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(Received Wakapuaka Feb 6, 8 50 a.m, Guardian Offioe 941 a-m) The Open Door Policy. London, February 5 Sir Edward Grey, speaking at Hexham, said the Powers were inclin ing to the open door policy and neutral markets. When this policy was fully shared, it would be the best security for peace. Spanish-American Peace Treaty. Washington, February 5 The ratification of the Spanish- American peace treaty lacks three votes. The democrats are insisting upon an explanatory resolution before the fate of the treaty is decided. The Anti-Jewish Disturbances. Pabis. February 5 Henri Rochefore and Max Regis (recently removed by the French Government from the position of Mayor - of Algiers, owing to the part he took in the anti-Jewish disturbances) were cheered and hooted at Marseilles en route to Algiers. Mowers and stones were thrown at the carriage, and when aboard the steamer Begis apostrophised the hostile crowd gathered on the quays and in boats.

Australian.

United Preea Association—By Eleetrio Telegraph—Copy right.

Received Wakapuaka Feb. 6, 9.45 a.m, Guardian Office 10.32 a-m In Collision with an Iceberg. Adelaide, February 6 The ship Torrens, from London has arrived ill a disabled condition. On January 11, wbea off Orozet Island, the ship struck an* immense iceberg. Her bowsprit was driven through the forecastle and she suffered other serious damage below and aloft. A quantity of cargo was jettisoned, and by constant pumping and considerable hardship the crew succeeded in keeping the vessel afloat for four thousand miles, Another Murder. Perth, February 6 *, A gardener named Fox, residing at Olaremont, came to Perth on Saturday I with his family, leaving his wife at j home. When they returned the wife was missing. She was eventually found a short distance from home with her head split open with an axe and wounds on the upper part of her legs. There is no clue to the perpetrator.

THE GATTION TRAGEDY.

The Police at Fault.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right Brisbane, February 5 Independent evidence goes to con firm Burgess's statement th&t he was at Green Mount, thirty miles from Gatton, on the night of the murder. The police are again working up some earlier abandoned clue.

THE HORSE FIEND AGAIN AT LARGE.

Two Stallions Killed.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. ChristchurOh, February 5. Christchurch waa again thrown into a state of excitement to-d&y when it became known that the horse fiend, who has been quiet since the middle of October, had stabbed three more stallions during the night, two of them fatally. This now makes twenty-six horses to his account). He appears to have started at Scarlett's brewery, m Fendalton, where he stabbed a ten-year-old stallion by St. George. The animal was worked on Saturday and turned out m the shrubbery at night. The horse was found at 6.30 this morning with the jugular vein cut through, lying m a pool of blood. The fiend also cut out the animal's anus. He seeme to have made his way along the back road m the direction of Papaoui, and meeting a pony etallion belonging to Mr Box stabbed ib also. The animal was found m the morning with a cub four inches deep, which fortunately jußb missed the jugular vein, and its life was saved. About a mile further on, just at the back of PapatJui, the fiend stabbed a promising two-year-old colb by Young Ir vingbon m a paddock belonging to Mr W. p. ij^nehaw, the animal's jugular being severed. All the animals were stabbed m the same place on the off side of the neck, about six inches from the angle of the jaw. A large posse of police under Inspector Broham were out all day, assisted by a black tracker from Queensland who has been specially imported by the Horse Protetion Association, but so far no clue has been found*

AMERICAN AFFAIRS.

