MAIL NOTICES.

_—_— ■ , a Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alteration a:— * SATURDAY, July 8. c For Northern Porte, p«>r Penguia, at 6.80 -p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 12. £ For the United Kingdom, Continents of i Europe and America, and West Indies (via Sun Francisco), Sandwich Lslands, etc., and ' also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per ] Takapuna, as follows:—Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers, at 03.1. £5 ■p.im. : registered letters, at 5 p.m. ; money orders, , at3p.m. Due London Augast 16.

Ashburton Guardian MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. SATURDAY, JULY 8, 1893. IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT.

We cannot say what were exactly the Premier's reasons for the introduction of the Bill for the abolition of impri sonment for debt for amounts under £100; nor can we realise how, in face of existing legislation, he should think such a Bill necessary. By the law as it stands, and certainly by the unvary ing custom of all the Resident Magistrates in the colony, no man is sent to prison lor debt un less it has been abundantly proved that he can pay but will not. A man who cannot paysi debt for which judgment has been obtained against him, and who has again been brought before the Court on a judgment sum mons, has only to satisfy the mind of the R.M. that he cannot pay for want of means, and if it is a clear case of real poverty, the Magistrate will never think of sending him to gaol. But this by no means relieves the debtor of his indebtedness, and he will have to satisfy his creditor's claim an soon as he is able. Tfae fact that the liability re mains and that imprisonment may follow failure to pay after the debtor has been in a position to do so, have a salutary effect in enabling creditors to wet their own out of cureless or impro. vident debtors. To abolish imprison ment for small debts would prevent the recovery of very many of these, and so result in serious loss to small shop keepers. It certainly would have the effect of to some extent curtailing credit, and though this could very well be done without harm, as the large amount of credit given loosely by tradesmen and the ease with which it is obtained in too many cases, form a temptation to run into debt that many people cannot resist—yet a total ex tinction of credit is not desirable, and would be a source of great hardship to many families whose incomes, though fairly ample, in the aggregate, are not very regular so fair as supplying always "cash in hand." The Bill appears to us to be quite uncalled for, and if passed, is likely to do more real harm than good.

CROSSBRED WHEAT.

Messrs Carter and Co., the cele brated English seedmen, are a firm known in all parts of the civilised world, and it must be confessed that they' have well deserved the success that has attended their energy "and enterprise. Early in the history of their career, it was pressed home to them that a3 the area of land brought under wheat increased in the different parts of the globe, to uupply the ever increasing demands of the human race for bread, some change were necessary either in the cultivation of the grain, or the character of tho grain itself, if its successful growth were to be at tained. There are countries in whioh a fair crop can be reaped only from such wheat bs attains maturity in the very short growing season the early climate of these countries admits of. In others, although the grain has plenty of time to manure, the ground is swampy, and the wheat runs greatly to straw, and becomes a prey to strong wind* that lay it over. Tn others strong hot winds, such as we only too frequently experience here, prematurely ripen the grain and cause loss by shedding. In fact there are manyj causes of loss to the farmer before his crop is brought to tiws barn. Among these is the serious ons of depredations by birds, and this ia a nuisance for the malignity of which w«i are indebted to the mildness of our climate. In the Old Country, the keen winters kill off large numbers of small birds, both by the severity of the cold and scarcity of food when the land iis snow covered and icebound, while here the sparrdr' has no such experience, or at any rate not enough to keep him check. More over the earlier spring and the con tinuation of the mildness of the.autumn long into the season which would be winter at Home, enables him to under take the family responsibilities of a brood or two more in the year than he would feel himself justified in assuming with any degree of safety at Home. As has been said the Messrs Carter took note of these things, and decided to do what they could to remedy them. Crossbreeding is just as possible with plants as with animals, snd in-and-in breeding is just as much calculated to "run out" a plant as it is to de teriorati| a family of animals. Wheat being a ielf-fertilising grain, and grow ing in crowded paddooiw, it is easy to realise hdw the " running down" pro cess could be carried en unless counter acted by, liberal feeding, energetic eultivatioii and judicious change of soil. Th* Messrs Carter thought it possible by crossbreeding wheat to fix characteristics that go far to prevent loss from ifce causes above mentioned, and in the beginning of the " eighties " commenced^ a series of experiments, They were <kreful, patient, and atten tive in carrying on their investigations, wd judicioiis in their selection of

)arents with the characteristics sought iffcer well marked. The results of iheir experiments are completely suc jessful, and their new wheats have >een largely bought for sowing the jhort-seasoned lands of Canada and the United States ; Russia, too, has largely requisitioned them ; Conservative Eng land and Scotland were slow to be con vinced, but had finally to believe the evidence of their own senses, and sow the new wheats, and in e^ery case the results have been satisfactory. Seed wheat of the new varieties was of course dear—fabulously so—to begin with, but the very prolific nature of of the grain soon told on the prices, so that its own good qualities while they reduced the fancy prices enabled a supply to be kept up for the heavy demands. Among the first to have his attention drawn to the experiments of the Messrs Oarter was Mr Hugo Friedlander, a gentleman to whose firm the farmers of Ashburton are in debted for many things we need not here refer to, the farmers themselves requiring no reminder. As soon as he learned of the assured success of the experiment he atonce procured samples, paying the fancy, but well deserved prices asked by the Home firm. These samples he handed over to Mr Scaly, Biverbank, and out of eleven sent only five were found to be wheat suitable for our county. The other six were discarded, not because they were worth j less, but because whatever may have been their merit elsewhere they had nothing to recommend them for our soil and climate over other wheats already in the colony. But from the five retained grand results have been obtained in several districts in the county. Two have been found to be splendid "short-season" wheat and very prolific. One of them is also bird proof, supplied with sharp awns that give master sparrow some notion of what having a fish-bone in his throat is like, and he wisely seeks something more pleasant to operate upon. Another selection, while a grand yielder, is stunted in the length of straw, which at the same time is as strong as bamboo, and defies the wind to lodge. A fourth, while strong in the straw, and carrying a long ear very well filled, is of a class that does well on any wheat soil; and like the fifth, which is also strong in the straw, is a heavily productive wheat. The new wheats have been tested in several districts, and now that they are available in some bulk, Messrs Friedlander recom mend farmers to obtain them for trial upon their lands. To quote the words of the firm, "this would un doubtedly lead to far-reaching results by bringing into general cultivation varieties of wheat suited to the various soils of the district, of high quality, hardy, and robust in constitution, and of a prolific character."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

■♦ The Wellington Steeplechase Meeting has been put off till Monday, owing to the bad weather. In addition to 'he usual general rate of fd, the Taieri County Council have resolved to strike a charitable aid rate of £d. An Adelaide cablegram of to-day's date announces the death of Mr John McKinley, husband of Madame Antoinette Sterling. The Alameda, with the London mails of June 10, left San Francisco for Auckland on June 23, one day late. The Maripoaa, with the colonial mails of June 17, arrived at San Francisco from Auckland on the 6th inst., the due date. At the Timaru Poultry Show held on Friday, Mr B. E. Tasker, of Ashburton, obtained first and second places for golden pencilled Hamburg hen or pullet, and first and highly commended for cock or cockerel Black Hamburgs, Mr G. Anderson, of Ashburton, being second. The last named exhibitor took also first and second for silver spangled Polish. The twentieth anniversary of the Ashbur ton Oddfellows was celebrated last evening by a tea and social in the Oddfellows' Hall. The affair was a thorough success, the build ing being packed for toth tea and social. Bro.J. Tucker, Provincial Grand Master, gave a short speech, congratulating the lodge on its progress since its formation in 1873. After tea, the Hall was cleared for dancing, which was continued without intermission till the small hours of the morning. Tke music was supplied by Gates' band. The draw for the first appropriation of £300 in the Ashburton Industrial Building Society takes place in the Orange Hall on Tuesday evening next. As this is the first appropriation of the Society, and the Society the fiißb under the Star-Bowkett system in ! South Canterbury, considerable interest attaches to the event coming off on Tuesday evening. The Society here numbers 450 shareholders, and the number is rapidly increasing. Any new member joining the society before half-past eight on Monday evening, a^d paying »P dues, can participate in the draw, and int^ing members would do well to call on Mr J. 0. Duncan, Arcade, secretary of the Society. The fifth of the series of country People's Popular Coaeeets took place at the Eiffelton Schoolroom on Wednesday evening —Mr Luscombe in the chair, some ninety country folks turning out. Songs were sung by Messrs Frank Rickman, J. Rickman, L. Broad, Bateman, Woodward, and Butcher. Recitations were given by Messrs Luscombe, Bateman, and Broad, Mr Hugh Cullen doing one or two step dances. After.a very enjoyable evening, terminating with kazoo solos and a dance, the party left for home about one a.m. arriving in town about three a .m. The performers intend giving another concert a fortnight hence, as, owing to the night, no lady cared to face the storm. J. C. Harrison, M.D., ia a graduate of Hanneman College, Philadelphia, and is 1 distinguished is his profession. On Monday evening he opens a series of lectures to men only j.n the Oddfellows' Hall, and of these lectures and the iectur.fr the V London Daily News " says:—" The lecture \ww crushed iv chaste and refined language. Dr Harrison showed that he had a great deal to say that was thoughtful and elevating, The leature was delivered in a fluent and taking styje with occasional nights of eloquence, the graver portions being relieved by anecdotes, a pleasant sprinkling of satire, and touches of droll American humour." The lectures are illustrated with colored stereopticon views specially prepared. They refer not only to the subjects discussed; but jinclude many of art and •yeneryj

