The Gum Commission.

Auckland, June 6. The Gum Commission resumed to-day. Mr Hutchinaon, a leading gum merchant, said the largest amount of gum was sent to New York. The gum was always classified after receipt in town. Hi* opinion was that gum would be found for many years to come, but as it got scarcer the quality deteriorated. He believed the burden of the export duty would fall on the diggers, who belonged* to a class contributing the largest share of income to the Customs, The aveiajre digger co i sumed a large quantity of tobacco, tinned goods, and spirits, and besides furnished the farmer with a good market; but if the tax did fall on the digger the industry would be much crippled, as a large lot of, other gums were in the market, and would take the place of kauri if the price of the latter were raised. He did not think the money derive*! from the tax would ever reach roads in the north as promised, or would only have the effect of lessening loans by local bodies. The licenses would not pay for collection, besides being unpopular with the diggers, and many persons who were only occasional diggers could not pay them.

WITH A SCARAB TO A FRIEND.

Day by day, and mile by mile. As I Journeyed up the Nile, Pen In band. Taking sketches, making notes Of temples, tourists, boats, Palms and sand; Labyrinthine tombs exploring, Climbing pyramids, adoring . i Gods of old; . i "Anteekah" hunting, trying ■\\ My 'prentice hand at buying. i * Being "soldi" / In the midst of these excursions, "Fantasias" and diversions Without end, J I bought a tiny scarab On* morning from an Arab : For my friend. It was once the sacred token - Of eternity unbroken '■£-. And divine. ■■ Some long vanished priest or king, Lord or lady, owned the thing— . . Now'tis thine. : —Amelia B. Edwards.

TEMPORARY HOBBIES.

She Instinct In Roman Nature Th»« Findi Expression In Fad*. A. fad Is described in the dictionaries as a "trivial fancy, adopted and pursued for a time with irrational zeal." There is always a strong desire among certain people to take up some fad or other that shall distinguish them from other peo ple. They are usually intelligent, but have more or less a spice of the crank in their temperament and disposition. They want to be and to do something that separates them from the great mass of humanity. Sometimes this is accom plished with the aid of accident, as of birth or of training, as of a religious creed or of nature, when a woman is hand some or a man particularly good look ing. But these latter are minor and in dividual affectations. Where such per sonal advantages fail there is still another mode of keeping up a discrimi nation from the multitude of people. It is to cultivate a fad. The mildest form of it is exhibited among men and wom en in cultivating a passion for cats and dogs. There is a harmless class who collect, old books, rare engravings, first folio Shakespeares, coins and token pieces, scarce sets or parts of sets of china or old yellow lace. These are all quiet folks with hobbies, and we can leave them alone, quite confident that they are wedded to their idols and will never be a disturbing force. Most of them are secretive and hide their weakness from the profane crowd. Only the elect of' the same taste are invited to look upon them. There is another intelligent, more numerous and noisier set who are bitten with a literary fad. These have piped at social gatherings and in the market places since the time when France originated the Precieuses and English dames raved over the woes of Clarissa Harlowe and German women shed buckets of tears over the sorrows of Werther. The two latest fads are of Boston origin. There was originated the first Browning society, and when "A Poll's House" was translated they set the ball rolling toward "an Ibsen craze." It is a pity that the last ever became a fad, for apart from Ibsen's social theo ries, his woman's rights notions and his leveling principles generally he is a strong writer and a master of romantic expressions. As a fad, however, Ibsen has run his course, and his followers are looking out for some other literary heroes to nurse. Maeterlinck, "the Dutch Shakespeare," has been tried, but on ac count of the merely suggestive and ghastly character of his plays he has failed to materialize. His best subjects are disagreeable—the vague terror of death in the midst of a group of the blind, or his unseen but felt presence in an assembled household. The emotions they cause are "creepy," and will not bear to be talked about in a club, and they entirely escape the clumsy hands of a public lecturer. There are two literary fads remaining, but both are English and one is a re vival. Those who keep the stage at present before select audiences are George Meredith and George Borrow. The reign of George Meredith is endan gered because he still lives and writes, and there is grave doubt whether he will keep himself alive with other •'Chloes" and "Egoists" or kill himself off with a succession of "Tragic Come dians." But Borrow, fortunately for his admirers and his fame, is dead.— Baltimore Sun,

The Wends.

