Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1893. THE BEHRING SEA AWARD.

At one time theie appeared to be between the great empires of Britain } the United States, and Russia a dif ference in regard to Behring Sea that could not be reconciled, and the friction was so irritating previous to the taking of steps to settle matters by peaceable process and the law of reason that no one knew how near these powers were to war. Campaigns have been fought and battles lost and won on slighter provocation and with less important issues at stake. But thanks to the better counsels that have prevailed, and it may be the feeliog of kinship that j exists between Britain and America— the feeling that "blood is thicker than water"—both agreed to refer the matter to a Court of Arbitration, and the matter has been amicably settled, and in favor of Great Britain. This is not the first time that differences between these two empires have been tried and settled in this way. The great question of international law that arose out of the Alabama claims was referred to a similar Court, by whose judgaient Britain was mulct in a sum that cost the income tax payers of the tight little island another two pence in the pound. In this matter of the Behring Sea dispute, the Ameri cans claimed jurisdiction over that sea on the strength of treaties with Russia. Britain contended that as .Russia had no property in that sea such jurisdic tion was not hers to give. Russia was rather with Britain on this point, and the award of the Court is in favor of the British claim. Then the Ameri cans set up another claim, and «up* portedit with much ingenious argu ment. They held that as the great centre of the seal fishery on their side was in the Pribyloff islands, and these islands belonged to them, so also must the whole fishery, and the seals to be fished, no matter where they., might wander. Mr Phelps, who conducted the case for America, and gained great kudos for his able advocacy of his client's claims, and for the cleverness of his pleading, adduced instances in which "marine property adjacent or appurtenant to a maritime territory, and there made the basis of an indus try, had been treated as a property interest which the nation was entitled to protect, though extending into the sea outside of the usual territorial limits-* Had the Court of Arbitration sustained this claim the Canadian deep-sea seal fishers would have found their occupation gone. But this *laim was made by the Americans only, Russia not setting up any to seals out side the visual three-mile limit off-coast from Siberia. Russia conceded pelagic or deep-sea fur fishing rights to all, but tenaciously held their own right to regard as poachers all sealers who fished with their boats out within the three-mile limit aforesaid, to capture them, and to pursue them for capture into the open sea. They accepted as proof of poaching the approach to the v r^o keries " on shore and the putting out of boats equipped for sealing, and acting up©n this they captured and confiscated several $an*dian sealers, as the cables duly announced at &a t£me. Britain held that the sea was open to *11, and all had a right to fish its wafers. But Britain was quite ready to agree to an international regulation framed with the view of preserving the seal fishery as an industry, which indis criminate and unseasonable prosecution would e«wity ruin, as the whale »»4

seal fishery in the Antarctic Ocean has been ruined, and is only now afterj thirty or more years of fallow being thought off for renewal. To prevent the destruction of seals in the breeding season, and of those still nurturing young, the British Commissioners were prepared to agree to allow a tapu ground of twenty to thirty miles at all seasons round the Pribyloff Islands, to subscribe to a close season every year everywhere, and thab fishing should be conducted only on certain conditions observed by all. The award of the Court ;'s wholly in favor of Britain. Russia and America hold what nobody ever questioned, their rights to the shore fishings on their own coasts, but the open sea is to be open to all in the open seasons—to be arranged and regulations for fishing fixed. A certain limit line off all shores will be laid down, within which no pelagic fishing can take place, and the controlling power of the whole industry will be an international one. So ends in amity and peace a conten tion out of which most disastrous consequences were painfully possible, but out of which may now come a future for the seal fishers such as they have never enjoyed in the past.