MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for t.h« following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations: SATURDAY, July 22. For > Torthern Ports, per Penguin, at O.SO p.m.

DEATH.

R'»BOTToM.~At, his residence, Moore Street, on July 19, 1803, Alfred Thomas nobotfcom, beioved husVnnd of Asrnes M. 110 l ootom, »' the 54th yoar of his age. Deeply regretttd.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1893. THE NEW MINISTER.

The appointmbnt of the Hon William Montgomery as the new Minister to to assist Sir Patrick Buckley, the Colonial Secretary, with Government business in the Legislative Council, is one with which but little fhult can be found by either side of the House, so far at least as the appointee is con cerned. It has not been usual for the Opposition to recognise the necessity for any appointment the present Government has ever made, and al though in this case they may cavil at the appointment of a new Minister at all, they can hardly find fault with the Hon Mr Montgomery being the one chosen for the position. Mr Mont gomery is no novice in politics, no man of yesterday who has everything to learn of the public affairs of the colony but a man of large experience, well informed, sagacious, and possessing a record in the public service of which any one may well be proud, and in him the Cabinet acquire a tower of strength as a counsellor in their deliberations. Mr Montgomery made his mark in the early days in the Provincial Council of Canterbury in which he held the posi tion of Provincial Secretary, and there are many public works throughout the province for the execution of which we are mainly indebted to Mr Montgomery and of which we are now reaping the benefit. It is to Mr Montgomery that many concede the honor of having first advocated the leasing of the Crown lands of the colony, but whether the first place is his by right or not, the principle has been enthusiastically advocated by him as well as by Sir Robert Stout and others who, though perhaps bulking less in the public eye as public men, were equally enthusias tic. In the matter of education, also, Mr Montgomery was always in the front rank, and in no public man either in Canterbury or any other province in the colony has the cause had a truer friend. His Parliamentary record, if not brilliant, has been very creditable, and for five years he led the Opposi tion in an unyielding wrestle with the Atkinson Government, which left office in 1884. But although he had led the forces up to victory, he was not destined to wear the victor's laurels which were wreathed on the brows of the Stout-Vogel coalition. He held office, however, in the first Stout- Vogel Administration, but when that party came, again iato power Mr Montgomery declined the. honor and remained in the rank and file of the party with his friend and trusty com rade in the figbt, Mr James Macan drew, the great champion of a direct steam service between Great Britain and our colony. His failure to alto gether hit it with the Stout-Vogel Government did not alienate him from the Liberal side, and it was only fail ing health that sent him into private life in 1886. Now again he is in the political world, one of the twelve recently chosen to strengthen the Legislative Council, and the Govern ment's selection of him for the higher honor and the greater service is »n honor to themselves as well as a great strengthening of their own hands.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Messrs Hai'dley Bros, notify having pur chased a warehouseman's stock of ulsters, cloaks, etc., and will commence offering them to-morrow (SatvJfday). Captain Edwin predicts strong gales from the northward with rain over most parts of the country between no«n of the 23rd and midnight. In the divorce Court Wellngtori on Wednesday a decree nisi was granted in ihe case of Ward v Ward a wife's pet tion for dhroree from W. M. Neville Ward, solicitor and barrister of Otakia, on the ground of desertion and adultery. A young man named Harry McDona'd who was caught red handed in Wellington in the act of burgling the National Hotel was committed for trial. Another charge has been preferred against him of theft of a ca»h box from the Ngahauruiga Hotel, In the past winter (says the "St James' Gazette,") many Londoners ate, without knowing it, fresh fUh brought from New Zealanu and cold in the markets. It was blue cod-at least, so it is termed in its n*tive parts—but tiiS appearance of the fish closely resembles gray muligfc, An application has been made to the Patent Office on behalf of Mr J. Osborne, of Canterbury, for leave to amend the specifi cation to an application for improvements to clover-cleaning machinery. Mr Hughes op« posed on behalf of Mr Greenslade, of Can terbury. The amendment was allowed. Mr Hughes has given notice of appeal. At the meeting of the Xc Korero Club on Thursday evening there was a, large attend ance, and Mr Cromie occupied the chair. The 'subject for the evening's entertainment was a debate "la lying ever justifiable.' Mr Salek led'off in the affirmative, pointing ou^ extenuating circumstances, and Mr Paul replied [in the negative. The subject pro, yoked a considerable amount of interesting discussion, and on a vote being taken the majority agreed with Mr Paul that lying waa never justifiable. Next Thursday evening will be devoted to a dramatic entertainment and ladies' social. I At a general meeting of the Canterbury A. and P. Association held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall on Thursday afternoon, , the rule which provided that no marks of ownership should be visible on the harness of horses entered for show purposes was expunged. It was stated that the oil paint- I ings destroyed by the late fire at the Asso i ciation's rooms would be soon teplaeed. The question of holding a three days' show was discussed at length. No decision was arrived at, but at a meeting of the Committee held subsequently Mr King withdraw his propo sition. The Committee decided to take the necessary steps for disposing of the old shoiy ground. A Bill to legalise an art union for that purpose is before Parliament. The OKSIOW Biscuit. Th« latest and most deli-;x'.e

