The Hon Mt Stoat said h« desired to stake a fair explanations on the BilL The 'Bill would create for each district a Hos pital and Charitable Aid Board, and each separate institution was to manage its own affaire As to objections urged against the Bill, he might say they were vary few. It differed from the Bill of 1879, which split the colony into different dis tricts. It was accepted that there should ho a voluntary contribution. He did not j ■ay that the Bill did not reqnlre amend- Bflht. Every Bill required it. The object of the Government be to I receive suggestions from every individual I In the House when the Bill goes into Com-1 mittee. The Government would be able I to say ' what concession they would be I prepared to make. I Mt Dowcio Stewart said the Bill would I meet with his support. I MV Jbyoa supported the secoud reading | of the BilL I Mr Labe thought the Bill a good j attempt at the solution of a difficult | matter. I ■ - M» Fergus moved .the adjournment of | the debate till next day. I The House rose at 12.20 a.m |

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible tor the opinions expiated by our correspondents.

STREET CORNER LARRIKINS.

To th« Editor. Sib, —There are larrikins in Ashburton, sad tome of tbem are of a very bad class. last evening I read a letter in your paper re street corners, complaining of the offen sive langaage used and the offensive re marks passed by a number of young men —(?) larrikins—wlio congregate at street corners. This, Sir, is most noticeable-on Sundays, when, if a respectable person wishes to pass one of these mobs, he has to undergo » great deal of insulting language, and I assure yon, Sir, this is too often the case. Ido not wish to occupy your spaee In dating the different periods at which I hare been insulted by these people ss it , would take up too much space, but suffice it to say that on Saturday evening and Sunday last I was not allowed to go by one of these mobs without hearing offen sive remarks passed about me. Ido not know why "X" calls such people as these men, because there is nothing manly 'about them. It matters not if it be a lady . or-ladies Who pass by these larrikins. I have repeatedly been a witness of the fact that they show such extremely bad breed . mto insult even these. Therefore I as sert It is high time these heathens —pardon my expression, Sir for the sake of the respectable portion of the community, be taken in hand by our police, and brought, if possible, to their proper senses. I should not have made this complaint had it not been that T find other persons, like myself, are determined to put down each dastardly behavior, and by this I wish' to inform "X " that I should help in protecting the rights of respectable people. Thanking yoa for inserting this iu your valuable paper, ■ I am, etc., July 15, 1885. Ike.

THE FIRE BRIGADE.

To XHS Editor.

Sir, —I would like to call the attention I of ** Chispa ” to the fact that it was not a request by the Ashburton Volunteer Fire I Brigade that the Council should make the members of the Brigade honorary members I of,the Public Library, but a favor asked I for by Cr Thomas —a request which will , do Or Thomas no harm, and as he has I set the ball rolling the Fire Brigade would I be standing in their own way to try and I stop it, - and if the ratepayers are going to give a push so much the better. We will I admit the fact when “ Chispa ” says there I .is not one-of the old Brigade but will I L allow that he has said and written about many complimentary things of the fire- I men as any man. I will not argue the I point with “Chispa” as to whether the Ashburton Billet and Western Fire Bri- I gade have not as good a claim on the free I privileges of' oar Pablio Library as the I Ashburton Fire Brigade. Let them fire I their own shots. All I can say is that in I the' event of the Bifles and the Western Brigade having the free privilege “Chispa” would pet two shots, he being a member I of both noble bodies. I lam, etc..

Fireman No. 2.

FIJIAN NEWS.