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A concert and dance will take place in the \ Hinds schoolroom on Friday evening, Sep tember 1. Attention is drawn to S. Salek's (jeweller) new advertisement, in which he invites inspection to a hew stock of goods he has just received from Home. A farmer at Rakaia was offered £75 per ton cor cow grass seed straight from the shelter; As bis eighteen acres prodaced 76cwt, he thus received about £16 per acre from his crop. On Thursday night the '«River Singers " service of song was successfully rendered in the Presbyterian church by the choir. The Rev A, Blake, Tinwald, was the reader, Miss Grubb, the organist, and Mr E. Craig head choir leader. A special m eting of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday at which a motion was passed protesting against the proposal in the Government Railways Bill appointing a Minister of the Crown to a aeat on the Railway Board practically vesting in him the control of the Board and involving a. return to political management of railways. Mr H. C. Orbell, barrister snd solicitor, has commenced practice in Ashburton, and has opened an office in Friedlander's build ings, Burnett street. Mr Orbell, as para graphs in these columns have already announced, was in practice in Waimate, and at several farewell social gatherings of friends and well wishers many kitrdiy and compli mentary things were said of him both aa a citizen and a professional man. The annual distribution of diplomas to the stu'en's attending Canterbury Crt'ege took place yesterday afternoon. There was a very large attendance, the hall being ciowdcd. The proceedings were orderly. Professor J. M. Brown presided and handed the diplomas to the recipients. A number of original songs were sung by the students. Dip'omas were presented to eleven M.A 's (including two ladies) and twelve B A.'s (including five ladks.) A conference of delegates of athletic clubs was held last evening in the County Council Office, at which delegates from tho Ash, burton Cricket, Football, and Ariel Bicycle Clubs were present. Mr Thomas was chairman. The following resolutions were passed :—" That it is det jrable, ia the best interests of athletics generally, th.it an Association be formed for the purpose of regulating all sporta meetings held in that portion of the Domain known as the sports ground ; and for maintaining and improving the said grounds and b»ths.' " That all clubs or societies interested be invited to send two delegates to a meeting to be held at the County Council offices on Thursday, Augnst 24, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of considering the above resolution." According to the " Waimea Plains Review," Mr Thomas Brydone, with the cooperation of well-known men of high character and repute, has undertaken the wo:k '"fit establishing the New Zealand Paraffin Oil Company (limited) wifh a capital of £100,000, to utilise the kerosene shale deposits at Orepuki. In addition to the ordinary margin of profit which the company hope to obtain over the American imported artie'e, they will «ecure the £5000 bonus which the Government are offering for frhe first 100,000 gallons of oil manu factured in t}>e colony. Besides this, there is a protective duty pi 6d per gallon on oil, l|d per lb ou paraffin way, apd gd per lb on candles. 1 A caution to merchants, storekeepers, and others appears in the "Gazette" as to penalties for giving receipts unstamped. Whenever any acknowledgment (signed or not signed) of any sum of £2 and upwards is made, whether §uch acknowledgment is for cash received ov by gontra account, whether for a bill of exchange or promissory note or on final settlement of a debt amounting to £2 and npyarda paid by in stalments of sums under £2, and whether such acknowledgment takes the form of an ordinary receipt or merely tbat of an entry in a cash-book, ledger, or other book, or of any other for.n whatever which signifies or import*any Jauch acknowledgment, a stamp of the value of Id should be affixed and duly cancelled. Every person arfeo writes or signs, or causes to be written or signed, any such receipt or acknowledgment unless the same be duly stamped is liable to a penalty of £10; and a like penalty is imposed upon cv.cry person who refuses to give a duly stamped receipt, or who gives a receipt for an amount less tlian ih%£ pa|d ? or who separates or divides the amount paid with intent to ev*d# the duty. The Canterbury Caledonian Society offers a scholarship of £15 tenable fop two years ? open to children (either of whose parents i* Scotch) who have regularly attended a public school under the Education Board of the District of the North Canterbury for one year prior to December 1,1893. The Board of Governors of Canterbury College will grant one year's free education to the suc cessful cmdidate at the expiration of scholar- Bfoia. £he conditions of qualification are those prescribed by the Education Board for junior scholarships $ in a4djtj.cn to which the candidates will have to undergo a Bjiec^al examination, and obtain at least fifty per pent of nrwks in History of Scotland from Eotyerjb the Bruce to the Union of the Crowns; Scottish W-gp©3 a.n<i litera<:ure' Candidates wust enter their jpame|s by gjvins notice in their own handwriting to % C|arms# of the Education Board of the District of Nort£ Canterbury on cv beforfl Monday, December 4, 1893, in every case stating th# day and year of birth, and the school at which th# candidate is receiving instruction^ i

CABLE SUMMARY.

