Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY. JUNE 24, 1893. TEE UNEMPLOYED.

+ The efforts of the Government through the Labor Bureau to deal with the unemployed difficulty have been as successful as could have been expected. In every civilised country there is more or less enforce! idleness during the winter. F.irui operations are! restricted to such as can be carried on by skilled labor only—for in spite of what the journeyman tradesman may think, we recogni c a good ploughman as a skilled laborer. The weather stops much work that would otherwise go on, both in town aud country, and there is a large class of work which no one would ever think of attempting in the winter, and which is always held over for a season when fine weather is almost assured. Necessarily, there fore, there is far less demand for unskilled labor than in the summer. Provident men, of course, recognise the position, and save what they can from their summer earnings in sto»e for the proverbial rainy day, but there is always a class* of men who live only in the present and make no provision at all for the future. Nor must we fail to recognise also that another class exists—and that a numerous one—of men whose fortune it has been to be saddled with burdens beyond their power to bear with comfort—men with large families, with parents and other relation s to support, or who themselves, disabled by sickness or other calamity have for a time been withdrawn from the lists of wage-earners. Annually, therefore, oomes the cry in winter of scarcity of work. In the Ordinary course of things that cry wou'd neither have been loud nor bitter this winter, for, thanks to the operations of the Labor Bureau, —a creation of the present Government, and an honest effort to grapple with the unemployed question —the congested centres would have been al! relieved and the surplus trans planted to ground where it could be provided for. But this season is not a winter in the ordinary course of thinge. There has been a rush to our shores of Australian workmen, who, fleeing from the distress in their colonies, sought ours in the hope of exchanging the verge of starvation for something more at least than bae "tucker,' It is useless accusing either policy or politicians for this influx. The colony of New Zealand was "doing well"—everybody knew it, and all Australia knew it. And if we deserve lo be spoken of, as we have been by many writers, as having quite our fair share of " colonial blow," all .Australia could not help knowing what was called from the house-tops. Hence the influx. Now the Bureau i 3 called upon to provide for this Hood of labourers who have honored us with their presence. That the influx will not continue is certain, after the " straight -tip,!!-gwea~.by-our Govern ment to the Governments of the sister colonies, and the still " straighter tip" that the unpleasant experience of disappointed visitors must be to in tending immigrants. But meanwhile Australian labourers are here in sufficiently large numbers to create an " unemployed question " of themselves. In Wellington more especially, but in all the larger towns, have these men congregated, and now they have taken the place of or joined with the stereotyped agitators. We have no wish to be unfair, or set the men in any way in a false light, therefore we here say that it is within our own knowledge that many *>i these visitors have diligently sought work in country districts, and many of them have found it while others have not. But fche mixed multitude hang about the towns, and in Wellington they have besieged Governaret buildings with peremptory, even impudent, demandd for work. The Premier has treated these men just as cavalierly as they have elected to behave towards the officers of the Bureau, and has given them thoroughly to under stand that in all engagements New Zealanders will be preferred to the stranger. This seems unkind and inhospitable, but w hen looked at in its proper light it is only fair to the people of the soil. We have plenty of room here for a great increase of population, but before that room is ready there is much to be done, and meanwhile it is the duty of the Government in the apportionment of any work they may have to give, to consider first the claims of those who have been colonists of long standing, whose children have been born upon the soil, and who during their long residence here have had to bear their fair share of the burden of taxation. The Premier's action, too, will have a usefully deter rent effect on the other side in stopping any further flood of Australian un employed to New Zealand.

POLITICS.

