PARLIAMENTARY.

Wellington, July 18.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

The Council met at 2.30 p.m. PRIVATE BILL. The William Robinson Estate Bill was reported from the Private Bills Com mittee, who recommended that it be allowed to proofed with amendments. NATIVK CLAIMS. Mr Taiaroa resumed the debate on the question that it is expedient in the pre sent position of the claims of the Middle Island Natives, that measures be taken for a settlement of the same. After discussion the motion was agreed t«. , NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISTS BILL. On the motion of Mr McCullough, the second reading of the New Zealand Institute of Journalists Bill was agreed to on a division by 23 to 3 ; Mr Shrimski, Mr Scotland, and Mr Swanson, being the dissentients. The Council adjourned till Wednesday, the 26th instant.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Replying to Mr Rolleston, the Premier ■aid that he hoped to be able in a day or two, before the debate on the Financial Statement was concluded, to make an announcement aa to the intentions of the Government with respect to the appoint ment of a Native Minister. In the mean time the Native Bills were being inter preted, and all of them would shortly be before the House. Replying to the other questions, it was stated that the Native Legislation pro posed by the Government would prohibit private dealings in Native lands ; that a Bill was in preparation, dealing with the question of issuing licenses to tobacconists; that the Government would shortly state what course they intended to take with regard to the Midland Railway Company's Sroposals affecting the settlement of rown lands in Nelson and Weatland districts. THE FINANCIAL DEPATK. Mr Mitchelson zesumed the debate on the financial Statement, He congratu lated Mr Ward on having the most, honorable position of Colonial Treasurer. The debate was interrupted by the! 5 30 p.m. adjournment. j The House resumed at ? 30 p.m. Mr Mitchelson continued his remarks. Referring to the land question he quoted figures to prove that there were less people residing on the land in March, 1893, than in March. 1891. Ministers were constantly boasting of the prosperity of the colony, but he contended that there was no real prosperity, and that there was greater distress in the colony at present than during the period of the late Government's administration. • He ap proved of the proposal to tax Native land, and he must congratulate the Govern ment on taking chat step. - As to Native lands, he was in favor of allowing a Com mission to consider the whole question, and it should include Mr Justice Rich mond, who was thoroughly conversant with Native matters. On the subject of taxation ht> warned the House to be care ful or they would be brought face to face with the single tax, He differed entirely with the proposal in the Budget to give another turn of the screw and raise the graduated tax, for he had always been opposed to that impost. He scouted the idea that the. present Government were a non-borrowing Government, and con tended that they had utterly failed to prove that their policy was one of self reliance. Mr Lawry, having complimented Mr Mitchelson on the tone of his remarks, Mr Scobie McKenzie twitted Mr Lawry wilh always being found on the side of the Hotise which had a majority. He was «srry that Mr Lawry had not accepted a Portfolio in the Ministry, as it would most undoubtedly have led to the Govern ment being turned off the Treasury benches. Mr Mitchefcon's remarks on the Civil Service were perfectly justified, and he (Mr McKenzie) had been asked by two members of the Service not to be seen speaking to them. In connection with the Financial Statement, he pointed out that the public debt of the colony was steadily increasing, and notwithstand ing the surplus there was a considerable addition to the taxation of the colony in the shape of the graduated tax. If the old property lav had been retained, the amount of the surplus would have been much larger, as property all over the calory had risen in value. He contended that the Government had nothing to do with the surplus. As to the contention of Ministers that they were pursuing a non borrowing policy, he pointed out that in two years they had actually expended £864,000 of pure loan money, the great bulk of which had come from the Lon don market, and yet Ministers persisted in going about the country, boasting that they were a nou-borrowing Government. He assorted that the error ot £96,000 in the Public Works Statement of laisfe jear WAS ft most remwkftble incident, and showed that Mr Seddon was grossly incapable as Minister for Public Works in not discovering such a.n error »t once. Mr Ma^Kenzie admitted having made a charge of imposture at Naseby against the Government, in connection with bursting up large estates, and he saw no reason to withdraw that charge now that the Government had abandoned bursting up and gone In for purchasing land. Practically all that the Government had done during their term of office was to keep themselves in office. He criticised many other matters in connection with the Government administration, being especially severe on the co-operate system of labor. He concluded by saying that there was nothing to do but wait till the people saw through the deception that w»s being practised on them. Mr Thompson (Marsden) considered that the Budget concealed nothing, and Bet forth the finanoial position of the cojony as plainly as oould be desired. Mr Dawson wanted to" know what justification Mr Earmhaw had for his statement that the Government was under the thumb of the liquor ring. There was no foundation for the charge, and the country was more interested in the dis cussion on the Financial Statement than in the Bill brought down by that hon. I gentleman. He complimented Mr Ward on his clear and businesslike Statement, and thought that the rrsuha of the year we?© highly gratifying. Mr Harknes* moved the adjournment j of the debate, The motion was agreed to. The House rose at 12.50 a.m.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIAM6N.

