MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for thr following places as under, subject to tha necessary alterations:— SATURDAY, July 8. For Northern Ports, per Peagum, at 6.80 p.m. . For the United Kingdom, Continents ot Europe and America, and West Indies (via San Francisco), Sandwich Islands, etc., and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Takapuna, as follows:—Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers, at CJ.IS p.m. : registered letters, at 5 p.m. ; moDey orders, at 3p. m. Due London August 16.

Ashburton Guardian MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1893. THE ASHBURTON RIFLES.

Thb report of Oolonel Fox is a sad blow to the members of the Ashburton Rifles, one of the best companies of volunteers in the whole service. This is a strong statement to make no doubt, but it is borne out by the Oolonel himself as well as by the re cord of the corps. We know of no company in the colony that has to loyally striven to become efficient and remain so; none that hag set for itself so high a standard to reach in drill, and by steadily and regular attendance at parade and attention to its work, I sought by the only proper means to attain it. The company was called into existence in 1879, when the set tlement of the district was commenc ing, and from its first parade has always mustered well. It had many difficulties to encounter, not the least of which during the early years of its life being the cold neglect with which it was treated by the Government of the day. The men had mostly to find their own uniforms, and they did so. Government was understood to find arms and accoutrements, and after endless delays and voluminous corres pondence was gracious enough to supply the men with Enfield rifles and the old three-cornered bayonets. Those rifles were useless without the gear necessary for the carriage of ammunition, and a bayonet was but a poor equipment without the indispensable belt and frog by which it is hung and secured to the soldier's side. The arms came without these imperatively necessary accoutrements, and for a lengthened term the men had to parade and drill without them. After this delay a packing case full of the most miserable I looking, mouldly, worn and dirty old brown belts, pouches, and frogs were landed in Ashburfcon for the use of the men. The volunteers accepted them without a murmur, cleaned them up, and made them serviceable. Thus equipped the Ashburton Rifles kept on steadily at drill for years. Ulti mately the merit of the company was recognised and it was treated with raoie liberality by the powers that be. There was a difficulty for years about officers, and for a long time the corps was without a captain. The command was ultimately taken by an officer who so efficiently filled the post that he was chosen for the majority when the South Canterbury district became a battalion* So good were the officers in command of the company at the time, that not con tent with depriving it of its captain, the battalion claimed its senior lieutenant for adjutant, and others had to be found to fill the vacancies. But mean while the company had had in its officers just referred to, in its junior lieutenant still left, and in iU color sergeant, men with as full knowledge of military duty as anyone could expect to find outside the ranks of a regular regiment. The junior lieu tenant was promoted to the captaincy, and the vacancies caused by the pro motion to field rank of the captain and senior lieutenant were supplied by election from the roll of the corps. But the maw of the battalion was not yet satisfied, and the color-sergeant was ruthlessly dragged off to become sergeant-major for the battalion. His place was satisfactorily filled from the sergeants' list, and with a competent drill in command, and an enthusiast to boot, the corps maintained the good name for efficiency it had so well earned under the promoted officers. In many competitions teams of the Ashburton Rifles gained high honor, and both in South and North Canter bury the name of the Ashburtqn Rifles was mentioned with respect, and "tip sters" at these competitions in "naming the winners" always found ifc wise to introduce a saving clause indicative of how much they feared that at any moment their calculations might be completely upset by the country fellows from " the Ashburton." Vtry frequently theso palculations were completely upset indeed, When the Parihaka demonstration took plac3, and men were asked for, sixteen stepped into the train at the first time of asking, but the whole corps was on the list of men ready to go if reinforce ments were necessary, and a telegram would have brought sixty men to the railway station within half an hour after the sounding of the " assembly." As everybody knows the Parihaka affair was a bloodless war, but its .moral effect was crushing in the extreme to any idea the Natives, may have entertained of a possible success in arms against tho colonials. During the fortnight or so the scare lasted it was quite refreshing to see how recruiting boomed in the corps The ranks swelled amazingly, and many young fellows were recruited who afterwards become excellent volunteers, while scores of men who had already been through either the Ash burtoß or some other company's ranks, came and reported themselves as " willing." They were all men who J