The delivery of three political ad dresses in Ashburton within the last few days, and the opening oi Parlia ment on Thursday, have combined (• thoroughly impregnate our atmosphere with politics, so'tii*t wherev. r two or three are gathered together politics are pretty sure to be the subject of discus sion. It is surprising how keen an interest people take in all matters that are brought prominently to the front —properly advertised in fact. But yesterday, and nobody cared "two pence halfpenny," as Mr Scobie Mac kenzie puts if, for politics. Now we are all agog about matters*political. Men who lately were in no way in terested as to the sorb of Premier Mr Seddon might make, or whether there was a surplus or a deficit on the public revenue, now become quite excited, and even quarrel with each other in comparing the relative merits of the two Mackenzies. Everybody one meets has got a very clear idea of how he could have demolished the argu ments of whichever of the two he is opposed to, if he had had the opportu nity ; how the figures of one were alto gether misleading, or how the other tried to dazzle us with matters that were " neither here nor there." And now that Parliament has begun its session, and the time honored " Speech" has appeared with almost the identical sentences which the statesmen in the seventies, used to put into the mouth of her Majesty's representative, every one is ready and eager for a political discussion. It is true there are a few eccentric persons who hate the very name of the thing, and would rather run a mile than encounter some of our local authorities on this question now they have got on their war paint. But there are not many of these mis guided and unhappy beings—here, at anyrate. Even our women folk have been induced, in some cases, to give utterance to theif sentiments—gener ally, however, strange to say, not in accordance with what Sir John Hall would have us believe, but to protest against any attempt to drag them into what Mr Scobie Mackenzie calls— our' vile and brawling politics." And the rising generation, not to be out of the fashion, may be seen playing Parlia ment, with their Speakers, Premiers, and sensational orators. Now, \* hile the whole community is revelling in an atmosphere reeking "with political ideas of every description, and enjoy ing a diversion from the prosaic business of life as delightful as it seema to be fascinating our editorial eye gazes pensively and reflectively upon all this feverish excitement. The editorial pen remains iv the inkstand. In fact the editorial attitude is one of calm and strict neutrality. In the position we occupy as representing the local press—the Mail and Guarpian being the only newspapers "published in the county—we are to some extent compelled to act ia this manner. We have a large number of readers and valued clients Jiolding directly opposite views, and it would be manifestly annoying^not to say unfair —to those who may differ from us, were we to use our position to promulgate our political opinions in the way we should feel at liberty to do under other con ditions. In view of such circumstances we have decided to occupy, if not a strictly neutral position, at least an impartial one, We shall permit men of all shades of political opinions to ventilate them in our columns, pro vided always that they do so in a temperate way, and generally conform to the usual amenities of journalism. We believe this course will commend itself to the majority of our readers and clients, and when the stirring time of the general election comes round everybody will stand on the same footing with regard to the local news paper. All the candidates will be treated exactly alike, both editorially and in other ways, and our correspond ence columns will be open to all, no matter what may be the colour of their political opinions. Any comments we may feel disposed to make upon the forthepming contest will have no party tjtot, but yill be based upon the hope that the best man may win.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

| A meeting of the Christchurch shop assistanta;last night decided to communicate with the Hon. W. P. Reeves, asking him to introduce a clause into the Shop Ho its Bill making closing on Saturday afternoons com pulsory throughout Mew Zealand, the present, measure having been found most unsatisfac tory in practice. We have the very best authority for saying that it is Mr John McLachlan's in tention to contest the Ashburton election from start to finish, and, quoting his own language "if all the Bichmonds take the, field against me, it will only cause me to fight with greater vigor, and the man who wrests the seat from me will have to buckle on his armour." I The installation of the W.M. and officers of the Ashburton Lodge, 1811, E.C. will take place on Monday next. The installa tion will take place at three o'clock, and officers from the Grand Lodge will attend. In the evening at 7.45 a banquet aud concert will be given to which visiting brethren are invited, and the invitation is extended to admit of a lady friend accompanying each visiting brother. Brethren will appear in Masonic regaliai Apropos of the use of flint arrowheads in hunting by the American Indians it is inter esting to be told that after the supersession of thoae weapons by iron, obtained in barter with whites, they became invested with a special or sacred character, being used only in the slaying of animals sacrificed to Ti-ra wa, the chief deity, to whom the fasting Pawnee priests still pray for " plenty of fab cows and buffalo meat." The practice illus trates a widespread tendency to retain old ways of doing things for ceremonial pur poses long after they have ceased to be lowed iv ordinary life,

Steps have been taken by the prohibitionist party in Christcbureh to mo- c for a writ o£ etittiorart, removing into the Supremo Court all the proceedings in connection with the granting of licenses io the Southern Cross, Crown, and Saudridge hotels, i fcenseb for these hotels were lefnsa.i l>y the former Sydeuham licensing Committee, and the grounds on winch the present application is made are that the licenses are new liceti^es, thah previously to their being grautcd the ratepayers of the district had not determined whether the number of publican's licenses might or might not be increase!, and that the Committee had not power to grant the applications. Mr W. H. Mal'ock says tbat if the items f which go to make up the national wealth, the most valuable—tar more valuable than the-whole vi the'agricultural land in the country—is house property. Houses made up a quarter of the capital value of the country, furniture, pictures, and other works of art, stand for a tenth of the whole capital" wealth of the kingdom. Land, apart from houses, represents only one-sixth of the national wealth. According to Mr Giffen, the well - known statistician, £1,000,000,000 must be taken to represent the value of the good-will ot the various professions and '•usinesses, and no less than £1,500,000,000 as the value of legal claims by British subjects to certain shares in the I proceeds of enterprise in other countries. Mr Depew, at the Few England dinner in New York, called Yankee curiosity a social irritant and a national blessing. He said :— " They have questioned me as to my birth and genealogy, religion, and politics, assets and debts, and income and expenses, where I intend to die and expect to be buried, and the styles of monument I have selected for my grave. When Lord Chief Justice Cole ridge was over here f took him iip "to New Haven in a private car to visit Yale. A typical Connecticut man jumped on the car in New Haven depot, and J said, * My friend, this car is private.' '. Oh,' said he—' funeral 1' 'No,' I answered. 'Wedding?' "No." 'Excursion?' 'No.' 'Well, then, would you mind telling me what it is for ? " I explained, and pointed out the Lord Chief Justice. ' Fine-looking man, 1 he said ; 'got a good head. By the way, what might hia salary be ?' " A notice displayed in a Norway hotel is ft curious specimen of "English as she is spoke." It reads as follows :— " Bath ! first-class bath. Can anybody gpt. Tush bath. . Warm and cold. Tub-bath and shower-bath. At aDy time. Except Satur day. By two hours forebore." This brings to mind another specimen of foreigners' English, displayed on a notice posted up in an art exhibition in Japan, to which foreigners were welcomed. Here are a few samples of the rules :—" Visitors are re quested at the entrance to show tickets for inspection. Tickets are charged ten sens and two sens, tor the special and common respectively. No visitor who is mad or in toxicated is allowed to enter in, if any person found in sliall be to retire. No visitor is allowed to carry in with himself any parcel, umbrella, stick, and the like kind, except his purse, and is strickly for bidden to take in with himself dog, or the same kinds of beasts. Visitors is requested to take good care of himself from thievely." An Englisman in Boulogne saw displayed in a window this notice :— " Eating and Drinking Sold Here," lhe Marian Willis Dramatic Company were not largely patronised on their first appearance last night. The weather was greatly to blame for this, but doubtless other reasons could be adduced, among them counter attractions elsewhere. The piece produced was the comedy-drama "Jfirma," in which full scope is given to the versatility of Misa Marian-Willis, whb, in the title character, has to pourtray the music hall dancing girl, serio-comic singer, etc, besides throwing in touches here and there of woman's side of life. She.is a really good actress, fair singer, and neat dancer. The play itself is somewhat inconsequent and disjointed, and the songs are introduced at all sorts of unexpected points, but it affords opportunities for very effestive tableaux at times, and one or two in which the villain, " Raikes " (Mr T. W. Lyons) and " Erma " as the chief features are very effective. Mr Lyons made a perfectly diabolical ruffian, Mr I. E. Keogh an amusing " Siguor Bosanco," Mr Coulter an excellent " kind old uncle," and Mr Burton a sufficiently bad swell rogue. The ladies of the cast satis factorily filled their various partsj but the gentleman whom " Erma " accepted as a lover was rewarded very much above his merits, for he was about as lifeless a stick of a lover as ever tried to say sweet nothings when "in the spring, the young man's fancy," etc. The after piece was " The Silent Woman." To-night the Company appear in " Madame Midas-"

Death of Sir William Fox.

Auckland, June 23. Sir William Fox, who had gradually been getting worse fcr days past, died this ufternoon in his eighty-second year, on the anniversary of his wife's death. Sir George Grey has been visitinsr him of late and called to day, but he was tco ill to see Sir George. His last public ap pearance was laying the foundation stone of the Salvation Arniy Barracks on the Queen's Birthday. He founded the New Zealand Alliance, to which he contributed £100 a year, and his purse wasjever open to every good work.

Liberal Association.

THE PROPuS ED PL A FORM.

The following ia the platform proposed by the Committee to be submitted to the general meeting next month of the Ash burton Liberal Association, at which meeting also the selection of a candidate to be run by the Association at next election will be considered :— 1. No further sale of Crown Land. 2. Compulsory re-purchase of freehold land required for settlement. 3. Graduated land tax with exemption of improvements, and graduated income tax. 4. Primary education to be free, | secular, and compulsory; and that-no grants whatever be made to religious bodies of any denomination. 5. That the qualification of electors for voting for members of Parliament be residential only, except in lha case of commercial travellers and seamen. 6. That all adult residents in the licensing districts, shall have votes (one person one vote) on the increase, de crease, or total suppression of licenses. 7. The extension of the franchise tc women.

WEDDING.

McOGRMICK—MADDEN.

A vety pretty wedoinsr took place on Tuesday in the church of the Holy Name, Hie contracting parties being Mr James McOormick and Mis^ Maria Madden. Tha coremony took place ab 10 a.m. Father O'Donnell officiating. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr Patrick M'dtUUn. flhi) bridesmaids were Misses B. Maddfn. M. Gaxkin, and M. McOor raick, and Mr Michael McOormick acted as best man, and th< re were aleo present the father of the bridegroom, with other relatives, and a large number of friends. The bride wore a white crapon and white velvet dress, tiimmed with white silk embroidery and white ribbons, festooned wii h orange blossoms, and a white tulle veil richly embroideied. She also wore a beautrful gold brooch set with pearls, the , gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were each attired in cream nun's veiling, trimmed with lace and ribbons to match, and cream areophane hats, with ostrich feathers. Each had a gold brooch given hy the bridegroom. After the wedding the company repaired t« Mr Devane's for breakfast, where an excellent repast had been prepared. Father O'Donnell pre sided at the breakfast, with Father Hyland on his right, and about eighty guests were present. Th« newly-married pair left by the north express amid the congratulations and well wishes of their friends. The bride's travelling drcsa was of fawn shoe Ottoman cloth, trimmed with fawu silk, shot with cardinal and astra chan. The bride and bridegroom, who have resided in the district for some con siderable time and are well and favorably known, were the recipients of a veiy large number of valuable and useful presents from their numerous well-wishers. After the departure of the- newly-married pair, the company returned to Mr Devane's, where a pleasant "evening was spent, and the pariy dispersed in the small hours of the morning.

SPORTING.

HAWKE'S BAY RACES.

[per press association] Napier, June 23. There was fine weather for the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's Winter Meeting. Fol lowing are the results :— Handicap Hurdles of 100 soys, two miles—Kapua, lOat, 1; Auiora, 9st, 2; Unity, 9at, 3. - Five starters; won comfort ably. Time, 4min 50sec. Dividend, £3 7s. Lad es' Bracelet, 80 soys, two miles—St Anthony, list 121b, 1; Victoria, 12st 31b, 2; Turag, list 12lb, 3. Nine started; won easily. Time, 4min 45sec ; dividend, £2 3s. Hawke's Bay Steeplechase, 300 sovg, ?£ miles—Gondolier, lOsfc 7lb, 1; Norton, 12st 81b, 2; Tiritea, list 71b, 3. Fourteen started; won in the straight after a hard, race. Time, Btnin 53aec. Dividend, £4 6a. Amateur Steeplechase, 60 soys, two miles—Victory, 12st, 1 ; Cleveland, 12sfc, 2 } Athlete, list 6'b, 3 Five Btarted ; won very easily. Time, smin 18sec. Dividend. £1 12s. Welter Handicap, 50 soys, 1J miles — Stockfish, 10it 101b, 1 { Dreamland, list 7!b, 2; Dingo, lOst 81b, 3. Eleven started J won fairly easy. Time, 2min ss. Dividend, £5 17s. Maiden Steeplechase, 80 soys, two miles—Tiritea, 12st, 1; Shearer, 12st 3lb, 2 ; Caloola, 12st 3lb, 3. Six started. Won under whip. Time, smin 25sec. Dividend, £2 3s.

THE CADMAN-REES LIBEL CASE.

VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF.

rE R PKESb ASSOCIATION.

Napier, Juno 23. The jury in the Rees Cadman case re* tired afc 11.30. The drift of the Chief Justice's summing up was that the jury had not to determine whether Mr Cadman hai been dealing in native lands while he wag Native Minister. His own evidence and that of Mr Smith clearly showed that he was at least indirectly interested in such purchase. The alleged libel was* that he had used his position and influence to lurther such purchases, and it was for ihe jury to say whether that had been proved. At 230 the jury asked whether, if one item in the allegation was con? sidered libellous, they should give a ver dict for plaintiff. His Honor replied in the affirmative, and at 410 they, again returned, and asked what amouut of dam ages would carry costs. His Honor said the question of coots rested with the Judge, but 40s was usually considered to carry costs. He should so regard 6uch a veidick. The jury, after a total absence of nbarly seven hours, returned a verdict for plaintiff for £l. Judgment was entered up accordingly without coats,.

COMMERCIAL.

LIVE STOCK MABKET.

Messrs J. T. Ford and Co., in con* junction with Mr Henry Zander, report on the live stock market for the waek ending June 20: —The entry for the day'a sale comprised 3368 sheep, 39 head of cattle, and 1 pig. The entry of beef wu somewhat larger than we have seen during the past few weeks, and competition showed little animation. Values ranged for prime at equal to 21s per IQOlbs, The entry of dairy cows was larger than usual, all good sorts, springing and in profit, being keenly competed for, and Belling at full values. The entry of fat sheep was nos large. We penned a line of merino wethers from the Ananu estate, which realized 12a 6d each. Store sheep were an average entry, for which competition was fair, but sales were made at a slight reduction on late values. We sold on account of various clients 200 crossbred wethers at 15s Bd, 60 at 15s 9d, 461 crossbred lambs at 10a Id, 65 fat merino wethers at l?s §d. Privately during the week we placed a line of 953 itore merino wethers at 6a 6d each.

Messrs Friedlander Bros report upon the live stock market for the week ending J uno 23 as follows :—At the Astiburton yards on Tuesday last only a small entry in all classes of sheep came forward ; no doubt in consequence of the bad weather of the previous day. However, as the sale progressed, it was apparent that the numbers were in excess of requirements, those buyers present being evidently dis inclined to operate. The general atten dance was stnoll, and the absence of buyers for the trade made business slack in freezing sheep. The total entry for the day was 336$ sheep and 39, cattle, of which our numbers were 1185 sheep and 12 head of cattle. In fat sheep, three pens of good merino wethers from Anama sold at 12s 3d ; two pens of merino ewes were sold by us at 7s, and one pen of crjssbreds were withdrawn. Freezing sheep sold at from 15s 6d to 16s JOd. Two-tooth crossbreds for finishing off met with but poor competition, and were mostly withdrawn. Several lines of half bred lambs sold at from 8s 9d to 10s Id, small ones up to 7s 9d. A few lines of merino and crossbred ewes in lamb were offered, but hardly any business resulted at auction. Most of the lines were, how* ever, quitted immediately afterwards. Our sales were merino ewes—3o at 7s, 30 at 6s 6d; 41 freezers at 16s lOi; 160 at 15s tid ; 473 lambs, &s 9d ; 264 two-tooth crcssbreds were withdrawn at 14s 6d. In cattle the entry was a pood one; but prices were not quite as firm as at previous sale. We sold 3 steers for £20 10s, 1 springer at £6 17s 6d, and 2 »t £7. Cows in profit according to coodi* tion from £310s toi'9 109,

tHifi AS£[BttßTO^ GtJARDIAK, SATORDA*, JUNII 23, 1891



IMPORTANT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. Monster Clearius? rtale. STOCK TO BE EEDUCED BY * 1O »» BBFOBB JULY 15 BARDLET BROS., PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING, »rapery, Cloifcto*. »1"1 a<H>is SALE COMMENCING SATURDAY, JUNE 24. Show Boo«r~~"»*»w Koom 60 Women's ta, Cloth Jy**-*J". °™l^°be l£U »t W, *■ snd Is each. iJlof b«''^"^'j Lnmk-BOlio, at SslM, usual price Ss 9). CLOTHING. ,t, v r Vine's Twoed Suits all to be cleared at 17s Hi' Special Purchase oMlea s iw«.i h _ ' ,' *r • n "Drawers at 2* lid and 3a 9d. Woollen Socks 10|d. 100 Pairs of Men a Merino J^r- REDUOnoN j n Singlets, Shirts, Braces, etc '■' Flannel Sinftlets 2, lid. I*l^^ 9d> usua l price 15s 61. Men's Heavy il^}'^S^xU, 7^ Ud, worth 12s 6d. . -«si^rstS?srftfflr_^w f«-^ si-s2s9d- NOTE ADDRESS- ■ _ T>^^a Jlardley Bros, AROADE, BURNETT STREET.



WANTED, Clocks to Repair, at Granger's, East street. 5*230 V__E~Good Samaritan, for the irame * diate relief of pain;— Light's Cash Siore^ 2_33 S" TOCKTAKING 3 \LE at R. A loom's, Saundera' Buildings. Everything reduced, for only, for One Month. Note prices of Blankets in advertisement. Boots and Shoos all reduced. C\TANTfiD Kuown-Fiwt Class VWch »» liepatring at Geainoer's, East Street. 5*2?8 THE, Misses Adams' new Refreshment Rooms now open. Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Lemon Squash, Soda and Milk and all the new summer drinks ready at *11 times, Coleman's Buildings, East. Street. "* UMKOPATHIC Medicines, price Is. Sole agent for distric 1, Light's Cash Store. 2 34 WANTED Known—W. H. Collier's noted four clasp Kil Gloves, 2s \ 6d, have just arrived in all siies. WANTED Known-For good y^ue in firMt clas^ Drapery, Millinery, Boefcs, CloJhinr.', etc.,*go to Mklford House. Beautiful presents now giving awdy to all purchasers. 1^ ANQ I Bang 1 Bang 1 Guns ! Guns ! y Guns! by the best makers and 3tted with all the latest improvements Ponder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, Atid Casea at J. W. Haroley's, East: Street. Guns repaired. BEST. Nickel Watches in the market, are those at 22a Gd and 255. Specially made for S. Salek, Jeweller. Guarantee with sach watch. ________ T\7 HO is your Plumber ? Why, J. W. VV Habdley, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the l&r^e-t stock of Pumps and Pipe in town. tITHERSdo you gee your Ironmor- VV gery? At Hakdley sjifc course, where we g»t the beat value in Sheet Lead, Nails^Ljcfes, Hinges, Plough Chains., -i&pe, Wire Knotting, Gorse J&fiiveg, Spade* and Forks, Lamps, Fender and Fire Irons, and anything you require^ ' yoijr"lambOEedTt7 f 0 iTi) s s SCOUR & LUNG WORM MIXTURE* {By Royal Letters Patent.) ACTS PROMPTLY. SAFE CU RE. THE RENOWNED SHEEP MEDICINE Be wise in time. Time and Tide wait for no man. Those who are possessed of knowledge rise above those who are not. Blenheim, March 4, 1893. Dear Sir,- I have pleasure in testifying to the useful properties of your " Scour Lung- Worm Mixture.' I used it on some Rpm ney lambs last season with the best results, and have no hesitation in recommending it strongly.—Youra faithfully, Alfred J. Lichfield, Chairman of Directors, Marl borough Farmers' Co-Operative Association, Limited. He ia well paid that h well satisfied. F. FERRIMAN, Proprietor Pwlilic ITolicc. TjlOR the convenience of our Share- JP holders, Customers, and the Public of Athburton and District, OUR REPRESENTATIVE WILL, FOR THE UEXr FOURTEEN DAYS BE IN ATTENDANCE, At the Premises, LATE KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL, EAST. STREET, WHERE SAMPLES OF ALL DEPARTMENTS Will be on View, And Every Advantage Given of the VERY SPECIAL VALUES NOW BEING OFFERED AT OUR CHRISTCHURCH WAREHOUSE, Through the late arrival, caused by accidents to the s.s. lonic and Ruapehu. Everyone Invited to Inspect. B. Hallenstein F, 0. Bbowk, Cu4rmiO. M* agWi



Wanted T3EMHMBKR the Tea and Concert Of .' Pride of Wakanui Lodse of Good Templars, Friday, June 30, School Wakanui. JL__ " U \in rliY""are prayers unanswered?' V w iH be Pvev S. Lawry's su\>]eot •at Wcsleyan Church to-m-jrow m*>rni"g. Mission Band at 6 30. ___!! . lAS RY)WA R!>.—Lose, on Jnne 3, J. V 'black white and tan Shoep D >g. ; Bejjistered: collar No. 826.-Johk Mo- Dqwell, Abhburton. _______ '/SaBBAGE Plants, (Rdfield and Man \J Chester Defiance), Onions. Oranges, , Lemons, Bananas, Splendid Tea 2a lb, Biscuits, Jama,-tfau'-e?,. and refreshments always ready at Whitti.»gtom'b, Opposite Mail Oflice. ■• . -, ■ AYE a first class Cycle and all the k"~t latest improvements fitted, new Clincher tyre>rlß9^--tt^-J_^^__ T*TSE H. G. Flowbk's Sulphur Tablets. | U Cough and Eucalyptus Dro.*, and top coushingi "fMPERJAL Acoordeons; to ac eplen- J did instruments just arrived, in cluding " Piccolo " and *' Vox Hum >na, with latest improvements.—H.M. J PSI^ S' R~~~TDHf~a "ITumber Pattern -«tar Cycle," and be >ip to date. Work: maiwhip and fiiifrh fint-clats. .-K**y ; terms —H. M. Jo:»E9, Agent. 625 ■ 1 •■•KAT iPiRS Cleaned, Dyed, anc ' V 'Juried. L-idies' *nd Gentlemen's Gloyfts Cloned. —Misses Uitchcock, .. Staff ird street, Titnaru. _____ B"OMSP*SKI' Merit Mart. The oldest the largest, ths best., and the choap . *st. , Small *>oods a Hjwcialty. _Ful wei'hts guarantaad. A trial soli-it«/d. ■ . -IV. J. SitoooK. ftl?? , -rpr^^^^xNG Wnol 3,1. 200vds Oof ton _D Reel, lid. 4'%ds 31. Enormous stock of La-.IW and Childrou's Hose 1 further reduced at S. W. Aioors & Co. h Sale. , . BRING your orders to H. M. J.pja«K-' who will fkyoujifv-witff a first . class "Safety CycJgJ^o'm £15 10j. fcasy .erms. Enquiries, etc.. promptly replied fco,~ U. Si. J.jnbs. £_ 2f ANTfId Kr.own-T. Hoult has fres'i Povk Sausiges daily, hot Pits, alsV'a good assortment of Jams, Pickles,. Sauces, etc. 7VI7ANTBD Known —Special ship- VV merit of Linen Goods, dirsct from Balfasfc, bplendid value. See window • t ANDREW Orr'S. BEST Brooch Pin 3J, at GuaiNger'h, East street, _jggg> WA^TfXDKnown-Colonial three ply Fingering 3s.—Mitchell _k» Tuener. lADIES' Jackets, Mantles, Superior J Dres3 Goods further reduced, &8 cash must be had. Compulsory Sale at S. VV. Alcoiins. EST Mac~hine Coiton-200yds I^, 4Coyds 3J.—Mitchell & Tukneb,. (LsUITS to meapure, Julinc; the sale, 4l's, . P55), 603, 70% and 75^. Fit and* workmanship cuaranteed. —R. \ Saunders' Buildings^ J T"~ WENTY pieces Floor Cloth 2yds \ wicb 2*, lyd wide Is.—Mitchell & I Tubnek. JUNE Ladies Journals, New Games, new supply of the Zither Harps and Autoharps, ]^ew Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods, Sub- , soribers wanted for our Circulating Library. L, F. Andkewes and Co, SJtaiiomra'HallL WANTED Rnnwn. — Seasoriable Goods. Cashmere Gloves, 6d pair ; Cash Mitts 6d pair ; Fnr Collars, 2> lid ; Ladies' Skirts, 2s lid ; Bo?)yn Wool, 3 per lb ; Wool Shawls at h&if price, at Andrew Ork's. "T^~ANfEpl<m>w"n"S<.me wonderful \'V job lines ii Draptsry, etc., now being sold; also presents to all purchasers. H. 0. Segers, Melfurd house. rFSKN'IS -Beautiful Presents now being given away to all purchasers ofDrapoiy, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc-~ri. 0 Segers, Melfoid Bouso. ry ANTED Known— ** The Corner "is . ' * showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. — W, H. Collier. ('" " O to llarolky Bro«. fjr Bargains ' f in Blaiikeis, 49 pairs of large while, suitable for double b«d« only, 163 6d worth 25.5. Exrra large Grey, only 10s 6>l worth 18s fid. Selling rapid'y.— ' Uakdiey Bros, Arcade. " ; . OFFERS are invited for T.S. 522 Peter Street, containing \ acre. T. BULLOCK. " The Omum Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit xn\ uiictured < y Aul««brool? and Co,



UNYIBLDI^NjG FACTS. G. J. NhICL & CO. / WJNG TO THK DULLNESS OF TIUDE THIS SEASON we have become Now Winter Dress Goods. 4s lid wtii N»» Winter Dress Goods (extra value), 6M I /S^»S a ADNDVmmi^ Iw£'S& ooHMimos. Flannelette, 3s 9d per d- z Heavy Twilled Flannelette, s£d SIO>LICOS AND SHEETINGS, MARVELLOUS LOW PRICES. 36in Wide White Calico, 3s lid per doz Double Bed White Sheeting Twilled, lOjhl 00101? I>f CLOTHING we stand UNSURPASSED for QUALITY and PRICE. Men's Tweed Suits, 19i 6d Men's Heavy Tweed Suits, 25s 6d KS B " HXsh^Br^B, Mole Tm^s, Ties, fc. Wonderful Vi.lue. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Everybody's Trouble is-Where can we get the BEST BOOTS for the LEISI MONEY? TRY uril I S /M'Q Q t J. HEILL & C 0.6. ALL OUR BOOTS ABE^DE^^T^R US^ sMIspAOTION . Ladies' Strong fchoee, 4a lid Oui^S l^ng ail Sides Boot,, «. Ud, positively S ive from eight to twelve months' V\ ear Men's Colonial made Sh xjters, nailed, 8s 6d Men's Colonial made Bluchers, 5s G. J. JNeill & Co.. FR[KDL\NDERS' BUILDINGS, CORNER OF KAST STRKET AND MOORE STREET, TERMS -CASH. No Discount. OUR MOTTO—Small Profits and Quick Returns. THE ESTABLISHMENT PAR EXCELLENCE FOR FIRST-CLASS WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING. S. Salek, Watchmaker, MANUFACTURING JKWELLER, AND OCULTST OPTICIAN'S AGENT. (For Lazarus' Spectacles.) THE Watchmaking and Jewellery Uepurinst Department ".njV^^Sfi^ 00°kisili9 eAiD RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP. As usual the High Class Stock of Silver and E.P., Gold and Silver Jewellery, Watches c"c (which is bein- constantly added to with goods of th* latest style and found well worthy of Inspection, especially by those denrous o makingWEDDING PRESENT, BIRTHDAY PRESENT, OR PRESENTATION. 8, S A~L E K. YATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. LOOK «UT FOR FINAL NOTKJE '  OF DEATH'S Monster &ale. TANCRED STREET. FULL PARTICULARS SFE MONDAY'S ISSUE.



ISEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, AND BOOT & SHOE WAREHOUSE, : TVOOLLEN GOODS. men's All l^OOl BOOTS MEN'S SUITS 3O» 7h 6d All MTool MEN'S TROUSERS 9s, 6d bocts An aO i 10s 6D MEN'S TROUSERS and VESTS 21s men's BOOTS All WOQI T „ /; MEN'S I 2 s Oi> OVERCOATS 35s fid BOYS All WOOI BOOTS BOYS' GUARD , All Wool i BOYS KNITTED PANTS 5s 6"d | SCHOOL BOOTS AII WOOI ! From FLANNEL 5S 6d SHIRTS 3s 6d ; women's ALI iN WOOL goxig| BOOTS 6s 6d ALT, WOOL COLONIAL RUGS women's 16s 6Hj LEATHER | SLTPPERS TROUSERS TO j 3g 6«( MEASURE 17s. 6d NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY I WATERPROOF MANUI^ACTUJRERS. > ALEX. HBNUHV, Manure , I



AJLAJUu JNOTICK* Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations:— For Northern Ports, per Penguin, at 030 p.m. The letter-box will be cleared for des patch of correspondence from Ashburton Post Office to the under-mentioned places as follows :— F or a.m. p.m. p.m. Burnham and Dunsandel - ! (daily) ... ... v . 315 Cbertsey and Bakaia . i (daily) ... 6^o 315 620 Ohristchurch and North , ( . (daily) ... ... ... ; 6.30 3.15 6.20 I and on Mondayo, Wed- i nesdays, and Fridays... 10.30 Orotvore (daily) ... ... 6.30 Eiffelton and Willowby, Tuesdays, Thursdays, ! and Saturdays... .« 10.30 Elgin, Wakanui, River side, Seaview. Seafield, i and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur* i days 630 jFlemington Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 3.45 Geraldine (daily) 10.3G Greenstrcet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 6 30 Hackthorne and Lismore, ! Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10.30 Methven (daily) 3-15 Mt. Somera, Springbum, Bushside, and Alford Forest (daily) ... . ... 4.0 Mayfield and Buapuna, MondaysandThursdays 4.0 [Newlands, Tuesdays Thursdays, and Satur- i days ... ... ••• 6.30 Timaru, Dunedin, and South (daily) 12-30 Temuka & Timaru daily) 10.30 12.30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays ... 3.15 Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Waunate (daily)... 10 30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays ... 3 I<> Westerfield, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur | Jays • - 40 Wheatstone, Ashton,, ' Waterton, and Long-; '. beach (daily) ... .. 3.45 j j^B. — Letters containing anything or ! value should be handed, to tjhe Postmaster J to lw registered,



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