The Rakaia Temperance Society held a very successful meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday evening. There was a good muster of the temperance section, besides several who are not altogether of that way of thinking. The Rev P. J. Riddle occupied the chair, and introduced the Rev P. R. Munro, of Rangiora, who delivered a moat interesting address on •• Temperance reforrration viewed historically." The ad dress was listened to most attentively. The lecturer, by his qutint and "humorous storiea, kept his audience in roars'of laughter, and all present seemed to thoroughly enjoy it. At the close of the address the following resolution was passed :—" That this meeting expresses its hearty approval of the principle of the Direct Veto Bill now before the House." It was decided to forward copies of the same to the Premier, the member for the district, Sir John Hall; and Sir Robert Stout. A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Munro for his able, amusing, instructive, and temperate address. A vote of thanks to fcbe chair brought a very pleasant temperance meeting to a close.

HOME RULE BILL.

London, July 13. Clause 27, referring to Judges and civil servants in Ireland was carried Mr Mcriey, Chief Secretary for Ireland, ex plained that it was intended as a measure of protection for civil servants. At ihe end of five years the Irish Government would have control of the whole service. London, July 19. In the House of Commons to day the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour moved as an amendment to the clause under discus sion in the Home Rule Bill, " That no Civil Servant in Irtland be dismissed until he had been offered an equivalent position in England or Scotland." The amendment was rejected by a majority of 42.

DISTRICT COURT.

A3HBURTON—FRIDAY.

IN CHAMBERS, (Before His Honor Judge Ward. IN BANKRUPTCY. Ec George Tait.--Mr Orißp, for Mr Wilding, applied for an order for payment of the Deputy Assignee's solicitor's costs. Order granted subject to taxation. LETTERS OP ADMINISTRATION. Re Llewellyn E. Prichard, deceased. — Mr Cuthbevtson obtained an order lot letceis of administration to isßue to the widow. »-.„. Me Sarah Jepps, deceased,— Mr Crisp obtained a similar order on behalf of the widower, Edwin Jepps.

Parliamentary Notes.

[from otjr own correspondent.] Wellington, July 20. Speaking with forty years' experience as a painter, Mr Fish declares that the colony lost; £260 by the carrying out of the painting of the police and law courts in Wellington under the co-operative system instead of by tender. The work cost £560, and the member for Dunedin saya that while the normal rate of wages in Wellington is 9s 6d, the men employed on these buildings averaged 10a lOd per day. The Native measures, which are ta be i pressed -on this session, are the West Coast Settlement Reserves Act, not the Lands Titles Validation Bill (drafted by Judge Barton) and the Native Lands Hating Act.

LOSS OF H.M.S. VICTORIA.

