SPORTING.

NAPIER RACES.

United ProEB Association—By Electric Telegraph. Hastings Racecourse, March 15 Nubseby Handicap—Rosella 1, Temeraire 2, Mistra 3. All started. Won easily by three lengths. Time—l.lo. Dividend s' B*. High Weighu—Coolgardie 1, Daphne 2,, Palaver 3. AH started. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time—i.Slf. Dividend— £7 4a. Trial Handicap, once round.— Coryrlon 1, Hin»para2, Gold Oup 3. Tima-1.52| Dividend-£4 10a. Epsom Handicap, 1£ mile.—Daphne 1, Coolgardie 2, Barbarosea 3. Dividend—£3 17s. Railway Handicap, six furlongs—Tauhei 1, Mias Emmy 2, Whitirea 3. Time—l.l 6. Dividend—£2.

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CfOLlNe. — Mesara Crum, Huston, E. Willis, and G. C. Willis represent the Ariel Bicycle Club ab the Hibernian Society's ■ports meeting ab Tinrnru to-day. The two Utter went down this morning. The others, with Mi Alan Jones, the American champion, went) down yesterday. Thb Court—The Stipendiary Magistrate eat for only a few minutes bo-day m the ordinary business of the Court, as the oases Bet down for hearing had mostly been settled out of Court or were undefended. Two, however, were struck out from non-appear ance of the parties. It would be weli perhaps if litigants would remember that the Oourt on Thursdays opens at a quarter to eleven o'clock, Forgetfulness of thia fact has oansed a good many cases to be struck out, or placed at the end of the list, and much delay has resulted. The civil case heard was Baker v Cairncrosa, £10 16a on a dishonored promissory note, m which judgment went for plaintiff by default. After the civil business his Worship passed on to old age pensions Applications. St Stephen's Church.— The institution ef the Rev R. A. Woodthorpe, M.A., as vicar of Sb Stephen's, Ashburfcon, took place on Tuesday evening, m the presence of a large congregation. The office of institution was conducted by Bishop Julius, assisted by the chaplain, the Rev J. Holland, of Rakaia, and the Rev Dr Abbott* The full Yea&ry also took part m the institution, meeting the Bishop, clergy, and choir at the principal door of the church, and leading them to the chancel. At the close of the institution, the Bishop delivered a powerful and eloquent address on the relations which should exist between the pastor and the members of tbe Church, forcibly impressing upon the parishioners their duties towards their minister, who had voluntarily offered him self as their willing servant and friend for Jesns Christ's sake. Theßishopalso addressed ft few,earnest and touching words of counsel and sympathy to the newly-instituted vicar.

News in Brief.

The programme of St. Patrick's concerb is circulated with this iasne. Mr Henry McFlrea, of Baring Square, is offering household commodities such as tea, sugar, and flour, to the public at wholesale prices, which will no doubt be much appre ciated. He. also announces that he is a cash buyer of farm produce, &c. The pictures of the broken carriages m the Canterbury Times this week, which are from photographs taken on Sunday morning following, are excellent, and give a good idea of the state of affairs after the accident, »nd greatly help to a realisation of the scene when the disaster occurred. The Weekly Press has also a full complement of illustra tions, including photographs of some of the victims.

Auckland v Canterbury To morrow.

THE PACIFIC CABLE.

United Press Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright London, March 15 The Agents-General are urging Mr Chamberlain to give a speedy decision oa the Pacific cable subsidy. ' * It is understood that Great Britain m willing to contribute two-ninths if Canada gives three-ninths. Canada, however, persists, that Great Britain and Canada should pay equal shares,

New Zealand Polo Tourna men

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph,

PALMERiTON NORTH, Matc'l 16 G'oriou3 v evher prevails for the opening | day of the iNew Zjaland polo tmrnament. Ten teams are competing, including the Rangibikei A and B teams, Orua, phrist church, Manawatu, Tearai, Wei ing on, Hawkea' Bay (2), and Horcwhecua. The drawing for the Saville cup contests resulted ! m Rangitikei A team 1 p'ayiDg Orua, and Christchcrah meeting Manawatu to-day. To-morrow Rangitikei B team will play T«arai m the senior cup, and m the junior cup Wellington will play Horowheaua.

