Women's Franchise.

There was a good atteadance, a large proportion being ladies, at the Odd fellows' Hall last iiight, to hear Mrs Sheppard on the question of enfranchise nient for women. Hi* Worship the Mayor presided, Mr Alfred Saunders, M.H.R., also being on the platform, as well as a l<*rge number of ladies and gentlemen. Tho Mayor explained that the meeting had been called with the idea of forming a branch of tho Women's Franchise League in Ashburton, and as he did not know much about women or their leagues he would call on Mrs Sheppard to address the meeting. Mr.i bheppard, who on rising was greeted with applause, was sorry the Mayor had not announced himself in favor of women's franchise, but hoped he would do so before the meeting was over. Women's franchise was one of the most Important subjects in late reforms, and at the last election" the electors of Jiew Zealand had sent a majority of representa tives to Parliament pledged to support it. In the olden times, when animal strength was the most admired quality, as in the time of the Romans, women were treated as slaves; in Germany at the present a husband • has power to inflict corporal punishment on his wife, and in England until lately a woman's property became her husband's on marriage, and he was allowed to beat her moderately, so that the present state of public opinion with reference to tnis question was really a natural corollary with advanced civiliza tion. Such men as Kingsley, Longfellaw, Whittier, and Professor Huxley had ex pressed themselves in its favor. The advanced thinker, John Stuart Mill, had said that every person should have a voice in choosing those who governed, and there was no reason for excepting women. Women's franchise was no new measure, and Government in passing it could not be accused of hurried legislature. As early as 1879 Mr Ballance had carried a motion affirming the principle. Then in 1887 Sir Julius Vogel introduced a bill extend ing the franchise to women, which passed the second reading, but unfortunately the Stout-Vogtfl Government then went out of office. At this stage the Women's Chris tian Temperance Un'on took the matter in band, and induced Sir John Hall to assist them, but despite his efforts the Bill was repeatedly kept back, owing to the crowding of, as they said, more im portant business. In 1890 the excuse was that so great a reform should not be passed on the eve of a general election without consulting the electors. This was three years ago, and the people had plainly shown their opinion on the matter, and still it was not passed. Mr Joyce, M.H.R, for Lyttelton, had at last election distinctly promised to support the Franchise BUI, and yet in a speech the other day he said that if that Bill interfered with the Government it must go. We should send men to Parliament who were ready to ace on what they think is right, regardless of majorities and minorities. In 1891 the Women's Chris tian Temperance Union, through Sir John Hall, presented the largest petition to Parliament lh»t had ever been presented, signed by 20,274 adult women, and yet some of the members stated- that women did not want the franchise, but this was immediately refuted! by Mm Ballance who circulated a paper signed by ladies present in its favor. They all knew how t'e Bill was then made a Government measure, carried through the Lower House, and lost in the Legislative Council. Her party had felt considerably aggrieved but were cheered by the encouragement from other branches, and the knowledge that they must ultimately win. There had been various reasons given against women's franchise, but most of them were absurd. "There was no good reason whytheyshouldn't, therefore they should." They train their boys to swim, but left their girls in ignorange, though the knowledge is as important to the one - as to the other. Taxation and representa tion should go together, and it was a universal axiom that taxation without representation is tyranny. In New Zea land there are 44,560 women and girls who go out to work, 760 women are farmers and pay labor, 738 are in business, 44,000 are wage earners. All these con tribute ko the revenue of the country, and yet do not possess a single vote. The axiom should read " Taxation with out representation is tyranny except in the case of women." All women had to do with the taxes was to pay them. It was precisely this kind of tyranny which drove the Americans to rebellion. There were various special subjects in which women were particularly affected in the laws concerning them, such as divorce and the guardianship of children. At pre sent though children h*.d two parents the law oply recognised one, in the case of legitimate wedlock the father of a child was the recognised parent, in the case of illegitimate children only the mother is recognised. It had be<*n said that the husband and wife would be sure to vote to gether. Were it so the home vote was the beat vote. Totes from a home were more likely to be sincerely for the good of the country than any other. At the present time women would have been in a far worse position than they were had it not been for the fact that men were better than the laws. The objection had been raised that it would make women un womanly to ttjve them a vote, and that they would neglect their homes. In Wyoming it had not made them un womanly but on the other hand it had raised the moral standard of the state, a.nd hgw a wpman would need to neglect her heine in order to sign her name once in three years was a mystery. A woman had been asked who would mind the baby while she went to the poll, the answer being, ". the woman who minded it while I went to pay my taxes." With regard to the objection to women going to the same polling booth as men, were men such terrible creatures that they were notfi t for association with women. Certainly there might be women who did not want the vote, but the right of vote did not interfere with them. They need not use it. They were sure of getting the Bill passed in the course of time, but they wanted it passed next session, so as to enable women to vote at the next election. Mr Alfred Saunders tha> the movement had always had Iris entire sympathy, and he did not think the present Government had acted wisely in rejecting the qualifying clause tacked on by the Legislative Council. He had been pleased to hear that the Minister of Lands, speaking here the other evening, had said that though personally opposed to the Bill, he could see that public opinion was in its favor, and therefore he should vote for it. He had much pleasure in proposing the resolution—That iv the opinion of this meeting Government should early introduce the Electoral Bill bbntaiping enfranchisement fpr women, 1 to enable women to vote at the next general election. The Key. S. Lawry, in seconding the motion, said he did not do so as a matter of form or courtesy, but from a deep and earnest conviction of the justice of the cause. Women had an equal interest in the government of the country with men, and therefore had an equal right. Wjth Mr Sounders' permission he would add a clause that; a copy of the resolution be orwarded to the Premier. The M«yor then feut the resolution, which was carried Unanimously. Mi; Saundera, in answer tora question, gaidi'j the ©oy'erninent had realty wanted 'to pass the measure they could have done s$ with the assistance of the twelve addi tional members of the Legislative Cqoncil