THE COURT-MARTIAL*

London, July 19. At the inquiry to-day Captain Bourke admitted that he might have reversed the Victoria's screw without orders, and said he would have done bo if Admiral Tryon had not been present, _ „ , . a ... Staff-Commandep T, Hawkins Smith thought the evolution required about the distance of ten cables. Vice-Admiral Markham adheres to the details of the catastrophe as given in his despatches. He told his flag-lieutenant the movement; ordered by Admiral Tryon was impossible. Staff Commander S^ith said Admiral Iryon'B last words, jusfc before the ship turned over, were addressed to a midship man on the bridge to whom he said " Don't stop youngster, go to the boat." The Lord Mayor's fund on behalf of the sufferer * in the naval disaster has closed. Admiral Markham gave evidence that he forgot Admiral Tryon's memorandum allow ing 0 mmanders to use their own discretion when a dangerous evolution was being performed. Lord Guilford, the Flag Lieutenant, was the only person|who heard Admiral Tryon b fame himself for the disaster. In the ?vidence at the Court martial to-day, Rear-Adnlfral Markham said he thought Admiral Tryon "leant to circle round outside H.M S. C*mper down, which would h«*ve been a safe evolution. At the court-martial to-day Vice.-Admiral Sir M. Culme Seymour stated that accord ing to the signal book Admiral Tryon's signal to the fleet allowed of only one interpretation. Rear-Admiral Markham replied that his alternative interpretation allowed of a safe evolution while the other was dangerous. Rear-Admiral Markham, being closely pressed wi th respect to his reasons for the con elusion that when he saw his interpretation was incorrect a collision was inevitable, ai mitted he had never seen such a mauceuvre. Admiral Tryon had frequently attempted evolutions which he (Markhhm) only understood when Admiral Tryon explained them. The Captain of the Gamperdosyn deposed that he was confident that turning in six cables would compel a collision until Rear-Admiral Markham suggested that Admiral Tryon intended to circle outside the second division. Personally he was not convinced that the Victoria intended to do so. -

A Page of "Unwriten History."

FROM THE "AUCKLAND HERALD'S" HOME CORBESPONDBNT.

LONDoV, July 10 Most people will probably be surprised fro learn that the pr sent Minister of Education, Mr W. P. Ueeve*>, *as very near bein? offered a seat in the last Atkinson Ministry, and that the advis ableness of this step was very carefully considered, by the late Sir Harry Atkin son, who fur patty reasons came very reluctantly to a discision in the negative. I don't suppose anybody in New Zealand has the least idea that such a course was ever dreamt of. Yet such un loubtedly is a fact. My informant is no less a person than Sir Willism Jervois, who was Governor of New Zealand at the time, and who himself suggested to Sir Harry Atk nson that Mr Reeves should be oftVred a seat in the Ministry. How it came about was in this way. Sir William Jervois had formed a veiy high opinion of the ability and debating power of the young Christchurch member, and thought his inclusion would tend to strengthen the new Government. . Re felt vory strongly, the importance of hav ing a powerful and ptable Administration at the juncture, when the finances and credit of the colony had fallen to a low ebb, and needed vigorously rehabilitating. Acting, therefore, on what he deemed his duty in the interests of the Queen's Government, Sir William Jervois sent for Sir Harry Atkinson, and advised him to offer a portfolio* to Mr Beeves for the reason that his cleverness and debating skill would render him a useful acquisition to the Government. There was nothing at that lime in the position of politics or party which would have made it an act of apostpcy for Mr Beeraa to have accepted such an offer. Sir Robert Stout, the leader of his side, had disappeared from political life through his defeat for Dunedin, ~and for a time there was no' regular party or leader, while Sir Harry Atkinson was supposed to be acting in the interests of all bides in forming a Ministry at that juncture. Sir William tells, me that Sir Harry seemed struck with the suggestion ai.d much disposed to adopt it. He promised to consider it carefully and let the Go vernor know his decision next day. It is understood that he consulted certain members of his own party in the interim, and that ihey earnestly dissuaded him, and that in sp to of his predilection for the step suggest* d he did not fed at liberty to disregard the objections of his friends—objections likely to be enter tained also by others who had hitherto worked with htm. At all events Sir Harry Atkinson called on the Governor next day and explained that after due consideration he found that he could noc see his way to offer a port folio to Mr Rseves, although he allowed it to be clearly seen that he himself was decidedly favorable to that course, and so the ofLr was not made. This, I think, you will admit ia an item of New Zealand political history which has not hitherto seen the light. I mention it now with the full permission of my informant, Sir William Jervoia. I fancy it will-be read with interest. I fancy also it will be read with some sur prise by Mr W. P. Reeves himself.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourseives responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

"COWARD'S CASTLE."

TO THE EDITOB. Sir, —I notice in your i^sue of Wednes day that Mr Lawry commences a letter with a quotation' from a Mr Robertson, and in doing so, insinuates that Mr Gollins is a coward. Bat I think every lover of fair play who had the pleasure cf hearing MrCoilms' able and manly lec^ ture, would say that the charge of cowardice made by-Mr JLMjrry would'be more to the pomt if applied to Mr Lawry himself. .1 deny Mr Lawry's assertion that Mr Collins claimed that it was his meeting. He did nothing of the kind. What he saidwwat(s t( If this has been adver tised as a public meeting I am quite wil ling for a vote to be taken," I should advise Mr Lawry when he again wishes to state a fact to adhere to the truth, and nothing but the truth. If ha will only make that his star ing point in future he will have done something to entitle him self to the respect of every lover of the truth.—l am, etc , Wm. Leggbtt.

