Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1893. THE LOSS OF THE VICTORIA.

One more of those terrible calamities at sea, which cast gloom over the whole empire! The flagship of Admiral Tryon rammed and sunk by another ship of the same squadron, while, so to speak, on " dress parade," and over .400 of the flower of the navy sent to their last account! The catastrophe is a most lamentab'o one, and a sad commentary on the fitness of our navy for actual warfare. For by this event it has been found possible, in the course of ordinary drill—when everybody is I supposed to be cool and collected, every post properly manned, and every man doing his duty just as it should be done—for one of those monsters of naval architecture to be let loose like a wild beast, and so get beyond the con trol of her own conning tower that before anyone is aware she has cut the flagship in two and sunk her, drowned her crew, and with them the controlling mind of the whole Mediterranean fleet. Tf this terrible thing be possible in ordinary drill, what must one expect in the mad excite ment of actual warfare ? One feels as if the greatest foe the man-of-war's-noan has to fear in such circumstances is the sister ship just to port or starboard of his own. As yet the precise origin of the disaster is unknown, and various conjectures of course have been flashed across the sea to us. Some of these may be right perhaps, but there is one patent fact revealed—some one has blundered, and blundered in such a fatal way that all the sorrow that usually follows a naval engagement has been introduced into four hundred homes, and that in a time of peace. How such a terriblo accident as this was possible is an explanation most people in these colonies will wait anxiously for. '

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Those wishing to form a class to learn shorthand are requested to meet at Gates' School of Music to-morrow evening at 7.30. Ladies will read with some interest a telegram in our advertising columns from the firm of G. L. Beath and Co, Christ church, to their agent here in regard to the clearing out of the Ashburton stock. The Rev T. A. Hamilton, at St. Stephen' Church on Sunday evening, made touching reference to the recent naval calamity, and devoted a special sermon to the subject. The rev gentleman referred in the highest terms of praise to Admiral Tyron, under whom he had served as lieutenant while in the navy. The man Wi'lis, who was burnt to his leggings at Danevirke the other night through his lamp expoding, has died in the Waipukurau Hospital. It is not so long ago since this unfortunate man, under the name of Black was tried at Auckland and acquitted for the murder of Streeter in Poverty Bay, —" Napier Telegraph." The baby girl born to the Duchess of Fife recently jitanda sixth in succession to the throne. The death of the Duke of Clarence has made a sudden difference to the pros pects of the little Fifes. They were then almost quite out of it. Four lives, two of them young and vigorous, intervened be tween the mother and the succession. Now there are three lives barring the way. The united ages of two of them are 126 years, and the third, the direct successor, is as yet un-narried. The Duchess of Fife, who is the Prince of Wale*' third child and eldest daughter, may therefore feel some little measure of discontent that hsr flrnfc baby, being a boy, died, and that fche two next ars girls. The Lady Alexandra Duff, who is the elo&st, stands fifth on the line of succession. Mr Alfred Harrison has kindly taken the trouble to obtain from the Royal Humane Society of Australia a copy of their rules which he has enclosed in a glass casing and placed in the swimming bath room* fcr the benefit of Ashburton residents. The Royal Hnmane Society was established in 187£, and is supported by voluntary contributions. It haa for U» object the collecting and circu lating information as to the most approved and effectual methods of recovering persons apparently drowned or dead. Jt provides suitable appliances for restoration from drowning, and bestows rewards on those who risk their lives in their attempt to save others. The rules are very comprehensive and give inform2ti<>n as to the course to be adopted in cases of drowning, suffocation, narcotic poisoning, sunstroke, ?uake bites, fainting, apoplexy, over bleeding, auSoCS:' tion irom choke damp, etc.

A gentleman popularly known a»"The Father of Waitotara," in company with mother who some time ago was talked of is the coming member for the district, were conversing lately aa to the slimnesa of their respective wrists, and as a clincher to th 9 argument the former stated that he could easily slip off the smallest pair of handcuffs. A constable was standing by and the " darbies" being produced were quickly fastened on his right wrist, while before the other was aware of it he had been »imilarly treated by the imprisonment of the left. And there they stood practi cally in double harness, making rather a funny picture, but hilarity gave place to their mortification on learning that the constable had unfortunately lost the k:y. A somewhat dramatic situation only faded from view after the joke had been heartily enjoyed and the production of tin key. There's ft moral in this.

The Ohristchurch Gas Company haspre-j sented the City Council with, four large \ street lamps of Sngg'a latest patent. Each lamp has five burners, and will give a powerful light. Similar lamps are used upon the Thames embankment. Two of the lamps are to be erected in Cathedral square, one on either side of the fountain in front of the Cathedral. Another will be placed upon the pedestal in front of the Grain Agency Buildings in High street, nd the other on the pedestal in the Market square. The lamps will be supported upon specially cast iron pillars. Concrete founda tions are being prepared for the pillars in Cathedral square. A very successful gathering o! the Sea field Band of Hope and Temperance Society, took place on Friday evening last. The meet ing was presided over by Mr Joseph Clucas, who spoke for a short time on the good done by Bands of Hope in training children to do without alcoholic beverages, which would eventually result in closing hotels for want of custom. A very interesting address was delivered by Mr G. W. Leadley, who showed both the comic and the tragic side of the drink question in a very racy style. Reoitations were given by the Mieses L. and I. Bruce, Collison, Hampton, K. andL. Moore, Messrs Hight, Cowan, Nevil, and Freddy Lunt. A reading by Master Collison caused much laughter; These were interpersed by songs given by Misses Richardson (2), Collison, and Moore (4). A capital dialogue, entitled "A Sudden Turning" was given in splendid Btyle by Misses Bruce and Collison, and Masters Bruce (2), Oollison and Cowan. A very enjoyable meeting was brought to" a'close by passing a vote of thanks to all who had assisted. Holloway's (.'lntmek*. - The great climatic variations which soldiers and sailors experience render them liable to a variety ot diseases, the development of which is favored by exposure and hardships —often, it is to be feared, by their own carelessness as well. Holloway's remedies affoid a safe and easy means of cure for those constitutional and local maladies which are so frequently engendered by residents in unhealthy climates and by ia cautious living. The ointment is a wonder ful healing application, and cleanses the surface of foul sores and ulcers, soothes the throbbing and pain in cases of inflammation, and checks the progress of skin diseases. The pills purify the blood, cleanse t c liver, and remove all noxious matter from the system.

FIRE.

On Saturday night about ten o'clock, or shortly after, the fire bells rang out an alarm, and the residents were soon made aware by the glare over the central portion of the town that there was a fire of tome magnitude in the borough. It turned out to be in the shop of Mr W. J. Hamp ton, cabinet-maker, Tancred street. It appears that Mr George Heffurd, going home by Cass street, saw a strong reflec tion of light in the locality ol the Arcade, and on proceeding to the spot found that Mr Hampton's back premises were on fire, and that already the flames had a good hold. The alarm was immediately given, and the fire engines were on the spot with commendable speed. It may here be mentioned as a piece of smart work that Mr Crooks, jun , brought a pair of horses all the way from Hampstead in time to have their services accepted at the brigade station to assist in bringing the engine to the scene of the fire. From the first ringing of the bell to the playing of water on the fire about twenty minutes elapsed. From the start of the engine from the engine shed, only seven and a half minutes elapsed before the brigade were on the scene and had two branches of hose ready to play, but it took just ten minutes more to get full steam up on the engine and the water in play. Not that the engine required all this time, but a portion_oLthfi delay was caused by the time taken by the supply in the channel to get down in sufficient quantity to the tump at Collier's corner. It always takes a few minutes to get the side street channels phut off, and the full body of water directed down the main channel. As soon as the engine had enough to go on with, however, the supply kept up plentifully until the work wae done. From the very first there was but little hope of saving either Hampton's shop or the adjoining one belonging to Mr Lublow, as the fire had too good a hold before it was discovered, but the brigade worked with a will, and although they , were nob able to do what from the first was evidently impossible—save either the shop of Mr Hampton or Mr Lublow—they succeeded in confining the fire to these premises, and extinguishing it before further damage could be done, and by half-past eleven the fire was completely subdued. For some time it looked aa if the Arcade was doomed, as Hampton's shop was next to that; corner of the Arcade in which is the store of the Co-operative Association. But than&s to the well directed efforts of the brigade, and the existence of a substantial brick wall which separated the two establish ments the store and Arcade escaped with no more than a good warming. Had the Co-operative store caught, there is no saying where the mischief might have .ended. The newly formed fire police and salvage corps have had an unexpectedly early opportunity of showing their use fulness and the excellence of their organi sation, as thanks to them and others who gave them prompt and voluntary assis tance, much of the heavier portion of the stock of both tradesmen was removed from the premises, and saved from the fire, although damaged to some extent from other causes, as all goods hurriedly translated from a show room across a muddy street must be. 9?he efficient little fire prevention apparatus at the Union Bank was brought into play %t the beginning and its energetic and persis tent working no doubt saved the stables adjoining the bank and only on the otlier 6i4<i ?f a 10-feet right of way from Lublow's. Mr Hampton's shop was fcfrfi property of Mr Bullock, and was insured in the South British for £225. Mr 'Hampton's stock and tools were insured in the Liverpool and London and Globe Office for £400. Mr Lublow's shop was insured for £470 and hfi stock, etc,, for £150 in the North British,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[ PER PRESS ASSOCIATION]

Wellington, June 26 Heavies,

Measles afe vei7 prevalent. Three hundred children ar6 aol ent from one school alone. Admiral Vryon. The "Times," speaking of Admiral Tryon, says that during the war scare of 1885, he had made all arrangements with great completeness, and knew the where abouts of the movements of every ship in the Russian squadron. He was in cable communication with the New Zealand Government every day. But what is not generally known is that he had deter mined, if he came to the conclusion thab our porte were not properly protected, to make Wangaroa the headquarters of a squadron, and guard it with a line of sub marine mines.

CORRESPONDENCE.

CWe do not hold ourseives responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

ME SCOBIE MACKENZIE AND LOCAL OPTION.

TO THE EDTTOB. Bra,—Two things were specially evi dent in Mr 8, Mackenzie's replies to the questions re local opdon at the meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall—namely, the incon sistency between the replies to the two questions asked, and his utter failure fco reco.nise this as oue of the leading poli tical questions of the day, on which con fessed ignorance of the arguments for and against is simply inexcusable. I have read these replies as reported in your columns again and again, and am at a loss to know whether these evasive and involved sentences ware intended to con ceal his real thoughts, or whether Mr Mackenzie is as dense and ignorant on the subject as his words seem to indicate. I do not like to settle down toeitber of these conclusions, but really there seems to be no j escape from the dilemma. In reply t© the first question Mr Mackenzie admitted in effect that an elected licensing commit tee ought to have the power of giving effect to its decisions, "no matter what they may be." Now, having admitted this, why should Mr Mackenzie treat us to such a fantastic piece of fencing in' reply to the second question ? The only difference is that in this we ask for the people to have the power of registering their decision by a '• direct vote," instead of doing so by the cumbersome method of electing a committee. But just here Mr Mackenzie halts like a horse that has suddenly gone lame. He is not prepared to give an opinion, bees use "it is a bad thing to give your opinion before you hear the arguments for and against."' Just so. But has it coma to this that a leading poli tician like Mr Mackenzie has not yet heard the arguments for and against ? Ha? he been asleep when the question has been discussed in Parliament? Or h&s such a keen student of newspaper litera ture suddenly lost his sight when he has reached those columns in which the sub ject haa been dealt with in the press ? Or, again, are we to assume that Mr Mackenzie is so deeply absorbed in criticising other people's political views that he has no time to work out the argument? for and against this proposal for himself \ His bitterest opponents would not say that he is in capable of doing it; then why should he wait till some one else has done all the thinking that he may simply indulge In the evidently congenial task cf criticising? But after all, Mr Mackenzie has formed an opinion. He says—"They are going too far (i.e., the prohibition party) in the manner they are trying to attain their ends. . .•■■■--. . . I think they go too far when they say that one section of the community shall say to another section that they shall not have a glass of beer or a glass of whiskey. (Applause.) I am not in favor of that." (Hear, hear.) Such applause is very cheap, but it is be side the mark. Mr Mackenzie said to one of his questioners that evening— "You must not put your words into my mouth." Just so, and Mr Mackenzie and those who applauded him might have remembered that these applauded words were no answer to the question raised. He objects to their manner and proceeds to condemn a course which the prohibi tionislsdo not propose to follow. They do not ask the power to say that Mr Mackenzie or his friends who applauded him " shall not have a glass of be<»r or a nip of whiskey," but they do want the power to be given to a majority of the adult residents in a district to say whether or no they are to have liquor shops in any fclupe or form in their midst. Those who say that prohibition would be the practical outcome of giving this power thereby virtually admit that a majority are in favor of prohibition. If so, by what pretence of right or reason can the majority be prevented from giving effect to their wishes on a matter of such public importance as the liquor traffic? It is easy to say the minority would rob obey a prohibition law. They ought to be as willing to do so as to expect the other side to submit to a licensing law. At any rate a prohibitory law called into operation by a direct vote of the majority of the people would probably be obeyed as well as the present licensing law la obeyed.—l am, etc, , S. La wet. Wesleyan Parsonage, June 24, 1893.

FARES TO CHRISTCHURCH.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—As one of the Railway Com .nissionerti is at present on a visit of inspection of the Hurunui—Bluff line, it affords an opportunity to approach him re a reduction of fares from Ashburton to Ohristchurch. Oamaru residents are privileged to travel to Dunedin—a distance of seventy-eight miles—on Tuesdays and Fridays, for 7s 6d second-class (tickets available for one month) while we are asked to pay 9s lid for a stage of fifty miles. The reason assigned for this concessjon to Oamaru is that the Union Company will convey passengers for the same rate. Then, if th^t be the gasp, I see no reason why we should be deprived of cheap fares, because we have no com munication with Lyttelton by water. Perhaps a deputation of influential citizens could prevail on the Commissioner to give a little consideration to the matter.—l am. etc TOUCHSTPITB.

MADAM MIDAS.

The attendance at the Jddfeliows' Hall on Saturday evening was again poor. This was to bo regretted, as the piece produced and the manner in which if was played were in every way improvements on the first appearance of the company. The play is a tale of digging life in the early d&yp, and is full of interest from i beginning to end. Hiss Marian Willis was, of course, the heroine o? the piece, and showed herself to be p isepei of dramatic power and elocuii i \ y talent of no mean order, while the other members of the compiny played up to her very well indeed. The part of the villanous few palodonian escapee, a Frenchman con victed ot J murder and deported for his J coqnfcry's good,'waß very well played by Mr Keogh, white Mr Ilyons supplied the wicked and worthless husband of the heroine, Mr Coulter taking the part of his evil genius. There are many very striking situ&figng in the play, many sensational effects, with not a few gnashes of genuine humor, and all were made the most of by an able company! It is to be hoped there will be a large attendance to»night, when " Woman against the World " will be produced.

SPORTING.

At a meeting of the Coii.rni(tee of the Ashburton Racing Club held on Saturday niahfc 1 """s <^ec'c'e°'' provided the dates' do noj; clash with o^7 slubs'5 lubs ' fco hold Spring Meeting of the Club on Septeni vv? 13 and 14. This alteration in date is made with a view to meet the wishes of the Hunt Club, for whoni a couple of steeplechases and a ladks' bracelet are to be included in the programme, -

OUR EXCHANGES.

THE GA.LLAHTS OP OLD,

The young man about town of the day may have his faults, but he is at least less lowdy and noisy in hia amusements than his father before him. i*>o Mr G, A. Sak points out in the amusing article on " Fast Life in the Past and Present," wh'ch he com municates to the "Daily Telegraph." The masher " up-to date " would seem a sad milksop to the beau of the thirties and forties. When Mr Sala was young, and Dickens was writing " Nicholas Jsickleby," a gay young gentleman of the highest fashion would spend the evening fighting with the police in the streets and pulling off door-knockers and bell-handles, and would be thought none the worse of for going roaring and raving drunk to bed five nights a week. There was one particularly dashing blade, the Honourable Billy Dash, who kept quite a museum of curiosities which he had acquired in his nocturnal depreda tions—brass-door * plates, knockers, tradesmen's signs, and the like—all looted vi et armis in the public thoroughfares. Nowadays (says the "St James' Gazette") the Honourable Billy would not be a hero, but, in all probability, a convict. Yes, certainly we have softened our manners even if we have not greatly amended our morals. THE CHURCHES AND HOME RULB. A new political movement has suddenly sprung into being in Scot land. The Rev John Kelman, a much respected Free Qhurch minister in Leith, wrote a letter to the "Scots man" urging his brother ministers and church members to declare their sympathy with '"their Presbyterian brethren in Ulster, ■ and to place religious above political considerations. The suggestion was taken up with, 'surprising alacrity by many Free Church ministers, including the present Moderator of Assembly, Dr Blaikie. An organisation is being formed to lead to concerted action, and public meetings in furtherance of the ends < in view are about to be held in Edinburgh and elsewhere. The United Presbyterian Church has followed suit, and at a public meeting of its ministers , office-bearers, and members, held two days ago, a resolution denouncing the > Home Rule Bill was adopted. These • movements will grow, and are certain 1 to have an important influence upon the next general election. The estab \ lished Church has not as yet moved in the matter; but it is so busily i fighting for its own existence that its forgetfulnessof the dangers which menace Prostestants in Ireland can at 1 least be understood.—Scotch correspon dent.

TELEPHONING FROM GLASGOW TO BEL FAST. A telephone wire 145 miles in length has just been fixed between the post offices of Glasgow and Belfast. Between Fortpatrick and Donaghadee it is carried under the sea in a cable insulated with guttapercha and lined with brass ribbon to protect it from the attacks of the teredo, a creature which seems to be particularly active in that locality. The cable weighs about thirteen tons to the knot, and the land wire, which is carried over head, 8001b to the mile. Sir John Burns was the first speaker between the two cities, on the sth inst. Re peated experiments since then have shown that voices in Belfast can be heard even more distinctly than those uttered in other parts of Glasgow on the ordinary telephone wires. This being the case, the new line is certain to be extensively used as soon as it is opened to the public. The cabins are of the most elegant description; and by an automatic arrangement as soon as an operator takes his seat the cabin is lit up by electricity, and the con- I nection made with the switchroom. REBUILDING GLASGOW BRIDGE, Many in far-off lands will hear with a feeling akin to that of bereavement that the Broomielaw bridge is to be pulled do ten and rebuilt. It was erected in the early part of the century from designs by the celebrated engineer Telford. Of late years it had become to* narrow for the vastly increased traffic which passes over it, while its foundations were endanged by the dredging of the river. It was at first proposed to widen the bridge and strengthen its foundations by under building, but it was finally resolved to rebuild it, altogether. To accommodate the traffic while the bridge is.being re* built a temporary wooden bridge is in course of construction close by. It is on the cantilever principle adopted in the J?orth bridge, and is to oost £14,000. It is expected to be ready for use about the end of July, and as soon as it is completed the demolition of the old bridge will begin. A i similar course of procedure was adopted during the rebuilding of Blackfriars bridge, London, some twenty-eight years ago. THE POPE AND DEFENCE. His Holiness the Pope has issued an encyclical to the European Powers calling their attention to the cruel burdens imposed on the nations by tjie - military systems at present in force, and urging a conference for the purpose of setting on foot a general scheme of disarmament. The weaker Powers, from. Austria down to Spain and Belgium, are understood to be willing to accept the Pope's suggestion j but the dominating Powers—France, Germany and Russia—are scarcely likely to accept advice on military subjects from the Vatican, Each Power is top much afraid of the others to consent to disarm, And yet the iron " peace " which reigns io Europe to-day is more wasteful and cruel in its .burdens than most wars. Armies grow ever more numerous and military budgets ever vaster. Europe to-day spends more than £200,000,000 sterling p^r annum in preparation for war, and has over I?,? 00-000 of disciplined troops in barrcks or on the muster rolls. This state cf things is monstrous and intolerable. It must quickly end in a general war, or a general disarmament.

THE ASHBLPTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1893.



IMPOETAOT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. Monster Clearing Sale. STOCK TO BE REDUCED BY £ 1000 BEFORE JDLY 15 HARDLEY BROS., PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING, Wn, HO.O . O,a^ K%=X Of THMB *™ Drapery, ClolhlnK, and Boots, SALE COMMENCING SATURDAY, JUNE 24. Nh «w Boom"" "snow Room. CLOTHING. our i T«rpfid Suits »H to be cleared at 17s lid. Special Purchase of!ltoisJ^n^ 8 Hats at Is each. EW StrongT^eedTrouaersbs,ll pY , *r • „ T?r»wew afc 2s lid and 3s 9JI. Woollen Socks lOfri. 100 Pairs of Men's Mflnnou» XJEDUOTION in Singlets, Shirts, Braces, etc Flannel Singlets 2s lid. SpeowJ «■£ 6J> «-"— Hardley Bros, AKOADE, BTJBHKTT STEKBT.



an*______i__---~~--- ---rnHOsi^sirouß of joining a Shorthand 1 Class are requested to meet, *jCMes School of Made To-morrow a««»day; ... Night, at half Pa-^_______ - - V^lAßßiG^Plants, (Rn6eld and Man- U Chester Defiance). Ojiums. Urjngea, Unions, Bananas, Splendid Tea 2lb. Biscuits Oama, Sauces, and "frertimento always ready at Whittingtos s, Opposite Mail Office. ____—-— i ■ t AYE a first class Cycle and all the *~? latest, improvements fitted, new Clincher tyre for mb-tLJ^J*^^ TTSE H G. ~Flowbe's Sulphur Tablets. U Cough and Eucalyptus Drops, and top coughing. ______ i • KATHER3' Cleaned, Dyed, and P Curled. Ladies* and Gentlemen a Gloves Cleaned. - Misses Hitchcock, Staffoi^stree^ ! jr^ru ; _______ _______ tor the imme l. diate relief of pain.-LiGHT s Cash S^ore. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest the largest, tba best, and the cheap wfc. Small 'looda a specialty. *vi Vdiffhfes guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J. SILOOCK. _ 4t__" TTIINGERING Wool 3J, 200 yds Cotton Jj Reels 1H 40°yd3 3 L Enormous stock of Ladies' and Children's Hose further reduced at S. W. Aioqkx & Co. a Bale. __— - WANTED Kiiown-T. Hoult has fresh Pork Sausages daily, hot Pies, als? a good assortment of Jams, J'ickles, Sauces, etc. ,___ *11? ANTED Known. — Special ship- V V nient of Linen Goods, direct from . Belfast, Splendid value. See window et Andkkw Orb's. ______ i jJSST Broooh Fin 3d, at GkTingbr'«, j.3 Etmtatreeb. r __jg_ggg TTTA IST ED Known—Colonial three plj W Fingering 3s.—Mitchell akb TUKNBR. " TADIWJ rackets, Mantles, Superioi J Dresa Goods further reduced, »i cash must be had. Compulsory Sale at S. W. Alcokn's. EST Machine Col ton—2ooyds l^d, 400 yds 3d.—Mitcbmll & Turner LjUITS to measure, during the sale, 495, k5 553, 60s, 70j, and 755. Fit and workmanship guaranteed.—R. Saunders' Buildings. WENTY pieces Floor Cloth 2yds wide 2^, lyd wide Is.-Mitchell & Turner. JUNE Ladies Journals, New Games, new supply of the Zithei Harps and Autoharps, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub scribers wanted for our Circulating Library. L. F. Andrbwes and Co, Stationers' Hall. W' ANT E D Known. — Seasonable Goods. Cashmere Gloves, 6ct pair : Cash Mitts 6d pair ; Fur Collars, 23 lid : Ladieß' Skirts, 2s lid ; Eoslyn Wool, 3s per lb ; "Wool Shawls at half price, at Axdrew Ojbu's. . \ 1 TANTEDltnown—Some wonderful V V job lines in Drapery, etc., now being sold; also presents to all purchasers, H. C. Segers, Melford Bouse. RESENTS - -Beautiful Presents now being given away to all purchasers of Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc.—H. C Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known—" The Corner " ia showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. —W, H. Colliek. GO to~HARDLEY Bros, for Bargains in Blankets, 49 pairs of large white, suitable for double beds only, 16s 6d worth 25a. Extra large Grey, only 10s 6d worth 18s 6d. Selling rapid'y.- EUrdley Bros, Arcade. STOCKTAKING SALE at R. AJoorn's, Saunders' Buildings. Everything reduced, ior Tash only, for One Month. Note prices of Blankets in advertisement. Boots and Shoes all reduced. ANTED Known— Firpt Class Watch Repairing at Grainger's, East Street. ___6«228 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 Sfcreeh. t TIMUIOPA-TiilO Medicines, price Is. Sol« agent for district, Light's Cash Store- 2 34 WANTED Known—W. H- Collier's noted ftjtkr cksp KiJ Gloves, 2s 61, hay« just arrived in all sb.es. \i : ANTED, Clocks to Repair, at j \V GRiiNGER'a, East street. 6*230 i WANTED Known-Tor good value in ! first class Drapery, Millinery, I Boots, Clothing, etc., go to Melford House. Beautiful presents now giving pway to a.ll purebwerst



BANG 1 Bang 1 Bang ! Guns ! Quna 1 Guns I by the best makers and fitted with all the latest improvements, Potrder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, And Casea at J. W. Hardley's, East Street. Gun 3 repaired. V>EST Nickel Watches in the market, JL3 are those at 22s 6d and 255. Specially made for S, Salbk, Jeweller. Guarantee with sach watch. ■Tf / HO is your Plumber ? Why,J. W. VV Hardest, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumpa and Pipe in town. \\ THERE do you gee your fronmon- VV gery? At Hakdusv sof course, where we get the best value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender and Fire Irons, and anything | you require. I NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, .AND BOOr & SHOP, WAREHOUSE, ' WOOLLEN GOODS. men's AH WooJ BOOTS MEN'S SUITS 3Os 7* toil ■-",:"■„ , AH Wool MEN S MEN'S TROUSERS 9» 6d . *£" All Wool IU S 0 D- MEN'S TROUSERS and VESTS 21s men's ■ boots All Wool T B f. MEN'S 1 "D OVERCOATS 35s 6d boys' All Wool BOOTS BOYS' GUARD 6s 3d suits ios BOrs , AH Wool BOYb KNITTED PANTS 5s 6d SCHOOL boots All Wool From FLANNEL 5S 6d SHIRTS 3s 6d WToOT SS Is 6»6d ALL WOOL COLONIAL RUGS women's 16s 0d LEATHEE ATJ Wnr yr SLIPPERS A TROUSERS TO * 3S Od MEASURE 17s 6d NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY WATERPROOF MANUFACTURERS. ALEX. HENDRY, Manage-. Public Notice. DXO. FOR the convenience of our Share holders, Customers, and the Public of Ashburton and District, OUR REPRESENTATIVE WILL, FOE THE NEXT FOUKTEEN DAYS, BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE PREMISES, LATE KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL, EAST STREET, I WHERE SAMPLES OF ALL DEPARTMENTS Will be on View, And Every Advantage Given ot the VERY SPECIAL VALUES Nt W BEING OFFERED AT OUR CHFISTCHURCH VrAKEHOUSE, Through tha late arrival, caused by acci dents to the s.s. lonio and Buapelia. ETerjonc Invited to Inspect. B. Hailknstein, E. 0. .Bbow.v, Chairman. Manager.



.UNYIELDING FACTS. G. J. NEIfX & CO. OWING TO THE DULLNESS OF TRADE THIS SEASON we have become considerably OVKR-STOCKED. {^er to Reduce, we are ojjn. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING AT UNHEABD-OF PBIOES, Being only a short time in Business we have no old Stock. Everything HEW. New Winter Dress Goods, 4s lid per doz. . New Winter Dress Goods (extra value), 6£d ' a kSSSS3SSStSS^a^atHMwSt oompetitios. Flannel ett«s, 3s 9d per doz Heavy Twilled Flannelette. s£d SOALICoS 4iND SHEETINGS, MARVELLOUS LOW PRICES. 36in Wide White Calico, 3s lid per doz Double Bed White Sheeting, Twilled, IOJd pot™ IN CLOTHING we stand UNSURPASSED for QUALITY and PRICE. Men's Tweed Suits, 19a 6d Men's Heavy Tweed Suits. 25s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits from 4s lid _. , . . Men's and Boys' Hate, Shirts, Braces, Mole Trousers, Ties, to.. Wonderful "Value. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Everybody's Trouble is-Where can we get the BEST BOOTS for the LEAST MONEY? TRY „ _ _ . g. i NH LL_ d GO/s' All. OCR BOOTS ***™*™jlgjgffio GIVE SATISFACTION. Ladies' Strong Shoee, 4s lid Maids' Strong Shoes, 4* 6d .,.« s i*. Our Women's Strong Elastic Sides Boots, 6s lid, positively give from eight to twelve months' Wear ... Men's Colonial made Shooters, nailed, 8s 6d Men's Colonial ma^e Bluchers, 5s The Best Pegged Heavy Wacertights in New Zealand at Ida 6d THY our BOYS' and GIRLS' SCHOOL BOOTS. Every Pair Guaranteed. G. J. Keifl & Co. FRIEDLANDERS' BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST STREET AND MOORE STREET, TERMS-CASH. No Discount. OUR MOTTO—Small Profits and Quick Returns. THE ESTABLISHMENT PAR EXCELLENCE FOE FIRST-CLASS WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING. S. Salek, W^hmaker, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OCULTST OPTICIAN'S AGENT. (For Lazarus* Spectacles.) THE Watchmaking and Jewellery Repairing Department ia now very Complete in its arrangements. The upmost care is taken over all Jobs, and work is turned out only in a thoroughly reliable manner. The Charges are as low as can reliable wobkminship. As usual, the High Class Stock of Silver and E.P., Gold and Silver Jnwellery, Watches, eta (which is being constantly added to with goods of thai latest style and design), will be found well worthy of Inspection, especially by those desirous o makUlg WEDDING PRESENT, BIRTHDAY PRESENT, OR PRESENTATION. s. s alek. VATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. BEATS & CO.'S SALE. . LAST TEN DAYS. TELEGRAM JUST RECEIVED- To Mr W. Robinson, (Beath and Co., Ashburton..) Sell ouc every line of Stock, don't trouble about profit. We want nothing returned to Christchurch as our annual balance on here directly, so must have stock 'educed.^ Great Bargains all this Week. G. L. Beath & Co., TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Prepare for a_Bainy Day. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 38s, reduced to Men^Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 455, reduced to Men?s 2Tw deed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 60s reduced to Men? Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 655, reduced to Men? Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 70s reduced to MenVTweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 80 3 , reduced to 65s' OBSERVE. KTWe are now -king^ »*^3KK *"" W6""klloWn from 15s to 20s LESS than Chrisfcchurch advertised prices for same Quality. Largest Stock of Tailoring Goods inthe District to select from. GENTS' TOOTS and SHOES of the Best Quality. HAIS, SHIRTS, TIES, and e^^gl^l^^ 86*800*1*16 MERCERY» etc" at CBAI6HBADX BBBBYIAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. ,



FOR SALE, A NICE HOME, AND LAND FOR A COW. A WELL BUILT BRICK HOUSE pi five rooms, and about TWO ACRES of LaND of first class quality ; in a central position, only a few minutes walk to the Railway Station, near to good schools, frontage on Main road. A safe and sound inveatment, as tha purchase will let well and return a good interest on the pricu required if the buyes does not wish to live on the property. F. FERRIMAN.



The Onslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit manufactured by Aubebrook and Op,



.. COIEMANB AND SONS ECCALYPTE El tract is the only genuine* in the market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the ©hest and Lungs, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, ife has no equal, Agent*— AsaBUKEox Drug Company,



REATING'S COUGH LOZENGES euro Coughs, Asthma, Bronchiti*. Medio»l t«<;i mony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladfes.9 One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two afc bedtime ensures rest. For reliev. ng difficulty of breathing they are inv&lu. ible. They contain no opium nor any •olent drug*. Sold by all Chemist*, in Tin#. 11*4 mm) * Od wh. v