FITZGERALD BROS' NEW CIRCUS.

Alter an absence of over two years, this well known Company will viait Ashburton on Saturday March 10, p'ayins; here for thar, night only. This combination has always proved a prominent attraction wherever they havo payed, and on tha occasion of the pre sent tonr we are to witness an entirely new company of artists of undoubted merit The Messrs Frz^ralrl peri >d oa!!y make a trip to England and the o>urinent in search of the beat and most startling novelties to be had, and they certainly aucce- d in their mumoos. The pr« 3 ent comply appeared Id Melbourne for a season of fourteen weeks »ed in .Sydney frr three mouths, with sue ce« f financially and artiaiCAlly S ucn su extended term in auch crit >o<il cities must be taken as a guarantee of the genuineßese of the »»rioQs artißtn and animal novelties and aenea ions. A telegram received yesterday fr-m Mr Dan F.t^ewld. e6*te ß that their Pioedio opening wus a tec ni one, ar.d tb" Fress 19 highly eufogiaf io in iv praiso of the present show. Not only Hhall tha public i i Vl an °PP°rtunity of feeing the lion and elephant riding a trioycle, but the more •ensafcional item of a tiger riding on horse oaok and performing many feats of eques- j tnanism. Thia ia no myth. The presß is in ! Record in stating ohab thia particular act is an amazing feat ia animal training, and reflects the highest isredib on Herr Ziph, j who iatrodnces the various animal perfor* j mai.ee-*. By the way, this will be the last occasion un which these particular aebs will be presented in New Zealand, as after the present tour they will revert to their original owner, Herr Carl Hagenbeck, who haa purchased them from the Messrs Fitz gerald for the Paris Exhibition ; and Mr Tom Fi>z herald ia ab present on the Con tinea b arranging for other novel ties to replace them nex. Be.son. Amongst Ihose who will make their firat appearance in Ashburt' o are the following lady and gentlemen artists: -Mdlle Neredah Leon, a oaring eqlie trienne ; the Wuigatefeiatere, in their aerial flights; Rcm Aquinaldo, a clever Cuban contortionist; Mies Djißy Shand, the girl j clsey rider j tha CionizUla trio of KCobdts; Mdile AJaline Sarina, on the hit^htr»p(Zi; Rizzio troupe of uantominists *nd tumblem; aud the celebrated Waldrof Family, twelve in. number, who present their marble statuary, consisting of Rom in and gladiatorial posed, aided by prisnutic effects. A daring leap and double somer saults over twenty-five guns with fixed bayonets will be made by one of the com- j j»ny, and the oonoludicg item on a long and ! varied programme will be the Grand Natioual j Steeplechase, in which twenty lapy and i gentlemen riders will take part, and will

•erve to introduce the blood stock of race and Jumping horses, including the Q leeas land prize hi^h jumper, Newhaveu, lately purchased by the Messrs Fi'zjerald after saeiDg him negotiate a jump ox 6ft Bio. A splendid band ia under ti'ie able oonduobor chip of flerr yon cle Mehdea.

A SHOCKING ACCIDENT.

Burned to Death.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegrnph Dunedin, March 5

By a fire at Toiro, near Balclutha, eacly yesterday morning, four of the youngest children of Jamoa Christie, a faimer, lost their lives. The servant girl had to tush out of the home, being almost suffocated by ths smoke and says ehe had not time to save tho children.

The Bubonic Plague.

Uaited Press Assooiation —By Eieo'rio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, M*rch 14 The Hunter River Hotel, wbere Madden, the last plague victim was found, has been declared infi-cted.

Thirteen persons, including Bandys, B.usseil, and Ourran, stewards of •, lit Mararo*, and Hurst, steward of the Monowai, have been removed toquaran

tine. The ereraadon of tho bodies of the victims ia suggested,

Received Wakapuaka March 5, 2 p-m, This Office 2.30 p.m Noumea, March 5 Charbonean, a member of the local parliament and the municipal council, died of plague this morning. Deceased was a member of the Sanitary Oom anission, and waa a victim to duty. A white woman died yesterday. A few more cases are reported.

THE IMPERIAL BUDGET.

THE WAR CHARGES

United Press Association—By Elactrlo Telegraph—Copyright. London, March 3 Mr B&lfour has created some surprise by announcing the Budget for next Monday.

This is interpreted as an intention to suddenly increase certain customs and excise duties, also to increase tbe in come tax while borrowing to meet the bnlk of the war charges,

THE PATRIOTIC FUND.

J mount acknowledged ..£1047 14 0 Bi Higgins and fam ly .. 10 0 John Cochrane ..  0 10 6 First instalment on sale of Photos, per Hftlmft and Co. .. 0 12 0 Tot%t .. £1049 16 6

CORRESPONDENCE

mLt°<,l o% bm ;o««iTas responsible for opinions expressed by our corrisapondents

A LITTLE MISTAKE.

| TO TOE EDITOR. Sm,~ Permit me to relieve the minds of our kind friends in Ashburton who are writing in yoar paper aboub a new build ing going up here. Ir is, 1 believe, intended as a sanatorium, or home for inebriabes, the philanthropic promoters having learned that regular doaea of slieepa' biood h a oeitsin cure for the disease. I i hope "Alarmed" won't throw any more cold water on this excellent scheme.—l am, etc, Fairton

CRICKET.

MWLBOURNK CLUB v. OANTKRBUKY

Christohuboh, March 3 This match w&i concluded bo-day. Mel bourne in their firet innings scored 336; Graham making 169 and Truoble 55. Canterbury scored 93 and 135; A Ridley making 63 and Sims 19. Melbourne thus won by an an innings and 103 runs

' Dttnedin, March 5 The Otago ieam in the match against Mel bourne, commencing on Friday, comprises Baker, T. Downes, Johnston, Geddes, Wi!~ name, Fiaher, A. Downes, Sieclabsrg, Austin, Webber and Wilkie:

FIRES.