In outward appearance the Wends are throughout a powerful, healthy and muscular race, whose men are coveted for the conscription. The first Na poleon's famous "Bouchers Saxons"— the Saxon dragoons—were nearly all Wends. And in the present day it is the Wends who contribute the lion's share of recruits to the Saxon household regiments. Their women are prized throughout Germany aa nurses. They are all well built, well shaped, rich in muscle and nimble in motion, like the Lacedaemonian women of old. Next to stature, the most distinctive external feature of the race is their national dress, which, as in most similar cases, survives longest and in its most charac teristic form among women. As be tween different districts it varies very markedly, but throughout it has some coiumou.features.—Fortnightly Review.

An Odd Turkish Superstition.

An odd Turkish superstition is as fol lows: If one finds a piece of bread lying upon the ground he must pick it up, kiss it and parry it until he finds a hole into •which |;he kiss pan be inserted To step upon a piece of bread or to leave it lying upon the ground is one of the unpardon able sins and dooms the offender to the third hell, where he is perpetually gored by an ox that has but a single horn, that in the center of his forehead.—St. Louis Bepublic.

Seashells for Cooking Utensils.

It is not generally known that large numbers of seashells are imported from tropical countries every year for cook- Ing utensils. These shells are used lareelv in the hotels and restaurants as taking receptacles for lobsters and crabs. r-|lwwelpuii& Titties.  __^

SHE WEARIED HIM.

, And There Was Another tittle Boy On* I of a Job. The grocer's new boy threw his delivery | basket down in the corner with an injured air and remarked that the woman who had I just moved Into 87, around the corner, was I a regular crank. "How do you mean?" asked the grocer. "First thing she asked me," said the boy, "was whether we had any nice fresh eggs. They must be very, very fresh, she said, because she wanted 'em to put in cake. | "I told her eggs was doubtful this hot | weather, but we had some very, very fresh' eggplants, and how would they do? "She said they wouldn't do at all, and then she asked me if we had any corn that ! was as green as I was and the ears as well developed as mine. "I said 'Yes'm.' " 'Well,' she says, 'I want some for din j ncr, so bring half a dozen as soon as you can.' " 'As soon as we can?' says L 'Do you want it canned?' "She said she did not want It canned. Then she began to ask about watermelons. Did we have some that was ripe? I told her 'Yes'm.' "Was they on icef "No'm, they was on the sidewalk. "Would we put half of one on ice and bring it around at 6 o'clock? "We would. "Would we have the seeds taken out? "With pleasure. "All right. Did we keep vichy water In siphons? "Yes'm. "Was that on ice? "No. But I told her we'd put half a siphon on ice and bring it around at 6 o'clock with the bubbles taken oat if she'd Bay the word. "Then she said she guessed everything we had around here was nice and fresh, but there was such a thing as being too fresh, and she believed she'd %tj the other store, so I needn't bother. Yes, Bir, that woman's a crank." "Eddie," said the grocery man as he slowly rolled the white paper around a pound of cheese, "my nephew will be here next week from Germany and lam going to give him your job. Meanwhile I'll try to get along without any little boy." "You'll have to," said Eddie, '"cause I'm goin to leave."—Detroit Free Press.

A Difference in Price.

One morning an unusually fine display of furs in one of the windows of a promi nent furrier down town attracted many an admiring glance from passers by. Two stout colored women paused to admire the display. "There," said the larger of the two, "am de very coat for me. I tell you dats a beauty," and she pointed to a handsome wrap marked, "Just reduced to $250." "Let'sgo in an look at'em." Her friend followed her into the store. The proprietor, Mr. L., was in the front part of the store and went forward with his best smile. "Ladies, what can I do for you this morning?" "We wants to see dem coats like what's in de winder," was the response. "If you will walk back in the store I will show you our entire line. What price coat did you want?" " 'Bout de same as dat one is," pointing to the one in the window. They walked back to the coat depart-, ment and Mr. L. took down coat after coat with untiring zeal. At length one was found that just suited the Would be pur chaser. "I guess I'll take dis ef you's sure it am de style and will wear, 'cause de price cer tainly am reasonable," she declared. "Shall I send it for you." asked Mr. L. "No, I'll jes' pay you and take it along," she said as she drew from her pocket and deposited on the counter two one dollar bills, one quarter, two tens and a five. "Why," said Mr. L. in consternation, as he looked at the money; "this is only $2.50!" "Well, ain't dis coat de same price as dat one in de winder?" "Yes, but that in the window is worth $250." "Whatl Two hundred and fifty dollars for one coat! I never heard of such a thingl" she indignantly exclaimed, tossing the precious bundle on the counter. "Ho must'a'thought I was a Vander bilt," were her last words as she clammed the door behind her. Mr. L. rehung the $250 coats.—New York Recorder.