MR COLLINS' LECTURE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l attended the Oddfellows' Hall and listened with great pleasure to the splendid lecture by Mr W. W. Collins, which was without doubt a real treat a? far as oratorieU display went. I was, however, rather surprised and disap pointed that the lecturer did not bring out more of the subject on which fie was advertised to lecture, viz—what is known as the " Direct Veto Question," or more correctly speaking the "Principle of Local Option." Evidently, Mr Collins' great point was to prove that drunken* ness was the outcome of poverty, and not, as is commonly thought and taught the cause of poverty. Mr Collins sought to prove (his by statistics compiled at Home. Why did he not take Dew Zea land figures and retun I to tl%* how, in this land, where real pauperism is com paratively, or altogether unknown, our tremendous drink bill (of aver two mil lions sterling) is the outcome of pauper ism and want ? I take it the statistics would not bear 'ut his contention with regard to our own land. Mr Collins also said in regard to total prohibition, that, supposing the majority were in favour of it, they had no right to dictate to the minority, and that if the majority wanted to have prohibition, they could scop drinking and let the minority do their drinking. : Now 13 this not a rather ridiculjus statement to make to an audi ence fciich as Mr Collins had on Tuesday night. How are our affairs managed, our legislators elected, and our laws made and enforced 1 is it not by the rr,: -j rity of the electors, and this is the only '>y the tem perance party ask for to dcaj with the liquor traffic. In all political questions the minority has to aljle by the decision of the majority, if in e?eiy other case, why ndt !»tMs mHtft of tha liquor law* ? Mr Collins acknowledges that a gFSafc deal of crime and poverty is traueable directiy tp the drin|f traffic, and yet he proposes that the majority, beipg in favor of pro hibition shall sit dowa quietlyand meejriy,« and pay the piper for the results of the drinking habits of the minority, in the< shape of increased expenditure on jails, lunitic asylums, charitable aid grants, etc. This mighb be called legislation, but it is hardly the kind to be approved of by a majority of Britishers ; it is cer tainly not like Liberal government and it would certainly not be liberty. Ho Sir, if the majority are ever in favor of the traffic going, it will have 11 g<\ and the minority, as in every other case will have to whistle.—l am, etc.,

POULTRY SHOW.

The poultry Bhow in the Oddfellows" Hall is really a grand exhibition, every class being well represented, and by superb specimens. The exhibits are arranged all round the walls of the hall,, and in " streets" across the floor, the area of the hall being wholly devoted to fowls, while on the stage are also fowls but besides these ducks, turkeys, pigeons, etc., and altogether the show should be a, big attraction indeed. The judges have been at work all the afternoon, and had no easy task. The result of their labom will be given in our full report to-morrow.,

COMMERCIAL.

London, July 19. Wool is firm and competition is spirited. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 3,344,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,C80,000 quarters. For a cargo of Victorian wheat 28a 9d was offered. Twelve thou sand quarters of Victorian wheat, March shipment, sold at 295. The London branch of the Mercantile! Finance Trust and Agency Company ban refused to accept deposits for the last eight months. Washington, July 19. There is acute panic in Denver city, Colorado. The Union National Bank, with a capital of a million dollars, haw suspended. The Commercial, National, and the National Bank of Commerce* Denver, also failed, and runs are proceed* ing on several others. Twelve banks In Kansas and Colorado failed yesterday ■

LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, report upon the lire stock market for the week end" ing July 19 as follows:—The fine weather had the effect of bringing a good attend ance to the Ash burton yards on Tuesday last, but the entry was r>ne of the smallest for weeks past, only 2222 sheep, 24 head of cattle, and 20 pigs being yarded. There seemed to be a fair enquiry far good sorts: of hoggets and breeding ewes, but freez ing sheep did not meet with a good market. The butchers' pens were but sparsely filled, and the few crossbreda entered sold at extremely high rates, taking quality into consideration. Be sides these there were only three or four pens of merinos of questionable quality,, and aa butchers had to have their week'« supply, these also sold well. In butchers' pens, crosabreds realised 13s 9d, 17s Id, and 17h 3d; merino wethers up to 9s. In stores, several small lines of merino ewes,, in l»mb, were entered, and sold at from 5s 8d to 5s lOd for old ewes, and 8s 3d to 8s 6d for better sorts* Hoggets, for which there was good enquiry, Bold at; from 9s lid to lls, and were not of a specially good quality. A line of 100 forward conditioned crossbred two tooths sold at from 14s lOd to 15s, and wer« divided among the butchers. Merino wethers realised 5s 6d. A small line of crossbred two-tooth ewes, in lamb, were sold at 15s 9d, and a pen or two of old sheep of the same breed were withdrawn. A line of 360 freezers we withdrew at 178, but placed immediately after the salo at 17s 6d. In pigs we had the whole of the entry, consisting of 20 small weaners, whioh sold at from 5a 6d to Ba. Beelc cattle were only represented by a small entry, which realised full market rates, nothing of superior quality being sent forward. Cows sold at from £6 10s t« £6 15s, and springers up to £7. Young cattle were in strong demand, and realised big prices We have sold privately during the week, on account of various clients, 651 freezers at I^3, 908 at 16s 6d, 2000 at 17s. These pricqe, taking .he market for storo sheep four or five months ago into con sideration, do not leave any margin foir the grazier.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS FALL ENGLAND,

London, July 19. The All England match was not ahin< | doned. The Home team, with eight!; wickets down for 234 runs, declared their innings closed." The following wero the scores:— All England.—Second Innings. Stoddart, b Turner ft*. Shrewsbury, b Giffen 81 Gunn, c Graham, b Giffen ... ... 77 Jackson, c Bruce, b Giffen ft Maurice Read, c McLeod, b Bruce,..' I Flowers, b Turner ... ... , #i £; Lockwood, b Giffen ... 9 Wainwright, b Giffen 26! Peel, not out ... ... , Q Sundries 2f

Total for eight wickets ... 934 Giffen took five wickets for 43, Turner two for 64, Bruce cne for 34. The Australians in their second innings require 300 runs to save a defeat. Lohdon, July 20. The following team will represent! Somersetshire in the match against the Australians which begins at Taunton to day : -Nichols, Palairet, Fowler, Wood*; Tyler, Hewitt, Hedley, Hill, Poynton, Wickham, and Bolus. (Received July 21, 10 30 a.m.) Bain continuing, the All England match had to be finally abandoned, and for the same reason the Somersetshire match has been declared off. The London news* papers generally express great disappoint* mont at the test match not being finished. ' The *' Daily News " says a keener match is scarcely likely to be seen this summer. It praises Graham's sound and brilliant cricket. "Spotting Life" commends the remarkable play of Graham and Gregory, and especially their daring running of sharp singles.

CABLE SUMMARY.

The German Eirperor bestowed warm congratulations on the Chancellor for his success in getting the Army Bill passed. A serious outbreak of ghqlera jg reported from Moscow.- The epidemic is still raging in Podolia, and exists in eight other provinces. A cab in which the Prince of Wale* wai riding through St James's Park collided with another vehicle. The Prince received a severe shaking. Butter experts warn the EDgiish producers that they may expect keener competition from the Pages both as regards the duality and the price of the article. The decision of the Chinese (iovernmept not to punish the murderers qf the Swedish, missionaries h<ui paused considerable alarm amongst th« foreign residents io Bh»nghai i The " Standard " rays that there is great depression on 'Change owing to the bankers forcing the brokers to increase the margins on advances or sell paper, and thinks It probable that disastrous failures will be the result. In an article in the '< Wine Trade Review," the writer gives a glowing account of the state of the wine industry in Australia, and recommends merchants to push the trade as affording a new opening for their eons. The article is attributed to Mr Burgoyne, the Australian wine merchant. At a meeting of the City Bank, London, Mr Samuel Joshua, one of the Directors,, said that the recovery of power in Australia would soon dissipate the financial troubles, and the outcome would be to the advantage of the country. The fact that the Austra lian co'onies supplied one-fifth of the entire British trade pspired confidence that they would be able to mee£ all their obligations.

THE GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1893



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G. L. BBATH & CO. At the request of our numerous Customers, we have declded^to CONTINUE . OUB GREAT SALE OF '-DBAFERY, UNTIL TUESDAY, 25th Inst., UP TO WHICH DATE THE BALANCE OF OUR STOCK WILL B» BOLD REGARDLESS OF COST. TAMED STREET.



THESE FACTS ARE MONUMENTS OF TRUTH, G. J. NEILL & CO.'S YOU CAN GET 4s 6d SUk Plash for Is 3d, Dress Goofa 7, 6d reduced to 3s a dozen All Wool Drew Goods 12a 6d, reduced to 6s 6d Unbleached Calico la lid a dozen Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid a dozen Yard Wide Forfar 6£d Double Bed Twilled Sheeting, white and unbleached, 9§d "■"^■■■'Ol^"™™ 1" Men's Tweed Suit* 16a 6d Mmi Colonial Heavy Tweed Suits 37516 d for 25s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 6s lid Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Woollen Sox 9Jd Women's Colonial made Shoes 4s lid Men's Colonial made Bluchers 5s Men's Colonial made Shooters, nailed, 11s 6d for 8a 6d AT ft I NEILL & CO.'S. FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET. THE ESTABLISHMENT PAR EXCELLENCE FOR FIRST-OLASS WATOH AND CLOCK REPAIRING. S. Salek, Watolimaker> MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OOULTST OPTICIAN'S AGENT. (For Lazarus' Spectacles.) mHE Watchmaking and Jewellery Repairing Department i 8 ™w™7 9™P. cV; I in its arrangements. The urmost care is taken overall Jobs, and work is tined oS o™!n?Soughly reliable manner. The Charges are as low as can reliable workmanship. As usual the High Class Stock of Silver and E.P., Gold and Silver J«wellery, Watches etc' (which is being constantly added to with goods of th« latest style and ""^^WEDDING PRESENT, BIRTHDAY PRESENT, OR PRESENTATION. S. S A~L E K. MATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER.



A GREAT Clearing Sale of Fancy Goods, to make room for New [ Stock. Everything at cost price.-Mrs 3 Adams, Saunders Buildings. s STOCKTAKING SALE at R. Alcorn's, i O Saunders 1 Buildings. Everything reduced, ior Cash only, for One Month. Note prices of Blankets in advertisement. t Boots and Shoes all reduced, * QUITS to measure, during the sale, 495, O 555, 60s, 70a, and 75g. Fit and ; workmanship guaranteed. —R» Axcorn, Saunders' Buildings. ' W7 AN TEDKnown—Colonial three ply W Fingering 3s.—Mitchbll amd Purner. j ■ B < > \T7 ANTED Known—Some wonderful W job lines in Drapery* etc., now being sold; also presents to all purchasers. H. C. Segebs, Melford House. ANTED Known. ~ Seasonable Go»Mis. Cashmere Gloves, 6d pair ; Jash Mitts 6d pair ; Fur Collars, 2a lid ; Ladies' Skirts, 2s lid ; Roslyn Wool, 3s per 1b ; Wool Shawls at half price, at Andrbw Orr'b^ Beautiful Presents now being given away to all purchasers of Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc.—M. 0. Seoers, Melford House. tITANTED Known— 14 The Corner "is » » showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. — W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—W. H- Collier's noted four clasp Kid Gloves, 2s 6d, have just arrived in all irir.es. WANTED Known—For good value in first class Drapery, Millinery, Boot*, Clothing, etc., go to Melford House. Beautiful presents now giving away to all purchasers. GO to Hardlby Bros, for Bargains in Blankets, 49 pairs of large white, suitable for double bods only, 16s 6d worth 255. Extra large Grey, only 10s 6d worth 18a 6d, Selling rapidly.— Hardlev Bros, Arcade. . T ADIES' Jackets, Mantles, Superior JLj Dress Goods further reduced, »s cash must be had. Compulsory Sale at S. W. Alcorn's. T UNE Ladies Journals, New Games, (jj new Rupply of the Zither Harps and Autoharps, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub* acribers wanted for our Circulating Library. L, F. Andrewes and Co, Stationers' Hall. Public Notice. THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are prepared to take Measures for MEN'S, YOUTHS', <fe BOYS' CLOTHING at the following LOW PRICES. FIT AND STYLEJUARANTEEO. MEN'S TROUSERS 17s 6d, Mosgiel Tweed, MEN'S TROUSERS 20a, Kaiapoi Tweed. MEN'S SAC SUITS 59s Pd. HUNDREDS OF PATTERNS TO CHOOSE FROM. MEN'S SAC SUITS 635. The best of trimmings BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. Water| roof Tweed Coats to measure from 42f1M6f1. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. , A Single Pair at wholesale price. See our Special Display of BOOTS in Window for this week. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY ALEX. HENDRY, Manage . OFFERS are inviUd for T.S. 525 Peter Street, containing £ acre* T. BULLOCK. The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and reo from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s, ti*Yma ran*



I LINGERING Wool 3d, 200 yds Cotton * Reek- lid, 400 yds 31. Enormous stock of Ladies' and Children's Hose further reduced at S. W. Aicorn & Co. s Sale. TTTANTED Known-T. Hoult has * * fresh Pork Sausages daily, hot Pies, also a good assortment of Jams, )MckleB L Sauce_s,_etc_._ "\I7ANTBD Known. — Special hivp- W ment of Linen Goods, direct from Belfast, Splendid value. See window »t ANDKEW ORR'B. WHEKK do you get your Ironmon gery 1 At Hakdlkv sof course, where we get the best value in Sheet Lead, Nails. Locks, Hinges, Plouub Chains, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gorse Knire», Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender and Fire Irons, and anything ▼on require. B" ANGI Bang 1 Bang 1 Guns 1 Guns ! Guns! by the best makers and itted with all the latest improvements. Powder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, *nd Cases at J. W. Habdlbt's, East Street. Guns repaired. STOVES. T%rA COTTA! 1 PORTABLE 1 FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMPROVED). GREENHOUSE'S Heated twenty-four Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Hoberts's Patent Port »ble Terra-Ootta Stoves for Coal give pur* and ample heat with common coal, or coal and coke. For Greenhouses, Bed rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials snnt, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria ibtreet, Westminster. COIiBMASK AND SON sKWJAI.TP-nO KXTIiAOT is the only pennine in the market, aud was awarded medals and diplomas at Sydney. Melbourne, .nd Adelaide, beatiuK all competitors. For all affections of tin Chwt and Lniiw. Cousumption, Asthma., (Congbs, Or»vel, and Kidney Complaints, it has no equal.



"Wanted. office. ____- —— — from. ____ —- — T^wiSlTgSS crier ."JJ^i 15 taken in «d^ h |Slili«y Book Stall . < a WTFD Known—That the Under- JUtaon's Horse Baz*ar, Chnstchurcn. 7 101 —TTTr^iY^Yonng Pullets *^ d P cockered 2. and 2. 6d per pair. WASTE PAPER for sale. APP ]y office of Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited. _____________ TTSE H. G. Floaver's Sulphur Tablets. U Cough and Eucalyptus Drops, and •U>p coughing^ WONDERFUL Satisfaction.- The special nickel watch made f« 8. Salek, sold at 22s 6d and «. -rtihe best.—Obtainable only from S. SaieK, Jeweller. ____i . \77 ANTED Known-Women's Black \*' Cashmere Hose from Is, Hoys »1! Wool Knicker Hose from Is *a. Mitchell & Tcknhß. EKmFwV)OL. a'l Col rs, 4d Skein, Oil Cloths, two y-irds wide, t» , \lrH3Good Samaritan, tor the imme } diate relief of pain.-LiOHT n Ca,h S.ore. ■% l HoleTyour Plumber 1 Why, J. W. -1 Habdlby, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanlcs, etc., ai.d who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and ( lipe in town. hi i KATHERS Cleaned, Dyod, and 1 Uurled. Ladies' *nd Gentlemen's Gloves Cleaned. —Missbs Hitchcock, Stafford street, .Timaru. ___ OMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest the Ur«est, tha best, and the cheap asfc, Small 'loods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J. Silcoci:. 4+182



'^^^ IMPORTANT SALE —OF A— WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK. —OF— W OMENS' AND CHILDREN'S ULSTERS. WATERPROOF CLOAKS, a beautiful lot. FURLINED CIOAK3, Extra good quality. THREE-QUARTER CAPES. FEATHER BOAS. FUR COLLARETTES. WOOL SHAWLS. CARDIGAN JACKETS. — Also — X tag. »d v«W Stock cf WOMBS' UND«ROU)THING. Hardley Bros, •Wffl B«bmlt th. .bo« I»r«. PorchM. t. th.ir Calmer, on SATURDAY MORNING AT BBMARKABLE PRICBe- WHOIiBSALE COST. _ SALE. SATORDA* AND FOtLOWIKQ DATS. — HAEDLEY BROS.;