Town Edition.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Masonic Centenary Celebration. London, June 12 A banquet was held to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Masonic Insti tution for Boys, when four thousand Masons were present. The sum of £134,000 was subscribed towards the funds of the institution. Combination of Thread Manu facturers. An enormous combination of leadiDg thread manufacturers m America and England is being formed, and will be extended so as to include the Belgian and German manufacturers. The Nicaragua Canal. Washington, June 12 The Nicaraguan Ship Oanal Com pany has offered to transfer to America seven hundred thousand shares on the condition that the American Govern* ment guarantees the company's bond iiaue of one hundred million dollars. Austrian Affairs. Vienna, June 12 The Austrian Delegation has fixed Hungary's share of the Austria-Hun garian joint expenditure at 37£ per cent on the basis of taxation. The Bearing Sea Fisheries. Ottawa, June 12 Dr A. Rivier, the Swiss Consul at Brussels, has been appointed arbitrator m connection with Canada's claims against Russia m regard to the Behring Sea seal fisheries.

Australian.

the Maitland Wreck. Sydney, June 13 The Marine Board found that the Maitland was a castaway through be coming unmanageable — no one blame worthy. The court praised the gallantry ■hown m saving life.

WAR NEWS.

AMEBICA AND SPAIN.

More Bombarding.

Troops for Cuba. Annexation of Hawaii. Fapal Mediation. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka June 14, 9 20 a.m., Guardian Office, 10.15 a.m. Washington, June 13 The American fleet bombarded the Guantanamo shore batteries, which were easily silenced, but the Spaniards still hold the main fort. The American marines recently landed occupy the hill overlooking the town. There are thirty transports full of soldiers at Tampa, which are ready to depart for Ouba. It is believed they will sail to-day, conveyed by battle ships. The debate on the question of the annexation of Hawaii has been com menced m the House of Representa tives. The military necessity ie the chief argument urged m favor of annexation. Madrid, June 13 The Pope offered to invoke the intervention of the Powers m settle ment of the war. Queen Christina replied she was thankful for the mediation and will accept the offer when the moment is opportune.

American War Loan.

British Blockade Runner Seized. Disultory Fighting at Guantenamo. Received Wakapuaka Jane 14, 11.20 a.m., Guabdian Office 12.29 p.m. New York, June 13 Three New York banks have offered to subscribe the American war loan. The American auxiliary cruiser St. Louis, cap ured the English steamer Twickenham, with a cargo of coal for Adoiiral Oerveras' fleet. The Spaniards attacked the marines landed at Guantanamo to form a naval baßo, and after thirteen hours' guerilla fighting four marines were killed, and an advanced picket is missing.

THE NIGER TERRITORY.

«. France and Britain Divide Possessions. United Preas Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka June 14, 9 30 ft.ni., Guardian Office 10.23 a.m. London, June 13 The Convention between Britain and France m regard to the Niger is read j for signature. By its terms Franct receives the stretch of Niger territory between Say and Ho, and retains Nik hi. Britain is allotted BouHsa and Bert. Two isolated settlements below the Niger rapids aro to be leased to France tis commercial dep6ts for the Dahomey trade. British supremacy from 110 to Mount Niger is asknow hdged. Thp hinterland of the Gold Coast ia made to extend as far as the eleventh parallel. Bona is allotted to France, Britain receiving a zone of sixty miles m northern Sokoto. It has been arranged that neither country Bhall accord preferential treatment to Home products. Take a day off Thursday- Eat turkey and give thanks. Bead ia a newspaper that a consumptive cough would be stopped by taking Woods' Greab Peppermint Care. Took it on, and dropped the consumptive cough— cost 1b 6d. That's worth a holiday, •nd tbe turkey's the festival feed where 1 c»m« fro*, 9

