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Espionage Paris, June 18. An Italian General has been ar rested at Nice on a charge of espionage. i'ians of the fortifications of the cify were found m bia pocket. A Tornado. Few York, June 18 A tornado wrecked the towns of Now Richmond and Headson m the State of Wisconsin, and Hastings m Minnesota. One hundred and fifty persona were killed at New Richmond.

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Ariil Bicycle Club.—A general meeting of members of the Ariel Bicycle Club was held m the Arcade Cumbers last evening, a targe number of members being present. A long discussion took place on the question of joining the Spcrte Association, and ulti mately it wu decided to join, and Messrs H. Willii and R. J. Henry were elected delegate*. Mr £, Willis reported having procured a gold medal v first prize and » silver one as seoond for a road race for members of the Club, and a rote of thanks wu parsed to Mr Willis for the trouble he had gone to m procuring the medals. It was decided to hold the road race on Thurs day, July 6, the coarse being from Tinwald fro Lagmhor gates and b*ck. A sub-comm ittee was appointed to make preliminary arrangement* for the Oiub's annual ball, and after the transaction of some routine business the meeting adjourned.

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The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Aahburton or the undermentioned places as follows ;— Corrected to January 1.1899 Bornham and Dnnsandef, daily .„ .. ... 8,50 pm Ohertsey and Rakaia, daily , 6 30 am 2 50 pm 6 30 pm Bromore, daily .., .. 630 pm Cbristohnroh and north, daily 6 30am 250 pm % and 030 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays .« ,- at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday .« 10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and Rivet • side, daily .„ .- 6 30 am Beaview, Seafleld, Kyta» «ad Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Greenatrtet and Asbborton Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ._ 6.30 a.m. Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeacb, and Fleminßton, daily ... 245 pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wedneß day, and Friday.. .. 10 30 am ftighbank, daily.. .. 630 am Dael Forest, Tuesday, Thur»« day, Saturday ... ...1030am Mount Somers, springburn, StaTeley, Afford Forest, daily .. ■» ... 4 pm Metkven, daily .„ ...2 50 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Pamara, Danedin, Wftimafce, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm frtling, Rangifcafca, daily .„ 10 30 am Cemuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am aad Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday ,»,  315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am daily 30 pm VSayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm WesterSeld, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... ... 4 pn. Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day - .. ... 4 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday .„ «3 15 pro

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FLETCHER BROS.' S SIECIAL NOTICE t He Their New Illustrated Price list; i __ t c . ' , 1 W E Aa B hLSo«\ P Pc?J c?e ?Z W o io iolMml«J? our numerous Ciu'ethera «cd Pablic of ! Price LMwuSf contain. Sarroucdin« 6ilf"ct« *** ju toeed o V &w »«O IHu«truilon«, fc? °j;? toS^^f,.^!'^*»»°g«« •« if klad tter ietoed fa New (THE PRICE ÜBT 18 JUSTLY NAMBD THE OUT Having been informed th*t several bunineaa people and othere have bewa ciuioealui doubt about our Price List being publhhed ta AahbirS!T we herebr tikeuS STSSSteIIII^ 11 th- K r; rk;»«»»»~tion mTSbZJSZ!SLX the Aahburton " Mail" Office, whfob rcfl«ota great erediton tbeuroMietor ef osr LoaU Paper. VVe feel thoroughly confident that we oould nothav< <bJitS*mork6^ibSSm anywhere m New Zealand, and at the «m. time by having thePriee Ltet dosThVretbe money spent m connection with the Price Ltat was kept m the duS«r^fehas poated Price Lists to all the Householders m the aadermXio^DhSStl a*TanS not^receiving on. should write to a. at once .0 thatTweSl S?oat WbSe ifaeTiS! Price Litt poated to all Boneeholden m the following Districts t— Aehburton Gorge, Greenstreet, Orari, TiawaM, {Jf» sin5 in.ds' Overdale, Wakanni, Belfeld, Kyle, RakaU, WatertOo. Cairnbrae, Lauriston, Rwgitata, Weaterfleid, Chertaey, Lismore, RangitaU laland, Wheatetone, »one > Longbeach, Riverside, Willowby. Dromore, Lyndhurat, Ruapuaa, Winchmore, Kijflaton, MethveD, Seariew, Any Houaehoider m any of the above District* not receiving a Price Llet kladlf write to ua at once. P.S.-Ordere by poat will be aecarely packed, aad will be delivered free at taw Aahbnrton Railway Station. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRIBTOHURCH, EAST _ UTRKKT H. M._ JONES FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from V Dmym to 1« Bf onthis, aooordiu te *-.K«**Ue^i! Oll M« d- «I.P er Week for Total Diaablement np to Tea WeUe. *5° f*; r« De*th i! om Accident. Speoial Conoeaaiona to Purchasers of Pteawe, Organa. and Cycles, Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Daya. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and le lines, top value; specially put apin^London or my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelope. AGENTS FOR MIJ.NER AND THOMPSONS Vvmr*S^Pr9RT * 7v i? rinwneik4 T lklld 808-» Hopkineon, Goes a»d PTATVOS Kalknan, Wagner, ColUrd aad Oellafd, Broad. -PIANOS- .'ndiohn 3**116 * ,*— *■ "* ** "» ( K(j AMG WlUo« »ad White, Maeon and Hamlln.the Chloago^ei- c.«^i3aP P«»y, P»l»ce Organ Company, aad other makereT -OKGAINB- From aSB rOai w «50. ORGANS From ,«- _.- -^.v, piAwos „ ... ... :;; ;: ;- - «oi^ rB7 tll LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. - Ban Cmh Ymlvm OnAWAJLa. a^Lo'w^T n yA^ff rlufe tPaSU^ Priceß foroMh- MagerineeandPefiodloaH, 1 ill? ftSP 1 V" Dl!? ta"111 Equal to Onrletohnrek and D«». dm Roosea. Do yonr Boeineea here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones. TANKS. TANKS. TANKS/ gPECIAL Inducements offer to thoae m want of FIRST-CLASS TANKS* HARDLEY BROS. ARE BKLLING LARGE SIZE TANKS AT 87» 6d, 301, *21,501*& No Honse ia complete without one, PUMPS PUMPS. PUMPS. Splendid Aaaortnunt now to hand-direct from thj makera-at prices to suit everyone. SPOUTING & RIDGING Manufactured on the Premises. Spouting fixed from 4d par foot. Competent Workmen aent to any part of the County at ahorteßt notice. TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. QUR Suooeae with fcheee;GOWNS latt Season gives oa Confidence In Reqateting the Patronage of those Ladies to; whom a SMART COSTUME» neoesafrty. We bold. i&OMTBKXKinra Stock of.COATINGS, auitable for this purpose and would SOLICIT AN EARLY£ INSPECTION. — NOW ON BALE g BALI'S OARPE7; SAMPLES ft O BALES GOAr SKIN RUGS W> MITCHELL & TURNER.



TREES FOR «ALE, 140,000 pindsinsi g™ 90,000 MACROOARPA 100,000 LUWH. 15,000 PR ( S! T k il?.r 1 A AAA ORNAMENTAL XV/,UUU TREES & SHURBS 5 000 OHOIOE ROSIS 3 AAA WALNUTS AND iXJVJVJ Spanish Chestnuts, AND THE MANY OTHER PLANTS, SPECIAL OFFfiB All Fruit> Trees and Roses that die m Planting WILL BE REPLACED by ha™ ing new trees supplied to the Purchaser at the Nursery free of coßt. Order early and so secure beat leleotion. THOMaT SEALY, NURSERYMAN, ETC, RIVER BANK, ASHBUKTON, Telephone No 50. P, O. Box 53. Here's to the Highiandman's Bannocks Hondai Lanka Tea ; a perfect Heelan meal tESLSir* JubilM BrM(l "^



WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT. TXTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF PEiMBi milling; - IN ANY QUANTITY. - P. VIRTUE, Manager, NORTHERN ROLLER MILLING CO., AUCKLAND. 6 52 QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - I out of every 4 •f the whole population of Men, Women.and Children DRINK PURE CEYLON <"* Mtended Teas. fhe above statement, after le years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that n. M, & Co.'s Pure Tea* cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Qua/it/.



ANDREW o U.R' is •. ■ ■ .■. ':" OPi-MSG KEW GOODS DAKY FOR (DHE PRESENT AND COMING SEASON- *■*>. SPEOrAL VALUE IN— OAPSS AND JACKETS from 10s 6d. New Costume Cloths, Stylish Tweeds, Serges, Robes, Millinery m goodllStjleitod Finish, Trimmed Sailors, Lace Curtana, Umbrellas and Corsets. < 150 Pieoesjfow FLANNELETTE, m all Shades and Patterns. SptadidSjvtiiie, from 3£d upwards. lOj Piece* iNew HE A J.TH3FL 4NNEL, aota like'> charm for Rheumatism, , thoroughly shrank, 26 inches wide. 130 Pairs Best Colored Small BLANKETS, ct WholeaaleSPrices. j ——;o:—. MEiVB AND BOYS 1 SUITS, Every Style and Make, Equal to Tailor, Mi.de. DRESSMAKING-A Pronounced Success. A trial order willJOonvince ANDJIEW OR R. . - ' ! MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. FfOR GOOD OHBAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE 81 AND ALONB We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES-Men's Good Shooters, 9s 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps, Is j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5a 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Catting Prices. •——.o: - - IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be sarc you go to ME L LOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTPFKT ASWBUFTDJ* -22,000- COOKING UsUlUll RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY. * 9 THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24i» no setting'required. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside, REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold'by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN.



I Shipping, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ftt^i TJOYAL MAIL STB A. <j|Klgtv •*-*> MERS, with BaperS- r JreWlffliflr' aeeommedafclonforallolaßßeß *■■■■■■■•■■» of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Bio, Tenerlffe and Fly. tnoath. Vessel Ton Commander From Date. othio _7730Kidley ... Wel't'n July 20 lonio .^j474BjKempßon Wel't'n Oct. 12 CARGO STEAMERS. "* *D,-lphic... 8273 Snowden LytTton June 29 ,*Aotea .. 6364 Evans — August) Pakeha  4531 Prosier — August! •Maori ... 5317 Moffatt — Sept "Carries Third-class Passengers. E. W. HANMEft. . Ageali, fit HE jfrjffl&gX KEW ZEALAND JU^jj,v.,.;:^sHippi»o 00,-b LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, 71a Mont* Vide*, Tenerifle A Plymouth. Best) Accommodation for all olassei of fauengers at LqwMt Rates. Portof Steamer*. Tons. Departure. Date, Rakaia 6683 — August 3 Papanui 7000 — August 31 Ruahln* 8127 — S«pt 28 W*kanui "000 — Oot, 28 Paparna 7000 — JVov 23 CARGO STB A MERS. Nairnshire I 8000 Lyttelton June 27 Tekoa ... 4050 Wellington July W*ikato .„ | 4767 Lyttelton July f«r farthw partloulws apply t» TRIEDLANDSR BROS., Ltd. Aganba, Ashbarteo. ONION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited ! TEAMERP P AII FRC MLI TTELTON AS UNUER: for Wesbpore and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday* NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise nent m Christchurch papers Danedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auokland — Alternate Thursdays The above are Bubject to alteration; , eference should therefore be made to Obrlstohorch daily papers foi dates and hour of Balling For farther particulars apply to P. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbarton Mrs McGregor, fTIAKKS over the Corner Refreshment I Rooms from this date, where she wil! welcome all her friends and Public Generally. Hot Luncheon Daily from 12 to 2. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at all hours. A Choice Assortment of Confection ery, and all kinds of Fruit m Stock. 6 121 $ ■■■>* r 1 tf J * g.I: ■' § 1 r\ • * 11^ \. m »^3 " PBM4 ■ i m a. G. MEDDINS, The People's Practical Ironmonger, BURNETT STKEK?, OPPOSITE AECADE. THE CHEAP and UP-TO-DATE SHOP for LAMPS ! LAMPS!! REGISTER GRATES | With Tiles or Plain. CCAL VASES. COAL VASES. FIRE IROWS & BRASSES. FENDERS. FENDERS. BROOMS & BRUSHWARB. TIN & ENAMELLED WARE. GORSE KNIVES & GRUBBERS. SPADES & FORKS. BUILDERS' fe FURNISHING IRON MONGFRY. RANGES! KANGESII Agent for SCOTT'S CELEBRATED " ATLAS " and Barnlngham's •• ZBALANDIA." As usual I am to the front m CAR PENTER'S TOOLS with the largest and best selected stock m Aehburton. One trial will convince you that you will save money by patronising me.



(THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCEATION OP CANTERBURY, Limited, CLEARING SALE :' OF - LIVE AND DEAD BTOCK SEA FI EL D. THURSDAY, JUNE 22, npHE New Zealand Farmers' Co-Operative JL Association of Canterbury, Limited, has received instructions from 8. P. Askin. Esq , to Sell by Public Auotion at hia farm, Seafield, on the above date, the whole of his Live and Dead Stock, viz — QOA Six-Tooth CROSSBRED EWES, OOU m lamb. OKA Sound-Month MERINO EWES, <lO\J m lamb. QQA LAMBS. q/\ KILLING SHEEP. q FAT STEERS* A COWS. A HEIFERS. q CALVES. 5 DRAUGHT HORSES, young, sound, staunch, splendid sorts, and grand workers. 1 TRAP MARE. IITWO.YEAR.OLD FILLY, by Ooolgardie. IMPLEMENTS, Etc.—Dog Cart, Gig, Set Gig Harness, Mowing Machine, Hay Rake, Reaper and Binder (Massey- Harris), Dray and Frame, Strong Spring Dray, Three-Farrow Pionah, Double- J Farrow Plough, Ridging Plough and ficuffier (new), two seta 4-horae Block and Tackle, four sets 6-teaf Heavy Barrows, 1 set Grass Seed Harrows, Grain and Manure Drill, Cultivator, Roller, Gone Catting Machine (Dun can), Stripper, Portable Hut, five 14ft Sheep Fteders, Lawn Mower, Smith's Anvil and Vio», Drilling Machine, Bellows, Tools, etc, 600 good Sacks, Wool Table, Porks, large quantity of Harness, 2 Saddles, Machine OH, Timber, Iron, etc., etc. Al«o-About3 tons TUBBOCK ASHES, and 6 tons CHAFF. As Mr A skin has sold his farm, every 100 will be for ABSOLUTE SALE. Luncheon Provided. Sale Commences at 11.30 a.m. THE NFW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. ROBERT HARDIE, Manager. 6 84 ,U, ISBIBTER, Auctioneer, Nicoll Bros. FRIDAY, SATURDAy7~AND MONDAY. Junk 16, 17, and 19. TO DRAPERS, HOTELKEEPERS, HEADS OF FAMILIES, AND OTHERS. GIGANTIC AUCTION SALE. DBAPEBY, "~" „ DAMASKS, TWEEDS, etC; MESSRS NICOLL BRO% have been instructed by D'Aroy Ford, Ksq , the purchaser of the Assigned Estate of Me- Civill and Co., London, Manchester, and Sydney, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At) their Central Mart, East Street, Ash bur ton, NEXT FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND MONDAY. (And be continued if necessary), At 11 o'clock each day. If\ CASES AND p* BALES, (Which have been apportioned for Un reserved Sale m Aahburton), OF DRAPJ9RY, CLOTHING, Etc., i Comprising,— Table Linen, Table Damask, Irish Linen Table Covers, Pillow Linens, Guipure and Art Curtains, Twilled Linen and Cotton Sheeting, Linen, Turkish and Honeycomb Towels, Linen Glass Cloths, Honeycomb, Marcella, and Grecia Quilts and Toilet Covers, Down and[ChinfzQuilts, Whiteand Bleached Calicoes, Linen and Silk Handker chiefs, Blankets, Carriage, and Buggy Rags, Cloth and Tapestry Table Covers, Black and Colored Cashmeres, Black and Colored Merinos, French Robes, Dress Serges, AH-Wool Shirts, Cotton Shirts, All-Wool Pants and Undershirts, Ladies' Underwear, Ser ges, Tweeds, Coatings, and Ladies' Costumes. THE SALE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE. 7 —^ . Note time—ll o'clock each day, COMMENCING FRIDAY, 16th instt NICOLL BROS., Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents 6 83 ,- D. THOMAS _________ HORSE FAIR. THOESDAY, JULY 13, 1899. TI/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date. ENTRIES ARE NOW BEING TAKEN. D. THOMAS, 6 98 Auctioneer. TREES FOR SALE, FEUIT & FOBBBT TEEES, WANTED-rrAll those about to Plant to come and inspect my large Stock of FRUJT AND FOREST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere. AH Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Quotations supplied on application* James Porter, NOBSERYMAN, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON* 5 BEAUTIFUL Up-to-date Designs m Birthday Cards, just received; also New Lines m Sunday School Cards, Scrip ture Wall Texts, Picture Toy Books, Stand up Alphabets for Children, Birthday Books, Ladies' Purses (good quality), Photo Frames, Books of Recitations, Fountain Pens and Genaial Stationery.—A. H, Williams, Tan ored Street,



I Frledlander Bros.. Limited. "preliminary advertisement. Tt/TESSRS FRfEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. ixJL have been instructed to Sell by Public Auction at their Weab Street Mart, the Farm now m the occupation of Mb Joseph Lukies, near Chertaey, on SATUKDAY, JUNE 24, 1899. Full particulars m future advertisement, R. FRIEDLINDER, 6 101 Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEUIitfT. 1 fifl AORE FA** AT ELGIJ? lUv By Order of the Mortgagee. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have been instructed by the Mortgagee to Sell by Public Auction at their West Street Mart on SATURDAY, June 24, 1899, the 100-acre farm now m the occupation of Mb Cass, and adjoining the properties of Mr D. Butterick. Fall particulars m future Advertisement. 6 102 R. FRIEOLANDER, Auctioneer PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. Tt/TESSRS FRIBDLANDERBROS., Ltd. liLL instructed by the Owner, will sell at { an early date, at Mr Hatman's Homestead, about 2 miles from the Hinds Railway Station,— A handy little farm of about 49 acres, with four-roomed Cottage aud Outbuild* ings, together with a large and I complete Contractor's Plant, Cattle, Stack of Oaten Sheaves, Furniture, etc. Farther particulars m future advertisement). FRIEDLANDKH BROS., Lm R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 123 Auctioneer. t, BULLOCK. SATURDAY, JUNE 17. BUILDING SITES. TOWN SECTIONING. 994 and 995 Peter Street West. 1001, Cox Street West. 118, Wills Street West. The Property of Mbs Fitch. MR T. BULLOOIfwm Sell the above by Auction on SATURDAY NEXT, At 11.30 a.m., as previously advertised* T. BULLOCK, 6 119 Auctioneer, "~ FOB, SALK. farm near town, 290 ISTSS 290 WITH Farmhouse and other improve ments, well situated on the Winch - more Road, divided into paddocks and watered with county water races; the property cf Mr Wm. Button. It is con veniently situated, only about 4& miles from town. Inspection Invited Terms and full particulars on application. ____________ T. BULLOCK. FOJ* BALE. /"IOWMOpiOUS Block known as Saunders' \J Building*, close ta the Railway Station and Post Office, erected on that valuable Town Section --So. 512, containing i acre, and having a frontage of 165 feet on East Street and 66 feet on Wills Street, and running the same depth right through; belonging to the Assets Realisation Board. Offers are invited for the purchase of this property. Easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application* T. BULLOCK. TO those desirous of purchasing property near Town. An early selection,— 60 acres 3 roods 19 perches, situated-about 11 mile from Tinwald railway station, just off Graham's Road. 90 acres 1 rood 20 poles, adjoining the above; very early ■election; being parti of R.BJ 7822, 7823, 7824, and 7825; the property of Mr Thomas Hickman. Offers Me invited for the whole of thin, or separately. Exceptionally ea»y terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Henry Stephenson, FURS, PURS. FURS, Unbwbrykd Sale of GENUINE TASMANIA.!* AND AUSTRALIAN FURS, MR HENRY STEPHENSON will tell at his Rooms, Havelock Street, on SATURDAY NIiXT, 17th INBT., At 2 p.m. On account of Gilbkbb Smith, Premier Furrier of Australasia, THE FINEST AND MOBT VARIED COLLECTION OF FUE GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ABHBURTON. Comprising— Oposcum, Kangaroo, Wallaby, and Bear Rugs, Hearth Rugs, Mats, Etc. Also a quantity of LADIES 1 FUR GOODS, For Personal Wear, including— Golf Capes, Victoria, Viotorlnes, Collar ettes with real tails, also Muff Bags, And last, bub Hot least, a Great Novelty m ■ j FUR BOOTS—"THE NANSEN." FUR SLIPPERS In all Shapes and Siges. This footwear is admirably adapted for this cold climate, »nd has created a ftirore wherever shown. Without the Slightest Reserve. OTTO HORWITZ, Representative. HENRY STEPHENSON, 6 122 - Auctioneer* " Stop Smoking," said a Boston doctor to an ailing patient the other day, " and it will lengthen jour days." The patient stopped. tUhe doctor^ prediction was verified. The first day, the patient declares, was as long aa his wh.ole previous life. Prosperity is the best protector of principle. Few of us can stand prosperity. Another fellow's, I mean. Nothing succeeds like success. That is why Kingston* shoeing is so successful. Kingston does not say so, ask anyone. He is well known, having been here nearly eighteen years. Comi listen, Cronies, ane an' a—For good Tea, McKenzie's taps the lave. Sold by Gudieil, (i'iowald



Wanted. W" ANTBB—A Good General Servani Apply Map Fijtcnr Cox, Bank of Australasia, Asbburton. 6 120 TiIRESH Oysters, Smoked Fish, and all X? kinds of fresh Fish by Express ffo-night.—Ji!WiTT, opposite Mail Office, telephone—9s. 6 124 O1 /- W°RTH for7/6.~A few beauti &l.l ful Pictures (pabliehed by subscription at 2le) to be cleared at 7/6 each, or three for 21s. New Books—John Burnet of Burns, The Garden of Swords, A Duet with an occasional chorus (by Conan Doyle), A Lady of Quality, Jack Curzon, Further supplies of Sheldon's Books, paper and cloth edition.—H. M. Josbs. TjiOß Smart Blouse Materials inspect the P Striped and Fancy Velveteens at Nobthootb & Hbffobd's, "The Corner." FLOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and crashed), Bed Chaff, Onions (26lbs Is) Potatoes, Chickwheat, etc., delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article not giving satisfaction* lam selling, and Will sefl, the above 3d per sack or 2a 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prioe*.— 3. Thomas,' Havelnck Street. : 5 10 T ADIBS! For wintry weather inspect JLj the stock of Ribbed Bloomers and ZW. Combinations at " The Corner." v.i ;' : -^ ■■ —: ■■ > BEST Blue Derweub Pbktoes 3s per Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed Otts 4s 6d per sack, Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201ba Is, at Flbtchek Baos., Ashburton. COCKS & COCKERELS.—Those requir ing pure bred Cocks and Cockerels for breeding purposes pan get cheap Wyandottes, Qrpiogtoni, and Cochins at the j?elh«m Yards,' Ashburton. WANTED Known—that we have re ceived ex Maori a heavy shipment of Dress goods, ohoipe Colorings m Coating Vienna*, and pretonnes} one case Fancy Blacks m elegant designs.—Mitohill t Tubneb. . ■.!. FLOUR Heducod—Roliitt'e, Brown's, or Evans':~ 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; 501bs, 3s lOd; 2?'bs, 2«.-Johh Obb & Co. 2 Smoke New Verms



fw« PoiM««1 Q,«e««loi«« Anawfirttdi What is the use of making a better article than your competitor if you can not get a better price for it ? Ans.—As there is no difference m the prioe the public will bay only the better, so that while our profits may be smaller on a sisgle sal* they will be much greater m the aggregate! How can you get the public to know your make fs the best! If both articles are brought prominently before the public both are certain to be tried and the public will very quiokly pass jadg., ment on them and use only the better one. This explains the large sa!« on Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. The people have been using it for years and have found that it can always bo depended upon. They may occasionally take ap wiih some fashionable novelty put forth wish exaggerated claims, puj; are peirtftjn to return to the one remedy that they know to be reliable, and for coughs, oolds and oroup there is nothing equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For Mis by ASHBUHTON DBOO COMPANY.



sraoreia o* new advertisemxnts. Wanted—Oen«r*l servant. T Bullook—Properties for sale. Mrs MoOregor—Business notio*. Friedlantlar Bros.—Farm at Hindi for sale. tf -Stephenson—Sale of fur goods, Satur*; day next. ]