The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1891. HOMES FOR INEBRIATE.

Among what may be termed the benc\o!ent Bills brought before the present Parliament Mr Shera's Aot to make Better Provision for the T,i"«~at ment of Inebriates is one that deserves earnest consideration m and out of Parliament. It has long been recog-• nised that the present system—or want of system—of dealing with chronic drunkards is based on wrong ideas of the nature of the offence. Drunken ness is treated as a criminal offence, and punished by fine or imprisonment, whereas the n?any Immanitarians who have given tin*, subject their study are almost unanimously agreed that it is a disease, and that its victims should be treated curatively and not as common criminals. Mr Shera's Bill proposes to effect an entire change m the treat ment. It provides for the establish ment of homes for inebriates; for the repeal of section 19 of the Police Offences Act—which lays down a scale of fines and terms of imprisonment for drunkenness according to the frequency of the offence ; and that first offenders may be committed to the nearest ine briates' home for one day or fined not exceeding twenty shillings, and that a second conviction shall render the inebriate liable to be committed to the home for not less than fourteen days or more than six months, and that a third conviction shall entail committal for not less than four months nor more than twelve months. The present prohibition order section is a slight step towards the principle on which it is proposed to deal with inebriates m future, but it halts where the Bill ; under notice begins—at recognising drunkenness as a disease calling 1 for medical rather than judicial treatment. As we have pointed out the ±Jill abolishes imprisonment fordrunkenness altogether, and gives the option of a line only to the first offender, or he who does not appear before the Justices oftener than once m six months. It is not intended that the new system shall involve any dc.mnd Upon the funds of the State. The committing Magistrate may order the inebriate to pay the costs of his maintenance, and his near relative as denned by the Destitute Persons Act—that is, his father, stepfather, grandfather, mother, stepmother, grandmother, children other than stepchildren, and brother shall, be liable for the costs of his maintenance, and such costs may fee recovered as provided by the Destitute Persons Act; and if there are no means or property to maintain the inebriate he shall perform such work or labor as may be prescribed for him while m the home, unless he is physi cally or mentally unfit to work. Pro hibition orders are abolished, and in stead theieof incorrigible drunkards may be committed to a home for not more than twelve months, and evidence on this head need not be taken m open Court, but the order must be made by a Resident Magistrate. Thus far the provisions of the BiD appear to have be n well considered, but the method by which it proposes to supply funds for the maintenance of destitute inebriates who are unable to work m the homes is very extra ordinary. It is that all, tickets of ad mission to any opera, circus, theatre, or other place of public amusement, the amusement whereof is provided jby visitors to New Zealand who have not been resident m this colony for six months, shall bear an adhesive or im pressed stamp of one penny for each shilling of the price thereof. It seems to us that instead of taxing such entertainments as are provided for New Zealanders by the operatic and dramatic companies of Messrs Wil liamson and Co. and others the Stanley and Patey concert companies, and even lecturers like Forbes and Clark, they should be encouraged as much as possible as powerful preventives of drunkenness. Mr Shera may succeed m getting the principle of his Bill adopted, if not m substitution of, as an alternative to,the present mode of deal ing with inebriates; but he will have to look elsewhere—even m these days of taxing the people's amusements through the totalisator—foi the necessary funds for carrying out his benevolent pi'o posals.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Messrs R. Alcoru and Alfred Harrison, J. P.'?, this morning committed to the Lunatic Asylum, on the certificates of Drs Tweed an Leahy, an imbecile girl from Longbeaeh. The surplus realised m connection with the recent East End Industrial Exhibition m Glasgow is stated to amount to £3500. T!.!