The Aall»nc« Memorial. Wellington, July IS. In reply to a suggestion from the Auckland Committee, the Ballance Memo rial Committee state that it has been decided to erect a statue and found a scholarship if sufficient funds remain. The Education Board has decided that the schools must remain open despite | poor attendance, A succession of cold southerly gales has greatly enhanced the violence of the measles and retarded" the recovery of patients.

LOSS OF H.M.S. VICTORIA.

THE COnRT-MARTIALi

EVIDENCE OF CAPTAIN BOTJRKE.

! London, July 17. The Lord Mayor's relief fund in connec tion with the Victoria disaster has reached £50,000. At the court-martial, Captain Bourke Admitted that the accounts published giving particulars of the collision betwein the Victoria and Camperdown were correct- He reminded Admiral Tryon that the Victoria's turning circle was eight hundred yards, but the Admiral adhered to the order >o perform the manoeuvre when the vessels were six cables length apart. July 18. At the court-martial the captain of H.M S. Camperdown stated that when the danger of the collision with H.M S. Victoria was first observed Bear-Admiral Markham gave the order " full speed astern." The order was, however, onJy partially obeyed, owing to a defect in the telegraph register in the engine room. Captain Bourke stated that the diameter of the Victoria's turning circle was just under 600 yards with extreme helm, but sh required 800 yards with ordinary helm. Captain Bourke, yielding to the pressure of Bear-Admiral Seymour, admitted that he twice advised Admiral Tryon, but without success, to increase the distance between the | two lines of ships; also that afterwards when the turning signals were hauled down, and the Victoria had swung two points with extreme helm, he repeatedly told the Admiral that they were too close, and begged him to do some thing. Thrice he asked leave of the Admiral to reverse the port screw, and before consent was given the Victoria had turned eight points. Captain Bourke added that without further orders he reversed both screws, but the collision took place before the speed of the warship was materially checked. Only four minutes, he states, intervened between the hauling down of the turning signal and the collision, and when the collision was impending Admiral Tryon hailed the Camperdown to go astern. He declared it was Lieutenant Heath, and not Admiral Tryon, who gave the orders to the men to save themselves. In concluding his •vidence Captain Bourke justified the reti cence he had observed out of loyalty to his dead chief. (Reoeived July 19, 11.15 p.m.) London, July 19. At the court martial, Admiral Tryon'B Flag-lieutenant Lord Gwilford, stated that after the collision occurred the admiral ex claimed " It is all my fault."

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible (or the opinions uptessed by our correspondents.)

"COWARD'S CASTLE."

TO TUB EDITOR,

Sib,—lhe late F. W. Robertson, of Brighton, once, in view of the readiness of gome preachers to say in theii pulpits, where there was no fear of contradiction, what they would net say elsewhere, called the pulpit " coward's castle." ' This taunt has often since been levelled at the pulpit; but it seems that the platform can aiso be made a refuge for those who do not wish to be opposed. It was all very well for Mr Collins to .claim last Tuesday evening that it was his meeting, but if he and his friends really love truth more than victory, why were they afraid to hear " the other side of the question " and take a vote ? Of course Mr Collins could not answer the arguments advanced at the meeting held a fortnight ago, for the simple reason that he did not know what they were; but that is no reason why he and his friends should refuse to give others a fair chance of criticising his statements. I will not attempt to criticise his address here, ai I hope to have an opportunity of dealing with it, when those who believe that Mr Collins is in the right will be allowed, if they wish to critise me without fear of being howled down.—lam etc., S. La wry.

SERIOUS COACH ACCIDENT.

THE REEFTON COACH AND PAS SENGERS GO OVEK A 160 FEET PRECIPICE.

BAD WOUNDS, BUT NO DEATHS REPORTED.