A stable belonging to Mr P Fmith, Bituated in Wills Sfreet, w<>,s destroyed by fire about half-past three on Sunday morning. A handsome trap and a quantity of teed «»« also burnt. The place was a mass of flime when the outbreak was Hiocovered. 'J here were no insurances.

THE METHODIST CHURCH DES TROYED.

The Press says :—Shortly after 4 o'clock on Saturday afternoon an alarm of fire was given, an outbreak havirg been discovered in the St Aeaph Btreefc Free Methodist Church Christchurch. It is supposed io have started io a room on the west side at tho iear of the main building, but its origin is a mystery. The Brigades were on tha spo^. promptly, and coon had several lengths of hose laid from the Tuam street sump, fiom whence a good supply of water w»s obtained, but as after events proved, alto gether inadequate to deal successfully frith the fire, as there waa, in addition, a atrong north west wind blowing, and cburch and school were destroyed. This was the fifth time on which a fire was discovered in the church, but on other occasions it was extinguished before very much damige was done.

Personal—Mr O&born Coombe, piano tuner, will b; in Ashburton on Monday next. 12th in«t, and will remain here for about a weok

The Freezing Company's Pic.vio-A large number of employees, their families and tciends, left by special train this morning for the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company's picnic at Rakaia.

Houses Fok Thb Wobking Pook.—The Prince of Wales in opening the London County Council's first house for the working poor ab Shoreditch, provided at a cost of £633,000, applauded this attempt to solve tha greatest social problem.

Obituary—A W F Halcombe, aged 66 formerly a well-known resident of Feilding district, but latterly of Urenui. He was Provincial Secretary at Wellington from 1854 lo 1870, and afterwards agent for the Ma» c'n« ster special settlement. —• Press Aa oaiation telegram.

The Fourth Contingent— Tha Nelson men for th 2 fourth contingent on their arri val by the Tainne afc Dunedin, were me; by >he Mayor and members of the Organising Cjmmitfcee. The Mayor welcomed tha men and called for 'hree cheers for them and for Mr Harley, Mayor of Nelson, who acco n p&nies them.—Press Association telegram.

IndustbialSchools.—A Press Association telegram from Wellington says :—The Government is negotiating for a site near Christ church for a girls Reformatory bo that the Burnham Indubtrial fo' o>l can be kept solely for boys. The Caversham Industrial School is to be reserved for girls and ib is proposed to erect an Industrial Sc 00l at Wellingfon for the boya.

Important Case.—ln the Magistrate^ Court, Wellington, to-day, the police proae cuved Orr, & chemist, under the Off nsive Publication Act* The prosecution was in connection with certain pills. Nothing ap peared on the outside cover of a nature to which exception could be taken, but the inside was certain ills which it said could be cared, and in this the off;nce is said to be contained. Orr denied any knowledge of what waa in the packet, which was sealed. The case is an important one bearing on patent medicines, and the Magistrate re served judgment until Friday. — Press Association telegram.

THE ASHBURTON GtJAEDIAN / MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1900



DO GROCEKS LITE LONG ? Since the publication of an article in our columns bearing the above heading we have received a number of Setters in reference thereto< Borne correspondents say "Yea" and others "No" in answer to the query. But the most forcible (and to our mind the moat valuable) letter on the subject is that received from Mr F Gr. Thomas, manager of a large Grocerg Emporium in Queanbeyan, N.S.W,:— "Under certain conditions (sbjb he) grocers do live long. Take my own case. As a result of worry and overwork, I soms years ago became oonsUTiptive, had a dry hacking cough, suffered from shortness of breath, and pains in the chest and shoulders ; ab times I was feverish. My face became white and thin and I lost fl«sh greatiy. A clever doctor declared me both consumptive and asthmatioal, and cautioned me to take every cure of myself, otherwise, he said, tho ailment would end fatally, Notwithstanding his treatment I did not permanently improve The cough gave me great trouble; at night I would sib up in bed gasping for breath. I tried many supposed remedies witbont suc cess, and the spring of '97 proved a bad time for me; I became weaker and more despon dent than ever. At this stage a gentleman who had been curod by Dr. Williams' pink pills recommended them bo earnestly that (seeing him well and strong) I gladly com mensed them The first few boxes made a decided improvement, and adhering closely to the directions I continued them until qnite cared. Consumption and athma have left roe for ever, and I am stronger and more ro buat looking than I wag even before con-> tracking my ailments. All despondency has likewise gone, and as it ia two years since I n,3edDr. WilHams' pink pills my cure is evi dently permanent." Not only grocers (bub sll other men and women) can prolong their lives by the use of Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people (full name printed in red on white outside wrapper; accept no imitation) This admirable family medicine has cured many thousands of cases of rheumatism, de bility, ar »mi», nervouß prostration, liver and kidney troub'esj dyspepsia, loss of appetite, lifter effects of iDJlaenza, fevers and measles, i etc. Sold by chemists and storekeepers, and by the Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Welling ton, N.Z., three shillings per box;, six boxes sixteen and sixpence, post free. These pills sre unrivalled *c » tonic io the summer Rootbl.



61 For the Blood is the Life "— CLARKE'S WORLD-FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE ia warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eo zema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Bold in bottles, 2 9<l, and Us each, by Chemists and P.tten- Medicine Vendors everywhere. So?e Pro prietors, The Lincoln and Mid:: and Ccwn- TIHS DRUG Co, Lincoln, Englaud.



Wanted, MRS CUR'IB h»a decided to postpone (he Dancing Classes until the end of April, of which due notice will be given i 3 31 AY, wh«re are you goiug in such a O hurry?* ' V\ try, to H. M. Jones' to buy a Cycle for my wife and daughter. Ho has a splendid line of Ladies' and Gentle man's Bicyoles just landed. Well built, up to-date, strong, i.ght rigged, eaay running, and equal to any £20 Machine in the market, and only £16.' ' I'll go and gels one too.' WANTKD— A Good Strong~Lud u> learn trade.—F. &, H. Stekl, West Street 3 30 LOBT, on Saturday last—Small Kit, con taining £1 cote and sundry other thins*. Finder kixiiy cotiimuoicate wit.h Mns Pattk soy, Riverside, Wnfcaiini. 32' TOST, on S*tUi diiy last—A Spur, betwaer JL Post Office an■> M- P" R-«r.\ AHento . P ■ A' > fteo-p l«Bve at this office. 3 '< J BOAKU unii Raaidenob.—vJorn'iTnabk Board and Residence is offered to Ladies or Gentlenvn, ab very reasonable uh*rge. For particulars apply Guardian Office. 2 39 171 & S. KNUHT are bayera of all Jjj m kinds of hecond-hand Goods. Ad aining V-R3 Knight's Boar(linghoune. NfcW LlJMifi"> just opened up tn i-Vi« fumfiry, Purses, Walletts, BirHidty Uirds, Photo Frames, Parlour Gair.e*, Thiid Oontiugont Booklets and Bulges, General Stationery, and New Books, inc'udiDg Life ftf Htnry Diammond, Stalky and Co., Romanes of 'he. Victoria Cros« ; also a lot- of 3heappap«*r bound booka.—>A. H. WILLIAMS, J'ar.ciefi S'rfet. p——««■ n ■■!■ —■■!■■■■ _ _.. .1 DATID THOMAS. _ _____ HORSE FAIR, iHUBSDAY, MAE H 15, — 1900 — I WILL hold my Next HOBSE FAIR on the above date, B3R WHICH I AM NOW RECEITING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 55 Auctioneer. E W HANMER. AbHBURTON YARDS. tuesday7~m&rch 6. I SHALL Of FER, on account of C. J, Peter, Es«,— Q/"^^ Bound Mcuthed MERINO OV-/V/ EWEB, in very good con dition These kheep ate from the original Auama look. E. W. HANMER. J. R. BLAND, 3 5 Auctioneer, ASHBURIW YARDS. TUESDAY, MABCH 6. T SHALL OFFER, on account of a Clienfe, ] (^f^r\ HALFBRED EW-S E. W. HANMER J R BLAND, 3 28 Auctioneer FOR SALK, PRIVATELY, A i\ S\ ACRES, near Methven ; bw jet wami t<tnd 9 with six roomed House, Stable, Woolshed and Y&rd*; all in first-c'aea order. FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, AT ONOB. /^jOMFOETABLE HOME, comprising 10$ Acres of good land, five roomed Houb > with outbuildings, stable, eto. ; situated about half-mile from North Belt. Easy Terms. Apply F. W. HANMER. 51 FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd . ,„, .^Mirnr——^-^— HALF ACRE of Land, on Alford Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ""ioB^PBIVATis SALE. A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSF, with Soultery and Wash-house, J acre, in Tancred Street East, close to Masouic Hall. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATB, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. i Friedlander Bros f Limited HjiHE GENUINE DR GUILLIER X ELIXIR Tonic, Glairone, and Anti -Bilious pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy Hue de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Guillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Purga tive and as a Deparative, it is the best remedy against all bilious and glairlons disorders. For more than seventy-five years Dr Gnillie's Elixir hw been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fevar, influenza, b\ in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you get the Genuine Dr Guillie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gage, and mark that each bottle is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Di'Dgfifists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, H.S.W,



T) EAD THIS TESTIMONIAL FROM XX A GKNTLBMAN WHO HAS BttKN CURKD OF KJDNO AND BLxDDHR TROUBLES By " VmDATIO," THE GREAT HK.RBAL REMEDY. 70 YEARS OF AGE AND CURED. HOPE FOR THE / GED. The Manee, 33pps sh, Easb Melbourne, Mr S. A. Palmar, Dear Mr, About six months igo I wenb fco Sydney, where I was taken bad wifch kidney and bladder troubles. I consulted an eminent doc'or, who treated me for five weeks wi'hoafc success. He told me my trouble waa weakness of the bladde-. I then lefr. Sydney, and r. turned to my home in Melbourne, where I was strongly advised to try a course of Vitadatfo, which I did. After takirg tha second dose of Vitadatio, I r.otrced a peculiar discharge with tho nrine, which yon told m« was from' an abpeess in the bladdor. and recommended ; roe to continue with Viradatio, assuring me that It would thoroughly care ma, which I am thankful to say it did, afb r takin* ten bottles af Vitadatio : and I really bel'eve that It sav^d my life. There is no patching; up about Vitad^.tio. Only give ifca fairtiial. and it. will make a thorough care, and for kidney and bladder troubles I feel i ure there is not a medicine in the world that can eqnel it, and I have tried n»!»ny. Vitadatio Ms also cured me of rheumatism in the bandf, which I have been suffering with for a long time. Tor many years I was a groat, sufferer from piles (internal), but 1 am thankful to say since I started taking Vitadatio they have • itire'y disappeared, and I have gained in weight, although I am just on 70 years of age. My family and myself say, *' Well I done, Vitadatio." .■JAMES HOLMES, Inventor of Patent Collision Apron for Ships. November 2, 1899. 1 Price of Yitadatio, 5s Od and 3a 6d. Indian Cil of Cream, 2s 6d. Head Office for N.Z.—39 Wanness Street, Wellington. S. A. PALMER. Sole Agent for Australasia, India, Ceylon, and iJapan. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer : W. WEBBER, Xvauueesian, Tasmania,



ST. PATRICK'S SPORTS ASSOCIATION, J TIM AR U. I i /"COMPETITORS are reminded that 3 Vj/ Entries for all events at the Assc -3 oiation's Meeting on THURSDAY, Maroh . 15, closo with the Secretary, Box 72, Tsmaru, or at the Mechanics Fall, North Street, Titnaru, cob later than 9 p m on FJKIDAY, MAKCH 9, 19©0. H. V. STAPLETON, 3 29 Hon. Secretary T^TEW ZEALAND TOUR OF 1900 COMING BY SPECIAL TR4INB FITZGEKUD BROS/ NOVELTY SHOWS, ClßCDfcj, and MENAGftft.E, luo'uding CARL HAGENBIiCK'S LATEST ANIMAL IMPORTATIONS. The Largest, Orandeafc, and Moat Expensive Organisation (ravelling Australasia. ASHBURTON, .; ATUHDaY. M Ki.ii 10th. IIVSITIVELY <>NE ISIGHT ONLY ) MrS^^S FITZGKJIALD 1.-.KU'. Hbvo much pleasure to iu'ruduce to NeW Z 'aLvad (heir Lt»te»fc and Greatest Eur' peaa Novelties imported direct from Europe The OELEBRA! ED WA LI >ORF FAMILY, 12 in number, in Artistic Roman Marble Statuary and Gl*diu»'-r h! Pofie3 with prismatio tflF-ct-) MDLLE. NEREDAH LEON, The D.ring Fine rl<»>.p Equestrienne THE WINGATK SIS KRS. Tc»pfZ3 Artists, iv the;r Aerial F.ighte, con cluding their performance b> a s-ens;- ---tiona' descent, horn the lop of the (c *. to ihe ground MISS DAISY MJAND, The Coljb:-ate. J. Girl Jnck-y Rider LYCUKGUS t TLe Miniature iiurdle Rider, on h-B pony l/nda | THE R ZZIO FAMILY, Au American Troupe of Acrobats Imported Menage and H ufe-Ejolt* Staliioi fIIDLLw. ADt-LINA KKHJNA, Oq the High Traptze and Deecaixlinff Rope THE CIN^ZaLIaS, A l.'ashing Trio of Acrobats ) (Their first Rpppßi-ar-co in Australasia) / KOSK AQUINALDO, A Spanish Lady Contortionist (The Marvei of th^ Pre*»nt.Century) THE GIGANIftJ LEAP OVER 25 GUKS WITH FJXED BAYONKTS. A TIGER RIDING A HORSE. 1 THE MOsL' THRILLING PE FORM ANCP EVER PRESENTED. ABSOLUTELY A KACT. The Tiger •" Kitty " will ride and rerform numerous feat* on the Impir:ed Horse "bobby." This act wan pufchaued at an enormous cost from Carl Hftgenbeck'i Thier >'aik Garden, Hamburg THE MARVELLOUS LION AND ELE PHANT TRICYCLE ACT (Two of the Greatest Animal Sensations the I world has t-ver seen, which take place in & Bteel enclosed ring) Trained and introduced by Heir ZAPEF. A Host of G'ownn, Acrobats, Aeriahstp, P.tttr.mimiats, etc, etf, And a fally equipppd MENAGERIE OF AMMALB From all parts of the Giobe. The whole performance concluding with the GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, tn whioh 20 L»dy and Gentleman Riders will | appear, introducing our best Blood Stock Racere, including- the CHAMPION HIGH JUMTER & PRIZHJ TAKKR. NE«'eATE\ T. HtRR VOX Dl R MJKH IEN, The Te'ebrated Cornet Virta >so, C"n'!ucts a Splendid Band. ! J MOHRIS, Principal Apen*. 3 1™ T. N. JONES, Frets Rep. TO LEf ROOMS centra'ly situated in B*nk Buil.' ings, Arcade Chamberf T. BULLOCK TU FaiiMuKS. FOR SAlil^, inQrV ACRES mostly Fir* t-clnss Laud, Zi £4 | suitab'e for all round farming. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. T BULLOHK. TJ BAKERS I TO LET, at a low Rental—Triangle Pakerv and Shop, centrally situated, net far frcm the Railway Station. ' T BULLOCK "~ ALFORD~FORE3T] * FOB "SALE, 4O ACRES 4O BEING Raral Sections 22038 and 2?039 fronting Taylor's Stream, on Winter slow Hun. Liberal Terms. _TIJ?U LLo{?'_ ~q?Y aoirir¥ q7\ fZ\J ACEBS 4J\J WELL situated on Racecourse Road, together with Dwelling House of 5 rooms, verandah, etc. This not having been disposed of on Satr 'day, offers are invited for the purchase of same. It ia conveniently situated near town. . Liberal terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK^ MOJNifiY. SPECIAL Pum of £550 to Lend on approved Freehold Security, i T. BULLOCK. FOR SALi; TINWALD SECTION and Cottage, eenwally situated near the Railway Station, and ndjoining the Hotel property, being Lot 42, containing 35 perchss, fronting Graham's Road, with email Cottage with veranhah erected thereor>. Liberal terms. T. BULLQrg. ~ fO BTSAL fci BUILDING Allotmpnts near t.he Canter bury Mills, No 38, 40,54, 55, e.ch containing i aero, haviDg two frontages on Roads running through block known as Walsh's paddock. Good Land—Healthy posiiioD. i T. BULLOCK. TO LET " " OFFICE or Small Shop in Arcade. Pos eesuion can be given next woek. Apply, T. BULLOCK. FOX SALE ""^ /COTTAGE and Section Eton Street, V_^ Hampßtead. Offera are invited for the purchase of Lot 93, containing 38 perchpa, fronting Eton Street, Hampstead, witfli 4 roomed cottage thereon, the pro petty of Mrs Andrk<ws It is situated just off the Wakauui Road. Particulars te terms &,i, furnished on application. T. BULLOCK WANTED KNOWN. — Thab anything you want in Drapery or Clothing c*n be bought) very cheap at tAiiOßehh an» Tceneb's removing Sale. Remnants of all kinds and Nibbhs in every Department Call early. Lots of lines already cleared. First oime first served. For Indigestion, the beat remedy is undoubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills Thpy can confidently bo recommended as beinp mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drug 3 Acting at once as a spl ndid toflic and a gentle aperient For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, siok Headache and all Liver and Stomach complaints Sold in bottles, Is IJd, 2s U, and Us, by aU Medioiu? Tea Son thxemghov t tUe world ■



HE WAS A GOAT. Juat a common everyday Goaf, with Wdb and a set of Zuru Whisker? He wa hungry. He couldn't find a thin? to eat He h ß d wandered down one alley and up ISii"*^ >T Welef thf Bame.^Pty^dolea D .forth e I DS JLor had been Rn R here7f. n l V?l &P °fur my old lin caD ' and lhe Postera were glued to the Bill Boards so tight that they couldn't be moved. The more he tried to find a luich the hungrier he grew, and his stomach took the cake-stomachache. All at once h?s ey* caught sight of something fluttering in the street. He ran to it and wtthout hesitation swallowed it. They found him in the gray dawn, dead. After tun.ii.RhS over a pee of paper was found sticking in his throat, and when they pulled it out, they found it wbb %EnFF t- Ew Had BWS? IMd lt tfi"* ODe Parfc- »d that w BB an riwrUwmwVoT . Store that was selling something worth £20 for £2 19, lid. Even a goat conldijot awaUoW that. People to-day are like this goat in that respect. They realise that conic Store, with better faculties for buying and less greed ia selling, can underaeil other*, but nobody read nr believes an exaggerated Advertisement. Now our aim ie to sell Goods at the Loweet Living Prrfit, and by doing this, we have been able to build up the imnnue Business we are now doing. I YOU PAY FOR QUALITY, AND GET QUALITY, I AT FLETCHER BROS. NOTE OUR PRICKS. SO MUCH IN SATISFACTION, SO LITTLE IN BOAST. ■■'■ s d ■ FJneßt New Vostizza Currants 0 6 OolonialfEssenceOd^i bottle'o/ ■'*  New Sult.*nas, nothing finer 4s per $ Oz * • in N*w Ze»!»r d per lb 7 per bettle (Lemos. Almond, „ New Spanish Valencia Raisins Vanilla, Coeh-ne iJ, etc x? er £ i . t» - , „ a S* Non Alcoholic Wines, per bottle 1 S  New Valencia Raisins par lb 0 6 Slap's Lime Juice J © v KleDaeHaiHinß,perlb 0 4£ Sicily Almonds, per lb "' 1 * „ New Dates „ 0 6 Jordan Almonds „ 2 4 Pino Moscatels, per lb. 1 0 Finest Dried Apples, per lb 0 N«w>atural Hrs „ 0 8, Dried Anricoti Finest French Prnnas, per lb 010 " jSrloS p£e« " M Y%? UGa " °7 P^erved Ginger "„ 0 Tib Tins Best Lemon Peel, per tin 3 9 Lemon Syrup, per bottle 1 Barcelona Nuts „ 0 8 Peppermint Syrup , 1 Fmebt Icing Sugar, per lb 0 6 Pi ne App \ e Syrn r } „ Castor Sugar, per lb 0 5 Lemon Sqnnrh , i <* Finest Cnfc Loaf Sugar, per lb 03£ Lime Juice Cordial, per bottle 1 0 Orosse and Biackweil's Essences 9d r x v FINEST CANE SNGAR, 701b bag, Us per bag, (Auckland No. Li) guaranteed ever weight-. ' ° FINEST OANE SUGAR with TEA, 13s 3d per 701b bag AUCKLAND No. a CANE SUGAR, with TEA, 12s lid per 701b bag. DUCHESS TEA (once used always used) Is 9d per lb by sto Kb Tina a Blend of the Finest Ceylon and Indian Orange Pekoe). ' a men& CEYLON ORANGE PE B OE (Golden Tipped) 2s per lb, o- Is Pd by tha T(n CEYLON PEKOE, from Is 3d per lb by 101b Tin 7 ' STATION TEA. in Chests and Half Chests, from la Ud p^r lb. * Quality makes them attractive. Price makes them sell. o K ,^ NE oST«.P LLIR FLODR ' 200 Ib Bag 13s ' lOOlb Bag 7s <M. 501b Bag 3s lOd Siolb xJ*g <is bd. D Finest Factory Cheese, per lb 0 6 p n c. on.».^-i „,, Lewis' Prize Bacon, by roll or side Gold, e? '* a P »§«. f b le, 71b Is d perlh 0 61 , l*-*> * 3d, 281b 6b 6d, 561b 11b.M Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 0 8 >UpTd'il Su^'i *ib lß> 71bls8d St George German Sausage, per lb 1 0 „ "lb & 3d, 28lb 6s, 561b 10s 9d Finest Kefined Lard, per tin 0 6 ******* l^'T^f hottle Dessicated Cocoanat V „ 0 7 vtl * IW. Meii^'g Food ls 9d Fdmond's Bating Powder, 6d and ,"^f" " • ' . J1^ 1""* 3s 6d per tin lid per lin Robinson s patent Groats and Barley 9d Walnuts  0. 8 v . I>e'','" , . , I'eaNnts  0 5 Se«">t. 8 <,elanne loz. packet 6d lib Tins St George., Jams, 4a 6d *' , ' slnS'*f 8 ' L o z Pf kefc ®d dozen, per tin 0 ft t! Mr'^"^ Jlb Raspberry Jam, 5a 6d doz.. tin 0 6 [:°. va s J 1, 14!? 0 1()Ur 3^ l\ lib „ Cros«e abdßlackwell's Mar- p,a,'f T'- n ' Q"^ 1'^ I'^ A rrowroot 6d Conceuirattd Jellies-L mon, Rasp- n, '?. LltltH" ". "t. t!"* 81"lb berry, Vanilla-pi.il- packets, ?' y, H J°rT, 4-k\" i !^, Bi^ H'» Is 4*d C, 6.1 dc per packet V ofi fi!el ir°a; ?°T ' *"b 4^i' b 7*d De V,r,' B Jeliy Powders, assorted Mi°W?J MiiL"? %' -P *r • , flavours, per packet 0 6 f 1 ,kmaJ f^ %>*'*; W tmj Bird Seed -Htmp, Rape, Canary, lb 0 3 Golden Vale Mllk 5s 6^ *™ 6 i tin - Linseec', whole, 3d, crushed, per lb 0 4 r BISCUITS. CHEMICALS, ni T , o , , „ , Fancy Lunch 3}d lb by tin or 3£d lb Morton's Cream of Tartar, per lb 1 3 Jolleg© „ (§ „ Carbonate Soda „ 0 3 ne s^d lb h7 «°» or 6d lb , TartaricAdd  110 l*™% Wtne '«.',..•» , .. lb , Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6 ?'oh^ c*. .^ by tin, or 8d lb , Alnm, powdered „ 0 6 f/' plc^ ? " °f lb K P fi..edS rf l« P^e , 0 6 Mi«d s|d lb „ or 6d lb „ B rax, powdered „ 0 8 P^f^f., K "d I ") »» or lOd lb ,! «n? P har C 0 6 >&{ lhMi 5Jd lb  or 6d lb Washing Soda " 0 1 •™r"»)« » „ „lb s l' yiowflakea 4^d lb „ or 5d .. i „ Water . „ Ginger Nuts 6^d b ," or 6d lb Day AMftrthi'Bpaßteßlacklng f doz.;O- 4^ Cracknels Is Id lb " nrlsMlh Nixey's Black Lead per doa. 0 9 '• "ou 1U Peerless Gloss per bot. 0 6 Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bot. 0 9 _^___ „.  in (ins 0 7 Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 Ground Rice 3*d Keen's Oxford Blue, per lb 010 Split Peas 61bs Is, or 2d lb Peckitt's Bag Blue, „ 010 p e arl Barley 51bs ?s, or 2M lb Xt George a Blue,- 0 8 Egyptian Lentils 3hd lb Colman's D.S.F- Mustard, lib tins 1 8 Haricot Beans 3*dlb 41 v tln ß 10H -|lb : iins 6d Macaroni and Vermicelli la lOd box o Ivetn s Mustard Condiment per lb 13 6,j j D _. 7; b rk tif s 6s 9^  Q,, X . Fiag Brand Pickles 9s 6d per doz or lOd Finest Dairy or Table bait, oa per cwb per botfle  Salt, 71b bag Bd, 34ib o aid B Currie Powder JOa per doa or lid bag, Is 3d hottle Gi» ger, whole Is 3d, ground Is 4d lb Mellor's Sance f pint 84d, pints Is 3d bofc. Our Own Sauce sd, pint 9d MrtsravßD fish. Tomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle Salmon, Californian Bd, i*lat 9d, Cutting Anchovy feauce la 3i pint bottle lOd. Cocktail lid—per tin Tobacco-WiHUms' Jono 5i lb • Nallrod Sardines, Albert patent opener la per tin * 4, 6d lb ; Derby 5s 6d lb • Golder „ Small, 4d and 4|d, large 8d Eagle 6s per lb Saroinea, in tomato sauco, 4|d per tin _ . Morton's Fresh Herrings, flit 7d, kip- Candles-Paraffine Wax (plain orflated pered lOd, Herrings in tomato sauce H* P9!- « j National Sperm by lOdpertln n& 3b; Bedroom Candles Red Herring 9at Is, or 1 j fiah 10a BJI Belr.fiuing, 12 in box, 10d ; Price Star Brand Mullet ?d per tin _,  ? miaf« Sand 10, lOd paclr« Pret-erved Bloaters lOd perftia M& in-Si v ? I 8I° B, BA ,4t d do^ 1000 Vestas, Bell's, 4s 103 doz, 5d ———. box . ICOO y eßfcas? German, 3s lOd d< z, 4d box ; 250 Vestas, Bell's, Is 6d Table Vinegar*6d, 9d, and lOd bottle dt z, 2d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8d White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle packet, Bmall 3d packet Washing Soap— Silkstone lOd bar or/lOa Starch, Colman'e, 51b pkfc s|^ lb 6d box * „ Lily, per lib box 5d McLeod's almond scentedJ9d bar. 10a Borax Starch Glaze, Is dcz ; l|d packet 6$ box Pears' Fuller's li'arth and Violet Powder 1 Riwling's almond scented, 9d bar, 9s 8d box lid box Camphor, loz blocks 3d, or 2s 3d doz Domestic, 6d bar, 7s lid box Vaseline ftd and 9d jar, lib tins Is 9d i Bond's Cleanser, 5d bar, 6s 3d box Pure Glycerine 6i and 9d bottle tkrilln Ash 9d bar Glycerine and Cucumber 10J per bottle Kisuliekt so*p la per box, 4^d bar Hudson's Extract of Soap 9 packets Is Lifehboy (Catholic), Is 4d box, 6d^bar Pain liiller la 4d Toilet Soap—Pear'e assorted tablets, 4in Bonnington's Irish Moss la and Is ltd I box, Is box Sefgel's Syrnp la 9d and 3s bottle I Pear's unscented tablets, 6d each, sa]6d Pills—Holloway's and Cockle's Is 4d box doz Beecham's and Selgel's Is 5d box Oieaver'a Shaving Sticks, 9d each Senna 2d packet, Epsom Salts tfd doz Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tablefs Enca' Fruti Salts 3s 3d bottle for la Fluid Magnesia Is bottle Glycerine Soap, £lb bars 4d, lib barsfSd Hood's and Ayer's Satsaparilla 4s 8d bot Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d cwt. Condy's Fluid le sd, Lung Preserver 1 Hops, loose, Is 4d, and Is 6d lb pressed Barry's Tricopherus Is Sd bottle Bovril Is 9d and 3s bottle Patents Medicines et Wholesale Prices Liebig's Extract Meat Is 9d per jar V^ashboards, wood, lid, zinc Is 2d SC7NDKIES American brooms Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, | s taples 3d lbj 61ba lfl Full Illustrated Price; List, containing 29 pages, free on application} Terms : Prompt XtfkQtfh. with the Orders! No charge for packing cases,? andall orders delivered free at railway fetation I and within a two miles radius of Ashburton. '* —— Xaa^ FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES i AS STREET, ASHBURTON AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHUROB Whaleßaie and Retail Agents for Nimnio'and Blair'g Seeds,



JHC A. "T » O CJ I* ilT^^" NEW,LIVER PILLS. (Sugar CoaM.) A _ WONDERFUL and extraordinary combination ofconcentrated medicine. The victoriesof Science— Electric 1 eiegraplsn. Stfepm and Printing — revolutionised tho whols uystfmof the g obo, and made man kind wiser and better. So, although there •»re countless Pills used for disease, and claiming much as to their merit, the remark able discovery of Dr. Haydoek has eclipsed them all, and has founded a NEW MEDICAL SYSTEM. The Doctors, whose vast doses of four or five pills, enfeeble the stom>ch and paralyze 'he bowels, must give way to the man who restores health and appetite with one or two ■>i his extraordinary Vegetable Pills. Odp or 'wo of Dr. Kayoook's Akw Liver Pills suffices to place the stomach in perfect order, creates an appetite, and renders the spirit light and buoyanft. If the Liver is affected •J» functions are restored, and the Nervous Syfltom ie enfeebled, it ia invigorated and sustair.e,', SYMPTOMS'- OF BILIOUSNESS. 1 The patient complains of a fullness of the sfcm.eh. 2 Distenfeiou of the bowels by wind. 3 Heartburn 4 A feeling of weariness, sleepiness after meals 5 A bad taste in the mouth and furre tongue 6 Constipation, with an occasional diarrhwa 7 Headache ia fronb of head 8 Depression of spirits and great lageibude All of the above symptoms go to show functional derangement of the Liver; and cow comes the great importance of any error made as to the condition of the patient. He should immediately provide himself with a Liver btimulant, the most common form-of whioh is a Pill. Daily experience shows thafc thiH, when the Pill is compounded properly is the readiest mode of inciting and promot ing the action of the Liver, and ca.. always be relied on. I have devoted nuny years or my life in compounding a Pill, that will act readily and systematically as a Biiioua Remedy. I do not be.ieve in g'eat purga tives, and therefore have made a Pill, one cf which is an active and thorough dose. I have called it Haycock a Nbw Litjib Phl. They are the true grains and essenct of health, and the greatest blessing thafe Science has given to tke world. For Nervous Prostration, We&kneEß, Genera! Lassitude, Want of Appetite aid Sick Headache, Dr. Haydock'a New Liver Pills will be found an Effectual Remedy. Kach vial contains twenty Pills; Price Twenty-five Cents. For sale by aX DBoggibte Any sceptic can have a vial of Pilla sent max FBEicon receipt of his name and addreßS, or a trial Send a postal card for copy of pamphlet'— " The Liver and its Mystery." It furniehei valuable Information to al!, HA.YDOCH & CO., | NEW YORK V U^ i Cadtign !—Druggists are desited »» notice that the name of J H Francis, sole agent, is written across each doaan packages of flaydock's Liver Pills. All witboub this are counterfeits. KEMPfHOBNE, PROSSEK & CO., Chbisichpkch. BEEGHAM'S PILLS Per Billious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stoma'h, Sick Headache, Giddinees, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drow- Bines*, Cold Ohilis, KJushings of Hea% Loss of Appeti'e, Shortness of Ur«atb, Costiveness, Blotchts on tho Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, ani al! Ner rous and Trembling Sensations, etc. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIvE KRLIBF IN TWENTY MINUTES. This i< no Fiction. Every sufferer is j earnestly invited to try one Bos of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth » CHUZWEA a JBOX. BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken 3 s directed will quickly restore Females to complete Health.' They promptly remove .any^obstruction'; or irwgnlarity o the system. For aj . . WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVjKR, They act like magic- a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs; Strengthening the Muscular Systt m, restoring tVe long lost complexion, bringing back the fcea e.;ge of appetite, ami arousing with the B-osebud ot Health the whole Physical Energy of the human twine. For th-»»««^a>.j...«« {„ j, , h^ imaiM they are specially renovned. Ttiese are ''facts" ad mitted by thousands, in all classes of Soci ty, and O'ic of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'S PIILS have the Largest Sale oj aijy Patent Medicine in the Woral. BENCHAAL'S JPIJULS Have for many years been the popular fami!y medicine throughout the British Co'ooies, and they now stand VVITHOUC A RIVAL. ?REPa.»ED ONLY BY JIBK<;II.4M, bt. Helen's, Ekg Sold evprywhere in bottles~9Jd, Is l|d and »s9deach 'jold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Fever, Oppression, INfeuralgria, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Mediaal authorities. The pectoral Fumi> gyator JKNpio is the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. » even ty years success. J« ESPIC, Paris, 20 rue Si- Lazare Melbourne, Messrs W. Ramsay Col linsand Swanson Streets, Wholesale Agents, Sold by all Chemists and Druggists, Kequire the signature on every ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions. ■X" EATING'S POWDER" X' EATING'S POWDER. 1X EATING'S POWDER, *»■ EATING'S POWDER," Ay EATING'S POWDPR, AY EATING'S POWDER, fBDGS FLEAS, KILLS \ MUTHS, I BEETLES, (.MOSQUITOES.! ■ HA.PMLESS tO ANIMAl'fc HARMLESS TO ANIMALS nARMLKSS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO AKIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS t is unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs CCOEROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS ill FITRS and every other species of iuseefc. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying flea* in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet> dogs The Public are Cautioned that packages of|the genuine powder bear the autograph of Thomas Keating] Sold in Tins only KE&TING'S WORM TABLETS kea.tjng'B worm tablets keating's woum tablets keajing's worm tablets kbating's worm tablets a PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT) both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method cf administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It ia a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and ia especially adapted for Children. Sold in Tins by all druggists. Proprietor: Thomas Keating, London Smoke New Yeaus



, B. T. CLARK, . GRAIN AND PRODUCE BRQKXR, & ; GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, lakcrkd Stress, Asslmvbxotsc, , QAMPLES of Wheat, Oats, Barley, I J Clovers, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers; highest pricea obtained. I have been appointed Agent; in Ashbnrton by ti.e Gorcrumeui Pun 'try Expert re ship ment of Poultry to th's Bom* Market This industry is pomg ro bo a big one Boon. Poultry breeders should cull tntd get ful particu'arf. I am Agent; for Messrs D and W Gibba' (of London) Sheep Dips. If you want your wool to taok well, fhear we!!, and Bell well, use €3it>l>!* 9 **lieep JDSp, (Established in m?,) The cheapeo'i .'.:■«) most effective Dip in the nurkeK A Client writes to the Manager of the Oiago Farmers' Co Op. Company as follows:—'*in response to your enquiries concerning the results produced by the use of Gibbs' Dip on my sbeep, which were very bad with ticks—Upon the following morning of the dipping I examined a number of the animals carefully, and could not find any live ticks. The sheep in question were fully woolled when dipped, and as you know rere afterwards exhibited at the Maultoto A and J* s how, where they all secured prizeß in .'•heir respective classes. I would have readily offered anyone £1 each for every live tick they coutd find lam well satisfied with the Dip, and can confidently recommend it as a thoroughly effectual preparation, which leaves the wool in good condition.—(Signed) Eowabd Dow, Raiifurly, Central Otago I am Buying Agent for ail classes 01 Merchandise in the British, American, aud Continental Market. Indents a specialty. Get your goods direct from the manufacturer! and save money. A Few Articles "You Should Use :—• U c Gibbs 1 Sheep Dip Use Richmond and Co, London, Ga« Stoves Use Heury Wells Oil Co. (London) Oils for machinery Use J Hollia and Sons' Bicycles!, "The Hollie," easy terms Use S MoCsuslaod (Be'fast) Field and Garden Seeds Murchison's Scrub Exterminator on T""-y Caiiforni&n Thistles •^TJee Koowiea (Melbourne) Spray Pumps in the Orchard Use Koowl a (Melbourne) Insecticides on Ameiic&n B ighb Use Pretervufia fur preserving Butter Use Petaiuma (America's beet) Inoubatore for raising Chickens Use Kemp's hbeep Branding Liquid to brand your cheep Use Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot Plants I Use Cark'a C«lf Feedeis to rear Calves Use Normal Pswder Company's Cartridges when ouv nooting Uae Norton's Egg Preservative to preserve Eggs Use Kemptfaorne'e Crushed Bones and Poultry Spice in the Poultry Yard Come to me for Flour, Bran, Pollard, Oati, Chick Wheat, Potatoes, Chaff. lt» 16 D'LAVILLE'S (^UQUOR Has a world-wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATURE ON APPLICATION j F. COHAB¥F'IIsV ISo;'Ba«ii«sSoiiiSSCla6an«7PlKls~- ->_. AND OF ALL CHEMISTS J r L. lIIGGS, PAINTER, PAPBRHANGBR, SIGN WHITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. t. HIGGS, ss lit does the work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay, Hia ability is well known as tonnerly signwriter to Mr J. YtTtison, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATKRULS, and latosn ejignsin WALL PAPERS, iv stock. tancbeiT"btrebt. FOli BALE ~ IN Mcore Street—A birck of land with 99 feet frontage and Buildings thereon, i Apply, H W. BAEBETT, ARCADE. i • ¥OR SALE FOR REMOVAL, rHAVitI a 4-roomed House fer Sale for immediate temova'. For price anfi terms apply W. H. BARHKTT, Agent, Arcade, Ashburton. FOX POSI aYE SALET ALFORD FOREST ROAD. j.nTHREEQU^RTKHS Acre Laud, with i JL Fou?-roomed Hdu-p, Wachhouse and built-in Clipper, Verandah »nd Convenience;--, for price and particulars to , FOB IMMi'JJIAIE SAV ; E. TQ 1171 Hftveirck Rtrec-tf J"YV\st. Fine •O« Ue.ilthy fito for dwelling. I HAVK FOR HALE, THAT Convenient Rnsid ccc with 3§ Acres of L^nd, situate West Side Railway, now occupied by Mr H. C. Severs, The House contains fourteen rooms, and the surrounding-; and laud are first-olae. For particulars, apply H. W. BARRETT, AGENT, i _ ARCADE, ASHBURTON. 1143 NOTICE is hereby givfin~in~Tursuanco~of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, Clause! sand 6, thattbeAphburton Domain will beset) apart for the Sb, Patrick's Day Sports Meet ing, on FRIDAY, the 16th day of March tost, on which day charges will be made for Admission thereto on tho following scale, viz:—For children undtr the age of JO years, free ; for each child under the age of 15 years and over 10 years, sixpence j for | each person of the age of 15 years and over, one shilling; for each horse, one shilling ; for each trap, one shilling. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. 3 24 WAR, WAR, WAR.-Contingent Ties and Hat Bauds at Nobxhooij & . Sjotpjuo's,