CABLE NEWS.

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New York, May 1 The Ounard liner Lucania raced t! c International Navigation Company's liner St Louis the last thousand milf s ot a voyage to New York. The Lucania woo by 2 hours 32 minutes. Mrs Sloane, an American million airesp, was divorced from her husband, and within fur hours married Percy BaJmoiit, another millionaire. Sydney, May 2 The steamer Tonki struck Morna Point, near Port Stephens, and was beached. The crew and fifty passen gers were saved. The vest el was subsequently floated, the crew having stopped the leak, and proceeded to Sydney. The Oabiuet tffirmed the suspension and arrest of Colonel J". 0. Neild, but in view of his unqualified and un reserved expression of regret, the admission cf his error, and the state of his health at the time, no further punishment was awarded. Hobabt, May 2 The Governor has sailed for England on six months' leave of absence.

GREAT BRITAIN AND RUSSIA.

United Press Aaeooiafcioa —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright ] ondon, May 2 In the House of Lords the Marquis of Salisbury stated that Great Britain agrees neither to undertake nor er courage railways in China north of the Great Wall, Russia giving a similar undertaking regarding the basin of the Yang-tse. Be eaid the agreement was of great importance, and a sign of good feeling, which preventa the possibility of » collision in China. A Keuter's despatch from St. Peters burg declares that Russia and Great Britain have decided to uphold the integrity and independence of Ohina.

THE BRITISH BUDGET.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, May 1 The Commissioners of Revenue have returned the increased duties levied on the capital of companies in accordance with the recent taxation proposals ,of the Government. The duties will not be collected until a Bill authorising the imposition has been passed by Parlia ment. May 2 In the House of Commons Sir H. H. Fowler moved that the Finance Bill be read a second time six months hence, chiefly on the ground of the reduction of the debt charge. Sir M. Hicks Beach, referring to the wine duty, said any other taxation would have interfered to a greater 1 extent with trade and industry. The debate wag adjourned.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Suited Press Aesociatior w-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, May 2 In the House of Commons, Mr Chamberlain, referring to the situation in the Transvaal, said it was impossible to doubt the propriety of receiving the TJitlanders' petition, having regard to Great Britain's relations with the Transvaal. Pretoria, May 5 President Kruger'a attempt to conciliate the Rand capitalists at the expense of the Utilanders failed. Both demand the franchise first,

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Some and Foreign.

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(Beoeived Wakapuaka May 3, 10-5 ft-ms, Guardian Office, 11 a-m) The Ritualistic Movement London, May 2 Archbishops Temple and Maclagan, in receiving an influential deputation of laymen, in reference to the govern ment of the Church, the outcome of the ritualistic movement, sfcatsd that be believed the Bishops would succeed in satisfying fair minded people. Bishop Maclagan added that the claims of ths laity in regard to the government of $h© ghurph were argent. Possibly some arrangements would be made for the prayer book to be revised. Mr Cecil Rhodes. Sir M. Micks-Beach has stated that Government has declined the proposal of Mr Cecil Rhodes to make a guaran tee in regard to the extension of the South African railway system to Lake Tanganyika, with the ultimate object of carrying it to Cairo, Mr Rhodes, he added, had declined to accept a counter proposal made by the Govern ment. Received Wakapuaka, May 3, 10.15 ».m Goabdian Office 11-50 a.m) A Good Whisky Country. :: ' ' London, May 2 The Lagos Chamber of Commerce has decided to sue the Right Rev. Herbsrt Lugwell, Bishop of Equatorial Africa, for slander, for declaring that three-fourths of the Europeans on the coasts of that portion of Africa die from drunkenness.

Australian.

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Recsived Wakapuaka May 3, 9^Q a.m. ■'* - • Guabdlan Office 11,11 a-m Fatal Collision. Sydney, May 8 A river steamer collided with a boat containing five passengers »t Murwill umbah and two female Salvation Army captains—Misses MacGrath and Black burn —were drowned. IHvorcetl Persons. Melbourne, May 3 At Ballarat Church Assembly, Bishop Thornton announced that he had instructed the clergy to refuse to marry divorced persons, being per suaded that re-marriage aftbr divorce la'unlawful' for 'Christians.