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WELLINGTON, July 17. The postal authorities have received in formation from Lyell of a serious coach accident which occurred to the mail coach running between Lyell and Reef ton. The coach, driven by Jones, with the follow ing passengers—Mr and Mrs Mitchell, Messrs Burley, and two sons, Glenny. Cummins, andDixon—left Lyell|yesterday afternoon, and on reashing Red Jack's a portion of the bank gave way, letting down the hind wheel, and the coach, wa^ precipitated *ver a bank a distance o,f 150 feet on to th,e edge of the Buller river. When the accident occurred, the kiai/Vv^ came «ut an<| the driver «•-"- -"', <•■"" pulled eve* tfc- " . , i"** e(i pj*l?* jiumw ww _ iront oftho coach by the Jones then hastened, to the nearest station for assistance and a conveyance. No medical man being available, a doctor waß sent from Westport. Mr Mitchell was so knocked about on the head and face as to be hardly recognisable, and partly insensible; Mrs Mitchell's back was injured very seriously, and she has completely lost the use of her legs ; Mr Glenny h%d a leg broken and was much knocked about; Mr Dixon had a leg and arm broken, and a good deal knocked about; Mr Cummins had a bruised arm, sprained or broken, and a bad wound about the head. No further particulars as'to whether the children were injured. The postal department wired for all assistance to be tendered to the sufferers.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received July 18, 10.45 a,m.) THfi HOME RULE BILL. London, July 18. Clause 27, referring to judges and civil servants in Ireland, was carried. Mr Mor ley, Chief Secretary for Ireland, explained that it was intended as a measure of protec tion to civil servants. At the end of five years the Irish Government would obtain control of the whole service. SIAM. Lord Roeebery, in reply to a question stated that complete arrangements had been made for the protection of British residents in Bankok, and more ships would be avail able if necessary. Speaking in the House of Lords, Lord Ro3ebery said the Government wa| fully sensible as to the grave importance of the independence and integrity of Siam, which France professed to respect. Paris, July 18. The Siamese forts sank a French merchant vessel because she was piloting a warship up the Menam river. The French Government deny that they disowned the action of Admiral Humann in entering the river with a warship. The Parisian press is violently irritated, and declares t' at Great Britain is trying to exercise a veiled protection over Siam. '• Figaro " says the French Colonial Office will demand the concession of the entire left bank of the Mekong river and the provinces of Battambang and Anker, and also payment of an indemnity t« the relatives of the victims oj the recent massacre by the Siamese,

THE ASBBURTON GUARDIAN i WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1898



Colemane and Son bßuoalyptic Extract is the only genuine iv the market, and was awarded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lungs, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Gravel, and Kidney Complaints, it has ttO equal.



The Onslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit nvmufoctured by Aulwbfqok »nd Ck>>



Mr John G. Restell. " U INDS^aLEYARDS. SPECIAL ENTRY. I H/T R JOHN G. RESTELL (m con- JJIL junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, per the New Zealand Land As sociation) will sell— PRIME FREEZERS AC\C\ I Bred LAMBS—a grand line. Orvrv MERINO EWES in lamb to OVJ VJ Border Leicester rams Qp?f\ CROSSBRED TWO-TOOTH 4jO VJ EWES in lamb to Shropshire Rams. JOHN G. RESTELL, 7§122 Auctioneer.



Business Notices. —T BE SIDE OF THE QUESTION. How the Liberties of the people will be promoted by an Amendment to the Licensing Act. Iff r Tiioa K. Taylor, OF CHRISTOHURCH, CI7ILL REPLY to Mr W. W. Collins » » at the Oddfellows' Hall, on TUESDAY, the 25th In«t. The oilier side are particularly urged <o attend. 7*123



Henry Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREPOLI, HTC, ETC., ITC. And having purchased while the market was low, I off* these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My S«eda come direct from the Growers, and aa I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Choicest Seeds ATA LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities hare been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK or GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches, WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,- STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAX



UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. The Ashburton County Council v. E. F. Wright. TIO BE SOLD by Public Auction, at _L Mount Somers, on FRIDAY, 21st day of JULY, 1893, the following :— 15 TRUCKS 2 EIGHT-WHEEL TROLLIES 5 FOUR-WHEEL TROLLIES 5i TRUCK FRAMES . 1 CORN CRUSHER. Sale at 2 o'clock p.m. A. M, PEARSON, 7t113 Bailiff.



OFFERS are invited for T.S. 525 Peter Street, containing J acre. T. BULLOCK. J&OO Ifla TOWN SECTION Z^(3<3 IUS-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, Hampstead. To be sold as a whole or in two or three allotments an may be desired, on exceptionally easy erms. T. BULLOCK.



