THE LATEST.

Australian.

United Press Association—-By Elee'rie Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka June 1, 9-55 am, Guardian Office, 10 50 a-m) Acquitted. Sydney, June 1 Price was found not guilty of grievously wounding with intent to murder the Rev Whitcombe. A Visitor. Melbourne, June 1 M. Merlin, spicinlist, appointed by the French Government to enquire into the Australa' ian labor legislation, has arrived. He visits New Zealand,

THE RAKAIA ACCIDENT.

Charge of Manslaughter. ; Acquitted i CJi>ited Pre:-s Association—-By Eleotrio Te!< gmpSs Christohuboh, May 31 At the trial of Carter in the Supreme Oourb this afternoon, Mather (Carter's fireman) said the thick weather caused them to mis calculate the position of the tail lights of the first train j that Carter tried to keep out- Bide the station limits, bub the brakea did not appear to hold, and after the collision Carter blamed the brake principally. A. L. Beatiie, locomotive auptri-'endenls, said he examined the engine shortly ;.f sr the accident and on the following Monday, and found the engine and brake in rerfeor, order. He estimated the speed bet* ten Cnettsey and Eakaia at forty-five miles an hour, and Carter should not have exceeded thirty-six miles. Cheisiohuroh, June 1 The jury found a verdict of " Mot guilty " { in the case of Charles Henry Outer, charged with manslaughter in connection with the Rakaia railway disaster.

MAJOR MARCHAND.

United Pn-a* Association—By Electric- Telegraph—Copyright. Paris, May 31 The ceremonies for Major Marchand'a recaption have been curtailed. Major Marcbsnd received a treirendous welcome at Toulon. In the coarse of a speech, he referred to the anguish he experienced when he learned that divisions over the Dreyfus case prevented France from returning her old proud invariable answer to Britain's demand in regard to Fashoda. He advocated national reunion. In the course of an interview Major Marchand assured M, de Blowitz he bad no ambition to play dictator or overturn anything.

THE TRANSVAAL.

United Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright (Received Wakapo&ka June 1, 9-55 a.m, Guabdian Office 10-50 a.m) Capetown, May 31 President Krager, replying to the reception address presented upon his arrival at Bloemfontein to confer with Sir Henry Miiner, declared that he had tome there to promote the welfare of South Africa and discuss all questions not affecting the independence of the TraDsvaal. He emphasised the word 11 all" by repeating it three times.

A TERRIBLE TALE OF THE SEA

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapoaka June 1, 9-55 ft.m, Guabdias Office 10-50 a.m) Sydney, Jane 1 The Aorangi brings the news that an open boat containing the remains of nine men drifted ashore at Corinto in Central America j they were apparently dead some months. The bodies were terribly emaciated and distorted. Not ft particle of food or water was found in the boat.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

A meeting of the North Canterbury Board ®f Education was held on Wednesday, The following business transacted will be of local Interest: — The Buildings Committee reported that the following tenders had been accepted :— W. H. Collins and Co.—Repairs to Winelow house, £19 16a (subject to price for addi tional work being satisfactory); also repairs to Greenatreet house, £11 17a 6d. The Appointments' Committee reported that the following appointment was recom mended s—-Huntingdon, Miss Edith A. Bell, mistresf, in sole charge. The resignation of Miss Reid, Longbeach, had been received and accepted, —The report was adopted. In the case of Flemington, where a com mittee had nob been elected, it was decided to hold a freeh election« In reply to the Board's request for nomi nations in oases where the school committee elections had been incomplete, the Willovby Committee recommended the appointment of Mr H. Frsmpton, which was confirmed, A protest against the validity of the election at Longbeaoh was considered, but the election was confirmed. The Ashburton, BSmpstead, and* Tinwald Committees recommended the appointment of Mr E. Williams as truant officer for the district, and the appointment was confirm^.

SPORTING.

THE ENGLISH DERBY- United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, May 31 The following if the result of the Darby : Flying Fox 1, Damocles 2, Innocence 3«

OAMARU RACES.

Uoitad Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Oamabc, May 31. Ooncludlng results :— Eldebslik Tkot—l'h« Joker 1, Jimmy 2, Alice M*y 3. Dividend—£l3 78. Time— 5 Bh FiTiHO Habdicap.—Benzoin 1, Hypno tut 2, Gladys II 3. Time—L4. Dividend —£8 19a.

SECOND DAY.

■ ' OamarUj June 1 ! The weather if Qne bat dull, and the attendance is good. Following are remits: Hurdles -Glenore 1, Jib 2, Victor II 3. All started. Dividend—£2 7a. Wemeb—Wedlock 1, Vandyke 2, Edel weitsi 3. Dundee was scratched. Dividend —£3 4s. President's Hahdioap.—Strathnairn 1, Double Event 2, Proposal 3. All started. Wonbyanos«2 Time—l.34f. Dividend— £2 2i. i .-

News in Brifs.

Attention ia called to Messrs T. H. UudriU'a advertisement In this issue. Cheap excursion fares for the Dnnedin Wiater Show are advertised in this issue. The attention of stoefe owners and others is invited to tenders required by the County Council to-morrpw for lease for 21 years of eight lots of reserve 1774, near freezing works, e*oh containing abittit 15 acres. Bach Job will ba watered. ' [ l ' ''" . 4'handbjil issued with thjs impression by the Salvage Company announces that they plose their season in Ashbur'ton on Jane 1?, and $n order to effect a clearance they have made sweeping reductions in all departments; Bargains ate the order of tjje day, lsx James Porter has a large number of f ruifc, forest, »nd other trees for eale at his AUeation nursery. The trees are choice selected sorts, and well grown, All who are about to pl»nfc should give Mr Porter a call Tress planted by him are guaranteed for twelve months. Mr R. T. Tregaski, the agent for the Stesle-Payne Bellringers, has arrived in Aehburtoe to arrange for their opening at the OdiHellowß' Hall on Friday, June 9 Particulars will be given in our next issue.

I'flE AaHBUiifON GUAIIDUX, THCrStMY, JONE 1, 16»$



FLETCHER BROS., ABE SI ILL SELLTNO FINEST ROLLER FLOUR AT £6 17a 6d PER TON. 20O.:bBAGS I4i Od IOO.b BAGS .. \. k 7« 61 B 501b BAGS... ._ 3s 10d 251b BAGS  /"ft 0J RAN and BHAPS, afc Wholesale Prices; Beat BLUE DERWENT POTATOES, nAW"f ?° f 301 la L"; hES OHAFE« 9 ] Per Bft * 5 ONIONS, 201b a le; Crushed ' 0A]8,4«-6Jner sack; Finest New CURRANTS, SULTANAS, and RAISINS, »«. Uuistchnrth .Frioes, )»U cleaned by patent machinery. We are Be I i ins; Light of the Age and Evening Star KEROSENE, lower than Chrisfceburch Pricei, Yon will save from 5 per ceot to 10 per by buying your Grocerit■ from tw. „ LAMPS. "f^lZT'fy LAMPS.;' ;\^ We are sellling .friilyOf^^'^GfL. See our »iudow« Rochester Lamps /Til" 1 ' _^. # «_[V' iJ!taflk for pdc<*, and joi 4-;,', ; ■ Tl MVNtfflk -■;■■ r.:- l#.':::^ froDj 5s 9d each , lIIN I V;ftll| will «.y at onoe A'ftri'"',' rt I I I |U|/\'^'f|iS ; ■■ ■ : ■■■;i:;N;v.?■>::'; or about 15 per ||||:V; ; / WW N W felM thitWjiito^g cent less than other —l»^sggafc'l/ 1181' 1'I*^ *>y far tfati Lowwt Stores are charging. Ifl Town. Compare . P»ices Compare prices h-r ---with other Stores with other itorei and judge for youi» WfW^^^ff Md^jliaiA^ipyj! LIBRARY HANGING LAMPB FROfti 57i 6d>*«Sßa. PLATED WARE. ELECTRO, SILVFR PLATED, OR NICKEL SILVEB. Breakfast Cruet i . from 7a 8J each. - . from 9g 6d Moh Xl^L Anyone requiring Wedding j£\ AfL^' Prcs* n»s should see oar Stock pa^l'^^^^^ Pries before buying else- BEMEMBKR THIBB ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SOPPLY STORES, * EAST STREET, ASfIBURTON. AND HFOH STRRKT, CHRIBTCHURCH, tOLE AGENTS FOR DUCHESS TEA. A SPECTAL SHOW TN OUR UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT of & M»gni6cent Selection of KAIAPOI AND ROSLYN DIVIDED SKIRTS (in Ladies', Misaw 1, and Ohi'drea'a Sizes). K\TAPOI AND MOSGIKL UNDERCLOTHING, including Combina tions, Vests and Slip Bodices in Sir. Woids, Woms, U.S, Ex. U.S. Sizes. LADIES' AND QHILD'S KNITTED WOOL VBSTP, in long and short sleeves, CHILDRENS' TUNICA, in every color. GIRLS' ULSTERS, in Sound Serviceable Tweeds, and Newest Shape*. JOB LINE LADIBS' MACKINTOSHES—bought low to clear a large line CHILDREN^' PINAFORES and P.O. CORSETS—Very Special A Very nice Selection of BALL DRESS materials on View, including 11 GLISSARD DE NUIT " in all Colors. DRESSMAKING iv all its Branches. MILLINERY in Latest Fashion. SUITS TO MEASURE. NORTHCOTif & HEFFORD, " THE COKNER." * £AStIY THE, BtST % ♦'• TATLOR-MADE COSTUMES. /"\Urt : Suoceis with these GOWNSJfaib Swioo gives as Confidence in Requesting the P»troD»ge of those-Ladles to whom* SMARX COSTUMEjaa necessity. We I ■ hold a Compkkhensiye Stock of COSTINGS, fuitable for this purpose and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION, — NOW ON SALE — if) BiLIS CARPET SAMPLES « « BALES GOAf SSllff- RUGS « s MITCHELL & TURNER.



iNicoll Brothers, H. F. Nicoll] fL. A. NiooMi, AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAN ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. OJsNTRAL AUCTION EOUMS EAST STREET, ABHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES Of OaTTLK, PIGS & POULTRY Hvery Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FtJRNITUEE, and PRODUCE, in our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of oar live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any parb of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed in onr bauds for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISBION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. VJTT E ARE dlsH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, NICOLL BEOS., Ksst Street, Ashburton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TTIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURGH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 rriHE ohristohurobT meat co X Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS HAVING enlarged my workshop, and added to working appliances, I am now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF|ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Wheelwright's, Shoeing, and General Blacksmith's Work. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. Agent B or—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrews and Beaven. COOPERBROS. Wholesale ans Fetal! Confec tioners and Fruiterers. ARE now in a position to supply the Public with all kinds oi Freeh Fruits Toffies, Lolließ, Murray's Iced Caramels. If yi>u want a good Hot ?\& and a Cup of Coffee, call at the Ariel Confectioners, who cannot be beat for promptness and civility. All Boiled Goods Made on the Premises Daily. | ooopbiTbros., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 5 51



PECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT NEW "GOODS .FOR, N&W M I (J N T T ye A _ R /CHOICE ASSORTMENT of the Latest v_^ and Moefc Stylish DRESS MATERIALS Id all the Newest Shades and Fabrics. Great Variety of Novelties in Fashionable BRAIDS and Fancy TRIMMINGS. FIB^T CLASS DRESSMAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES. Large Stock of White nod Col red BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, RUGS, SHIRTINGS, Jtc, Etc, FOR THE COMING WINTER MEN'S A; BOYS' CLOTHING, MERCER'S, Etc , Etc. NEW GOODS AT LOWEST CASH PRICES A. P. WILLIAMSON, OA&H DRAPER & OLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET. S- ■ l o g § on- c « . H S I ■ t § 5 I OI I B. Sg 2 l_ a w ci m w s m J2^ JS » !Z5 55 55 a g f > fe 1 I—l J. V. DE BEEB T^EW LINES IN E.P. WARE.DIREOT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. This is the finest quality ENGLISH PLATE, on hard white metal. New Designs In a big range of price*. Inspection Invited. CLOCKs7~^LC)CKS, CLOCKS, New lines suitable? for presentation from £1 to £10, Every time piece regualated and guaranteed. jewelleryTewelleby Always the largest assortment in Ashbur ton to choose from. New Goods by every mail; ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATGHEH A SPECIALTY. lam making a special feature in mu fao.turing Jewellery to order, being the only PRACTICAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ompetent workmen employed. J. V. DE" BEEB, (Late S. Sajek^ | THE LEADING I lEWELLER <Sr WATCHMAKER | EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



THIS SPACE RESERVED jfl^flgH^ \ WATCH FOR rmjM^^f'''xS^^ ' ADVERTISEMENT I^^HW^^ IT CONCERNS T. H. UiNDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Etc.