An Extra T.

Major Johnston is very particular about the spelling of his name. He is a very proud man on general principles. Nothing exasperates him more than to be mixed up typographically or otherwise with the common herd of Johnsons without a "t." He was about leaving a hotel in Dallas. He had asked for his bill, and when it was handed him by the clerk he scowled fiercely. "Is there any mistake in the bill?" asked the clerk. "There is, sir, You have spelled my name without the 't.'" "Ah, I see," replied the clerk. "You should be charged with an extra tea. Fifty cents more, if you please."—Texas Sif tings.

A Minor Omission.

"Clara, I'm engaged to be married already, and I've only been here two days." "You sweet thingl Who is the happy man?" "Dear me, how unfortunate! He forgot to give me his card."—Chicago News- Record.

The Wings of Love.

Case Avenue Lady—What is the matter, Bridget? Why are you going to leave? Bridget—Sure, ma'am, our policeman has been appointed to another district. — Detroit Free Press.

A First Class Reason.

He—Won't you let me have a kiss, now that I am going away for a day? She—lf you can give any good reason why I should I might think about it—pos sibly. He—l should like to establish a precedent. -Life.

The Damming of the Kawarau.

Mr Andrew Reid, who was an eye witness oi this remarkable event, was {says the " Lake County Press ") in Arrowtown on Saturday, and we took the opportunity of learning as much as possible from Mm about it. It would appear that the Bhde did not take place without giving plenty of warning, for about 10 a.m. of the day, the reef began to give way, and he could feel the ground trembling under foot, and hew a grinding sound in the cracks- Ac cepting thesa premonitions of danger ana collapse, Mr Reid removed &11 toola and material used in his sluicing to a safe place. The reef continued to rumble and groan increasingly as the morning paastd Mr Reid placed himself in a favorable position to view the descent of the mass that was threatening to fall, and about 2 p.m. the expected crash came. There was a deafening roar, and then, with the swiftness of a gunshot, a mass of rock and earth impending »bove the river fell across the stream, literally cutting in two. Down ward, rushing at the rate of over ten miles an hour, went what could properly be termed a wave of mud, which swept the

nver bed dry. This was watched speed ing on for a quarter < f a mile, whena bend intercepted the view. Above, the riTer j was effectually blocked by a huge barrier of rocks, and the waters began to gather. As the slip fell a cloud of spray and dust i arose to a height of between 200 and 300 feet, which for five minutes could not be seen through. The dimensions of the slip were—average width, 90ft; length, 270 ft; depth, 19Pft. At the particular place the river runs between two solid walls of rock 200 ft perpendicular. The first excite ment over, Mr Reid determined to inspect ! the river bed, not without a feeling that there was an element of danger in doing so. He almost immediately crossed the river bed dry-footed. He then walked up the bed for a quarter of a mile, and as he traversed what he was accustomed hourly to view as the course ot a great body of water his sensations may be imagined ; there was a sort of eerie feeling hanging over him. Every bar of reef visible was covered with a thick layer of silt, so that there was not much opportunity to investigate the crevices for gold ; besides, the danger of the obstructions giving way seemed too great for working. From the Kawarau bridge up to the slip, a distance of half a mile, the bed was completely level, and a waggon might easily have been driven up it. The centre was filled with light shingle—the sides going inward, appear ing to consist of a heavier wash. For over half-anhour the bed was completely dry; then for two or three hours a stream about the size of the Arrow river flowed down, gradually increasing in volume, till about 6 p.m. the river was within 7ft of its old levels and probably by mid-night the full force would be on again. [1 he obstruction, which iS of rock, has raised *he river fully 25ft above the old level, creating a lot of dead water above, re sembling a sort of lake and below the opposite by the 25 t fall causing a seeth ing mass of foam to appear for 80yds. To those who have seen the river before, the change will seem remarkable, and to those who have not, its present appear ance will be interesting. It is unlikely that the Kawarau will ever be blocked again and that any man will walk across the bed dry footed, as Mr Anclraw Reid has done.

School Committee.

HAMPSTEAD. A meeting of the Committee of Hampstead School wub held on Tuesday eveniup, the following irembers attending : — Messrs Crooks (chairman), Rickman, Blackler,' Sage, Meaclem, Elliott, and Hendry. An apology for absence was received from Mr Orr. MASTERS' REPORT. The master's report was read, showing an attendance of 304, and, amongst other matters, in reply to a request from the Committee to make a recommendation on the subject, stating that in his opinion the best results would be obtained by giving ail the prizes for attendance. After a full discussion it was unanimously resolved that the suggestion of the master be adopted, »nd that for this purpose the attendance b«* calculated from Monday next, June 12. FEMALE TEACHEBS. A letter was read from the Canterbury Women's Institute—Economics Department —requesting the Committee "to re?o!ve that there (shall be no question of married or single women teachers." The letter was received. RESIGNATION. Mr George Bissett wrote, tendering his resignation as a member of the Committee on account of his having left the district. Mr Bissett's resignation was accepted with regret, and it was resolvei to request Mr William Strange to allow himse'i to be nominated for the vacancy. VISITING COMMITTEE. . The Visiting Committee reported having had the master's house cleaned, prepared, and painted, the drains lilted, hedges trimmed, yards gravelled, and the premises generally renovated. 1 hey, had also had blinds, locks, and screens repaired, and some plastering done in the school. Messrs Meaclem and Rickman were ap pointed Visiting Committee for the ensuing month, and authorised to have the channel in the uninal extended. The Secretary was instructed to apply to the Board of Education for the promised grant for repairs to the master's house, and the Committee adjourned, after passing accounts amounting to £14 4s 6d.

SPROTING.

A.R.C. WINTER MEETING.

[per press association]

Auckland, June 7. The course is very soft and heavy. Maiden Steeplechase.—Despise, 1; Carronade, 2. Won by a head. Time— 7mm 29seo. Dividends, £2 13s and £2 ss. Weltee Handicap—lda 1, Lady Belle 2, Tulloch 3. Won by three lengths. Time—lmin 56|sec. Dividends—£7 and £7 16a.

Mr Friend, Clerk of the House of Repre sentatives, is seriously ill, suffering from in ternal inflammation. An association has been formed in Christ church, composed entirely of licensed vic tuallers, and Captain Popham has been elected president, with a strong committee. A similar association has been formed in Wellington.

THE ASHBURTtm GCTABtttAIN j WEDNESDAY, JUNE X 189,1.





J. T. Ford and Co. HINDS SALEYARDST' THUkSDAY/jUNE 8, 1893. special entries. Af\(\ First^oToss TWO-TOOTH 'dbyJKJ WETHERS, good turnip bheep, shorn in November j last KAA First-Cross LAMBS, all O\J\.P Wethers, the pick from 2000. Further Entries solicted. J. T. FORD & CO., 6JII Auctioneers.^ Entertainments ~A SHBURTON MUSIC AL~SOCIETY, SECOND CONCERT. FIRST PART-—Sterndale Bennett'* "MAY aUEJEIT." SECOND PART—MISCELLANEOUS, ODDFELLOWS' HALL. FBIDAY, JUiNE 9, 1893. See Thursday Night's Guardian for full Programme. Front seats 2s ; back seats Is. Doors open at 7 30 p.m. Commence at 8 p.m. Tickets may be obtained from any members of the Society, or at School of Music, Mr H. M. Jones, Mr H. G. Flower, and Mrs Adams. 6 39 PETER WILLIAMS, Hon. Sec. Tenders. "LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. "7 ENPKR> are rtouired for the DE- I LIVEKY of SHINGLE on the Longbeaeh and Boundary roads, about 800 yards Tender* are to be delivered at our < fiioe not la? e>- than noou on SATURDAY, June 10 inst. C. B. FOOXS & SON, 6§35 Surveyors to the Board. Public Notices. £W REWARD. '"JIIIE above -Reward will be given to 1 anyone giving such information as wi'l lead to the conviction of the scoundrel who stole one of the reins from the harnesß on Mr J. Irwin's grey horse in Mr D. Thomas' yard or. TUESDAY, June 6. (Signed) D. THOMAS. 6*42 JOHJN IRWIN. Our Eyesight. MR A. MTI, CIONSULTING AGENT FOR NEW ' ZEALAND FOR N. LAZAEUS & CO.. OCULIST OPTICIANS, London, Calcutta, Melbcurne, Sydney, Brisbane, AND LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON, MAY BE CONSULTED AT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MR S.SALEK, JEWELLER, (Agent for Ashburton District) FOB A FEW DAYS, FROM Wednesday, JUNE H. The Systftm of Sight Testing em ployed is our own invention (patent No. 4354), and has been universally admitted by Press and Public to be absolutely tha simplest and most perfect means yet discovered for deter mining all errors of Refraction. The personal experience and practical knowledge has been gained by years of diligent research, and is imparted to our Agents, and we wish the Public to know that we especially desire to see those who have hitherto found it impossible to obtain SUITABLE SPECTACLES. 6 41 ~ THE ASHBUBTON ARCADE T>AINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN W~ILSON (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass and picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. John Wilson, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. G. Jesson, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TT~AS on hand *. well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY, Of every Description. Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months ... ... 4s 6d Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4s 6d Clocks cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months 2s 6d Brooch pins ficted 3d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. Note the Address: Cir JEB gO V Watchmaker and Jeweller, IDast Street, Aehburton,