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association-By Electric Telegraph —Copy right. Received Wakftpu"!** Ju™ l4 > 10 30 a<m " Guardian Office, 11.32 a.m. Charley Beresford's Big Order. London, June 18 Lord Charles Beresford urges ai. expenditure of thirty-nve niilliens up. n the conatruction of twenty-one 1 att c ships, twenty-four cruisers, and filt} torpedo boat destroyers. Railway Purchase. The British Government has con cluded the purchase of the state rail way to the Soudan. The Colliers' Strike. Lawlessness is increasing m South Wales m connection "with the colliers' strike. A.n attempt is being made by the strikers to intimidate the working miners. Several policemen have been injured. In consequence of the serious aspect of affairs five hundred infantry and a contingent of cavalry have been 1 seat to the disturbed districts. Pacific Measures m Italy. Received Wakapuaka June 14, 11 20 a.m., Guabdian Office 12 29 p.m. Rome, June 13 Oount di Rudini proposes to allay the popular dissontent by reclaiming uncultivated lands, abolishing octroi duties, and restoring holdings seized by the authorities for non-payment of taxes, Poisonous Ice Cream. London, June 13 Three" boy a have died m London after eating ice cream. The goods of many Italian vendors of icecream have been seized, and analysis resulted m a startling revelation m regard to the presence of sewerage m the water used for making the cream.

SIR HOOLEY'S BANKRUPTCY.

♦ United- Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, June 12 The St. James 1 Gazette states that Mr Hooley paid nearly a million to leeches and blackmailers, and ex presses a hope that he will expose them. Received Wakapuaka June 14, 10.30 a.m., Guabdian Office 11.32 a.m. London, June 14 Mr Hooley has received thousands of letters of sympathy, together with large offers of financial assistance. Many syndicates and newspapers are returning their contracts and cheques, and appealing to Hooley to preserve silence as to the details of their trans actions.

WRECK OF A STEAMER.

— ♦ United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Launceston, June 13. The Bteamer Grafton has been wrecked on the north spit, outside the Sirahan. The passengers and crew were rescued by the Mahinapua. The Grafton struck on the Mac quarie bar, losing her propellers, and then drifted outside. The water put out her fires, and within an hour she went ashore and broke up. The vessel had a deck load of sheep. Reoeived Wakapuaka June 14, 10 30 a.m, Guardian Office 12.3 p.m. Launceston, June 14 The Mahinapua was towing the Grafton m when the hawser broke. She lies m eight feet of water, her hull stove m under the boiler aft, and she is breaking up. All the sheep on board were lost.

FEDERATION.

*. United Press Association— By Eleotrio • Telegraph— Copyright. Sydney, June 13 Mr Reid says it is now unlikely that a conference of all the Premiers will be held. Therefore he will sturup the country at the elections with an express federal policy. = Received Wakapuaka June 14, 10.30 a.m, Guabdian Office, 12.3 a.m. Sydney, June 14 Mr Lyne, speaking at Yass, outlined the Opposition programme m the coming election. He would support a system of federation more acceptable to New South Wales, protective tariff for local industries, abolition of direct taxation, and extension of the franchise to women.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

There was a large eufcrj of sheep and cattle [at the Tlnwald Yards to-day, and a moderate attendance of farmers and outside buyera. The fat peas were tilled chiefly with ewes, bob the quality was not up to that yarded a fortnight ago ; consequently prices were decidedly down, and mutton may be quoted at from Id to }.£d per lb. In beef a fair entry came forward, but prime Borta were scarce, and the prices for the beßt ranged from 18b to 20s per 1001 b for heifers and steers, and 16s to 17s. per 1001 b for cow beef. For store sheep the maikeb opened dull. The following prices were obtained : — FAT Shbbp. — Crossbred ewes, 3s 4d, ss, 6s, 6s 3d, 6s sd, 6s Bd, 7s, 8a 6d, 10s, 10a 6d, lls 3d ; crossbred wethers, 13b 3d, 153 7d, to 21b for one six-too'h wether ; cross bred ewes and wethers, 10s 3d to 12a 9J ; lambs, 6b, 6s 6d, 7a, 7s 9d, to 9s 9d ; freezers— crossbred wethers, 312 ab 14s lOd, the only line yarded. Fat Cattle— Heifers £2 15a, £3 15s, £3 7s 6d, £5 sa. Steers— £3 8s 6d, £3 153, £4 5s to £5 ss. Cows— £3 17a bA to £fi 7a 6d. These were the prices obtained up t( two o'olook.

THE A&HJSGKIua tftJA&DlAfl .* trUESDA*, JUNE 14, iSte.



Stnopbis or New Advertisements. Canterbury Frozen Meat Co, — Notice r< shares. Morrow, Bassett, & Co.— New advertise meat. G. A. M* Buckley— Tenders. Pelham Poultry Yards — Pigeons for Sale Clothing Factory— New business advertise tnent. J. H. Jewitt— Fresh fiah, etc. Wanted-rGirl Chrlstohuroh Meat Co. — Business notice County Council— Nominations for Mouu Hutb Riding T. Bul'ook— Longbeach property for Bale Weeleyan Sunday SohooU-Anniverßary Lost— Overtoit Aahburton Domain Board — Tenders Gleaners' Union— Sooial, Wednesday nej Mother! 1 Voioo— Address, ThuracUy nej m



FIRE. FIRE. FIRE. fTIANK Containing SAUCEPANS, BOILERS, * KRTTIES, slightly dam* by re to be sold at about HAI^F thi ordinary price. We advise our Customers to give us an early call if they want to buy a good Cheap and Serviceable KETTLE or SAUCEPAN as we beve suoh » demand for them. Enamelware. Enamelware. 20 OASES BNAMBLWARE. WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING IN STOOK AT PRESENT :- K>°namS J fi Dg ' . Potato Steamew Basins Saucepanaj Sbewpans Teapots Billies Kettles Collanders Pudding Basins £'• % lr d 1 P int Mu * ' Pie Dishes Sffafp S J ° gS Mixing Bowls Coffee Pots COME EAfcLY & BEOUBS THE J3^RGAINr; Duchess Tea, Duchess Tea. r ?in B uinTe U XDeot^ii S °°T •»" *5V aagin8 '- m facfc the detrand haß far exceeded our most 11^^ b9IOW wiU be foUud a few "commendationß praising M Sr?22S.^Stfi^ ißfOrmß ÜB2thatt;he great, t ßa tl»f a oti Oa to Mb Huffam, Burnett Btrcet, Bays— • That it is the finest Flavored atd most EconcmicaljTea that he h «. ever tried. G. W. Leadley, Esq., says— r to any *** *° Tea that he haß been « Bln « end ha R reSd E aL t LTo7th O e D rI ya f , ew °i the »«y ?bon.ilde Teslhnonials that we hare receivea, ana any of them can be substantiated at any time. ThißTea ieKrhi h T heLA XTK T M^HINEBY recently purchase! by us, anl therefore the Tea can.be depended upon to be of uniform quality. GIVE THIS TEA A TEIAL ASD YOU WILL UfcE NO OTHER] FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOEES, fast Street, AshburioP, and High Street, Christchurcb. TREMENDOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE, FOR ONE MONTH, ; *ar THE SALE IS NOW ON *3a «^» . IT HE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS NOW BOLDING THE GREATEST 300T SALE OF THK SEASON. 'BOOTS! BOOTS!! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER CENT, under COST PRICE :— - Ladies' Prunella Houee Boots ... fnm 4/6 Ladies* Pretty Glace Strap Walking Ladies' Lasting blippera „ 2/n Shoea... 4/11 (children s Patent Straps (a to 6, Men's Kip Boots (T. and H. Tips and and 10 to 1) 3/9<ecl4/6 Nail*) . 8/11 Ladies Pretty Glace Kid Shoes on'y fi/11 Children's Ankle Straps ... ... from 1/- Boys' Kip Lace Boots (T. &H. Men's Bluchera ...... . onlyWl nu-u .'"S^'B 4 / U Men'a Felt Slippei 8 „ 1/6 Children's Warm Slippers 1/. ' LADIES' SIROXG LACE BOOTS (Grand Talae) .. only 5s lid. OTHEES MAY FOI LOW BUT TVE LEAD. We have no Old Stock ; Our Gecdi are the Best. t&° REMEMBER ! THE ZEALAINDIA JBOOTL' STORE • is now Slaughtering the Finest Stook of Boots and Shoes m Canterbury This is the sort of Sale that makes the Mothers Smile I CO3IE RAltliir AI¥D AVOID THE <'Ul»l£.< Don't Forgeb the Address— JAMES MELLOK, ZKALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCEED STKKT, ASHBURTON. W. CONGREYE^ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, [CHRISTOHUROH. TTAVIKG OPENED A BRANCH ISTABLISHME^T AT ASHBURTON, )■ prepared to supply all kinds of BUILDERS', IU WISHING, aud GKNKRAL lEONMONGtRY at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRtCES. A splendi 1 egsortmenb of CARPENTERS' and B 1 1 OOL *iv ?took f the best warranted quility. WOOD-CARVING TOOLS A SPECIALTY. Stcv b, Ranges, Regiiter Grates, Mantelpieoea, Tiunks, IToree Ciirrers Hoi'owan Tinware, Enamellware, aid B ush ware. * CUTLERT-We have a Bplendid aaso tmtntin B<ojk, the beat .Sheffield mnnnfacture, Oi^, Sheep Netting, Fei cirg and Barbed Wire, and all Farm and Station Pequj'd^es. YOU WILL SAVE MONEY BY TUROFASLVG YOUR IRONMONGERY AT W. CONGREVE'B % 1 direct importer, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON OPPOSITE ARCAPE, AND AT CHRISTOHUROIT. : R. 00N..R EVE, Branch Manager.