THE LONGBEAOH DESTROYER The only guaranteed effectual means of coping with the SMALL BIEDS PEST. THE Longbeach Estate ha been for the last two years 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 «nd Australia. Supplies may be obtained from FREDERIC POWELL, Care of John Grigg, Esq., 5*153 Longbeach KINGSBURY'B PATENT SELF BAISEB "TTV3R raising land lefer of three-furrow and other Pious hr. Can be obtained from MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, 205 Chrlstchurch and Ashburton



NOTICE. G. H.~Biyant BFGS to announce to his Customers and the Public generally, of Ashburton and District, thac he has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by him, in East Street, as Baker and Confectioner, to H. P. MADDEN, and trusts for the continuation of the support so liberally accorded him in the past to his successor.



HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR-^ Sub Fire Insup»-' ce Ompany, Canton Mine Insurance Company, Justralian Mutual Provident Society.



H. P. Madden BEGS to announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, and, being a Practical Tradesman, with nearly thirty years Colonial experience, nothing will be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of the support accorded his predecessor in the past. Only the best material and ingredeints will be used in the manufacture of Br<""* Biscuits, Confectionery, etc. ~u> Balls, S»^- erß> Wedding Breakfasts, Parties, Socials, School Treats catered for, in a Superior Style, and at easonable Rates. 7§5 ~FOR SALE AT A LOW FIGURE. A I \f\ ACRES odd, Sheep Farm, with Dwelling, Sheep Dip and other farm buildings. On account of the owner going north, 7 38 T. BULLOCK.



Spectacles! Spectacles! "LTAVE Your Sight Tested, and use only PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for N- LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OF SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA.



— JUST OPENED.— R. Lumsden, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbuiton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANORED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.—R.L-, being a thoroughly experienced (thirty years) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, ani at VERY LOW CHARGES. NOTE CAREFULLY.-No need to send your Watches, etc, to Christchurch for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L. The name of Lumsden 5s a guarantee of reliable Workmanship. SATISFACTION A CERTAINTY. Solo importer of the famed —PAUSODONQPTIG SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from R liUMSDEM, R. L. has just returned from London, where he has made a special study of Optics under one of the best oculists and has with him a superior stock of Spectacles to suit all defects of vision, Sights accurately tested by latest optical nstruments,



1 O Q ACRES for Sale. Nice Uttle home- X 4O Btead.8tead. Situated about 4£ miles from Hinds Railway Station, near Maro nan. Camfortable Dwelling House, Gar den, Orchard, Stable, and other build inea. Inspection invited. Easy terms.



A very complete set of trial lenses and frames for tasting—ensuring perfect vision and comfort. N,B.—Do not risk spoiling your eyesight hy wearing badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors, Smoked Glasses of various shades with straight or curled .sides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astigmatic Folder Clip.



S« SAL.EX. OOULIST-OPTICIAKS AGENT. 6 116



I IMPORTANT 1 TO INYESIORS, IMPORTANT CO FATHERS i AND MOTHERS, IMPORTANT TO ETJiiRYBODY. T\O YOU WISH for a good Investment ! Then be wise and purchase a HOUSE and SECTION. You cannot go wrong in buying land at a reasonable price, which is increasing in value, and becoming less in quantity erery week. Everyone should possess a home that he can call bis own, and the properties such as are now offered should not be missed. Toung man, you may feel free and independent now, but yo» will want to settle down. Be wise and purchase a House and Section by instalments of payment that you will not feel the loss of. Saving leads to wealth ; yet many people go on paying house rent all their lives, and are either unaware how easily they may become house owners instead of rent payers, or singularly neglectful of such opportunities as F. FERRIMAN offers. Do without luxuries for a little while, and buy a Section and House What you are now paying for rent will soon pay the cost of your property. No more landlords, no more rent. Anyone In active employment of any kind can save enough to pay the instalment by cutting down expenses. What many spend in cigars and beer, horse-racing and cards, would buy a Hoase and Section. Don't hesitate because your earnings are small; make your expenses only a little less than how. Many will be ready to take it off your hands at a profit. It is an axiom in political economy that should be written In letters of gold— The man who lives up to all he owns Is ill prepared for fortunes turns, But who spends leas has home and health, Long life himself, his children wealth, Like drops of water, grains of sand That make the ocean and the land; The penny saved to sovereigns grows, What poor men hope, the rich man knows. —BaUtr, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON EXTENSTON. TjVw Qalo l ACRE of GOOD GROUND; capital frontage, J. UL Odlt? - on Beach Ro»d. Upon the land ;s built a com fortable Dwelling of five rooms, Shop and Stable, A good opening for any small business, Poultry Farm, etc. F. FERRIMAM. —FOR SALE — AT HAMPSTEAD, a Comfortable Five-Roomed Honse, with Scullery and good Outbuildings. Situated upon two sections of land of first-class quality. Well planted with choice fruit trees in full bearing ; an abundant supply of water ; exoel lent frontage ; on Main Road, near School, and within Bight of Railway Station ; clear title. F. FERRIMAN.