Washington, February 4 The American Inter state Ootnmittee I of representatives adopted Mr Hep burn's Nicaragua Canal Bill m an amended form, m place of the Bill recently adopted by the Senate. Mrj Hepburn's Bill authorises the purchase j from the Governments of Nicaragua j and Oosta Rica of the requisite lands for the construction of the canal at a cost of 115,000,000 dollars. It does j not mention the Olayton-Bulwer treaty. The Senate, on the motion of Mr Wason, recently decided that special enquiries should be made with regard to the mortality among American troops m the Philippines. Major- G-eneral Otis, replying to enquiries, stated thafe there have been 220 deaths amongst the troops including 65 from typhoid, and 43 from smallpox. Bigorous vaccination is being enforced. In the Senate Mr Walcott said the Democrats were seeking to make political capital for the next Presidential: election. It would be unpatriotic to I leave the Philippines a prey to the land- j hungry nations of Europe. All of | them were hostile to America except j Great Britain^ whom he warmly ■ eulogised, Mr J. ~W. iMggs, the American Attorney-General, has decided that Admiral Dewey was justified m cuttiog the Hong Kong-Manila cable m the enemy's waters, therefore the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company is not entitled to damages. '

ATHLETIC.

♦■- —- THE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING.

United Frees Association—-By Electric Telegraph. Ddnediu, February 4 The annual athletic championships were held this afternoon. The turf waa somewhat heavy. The championship banner waa won by Dunedin with 56 points ; Auckland being second with 45 points. The following are the results :— 100 Yards Flat — First Heat — Smith, Auckland, 1; Nickel, Dunedin, 2. Won anyhow. Time— 10|. Second heat —• Mc- Kenzie, Dunedin, 1; Fraser, Timaru, 2. Time—l Of. Final—Smith, Auckland, 1; Nichol, I'unediD, 2 ; McKenzie, Dunedio, 3. Time-10§. i Half-Mile Flat.—Sb. Hill (Napier), 1; McKay (Dunedin), 2; Gareia (Ohristchuroh), 3. Five others started. Time—2 4§. One Mile Walk—Wilson (Auckland), 1; Fmdlay (Dunedin) 2; Ross (Timaru), 3. Won by 30 yards ; a poor third. Time— 7 9|. Wilson was disqualified and Findlay placed first. 120 Yards Hurdles—First heat—Smith (Auckland), 1 • Moir (Ohrisschutch), 2. Time—l7|aeo. Second heat—Nichol (Dun edin), 1; White (Timaru) 2. Time—l7^. Final heat—Smith (Auckland), 1; White (Timaru), 2; Nichoi (Dunedin), 3. Won easily. Time—l7^ec. One Mile Flat—Pentecost (Chrisfcehurch), 1; Simpson (Ohrißtchurch), 2; Malthus (Timaru), 3; Won by a yard. Time—4 36£. Hammer Throwing—Madill (Auckland), 121 ft 3in, 1 ; Martin (Dunedin), 111 ft 6in, 2 ; Murdoch (Wellington), 98ft 3in, 3. The winner's throw is a New Zealand record. Pole Jump—Te Paa (Auckland), 10ft, 1; O'Hara (Canterbury), 2. The only com petitors. High Jump~-Browley (Dunedin), sft Q^in, 1; Madill (Auckland), sft 4in, 2; Joseph (Christchurch), sft 3in, 3. A New Zealand record. 250 Yards Flat—Kingston (Dunedio), 1; Smith (Auckland), 2; J L Smith (South Canterbury), 3. Won by half a yard. Time—2Bsec. Three Mile Walk—Wilson (Auckland), 1; Wilson (Dunedin), + ; Munro (Dunedin), f. The winner lapped the second men. Time— 15 56|. Three Mile Flat.—Malthus (South Canter bury), 1: Benne'tt (Dunedio), 2 ; Osen (Dun edin), 3. Seven started. Won by 100 yds Time—ls.s'f. Long Jump.—Brownlee (Dunedin), 20ft. 7£in. 1 ; Mendelaon (South Canterbury). 2; Overton (Canterbury), 3, Eight competed. 440 Yards Fiat.—Kingston (Dunedin), 1 ; St. HiU (Hawke's Bay), 2 ; Macassey (Dune din), 3. Nine started. Won by several yards. Time—slf 440 Yards Hurd!e9.--Smith (Auckland), 1; Lindsay (Canterbury), 2 ; Garsia (Canter bury), 3. Five started. Won easily m 65360. Putting the Weight.—McCormack (Dune din), 38ft O^in, 1 ; Madill (Auckland), 37ft sin, 2; Joseph (Canterbury), 32ffe ll^in), 3.