Great Ftm, Canadian Pig Sunt

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(ADVERTISEMENT,) TO THE EDITOK. SlB, —With reference to a letter which appeared in last Saturday's issue, signed by a eport sailing under the name of " One who pays for hie sport," ia evidently like a ship in a heavy fog for "E dunna were e'are" especially when he sarcastically remarks that "the Amateurs deserve the treatment metod out to them," etc. Well, really the letter it not worth replying to, only "Sport," by using sentences as the above, raighb tend to pat public opinion against us, ao to keep on the right side I must explain matters, when I am undoubtedly of opinion tiiab the majority will be with ust In the first place, to go back to the leading article of last Thursday's issue, in which the editor remarks "A resolution of the Board not to permit the A.A.C, and A.O. to hold any future meetings until satisfac tory arrangements had been made, etc., would have suited the occasion." Ab it was, we had no idea when we advertised our meeting that we were going to be blocked, and we only received notice the morning before the races, otherwise things would not have turned oat as they did. We certainly don't believe in payiag for a close day this season, when to ran a meeting now that the Cyclist*' Alliance is so weak would most surely cripple the club, therefore it is better to sit low for a time, and give the public free exhibitions of racing, and by keeping in their favor and encouraging true amateur sport, we hope to have a very successful meeting next year. And as far as paying for those free exhibitions are concerned, I think " Sport" foundered when he remarked that he does not expect the Board and other clubs to provide us with a free track, etc. To which I beg to state we were left alone before, and a day's notice is too short to postpone a meeting after arrangements had been completed. The Board, in taking the Btepa they did disappointed the lovers of true amateur sport, and the Amateur Club has the public sympathy. For perhaps had earlier notice been given, the Club, rather than disappoint the public, would have paid something for the use of the ground, But would not pay for a close day* Before I conclude I would like to remind "Sport" that prudence and forethought never was caught, but the 'mighty and not humble must rise to tumble, and we haven't fallen yet; but ** Sport" does nob ootisider how long we were paying £18 pcr 1 annum for ground when members of the cash club were training,'and never had a meeting or paid lor the useof the track, and I don't think we troubled to inform the public then. However "all's well that ends well" and we still intend to have an afternoon's eport itt the Domain later on, and if "Sport" is co interested in us he will not sail under false colors, but sportsmanlike sign his name, then I will Invite him to meet me after our next meeting when I will inform him whether we are going to pay or not for oar sport as I don't 1 ke him jumping at con clusions. Now to wind up ia a business-like manner, I must remark that money seems to rule in this world, if brains guide. That bo, I thank your correspondent for his kind offer, whi»h i w jh be pleased to accept, and hope to reoeivto donations from him or any other of hiß fellow umbers,-"-I am, etc., Isaao A-. -BaigsCntV Secretary Ashburtoh AWteur OyoWng c ■. ' ' and Athletic Cub.-., pt one who payo for Ms Advertisenieat.



I am Going To-morrow Nervous Prostration Tested and tried for 35 years m all parts of the world. Such is the testimony of Mrs. E. B. Chop pell, of Stawell,Victoria, Australia. She says;



" It is with great pleasure that I record hiy experience as a nurse for thirty-five years with the wonderful curative effects of and Dr. Aycr's Pills. Both of those I have lisoil m difVerents parts of the world, includ ing Australia, for anyself and my patients, m c<is"s Dt: nervous prostraiion, poor Hood, skin diseases and all complaints from weak ness peculiar to women. J most, heartily re commend these preparations to all sufferers from any of the above named distressing eoniptoirrs." For cojisiipnt'on i:\ke Pr. Ayor's Pills. They lifomptly roiicvo .-mil stirs I y cure. Take tlira with Dr. Aycr'.s Siirs:i.imrlll;i: 0110 aids the other. ' --!-J---£ g^ —lUL-J .■'"■"■ — — j SYNOPSIS Of HEW ADVERTISEMENTS, | Wanted—Smart girl Wanted—Board and Lodging H Stephenson—Bicycle for sale St Patrick's Concert re tickets Lost—Sheep Dog Wanted—A youth G X Askin—Redaction m bicycles B Flower—Refreshments at Domain to morrow Wanted—A Strong boy Jewifct—Fresh oysters and fish to-night Mount Somers Road Board—Re accounts Wanted!



ST. PATRICK'S CONCERT Tickets can be procured at The Corner Refresh ment Rooms and Mrs Adams' Shop, Saunders' Buildings, up to opening time, 7 p.m. 3 155 WESLEYAN Harvest thanksgiving, Sale of Gifts and Sccia', Friday, 7.30. Country friends leave produce, etc., with Mr John Bakes. 3 130 WANTED— A Youth, aboub 16 or 17, accustomed to farm work. Apply at this office, 3 150 I .. : . , -___ , LOST m Aebburton on Tuesday last* Black and White Sheep Dog, longkh hair; answers to the name of Roy. Reward at this office. 3 146 Cannot Stop Borne, Must Go- WANTED Known—lß99 Swifts, road racers, £22; 1897 No 1 reduced to £24, cash.—G. K. Askin, Tancred Btreet. 3 151 WANTED— Smart Girl or Boy to assist m kitchen ; boy preferred.—Mrs Primmee, Havelock street Refreshment Rooms. 3 153



WANTED, a comfortable Home (private family preferred) by young Man, 20. State terms, etc, to " Zealandia," Guardian Office, 3 149 (JHirirFORGET that youlsan get"a good Cup of Tea and Light) Refresh ments at Flowbr's Refreshment Booth at Sports in Domain, To-morrow. WANTED— A strong Boy for Fairfield BoardinghoTise. Apply Wheeler's, Ashburton, 3 152 FRESH Oyaters, Fresh Fish, also Smoked Fish by express to-night at J. H. Jbwitt's, opposite Mail Office. 3 154 We are (king Domain To-morrow NEW BOOKS—With Nansen in the North, Afterwards (lan Maclaren), When Love is Kind, Katerfelto, published prices. Beeton's Cookery, Dictionary, Home Management Doctor, Ready Reckoner, etc., new editions 2a each. Windsor Magazine for February.—H. M. Jones. M"~ RS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off Clothing, and all kinds of gooda. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123



Speed Zings en Domain- SAVE MONEY by~buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread.— Fletcher Bbos., East Street, Ashburton, and High Streeb, Chriatohurch. FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 2001bs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 6d ; 501bs, 3s lOd; 251ba, 2s.—John Obr & Co. 2 FLOUR. —Flour at less than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; 501bs, 3s lOd • 25lbs, 2s. Bran and Sharps' equally reduced at Fletohhb Bbos.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash burton and Christchurch. ANTED Known—An indispensable article m most Businesses is a good Rubber Stamp. Any kind or size made, to order. Rubber Stamp for Linen, etc.' (any style or type) with Bottle of genuine " Nota Bene" Marking Ink, Pad, etc; complete Is6d.—A. H. Williams, Tancred street. WANTED KNOWN—MR s Hamilton is still paying the highaat price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought) m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address- Burnett Streeb, opposite Mail Of3.ee.



MOTOT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that all RATES OUTSTANDING after the 51st dsy of March, 1899, Will be SUED FOR, without further notice. 1 L. J. MoGREGQR, ! - '■' Collector. 1~~ Mount Bomers, March 13,1898. 3 147



Friedlander Bros. HORSE FAIR! WEST STREET HOUSS MART. /^VUR Next PAIR will take place on FBIDAY, APRIL 14, 1899 We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for seme, FRIEDLANDJiR BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 3 93 Auctioneer, T. Bullock. Saturday, march Isf BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. i lf/2 AoaE % Being Lots 7 and 8, Deposited Plan 306, part of R.S. 8767, nearly opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory, Alford Forest Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to sell the above by Auction at the Arcade, on Recount and by order of the Mertgagee, on the date named, ab 11 30 a.m. T.< BULLOCK, 3 106 Auctioneer. Tenders, ""tendlsTsT" npE.NDERS are invited for Raiaing a JL House on Piles and covering roof with iron. Specifications may be seen at my office. Tenders close on MONDAY, March 20. The lowest or any tender nob necessarily ac cepted. R. BIRD, 5 139 Architect. __^ MUSICAL. MISS CARSON. mEAOHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanui Road East, 1 136 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. A OABD MRS A f( fILARIDGB J\.m \Jm \JhARIDQ E TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. ~ OSBORN COOMBB, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), TS now m Ashburton for business. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLItN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aehburton, or at> Commercial Hotel. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TLT RS TjOWMAK TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelqck Street, Ashbuhton. Pupils prepared foe Trinity College exam nations. IL-—_. ! ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. A PPLICATIONB are invited from quali xi. fied persons for the position of Pound keeper and Ranger, the successful applicant to paj an Annual Bent of £15 for the Pound and Cottage, and also to act as Inspector of Nuisances at a salary of £52 per annum. Schedule of duties may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, where applications are to be delivered before 1 p.m. on MONDAY, the 20th inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS Sown Clerk. March 11,1899. EXCITEMENT WILL RUN HIGH ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY, if G. SUTHERLAND, HONOLULU JONES and TIERNEY are m good form, mounted on theic.KlNG OF ALL BICYCLES THE OSMOND. TO be a Champion you must do as Champions do ; that is the reason these three (not too slow) favorites, find that to win hard ridden races they must be mounted on the best, easiest running, and strongest bicycle made, which is THE OSMOND. 1899 MODELS TO HAND, call and inspaot. HALLEN STEIN BEOS & Op., Sole Agents for THE OSMOND, BEESTQN HUMBER, AND ANGLO-SPECIAL BICYCLES, To make the day a success be sure you wear one of those St Patrick Ties we have just opened up. A. G. BARTON, Manager, LAWNS' Dips & Manures. mHE _ Public Dips at the Ashburfcon and JL Tinwald Sale Yarda are now open for the SEASON. ,•*•••• for terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure m the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip m stock. ED^AEP SAUJNPEBS, LOQAL AG.EN.T, U U6