would have been there when wanted. Witness, too, the loyalty of the corps, during the memorable Russian scare that called so many companies into' existence. . Never down below mini mum strength as regards numbers, the roll suddenly swelled beyond t\i& num ber of rifles in stock, and the forma tioD of a second company was resolved upon. This corps lasted for two or three years, and then becanaearifle club, which it still is. The Rifles, however, still kept on and did the very best they could to keep up their good name, and both at camp and at inspection parades have earned high compliments fromhigh quarters. The capitation earned from Gorernment has not been foolishly spent at smoke concerts, but has been carefully husbanded and wisely laid out, so that to-day the corps is one of the few in the colony fully and com pletely equipped with every detail of uniform, and the necessaries for active service, so far as it is the company's duty to provide them. If ordered to the front to-morrow, all Government would have to find for the Ashburton | ifles would be tents to sleep in and ammunition to pepper the enemy with —everything else the company has sup plied itself with. In the drillshed is a complete gymnasium, covered rack for the arms and accoutrements, a Morris tube range, and everything that a shed should have. The company has built for itself, out of its own carefully husbanded savings, a first-class orderly rown, and stocked its bookshelves plentifully with lore useful to the members in many ways, but specially as soldiers, while the rifle range in the riverbed is never allowed to be want ing in anything it ought to have to facilitate shooting practice. In the latter, until the old " spouts " the men have had to fire *ith became so sadly worn —they have been in use twelve years—the Rifles held a high position in the district. This is the company of which Colonel Fox speaks so highly, both of officers and men, and recom mends its disbandment with regret. If it has to go—well, it has to go, along with the others in a district which the commandant thinks should be abolished, but we fancy Govern ment will* think twice before it gives an order that will require the corps to obey for the last time the command uttered in the military tones of its captain—"Dismiss!"

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

. » We remind our readers that the annual social of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows takes place this evening. With this issue Messrs Hardley Bros. c rculata a trade list, showing reductions in prices far below anything the public have been in the habit of seeing. Intending visitors to Elgin to-night are reminded that a vehicle leaves the Post Office at seven o'clock rbarp for the convey ance of the Ashburton contingent. The Dunediu police have been unable to discover the mother of the infant who was left with the woman in terms of an adver tisement. Mr O*rew, R.M., committed it to the Industrial school. Jibe chess club meets th\R evening at Gates' School of Music. One important matter will be brought up, viz.—The choosing of a team to go down to Timaru to play the chess clab there. All members are requested to attend this evening. There is much irritation in financial circles in London consequent on the debuc tion from the Manawatu Company's deben tures, and it is having a prejudicial effect on the Napier Harbour Board's loan. At the sale in Sydney of stud sheep Mr Threlkeld's, Inglewood, Leicester ewes averaged £3 la lid; his Leicester ewe lambs £3 83 3d. Mr Menlove's, Windsor Park, Leicester ram brought £5 15s 6d ; his Leicester ewes averaged £8 18s 6d. Shrop shire Down ewea averaged £3 13s 6d. Welhelm Brown, licensee of the Warerley Hotel, Dunedin, tried to jump out of a window when suffering from delirum tremens. An attempt was made to stop him, but it was only partially successful, and Brown fell fourteen feet escaping with a shaking and a bruised arm. The " Dunedin Star" publishes a symposium of the views of local volunteer officers past and present on Colonel Fox's report They generally endorse the commandant's criticisms, but think the personal part should have been treated as confidential. At the meeting of the North Canterbury Board of Education on Thursday it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Peryman, that all the schools have a holiday on Arbor Day, August 4, and that they be reoora* beaded to plant as much of the school grounds as possible, the Board, on applica tion, supplying a certain quantity of trees to each. Reports from fche North Island speak of heavy rain, especially in the Wellington district. In Masterton all the rivers are in high flood, and all the low country has been swamped. A heavy slip on the railway near Mauriceville, and the collapse of a cutting at Ekatahuna, has stuck up a train between the two breaks. The Asburton river is also flowing pretty fully, ftnd its waters are as yellow as pea soup. TUe " American Salesman " appears! at the @ddfellowa' Hall on Saturday night, and doubtless wiU draw a large audience, con sidering the way in F/hich his name has been before the public of late. Mr Edwards has the credit of being the test ease in the colony that settled the question of the legality of Dutch auctions, and in view of the decision of the court he had to invent a new system of selling «oods~»it is this system he invites the public to witness. There was a good attendance at the weekly meeting of the Te Korero Club on Thursday evening. The Vice-Pesident, Mr Brock, ocsupifid the chair. After the election ot new member* the proposal of others, the business of the e.vfining»-a. debate- was pro ceeded with. The subject £<»r debate was "Is the Chinaman a desirable colpn^t?" Mr Saunders led off in asrmatjve, siip -1 ported by Mr S. Roberts, Mr Stevenson ] leading the opposition, ably assisted by Mr McKay. A number of ladies and gentte men took part in what beceme a most interesting debate, and when votes were taken it was seen that Mr Saunders* argu m«nts b&i convinced a section of hip audience, though tss majority agreed with Mr Stevenson that Ohin&njen wpre not desir able colonist*. The subject for nep Ttmrs day evening will be an wtoing w&b Dickon ,

