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Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Elocirio Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka May 29, 9 5 am. Guardian office 9.58a.m) Signor Crispi. Rome, May 28 Violent scenes have occurred in (he Chamber of Deputies. The Socialists attacked the ex-Premier, Signor Orispi, and the army. Signor Orispi declared from the tribune that he was still able to fire a revolver. Disastrous Fire. J*ew Youk, May 28 Six hundred families were rendered homeless by a fire at St. John's, Hew Brunswick. The Alaskan Boundary. Washington, May 28 Sir Wilfred Laimer insists upon the agreement for arbitration in regard to the question of the Alaskan boundary preceding any settlement of the difficulties between America and Canada. The American papers are discussing the levying of retaliatory tarifia. The Russian Famine. .. St. Pbtbrsburq, May 28 English residents here are appealing to England on behalf of five million famine stricken Russians, which repre sents half the population over an area of nineteen thousand square miles.

Australian.

United Presi Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. {Received Wakaputka May 28, 9-20 a.m, Guardian Office 10-10 a-m tfolf. Sf dnry, May 29 Gillies, Auckland, beat Howden in the run off in the goif cbampionship tie.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, May 27 Owing to Russia's action the negotiations of nil British syndicates with the Tsang-Li-Yamen for railways have been abandoned, The English newspapers publish strong articles on Rusiian persistence in regard to rail ways in Pekin. The Times urges investors to refuse the expected Russian loan, (Received Wakupuaka May 29, 9-5 a.m, Guabdiax Office 9-38 a.m) Hong Kokg, May 28 The German squadron on the China station is being considerably strengthened.

A DASTARDLY ACT.

United Preea Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapaaka May 29, 9 35 a.m Guardian Office 10 19 a-m) Hobart, May 29 The board of experts who inquired into the boiler explosion on the Zeeban railway report that it was caused by an explosive substance placed in the fire box. Government offer £250 regard for the detection of the perpetrator.

SUPREME COURTS.

United^Presa Association —By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, May 29 The Supreme Court criminal sittings opened to-day.. The judge commented upon the actual number of charges being the largest) that had yet come before him, and bo regretted that a fast number were against prisoners under twenty-ono. He eaid it was vary sad to see a large number of the youth* fui population apparently taking to habits of orime. Eighteen charges of theft, five of horse stealing, a great number of breaking and entering, two lodecent assaults, and one of murder formed the list. D^NEDHf, May 29 The criminal slttisgs opened to»day, Charles Richard Manlove, for false pre tences, was sentenced to sU months j An drew Howard, stealing a bicycle, nine months j John Moffett, .stealing a bicycle, nine months. Patrick Connolly, stealing a cash box, was remanded for seatenoe, His Honor saying ha Would probably admit accused to probation. ■ Charles Leys, at tempted suicide, was discharged, op entering recognisance to come up for sentence when called on.

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Poultry Show.—The printed schedules i for the coming Poultry Show, on July 21 and ' 22, are sow in the hands of the Secretary, Mr R, B, Resteli, and intending competi ton and others, who have not yet secured copies will do well to apply to Mr Restell, woo will be hippy to supply them, An Awkwabd Fix—Just ai the express for th« sooth was about to start from Ash burton to-day it was discovered that two horses were down in a hone box containing six horses. The brain was backed to the platform, where one horse had to be hauled oub before matters could be put righti The one that was underneath had at bad time cf it. As soon as they had beep secured Again, the train proceeded on its journey, having been delayed some fifteen minutes. Six horses Id a truck appear to be too many, as if one of them get down there is little ebanoVol it being able to regain its feet withont assistance.

News in Brief.