HENRY STEPHENSQN. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY NEXT, MARCH 18 2' LADIES SECOND-HAND BICYCLES, In Good Order. Without Reserve. 3 148 HENRY STEPBENSON.



ELLESMERE GYCLIMG & ATHLEIM fcPORTS, OS THE LEESTON TRACK, ON EASTER MONDAY. £9S~- IN PIUSES -£9d i»ja,ooit a. ml m:*;,— Maiden Roadster Handicap, One Mile Open only to residents of the Ellesmere Road Board District, who must also be mem bers of the Ellesmere Cygling Club. Value of event £3, entrance fee 2s, Ist prize £2, 2nd 15s, 3rd ss. Open Handicap, Half-mile. Value of event £5, entrance feo 3s, Ist prize £3, 2nd 30s, 3rd 10s. Amateur Handicap, One Mile, (trophies) Value of event £4 10s, entrance fee 3s, Ist J63, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s, Novice Race Handicap, One Mile. Open only to riders who have never been placed m an advertised race. Value of event £3, entrance fee 2s, lab prize £2, 2nd I 5», 3rd sb. EASTER WHEEL RACE, two miles, (handicap). Value of event, £30; entrance fee, 12a 63; lab 2nd 3rd £20 £7 £3 Spectators' Race (Roadster), Half-mile. ; Post entry. Competitors handicapped at starting post. Racing Costume barred. ' Value of event £1, entrance fee Is, Ist priza £1. ' Grand Handicap (open), 100 yds Footrace. ' Value of event i's, entrance fee 3s, lat prize £4, 2nd £1. ; Quarter-Mile Dash Handicap. Open. Value of event £5, entrance fee 3s, Ist prize £3 10s, 2nd 30a. Half-Mile Amateur Championship of Can terbury. Gold and Silver Medals. Value of event £5, entrance fee 3s, Ist prize £4, 2nd £1. Two-Mile Handicap. Open only bo riders who have never won a cash prlae exceeding £10. Value of event £5, entrance fee 33, let prize £2 10.i, 2nd 30a, 3rd 20s, Club Foob Race, ISQyda. Open only to members of any recognised Club located m the Ellesmere Road Board District. Value of event £3, entrance fee 2s 6d, Ist prize £2, 2nd 20*. Half-Mile Cash Championship of Canter bury. Gold and Silver Medals. Value of event £5, entrance fee 3a, Ist prize £4, 2nd Amateur Handicap. Two miles. Trophies to value £5, entrance fee 3s, Ist ptiza £3, 2nd 255, 3rd 15e. E.C.O. Officials' Race, handicap. Half mile. Roadster. Open to all officials, elective and ex officio, of the E.O.C. Post entryi Value of event £1, entraace fee Is, Ist priie £1. Three-Mile Handicap (open). Valua of event £8, entrance fee 4s, Ist prize £5. 2nd £2, 3rd£l. i Race Officials' Handicap, Roadster. Half mile. Open to ail officials acting at meeting. Post entry. Handicapped at post. Value of event £1, entrance fee Is, Ist prize £1. 1 Juvenile Spectators 1 Race, Roadster, Half mile. Open to youths under 16 years of age. Post entry. Handicapped at post. Value of event £1 103, entrance fee Is, lat prize £1, 2nd prizg 10a. Final Handicap, one mile. Open to all cash riders. Value of event £4, entrance ice 2s 6J, Ist prize £2 10s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s. General Entries close on SATURDAY, March 18, 1899. Post Entries may be lodged with the Secretary, Leestoo, at any time until 1 p.m. on April 3. | CONDITIONS.— j 1. The Gommittee reserve the right to postpone the Races m the event of inclement weather. I 2. The Committee reserve the right to withdraw, add to, or otherwise alter the Events on the programme ; also to penal ise | the winner of any event, 3. The Committee do not bind themselves to run the events off m the order as above. 4. AH entries to be made on the forms pro vided by the League of N.Z. Wheelmen (which are obtainable from secretaries of any affiliated clubs), and musb be accompanied by the necessary fee, otharwise they will not be recognised. o. Entry, forma must be filled m "with necessary details. No such term as " Known to handicappers " will be recognised. THOMAS W. DENT, 3 112 Secretary, Leeston. Who can win the Wheel Xtaee ? Triad Competitions. | rjIHIS MONTH the • Triad s offers prizes _L for competitions as under :— £ b d For Best sentence from the word^ W-e-M-i-n-g-t-o-n, ÜBing the let- j ters as initial letters of words. I onn To close 20bh March f^ uu Volume, '• Ruined Abbeys, " I Tftlue-— J For the best deaign (m monotone) "* for heading for the Triad. Youths I n n n er girls under 18. To close 20th j * v v April. Gold Medal value— J For the correct sentence repre sented by the following initials : j.— T A _— A _— g —. I 3 o 0 I M— To close 20th May. j Dressing Case, value— J For the best coloured Map of Aue- 1* tralia ; siae of paper : 24 x 18 inches. For 6th Standard boys loon and girla attending any of the | v public schools. To close 20th June. Watch, value— „ J For best; short story of about ISOCj worda (or page of Triad), For young people under 20. "10 0 To close 20th July. j Entries for the above competitions to be accompanied with a receipt for nob less than 5s for goods purchased from one of the advertisers m the ' Triad,' or for goods advertised m the ' Triad,' as per list below. Competitions to be posted to M Manager Triad,' Dunedin." The result of each competition will be given m the • Triad' m issue following date of closing. 'Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Ashburton Drapery Co., Drapers Curtis, F, Jeweller Dr Speer, Wellington Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) Joshua Bros., Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams liochhead, R Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Mitchell, Photographer N.Z. Express Co. RCullen, agent N.Z. Clothing Factory Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H, S. Drummond Surafcura Tea ; Three dastle and Capstan cigarettes Vanity Fair Cigarettes Van Houten's Cocoa and Chocolate •'Wahoo' Loasby's, • Koolibah '• Loasby's. (Buyers of one botble of either may enter) ' •-••■■ Wilsoin, Balk and Go., Irench Coffee and OuvahTea Zealandia Boots A fule may gie a wise man coumel, and it's this—drink unblended diamond jubilee teas! —Agents—Shearman Bros , Ajshbu'tton',' W BJDoak, Mount Somers and MaySeld; Jamea Gudsell, Tinwald, ' ' '