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The following concludes our report of yepterday's meeting : — THIRDS A letter was read from the Commis sioner of Grown Lands, handing over to the Council tho control of thirds accruing from perpetual lease and deferred pay ment sections in the Rangitara and Mount Hutt Road District, for water supply purposes. Mr Harper thought ifc was unfair that the^e two districts should be singled out and treated distinctly from others, in that the thirds were to he devoted to water supply works only, whilst other Road District's were nor, si restricted. Up to the present the Road Boards had had the power of dealing wilh the thirds, and he would like, to know what was lo be done with the mnnty when the water supply works were <?oae with. The Council was compelled to expend the whole of the money, and had no power to make roads with the thirds without" incurring the liability of collision with the Road Boards. He moved —" That the Council will in future expend thirds and fourths accruing from perpetual lease holders for water supply only, provided all the Road Boards within the district are treated in like manner by the Government; and provided also that the cost of works now completed and in progress be paid over to the local bodies on whose behalf the Council have undertaken the work." Mr Brown mov«-d, as an amendment — "That the works 'provided all Road Boards be treated in a similar manner' be struck out." He considered that the conditions of the variouß Road Boards were very different, and that that was the object of 'hn) Minister of Lands' action on the subject. He thought the Council should not appear to dictate in the matter. Mr Cameron seconded the motion, which was carried, the amendment lapsing for want of a seconder; Mr Fiinlander proposed that the Council write to the Land Board, pointing I out that, with the request of the Road Boards, and sanctioned by the Land Board, ifc had already expended large sums on water races in these road districts, and request the Land Board to say when the money will be paid. The motion was seconded by Mr Richards and carried, WAKANUI BRIDGES. A deputation, consisting of Messrs Leadley, Crooks, and Bruce, waited on the Council, representing the Wak&nui Road Board and the Hampstead Town Board, respecting the Wakanui Creek bridges, »s tht se Boards consider the time has atrived for a final settlement of the maintenance and renewal of these bridges, and they wibhed to know the Council's intentions in the matter. The deputation stated that the question would have to be faced of providing several new bridges, and they wished the expense to be divided in a fair and equitable manner. They wished to knuw if the Council would be prepared to assist them in the directions suggested, namely, that the mill owners pay one-half the expense, the Council one fourth, and the Hampstead Town Board the remaining fourth. The Chairman advised the deputation to pub their requests in writing, which would enable the Council becter to answer iheui ; also to submit the same to the mill owners. The deputation thanked the Council, and withdrew. WAKANUI CREEK A. petition was received asking that a new water district ba formed, with boun. daries specified in a plan that accompanied the letter. Mr Brown stated that there were only four objectors to the scheme, and th*t, the Council waa pledging itself to a certain course without first-having an opportunity of considering it, and it was most probable that the matter could be amicably settled. Mr Friedlander thought the Council should b$ perfectly satisfied with the arrangement! of boundaries before taking any action. Mr Brown moved—" That tho Council receive the petition, and that action be postponed till next meeting." Mr Friedlander si conded the motion, which was carried. FOLDING HILL STREAM, It was resolved that the Engineer's recommendation be accepted, and for warded to the Mounb Hutt Road Bjard for their approval, the Engineer to take action immediately. Mr Cameron, on behalf of the Mount Hutt Road Board, promised to pay half the amount, not exceeding £25. PROPOSED IRRIGATION SOHEME. A letter was read from the settlers of Kyle and Doric, stating that at a meeting held there it had been decided to ask the Council (1) The comparativecostpf enlarg ing the present channel from the Rakaia river, atd the construction of a new channel at a point higher up< the river ; (2) the approximate amount of water rates now paid in the proposed district; (3) the amount that would require to be paid to cover interest and sinking fund, and other expanses, under a water supply district; (4) that the Council be requested to allow the Engineer to make a pre liminary survey of the proposed line of channel, so that the consent of the land owners may be obtained. It was decided to give the information desired. MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY. The Committee appointed te investigate matters in connection with the Mount Somers tramway reported as follows: — Tour Committee bega to report that it has had seyeral interviews with Messrs E. F, Wright and A.. E. Peache. and his not been able to come to any satisfactory arrangement as to the transfer of lease. The Committee received an offer from Mr William Hutchison of £150 per annum, subject to certain repairs, etc., for lease of tramway for the remainder of Mr Wrights term of lease, but would not entertain it as it is £29 6s 4d less than what is to be paid to the Government by the Council for the interest and sinking fund. Mr Wright informed the Com mittee that he was not in a position to carry" on tbv tramway and applied t-» be released. HY wag willing to pay Mr Purnell's account. The matter te of a very serious nature, and your Committee under the circumstances, must leave the dealing about this matter in the hands qf your Council.—Hugo Fribi»lan^r, C. J. Harper, July 7, ißs3 Mr Friedlander explained that under the lease Mr Wright was compelled to carry on the tramway, and in default of payment for one year the guarantors were liable for the amount of their sureties. The Committee after fully con sidering the matter, were not in a posi-, tion to racommend a release to Mr Wright from his lease. He did not know how far the lessee's statement about not being able to make the line pay was correct: At the same time, if it were proved that he could not, and he ceased operations, then the concern would fall back on the Council to work themselves and the ratepayers wonld have to pay the interest. After some discussion on Mr, Fried lander's motiou i$ was resolved that, inas much as the Council"mereJy acts on be half of the ratepayers in the Mount Somers district, whose interests 6hey must consider, they canaot comply with , Mr Wright's application to relieve him | from hia lease; also that a committee con&rsting of Messrs Harper, tyalker, Friedlander and Grigg, be appointed fa watch the ratepayer* interests in the matter of the Mount Somera Tramway, and to take action only under legal I IAYW, j