(By Telegram.) I Auckland, To-day. Arrived—-Arawata from Fiji. _ The Fiji Annexation Committee have I resolved to forward a petition in favor ot 1 annexation to New Zealand to the Premier I for presentation, and a letter to Sir Geo. I Grey, asking his continued support. I The Fjjian Times expresses surprise an * regret at the extremely courteous (?) tone Of the reply received from the New Zea land Government It says the Premier never manifested any interest in Sooth Sea affairs, but they expected a different feeling from Sir Julius Vogel, and ob served that the reply contrasts singularly with the enthusiasm displays 1 all over Samoa Holmhnrst will commence crashing sad taming oat 8 tons a week. Connolly's Commercial Hotel, Levuka, waa burned down. Insurance—L6oo in the New Zealand' office, L 250 in the Na tional, LSO in the Union, and L6O in the South British; an adjacent cottage was ' for Ll6O in the Soqth British. A horrible doable murder has been per petrated. Two of Uoore’a Polynesian laborers were found mutilated, their heads severed from their bodies. Two Fijians have been arrested on suspicion

YESTERDAY'S LATE TELEGRAMS

Auckland. k In tha case of Geo. Elliott, of Denili . quin, New Booth Wales, and Thos. Han* oock, brewer, for alleged libel pnbliahed in “ The Recollections of the Life of Thos. Hancoek," the Judge summed up strongly for the defendant, and a verdict for L2OO ’ was given. The Eev. T. W. Dunn has decided to resign his charge of the'district of Puke kohe at the end of the year, in conse quence of the recent action of the Free bytary relative to his lecturing tour in the Napiro. A most distressing|caae of death from exposure is reported at Norsewood. A lira Jacobsen, the wife of a small settler raiding in a lonely cottage, was left on Mondry morning to get a cow out of the bush. Her husband was absent Working on a contract, bat her three children were left at home with strict inj unctions not to leave the house until she returned. She did not-come back all night, and next day hf a chance a visitor to the cottage found the children wild with excitement. Search piWifi were organised, and the bush was •coated, but it was not until this morning that Mrs Jacobsen was discovered about •even chains, from the honse. She had I Eton dead soma hours. . T 4 la great jubilation at the very gggggggfol of the harbor loan, ftTimabu. , The football match played to-day be tween Obriatoborob and Timatu High Bohoolboya resulted in a victory for the yia&on ty seven pointa to fonr.

THE TREASURER’S CLAIM.

j [Bv Telegram.] j Wellington, To-day. { In the House of Representatives this I afternoon, Mr Macandrew presented a j petition from Sir Julius Vogel, claiming j compensation for service rendered in nego- I tiating loans, also in connection with the I inscription of stock.

CABLE NEWS

I LATtiST FROM. CUROPfc I fRSDTER’S TBLEGRAMH COPYRIGHT,] The Mails* j London, Jnly 16. I I It is currently stated that the Pacific I I Mail Company’s service between Syd- j I ney, Auckland, and San Francisco will I I be withdrawn in November next, when I I the present agreement expires, the rea- J son being that the colonies of New I South Wales and New Zealand are un- I willing to contributes subsidy. I Elevated. ! ' I It is announced that Colonel Sir B. I J. Lloyd Lindsay, V.C., M.P. for I Berkshire, has been elevated to the J Peerage. J < Suspended. I The Munster Bank, Limited, which I has branches in the principal towns in J' the South of Ireland, has suspended J payment. I

I Delayed. I The placing on the market of the I New South Wales Loan has been de layed pending the fwng of the mini mum. > Defensive. In his despatches General Komaroff has accused the Afghans of still ad vancing, but he has received orders from his Government to act strictly on the defensive. Proceeding. Colonel Ridgeway, the English Af ghan Frontier Commissioner, is pro ceeding to Herat. Notwithstanding. The Times states that New South Wales will have little difficulty in ob taining the new loan despite the protest I of the city brokers. AUSTRALIAN. [rBDTBB’S TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT. ] J (Received Jnly 16, 2pm.) I The Bank Bobbery- j Hobart, To-day. I

Two men named Rice and Okeepe, who were recently arrested by the Tas manian police for complicity in the Beaconsfield Bank robbery, were brought up before the Hobart Magis trate yesterday for examination. After hearing the evidence of the convict Ward, who is now undergoing sentence for the same robbery, and who has turned Queen’s evidence against Rice and Okeepe, the Bench committed the prisoners for trial. “Grave” Fears. Melbourne, To-day. The ship North America, which left Melbourne for London on February 19, is missing, and grave fears are enter tained for her safety. Cable Tariff. The colonies of New Zealand and New South Walas and Victoria have agreed to a reduction of the tariff for cable messages passing over their lines by one half, but they consider that in that case they are entitled to a substan tial concession at the hands of the cable company. Communications are being exchanged on the subject, and a favorable issue to the negotiations is looked for.

