Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1893. THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

The work before this session of Parliament, asset out in the Governor's speech, means either]* very long session or a tremendous slaughter of the innocents. Seldom indeed do we find in the "annual document" so heavy a task set before our senators, and seeing that this is the last session of the present Parliament, and that a general election follows almost immediately on its rising, the speech contains much work that cannot fail to be left un touched by the House, or at least un finished, and held over for the people to give an expression of opinion upon. To this district, as an almost purely agricultural one, the most important question referred to in the speech is that of Native Lands, and the expressed intention of the Government to grapple with it this session. We say the question is of great importance to this district, because here as in other South Island districts we have no more Crown land of real agricultural value to settle; but meanwhile we are rearing a strong body of young men, who are steadily acquiring practical agricultural know ledge that will be of great use to them should they ever have an opportunity to exercise it in the capacity of men farming land on their own account. But it is just here that the difficulty of having no land to settle them on con?e3 in, It is from the South Island that the vast body of settlers must come to occupy the extensive area of native lands in the North Island which the measure indicated in the speech pro poses to deal with, and should that measure be successful, and under its provisions a large area of virgin soil be thrown open for settlement, we will have to endure the loss of the flower of our youth, for they will leave us in whole battalions for the North. It will be our loss indeed. But it will be the direct gain of the colony at large. The question is one in which both 4des of the llouse are deeply interested, and in which doubtless members will find it wise to sink party differences and approach it with a genuine iDtention to solye it in a statesmanlike manner. If they do so, and a fair, just, workable, and com prehensive Bill becomes law they will have earned the everlasting gratitude of every true colonist. Another measure indicated is "that cer tain areas of those native lands, which have hitherto escaped the burden of local taxation, should now be placed on the same footing as the holdings of European settlers." As things are at present it is grossly unjust that all .roads and works for the local benefit of districts should be made, carried out, and maintained at the sole eosfc of the European settler, the Maori getting off free of all local rates.' There are instances in the North Island in which many miles of roads with fcheir neces sary bridges have to be maintained by a few white settlers, while the Maori proprietors, with their hordes of horses, pay not a penny of rates towards the maintenance of the ways which intersect their properties and enhance their values. Altogether, to our seaming, the legislation Govern ment propose to initiate in regard to Native lands, is the most important that has been essayed by any Govern ment for many years.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The private lighting of Wellington by electricity begins aboub the middle of July. The Department of Agriculture, is issuing a leaflet to settlers on the Califoauian Thistle. Metsrs TTardley Bros, announce a monster clearing sale oh Saturday, June 24, a3 they intend to greatly reduce their slock previous to stock taking. At the Piumpton Park Coursing Club meeting on Thursday the ? Ch~ampion Stakes was won by Messrs E. and N. Butler's Snowden, and the Maiden Stakes by Mr R« Esprey's Ivena» At the Nipier Land Board it was stated that though the Crown Lands Guide showed a good de 1 of land available in Hawke's Bay, the Board could not deal with it as it had nob been gazetted. Nearly all the Board could deal with had been taken up. It was decided to apply to the Government to take the necessary steps to throw avail able land open. In addition to the 240 stud sheep shipped from Canterbury by the Wakatipu for 'Sydney, 114 long-wool rams from Mr D. Tanner's flock at Napier, 13 Lincoln ajid 7 Romney Marsh rams from Blenheim wete taken on board the steamer at Wellington. Since the removal of the embargo on stock a large business in sheep has sprung up with Australia. Over 200 members were present at the first annual meeting of the Canterbury Liberal Association on Thursday evening. The annual report showed that there were 750 members, that