-s result is the more noteworthy from the fact that no intoxicants where sold within the exhibition. In answer to several inquiries as to the property tax valuation of Mr G. H, Moore's Glenmark Estate, we may say that the pro perty consists of 75,730 acres, and is valued for the purposes of the Property Tax at £325,866. Joliii^Marshall, sen., John Marshall, jnu., and William Marshall, have been arrested ■at Narrabri, New South Wiles, on a charge of stealing cattle. The case is causing a great sensation m the district, as it is understood that it is the result of a raid on an old cattle-stealing camp. The Coptic arrived at Wellington at 7-30 this morning. She left Plymouth on June 13, Teneriffe on June 18, Capetown on July 6, and Hobarton Friday last. She had a smooth passage, She brings fifty-three passengers and a, full cargo, of which 200 tons were landed at Hobart. An English doctor who lately died i Glasgow bequeathed hisimthe eatatc, valued at £170j to his two sisters, and then added the following clause m his will:—"To my wife, as recompense for deserting and leaving me m peace, I expect the said sister Elizabeth to make her a gift of 10s sterling to buy a handkerchief to weep iv after my decease. ;

Tlie Chinese have no straight streets or walls, because they believe the devil travels m a straight line. Sensational reports were recently received m Brisbane m reference to develop ments.; m the Running River silver mining property at Kangaroo Hills. It was stated that a large body of copper, so pure as to be malleable, has been exposed m the Iron Mount shufr, with virgin sil/er. One portion i show* virgin silver apart from native ' copper. It, i 3 m the shape of a filagree work and is distributed right through the lode ii'>:!e. It is bricved th-.il the whole Iron M/miHain, from the top downwards to an unknown depth is wholly smelting material an 1 will probably prove the richest find of its kind m Australia. A rather remarkable circumstance, says the " Otago Daily Times," occurred m con nection with the death of David Scott, who died m the Hospital on Sunday from injuries received on the railway on the previous day. On the night before J«jis demise he said to the doctor who was m attendance upon him that it was a strange tiling he should get hurt, because his wife had specially warned him to be careful that morning, as she had had n. vivid dream that a serious accident would happen to him. The statement was subse quently confirmed by the deceased's wife. The Wellington "Post," m support of its contention that assessments for the purposes of the Property Tax are unreliable, cites tlie following:—"ln one case we know of the valuer for a large district who went no further than the public house m an"adjacent small township. There he chanced to meet one or two old settlers m the district, and producing his book and map he entered into conversation with them as to the various properties, heard their estimates, and there upon on the spot filled up his valuations, j doing m au hour the work which it would ; have/taken him a week Or ten days to have done properly." A will case, involving £' 150,000, has been commenced m the Melbourne First Civil Court. The action is taken to pro\ fe the validity of the will of tlie late Captain James M'Meckau, of the firm of M'Mevkan, Black woo 1 and Co., shipping agents and importers. Plaintiff is John Jackson Addition: M'Meckati nephew of the testator ; and defendants are James Aitken and George Martin, Captain M'Meckan died on May 23, 1890. He executed a will on June 1, 1880, by which he apjxmited defendants as his executors.- Prior to this the testator executed another will, by which plaintiff would have received much larger benefits, and it was contended on his behalf that deceased was of unsound mind whsn he made the second will, which was executed owing to the undue influence of Grace McKie, deceased's neice. Plaintiff claimed a revocation of the probate. The de feuce was a regu'ar denial. A aian drank a tumbler of kerosene m mistake for gin, and the " Tasmanian Tribune," is reporting the incident, says that, emetics proving useless, the following happy idea occurred to a bystander:—A long piece of worstpd yarn was obtained, one end made m a ball the size of a pill, and the other inserted through a pipe-stem. The ball was swallowed by the patient, and the pipe stem placed between his teeth. After a few moments, to permit the worsted ball to become