CLOVER HAY. FOR SALE, Twenty Tons of Good Clover HAY. Apply JAMES ELLIOTT, Carrier, Ashburton, Or JAMES McROHAN, 6 40 Winslow. STOVES. TERRA COTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMPROVED). S-*\ REENHOUSES Heated twenty-tour VX Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberta's Patent Port able Terra-Cotta Stovea for Coal give pure and ample heat with common coal, or coal and coke. For Greenhouses, Bed rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster. TOE MAKING REFRIGERATION On tha Llnde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chillinj Establishments, and all Icemakin? and Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the B.S 11 Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions



A SUCCESSFUL LOCAL INDUSTRY IN ORDER to meet the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we ate again EXTENDING and RE-BUILDING our PREMISES; and we are enabled to employ more labor BECAUSE Our Customers GET SATISFACTION, and recommend their Friends TO TRY Craighoad and Berryman, FOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING AT REASONABLE PRICES. — Comfort and Durability, — EP" We have Ju»fc Imported direct from the Best English Makers a Splendid Assortment of MEN'S HAND SEWN BOOTS AND SHOES. English Leather and Porpoise Hide Boots from 10s 6d to 35s per pair. :o:—— WATERPROOF OVERCOATS in any style Made to Measure. Guaranteed i Thoroughly Waterproof. ■ roi "i CRAIiiHEAD & BERRYMAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. KAIAPOI HOUSE. r\NE OF THE OLDEST OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENTS IN TOWN. Complete Outfit £2 i)s 6d! COMPRISING COLONIAT4 TWEED SUIT HiT SHIRT COLLAR FLANNEL TIE DRAWERS BRACES SOCKS BOOTS U Grand Saddle Tweed Suit 42s 6d. i■■ ■ . Large Supply of noted " Government Mixture," as supplied last Winter, now in Sto-k in all Garments* MITCHELL & TURNER,



xsusiness Notices. iA~CARDJr "~ MRS A. O. CL.AJIIDGE!, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION. 3 2 notice~oF"eemoval7~" "VTOTICE is hereby given to my Clients JJN and the Public, THAT I HAVE REMOVED TO THE PREMISES IN TANCRED STREET, Lately occupied by the Building Society, where I will in future conduct my busi ness. E. G. CRISP, Barrister and Solicitor. May 31, 1893. 5 256 BURNETT STREET —B EBTAVBAI T.— MRS. G. H. BRYANT BEGS to notify that sho has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT in BURNJTT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be favored with the same liberal support that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS. SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders. CATERING undertaken for balls, etc., on the shortest notice. 5 142 l. GKA.INGEK, WATCHMAKER, COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, East Street, Ashburton, ANNOUNCES that he has Commenced the Business of WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING, At the above address, and in soliciting patronage would intimate that he has had twenty-five years' practical experience in some of thfl best shops in England, and can guarantee satisfaction with all work entrusted to him. 5§227 "OEOPLE about to marry and furnish JL their houses, are invited to call on Plckfora A Undrlll, AT THE ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW ON VIEW— Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repolished on the Premises. —Note the address— TANORED STREET, Next Building Soalety,