I J. SEALY AND CO. I I T compliance with the rpqucst of raany Friends and valued Clients, I A havedeoidd to CONTINUE THE SKBD BUSINESS m the o'd promise?, as heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY JS!EW STOCK of FaRW, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWFK SEEDS, AND GULDEN REQUISITES. I shall u?e my best endeavours to still maintain that cor Science which the Public has toposed m me during the last twenty four yrara. I nha t.fg to intimate that I have taken into P»irrners!iip (J. A BrCKlMfc'ON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six ypars. The business will be carried on as formerly under th& style of J. SEALY & CO. WS AFE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TARES, £Y£GBASB, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEAL^AND CO. —-__^____ _ 571 J3A.STJ? ' - HXK.J&JB'.I? H. M. JONES. ( x j FREE INSURANCE .Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from iy Da'yH to IS Months, aooording to Valuo Purchased. d3I per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. 3*c3O /or Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, aocl Cycles. C^h purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSONS ];— ***-A.IVO»S — B 7 Brinstnead and Sons, Hopkinson, Gosa and -'I AlMriQ ■ K*llman« Wagner, Collard and GMlard, Broad - -V^^ir-^ V^ks wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Son. Lipp — PIAINOSS— aod Sohn. /"C:r?'s$ GAINiS~~ By ? all and Co> Smith» and tho Needham Company, / \ ■—> C-i- A IVT Q Willoox and White, Maaonand Hamlin, the Chicago Com vy AA>\A JTX.ISS k3 pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers, l -OKGA^S- From J3B lOs to SSSIS 8 ¥T ::: ::■ ::: :: ::: ::: 1%l rT" ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. - Best Cash Value Obtainable, MnßAiyi^DyflM*T— -TheMosfc Powerful and Pleasing Instrument MllHlflnrilUllL of the kind made. Splendid records of the best performers m Songs, Speeches, Quar tets, and Brass Band Selections. Gash or Terms, Call and see it. Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals. LOWEST CASH PRICES m ail Departments. Fqual to Cbrifttchurch and Dune din Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECHON INVITED. h. m. Tones. change _in_business. Great Cash Realising Sale. nicholasXpickford, HAVING bought out Messrs McDonald and McDiarmid'e Aishburton bupiness, at a discount of 20 per cent off Cost Prices, are determined wi h the ol jet of getting ihe ready money, to hold a C-ish SVe for ONE MON J H OINI/Y. Kill yx **; UIJR this is the most Genuine Boot Sale ever held m the district, want the Cash, and therefore are prepared to give cur customers the ben-fit of our special purchase. That it will be to your advantage to secure a stock of Boots Shcti, and Slippers, a glance at the following quotations will prove :— PRICE L'S! 1. Men's best French Calf Shooters, usual price .. ..18 6 now 16 9* Men's best French Calf Cookhams, usual .. .. 20 0 17 6 Men's best Pegged Watertights, 15 6 ',' 12 9 Men's best Pegged Watertight Bluchers .. .. .. 12 6  10 6 Men's best Pegged Shooters .. .. .. .. 15 0 „ J2 6 Men's Shooters 10 6 ,', 8 6 Men's Bluchers .. ..  ..   76 )( 69 Men's Bluchers .. .. , 69 fj 5 9 Men's Bluchers  .. 5 g 4 n Men's be-t French Calf Balmorals 18 0 „ 15 0 Men'a Lace Boots, heel and toe plates .. ..116 , 96 Men's Lave B ots, heel and toe plates  .. 10 6  8 6 Ladies' Leather 2 bar shoes  .. ..  6 6  5 3 Ladies' Leather Lace Shoes .. «. .. .. 66 " 56 Ladies'best Glace 2 bar shoes .. ..  .. 12 6 " 10 & Ladies'best Glace Oxford Shoes .. , .. 13 0 *,', 10 6 Ladies' 2 bar Kid Shoes 9 6 „ 711 Ladies' Tan 2 bar Shoea .. 10 6 „ 8 6 Ladies' Leather Elastic Side Boots 10 6 „ 8 9 A lob of Children's arifl Maids' 2 bar Canvas Shoes to be sold at 7to 9, 2a; 10 to 13, 2s 3d ; 1 and 2, 2s 6d ; 3 to 7, 2s lid. 20 pairs Men's English Goloshed Balmorals, usual price from 18s 6d to 30s, to clear ab from 12s 6d to 184 6d. A line of Gentlemen's X G Balmorals, usual price 22a 6d, now 15s. Ladies' Tennis Shoes, usual price 6a 6d, now 4s 6d ; gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, usual price 8s 6d, now 6s 6d, acd hundreds of other pairs at equally low prices. Remember : We want the Cash, and must get) ib before the Isb of April. So come and secure somo of the Bargains, and help us to meet our payment. * DON'T FORGET SALE STARTS ON FRID VY, lOtk Insr. NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD. EAST STREET. (LATE McDDNALD AND McDIARMID.) 3 76 mntszzMaßZW^a*v.w*wmnHmi mi m—i»w—■■■■■■miiiw im«Ma—— op , M^M^,MM , tJ ^ BMa _ x^|^M(l^[M|^ JOHN WILSON, IMPORTEK OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. •O. |JI1" '"" "I HAVE much pleasure m announcing to the Public of Ashburtou and Surrounding District that I shall still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc ,as heretfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVED my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, where, with the addition of Mr C. Chapman's Stock (which 1 have taken over, Me Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will find a greatly increased Choice of Goods at their disposal. PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERP, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Ftc. 3 132 Telephone 65 p O Box 16 "Tew Zealand Insaraace Goipany. " — in'Q *wihjjiuji ''■■■ iSTABLISaii' «. 1859 CAPITAIZqnF MILLION. PAID-U? CAPITAL AND RESERVES— «g-£OO,OO0 c THBPBEMEBB ANI)"~wiALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACraitfKSS, *0., AOOEPTID AT LOWEST TORRBHT RATES E. W. HANMER