TELEGRAMS

(PICK PBfMi- AHrOOIATION. • Conspiracy Cases. (Jhbistuhuboh. To-day. The conspiracy cases, at the Supreme Court, were completed to-day, by the re maining prisoners pleading guilty. Hough waa sentenced to two years, and all the other prisoners to three months each. Education Board. Dunedin, To-day. At the Education Board’s meeting to day it was resolved to obtain a return showing what teachers have been im ported. It is also stated that two oat of every.five children attending the schools in and around Dnnedin are under seven. A of resolutions were given notice of Fraser, with reference to the administration of the Board.

g’HE ASHBTJKTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 188$



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'S Social QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY will meet This (Thursday) Evening, July 16, the Orange Hall, at 8 p.m. By order oI the Dance Committee. 7 189 O E. Ashburton parliamentary union. The Sitting advertised for To-morrow (Friday) Evening is further Adjourned till MONDAY, 20lh instant, at 8 p.m. J. A. FLESHER, 7 190 Clerk. QT. STEPHEN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL. SIXPENNY ENTERTAINMENT. FRIDAY NEXT, JULY 17, At 8 p.m. 7 175 i JJAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. ’ ANNIVERSARY SERVICES in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sunday next, July 19. Rev J. D. Gilmore will preach morning i and evening, 11 a.m., 630 p.m. In the afternoon a Service of Song will be given by the children. Commence three o’clock. * Collection at close of each service in aid of school funds. 7 185 * RID AY, 24th JULY.



On the above date a GRAND COMPLIMENTARY Concert will be given in the ODDFELLOWS’ HALL to MR & MRS GERALD D. BRANSON, in recognition of the many and valuable services so willingly rendered to the charitable and other institutions of Ash burton. —— Programme will appear in future adver ttawNOt. Tickets 8* W each, 7 173



J jCknznneß, lawyers, editors, bankers, and IgafeTnted American Hop Bitters daily, for 'jbfesw locre. Read uiafaiiw. and Liver Complaints.—For Baxter’s Compound Quinine ___pn«od « specific, acting povnofplly tboilver andmiltuy on the stomach. Sold ■' ' * ‘ free from J. Baxter,; fc*i 99H***9*



In Bankrnp; v. &ss&> IN BANKRUI IN the District Court (being a Local Court holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Banki | and of the Act amei and of the bankru GILMOUB, of Tim debtor. Notice is hereby given of the creditors of the said will be held at the Court ton, on Wednesday the twi of July instant, at the hoi in the forenoon, for the aidering an application by for his discharge. Dated this 15th day of J J. C Deputy Offi And notice is hereby ala Court has appointed the



Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the creditors of the said William Stewart, will be held at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on Wednesday the twenty second day of July instant, at the hour of 12 30 o’clock in the afternoon, for tbe purpose of considering an application by the said debtor for his discharge. Dated this 16th day of July, 1885. J. 0. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. And notice is hereby also given that the Court has appointed the tenth day of August next as the day for hearing the said debtor's application for an order of discharge. Dated this 15th day of July, 1886. WILDING, LhWIS <fe CAYGILL, I 7 187 Solicitors for debtor. Public Notices INSTATE of the late JOHN MANN. All Claims against the above Estate, incurred since May 21, 1884, must be sent to the undersigned on or before July 15th instant. CHARLES ROUT, Invercargill, Agent for the widow of the late 7 133 John Mann. AGRICULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given to Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 3 4



JQOMESTIO PATTERN DEPO i. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, Saundeis’s Buildings, East street, Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton that she has removed to the above Buildings, and that she has received a consignment of Crewel and other Wools. Ladies’ and Children’s Underclothing made at the shortest notice. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants



Stock Sales. Pakaia Sales. WE bog to intimate to onr clients that for the the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILB AGENCY COMPANY 9 1608 MATSON, COX A CO. { To Let and For Sale. Land to let for obo sting. Apply, at once, Albert Roberts, West street, Ashburton- 7 178 Potatoes. JP O R SALE, BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 6 66 Ashburton.