I wMiin a week from the sitting of Farlh l ment. Mr H. M. Jones tneu moved—That a iianch of the Women's Franchise League i>e ftimtd, to be called "The Ashburton branch of the Women's Franchise League." He believed there were good grounds for* * the extension of the franchise to women, and that ninety per cent would use it to the best advantage. Mr Sawle was ashamed that it was necessary at this stage of civilisation to have to second such a motion. Women should havo had the franchise long ago, but as it was necessary he should second it. The motion was then put and carried. A. provisional nommittee was then ap pointed consisting of—Mesdames Hamil ton, Baxter, A. Orr, Lawry, Blake, Cocker, S*wle, Steel, Abernethy, Pear son, Flower, Cawsey, Jackson, Andrews, Dodds, Jones, Fox, Keir, R. Alcorn, Edwards, H^rdley, S. W. Aloorn, Misses launders, Hannaford, M. Alcorn, Fox and Sawle. Votes of thanks to Mrs Sheppard for her lecture and to the Mayor for occupy ing the chair closed the meeting. After the meeting the committee met and elected the following officials :-*-Presidt>nt, Mrs Dodds ; Vica-Pre*»ident, Mrs Baxter ; Secretary, Miss Sawle; Treasurer, Miss Fox. The committee have adopted a constitution similar to that of the Dunedin League.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS V. SOUTH OP ENGLAND.

London, June 15. The South of England team against the Australians is »s follows:—Grace, W. Head, Gay, Douglas, Wells, Richardson, Murch, Alexander, Hearn, Brockwell, L. Wilson, and Rungefc SLigh. (Received June 16, 11 a.m ) Los ©on, June 15. The Marylebone Club entertained the Australian team at dinner. The Agents-' General were present. Lord Carrington, proposing the health of the latter, said j Australia possessed boundless resources, which justified the hopes of coining pro sperity when the present crisis had passed away. The South of England won the toss against the Australians and going in first scored 305. BJackham, Giffen, and Jar vis are standing out, and the team is weakened by the absence of both wiefceb keepers. Grace, captain of the South England eleven, will allow Black Inm or Jar via to take a place when recovered. Gregory is acting as a substitute mean while.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. HOME AND FOREIGN.

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CHOLERA.

(Received June 16, 11 a.m.)

London, June 15. Great preparations are being made in Egypt and Hamburg to prevent the cholera spreading should there be an outbreak.

A PARTY TUNE.

The band of the Coldstream Guards has been forbidden to play the tune.of " Rouse ye, Ulster." It is reported that the author, who is an ex-captain of the Guards, has been removed from the Commission of the Peace.

HUDDART PARKER'S LINE.

The London merchants are preparing to consign goods by Buddart Parker's steamers via, Vancouver. A3 compared with the route round the Cape, it is reckoned there will be a saving of four months in the round trip,

COLLISION.

