Gale in New South Wales.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, April 4 A southerly gale is blowing, with a blinding rain, and rough sea along the coast. The barque Regent Murray, from Adelaide, reached Newcastle disabled, and grounded in a dangerous position on entering the harbour. A lifeboat rescued the crew. The Regent Murray was in charge o! the tug at the time of the disaster. The g*le lifted her over the wreck of the Wendouree on an oyster bank, and the ■wreck penetrating her hull, she rapidly filled. The lifeboat had a difficult task In rescuing the crew. Later. (Delayed, through interruptioE to the La Perouae land lines by the cyclonic disturbance). The g%\e increased to hurricane force this afternoon. The La Perouse tele graph line was blown down. The storm also played havoc with the military encampment. One man was injured by a falling tent. Splendid rains have fallen through out the colony. The weather is moderating to-nighfc.

News in Brief.

A good programme has been provided for the Baring Square Baud of Hope, to be held to-morrow night. Borne of the world's great celebrities will be introduced to the meeting by Mr Marsden's gramophone, Mr R. Aloorn will occupy the chair. With this issue is circulated the broadside issued by the Canterbury Times announcing j t c stories to be published in that paper during the coming winter.

THE PHILIPPINES.

■ —" ■ ♦" — ■■ United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) Manilla, April 4 Many Filipinos are returning to their homes, and seeking the protection, of the Americans.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association -By Eleotrio Telegraph—Oopyright Paris, April 4 M. Oavaignac laid stress on Brey fua's confession and displayed intense bias. (Received Wakapuaka April 5,1-25 p-ra, Guakdian Office 2.8 p-m) (Delayed through interruption of La Perouse land lines.) Paris, April 4 Figaro's daily publication of the evidence tak9n before the criminal section of the Court of Cassation shows that the military staff were cognisant of Esterhazy's guilt, but shielded him lest Dreyfus should be exonerated,

THE LATEST.

Some &&& Foreign-

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right (Received Wakapuaka April 5,1-25 p-m, Guabmam Office 2.8 p-m) 4 Cyclone. London, April & The barque Broughton, bound from Australia to Ooqurkbo, has arrived at Fleetwood. She experienced a cyclone for twenty-seven days and terrible weather prevailed. The captain and other members of the crew were ill, and the vessel drifted for weeks. The captain died. Billiards. The billiards championship match hag concluded. Roberts finished brilliantly, and won by 1814.

Accident in a Mine.

— » —~— United Proas Association —By Electric Telegraph—Oopyright Sydney, April 4 A water jacket burst in the mine, and three men, named Richards, Jurotowich and Grogan, were badly burned.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph.

SECOND DAY.

ChbistchurcHj April 4 Following are remaining results :— Tbmpleton Handicap, 200 eovs; 6 furlongs —Cherrystone 1, Blazer 2, Remorse 3. Won easily. Time—Ws| Dividend—£3 lla Abdington Plate, 100 soya; 5 furlongs- Mauser 1, Aloestis 2, Bizaare 3. Won by a length. Time—l 2§ Dividend—£3 5s 6d. Final Handicap, 150 soya j 1 mile—Dun das 1, Double Event 2, Belligerent 3 Won comfortably. Time—l.42§ Dividend—£3 7s 6d.

CYCLING.

CANTERBURY CLUB. Exceptionally large entries have been re ceived for the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club's Autumn Carnival, which takes place at Lancaster Park on Saturday. The bicycle events have filled particularly well; for the half-mile lice there are 35 entries, for the one-mile 34, for the two-mile 27, and for the half-mile roadster 18. The following are the handicaps for the bicycle races :— Half-Mile Handicap.—-H Amoa «or, X Btuuett, H C Thompson and H H Brook 10yds, E H Cuoksey 15yds, S C Baron 20yds, Gibson and W Purchase 25yds, C E Fowke 30ydi, W A O'Callaghan and A Skelton 45yds, F J Lord and T Couzena 50yds, T Oates 55yds, J Ryde, H J Baron and F Benjamin 60yds, E Papprill and J E Brosnahan 65yds s B Stephens, J J McPhail, J T Diokenson, D C M'Beath, W C Barnett and R Shanks 75yda, FBCarl, C Taylor, O Bassetb, G A Maskew and J L Sage 35yds, F 8 Robins, J J McGuire, C H Cooke, f H Harley and J H Lukey 90yds. One-Mile Hanbigap— H Amos scr, X Bassett, H C Thompton and H H Brook Isyds, E H Cuoksey 20yds, 8 C Baron 40yda, J Gibson and W Purchase 50yds, O E Fowke 65yds, W A O'Oallaghan 85yds, A Shelton 90yds, TOatas 100 yds, F J Lord and J Ryde 120 yds, H J Baron, F Benjamin, E Papprill and J E Brosnahan 130 yds, T Couzens, J J McPhail, J T Dickeoaon and D O Mcßeath 140 yd«, W C Barnefct 150 yds, R Shanks 160 yds, F B Carl, C Taylor, C Bassett, G A Maskew and J L Sage 170 yds, F 8 Robins, J J McGuire, C H Cooke, F H Harley and J F Lukey 190 yds. Two-Mile Handicap— 3. Amos scr, X Basaett, H C Thompson and H H Brook 20yds, E H Oucksey 40yds, S C Baron 60yda, J Gibson and W Purchase 80yds, C E Fowke lOOyde, A Shelton 140 yds, T Gates and J E Brosnahan 160 yds, F J Lord, T Couzans, J Ryde, V Benjamin »nd E Paprill 180 yds, D C Mcßeath 190 yds, H J Baron and W C Barnett 200 yds, R Shanks 220yda, F B Carl and C Taylor 230 yds, C H Cooke, F H Harley and J F Lukey 260 yds, R O Dunoan 270 yds. Half-Mile Roadster Handicap—H H Brook and J L Carl scr, E H Cueksey 10yds, S C Baron 20yds, W Purchase 25yds, C E Fowke 30yds, W A O'Caliaghao and A Shelton 45yds, E Papprill and J E Brosnahan 55yds, B Stephens, D C Mcßeath and R Shanks 65yds, F B Carl 75yds, J L Sage, F S Robins, J J McGuire a&d F H Harley

THE ASBBUKIua GOAHDIAN: WEDNESDAY, AKiIL 5, l<isJ9



Wanted. LOST, a. Small Gold Broooh. Finder re warded on leaving same at Guardian Office, or Fteelk's Btore, Alford Forest Road. 4 35 WAITED KNOWN-Qainces and To matoes Id per lb ; Plume, 2d, for Jam, ab Mrs Ban dell's. 4 32 WANTED Known—J Wilson, Painter, has a number of spare Pattern Books for sale, cheap. 4 33 WANTED— Two respectable Boarders in a quiet borne. Apply this office. 4 24 WANTED Known—Baring Square Band of Hope, Thursday night. Gramaphone. Instructive and entertaining programme; 7,30. Collection. 4 25 ANTED KNOWN—That A. W. MoMillin's Art Uniou will be drawn by the Mayor at the end of this month. 4 30 FRESH Oysters, and all kinds of Fresh and Smoked Fish by express To-night, at J. H. Jewitt's, opposite Mail Office, Telephone 96. 4 34 WANTED Known—At "The Corner," Collier's Grand Stock of Corsets at sale prices. Be in time for bargains. r^\ RE A T SALE at Nokthcote & VJT Hjsffobd's, of Collier's Veilings, Children's Outfits, Pelisses, Pinafores and Underclothing. Be in time. WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought In any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. ~*ELDON'S Ladies' Journal for Feb ruary, Review of Reviews for March Family Reader, Christian Herald, Pearson's and Strand Magazines, Banner of Israel, Morning Star, Sportsman's Picture Book, Prince and the Undertaker, The Unseen Hand, Weapons of Mystery, Bohemian Girls, Day of Temptation.—H. M. Jones. SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread.— Fletcher Bros., E»st Street, Ashburton, aod High Street), Christchurch. TUST RECEIVED — Weldon's Ladies and other Journals and Magazines; Quarterly Volumes of Scraps and Snapshots ; New Lines in Photo Frames, Prize Books, Leather Writing Cases, Boxed Floral Stationery, Scho.l Bags (ail sorts); Sunlight Year Books for 1899, 6d; Crinkled Paper from 3d a roll. AH Goods at lowest possible prices.—A* H, Williams; FLOUR Reduced—RolHtt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 2001bs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 6d ; 501bs, 3a lOd; 2F'ba, 2s.—John Oaa & Co. 2 " "public notices ORANGE HALL. SATUBDAY,~APIiIL 23 Ashburton Presbyterian Chuech MANSE DEBT EXTINCTION FOND. A SALE of WORK & FARM PRODUCE will take place on the above date, in aid of the Manse Debt. The Hall will be open from 10 a.m. 1/- LUNCHEON from 12 to 2 p.m. 1/- Donations for above thankfully received by any of the members of Finance Committee. 4 2 ; NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING fAGTORY. TTTE have Pleasure in Intimating that we have Opened our Season's Stock of GENTLEMEN'S HATS, Comprising the LATEST NOVELTIES in FRAME HATS, FLEXIBLE?, AND SOFT FELTS. Oar Value is noted for these goods and this season is better than ever. NEW TIES AND SOARVES. We have a nice selection in all the newesb styles and shapes. We always keep on hand a well-assorted Stock of— TRAVELLING RUGS, PORTMANTEAUX, AND GLADSTONE BAGS. A. G. BARTON, MANAGER. THE NEW~ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. HAVING purchased that property at the corner of West and Moore Streets lately occupied by Messrs Hanmer and Graves, have now ample storage room for all classes of grain and produce at lowest rates. A large stock of CORNSAOKS, TWINE, OILS, AGRICULTRAL SALT, HARNESS, and all farmers' requisites on hand t. f7~g.tbson, MANAGER. ART CLASSES. ETHEL jC JONES, /""CERTIFICATED art teaoher, Canterbury \J College School of Art 5 Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellington; Pupil of James M. Nairn, Wellington. Instructions given in all branches of Art, Painting from Life, and Sketching from Nature, in Oil or Water Colour. For particulars apply to Mr John Wilson Burnett street.



For Indigestion, the best remedy is undoubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills They can confidently bo recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs Acting at once as a spbndid tonic and a gentle aperient For nearly 100 years they have prosed unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and all Liver and Stomach complaints Sold in bottles, Is ljd, 2s 9d, andills.by all Medicine Tenders ttaoufbotit the world I



Tenders, CANTERBCRY~COLL!iGE. TENDERS FOR RESERVB 737 AND 738. i TjiRESH TENDERS are invited for leasing iJj the underm> uiioned blocks, compria ing the above Reserves, situated atTinwald, for 13 years and 10 months, from let May nexfc— Block I—Containing 172* Or 20p Block 2—Containing 207-i 2r 17p Block 3—Containing 173* lr 6p Block 4—Containing 100 * 3r 8p Block 5~-Containing 225'- lr Op Block 6—Containing 931 2r 13p Block 9—Containing 159 i Or 11 Block 10-Containing 170 alt 9p Lithographed plans, conditions of lease, and forms for tendering can be obtained at the office of the undersigned, where tenders, endorsed " Tender for Reserves," will be received up till noon on MONDAY, 17th April. A. ORACROFT WILSON, Registrar. Canterbury College, March 24, 1899. 3 25 pmiS&^mMmimmmmmmmmimmmmmummmimmmmmmmammim nicoll bros. SATURDAYTaPRIL 8, 1899 sale of privileges for (dee aßhburton counly racing club AUTUMN MEETING, Apkii. 20 & 21. MESSRS NICOLL BROSi, are in abructed by the Ashsurtoh County Racing Club, to sell at their Central Auc tion Rooms on the above date, the following Privileges,— 1-PUBLIC AX'S BOOTH (N- 1) 2-PUBLICAN'S BOOTH (No 2) 3-LUNOHEON BOOTH 4—HORSE YARDS S—RACE CARDS 6—EIGHT TO CHARGE ADMISSION TO OUTSIDE STAND 7- OYSTERS AND FRUIT Bale at 11 a.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 8. NICOLL BROS., 4 31 Auctioneers. T_ impom^tTlnotice — The Chance You have been Waiting for, TO ALL REQUIRING BICYCLES. O?° BIOYOLB ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY -^| -CYCLES -OYOLES- —CYCLES— TI/TESSRS NICOLL BROS, have been instructed to Sell by Auction in their Rooms ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8, At 1 O'clock, -f f* NEW AND UP-TO-DATE -| /* XO HIGH-GRADE BICYCLES. XO Contrary to the usual Custom obtaining at Auction Sales, each and every New Bicycle in this Catalogue will be fully Guaranteed for TWELVE MONTHS by us ; and will be sold to the highest jbiddbb WITHOUT RESERVE. " The Bicycles to be offered at this Sale are all NEW, FRESH, & FULLY EQUIPPED in every respect with the Beat of Every thing. Each Machine has Topi Bag, Oil Can, Spanner and Pump. Following is the List:— I—IVANHOE, LADIES' ROADSTER 2.—ROMEO, 3ENTS' ROADSTER 3.-JULIETTE, LADIES' ROADSTER 4 —IVaNHOE, GENTS' ROADSTER S.—ROMEO, GENTS' ROADSTER 6.—JULIETTE, LADIES' ROADSTER 7.—ROMEO, GENTS' ROADSTER 8.-JULIETTE, LADIES'ROADSTER 9.—ROMEO, GENTS' ROADSTER 10.—JULIETTE, LADIES' ROADSTER IL—ROMEO, GENIS' ROADSTER 12—AMAZON, GENTS' ROADSTER 13.- ROMEO, GENTS' ROADSTER 14. -HARTFORD, GENTS'ROADSTEB 15.-ROMEO, GENTS' ROADSTER 16,—ROMEO, GESTS' ROADSTBR *®" Rembmbeb—No Reserve on any Machine The Bicycles will be on view on and after THURSDAY, 6th mat. NICOLL BROTHERS, AUCTIONEERS. 4 20 ___ FRIEDLANDER BROS. | PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. SALE OF TINWALD PROPERTIES. CLEARHTC SALE OF HORSES, PLANT, TRAPS, AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE WE Have received instructions from Mb J. Hjeseltink, who ia leaving for England early next month, to hold a Clearing Sale on the Premises, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, Further particulars of which will appear in next issue. 4 27 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. HORSEJFAIR. WEST STREET HORSE MART. /-\UR Next FAIR will take place on FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1899. ' We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. i FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 3 93 Auctioneer. "CLARKE'S 84l PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Paina in the back and all kindred complainta. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid 4 land Oountiei Drug Company, LJaooln I Euflaad



1 Frledlander Bros. IMPORTANT LAND SALE, Portion of the old Wakauui Ru-1, origin aliy owned by Messrs Mooro (G!en mark) and Kermod •, an<i buing part of R.B. 4844. Exceptional opportunity for those in want of the beat Agricultural Farm tn the far famed Wakanui district, Ashburton Oouaty, SATUBDAY, AP81L16,1899, at 2 p.m. MESSRS JB'RIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd., have received instructions from Ma Peter &tbwaf.t, of Seaview, to sell by Public Auction at their Wesb Street Mart on the above date— HIS VALUABLE FARM, comprising 522 Acres (Homestead block), sub-divided into 14 paddocks, with ten-roomed 1 House, five-roomed Cottage for men, bLore and Implement Shed, nine-stalled Stable, etc., etc. Also his 243 Acre Farm, Bub-divided into 4 paddocks, adjoining the well-kn wn properties of Messrs Isaac Thompson and Jamieson Bros. Mr Stewart having only one son at home has decided to go in for the lighter occupa tion of Sheep-farming, and has purchased the Duudaa estate, containing about 2700 acres. Therefore his own property is for absolute sale, it is within easy distance of Ashburton by well-metalled roads. The Seaview School and Post Office almost adjoin his own hove. It is unnecessary for the Auctioneer to dilate further upon the merits of these splendid farms. They are in a high state of cultivation and are very well known, and those in want of a first-class block of land should not miss this sale. Further particulars ab sale or on Application. FRIEDLA-NDeTTbrOS,, Limited, R FRIEDLANDER, 3 276 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE NEAR MET.jVJSN. FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1899. T7IRIEDL&NDER BROS, Limited, (hay- JJ ing disposed of Mr Ceanfibld's farm) have been instructed by him to hold a Sale on the place of ail the STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, & SUNDRIES, Without the Slightest Reserve. Clydesdale Stallion SIR COLIN, 4yrs, by Lion King, dam Duohesß 11, bred by R. Gawn, Eaq, Deer Park. Bay Draught Gelding CAPIAIN, syrs ) Bay Draught Gelding DICK, 6yrsj A well-matched Pair and Grand Workers. Bay Mare DUCHESS, Syrs, by Duke of Argyle- Champion Mare. Chestnut Mare, Blossom; Bay Mare, Gipsy; Bay Gelding, Baldy; two year-old Colt and Yearling Colt (draughts) by Awamoa ; two Yearling Draught Fillies ; Two-year-old Colt by Gorton ; Yearling Filly by Artilleur ; Light harness Gelding by Torrent. 11Q SOUND ■ MOUTH MBRINQ 110 EWES. OOA SIX AND EIGHT-TOOTH OO\J CBOSSBRED EWES. 900 OROSSBRED First-Class Gig (new), Set Gig Harness, Deering Pony Binder, Woods new Reaper and Binder, Farm Dray and Frame, Tip Dray and Frame, Cam bridge Roller, Set Harrows, Double Furrow Plough and Tackle, Whaii, two Single Furrow Ploughs, four new sets Complete Draught Harness, new set Stallion Gaar, Sheep Feeders, ttc. ALSO— Q\ STACKS OATEN SHEAVES. 6 STACKS TUSCAN WHEAT SHEAVES -j STACK CLOVER AND HAY. | We call Special Attention to this Absolute Clearing Sale. The Stock and Horses are First Class, the Implements are in Good Order, and everything will be sold without I the slightest reserve. Luncheon at 11.30 a.m. Sale at 12 noon. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDL&NDER, 4 2 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APBIL 22, 1899 375 ACRE FARM AT WATERTON. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instructions from Mb James Jamieson, of Waterton (who is leaving for North Canterbury) to Sell by Public Auction at their West Street Mart on the above date, his very compact Farm, adjoining Mr Thomas Taylor's property, and containing 375 aokbs. 375 Of splendid wheat and grazing land, divided into handy paddocks, and well fenced and permanently watered. It is in the following state of cultiva tion, vis.:—lss acres are in Wheat Htubble, 80 acres newly laid down, 50 acres in Turnips, and 90 aorei in Grass. It has a'l the necessary appurtenances, consisting of a good House, Stable, and Outbuildings. Full particulars on application or at sale. Sale at 2 p,m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 20 Auctioneer. 300 acre farm at lyndhurst, also clearing SALE OF STOCK, IMPLE MENTS, Etc. Ti/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. iYJL have been favoured with instructions from Mr Bioh&bd "Frazer, of Lyndhurst, to Sell by Public Auction on WEDNESDAY, APEIL 26. 1899, ! HIS WELL KEPT FARM, situated about two milea from the Lyndhursb Railway Station. The property is divided into Heven Paddocks, all'well fenced and watered; 90 acres are in new grass, 90 acres two-year-old pasture, 30 acres four years, 70 acres are in stubble and 20 acres in turnips; The improvements consist of four-roomed House, five stall Stable, with lean-to fitted up as a Shearing Shed, Men'a Whar», Trap House, etc. At the same time and place we shall offer the Whole of the STOCK and PLANT, consisting of 4 Draught Horses, 1 Yearling Filly, 7 head of mixed Cattle, Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, 1 Cultivator, Cam bridge Roller, sen Disc Harrows, set Tine Harrows, Double Furrow Plough by Duncan, 1 Single Furrow Plough, 2 Farm Drays, 1 Tip Dray, Duncan Drill, Horse Power Chaffoutter, Harness and Sundries. i Sale on the Farm at 12 noon. I Luncheon Provided. For further Particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 28 Auctioneer* FOR SALE or LEASE, during approach ing Coursing season, the fast and clever Greyhounds Saxon (bred inN.S.W.) and Parthenia, Apply Mail Office.



GREAT SALE - OF - LINOLEUM ~ OVER 10°!PAT£K? T0:0H00SE LARGEST STOCK IN ** LINOLEUM TOWN. - LINOLEUM (Just Arrived Direct from Manufacturers, New Designs and Colour?. KUGS, MATS, OARPETS,TiMATTINaS OF ALL KINDS Also a Large Consignment of Beautiful j Brass and Iron Bedsteads, ; Just Arrived per S.S. Gothic. ' OALL EARLY AND SECURE A BARGAIN AT J\ H. UNDRILL & CO.'S FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. AvSHBURTON. Note Address— TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office REMEMBER t> ealisation sale of collier's stock now booming XXj REMEMBER—This Week we show White Blankets 6a lid, 10a 6d, 12a 6d, 14s lid per pair REMEMBER—Red and Black Flannelletfce, grand lob of patterns, 6£d per yard REMEMBER—Ladies" Cashmere Gloves, 41 per pair REMEMBER- Men's Black Felt Hats afc la 6d, la lid, 2-t 6d, 2a lld—Colliec's price was 5s 6d, 6s 6d, 8s 6d, 9s 6d REMEMBER—Ladies' White Muslin and Large Cooking Aprons, very choice, 9£d, Is, Is 6d, 1b 9d, 2s 4d, 2s 9d, 2s llcU REMEMBER—Printed Dimities, clean goods, pretty patterns, 6|d per yard JUST OPENED— 500 LADIES' NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER STRAW HATS 200 NEW CAPES AND JACKETS LAGE ASSORTMENT (NEW) INFANTS' MILLINERY AT NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD'S, "THE CORNE R," J. SEALY AND GO. IN compliance with the request of many Friends and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS in the old premises, aa heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOOK of FARM", VEGETABLE, AND FLO WEB SEEDS, AND GABDEN BEQUIBITBJB. I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that confidence which the Public has reposed in me during the last twenty-four years. I also beg to intimate that I have taken into Partnership G. A, DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six years. The business will be carried on as formerly under tht» style of J. SEALY & CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES Of PEAS, TABES, BYEGBASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEALY AND CO. : : 3 71 AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1899. NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS NOW ON VIEW. MITCHELL AND TIIBBEB EABX H. M. JONES."™" FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. i hi i in'ft* i POLICIES CURRENT from f Days to IS Mouths, according to Value Purchased. s©l per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. *5O for Death from Accident. Special Conceßsionß to Purchasers of Pianoe, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10b will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value j specially put up in London for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSONS J^i €2?* r Z' Bt, Bnnsmead and Sons, Hopkinaon, Gobs and T>T A XJY)SL KallJ nan * T Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad ■*■ -T^rrv, A-Lh-* wood> Haake» Spaethe, Channdl and Son, Lipp — PIANOS— and Sohn, X^PS^.^-Pt^T By«?nU and Co« Bmith» and bhe Needham Company, O X i~r X AT ft Willoojc and White, Mason and Hamlin.the Chicago Com- V/ rSz^rz^JP pany» Palace Ot%m Company, and other makers. -ORGAINS- From =£58 lOs io «50. g»GANB FEOM « 1®» P« month PXAINO& „ _ ... >M 2am v tt tt LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. - Best Cash Valuh Obtaikabli. J*r oJiSSS'S^ SSiSSia b. Paf?Hßhed Prim for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals. »). I9L WESIJ OASH Prioes in ft» Departments. Equal to Cnristchurch and Dune dm Mouses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade in the District) INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones.



GREAT REDUCTIONS GREAT REDUCTIONS IN FINffiBT BOLLEB F'L 0 IJB . ////<l;f | 200|lbs l*s. ':-- :'^Wi 100 b - *7s 6d. 3 60 „ ... 3a IC4 .- -,^m§ ss 2s. ■ ' :-; :i;^ FUR» HER Rcdaaiuns for Ton lots or more. Now is yoar time to lay In yoof Winter Supply of Best Roller Flour. Bran and Sharps equally tattooed, tArn Diamond Brand UatiiKal (ihe leet In the Market) ia also cut; in Prleeßi WIJNTER SUPPLIES. When buying your Winter Supplies kindly give ob a call and we will guarantee shat you will save money by doing so, as we bay for Cash and Sell for Cash, therefore you have not to pay for other peoples debtß, whareas In a Credit Trade the good payers have to pay for the bad ones. % ln\ : ■'-■■■ '": PRESERVING SUGAR. Brewers Crystals Is universally acknowledged tofhe the mosb cconomi al and best Preserving Sugar in the M-ukefi. Once omd alwiyß / used, as Jellies and Jams made with it are ranch firmer ard clearer «nd. will keip for years If rpquired. Tbifi Sugar can only be had from us, as'we are Sole Agents, AacklaisdJNo.il and He. 1 A Oane Sugar alweya in Stock, * : ' . ■ - ■■ j|.: "■ '■■■■.! ' J ..ii': ; .y"ii' Preserving Pans I \ Preserving Pan&B WE have the largest <ft J ,«T Best -quality, Erne, |q Stiokjof all kinds at Ife^^^^^^ Kenrich, , lK>n,; ; -;:|:| Lcmesfc Prices W 1'111 fi^^^S Enamelled, 'and Wgt^.:|;:J l^^^^P^ «tael Enamellrd. ;': ': M -;| U Hi Quarts and half Gallons. American Jits, K^mtps^S^iM H? iSllß' Tio down Jars, Scotch •fa?s, Barm r Jo'iyJiirs. X© WE bavo han 'uch a demand for J^m J»rs of all kinds this tf-asf>n (hat oaf Stocks are getting very low, s-j wo advise « nr cusu^mars *o ci'l at once (if sequirin? any of the a!>( vf) f>s to secure them at the extraordinary Low Priot-s we are quoting, FLETCHER BROS., :1 CASH SUPPLY STOREf, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Telephone 24 Bex 67 " REDUCTIO N I ROLLER FLOUR. I 1OO1!> liutf* .„ 7s6d 951bIBaffS ' '.- Ss| ".'V^ POLLAKD A»D BEAN ALWAYS IN STOCK, TEAS..- TEAS. TEAS." . . ■;•■;;; SM XTTE HAVE KOW ON HAND A STOCK' 0"? . -i JJIII FINEST PaNYQNG BUOS TEA, i Specially Recommended by the Medical Profession for thoso suffering from lndiges tion and other ailments, who c*nnot drink a strong Liquoring Tea. This Tea is u?ed in all the Leading Hospitals in Australasia. PKKOE OEILON TEAS, CHINA TEAS, BLENDED TBAS. A Splendid Line of Pekoe"Ceylon Tea in and lib Packets, 51b and lQib Tim $ and 50!b Ghosts, which we can with confidence recommeud to the public of Ashburtou, Samples may be had on application. We make a Specialty of Teas. TORiTHE FAMOUS DIAMOND JUBILEE TEA PERFECT WRINGEKS, SAUCEPANS, KSTTLES, BUCKETS, BATHS, BRUSH WAR®, ENAMELWARK, UNSEED, NEATSFOOT, AND LUBRICATING OIL^, AND ALL OTHER LINES IN HARDWARE AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. WINES AND SPIRITS. ;• We can Supply Assorted Dozens of Spirits from 15s a Dozen. Finesb Scotch Whisky from 24a per gal. English Bottled Stout (q«8) from 13a per doi Finest Pale Brandy „ 26s „ „ Sfc Jnlien Claret „ 26s „ „ Very Old Port Wine „ 20s „  Wai-RongoaMineral Waters),, 356d r , „ Finest Australian Wines „ 17s   Lager Beer (pints) 9s „,, Very Old Fort Wine (bottled) 36a per dz. „ „ (qaads) 15a  „ English Bottled Ale (pts) from 8s 6d „  ; All other Wiaea and Spirits afc equally Low Prices, (~\ ■ • ::■ '■ :: »A/ . ■. .■■;;;:.!; j Orders by Poet despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily 1 SHEARMAN BROS., '^ GROCERS, IRONMONGERS*, WINS AND SPIRIT MKPOHAfcMiH! MARKET HOUSE, BUfi^ETT STHEET, ASHBUBTON. Telephone No 53