CORRESPONDENCE.

——<•—— — I (We do not hold ourseives responsible lor the L opinions expressed by our correspondents.) 1 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. TO THE EDITOB. Sir,- Only yesterday my attention was called to the list published in your issue of June 3, giving the result of the Ash burton High School scholarship examina tion. From that list it appears that only one candidate from the Convent School sat for examination, and that amongst all the others she obtained the least number of marks. Now, to obriate inferences being drawn from this fast unfavorable to the Convent Schools, will you kindly allow me to state that as we Catholics do not wish any of our children to attend the public schools—High or ordinary—we did not authorise any pupils from our schools to sit for the examination in question. Again, I may say 1 that if any pupils were to be sent up for the scholarship examina tion, tbe one. who figured so poorly on this occasion would 1 most certainly not be chosen as a representative of the Convent School. It does seem a strange waste of time and money to arrange for the examination for High School scholarships of all and sundry who in their own conceit imagine themselves capable of successfully competing. However, as Mr Scobie Mackenzie would say, ''that is neither here nor inure.' 1 Thanking you in antici pation —1 am, etc , J J. O'Donnell. Burnett street, July 6, 1893.

Parliamentary Notes.

, - ■'.' . ♦ ..— (FROM OT7B OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Wkllington, July 6. The|increaseof £19,000 in the graduatod taxation, proposed in the Financial State* merit, will be made up by placing an extra one-eighth of a penny to ecaie from £10,000 to £20,000, and one-fourth addi tional onpropertiea over £25,000. The Colonial Treasurer says that to the man who improves his property this will bo found a very moderate increase inieed. The Council sitting only occupied forty minutes to-day. The Permissory Oaths Bill passed its final stages and several formal matters received attention. The Premier told the House that the cost to the colony of the Stella had been £17,000, and the best offer Government had received for her was £1500. After a string or unimportant questions had been answered in the afternoon, the time of the Houae was monopolised with ' Mr Thomas Mackenzie's annual motion that stringent steps be taken to conserve our beautiful forests and rare native bird. The debate on this was prolonged with a view of again blocking Mr W. C. Smith's motion for the abolition of the totalisator. Eventually, Mr McKenzie seeing there whs no likelihood of carrying it, withdrew his motion. Mr Fish will make a determined effort to get the Labor Bills Committee to pro claim Wednesday or Thursday the com pulsory general half-holiday throughout; the colony instead of Sacurday. Raising the Ministerial salaries will bs one of the early measures introduced into next Parliament. At present more than one civil servaat draws more than is paid to Ministers of the Crown.

The Seamen's Strike.