J Pubic Notices. 1 KIRK'J STOCE^ " A MOUNTING to £70, purchased for il to be Cleared at Half Cost Price. Sale commences on TUESDAY. 6 103 ' JOHN MOISON, HAVING considerably added to his Stock as well as his Shop aooommo- dafcion, is m a position ' to supply Boots and Shoes at lowest ea&h values — his own make, which is not to be surpassed, aod the beßt Is the cheapest. Repairs with best sole e>.the.r and at one, ar. J, Moison's, the only Practical Bootmaker, "The Hall," East Street, Ashburton. 5 160 New Goods. New Goods, WHILE thanking our numerous Patrons for paßt favors, we beg to intimate that we are opening up every week large and choice selections of BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS at prioea cheaper than ever, and value unsurpassed. Ladies' New German Slippers. Ladieß* New Felt Slippers. Ladies' New Carpet Slippers. Ladies 1 New Walking Slippers. Ladies' New Walking Boots. Children* New Warm Slippers, Children's New Strap Shoes. Gentlemen's Crop Cook hams, hand sewn, splendid fitting. Gentlemen's Horse skin Walkiog Boots, Gentleman's Gum Boots. GENTLEMEN'S WARM SLIPPERS, Etc, Etc. McDonalds McDIARMID, MANUFACTURERS * IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. (t. h. undrill.] [k. a. undrill.] FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. WE beg to announce that at the request of numerous clients, we have pur- chased a FIftST CLASS UNDERTAKING OUTFIT, and that we ere prepared to furnish tunerala m the besb possible style. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. T.H. UNDRILL AND CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Note Address— Opposite Arcade, and ufx Building Society Office. 5 217 CALL AND SEE THE '98 STERLING BICYCLES AT Morrow Bassett & Co,s\ .WILLS STRJ3ET, BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDERS ELSEWHERE. WE HAVE ALSO— LAMPS, BELLS, AND ALL | ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK HORNSBY AND RANSOME'S IM- PORTED PLOUGH SHARES, CORN CRUSHERS, ROOT PULPERS, Etc. AGENT 3 FOR SOUTHLAND GRAIN & MANURE DRILLS AND CELEBRATED McCORMIOK BINDERS. 6100 M. PItIEST, Manager. PUBLIC NOTICE. THAT H. C. PERCY HAS REMOVED to those Very Con- venient Premises lately occupied by Mr J. C. Duncan, Tobacconist, situated NEXT DOOR TO HIS OLD SHOP, where he will be pleased to see his Old Customers. He -also notifies that he has) secured the services of MR F. PRIjOE, I who was Hairdresser by Special Appoint* ment to the late Sir William Jervois and Family, and Lord Onslow and Family (late Governor of New Zealand). MR PRICE has had two years experience with Messrs G. Douglas & Co., Bond Street, London (Hairdressers to the Royal Famils), and two years with Mons. Caumont, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, also as Proprietor of the Grand Hotel Hairdreaaing Saloon, Dunedin. MR PRICE is the Sole Proprietor of the Chloroform Hair Wasl),. so well known m Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zealand. MR PRICE being THOROUGHLY CONVERSANT m Ladies' Hairdressing, Btrongly advises Ladies and Children to .have their Hair Singed once a Month, aud m case of Ladies' Hair falling or turning prematurely grey, to consult him at once. Ladies Hair DRESSED for Balls, Parties, and Weddiagp. H. C. PEUCY, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIBT, it D EAST STREET. S 179



