE LAST WEEK OF McDonald & McDiAßivijiipi ""great~"annual olbabi"ng~sale" /^OMMMNCES on SATURDAY, the 6th insfc, In the limits of our advtrtising apace \J we cannot enumerate one-twentieth of the BARGAINS we are offei ing, but the following quotations will at once convince you of the Genuineness of our Kecuotiom :— Per Pair Per Pair "d 8 d Ladies' and Gents' Tennia Shoes Bluchers, heel and toepkte (Renshaw make) 2 9&2 11 and nails, our owu make— Children's School Booti (our beats every thing in the mar own make)— 7to 9 .„. 4 3 ket at the price ... -, m O dlv 411 10 to 13 ... 4 9 Ladies' Tan Leather Lace Shoes Ladies' Real Glace Kid Shoes —a great bargain ... , 4 9 —a perfect gem (own make) only 611 Special Bargains— Ladies' Evening Shoes, with Girls'2-Strap Shoes (black or neat bow, glace kid ... only 211 tan leather)— 7to 9 ... 211 Gents' Canvas Shoes (black or 10 to 1 . 3 9 brown), reduced from 6s to 4 6 Women's Leather Slippers Ladies' Canvas Shoes (black, (own make), only S3 blue, or brown), own make only 4 3 First-class Pegged Water- Gents' Tan Leather Shoes tights (our own make) ... only 11 9 (sewn)— Usual price ... 9a Worth ... ... IS 0 Sale Price only ... 611 Children's Strong Lace Boots Men's Pegged Watertight •—4's to 6's~a bargain ... \ g Bluchers (own make), splen- Former Price ... 4 0 did value, only ... ... 9 6 Women's Leather Balmorals Men's Watertight Balmorals (our own make) ■ oD j ¥ 5 5 (own make), splendid value only 3 9 Ladies' Leather Shoes, neat Ladies' Lace Canvas Shoes ... 3 9 design (own make)... - O nly *fi Usual Price 4 9 Youths' Watertight Balmorals Neat 2-Strap Evening Shoes... 311 —I'sand2'B.. on l y 6 9 If you have not yet visited this UNPARALLELED SALE, we retDectfullv reaueafc THE CASH BOOT MAET,