WAR IN SAMOA.

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( eccivtcl Whkajiuiki May 3, 950 a-m, Guabdian Office 11.11 a m) Mklbouenb;, May 3 Mr Turner has receiv>cl a cable from Mr Ohomherlain its reply to his message stating that British interests in Samoa are receiving and will- contfnno to receive the serious attention of the imperial Government.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The attendance at the Ashburton Yards on Tuesday was good, and the en'ry of sheep numbered about 6000 la sympathy wi'h other mnrkets the price of cheep was uot only maintain'd, bnb made another advance of quite 91 a head, but fat and store catUe were about stationary. In fat Bheep cro a bred ewea sold at from 9i 6d to 12i % lambs, ,9i 9i to lls ; wethers from 123 to 14s 10.1, sheep for freezing from 14s to 15a lid. Storo Bheep weie in demand, and crossbred ewes sold at 7s 3d to Qt 2d; crossbred wetherrj lls to 14< 9i; lamba, 8s 4d to 9s; crossbred m xed sexes 13s lid. There was a | good entry of cattle, and 17s to 20s per 100 b ; was realis d for good quality beef, and from ; 12a 6d to 15a for inferior.

SPORTING.

UniLod Press Association—By Eloctiio Telegraph. Christchurch, Mny 2 The Canterbury Jockey Club comrruitee have decided to extend the Grand National meeting to three days, the principal racca to be added being a hurdle raco and steeple chase of 200 Boys each, and a flUt race to be called the Winter Cup Handicap, of 250 soys, 1 mile.

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Coincidences.—Twenty-two yenrs ago, on the same day, Messrs Henry Milner and John Dunn, when in Chrietchurch, bought farms situated afc Flemington, and during the twenty-two yean the two lived side by side and farmed their sections on most amic able lines. These two have recently sold their farms, and the sales took place on the same day, followed by clearing sales on an rqual date. Both were born on the same day of the month, although not in the same year; and Saturday next will probably see the two neighbors part, one for the north and the other for the south.

News in Brief.

With thi3 issue is circulated the Jubilee Singers' '* Courier," which forms interesting reading to.musical people.

To-morrow (Thursday) afternoon, weather permitting Mr H. Watt of Adams Star Cycle Company, will give an exhibition of trick and fancy cycle riding in East Street at 3 p.m. Mr Watt is not a professional bufc is considered one of the cleverest cyclists in New Zealand, and to-morrow will show the great control he has over his machine* He rides a Star fitted with Dunlop tyres.

In response to the expressed wishes of a large number of their customers, Messrs Northcote and Hefford, "The Corner," have opened a dressmaking department in connection with their drapery business, and for convenience have secured and fitted up the shop immediab'.-ly opposite Messrs Mit chel! and Turner's, in Tanored Street, where they have a very convenient and well lighted work room to which is attached a convenient room for fitting, Thw department is in charge of Miss Kerr, of Dunedin, a yourg lady of largo experience, and who wM doubtless give entire satisfaction to nil who may favor this enterprising firm with their orders.

THE ABfIBUKTOr GUAKmAN; WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1899



SYNOPSIS OB 1 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, Wanted —Girl for housework Morrow, Bisaet & Co — New business advertisement To Let—Four-stalled Stable E. G%tes—Tenders T. Bullock—Money to lend J. H. Jewitt—Fresh fish, etc. A. H. Williams—New books, etq



The blood is the medium by which all nutriment is supplied to the body. No j organ, for its magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's oot, Nor is greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply o blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed in this beautiful structure ; but! how barbar ous is the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evils could quickly be written, the result of such treatment, but which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, elastic step can only be preserved by the observance of natural laws. Our advice ia constantly being sought ia so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble is in the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or matter ia discovered in the ciift. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hourß, either at his Forge, Wills street, or at his private residence^Grey street. From Ceylon's spicy breezes comes the delightful Diamond Jubilee Teas —Shear man Bros, agents



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WANTED TO LET, in East Streeb-A four-stalled Stable, with loft and traphouse ; also yard and half-acre section alongside.—-Apply this office. 5 33 THE Season is now opened for buying Hares. Twenty pairs wanted by Friday morning. All kinds of fresh and smoked Fish and Oysters and fresh Rabbits by Express To-Night, at J. H. Jewitt's, opposite Mail Office. 5 34 WANTED— A Respectable Girl to do Housework.—Apply Mrs Truckle, Coffee Palace. 5 35 f*i RAND Value in Oloth-bound Books by \JC tne following authors ;— Diokens, Thackeray, Dumas, Marryatt, Scott, Lytton, Lever, Lover, Hugo, Hawthorne, Kingston, Mayne Reid, Pansy, Evans, Wilson, Grace, Aguilar, and many others, Is each—3 for 2s 9d. Fresh linea in Family Bibles, Fancy Boxed Stationery, Ball-room Fans, &c.-~ A. H. Williams. WANTED l|aown — Northcotb and Hefforb's great show of Autumn and Winter Goods on THURSDAY Evening. Premises illuminated. FLOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (261bs Is), Potatoes, Ohickwheat, etc, delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article not giving satisfaction %am selling, and will sell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelnck Street. 5 10 O~LET b'OR A TERM-Furnished House of eight rooms, with Paddock and Garden, within ten minutes ,w*lk of Post Office. Easy terms to a suitable tenant. Apply by letter to A.8., Box 37. 4182 WANTED Known—Dreqßinaking now in full swing at NorthooTE AND HEfjvOßD'g.' Dress Goods and Trimmings in great variety. HISTORY of the New Zealand Presby terian Church, 6s } History of Methodism ia New Zealand, sixteen parts at 2i each. Mr L. F. Andrewes will canvass the county for orders for above. \a th.o Shadow of the Bush, a New' Zealand romance, by J, Bell. New and cheap popular editions.—H. M. Jones.



1 How sweet you are and fresh' (King John)-.'. Most appropriate 6o Diamond joßiLEis I'bas.--Shearman Bros, agents'



11 smell ifc; upon my life it will do well (King John). This remark applies to Diamond Jubileb Tea,—Shearman Bros, agents : ■.-.■■■



public Notices. NOIIciTJiv&PPLICATION FORT" i PUB.JOAJS'B LICENSE. I r FREDERIC POWELL, of the Mount Homers Hotel, do hereby give notice that ] desire to obtain, and will at tha next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Aehburton on the First D^y of JUNE, 1899, •vpply for a Certificate au6horißiag the issue of an Accommodation License for a house, situate at Mount Somers, and known ac the Mount Somer/3 Hotel, containing twenty rooms, exolnsiva of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 26 h day of April, 1899. 