T Buliook SATURDAY, JUNE 18, LOlsG BEACH. MR J, HILL'S PROPERTY. 10 ACRES 10 WITH DWELLING, ETC. Being part of R.S. 16969, fronting Longbeaoh Road. THE SALE of the above will take place at the Arcade on the date named. Particulars furnished on application. Note time of Sale — 11 30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 6 115 Auctioneer. A BARGAIN IN TOWN PROPERTY Sold on account of the Mortgagees O /t F\ PRICE for Half an Acre m obQzO • Grey street, being T iVa 855 and 856. It is seldom two Towu Sections can be secured adjoining. Very easy terms. Nominal deposit balance by instalments. t. bullock, to Farmers and others. FOR SALE the following Properties, viz :— 522 acres, Shepherd's Bueh Survey District 711 acres, Coldstream Road District 887 acre?, South of Hinds River, Rangi- tata Road District 500 acres, Good Sheep Country, Upper Ashburton Road District 1116 acres, fronting Bowyer's Stream, Mount Somen Distriot Improved Farm of 146 acreß, and a number of other Properties ; also several Blocks of good wheat growing land, varying m area from 272 acres to 1200 acres at prices from £8 10s to £16 10s per acre. Full particulars as regards price and terms furnished on application. • (E. BULLOCK. TO LET^ AT A VERY LOW RENTAL. fTIROSE Commodious Premises m East JL Street, adjoining Mr James, Butcher. Bicycle expert should do well here. Plenty of room for showing bicycles, etc. Fronts the main thoroughfare. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, 160 AORES 160 Situ >.ted about 3 miles from Win&low, on the Upper Side of the line. It is divi- ded iuto three paddocks well watered. There is a Farm House of three rooms with verandah, and other improvements ereoted on the property. Very easy tarms of payment. T. BULLOCK. TO LIST AT A LOW RENTAL, SHOP, with Rooms at back, m Triangle Brick Buildings, not far from the Pos Office. T. BULLOCK. T O L Bl\ AT reduced rental, Nearly New House of four rooms, together with one acre of land, just beyond the Concrete Bridge, Smith's Koud, Hampstead District. T. BULLOCK, Agent. MONEY TO LEND on approved freehold security. £4000, £1400, £1000, and a turn of £100 at | owtst current rates of interest. T. BULLOCK. HENRY STEPHENSON. HENRY STEPHENBON, (successor to Alfred Hirrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale. TO LET. —House of 7 rooms, with Wash houae, etc., Cux Street. — Apply to Henry Stepiienson. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bicycle nearlygnew. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES' SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time p»y ments from JiOs per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. ' Friedlander Bros., Limited. XT7E Shall hold our NEXT MONTHLY HORSE FAIR, ON THURSDAY, TUNE 23, 1898, And are now Booking Entries for same FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited., R.:FRIEDLANDER, § 82 Auctioneer. GICQQmM m • JtooUM •. W '•S-?. •,-.: For LAOIES' RINGS ' KEEPERS And ' KNOT RINGS. Gold Watches ' ■ Silver Watches QOLD /tod SILVtp CHAINS Brooches, &c. WHEN Puzzled as to where to ge your next Boots, just try MoDonAL! Akd MoDiApanp, £ajb Street,