thoioughly saturated with oil, the operator lighted the end of the . worstel that projec'el from the pipe stem. The thread burned with a slow, steady light for two hours 201 minutes, and then suddenly expired. The patient jumped, completely relieved of his dangerous "nobbier" and warmly slowed his grati tude to his preserver. However much the patient may have enjoyed it, the yarn is more than we can swallow. Considering., the danger Mrs Pennington ran yesterday, and the distance she was dragged by her horse, the results of the accident are not so serious as might have been expected, although her escape with heir life was almost miraculous. She has a few cuts and bruises about the head and body, but there are no broken bones, c.nd she is doing as well as can be expected. Less satisfactory is the case of Mr S. W. Alcorn, whose plucky and opportune interposition stopped the pony m its headlong career, and no doubt saved the life of its rider. Mr Alcorn's wrist, knee, and ankle have been badly sprained; or otherwise hurt, so that really he has come put of the accident worse than Mrs .Peimington... Mr T. Birch, too, received a slight injury to his hand, while removing Mrs Penniugton's foot from the stirrup, m which it was very tightly wedged. A cod—of the previous history of which it would be interesting to get some infor mation —came lately into the hands of Messrs Anderson and Sons, fish merchants and game dealers, Castle Street, Edinburgh. It was caught about twenty miles off the Isle of Man ; and after being delivered at the, shop and partly cut up for sale was discovered 1 to be curiously lettered along the left side of the body. The letters might have been branded m, but apparently so long ago that they looked like ordinary skin markings, and did not readily strike an observer. A little examination, however, showed what seemed to be the letters R.E.E.L. along the left shoulder above the dorsal fin. Further along towards the tail were distinguishable the letters S.A.T.B. These were half inch m length. Upon the side below the first combination were L.H. m inch letters, and below these again, on the belly, was a large K. The fish weighed sixteen pounds. Two disastrous fires occurred m Glasgow ■shortly before the despatch of the last San Francisco mail. The Glenpark Tannery, Duke street, owned by Messrs Martin and Millar, and stated to be the largest tannery m the kingdom, was seriously damaged by fire on May 20. The establishment occupies a space of about five acres. The sheds cover ing 750 tanpits were destroyed, and m them a large quantity of leather. The fire also damaged other parts of the works and some adjoining premises. The damage, which is covered by insurance, is estimated at about £50,000. A fireman was thrown off the engine on its way to the fire, and had his log broken. The other fire took place on June 9 on the premises of Messrs Willis, Nelson, and Co., wholesale hat and millinery manu facturers, Miller street, and extending to the at!joining workshop of Messrs. Malloch, glass merchants. The young women em ployed made their escape, but a porter leaped or fell from the roof and was dangerously hurt. The damage is estimated at £40,000 which the insurances will cover. At one time the flames seized upon the roof of the Mitchell Library, but they were happily driven back thence.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

(PME I'KBSS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, July 28. The Council met ,it 2.90 p.m. JUUI lAL SEPARATION. Mr Steven-i moved thar, m the opinion of this Council, a judicial.separation de«L'oe may he granted by niagistr 't.«s m cases i" which aggravated assault upon a wife has been urove'rl, and that the Government be requested hi iutroducu a Bill this session, giving .effeel to the moiion. A. lon.tr debate ensued m the course of which Mi- Buckley said that the Grover*> mwnt had no hitenHn-i to introduce such a measure, this kc* ion. Personally he was opposed to the Bill, as being calculated to weaken the marriage tie. POLICE OFFENCES BILL. The Police Offences Act Amendment Bill was dealt wit'i. The section relating to .brothels Was further considered m committee. Mr Fulton proposed a new clause making it penal for anyone keeping or leasing a house for immoral purposes. After some debate, progress was report sd on the Bill, and leave given to sit again. The Council rose at 4.40 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The