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ASHBURTON-FRIDAY.

(Before Hon. Major Steward and Mr T. JS. Upton, J.'aP.)

Alleged Insulting Language,—Mre 0. Ainsworth war charged with having on May 4, used insulting language towards Mrs Allan Cuthbertson, Ealing. Me Outhbertson appeared for the prosecution.—Mrs Ida Outhbertson,-wife of Allan Cuthberteoo, £ aid that Mrs Ainsworth resided at Ealing. Her husband, Mr Ainaworth, was a con tractor, and she had had nine children Ainsworth had had a difference with wit ness's husband, and Mrs Aiosworth came to witness's house on May 4, »i><3 taid, "I have come to teU you that 1 *.m no ng to .-bring you up for murderiog your child, and I o*n do it, you know." Witness was cot well when she came, had had a miscarriage three months bco, ami hail b«pn in the doc tor's hands ever since. Mrs Amsworth nursed her in her illness, and was pud for her work, so that she knew all about it. When she ontne to witness" house on M*y 4, she was with Mra B(crrier, and knew witness's hmband was away. Witness was aware th&t her huaband had written to Ains worth, threatrniDs; to prosecute her if she did not desist from circulating rumors to his discredit. Mrs Ainsworth liked witness to come out, and witness said she would. When witness had gone oat, Ainsworth Mid, '* Will you tell Mr Cuthbertson, that I have no apology to offer. I am no sneak, and I have comn to teli you chit I ana going to bring you np for murdering your child. I onn do it you know:" Witness replied " Oh, can you indeed ?" "I can " was the reply. Witness said —" You are doing this because you are vexed with Mr Outhbertson ?" Mrs Ains worth said she was. Witness's house was about half a mile from the main roAd, Saw a man coming towards the house, and think ing it was her husband said to Mrs Ains worth that he was coming, and she. seemed very anxious then to leave immediately. Was in fear that Mrs Ainsworth would rapeat her conduct, and did not iael safe at home by herself so long ns Mrs Aineworth .was in the district. Had suffered in health ever since the date in question. Her medical adviser to Christchurch had given her to un der stand that she must be very careful, and had only let her go home on the understand* Ing that the utmost care would be taken to avoid anything in the way of a shook to the •ystem, which he said might prove fatal, thought Mra Aiosworth would carry out the threat she had made, which had preyed on her mind bo much that she was going back to Christohuroh to go under the care of her medical adviser. Was prepared to meet any charge made against her by Mrs Ainsworth.—Adam Jackson gave evidence to the effect that Mrs Ainsworth was & quarrelsome woman, and oa one occasion behaved like a roaring lioness, and his wife was in fear of her.—R. H. Parkerson, a farmer at Baling, said Mrs Cuthbertson was not a person likely to cause trouble in any neighbourhood. Ho was in Mr Cuthbertson's house on May 4 when Mrs Ainsworth and Mrs Stonier called. They did not know he was in the house. When the women left Mrs Cuthbertson burst into the room in which he was, very much excited and crying bitterly. She said " Oh, Mr Parkerson, I oaonot {touib'y stay in this district when those dreadful women have accused me of killing a»y baby." The interview she had had appeared to have affected her very much, almost driving her into hysteric?. In his opinion a repetition of such a scene would have a serious effect.—Mrs K. Storrier, wife of Charles Storrier, Hinds, said she was with Mrs A ins worth when she went to lee Mrd Cuthbertson. Heard Mrs Aihs worth make use of the words quoted by Mrs Cukhberteon in her evidence. Mrs Cuthbertson was notch upset after the conversation. Mrs Ainsworth was not aware that Mr Cuthbertson was not at home. Mrs Ainsworth told witness that she was going to see Mrs Cuthbertson and asked for Mr Cuthbertson, saying to Mrs Oathbertton "I have come to see Mr Cuthbertson." Mrs Aiasffotth spoke civilly and did nob create any bother. She cer tainly did ask to see Mr Cuthbertson.— Allan Outhbertson, huaband of the com pkinant, said he was away from home on the morning of May 4, and returned at about half-pasb twelve. Found his wife in an agitated condition. She made a com plaint to him regarding the conduct of Mrs Ainsworth. Previous to this his wife had been in Ohristohurch tinder medical care and wts in a critical state j she had been worse since May 4. She had suffered from insomnia since the Insult, and had not averaged two hours sleep per night. Was honestly afraid that Mra Ameworbh would agaia molest his wife, and was afraid to leave home. Knew a man named Johoetoc Montgomery,, hut had never told him or any one else that his wife had taken medicine for a certain pur* pese. She case was adjourned till next Friday at 11 o'clock, to admit of Mr Wild* ing being present for the defence.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

United Tsm Assooiafclon«-By Electric Telegraph. Wm-mngton, May 18 The tEalune, which Arrived from Sydney to-day, nw nothing of the Perthshire, though the hoisted powerful lights at night, and travelled north of the usual coarse. Xh« water was smooth all the way.

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ObituAß*.—Mr William Whits, sen., the contractor who bnilt the Rakaia and other bridges in Canterbury, and was an extensive landholder in the Rakaia district, died last night In hia seventy-fifth year. He oame to New Zealand in 1852. For the past ten yean Mr White has been in indifferent health, and he paid two visits to the Old Oonntry with a view to Improving his con dition. The deceased gentleman was for many years connected with Freemasonry, and waa one of the Charter members of Lodge St. Augustine, cf which he was the oldest member on its roll. He waa married in 1847 at Presthury Church, Cheshire, and leaves a widow, three sons and one daughter. Mr and Mrs White celebrated their golden wedding in 1897.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDteK■; FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1899



J Wanted. TT7ANTED at once, Smart junior for thi W Drapery, one just through hii apprenticeship preferred. App^y, North cote and Hbffobb, ** The Corner." 3 171 FRESH Supply—ln His Steps, Richard Bruce,, Malcolm Kirk, and others bj Hhcii'on, oloth or papT editions. Spurgeon's Sermons, including Messages to the Multi tude, Sermon on Hope, On the Love of Christ, etc. Cheap editiona of TeEnyßon's Poems ; With Kitchener to Khartoum."—A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—Nios Capes (for Ladies) with Fur Collars at Worth cote and Heffobd's for 13a lid ; going fast. t^LOUR, Bran, Shaips, Ous (w I >md cushed), Bed Chaff, Onk-tiS (26 U U), Potatoes, Chickwheat, etc , delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article not giving satisftictior. lam selling and will sell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelock Street. 5 10 WANT, ED Known— Dressmaking at NORTHCOTK AND Hi-FFOBD'g. Coat and Bklrt Costumes from 14s 6d upwards. Dresses from 10s 6 J npwarda. B'KST Blue Derweut Potatoes Ss 6d po 1 Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed Chts 4« 6d per sack. Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201 b a Is, at Flutchek Bbos , A«hburton. FINEST Roller Flour £6 17a 6d per tona 2001b u*z 14s, 1001b bag 7s 6d, 501b bag 3s iOd, 251b bag 2s, at Fletchbr Bros , Ashburton and Christchtiroh. WANTED KNOWN-Mbs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought in any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address-— Burnett Street, opposite Maii. Office. THE United States of Europe, by Stead, Weldon's Ladies' Journal for April, Young Ladiea Journal for May Chris an Herald, Wide World Magezne, Harmsworth's Magazine, Family Reader, Boys' and Girls' Own Paper (quarterly parti), Harper's Magczine, Phatoah the Egyptian, By order of the Cz*r, Messages to the Multitudes (3purgeon), The Twentieth Door, His Mother's Portrait (Pearse).—H. M. Jonxs. THE ART OF"sTnGINg! MBS HERBERT STEEL IS prepared to take Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at her residence, Havelock Street West. Terms, 4kc, on application. 5 175 W. HORNE. FOR SALE. /IIHAT very eligible suburban property ,JL containing nearly 6£ acres, with comfortable Dwelling, good orchard, and out buildings, now in the occupai ion of the undersigned, W. HORNE. FOR SALE. That very commodious residence situated on Town Seobions Nos. 1003 and 1004, corner of Peter Street Wesi, new let to J. R. Hart, Esq., and paying a fair rate of interest. W. HORNE. FOii SALE. That very valuable half acre in Havelock Street, being Town Sections 230 and 231. This property would make a firat-olass central Bite for a manufacturing business. W. HORNE. FOR SALE. Cottage and £ acre good land, situated Belb Road, Allenton, and let to a good tenant. 1 W. HORNE. FOR SALE. T.S. 536, Peter Street. This is a First olass Building Site in a good locality. W. HORNE. FOR SALE, T.S. 1002, Oox Street West, with good macrooarpa fenoe. Good land for Building Site. W. HORNEs FOR SALE. Town Sections 1049 and 1050, Corner Peter Street West This Block would make a Capital Building Site, being in a good locality. W. HORNE. FOR SALE. Town Seotion 1064, Peter Street West, adjoining the residence of Mr H. A. Gates. First-class land. Good Building Site. W. HORNE. FOR SALE. Good Building Site, containing One Aore, fronting the West Town Belt, and adjoining the residence about to be ereoted by George Coieman, Esq. W. HORNE. 5 178 THE FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSO CIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. Nodee to Farmers, A S AGENTS for the above Association xTI in the Ashburton District, we are prepared to receive proposals on all descriptions of FARM AND OROP RISKS, also on Wool and other produce for shipment to London. Full particulars as to rates can be obtained on application at our Offices, West Street. Applications for Shares will also be received from Farmers desirous of placing their Insurances with the Association. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limisbd. An orator he claimed to be, A thin and reedy voice had he, When on the platform he appeared, And started coughing people jeered ; Then some called out, M He's getting old," With lusty voice said he, " Your sold," He'd taken something strong and pure, Wm. E. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure



STHOFSIS Off NBW ADVERTISEMENTS. W Home—Properties for sale . Mrs Herbert Steet-—Re pupils for singing Friedlander Bros—Town properties for sale on Saturday, May 27 Wanted—Smart boy



Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Golds never fails, 1/6 and 2/6. * How sweet yon are and fresh' (Kin John). Most appropriate to Diamond Jubilee Teas.—Shearman Bros, agents



MISS BBStil.B SIMMONDS | MUSIG SELLER, AND TEACHER OF j THE VIOLIN, i T>EGS to thank her Friends and Patrons for past favors, and to inform them she is in a position to supply anything they may require in MUSIO or INSTRUMENTS AT LOWEST PRICES. 03HB EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO at sf33O CASH, or easy {Terms. Best Value Yet Offered. VIOLINS, FLUTES, CLARIONETS, MELODIANS, Ero. Any Article not in otook procured iro mediately. New Music and Songs by every mail. VIOLIN STRINGS AND FITTINGS, Best Quality, BESSIE JIMMONDS, PURNPTT STREET, ASHBURION



; TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. i r i /*\UR Success with these GO VVNS last Season gives us Confidence in Requesting ; the Patronage of those Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME is a necessity. We hold a Comprehensive Ftock of COATINGS, suitable for this purpose and would SOLICIT AN EABLY INSPFCTION. — NOW ON feALE — i) BALrS CARPET SAMPLES tf) O BALFS GOAF SKIN RUGS « MITCHELL & TURNER.



?• riedlander Bros.. Limited. SALE OF i'AIKTON TOWN SECTIONS., THOR the Convenience of Buyers and the General Public, the sale of the above will take place at the ORANGE HALL, Ashburton, instead of our West Street Mart as previously advertised. S±le at 1.30 o'clock sharp. FRIKDLANDER Bros. Ltd., 5 157 R, PRIKDLANDHR, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1599 -FA iTTO N FAIRTON - FAIRTON PLANS are now ready, and oan be bad from the Undersigned. MERCHANTS—PIe%se send for them because it will be to your interest to secure a few Good Building Sites. STOREKEEPERS—PIease send for them, because if you want a share of the hrge Business in Fairton, you require a few Good Building Blocks. FARMERS &SHEEP DEALERS-Piease send for them, because you will requre a Five or Ten-Acre Paddock to either put your Sheep in before Freezing, or have a handy plaoe in case cf rejects. SPECULATORS—PIease send for them because Fiirton is the coming City o the Plain's, and if you want to make money you must secure a few Good Sections. EVERYBODY Please send for them. Don't r»iss this Golden Opportunity of becoming owners of a few half-acre Sections in the rising town of Fairton. DON'T FORGETTO ATTEND THE SALE, ON SATURDAY, MAY 20, at 1 p.m., AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON ! FRIEDLANDER EROS.,'Ltd. Ri FRIEDLANDER, 5 85 Auctioneer. WEST STREET MART. SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1899 WE Shall Offer on account of a Client,— 1O ACRES fronting Winter's Road; First-Class Land, all in Clover, Wil be Offered in one or two lota. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5132 Auctioneer. WEST STREET MART. SATURDAY,~~MAY 20, 1899 WE Have received instructions from Mb Wh. Huston, of linwald, to sell on above date,— Loo 18, D.P. 91, and Fart R.B. 4354, •ituate at Tinwald, containing Quar ter Aore, with Five-Roomed Cottage, Good Garden, Fowl House, Etc. Sale at 1.30 p.m. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. R. FRIEDLANDKR, 5 125 Auctioneer* SATURDAY, MAY~27~1899; In the Estate of William Mitchell, Deceased. TI/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. iYX will Sell at their West Street Mart, as above,— T.S. 126, with Two Large Buildings, sui table for Boarding House. Can be easily removed. For absolute sale. Sale at 1.30. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 176 Auctioneer. HORSEHAIR. /"\Ut4 Next FAIR wilt take place on THURSDAY, JUNE 8,1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. * I FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to MELtt)B, Tanored Street. WANTED Known—Good v 2ue for little mosey at Mellos's, Zealacdia Boot Store. j



D. THOMAS ~ AROADK ~~* SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1899. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Client to sell— 4 DRAUGHT MARKS AND GELD INGS, 3 to 7 years. On account of Mr M. Roonet,— Chestnut Mare •• Lucy Glitters," out of Goldfinch by Apremont. Very fast. Sale at 1 o'clock. 5 144 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. MR D. THOMAS has FOR SALE BY PRITATE TREATY (this Property not having been sold by Auction) on accoant of Messrs Mclntyjrb Bros.,— 140 ACRES FIRST-CLASS LAND, situated on the Main Alford Forest Road, now occupied by Mr C. Rippingale. D. THOMAS, 5171 Ashburton. Public Notices RE-OPENING.' ' MISS BARRATT'B School will re-open on May 22nd last. Subjects taught —Epglish, Music, Drawing, Singing, and Latin Miss Babratt w 11 be at home from the 20th iDst. 5 163 A LIMELIGHT Exhibition of beautifu XJL Sacred Views, with appropriate Music 1 Selections, will bo given in the Orange Hall, on Monday next, the 22ad. The views will bo shown by Rev J. R. Clark, and descrip tion (f views given by Rev K. Taylor. Mrs Herbert Steel, assisted by the following ladies and gentlemen, will render the must c*l items :—Misses A. Steel, H. Barrett, E. Potter, A, Gates, and Mrs Claridge ; Messrs H. Gated, E. Craighead, A. Donges, W McDonald, and Master Claridge. Proceeds in aid of the Prohibition League Fund. Com mence ar, 8p m Admission 6d. 5 158 ASHBURION BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. IHEJKEBY give notice that the following persons have been duly nominated as Candidates for the Office of Councillor, in the place of Mr W, H. Collins, resigned: — JOHN DAVIBON, HKNRY MANWELL JONES. And I further give notice that a Poll for the Election of ONE of the above*mentioned Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square, West, on FRIDAY, the 26th day of May, 1899, com mencing at 9 a.m., and closing at 6 p.m. H. H. FOOKB, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburtoo, May 18th, 1899. 5 170 "FAIMmW FREEZING"" WOBKS. A PRIVATE road has been formed on the Company's Premise! connecting with the maia Seafield Road, and is now open for the convenience of Farmers driving stock to the Works, F. WAYMOUTH, 5 161 Secretary. • tZ ■r~ i o si - • OS O b=4 B a t § < rh | 1 A gfi ./ HH g 8 g * W^ » § a § HS g B§s I. oa B. o i ° dlbi S 2 i I 2BB§ S3l g rjmww m w m w <t . M WANTED Kuown-Th»t we have been fortunate in securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys' clothing; new coloringi and choice patterns.—Mxiceeh & Turns*.



THE PEOPLE'S IRONMCNQER," BURNETT STREfiT, OPPOSITE AROADF, INVITES his many friends and acquaintances to inspect Btook of the following speoi* lines, without being pressed to buy. GUJSS I GUNS ! ! GUNS If! On Sale or hire. CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION. The^bead selected Stock in Ashburlon, at.very low prices , LAMPS ! LAMP* ! ! LAMPS ! ! To Suit the Million. Horse Clippers, Horse Covers, Sheep Netting, Fowl Netting, Gorse Knives,, Spades, Forks, etc., Ranges, Register Grates, Fenders, Fire Irons, General Household Requisites, Table and Pocket Cutlery, The Celebrated •• I Wilson " Butcher's Knives* CARPENTERS' TOOLS.—The Cheapest, Largest and Greatest Variety in Stock in the County t —— G. MEDDINS (Successor to W. Congreve.) SHEARMAN BROS. X\J E CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES BOKNSBY k RANBOME PLOUGH SHARES, PLOUGH CHAINS, NEAT'S FOOT & CAbTOR OILS GUNS & AMMUNITION. Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Gam, Eley's and Clab Cartridges'and Ammunition of all kinds. Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition at the lowest price, would benefit by giving ua a call. LAMPS, iXMPS, AND LAMP WARE. Hang-hip; Parlour Lamps, Hail Lamps, Table lamps, Haud Lamps, Bracte. Lamps and Stoneley'a Patent Safety Lamps in endless variety. Lamp Chimneys, Globae, Shads, Wicks, and Burners of every description. Static Lanterns, Stable Lanterns in all shapes and dzes. ENAMEL WARTC, ENAMELWARE. WE have just received from the Manufacturers a Large and Assorted Stock of the above, including— Kettles, Saucepans, Jogs, Stowpans, Cups and Saucers, Mugs, Plates, Dishes, Pie Dishes, Cullenders. Basins, Dlppera, ets., etc, which we are disposing of ab wholesale prices. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. CAA OASES LIGHT OK THF, AOlfi OIL, Kf\f\ DVU 160 TEST. OUU The Finest Oil m the Market. TEAS, TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Bud*Toa, Pekoe Ooylon Tea, Ohina and Blen'ed Teas. Substantit. reduction In tak ng a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas, WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotch Oroam (specially matured), talker's Kilmarnock Whleky, Bass's ]<Jr glish and Manning's Bottled Alos and Stouts, and all other Wines and Spirits alw ys on hansi. ;: BEST HOUSE in Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brushware, Groceries ad Wholesale Prices Ordera by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, 'IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MEEOHANTB, MA MET. HOUSE, BURNETT BTBEET, ASHBUBTON Telephona No 55 LOOK OVER THIS. A Splendid Range of -Union Shirtings, in Calicoes, the best value in Ashburtou— good washing colors, at 7|d, 8H 9Jd, 10|d, Wbite—ljd, 3|d, 4d, 4|d, s£<J, 6J, and up. and upwards wards -~ —, U.B.—l|d, 3|d, 4d, fl|.l, s*l, 6«5, and up- Battling Value in Colon'al Flannel, in wards Shetland, Grey, and Pink. Note the price : ~~ T „..  , "—„" : : ———-——-, B*d per yard upwards Long W mte Lace Curtains, latest designs, —— —— ___, wide widths, and splendid value, selling fast Our value in Flannelettes is hard to beat ab ls 6d, 2s 9d, 2j lid, 33 9d, 4s lid, and and wo challenge comparison ; 34in stripe upwards Sii^ Bd' 6d< m> Bad "Pwardß Wehave just received a new loTon«"r Take notice of this Line—D.W. Table White Satin and Honeycomb Quilta. Look Damasks, White ls 6|d and upwards: U.B. £ be Priceß-4s 3d, 4a Ud, 5s 3d, 5j lid, I»|d, ls 3d, Is s|d, 1« Qjd, and npwarda _______„ ~wr- -.„ - ii- ~ IZ c Everybody v\ of the opinion that our value Rh.J, nt ? to- Ltu ««B0S« ; ? u«fty»f In Ladies' and Children's Blaok Cashmere Bheßtin^,72m, White, from 9|d per yard; Stockings canuot be equalled from It puir U. 8., 72 n B|d, 10id, 11 Jd, ls Id, upwards upwards Beautiful White NaiDsooks, extra widths, A nice warm Winter Dress from 4s 3d the *** *£h* d, luality» our Priceß 4f d i Sf^ dress, a rice selection to pick from, and 6fa, 7|d, 9ji, per yard better good • at 5s 6d, 6s 9d, 7s 6d, 8s lid. "~T ———— —■ JO? 6^, upwards Coatiog Serges will be much worn this — —._. season, and we have a nice range in Navy What you want at this season is a nice and Blacks at Is, Is l}d, Is6l, ls 9d, and warm C«pe, lateßb style and colors, from up to 3i 6d per yard 6s lid upwards SALVAGE COMPANY, EAST STREET, Next Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF LADIES' GAPES, 8s lid, 9s lld f 10s lid, 13s lid, UP to 60s. LADIES' JACKETS, % 64, 8s lid, 9s 6d, 10s lid, & UPWARDS TO 55jj. FURS AND FUR TRIMMINGS, EVENING DRESSES, JBVENING GLOVES. FANS AND REQUISITES FOR THE BALL ROOM NOW ON VIEW. SPECIAL Lines in Gentlemen's Waterproof Coats and Cardigan Jackets. Men's Boots in splendid variety and very cheap* Ladies' Shoes at Lowest Prices in Ashburton NEW GOODS OPENING'UP EVERY DAY. NOJRTHCOTE W& HEFFORD, " THE CORNER." JUST LANDED- Vr \ °UNS SOLD FOR OASH OR TERMS A FIRST-CLASS \\lA at the Supply of \y^ \ AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc , \w\ LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE, for the Coming \ Tl^\ tc re Paired on the Premises SHOOTING SEASON. V* V\ by a Practical Gunsmith, at the CARTAtIDGEis \ v\ Shortest Notice. Of all Makers. \^t\ A" °f Plumbing doifle' BIFLESftom 12s 6d. \G\ ESTIMATES GITEN' TAKES from 3Os. y-f \



FLETCHER BROS., ARE STILL SELLING FINEST ROLLEE FLOUR A T £6 17s 6d PER TON, JJKAN and fcHAPS, at Wholesale Prices; Best BLUE DERWENT POTATOBB, n £?<? a °r 30ll a l 8 5 BED CHAFE, 9d per Bap; ONIONS, 201b a 1 •; Crushed OA 8,4s 61 per sack ; Finest New CURRANTS, SULTANAS, „,d R UsINS, at Clmstchurch Pnces, )all cleaned by patent machinery We are '■el'lni LfVt'eftiw Age and Ever> ng Star KEROSENE, lower than ChriaVohoNh Prices. 1 on will save from 6 per oent to 10 per by buying your Groceries from as. • I il lamps. T^rrr^T lamps. We are Milling m See oar window Rochester Lamps Vi .._;■!, ,__._ZL_ $$/L f or pthm> and yOl ' TIMV v WIl from 5s 9d each /..^f i' lIIH T 0|;|» .will say at once ■ or about 15 per fe v, iJUNU^iI that oar prioea are cent less than other -^^%r —" WH&M ii Jr' k by far the Lowest Stores are charging. in Town. ■..Compare Prices -ssJ^^^^K^ Compare prices with .other Stores ffi^^^^^SKh with otbor atoraa and judge for your- feWW^f^f^Tafllß *nd '° dg* for 7mtr< LIBRARY HANGING LAMPS FRO it :37s 6d to £$>. PLATED WARE. ELECTRO, SILVER PLATED, OR NIGKIL SILVER. Breakfast Oruet ) {Dinner Oruet from 7s 6d each. ' - from 9s 6d each Anyone requiring Wedding jT\ '£JL Presents should see our Stock il^illl $£^M °* ElectroP^ate> a°d inquire K^Bia^i^B tSM^^^XB Prices before buying else- '^SsBHSB^r REMEMBER THESE ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ' BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. AND HH>H STREET, CHRIBTCHURCH. SOLE AGENTS FOR DUCHESS TEA. JUST A REMINDER THAT VITE DEAL FOR THE PEOPLE. We want the People to Deal with us. We can DespaUh Promptly. We ara Up-to-Date. So are our Gt ods. We want your Oiders, And we riiaan to get them. OCR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST. IN COMPETITION OUR PLAGE IS FIRST, AND OUR ADDfiESS IS W. H. COLLINS & CO.. IRONMONGERS, TIMBKK * COAL MERCHANTS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. C Westport Coal Company. Sole Agents For < Shag Point Coal Company. ( Royal Insurance Company, Ltd. --——— INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBAOH PATENTS). .( x )_ GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. " —(x)-~ HAVING made Special and more Advantageous Terms with the Aw* tralasian Incandescent Gas Light Company, Limited., and being ap pointed Sole Agent for Ashburton, I am now able to offer you these burners at the following reduced prices j— C Burners, Plain, Complete, 12s Each, 0 Burners, " Avon," with Bye-paps, 15s Each. Mantles for above are now Beduced to 2a Each, No Householder can afford to be any longer without the Incandescent Light. The 0 Burner gives FIVE TIMES the light of an ordinary gae burnor with consumption of less ihan TWO-THIRDS t>f the gas. For Full Particulars apply to W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GASEXTTER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. C"J SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. 5 137