Business Notices H. M. JONES. H, M. JONES. STATIONERY*" STATIONERY. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS. F.-NCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. BOOKS, BOOKS. BOIKS. JUST OPENED UP, a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY from Marcus, Ward & Co. Linear Repp Note, Repoline, Antique, Panel, Floral, Pare Flax, Linen, Bank and Vel urn Nolepapers, Cream Laid and Tinted, THE ASBBURTON BOX OF bTATI' NERY. Best Va^e Ever Offered to the Aahburton Public. 1, C f* A B0 X. New Shipment Just Opened Up. & btl BOX. i Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journals, Counter and Memorandum Books various sizes, Letter Books. Copying Requisites, Foolscap, Blotting and Drawing Papers, Pens, Purses, Waliets, Office and SCHOOL RKQUI-ITES. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wiaden and Co.'a, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS- TOYS. TOYS. TOYS A Large Variety of all sorts—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drums, Trumpet?, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea fcete; Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id bo 10a. . Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don't. Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rusher Dolls. • FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. .Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desk W ark, Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bsgs PJuah and Leather Goods. Electro-plated Wa.e, Fancy China and Glaes Ware, Vases, Ornamenti, cheap, pretty and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. h. m."Tones. "JST ~ IMPORTANT NOTICE. Jy§g|feMait " ■— w^ Kjift C* BEATs ALE ° F mi LINOUTOMS. WM IS "or (X RUGS, .to |MjP ■ ||JLA FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, "SwirllrJML T. H.-UNDRILL & Co We have just landed, direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. Bimutaka and Otarama, a Grand Assortment of LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, Etc., to be Sold at PRICES TO MEET THE TIMES. INSPECTION INVITED. Note the Address— T. H. TJNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET .(Opposite Arcade) Picture Framing a Specialty. Venetian Blinds Made to Order. Agents for Olegg's Perambulators. Government Notices- Henry* Zander. V .PHBI R \ JUST LANDED ,LICESSI»G URDISTBIOT. 1000 BAGS 1000 BAGS THE following Persons have been dnly ~\ If ATTRTTTTTQ r^TT/lAT? nominated as Candidates for the JV/1 AU±llllUb JJUCiAK. Licensing Committee of the above-named •*-*-*- *»-J District :-~ ISE NQ QIHER FOR YOUli JAM. STEPHEN STEPHENSON CHAPMAN, * — i>f Willcwby, fanner GEORGE CLEPHAWE, of Wak*mii, H^llTY ZfttldOr O£ORG|s WILLIAM LEADLEY, of Wa- Cheapest Grocer in Aehtarton. kauui, farmer. . . ___^_ ANDREW McFARLANE, of Mount Somers T0 Fa r M EH§ AND DEALERS sheep farmer. ' - DONALD McLEAN, of Lagmohr, «tati«p CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con manager. \j d ucte d, m d Saleyards regularly JOHN MpQUILKIN, of Longbeach, farmer] attended to, under the Supervision- of JOSEPH SEALY, of Ashburton, seedsman, jyj r DAVID ZANDER THOMAS TAYLOR, of Aehtoo, farmer. Auctioneer. DAYIR THOMAS, of Ashburton, auc- „ , , — tioneer, Brooke a and Odham s Sheep Dips always on DONALD WILLIAMSON, of Aahburton, h^t storekeeper. Advances made , against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton, My London Ags&fe is T. W. TAYLER. known for his utmost reliability. Returning Officer. Ashburton, March 17, 1897. —— 3 131 ——. HENEY ZANDEB, v- .S^l^teiS? R- STOCK AND STATION AGENT. LICENSING DISTRICT OF JUST LAHDED, ASHBURTON. Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, ELECTION OF 10° Oases CASTOR OIL LICENSING COMMITTEE. lo° bZ s^mjng^wine 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING NOTICE OF 10° Galvanised STEEL COLLARS w^^^r -v- T^T^ a -rr HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH POT FTlVr^-T^AV SHARES X ViJUll^l. \_^ \-SJ^~. -1- Barbed and Plain FENCING WIR.E —— 200 Drums LINSEED OIL IN PURSUANCE of the Alcoholic Liquors CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Sale Control Act, 1893, and the Elec- Etc Etc toral Act, 1893, I, THOMAS WILLIAM -w— TAYLER, Returning Officer for the Licena ing District of Ashburton, do hereby GIVE PTCN'RY NOI'ICE that an ELECTION WILL BE -CIJLI'SXI.L &JA.£ilJlhtt, HELD for the REIURN of FIVE Qualified WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Persona to serve as MEMBERS of the Licensing Committee for the &aid District, ■ *- ~— t | and that NOMINATIONS OF CANDI DATES will be received not later than Five ■ TO AND CARRIERS. o'clock in the Afternoon of the sixteenth day of March, 1897, and that the POLL (if necessary) will be takea at the *"" I """ Poliing-place3 of ths said Dist-:' "wotT -rxtAvw a t wave wnw gar v NE3DAY tho 24th -'- ...ct on WED- T HAVE ALWAYb DOR SALL Fach Nomin»*-- "ay of March, 1897. i rW-- -un must be accompanied by a OATSHEAF CHAFF C . a ic of Ten Pounds. CRUSHED OATS The following are the POLLING-PLACES CRUSHED BARLEY, for the Licensing District of Ashburton :— FEED OATS The Courthouse, Ashburton. BRAN and SHARPS The Schoolhouse, Dromore. The Schoolhouse, Seafield. —. The Schoolhouse, Wakanui. ! The Schoolhouse, Fleminglon. TTT7WPV VAWnUT) The Schoolhouse, Hinds. HHiNKY ZANDHiK, The Schoolhouae, Mayfield. GENERAL MEROHA.NT. The Schoolhouse, Greenstreet. « The Schoolhouse, Lowcliffe. The Road Board Office, Mount Somcrs, ' "— * The Templar Hall, Tinwald. The Town Hall, Staveley. STORAGE. T. W. TAYLER, T AM PREPARED to receive GRAIN Returning Officer. J~ on Storage at Ashburton, March 5, 1897. 40 Lowest Current Rates. Henry Zander. ~" . M Shipment of CORNSACKS is now to ASHBURTON hand. EAM & EWE Henry Zander, T? A TT> GRAIN, WOOL, AND GENERAL I? ii.lJtt 9 MERCHANT. TO BE HELD AT " TINWALD SALEYAKDS, DUCKWOETH & SON, THURSDAY, MARCH 25. TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and \J Upholsterers, I SHALL be pleased to receive ENTRIES „ o for above fixture, Burnett Stbbkt^ Ashburton, HENRY ZANDER, PrivatQ Reßidence-Opposite Fire Brigade DAVID ZANDER, . Statloa- 3 105 2 m Auctioneer. , \T7HAT everybody says must be true ezz?j====^±z±^L±z:t. ■ -.-;s VV You get wonderful value for Htte i Vw try iht Afcw Venus Td>*cci> tnonov at aißLioii's,