House met at 2.30 p.m. BANK OF N£W ZEALAND BIAL. Tha Bank of New Zealand Bill was read a third time and passed. WELLINGTON KLECTRIC LIGHTING BILL. A lengthy discussion took; place on the report of the Committee on the Welling ton Electric Lighting Bill. Mr Duthio moved tint the report be agreed to Mr Macdonald moved an amendment that the Bill should not become law un less it was approved of by a public meet ing and a poll of the ratepayers taken withia three months after passing. Tlu amendment was carried by 32 to 28. C'HRIH'rOHUKCH ELECTRIC LIGHTJKG BILL. Mi* Taylor moved that the amendments inada by tlie Committee m the Christ church Electric Lighting Bill be agreed to.  Mr Macdonald moved a similar amend ment, to the one which he had moved m the Wellington Bill, but it was rejected by 30 to 23, and Mr Taylor's motion was carried. On the motion for the third reading of fche Bill, Mr Earashaw moved the ad journment of the debate, and the discus sion was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. SHOP HOUKS BILL. On the motion for the committal of the Shop Hours Bill Mr Thompson (iVLarsden) gave notice to move that the Bill should not apply to town districts*. " Mr JDuthie said that the result of this Bill would be that shopkeepers would be obliged to reduce the wages of their employees to recoup the loss they would suffer through the operation of the measure. He felt so strongly that the Bill would be injurious that he should move it be committed that day six months. Mr Buckland seconded the amendment. The amendment was lost by 58 to 4. TRUCK BILL. Th c House wen tin to Committee on the Truck Bill. The blank m the first cause was filled up by inserting the Words " That th© Act shall come into operation on November 1, 1891." Clause 7- Employer not to have an action for roods supplied to a workman. Mr Moore moved that this clause be struck out In course of a lung discussion which followed,; the Minister m charge of the Bill, Mr Roeves, said thafc th« clause, which' bad been m force m England foir the last sixty years, only took away from the storekeeper the right to come between a man and his wages. He had no objec tion, however, to insert m the Bill a pro vision that the clause should net apply to the first month's wages m bush-falling contracts. The clause was passed on the voices without amendment. That portion of clause 2, which pro vides for three months' imprisonment foi breach of the Ac, was struck out* The remaining clauses were passed with out amendment, and the Bill wan reported with slight amendments. SHOP HOUUS BILL. The House went into Committee on the Shop Hours Bill. Mr Thompson (Marsden) asked whether the Minister m charge of the Bill would consent to an amendment excepting town districts from the operation of the Act. Mr Beeves replied m the negative. Af fcer considerable discussion the clause was amended so as to apply to cities* boroughs, and town districts. On the motion of Mr Fish, confec tioners' shops, fruit and vegetable shops, were excepted froiu the operation of fche Bill. The clause to the effect that on four evenings of the week shops should close at 6 o'clock was passed. The time of closing on one evening of the week was altered from 9 o'clock to 10 o'clock. A motion by Mr Meredith th*t all shops may open an Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve till 12 o'clock at night was agreed to. It was also decided that on the working dsy preceding Good Friday; Eaater Mon day, the Queen's, Birthday, and the Prince of Wales' Birthday, shops %c allowed to remain open till 10 o'clock. The penalty for not closing at the pre scribed hours was reduced from £25 to £10. Wellington, July 29. After the telegraph office closed Mr Thompson (Mnrsden) moved to alter clause 9, so as to make it read " nothing m this act shall apply to'shops whero the persons employed therein are members of the shopkeepers' family." MrW. F. Reeves hoped members would not vote for this amendment, because if it were carried he would have to seriously consider whether it was worth while »oin<' on with the Bill. ° Mr Thompson said he was only acting m the interest of small traders. ° Mr Sliera said unless this amendment was made the measure would baa most conservative one. The amendment was lost by 26 to lfl. Mr Hamlin moved .that the Chuirman leave the chair,—Lost by 35 to d, Mr Earnshaw moved that the clause be struck out. —Carried by 29 to 11. Clause 13 was amended so as to