CANDLELIGHT NOTES.

— <» -_— I must have liberty withal, as large a charter s tha wind, to blow on whom I please—As Yoti liKk it. I am glad to see your paper haa no Sympathy with the sentimental demand for tfae abolition of all corporal punishment in ■ohools. I have Been a good deal of the young in my time, and have come to the conclusion that if there is only one will—even j though ib be a young one—in the school stronger than that of the teacher, the latter must have a power ab his command with which he can compel obedience. But when oag comes to reflect upon the matter on the basis of averages, its ia apparent that it is more than probable there are in every average school several individuals with stronger wills than the teacher has, unless he be an exception in this respect. Anyone who ha* read Kipling's amusing stories of the doings of Stalky and Oo» will readily under* stand how a teacher would be placed in a school from which the oane or rod or strap was banished.

One of these believers in the remote good ness of humanity, especially the youthful portion thereof, was asked by an inspector Who adversely criticised the " discipline" in tbe sohool, if there was a cane on the pre mises, and when he stated his belief in moral suasion, the inspector told him he knew little of human nature if he thought he could rub without ab least a display of force. The next time the inspector visited that school he saw on the table a formidable club which he examined with much curiosity. "What is this for, Mr Domino?" he enquired, " That, 1' said the teacher, "is a symbol—a symbol of force to maintain dis cipline," " Brutal!" was the only comment of the inspector, but whether the demon stration of force had hardly had the deeired effect, or the inspector thought the teacher's effort should be recognised, the result was a •atiafaotory report that time on the matter of discipline.

There are some organisations for collecting money in small burnt which are as nearly perfect in achieving the end in view as humman ingenuity can make them. ■ For example—lb was at Leeston about a week ago. A well-known financial man was aroused from his slumber at 630 a.m. Slipping oo a dressing-gown, he went to the door to see who the unusually early client wait Imagine his feelings when a wee youngster greeted him with—" Will you £ lease buy a ticket for the Catholic concert, Ir L. ?" The youngster's enterprise was rewarded, for the disturbed one thought euoh energy deserved encouragement, and purchased two front-seat tickets. The oou cert, by the way, does not take place for a month yet! This is reported by the looal paper* But we oan do the business nearly at well here. A Bhort time ago an East Street shopkeeper was busily engaged with a customer in one part of his shop when he beard a furious knocking on the counter. He called out to someone else to go to the perion in such a hurry, bub presently whs informed by the latter that he was himself wanted particularly. He went and found two ladies waiting whose business the spokeswoman informed him was to get " a subscription for our bezvir " —and despite all he could do they would not go away until he promised something. The request of these lady canvassers to be allowed to interview bis staff individually was however promptly refused. One might tolerate the little ones' importunity, more especially as they merely do as they are told ; but the adult duns are a downright bulsanoe, and there is no doubt some effort will be made to. put a stop to it. Business men don't like to be Btuck up in this way by persons whom their politeness compels them to listen to, nilly-willy. The money is collected no doubt, but the whole business has left a feeling of irritation in the mindß cf the donors.

Ib was Sunday afternoon, and one bagman, meditating a sfaifb from the hotel he bad llepb in the previous aight to a hotel where another bagman had reposed his weary per son, gam the porter instructions and a shilling to carry his impedimenta to the dis tant hostelry. The jporter was tremen dously handicapped with hie harden, and •• yawed " along the street in a manner that might have suggested having " more than he could carry " in another sense, had he not been loaded with a bagman's samples. But let me assure my reader that the porter was nob by any means full of new wine, nor was there any " spirit" in him on this particular Sabbath—nob a drop. I have the best authority for giving this assurance. He had covered a gainful fifty yards when two well known Sunday school workers oame along one a much esteemed Superintendent with a big warm heart of his own, oven if ib is encased in a casket measuring much less than the military standard height. The superintendent) took in the situation and acted the Good Samaritan. Then was seen a procession of Sunday school super., bible inoni hand and the second lug of a heavy portmanteau in the other, with a porter at the other end, marching gracefu'ly up the main street, on ft balmy Sabbath before the third hour of the day. Reaching the desired haven the auper deposited the end he had so manfully held up over that good quarter mile, and received thanks from the porter, who was panting and perspiring tempestuously. But you can imagine the situation when the confiding porter whis pered to him that he was good for a whisky and gave him a pressing invitation to join him in a smile. The super is one of the most rampant prohibs that ever swore allegiance to the law. In facb the licensed victuallers place him only a little higher than L. M. I. in their list of evil spirits. Th« porter had to take his whisky that morning without a Sunday school super as a partner in the two-handed job, and hiß exclamation " Well, I'm blowed " when he found out who his helper was, may tinder the circumstances be excused.

THE BRITISH BUDGET.

Tlie New Duties.

The Friends of Colonial Wine. United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, April 21 The stamp duties will affect shares on colonial registers only, shares regis tered in London will remain undis turbed, i Ttie Standard^ commenting on the new duties, says it is impossible to remain indifferent to the Australian murmurs.' The increase of the wine duties is an ungracious return for colonial loyalty. Mr James Lowther, M.P. for Thanet, and Mr S. F. Mandle, M.P. for Ply mouth, urged Sir M. Hicke-Beach to exclude colonial wines from the opera tion of the duty, Sir M. Hicks-Beach explained that the companies' capital duty would come into operation immediately, while the other stamp duties would probably be enforced on August 1. Sfr W, V. Harcourt denounced the diminution of the fixed debt charge. Sir M. Hicks-Beach said he was prepared to consider the arguments of the Agents-General against the new imposts, but at present he was unable to see any grounds for their remission.

A meeting of burgesses to consider the question of a loan is convened for Friday, May 2. It is to be hoped there will- be a good attendance, as the matter is very important, and no time should be lost in coming to a decision.

THE ABflßjj*ToK GUABDIAH; BATUBDAY, bPJBIL 22, i 899



Wanted. FOR Sale, Cheap—One Clayton Combine, Apply at this rffice. 4 192 FRESH Oysters To-NigM by ExpreesT^ J H Jewitt, oppodle Mail Office Telephone 96. 4 209 "DIOR SALE—Rating Applet Ribsfcon M Pippin, l£d per lb; Ocoking, 14iba for_la.~yy^G. Pbakok, Allenton. 4208 niO LET, by Tender—House with 4£ acres X and a good orchard.—Apply Mb W. Kosb, Wakaoui, or Mail Office. 4 205 LO3T— Gold Stud, with emeralds and diamonds in it. Finder handsomely rewarded on returning same to J IT Jewitt, fishmonger. 4 212 STRAWBERRY Plant, for Sale-G&d K:nds, 2a 6d per 100 ; Royal Sovereign, 2a per dozjn; LiX'on'a Noble, Is 61 per dozen,—J. Porter, Clifton Nursery, Allen 'op' 4 160: ORGANS from 10a per month, Pianos from £1 per month. Second hand Piano cheap, English nuke. Violin and Case complete for 21». Accordions from 2a 6d. Violin Extrae, Music. New song " Victory."—H M Jonhb. TX7ANTED—Extracted Honey, Beeswax, wV and Good Salb Batter.—Apply Fletcher Bros., Ashburton, WANTKD— Wise Mothers to try oar Indestructible School Boot. — Mmllob's Zealiindia Boot) Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lofc of Men's Bluohert only 4s lld«—Melmr's ZeaUndia Boot Store. ORARI Grown Derwent Potatoes, 4a per sack ; Clean Bed Chof£ 9d per bag ; Splendid Wheat, 8a per aack, at Fletcher Bros. SECURE Bargains during last fourteen days of Northootk 4; Hbfford's Sale* New Goods on May 1. TLET FOR A TERM-Furnished House of eight rooms, with Paddock and Garden, within ten minutes walk of Post Office. Easy terms to a suitable tenant. Apply by letter to A.8., Box 37. 4 182 TyjORTHCOTE & HEFFORD'3 Dress il making Rooms open May 1. Dress Stuffs and Trimmings to suit all—on May 1 Government Notices.



TOWN LANDS FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCHON. NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned Township land 3 will be offered for sale by Public Auction, at the District Land and Survey Office, Christ church, on PKIDAY, April 28, 1899, at 11 a.m. 42 Sections in the Towuship of South R*k-ua. J2 ii  „ Ashburton. 20  „ „ Hinds. Areas 1 rood each, upset prices, £5 to £7 10a per section. Plans and particulars may be obtained from this office. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Landß and Survey Office, Christchureh, April 11,1899. 4 110 n6'ti~o"b7 FTIENDERS for PAINTING the Outside JL of the Ashburton Club, Outbuildings, Fences, etc., as per Specifications, will 'be received up to WEDNESDAY, the 26th April, 1899, at 7 p m* The Chief Steward will show Tenderers over the Premises acd show them the Specifications. No Tender necessarily accepted. W. HORNE, ! 4167 Secretary.



DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. "VVOTICE is hereby given that the JLI Partnership hirherco existing be tween Duncan Leitch and Thomas Kichards, of A^hburton, Plumbers aud T nsmhhs, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. Dated this 22nd day of April, 1899 (Signed; DUNOAN LfclTOff. THOMAS RICHARDS Witness to signatures—John Wilson, The Easiness in future will bo carried on by Mb Duncan Leitch, who hopes by strict attention to business to merit a share of public patronage. Photo Enlargements. MR COLLINS, Canvasser for Mr F. Buotebmbld, the well-known Photo grapher of Temukfl, is now in Ashburton, and is prepared to receive Orders for the enlargement of Photos in the most) approved and up-to-date style, at the lowest priceß. All work guaranteed. No deposit required. Mr Collins will canvass the Ashburton district, and exhibit samples of work. Those requiring Photos enlarged should not miss this opportunity. Address—Mrs Primmer'e Boarding House. ASHBURTON COURSING CLUB. FIRST Meeting of the Season to be held on Longbeaoh Estate, by kind permis sion of John Gbigg, Esq., on I THURSDAY, APBIL 27. ALL AGED STAKES at ... 30s each ST. LEGBR, for Puppies, at .., 20s each Entries Close TUESDAY, April 25, at Commercial Hotel at 8 p*m. Draw 8.30 p.m. 4 210 W. J. SHEARMAN, Hon. Sec. WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS-MAKER. T7IARMERS and others who require JD reliable hand-sewn SADDLERY AND HARNESS, Should remember that I have a competent staff of harness makers and saddlers in my employ, and that all work is done on the premises. FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. HOBSE COVEES. \, ~ AH horse covers supplied by me are made on the premises, and in their construction only the best materials are used, and all are hand-sewn, A LARGE STOCK OF OILSKINS, MACHINE BELTING, ROPE, TENTS, ETC., ALWAYS IN STOCK. Repairs executed promptly and at Charges* 193



ORANGE HALL. SATUBDA?rAPBIL 22, ASHBUBXON PbESBYTEKIAN CHUBCH MANSE DEBT EXTINCTION FUND. A SALE of WORK & FARM PRODUCE il. will take place on the above date, in aid of the Manse Debt. The Hall will be open from 10 a.m. Donations for above thankfully received by any of the members of Finance Committee.



ASHBURTON BOROUQH SCHOOL. HOUSEHOLDERS are Reminded that the Election of a a Committes for the enauipg year takai takes place at the Annual Meeting to be held in the School House on MONDAY NEXT, the 24th insN, at 7.30 p.m. 4 164 WM. ORAIQHEAD, Chairman. EDUCATION BOARD OF NORIiT CANTERBURY. SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS. TTOUBEHOLDERB are reminded that IXX the .Annual Meetings will be held 'on MONDAY, the 24th April 1899, at 7.30 p.m. H. C LANE, Secretary. Cbriatehnrcb, April 13,1899. 4 139 I NOTICE. ' ~ ALL Persons owing any Money to the late Mrs Amnie Timpson, of Mouub Somers, Hoteikeeper, are requested to pay the same to the undersigned, whoae receipt alone will be a good discharge therefor. And all persons having any claims againßt the deceased are requested to render their accounts to the undersigned. MRS MARY L. BLYTH, Administratrix, * *91 Temuks. MOUNT HUTT ROAD DISTRICT." ANNUAL ELECTION, MAY, 1899. PUBLIC Notoe is hereby given that in accordance with the Road Boards Act, 1882, and the Kegulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and amendments of the said Acts, an election of TWO Members of the Mount Hutt Road Board, in the places of Messrs Joseph Batty and Andrew Macfariane, who retire by rotation, and are eligible for re ekction, will be held at the Office of the Board, Methven, as follows ; Nominations ia the prescribed form obtainable at the Board's office, Methven, must be addressed to the Returnisg Officer, and delivered at the Road Board Office, by 12 o'clock aoon, on SATURDAY, April 29, 1899. * A poll, if necessary, will be taken be tween the hours of 9 a.m, and 6 p.m. at the same place, on SATURDAY, May 6,1899. G. H. ALINGTON, Returning Officer for Mount Hutt Road District, April 21, 1899- 4 183 BOROUGH OF ASH BURTON. AMEKTING of BURGESSES will be held at the Orange Hall on TUEB DAY, the 2ad May prox » at 8 p.m., for the purpose of considering the Councils Pro posal of Raising a Loan for Borough Works. Ratepayers are cordially invited. HUGO FEIEDLANDER, Mayor. April 22,1899 4 113 8 T KA~Y E D STRAYED into my Paddock at Alford Forest—-One Black Filly, with white bluzo down face, and two near feet white. Owner can have same by paying expenses. , ,„« H. MARTIN. 4 189 Alford Forest. WANTED KKOVN.-Nicholas & Pickfobb have ia Stock a Choice Selection of Ladiea' end Gentlemen's Dancing Shoes. WAN FKDKNOWN,— That Nicholas & Pickfokd have just Landed a Big Lino of Men's Shooters of Guaranteed Quality. WANTED KNOWN.-That Nicuo L*s & Pickjtokd's is the only shop in Ashburton whero tho famous Adapted Boot can be obtained. O/-ANTED KNOW A V,-Ladies in v V want of a First-class Walking Shoe should try the famous Bustock Brand at; NICHOLAS & Pickfohd's. WANTED KNOWN.-Nicholas & Piokfokd have just Landed a large Line of Warm Slippers for Winter. Oall and luapecr. WANTED KNOWN.^Nicholas & Pickfoed, Boob Makers, East Street, make a Specialty of Boot Repairs, and make Boots and Shoes to order. All work Guaranteed.