PUBLlfi NOttCESv LICENSING ELECTION. TO THIS EJECTORS OF AbHBUBTON. ON WEDNESDAY N>XT you will be called upon to e'ect FIVE members tr serve a^ a Licenniug Commit: cc for th« text three years. It is to be hoped that the lessons taught by the last Licensing Election in 1894, tfnd the Licensing Pol in December, will iot be thrown away, ihe first taught that, notwithstanding the fact that the Extreme or Prohibition party was in the minority, its leaders secured all the privilege: and advantages of a majority, and returned their own representatives by simply putting forth all their voting power. The second lesson showed conclusively that the Moderate party is in a pronounced majority, and can easily carry the Foils when they can be induced to work together. The last Licens ing Election was practically left to. the Licensed Victuallers and those immediately connected wih the liquor trade to fight out with the Prohibitionists, almost unaided by those usually called the Moderate party. This party, whose numbers bulked at the polls in December last, took little or no interest in the elections in March, 1894, and tHe balance sheets of various public institutions, such as the Ashburton Racing Club, and the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, give ample evidence of the unfortunate effects of I this indifference. But apart from this aspect of the case, there is the more important" one, that by neglecting their privilege of having a voice in the regulation of one of the most import ant Trades in the Country, those who think that the matter does not concern them virtually hand it over to the tender mercies of thoße pledged to exterminate it. And not only so, but it is highly probable that during the ensuing three years occasion may arise when the zeal of the Prohibitionists, if elected to the Licensing Committee, will induce ihem to act in a manner prejudicial lo the convenience or pecuniary interests of the re3t of the community; at any rate, should the latter considerations run counter to the views of the former, we all know, by past experience, which will go to the wall. . Jt is,earnestly hoped, therefore, that every level-headed, fair-minded man or woman who may be on the Elect- ral Roll, will make a point of going to the poll on Wednesday and vote for Messrs ANDREW MeFARLANE. DONALD MoLFAN JOHN McQUILKIN JOSEPH £EALY DAVID THOMAS These are mea who, wo all know, are tree from fads, and who will work for the best interests of the whole community. 3 165 THE ENCHANTED SWING, HE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC'- ILLUSION OF THE AC4JS mHE ENCHANTED SWING has been 4L erected on the site opposite the SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, OPEN B^ujhv SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2.30- Admission— Sixpence. 3 NOTICE. I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W, HARDLEV, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for the Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER. CQ CG GO O 05 PS 25 BQ W < fg^ fgS §| »*J «H c: c: c: o o o «X* "Xi -Kj CO CO <-O Uj Uj Uj Friedlander Bros. "~fok" private~sale^ AS A GOING CONCERN. mHE COMPLETE PLANT of an Old JL Established First Class Livery fcitable^ doing a good business. Full particulars on application. 3 .155 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. THUKSDAY, MAKCH 25. TjiNTRIES are now being received for this X-Jk fixture. BRIEDLANDEIt BROS., Limited. 2 168 D. Thomas, IIAM &IWE" FAIR. TfIUBSDAY* MARCH 25, 1897. I ENTRIES of RAMS and Good Breeding Li EWES are now being taken for the above fixture. D. THOMAS, 2 141 Ashburton* WANTED Known—Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four j buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth nr.uch more.— ! W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Good,B are sold at Mellqr' »t prices that defy competition. 1%/ TAKE no mistake. If you want a nice XtJL job made of your repairs, try M jILLQB, the up4o-d,»tD ftQOtmnk.er,