527 FREDERIC POWI LL. WAKANTI ROAD BOARD. T^TOTIOE is hereby given, ia pursuance of JLN the provisions of " The Public Works Aot, 1894,'' that the above Board proposes to stop a road in No. 3 Ward extending from the northernmost corner of Lot numbered 96 on Deposited Plan 258 to the south euat corner of Lot numbered 107 s Deposited Plan 459, and that a plan has been prepared of the said road, and a survey made and plan prepared of the new road which it is proposed to make in lieu of the stopped roid, &how:ng the lands through which it is intended that the new road shall pas?, and the owners and occupiers of such lands bo far as known. The said plans will be open to public inspection at Ihe office of the above Board, Moore street, Ashburton, during eight consecutive weeks from the first publication of this notice. By Order, JOHN KILGOUR, Clerk of the Wakanui Roal Board. Athburion, March 29, 1899. 3 283 ~ASBBURTON COUNTY ~COUNCIhT \T OTICR is hereby given that, at a special L\ meeting of the ahove Council held on Tuesday, the 18th day of April, 1899, a resolution was adopted for making a Special Rate of THREE HALF-PEKOE IN THE POUND upon the rateable values of all rateable properties within the Ruapuaa Subdivision No. 2 of tha Ashburton Kangitata Water Kaca District, being a District duly constituted under the pro visions of "The Water Supply Act, 1891," and its amendments, for the purpose of securing aod piying the interest on and providing a fund for the rep»yment of a loan i of £1000 which the said Council is about to raise and borrow for the purposes of the construct on of water races and other works for the supply of water to the said Subdi vision, such Special Rate to be payable by iwo equal instalments on the 15th day of July, 1899, and the 15th day of January, 1900, and annually recurring upon tha same days, year by year thereafter, until the eaid loan is paid off. By the same resolution the Council also directs that the said Special Rate shall be levied upon all rateable lands in the said Subdivision on a uniform scale The above resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a Special Meeting of the a«ud Council to be held at the Council's Chambers, Baring Pquare, ABhburton, oo TUESDAY,' the 23rd dy of May, 1899, at 2 p.m. ; and if the resolution be confiimeJ, the Special Order will take effect immediaely upon the passing thereof. A copy of the proposed Special Order is deposited at the Council's offices, Baring Square, and will be open to the inspection of the public, every week day, during office hours, up to the 83rd May. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk of the Aehburton County Council. 31st April, 1999. 4_230 WE WANT FAUMBJRS TO KNOW IrpH A T WE HAVE IN STOCK RANSOMES & HORNS BY | PLOUGH SHARES, all ; shua.- A.LSO CAfeTOR OIL, OYLINDRINE OIL, ROOT POLPEKS, I CORN CRUSHERS, HORSE HOES, EXCELSIOR GARDEN TOOLS, j LEVER HARROWS, ! STEEL HORSE COLLARS, LITTLE WONDERS, EASY CHAIRS FOR LAWN AND ! VERANDAH, AND THE FAMOUS DAISY OARTS, WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR M g Cor mid* IMS VLMCIfc <& UIJNUIIMt AND STEEILIMG BICYCLES Morrow, Bassett & Co., ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager. >* - \' Ph g. H r*i gH F-j 1«G Ph CLj ! gpa 8. B S A Ho \r B 2£ W H 3 § < M 0N —— - TO, LEND—Small Special Sums of £150 and £180; also a sum of £3000 at lowest current pttej of, interest. , T. BULLOCK



__ Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS 1 HAL L, ASHBUR7 ON.. MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 h, 9 h, & 10 b. Return of ti.e Old Fayqi-ites MoIDOO'S FAMOUS ORIGINAL TUBILEK QIINGICFfS, In their Refined and Novel Entertainment of BEAUTIFUL JUBILEE CHORUS!SS & PLANTATION MELODIES. Don't Miss this Grand Musical Treat, Don't miss Madam Mattik llan McAdoo, the only " Lady '! enor " iv the world. D ju'fc rnisa Alise Susie AndersoD, " America's Black Melb-i." And the Whole Company in its Entirety. 14 STAR ARTISTS 14 POPULVR PfllCES—33, 2?, & Is. Change of Programme each evening. Reserved Seats and day Kile tiokots at H. M Junes, Stationer. 5 8 FRED. DAWSOtf, Agent. Minium MMlnmn i i li— ———n———l DAVID THOMAS. ARCADE. SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1699. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr A. McKee, Hawke's Bay, lo sell as above,— ■ 1 BROWN DRAUGHT STALLION. 3yrn, by Salisbury's Pride, dam Violet. Bred by Messrs Philip Bros., Auckland, now on view at ' Newman's Stables. Full pedigree ao kale. Salo at 1-45 o'clock. 5 28 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer _________ -| HORSE FAIR. THDESUAY, MAY 11, 1899. TITY NEXT HORSE FAIB, vill bo held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENIRIE3. D. THOMAS, 96 Auctioneer. Fr.edlander tsros. IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBURBAN FARMS AND TOWN PROPERTY, SATURDAY, MAY 6, 18G9 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, have "received instructions from Messrs Octavius and James Digby, on account of their dissolving partnership, to sell the following Properties,— LOT 1.--4Q Acres, situated on Racecourse Road, adjoining Mrs Shearman's Pro perty, being Lots 155 and 156, a very valuable building site, c!ose to Ashbur ton, and the land is of first-class quality LOT 2.—That grand Farm, situated about three miles from Ashburton, on the Winchmore Road, containing 203 Acres, 3 Roods and 21 Perches. This Property is divided into Six well fencad Paddocks, has a large Implement Shed, 60 x 20, and Men's Rooms thereon, alao Orchard, ■ andotherimprovementa 'I his ii one of the best Farms in the County, an early selection, being part R.S. Mo. 8053, and ia in great heatt, having been very little cropped ; also LOT 3.—Ashburton Town Sections No. 366 and 307, corners of Cass and Dobaon Streets, with Large Brick Building thereon. This Property, which is com pletely fitted up as a Brewery, will be sold with the contents, \ Full particulars can be had on application i S>le at 1.30 o'clock. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 222 Auctioneer. MARANUI J-HTAIE, SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1899. T\/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd JAJL have beea favored with instructions from the Owners to offer by Public Auction at their West Street Mart on above date, the well known MARANUI ESTATE, con taining 3802 acres. This Property is situated close to Wester field Railway Station, and comprises R Ss. No. 28,490,29,852, 32.998, 32,999, 34,628, 28,494, 28,514, 32,995., 32,996, 32,997, 35,008, and 36,023, and part of R.Sa. 28,491, 28,492, 29,851, 33,101, 9,_39, 9,24.0, 10,979, 21,329, 28,493, 28,495, and 28,515 j also Reserves 2,670, 2,671, 8672, and part 2674 in the We3ter field Survey District. The land, with the exception of about 400 acres, which is in tussock, has been laid down to English grasses. The buildings consist of twelve-roomed Dwelling House, Wash house, Store Room, Stable and Shed, also a large Wool Shed and Men's House. There is also a Blacksmith's Shop and Cot tage on the Estate which returns a rtntal of £25 per annum. The pro perty is well watered, and sub-divided into convenient Blxsd Paddocks, and is surrounded by good roads. The Mount Somerß railway runs through the property, and the VaSetta, Hack thorne, and Westerfi.eld Stations are all on the Estate. We would advise intending purchasers to inspect this Estate, as the owners instruc tions are to sell. Easy terms can be arranged. Sale at 1.30 p.m. FRIEDLANDER Bsos. Lm, R FRIEDLANDER, 4 2,26 ■ Auctioneer. TOWNSHIP OP JPAIETON. SATURDAY'MAY 20, 1899 r FBIEDLiNDER BROS. Limited, have been favored with instructions from the Directors of Canterbury Frozen Meat Company Ltd., to offer by Public Auction at their West Street Mart, on the above date- Sections in the newly laid out Township of Fairton, part of the Fairfield EgtaD^s ranging in area from -I TO 10 ACRES. Plans are now in the hands of the Litho graphers, and will be ready for distribution, on and after SATURDAY NEXT, 6th inst, on application to FRIEDLANDER Bkos., Lpoteb R. f RPDXi'ANDER, 5 5 * Auctioneer. TRUANT OFFICER. A PPLICATIONS are invitee! for the X3L position of, truant Officer for the Aslibuxton, Hatnpstead, and T/inwald School Districts. Applications to be delivered by i THURSDAY NEXT, the 4th iujitanfc, ac the office of 4 287 0. J. STfCHB, Ami*.



■ J-JTN WILSON, J>POSTER CF HIGH-CMSS WALL PAPERS. "I HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Public ot Ashburton and 'Surrounding District that I shall still continuo to carry on the bußine3B of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc ,as beretfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVE my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by tho Hank of New South Wales, where, with the audition of Mb 0. Chapman's Stock (which!have taken over, Mn Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will fiud a greatly increased Choice of Goods at their disposal, PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etc. 132 Telephone 65 • - P 0 Box 16



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS. NOTICE is hereby given that in accor dance with the provisions of the Counties Act, 1836, a copy of the Electoral Bolls of the various Ridings in this County, together with the Defaulters' List, is on view at the fallowing places, and also at the County Council's Offices^ Aahburton, from April 27, 1899, to May 15,1899 :- Mount Hutt Riding.—Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methveu. Mount Somera Riding.—Mount- Somers Road Board Office, Mount Sornere. South Rakaia Riding.—South Rakaia Road Board Office, South Rakaia, Raogitata Riding.— Rangitataßoad Board Office, Lismore. Wakanui Riding.— Schoolmaster'a House, Wakanui. ABhburton Riding,—Bond's Store, Wheat 3tone. Upper Ashburton Riding.—Misa Bishop's Store, Alford Forest Road. Ail objections thereto to be lodged, one copy at the County Council's Office, and one oo y at the S. M. Court Officeß, Aehburton, on or before May 31,1899, By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. April 26, 1899. 4 248 HEm9j 1/ yMMaHSslfi^ww/ h iff fa rv /Jrl^Sh^H CARSON & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR "Kukos Teas" IN ASHBUBTON AND DISTRICT. fIIHE Best Houee for Teas and Sngars— OAKSON & CO. The beat value in Roller Flour, 2001b sacka 14is. CAESON & CO. The best House for {Dairy Produce, OAESON & CO. The best House for Earthenware/Glase, and China, CARSON & CO. The best House for Household Ironmongery, OA.BSON & co, CARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Manufacturers of Snow Baking Powdci (Registered), Favorite Washing Extract, Tailored Street, Ashburton. NEW ZEAL&ND CLOTHING FACTORY. \TOW OPENING A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF NEW SAO SUITS FOR MEN NEW TROUSERS FOR MEN NEW 3 GARMENT SUITS FOR BOYS NEW KNICKER SUITS FOR BOYS N.EW MARITIME SUITS FOR BOYS SPECIAL NOTIGE. Owing to the largely increased trade \u our 35 BRANCHES We are in a position bo give the public the BENEFIT OF THE KEENEST CUT * PRICES, : HAVING MADE A REDUCTION OF FROM 10 to 15 PER CENT On Our Former Prices. HALLENSTEIN BROS. A. G. BARTON, Manager. j



FRANK CURTIS, fTIHE Leading Pratcical Watchmaker, JL Jeweller, and Optician, Eißb Street. FULL SIOOK OF KOTHRRHAMS ROTHERHAMS NICKEL WATCHES NICKEL WATCHES WATERBURYS WATERBURYS NOVELTIES & JEWELLERY. THE PLACE FOR Spectacles. Spectacles. (Correct fib guaranteed,) KEPAIES. EEPAIBS. No waiting, ail work done to time. WEDDING PBESENTS. Very choice assortment in Platewaie, c c .—— : : : : : : : 1 , , f THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " J " The Rambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jusc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST.PATTERN •• RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RiOERS, ROAD RAOML3, & ROADSTERS in all izis and all fitted with the ever lasting G & J detachable Tyre. 11 THE KA.MLBJLiE2K-. n CALL AISD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARE? FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi D. THOMAS. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT NEW "GOODS FOB N&W i 1 'i U1 ' E A _ R CHOICE ASSORTMENT of the Latest VJ and Most Stylish DRESS MATERIALS In all the Newest Shades and Fabrics. j Great Variety of Novelties in Fashionable BRAIDS and Fancy TRIMMINGS, FIRST-GLASS DRESSMAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES. Large Stock of White and Colored BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, RUGS, SHIRTINGS, Etc, Etc., I FOR THE COMING WINTER. MEN'S * BOYS' CLOTHING, MERCERY, Etc., Etc. NEW GOODS AT LOWEST CASH PRICES 1 P. WILLIAMSON, ! CASH DRAPER & OLOTHIER, ; TANCRED STREET, - NOTICE - BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHBRS. . THE AHandale Goal Coy., LIMITED, ] SHAG POINT, I mmS COMPANY'S COAL-is the BEST A Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, ie unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended by the Threshing Mill Owners of this district. ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, ABHB U ETON, OR AU THE COMPANY'S MINE. TENDERS. rpENDERS are invited for the lease of I two years' grazing ot fifty-eight acres of the Tinwald Domain, on the north-west side of the Mount Somers railway line. Tenders addressed to the undersigned close ob SATURDAY NEXT. The lowest or any tender not) necessarily accepted. 32 E. GATES, Chairman* TJUNEST Roller Flour £6 17a 6d per ton, JD 2001b bag 14a, 1001b bag 7s 6d, 501b bag 3a lOd, 251b bag 2s, at Fletcubu Bbqs , Ashburton and Christchurch. BEST Blue Derwent Potatoos 3s 6d pel Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed Oitt 4a 6d per sack, Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Ouioni 201b a. 1«, at FtaiCHfis Bros., ilehburton.