T. BULLOCK. H I N~D S . 2 ACRES. O FIRST-CLASS Land, together with Dwelling House, situated noli iar from the Railway Station, being part of R.B. 4391, which was a very early selection. Very easy terms of payment) will be accepted. Full particulars on application to the undersigned. , T. BULLOCK.. FOB SALE. /IENTRALLY situated in Pctor street, V/ near the Railway Station and Poet Office. BeiDg T.B. 528, containing £ acre, with Dwelling House of six rooms and verandah, also Wasbhouee, Workshop, Stable, etc., belonging to Mrs Simpson Offers invited for the purchase of this. The property "is cen' rally situated near the Railway Station* and should prove a remunerative investment. Easy terms of payment oan be arranged. T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE. ! GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, BitNDS. 185 aoTis.- 185 LEASEHOLD, at a Low Rental. BEING R.B. 36455 and Lots 7, 9, and 47, parts of Reserves 1371 and 1381, not f*r from Hinds Railway Station, Rental to the Crown, Is 3d per acre. Terms can be arranged. For further pariiculars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOX SAliir™ SMALL Cottage and £ of an aero, having a frontage of 33 feet on Peter street, being parb of T.S. 540, not far ifroJC the Railway Station. PRICE REQUIRED £85 Small cash deposit, balance by instal ments extending over a number of years, T. BULLOCK, _ Agent. ALLEN T 0 JN ~ SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE. T7IRONTING Allen's Road, William X? Street, and Wakanui Creek, being Lots 20, 21, 24,26, and others, with Dwelling thereon, the property of Mr J. Mohan; Offers are invited for the purchase of this, on very easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK, TIWALD. IjlOR SALE, at a low price—four sections J betwesn Harland and Grova Streets, with four-roomed Cottage thereon« X? 11 Cl rico squired. obAAv/ Easy termß of payment. T BULLOCK. '" FOii BA£E7~~ "~ VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Allenton District. 3 ACRES ODD. g Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, 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 dispofcingof his property. Offers are invited for same either as a whole or separately. Easy terms of payment can bo arranged. , T BULLOCK. . FOE gkt.ft'" ~ CAPITAL BUILDING SITE, BEING T.S. No. 795, containing £ acre, CiX Street, level Srst-class land for garden purposes. T. BULLOCK. DAVID THOMAS. BULLOOK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, APBIL 29, 1899 I HAVE received instructions from a Client to bsll— 1 WAGGONETTE, in thorough good order, with Pole complete. Sale at 1-45 o'efock. 4 207 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer CLEAmfuiiT" jflemFngton, ON MONDAY, MAY 1, 1899; DTHOMAB has received instructions « from Messrs Milner and Dunn (who have sold their Farmß to Messrs Addis and Coward) to hold a conjoint sale by PUBLIC AUCTION as above at the Homestead of Mb J. Dunn, Flemington, of the whole of the LIVE and DEAD STOCK on both Farms, consisting of 4 Draught Mares and One Gelding, ali good sorts and staunch. Q Two-year old Draught Fillies. Q Draught Foals. r-Ci 1 Light Harness Horse, good in saddle and harness, 1 Three-year old Colt by Toronto, broken to harness. Q Two-year old Colts by Sicramento; Q Yearlings, by Lord Hopetoao. 6 Cows in milk, two two-year old Heifers and Bull. O Fat Cows, 2 Calves. Q\ Sows with litters, 3 fat sows. New Gig, 2 sets Harness (one sew), 2 single furrow Ploughß, double furrow Plough, 2 Drays and frame, Sheep Troughs, Horsefeeders, two sets of four-leaf Harrows, Flexible Harrows, Duncan Grubber and Drill, Mangold, Manure Sower, Plough,, Leading and Shaft Harness, Sheep Netting, Horse Covers, Double Bedstead, Grindstone, Quantity Oat Sheaf Chaff. Double Barrol Gun, Breach Loader, Choke Bore, and a very large number of Bundries far too numerous to particularise. Sale—l 2 o'olook. Luncheon Provided. 4 197 D. THOMAS, Ashburton. _____ HORSE FAIR. THOBSDAY, MAY 11, 1899. ■JL/TY NEXT HORsi FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. * D. THOMAS, ®v Auctioneer. All ye housewives of New Zealand, who delight in Fragrant Tea, ask for that which [ bears the label of the Diamond Jubilee.



WANTED KNOWN.-When In doubt as to where to take your Repairs, remember that Nicholas & Pickfokd always Gaarantee Satiefaction. 4 166 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY: ■TTTE have Pleasure in Int>imating"Jthat we have Opened our Season's Stock of GENTLEMEN'S HATS, Comprising the LATEST NOVELTIES in frame hat^, | flfxibW, and spft felts. y *s*B«-J?*luft.is..-atited for these goods and this season is better than ever. NEW TIES AND SCARVES. We have a nice selection in all the newest styles and shaped. We always keep ca hand a well-assorted Stock of— TRAVELLING RUGS, PORTMANTEAUX, AN© GLADSTONE BASS. A. G. BARTON, MANAGER ROTARY DISC PLOUGH TRIAL. rfiRIALS of the Spalding-Robins Rotary I Disc Plough will be held as under :— BAEAIA—TUESDAY 25th.—At Mr W. Harrison's top farm, Rtigg's Corner, 1 p.m. CAIRNBRAB-WEDNfiSDAY, 26th. — At Mr Joseph Bafcty's Farm, 1 p.m. THURSDAY, Sfth April—At Mr John Hunt's Farm, Wakaaui Road, Ip.m. FRIDAY, 28th April, at Eiffelton— Moore's Camp, Surveyor's Road, at Ip.m. Farmers and others cordially invited. D, THOMAS, ,4 195 Agent.



TAILOR-MADE .COSTUME. /"\UR Suooeea with these GOWNS la&b Season glvea ua Confidence in Requesting i the Patronage of those Ladies to whom ft SMART COSTUME is a necessity. We hold a Comprehbnsivb StooK of COATINGS, suitable for this purpose and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW OiN SALE — £) BALKS OARPET SAMPLES <f) 6Y BALBS GOAr <SKIN RUGS £) MITCHELL & TURNER. SPECIAL. I rO MILL HAND?, THRASHERS, AND FREEZING WORKS MEN. CUBING LAST 8 DAY'S OF KBALISATION SALE MOLE TB "CJS^Kt» AT 4s lid. CARDIGAN JACHETB AOD 4«. DUNG.VRES G)OD3 ASD OIi'VIHING EQUALLY CHEAP. NOETHCOTE & HEFFORD, "THE CORNER." — WHAT YOU WANT — AT this SeasoD, when the Frost, Damp, and Cold come upon us with all their vigor, we feel that we %re in need of oertain articles. Amongst theße necessaries are Blankets, Flannels, Sheetings, Quilts, Dresses, Gapes, and many other articles which will be foutid in great variety and lowest prices at the SALVAGE COMPANY, Next Fletcher Bros. Tt w:u!d take tso much space to enumerate the bargains we offer, but we would press upon you the desirability of seeing for yourself. It will be to your advantage to compare our goods and prices. SBSKING IS BELIEVING, AND QUALITY IS THE TRCB TKSI OF VALUE. Our Motto ia the Nimble Shilling before the Slow Pound. YOU WANT BLANKETS — "Now that's a line we can do well. All wool Colonial Blankets, Single Bed, 14? Hd a pair ; double bed, 18s lid a pair ; White English Blankets, 8a lid, 9j lid, 10* 9 1, 12s 6J, 24) lid, and 17a 6d. You caa'fc beat this—Colored Blankets, 63 6d, 8a 6.1, 9a lid. 10a 6d, up to 22i 6ri a pair; Colonial Flannels in Pink, Shetland and grey, from 8| I a yard; heavy Union S'cirtinga, splendid value, at 7f .1, B|d, 9| J, up ; 33in Striped Flannelettes, heavy twill, 3|d, 4£d, s|d, up. Tweed Dresses, dark colors, 4s 34, 4s lid, 5a lid the dress, ap. Everybody is delighted with our value in Capes, latesfc style, and in nil leading colors, selling fast at 8i 6d, 10a 6d, 12s 6d, and upward. Note the address and pay us a visit— SALVAGE COMPANY, EAST STREET, Next Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. T7OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE SI AND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it, NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Hhooters, 9a 6d; Children's Ankle Straps, Is j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Gutting Pricn. IF Youl want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear be tare yon go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTBBKT, SUSHBUFTDN TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. ■' ' ■"•* »i£» ' " Roofing Iron, Roofing* Iron, FARMERS I BEF~WISE, & STORE YOUR WHEAT "Y^ O U CAN BUILD A SHED WITH THE AMOUNT YOU PAY OTHERS FOR STOEAGB. WE CAN SUPPLY YOT7H REQUIREMENTS AT BEDROCK PRICES & IF YOU TAKE OUR*ADVIOHJ YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Call and Inspect our Stocks and Obtain Prices, W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER Agents t For~Royal Insurance Company Ltd, M Shag Point Goal Company i „ Wsstport Coal Company,



FLETCHER BROS. \ JJAVE Just Received their Winter Stock of LAMPS end LiMP CHIMNEYS, and aa we buy for Bpofc Cash direofc from fchr Manufacturers, we ate « abed to Sell at i^ LOWEST PRIOB IN TOWN. -M aBMW-t*y» '•^A^p M«*WUlb« Various Patterns. xffisMNffih[ Polished) P^bß^l With Miller'i Patent BroDze Metal, JldjiP^BßkL L>itb Burner. LmmmmJ Aworted Decoration* With Patent Auto-5 Pi^iiiiPfii g^^^^^^g with Tinted Oronodi uibtio Spring Exben- m%m%%&W&& M \ oDMIm Mid VftMMI fly" a >^yhi^^^^iA^v^h^ Afftfcohlnff With No 2 Sun Burner U^^^^^^^^K Wklwd BronwMttn and No 2 Sun with Patent Auto- Chimaey, "»•<>«> Spring Bxtan. Lengh-Cloeed, 35 ]^^^^^W^^^^S Length-Weed, 36 ' uohe t |; Extended, 71 M I m WuSkK *J«Vff^ . L j 100 other LAMPS fWS^3&!fi&>'i ; s-'»-i^i , ftA .• .. M « a ' Is__ J^ »- „ _ ]00 other LAM PS to Choose from. X J&h kss^>%% (f^W »m. « liieitJOil Finished Lamp Ohiunneyß of Rand Lampi of all Kind * it 8 oo'i. all kind*, from 3d each, >cc Oar Stook fand;|Enqa!re Frice« before Buying Eliewlure. FLETCHER BROS., ■! CASH ISUPPLY STORES, EASU STREET, ASHBURTON, !AKD£HIOH ;STREbT,fi£CHKIBTOntRO !. - SHEARMAN BROS. TTT E CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES HOBNS3Y & EANSOME PLOUGH SHARER PLOUGH CHAINS, NEAT'S FOOT & CAbTOB OILS. GUNS & AMMUNITION. .-/". Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Guns, Eley's and Olub Cartrid-es and Ammunition of all kinds. ' Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliabla Ammunition »1 the lowest price, would benefit by giving us a call. LAMPB, LAMPS, ANP LAMPWARE. \■,,, ■ , , ■ Hangug P^rloai- Lavnps, Ha-I Lamps Tnble Tamps, Hand Lamps. Bracket i Lamps and Stoneloy'a Pv.-nr. Safety Lamps in endless variety P »rac*<rt I L»mp Ohlmneyp, G'obes, Hh,d 8 , Wicks, and Burncre of ev.ry description otatlo Lintern^, btahio Ltnteim in ail Bhapcs and > izes. ENAM.ELWARE, ■■ ■ ENAMKLWAEE. .hoaWe'in^g- 0^613 f~" (he »»^-«'- A S6 prted. : Stock of Kettles, Saucepans, Jugs, 6tewp»ns, Cups and ?aueo s, Mops Plates, Dishes. Pie Dishes, Oallenaora. Basins, Dippers, etc , etc , wLioh we are disposing of afc wholesale prices. . .. * « KEROSENE/KEROSENE. /rr\r\ OASES LIGHT Of THE AGBi OIL CT/\/-w OW 150 TEST. 500 , The Finest Oil in the Market, TEAS TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Bud * Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, Obina and Bien'ed Teas Subatantl.* reduction in taking a quantity. We make a specialty of Te»B. WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotch Oream (specially nr.atured), W»lke»'. Kilmarnock Whfcky Spirt S^aon'anf nmDg °tUed StoUt8 ' and ali other WineHS BEST HOUSE in Ashburton fot Crockery, Glaesware, and Brushware. Groceries ab Wholesale Prices. Orders by Poet despatched with Punctuality, Goodi delivered Dailyi SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL OROOEKS, IRONMONGERS WINE AND SPIRIT MKP.OHANTS, .. ■ MAIIKET HOUSE, BURNETT SXBBBT, ASHDURTON e TeloptoneNos3