Wanted. ' STERLING Value in Household Drapery, Clothing, Boo's, etc., and Cash Die rount Is in the £.— Barrett Bros., " The Hall,' East street. 2 187 WANTED Known—The Economi Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pur, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H Collier. WANTED Known—A. Orr, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Beiges di fy sea, air, and vrater. 3 BARRETT BROS, announce that on and after Saturday, February 127, a Ca h Discount at the rate of Is in the £ will h^ allowed to every customer. —"' The Ha 1," E st s reet, Ashburton. 2 186 WANTED Known—The cheapest am most reliable boot shop in ,&8b!. urton at Mellor's Zealandia Boot r tore. WANTED Known-250 New Jaokets, Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. ORR.  3 140 WANTED Known—Go to the Corner for Newest Styles in Drapery and Mildnery— W. H. Collier. BED Chaff, Bed Chaff (freßh and clean) 9d per bag ; splendid Potatoes, 2Oi"bs for Is, or 8s 6d per 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bros. EOLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Flour and V\ beatmeal at cost price. Sharps 5s 9d and Bran 3s 6d per bag, delivered.— Fletcher 8b,05., Cash Supply Stores. t> WANTED Known—Sale of this season's Millinery only, at greatly reduced prices, also large selection in Ladies' Flannelette Dressing Gowns and Morning Wrapptra, Children's Pinafores, Overalls, etc., for fourteen days only.—Miss E Barfks, Arcade and Tancred Street. 213 WANTEDKnown~For good boot wea try Mellor's Zealandia Boot More WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own make, (which never was yet eqnallec') always on hanot. I intend, as iv the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. .Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, East Sreet, Town Hall, Ash burton. 3 115 fr. —,»■—. I 111 M| PUBLIC NOTICE. ADVANCE, WINSLoW! A MEETING will be held at Mr P. Kelltr's Hotel, Winslow,ou SATUR DAY, March 27, at 8 p.m., to elect a Committee and arrange a Programme for Athletic Sports and Races to be held at Winslow. Ail interested are invited to roll up. 3169 T ADIES from the Country requiring: .I 4 m«dical treatment will find a very COMFORTABLE Hi 0M E, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street. 3 166 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TVTOTICE is hereby given that the l\i Council's Offices WILL BE OLQ 'ED from 12 noon, on WEDNESDAY IYEXT, being the Licensing Election Committee day, instead of Thursday. By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, March 22, 1897. 3 170 : TENDERS. rpENDERS are invited for building Seven X Shops in Brick, in Burnett Street, for Mr James Lane. Plans and specifications may be seen at my office, Burnett Street. Tenders close on, MONDAY, March 29, at noon. l The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 3 172 Architect. mHK AGE OF^MIRACLES has gone, \ _|_ and the Age of Reason has taken its ' place. Where the ancients looked for signs • and wonders, wo moderns look for the best value for our money ; and, after all, this is ihe true philosophy. No man or woman will walk now-a-days. who can raise the needful , to buy a bike ; no young lady with any re- | spect for her apperance will wear cotton ; when kid gloves are to be had ;and no house- ' keeper who has put to a trial every known ! brand of tea will be persuaded to have any ' other than Suratura. Its excellence is ever , a source of comfort to the debilitated, and its peculiar charm is that it encourages thrift in i the household expenditure, and drives dull care away. P.on't forget the gift Suratura teapots, now in course of manufacture; they are modern miracles. LICENSING DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. ELECTORS!!! TF YOU DESItyK to see the Liquor-trade X Strictly Supervised, i IF YOU DESIRE to see the Houses Closed at 10 p.m., IF YOU DESIRfI thai, no C.pnc}ition&l ■ '^Atenaeg b?e granted' during the next three year?, IF YOU DESIRE the Li^- 8 j nB Aot ' or lavor, TOTE FOR THE FOLLOWING GENTLEMEN ;— CHAPMAN, S. S. OLBPHANE, GEOBGE LBADLEY, G. W. TAYLOB, THOMAS WILLIAMSON, DONALD 3 156 T. Bullock. lOW PRICED TOWN SECTIONS, J as follows :— £11 10s, price wanted for T.S. 818 Aitken Street. £13 10s, price wanted for T.S. 817 Aitken Street, The owners are desiroua of realising. Terms if required. ' Apply ' T. BULLOCK, Agjint.



WANTED Known-Thecelebrated P.D. Corsets in all prices and colors.™ A. ORB. 3 141 WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner. WAN IED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is MELLOR's^ealandiaßoot Store. WANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orr. 3 138 IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Meli-or's Indestructible School Boots WANTED Kuown—Our Show Rooms to be cleared of all Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Turner WANTED Knowa—Men's Boots in great variety /rom 4s lid to 30j. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. OUR Flannelette Season opens with a Special Purchase of 1216 yards, selling at 3d and 4J,d per yard. Cash Discount Is in the £.— Barrktt Bkos., "The Hall," East street, Ashburton, 2 188 Whoksemt and Re)tes\ins-—N*Mi Venn*



Wanted, ENCOURAGE LOCAL "iN PUSTRT. ' IF you want a good, strong, and reliable Umbrella, one that is not likely to get out of order, go and order one from SMITH MACKWELL, at, the Umbrella shop, East Street. Umbrellas neatly repaired and re-covered. Knives and Scissors ground. 3 72 WAN ! ED—Board, residence, private family, by young fellow. Apply A.R.V., Mail Office, 3 173 171 OR SALE, Cheap —A Double-seated _ Buggy, aa good aa new.—Apply Cookson's Stables. 3 171 ; WANTED employment by a young man I experienced as a general farm hand, | ' well accustomed to ploughing, horses, and ; general farm work. Apply Mail Office, ' Ashburton, 3 168 WANTED Known-Splendid Apples from Id a pound, Tomatoes aud Pears, at Mrs James, Fruiterer, next door to Mr James, butcher, East street. 3 111 WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale. — Mitchell & Turner. "eXlTUJN^B"""Ladies."'-"attd Children* Journals, Home Dressmaker, Young Ladies' Journals, Review of Reviews, Navy and Army, etc. The Red Scaur, The Swampers, Told in the Verandah, Cur*"" 4 u~ » Fortune, ami -*^ r new books.—H."*M. j JoiNES.



Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOhTbi, singing and harmony, and mandolink The NEW TERM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, February 1 PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), !"T T ISIT S Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months — viz , March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton.



MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. -1%/T R S X> OWM A N TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashkvrtok. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Exataina'iona,