Abtho Asbburton yards to-morrow, Messrs FriedUndsr Broi., L<J., (io conjunction with Mr D. Thomas), will offer a line of 2030 very forward four-tooth wethers, Mr D, Thomas, ati the Ashburton yards to-morrow, will offer two special lines of 400 ewes in lamb. The N.Z Farmers' Co-Operative Associa tion will oflec at the Ash burton yards to. morrow* 300 forward first-class wethers.

fflE ASHBUfIION GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MAY 29, 1899



FLETCHKR -BROS., % ARE STILL SELLING - FINEST ROLLER FLOUR AT £6 17s 6d PER TON = B Bff- :'£ lo °? "gin »*«. ' JIJKAJX and BHAPS,at V?ho!esals Prio: :s; LVsi 8.1 UK D£i"WfcNl POTATOES, ni^Tfl b fi ß, g °/ 301 la 185I 85 BEi? CH// F ' M Ptr B»* i ONIONS, 20Jb a Is; Crushed OhrfaMr J?rU- uii^N^OURKAMr, SULTANAS, ami RAI.SJHB, »* ' thrsstohnroh Prices, )»U oleßned by patent machinery. We are eelliog Liiilife of tfat Af^ and Bvtpißg Star KBROSEKE. lower tbabChrfctohuroh.P t |oM. ? x on will save from 5 per ceat to 10 per by buying jour Groowici from ai. ijM ii| '' '■■•''- LAMPS. LAMPS, We are sellling *** "" *indOwi Rochester Lamps ! ;| ||^' '"" —- •-^'^|f J;S||k fci" pliceii aia yof from 5s 9d each oss*' lIN I will''aay at <moatt or about 15' per |i||''' vUNOH| th»t oar prices are cent less than other WSBM/^^^ by *** Stores are chiirging. Mtimf " in Town, 4 Compare Prices fer==7^a|MJßjr"" Compare pricef \ with other Stores £$^~~ >j.■^fe^j^B^^ with other itorea a?id j adge for your- Vf^^^^gßßßß . and judge for jour- LIBRARY-HANGING LAMPS FROftOft 6d te£3 t 3i. PLATED WARE: ELECTRO, fcILVIR PLATED,^OR KICKELJSILTEB. Breakfast Cruet " Binnir Oruei ? from 7a 6J each. from 9>^6d each Anyone requiring Wedding •......--..■•, jOjk /S%^ Prps^n^s should ace our Stock -J^^^ltL REMEMBER THESE ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORKS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND Hi OH STREET, CHRIBTCHURCH. SOLE AGENTS FOR DUCHESS TEA. A SPECIAL SHOW TN OUR UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT of » Magnificent Selection of " KAIAPOI AND ROSLYtf DIVIDED SKIRTS (ia Ladies', MisseaV and Children's Sizes). KMAPOI AND MOSGIEL UNDERCLOTHING, including Oombina- ,'■ tions, Vests aud Slip Bodices in Sir. Woms, Woms, O.S, Ex. O.S. Sizes. LADIES' AND CHILD'S KNITTED WOOL VEST^, in long and " short sleeves. - ,: OHILDRENS' TUNICS in every color. GIRLS' ULSTERS, in Sound Serviceable Tweeds, and Newest Shapes. JOB LINE LADISS' MACKINTOSHES—bought low to clear a large line OHILDRENS 1 PINAFORES and P.D. CORSETS—Very Special; i A Very nico Selection of BALL DRESS materials on View, including '7 '" GLISSARD DE NUiT " in all Colors DRESSMAKING in all its Branches. MILLINERY in Latest Fashion. SUITS TO MEASURB. X.* NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, " THE ■CORNER. 11 \mJ^^£ASY TO DRtUK . EASY 10 OV*I.SV INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBACH PATENT^). GREAT REDUCTION IN PEICES. (x)~- HAVING made Special and more Advantageous Terms with iho Aus* tralasian Incandescent Gas Light Company, Limited., aud being ap pointed Sole Agent for Ashburton, I am now able to offer you these burners at the following reduced prices :— 0 Burners, Plain, Complete, I2s Each. ---0 Burners, "Avon," with Bye-pae?, 15s Each. Manfcles for above are now Reduced to 2s Each, No Householder can afford to be any longer without the Incandescent Light. The 0 Burner gives FIVE TIMES the light.of &n ordinary gaa burner with tonsumption of less than TWO THIRDS of the gas. For Full Particulars apply to W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTEB, BURNETT STREET,- ASHBURTON.J SOLE AGENT FOB ABHBURTON. 5 137



BTJ-;.iTi.;MGBB | PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUSa COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOB , MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /""lAN Accommodate upwards of FORT 40) MALE md FEMALE PATIENT TERMS ; From 2 Guineas per week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THJ», R OWN MEDIOAL AWJBER Apply to— THE MATRON, Stuathmork Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Chrlat 135 church. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay, Wellington. Local Board of Firec-fobs : The Hun, Morgan S. Grace, M.D., 0M.0.M.L0. (Chairman) Tne Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O. (Deputy Chairman) A if rod de Bathe Brandon, Esq. < The Hon, Edward Richardson, C.M.Gh, ! M L.C. John Duncan, Eeq. rp£ltf Oldest, Wealthiest), and most | J> Prosperous A US'! R4LI A tf LIFE OFFICE AND THR LARGEST IN THHJ BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de* olares k BONUS EVEtIY YEA.B The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most utiin&en Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv o meet Li biiities than that held by any jther Office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING, Policies in force 134,000 Sura Assured £41,726,041 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 189?, £449,268, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £835,000, after making special reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSUREI'OUR LIFE IK THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Sccuro a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management—BJ Per Cent on the Total Income. Edwabd W. Lowe, Resident Secretary, Branch Cffioe— Custom House Qaay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Ohristchurch. " TRIAD " Prize Competitions. mHIS MONTH the • Triad' offers prizes JL for com petitions as under :— £ a d For Best sentence from the word"i W-e-M-i-n-g-t-o-n. Clofod 20tb I „n n March. Winner: Miai N Triggs, f * U U Cbtiotchurch J For the beet design (in monotone)/ for heading for the Triad. Youths or girls under 18. Closed 20th 20 C April, Gold Medal, awarded to John Hartley, Dunedin For the correct sentence repre-' sensed by the following initials : T—— T—— I F—— p I-— T A—- A—- 8 \3 0 0 I M To close 20th M&y, Dressing Case, value— For the best coloured Map of A us-' tra'iift; sizj of paper :24 x 18 inches. For 6th Standard boya „n q and g:rls attending any of the public schools. To close 20th June. Watch, value— For best short story of about 1500] words (or page of Triad). For I young people under 20. {10 0 To close 20th July. J Entries for the above competitions to be accompanied with a receipt for not loss thas 5a for goods purchased from one of the advertisers in the 'Triad,' or for goods advertised in the 'Triad.' Competitions to be posted to " Manager Triad,' Dunedin." The result of each competition will, when possible, be given in the «Triad' in issue following date of closing. Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Dr Speer, Wellington Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) Jones, H M Joshua Bros., Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, 8, and Co, K. Jama Lochhead, R Maypole Soap and Monkey Brand Soap Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Mitchell, Photographer Neil, Jaß, Herbalist NeUon, Moate and Co's Teas N.Z. Express Co. R, Cullen, agent N.Z. Clothing Factory Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal Company Somerset Hotel, H, S. Drummond Suratura Tea " Three Oaßtle and Capstan cigarettes Vanity Fair Cigarettes Van Houten's Cocoa and Chocolate



PUBLIC NOTICES IMPOUNDING NOTICE. IMPOUNDED at Rakaia Pound, by J Dolan, on May 18-One Chestnui Gelding Hack; white blaze down face, of hind foot white ; aged. If nob claimed, anc expenses paid, will be sold on THURSDAY June 1, at Noon. 6 249 G. SHELLOCK, Poundkeeper. FIBEWOOD. — FIREWOOD. A QUANTITY to bt Given Away for Cutting down, viz., Willow and Pinua Insignia Trees. Apply to T. BULLOCK. SPECIAL VALUE H 133 inch wide, from 4£d per yard 3 33 inch wide, grand heavy oloth, g at 7sd per yard. Blouse Cloths. &j All Wool Serge, from la 4£<i per % y«d \ W All Wool Serge, very special value g in Navy and Black in better goods OD CO J H SO9 Colonial, at our Usual LowJ Prices % <% —in Grey or White a m Department under the supervision W *j of Miss Lowhy. og Usual price 10s 6c?. ASHBURTON DRAPEBY COMPANY. FOB SALE—In splendid position far private Boarding Houbo, IS roomed house, with 3£ acres Land and improve ments. A bargain. I HAVK FOR SALE—Wei! built House rf nine rooms, with good improve ments, and io first-class position in Tnnored street. 1 HAVE FOR SALE-Comfortabla Dwe'l ing and £-acru, Wakanui Road (ft f. Qheap. I HAVE FOR SALE—Throe Section. WiUs rtcreet want. Sunny sk?e of Ihe toad. Good site fur house, being handy to Domain, Railway, ;;nd Pot Office, but ia very quint locality. FOB SALE—Three-roomed Cottage and J acre, Cameron b'treet Easfc. FOR SALE—In good healthy locality, 7 loomed hoiue. Good garden find permanent water supply. FOR SALE—House and 1 acre land, near Wakanui Road, Hampateftd, Full particulars and terms on appHcatitn to H. W. BARRETT, 5 121 ARCADE. lITAN rEDKNOWN.—ThatNicHOiAS Yt & Pickfoud have jusfc Landed a Big Line of Men's Shooters of Guaranteed Quality. WANTED KNOWN.—That Nioho las & Pickforb's is the only shop in Ashburton where the famous Adapted Boot can be obtained. WANTED KNOWN,-Ladiea in want of a First-class Walkiug Shoe should try the famous Boetock Brand at Nicholas & Piokfokd's. WANTRD KNOWN— Nicholas & Picsford have just Landed a large Line of Warm Slippers for Winter. Call and Inspect. WANTED KNOWN. -Nicholas & Piokfobb, Boot Makers, East Street, make a Specialty of Boot Repairs, and make Boots and Shoes to order. All work Guaranteed. WANTED KNOWN.-When in doabb as to where to lake your i Repairs, remember that Nicholas & PiOKFORD always Guarantee Satisfaction. 4 166 WANTED KKOWN.—Nicholas & Pickford have in Stock a Choice Selection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dancing Shoes. : MISS~BBSBIK SIMMONDS MUSIC SELLER, AND TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN, T>EGS to thank her Friends and Patron* for p»»i favors, and to inform them she ia in a position to supply anything they may require in MUSIC or INSTRUMENTS AT LOWEST PRICES. THE EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO at <£3d CASH, or easy Terms. Best Value Yet Offered. VIOLINS, FLUTES, CLARIONETS, MELODIANS, Etc. Any Article not in stock procured im mediately. New Music and Songs by every mail, VIOLIN STRINGS AND FITTINGS, Beat Quality. BESSIE JIMMQNDS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON OOU RSIN~a /"10UR8ING Men are notified that the V-J following first-olaß3 Doga in training may be LEASED for the Season :— Bd b ZENOBIA, by Merchant — Gr«en Garter. Fn b Puppy, untried, by Spring—York- ahire Lass. Unequalled and Invincible—Woods* Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds, 1/6



Friedlander Bros.. Limited ~~~~ SPECIAL ENTRY. TIN WALIT YARDS. TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1899. WE SHALL OFFER, on account of ft Client- A(\ PRIME BACONERS, ALSO— FAT & STORE SHEEP OATTLB, Etc. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, § 257 R PRfEDLANDER, Auctioneer. ASHBURTON YARDS. TtJSSDAY, MAY 30, 1899, WE SHALL OFFER, in conjunction j with MRD. THOMAS,— OAAA VERY FORWARD FOUR &\J\J\J TOOTH WETHERS. FIUEDLANDKR BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 237 Auctioneer. HORSE FAIR. r\UR Next FAIR will take place on THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for samp. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. DATO~fHOMAST~~ AbHBUKTON YARDS~~ TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1899 I SHALL have for Sale at) the above fix* ture, for various clients, — A (T\f\ CROSSBRED EWES in 4tV/V7 Lamb. A f\(\ CROSSBRED EWES in r±\J\J Lamb to Shropshire*. 1 AHA MERIiVO WETHERS. OKA SOU^D MOUTH MERINO OOVJ EWES, in Lamb* Also in Conjunction with Messrs Fbied lander Bros.— onnn very fine four. &\JKJ\J TOOTH WETHERS, in forward condition. Also Fat and Store Cattle, Sheep and P.g». D. THOMAS, 6 236 Ash burton. T CAN SUPPLY THE WANT Of ANYONE REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION PADDOCKS ON IMB MARQMAN ROAD. IN BLOCKS OF 10 ■» 100 ACRES APPLY D. THOMAS/ 5 206 THE BALANCE OF UNSOLD SECTIONS ON LAGHMOR ESTATE ARE NOW OPEN FOR SALE (BY PBIVATE TBEATY. FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO D. THOMAS. 5 243 FARM TO LET FOR TEKM OF YEARS. yy ry A ORES OF GOOD LAND. Situated in the Ashburton Forks District, With NEW COTTAGE and Large STABLING, Etc., Lately occupied Mb J. Good. For Terms and Particulars, apply D. THOMAS. 5 247 ■L_i_ji " ■■ -g-^i THE NPW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, MAY 30. SPECIAL ENTRY. On Account of D. F. Knight, Es«., WAA MERINO WETHERS (Sound / \J\J moutb) SOO MERINO EWES (Sound Mouth J OAA HALFBRED EWES AND /4UU WETHEKS (Four & Six-Tooth) A(\ HEAD CATTLE, all dehorned tfcv/ and Heifers Speyed) The above are in really forward condition. T. F. GIBSON, Manager. 5 264 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. 4 Drunken at c'en, droughty in the morn* ing.' The best substitute for Glenlivet ia pure unblended Hokdai Lanka Diamond Jubilee Tea*—Shearman Bros, agents



Terder«, TENDER % «. rjIENDERS are invi»ed to he fenfe in not X later than SA : URI) *V, Juue 3rd, at 1 p.m., for the I.E^tJi! of about 58 Acres on the N.W. Bide of railway line ot Tinwald Domain. Apply to Mr A. A. Fooks, Aahburton. G. A. M. BUCKLEY, 5 267 Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. LONQBEAOH ROAD BOARD. mBNDKRS are invitel to be »ent in not I later than SATURDAY, June 3, at 2 pm. for Taking up a Bridge and Con structing a Ford in lieu thereof on Dawaon'e Road. FOOKS AND SON, 6 262 Surveyors to the Board. OHDROH SERVICES; b" T. sTx ]' HKN'B CHUR (ThT Ashbnrton. WEDNESDAY—3 p.m., Meeting at the Vie "rage. THURSDAY—4 p.m., Vestry Meeting; 730 p m., Bible Clan ; 8 p.m., St. Stephen's Guild. FRIDAY—7,IS p.m., Evening prayer and address; 8 p.m., Choir Practice. FIRST SUNDAY AFrER TRINITY. (Jane 4th.) II am—Matin?, Holy Communion and Sermon 5 p.m.—Service at GREENSTREET. 6.30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. VVOOOTHORPE, M.A., Vi<ar, F. FAERRIMAfT ~ FOR SAl£. I IriAVK for Sale a Capital Farm of P2> Acres, witUa a short distance of the Frei zing \Vork>. To a man with a small Oapi'al this ia nil excellent oppor tunity to secure a good She. p Farm. F. FEKRIMAN. FOR SALE. I have for Sale a Cipiial Building SitP, wifch ample frortavjes on the Wakanui Koad and Wills Streot. P»loe--£65 Easy terms. F. FB II RIM AN. FOX BALE A COMFORTABLE WINK-ROOMED HuUSE. WHY live in a email house when you can buy from the undersigned a Comfortable Nine-roomed Honee, to gether with half-acre of land of first class quality for £325, which at interest at the rate of six per cent, only amonn's to 8j per week rental. This property is very suitable fjr a Boarding House. F. FERRIMAN. FOB SAM, VILLA RESIDENCE AT ALLENTON. BY private treaty, a well built suburban Villa Residence, with stable and outbuildings, together with about three acres of good land, a portion of which is well stocked with fruit trees. The property possesses ample frontage and is close to a School and Post Office ; and to a prompt purchaser reasonable terms will be given. F, FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, I i THE GOODWILL OF LEASE IN PERPETUITY AT HIGHBANK. I HAVE for Sale the Goodwill of Lease of 60 acres of Land at High bank, upon which is erected a Comfort able House. The land is in excellent condition and the price is moderate. F. FERRIMAN. MONEY- I HAVE for Investmenb on First- Claes Freehold Securities Sums up to £18,000 at 4| per cent. ALSO,— £800 at 6 per cent., which can be advanced on First-Class Perpetaal Lease holds. F. FERRIMAN.



Reefton, New Zealand, Nov. 23,1896, lam very pleased to state that since took th« agency of Chamberlain's medicine the sale has been very large, more eepeoiall of the Cough Remedy. In two years I hay sold more of this particular remedy than c all other makes for the previous five yean As to its efficacy, I have been informed b; scores of persons of the good result a the; have received from ib, and know its vain from the use of it in my own household. I is so peasant to take that we have to plac the bottle beyond the reach of the children E. J. SOANTLEBHRY. For sale by the Ashbubton Drug Com pant. * For Indigestion, the best remedy is undoubted!, Norton's Camomile Pilla They cap confidently b recommended ns mild in operation and absolute!; free from injurious drugs Acting at once v* a splfindii tonic and a gentle aperient For nearly .00 .»o >rs the} have proved rnequalled for Indigestion, Dyspo.sia sick Headache and all Liver and Stomach complaint! Sold iti bottles, Is lid, 2s 9d, and lla, by all Medicine vendors throughout the world ~ Wanted." "~ /■^LKGG'S Gold Medal Prams from ~257 \J Bp'endiii valus at 37a 6d (cash or lim payment*).—M. J. Bckokss, " The Dual P*n." 6 261 WHAT Yon have been waiting for: A Sewing Machine fifcted with ball bearings—the " New Davis," at 4< The Dust Fan," Eaat Street.—M. J. Burgess. 5 266 LOST, Rm»lT~Goid Broooh, set with Pearls. Finder rewarded by applying to D. Thomas, Ashburtoo. 5 245 FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 200!b3, 14s ; lOQlbs, 7a 6-i ; 50! ba, 3a lOd; 2?'bs, 2a.—John Obb & Co. . 2 DON'T forget that you can get a cup of fresh made Tea and a choice Hot Pie during these cold days at Flowkb's Refresh* meat Rooms, East Street. Fresh Toffies and Boiled Sugars made daily. TTTANTED Known—Good vaJue for litt'e V V money *t Mellob's, Zealandi* Boot Store. TTT" ANTED Known—Dressmaking at V? NgRTHOOTB AND HeFFOBD's. Coat and Bkirt Costumes from 14s 6d upwards. Dresses from 10a 6d upwards. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladle and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mbl/LOB, Tanored Street, W' ANTED KNOWN-Mbs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off GSothiug. Furniture bought in any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the addrets— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. PHOTO Frames, Cabinet size, 6i each, three for Is 3d; Carte de Visits Frame*, 6d each, three for Is 3d. Special cheap values to clear. Photo Albums from 2s 6d to 60?. Ladies' Companions, Writing and Dressing Cues; Gents do; Electro plated ware.—H. M. Jones l, WANTED KNOWN—That I have re ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are in search of reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moisok, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. WAITED Known—Nice Capes (for Ladies) with Fur Collars at Mobth- COTB and Heffohd's for 13s lid ; going fust. T/^LOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and JO ciushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (261 bs Is), Potatoes, Chick wheat, etc, delivered free within the Belr. Money returned for any article not giving satisfaction. lam selling, and will sell, the above 3d por sack or 2s 6d per ton below tho lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelnck Street. 5 10 BIBLES, Hymn and Prayer Books,. Birthday Books, Albums, Poets, Picture Books, Annuals, Purses, Wallets, Boxed Stationery, School Books and School Requisites ; Law, Commercial aud General Stationery, Toys, Periodicals, Nowspapere, etc. The above !ii;ee are always in rt'ck, marke' in plain figures, at theloweßt prices. A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. FINKST Roller Flour £6 17s 6d per tor ß 2001b baj? I<K 1001b b«g 7s 6<i, 50!b bag 3s lOd, 251b bag 2i, at Flktchbr Bros , Ashburton and Chrisichurch. XTFANTED Known—That we have beea i* fortunate in securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys' c'othiDg ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Tubnei BEST Blue Derweut Potatoes 3s 6d per Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed. O»ts 4i 6d per Rack, Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201b a Is, at Flbtcher Bros., Ashburton. FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozei. Aira of Children's ankle straps.—Mellob's Zealand ia Boob Store. OR SALE.—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply Pblham Yards, or Mail Office. OTICE—We defy competition!you get wonderful value at Millob's, Tanored Street. WANTED Known—That we are now offering a special line of Goat Rugs, large sice, choice skins, at 12s 6d; Oilcloths, Linoleums, and Carpet Squares in confusing variety.—Mitchell & Tubnkb. ANTED Known—That we have re oeived ex Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings in Coatings, Viennas, and Cretonnes; one case Fancy Blacks in elegant designs.—Mitchell & Tubneb. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo oalf Shoe,— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. j mENDERS wanted for the sale of 6000 X pairs of boots.—Apply to Mkllob I Zestlandia Boot Store. T7IOUND—In Tancred Street, IheeheapMt JL? and most reliable Boot Shop.— | Mbllob'b Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty j Walking Shoes in great) variety at Millob's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher).—Mjti-lob'b Zealandia Boob Store. MRS ALCORN has in stock Stamped Mountmellick, Lace, Cross-stitoh and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, foundation Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filossils, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting Silks in Colours and Tartans, Macrame Bags and String, Weldo»'« Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Croobet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mbllob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTIfiD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. A MEETING WILL be held in the Orange Hall, on THURSDAY, June 1, to consider the formation of a Young Men's Association for Social Intercourse, Mutual Improvement, etc. Ail interested are cordially invited. His Worship the Mayor will preside. Meeting at 8 p.m. W. H« BUNDLE, 5 268 Hon. Sec. pro tern. For Children's Hacking C gh take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure 1 6 and 2/6.



S?KO?SI8 OS NEW ADVIBTISEMENTS. Friedlander Bros—Sale of baooners, sheep, etc , a£ Tinw»ld Yards, Tue«daj next. H. W. Barrett!—Properties for i»le. D. Thomas—Special lines of sheep for Bale at Tinwald Yards, Tuesday next. M« J. Bnrgeu—Prams, Sewing Machines, etc., for sale, * " Tenders—tinwald Domain Board. T. Bollock—Firewood to give away* Church services—St. Stephen's. F. F«rr!pi»n—New business advertisement) Notice—Re meeting for formation of a Young Men's Association. 'All departures should be sudden' (Dig teli). Give op inferior Tea, and use Hondai Lanka Diamond Jubi&ee.—Shear mag Bros, sole agents, Ashburtop A GABP MRS \ p i^LARIDQE j£\.» \J m Kj LA RIDGE TBAOHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBUFTON, TtWQi on Appllofttioa.