680 AO RES of good Land, nearly all laid down with English grasses, with four-roomed Cot tage, Stable, etc. The land is well-watered, fenced and subdivided; there is a Government school within half a mile of the property. GEORGE JAMESON, 6 61 Ashburton Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS, X NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIAL Exhibitior AT WELLINGTON. THROUGH EXCURSION BOOKING BV RAIL AND STEAMER.



In connection with the New Zealand I Industrial Exhibition, to be opened on August 1, through Excursion Booking to Wellington will be in force as under, from 20th July to 20th October inclusive : Return Fakes : The tickets will be av»ilab e to Lyttel ton and back by rail, and from Lyttelton to Wellington and back by Union steam ship Company’s steamers ; the rail tickets being good for 35 days from day of issue, and the steamers ticketr for 28 days. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Wellington, July 9,1885. 7 157 Auctions. UNDER BILL OE SALE. John Parham to Friedlander Bros, George Thompson to Friedlander Bros. Messrs r. wilkin & 00. have received instructions from the holders of the above Bills of Sale to Sell at an early date, A very large number of the finest DRAUGHT HORSES in the colony Also, Waggon, Drays, Ploughs And other Implements Full particulars in our next advertisement 7 186 R.~WILKIN & CO. VALUABLE Building Sites Adjoining the Woollen Factory.



N 0 T I We have much pleasure the Public that we have D OUR GROCERY, IRONMONG AND CHINA WARE E TO Mr Henry 5 While thanking clients f support accorded us, we bei tinuance of the same for oi the above Departments. FRIKDLAN] SPECIAL N 5 With reference to 1 HENRY ZAF Respectfully notifies tl Ashburton and its vioinil TAKEN O Part of the Old Establi formerly in the occi MESSRS FRIBDLANj. and will henceforth ca: GROCERY, IRONMONG AND CHINA DEPARTI Under his direct supervisi by strict attention to thi



MR T. BULLOCK his received in structions from the Freeholder, tu Bell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, July 18, Lot 48, containing la Ir 9'Bp, fronting the Alford Forest road, and ad joining the Woollen Factory Pro perty, which is to be sold in Two Building Allotments, containing over $-acre each. As these Lots adjoin the Factory Pro perty, they ought to prove a profitable in vestment. Sale at 12 o’clock. 7 164 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer* SATURDAY, JULY 18. IMPORTANT SALE OF TOWN, SUBURBAN AND RURAL PROPERTIES, A number of the Suburban Sections being situated in the vicinity of the Woollen Factory. MU T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Isaac E. Taylor, Esq. (in consequence of having settled in the North Island), to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, 18th Instant, at 12 o’clock, The whole of hia Valuable Freehold Properties in the County, as viz.,— That valuable Town Section 236, having a frontage of 6C feet on Cameron street, and only about 5 chains from the Post Office Town Sections 846 and 846, Aiiken street Lots 7,8, 9, 10 and 13, opposite the Woollen Factory, each containing about £-acre Lots 23 and 25, part of the same block Lots 14 and 15, part of Mr McLean a block, each about J-acre, fronting the continuation of East street anC * adjoining Mis Wilkie’s property Lots 3 and 4, on the Town Belt East, each about 22 perches, having a frontage on Wellington street, Hampstead Also, Rural Sections 23720 and 23721, con taining 150 acres, all fenced, front ing Bowyer’s Stream and the Main road from Mount Somers to Alford Forest



To persons desirous of procuring sites near the Woollen Factory the sale offers a favorable opportunity, as a number of the lots to be offered are almost imme diately opposite, and should materially increase in value. Inspection of the other properties is respectfully invited, as I think they should prove a safe investment, especially the Town Section near the Post Office. —— terms of payment will be iiboraL Note hour of sale—l2 o’clock. ,7 163 T. BULLOCK, Auctioned.



