CABLE NEWS.

United PreßB Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copj v igh b London, October ll Lord Ro«ebe»y, Mr Chamberlain, and other political leaders, are promoting a movement for a memorial to Sir Goorge Grey. Subscriptions are being received, and it is expeoted that the cost will be £1000. Mr Reeves, Dr Oockburn and Sir H. Ttzer are trying to obtain a modification of the Belgian regulations for the admis sion of frozen meat. October 12 While Ciptain Charles Tanner, of the 20th Bombay Infantry, was filling a bottle at: the Jub ii>er, East Africa, he ws attacked by a crocodile and dragged into the river, lie was rescued by a number of Sepoys. His hand was badly lacerated. Mr Chamberlain has left America for England. W. G. Grace has been appointed manager In London for county cricket at the Crystal Palace, bub retains his place In theGloucestershiie team. Melbourne, October 12 Trott's illness contlnuas most unsafe is tory, Perth, October 12 A farmer named Hendel, at Jtlatanning, WiS shot at and wounded by an employee named Cross. The latter afterwards shot himself dead.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

United Press Association—-By Electrio Telegraph—Copy right Reoeived Wakapuaka October 13,10 55 a-m GuARDiAir Offioe 11.19 a.m The Philippines. Manila, October 12 Font thonA_nd Philippine rebels have submitted to the Spaniards at Visayas, where the Spanish gunboats recently inflicted a sever, defeat on the rebel fleet. Crete. Candia, October 12 It is announced that the Powers will probably consent to the maintenance of a small Turkish garrison m Crete under similar conditions to those m force under the Turkish suzerain government m the Island of Lamos. Kaiser William's Pilgrimage. - Paris, October 12 The Emperor of Germany's visit to Palestine is regarded with extreme suspicion m France. The Cape ministry. Capetown, October 12 Sir J. Gordon Sprigg has resigned the Premiership* Mr W. P. Schreiner, formerly Attorney-General under tbe Afrikander Bund party, which secured a majority at the late elections, is forming a Ministry. Coreau Prisoners Executed. Seoul, October 12 The prisoners implicated m the attempt to poison tbe Emperor and Crown Prince of Corea were executed and their bodies dragged through the streets and then mutilated.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka October 13,1C-5 a-m., Guardian Office 10 26 a-m The Federal Capital. Sydney, October 1$ The Legislative Assembly has adopted a resolution fixing the federal capital m New South Wales. Mr Birton supported the resolution. The debate disclosed a large amount of provincialism. The Queensland Ministry. Brisbane, October 13 The following changes m the Cabinet are announced :—Mr Foxton, Minister for Lands, has been made Home Secre tary ; Mr Chata way takes the portfolio of Lands, m addition to that of Agriculture ; Mr Wilson becomes Attorney.General m addition to being Minister of Justice. Mr G. W. Gray, a Legislative Councillor, has been appointed a member of the Cabinet without portfolio.

LABOR.

Building Trades Strike m Paris lbs Colliers united Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Paris, October 13 3000 strikers have resumed work under the guardianship <t 23,000 soldiers, Sydney, October 13 The Bail tray Commissioners are atoiiag large quantities of coal m view of possible complications m the coal trade.

THE SOUDAN.

« The liUcilive and General Kitchener. The Fashoda Incident. A Grave Situation. French Claims to Fashoda. Major Slarchand's Telegram United PreßS Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Cairo, Ootober 11 The Khedive's mgleot to congvatu.ato General Kitchener on his BUCceaß, daring lub absence at the front, and when he re turned to Cairo, is causing rruoh ooiutuen' . Paris, Ootober 11 The French newspapers are awaiting an official lead before expressing opinious re opt c ting the Fa&hoda incident;. October 12 The Figaro states that France was with in an ace of receiving an ultimatum from England, hub It was withheld, thanks to the skill of M. Delcaase. Tbe Paris papers blame and pratee M . Delcasse. His opponents are mostly revisionists. The olaim of Great Britain for Major Marchand's recall before negotiations are j opened is regarded as inadmissible. Received Wakapuaka October 13, 9-43 a.m Guardian Office, 10 5 a.m. Paris. October 12. A s mi-omslal note has been issued m Paris with reference to Fashoda. It states that the British and French olatms to the Upper Nile Involve an old question, preceding the speech by Sir Edward Gray, formerly Under- Secretary of Foreign Affairs m 1895, when he declared that the oocupa'ion of Fashoda by France wonld be regarded as an unfriendly act, The note adds that neither -British nor French occupation of the disputed territory would be mutually exclusive. Mr Delcasae's telegram to Major Matohand, forwarded through Sir B. H. Kitchener, has been delivered, and Mmjor Marohand's reply is expected on the 17th.

The Cape Government.

• Uuited Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Capetown, Ootober 12 Mr Sohreiner moved a vote of no-confi dence In the Cape Government on the ground that owing to their election cry British supremacy had been endangered. The motion was carried by 39 to 37. The Ministry will not resign unless the] are defeated on the Budget statement.

M. DE. ROUGEMONT.

» . United Prets Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright London, October 12 A champion of Rougemont offers £503 if Rougemont is proved to be an impostor. The Daily Chronicle therefore claims the money ou behalf of his Wife and children xesident m Sydney. Sir George Newnes, proprietor of the Wide World Magazine says that the Chronicle admits that Rougemout spent three years m the Australian buah, and that the ground work of his narrative iB true.

PARLIAMENTARY.

♦ — United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, October 12 The Council met at 2.30. PROVIDENT AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETIES. The Minister for Education, replying to Mr McGregor, aaid Government would con sider the desirableness of bringing the law regarding provident and industrial societies into conformity with the Imperial Act. LOCAL PILLS. Three local bilh were read a second time and the remainder of the Bitting was devoted to the diacussiou of the question of the com mittal of the Wages Protection "Bill, which was not concluded when the Council rose : at 445 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 12 The House meb at 2.30 p m. IN COMMITTEE. The Native Land Laws Amendment Bill, No 2, was discussed m Committee for the whole afternoon, and was nob finished at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7. 30. NATIVE LAND LAWS AMENDMENT BILL. The Native Land Laws Amendment Bill passed through the Committee stage, and after debate the third reading was agreed to, and the Bill passed its final stages. DEATH OF ME liARNACH. On the next order of the day being called, Mr Seddon, who suddenly entered the House, moved its adjournment on account of the death, under most distressing circum stances, of Mr Larnaoh, member for Tuapeka. This was agreed to, and the House rose at 9.10 p.m.

Latest Items.

His ExcELLKNcr. — His Excellency the Governor will be invited by the A. & P, Association to visit the Ashburton Show. Police Court.—An old offender waa brought up at the Court this morning charged with having been drunk and resist ing the police. He was con vie ed and dis charged, and ordered to leave the town forthwith,

News m Brief.

Mr A. P. Williamson has a new advertise ment m this issue notifying that he hae a great display of summer novelties now m stock.

THE ASHBUKIUfI aOAaiHAN ; THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1898.



STARTLING REDUCTIONS , IN ROLLITI'.S SUPBhMB ROLLER FLOUE, Etc. "YJT E have reduced FINEST ROLLER FLOUR £22 5s Per Ton, which is equal to a reduction of over a Penny per Loaf, so now is the time to bake your own Bread if you wiah to save money. Remember we are Belling' Best Roller Flour for 2a per Sack less than loweßt Christchurch advertised prices. See daily papen. a WE ARE SELLING :— BEST KEROSENE lower than Ohrhtahuch P Ics. »iV5f ySnSSJ? O " I ? lower lh * n a °y on 6iv the Trado mTimIES? feai S^ Pnceß as ad verJ lßed h y our Cbriatohurch eatabiiahment KNaMELWaRE at 20 per cent nduoiion, , AKD OTHER GOODS IN PROPORTION. Glassware, Earthenware, and China- ware Department. WE beg to inform our numerous Customers and the Public generally that we have t I °£ T f om « B «y« rt'* 0 * in»tr«etiona to buy only the finr B t quality of goods from the best Staffordshire aud Continental Houses suitable for the Colonial JwarKets, and a glance round our Glaßsware aud Crockery Department will convince anyone that our buyer has carried out our instructions to the letter ; and "very email iKfi? Pt Md d ° * n eßormouß - Ba8ine88 » we are enabled to Sell at JUGS— SOO SETS TO CHOOSE FROM AND 50 DIFFERENT PATTERNS AND SHAPES. Argyle Shape Beaded Shape arai-Miis*- ~-~ -•- Shell Shape WE also hold large Stocks of Plated Ware, Cutlery, etc., suitable for UEefal Wedding Presents, which we have marked at vtry low Prices to irake room fcr other ehipn ents just to hand. FLETCHER BROS.. I CiSH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHBIBTCHURCH. Wholesale and{ Retail Ageots^for Nimmo and Blaii'c t Standard_Seeda. 1898. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. NIMMO AND BLMK'S STANDAKD PACKET SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds 3d. Flower Seeds Id. All the latest novelties for the season. TEA. TEA. TEA. OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA is acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the market. We have also m etock a First-class BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA which canaot be beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VERY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils always m stock. Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepans, and Enamelware. Splendid valne m Cutlery, Spoone, and Forks, etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY AND HARDWARE. ' Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., GROOEES AND IRONMONGERS WINE AND SPIRIT MKP£>aAI*TS, MARKET ROUSE, BURNETT STREET, A&HBURTON. GROCERIES & PRO VISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS. FLOUR REDUCED sSS lOs per Ton KEROSENE „ 3 s per Case SOAP „ Sss» per Bor TEA „ 3d per lb HAMS AND BACON— A Choice lot of Sides, Rolls, and Hams, guaranteed grain feJ t Try it. CALIFORNIAN FRUITS— Just Landed, Pears, Peaches, Apricote, which will be found delicious, and Cheapsr than freah fruit. ; — <o>- — A LARGE STOCK' OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK;:— ACIDS, ALMONDS, ARROWROOT,! BARLKY, BLUB, BAKING POWDER, BOVfilb, BISCHITS, OARRAWAT SEEDS, [ CANDLES, COFFKB, CURRIE POWDER, k CURRANTS, CREAM rf TARTAR, CORNFLOUR, COCOA, CANDIED PEEL, EXTRACT OF MEAT, FIGS, GOLDEN SYRUP, ISINGLASS, HOPS, KEROSENE LIME JUICE, JAMS, MAKMALADE, MATCHES- MUSTARD, OATMEAL, RAISINS, } SALTPETRE, CRYSTALS, BICR J SULPHUR, SHEEP TONGUES, SODA, SALMON, STARCH. SALT. i SOAP, Etc,, Etc. JOHN ORR AND CO., BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. b



WALL PAPERS. WALLPAPERS Aitistic Ceiling's, Dadoes, Friezes, New Patterns, New Designs WE have just landed a shipment of the most Artistic Wall Papera ever introduce* Into thw market. Our Clients are asked to make early ohoioe. Paiuting and Paperhanging is carried on by us on *oient 8" lines. Nothing bub geuuiix material being uted, aud FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN employed. ' ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR ALL KIND? OB BOUS>K DECORATION. • PICTUJEfcIQ FtX>A.H>XJJSG FOR THE MILLION. 35 NEW DEBIGNfe * JUST OPENED UP. W. H. COrtTNS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL * TIMBER MERCHANTS Agents^For — Royal Insurance Company Ltd. ,i Shag Point Coal Company. it Weetport Coal Company. W, H. COLLIER, "THE CORNEB," IS NOW MAKING A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF LATEST FASHIONS FOR SPRING. Choice Pattern m PRINTS and DRILLS- WH...L W A.SHT, PANDORAS m every colour. NEW CAMBRICS, Plain and Fan :y ZEPaYRS, NAINfOOKS, Etc. RI JJBPi£L«r. ART MUbLINS ST ™SHADES MUSLIN APRONS L O°fIIFFO N S KMBR^V^S ES MEN'S & BOYS' SHIRTS ISEWICOLLARS NEW SHAPES MEN'S HaTS. SILKB IN GLAOfi, SHOT, COLORS, AND SATINS. Ladies' up-to-date SAILOR HATS m Pedal and all the new plaitf. JDA - l _ Iv i l , V -Mr' LI^.IIVTKO.Y.— FuII Stock of ladies' and Children* SPRING UNOEKCLOEHING, all trom the great centres of fashion. All cordially invited to inspeob our unrivalled Stock before purchasing elsewhere. :o: — WEDDING & MOURNING RDEKS EXROUT?D WITH DESPATCH ANDREW ORR. ~ W nnj 111 A A B B is now making a magnificent show of NOVELTIES_FOR SPRING. 171-113 A.A'IK»T 3IN DRESSES BLOUSES MANTLES CHIFFONS M i^l INERY LACE CURTAINS SUNSHADES HOSIERY RIBBONS GLOVK3 FLOWERS BOWS CORSETS SILK TIES UMBRELLAS FALLS ETO. THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT IS WELL STOCKED WITH THE LAIEST IN GENTLEMEN'S AND BOY'S OLOTHJNG, BRACES, TIES, GLOVES, HATS, Etc. Splendid Stock of Ladieß', Gentlemen's, and Children's BOOTB, CYOLLNG SHOES, eto. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, AND LINOLEUMS. Inspection Invited. 19 GENTLEMEN'S AND LADIES' BICYCLES will be opened iv a few days. TJHJU PRIJNCK AR-THLXIJW, A Beautiful Model, the Fittings of the highest quality up to date. ANDREW ORR. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T^OR TURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. 1 SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by BROK, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE N.Z.. FARMERS CO-i>PJaKATIVE i» SSOCIATIOIN OF OAJNTJEUtBURY, JLimited, OR ALBERT ROBERTA, AGENT, AShburton. OANTEBBUBY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. B 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. MONEY. MONEY. MONEY. I HAVE MONEY m any sums to lend itYipOPtS/lt IHOIIG6* on approved freehold seonrity at loweat rates of intereat. Also email Bums for .. short periods. CHAS. J. STYCHE, Aroade /"^vWlrfG to extensive alterations and re- ' \_) pairs to the premises, and to make FOR SALEt room * or lne workmoD, I hare decided to A BARGAIN.— Owner leaving the District r\i |TAD|!yj/"N QAI P HOUSE of 6ve Rooms, Scullery, Wash- OttUG house, etc., J acre land, well panted OF with fruib trees, situate m Tanored Street CLOTHING DRAPERY & east. ' ' 1 Aho—Several Houses to be LET. BOOT B OH AS. J. STYCHE, 106 Aroade The New Season's Goods are now m, and this is a firßfc-class opportunity of securing a -w-,--- ,-j s-^ -»T«rN serviceable Suit or Dresb for the coming holi- ; FISON S "»*'• , IUKNIP FERTILISER *l h r.\t° Z l 'l%*y £%?&%, Ironmongery, and Grocery Departments, t t MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS NOW LANDING, ex chip " Hermione." to alt who may favor me with a visit; Special Turnip Fertiliser, delivered m lots THE GOODS ABE ALL OF THE BEBI of two tons and upwards, at 82s nett QUALITY, AND b per ton, ex Bhip, Lyttleton, Fison's Superphosphate, at 78s 6d nett per PRICES AT ROCK BOTTOM ton, ex ship, Lyttelton. -___ / Send orders at once and nave storage and .__ . -.— .— __ handling charges. \ I A VA/TJiT? 10 34 GEORGE G. STEAD & CO. -* X# -L*-«- TT XVXJTy, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS,



DAVID THOMAS. * AUOADE. 81l II THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1' 7 1898. re er MY Next HORSE FAIR will be hel on the above date, ~ FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING )3 ENTRIES. of DAVID THOMAS, [■» 10 fl4 Auotiopeer. d HENRY STEPHENSON. J BPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, OCIOBER 15. »,' "PVINNER Service, Tea Sets, Crookery, 1 JL/ Hardware, Holloware, Tinware, Glasß- ware, Cutlery, Trap, Pipeß, Stationery, if Fancy Goods, Sundries, Eto. Also-- Brast i, Rail Bedsteads, Marble top Waehatands, eto, b Without Reserve. I HENRY STEPHENSON, 10 96 Auctioneer. J F. FERRIMAN. ) — s FOR SALE i __ i S A VILLAGE SETTLEMENT LEASE, t Situate 1£ mile from Aehburtoni THE Property consists of twenty acres of land, well watered and fenoed, to* gether with a well built three-rootr.ed House, ' Uhaffhouse. Shod, Pigsty, and Fowlhouse. 'J hiß should provo a splendid chance for a working man, as a small t figure will be ao- cepted for the goodwill. Full particulars on application P. FERRIMAN. FUR SALE. CORNER EAST AND COX STREETS. I HAVE for sale T.S. 552, 553 and 570, situated as above, which should be a capital site for a nice residence, having a good frontage on the main thoroughfare and close to the Domain, which is superior m some respects to having a park cf your own, for if your own property, the cost of keeptng up would fall upon you individually, where- aa the cost is distributed amongst the rate- payers, who are more than npaid by the advantages available for all. Early ioepeo* lion invited. Further particulars on application. F, F£RE<IM^N. FOR SALE. FTIHREBHING PLANT m g^od order, X engine by Aveling. and Porter. F. FERRIMAN. TOP DEEDING. FOR your Lawn, the best mixture ob- tainable is fiee Green Bone Dust. Put up m one and two lb, bags. F. FFRRIMAN, FOR SALE. ~ A CAPITAL HOUSE m Wills Street. Good value and a comfortable home, m close proximity to Domain aud Publio School. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. i , -j - sag Public iMotioes. RAMBLER BIGYOLES. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Consign- ment of the Neatest, Strongest, and most Comfortable Machines m the market. THE RAMBLER RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS, AND A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' MACHINES, " All fitted with Dunlop Valves, eto. Cyclists and others are invited to call and I inspeob these machines. Terms and Prices Easy for RAMBLERS j 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Street. PROPERTY FOR SALE— Three Sections, corner of Cox and East Streets, with improve- ments. Grand site for a good Dwelling. FOR SALE— In Havelook Street, oppo- site Publio Library, Section 206. FOR SALE— In T^ncred Street, House of six rooms, £ acre, good garden— £235. TO LET— Houses m town and suburbs. H.W.BARRETT ARCADE. AGENT- Manchester Fire Assurance Co. Live Stock Insurance 00. Accidenb Insurance Co. FARM SEEDS^ Direct from Carter, London. mURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, X ALSO COLONIAL CLOVER, RYEGRASB, AN! COCKSFOOT, m Urge or small quantities at greatly reduced rates. GARDEN SEEDS of best quality ab lowest rates. BEST BRANDS TEA reduced 6d per 11 below original marked prices. Oats, Chaff, Chiok Wheat, Flour, Bran and Sharps, all reduced. J. THOMAS, HAVELOGK SIREJBT, 10 6'



War* tad. WANTED, Appreutico to Dreßsmakin Apply to MITOUKLL AND '1 URNI oefore 11 an d after 5 on Friday, and aft o on Saturday. * 10 ! I T OST— Gold Brooch, between Dr Bolgei I J-J House and Wakanui Road. Find rewarded on returning to Mail Office. 10 1( ]710 UND Gold Brooch.— Apply Mai .' Office. 10 ie N&W BOOKS— The Second Thoughts < an Idle Fellow, The Bride of Japai An Anpel of Pity, The Millionaires, Lad Mary o f the Dark Houae, The Ohurchma (cheap edition) ; The Ape. The Jdiot, am other People ; Helb- ok of Bannisdale ; wit .stod.?ar*'s Team (R«DJitsinhr)-publißhe prices.— H. M. Jouks. rpABERXACLE.-On Friday evening JL Service of Song by Choir and Orchestra entitled " Bella across the snow." 10 10 EGGS.— Purebred Poultry sittings o eggs. Purebred golden Wyandottes (imported), Orpingtons, (imported) firs croßß Orpingtons and Indian game, first oros Cochin and Andalusian. — Pelham Poultry Yards. FOR SALF— Tomato Plants, hardenec off, m any quantity. — F. Johns, Beach Road. 10 9( WANTED KNOWN.— Miss E. Barne* begs to thank the Ladies of Ashbur ton for past favors, and wishes to say she h now shewing the Lateßt Styles m Trimmed and Untritnmed Millinery for the coining season, also a good seleotlon m Children's Leghornß, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a specialty. Moderate .oharges, quality guaranteed. Ladie'a own material made up. 10 15 for poultry breeders.— A few Vj Partridge Coohin Cockerels and Houdan Cockerels, beßt for crossing.— Pblham Poultry Yards. WANTED Known— Mrs Q Hamilton begs to inform the Pablio of Aeh- burton that she is prepared to pay the highest oash price for all kinds of New and Sooond Hand Clothing, Furniture, eta. Letters attended to immediately. Address — Burnett Street, opposite Mail Offioe. 9 246 Funeral Notice, FUNERAL NOIIOE. THE Friends of Mra S. Elliott, of Long- beach, are respectfully informed lhat ths Funeral of her late beloved infant daughter, will move from the residence of Mr M. Smith, Cameron Street, Weßt, on SATURDAY, October 15, at 1 p.m., for the Aihburtou Cemetery. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., 10 100 Undertakers. GREA T DISPLA V OF Summer Noyelfcu s NEWEST DRESS MATERIALS m all the Latest) Text utea and Colour- ings m Serges, Tweeds, Venetian Cloths, etc , etc. Fancy Trimmings, Gimps and Braids to match. FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING AT REASONABLE CHARGES. CHOICEST SELECTION m Town of Washing Fabrics for Summer Costumes and Blouses. Unique Designs. Choice Coloutiags. PRINTS PRINTS, SPLENDIO LINE FAST COLOUR PRINTS at 4£d per yard. CHOICE PATIERNS. LAIE3T NOVELTIES m BEI.T-J, GLOVtiS, COLLARS ani CUFFS, LACE SCARVKS, UMBRELLAS, SUF- SHADES, VEIL NETS, &c, &c, &j. A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street. George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, *T_T AS jusb received a large consignment of Watches, Clocks, etc, suitable for WEr>r>IJNG PBE9ENIB and is now selling ab Christchuroh Prices, REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. iiuioiii, rTEAD QUARTERS FOR CYCLING Racing Suits Singlets Sweaters Shoes Hose, Cape, Etc. TENNIS Trousers Shirta Hats, Caps, & Sushea Balla (Slazsngers) Shoes (ReDBhaws. x CRICKETING Trousers Shirts Hats, Caps, Belts, Htc. RUNNING Trunks Singlets Shoes, Etc. SWIMMING Trunks Costumea biuglets. A. G. BARION, Manager*



Evkn a glanne ac their windows will show that Craighead & Berryman are determined to maintain their reputation as the leading tailors and outfitters. — (Advt) Cbaighead & Berryman have just opened out another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising some of the most fashion- able patterns and beßt qnality suitings aB now worn ab Home, which cannot be obtained m any other establishment m the district. — (Advt)



Trains leave ABhburton FOR THE N RTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , aid on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. ■————■ — — — — mi§ Keating's Powder destroys Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the suceeea of this powder ib extraordinary. It iB perfeotly olean In application. See the article you purchase is keating's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, Is, and 2a 6d, eftob, by all chemists. Smokt Atm Yum i



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SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVEBTISKMENTB. A. P. Williamson— Summer novelties. Wanted — Apprentice to dressmaking. - Tabernaole— Service of Bong, Friday next. H. M. Jones— New books, etc.