Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, JULY 28, 1893. ARBOR DAY.

There does not seem to be a very clear idea ia the public mind as to the best method of utilising the insti tution of Arbor Day. We have already pointed out the advantage of systematic tree planting over the plains of Canterbury, and have ex pressed our cordial sympathy with the object the authorities have m view m promoting it. But we think the mere keeping holiday on the Arbor Day and planting a tree or two on the school grounds will neither utilise the occa sion nor sustain public interest m the subject of tree planting. On the other hand we have little doubt that the holiday might be made use of as a means of actually extending the forest area* of the province, as an opportu nity of educating the people m the science of arbor culture; and, lastly, as an occasion of a pleasurable and attractive outing. All this could be securedif theauthorities wouldannually set apart certain reserves within easy reach of the railways for the tree planting on Arbor Day. Experienced workmen could be employed a short time beforehand to prepare the ground, for this part of the work cannot be done by novices. The authorities might then notify to the Committees of the public schools what spots would be available for tree planting, and the Government railways could carry the children free to any of these localities that might be selected. In this way the children of several schools could be collected on various convenient centres, so that all neces sary instructions could be easily given, and the youngsters would certainly be able to extract much more pleasure from their holiday than they can expect from pottering about their own schools—which appears now to be the limit of the ordinary school programme for the fourth of August We may point out that the very fact of being able to travel outside of the narrow circle within which the average school boy passes his time is m itself some thing to look forward to, and the question of "to go, or not to go" might be found a strong factor m the way of reward or punishment, through- Out the year. Then the opportunity which the young people would have to rub shoulders —so to speak—and to compare notes and knowledge with their feUowsia other localities would help to educate tliem, aud to wear off some of those angularities so often the result of being brought up within a narrow sphere. For, strange as it may seem to many, the student of human nature knows that children ara more easily influenced m small matters by one another than they are by those older than themselves. The tendency of the education supplied by the primary schools of New Zealand is to make the young people narrow minded and egotistical. The dux of a small country school—if he lives amongst the ordinary surroundings—thinks himself a very clever fellow indeed, an idea of which he would be probably disabused if he could be brought into contact occasionally with the world outside of his owa little circle. But thi% is by the way. The point we desire to draw attention to is the propriety of the Education Board or the School Committees communicating with the proper authorities m order to have the work of the children made re%lly useful on Arbor Day m the manner referred to above, A few hundred children could plant a very large number of trees m the day, with out working very hard, if their labors, were properly directed. And under such conditions as those indicated by us the men and women of the rising generation might hereafter be able to point to noble belts of timber and beautiful woods as enduring monu ments of those " happy days when they were young," and which a paternal government provided for their amuse ment »nd instruction. It is a little late perhaps to move m the direction we have suggested; but unless some thing of that kind is done there seems to be no reason for observing a general holiday, and there is nothing at all to | keep up public interest m so useless an institution as an annual Arbor Day not devoted to the practical object of its institution.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Ashburton and Hampstead schools mill re-open on Monday next.

The Rev T. A. Hamilton will preach and administer the holy communion m the Mount Somers schoolroom on Sunday at 11 a.m.

The annual meeting of the Aahburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be feald m th« Arcade chambers on Tuesday next at 3 p.m.

The Reefcon " Guardian " has the follow ing ._" Our worthy magistrate was visibly shocked at the Court during the hearing of £ case m which some facts relating to the trade transactions of a Reefton hotelkeeper were being elicited. It appeared that the hotelkaeper m question had paid £250 for beer sold by him during the last ten months. His Worship asked how many hotels there were m town, and on being told that the number was nineteen, lie remarked that opposing each hotel did an equal amount of business, the amount paid to brewers during £he last ten months by the Reefton publjicapjf jf/ould be no less a sum than £4750. "Goodness j^acioui! " exclaimed his Worship," this/is $wful !" Mr Free pointed out that this amount only represented a portion of the sum spent m drink m the town, as a great many preferred wbisky to beer. The facts seemed to be a terrible revelation to the magistrate."