a number of branches had been formed in the country districts, and that the Association's operations had been very successful. Mr W. Enson and Mr W. J. Ballinger were re-elected president and vice-president respectively. Electricity is a queer thing. For some years continuous records of the natural earth currents have been kept at Greenwich Observatory. But since the South London Electric Railway has been working these observations have got less and less reliable until now, except during the night hours, when the line is not working, the records are so disturbed as to be quite valueless. This demonstrates to what a great extent the electric currents stray, when there is no insulated, return ior the railway runs no where within four miles of the Observatory. The collection of furs which Mr Rudolph Friedlander will put under the hammer to morrow is one of the finest that has ever been oflered. They are a consignment from the celebrated S. R. C'ark, and it is signifi cant of the times that a market has just now to be sought for these furs outside of Australia. The goods are displayed in the Orange Hall, and will be on view a 1 this evening. They are well worth inspection, and doubtless will be a great attraction to night. The sale is at half-pist one to morrow. The weekly meeting of the Te Korero (formerly Phantom) Club was held on Thurs day evening in the Kindergarten School. There ware forty members present, Mr Cromie occupying the chair, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Songs were contributed by Messrs West and Stephenson, a duet by Mrs Curtis and Miss Hardie, a pianoforte solo by Miss Graham ; readings by Miss Fooks, and Messrs Cromie, Brock, Curtis, and W. Saunders; and recitations by Messrs Salek, Frizzell, and Clarkson. It was decided to devote the next evening to essays, and to the question box Several new members having been proposed, the meeting closed with a vote to the chair. Mr G. B. Grinnell, who has spent twenty years among the Pawnees, and ten years among the Blackfeefc, haa written a book about the American Indians, and the white man's treatment of them, and from the Red Man's point of view. He says the treatment of the Red Indian is ♦• an unbroken narrative of injustice, fraud, and robbery, a damning and ineffaceable blot on the record ot the Amerisan people." The remark of one of their generals that " tha only good Indian is a dead ludian " evidences what has been the white mira's attitude towards a brave and historic people, whom he has tricked out of their land, cursed with " fire water," and ruined by pauperising subsidies. The following is a rough outline of the plot of the sensational drama, " Erma, the Eif," which will be played for the first time in Ashburton to-night. Erma, the Elf, as a child is abducted from her ho*ne by two ruffians. After passing through a series of adventures, she is adopted by a wealthy old gentleman named Bluffkins, but when, as a young woman, she refuses to marry the man of his choice she is expelled from his home. She then to the house of Maggie Raikes, the wife of one of the villains of the piece, when she overhears a plot to murder old Blufikins. Raikes quarrels with his wife, and attempts to burn down the house and kill his wife, but is prevented by the intervention of Erma, who aleo appears again in time to protect the home of her old benefactor, and arranges for the arrest of the conspirators. Shortly after she is identified, and finally is . married to her lover, Harry Romney, and thua a triumphant victory of virtue over villainy is completed. The third of the series of the country "people's popular concerts " took place at the Dromore Schoolroom on Friday evening. The Schoolroom was very neatly decorated for the occasion, and some hundred people were present, including visitors from Ashbur ton, Chertsey, and Newlands. Mr Maxwell, the schoolmaster, kindly took the chair. The Ashburton performers left town at 6.30 bub, owing to the bad state of the roads, did not reach tbejr destination till nine p.m. Upon their arrival they were greeted with loud cheers mingled with the ring ing of the school bell. Songs were sung by Misses Rickman (2), Alcorn (2), and Miss Grubb {Miss A.lagrn and Miss Rickman playing the accompaßiments), every item being redemancied, Ihg comic element was left in the hands of Messrs Frii^e 1, Stephen son, and Broad, the latter causing great fun for the youngsters in " Wot Cher " and "Mrs Eory Awkins." Mr Maxwell con tributed a reading froitt " Handy Andy." After 1 a very enjoyable and successful ppn-' cert, concluded with " Auld Lang Syne," the! party left about 11.30 arriving home at one a.m.