provide *' That no Justice of the Peace who is a shopkeeper shall sit or act as a Justioo of tho Peace under tins Act," Mr T. Thompson spoke against the alteration which had been effected m the clause, and declared the Minister was doing all he could to prevent tJ«e Bill being passed m auother plice. Mr Fish moved a new clause, which he said would prohibit any shop which was allowed to remain open selling any goods sold m shops which were prohibited from opening,—Carried by 29 to 8. Mr Reeves undertook to have the clause .submitted to the Crown law officers, and if it was necessary he would have another clause inserted m its place when the Bill reached the Upper House. clause "that nothing m the Act shall prevent the sale or repair of any parts or tattings of agricultural implements."— Agreed to. A new'clause proposed by Mr Joyce, providing that shopkeepers supplying r>ro visions ft mnUtainiero, goods tp lodywj

-THF ABHBURTOJS GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JJIIY %$ \mi



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Wanted. CASH Adv»jj'tisemen"s unrter oh's heading ni)fc exooedin^ SIXTEEN WORDS' I/-. Addresses may bo left at Lhis Office. i WANTED Known—On and atter * * July 29th, all presents will be stopped. Holders of Tickets will oblige by bring them m at unco.— H. C. Peukkk, Melford House. TOE Cream off. Cough drops on. Un- JL doubtedly «-ho best.' H.G. Flower, ' Confectioner, 'Kant Street. : WANTED Known.—Call and becuro bargains of Win* er Drapery at the Great-Sale at W. 11. Collier's, ''The Corner." WA NTSir"Kno\vn—tSiris' Bootses lid, Ladies' French Shoes 3s 1!d, Gents' Shoes, os 6d ; at Andrew Orb's Cheap Sale. 6 214 WANTED Known.—That for quality, assortment., and price see Andrew Oit's^ Luge stock of Millinery, Clothing, and Boot?. No presents, no bribes, but good value.—Andrew Ocr TriNEST"Cod LiveiTQil. ChesiTand 4- Lung Protectors. Chilblain lini ments. Brooke, Chemist, Ashburton. ~r\ ~~ANTEDT^own^STW. Alcorn will feel obliged if all accounts owing are pud within fourteen days. WANTED Known. — Blankets and Flannels great bargains at Andrew Orrs. VTTANTED every man m the County YV to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. 7\T7 AINTED Known~G^^"cl^aring •i VV Sale at "The Corner" of Drapery, Clothing, and Boots.—W. F. Collier. WANTED Known—ln consequence of the inconvenience to Customers by the rebuilding of our shop front, we have determind to give some very cheap ines.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANT. ED, every man m the district to order a Kaiapoi or Roslyn Tweed Suit. Also, Boys' Suits and Gents' Overcoats m greatvariety.—Andrew Okr. WANTED KNOWN,-If you havelhe Cash, you can save about 6s m every Pound, by buying your Jackets. Ulsters, Dress Goods, Millinery, &c, at S. W. Alcorn & Co.'s Clearing Sale. 6 36 GLORIOUS News.—Just purchased a Dunedin Warehouseman's Stock of 90 Pieces French Cashmeres and Merinos at less than half price. Will le sold during the cheap sale at Is 10|d ; regular price 3s 9d—Andrew Ork. WANTED ICnowlT^llave secureTa .Special Line of Cashmeres to be .'■acrificed at Is per yard. Colours— Navy, Maroon, Grenat, Brown, Myrtle, ,&c. —H. C. Segers, Melford Hou^e. WANTED Ki^ioTlThat if you want real good weai ing boots, to keep your foet dry, you can get them m great •variety at John Moison's, the expert Bootmaker, Town Hall shop, East^Strcet 6 73 \\f. ANTiSD Known.—l have a large V\ stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, Portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kept-in stock.—J. W. Hardley, East street. 6_202 W ANTED Known— H. Dudley will sink Deep Wells and supply Cylinder Pumps and Piping, and guaran tee water to surface at 3s 6d per foot. . 1 1. Dudley, Moore Street. 6§54 rfo Meet the Times.—l am supplying 1 Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwards, warranted for twenty years. Force pumps, deep well cylinders of all descriptions. Inspection invited.— "L I'l^'l'l^' Kflst/ st"'reet- 6J201 I DOUBLE Blankets, and through mis- L-' understanding double quantity sent from Mill. Hive reduced the price os per pair. —Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. " 6 154 ( ■ HEAP READING for all Classes.— Hundreds of Back Numbers of Monthly and Quarterly Periodicals at Half Price. Several volume* of Standard Works at Cost Price to reduce our Large Stock. Photo and Scrap Albums, Photo Frames,— L. F. Andrewes & Co., Stationers' Hall.