Matson, Gox COX LIST O Proper FOR SAL LONGBEAO 167 Acres First-Glass Ls improved ; easy te 1872 Acres First-Class 1 subdivided 400 Acres best Land swamp land) WAKANUI -668 Acres good Laud j improvements <485 Acres fair Land, imp in grass, plenty o ' 90 Acres first-class Lan 2 miles from Ashbu OHERTSEY 715 Acres fair Land, im well fenced, plenty 696 Acres first-class Far improved SO Acres splendid Land adjoining township 626 acres good Land, f proved. 500 acre Farm, between Dromore, well wato inns, now in stub 27276 ALFORD FORI R 424 Acres fair Land, 800 W I_ 1



Business t o AR WITH RUSS YV sent juncture it \ for any one ' exc pt a highest rank to say whi present negotiations betw Russia will lead to a g< war, or whether they wi The absence of full inforn is transpiring between tl may indicate that the p< blowing harmlessly past ; the awful silence which ge a storm. Jn either case, prepared for the worst, breaks out the price of net of commerce will rise, commodities, wool and lal Now is the time, therefo stock of clothing, before vance begins, la order th ' be caught napping we hav< a Splendid Assortment, of and other matetails nece; equipped tailoring establi w'i are prepared to offer s prices for cash. Regardinj it is almost needless for ui everbody knows, viz, thaf tific mode of catling, and cised by us in fitting the is an impossibility.— Ceai Merchant Tailors, Tancn QISSOLUTION OF FA



31919 *g4o acres Lend thoroughly improved, good house, large plantations, gar den, orchard and necessary out buildings. DUNSANDBL— -1500 Acres good sheep Land, thoroughly improved, plenty of water k 97 Acres tussock i and, 2 miles from Bankside, R.S. 32161 1108 Acres fair Land, adjoining Tram way Reserve, R. S. 3205 and 32060 SE AFIELD— -242 Acres good Land, subdivided Into 2 paddocks, fronting Beach 537 Acres, ring-fenced, good Land ; low price, easy terms HINDS— >>S9 Acres in tussock, 5 miles from Rail way Station, plenty of water, RS. 28829, 28867, 28868, 28828 *OO Acres, fenced, plenty of water, R.S. 27646, 27647, 27648, 27649 136 Acres, in tussock, near A. Moore and Co., B.S. 30809 100 Acres, fenced and improved, RS. 27795 RANGITATA ISLAND -308 Acres Land, improve ments very good, all crop or grass 180 Acres very fair Land, fenced, school house on property, all in grass BALIN'!— •090 Acres fair Land, ring-fenced, sub divided, plenty of water 265 Acres fair Land, all in Engsh grass and turnips,, well fenced and 598 Acres fair Land, part Improved, RS. 32666 and 32593 337 Acres in tussock, very good Land, adjoining station, RS. 32935 WESTERFIELD—



160 Acres fenced and all in English grass adjacent to Railway, B.Si 26009 SHEPHERD’S BUSH -100 Acres, good Band, 18 inches soil, be let or sold WINSLOW -337 Acres fair Land, some of it beer. broken up, R.S. 27882, 27883 430 Acres, fair Land, some of it been broken up, R.S. 27884, 27885 RAKAIA SOOTH -58 Acres in tussock, good Land, R.S. 32114 RAKAIA NORTH -473 Acres in tussock, plenty of water, ' K S. 30073,32289. 322810, 822811, 32384, 32385,32156, 33238 SHERWOOD— -300 Acres good Land, all In English grass, securely fenced, plenty o water MARONAN— -838 Acres in tussock, R.S. 27929, 27930 MOUNT SOMERS— -00 Acres in tussock, R.S. 31469 DUNDAS— iBS7 Acres good Land, plenty of water, splendid implements, plantation, etc, all in grass BARREHLL -3808 Acres first-class agricultural Land, well fenced, all in grass



Funerals conducted at extremely mode rate charges. PROSPECTUS OF THE Ashburton woollen manu facturing COMPANY (LIMITED). (To be Registered under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1882.) Capital L 30.000 (with power to increase to L 50,000), divided into shares of L 5 each. Provisional Direotors- George H. Greenwood (Chairman) T Bullock, J.P. E. G. Crisp, Geo. Coleman J. Chalmers 0. T. Dudley, J.P 0. Dig by H. Friedlander,J.P. John Grigg, M. H. R. 0. J. Harper, J.P 0. G. Hawdon, J.P. A. Harrison G. Jenkins Geo.. Jameson lion. J. McLean J. Orr C. W. Purnell Dr Ross G. Scott D. Thomas E. G. Wright D. Williamson J. Ward Robert Wilkin, J.P. Bankers—Bank of New Zealand Solicitor—-0. W. Purnell. Secretary—Alfred Bunting.



WAITAKI — 200 Acres splendid Land, Reclaimed swamp, good improvements LIMEHURST- Acres good Land, fenced and sub divided, good improvements BASTCOTE— -735 Acres good Land, fenced and sub divided, good improvements WINOHMORE— Acres good Land, only one crop ' t <xlrpn off, large stable and cottage ASHTON -180 Acres good grazing Land, close to , each, improved, would be let MITCHAM— Acres first-class Land, late J. T Rronn’s, well fenced and watered all. in grass or crop, magnificen fe&di good improvements. Matson, Cox & Co,



The Provisional Directors, having ar ranged for the purchase of the land, buildings, and woollen manufacturing machinery lately belonging to the Ash burton Woollen Factory Company, have decided to form a Company for the pur pose of completing the work and com mencing the manufacture of woollen goods as early as possible. (a) The section of land on which the buildings are erected faces the main road from Ashburton to Mount Somers, and contains seven acres of freehold, distant miles from the Ashburton railway station, and in every way well suited to the purpose for which it has been selected. (b) The buildings, which are of brick and exceedingly well built, Include engine-house, boiler-house, prying room, main mill-room (200 ft x 80ft), mechanic’s shop, woolshed, dyehouse storerooms and offices. (c) The machinery includes 36-h.p. en gine and boilers, wool-scouring ma chines, scribblers and condensers, mules, twisting frame, looms, milling and finishing machinery, all quite new and of the latest English design. The land, buildings and machinery are jffered to the public for L 6.500 (being LB,OOO less than the actual original coat) To connect the shafting with the engine and machinery, which is now being done, and to put the whole into thorough working order, an expenditure not exceeding LIOOO may be required ; the Company will then have a Factory complete in every respect, fitted with the most modern appliances, at two-thirds less cost than any other Com pany iu the colony J the total cost not ex ceeding L 6,500. Mr Greenwood, who is at present acting as chairman, has had large experience in the manu'acture of woollen goods in Eng land and is well acquainted with the re quirements of the colony. Under his supervision the machinery is being placed in position, to be ready for active opera tions when the next clip of wool comes t® hand in October next. Other factories in the colony, started under much less favorable auspices, are now paying with regularity dividends of 10 per cent, as well as placing substantial amounts to their respective reserve funds. It is, therefore, with much confidence the Provisional Directors recommend the un dertaking to the public as a thoroughly sound and safe investment. The Provisional Directors have already subscribed for LIO.OOO worth of shares, and now invite applications for the re mainder. Five shillings per share will be payable on application ; five shillings per share on allotment; snd the balance will bo called up as occasion may require, at the rate of five shillings per share, at intervals of not less than two months. Applications for shares will be received by any of the Provisional Directors, the Company’s bankers, or by the Secretary. 6 897