Public Notices, ashburton county council. mount hutt riding. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the followiog Candidates have been duly Dominated for County Councillor for Mount Hutc Riding, viz.— HOLMES, JOHN. McFARLANE, ANDREW. | And I farther give notice that a Poll for the election of one. of the above named Candidates will.be held at the Mounh Hutt Road Board Office, Methven, and at the Pclioolbouje, Lauriston, on 24th June, 1898, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., as provided by the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and the Acts amending the same. F. MAINWARING, Returning CKeer. Aehburton, June 14, 1893. 6 111 GLEANERS' UNION SOCIAL. TO BE HELD m St. Stephen's School- room on WEDNESDAY, June 15. JUMBLE AND LOLLIE STALLS. Mbs E. A. Sqott will be present. Mußicetl items will be contributed by Meßdames Fox, Denshire, Fooke, Barratt, Rev. T. A. Hamilton, Messrs Gates and Brooking. Admission— 6d, Children 3d. Doors op( aat 7.15 p.m. ' 6108 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSAL TO RAISE LOAN FOE IRRIGATION PURPOSES. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, m pursuance of the provisions of The Water Supply Act, 1891, and The Counties Act, .1886, that on FRIDAY, the 17th day of June, 1898, a poll will be taken of the Ratepayers of the Ruapuna subdivision of the Anhburton-Rangitata Water Race Dl 8« triet m respeot of the proposal of the abor* Council to raise and borrow the sum of FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS (£5000) to ( be expended m the construction of water races and other waterworks for irrigation purposes within the said Ruapuna sub- division, whereof public notice has already been given. The, Poll will be taken at the following place :— The Publio Sohoolhouse, Ruapuna. EDWARD G, WRIGHT, Chairman of the County of Aahburton. June 7, 1898. 6 65 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL? PROPOSAL TO RAISE LOAN FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES. NOTICE is hereby given that, m pur- suance of the provisions of The Water Supply Act, 1891, and the Counties Act, 1886, that on WEDNESDAY, the 15th day of June, 1898, a Poll will be taken of the Ratepayers of the Rangitata Subdivision of the Ashburton-Rangitata Water Race District, m rebpect of the proposal of the above Council to raise and borrow t sum of TWENTY THOUSAND POUNDS (£20,000), to be expended m the constr ac- tion of Water Races and .other Water Works tor Irrigation purposes within the said Rangitata Subdivision, whereof pubho notice has already been given. The Poll will be taken at the following places : — The Public Schoolhouse, Hind?. The Office of the Rangitata Road Board, Liumore, The Dwelling-house of Mr Francis William Tarbotton, near the Raugitata Traffic Bridge. EDWABD G. WRIGHT, Chairman of the County of AahburtOD. June 7, 1898. 6 64 ASHBURTON "POULTRY, TpiGEON, & /^ANARY SOCIETY. ANNUAL * SHOW TAKES PLACE ON Friday & Saturday, > JULY 1& 2. ENTRIES CLOSE ON JUNE 18. Art Union Tickets admit to Show. Price —One shilling. DOLL SHOW. E. A. ROBOTTOM, 6 79 Hon. Secretary. CANTERBURY T7IROZEN T\/T E AT \j JO XVJ- AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Ltd. HAVING Decided to Start * BRANCH FACTORY m the County of Ash- burton ON CONDITION THAT 8000 SHARES ARE TAKEN UP II? THE DISTRICT, Farmers and the General Public ate urged to give their PRACTICAL SUPPORT, As well as Influence, to accomplish this very Deßirable Advantage to the whole of the Community. . HUGO FRIEDLANDER, For Self and Co Committee, Aehburtop. APPLICATION FORMS for Sha-ea are obtainable from the various Committees throughout the County, and the Central Committee or their Secretary, ALBERT ROBERTS, t 101 West Street. C. CHAPMAN, GENERAL House Decorator, (Next Mr Lublow, Tailor.) CfiHAPMAN, Having <Je • VJ cided to START BUSINESS m Aahburton, and being prepared to execut< work m a First-Class Style at MODERATE PRICES, Solicits a Share of the Public'i Patronage. SIGN WRITING A SPECIALTY CHOICE STOCK OF PAPERHANGING TO SELECT FROM. C. CHAPMAN. 5 180 WANTED Known— H. A. Flowee Confeotioner, is removing to mor commodious premises, situated next Druj Company, East Street. TjILOWER'S Refreshment Rooms, Eas 'Jj Street, for Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, aci I Cocoa, Afternoon I^i » ipeoiftlty,