Public Notices. HOLL up! Riverside schoolror h, Wednesday. June 7. 6oL 825 Qrj ACRES tor Sale near Pendarves 0 I School. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. THE NEW ZEALAND~SHIPPING"" t COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRAKGEMENTS can be made XJL with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates : — Second Saloon £28 o>s Intermediate .. £18 18s Third Class £13 0s For further particulars apply at offices MILES & CO., Limited, 16 Ashburfcon and Rakaia. £37 10s.—CapitalBuilding Site, fronting Alford Forest Road, being Lot 31, containing half au acre and two and a-half perches. Apply T. BULLOCK. Fruit Trees, 1 I AVING DKCIDED to give up II NURSERY GARDENING and attend entirely to my business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Trees at LOW PRICES. They are all of the best sorts obtainable, and having grafted them myself can guarantee they are true to name. ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES CHEAP. 2001bs Sack Best (Stone FLOUR 14s 6d. BRAN, SHARIS, ROLLEtt FLOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J THOM ,H, 6*24 HA.VELOCK STREET. f\ REAT fun for the children. River* \JT side schoolroom, Wednesday June 7. 6d. , , : 6 27 U. 5.5.00. |n|H IKS.SCO. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANI OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, vIA Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. For particu.an apply to MILES & GO., LTD. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. THE ASHBURTON GUAFDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 he terms of Subscription to thii journal will be as follows, viz:— If PAID IN ADVANCE. Pbt Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d , Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 30s 3 A, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid toi at the time of insertion, 2a 6d, f booked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent as payment The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and freo from any excess of stringency. COUNTESS 2s,



WILLIAM SPABfiOW, (Latt of the firm of S|«rrow and BerrynMo), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And t» enable me to do thl« X hare decided to oharg* Mom that bare Mrer bm aeard of in Aahburtoa Gome and See for Yourself NBWKSI Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings ;' *OTB THE ADDRESS SB* The Shop between J. Scaly and 00,'s an« H. C. Segers. BAfc.l STREET. ASHBUBTON, JUST LAND ED OF PAPERHANGING9 OF THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Maker* MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, with oar already Lirge Stock, will enable w to girt Customers a very varied range of patterns to choose from. PAINTS OILS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. COLORS o HAND LAMPS HANGING LAMPS TABLE LAMPS  BRACKET LAMPS p ar c^r^^r EClAL BARaAINS ™ LAMP3 'and>« «»— t-»a-t John Orr & Co., IARDWARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. R X HI O V SIJL_ M O T I C 8.. BARIiETT BROS 'T'AKE this opportunity of thauking their numerous frienda and patrons for tht x generous support accorded them since starting Business aa ■ GENERAL DRAPERS, CL(>THIEKS, Ac They have now much pleasure in announcing their intention of REMOVING TO LARGER AND MORE CONVENIENT PREMISES, THE OLD TOWN HALL, EAST STREET, Where by strict attention to the requirements of Customers, they hop* to retain th« T . B . .... ll. b«ral Patronage already accorded them. T«wn^. The Buanea. wUI be Furnishing Departa-t, BAuKKTT BR 8. AND BATESTOW^ THE HALL, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 1. BARRETT BROS. AND BAIRSTOW FAMILY DRAPERY AND FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. The Hall, East Street, Ashburton, OPENING KALE-SATURDAY, MAY 27 SPECIAL BARGAINS IN HOUSEHOLD DRAPSRY, CLOTHING, to. New Goods to open, no old Stock. A lot of odd lines and Reinnftnta to bt cleared very cheap. Everyone invited to walk through and inspect the .took No one asked to buy. All Goods nmrk din plain n>ur£T .t , LOWES I• POSSIBL! Pi. CE ' DOORS OPEN AT TEN O'CLOCK 0* vTi; ,|),VY MORNING THE H\Li <t EAST >T r.p.r.. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT, Breakdown of the ».§. lonic. *>):— -I r> CASES OF NEW DRAPERY GOODS. Q TRUNKS OF BOOTS. O OASES OF BELFAST LINEN GOODS. O^££2S^«^P*P*^ :^^ -tired M ANDREW ORE WILL HOLD A Special Clearance Sale OF HIS ENTIRE STOCK, COMMENCING JUNE 1 ALL GOODS RE-MARKED AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. 1 Case ladies' Button Boots 4s 6d, formerly 10a 1 Case Stanley Shoes Is 6d, formerly 2s 9d. 100 Pairs Ladies' Evening Shoes 3a lid. 100 Pairs Soiled Blankets, Cclonial made, CHEAP. CARPETS and LINOLEUMS Is 6d per yard, under former price. ,