/ ndrew Orr MONSTER CLEAR] Now Going ( Tremendous Bar t. Business Notices. POSITIVE AND GENUINE CLEARI Drapery, Clothing, Millim AC. PRICHARD, Eas Must Realise Promptly and will Clear for Cash on Stock at prices to meet the present times of depreask indicate the Sweeping Reductions he has made in all Scarlet Flannel reduced to 7£d, 9£d Heavy. White Flannel, reduced to Bjd, Heavy White Blankets, reduced to 7s lid, 9s 6d Heavy White Blankets, extra size, 14s 6d, 16s 6d Heavy Colored Blankets, extra size, 6s lid, 7s lid, 9s lid Heavy Sheeting, 2yds wide, B£d Superior White Sheeting, 2yds wide, lO&d, Is Id Large Wool Shawls, reduced to 3s 9d, 4s lid Strong Wincey, reduced to 4£d, 7£d Strong Slate and Black Silecia, 3£d, 4£d Flax Sheeting, reduced to 4£d, 6£d Lot splendid Dress Materials, reduced to 6d. 7d, 9d AT-wool Shining, reduced to Is l£d All-wool Plaids, reduced to Is lOd Scotch Fingering Yarn, reduced to la lid per lb Ladies’ Homespun Costumes, reduced to lls 6d, 15s 6d Ladies’ Flannel Dressing Gowns, reduced to 16* 6d White Lawn Handkerchiefs, reduced to Is 6d per dozen i Lot Ladies’ Dlsters to clear, reduced to 2s Hd Heavv knit Wool Skirts, reduced to 3s lid Ladies* han reduced Ladies’ Plain lid, 2a Ladies’ handi reduced Ladies’ Trim 3d, Is 4 Quilts, Table Damasks reduced The reductic Untrimn must be c; Men’s Tweed 9s 6d, 11 Men’s Mole ' and 6s € Men’s Tweed to 12s 6< Men’s Heavy to 32s 6; Men’s Kaiapi Boys’ Tweed lid, 5s : Boys’ Tweed 9s 6d, 1( Men’s Heavy 6d, 32s ( Boys’ Heavy < Men’s White



Capital i 1000,00 b ' « '/« B.'UTV OF ShFRFVOLOFRS IJIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George® Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 Freetradeßakery NEAR BRIDGE. WNOBRISH having opened * the above Bakery la now prepared to supply a first-class Loaf at 4jd per 4’b Best Timaro Floor (baker’s quality), 501 b6a Pabllo i schools, hotelkeepers and other large consumers liberally dealt with. W. N. takes this opportunity to solicit year patronage for the aimring mouth. Carts deliver daily. Uakea kinds at a ere t reduction. The very best Tim ra and Christchurch Floor onl Public tLs’ d Private Parties ah < 8 Bril catered for. *1 445 rra FjSWCV



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A DCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE A AGENT. YEJSKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. \GENT for THE NORWICH UNION f'TRE INSURANCE COMPANY. B\OR SALE— Organ, by Wilcox White, fear stops; new; a beautiful instru ment ; walnut case; very cheap. On view at rooms. ALFRED HARRISON. O R S E- One Monarch DRILL (Good as new) One BOUSE on wheels ALFRED HARRISON.



yy ANTED KNOWN —Robbkt Burov, etc., companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attends 7fiA Bill Poster, Th*a.tj>ioai Aeavr. Town Hall. Ashburton. Theatrical P ÜBLIC ANNOL NOEMBNT. < *PENED MONDAY, APRIL 27, IMS, MESSRS BAYLIS & 00. (lata of Orr and Alcorn), have commenced Bosl ness as Family Grocers and Tea Dealers in Saunders' Buildings, next to Ur Far* ley’s, Bookseller, on above data. Messrs B. and 00. beg to announce to the public of Ashburton and District as they Buy for Gash and In the cheapest markets, they are la a positioh to £eH at the lowest possible prices, and trust by punctually and despatch to receive a fiat share of the public patronage. . 4 684 BAY£n <3