The Canard liner Servia collided with the steamer Alexander McCallum in a dense fog. The latter foundered,

THE PANAMA SCANDAL.

Paris, June 15. The Appeal Court has annulled the verdict against the men convicted of corruption in connection with the Panama Canal Company, on the ground of the lapse of time. All the prisoners have been released.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received June 16, 11.50 a.m.) DISMISSED FOR GRUMBLING. Sydney, June 16. The Secretary of the Guards' and Shunters' Union, whose suspension was announced yesterday, haa been dismissed from the service. An official letter states that the man, being a constant grumbler, there was no other course left open to adopt but to remove him from the service with which he was dissatisfied. It adds that if the mea have any bonn file grievances they will receive immediate attention.

THE SHIPPING STRIKE.

Melbourne, June 16. The Victorian Seamen's Union have passed a resolution against the acceptance of the reduction in wages. It is anticipated that very few of the crews will avail themselves of the opportunity to send delegates to dis cuss matters with the owners.

Scobio Mackenzie, Esq., M.H.R., will address the electors at Ashburton on Tuesday evening next at the Oddfe lows' Hall. The Commission of the Peace which ha 3 issued contains the names of fifty-six new Justices. It is stated Mr H. Vogel, eldest Bon of Sir Julius Vogel, will stand for Wellington City at the general election. Twenty of the Christchurch unemployed will leave for work at Cheviot on Tuesday morning. They will be joined by fifteen men from Oamaru and ten from Timaru. The order for the dynamo and electrical fittings for the installation of Porirua Asylum has been seat to England. The cost wi}l be between £60Q and £7QO, exclusive of boiler and engine.

OUR EXCHANGES.

HAD. A shopkeeper named Schackelburg stood the other day at his shop door in a town in Germany when he observed ' a man struggling along under a heavy burden, and at last lurch against his ■window. There was a cragh and, tfce window fell in, Schaqkelbu'rg de manded payment j but the porter said he was as poor as a church mouse. Two passers-by advised the shopkeeper to search the man. This was done, and on him was found a thousand mark note, which he assured the shopkeeper belonged to his master. The owner of tb,e shop at last deducted the price of the broken' window, and handed nijie hundred marks to the porter, who went his way with loud protestations and threats. As he turned corner of the street he w.as joined by tbe two' passe.rs-by —:his accomplices—rand a Jittle later when the shopkeeper desired to cash, the note he discovered it to be

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Kai-thquakr. Wellington, June 16. A small shock of earthquake was felt just before midnight.

IBS ASfißtißtfON GOABtiiAUr, VStbiY, tWtti 16, IS9S.



WILLIAM SPABBOW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), t Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO TEK Tailoring Trade of the Town And bo enable me to do thil X have decided to charge Price* that have never be«a Beard of in Ashburton Gome and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings SOTtt THE ADDRESS Ejjj* The Shop between J. Scaly and Cor's an© H. 0. Segers. EAfc.l STREET. ASHBTJUTON William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, JJAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and liick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig iVets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60.



Mr T. Bullock. Saturday, June 1 7. 2 SECTIONS 2 COTTAGE, &a., TINWALD. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr W. A. Gray (in consequence of bis removing to the North Island) to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, — His Property at Tinwald, being T.S.s 506 and 507, containing half an acre, well situated at the corner of Harland, Grove, and Jane streets, having three good frontages, on which is erected a four-roomed Cottage, also Stable and other buildings. The owner states the property must be sold, as he is going to the North Island at once. Note time of Sale—ll 30. T. BULLOCK, 6t102 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JUNE 24. DESIRABLE PROPERTY, Centrally Situated at Tinvvald. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr James Begg, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, HIS PROPERTY AT TINWALD, P) ALLOTMENTS, 5 Being T.S's. 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, containing in all ONE ACRE and a QUARTER, situated at the corner of Agnes and McMurdo streets, on which ia erected a Comfortable DWELLING HOUSE of six rooms, with Verandah and other Improvements. There is an Orchard at the back of the house well stocked with fruit trees. It is partly fenced with Mscrocarpa, and the small paddock at the corner of Agnes street with gorse. If desired it can be sold in two allot ments, viz., the house together with ona or two sections, and the paddock at th.3 corner as above. Inspection Invited Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 6JIIO Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros. ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1893. SPECIAL ENTRY. WE shall sell, on account of a client, at above fixture, 5 Well-bred HEIFERS, springing and due to calve within a month. FRIEDLANDER BROS. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6tlll Auctioneer. m BANKRUPTCY^ In the Estate of James Osborne, SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1893. ]V /i IS3SS FRIEDLANDER BROS. IVX instructed by the Deputy-Official Assignee, will sell in the above Estate, at the Arcade, on above date, tl*e following : About 42 Bushels SEED WHEAT 120 Bushels Canadian SEED OATS 65 Bushels FEED OATS. R, FRIffDLANDER, 6t109 Auctioneer. Miles and Co., Ltd. G7)OD~LAND IN~SMALL BLOCKS. FOR SALE NEAR TINWALD. A BLOCK OF~REALLY GOOD LAND, two miles from the Rail way Station, IN SECTIONS OF 25 ACRES AND UPWARDS. The Land ia watered by a p3rmanent natural creek, is well fenced, and is ready for immediate occupation. Easy Terms. Particulars on application to MILES & CO., Limited, 6+13 Ashburton. Public Notices. ' ANAMA ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. THE BOARD propose to CLOSE the road lying between Perpetual Lease Section 36162 and Rural Section 36197 on the one side, and Perpetual Lease Section 36163 and Rural Sections 31204 and 30642 on the orher side, and in lieu thereof to open a line of road through Perpetual Lease Section 36163 and Plan tation Reserve 2573, leading direct to the Anaraa Railway Station. The plan showing the proposed altera tion is on view at the office of the Board (Mr Coskerie's), Valetta. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. April 14,1893. 4 107 SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTBICT, PUBLIC POUND. ~VT"OTI0E is hereby given that the JJN Public Pound fees for "Sustenance" for all stock impounded in the above named pound from June 1, 1893, shall be as follows:— Daily. For every horse entire, above the age of 9 months , 2s 6d For every horse, mare, colt or filly Is 3,4 For every ass or mule ... , 94 For every bull abpye the age of 9, months' ,„ Is 6d For every ox, cow, steer or heifer 9d For every ram above the age of 4 months 2d For every ewe or wether ... ... Id For every goat Id For every boar, sow, or pig ... 3d For every horse, mare, ass, mule, ox, cow, steer, heifer, ewe, wether, goat, boar, sow, or pig, between the ages of six months and the above named ages, one half of the above named rates. For all stock under the age of six months, no charge for sustenance shall be made. It \a hereby further notified that Mr George Shellock, of Rakaia, has been ap pointed Poundkeeper and Ranger for the South Rakaia Road District. WESTUOTE LYTTELTON, Chairman, South Rakaia Road Board. June 1,1893, 6 108



TINWALD.—For Sale sections num-1 bered 17 and 18 fronting the Main South Road and Railway, capital site for cottage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. THE LONGBEAOH DESTROYER The only guaranteed effectual means of coping with the SMALL BIRDS PEST. THE Longbeach Estate ha been for the last two years kept 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 TEE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A KRAHGEMKNTS can be made /*- with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates:— Second Saloon £28 0a Intermediate .. £18 183 Third Class ... ... ... £13 Oh For further particulars apply at offices MILES & CO., Limited, 15 Ashburton and Bakaia. GREAT SALE AT B. ALCOBN'S, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. DOUBLE BLANKETS s —. from 8s 9d to 12s 6d 4 10 — from 12s 9d to 17s 3d 4 11 — from 16s 9d to 22a 3d. 4 THE3E ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND. MEN'S and BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS, RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES. EVEBYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH. T. GBAINGEE, WATCHMAKER, COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, East Street, Ashburton, ANNOUNCES that he has Commenced the Business of WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIBING, At ttfe above address, and in soliciting patronage would intimate that he has had twenty-five years' practical experience in some of the best shops in England, and can guarantee satisfaction with aIJ work wtrusted to him, 6§22?



I r)AT SHEAF CHAFF WANTED. " Nothing- but prime quality will be looked et. 6§94 I). THOMAS Q/T ACRES for Sale near Pendarve" t7 I School. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. Fruit Trees, TTAVING DECIDED to give up 11 NURSERY GARDENING, and attend entirely to. my business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Trees at LOW PRICES. They are all of the best sorts obtainable, and having grafted them myself can guarantee they are true to name. ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES CHEAP. 2001bs Sack Best Stone FLOUR 14s 6d. BRAN, SHARIS, ROLLEK FLOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. ASHBURTON LIBERAL POLITICAL ASSOCIATION, THE adjourned meeting of the above Association (for the election of officers, etc.) will be held in the Templar Hall, FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, at eight o'clock. JOHN H. MAYN^RD, Han. Sec. June 13, 1893. 6 104 Uewellyn Owen. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 421 AWING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, 1 find it necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. T TAKE the opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburton for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. E. Bonnington, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, AST STREET, ASHBURTON. Tucker and Bean TT AYE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOO LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &o. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRQDUOS MERCHANTS,



-: Crossbred Wheats. :- MESSRS JAMES CARTER & CO , .of London, in 1882 commenced a course of experiments in the cross-fertiliw tion of WHEATS of various kinds. It is well known that almost aDy variation of quality, character, form aDd colour, can be developed in Flowers and Vegetables by crosß breeding, and fixed permanently by selection. Also in ths chape of lurnips and Carrots and other roots, including in tbe case of Wheat, square or pointed ears, large or snidil grain, long or short straw, or almost any special quality that may be desired. With well selected parents cross-breeding imparta increased vigor in plants as,well as in animals, and Wheat, being a self-fertilizing plant which is bred in-and-in, year after year for generations, as is the case with most of our Wheats Crossing shouM have the effect of producing more vigorous and produc:iv« varieties. 'J his seems to i.ava been confirmed by Mwws^ Carter's experiments, who, after several years careful selections of the strains produced by c. opting wnre successful in fixing the characteristics of not less than 11 varieties of new Wheats, which they distributed in 1889 at necessarily fancy prices. The Farmers of this district may be congratulated on the fact that they can now obtain some of the best of these varieties from the undersigned. A full selection of the eleven sorts were obtained in 1890 by them and given to MR T. SEALY, of Riverbank, to experiment with. The following year another district was chosen, and after very careful observation, discarded six oat of the elevaa as unprofitable. They then last year distributed the remaining five selections among farmers in different parts of this County, aad ! were rewarded by excellent yields, this in the face of the very trying season they had to contend with. As may be supposed, th* \ varieties differ greatly in length and colour of straw, shape of ears, colour and size of grain, .period of ripening, etc. For instance :■— Selection F is the earliest ripening Wheat in cultivation, and should prove a great acquisition in the district towards the Hills, and in the South, where an early wheat is indispensable. Another variety, Selection G, produces straw of a short, stout description, which cannot be laid by rain or wind. This should be invaluable for Bowing on moist land, which in the ordinary varieties of Wheat prodoeea long straw, likely to be damaged by wind and rain. Other sorts, as Selection I, is practically unassailable by Birds, so that should these sorts come largely into cultivation our feathered tribes will not be able to levy their usual toll on the farmers' crop*. Some witter has said there can be no best Wheat for all districts, but only for particular situations, soils, and climates, which the various sorts of Wheat are naturally adapted to. We would recommend our friends to obtain a sufficient quantity of seed of these Hybrid Wheat*, and test the capabilities of them on their own land. This would undoubtedly lead to far-reaching results by bringing into general cultivation varieties of Wheat suited to the various soils of the district, of high quality, hardy, and robust in constitution, and a prolific character, The following will describe the five varieties we have to offer : — SELECTION I-—A bearded wheat, prolific. It seems of the variety to sow late and harvest early. Straw, medium length, well ■ headed. Valuable for late Spring sowing. SELECTION F—An early ripening Wheat, even when sown late. Straw, medium length ; very longheaded ; a valuable Wheat. . The chaff is furnished with stiff awns which seem to keep off birds and protect it also from wind. Bird and Wind-proof Wheat. SELECTION G-— Straw, short and strong, not likely to be laid by wind or rain; heavy-headed and very prolific. Should prove , invaluable on lands which produce in the ordinary sorts straw so long as to be damaged by bad weather. Thil is the " Tom Thumb " of the wheat family. SELECTION P.—Straw, medium length, strong, half-drooping feabit; very well headed; very productive, and likely toprovt* ———"—^~-"~~^~* valuable Wheat for general purposes. SELECTION B—Straw, very long, strong, and white; ear a fair length, thick set; a very productive Wheat. Fob Fdbther I'aeticpi.ars, Apply to FEIEDLANDER BROS.



TODAY, AND FOLLOWING DAYS. TI7E SHALL OFFER THE UNDERMENTIONED SPECIAL AND CLEARING PURCHASES, AT SALE PRICES, As follow:— 937| YARDS ASTRAKAN AND BEAVER TRIMMING, In Shades of Fawn, Cream, Coral, Brown, Grey, etc. Usual Pi ice per yard 10H Is, Is 3d, Is 43, 2j 6d Sale Price per yard 7§d, BJd, 10|d, Is 3d, Is 6d * ALL WOOL COLONIAL TWEEDS, FULL DRESS, Usual Price 23i 6d, Sale Price 17s 9d. 500 DRESSES IN A VARIETY OF NEW SEASON'S MATERIALS AND EFFECTS, PRICES FOR FULL DRESS, - 63 9J, 6s lid, 7s lid, 83 lid, ft* lid, 11s 9d 76 LADIES;? RUSSIAN DRIVING AND TRAVELLING CLOAKS, Fur Edged and Silk Lined, in Latest Shapes, with Toby Frills, Watbeau Pleats, etc. Usual Prices each 39s 6d> 59a 6d, 65s 6d Sale Prices each 21s 6J, 35s 6d, 39s 6d 120 LADIES' KNITTED WOOL SKIRTS, Usual Price each 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid Sale Price each Is 6d, 2s sd, 2s 6d, 2s lid 106 OHILDS' KNITTED WOOL PELISSES, In Shades of Cream, Fawn, Navy, Cardinal, etc. Usual Prices each 14s 6d, 18s 6d, 25s 6d Sale Prices each 6s lid, 7s lid, 8s lid 101 CHILDS' FLEECY LAMBSWOOL TUNICS, Usual Prices each 10s 6d, 14s 6d, 18s 6d Sale Prices each 6s lid, Si lid, 11s 9d 319 PAIRS LADIES' GOOD CORSETS, Being Odd Makes and Sizes, Usual Price per pair 4s lid to 12s 6d - Sale Price per pair Is ild to 5s 6d 408 LADIES' AND MAIDS' GOOD STRAW HATS, In all the Latest Shapes, perfectly new and fresh Usual Price each Is lid, 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid ft ale Price each Is, Is 3d, Is 6j, Is 91 W. STRANGE & CO.. CHRISTOHtTRCS Ty E HAVE J a S T LANDED, EX "EANGITIBA 6 Bales PAPERHANGINGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 28 Cases Mander"* VARNISHES, GOLDSIZB, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAF, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMICE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, KNIVES and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro," 132 Cases SHEET GLASS. ; 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Cases Diamond Kolled PLACE. 2 Cases Enamel Figured, 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TACKS, TAPES, etc., etc. W. .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS,



OFFERS are invited for T.S. 623 Peter Street, containing £ acre. T. BULLOCK. "OEOPLTS about to marry and furnkh _L their housoe, are invited to call on Pickfora •* UndrlH, -i AT THS ASHBURTOH FURNITURE WAEEHOUSB, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW ON VIEW— Dining-room Suites in Kimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators,' Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tablefi, floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Kepolighed on the Premises. —Note the address— TANCRED STREET, - 'r Next Building SbMoty. BURNETT STREET —II ESTAVBAV T,— MRS. G. if BRYANT BEGS to notify that she has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT in BORNJLTT STREET, lately carried on by 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. CATERING undertaken for balls, etc., on the shortest notice. 5 148 £30.—Foi? Sale 2 roods' 3J perches together with small building, price as above. Apply T. BULIXKJK. Our Eyesight. MR A. fcfiVl, riONSULTING AGENT FOR NEW \' ZEALAND FOR N. LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST OPTICIANS, London, Calcutta, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, AND LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON, H«s arrived in AshburtoD, and* MAY BE CONSULTED AT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MR S.SALEK,JEWELLER, (Agent for Asbburton District) FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY, FROM Wednesday, JUNE 14. ■ The System of Sight Testing em ployed is our own invention (patent No. 4354), and has been universally admitted by Press and Public to be absolutely tha simplest and most perfect means yet discovered for deter mining all errors of Refraction. The. personal experience and practical knowledge has been gained by yean of diligent research, and is imparted to our Agents, and we wish the Public to know that we especially desire to see those who have hitherto found it impossible to obtain SUITABLE SPECTACLES, 6 41