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Rescue op Cattle. — Before the sitting justices this morning, Mary Shearer, Tinwald, was charged with illegally rescuing on January 5, three head of cattle from the ranger and poundkeeper W. de B. Compton, the said cattle having been found straying on the roads. Defendant did not appear, and was fined 20s, and court costs 9s, with solicitor's fee of one guinea. Henry Jeffs, Tinwald, was charged with a similar offence. This case was adjourned till 20th inst, Drunkenness.— At the Ccurt-house this morning-—before Messrs D. Thomas and Joseph Scaly, J.'bP.—three men who had been m pustody since Saturday were brought up by the police and charged with drunken ness, viz :—Jas. Green (a mac of color), Win. White, and T. Roberts. All were convicied and discharged, the Bench advising them that the best thing they could do was to get out of the town promptly and start work, of which there was an abundance m the district for willing hands. j Funeral*—The express train from Christ church brought the remains of the late Miss Katie Stuarb to Ashburton for inter ment to-day, and as the train steamed into the station the funeral knell rung out from 1 St Stephens' of which Church deceased was a member, and from the congregation of which she will be greatly missed. The polished coffin, with its silver furniture was I covered with choice flowers, and was borne (underhand) by Messrs Hart (2), Allington, Ward, Makeig, and Leohner, from the rail- I way to the open funeral oar, when the mournful procession moved off to the ceme tery. The funeral was of a semi-private nature, only the immediate relatives and friends following, though a large number of people were present at the cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev R. A. Woodthorpe, assisted by the Rev T. A. Hamilton.

News in Brief.

John Bull to Marchand at Faahoda— "Well, old man, you've had a nice little scientific trip, and now you'd better pack up your flags and go home."

TfiE ASHBtifiirON §UARDJtA»; MuNDA*, FfiBttTAUY 6, 1839



—"— ————-——-;■ --- « —-*l-l DON SILVER DON SILVER^! Guaranteed to Wear White throughout Will not change color. - jZ^SSK^m^ We import DOH' j lIIIJII SPOQnTaND recommend it "mmm*WB&BW&W' - ffl^F.. within the reach' 4 of all;. We are also Direct Importers of Taylor's Ey* Witneii Cattery, Tea Ware and Dinner Ware. Being very large Importers of Teaware and Dinner wa.e. and baying for snot Cash we are enabled to tell about 20 per cent Under Ordinary Prices, so it will JEjoKi pay us a visit when requiring anything of the above. »«ww WJ obm BREWERS CRYSTALS ia without doubt the Finest Reserving Sugar on th« Market, being much stronger and does not require skimming i ke the ordinuyYwu! whiohu eimply waste. Jams and Jellies made with it are clearer, ZTS less than any other sugar. Our sales of this sugar each season increase to such an l^l^fS'ltSckl" 8 occaß!onftl?y exhausted. Auckland No. 1 andante PRESERVING SEASOM f Y PRESERVING SEASOR 1898'99 [*<? lH*»w 1898-99. N^. I l~ - *fyjj Preserving Pans »■■ Preserving Pans n„ JS R° ld Vw y la-T &> ckS^! Preservino! Pans of various kinds, including Best Quality Bras,, Henrick'B Case Iron Enamelled, and^LyJ's Steel Enamelled, which we have marked down at Very Low Prioea to clear. 9T A M ••■ TA PQ P^J|3 ::: OJ±xxL j® eJAxIO. JL ||pn ; : We have just landed 32 Crates, 2 Casks, and 2 1^ Jjlß ! ' T^nks of Jam Jars of every description, includit g iiL ill Br .'. Mason's Improved, Lightning Jarp, Scotch Jam Jars, White Earthenware Jars, Tied Down Jars, etc. SEE OUR JARS AND GET PRICES BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE, FURTHER GREAT RKDUOTIONS IN FINEST ROILER FLOUR. How to Save Money—By Buyiig your Floul from cs, and Baking your Owß Bread, th. re'iv a ving 2d per 4!b loaf. '■ - DUOHISS TE4 is the-most economical Tea on the marked and of a most delh jious flavour. Supplied to Mrs Morton at her well-known Refreshment Rooms* East Street. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HiGH STREET, OHRISTOHUROH. Telephone 24 g ox 57 NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 OASES FINEBT NEVV CURRANTS 50 100 BOXES NEW VALENCIA RAISINS 100 BOXES FINEST NEW, SULTAHAS JOO ST.B.—AII our Fruits are WASHED andDRIEDby Patent Machin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time Aid trouble in cleaning. U% J" E Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods— 10 cwb Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 cwt Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon Squash 5 cwt Finest Citron Peel * 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 5 cwt Choice New Figs 12 doz Bottles Lime Juice (Ships " 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2 cwt 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^caaes, 2!b tins, Frult^Peaches.jjPears, 6 dcz tins Chicken In Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tics Turkey in Jelly SUGAR. - SUGAR. - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK, The Most Reliable Sugars that can be used for Jam and Jellies. JAM JARS~ (X)"~ JAM JABS. We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 21b Glass Jars, 1-quart and £-gal on; Mason's Screw Top Bottle , which we are offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Packed in £lb and lib packets, 51b and 101b tine. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and $®" We make a Specialty of Tea. The Beet Value given in Ashburton. WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Faokiug Special At sorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale in 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 MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53 WHEAT. -'WHEAT;' WE) ABB PBOMPI' (JASH BUYEKS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT. AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STOKE GRAIN on Farmers' Account in our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED CORNSACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ROLLirf~& Co., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES — WEST STREET, ASHBUBTOKt 1 230