The Union Company have received advice that the mail steamer Maripoaa left San Francisco for Auckland at two o'clock ,on Saturday afternoon—two days late. Tuesday's gale was the worst experienced m the Dunstan for twelve years. All the rivers are m high flood with melted snow, and roads have been much damaged. A trial of the Carlyle spading harrow is to take place on Tuesday next m Mr Daffy's paddock near the saleyards. An advertise ment is unavoidably held over, but will appear m to-morrow's issue.

A station hand, named Daniel Oorkhill, waa drowned at a ford m the Moawhanga river, near the settlement of that name. •'A Tramp, Esq." of the " New Zealand Herald," was nearly drowned at the same place some time ago. A petition was sent to Wellington from Dunedin on Tuesday, m favour of a com pulsory Saturday half-holiday, containing 9092 signatures, of which It claimed 260 were those of shopkeepers unexempt from the Act.

Deaths from measles are rather frequent m Southland. One death is reported from near Gore, and an Inrercargil telegram states that two young women died at Dipton from the epidemic during Monday night.

Two young women, Maude Estall and Rebecca M'Laughlan, were sentenced to three months' imprisonment m Wellington for attempting to hold communication with prisoners while the latter were marching through the streets, and for assaulting a warder m the execution of his duty.

The Ashburton Hunt Club's annual festival will this year take the form of a fancy dress ball, which already promises to be a success The event ia fixed for Friday, August 18, dancing to commencs at 8.30 p.m. m the Oddfellows* Hall. Mr P. Russell is hon secretary to the ball stewards.

A tourist, Mr E. Herbert, of Melbourne, whileinspecting thesighta at Whakawarewa, Rotorua, without a guide, suddenly went through the ground up to one of his knees m scalding water, the skin coming off his leg m an instant. He was dragged out by another tourist, and was brought to Auckland. In the football match on Wednesday— Longbeach v Ashburton—Mr Price, the Longbeaoh captain, had the misfortune to wrench his knee severely, and had to be assisted to Mrs Banger's, where Dr Leahy attended him. It was found that he had sustained a severe sprain of his knee, which will [necessitate his confinement to his bed for some days. At the weekly meeting of the Te Korero club held on Thursday evening about fifty members and friends were present. The evening was devoted to the drama and music. The piece chosen was " Whitebait at Greeawich," and the characters afforded ample scope for the evident talent of the members to whom the piece Was entrusted. A musical programme followed, refresh ments provided by the lady members being handed round during an interval. A strange story comes from South Africa, where, according to the " Diggers' Newß," a miner named Gleeson, formerly a sergeant m the {British Army, who served m India during the mutiny, has confessed to having murdered the King of Oude, m ofder to obtain possession of his jewels, which were of almost fabulous value. They were after buried, and the Indian Government has been apprised of their whereabouts. Dr Conan Doyle has made a precisely similar incident the foundation of a recent novel. The clerk of tV<e weather on Tuesday night signified his approval of the improve ments now making on the Courthouse build ings, by indicating a direction m which those might with advantage be continued—namely, the removal of several of the unshapely,

straggling trees m the courtyard. By way o!

initiating the work of falling the Court's bit of bush, the gile toppled a large pine under whose far reaching branches many a crowd of Thursday hangerS'On have sheltered then?: selves from the sun aud shot expectorations from their place of refuge to the footpath i beyond. Mr Murphy, secretary of the Canterbury A. and P. Association, submitted specimens of the bot fly m Canterbury to Miss Omerod, the English entomologist, and Professor Riley, Qi the United States De partment of Agriculture. Both experts Concurred m the decision that the iy p not the English one, but the nasalis, which i* prevalent throughout Europe and America, Professor Riley thinks ifc probable that the sparrow is an active agent m the destruc tion of the larviß, though it is somewhat singular that m an examination of the. stomachs of 500 no trade of the larvto was discovered.

On May-IS Mrs John Limmer, wile of a settler at Motucka, left htr home m the evening, and notwithstanding the con tinued search, no trace was found of her till Tuesday. The women had been m a melancholy state, and kept her rxj^tn for twelve months till the evening m question. Her husband, an adopted go», and a woman engaged to attend to her and household matters lived m the house, but her departure was not discovered for an hour or so, when search was made. On Tuesday the husband found the remains concealed under a gor&e bodgo. The flesh was off the bones, bub itbe clothing was identified.

The" Jury returned an open y/srdict, with a rider that gross negligence had been Dhown by thoise m charge of her.