A FLETCHER BROS, A .HE BUIL SELLING FINEST ROLLEE FLOUR AT £6 17* '6d PER TON; 2001b BAGS 14* Od XCQ;b B.XJS 7a 6J 501b BAGS ...\ .„ 3i lOd 251b BAGS 2s Od T>RAN and 6HAPR, at Wholesale Prices; Best BLUE DBKWKNL 1 POTATOES, 3s 6d per bag or 301b ale } BED CHAFF, 9i per B*g; ONIONS, 201b a 1«; Cru«htd OAIS, 4b 6i per sack j Finest New CUR SANTS, SULTANAS, and RAISINS, ** Chriatchurch Prices, )»li cleaned by patent machinery. We are selling Light of Jlm Age and EvoniDg Star KEROSENE, lower than ChrUtohuroh Price*. Yon will lave from 5 per cent to 10 per by buying your Groceries from til. I* ■"■" ~"~% LAMPS. *YH~l~^r LAMPS. We are sellling y%f''"T~ B?-*^L See our windoyfl ,1*1"'! '^i-it* >'^f ' % Rochester Lamps t ,<;!' 1' 1' „t v n%k for pricei, and jwaj rom 5a 9d each ,;■ I lIN I \ ':;Mk will iaj at «soej fij|,i! « ■ I ||J/\>'-ii» 1 .r about 15* per J WwNw l-4 th»t oar prien aid B' lfl . ij:!i::^B 4 sent less tbaa other wL-^ W^BtjjWfc' I/JP ' by f»r the Lovettl Stores are charging. pS*tWlWy ia Town, I Compare Prices ir iiMIMiT Ccmpare pricet] v.th other S ores JmJ§3!KZ&&£sb!El^^ w*tn o<ner *'°'MM md judge for your- |n^^T™^Bff and judge for |«tttr* elvea, selrei. LIBRARY HANGING LAMPrf FRO&l 37s od to £3 3i. El EOIRO, SILVER PLAT 3D, OR NICKEL SILVER. Breakfast Cruet Dinner Oraal r>m 7s 6d each. - from 9t 6d eaoh REMEMBER THESI ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., OASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CIIRISTOHURCH. £OLE AGENTS FOR DUCHESS TEA. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, CASH DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, "THE OORNE R." TT7 ILL SHOW THIS WEEK their enornioug purchase ol AIfTUMN AND WINTER NOVELTIES, Including-DRESS MATERIALS, JACKETS, CAPES, MILLINERY, DRESS TRIMMINGS, And a Large and Well Selected Assortment of Gentlemen*' MERCERY, TIES AND CLOTHING. DBESSMAKIfIG ON Tflß PREMISES. Having seemed the services of Miss Kerr (late of Dnnedin) to take I charge of this Department, we trust to please our numerous Client*, by giving them the LATEST STYLE and GOOD WORKMANSHIP mt • reasonable charge EA.ST HXJEtEUrr H. M. JONES FREE mSIIRANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from *7 Dayi* to IS Month*, according to Value Purchased. JSI per Week for Total Disablement up to Tec Week*. £5O for Death from Accident. Special Concewiont to Purchasers of Fkwot, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP bTATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value ; specially put up in Londk for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MII.NER AND THOMPSON S j -PIANOS- By Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkiaion, Goss aßdl T>T A AT/^iQ K*llman, Wagner, Coilard and Collard, Broad- X lAIN UO wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Sob, Lipp — PIAW OH— and Bohn. -ORGANS- By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needbum Company, AT)n \ IVTO Willcox and White, Mason and Kamlin, the Chicago Comh V/XiVJTxTLIN O""™ panyi Palace Organ Company, and other makers.; -OUGAMH- - Fbom *8 lOs to dSSO. ORGANS Fkom lOs per montß riAiNo» , - aos „ „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Valub Obtainabub. Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodical* at) LOWEST CASH PRICES in all Departments. Fqual to Chmtchuroh and bun* div Bouses. Do yonr Business here and keep the Trade in the District INSPECTION INVITED. H. M.~JONES.