A HOME YOU MAY WELL BE PROUD OF, TOGETHER WITH LASTING AND SOLID SECURITY. WHAT MORE can mortal man desire than Lots 137, 3,4, 5, 6, and*7>»bout l£. ACRES of rich, highly productive Land, with Brick Dwelling of Five Rooms, close to Schools, and few minutes walk to Post Office Savings Bank. For with this pro perty and a small nest egg in cash you can be comfortable now and in the evening of life. Price - £250, which, at 4 per cent interest, is only four shillings a week rental forjjthe'above Banks go up, Banks go down, but this may stand for ever, F. FERRIMAtf.



—FOR SALE — A VALUABLE BUSINESS SITE^ of J-ACRE, opposite the new office o bhe'Building Society, in Tancred Street. F. FERRIMAN.



—FOR SALE— HAVELOCK STREET, J-ACRE. Capital corner, close to centre of town. Comfortable Villa of five rooms, with Outbuildings ; good pardon, well sheltered j must be sold ; owner leaving for North Island. He may wish himself in his old home again. Many that leave Ashburton would like to return. If you buy this home you will want more cash to get ycu out than owner will take for you and yours go in. F. FERRIMAN.



—FOR SALE— TO THOSE who study sanitation the Alford Forest Road offers all that you can desire. 1 have for Sale f-ACRE and good House opposite Mr John Orr's resi dence. This property will suit any one living In town or working at the Woollen Factory. Price low. F. FEKRIMAN.



—FOR SALE— SECTION and HOUSE near Canterbury Mill. A safe Investment,* gor<d home for little money ; easy terms, F M FEBBIM4.B.



—FOB BALE THAT CAPITAL FAMILY RESIDENCE known as Troyford Villa, situated on the Wakanui Road, containing Large Dining Room, Drawing, Six Bedrooms,' Kitchen, Bath Room, and pantry. The ground consists of Flower Garden, Lawn, Kitchen Garden, Stable, and with back entrance; the wholeXforraing^a jnost desir able property. ; j F. FERRIMAN.



TO-DAY. 1 SPECIAL SALE. I OF 1 Laalea' and Children's Ulsters, MaatleJ Cape* and Fur-Uned Cloaks. '" I A.L3O, OP A . WELLINGTON WAEE HOUSEMAN'S I EETIEE STOCK New Season's Dress Fabrics. ALL TfIENEWEdT AND BEST GOODSOF THE SEASON AT LESS THAN 1 \ I I One Quarter Proctwcers' lCoBi i W. STRAME & CO.. CHRrSTOHURCHJ



WILLIAM SPARROW, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-CLASS WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. AM ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR; PERFECT FIT AND STYLE -A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— TWETSDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, Ac . WATERPROOF COATS IN STOOK AND MADE TO ORDIR] MENjS UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCAB YES WILLIAM BPARKOW, UST S TBEET, Next to T. SEALY & CO., Seed Merchant*.



Prepare for a Rainy Day. HAVING PURCHASED a choioe lot of Manufacturer's Samples of Waterproet Oeats, very much below the regular price*, wo have decided to giro amt Customers the benefit of our \ ■  . BARGAINS. Men's Tweed W&terpreof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price Sts, reduoed to 265. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 465, reduoed to 32s 6d. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 60s reduoed to 465. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 653, reduced to 48s. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 70s reduoed to 62s 6d Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 80s, reduoed to 655. OBSERVE. E3F We are now making MEN'S SUITS to measure, in our well-known stylo FIT and WORKMANSHIP, from 15s to 20* LESS than Christchurch advertised prices for same Quality. Largest Stock of Tailoring Goods ia the District to select ftom. GENTS' BOOTS and SHOES of the Best Quality. HAPS, SHIRTS, TIES, and every description of seasonable MERCERY, etc., at LOWEST PRICES. CRAIGHEAD^ BERRYIAN,, THE LEADING TAILORS AUD OUTFITTEBS, : ASHBURTON,