NEW CYCLE WORKS. W. McKnight] [B. McKnight Mcknight bros., (LATE OF TIMARU AND CHRISTCHUBCH) "ARIEL" CYCLE WORKS, SADNDERS' J3UILDIFGS, BEG to announce that they have Com menced Business as Cycle Experts, etc., and all work entrusted to their charge will receive their most Careful and Prompt AttentioD.T Repairs Guaranteed, All kinds of Cycle Accessories m Stock. Agents for all the Leading Machines. #%° Machines ENAMELLED and LINED any Color. Mcknight bros., ARIEL CYCLE WO«KS 179 SaUNBERs' BOILDIN6S, ASHBUBTON, A fule may gie a wise man counsel, and it's this—drink unblended diamond jubilkb teas! —Agents—Shearman Bros , Ashburton; \\" OJ Doak, Mount Somere and Mayfield ,



HENEY STEPHBNSON, (ouccessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my Rands for Sale. s OHAPff, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES : SEEDS, etc., ; Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agentj Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS ob time pay ments from *3Os per month. HENBY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER Smoke New Yenua



MITCHELL & TUIiNEii. A S Notified m a Previous Advertisement, our lease of present Premises will expire shortly, and having Secured the one Site m Ashburton, we have determined to BUILD A MAGNIFICENT WAREHOUSE, Worthy of the Town and District, which leaves us no option but to clear the Whole Stock at such Pricea as to command the Kindly Cash, and prove WE MEAN BUSINESS. We wish it to be understood that the undermentioned lines are oily a few Special ones, and that our whole Stock is HEAVILY REDUCED. - " ;o: DRESS DEPARTMENT. / WE are HEAVILY STOCKED at this Counter, and fully believe that the Few Quotations given below will make its* clear to every Reader that WE MEAN TO SELL. ODD .SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND OISHMFRE 6|d ODD .HADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE Is 3d ALL COLORS WIDE CASHMERE Is 6d ALL WOOL FANCY COSTUME CLOTH, 3a 4d, 2s 6i, 3a 3i, low Is HEAVY DRESS TWEEDS, 2s, now ... is ALL WOOL SERGES (3reen only) ... ... 9d STRONG SUMMER TWIEDS , 9|i DRESS TWEED, Wintei Weights, Is 6d, now 10£ d IWISED DRESS LENGrHS, 24s 6d, 28i 6d, 34s 6% now ... 10s 61. 12s 6d, 15s 6d 60 SINGLE DRESSES, 12a 6i, 15 3 61, 20s, all at ... ... 63 6d CREFONS, Pink and Green only, 2s, now , Is 81 ALL WOOL BLACK SERGES la 3d HEAVY NAVY AND BLACK SERGES Is 8d BLiCK FANCY COSTUME CLOTHS, 2^ 3d, 2, 6d, 2s 9d, now 10R Is2d, la 6d 'MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT- 36in Check and Bordered Apron Cloths, ... Sale Price 4^d Uableached Tablings „ „ Is", Is 44, la 8d 68a Heavy White Sheeting „ „ 8d 801n Heavy White Sheeting ... ... ... „ „ 9J,d 20 pieces Canvas Skirt Stiffentnga „  4d Heavy Art Serges, 2s 9d. 3a 6d , „ ' Is lid, 2b 6d Large Size Bush Rugs, Bj9d „  63 9d Heavy Union Shirtings, Dark Grey, Is „ „ B|d A Grand Line Dark Prints „ „ 3|d 50 pieces Blouse Muslins and Crepons  „ 'itd 20 pieces wide width good patterns Flannellette „ „ 3fd 6 pieces Flannellette Skirtings, heavy and good patterns   10|d 16 pieces Flannelette for Blouses, Dressing Gowns, etc „ f) 51 6 pieces 33in heavy Pink Flannellette ... ... „ „ 7|i 30 large Patchwork Quilts „ „ la 6d Miiliaery and Mantle Department We have, a lot of Odd Lines m this Department, which we must get rid of. A few only are given, being much too numerous to particularise. 30 dozen Ladies' Calico Underclothing afe abonb half price 2 dozen Infants' Embroidered Cashm&re Hats, 3j 6d, now Is 6d 11 dozan Children's Pinafores, Is 9J, 2a lid, 3i 6d, now 10£ d» Is 6d 3^ dozm Infants' Sun Hats and Bonne's, 3% 6d, now la Hi 25 Ladies' Mclntoshes, 12 6d and 18? 6i, now 63 9J 65 Ladies' Blouses, 3s 9d to 7a 6^, now 1", U lid, 2s lid 12 dozsn Colored Collars and Cuffs, Is 61 per set, now 3|d 33 Ladies' Ulsters and Cloaks, 25s 6i and 353 6d, all at 3i 6d 16 Ladies' Fur-Lined and Fur-Edged Cloaks, 50a, ah at 10a 6d 20 Ladies' Rain-proof Cloaks, 50s, all at 8s 6d Oddments m Wings, Flowers, and Ribbons at quarter price. MITCHELL AND TURNER.



DAVID THOMAS. A E~C ADE ""' HORSE FAIR. THUESDAY, MAECfI 9, 1899. TUTY NEXT HORSE.FAIR will.be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. * DAVID THOMAS, 2 13 Auctioneer. Government Notices. PASTORAL RUNS, TO BE OFFERED FOR LEASE, BY PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned Pastoral Runtr will be offered for Lease by Public Auction at the District Land Office, Ohristchurch, on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1899, At 11 a.m. and 12 noon. NINETEEN RUNS, comprising the Broom field, Loburn, Glentui, Wharfdale, View Hill, part of Burnt Hil', The Point, Rikaia Gorge, Rockwood, Steventon, part of Snowdon, Mcßae's, Anama, Shepherd's Bußh, and part of Clenb Hills Stations. The areas vary from 75 to 19,040 acres ; the rentals from £3 15s to £350 per annum; and the terms of leases are 3, 7,10 and 14 years, dating from March 1,1900. Sale Plans of the above runs, giving full particulars of terms and conditions, will be obtainable from thia Office when published. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Distriob Land and Survey Office, Ghristchurch, January 24, 1899. 2 28 GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Head Office, Wellington. LOST POLICY. A PPLIOATION having been made to me xjl under section 28 of " The Life Assur ance Policies Act, 1884," for the issue of copies of the policies of the lives of John Hircock and Louisa Hiecock, formerly of Ashburton, but now of Westport, numbered 152275 and 152241 respectively, m the booka of the Government Insurance Commissioner and evidence having been supplied a« to the loss or destruction of the original, I hereby give notice that I shall issue copies as requested, unless notice be lodged forbidding the same oq or before the SIXTH day of MARCH, 1899. Dated at Wellington thia 4th day of February, 1899. J. H. RICHARDSON, 2 27 Commissioner. CH.URCH SERVICES. T. STEPHEN'S OHUROfI, Ashburton. MONDAY, 7.30 p.m.—Choir Practice. THURSDAY, (February 9), 2.30 p.m.— Laying of foundation stone by the Bjshop of Christchurch. 7 p.m.— Evensong. 7.30 p.m.—Meeting of Teachers and Churoh workers. QUINGUAGESIMA S¥NDAY (Feb. 12). 8,30 a.m» —Holy Communion. 11 a.m.-—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. 3p.m.--Berviceat3|>ROMOßE. Preacher, Rev. R. A; Woodthorpe. ; 6.3Q, p.m. — Evensong and Sermon. Preacher : Rev. F. H. Spencer, i———————■—»—»——^—^»——■» ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ASHBUR TON. nnHE Foundation Stone for the Additions _i_ to the above Church will be laid by j His Lordship the Bishop at 2.30 p.m. on j THURSDAY next, February 9. ' The Churchwardens (Dr Trevor and Mr T. Bullock) trust that all Parishioners will be present. ~~wanted! TTTANTED — Feed for 2000 Sheep. Apply, F. STANDISH, 2 29 Ashburton. j OAT SHEAF CHAFF. TpOR SALE, 30 tons first-class OAT SHEA F CHAFF Apply, MAIL OFFICE. Bedad ! the colleen knows what's best, and that) is diamond jubilee unblended, tea* -^Shearman Bros,, Agent*.