Dr Cook has been appointed princi pal curator of the Imperial Institute. As an outcome cf the Chicago Exhi bition it is proposed to hold a whiter ' exhibition at San Francisco. It is stated that Germany is contri buting to the expense of the inji- Samoan. section of the New Caledonia cable. The Home Secretary denies the state ment published in the ' United Ire land" newspaper that Gallagher the dynamiter has been released. A military tournament, which it is believed will be the best ever held in New South Wales, is being arranged | for October 12 and 13. The competi tion is to be open to all the oclonies. The Commandant of the New South Wales forces recommends a re duction of the payment of officers of the whole force to the standard of the Imperial Army. Reductions are being made in the pay of every department. The military reduction would save £11,000 annually, which could be de voted to holding an Easter encamp ment without extra cost to the coun try.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, Augusb IS. Palbierston North, August 18. This afternoon the police arrested George Harper, who escaped from Wan^anui gaol two months ago. Accused was arrested in the Cafe de Paris Hotel, disguised with black whiskers and eye lashes. In the Magistrate's Court, A. H. Kraust, formerly agent in Christchurch for the New Zealand Accident Insurance Company, sought to recover from his late employers the sum of £100—£80 as damages for being, he alleged, compelled to retire from his position in consequence of the receipt of certain communications from the supetintendent, and £20 for services rendered. The communication referred to was as follows: —" Welling ton, May 25, 1893.—A. H. Kraust, Christchurch. —Dear Sir, — Re bonuses. If, when any policy holder is entitled to a bonus, and they do not mention the fact, it is not your place to remind them, as it is rather to the Company's advantage that such a thing should pas* unnoticed. Yours faithfully, Ralph Levoi," The first portion of the clause was abandoned, and judgment was given for £15. as commission and costs. The report of the Gumfields Commission has been received by Government. The total number of diggers on the kauri gumfields is 6897, of which number 577 ' are Austrians. The average earnings are 27s per week. The Commission recom mend that in future % license fue of 53 be imposed, and that diggers mu&t be of the p.ge cf eighteen years, and residents in the colony for ab least twelve months. This would restrict the output of gum. It is recommended, further that an export duty of £3 per ton be leviad on kauri gum, to be used exclusively in contracting, metal ing, and raaintaiuing the Great North road and its branches and that tuah road work should be under the control of Government. On the basis of last j ear's export, this duty on 8400 tons would mean a revenue of £25.000 per annum. The Commission find ihst tbe Austiians aro thrifty, honest, ani frugal people. With the recommendations ot CcnitnU t-ionerp, J. C. Firth and Gerhard Mueller, Dr Giles disagrees. JHe practically expresses the opinion that it is not for the good of the colony to place this bar of a residential qualification on intending diggers. £JJ The anchor has been laid from the barque A hievemeat and a eteel hawser attached. So far she dees not appear to hive sustained any damage ; at least she is making no water. The tide will m«ke abcut 10 to-nighfc, when a further attempt will be made to f.oafcher. and if unsuccess ful foity tons of ballast will b* thrown oveiboard from the forohold and tuga will be set to work on the morning tide.

Point to Point Steeple chase.

The annual point to point steeplechase was hold yesterday ever Mr McLeod's paddocks near Winslow. Tho distance was about four miles, and included twenty-two jumpa, so that the result was a fair test of the staying powers of the winner. The race had been a source of considerable interest for some time past, and a large number of people were preseat to see the coatebt, and for these the innovation of a circular course, instead of the usual almost straight run, was a decided advantage, in that the start, the halfway, and the finish of the race were at the same place. The book ing fraternity were also represented, and conjecture rag rife as to the probable winner j but the gerjera} opinion seemed to be that the best horse would h» found in Black wood, last year's winner, or Will ifl-can, who was in really good condi tion. Following were the starters :—Mr R. Curlis's b g Tommy (McCoriaehie); Mr F. P. Claridge's g g Will-if-I-can (Owner); Mr R. Harley's b g Kerry Lad (Seaton); Mr A. flewson's b g Chester (Sawle); Mr J. Heseltine's blk g Black wood (Price): Mr Robson'a g g Jester (Upton). The horses were got away to a capital start about a quarter past three, *nd Blackwood immediately took the field along at a killing pace. At the half distance the horses were strll in a cluster, with Blackwood leading and going strongly, Chester second, and Tommy and Jester close up, and Kerry Lad about a qu vrter of a mile away. Soon af ;er this, however, the distance and pace began to tell on the leaders, and Will-if-t ---can commenced to draw up, and the finish found him an easy winner by about twenty lengths from Tommy, Chester a good third, and Kerry L*d fourth—Jester fell and Blackwood did not finish.

Murder of Missionaries in China.

The Taiyuan, which arrived at Sydney on July 30, brings Hong Kon{> dates to the 13th of that month. A terrible affair took place on the 3rd, when two Swedish missionaries, Rev O. F. Wik bohn and the Rev A. D. Johanson, were murdered by a fana>ie*l ropb. They were the only Protestant missionaries residing ab Sungpu. They belonged tQ the .Swedish Missionary Society. Adverse comment has made in Hankow^pn what is described as the reckless enthu siasm of those responsible for sending unprotected and inexperienced young men and simple young women totally unfitted for the work, and often not understanding a word of the |»»g™£. amongst a fanatical and semi-cmlised mob. In the case ot these two men whose lives were taken, they had been but a year or two in China, but were sent riphtinto the heart of the empire, and uftoon^of the most dangerous districts. A mobfafter'ohuiog t£em over the roofs of many dwellings-, overtook the, vw.uns, snran- upon them, and first stabbed them h spS poles, then battered in their skulls and striped every vestige of clothing off the bodies. "In mere wan fen wSked K pss,» says the account of their ' $eath received by the laiyuan, ♦' they inflicted nauieless barbarities on their now dead and senseless Bodies', and ieft^ mf9Fdogß^^yo^"

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, August 18. The Council met ab 2 30 pan. TUB EI.ECTOHAX BILL. &ir Patrick Buckley moved the second reading of the Electoral B.l], which he remarked was similar to & Bill on the same subject which ho had introduced in tho Council in previous years. The Bill was. supported by Mr McCullough, Mr W. C. Walker and Me Jenkinson, and opposed by Sir George Whitmore, Mr . Sc«fc:aud. and Mr C. C. Bowen, and the 1 debate was adjourned till Tuesday.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. THE GOVJSKNMENT LIQUOR, BILL. The Premier moved the second reading ot the Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control BiU, to give the people greater control over the granting and refusing of licenses under the Licensing Act, 1881. Al though the Bill -had only been circulated yesterday it must be remembered that the liquor question had been before the House nearly tha whole session ia one form or another, and he did not think that the House had been taken by sur prise in. bringing on the second reading so soon. All gcod colonists would be only too pleased to see this great question settled before the next appeal to the people. If this were not co, they would find large measures of policy subordi nated to that of the liquor question, and. that being the case it was only right for the Government to give the House an eatly opportunity of dealing with it. There were extremists on each side of this question, and it would be impossible to legislate to the entire satisfaction of both sections. It was the duty of the Government and Parliament, however, to ' place the liquor trade under control, and give the people the opportunity of con troling it. One of the chief causes for the introduction of this Bill was the agitation that had been going on in Sydenham over the matter. He defended the action of the Government in bringing in the present Bill, and said that if they | had not done t>o they would probably I have had a Bill passed which would nob |do justice to the colony. Notwithstand ing that Bill had been introduced by a private member «i h large experience, the Government must lead in this matter, and would not be led. There were already as many licenses in the colony as was good for the country, and the Go vernment had therefore provided in this Dill that no new licenses be issued for the next three years. As to the reduction of licenses, he thought that the general ex pression of opinion was that there were grounds for reducing the number in some parts of the colony. With regard to the direct veto the Government thought that they should do nothing haslily, and that some safeguards should be provided. The principles of the Biil were moderation,' r« ducli,>n, regulation or complete control. He explained the details of the 811. He justified the extension of licensing dis rricts as a means of securing the return ing of representative men on Licensing Committees. The Government had done its best to secure good committees by dis qualifying owners of houses, etc., from holding beats on committees. The pto. visions preventing single worn, n holding licenses, and closing all houses at eleven o'clock, would, ho felt sure, meet with the approval of tho House. Tf, after the expiration of three yea's during wlich no hew licenses could bo granted, it. was found that there was an increase of 25 per cent, in the population, and after a poll beirg take;), subject to tho control- In? power of tho Licensing Committee, he thought it reasonable that one license should be granted for every 750 of such increased population. Rtferring to the three-fifth* majority contained., in tho Biil, he said that pressure I'ad been brought to bear on the Government lo Iter this to lwe -thirds of rhe total votes on the roll, and a bare majority of the votes polled, but the Government could not agree to that. He asked the extrem ists ia the Ifrusa to be moderate, and not attempt, too much. The Government; wculd no c'oubt be taktn to task for placing clubs on the "same footing as licensed houses,..as being an invasion of "ha rights of members of the clubs. He had never been a!>le to Fee why clubs should hay« j;p many privileges that were denied to the general public, and ho thought that it was time that these clubs were brought under review ia the same way as hotels. Tho 811 also provided that no new club licenses should be granted unless by a recommendation of the Licensing Committee for the district. He claimed that the Government bad done their best in introducing this Bill for tho public interest, and he bubmitted it for the approval of the House. Sir John EUII admitted that the time had arrived for dealing vith this quesi tion, but he thought that the Government would not have dealt with it now, wer^ it not for the fact that they feared their ministerial existence depended on it. He declined to discuss tho B'll, because there had never in hip experience been a case in which so large and important a question had been thrust on the House at such short notice. . The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Sir R. Stout Raid that the real point of the 81l was the 15th clause which states the majorities requited to carry the wish of the electors. If this was a matter for local control people must govern by tnajoriry. Any Liberal who voted for the three fifths majority could not plaim the title of Liberal. He warned the House that if clause 15 were left injbhe Bill as ie now stood, the principle con tained in it would be a burning question at the next election, and would over shadow anything else, iflr I^-oeves said that no objection had been raised to the principle of the Bill, and ifc had been generally admitted that the Government had done its best to make it a good measure. He denied Dr Newman's assertiou that the Government had put this question off week after week. As to the provision that one half of the voters must vote, it should be remem bered that the elections would take place immediately after the purging of the rolld, and therefore all votes would be effective. Ie had been said that the publicans would induce all their friends to abstain from voting.' How^coulrf that be done by a handful of publicans in large electoral districts. If publicans were mad enough to do it, they would wake up the morning after the election to find that prohibition had been carried by a bare majority. With regard to Sir Robert Stoat's remarks, he tMr Reevee) claimed that the dirpefc veto by. a bajre majority was not true liberalism. He denied also that the Bill would be a mockery, unless it contained the principle of direct vt to by a bare majority. The 1 majority of the people did not want pro hibition ; they wanted a reduction in the number of publichouses and more effectual control of the liquor trade. Would any one say that this Bill did not provide for these two principle s In the course of his reply the Premier expressed his pleasure at the kindly man ner in. which tha Bill had been received by the House, and said that ho had no jdps jt would give such general sitisfac tion." The second reading was then agreed to on the voices. On the suggestion of Ihe Premier it was agreed to go into Committee on the Bill at once in order to advance it a stage This was done and the short title was adopted. P.rogres* yraa reported, leave being given lo sit again, oh Tuesday ne^ (

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THE END. THE END OF THE WlOTEii SEASON 1893. G. J. NLILL_& CO. f)VR first shipment o!SroTSa"GOODS are to arriv. in a fortnight. aVm»ke roon, for th-m «o »ro Mb, the Uta. of our Winter Goods « ""V'' C NO REASONABLE OEFEE EEFUSED. Ladies' Hats at any price. Fashionable Feathers bd. Press Goods heavy blue and maroon dd Att wool dreas goods s|l Silk plush Is 31 Flannelettes 3^d, heavy and Rood SoubKdiheeting, unbleached and white Oftd. 7d Grey calico Is^per^^ Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Colonial made Bluchers 6s Men's Colonial made Shooters, nailed,Bs 6d Women's Strong Shoes 4^ lid Women's strong leather Shoes 6s 6d Q, J. NEILL & GO.'S. FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, BAST STREET



Wanted It/ KBLEYAN Church, Baring Square. W Preachers To-morrow-11, Rev C. Abernethv; 6 30, Rev S. Lawry. Subject; "Ye must be born again. S\7"YLUPHONF, Metalophones, Hero- phones, Autoharps, Zithers, Aocordeons, Violins, Flutes, Clanonettes, Organs, Pianos, Music—H. M. Jokes.^ MCLARE3N and McNiel's Sermons, Preachers of the Age sme», Dr }. Pierson'H Thinking Papers for Thinking People, Standard and New Works.— H. M. Jones- ! PLACE your Orders early for " Star " Cycles. Tne best made m the colony. Cash or terms. Extras kept.— H. M. Jones^ . HEAVY Hens and Roosters in any number. Tahiti, Mandarin, and Seville Oranges, Lemon«, Cooking and Dessert Apples, etc., cheap. — Mus WhittixotoN, Burnett street. ANTED~to"SeII, T Cottage, East Belt. Immediate possession given- AT»ply William Patching's, orT. Okaw ford. East Belt. »J^ tTrIBHTIVE ChuTcli To-ntorrow. A Preachers- Morning, Key J. Cocker, ftftsifcted by Mr Harrison, EvabwliHt. Evening—Rev J. Coiker. 8 ldi I"T)ST, Pair of Field Glasses (Binncu- f JU l lir .). Finder will be r«warde.i tn leaving fame at officejuf this paper. 8 125 X\ ■ ANTED K-aown-That A. J. * > Walkssr repairs Bi ycUs", Sewing Mscnine I', Lwwn Mowers, Mfdic4 Cuils, »ud all descriptions of lijihr machinery. I"^55pK<JT our riip'ay uf Lamps, l'«per hatuj!n«*, »nd Outlery in this week — JoiuOita& Co. 8 7? I^NHPBOT our stock of Ga-cUn Tuols t/ all kiod.i. Our B* ■ Sjwdo w the beat hi the m+ik«t. - JoH* Una & Co O t O j ONT Forgot to roue 1 ijjcV.«> aUmg to Vhe Old Kuidergaiten t«. b« r«-p»ireU. at moderate t«^^ \ ,| 131)10AL €<il* made and rej-Hir^d JVI on ihs thor'ist n-tice at e*B^ T>iice-» at A. J. W alkbu's, Oltl X nder "fT&fctt.U. * Lower »oui|»nur i»wet». U Cough and Eucalyptus Drops, and top coughing. ____— __—, \ nUJi Good ba.nantan, *or the luuue X diate relief of pain.— Light s Oaeb B>ore. „____*, ? WANTED- -General Servants and Girls to assifct—South Canter burf Labour *Tt/aN TED Known—Colonial three ply VV Fingering 35.-Mitchell and rir»ym. ; . WANTED Known—W. H- Collier's noted four clasp Kid Gloves, 2s Bd, hare just arrived in all skes. SUITS to measure, during the sale, 495, 555, 60a, 70d, and 755. Fit and workmanship guaranteed.—R» aLCOBU, Saundwrs' Buildings. T" ADIES' Jackets, Mantles, Superior J Dress Goods further reduced, jib cash must be had. Compulsory Sale at g. W. Alcomts. \k ' AM'ED Known.—To make room W for Spritig Boots I Will give ten Her Cent for ca*h. Repairs done at once Jheaper than ever to »t«y bad times over at J. Moison, Premier Bootmaker. 8 18 WANTED Known— ome wonderful job lines n Drapery, etc., now being sold; also presents to all purcha&ers. H. C. SEOBBS, MelforH House. CtTROXS fur preserving, Urangss, Leraom, Banana-, aud all fruits in ■eason.—Adams', E*3t Strttt. W~ ANTEDKn^rTi-"The Comet ■" is showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery aiid Clothing. — W. H. Collixx. - ERLfN WOOL, all Colors, 4d Skein, Oil Cloths, two yards wide, 2s ; one yard wide, Is.—Mitchell & Tunis kk. WANTED Known-Ladies who are •bout to change their Domestic Servants are invited to make known their requirements at the South Canterbury Irtbor Exchange, Arcade, Ashburton, where they can be auited without ™] *J' U ANTED Known—Persons lei king employment of »ny description Oennotdo better thau register their names at the South Canterbury Labor flxchargo, Arcade, ifchburton, the proprietet being in daily coinmunica»ion with the principal Labor Offices in the Colony. _J> l» PRESENTS --Beautiful Presents now being given away to all purchasers of Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc— l±. O Sjeqersi, Melfoid House. riT ANTED Known-Contracrors, *gri » ' cultural ists, anfl P,isri>ral employers of labor c;>n be nuked wit h tiny number nf tU:iruu«hly efficient htnds by makinsr known th»-ir reqiiremen » at the South Canterbury Labor Exchvige, Ashburton. No necessity fur s^uding out of lie diitript fvr labor.



Wanted OOKS in good order and complete bought or taken in exchange. New Stock arriving every week. Circulating Library.—J. Maksden, Newsagent. RAILWAY Book Stall.—A very large and choice lot of books to select from. , Ll^? BOOKS in great variety to suit all classes of readers, at the Railway Book Staix 7 ioa WASTE PAPER for sale. Apply office of ABhburton Publishing Company, Limited. WHO is your Plumber 1 Why, J. W. Habdley, who Is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumpa and ipe in town. WONDERFUL Satisfaction.— The spocial nickel watch made for S. Salek, soJd at 22a 6d and 25s is the best.—Obtainable only from S. SaleK, Jeweller. 7 63 WANTED Known-For good value in first class Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc., go to Mjslfobd House. Beautiful presents now giving away to all purchasers. W'X^Tr E D Known. — Seasonable Goods. Cashmere Gloves, 6d pair ; Ojwh Mitts 6d pair ; Fur Cellars, 2 4 lid ; j Ladies' Skirts, 2s lid ; Koslyn Wool, 3 5 per lb ; Wool Shawls at half price, at j Andrew Ore's. ipINGERING Wool 3J, 2C-oyds Cotton » ReeU l|d, 400 yds 31. Enormous ji^'ck of Ladiea' and Children's Hose f jrther reduced at S. W. Alcorn & Co. b s ile- - TIT ANTED Known—Women's Black VV Cashmere Hose from Is, Boya' R ll Wool Knicker Hose from Is 41. Mitchell & Tukkeu. ' WHEKEdo you gee your Ironmon gery 1 AtHAHDLBVSof COUt Bt, «here we g«t the best value in Sheet Lead, Sails, Locks, Hinges, Plough ;haiuv li"pe. wire Knotting, Gorse i\nivos Spades *ud Forks, Lamps, fender an<* Fire Irons, and anything ou r«\\i'\rt> ANTKD Kwown-T. Hoult has fresh Poik Sausages daily, hot Pies, also a good assortment of Jams, Pickles, Sauces, etc. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest the largest, the best, and the cheap ast. Small a specialty. Ful weißhts guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J. SiLcocK^ 4+182 STOCKTAKING SALE at R. Alcorn's, Saunderß' Buildings. Everything reduced, lor only, for One Month. Note prices of Blankets in advertisement. Boots and Shoes all reduced. WANTED Known.—Special ship ment of Linen Goods, direct from Belfast. Splendid value. See window «t Andrew Orr'B. YOONG Ladies' Journals (August), "Renew of Reviews," Weldon's Journals, Ca Bills' Royal Academy Ti.: tures. B. ys of England, (New Volum*), New G*mes insludina Tiddl»dy Winka Is. New Boiks and Fancy Goods, Boxes Notepaper and Envelopes, etc. —L. F. Andrewes and Co, Stationers' Hall. THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory Supply Gents' Hats, Shiits, Ties at Factory prices. theTSz.cf. Supply Gents' Underclothing in Wool, Merino, and Cotton all at Factory prices. oWn.z C.F. Keep the Largest Stock of Gents' Mercery in Ashburton. theTllz of. Supply Gents Ready-made Clothing to fit stout men, thin men, tall men, or short men. ~~" THir^Z.C.F. Supply Boy-.' at-d Youths' Bca.']y-n-.ade Clothing at pricts that defy competiHon. SPECIAL ! SPECIAL ! ! SPECIAL ! !! THE KZ.C.F. Are prepared to make a Single Garment to your order. Over 200 patterns to cboow from. All «t ready-made piice* and guarantee a fife. __^ ?HE N.Z.6.F. Make Men's Trous mis to Measure from 17s 6vl, Men's Suits from 59i) 6.1. Sewir.g machines on time pajment. TR& N.ZC.F. Supnly Mori's Boot?, Women's Boots, »nd Children's Boots ill at Factory prices. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY ALEX, HEN.DRY, M«»»g« .



IMPORTANT SALE j —OF A— WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK —OF— 117 OMENS' AND CHILDRKN'S ULSTEPvS. WATERPROOF CLOAKS, a beautiful lot. FURLINED CLOAKS Extra good quality. rBREE-QUARTER CAPES. FEATBEII BOAS. UR COLLARETTES. WOOL SHAWLS. CARDIGANpACKfiTS. — Also — A Urgi Stock of WOMEN* UNDERCLOTHING. Hardley Bros, WilllSubmit the above Large Purchase to their Cuatomers>n SATURDAY MORNING AT REMARKABLE PRICES- H wina Cleared every line as above at a price that wlll>nable^them to Sell at Less than WHOLESALE COST. — SALE, SATURDAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS. HARDLEY BROS., TO MAKE ROOM /^y^^^f/^^. Nlw SEASOH| BHIP" J\ y~ ««Duke 'of Devonshire " Tainui/' and (< Otarama," TBE BALANCE OF - Aim IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FOR FOURTEEN DAYS. W. H. Collier, "Xhe Corner." A BAEGAIN! \. —FOR SALE CHEAP, A FIBST CLASS SAFETY PNEUMATIC BICYCLE (Neirlj Now), Clinchtr Tyres, L»mp, Bell, etc. — ALSO,— CYCIiINQ WATERPROOF CAPE. CRAI6HBAD & BERBYIAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. ¥. H. COLLINS & CO. aAVJB JUST LANDED, ex Coptic, Pakeha, and Duke Devonshire magnificent assortment of FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 .Bales of l»apcrhan^in^S of Choice Patterns and bplendid Quality. I The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order, and will be sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS, TIMBER ex " Glencairn " and " Gisborne" 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co., MERCHANTS AND Itf PORTER SJ f Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. Pottery Company, j



NEW JEWELLERY. JUST OPENED UP-A. consignment O from Homo of the very latest style and newest designs in G'^ld and Silver Jewellery, Silver and E.P. Ware, etc. '' Inspection invited of the rery choice and High-class Stock, which will be found equal to any in Chrisichorch and at ! LOWER PRICES. A Splendid Selection of GOODS, specially suitable for PRESENTS. S. BALEK, WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, ■:: ' . -: and :- t OCULIST-CPTICIAN. The Establishment for First-class Watch and Clock Repairing. Charges as low as is consistent with SOtTND^RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP