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(Received Wakapuaka Feb 4, 10-15 a.m, Guabdian Office 10-59 a-m) Frozen Meat Inspectors. London, February 3 Sis veterinary surgeons have been selected by Government to inspect meat from New Zealand ports. Pardoned. Cairo, February 3 The Khedive has pardoned Toulba Pasha, one of the officers who took part with Arabi Pasha in the 1882 revolt, and who was exiled to Oeylon. He will be allowed to return to Egypt, Received Wakapuaka Feb. 4, 11 30 a.m, Guardian Office 12 17 p-m The London Cabbies Dismayed. London, January 3 j The prohibition by the London County Council against empty cabs standing ia the principal thoroughfares of London, has created dismay amongst tha cabbies. Two thousand have refused to ply, alleging that it is useless to do so in face of the prohibition.

FEDERATION.

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London,, February 3 The Times says that Australia was never so near complete federation, and that Britons eagerly await the at titude of the colonies, particularly New South Wales and Victoria, with regard to the modified scheme. The Telegraph says the realisation of union will ccnfer on a vast and noble colony the rank and status of a great psopire, with a likelihood of New Zealand joining. rJ he Chronicle remarks that unity is progressing, and the structure of the building which will ultimately join the great edifice of imperial union, with representation at the centre. Melbourne, February 3 It is believed that if New South Wales makes any further amendments it will be an end to federation for the present. Sir George Turner, the Premier of Victoria, states that be has made his last compromise, and if it is not accepted be will drop the matter altogether. Sydney, February 2 The Melbourne Argus and Sydney Morning Herald are jubilant over the result of the Federal Conference, but the Sydney Daily Telegraph ia disap pointed. In political circles an early calling together of Parliament, to make arrangement! for the referendum, is favored. I (Received Wakapuaka Feb. 3, 10.15 a.m, Guardian Office, 10-59 a-m) Melboubne, February 4 The Premiers have been interviewed, and all expressed themselves satisfied and hopeful that the bill would be passed. Mr Kingston reserved the right to take the referendum during the elections in April, prior to New South Wales, to save expense. * Received Wakapuaka Feb 4, 11 SO a.m Guaedian Office 12.71 p.m London, February 3 The St. James 1 Gazette says it would be a terrible disappointment if Aus tralians leave unused the unparalleled opportunity to create a beautiful and stately capital. It suggests that it should be named " Britannia."

THE YARRA TRAGEDY

United Press Association —By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, February 4 Dr Gaze has been released on heavy bail.

CYCLING;

lEHE NORTH OTAGO MEETING.

This meeting commenced on Thursday. The only local riderß were Holland and Fußtpn. Holland (55yds), stopped imme diately after starting in the first heat of the Mile handicap, the final of which fell to. A. Ralston (15yds), A. Jones (25yds) second. B?ime-~2.18§. Holland (80yds) rode second jn the Mik-and-a-Half which was won by Sutherland in 3.31&. Fifteen started. Ben nett won the first heat of the Wheel Race in 5.5§. ; Rapaon second. Huston and Suther land fell immediately after the start. The rest of the races were postponed until the nexb day in consequence of the rain.

DAIRIES AND SLAUGHTER HOUSES.

The Conference.

A conference of delegates frpm $he various local bodies representing the borough and suburbs was held at the Borough Council Chambers last evening to consider the question of the regulation and inspection of dairies and slaughterhouses. Present—His Wprship the Mayor, Crs Orr, Collins, and gealy (representing the Ashbarfcon borough); iH* B. Gates (representing the Tinwald town diatriot); Messrs G. W. Andrews and J, 0. Cawsey (the Hampstead town district); * and Mr J. Tucker (the Allentoa ward of the Upper Ashburton road district). His Worship the Mayor was appointed chairman. The chairman stated the purposes for which the conference had been called, and drew Attention to the necessity of action being taken throughout the borough and suburbs to provide for the regulation and inspection of all dairies and slaughterhouses. Or. Scaly moved—" That this meeting of representatives from the borough and suburbs is of opinion that united action Bhould be taken to protect the public health in the matter of inspection of dairies and slaughterhouses and the sale qf milk and meat, and that) the Oounty Council be aeked to co-operate with this conference in this matter."—The motion was seoonded by Mr Gates and carried unanimously. On the motion of Mr Cawsey it was re solved ** That His Worship the Mayor and Or. Orr be appointed a deputation to wait on the County Council at its next meeting, to lay the question before them, and ask for the appointment of a smaU'eommibtse of the Council to meet thia conference and fir the da_te of meeting.?' ' "©ofrespondence from the Dunedin City Council, and bylaws bearing on the subject, were read and considered, and the Mayor, Or Collins, and Messrs Gates and Andrews were appointed a sub-committee to frame I by-laws dealing with the sale of milk and meat and inspection of dairies and abattoirs, for consideration at the next meeting. A vote of thanks having been passed to the chair, the meeting adjourned to a c}ate to bejixed by the Mayor/

LATE SPORTING.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph. Takapuna Racecourse, February 4 The Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Meeting is being brought to a conclusion to-day. Ifollowing are results :— Second Maiden Hurdles, 50 soya; ih mile and 100 yards.—Kelvin Grova, 1 Atlanta, 2 ; Kareru, 3. Clyde and Tiki were scratched. Won by a length and a half. Time—3 10. Dividends—£ll 53 and £116s. Bokough Handicap, of 60 sove; four furlongs—Sultan 1, Blairina 2, Cannongate 3. Milo aad Soubrett® were scratched. Won easily by a length Time—s2foec Dividends—£sls 3s and £21 12s.

The Athletio Championships

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Dunedin, February 4 100 Yards Fiat — First Heat — Smith, Auckland, 1; Nicbol, Dunedin, 2. Won anyhow. Time— lOf ■ Second heat — Mc- Kenzie, Dunedin, 1; Fraser, Titnaru, 2. Time—lOjjf. Final—-~'mifch, Auckland, 1; Nichol, Dunedin, 2 ; McKenzie, Dunedio, 3. Time—l Of. , Half-Mile Flat, —St. Hill (Napier), 1; McKay (Dunedin), 2; Garsia (Ohristohurch), 3. Five others started. Time-2 4§.

Latest Items

Matriculation — The following High Sohool pupils are amongst those who passed the university matriculation examination :—> Miss A. E. McKay, Miss A. M. Clothier, and Mr T. A. Lawrie, all of the Ashburton i High School. A Fbiend in Need.—Of two men oonvio ted of drunkenness this morning, one was possessed of funds, and the other had none. The latter of course was in difficulty, and had no alternative but to do time. He was, however, greatly surprised to hear that the j man who was brought up with him, though a perfect stranger, had heard of his trouble and paid the fine and coats, and so set him free.

News in Brief.

The services at the Primitive Methodist Church, Wills Street, to-morrow, will be conducted by the Rev. G. H. Mann in the morning, and Mr Jones in the evening. A preliminary notice of the harvest thanks giving appears. In reference to a paragraph in our last issue concerning the purchase of a valuable site in Burnett Street by Messrs Mitchell and Turner, for the erection of new premises, it will be seen that the firm advertise a great clearing sale at their present premises in Tancred Street. A notification appears elsewhere that the Bishop of Chriatchurch will lay the founda tion stone of the new building in connection with St Stephen's Church on Thursday afternoon next. The Rev E. A. Scott and Rev T. A. Hamilton are expected to be present and & good muster of parishioners is invited;

fHB AfiHEUBTOft GOAKDIAK t .6/Tußf'A*, FkBKuAB? 4, 1899



WHEAT. WHEAT, | TFB ARE PKOMPI CASH BUYIBS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT. AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE Gli£lN on Farmers' Account in our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Aehburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL.SIZED CORNBACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ROLLITf~~& Co., CANTEEBUBY FLOUH MILLS. OBLIGES AND STORKS —WD^T STRIIT4 ABHBTOTON 1 830



NEW FRUI fS. — NEW FRUITS. ■iuhiiiii imiui.t tQ # ■"•»»■ i 1 an '50 CASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS £\f) 100 BOXES NEW Valencia raisins \QQ |_QQ boxes finest new sultanas 20Q N.B.—All our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore 'saving mucbj time and trouble in cleaning. TITE Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods 10 cwb Fineet Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 owt Finest Orange Peel . 20 doz Bottles Lemon Squash 5 cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 6 cwt Choice New Figs 12 doz Bottles Lime Jnica (Ships ~ 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2 cwb New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwt Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes Almond, and Walnuts) 2 cwt Real German Sausage lO^oases, 21b tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 diz tins Chicken in JelJy and Apricots) 6 doz tics Turkey in Jelly mi ' ' (}*■■■ mi SUGAR. - SUGAR* - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Mosb Reliable Sugars that can be used for Jam and Jellies, JAM TARS. W~~JAM JARS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jar?, ioclud'og 2lb Stone Jara, lib and 21b Glass Jars, 1-quart and J-gai on; Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, which we are offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE OF.YLON TEA, Packed in £lb and lib packets, 51b and 101b tins. A Pungent and Gtod Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tina and J-cheste. gjp" We make a Specialty of Tea. The Best Value given in Ashburton, WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale ia 10 gallon kegs always in Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Dail SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT BffKROHANTS, MABKET ROUSE, BUKNETT STEIET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 55



DON SILVEE DON SILVEE. Guaranteed to Wear White throughout Will not change color. We import DON ■B *^^^fl| SPOONS BAND s^gs3 _gyg||jjp^^ can thoroughly recommend it to give 6T6IJT .—^MK^inaiamCTiwmTnniWiHllilllliliiiHllNiitiflliOjlp -— — —r=TniSN satisfaction of all. |We are also Direct Importers of Taylor's Eyd-Witness Outtsry. Tea Ware and Diansr Ware. Beiog very large Importers of Tea ware and Dinnerware, and baying for soot Cash we are enabled to .ell about 20 per cent Under Ordinary Prloes, so Id will pay you to pay us a visit when requiring anything of the above. */*«««» 1899 Preserving Season, 1599 », ,BR^WEBS CRYSTALS is without doubt the Finest Pieservlni? Sugar on tha Market, being much stronger and does not require skimming bke the ordinalyaucar whmh is simply waste. Jama and Jellks made with it are oienrer, finer, and rcoaira Im than any ofeh» sagar. Oar sales of this sugar each season increase to sucVan extent that oar stock gets occasional^ exhaaated. Auckland No. 1 and Milliquio PBESERVIHO SEASON f \ PBEBEBVIHO SEASON 1898-99. S*~ "*>*w_ 1898-99. MUM! f/\ W * Is JIII, WI BRASS W^^^^^^Sm HEAVy&LTGHT ENAMEL Preserving Pans \WU Preserving Pans r>n a J eß.° ld Vw F la; r? e s<°ckfl Preservins; P«ns of various kind,, including Beit Quality Brass, Henriok'B C M Iron Enamelled, and^Lyd'a Steel Er.am.iJ^, whish « have marked down at Very Low Prices to clear. a We have just landed 32 Crates, 2 Casks, and 2 |S^^J|JH :" Tanks cf Jam Jars of every description, including *^ flffili^ Mason's Improved, L:ghtning Jars, Scotch Jam Jars, White Earthenware Jars, Tied Down Jars, etc. SEE OUR JARS AND GET PRICES BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE. FURTHRR GREAT REDUCTIONS IN FIKEST ROLLER FLOUR. How to Save Money—By Buy it g your Floor from we, and. Eakii g your owa Bleed, thereby saving 2d per 41b loaf. BUCHISS TEA is the most economical Tea on the maiiet, and of a most dell cious flavour. Supplied to Mrs Morton at her well-known Refreshment Roims, East Street. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOKER, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH SIkEET, CHRISTCHURCH. Telephone 24 Box 67 i



A NEW DEPARTURE. A SITE MB "' NEW WAREHOUSE. (o) THE WHOLE OF OUR PRESENT STOCK TO BE SOLD IN OLD PREMISES, TANCRED STREET. SALE STARTS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7. I I I MITCHELL AND TURMK. i



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, NOTICE is hereby given, that at a Special Meeting of the above Council held on the 17th January, 1899, a Resolution was adopted making a By-law under the provisions of the Counties Act, 1886, having for its object the prevention of the blowing and spouting of meat, or selling or offering for sale meab after it has been blown or spouted, within the County of Askburton, and that such resolution \?iU foe submitted for confirmation at a Special Meeting of the. said Gouacli to be held at the Council's i Chambers, Baring Square, Ashburton, on ; TUESDAY, 21st February, 1899, at 11 a,m. A copy of the proposed By-law is de posited at the Council's Offices, Baring Square, and will be open to the inspection of the public, during office hours, every week day up to the 21st February. The proposed By-law* if enacted, wil come into force on a day to be named here after. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Counsih Ashburton, 21et January, 1899, . 1 163, NOTICE— We defy oompqtition tjrpji get wonderful value at MiLwu'e, 'I'aucwa BtWth



G. MEDDIN& Successor jdo Wi Congkevb, THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE AKCADB, rfiHE CHEAPEST SHOP In Ashburfcon X for GENERAL IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY, and TOOLS of every descrip tion, Brushware, Etc*, invites Special Attention to the following Seasonable Lines, which he is offering at Exceptional LOW PRICES :— RANGES PORTABLE STOVES PORTABLE BOILERS REGISTER GRATES MANTEL PIECES FENDERS FIREIRONS PLOUGH SHARES PLOUGH CHAINS LEADING CHAINS BACK CHAINS BAG HOOKS HAY FORKS DIGGING FORKS SPADES PRIMUS STOVES BIRD CAGES BRUSHWARE TINWARfi ENAMELLED WARE PAINTS & OILS SUNDRIES CARPENTEKS* TOOLS" At Chriatchurch Prices, all Gdabantee».