COMMERCIAL.

London, July 26, The Fame and Fortune Goldmmiog Company of New Zealand has been registered, with a eapiUl of £50,000. The Exchange is depressed by th§ many failures that have occurred recently, but colonial stocks are not affected. The De Beers fining Company have just *old to a. syndicate stones of the value of a million sterling. The New ZaajAnd Colonising Company are issuing their prospectus. Messrs Glyn, Firth* and Tegetmeyer are among At a meeting of the New Zealand Trust »nd Loan shareholders, Mr Fletcher, one of the directors, announced that the com pany had arranged to renew £800,000 with debentures. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for thp United Kingdom is 3,216,000 quarters, arid for th# Continent 1,588,000 quarters. Bank of New Zealand shares, £$ 103 j National Bank of New Zealand, £1, The rate of discount ia advancing, and the price for three months' bills is now If per cent. The market is overstocked with New Zealand lamb, and prices generally have declined from $d to Jd per lb. Owing to heavy reclamations due on last season's shipments, prises for colonial butter are considerably below last year's. The General Credit Company of London has suspended* London, July 28. The American visible supply of wheat is 9,860,000. buihels. ■ Sydney, July 27. The railway and tramway returns for the year show a profit, after paying all expenses, of £1,220,000. Hobart, July 27- Shareholders m the Bank of Van Diemen's Land have decided to dispose of the iwsita gl the bank by lottery,

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourseives responsible lor th« opinions expiessed by our correspondents.)

THE ASHBURTON LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.

TO THE EDirOR. Sik,—Several planks of the platform of the Ashburton Liberal Association are objected to by a late correspondent, Mr Oliver. Permit me to write a few lines m their defence. He finds fault with the proposal to stop the sale of land by the Government j but it must be within his experience thas large blocks of these plains have been bought up by specula tors, who had no intention of ever cul tivating or improving them ; and further, that bonajide purchasers have m many cases found out, when too late, that their capital was insufficient to pay for the costly freehold m addition to the neces sary plant and improvements. Whereas, could they have leased land from the Government as under existing laws, they would not have been compelled to aeek monetary assistance at usurious rotes of j interest, to their ultimate detriment. If | a man is so well off as to afford to buy the ! freehold, he can still do se by applying to private owners ; but surely it is time that that Government stopped selling, so that men with small means may have a chance of acquiring a leasehold on easy terms. The stoppage of the sale of Government lands is also a severe check to dummyism, which is by no means extinct. When re cently canvassing the Rangitata electorate, I heard several complaints, . and on mentioning these cases to the Minister of Lands, when lately m Ashburton, he wished a specific report of each case ; but being only a private individual, and not being personally injured, I could not see it was my duty to become informer. "Sour correspondent also objects to woman's franchise, but setting aside the justice of the matter, I believe women possess, on the whole, as much, if not more tact, and discrimination as men: and when they possess voting powers will help to keep out of Parliament some of those who by their rude manners and mode of address, accompanied by long winded speeches, occasionally turn the House into a bear garden.—l am, etc, I. R. C. Cunsinghame-Gbaham.

The French in Siam.

London, July 26. London merchants by a circuhr to Lord Rosebery, the Foreign Secretary, protest against the injury to trade result ing from admission of the French claims. From the comments of Government organs there is an indication that Lord Rosebery will not seriously contest the French demands respecting Siam. July 27. Admiral Freemantle has sent the Plover to join the Pallas, Linnet, and Swift m , the Meinam.

Calcutta, July 26. The blockade of Bangkok begiuH on Saturday. The King of Siam has requested the . assistance of China. Paws, July 27. The Foreign Minister of Siam has in formed M. Paul, the French Minister at Bangkok, that he was astonished that the reply to the ultimatum was regarded as a refusal. The French journals insist that it is needless to declare war, as the operations are merely an act of police duty. The Chinese Embassy has informed M. Deville that Siam has no territory easr, of the Mekong so far north as the 23rd degree. \ If war is declared aa^inst Siam, it is expected that the Black Flags will attack Tonquin. France will occupy the islands m the Gulf of Siam, and has already seized Rangsumlin as a base of operations. The blockade will probably extend to the whole northern part of the gulf, The french cruiser Ecleureur will rein force Admiral Humann.