WANTED, f OAKUERS—Mrs Knlght, East Street", has accommodation for a few boarders. All home comforts. Perms moderate. Tea. and light refreshments at ail hours. 1 121 FLOUR. —Flour at less than wholesale pricea: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14a; IOGIbs, 7s 6d; 501bs, 3a lOd; 251ba, 2a. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash burton and Christchurch. FLOUR Reduced—RolHtt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 200lbs, 14s ; IOOIba, 7s 6* ; 50ibs t 3s lOd; 25ibs, 2s.—John Orb & Co. 2 7 riIHE History of Methodism m New Zaa- X land, by the Sev. W. Morley, D.D., published m 16 monthly parts at 2a per part, beautifully illustrated, well printed. Every Melhodist should have a copy of this work. Order early.—H, M. Jones. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SUIT "to Measure, don't be carried away with High bounding Advertisements, but tike a few steps off tiast Street to R. Alcorn's, where you will save money every time, I have a nice lot of Men's, Youths' and Boys' f-uits, just m, 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 Dress Goods, double width, from 9d per yard ; Trimmed Millinery half price; Stamped Mountmellick Goodb and Fancy Needlework reduced 10 per cent during sale only. VJTT ANTED Known—4o Doz. Women's * T Is 6d Black Cashmere Hose to be sold for Is pair; 25 doz Women's Black Lisle Gloves 2d per pair ; Ladies' Ulsters at 3s 6d ; Rainproof Cloaks, 8s 6d ; Fur-lined Cloaks, 10a 6d. All at Mitghel & Turner's Sale. WANTED Known—To Men with a harvest cheque, that we can give you a complete rig ouo from head to foot for 38/9, and none of it rubbish.—Mitchell & Turner. Public Notices, reduction m price of bread. T)RICE of Bread reduced to 5d per 41b loaf Cash. Reduction begins TO-MORROW. WILLIAM BRYANT. 2 35 ' 1.0.0. F., M.U. " FTIHE Adjourned Summoned Meeting of _L the Loyal Ashburton Lodge, will be held on THURSDAY NEXT, 9bh inst., on account of the Hall being engaged for Friday, 10th inst. Business : Discussion of Balance Sheet, and general. JAMES PATERSON, N.G. 2 33 0. CAMPBELL, P.S. G. MEDDIN& Successor to W. OoNGsava, THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, riIHE CHEAPEST SHO? m Ashburton JL 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 1 FENDERS r FIREIRONB PLOUGH SHARES PLOUGH CHAINS LEADING CHAINS BACK CHAINS BAG HOOKS HAY FORKS DIGGING FORKS SPADES PRIMUS STOVES BIRD CAGES BRUSHWARE TINWARE ENAMELLED WARE PAINTS & OILS SUNDRIES CARPENTERS' TOOLS At Christchurch Prices, all Guaranteed. FOR SALE, cheap—Useful Light Trap, For particulars enquire oij&ee or this 5



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. TjlOR GOOD OHEAP 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 Anklr Straps, la j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5a 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Catting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be sure you go to MELL O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTREET, &SHBUFTDF ISHBim GALVAHISED IRON WORKS. 1r ._„ ...fv'S imi hi IN VIEW OF A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST HARDLEY BROS. TT AYE Jusb Landed a Large Consignment of HARVEST MATERIAL HAY RAKES, FORKS, Etc., Etc, at SPECIAL PRICES. (11LI, AX» GIVE US A 'JTRIAK..' WE have also Jus Manufactured a Special Line m Tinware, Oilfeeds, Oil Bottles, Tea Bottles, Pannikins, Billies, etc., etc. or WANTED TO BUY - feCJEtAi* LEAD IN ANY QUANTITY. HARDLEY BROS., WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS OF SPODTING, RIDGINGk TANKS. Etc PLUMBERS, TINSMITHS, & GASFITTERS



Wanted. rpST— Bunch of Keys. Finder kindly i leave at Mall Office. Reward. 231 LOST m Army Barracks, or between Havelock and William street, Gold Brooch. Apply Mail Office, 2 30 WANTED— Teams for carting m to Threshing Machines and Contract Stacking. Apply J. O. N. Geigg, Long beach. 2 4 ANTED^bi 15s, 12s7"lO3; generals, 12s, 10s, 8s ; housemaids, 12s, 10a; useful girls from 53 weekly.—Mrs Adams, Registry Office. 2 34 WANTED, for Christchurch — Small Boy, able to milk and look after pony, and be generally useful. Good home. Apply O. J. Styche, Arcade. 2 32 WAITED Kqortß'-Thab we are not picking out a few lines of bad stock only, but reducing the whole stock, so that the largest buyer at our Sate saves the m,oßt money .—Mixcbei* & ipaNKHi j



—■—i setammmey •' As electricity is to a tallow candle " so is puivfOND iUBiiJKH SPEk to its cotppetifccrs.— Ager»ts—Shearman Bros., Ashbttrton j W T Doak, Mount Somera and Mayfield; Jagies 0*0.19 11, liaw&ld, *



£<i»JNX>X2JtC «§c ssons Eiica £s lypti -Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878, Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Olinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are Imitations of Eucalypti Extract) m the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these' crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which its recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, sh per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, *we tate :— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz,Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr; Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifawaid, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent) to primary distillation, will dsvelope the uanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts Are to be classed according to the named authorities,'among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an internal fedipatnept. ¥hese-cp<|§"QJJß« °-r «,° called ticalyftrExtr'acbs, ata discernible i— 1 Uy tfheir"cleficiency' m pungenb odour— whlcl; bur product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 3 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids. § By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of reaina and tennatea, : If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake m cases of, oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal loflamafcions, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.