GREAT REDUCTIONS :i GREAT REDUCTIONS! IN FIKpST EOLLEK FLO U«P ♦.,.: '^tl .200 Ib 3 ife \:.-r/^t ■' ' fg » ... .3s lOd- 1 • " :.V.;::, ,-.;-.3' 2§ „ ... ... ... 2s. PUR! HU.R- Redoc ioi s J r Tonlnta.ot more. Now is year time to l»y In yba# rf r S^ P, P yof wef ? oIIw Plour- Bran and sharps equally redoced^llo Diam >nd Brand Oatmtal (the best la the Market) ia also o«t m Fiices. WIMTER SUPPLIES. When buying your Winter Supplies MndJy qms oa » °£h A Wln I gnnT& uteX ihf y°uwi!.lßavenioneybydoingso,aBweboyforßweboyfor Gash and Sell for Caßh, theiefore yon have nob to pay lor other peoplw debts, whereas In a Credit Trade the good payers have to pay for the bad ones. • PRESERVING SUGAR. Brewers C.ystaJs Is universally acknowledged to h« the most (couomical and btst Preserving fcngar m the Mukei. Cnce osed always used, as Jellies and Jams made with it are much firmer ahd clearer »nd will keep for yea aif rt quired. Thib Sugar can tnly be had from us, as we are Sole Agents Auckland No. 1 and Kc. 1 A Cana Sugar always m Stock, Preserving Pans I \ Preserving Pani WEJ have the largest J ■■ ;^F Best quslfly, Brass, Stock of all kinds at Kenricb, Qast Iron, Lowest Prices. Enamelled, and Light Steel Enamellrd. a Quarts and half Gallone. American J,*rß, H^i|j||H.-0:- Tie down Jars, Scotch Jars, Banner Jally Jars. m% '!■■ WE have had cch a deman 1 for Jam Jars of all kiuds this seasi n that onr stocks are ins; very low, a> we advise onr customers to c*ll at ocoe (if oqnirlns? any of ifaj hbo/e) so j>s to secuie them at the extraordinary Low Prices we are quoting, FLETCHER BRO£.. „ „ m CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBORTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRIBTOHUROB. Jelephone t 24 Bo* 67 REDUC T 10 N ROLLER FLOUR. J-'OOII> SncliM -14s :sO)bßagß ... & m lOd lOOlb Bafgm ... »y« 6d Sssii> Bojrg ._ «» POLLARD AND BKAN J ALWAYS IN STOCK. :TEAS TEAB. TEAS. TI^E HAVE HOW ON HAND A SI'OCK Off FINEST PANYONQ BUDS TEA, Specially Recommended by the Medical Profession for (hose suffering from Indieoß lion and otl er ailments, who c*nnot drink a strong Liqwcrias Tea This Tta ia n*ed io aU the Leading Hospitals m Australasia. 4 S " -*. w n*d PKKOB CEYLON TEAS, CHINA TEAS, BLEND SD TEAS. Pi ent id t LlnV^ PekoeCeylO unTea«in^ band llb and 10! b Tin., ana 50. b Chests, which we can with confidence recommend to the public of Aehburton bamplea may be had on application. We make a Specialty t>( Tea», "«".«u. AGKHTS TOR THE FAMOUS DIAMOND JUBILEE TEA. PERFECT WRINGERS, SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, BATHS, BRUSHWARE, ENAMELWAPwE, UNSEED, NEATSFOOT, AND LUBRICATING OIL<V AND ALL OTHER LINES IN HARDWARE AT LOWEST CASH PRICES, WINES AND SPIRITS. We can Supply Asgorted T>cz@m of Spirits from 15a a Dtzen. JSKtSar*!- :: S.:; :: 2^ss"^ss.7— -'■ V::: Very Old Port Wine (bottled) 36» per drz. ,8 „ &"i, ,| " » EDglishßottledAle(ptß)fromß)6d „ „ ' M«a.nsj li>i „ „ AU other Wines and Spirits afc equally Low Prices. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Gcods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IROMMONBKKH, WINE AND SPIRIT MKEOHANTS HOUSE> STOJUOTT BTBEE'r, ASfIBUETO ' Nf