. - ♦ , Sydney, July 6. Twenty-six more seamen belonging to coasting steamers have been arrested and remanded for deserting their vessels. Tha shipping is not affected by the strike, and there is no cessation of operations, plenty of free labor being available. Twenty-six steamers have shipped new crews at the reduced rate of wages. An appeal for support lias been issued by the Trades and Labor Council, Ten seamen from the steamer City of Grafton have "each been sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment for leaving the vessel. Pour others were discharged on p. technical point. Seven teen more arrests have been made for refusing to work. A Unionist named Olsen, who in company with others assaulted a journalist, has been sent to gaol for six months. As a mark of clemency On the occasion of the marriage of the Duke of York, the Executive havejapproved of the release of the Broken Hill strikers, Melbourne, July 6. The Secretary of the Seamen's Union acknowledges that there is not the faintest prospect of the success of the strike. - '

LOSS OF H.M.S. VICTORIA.

♦■ ■ . [per press association] Lou don, July 6. Some of the officers of the squadron contend that Admiral Tryon intended the Cainperdown to circle round th« Victoria's stern, thus preserving the original order of the fleet after turning.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS V.LEICESTERSHIRE (Received July 7, 11 5 a.m.) London, July 6, Turner, McLeod, and Banner-man are not playing against Leicestershire. The Australians took first innings and have lose five wickets for 177, Trott not oufe 58# __—.

Riots in Paris.

FURTHER LOSS OP LIFE, London T'»ly 5. The students in Paris complied the sentries at the entrance to the Senate to retire, smashed the windows of the courts, and wrenched the swords from the police, many of whom were injured. They afterwards set fire to the news paper kiosks, and eventually the garrison of the city was called out. Abqut 100 of the students were more or less injured on Wednesday. The students sack*** the shops and ( destroyed the public statues. JFour constables were killed. July 6. The students remain quiet, but tfce Socialists and a few Anarchists late 1 last night renewed rioting in several places, and endeavored to raise barri cades. The Republican Guard* charged the mob with drawn swords, killing one and injuring several. Two hun« djred arrests were made, and the cavalry finally succeeded in (polling the dis order. Sixteen thousand cavalry art? stationed jn Paris. Several of the students who took a prominent part in the riot have been- sentenced to heavy terms of imprisonment. During the last two days Sixty police and five hundred riottrs have been injured. Some estimates place the numbers mugb bfchexj

"TIED PUBS."

♦- ■ ■. ■ In the House of Representatives lest night, Mr Fisher moved the seaond read ing of the Holding of Public Houses by Brewers Prohibition Bill. He said the Bill was not new te thiß Parliament, as he had previously introduced it' in the House. He did not pretend at all to ittack the rights of property nor the rights of persons, neither was the Bill an attack on brewers. It had the support of two-thirds of the brewers of the colony. It was opposed by wealthy brewers, who had " tied " houses on their hands. The Bill was designed in the interest of re spectable publicans, and was meant to place the public houses of the colony on the true basis of hotels. It could have but one effect, and that was beneficial to the public. He read a large number of extracts favourable to the paving of such a measure, and said the Bill was no tee total fad, but was merely brought in to protect the public. He pointed out that there were fifty-five hotels in Wellington, • and nearly fifty of these houses were in the hands of two brewers. The Bill provided that a brewer could divest him self of his property within three years, but if the House desired it could extend the time to five years. . Mr Fish said the whole of Mr Fisher's arguments went to show that it was not desirable to have the homes bound to brewers, and he should agree with him if the Bill had stopped at that. The Bill, however, went much further, and it interfered with the liberty of the subject. Uivery clause in the Bill was an attack on the rights of property, and he doubted very much whether two-thirds of the brewers were In f*vor of it as alleged by Mr Fisher. If that were so it only showed lhat the small men wanted to have a slip at the large brewers. The Bill went altogether beyond tne desire to do away with tied houses, aud it would prevent a brewer giving any assistance to a hocelkeeper at all, eitner in the direo* tion of improving or extending his premises. He hoped the House would put its foot down on measures of this kind, especially when brought in by private members Instead of the Govern* ment. , Mr Taylor supported the Bill and said that in Christchurch two-thirds of these houses could be closed with great benefit to the public generally. Mr Uolleston thought this was a ques tion en which they should have the mind of the Government, that is if they had any mind on it. The Bill was a poor thing, and the object of it could only be dealt with by a general case brought by the (government. If a brewer should not hold property of this kind why should a merchant be allowed to hold it, If the Bill went to division he should vote against it. Mr Buckland opposed the Bill. Mr McLean thought the proper time for Mr Fisher to have brought in the Bill was when he sat on the Government benches with a majority a,t his back. He did not think that the Bill would be any reform at all, atid he was not prepared to support it. Mr Meredith supported the Bill, bat thought it thould be made prospective, and should apply to merchants as well as biewers. The motion for the second reading was carried by 28 to 26.