Harvest Requirements ON SALE BY CAESON & Co. 5 TONS Millaquin and Fairymead Pure Cane Sugars lOOOlbs Finest Indian and Ceylon Teas at lowest prices 100 Tins Aulsebrook and Phoenix Biscuits 5 Cases Holly leaf and Cocktail Salmon 2 Cases Finest Genuine Malt Vinegar 5 Tons Finest Roller Flour at lowest quotations 50 Boxes Colonial Candles 40 Cases Kerosene Also — lOcwfi Favorite Concentrated Washing Extract Castor Oil, Ruby Binder Lubricant, No. 2 Cylinder Oil, Jackson 2 and 3 prong Forks, Belfast Hemp Plough Line, Donaghy's Sewing Twine, Perforated Zinc, Galvanised Wire Sieves, Galvanised Biths, Buckets, Boiler Fillers, etc., Tin and Enamelled Billies, Tin and Enamelled Saucepans and Oval Boilerß, Tin and Enamel Plates and Pannikins, Cheap Knives, Forks and Spoons by reliable makers, etc., etc. We can quote you very low prices for any of the above lines of reliable goods, and solicit a trial order.—Yours respectfully, CARSON & CO., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, TEA MERCHANTS & BLENDERS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



DAVID THOMAS, HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, MAKCH 9, 1899. "]U[V NE3CT HORSCIAIR will.be held on tbe above'date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 2 13 Auctioneer. OARDERS-Mrs~Knigh3?, East Street, has acpommod&tion for a few boarders. All home comforts. {Terms moderate, Te& and light refreshments at all hours. 1 121 Bedad J. the colleen knows what's best, and that is diamond JUBibßg U.nblaa4f?d tea.



TO LET, AT A LQW RENTAL, Premises in Moore Street, next Hitching and Mifsom. App'y to T. BULLOOK FOB SAL^. """ f~i OOD, BUILDING SIjTE, Level and i \JT Good Land. £86 lOs Price required for TiS. 795, quarter of an acre, well situated in Cox Street. Very easy HJerms, viz:—Small caah deposit, balance by monthly or i quarterly instalments. T. BULLOCK, Agent



TO LET, I AT A REDUCED RENTAL. 8 ACRES. 8 T7IRONIING the East Town Belt, to- JJ gether with Cottage of six rooms. Inspection invited. T BULLOCK, Agent, TO LET. ~ SHOP, centrally situated in brick build ings, fronting East street, and adjoining Messrs Digby and Madden. Apply to- T. BULLOCK. TO PRINTERS AND OTHERS." TO LET at a Low Rental—Prtmiseß in the Arcade recently occupied by Mr A. J. Baxter,and FOR SALE—Quantity of Printer's Type, Frames, eto. Apply T. BULLOCK



REALISATION SALES. £100. /"10TTAG2 Property, Cambridge Street, \j Hampstead, being Lot 254, containing \ acre, with four-roomed dwelling, etc., thereon. Small deposit cash, balance by instalments. Cheap property. Building Site on West Side of line, T.S. 1122, \ acre. Very easy terms of payment. £425. Price of Town Property fronting East Street South, of an acre, part of T.S. 75, having 41 feet frontage on Kast Street and running back a depth of 132 feeb, with commodious buildings thereon, consisting of three shops and dwellings. To be realised at a very considerable loss. Liberal terms can be arranged. £359. 143 acres. R.S. 29024, situated on Wakami Plains. £25 cash, balance by instalments bearing a low rate of interest. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK.



T BULLOCK. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 \ A°RE V/ 2 Together with Dwelling House, well situated on Alford Foreab Road. MR D. THOMAS (in .conjunction with Mr T. Bullock) has received in structions from the Owner to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — Lot 43, part R.B. 8767, containing 2 roods 14 perches, fronting the Alford Foreßt Road, on which is erected a square dwelling house of four rooms, and other improvements. The property is well situated; healthy locality. Easy terms of payment. D. THOMAS, 2 23 Auctioneer.



ASHBURTON OALVjNISED IRON WORKS. IN VIEW OF A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST HAEDLEY BROS. XTAVE Juat Landed a Large Consignment of HARVEST MATERIAL. HAY RAKES, FORKS, Etc, Etc., at SPECIAL PRICES. <ULL AND CJIVE US A IRI4U WE have also Jua Manufactured a Special Line in Tinware, Oilfeeds, Oil Bottles Tea Bottles, Pannikins, Billies, etc., etc. «T WANTED TO BUY — bCKAP LEAD IN ANY QUANTITY. HARDLEY BROS.,



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. r^QR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Shooters, 9s 6d; Children's Ankle Straps, It; Ladiea' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IP You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be euro you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, (EANORED STREET, ASHBUBT3N



OAT SHEAF CHAFF. TDIOR SALE, 30 tone firat-olaas OAT SHEAF CHAFF Ap



ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ASHBUR TON. ■ j THE Foundation Stone for the Additions to the above Church will be laid by His Lordship the Bishop at 2.30 p.m. on THURSDAY next, February 9. The Churchwardens (Dr Trevor and Mr T. Bullock) trust that all Parishioners will be present.



TO LET, yy ROOMED HOUSE, corner of Park Street and Will street, Ne^b Mr Fooks'. Apply t<* JOHN DAVISON, 2 6 West Street.



Public Notices, PRIMITIVE Methodist Church Services, SUNDAY, February 5. Wills Street—Mornipg ab 11—Rev. G. H. Mann ; Evening ab 6.3o—Mr fl. M. Jones. Harvest ThanksgiviDg on Feb. 25 and 26. 2 22



Tenders, ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD, rTIENDERS are invited for the Supply of _L Meat, Bread, Drugs, Groceries, eto., for the Ashburbon Hospital, for the period of one year. Particulars on view ab the County Council's Offices, Ashburton, where tenders wiH be received up to 11 a.m. on SATUR DAY, 11th instant. By Order. F, MAINWARING, ABhburton, February 4,1899. Clerk. 2 25



Funeral Notice. FUNERAL. NOIIOE. mHE Friends of Mr and Mrs John JL Davison are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late beloved daughter, Blanche Kath Burdett-Stuart, will move from the Railway Station on arrival of the express train from Christchurch, on MONDAY, February 6th, at 1 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 2 27 -■ Undertakers.



Wanted. WANTED— Lady Boarder in private family ; School Teacher preferred ; moderate terms ; all home comforts ; piano. Address—Mrs S. Burr, Triangle, Ashburton. 2 24 FRUIT— Very Cheap. Bananas, 24 Is"; Pines, from 3d ; Plums, 2d a pound. Apricots, Tomatoes, and Cucumberß, espe cially cheap—an the Corner Refreshment Rooms, and Saunders' Buildings.—Mrs Adams. 2 26 FLOUR. —Flour at Icbs than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14a; IOOIbs, 7s 6d; 501bs, 3s lOd; 25!bn, 2s. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcheb Bros.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash barton and Chri9tchurch. FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 2001bs, 14s ; IOOIbs, 7s 6d ; 501bs, 3s lOd; 251bs, 2s.—Johk Orr & Co. 2 7 riIHE History of Methodism in New Zea- X land, by the Sev, W. Morley, D.D., published in 16 monthly parts at 2s per part, [ beautifully illustrated, well printed. Every Methodist should have a copy of this work. Order early.—H. M. Jones. IP YOU WANT A GOOD SUIT to Measure, don't be carried away with High Sounding Advertisements, bub take a few steps off Kast Street to R. Alcobn's, where you will save money every time. I have a nice lot of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Suits, just in, made to my Special Order. A good assortment of Ladies', Children's and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes—and at low prices. , 2 17 MRS ALCORN'S Midsummer Sale now on. Prints and Muslins from 3£d a yard ; Pinafores and Aprons from 9d each, a few "Own Make," soiled, reduced; Laces from Id per yard; Embroideries from l£d per yard; All Wool Drees Goods, double width, from 9d per yard ; Trimmed Millinery half price; Stamped Mountmellick Goods and Fancy Needlework reduced 10 per cent during sale only.



" Ai eleotrfoity is to a tallow oandle " so is diamond jubilee tea to its competitors.— Bbearman Bros., Agents. I could teaoh sugar to slip down your throat a million ways, bufc sweetest of all is added to mmmv jynußß ?«A.-Sbeafmft» pros,, A|*ati( ' >: