For Children's Hacking Couch take Woods' Great Peppermint Cute—ls 6d and s6d

THE WEATHER.

The following ia the summary of observa tions for October, 1899, taken at tha High School:—l 9 days were bright, and almost cloudless. Rain fell od 7 days. Strong north-west winds blew on 12 days. Highest temperature in the shade, 70.6 deg. j lowest temperature in the shade, 30.5 deg. (under cover). Average day temperature, 63 deg. ; average night tempen*ture s 44 deg. ; averuge barometer, 29.6.

FATAL BALLOON ACCIDENT.

Captain Lorraine Drowned

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph Chkmtchurch, November 2. Captain Lorraine, the aeronaut, who** exhibitions have created great interest in Chrietohurch, was tendered a benefit this afternoon. The Mayor and most of the prominent citizens gave their patronage, and the exhibition was splendidly organised. Thankful to the citizens for their generosity, Captain Lorraine determined that on thia occasion he would attempt to surpass all his previous efforts in ballooning. He proposed, if the conditions were favourable, to mount higher than ever, and vary his graceful parachute descent by evolutions on the suspended trapcz 1. The aacent was an nounced for 4 o'clock this afternoon, and there wa& a large gathering of sp-cUtors in Lancaster Park. Captain Lorraine was in the gayest- mood, and everything seemed to favour him in his adventure. The afternoon was warm, and clouds tempered the glare of the auu. Not till he was about to ascend j did the wind threaten to rise. The *' Em press" balloon was well filled with gas. The capUin himself secured the parachute by a slender tape to a ring at the side half up the netting. The tr<*pez3 was brought to him as he stood beneath the balloon by his wife, and as soon as she was clear Captain Lor raine cried. "Now then, gentlemen, let her go." Up shot the balloon, but a cry of horror arose from the spectators, for the parachute by some means had broken free and hung below. It filled out and pre vented the balloon from rising, but for a few momenta Captain Lorraine clung to it. The strain was too great, however, and horror was depicted on the faces c f all the spectators when the bundle of silk collapsed and flittered to the earth. Then the balloon bounded up with a great rush, and the rising north-west wind carried it Btrongly towards Sumner. Captain Lorraine appeared to be drawing the netting down on one side, and to be olimbiKg up to the silk Then it was remembered that he had no kuife with him, for he had had to borrow one to cut a string before he started. His only chance eeemed to lie in his own nerve and strength. If he could turn the balloon ever so slightly, so aa to allow the gas to escape gradually, he would descend. The balloon travelled away for half an hour, growing smaller and smaller, and it became evident that Captain Lorraine had gone out past the coast line. When at last it really seemed that the balloon was collapsing, and th*t it was act ing as a parachute, though a poor one, people breathed more easily. By a quarter to five o'clock the speck of black against the sky was no longer visible, and the fate of the aero naut became a matter for cot j cture. The signalman at the Hatbor Board's station at the heads, who had been watching the aeronaut saw him fail into the water near the Port Levy rocka. A tek phone message was sent to Captain Clarke, the harbour master, who at once despatched a tug. The signalmen also launched their dingey, while arrangements were made for launching the Sumner lifeboat by Pilot Day. The message received from the Heads stated that Captain Lorraine sat for some time on the balloon, which remained buoyant on the water. The balloon subsequently sank, and by la^-f. advices the bnlloonisb wag swimming towards thi heads, from which two boils were proceeding. At 539 pm. Ciipta'n Clark received a message from the pilot station that Captain Lorraine was seen to disappear in the wat'T. A boat from the station pulled over the spot, but discovered no trace of the musing m*n. The tug returned at 6 40 p m., having seen no Finns of him. There seems litt'e doubt that Captain Lorraine was drowned.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING

The following are the final payments of the New Zealand Cup, cf 1500 soya; two mile efc. Ib. tt. ib. Douglas 9 4 Cru3O3 7 7 Batbleaxe 8 6 Pitch and Toss 7 5 Caatashore 8 2 Sir Launcelot 7 4 Explosion 8 2 Huku 7 2 Buah Rose 7 10 Rubin 7 0 Tauhel 7 10 Maiatua 7 0 Falmen 7 9 MiasDelaval 7 0 Djin Djia 7 9 | Jupiter 6 10 Sea Horse 7 8 |

LATEST WAR NEWS.

Men Missing from Glencoe.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka Nov. 3, 2 25 p.m, This office3.l2 p.m) London, November 2 The War Office announces that 52 Dublin Fusiliers were missing at the Glencoe engagement, besides 3S Hussara—presumably prisoners.

THE ASHBtTCTON GUARDIAN: PBIDAY, NOtEMBiK 3, 1890.



Unclaimed Letters. — Letters from places beyond the colony, addressed as under, were received afc the Post Office during the month of August, and are utill unclaimed: —Moses Sayere, John Spring. The riae in the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. Aa a natural consequence, following the advanced oost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen goodl have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerabi rise in the pricee of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Craighead & Berrtman of this town, how over, with their usual foresight, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early in May for a large shipment of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills ast before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit; of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry man invite an early inspectian of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, mude up in their well know a style and fit, should convince the moat sceptical of their sterling values For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure -1b 6d and2i 6d



WANTED /IONTRACr TEAMS for PLOUGHING \J as soon as possible. For Particular apply to L. dk 0. MALET, 9 188 Clearweil, Lismore T7IAKMERS and Visitors to Aahburton, I- will find Mks MoGbegor's Refresh-, ment Rooms, afc the corner of East and Burnett Streets, the most central and hest in town. Hot Luncheons daily from 12 to 2. Tea, coffee and light refreshments at al. hours. Confectionery and fruio of the best Iwayß in stock. TENDERS. mENDERS will be received at my Office X uutil 4pm. on THURSDAY, the 16lh inst, for the erection of a Boarding Hou<e »t Fairton. Plans and specifications to be seen at J. Tucker's offica up to 10.h inst. J. 0. MADDISON, Archleut, 11 28 Hereford Street, Christchurch "SOTIO X OUR STORES and OFFICES will be CLOSED on TUESDAY, the 7th, and FRIDAY, the 10th mat., beisg New Zealand Cup and Chriatchurch .Show Days. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, LIMITED. D. THOMAS F. W. HANMER. THE NF-W ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. 11 11 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for the Lease of X T.S, 1053, Willa Street West, for 21 years. Particulars at Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders will ba received till 1 p.m. on MONDAY, the 13th inst. Tho lowest or any tender will not necessarily be Accepted. CHAS. E. FOQKS, 11 30 Town Clerk. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. SUNDAY, NOYtMBKB 5. EVANGEL JIELODISTS. A TRAINED SINGING COMPANY of the SALVATION ARMY, now .ouring the South Island. SUNDAY AFTERNOON — Song Service. SUNDAY NIGHT — Miscellaneous. SILVER COIN AT DOORS. MONDAY, November 6, in S.A. Bin-acke. Admission--Sixpence. 11 3 JPPER ASHBURTQN~ ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that L the portion of the Lagmhor Road letween Mr Buckley's private Koad and ackaon's Road ia STOPPED during Repairs oB idge. (Mr Buckley's private Road to ackson's Road will meet travellers' require ments.) By Order, JOHN DAVISON, Clerk, ishburton, November 1, 1899. 11 15 ASHBURION COUNLY COUNCIL. WAKANUI RIDING. [HEREBY give notice that the following Candida^* h»ve been duly Nominated or County Councillor for Wnk&nui Hiding : FRIKDLANDEK, HUGO LEADLBY, GEORGE WILLIAM MAYNARD, JOHN BENRY And I hereby give notice that a POLL for ihe Election of ONE of the above-named Candidates will bo taken on WEDNESDAY, November 8, 1899, at the Office of the Sale rnrda Company, Ashburton Saleyards, )etween the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. F. MAINWAKIN'G, Returning Officer. Lshburton, November 1, 1899 11 6 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, ASHBURTON RIDING. r HEREBY give notice that the following Candidates ha/c been duly nominated or County Councillors for Ashburton Riding-— BUCKLEY, GEORGE A. McLEAN CHAPMAN, STEPHEN STEPHENSON WRIGHT, EDWARD GEORGE And I further give notice that a POLL for ;he Election of TWO of the above-named Candidates will be taken on WEDNESDAY, November 8, 1899, at the Office of the S*le pards Company, Tinwald, and the School iouso, Eiffelton, between the houra of 9 a.m. md 6 p.m. F. MAINWARING, Returning Officer. Ashburton, November 1,1899. 117 NEW LINES in cheap Fane, Tin-lined Wedding Cake Boxes, Change Purses, Perfumery, Cheap Song Bjoks, Diaries or L 900; New Books at published prices, in jluding A Pauper Millionaire, by Austin Fryers; The Markeb Place, by Harold Frederic ; Confounding of Camelia, by Anne Sedgwick ; On the Edge of the Empire, by Fepaon and Beames ; Marietta's Marriage, by Norria; and others.—A. H. Williams. lancred treet Frank Curtis. THE LEADING UP TO DATE Wtttclnnalcer, & JTe-weHer JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEW "GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. I HAVE now the largest and best assorted stock in East Street. INSPECT INSPECT A fresh oons'gnmenfc of the latest and most up-to-date styles IN Botheram ifVatcliefe* also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fasti becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH in the diabricb for STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEKPING. LARGE ASSORTMENT just in of NEW DESIGNS in rings, brooches, bangles, alberts, ladies' chains, etc., etc., in gold and silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed beßb value in town in all eizm and shapes. I have juab landed a MACHINE for ALTERING the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or in any way injuring the ring. Altered wbile you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt and reasonable, FRAHK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER.



EGGS, Egga— We are Cash Buyers of Freßh Eggs in any quantity.—Flet- CHER Bros,, Cash Supply Stores. WANTED— Ploughman at once ; mast be a competent horse man. Apply H, CranfieliD, care of Reid and Gray, Ash burton. 11 29 /"CHINESE Laundry Glaza gives a Beauti- V^ fol Enamelled and Glazy appearance to Linen, for rfhich the Chinese are noted. p r j ce —7d and Is.— Fletcher Bros , Wholesale and Retail Agents for Canterbury. WANTED Knowu—The Value at The Corner in Ladies' Novelties for Neckwear and Hosiery is the best in the town—NORTHCO.TE AND HeMFORD WANTED Known—The Corner is the place to get a good assortment of General Drapery, Boots, and ClothiDg— NORTHCOTK AND HEWORD ANTED—Strong Lad to look after Horse, Deliver, &c—-John T. Cooch, Saunder's Buildings. U 127 W' AJNTED—A Strong Boy for the house and general; must be able to milk. Apply Mas Ahprew Orr il 25



Nlcoll Bros. NIOOLL bTiCK WE have been instructed lo Sell fey Auction in our Rooms on SATURDAY MiXi", at 12 30 o-clonk, Withoub Reserve, a quantity of Useful FURNITURE AND SUNDRIES, Including Couch, Tables, Chairs, Lamps, Pictures, Large Meat Safe, Singer Sewing Macnine, Copper Boilers, Churo, Buckets, Bucket, Brooms, Cookh g Utens=ils, etc., etc. Sale at 12.30 on Saturday. KICOLL BROS., 11 12 Auctioneers. _ '*'• BULLOCK bATUi,BAY7~iNUY£MBiiB 4 Town section BJB containing £acre fronting Aitken Street. MR T. BULLOCK has received inatrnc tiona from the proprietor to sell the above by auction at the Arcade on the date I named at 11 30 a.m. T BULLOCK, 10 262 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4. A Acrea 1 Rood 24 Perches A Being Lot 7 and part Lot 10, Princes Street, Neiheiby, with cottage, small stable, fee, thereon. The sale of the above wi'l take place at ihe Arcade on the date named, at 11 30 a.m., \s previously advertised. T. BULLOCK, LI 17 Auctioneer. ■ . ■"■ -—«t DAVID THOMAS. AROADE. EORSE FAIR THURSDAY, KuV. 16, — 1899 — , [WILL hold my Next|HOR3E"FAIR en the above date, i)R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 0 143 Auctioneer. ~ "waSteS ' SECONDHAND BaGS rO Be Delivered at my Stores—Second JBand Bags in any quantity. 0 248 D. THOMAS, Ashburton. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares for Christchurch A. Sc P. Show and Races and Prince of Wales' Birthday. AT 2d per mile firatclasß, minimum 4a; ljL Id per mile second class, minimum 2*; lileage counted one way only. Tickets at hose fares will be issued to Christohurch rom Timaru, Culverden and intermediate tations and branches from November 4 to 0, and from Aehburton, Culverden, and atermodiate stations and branches on the Ith also. Excursion tickets at the same ates will ba issued from any station to any tation on the Huruni-B!uff section on the eh, Bth, and 9th November, all available for eturn till November 21. The journey must 0 started on the date of the issue of the icket in ev^ry case, and may be broken affer he first 25 miles. Fuller particulars in 'osters. 1 5 BY ORDER. N!iW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. tTRUtf ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHRISTOHURCH RACES. ON the 7th November a train wi'l leave Timaru for Christchurch Rt 6.30 a.m., ,nd be due from Rangitata at 7 40, Hinds 1.11, Winslowß.26, Tinwald 8 37, Ashbur on 8 55, taking passengers for Christchurch inly from Timaru, Ashburton, and inter nediate atatiocs, and will return from yhriatchurch at 7.30 p.m., setting down )*sse»gers at the same stations only. On the 7th, 9 h, and 11th November, the ivening train from Christchurch for Ash >urton and Methven wil! start at 510 p.m , »ad run thirty minutes later than timetable ,imes. On the 9th an ex'ra train iung on he Methven line, leaving Rakaia after the irrival of the evening train horn ChrUt ihurch. Excursion fares as already notified. LI 13 BY ORDER. TO THE ELECTORS OP ASHBURTON 1" ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Li I invite you to meet me in the SCHOOLHOUSE, DROMORE, on MONDAY, NOV. 6, at 7.30 r.M. 3OHOOLHOUSE, WESTERFIELD, TUESDAY, KOV. 7, AT 7.30 P M. Yours faithfully, JOHN McLAOHLAN 1128 SELWYN ELECTORATE. MX C. A. C. HARDY TXT ILL Address the Seiwyn Elector* at the following places at 8 p.m. :— METHVEN, in the Sohoolroom, SATUR DAY, November 4. 10 260 TO THE ELECTORS* ' OF ASHBURTON X ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I respectfully invite you to meet me in the SCHOOLROOM, Plemington, ON FRIDAY, NOVIMBEB 3. Yours faithfully, W. S. MASLIN 11 1 ASHBURTON ELECTORAL DISTRICT. MR C. L HARPER XXTILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS LAGMHOR-FRIDAY, November 3. RUAPUNA Schoolroom — MONDAY, November 6 MAYFIELD Sohoolroom — TUESDAY, November 7 MOUNT SOMERS Schoolroom — WEDNESDAY, November 8 SPRINGBURN Sohoolroom — THURS DAY, November 9 ALFORD FOREST Schoolroom—Fßl- DAY, .November 10 At 3 o'clock each EveniDg, iQ 207



' F. FERBIMAN. FuE 8 ALE. ALPORD FOREST KOAD. I have for Sale—Half an acre of land upon which ia erected a Comfortable House of five rooms and Scullery, which for style, comfort, and position only needs an inspection to effect a sale Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. L?OLi SALE, BONEDUST—The very best Manure which can be applied to the soil. GUANO—Which has given great satis faction throughout the Dietrich the last three seasons. BRANDING OILS— Manufactured by Lowes, Berger and Sone, England. The very beat article on the market A L LEX TON 7 " FOR SALE~OE TO LET, IN THIS FAVORITE SUBURB. A SUBSTANTIALLY- BUILT Modern OL Villa .Residence and five acres of ?ood land, well planted with fruit drees Immediate occupation. F. FERRIMAN. FOJK SALE, CAMERON STREET I have for Sale—A very Oomforfable Dwelling of seven rooms, with convenient Offices, together wi'h quarter ?cre of »cod land, well laid out in lawa and jarden The buildings are constructed of the rery best material, and the workmanship s un< quailed Full particulars on application to F FKRRIMAN. ~~ FOB SALE, ~~ A CAPITAL Sec ion In Havelock Street, adjoining the property of vir £. Jtffa. The section is well fenced, has a snnny aspect, and is a very desir able nite for a dwelling. F. FERR IMA N. FUR SALE ATTT^DHURSTTr'' A f\Q ACRES of Good Land, with ybV/O Dwelling Hcuae, Stables, etc., md Growing Crops. An early inspection invited. Particulars on appli-ation F. FERRIMAN. - MONiT£ — I HAVE a sum of £10,000 to lend on mortgage of Freehold Farm Lands, in sums to suit borrowers, at. 4| to 5 per cent. Also a sum of £20.000 io invest in one saw on a security showing an ex cept ionilly good margfn at 4 per cent. F. FERRIMAN. FOE fe'ALE^ WILLIAM STREET. I HAVE for sale a house of three rooms together with one-eighth of an acre of land Bituate opposite Mr John Wilson's. F. FERHIMAN. BEIiGEh >s"~FHajttFSIKK- ING COMPOSITION. IN THREE COLORS BLACK, RED, BLUK The finest and most economical Sheop- B;-ar>ding oil in the Market. Read the opinions of leading Sheep-Farmers in Otago : WE INTEND USING IT AGAIN From N.Z- Agricultural Co., Waimea House, Gore, May 22, 1897. Deab Sibs,— We have found BeboKit's Marking Oil to be a good and durable sheep branding maerial and intend using it again as being cheaper than the preparation formerly used for the purpose. ~ P, J. Patkbsokt, Stat. Mgr. VVDOVBTEVLY MORK EC >NOMIOAL THAN OIL AND LAMPBLACK From J. M. McKenzie. Bushy Paik EBtate, P.i'merston. May 19, 1897. Deab Sibs, —I have great pleasure in stating that Berger's Sheep Branding Com pound that I received from you h»B given mo every satisfaction, and ia undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack. I MAKK A POINT OF RECOMMENDING IT From Robert Logan, Maritanga, Hyde, May 19, 1897. Dear Fibs,—l have used Beeper's Branding oil for some years, and have found it so satisfactory that I make a point of recommending it. The liquid in the drums is of the same consistency right from top to bottom, and requires no stirring. ONLY TO BB USED TO BE APPRECIATED. From James Taylor, Wairuna, Clinton. May 15, 1897. Deab Sibs, —I used Burger's Branding oil, black and red, last season on my flock, and I am perfectly satisfied with the results To sheep farmers the preparation is invalu. able, being always ready and highly eco nomioaU It hat onlvto be used to be appte" dated. «IVBN EVERT SATISFACTION FOR SEVERAIi TEARS. Fmm John Elliot, Gladbrook Station, Middleman;*!. May 18, 1897. Mt Bear Sirs,—ln reply to your inquiry regarding Hebger's Sheep Marking Com pound. We have used this Compound on all our flocks for several years and it has given every satisfaction. It Is of even quality and ia ready for use. I find it lasts well, being quite legible on full woolled skins. It is much more economical than brand made with the old m&teriali (lamp black and oil), as owing to its even quality, there is no waste. Always ready for use. Guaranteed not to injure the wool. Will wash off on scouring without leaving a stain. Sold bt F. FEHRIMAN. ABHBURTON, N.Z. FOR SALE AT TKEVORTON, /CORNER Sec'icn, containing | of an Kj sere, well fenced and stocked with frnlo trees. rJ here is also a pomp with a good supply of water. Price—£4o. F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE, J HAVE for sale on the Beach Road, Comer Section, containing it acre of Rood land, npon which is erected a five roomed hoass. Fall particulars on ap plication. F. FERRIMAN, FOR~SALE^ "^ (■XFORD STREET, HAMPSTEAD.] H4.LF.ACRE of Frst Class Land, lots 69 and 70. F. FERRIMAN. F. FERRIMAN. OATES, LOWRY AND CO- Atalanta Bicycles. £20._,£20. /'\NLY A FEW of these famous Local V_A Wheels on hand Dunlop Multiflex Tyres, extra finish, with 12 months guarantee— FOR mo EACH. OATES, LOWRY & CO., BURNETT STREET.



MELL O R S ZEALANDIA BOOTSTOKK THE LEADING BOOT SMOP, T8 the Moat RELIABLE House Ior^GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. Oar al» !• to give you the bust taluk for uraLBjMONKY. HONESTY ie out Potioy. W« will not Guarantee youjan article unless we know it willjgive you every;(3fcfe|sfao6i<m, Oaf Trial ia all we ask—Our Goods Sell themaalvea. V fl«.»i»»-j- ( MELLOE, (EANCRED BTREET, AgBBUBTJV G. MEDDINS, (LATE W.O^MG REVE'S. THE PEOPLE'S IRON M|O:N GE B\ CONSEQUENTLY THE CHEAPEST^— ] HAS the following New Seasonable Goods tub opened at prices that defy leeithnft'f competition:— s SHEEP SHEAKS The Celebrated OL.TT.S and B.i^A. -CL''""-t*^* TURKEY OIL STONES .-Heal Beauties. LAWN MOWERS! LAWN MOWERS! "Now Easy," •• Oreecent," "Philadelphia," and "Carbine." " JAPANNKD TRUNKS." For the Million. Colonial Made. Good and strong. tsURNETr STBEET, Opposite Arcade. "just opened. 1 :x:" "{ G O-.SEScx'SS'KUMAKA" This now Complete.} our Shipments of Summer Goods, and we pride OUMffrftl we can now Supply AIL YOUBJI NEEDS. Litest Arrivals include, PRETTY LEGHORN STRAWS for Girl's and Indies 1 SUNSHADES & PARASOLS in Silk and Satin Noveltiea in BKLTB, BUCKLES »Dd DRESS CLA^Pi Wbite OycliDg Gloves White Silk Glovei White Milanese Globes, BLOUSE JAPANESE k FANCY SILKS (very recherche), WBITE and CREAM PIQUE, and PIQUE STRIPES, Black Grenadine, BLACK SICILLIAN * Fancy and Plain BLACK LUSTRES THE LATEST IN BKADFOBD FANCY DEESSEtJ DACCA CALICOES, tplendid value, TUCKED MUSLINS, very new Hearth Rum from 2a 6d up, LARGE SIZES. A very pretty raDge of ROMAN WORK, including TABLE 3ENTREB, SIDEBOARDS, & TABLM COVERB, QUILTS in Honeyoomb. M»rcelU»nd Satin All every day lines in Household requirements at Corner Price*, viz., Tickings Sheetings, Shirtings, and Flannellebtes. WE EXCELL IN TOWELS BOYS' GALATEA BLOUSES in four Sizes MEN'S HARDWEAR TROUSERS One ewe of Boys' SERGE SAILOR SUITS 6» 65. COME and SEE THESE* A large Anortment of Ladies', Girls 9 and Boys' Hose LADIES LACE EMBROIDERED Hose very stylish. TflE LEADING HODSE FOR Gents Mercery, Ties, Bows, Braces and Collars. MILN'S SWEATERS for Cyoling Wa will show on Monday next a SPECIAL range of Boots and Shoes including LADIES TAN 00Z8 (J/LLP 8HOES«10s 6d GENTS TAN OOZE CALF SHOES 20a Girls' Boys 9 and Childrens Tan Shoes to suit 3 years old to 15 yean SPECIAL PURCHASE MEN'S COLONIAL BOOTS, from Suckling*, Bhezt mi Standard Factories : We can do Leather Goods WELL. FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR. Extraordinary value in Xma» Cards 12 for 2d (packets) 10 for 3d (boxed with envelopes) 25 „4d „ 10 „l! 3d „ 25 6d „ 12 „Is 9d „ English Mail for Imaa Greetings closei in about fourteen days— We can confidently recommend the work of our Milliner & Dressmaker to your notice— Place your Xmaa order now to avoid disappointment. ; NORTHCOTE^ HEFFORD <4THE OOBNEB," J. SEALY AND CO. WBHSRHSPWW^ •■MWBIMiSBSK NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM-— lncluding Clovers, Byegrass, Cocksfoot, Turnips, Kape and Peas. NEW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN In any Quantity Required, or in 3d acketa NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN 14 PACKETS OR 9d PER DOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED. NEW GARDEN REQUISITES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC—One dressing according to direotio t will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit trees. TREE LUCERNE. 7|r J. SEALY AND CO.



/> ) SAVED EVEBY Jj 0 YEAB ' BY pgBCHASIKG YOUR GROCERIES, ETC., FROM FLETCHER BROS. Special Notice to those who buy on credit—Hatd Facts for Hard Figures. — Are you good at Figures C*n you nmkt — mental calculation*, or do you u«e Penoi rAI CASH AND SATE at ? Try th« following mathe matioal problem, propounded by our Pxim £J@ _O Lut—m your head or with pencil—rab' BJ [ act iT Pricea from ll»8 P"cos yon are charged by buying on Credit and w« tb« A YEAR. Pounds yoa would cave in a trear by Pw ohasiog your Grocariea from ov» ENTERPRISE. leaders in Our Line—lmitated but not Equalled, Like a Oat "Watches a Mouse—We wat«h to give you Lowest Prices and Highest Values. VOTT H^V^' n° doubf ' w, atched oar business grow from a small beginning . AiTv i T? 7 «ra ag° (i" tfaJf. 6?° all Bh°P nex6lo th« B»«*k of JSew Zea* land) to by far the Largest Grocery Establishment in the Ashburton County, but have you stopped to consider the reason for our almost phenomenal succces. We attribute it to the high standnrd of excsllenco of our goods, atd the fact that oar prices have invariably been k-pt down to the lowest payable level, and we assure oar nßrntron. customers that this will always be our aim. When we commenced business in Ash barton we were told that our life as storekeepers was limited to three month*, butit is well known by this time, we Yorkshire men are hard to kill. We are on too and intend to remain bo. *f Compare our Prices and they are bound bo unlock your Pocket Book, FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR (Auckland, INo. U) 2id p.r Ib or 13» 3d mr 701 bag, with aay Brand of TEA ; or withcub Tea taper 70 b bast • guaranteedl fVll^iJhfe ORANGE 8 PEKoTcX^?^ll^ *dyT^ **** ARAB, NELSON, MOATB aa<S OO.land GOLDLEAF*TBA3 ia .took. s d ) Fin« at New Currants 0 5™.,,  New Valencia Raisins par lb 0 6& Fre*h Ground Ct,ff*e li 4d, Is 6d and Finest French Prunes, per 1b 010 «. l!* °.a Ib , „ Good Stewing Prune* „ 0 7 f* ntst o Cufc Leaf Sugar 3Jd per lb Good Eleme Raisins, per lb 0 5i p '?« S. u SarJ? d Per Ib Fine Muscatels, perlb, Bd, le, and Is 4d a ! 8 o So?"Bi Per lb Finest Dried Apples, per lb 0 9 Goide" 2 b 63« 4!b U- *Ib ls «<*. Tim»ru Oatmeal, per 251b bag 2 6 „ b J;3), 28 b 6 6d, 66!b 11s 3d Factory Cheese, per lb 0 6 feuPe»of JWe 2jb6«J, 41b ls. 7lblsßi, Lewis' Prise Bacon, by roll or side „ Ulh f j». »b 6 661b 10, 9d per lb 07* n E8° and Bteckweil's Essences 9d bob. Lewis' Prize Ham^, per lb 0 sf oloßial Essences from 6d bottle St Georg t '« German Sausage, per lb 1 0 IBSeRC,*l BSeRC,* sen»«5 en»« B, J a"d 1W bottle Finest Kefined Lard, per tfa 0 6 caVe * 'o°i 1 f ld» «•"»»> 1« U Cooking figs „ 0 7 2 en XKf erß 'ood l 8 lld »nd 3s 6d per tin Pmerved G.nger " 0 8 Robine°n« P^ent Groats and Barky M Dessicated Cosoanat „ 0 8 w «i.P?» lJ? t. • t New Dates " 0 6 NeIso&8 felal me Icz. packet 6i New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, »*' • i* iDg] ™B ' I(J■^,P* ckefc Bti and cilron, p.r lb 0 8 J~;V g»« *^ ar 3d lb 71b Tins Lemon Peel for 3 9 J* r°wn 8 M»;w Fbur 3J lb Edmond's Baking Powder, 6d and" JK^t' n ' Q?,l e"iS nd, L Ar owroofc M lid per tin Jadbary a Occoa 10J, |lb Is 8i Sicily Almonds per Ib 14 Z m, E™tmZ^ A r? 3S "^ lb Jordan Almond/ „ 2 4 f** .°oco. «b 4Jd 4«h BM, lib ls 4±d Barcelona Kuts , 0 8 |!b 4) *lb7Jl Wnlimta O 8 noo° »le 4d and 51 per cike t'eaSs " 0 5 Milkmaid Milk 7« Sfd. ■, 7*d Ita lib Tins St Georg«;l Jams, 4s Bd G ldfn Yale Milk 6J d^. 6i tin cltzm Dertin 0 6 biscuits. lib Rw,,blrry Jam, 6s 6d doz . tin 0 6 Lanch 3t{ lb or 3Ji lb 2ib Jars Gooseberry Jam, per jar 1 0 c.O e^B« T - -*vi, , *! " lib „ Crosse aud Blackwell's Mar *nW{ !l me °*d lb by "". or 6d lb malade 0 9 Wine  lb Ooncenrratcd Jellies-Lemon, Rasp- d • . M , , b^ tin, or Sd lb berry, Vamlla-rint packets, £ ecpl"«?ll!iEd K 4 il. ft " or 4*d ib 5s 6ddo Z . per packet 0 6 J^." 1^ 5i j f *. 6i ,b De Verb's Jeliy Powders, assorted Jr 8 MePL CI O J J, b »» wlOd^b 1 flwours, per packet 0 6 ar»s'^ 5^ )b „ or 6d 1 Bird Seed-Homp,Rape, Canary, lbO 3 sul5 ult*"" •• „ " Linseed, whole, 3d, om^hed, prlb 0 4 owfl^« 4jUb- „ or 6i CHKMICALS, nßef x , , ." , ■«' f Morton's Cream of Tartar, perlb 1 3 J^ !nBer8er ats BA.I b „ or 6d Jb „ Carborate Soda „ OS 2° CT°i ,7f]ft " . prSUb, I! Tartaric Acid „ 110 1 8 id lb „ or 1« 2d lb „ Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6 '  Alum, pewdered  0 6 ot ,f T . n , _ . „ Refined Saltpetre „ 0 6 2Jlb Tm* 'P^rvcd Frora, apneots mi. B rax, powdered , 0 8 9U J£° ?£ P-f Un , Sulphur  0 6 |ilb Mount Ham.Uon pears lOd tin Washing Soda „ 0 1 *I™} 6*hlle J^?^ * Pearl haga or Tapioca 6.bs, Is 1 Flake Tap'ocs* 7ibs, In Japan Rice 5!Hs U. or 2|d /b D»y & Martin's paste BJacking,dez. 04^ Gr, o"nd Ri^;^, d Ollu Nix. y'sß'ack Lead per dcz- 0 9 | pllt,n , "J 8', o'2l^  Peerless Glois p.r hot. 0 8 , f tJ; r n l tl ß"l ey s^ift S! 2^ lb Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bot. 0 9 ] 5* J£ **«Ijenf^?*J lb in tins 0 7 H*ricot Be»ns 3|l Ib Branswick Black, per tin 0 7 and Verln«e"i 1» 10d box or Keen's Oxford Blue, per lb 0 10 'D'l° Ooj Beckitt's Bag Blue, „ 010 Flft 8 b^ d tt^ lokleß 9a 8d ?er dcJ!- or lOd OolmaTalF 6 Mustard, lib tins 1 I C «S°B <S,rrie Powder 10, per dc« or Hd Jlo tins lOid, ilb tins 6d M„ . I i « «,, Keen's Mustard Condiment perlb 1 3 Mellcr, B S»^e fpint 8R pints 1« 3d bofc. 71b tins 6s 9d LeaandPemnaSanc ß fpmtls4i,pintß Finest Dairy or Table Salt, s<? per cwls r» n c i s =  Salt, 71b bag 81,14b gar Own SauceJpiot sd, pint 9d bag Is 3d Tomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle Gi. gerf'whole Is 81, ground Is 4d lb *«*£J S»»«e, la ?*>»* b°«»« XT „ J White Pepper («i»niteed pare) Is 4i lb Tobaf r 7^k "T^T t lbJ od Belfast Sheep Tongaes, lib Is, 2lb U lOd «6dJ b J Df' by 63 6d lb ; Golde? Washdyke  lib 10J. 21b 1.6 d nftn |^ le ®sPPr lb /f . lib Tin Rabbit In Jelly 7d,21b,'10 I and Is CandJS^* MS o2 7£ X (&'T °'flated prbsbbved fish. " 6|d Ib er]2 s 6d box j National Sperm Salmon, Californlan Bd, Flat 9d, Cutting bf u wf- * ,„! B?droom Candles, lOd, Cocktail lld-per tin self-fitting, 12 fn box, 1W ; Price Sardines, Albert patent opener la per tin M . X™ l**?, °*ndleß 8 and 10-10? Pas ketl ' Small, 4 Pi and 4ii,largeP 7d and M»to^t %SR, T101t .% Sardines, in tomato aauce, 4JI per tin b«* ? 1( <» V?^ ?<*»•?• 3^ Morton's Fre«h Herrings, fht 7d, kip- J»■ *J box J 2oOVes as Bell's Is 6 pered lOd, Herrings In tomato sauce d( \2d box./ o^ et>. "• B »nd M» 8d lOlnertin packer, Bmall 3d packet Red FerSng 9at I*. or 100 fiah 10. 81 Stftrch ' ° T ol, mftn'B ' * * Pkt Wlb Star Brani Mullet 7d per tin p»• s ." J' Per llb 5d,.. . Served Bloaters lOi per tin foraj ——— 8d box Camphor, loz block<- 3d, or 2a 3d drz Table Vinegar 6d, 9(3. and lOd bottle Vaseline ftd and 9d j .r, lib tins 1« 9d White Wine Vineg ir 9i bottle Pare Glycerine 6 i ai d 9d V.ottle Washing Soap—Silkstone lOd bar orJlOi Glycerine and Cucumber lOi per bottle 6d box Hudson's Extract of Soap 9 packets Is McLeod's almond rcented 9d bar. 10a St. Jacob's Oil 2a 9d. Pain Killer Ib 41 odbox Bonninston'slrSshMosslsand Is 101 Eawling's almond scented, 91 o«r, 9d Selgel's Syrup la 9d and 3s bottle lid box Pills—Holloway's and Cockle's ls 4d box Domestic, 6d bar, 7s 115 box Beecham's and Seigel's ls 5d hex Bond's Clbanser, 5d bar, 6j 3d box Senna 2d packet, Epscm Salts 6d dwa Barilla Ash 9d bar Eno'a Fruis Sake 3s 3d bottle Sunlight so*p ls per box, 4|d bar id Magnesia ls bottle Lifebuoy (Catholic), Is 41 box, 6d bar Hood sard Ayer'* Satsaparilla 4s 8d bot, Toileb Soap -Pear's assorted tablets, 4ln Condy's Fluid la 6d, Lung Preserver Is box, Is b< x Barry's Trioopberus Is 5d bottle Pear's unscented tablets, 6i each, 5s 6d B1"e Berwent Potatoes 2* Hd sack doz Bran 33 3i sack 0 caver's Shaving Sticks, 93 each onvnuTno Brown Windsor, lib bar lOi, 10 tablets BuaDKIES. ntotl? - nut L OJ Fowl Noting 60yd coils 8b d; l©Oyd Glycerine Soap, fib bars 41, lib bars 8d 15a 8d Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d cwb. Linseed Oil, 6 gal Drum 14s 6d Hops, loose, ls 4d, and Is 6d lb pressed Castor Oil 4f gal tin 13s 9d Bovril la 91 »nd 3s bottle Sheep Netting (CS) HOydi 25f Lieblg's Extrsct Meat Is 9d per j »r Staples 3J lb, s'bs Is Washboards, wood, lid, zinc la 2d Nails 3d lb, 51bs Is < American brooms Is 3i, Is 6d, Is 9i, Boss Lanterns Is 3d each la lid ' Full Illustrated PruaTList, containing 29 pages, free on application Terms : Prompt 2Tott Cash with the Ordsrs. No charge for packing cases, and all orders delivered free at railway Nation and within a two miles radius of Ashburton. ' " I FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES EAS STREET, ASHBURUON AND HIGH STREET, OHRISTOHORCa f Wholitale »ad BatoU^genti for Niramo ani BlWi^dv i 1