A letter was read from Mr Penche one of the guarantors asking to be relieved from his bond. Asserting that he had paid part of Wright's rent, and though the money had since been returned, he con sidered that he had satisfied his bond, and was entitled to be released. On re ceipt of his bond he was prepared fco make the Council an offer for leasing the tram way. After discussion it was decided that the guarantors be called upon for payment of rent due May -26, 1893, amounting to £&2 lOr After the Council's midday adjourn ment a letter was received from Mr Pf ache, htatinp that, as he had dischnrged his guarantee ho would refuse'to pay the amount demanded unless compelled to do so by court of law. He also stated that a verbal promise had been made to him 1 that on paying certain money to the 1 Council's solicitor (which he had mid) he would be released from his bond.* accounts. a Accounts to the amount of £600 wer* passed for payment. LICENSES. A slaughterhouse license was granted to Mr McDowall. WATEK, SUPPLIES. Applications for water supplies were granted to Mr Dobson and Mr Smithers. Applications from Mr Lockhart and from Mr Copland and others were re* ' ferred to the Engineer to report upon, ALTERATION XOAD DISTRICTS. A upecial order re the alteration of the Upper Asnbvrton Road JJoar4 districts was adopted. MAYFIELD LIBEARY. Ad application for a half-acre aito for • public !'!)rary at Mayield was granted. BEBEBVBB Mr Jackson's and Mr Wright's of en for rentals of reserves were accepted. BLOCKING WATBR RAOBi. It was Jesoived that as instanoes had occurred of the blocking of water races with dead sheep, the offendon be written to, drawing attention to the by-law which would be enforced on a repetition of the offence. THE DOMAIN. The Borough Council wrote, asking the Council to contribute towards the main 1 benance of the Domain, considering it was a matter of County interest. The Clerk was instructed to inform the Council that they had no funds at their disposal for the purpose, STOCK BRIDGE BAKGITATA. As the Government intend to proceed with the erection of a stock bridge over the Rangitata on receipt of a cheque for £433 from the Council, it was decided to forward the amount. ASHBURTON RIVBR. " A report from Mr Dobson on the con nection of the North and South branches of the Ashburton river was referred to the Committee. PLANTATIONS. It was decided that the Plantation Board be thanked for their offer to plant a strip of about 42 acres. TENDERS. Mr A. E. Martin's tender for ploughing 60 acres at Dromore and 127 acres at Mayfield, and Mr Charles Muir'e tender for fencing the same were accepted. The Council then adjourned.

ROAD BOARDS.

— » SOUTH RAKAIA. The usual monthly meeting was h«ld on Thursday. Present—Messrs liyfctle* ton (chairman), Larobie, Richards, Coster and Stringfellow. WORKS. The Clerk reported on various matters in the district, and his action in having ■ certain works done was approved.—He recommended several works required. It was resolved to give cos tractors the option, of breaking matal to the standard guage or removing the large stones and cart in*; smaller 6hingle to make up the quantity. Messrs Lambie and Richards were appointed to pass the metalling contract with the clerk on South Road, and Messrs Lyttleton and Coster with the clerk the other contracts. THIRDS. The Committee's action during the month was approved. The Receiver Land Revenue forwarded chequa for £7 Os 2d accrued thirds. BATES. The Ashburtou County Council asked for a return of rates, and the Clerk was instructed to forward a return. ' SMALL BIRDS. The Geraldine Acclimatisation Society wrote regarding united action being taken in regard to the small birds nuisance,— The matter was left over for further consideration. ROADS. The secretary Chertsey School Com mittee asked for improvements to a road near the school, and the Clerk was instructed to have the work done. Mr W. Oakley received permission to plough sides of road to kill gorge. Permission was granted Mr D. Q. Holmes to make a water ford on McPlmil's road. The County Council wrote, stating that 'a culvert would be put in near Magson's. POISONED GRAIN. The County Council forwarded £15 for purchase of poisoned grain. A quantity of poisoned wheat was received from Mr Brooke. ROLL ALTERATIONS. A number of alterations were ordered to be made on the roll on the usual conditions. ARBOR DAY. Mr Oshj, on behalf of the School Committee, asked the Board if they would fenoe in three-quarters of a chain wide of the west town belt, and allow the children to plant. After consideration the Board granted the request to fence in, a block five chain* long for the purpose this Jywu\ but claimed the right to have a say in the class of trees to be planted. A sub committee, consisting of the Chairman and Mr Coster, was appointed to carry out the work, and arranged to meet on July 22. Mr Oxley thanked the meeting for the hearty response made to the request. -jA TENDERS. ; The following tenders were accepted :— I Metalling, 140 chains, 9d per yard; metalling, 7Q chains, lOd per yard—M. Sheehan. 1 Tussocking, {'. Qordon, at 3d per chain. Maintaining Boundary Road, W. Thomas, £28 16s. The Clerk was instructed to employ a team for plough; ing at per day. John Duncan was em* ployed to repair certain roads. It *as decided to call tenders for carting, etc., to be in by July 22. ACCOUNTS. Accounts for £159 17» U were passed , for payment, and the members having ( transacted cemetery business adjourned.

The new premises of the Wellington Work ing Men's Club was opened on Monday evening. Mr W. H. Levin performed the opening ceremony, and at the banquet whiah followed the Premier and several members of Parliament weM present. The total out lay on the new building is about j£4ft).

fHE ASHTmiITON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, JULY 8. 1893.



IMPORTANT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. Monster Clearing: Bale. STOCK TO BE DEDUCED BY * 1000 BEFORE JULY 15 HAEDLEY BKOS., PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING, • WXU. HOLP A V^SJggSXS " THEIR E™ I>rapery, Clo»Wn«. and Boots, SAIE COMMENCING SATURDAY, JUNE 24. mow Boom. ° SHOW Boom. CIiOTHING. < v «•« Tweed Suits »ll to be cleared at 17s lid. Special Pttwhwe^Men « Twewi am Bitra Strong TiraedTrousew^U^^y . , « • * Towers at 2a lid and 3» 9a. Woollen Socks 10^d. 100 Pairs of Men's Mennowwew^ fa gJn ghktfl^ Bra(jeß) et(J Flannel Singlets 2s lid. Special .* «»««— Hard^y Bros., AKOADB, BUBNETT STREET.



WAJSTED offers for 5 or 6 tons hay, to be removed before .August 3. from Nursery. North Belt.-J. Thomas Havelock street. '._. WANTED, Clocks to Repair, at GRiINOER's, East stree^_ 5*230 B~^COND-HAND Pianette, in good order, £25. Pianos from £2b, to 70 guineas.— H. M. Jones. W" hiSLtyAIS Church, Baring Square. Services To-morrow—ll. Rev U Abernethy ; 6.30, Rev S. Lawry. Oom muaion after evening service. 7 oi FRESH Supply Ripe Bananas, Sweet Oranges, Apples, Lemor.9, String Onions, Grand Tea, 2a per lb, Cabbage PJants, (ifinfieldand Manchester Defiance) at Mr* Whittington'e, opposite Mail office. "II7ASTE PAPER for sale. AppJy W office of Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited. IFyouwant bargains in Apple Trees (sea advertisement on other page) come along this month. I leave the Nursery on August 3, and intend sending balance pf unsold trees to Ohrwtchorch. J. Thomas. _" *° W*^~ ANTED- <4 Beauty of Bath " and and other sorts of seed potatoes for cash, good price given. Also, oat sheaf chaff,-J. lhomas, Produce dealer Havelock street. 7 4y BEST Machine Cot ton-200yds I\*\ 400 yds 3d.—Mitcbell & Turner. \X%R Good Samaritan, tor the imme- X diate relief of pain— Light's Cash 8i?!?i_-_^____— ———- B~TOCKTAKING sTLK at R. Aloorn's, Saunders' Buildinsjs. Everything reduced, lor fash only, for One Month. Note prices of Blankets in advertisement. Boots and Shoes all reduced^^ T3 AYE a first class Cycle and all the i~J latest improvements fitted, new Clincher tyreforj.B93.—tt. M. Jokes. TTTSE H. G. Flower's Sulphur Tablets, U Cough and Eucalyptus Drops, and stop cooßhing. SUITS to measure, during the sale, 495, 655, 60s, 70*, and 755. Fit and workmanship guaranteed.—R. aicoßN, Saundera' Buildings. fTLTANTEDlfnown—First Class Watch » t Repairing at Grainobr's, East Street. • •* 6 *2g! BEST Brooch Pin 3d, at Grainger's, Eaat street, 5*229 WANTEDKnown— ColoniaHhree ply Fingering 3s.—Mitchell and Turner. _^ W*~ ANTED Known—Some wonderful job lines in Drapery, etc., now beiDg sold; also presents to all purchasers i H. C. Seders, Melford Bouse. TWENTY pieces Floor Cloth 2yds wide 2a, lyd wide Is.—Mitchell & Turner. ' j , xirANTED Known. — Seasonable J W Goods. Cashmere Glov.es, 6d pair j ■ Cash Mitts 6d pair ; Fur Collars, 2s lid ; Ladies' Skirts, 2s lid ; Rodyn Wool, 3s per lb ; Wool Shawls at half price, at Andrew Orr's. LTEATHERS Cleaned, Dyed, and JP Curled. Ladies' and Gentlemen's , Gloves Cleaned. —Misses Hitchcock,, Stafford street, Timaru. . , SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldesi the largest, the b#at, and the cheap I •at. Small 'xoods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. . -W. J. SnoocK. 4U82 j TJIINGERING Wool 3d, 200 yds Cotton JJ Reels l£c% 400 yds 31. Knotmous Stock of Ladies' and Children's Hose further reduced at S. W. Aicoun & Co.'a '■■gale. , " WANTED Known-T. Hoult has fresh Pork Sausages daily, hot Pies, also a good assortment of Jams, Pickles, Sauces, etc. W" ANTED Known. —Special ship ment of Linen Goods, dirsct from Belfast. Splendid value. See window $t Andrew Orr's. T ADIES' Jackets, Mantles, Superior JLj Drens Goods further reduced, »s cash must be had. Compulsory Sale at S. W. Alcorn's. JUNE Ladies Journals, New Games, new suppSy of the Zither Harps and Autoharpa, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub scribers wanted for nur Circulating Library. L F. Andkbwks and Co, Stationers' Hall. "Tor sale at a low figure. A (\d ACRES odd. Sheep Farm, with tfc\JV/ Dwelling, Shtep Dip and other farm buildings. On account of the owner going north, f 38 % WhWQK.



PRESENTS -Beautiful Presents now being given away to all purchasers of Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc.—H. 0. Seqbrs, Melford House. ANTED Known—" The Corner " is showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. — W. H. COLLIER. AGR44T Clearing Sale of Fancy Goods, to make room for New Stock. Everything at cost price. -Mrs Adams, Saunders Buildings. WANTED Known—W. H. Collier's noted four clasp Kid Gloves, 2s 6d, have just arrived in all swes. WANTED Known-For good value in first class Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc., go to Mklford House. Beautiful presents now giving away to all purchasers. B'~ANG ! Bang ! Bang ! Gutis 1 Guns ! Guns! by the best makers and itted with all the latest improvements. Powder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, «nd Cases at J- W. Hardley's, East Street. Guns repaired. / \ O to Hardley Bros, for Bargains ' T in Blankets, 49 pairs of large white, suitable for double beds only, 16a 6d worth 255. Extra large Grey, only 10s 6d worth 18s 6d, Sellii>g rapidly.- Hardlby Bros, Arcade. \ \i/ HO is your Plumber & V* Habdiey, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and Pipe in town. WHERE do you get your Ironmon gery ? At Hakdlev sof course, where we get the best value in Sheet Lead, Nails, JLocks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knetting, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender am» Fird Irons and scything you require. i — ——— p——— tmmmmmmm ■ <ir—: %v , Public notice. THI NEW ZEALAND Clothing Pacto&y ! Are prepared to take Measures for ' MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING j at the following LOW PRICES. ! FIT AND STYLEJSUARANTEEO. MEN'S TROUSERS 17a 6d, i "■ Mosgiel Tweed, MEN'S TROUSERS 20s, j Kaiapoi Tweed. ; MEN'S S\o SUITS 59s Cd. 1 HUNDREDS OF PATTKRNS TO | CHOOSE FROM. MEN'S SAC SUrra 63*. The |be3t of trimmings BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING AT EQUALLI LOW PRICES. Waterproof Tweed Coats to measure from BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. f A Single Pair at wholesale price. [See our Special Display of BOOTS in I Window tor this week. i NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY ALEX. HENDRY, Manage . for~sale; A NICE HOME, AND LAND FOR A COW. A WELL BUILT BRICK HOUSE of five rooma, and about TWO ACRES of LAND of first class quality ; in a central position, only a few minutes walk to the Railway Staticn, near to good school j, frontage on Main road. A safe and sound investment, as ths purchase will let well and return a good interest on the pricu required if the buyes does not wish to live 011 the property. F. FERRmAN. —>* X}G)C\f\~ T-s- 535- Peter streefc» 3t/_A_/\J J-acre. with Cottage, Shed, and cthn building*, thereon, well situated, btiiig neir the i tail way Station, and only j three chr.ins frrm East Street. T. BULLQQS,



Stock-Taking Sale. Stock IMust be Jtteduced. —-■ ;o> G. J. NEILL & CO. FRIEDLANDER S. CORNER. A NICR DRESS FOR 3s 61, STLk PLUSH 4s 6d REDUCED TO Is 3d, WHITE TWILL SHEETING DOUBLE WIDTH 9*l UNBLEACHED TWILL SHBEI ING (Double Width) 9Jd WHILE BLANKETS 7s lid, MENS 1 SUITS 16s 6d, BOYS' KNIOKER SUITS 4i lid, MfiNS' OVERCO\TS WITH CAPES 19a 6d, MENS' NAILED SHOOTERS 8a 6d, MENS' BLUCHERS si, W OMENS' STRONG SHOES 4s lid. AT '■G. J. NEILL & GO.'S. FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER. TERMS CASH. THE ESTABLISHMENT PAR EXCELLENCE FOR FIRST-CLASS WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING. 8. Salek, Watchmaker, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OCULTST OPTICIAN'S AGENT. (For Lazarus' Spectacles.) THE Watchmaking and Jewellery Repairing Department is now very Complete j reuabue workmanship. As usual, the High Class Stock of Silver and E.P.. Gold and Silver Jewellery, Watches etc (which is being constantly added to with goods of tha latest style and SniTwUlbrfound well worthy of Inspection, especially by those desirous o maklng WEDDING PRESENT, BIRTHDAY PRESENT, OR PRESENTATION. s. S aX EX. VATOHMAKEa AND JEWELLER. BEATH & OCX'S SALE. LAST TEN DAYS. TELEGRAM JUST RECEIVED- To Mr W. Robinson, (Beath and Co., Ashburton..) Sell ouc every line of Stock, don't trouble about profit. We want nothing returned to Ohristchurch as our annual balance on.here directly, so must have stock ftnd Oo> Great Bargains all this Week. G. L. Beath & Co., TANCBED STBEET, ASHBURTON. NOTE —Mr W. Robinson, bo well known in the Mount Somers, Alford Forest, and Methven districts, having travelled on his own account, and on behalf of , Messrs Beath and Co. for over ten years, desire us to say thftt he will be glad to see any o?*rf his old friend^^when in Aahburton, where be is at present Managing Messrs ath and Go's. Branch in Tancred street.



0 ■—— ■- ■„„. n lff ..Ml.i>.ll.«l I. I ' —^'^ mm — JUST OPENED.— R LUMSDEN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND j OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbutton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANCRED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.—H.L-, being a thoroughly experienced (thirty years) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, and at VERY LOW CHARGES. note carefully.-No need to send your Watches, etc to Clmstchurch for R* pairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by ILL. The name of *n& m'l*J£Z?s2? c 's reliable Workmanship. & U ISFAOmd* A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of tho famed —PAUSODOMOPTIC SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from R L has juat returned from London, where he has made a special study ot Optics under one of the best oculists and laa with him a superior stock of Spectacles to suit all defects of thhod. Sight* accurately tested by latest optical MWrtWHWRtIi - r, - -



I DANCING, DEPORTMENT, CJALIS THENIO EXERCISES. Messrs and Misses Lowe, of Melbourne. Under Royal and Vice-Regal Patronage. MR J. E. LOWE, of the above family, intends making a short visit to I Ashburton if sufficient encouragement \ offers. The visit will be a, short one of twelve lessons, as Mr Lowe has to return to Melbourne. Their method of teaching daticirg is well-known, as they have been visitin* the principal schools and colleges in New Zealand for the last ten years. In addition to the ordinary Square ani Round dai ces, J. JE. Lowe will teach Minuets, Scotch Reels, etc. Waltzing classes formed. Latest Society Waltz taught perfectly in three private lessons, i Previous knowledge of waltzing not re quired. Terms £1 ss, for the course of twelve lessons. Reduction to families. Arrangements made with schools. J. E. LOWE. Present Address— 7 40 Occidental Hotel, Christchurch. i>OO lAcs TOWN SECTION %j£& XUS-1050, |-acre, corner of Walker and Peter streets west. Capital sitefor a cottage ; easy terms. 5 ACRES FOR SALE.—An Orchard well stocked with fruit trees, great variety; conveniently situated at the corner of Cambridge and Wellington streets, Hampstead. To be sold as a whole or In two or three allotments as may be desired, on exceptionally easy terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Allenton House, containing eight rooms and Scullery, with Verandah on two sides, Stable. Buggy Shed, tto., surrounded with plan tations, together with five acres laud, well situated at the corner of RaceCQUWe ) Md Belt Roa4*-T, BULLOCK. ,



BoLTiOWJtt's OINTWHJT PlbLS.—ConnSCl fo the 1 delicate—Tliose tfo whom seasons of changeable temperatures are protracted psriods of trial shoujditek; the earliest opportunity of removing all obstacle* %• good health. This cooling ointment, persevering!? rubbed upon the skin; is the most reliable remedy lor overcoming all diseaaeg of the throat and chart. Qaia sey, relaxed tonsils; sore throat, swollen glands, ordi nary catarrh, and bronchitis, uroallr' prevailing at (oil season, may'bc arrested as soon asdiscovend, and eve j - symptom banishea by Hpll6wayli «impte and efltoctive treatment. Th:s ointment and pflls'arc highly Mbom- . mended for ehe facility with which they successfully conquer influecia; they allay in an Inendinbr abort UiAtiitnNlivftmMAteiinf owtiv ww>