PUB ,10 NOTICES MONEY. dt JL I O\J sums, at lowest current rates of interest, upon first mortgage of freehold laids. Apply to 5 252 MR C. W. PURNELL, Solicitor. meetUn a WILL be held in the Orange Hall on THURSDAY, June ], to consider the formation of a Young Men's Association for Social Intercourse, Mutual Improvement, etc. All interested are cordially invited. His Worship the Mayor will preside. Meeting aft 8 p.m. Wt ft. BUNDLE, 5 268 Hon. See. pro tern. ™¥oiJ«¥¥oß oALE. FOR Sale in Cameron Street, one minute's walk from Railway Station, Domain, : and Library—Oue quarter-acre Section, with well built, convenient new House, containing five rooms (plastered) j also Bath-room, Soul* ltty, and Wash house, with copper and pump. Gas laid on.—Apply 5 274 F. STANDISH, Cameron Street. TBRESHING. mo LET—About 17,000 Bushels of Wheat X and Oatß for Threshing. App!y GEORGE MURDOCH, 5 281 L&iiriston. " GOOD KEW» FuK ALL. \? VP /^LAVTON, formerly of £' , JJ • VJ East Street, complying with the wishes of former patrons, begs to inform them and the public generally, that he has recommenced business in the Arcade, opposite Buretow's Furniture Warehouse, IF YOU WANT STYLE, FIT, ft; SOUND WORKMANSHIP, GO TO JF. F. OLAY TOIN. His selection of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, etc., are the best in the CMony. A grand line of Heavy Saddle and Chipping Norton West of Fngland Tweeds, at) prices to suit everybody. F. F. CLA YFON, PBACUCaL TAILOR, BULLOCK'S AhOADE, 5 22) FOR SALE—Iq splettdid position for private Boarding House, 15 roomed house, with 3£ acres Land and improve ments. A bargain. I HAVE FOR SALS—WeII built. House rf nine rooms, with good improve ments, and in first-class position iv ' Tancred street. I HAVE FOR SALE—Comfortable Dwell ing and i-ftcre, Wakanui Road east. Cheap. I HAVE FOR SALE—Three Sections, Wills Street wests Sunny side of the road. Good site for house, being handy to Domain, Railway, and Post Office, but in very quiet locality. FOB SALE—Three-roomed Cottage and £ acre, Cameron Street East. FOR SALE—In good healthy locality, 7 roomed houae. Good garden and permanent water supply. FOR SALE—House and 1 acre land, near Wskanui Road, Hampstead, Full particulars and terms on application to H. W. BARRETT, 5 121 ARCADE. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUKCILT PROPOSAL TO RAISE LOAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS. m NOTICE is hereby given that, in pur suance and exercise of the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Corpora tions Act, 1886, and of all other powers enabling it in that behalf, the Council of the Borough of Ashburton proposes to construct and establish the undermentioned public works, which are deemed necessary for promoting the convenience and health of the inhabitants of the said Borough, namely,— 1. The formation and metalling of streets. 2. Concrete side channels in streets. 3. Asphalting and tarring of footpaths. 4. Certain buildings. 5. The lighting of streets. 6. Works for water supply. 7. Bridget and culverts in streetß. For the above purposes the Council proposes to borrow, by way of special loan, the sum of £7500$ to be allocated as follows : —Formation and metalling of streets, £1000 ; conorete side chancels in streets, £2800} asphalting and tarring of footpaths, £300; buildings, £1400; lighting of streets, £300 ; water supply, £300; bridges and culverts in streets, £350; first year's interest on loan, £300; contingencies in respect of the fore going works and expenses of raising loan, £250- It is proposed to pledge the rents and profits of all reserves of lands vested in the Borough of Ashburton, and which can lawfully be let or leased, as scurity for the said loan. A meeting of the burgesses of the Raid Borough will be held at the Oramce Hal!, Burnett Street, on THURSDAY, (The 220 d day of JUNE, 1899, ab 8 p.m., to consider th« said proposal. Dated this 23rd day of May, 1899. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton. 5 226 MISS BESfeIE SJMMONBS MUrSIC SELLER, AN;D TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN, T)EGS to thank her Friends and Patrons for past favors, and to inform them Bhe is in a position to supply anything they may retire in W[US^O or INSTRUMENTS AT LOWEST PRIOJES,. THE EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO afc CASH, or easy Terms. Best Value Yeb Offered. VIOLINS, FLUTES, CLARIONETS, MELODIANS, Etc. Any Article nob in stock procured in? mediately. New Music and Songs by every mail, VIOLIN STRINGS AND FITTINGS, Best Quality, BEWE WMMONDS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON 1 How sweet you are and fresh' {King John). Moat appropriate to D^AiaoNC Jubilee Teas.—^hearrrian Bros, agents.