The Paris correspondent of the "Times" says that the French Government, fol lowing the precedent m Tonquin, does not intend to declare war formally. St. Petersburg, July 27.

The jftussiah press exhorts Franco to complete her work and destroy England's prestige m Asia.

Financial Crisis in America.

Washington, July 28. The 6nancial crisis is becoming more acute throughout the United States. Fresh banking failures have taken place m £ndianopolis, Milwaukee, and Louis ville. »K^r Toßjp, July 26. The "Herald" says trade is being paralysed, as the banks are refusing the best papw, Owing to the panic stoelw have, dropped £40 and some £50. Although the Treasury balance is reduced to 96,500,000 dollars, there is difficulty m getting enough currency m the interior. Tha dearth of coin is caus ing failures of banks and firms m the West. The Brie railroad has been placed m a receiver's hands.' This has accentu ated the jeriajis.

The West Coast Coach Accident.

Mr Cumm'tos states tbat o# fuming the bend m the road where tfte accident oc curred the side of the r»d gaye way under the off hind wheel, which went over, causing the front of the coach to tilt up m the air. The coach toppled over the bank, parrying with it all the passengers. Jones, the driver, hung en to the reins, and getting cl r ear o^ tEe poach remained on the tank Vitti three of the horses, these hav ing become detow&efl too* &c yehicle. The fourth horse was thrown down the bank a short distance, but wm not seriously injured. As the coach went over Mr Cummins was thrown through the door of the carriage, and, his clothes eatghipg a nail, he remained with the coach till it stopped on the rocks at the bottom of the cliff. "Afl fche other pas sengers became separated from Ihe vehicle, which turned over and over seyeral times during about half the dis tance of the descent, and shot straight down thY remainder, Bpth the coach and passengers stopped on a jberrace above another precipice about 60ft high, Mr Glennie being landed within a foot pr two of the edge. Mr Burley, his twp boys, Miss M'lnroe, and Mrs Mitoheil'a in-. fant escaped unhurt. Mr Cummins walked with the other passengers Ito the Eight-mile stables, where they were provided with what refresh ments were available. The injured pas gangers were brought up to the ™ad by means of ropes, with the exception of Mrs Mitchell, wh,o was broughp up and con veyed to the Ly ell onVstrfltchei'prepared br two Chinamen. Mr Cummins, who is a resident of Matakitaki, had only fast left, the iteefton Hospital, where heJiad been laid up for six weeks. Dr Ga»e entertains hopes of Mrs Mitchell'* re covery. Messrs Dixon and Glenme are suffering great pain. Mr Mitchell Ss walking about, but is greatly dufigured. The feeling i# oosung into Mrs Mitchells leg and the doctor thinks #»t the injury to the spine is not so serious as W£S thought on the first examination.— •v JJeefton Guardian."

Hinds Saleyards Com pany, Limited.

The second ordinary general meeting of thireholders of this Company was held m the Hinds schoolroom on Monday last, Mr William Chisnall, Chairman of Direc tor*» Presiding. The room was filled with shareholders, who seemed to be much In terested m the rroceedings. The Chairman said that they were all aware of the business that had brought them together, and as he would have an opportunity of addressing them later on, no would not detain them. He requested I the Secretary to read the

DIRECTORS' RKFOBT, which was as follows :-l. Since the last general meeting of shareholders Mr Leicester Matson resigned his position as director owmj? to his removal from the district, and Mr J. W. Sawle was elected to fill the vacancy. Since that meeting until the 30th Jane last, the Directors have held eleven meetings. Thi number of times each Director attended is as follows:—Mr William Chisnall Jl, Mr James McKeage 10, Mr Thomas Holmes 9, Mr John Withell 8, Mr John O. Re tell 5, Mr H. McLean 5, Mr Leicester Matson 1, Mr J. W. feawle 0. The Directors recommend that a regulation be adopted, whereby, m future, any director who does not attend the meetings for a given number of time 3 consecutively wiil lose his seat as a directer of the Company. 2. Of the 300 shares into which the capital of the Company has been divided 264 have been applied for and allotted. The Directors would be glad to see the re maining 46 taken up, From the balanoe sheet a copy of which ha* been sent to each shareholder it will be seen that the operations of the Company hare been very successful, a net profit of £53 18«8i having been made since work was com* menced at the beginning of November last. This sum would be sufficient to pay a handsome dividend on the capital paid up : but the Directors think it much more advisable to apply this amount to reduce the overdraft at the Union Bank. Ar rangements are now being made to raise a sum ef £250 on mortgage of the Com pany's buildings and land. With this amount they propose to pay the Bank overdraft and also the price (£100) agreed upon for the 10 acres which has been leased from Mr James McKeage. These two items would absorb £224 16s 6d, and would leave a small sum m hand where with to carry on the operations of the Company, 3. When the new stock bridge across the RangiUta has been completed, this, (and probably another important source of support) will be likely. to materially increase the entries of stock at the periodical sales at Hinds. The Direc tors anticipate that fortnightly sales will be held at the yards, commencing either during the coming spring or after next harvest. It is very gratifying to be able to state as a positive fact that very satis factory prices have been obtained for stock at th: Hind sales ; and it only re quires the general and hearty support of the farmers m the district to largely in crease the already large amount of busi ness at the yards. It will be necessary for the bhareholders to elect two direc tors m the room of Messrs J. O. Rectell and J: W. Sawle, and an auditor for the current year.

The Chairman, m moving the adoption of the report, said he was sure they all shared m feelings of eatisfaction At the nmked success that had attended the operations of the Company. It was scarcely twelve months since the. first public meeting was held,, when the Com pany was formed. Since then they had had commodious saleyards, an excellent shearing shed, and a sheep dip erected. They had all experienced the inoon venience and cost of travelling stock long distances to sales, anl it mtsfc be very gratifying to the farmers of that very large district to know that the sales at Hinds had been well established. The

Directors had carefully watched the prices realised at these sales, and through the report just read they were happy to be able to testify to the shareholders parti* cularly and to the public m general that the prices realised for stock here would compare very favorably with the prices obtained »t any other saleyards m Canter? bury. Probably fortnightly sales would be held m the near future. .The shearing shed was not not only a great convenience to flockowners, but it enabled many to get their flocks well shorn at a cost much below what it had hitherto been usual for them to pay. Instead of spending a long time over the shearing, and then Having the wool imperfectly packed, any one could bring even a Urge mob to Hinds, and as the Company kept from seven to ten shearers busy have their sheep shorn and the wool thoroughly and neatly packed m bales and properly branded m a day pr two. Although they had thorn a very large number of sheep m the past season there wa« little doubt that tho Company would have the pleasure of set; ing largely increased members, both of flocks and of sheep, being shorn m £be ccming season. The Directors would most likely engage their own sheep* dipper, who would be under their own direction, and take further steps to ensure that each flockowner could have his choice of say two sheep dips. After paying all. expenses they would notice from the balance sheet that a profit of £63 18s 8d had been made since November last. This yas most gratifying, and as much confidence and satisfaction already existed towards jthe" Company, lie tjioiight the farmers of the district generally would b$ consulting their own interests.-by extend ing a uniform and general support to the gales where tttey could get good prloes % their stock, to" the shearing shjsd wfee*g they would save both time and money, to the sheep dip which would be worked to the satisfaction of al under fresh ar« rangemtnts. He had much pleasure In moving the adoption of the report ana twlance pheap. Mr McLean seconded the motion. Mr J, W. Sawle, m exporting thg motion, said that the success that had attended the Company's several works showed that the people were justified m forming the Company. Great credit was due co their chairman, their secretary, and directors for their successful efforts. They were worthy of the. heartiest thanks of the shareholders. LU£le doubt .could exist that the Hinds sales had a'good futuae' judging from the success that bad already attended them, The Company's premises m general was a great advantage to tho farmers m general. MrMatson remarked on the $nansia} success of the Compar jr. The right steps; had been taken m connection with th#> yards, and if the farmers gave a general support to the yards their success, wbloh )een great so far, would be still further < extended. The motion was carried unanimously, A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Directors for their services. A ballot for the election of two Dlrto* tore resulted m the election of Messrs Robert Xarbotton aud David Thomas Matsofl. *' ■"• '" -^ A further resolution was carried that the Company should employ its own sheep-dipper, and other questions m this connection deferred for the present. The meeting then separated.

tfifc ASHBTJBIGN GtJARDIAN: FRIDAY, JOLT 28, 1898.



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Wanted. • _ \THE Good Samaritan, 2or the Imme" 1 diate relief of pain.—Light's Cash Store. L? A GREAT Clearing Sale of Fancy Goods, to make room for New Stock. Everything at cost price.-Mm Adams, Sannders. Buildings* - WANTED Known. — Seasonable Gchmls. Cashmere Gloves, 6d pair ; dash Mitts 6d pair; Fur Collar^, 2s lid j Ladies' Skirts, 2s lid ; RoslynWool, 3s per lb ; Wool Shawls at half price, at Andhbw Okb's.



Public Notice. THE fIEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are prepared to take Measures for MEN'S, YOUTHS', A BOYS' CLOTHING at the following LOW PRICES. FIT AND STYLEJUARANTEED. MEN'S TROUSERS 17s 6d, Mosgiel Tweed, MEN'S TROUSERS 20«, Kaiapoi Tweed. MEN'S SAO SUITS 59s 6d. HUNDREDS OF PATTERNS TO CHOOSE FROM. MEN'S SAC SUITS 63a. The best of trimmings BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING EQUALLI LOW PRICES. Waterproof Tweed Coats to measure from 4fc§ 6d. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. A Single Pair at wholesale price. See our Special Display of BOOTS m Window for this week. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY ALEX. BENDRY, M*O»p.



PRESENTS— Beautifnl Presents now being given away to all purchasers of Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc.—H. 0. Segers, Melford House QO to Habdlbt Bros, for Bargains " m Blankets, 49 pairs of large white, suitable for double beds only, 16s 6d worth 255. Extra large Grey, only 10s 6d worth 18s 6d, Selling rapidly.— Hardlbt Bros, Arcade. BANG I Bang I Bang 1 Guns 1 Guns ! Guns I by the best makers and Stted With all the latest improvements. Poirder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, and Cases at J. W. Hardlbt's, East Street. Guns repaired. HO is your Plumber 1 Why, J. W, Habdley, who is * Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and ipe m town. _ SUITS to measure, during the sale, 495, 555, 60a, 70a, and 755. Fit and workmanship guaranteed.—R. &lcorn, Saunders' Buildings. WANTEDKnown— ColoniaUhree ply Fingering 3s.—MitcheU. and ruRNKR. .^ X ADIES' Jackets, Mantles, Superior JLJ Dress Goods further reduced, »s cash must be had. Compulsory Sale at S. W. Alcork's. __________ WANTED Known-For good value m first class Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc., go to Melford House. Beautiful presents now giving aw»y to all purchasers. ____ WONDERFUL Satisfaction.— The special nickel watch made for S. Snick, sold at 22s 6d and 25a is the best.—Obtainable only from S. SaleK, Jeweller. 7__63 ANTED Known—Women's Black Cashmere Hose from Is, Boys' all Wool Knicker Hose from Is 41. Mitchkix & Turner. BERLTN WOOL, all Colors, 4d Skein, Oil Cloths, two yards wide, 2s; one ?ard wide, la.—Mitchell & Turn br. fIfTHEKEdo you get your Ironmon* YY geryl At Haxdlby sof course, where we get the best value m Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gone Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender and Fire Irons, and anything you require*



 IMPORTANT SALE —OF A^- WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK, _OF— WOMENS' AND CHILDREN'S ULSTERS. WATERPROOF CLOAKS, a beautiful lot. fURLINED 010AK6, Extra good quality. THRKEQMtpRCAPES. FEATHER BOAS. FUR COLLARETTES. WCOL SHAWLS. CARDIGAN JACKETS. — Also — A I*p »4 «M Sto* cl WGMESS' OTDBKCU)THI N G. Hardley Bros., Will Sab-it I*. .b»« *«*' P«>*«to ** C™to"W" m SATURDAY MORNING AT REMARKABLE PRICES WHOLBBALE COST. _ BALB, SATDBDAT AHD IOWmSG DAT?. • HABDLEY BROS.; ARCADE.



Wanted WANTED, respectable elderijrperson to tike cWge of how. Ke forenee required.-Apply G«*o* L*a builder, Ashburton. ' "J. BOOKS m good order Mid complete bought or taken m exchange. Bew Stock arriving every week. Circulating library.—J. Mamdbk, Hewsagent^^ W~" ANTED, everyone to try us for Iron and Wood Bedstead*, Sprite* Mattresses, and Bedding of all »°rtß;—|* H.TJHPRHJ.&CO. 7 146 STOP and Bead— Missionary Meeting To-night m Primitive Church, at 7.30 p.m. Chairman-Mr Twentyman. Sptiken-Revs. F. Boys, J. Cocker, and othwa L_—_-_--——— - W~~~~ANTED orders for making or repairing Venetian Blinds, Look ing Glasses, Picture Frames, *0.--T. At Gatm, East street, opposite «,»»»»? BUtion. ' 7 171 _^ |_ _ . - II I- '■ - r ~ -*' WANTED, everyone to inspect the Ashburton Furniture Warehouse. No ono pressed to buy.-T. H. Uk»' iv A Co. (late Pickfbrd and Undnll), Tancred " ttwefc, next Building Society's Officp. 7 144 ANDARJN, Tahiu, and Sydney Orauges m any quantity. Lemons, Apples, Onious, etc., at Mms Whittiko. tos's, opiKHitoiiAttofflco^J^!!!!^!!^!?! WANTED, everyone to have their pictures Framed at T. H, Uk- DBILX. & Co.'s. Splendid assortment of mouldings to choose from. p *cfcuf« Fiaming a specialty. 7 145 WANTED Known—Some wonderfa job lines m Drapery, etc., now being sold; »Jso presents to all purchasers. H. 0. Segbbs, Melford Douse. W*" ANTED Known—W. H. Collier's noted four clasp Kid Glovai, 2s 64, have just arrived m all sites. *DAILWATBo~kStaII.— A very large X\ and choice lot of books to select from. __ t U™ ANTEP Known.-For Drawing Boom, Dining Room, and Bed Room Furniture go to T. H. Usdhiu akoC^ Xii 3 TITANTED Known—" The Corner " v * v showing a magnificent New Stocl at Drapery and Clotting. — W. fl. OOUOM, __ S~ TOCKTAKINGSALE at R. Alcorn's, Baanders' Buildings. Everything reduced, Jor fash only, for One Month. Note prices of Blankets m advertisement. Boots and Shoes all reduced. WANTED Known. —All kinds ol Furniture made on the shortest notice by first clasn workmen, at T. fl, Ujmain and Go's Furniture Wanhoaee, Tancred Strejtt, AJshburtoiu 7_lol ANTED Known.—For Tables, Chairs, Coucheß, Washstands, toilet (Masses, Toilot Ware, etc., yoi tenuot beat T. B. Undbiu avd Co. 7 IBS •ti; ANTED Known—That the Under VV signed are cwh pttrohaien ol Prime Oatsheaf Chaff, m large or small Quantities.—Bobinsos Bros., opposite Mater a's Horse Basaar, Christchurch. 7 101 BOOKS m great variety to suit all classes of readers, at the Railwa\ Book Stall. 7108 WASTE PAPER for sale. Apply office of Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited. TTSE H. G. Flowir's Sulphur Tablets, tj Cough and Eucalyptus Drops, and top oooghing. t; J^THERS Cleaned, Dyed, and ' Curled. Ladies' *nd Gentlemen's Cloves Cleaned. — Misses Hitchcock, Stafford street, Timaru. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest the largest, tht best, and the cheap «tft. Small Ooods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solioitsd. -W. J. BltoocK. > x *tlB2 "tjIINGERING Wool 3d, 2Coyds Cotton JJ Reels 14d, 400 yds 3d. Enormous stock of Ladies' and Children's Hose urther reduced at S. W. Aicorj* <fc Co.'s •ale. VVTANIED X.'.own 'I. Hotrw i.as '▼ fresh Po;k Snusagcs daily, hot Pies, also a good assortment of Jams, I'ickks, Sauces, etc. ~\\J ANTKD Known.—Special ship- V V merit of Linen Goods, dirsct from Belfast. Splendid value. See window •t Andrew Ojir's. JUNE Ladies Journals, New Games, new Bupply of the Zither Harps and Autoharps, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub scribers wanted for our Circulating Library. L, F. Akpsiitki ajtd Go,