THK STANDARD Fire Ac Marine Insurance Company OF NEW ZEALAND. With Unlimited LiabiijtyaOf Shakeholdkks, j ' CAPJTAL-£1,000,000-STE RLING. TpIRE and Marine Rsks accepted on JD all descriptions of Property and Merchandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine .Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Pkksons Holding Situa tions of Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT AIiCCmN, Agent, 114 SauridcrV Buildings, Ash burton WILLIAM (^\ ARDNER, ILLIAM IJT ARDNER, GRAHAM S ROAD, T X I* W A. JL. I>. --HAS FOR SALE— FOREST Jfc- FRTJXI? tREES IN GREAT VARIETY. PLANTING DONE AS USUAL. Also ya Hand 1 Choice Cabbage Plant* Now ready for Planting Out. | 7§83 _ MONEY TO JLEND •jl/TONEY to Lend at, LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of JBIOO TO2___sooo ?or further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to j. 0. PRUDHOE, ■ ,■■.:- District Agent. Government Insurance Office. : Ckristchurch. } THE ASHBURTON *~sk. Mill " *_••••■'■' Of PICKFORD 4 UNDRILL In Tancred Street f" S replete with Superior Furniture m I the newest design's, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings,, Floor Cloths, Linoleums, Rugs, and Door Mats of superior quality and great variety m stock. FURNITURE made to order m any des'gn, and warranted to give satisfaction. A good select on of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and Leathers for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c., alw;.y<j on hand. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, Buyers, please call anJinspect our Large and Choice Stocks. Venetian Blinds made and repaired with promptitude. (SJBI CC ■ ■ ■■£ £ H^ off rap __ ft (M &•*-*& W /^^S I—l 33 . H°* Pa S M g I!S • [h?: m g 3-_ 0 Mp I a 2 H * l- B <j hi S « ** r h ' >_« j ■ WJTH TEETU a.:HOJTTCETH. CHRISJ'CIICRCH DENTAL SURGERY, Cn-ner of Cashel and High streets. Q JV/TYERS AND f~H). SURGEON I)ENTIST, And at Dunedin Westport. iTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD VV at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it i.s with the greatest confidence that v. re guarantee the highest class work and perfect lit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set —Upper and Lower— temporary and permanent, £10 10s, Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al .nost immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or charge. Arrangements cat be made for part or monthly payments. A DMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE v'-fAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fnarlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly tjiainless aud positively safe. Fee for Administration ss. Extraction, 2s Od. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remedied ii.t owe t rates



'■ T. G. RUSSELL, ■BARRISTER .\m> SOLICITOR, CHiii«ii jiii iic ir. Branch Office—East Street, A * II It U It T Oft T (Near H. Zandkk's.) 6 157 THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPAMY (Limited OF CHRISTOHUROH., Incorporated uudcr the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHHISTCHURCH. .'T^HTS Company is prepared to advance L jionky on Freehold Property, -m Large or Small &vms, at Current, Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages "f Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. . , For further particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Christchurch, Or to the Branch Office of the Company, East Street, ASHBUIUON. 186 NEW BUSINESS, NEW MANAGEMENT, ; NEW GOODS, ■ A LONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED. •J AMES M.c GREG OR, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Orr's Builpings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cighis, Cigarettes, , and Smokers' requisites generally. Note —This is net a Ten or Twelve years' collection of antiquated oddn and ends, the balance of an old stock. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is without doubt die best appointed m South Canterbury YOUR PATItONAGE SOLICITED. JAMES McGRKGOR, ,§127 Orr's Building.*, East Street. CIGAR DIVAN AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM. HARRY FRIEDLANDER has re ceived a large consignment of New Goods m all Departments, and while thanking both old and new patrons for the hearty «upporc accorded to him since recommencing Business, would take this opportunity to IWVITJB IfftPUrTIOX Every kind of Tobacco known to users of the weed of the very best quality pro curable m the American Markets. A full Stock of Pipes to suit every taste, and an abundant supply of Smokers' Requisites. CIGARS of the rery best Brands ; also CKtjVRKTTES of. every description, in cluding the latest "Temple Bui-." 11 AIR nil F.S* lXft m Practised m our Si loon as an Art, and Ladies and Gentlemen will fiiid. that the taste and skill of art ab c Professor are at their service;. Examination of our samples of Hair work will bear out this statement. Licensed to Sell STAMPS. SALONS BU COIFPURE EAST STREET. John Orr & Co. HA.YE now landing and m stock, ex " Maori " from London,— 10 Casks Ran some's and Hornsby s Ploughshares 1 Case James Breech-loading Guns 1 lv.n Chilled Shot " " 10 Cases Diamond Grain Powder 4  Cartridges 2  Gun Wads and Caps 20 Tons Bar Iron 4 Cases Fenders 20 Packages Register Grates 40 Sets Fire Irons 30 Packages Spades and Forks 30 Regs Bluestone 7 Bales Artistic Wall Papers 6 Cases Bedsteads 4 Casks Lamps and Globes 100 Coils Steel Barb Wire 200 Coils Plain Steel Fence Wire 8, 9, and 10 Titan Wire Strainers 1 Cask Tea Pots 4 Packages Brushes—all kinds 3 Casks Bolts and Nuts 50 Drums Boiled Oil 2 Tons Whit« Lead, 281 b and 581 b Tins | Ton Red Lead, 281 b and 561 b Tins} Paints, Oils, and Varnishes—all kinds 1 Case Meat Choppers 1 Case Lanterns 2 Casks Holloware— Saucepans, Boilers, and Kettles 30 Drums Sheep Marking Oil 2 Packages Copper Rivets, £m to lin 1 Case Wrenches 12 Packages Wringers and Mangles 2 Boxes Door Mats 3 Packages Cinder Sifters 1 Case Asperial's Enamel 1 Cask Scales and Weights 1 Cask Bag-Hooks 50 Kegs Wire Naiis 20 Kegs Wire Staples 3 Packages Locks and Hinges 1 Package Files and Rasps Flax and Manilla Rope—all sizes 1 Case Screws—all sizes 1 Cask Vices Grindstones, 18in, 20m, 24in, 26in jOO Cases Koroseue; warranted bust obtainable 5000 Yards Wire Sheep Netting 8 Packages Axes and Hatchets 3 Cases Chisels and Hammers 4 Cases Carpenters' Tools 3 Casks Plough and Trace Chains 10 Packages Galvanised Tubs and Buckets 1 Case Table and Pocket Cutlery Leather Belting, l^in to Gin 4 Cases Gorge Knives 3 Crates Fancy Crockery 10 Tons Best Mauritius Sugar. Ceylo:> and Indian Tea Conipimy a Pure Blended Teas. The above having been bought on th most favourable terms will bo sold at f LOWEST i Purchasers should [inspect riurj^tqcks and get quotations., JOHN ORR #Go. i



THOS. SEALY, j THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTO N, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consist.ug of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Poaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently j imported f»-om Knglmd and America, and now offered to the public for the firnt time. They are all grafted m the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or small garden*. All the sorts have been tested m our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable for activation here, are rejected. This system has been carried outatconsiderable expense 'luring a long series of years. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered m this district, probably m the colony ; and a special line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. And not less than 55£50,000 ForesiTrees Including Pinus Insignis, one and twa years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts" Grapevines, Filberts, Ac. Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower-' ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other ihin&rs usually found m a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the tradej THOS. SEALY, ___^ South end of Bridge, AS H BURTWT T^OUNTY HUNT CliDB. ANNUAL STEEPLEOWASES. TO BE HELD ON THE TINWALD RACECOURSE ON Friday, August 21, 1891. Patron's—Hon. John McLean, Matthew Satt, and E. G. Wright. President— John Grigg. Vice-Presidknts—G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker. Stewards —G. H. Alington, J. C. N. Grigg, Dr. Leahy, W. P, Chapman, I). McKenclry, W. M. Helmore, H. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. Rollitt. Jud«e —M. Stitt. Starter —D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk or the (Scales—R. Friedlander. Treasurer—A. J. Kelly. Handicaiteb —J. Cress well. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, a handi cap of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 8 > soys from (he stake. For qualified hunters I . the property of members of the Afhburton Cotinty Hiint Club. Maiden riders allovver] 71bs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. About two miles; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft. Bin. higb. 2. HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 30 soys ; second horse to re ceive ;") soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of mem bers of any recognised Hunt Club, Minimum weight lOst. Maiden riders allowed "lbs. Nomination, los ; accept ance, l.") 3. About three miles, over such course and jumps as the Stewards sha'l direct. N.B.—The winner of this race to have the option of receiving the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. 3. HACK RACK, of lOsevs, no weight under lOst. F>v horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or classic race. Post entry, 10s, to go to the fund. Three-quarters of a mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of lb soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeplechase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 71' is. En trance, 15s. About two miles. 5. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys; the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club A high-weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m iront of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s i About two miles on the flat. j 6. CONSOLATION STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after t.he Ladies' Bracelet is run ; accept ance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of weights, About one mile and a half GENERAL RULES. 1. The Committee reserve to themse yes the right of refusing any entry, and m the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longer period. 2. A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1831, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be produced at the scales. 3. Riders m all Races except the Hack Race must be members of the Ashbnrton County Hunt Club, and members' tickets r.uist be produced at the scales if required. 4. All horses must be ridden m colors. 5. Excepting where inconsistent with the Rules of Racing the New Zealand Grand j National Steeplechase Rules will be adhered to. NOMINATIONS. Nominations to be m writing, and aceom l>aiur,i f/if /en, iiiimr, a*e, an.'l drsoriplion of burse, and colors of rider, <>nd must be m the hands of the Secretary, 1 Commercial Hotel, Ashbnrton, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 8, 1891, WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, August 17, 1891. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances must be made to the Secre- Uxv; not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, August 19, 181)1. POINT TO POINT STEEPLE, CHASE, The Aunu*l Point to Point (Steeplechase, for a Trophy value 10 $ovs, given by the Club, will he hedl on MOJfDAY, Augast 2-L Entrance, 1 soy', to b.e made to the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashbui'fboip, by \2 .o'clock P» .tbo diy of the Race. E. J. FOOKS, 7;iO^ * Boil, Secretary.