Wanted. MOTHERS' URION.-Roll Up! Thursday Afternoon. Address by Mks Scott m St. Stephen's Schoolioom. tree- , 6112 WANTED— Girl, about 15 years old, to assist m house-york and help with children. Apply Mail Office, Ashburton. 6 114 A SHBURI'ON Wes'.eyan Sunday Bchool. XX. Anniversary Services, September 25. Tea and Service of Song, Thursday, Septem- bbr29. 6 110 LOST — Overcoat with Cape, between Kuffam'a Rtißuauraut and Co-operative Storea. Finder kindly leave at Huffam'e Restaurant, Burnett Street. 6 IC9 FOB SALE— Pigeons, best strain m the colony. Blown 1122 yards a minute. At moderate rates. To be had at Pelham Poultry Yards, Ashburton. 6 102 TO LET — Commodious Business premises with five dwelling rooms, near Post Office ; at present occupied by Mrs Knight. Apply to H. M. Jones. 6 11 THRESH Oysters, Rabbits, and all kinds JD of Fresh Fish by express To-night ; also Stewed Oystera every night. — J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 6116 1" OST, between Childs' blacksmith shop I 1 and Page's store — Horse Cover. Finder kindly leave at Mail Office. 6 99 ANTED KNOWN.- Ladies' Fur Top Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double. — W. H. Collihb, •• The Corner." BEST Value m the Trade.— lf you want to buy m the Cheapest Market go to McDonald and MoDjaxmid, East Street. IF you want quality, comfort and dura- bility, combined with cheapness, go to McDonald and MoDiarmid. I HAVE for Sale m the Seafield Disbrict a very nice Property, containing 1600 Acres ; 300 . m crop and 100 Acres now being ploughed for rape. For particulars apply D. Imomas, ABhburton. 5 240 BICYCLE — Genta* English make, £12 10*, cish, freßh shipment of ! Ward, Look, and Co. 'a Colonial Library by popular authore, Guy Boothby, Hook- ing, Kernahan, Mitford Marsh, Divies, and others. New lines io Stationery.— H. M. Jones. Tenders. ASHBURTON DOMAIN HOARD. mENDERS are invited for cutting down I Trees and grubbing Fenco m Domain. Particulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders will be received till 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, 18th insb. CHAS. E. FOOKS, 6 107 Secretary. ""tend krs. rTIENDERS Wanled for Cropping about I 600 Acres of turnip land. Apply to G. A. M. Buckley, Laghmori Tenders must be sent m by noon on SATURDAY, June 18 >i'he highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 6 55 LAND FOR CROPPING: fTIENDERS are required for Cropping 120 I Acres on Plantation Reserve near Dromoro. For particulars apply toW. Wilcox. Tenders to be sent m to me before 3 p t *n, on SATURDAY, 18th imt. 6 67 D. THOMAS. The Ghristchurch Meat Company, Ltd, FREEZING "WORKS : ISLINGTON & TIMA.RU. THE BONA-FIDE FARMERS' COMPANY. In Contradiction to Statements made the CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, LIMITED, claim to be the CANTERBURY FARMERS' FREEZING COMPANY, BECAUSE: -It haa the largest num- ber of Canterbury Farmers as shareholders. BECAUSE : -It has the greatest amount | of Canterbury Farm ere' capital. BECAUSE:- It makes no distinction besween large Farmers and smali Farmers. BECAUSE : —It does not. reserve space for any particular Clients. BECAUSE : — lt provides freezing space at all times for Farmers. BECAUSE I.:—lt1 .:— lt gives all Farmers the same privileges. BECAUSE f— It does not ask any Farmer to enter into obligations or guaran- tees. BECAUSE :— lt has never imposed a penalty on Farmers for not filling gpaop engaged BECAUSE: -It is th» only Company that provides for the requirements of all Farmers m all circumstances. BECAUSE : —It provides Freezing space at all times for those who wish to run the rUk of the London Market. BECAUSE :— U allows Farmers complete freedom m the disposal of their meat and skin?. BECAUSE : -It provides a market for both meat and skins to Farmers who wish to end their rick at the Factory. . BECAUSE:— It undertakes the control of shipments and supervises tht sales m London by a paid servfinl of the Company withoub extn. charge. -BECAUSE : -It obtains orders m London, and buys from those who want to end their risk on the farm or m the works. BECAUSE :-Ib Fretz s at the lowest rates charged by any Company. BECAUSE :-'J he Company is run for the benefit of no particular Client, but for the benefit of the Share k holders and the Farmers of Canter- bury as a whole. BEOA.USE :— The Company can afford- i. to freeze cheaper than any other Company. BECAUSE: -It ie the only Company :, that has developed the Frozen >• Meat Industry m all its branches BECAUSE:— It is the Chrial church Meat Company that has taken steps to proteot the Industry not only m the Colony, but m London. lt BEOAUSFi :— lt is the intention of the Company to continue its efforts, 1 first, to place the Frczsn Meat Trade on a permanent and certain basis, and to reduoe charge?. cb 6 113