ROAD BOARDS.

WaKaNUI. The monthly meeting of the Wakannl Road Board was held on Saturday. All the members were present. CORRESPONDENCE, From the Hampstead Town Board, calling attention to the insecuro condition of the bridge over the Wakanui Creek on SmitMold Road.—The Clerk was -in structed to have the bridge repaired, pending the decision of the Ashburton County Council regarding the Wakanui Creek question. From the Commissioner of Taxes, for* warding form of declaration to be filled in and signed by the Chairman, to entitle the Board to receive the amount due M subsidy for the year 1892 93. From the Ashburton County Council, informing the Board chat the sum of £12 is available for the purchase of poisoned grain. From Mr Meredith Wilson, requesting permission to erect a fence and gate across the road between R.S. 17166 and 7188.— Granted subject to conditions. overseer's report. The Overseer reported on the various works undertaken and completed during the month ; also as to having received* twelve bushels of poisoned grain from Mr C, M. Brooke, and that the reports brought in by the ratepayers as to its destructiveness had been most satisfactory! and on other matters connected with the business of the Board. The Clerk also* read a report of his inspection of the by roads in the district, the consideration of which was deferred until next meeting. GRAVEL PITS. The Clerk was instructed to confer with the Clerk of the Upper Ashburton Road Board on the subject of fencing the gravel pits on the Great South Road ; also to meet Mr G W. Leadley, on a day to be 1 appointed, at the pit at the corner of the Wakanui Township Road, to determine what class of fence shall be erected there, DEPUTATIONS. Mr C. W. Page interviewed the Board respecting some slight alterations in the' track along the Seaside road, as the pre sent road runs through the property he has lately purchased.—Alterations to be undertaken. Mr D. Fitzgerald interviewed the Board, asking that the Board grub the gone on the River road fronting his property, on acoount of the drain being so deep as to prevent him cutting his fence.—The request could not be granted. He also presented a petition signed by several ratepayers in No. 2 ward, asking the Board to abolish the present system of im pounding stock off the roads.—The Board informed Mr Fitzgerald that the petition could not be entertained, as ii their opinion it was absolutely necessary that the roads should be kept clear of stock. RATES. The Clerk was instructed to call on or write to the ratepayers whose rates are in arrtar. and inform them that the Board has allowed another fortnight for their collection, after which time proceedings will be taken to recover. TENDERS. The Clerk was instructed to call for tenders for forming the road from Winter's to Dundas corner, also for re forming part of Mill road %nd ploughing, scooping and shingling part of' Wakanui COTTAGES. Mr Patterson made an application for the renting of the whole of Reserve 1417, -—The application was ordered to be made in writing for consideration at the next meeting. PAYMKKIS. Accounts to the amount of £21 lfa 6d were passed for payment and the Board I adiourned

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i^i^BTANTPTOUO ABHOXraOBMBNT. Monster Clearing Sale. B TOCKTOBEKEDTJCEDBY«IOO»BEFOKBJDLY 15 HAKDLEY BROS., PBEVIOUS TO STOGK-T VKIHG, „!•!. HOLD . «»fflS > «Sgfflffi^g °F THBIB ENTIRE Drapery, Clothtetf. and Boots, SALE COMMENCING SATURDAY, JUNE 24. Bhowßoom ° snow Boom. CLOTHING. ... . Twead Suits »11 to be olearnd »t 17» lid. BOTB"^Hardley Bros., ABOADE, BTJBNETT STBEBT.



TT 7 ANTED offers for sor 6 tonsi hay, from Nursery, North Belt.-J. f» ? Havelock street. ... £I™7r»».oid trees lo CWctorcb. J. Thomas. __ Havelock street. . , , order, £25. Pianos from i^>, to 70 guineaß-~H'Ml££f^ OTANT"(during mild weather) Man oniong.-MB«_WHiCTKftTQK. __ ___ TT7ASTE"PAPER for sale- Avfj \V office of Ashburtdn Pubhstung Company, Limited. B" l|d, 400 yds 3d.-MiTCBEix& IICTSi^- W*" ANTED, Clocks" to RfP^- $! GBiiKOBB's, Eastjtreet. 5*230 Good Ssamaritan, tor the imrae- I dUte relief of pain.-LiGHts Cash Store. ■ .-.. ■ S"~TOCKTAKTnG SA-LE at R. Alc^rn s, bunders' Bdildings. Everything reduced, lor Tash only, for One Month. Note prices of Blankets in advertisement. Boats and Shoes all reduced. STjTtS to measure, dmina the pale, 495, 655, 60s, 70s, and 7o<. Filand workmanship guaranteed.-R. -*mobi,, -— —————— XKT ANTED Known-First Class W&tch W Repairing at Gbaimgbb b, JgJ . Stree^^^ __J!?1 8 WANTED Known—Some wonderfa iob lines in Drapery, etc., no* being sold; also presents to ali purchasers. H. O. Seobbs, Melford Bouse. TTTANTeId known. — Seasonable VV Goods. Cashmere Gloves, 6d pair ; Cash Mitts 6d pair; Fur Oollars^s Id ; Ladies' Skirts, 2s lid j Roslyn Wool, 3, per lb ; Wool Shawls at half price, at Anpbbw O»*<a> _' _.. — P" RESENTi-Beautiful Presents now being given away to all purchaser of Drapery; MilKnery, Boots Clothing, etc!-T C Sboebs, Melfoid House. TTAVETfirst class Cycle and all the _O latest improvements fitted, new Clinch^TeJor^S^-H^^^ TTBEH G. FiiOWßß's Sulphur Tablets, U Cough and Eucalyptus Drops, and top cowghipg- ... WEATHERS Cleaned, Dyed, and V Ourlet. Ladies' and Gentlemen s Glores Cleaned. — Misses Hitchcock,. Stanbrdstree^TiraarU; O"OMKRSET Meat Mart. The oldest O the largest, the best, and the cheap tSb. Small *?oods a specialty. Ful ♦reiehts guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J. SttCOCK^ _. 4tjf2 LINGERING Wool 3d, 200 yds Cotton JJ Reels l^d, 400 yds 3d, Enormous stock of Ladies' and Children's. tios.e farther reduced at S. W. Aicorn & Co. s ale* . WANTED Known—T. .Boura has fresh Pork Sausages daily, hot Pies, also a good assortment of Jams, Pickles, Sauces, etc. "\ 1 / ANTKD~"Known. — Special ship- VV roent of Linen Goods, direct from Belfast. Splendid value. See window ft AMMtEW ORB' 3. T ADIES' Jackets, Mantles, Superior Xi Drees Goods further reduced, as cash must be had* Compulsory Sale at S. W. Aicobk'b- - _, JUNE Ladiew Journals, New G3. mes» new nupply of the Zither Harps and Autoharps, New Books, Stationery, ~luid Fancy Goods. Sub ■eribera wtnted for our Circulating Library, L, F. Akdbeweb and C<», ,-Stationers'Hall. \ To tP~HABDLBY Bkos. for Barjrains U in Blankets, 49 pairs of large white, writable for double beds only, 16* 6d . worth 255. Extra large Grey, only 10s i 6d worth 18s 6d, Selling rapidiy.- Habdlbyßkos. Arcade. "\i# HO is your Plumber ? Why, J. W. VV Habdmy, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinkf, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps aid Pipe In town.__ WHERE do you get your IronmoE gery 1 At Hakdlby sof course, wheie we g«t the best value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough =■ CLainß, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gorse Knives Spades and Forks, Lamps, ndur and Fire kon«, and anything U require ■ ' 1



BEST Brooch Pin 3d, at GbaingEb's, East street. jggg WANTEDKnown—ColoniaHhree ply Fingering 3s.—Mitchell and TUBIjTHB. » _ - ' - — " — '"■ "'"**' ' fTiWENTY pieces Floor Cloth 2yds 1 wide 2s, lyd wide Is.—Mitchell & XJBNKB. — XJEjr- ANTED Known—" The Corner " is » » showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. — W. H. COLLIEE, * A GREAT Clearing Sale of Fancy Goods, to make room for New Stock. Everything at cost price. - Mbs Adams, Saunders Buildings. ANTliDlKnown—WTH- Collier's noted four clasp Kid Gloves, 2s 6d, have just arrived in all skes. WANTED Known-For good' value in first class Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc., go to Mblfobo House. Beautiful presents now giving away to all purchasers. BANG 1 Bang! Bang 1 Guns 1 Guns ! Guns! by the best makers and fitted with all the latest improvements Poirder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, and Cases at J. y. Habpley's, East Street. Guns repaired. TIitfWALD. —For Sale sections num bered 17 and 18 fronting the Main South Road and Railway, capital site for cottage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TOUR LAMBS NEED IT F ORD'S SCOUR & LUNC WORM MIXTURE (By Royal Letters Patent.) ACTS PROMPTLY. SA FE CU RE. THE RENOWNED SHEEP MEDICINE Be wise in time. Time and Tide wait for no man. Those who are possessed of knowledge rise above those who are not. Blenheim, March 4, 1893. Dear Sir,-1 have pleasure in testifying to the useful properties of your " Scour Lung- Worm Mixture." 1 used it on some Ronv ney lambs last season with the best results, ani have no hesitation in recommending it strongly.—Yours faithfully, Alfred J. Lichfielp, Chairman of Directors, Marl borough Farmers' Co-Operative Association, Limited. , He in well paid that is well satisfied. F. FEREIMAN, Proprietor, FOR SALE AT A LOW FIGURE. A (\C\ ACRES odd, Sheep Farm, with "ivy Dwelling, Sheep Dip and other farm buildings. On account of the owner going north, 7 38 T. BULLOCK^ Public Notice. THI NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are prepared to take Measures for MEN'S, YOUTHS*, & BOYS' CLOTHING at the following LOW PRICES. FIT AHD STYLTCUARAHTEED. MEN'S TROUSERS 17s 6d, Mo.sgiel Tweed, MEN'S TROUSERS 20s, Kaiapoi Tweed. MEN'S SAO SUITS 59s 6d. | HUNDREDS OF PATTERNS TO CHOOSE FROM. MEN'S SAC SUIT'S 635. The Jbest ot trimmings BOYS' AND YOUTHS" CLOTHING AT EQUALLI LOW PRICES. Waterproof Tweed Coats to measure froii 42* Oil. BOOTS. BO~OTS. 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 . £80.—For Sale 2 roods 3£ parches together with small building price „ above. T# BUW>OK ,



Stock-Taking Sale. Stock Blast be Reduced. G. J. NEILL & CO. FRIEDLA.NDER S CORNER. A NICE DRESS FOR 3s 61, SILK PLUSH 4a 6d REDUCED TO U 3d, WHITE TWILL SHEETING DOUBLE WIDTH 9*d UNBLEACHED TWILL SHEEHNG (Double Width) 9*d WHILE BLANKETS 7s lid, MENS' SUITS 16s 6d, BOYS'KNICKER SUITS 4s lid, MENS' OVERCOATS WITH CAPES 19a 6d, MENS' NAILED SHOOTERS 8s 6d, MENS 1 BLUCHERS 6s, tVOMENS' STRONG SHOES 4s lid. AT 6. J. NEILL & GO.'S. FRIEDL AN DEE'S CORNER. TKHMS CASH. THE ESTABLISHMENT PAR EXCELLENCE FOR FIRST-CLASS WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING. 8. Salek, Watchmaker, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OCULIST OPTICIAN'S AGENT. (For Lazarus' Spectacles.) THE Watchmaking and Jewellery Repairing Department is now very Complete m^mmm beliable 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 Sn) wUlb; found well worthy of infection, especially by those desirous o makkgWEDDING PRESENT, BIRTHDAY PRESENT, OR PRESENTATION. S. S aT E K. VATOHMAKER AND JEWELLER. BEATH &] GO.'S SALE. LAST TEH DAYS. TELEGRAM JUST RECEIVED- To Mr W. Robinson, (Beath and Co., Ashburton..) Sell out every line of Stock, don't trouble about pront. We want nothing returned to Christchurch as our annual balance on here directly, so must have stock r^« c£ d' Beath and Oo# Great Bargains all this Week. G. L. Beath & Co., TANCEED STBEET, ASHBURTON. NOTE -Mr W. Robinson, so well known in the Mount Somers, M**Janrt, aih and Cos. Branch in Tancred street.



noo irfcc* TOWN SECTION gb'V^ lUb" 1050, J-acre, corner of Walker and Peter streets west. Capital sitefor a cottage ; easy terms. X' ACRES FOR SALE.—An Orchard *•' well stocked with fruit trees, great variety; conveniently situated at the corner of Cambridge and Wellington streets, Hampstsead. To be sold as a whole or in two or three allotments as may be desired, on exceptionally easy tetmS' T. BULLOCK. DANCING, DEPORTMENT, fJALIS THENIC 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 j Ashburton if sufficient encouragement i offers. The visit will be a short one of f twelve lessons, as Mr Lowe has to return to Melbourne, Their method of teaching J dancing is well-known, as they have been | visiting the principal schools and colleges , in New ZeaUud for the last ten yearj. | In addition to the ordinary Square an* Round daices, J. E. Lowe will teach Minuets, Scotch Reels, etc. Waltzing classes formed. Latest Society, Waltz taught perfectly in three private lessons. 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. ££)f\f\.— rE.B. 535, Peter Street, £\JVJ i-acre, jfitll Cottage, Shed, and other buildings thereon, well situated, being near the Railway Station, and only three chains from East Street. T, BULLOCK.



BURNETT STREET — B ESTAUBAW T.— MRS. G. I BRYANT BEGS to notify that sh« has taken that centrally situat«d RESTAURANT in BURNETT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be favored with the same liberal support that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MBALS AT THE USUAL HOURS SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders. CATERING undertaken for balls, etc., I on the shortest notice. 6 142 I NIGHT SCHOOL. MONDAYS, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7 to 9 p.m. Practical Harmony and Singing on TUESDAYS. Classes formed on MONDAY, July 10. "*" "°m D. JONES, *X 2 Catholic School. E"~XCELSIOR~SHOEING FORGE AND OOAOH FACTORY J often Pages, Junr., PROPRIETOR- Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty, Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Ouicosite Orange Hall and next Mail *▼ Office.



The Onslow Biscuit. Th< latest and most delicate biscuit mtnuftotured bj AuNebrook and 00, HOLLOWAS'S OINTMKSTT AND PfLLS.—Counsel fo ths delicate.—Those to whom season* of changeable teaiperatarcs are protracted periods of trial should seek thefjar)iwt opportunity of rw»o»lng all obstacles to good health. This cooHnrf pintme«t, peneywiiigly riibbed; upon the sWn, is the most reliable rfemwTy loj: overcoming aU diseases of {the throat and chert.' Quid S3?, relaxed tonsils, sore throat, swollen glands, ordl naVcaiarrli, and bronchitis, usmajly prevafliiig at th!« season, may be aneeted as soon as discovered, and evp y symptom banished by Holloway's simple and effective treatment. This ointment and pills are highly wcom aiended for ehe facility with which they suoceMfaUy oouquer influensa; they allay In an inandibljr ttot tia«to«4i»trfliiiMftT«r»^t«MlofOWf»>»