CORRRESPONDECE.

(We do not hold Tirseives responsible lor the opinions expiessed by pur correspondents.)

MR SCOBIK MACKENZIE AND WOMAN'S FRANCHISE.

TO THE KDTTfiT*. Sir, —Tn common probably with every one else in the Hall, I greatly enjoyed the address of Mr Mackenzie last Tuesday evenin?. But in saying this Ido not en dorse all ih*t he said. Tndeed, on the very points in which I am most interested IMr MackenzieV stailejßentg were most disappointing. Jfc4nlay seem ungracious to adversely criticise a visitor, whose ad dress .was givtn as a favor in response to an invitation, but his remarks ou ["woman's franchise" were so loudly cheered by many of those present that I am constrained for their eaka to venture a few words of reply. When Mr Mackenzie was asked to give his opinion on this subject he did so with commendable franknees. Of course he is. entitled to any opinion he raty choose to hold ; but really one did expect that * gentleman of Mr Mackenzie's experience and ability would back up his opinions by something like sound arguments. In stead of this he begins by begging the whole question, assuming the main point at issue, and then treats us to a bit of funny caricature as to the effects of women going to Parliament—which is not the point now under consideration.- Is this absence of argument to be taken as aa indication that there are iHd valid 1 argu ments against the women having the franchise ? Is it not probable that Mr Mackenzie hinted at the truth when he said it wan possible he was influenced by prejudice 1 But for argument he gived us this bit of commonplace—" I think politics are a masculine occupation, and should be left t a masculine people. There is no doubt about it whatever." To be gin at the end of this statement Mr Mackenzie knows very well that there is a doubt about the correctness of hit* state ment, and that many utterly deny it. As to its being a " masculine occupation," does Mr Mackenzie or any one else think that by refusing to give women the fran chise they will be prevented from taking any part in politics ? Women write on political questions in our newspapers and magazines, and the men are glad to read their productions. Women are discussing politics at the fireside, and the men join in with them. Women attend political meetings, and even Mr Mackenzie does not find their preserieeinterfere with the enjoyment or success of the meetings. But still more to the point, we find women earnestly striving in actual life to work out many of the problems which politicians have been long debating with all the fierceness of party strife. Politics are gradually and surely filtrating down through every stratum of society, and to day social questions and pjliiical ques tions cover almost the same ground. But in every question of social reform woman is equally interested -with man, and in earnestness and practical wisdom in grap pling with these matters she often sur passes her male companion in tribulation. In what sense then are politics exclusively a '* masculine occupation 1" Surely it cannot be that the casting of the ballot requires such masculine strength and hardness that women cannot be expected to be able to do it properly, although every female ratepayer may do it a local election. But what abc ufc women going to Par liament as the logical outcome of the< franchise ? This is simply a bugbear in tended to frighten the timid and preju diced. Women are not asking for th;s, and it will be time enough to consider the claim when it is ad vanced. It may not be theoretically logical, bub as a matter of fact the right to vote does not always carry with it the right to be. elected. Moreover, if women ever do.seriousJy make this demand it will be because of the failure of the men to faithfully and effectively represent them. If such a woman as Mr Mackenzie sketched should want to go to Parliament, the men as well as the women will be the judges both of her fitness for the position and of the desirability of her going. Surely this I will be a sufficient safeguard against any serious abuse. Mr Mackenzie says women are too good for politics, that " they have a higher function in life, and that It would harden tham to bang them i into our vile brawling poMtic3," he only j proves conclusively the necessity for the I introduction of some such refining and elevating influence. In conclusion, if it be asked why I take up this cause instead of allowing it to be fought out by the w.omen, my reply is in the words of Tennyson " The woman's cause ia man's."—l am, etc., S. Lawky. Wesleyan Parsonage, June 22. P,S. —In a future .letter, with your permission, I would like to say a few words on Mr Mackenzie's views on local option.

" Rouse ye, Ulster! "

The following is the text of the song " Bouse ye, Ulster," the tune of which the British Government have found it necessary tOjfotfbid the Ooldstream Guards band playing:— New Patriotic Song, words by Captain Clark-Kennedy, of Knockgary (late Coldstream Guards). Music by Dan Godfrey.' J I. Bouse ye ! Ulster \ stay not sleeping, By the loved ones in your keeping; Lest their eyes with tears be weeping, Swell the Patriot Band ! Notes of war o'er Erin calling, Prove your danger most appalling ; Treason s cloud is darkly falling, On your cherished land ! Chorus— Shall we from the Union sever ? By the God that matie us, never ! Wave the flag we love for ever Over us and you. / n> Connaughfc patriots shall befriend nn ( Munster, Leinster, heroes send us, ' Loyal thousands aid shall send us, Steadfast! Firm ! and True ! s- Think of Boyne's victorious story, Think on Perry, old and hoary ; By your fathers' deeds of glory, You have work to do T 111, Tho' the traitor band may taunt you, Countless foes shall ne'er undaunt you ; Let no fear of failure haunt you. Prosper in your might! Grander cause Had nation never, Treason's tide to stem for ever ! Who shall fJJstep from us sever % God defend the Bight! iy. Look ! the ocean mist is clearing, Hark 1 'tis loyal English cheering, See i the shores they're quickly ne&riug, List ye to their cry 1' " Stalwart North I We stand beside you ! Traitrous schemes shall ne'er divide you ! Rebels ne'er shall override you, We will do or die !'' V. Proudly Ulster's heart is beating! Ireland's foes are fast retreating ! Brothers, what a glorious meeting, On our Island strand ■! ' Scottish soldiers, famed in story, English lads and vet'rans hoary; , Munster here to share our glory, And defend our Land 1 * • VI. Trumpet calls are loudly sounding! Men are gath'ring, steeds are bounding! What a loyal host surrounding, All we hold so dear I Raise the Union Banner o'er us, All who love their Queen adore us, Ulster) lies before us, We ha?©; niu|b> $9 fear J

Tinwald Racing Club.

ANNUAL MEETING

There was a very good attendance at the 'Jinwa'd Racing's Club's annual general meeting-, hold on Tuesday last in the linwald Ho! el. Mr X Gates was chairman. A letter was read frr.m the secretary o? the Ashburton Hunt Club, declining to pay the sum of £5 83 for damage to the course. The Ashburton Racing Club wrote inviting the Club to appoint a delegate to the conference to be held on July 5.— The Committee were, instructed to appoint a delegate. reports. The treasurer's report, showing the saisfiicfory credit balance of £154 4s Id was read. The Committee's report was read aa follows: — - It is again a pleasant duty to submit our annual report, the Club having had anothersucceesful season, as regards both the racing, the membership, and the financial results. The receipts from the principal sources of income were as under :—Members' subscriptions, £27 4s; racing feed, £65 5s ; admission to course and stand, £63 ; privileges £25 ; Selling Race, £1S ; totalisator, less tax, 10 per cent, £12115s lOd ; sundries, £9. The principal items of expenditure were as follows :—Stakes, £220; course improve ments, £11 6s 3d: course maintenance, £9 3a ; printing and advertising, £27 8a 6 i ; fees to officials, etc., £30 6s ; bond, £9; sundries, £9 19s 6d. The financial result of the year has been to add £44 3s 7d to the cash balance, besides which there are unpaid subscriptions and fees amounting to £13 O3 6d, of which a con siderable part has been collected by the treasurer since the accounts were dosed, and most or all the remainder is con* sidered good. Twenty new members joined the Club during the year, and the membership now stands at fifty-seven. The nominations for the race meeting were less numerous than in the previous year, but the popularity of the meeting, as shown by the attendance, is steadily maintained. In accordance with the resolution of the general meeting of mem bers last December only 10 per cent, in stead of .114 per cent, totalisator commis sion was charged at the race meeting. The result must be accepted as satisfac tory; as though one race fell through, £1597 was put through. The meagre support given to the hurdle race, which, race causes additional expense to the Club, renders it necessary that the new Committee should consider the question of remodelling the programme. The re duction of the distance of the Trot from three miles to two miles is also to be considered. The course is in fair order, and will not be any great drain on the finances of the Club during the year. Both reports were adopted. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following officers were elected :— President —Mr Donald McLean, Vice- Presidants—Messrs G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright and Todhunter. Judge- Mr E, G. Crisp. Treasurer—Mr Thomas Stone. Stewards—Messrs J. Clark. J. M. Hampton, B. Hanks, John Dixon, E. Gatei, G. James, M. Redmayne, J. Small, J. Stephens, and Dr Tweed. Clerk of Scales—Mr A. J. Kelly. Com mittee — Meßsra W, H. Bell, John Clark, E. Gates, James Hampton, J. W. Hampton, J. Heseltine, B. Hanks, G. James, Dr Leahy. S. Rountrae, and J, Stephens. At a meeting of the Committee held after the general mesting, Mr E. Gates was unanimously elected Chairman. The resignation by Mr George Bisset of the hon. secretaryship was received and a vote of thanks for past services accorded. Mr T. Stone was appointed conference delegate. Una was all the business.

COMMERCIAL.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

[ London, June 22. Canterbury frozen mutton ex Kaikoura is realising 4|d per lb. The American vieible supply of wheat is 78,000,000 bushel's. rf "- At the wool sales tUere was strong competition and a large selection. New Zealand wools were 5 per cent below the May sales, but merino remained firm at opening rates, Australian brought from B|dtolld. The Queensland oranges arriving by the Miowera at Vancouver were in splendid condition, but the pine apples were too ripe. It is thought possible to create a profitable fruit trade with Canada,

LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Mr John Gf. Restell (in conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Ltd.), reports for the week ending Friday, June 23 ; —At the Ashburton County Saleyards on Tues day only a small yarding of stock came forward, and although the entry included Beveral lines of useful sheep, the bidding was very dull throughout, and several lines were passed unsold. In cattle th? entry was much larger than usual, includ ing several pens of superior beef, which were sold at prices about equal to those obtained at the previous week's market. Sheep—Two-tooth crossbred freezers sold at 15a Bd, 15s 9d, to 16s lOd; a line of very prime merino wethers brought 12s 6d t fat lambs sold up to Us, and store lambs at 6s, 7b 9d, 8s 9J, and 10a Id > crossbred two-tooths, 13s' to 13s 9d. W4 sold store merino wethers at Ss 6d, cross bred two-tooths at 13s, and small store lambs at 6s. In cattle we gold, on account of Messrs Withell and McKeage, 8 fat a beers at £7 per head, and 2 fat cows at £5 7s- During the week we have sold privately 230 fat sheep at 16s 4d, 150 lambs at 10s 7d, 500 merino wethers at owner's reserve. Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market in the Ashburton county : On Tuesday at the Ashburton yards the usual weekly sale of Jive htock wq,s held, probably 6n account of the wet weacher prevailing on Monday. Vendors did not deem it advisable to travel their Block, and although Tuesday was a fine day the market was the smallest experienced this season. The total entry comprised 3368 sheep, 4 rams, 39 head of cattle, and \ pig, of which my entry comprised 86Q sheep, 4 rams, 17 head of cattle, and 1 pig. The biddings were very dull, and but few sales were effected publicly. I managed to dispose of all my lines (with the exception of a few crossbred ewes) at satisfactory figures. My principal sales were' as follows .:—2O fait merinos, 7s 9d ; 180 merino ewes in lamb, 3s 3d ; 60cros.sV bred ewes in hvab, 12s; 56 crossbred lambs, Us ; 70 merino ewes in lamb, 7s ; 43 crossbred lambs, 9s; 20 crossbred lambs, 7s 9d j 66. crossbred eweis in lamb. 9s lid ; 274 crossbred ew»s in lamb, is Bd. I have sold privately during the week 250 crossbred ewes, 13s 6d; 500 sound mouth crossbreds, 15s ; 400 merioo ewes, ss; 500 crossbreds, 15s 6d ; 200 merino ewes, 6s 6d. Cattle—l heifer, £6 5s ; 1 cow, £4 2s 6d ; 1 heifer, £7 ; 1 caw, £6 2s 6d; 2 steers, £7; 2 springers, £4 ISs 6i ; 1 calf, £1 4s ; 1 springer, £6 ss; 1 cow. £7 qs ; J. red heifer, £6 12s 6d j 1 heifer; £5 10s ; 1 fat heifer! £4 10s 6d, ■ House Market.—On Saturday, June 17, I held my usual weekly horse sale, when about forty horses came forward. The class of stock was not up to buyers' estimates, and many lots were passed, but I disposed of a few privately This Saturday I have some Donedin hoises, which should excite keen competition, m they aro for unreserved. 6»]e,

THE ASHBTJRTON GTJABDIAN, FKIDAY, JUNE 23, 1803.



)MrOBTAOT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. j Monster Clearing Sale. STOCK TO BE REDUCED BY & 1000 BBFOBB JULY 16 HARDLEY BROS., PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING, I>rapcry, Cloihiiiff, and Boots, SALE COMMENCING SATURDAY, JUNE 24. Illiow Boom »l»ow Room. 60 Women', ta, CM****? J ££ LjS*lifdS— *» *. CLOTHING. „ c w««»« Tweed Suits *11 to be cleared at 17s lid. NoraADDßßßSHardley Bros., ABOADE, BURNETT STBEET.



Wan___L__— LOST, white fat Heifer, roan fat Heifer, and roan Steer. Jambs Smith, Alford Forest R-«d. 6 145 ijST, a spade guinea, ia Ashhurton. Finder rewarded on delivering same at this office. . 6t147 ~ff\B REWARD.—Lost, on June 3, ■i-^ black white and tan Sheep Dog. Registered collar No, 826,-John Mc- Dowell, Athburton. 6 124 /CABBAGE Plants, (Fn6eld ftnd Man- V_y cheater Defiance), Onions, Oranges, Lemon?, Bananas, Pplendid Tea 2a lb, Biscuits, Jams, f^au'ea, and refre*»hnientf always ready at Whittington's, Opposite Mail Office. TT3E H. G. FlWer's Sulphur Tablets, U Cough and Eucalyptus Droys, anc ■top coughing. TIT ANTED Known—Some wonderfu VV job lines in Draptry, etc., now being sold; also presents to all purchasers H. 0. Segbrs, Melford House. B" £iT~Nickel Watches in the market, are those at 22s 6d and 255, Specially made for S. Salek, Jeweller Guarantee with each watch. THE Misses Adams' new Refreshrnen Rooms now op^n. Tea, Coffee Cocoa, Lemon Squash, Soda and Mill and all the new summer drinks ready^ a All times, Coleman's Buildings, Eas Street. \\ 1 ANTED, Clocka to Repair, a W Granger's, East street. 5*23< PRESENTS ■ -Beautiful Present s noi being given away to all purchaser of Drapery, Millinery, Boote, Clothing etc —H. C Skgbbs, Mcl ford House STOCKTAKING S \LIS at R. Alcorn's Saunders' Buildings. Everythin reduced, lor rash only, for One Month Note prices of Blankets in advertisement Boots and Shoes all reduced. *T HE Good Samaritan, for the imme I diate relief of pain.—Light's Casl c.ore. 2 3: "TMPERTAL Accoiclcons; some splen J. did instruments junt arrived, in dudin| " Piccolo " and •' Vox Hum\na,' with latest improvements.--H. M. Josa«, 6 12( UITS to measure, during tho enle, 495, 555, 60^, 705, and 75a. Fit an^ workmanship guaranteed. —R- Baunder»' Buildinas- VtrANTfiDKnowu-First Class Watch "* » Repairing at Gbaingeh's, East Street. P * 5*22j BEST Brooch Pin 3d, at Gjraingbe's, East street. __!??? •TTTANTEDKnown—Colonialthree pb W Fingering 3s.—Mitchell afa Tuknbu. BEST Machine Cotton—2ooyds l£d, 400 yds 3d.—Mitchell & Tuknkr. OMEOPATHIO Medicines, price Is. Sole agent for distrio', Light's Cash Store. 2 34 ANTED Known—W. H. Collier's noted four clasp Kid Gloves, 2a Bd, have just arrived in all sizes. TWENTY "pieces" Floor Cloth 2yds wide 2s, lyd wide Is.—Mitchell & Turner. __^__ WANTED Known. — Seasonable Goods. Cashmere Gloves, 6d pair ; Cash Mitts 6d pair ; Fur Collars, 2s lid ; Ladies' Skirts, 2s lid ; Roslyn Wool, 3n per lb ; Wool Shawls at half price, at Andrew Ore's. BANGllfcng ! Bang ! Guns! Guns ! Guns 1 by the best makers and fitted with all the latest improvements. Powder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, and Cases at J- W. Hardlky's, East Street. Guns repaired. IDE a " Humber Pattorn Star Cycle," and be wp to date. Work manship and finish fint-class. Easy terms.—H. M. Jones, Agent. 623 ANTED Known- For good value in first clss* Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc., go to Mjslfjrd Hou.se. Beautif J presents now giving aw&y to all purchasers. BRING your orders to TI. M. Jone3 who will fit you up with a first elaha " Ssfoty Cycle " from £15 10s. Easy terras TCnqnirios e'e, promptly rep'ied to.—H. M. Joke» 6 22 ANTED Kt>ewn^T. lioowTas fresh Pork <6^ug>gis. da-ly, lsob Pies, aflo a good asspitment of Jams, Pickles, Sauces, etc. "Vl7 ANTED Known — Special *hip- VV mentof Lint>n Good.-, dirart from Belfast, value. bee window tt Andrew Orr's. \rr ANTED Known—"The Corner " is ■*» showing a magnificent New Stock of Diapery and Clotting. — W. H.



WHO is your Plumber ? Why, J. W. Habdlby, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, -Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the largestatpek'of Pumpa and Pipe in town. n KATBBRS Cleaned, Dyed, and ! ' {Juried. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gloves Cleaned. — Misses Hitchcock, Stafford street, Timaru. S~OMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest the largest, th.3 beat, and the cheap ast. Small Goods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J. Siloock. 4U82 ! HUNGERING Wool 3d, 2Coyds Co»ton JJ Reels lid, 400 yds 3J. Enormous Btock of Ladies' and Children's Hose further reduced at S. W. Alcorx & Co.'s Sale. I' ADIES' rackets, Mantles, Superior _J Dress Goods further reduced, ss cash must be had. Compulsory Sale at S. W. Alcorn's. JUNE Ladies Journals, New G:unes, new supply of the Zither Harps and Auioharps, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub scribers wanted for our Circulating Library. L, F. Andrbwes and Co, Stationers' Hall. WHEHE do you get your ironmon gery 1 At Hakdlky sof course, where we get the best value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gorsa Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender ant' Fire Irons, and anything y v require. NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, AND BOOT & SHOF. WAREHOUSE ' WOOLLEN GOODS. men's AH Woo! BO O T s MEN'S SUITS 3O« I MENS MEN'S TROUSERS 9b 6d bocts Al i Woo i 10s 6 D MEN'S TROUSERS \ and VESTS 21s ' t MEN'S , BOOTS All WOOI , T9S /: MEN'S I2a°D OVERCOATS 35s 6d ; boys' All 5 BOOTS BOYS' GUARD j ; (>* 3d SUITS lOa BOYS , All Wool r BOYS KNITTED PANTS 5a 6d » SCHOOL BOOTS All l¥OOl From FLANNEL 5§ 6d SHIRTS 3s 6d : W°boots AL^™(d Lsox v ! 6s6tf ALL WOOL COLONIAL RUGS women's . . 16s 6d J LEATHER TT x^j^r^y 'SLIPPERS - 38 6d MEASURE 17s 6d NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY AND WATERPROOF MANUFACTURERS. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. THE LONGBEAOH DESTROYER The only guaranteed effectual means of cooing wiih the SMALL BIRDS PEST. THE * Longbeach Estate ha been for the last two ypars kep freer from Birds than ever before, at a merely nomi nal cost, and to Mr Grigg entire satis faction. Longbeach is n<w freer from Birds than any similar property in New Zealand, Testimonials from all parts of New Zea land and Australia. Supplies may be obtained from FREDERIC POWELL, Care of John Grigg, Esq., , 5*153 Longbeach Ibk JBksx Rjsmkdy fob Inohjjestion— j Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently j ecommended as a simple remedy foi [ Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly aIJ j the diseases lo which we are subjects I Norton's Pills, with justice called the "Natural Strengthener of the Human j Stomach," act as a powerful tonieandgentlt j aperient, are mild in their operation, and ■afe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at la Ud, 2a 9d, lls, by »11 umdioin* v«ndcra throughout th» w«fld,



UNYIELDING FACTS. G. J. NEItX &. CO. ■ - WFNG TO THK DULLNESS OF TRADE THIS SEASON we have become Beinff only a short time in Business we have no old Stock. Everything NEW. J^ew Winter Dress Goods, 4s lid per d'-st. New Winter Dreas Goods (extra value), 6*d Flannelettes, 3s 9d per d< z Heavy Twilled Flannelette, ssd ShOAtICOES 4AND SHEETINGS, MARVELLOUS LOW PRICES. 36in Wide White Calico, 3s lid per dez Double Be<l White Sheeting, Twilled, 10H rT4TTPIw . ODTr(IJ , IN CLOTHING we stand UNSURPASSED for QUALITY and PRICE. Men's Tweed Suits, 19^ 6d Men's Heavy Tweed Suits. 253 6d Boyn' Tweed Suits from 4s lid Men's and Bays' Hats, Shirts, Braces, Mole Trousers, Ties, *c. Wonderful Value. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Everybody's Trouble is-Where can we get the BEST BOOTS for the LEAST MONBY'TRe. J. HEiUJt GO.'S. ALL OUR BOOTS "^^^g^^S^lo GIVE SATISFACTION. Ladies' Strong Shoe*, 4s lid • * Maids' Strong Shoes, 4s 6d .... * ... Our Women's Strong Elastic Sides Boots, 6s lid, positively give from eighb to twelve months' Wear Men's Colonial made Shooters, nailed, 8s 6d Men's Colonial made Bluchsrs, 5a : n , , /,« «, The Best Pegged Heavy WVertights in New Zealand at 13s 6d TRY our BOYi' and GIRLS' SCHOOL BOOTS. Every Pair Guaranteed^ ' G. J. NeiU & Go., FIUKDLANDERS' BUILDINGS, CORNER OF BAST STREET AND MOORE STREET, TERMS-CASH, No Discount. ; OUR MOTTO—Small Profits and Quick Returns. THE ESTABLISHMENT PAR EXCELLENCE FOR FIRST-CLASS WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING. S. Salek, Watchmaker, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OCULTST OPTICIAN'S AGENT. (For Lazarus' Spectacles.) THE Watchmaking and Jewellery liep-iiring Department is now very Complete *' in its arrangements. The u'most care is taken over ail Jobs, and work is turned out only in a thoroughly 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 Jewellery, Watches, etc. (which'is being constantly added to with goods of tha latest style and design), will be found well worthy of Inspection, especially by those desirous o makmgWEDDING PRESENT, BIRTHDAY PRESENT, OR PRESENTATION. 8. S A~L E K. VATOHMAKER AND JEWELLER. LOOK OUT FOR FINAL NOTICE OF DEATH'S Monster Bale. TANCRED STREET. ' Ft)LL PARTICULARS SEE MONDAY'S ISSUE.



BURNETT STREET — It E§TIVRAJ T.-— MRS. C. I BRYANT BEGS to notify that she has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT in BURNJT.TT STREET, lately carried on ly Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be favored with the same liberal support that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders. J CATERING undertaken for balls, etc., on the shortest notice. 5 142 j u.s.s. Co. j Pjj« , xs<s ca .l n h UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY «>F NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed . nesday, Thursday, <irid Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. For p&rttcu.arr apply to MILES & GO., LTD. i AGENTS, ASHBURTON. \



FOR SALE, A NICE HOME, AND LAND FOR A COW. A WELL BUILT BRICK HOUSE of five rooms, and about TWO ACRES of LAND of first class quality ; in a central position, only a few minutes walk to the Railway Station, near to good schools, frontage on Main road. A safe and sound investment, as the purchase will let well and return a good interest on the pi ice required if the buyes doe& not wish to live on the property. F. FERRIMAN T. SHOEING FORGE lli AND OOAOH FACTORY John Pagret. JTunr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty, Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail * Office.



...Public Wollce. 1). T. 0. EX)It the convenience of our Share holders, Customers, and the Public of Aehburton and District, OUR REPRESENTATIVE WILL, FOB THE . ■ HEX! FOURTEEN PAYS BE IN ATTENDANCE, At the Premises, LATE KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL, EAST STREET, WHERE SAMPLES OF ALL DEPARTMENTS Will be on View, And Every Advantage Given of the VERY SPECIAL VALUES NOW BEING OFFERED AT OUR CHRISTCHURCH WAREHOUSE, Through the late arrival, caused" by accidents to the s.s. lonic and Ruapehu. Everyone Invited to Inspect. B. Hallenstein, F. C. Brown, Cnairman. M* ag r.



- The' Best Tea IS CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. UWC YOtfß OGBRS KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testi mony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lojjenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For reliev ng difficulty of breathing they are invalu ible. They contain uo opium nor any solent drug. Sold by all Ckemists, in Tins, lljd and % 9J each. CoiEMANE ANl> Scm EuCALYPTE Ex tract is the only genuine in the market and was a warded medals and diplomas at ydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating II competitors. For all affections of the "Diiost and Lungs.. Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colde, Gravel, and Kidkey Com- Ipaints, ife has no equal, AgenU— AaBBTWTON DIiUG CQJIPAJfy.



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