ASK YOUR GROCER FOR CAN'T BJ: BEAT BAKING POWDER /TUARA.NTERD absolutely pure, aiid VJT proved to be tho best for making delicious Scones, Cakks, and Pastry. Sold by all leading Grocers m Tins, *kl, Is, md 2s each, and wholesale by 'bo manufacturer, O. E. WARBURTOy, Chemist, " The Pharmacy," 6tloo T I M A R U, JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE VND f ANOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harbisons Auction Mart, "TJIURNITURE and Picture Frame JJ mr.de to order m any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg erambulators. A*so WIE^N- E PIA.NO 7* IMPORTANT NOTICeT^ TO RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. jr. tfixon, Tailor, Of Christohurch, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, m all branches of Tailoring. '§130* J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fit is Guaranteed m the latest fashion. J.N. is from one of the best houses m Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to give entire tatisfaction to customers who will be disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tancred Street, Ashburton, &, Colombo Street Chkistchurcii. 6 1 COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. Likewise Money is the life of the Drapers £6000 WORTH OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS, AT W. W. SPENCER & CO.'s 4- MUST BE SOLD 4- PREVIOUS to that awful day, the day of reckoning. Stock-taking begins m July. x NOW OR NEVER x Men's Heavy Overcoats, 20.s White Blankets. 8s lid a pair Men's Colored Moles, 5s 9d Boys' Heavy Brown Cord Trousers, from 4s 6d Men's Tweed Suits, 21s Boys' Tweed Caps, 7|d each Men's Heavy Knit Woollen Sox, 7|d per pair Men's and Boys' Ties, 2d each Men's Heavy Union Shirts, Is lid Winter Dress Goods, 4id. A splendid Winter Dress for 6s lid per doz. Flannels 10£ d, ll|d, and Is, worth double Flannelette, 4s 3d per doz. Cretonnes, 4s 3d per doz. Neck Ribbons, all colors, Jd per yard Feathers, 3d each ; Flowers, Id each Women's and Children's Hats, 2d each Women's Tweed Ulsters, worth llsfid, for 3s; 12s 6d for 4s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. We defy New Zealand to compete with us m BOOTS for quality and price. Men's colonial-made Shooters, 9s lid Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d Women's strong Elastic sides, 6s 9d worth 10a 6d, Children's Boots and Slippers, Is Girls' Mastic and Button Boots, from 2s 9d at W-fTT C 3 PENCER & r^iO m - W . Dpencer * vjo, THE ARCADE. I ANDREW ORR Will. HOLD HIS G-reat Annual Sale OK DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AM) BOOTS, For Ove ]Jlo\tii, COMMKNXIXH Saturday, June 27. The Greatest Bargains .EVER SEEN m A S H B U It TON. J UST PURCHASED, A WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK OF FRENCH CASHMERES AxV!> M R )■ O:, At less that HALF PRICE Will be offered nurin? the Sale at IST ";jj tl 5 FOHMER TRICE t"J)S If fl Andrew Orr.