G.JESsiSTI For . J; '■'■••' LAOI^S RINGS KEEPERS And KNOT RINOS. Gold Watche* Silver Watches QOLD fi*6 SiLVXf CHAINS Brooches, &c.



Tenders, tendeYsT riIENDERS are invited to be feat ia nol J_ later than SA' 1 URDAY, June 3rd, a< 1 p.m., for the LE \M< of about 58 Acres ok the N.W. side of railway line ot Tinwald Domain. App'y to Mr A. A. Fo KB, Ashhurton. G. A. M. BUCKLEY, 5 267 Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. TENDERS. rTIENDBRS are invited for Erection of X Dwelling House on North- Went Belt, for Geokgie Colbman, Esq Plans and specifications may be Been at my office. Tenders close on SATURD. V, June 10. at. 4 p.m. The Lowest or any Tender not neces sarily accepted. R. BIRD, 6 7 Architect. Government Notices. NBW ZHiALiMD RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN FOR WINTER SHOW. AT 2d per mile First-Class, Id per mile Second'CUss, minimum 4s and 2<, mileage counted one w»y only; ticketß issued from Christchurch, Kingston, and in termediate stations, including stations on branches between these points, on the sth, 6th, and 7th June, available for return till the 17th. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of tht ticket in every instance, and may be broken after the firbt twenty-five miles. 6 2 BY ORDER. Funeral isotice. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr J. L. Brown an* respectfully informed that the Funeral of hia late beloved wife, Helen, will move from his residence, Cameron Street West, on FRIDAY, 2nd inst., at 1,30 p m. for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 5 4 Undertakers. J- rlerflanaer Bros.. Li raited. HORSE FAIR.; /AUR Next FAIR will bake place on THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. T. Bullock. FoiTIsALE. GOOD WHEAT GROWING UND, CICV7 ACRES 6)07 2'Zl A ORBS Aul Near a School. Terms and particulars furnished on appli "to i7el\ , AT A LOW RENTAL, ( ROOMS conveniently situated in BXgk Buildings, Arcade Chambers, Burnett Stre6t' T BOLLOCK^ firewoodT^- firkwood. A QUANTITY of Firewood to bt Given Away for Cutting down, vz., Willow and Pinus Insignia Trees. Apply to T. BULLOCK pqjTsale, foe eemoval LARGE STABLE, 30 x 15, 13ft stud, including 2 stalls, chaff house, trap shed and loft; $ now oreoteel on the back portion of T S 779, Cass street. Apply to T, BULLOCK, Agent. I 1 0 LE T~ mHAT old established Butcher's Shop in X last Street, formerly occupied by Mr Digby. Apply to T BWLLOCK. "~~ HINDS^ DISTRICT. SHEEP FARM OF 1853 ACRES, 1853 With Comfortable Dwelling House, Stable, and Other Buildings. FOR SALE, »t a low price, on very easy t«rms of payment, being |R. *. 27620, 27798, and others, belonging to Mr J, Withell. Sold on account of his having purchased a property near Eating. About half of the land is in ita native state; very suitable for growing turnips. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK ~~ FOB SALE, ~~ VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY Allenton District. Q ACRES ODD. 3 Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roada, with Commodious Dwelling House, Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out houses, consisting of Washhouse, with Copper built in, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc., etc, surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy locality; the property of Mr R. Murray. Having sold his business he is desirous of disposing of his property. Offers are invited for same either as a whole or separately. Easy terma of payment can be arranged. T BULLOCK.



THE AI land ale Goal Coy., LIMITED, BHAG POINT. THIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, k 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, " 3 A BHJ3 U BftfOJN, OR AT THE COMPANY'S MINE.



TO Wm uP 'il;o SYSTEM AGAINST OPPRESSIVE HEAT "I Consider it Unequaled*' Mr. Edwin Bright of Brisbane, Queensland, gives this strong testi monial: "I am pleased to say I have used AVffi'S Smaparm both in tlie United States and through out Australia whenever I have felt the need of a tonic. As a remedy for loss of appetite, weakness and debility, and to tone up the system to withstand the oppressive heat and sudden changes I consider it uuequaled." For constipation tr.ko Dr. Ayer's Pill*. Tlmy promptly relieve nnd surely euro. Take tliem -svl:!i Dr. Ayor's Rarsaparilla: one aids the other. pmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmmm—mmm Wanted. WANTED at onoe—A Bmart Girl to assist in Homework for a few days. Apply Mail Office, 6 8 FRESH Oysters, Flounders, English Mackerel, Smoked Fish and Rabbits by Express To-night —J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. 6 5 I AM now opening a lot of Blankets, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods, bought before the rise in the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former price?. A nice lot of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30j ; at Ri Alcobn's. 6 6 ORSE for Bale.—For Sale, a light harness Horse ; wi 1 pass trains, etc. Apply Mail Office. CDCKS & COCKERELS.—Those r< quir ing pure bred Cocks and Cockerels for breeding purposes can get cheap Wyandottes, Orpingtons, and Cochins at the Pelham Yards, Ashburton, BEVIEW of Reviews for May, United i States of Europe, new edition of Atlases, Dictionaries, Cookery Books, The Poets, new books. Latest lines in plain and fancy Stationery. Account Books and all office requisites. Eubber Stamps made to order in any stylei—H. M. Jonis. WANTED Known—That we have re ceived ejf Maori a heavy shipment of Dress $oods, Choice Colorings in Coatings, Yiennae, and Cretonnes; one case Fancy Blacks in elegant designs.—Mjtohbll & Ttjbneb. : MRS ALCOR2? invites inspection of her new Winter arriwln^Capeß, Jackets, Costumes, and Dress Goods. Straws, Felts, and Trimmed Millinery in latest stylea. Several lines of New Fancy Needlework, AH kinds of Underclothing made to order and in stock. Dressmaking receives special attention FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchert only 4s lld«—Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Dressmaking at NORTHOOTS AND HeFFOBD'S. Coat and Skirt Ooßtumea from 14a 6d upwards. Dresses from 10s 6d upwards. WANTED Known—Nice Capes (for Ladies) with fur Collars at NOBTH cote and Hefpord's for 13s lid; going fast. .'. _ - FLOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (261bs la), Potatoes, Chick wheat, etc., delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article nob giving satisfaction. lam selling, and will sell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d Jer ton below the lowest advertised prices.— . Thomas, Havelock Street. 5 10 BIBLES, Hymn and Prayer Books, Birthday Books, Albums, Poets, Picture Books, Annuals, Parses, Wallets, Boxed Stationery, School Books and School Requisites ; Law, Commercial and General Stationery, Toys, Periodicals, Newspapers, etc. The above lines are always in stock, marked in plain figures, at the lowest prices. A- H: Williams,; Tanored Street. FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 2001 ba, 14s ; lOQlbs, 7s 6d; 50Ibs, 3s lOd; 2?>bs, 2s.—John Orb & Co. 2' T7UNEST Roller Flour £6 17,8 6d per tons Jj 2001b bag 14a, 1001b ba^ 7a 6d, 50Lb big 3a lOd, 251b bag 2s, ab Flbtohkr Bros., Ashburton and Christchuroh. "''■ ' BEST Blue Derweut Potatoes 3s 6d per Bag, or 308 per Ton. Crushed o%ts 416 d per nack.^Bed Ghaff fjd per bag, Onions ZQlba Is, at FLiifiiiEß B^i Ashburtoa.



*AH departures should be sudden' (pis aeli)> Give up inferior Tea, and' use HoM>Ai>LfNK<jv Diamond Joijilbe.—Shear jn*3 Bros, sole agents, Ashburtoa