Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1893. BANK NOTE BACTERIA.

Pbofbssoh Thomas some days ago lectured at the University College, Auckland, on the subject of " Biology," in the course of which lecture he gave an interesting account of a recent examination that had been made of a Bank of New Zealand £1 note. The examination had been made by means of photography and the magic lantern, and the latter was used to place the results of the'examination before the Professor's audience. The Professor showed first a photograph of the note. In this there was nothing very remark able to be seen. It was dirty, to be sure, as thousands of bank note 3 are, and in this connection the Bank of New Zealand's notes are no more liable to the contact of dirty fingers than are the notes of other banks. But it was when the dirt that vas upon the note came to be investigated that the subject became interesting, as showing bow the ordinary courie of

the life of man can be to a large extent ( traced and followed by the light of • science. After showing the photograph of the note, the Professor threw on the screen a view oi the numerous bacteria obtained from the thin but very varied accumulations of dirt. There were a dozen different varieties of bacteria, and figuring veiy plainly among them was the "yeast plint." This was taken as evidence that that note while in the hands of the living had also been in the place of hops. It may have been "planked" down trium phantly on. the bar of a pub in pay ment of a shout of more or less magni tude, or it may have been through the hands of some fairly moderate man who used beer within righteously respectable limits at hia dinner table, or as the Professor put it, it might not have received its addition of yeasty bacteria from beer at all, but at the hands of some highly abstemious—baker. But there the yeast was, and it may be found on nearly every note that tafe es a place in the currency of the colony. Among-; exhibited was the bacterium to whose action is attributed the decay of human teeth. What did this denote ? Not a few things, and many that handlers of notes might not care to dwell upon. But evidently somebody with teeth the dentist ought to see to had been counting notes of which thiSj had been one, and had made use of a saliva moistened thumb in the operation. The exhibition was a most interesting scientific lesson, and showed in every slide and changing picture how easily paper money may become the means of spreading disease. .But as man.has to eat a peck of dirt in a lifetime, and touch unconsciously ever so much more, there are very few people, the professor's warnings not withstanding, who will not run the gauntlet of all the bacteria that may be able to crowd themselves into the cells and corrugations of bank note paper, so long as the notes themselves are becoming their property.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Orlando has sailed from Wellington for Auckland. We remind our readers that Mr Scobie Mackenzie will address the Ashburton electors in the Oddfellows' Hall to-night. Mr P. F. Jauobsen, architect, a well known chess player, died at Wellington of typhoid fever, on Saturday. Captain Edwin reports there are now strong evidences of heavy gales from the north-west, changing by the west to south west, between noon on the 21st and mid night on the 23rd. The Government have set aside as per manent reserves six acres in South Rakaia, for public recreation and municipal purposes, and eight acres in Chertsey tor public buildings, recreation, and municipal pur poses. .; Dawson, the Dunedin levanter, who was arrested at Wellington, was brought before the Dunedin Police Court on Saturday and remanded for a week. Bail was allowed in £400, and two sureties of £200 each. The sureties were immediately forthcoming. To-morrow night the second of the winter series of socials in connection with St. Stephen's Church will be held in the school room. On the programme will be several tableaux, which, together with musical items by the choir and friends should pro vide an excellent evening's entertainment. A Church parade was held on Sunday morning at St Peter's Church, Wellington, and was attended by the local volunteer corps, the Permanent Artilery, and upwards of three hunlred officers and men of the H.M.S. Orlando. Lord and Lady Glasgow and Rear-Admiral Bowden Smith were also present. There was a capital muster of the local corps, the Wellington and Petone Navals being especially well represented, and the line of march was thronged with sightseers. The service was conducted by the Rev Thomas Philips Args. The Orlando'* men were all accommodated with seats, but the crash was so great that only about half of the local companies could gain entrance to the building. At a social meeting held in the Wesleyan schoolroom on Friday evening there was a large attendance. It was decided during the evening that a choral society be formed, to be called the Ashburton Wesleyan Choral Society. The matter was taken up most enthusiastically, and over forty members were enrolled in the room. Rules were adopted and officers and committee elected. The following are the officers :—President, Mr W. H. Collins ; Vice-president, Mr H, M. Jones; conductor, Mr J. Gamble; pianist, Miss Murray; treasurer, Mr T. H. Undnll; librarian, Mr F. Potter ; hon. secretary, Mr W. G. Murray ; Committee— Mesdames H. G. Flower, J. Gamble, and Mis? Alcorn, Messrs J. W. Baker and H. E. Bonnington, The Committee met after the meeting and decided to at once put in re hearsal Gaul's cantata " The Holy City." A feminine contemporary has been setting its readers to work to answer the questions : " What are the four best qualities in a man?" This is rather a question-begging form of interrogatory, and it is hardly surprising that a cynical lady should have replied as follows:-" (1) Truth; (2) Temperance ; (3) Unselfishness. I never met a man with four good qualities." Most men would be the better for having the three, but there are plenty of others which in the opinion of more merciful judges a man may and ought to possess. Another correspon dent sent four of a very different character. According to her view, a man •• ought to smoke a good deal; to take a cold bath every morning; to have a good moustache j to be amusing." As for the other replies, they were mostly of the sentimental order. After all, the search for the ideal is never vainer than when the thing sought is a husband; for as the editor of our eon. temporary quotes : " Husbands are made not born."

The Marine Department have been in formed that the s.s. Manapouri touched a rock whilst entering Bluff harbour on Friday, but no damage was done. The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Baigade will hold their annual social on Wednesday June 28 in the Oddfellows' Hall. Before { the social, there will be a torchlight pro cession, with a display of fireworks, and as khe brigade have spared no pains in making the affair a success it should b3 well patronised. We are assured by Mr Danvers, agent in Eidvanoe for the Marian Wiilis company that in the season of the company, which opens on Friday, playgoers have a great treat in store. Miss Marian Willis is a very clever actress, her company is well chosen, and all her piece 3 are well staged and mounted. For several of them she carries with her specially painted scenery. A man named George Harper yesterday escaped from the prison gang at Wanganui whilst working among the trees surround ing the museum site. Harper who is an old offender, was only sentenced a week ago at Palmeraton North for false pretences The district is carefully watched, and it is ex pected the man will be recaptured without much tiuble. He is in prison clothes, and without boots and hat. At the next meeting of the Wellington Liberal Association the following resolution will be moved:—" That the time has arrived when in the interest of all good citizens the Government should be requested by the Liberal Association of Wellington to intro duce a Bill into Parliament making all agreements made by brewers binding on hotelkeepers to purchase beer from them absolutely null and void." On Saturday evening the employees of Messrs John Orr and Co. met in the office to bid farewell to Mr W. Gaarder, who has been associated with them in business for che last two years, and who is leaving to enter his father's employ at Kaiapoi, Mr McPherson, ia a neat speech, referred feel ingly to the good-will which had always existed amongst the employees, and at its conclusion asked Mr Gaarder to accept a very handsome gentleman's companion as a memento of the high esteem in which he is held. Before Mr A. Harrison, J.P., this morn« ing, John O'Brien, an old offender, pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and said he had no recollection of committing the second charge laid against him—that of resisting the police. Constables Moore and Watt proved the offences and prisoner was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment for the first and one month for the second—the sentencesjto be concurrent and without the option of a Sue. It is underatocd that the Agent-General has appointed two thoroughly qualified veterinary surgeons, who will leave England for tha colony at an early date with a view to being placed in charge of the North and South Island respectively, under the head of the Agricultural Department, These gentlemen will travel over their district!, giving advice lo the settlers where necessary, and investigating all cases of disease in stock which may be brought under the notice of the Department. The new vents, are Mr J. A. Gilruth, Arbroath Scotland, and Mr 3. R. Chalton, Government veterinary iuspector, Ireland—both men of high repute in the veteinary world. Mr McLeod, who has been manager for Mr William Gerald, at Double Hill station for eighteen years, was last week the recipient of a marble clock from a few of lib «U-nwtko»o a.Tx d ttrlcr, A a nn t.h« fitition. Mrs McLeod was at the same time pre sented with a dinner service. The clock wa3 from Messrs Coates and Co. Christ church, and the dinner service from the D.I.C. Mr McLeod acknowledged the gifts on behalf of himself and wife, in a few well chosen words. The ad journed meetings of the Christchurch City Licensing Committees were held yester day morning. The licenses were all renewed for the North-East and South-East Wards, but the license of the Imperial was only granted till 10 o'clock, on account of the licensee having been fined for Sunday trading, In the South West Ward the Shades Hotel case was adjourned for a week in order to allow of repairs being carried out. In connection with the Zetland Arms, there was a conviction against the licensee for serving a prohibited person. His solicitor pointed out the difficulty in recog nising a prohibited person, and suggested that photographs should accompany the notice, and that the Act be amended to that effect. The license was granted. The Sydenham Licensing Committee granted licenses to the Southern Cross, Sandridge, Lancaster Park, Club, and Waltham Arms. The three former were closed by the previous Committee.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

THE LATE MR PRICHARD.

TO THE KDITOB. Sir,—Having heard several reports to day that I was pressing the hte Mr Prichard, I beg most distinctly to state that I was paid cash down in full when I sold th 3 business last October.—l am, etc., C. M, Brooke.

POLITICAL.

THE HON W. P. REEVES AT CHRISTCHURCH.

The Hon W. P. Reeves addressed a crowded meeting, numbering nearly three thousand, at Christchurch lasts night. The first part of his speech was devoted mainly to replying to criticisms cf recent Opposition speakers, whom he showed to have expressed most contradictory views regarding the Government policy »nd legislation. In the second part he ex plained the proposals for future legisla tion in the departments of Labor and Education. His reception was most cor dial and applause was frequent during his speech.

MR McLEAN AT WELLINGTON.

Wellington, June 19. Mr McLean addressed his constituents to-nig.hfc. He refuted a statement pub lished some time since that he had while in Australia stated that the unemployed agitation in Ne;7 Zealand was exaggerated. He clearly explained that in his remarks to Australian audiences he had said that it was useless for people without money, brains, and muscle to go to New He reviewed at lengtft the work of last j session, and at the conclusion received a vote of thanks and renewed confidence.

MR HARKNESS AT NELSON.

Nelson, June 19. Mr Harknesi, M.H.R., addressed the city constituents to-night. About two hundred were present. His remarks were confined to attacking the Govern ment and Ministerial statements He fVclared that he will not seek re-election. He received a vote of thanks.

BOBOUGH COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the Ash burton Borough Council was held las^ nighfc. Present—The Mayor (presiding), and Crs Thomas, Cuthbertson, Paul, Duncan, Flower, Jones, and Scaly. FINANCE. The Mayor reported the debit balance at the bank to be £698 8s sd, The re ceipts from all sources since last meeting \ were :—Kates 1892, £4 2-*; 1893, £36 12*; i rents of reserves. £6 15s; license*, pub -1 cans, £270; dogs, 10j ; borough seal, £lls; refund Canterbury miiL-, £56 6* 21; domain account, £13 12a 91 ; library account. 17s; total, £389 15s lid? 3 ENGINEERS' REPORT. The Engineers' report was read and adopted as follows :— S. E. Belt.—The Works Committee! hare had an interview with the repre sentatives of the Hampstead Town Board, as the latter wish to restrict the expenditure at present to completing the formation of the south-east side of that portion of the south-east belt between the Wakanui Road and the north-east belt, four Committee have visited the locality and recommend that tenders be called for the work required. The Hampstead Town Board to pay half the cost. Plantations and Fencing.—The Works Committee have inspected the several plantations at the north-west quarter of the Borough, and recommend that the fences of the nort-west belt plantation, and of that at the intersection of the Alfcrd Forest Road and the northwest belt be removed, and the trees thinned. Also that the fence of the plantation on the Iriver bank north of the Old Men's Home be repaired and made cattle proof and some of the pinus insignis be cut down. Your Committee also recommend that some gaps in the willow plantation in the river bed at Norman's paddock be made good where necessary with willow saplings. Labor Gang.—The men have been en gaged In ploughing and carting grass off, the sides of the Wakanui Road, carting soil to sections, spreading shingle carted by the contractor, repairing channelling and kerbing in Tancred Street, repairing che north-west belt, carting rubbish from streets, grubbing tussocks and broom off streets, repairing and fixing foot bridges, erecting lamp post at approach to traffic bridge, attending to water supply and other maintenance work. BURGESS BOLL. Afcommunication was read from the Colonial Secretary stating that Government had validated the burgess roll, which by an inadvertence had not been forwarded till after the appointed time. RESERVES. Mrs S. Elliott's offer of £1 per year for T.S. 1249 was accepted. Mr F, H. Steel applied to rent T.S. 1214 and 1249 ai; £1 10s per year. The Clerk was instructed to inform Mr Steel that the minimum rental was £1 per section. A letter from an intending tenant re garding the delapidated state of the shop in East street waa referred to the Chair man of the Reserves Committee. Several applications to have the names of lessees of reserves altered ware granted. RUBBISH. Permission was given to Cr. Cuthbert son to burn rubbish on his premises, and it was decided to authorise the Town Clerk to issue such permits in future, to report* at the following meeting of the Council. FIRE BRIGADE. . The Secretary of the Ashbnrton Fire Brigade wrote asking the patronage of the Mayor and Councillors at their annual social, alse for permission to use the Council's horses to draw the engines in the Drocession, The request was granted, LiumijxiF. A petition signed by a number of rate payers was read asking that a lamp be erected on the corner of Cass and Tancred streets. Cr Paul moved that the matter be referred to the Lighting Committee with power to act. He thought the lamp was really urgeatly needed, as there was a long space without any light. Cr Duncan also spoke in its favor and seconded the motion. The Mayor and Crs, Scaly and Thomas thought that as they had recently re fused to erect a lamp at the corner of Burnett street, where there was more traffic, it would be unfaii to grant the re quest. Cr, Cuthberton said that as by the time the Council had completed the lighting of the traffic bridge they would have ex pended their lighting estimates, they could not very well grant the petition which would doubtless follow the grant ing of this one. After some further discussion it was decided to inform the petitioners that the Council cannot expend any more money for lighting purposes this season. NUISANCES. The Inspector of Nuisances reported tnro cases of persons carrying goods with out licenses, also two cases of persona keeping registry offices without licenses. In each case the clerk was instructed to notify the offenders that unless the licenses were paid before the next meet ing of the Council proceedings would be taken. In compliance with the inspector's re quest for remuneration for his time in the R.M. Court it was decided to allow him the sum of £1 Is for time spent in con nection with the Campbell dog case. BAST STREET. Cr Thomas moved that t,he Railway Commissioners be requested to proceed with the clearing and planting of East Street in compliance with the promise made. Cr Paul did nofc see that it was more necessary to have East Street cleared than West Street. Cr iSea'y seconded the motion, which was carried. Crs Jones and Duncan stand ing out, and Crs Flower and Paul dissent ing. BARING SQUARE. The question of fencing and lev Uing Baring Square, brought up by C; ->o*ly, was referred to the Works Commu.ce. LICENSE. An auctioneer's license was granted to Mr David Thomas Matson, and a license for a registry office to Mr Charles Beach. ACCOX'NTS. Accounts to the amount of £75 10s were passed and the Council adjourned.

DOMAIN BOARD.

The Council then sat as a Domain Board. In accordance with the report of the Committee it waß decided that for three months the custodian have the sole responsibility of the Domain, at the end of which period, in the event of those duties not being satisfactorily discharged, his engagement be terminated. Mr Paul opposed the motion, disagreeing with the reference to the custodian's discharge. In. the matter of the close days of the Domain the Board adopted the Com mittee's suggestion and postponed its consideration for one year. The tender of Mr Espy for cutting and carting away trees in the Domain was accepted, and,the Board adjourned.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending June 18, 1893 :—

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Wellington, Jane 20.

A singular death occurred here in a very simple fashion. A young man, twenty-tvto years old, named George Pycroft, was out riding, when his horse fell, and Pycroft broke his big toe. Lock* jaw supervened, and next day he was dead, despite all thd doctors could do.

The Dairy Industry.

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London, June 18. Mr Wilson, the Victorian produce expert, has returned from a tour through France, Denmark, and Sweden. He was greatly surprised at the scientific and mechanical perfection to which the manufacture of margarine I has been brought in those countries. The foundation is of Aracheride nuts, and as these sell at £±5 per ton, he is sending samples of these nuts to see if they will grow in the Mallee country of Victoria. He was also much aston ished at the Swedish system of preserving milk and cream by heating to 170 degrees Fah., and is sending two machines to make butter by this system. He has ascertained that scientists condemn the new system of cream fermentation. Mr Wilson has initiated a method of preserving cream fresh for months without using chemicals, and is sending samples. He highly approves De Laval's butter fat tester. De Laval's improved milking machine is not yet finished, and he has arranged that Victoria shall have the first perfect machine. Mr Wilson recommends beet growing in Victoria, and is sending samples, with statistics of profits to be derived from the industry. He is impressed with the suitability of Swedish immigrants for the Mallee country, and regrets the Orient Oompany havo refused to per mit a trial of Negretti's thermograph on board their steamers. The local Agricultural Society has again selected Higgins' patent dairy salt apparatus, working &*i Chester dairy show. Mr Wilson intends to pay a visit on Monday and report on it.

The Cadman-Rees Libel.

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Napier, June 19. Expert evidence was called this morn ing in the Oadman-Beea libel case to show that the value of the Umutatoroa block was from £3 to £4 an acre instead of 265, the valuation placed on it by the land tax Assessor, and that, so far back as 1882, it was rated at £2 an acre unimproved value. The clerk to tho Town Board expressed the opinion that, Umutatoroa was under valued in proportion to other properties in the neighborhood, aud he had called i attention to the fact that evidence taken in Wellington was read to show that ori ginally the block was an inalienable native reserve, but the restriction was taken off- The manager of the Union Bank gave evidence as fco the Bank's account with Messrs Cadman and Bees. Mr Cadman had paid considerable sums into the ac count, and he and Smith had drawn out moneys on their own account, the cheques for each being equal in amount. Native shares were purchased by cheques signed by Mr Cadman, and Smith signed cheques, but a cheque signed by Cadman would be equalled honored. B. L. Knight-, sawmiller, proved that he held a sublease of Umutatoroa from Cadman and Smith, and had paid £4302 n royalties prior to 1890, and about £600 a year since. The lease included a lot of plant. Captain Russell gave evidence as to what occurred in the last two years in Parliament in connection with native affairs, and other evidence showed that Smith was one of the attesting justices to the application for restrictions on Umuta toroa in 1888, Smith had telegraphed to the Native Minister on the subject, and Irvine, then a partner of Smith, forwarded the application to the Minister. Mr Rees was under examination when the court rose.

*HE ASHBtIRTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1891



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Wan _____- ——• I -TTT ANT AD Known-Colonial ihree] >ly W Fingering 35.-MiTCHeix aKI> Turner. __ BEST" Machine Cot ton- 200 yds lsd, 400 yds 3d.—Mitchell & lobmeb WENTY pieceaT Floor Cloth 2yds wide 2s, lyd wide Is.-Mitchell & - Turner. ____ _ TTrAFTKD—Three" cr four dozen VV Hares between now and Fnday. Apply Deep Sea Fishing Company, Ash burton. . __________ K"~~ OLrjup! Country Peopled Popular Concert, Dromore Schco'room, June 21. Mothers bring your children. Fifty laughs in five minutes. *> *-<> STEWED Oyster Suppers, Stru?g Onions, Tea, Biscuits, Marmalade and Sweet Oranges, Ripe Bananas. Nuts All kinds Jams, Sauces, etc., at MRS Whittington's, Burnett Street. lAS REWARD.—Lost, on June 3, J-U black white and tan Sheep Dog. Registered collar No, 826.-John Mc- Dowell, Ashburton. b "* ANTED, Clocks to Repair, at Grainger's, East street. 5*230 •yMPERIAL Aceordeons ; some splen- X did instruments just arrived, in oludin^ " Piccolo " and *• Vox Humana, with latest improvements.—H. M. Jones. S"PHE Good Samaritan, for the imme- X diate relief of pain.— Light's Cash lore. 2 ** E" IDE a "Efumber Pattern St r Cycle," and be up to date. Work manship and finish firat-class. Easy terms.—H. M. Jones, Agent. 626 BRING your orders to H. M. Jones •who will fit you up with a first class " Ssfety Cycle " from £1510 a. Easy terms. Enquiries, etc., promptly repl"^ to.—H. M. Jones. |_Jjf STOCKTAKING SALE at R. Alcorn's, Saunders' Buildings. Everything reduced, tor fash only, for One Month. Note prices of Blankets in advertisement. Boots and Shoes all reduced^ 8"~U1TS to measure, during the sale, 495, 55a, 603, 70s, and 755. Fit and workmanship guaranteed. —R- Aicorn, Saunders' Buildings. W' Alfl rJ3i>Known—Fir^t Class Watch Repairing at Grainger's, East Street. 6 *2fS WANTED Known—T. Hoult has fresh-Pork Sausages daily, hob Pics, also a good assortment of Jams, Pickles, Sauces, etc. EWBrooch~PirT3dT^T Granger's, East street. 5*229 "V"I7ANTED Known.—Special ship \ V ment of Linen Goods, diract from Belfasb. Splendid value. See window st Andrew Orr's. __^ TTSE H. G. Flower's Sulphur Tablets, LJ Cough and Eucalyptus Drops, and Btop coughing. I^EATBERS Cleaned, Dyed, and P Curled. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gloveß Cleaned. — Misses Hitchcock, Stafford street, Timaru. WANTED Known. — Seasonable Goods. Cashmere Gloves, 6d pair ; Cash Mitts 6d pair ; Fur Collars, 2s lid j Ladies' Skirts, 2a lid ; Roslyn Wool, 3j per 1b ; Wool Shav/ls at half price, at - Andrew Oru's. / 1 O to Hardlby Bro3. for Barcains I f in Blankets, 49 pairs of large white, Suitable for double beds only, 16s 6d worth 255. Extra large Grey, only 10a 6d worth 18s 6d, Selliug TapidJy.- Habdlby Bros, Arcade. \T7~ANTEb Known—Some wonderful W job lines ia Drapery, etc., now being sold ; also presents to all purchasers. H. C. Segers, Melford House. S~OMER3ET Meat Mart. The oldest the largest, th 9 best, and the cheap est. Small 'loods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J. Shoock. _ _ _ 41182 'IpINGERING Wool 3J, 200 yds Cotton Jj Reels. l|d, 400 yds 31. Enormoua Stock of Ladies' and Children's Hose further reduced at S. W. Aicorn & Co.'s Sale. \ ~T ABIES' Jackets, Mantles, Superior J 4 Dress Goods further reduced, es cash must be had. Compulsory Sale at S. W. Aicorn's. P~~ RESENTS—Beautiful Presents now being given away to all purchasers of Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc.—H. 0. Segers, Melford Houso. WANTED Known—" The Corner " ia showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. —W, H. COLLIER. HERE do you get your Xronmon gery 1 At Hakdlby sof course, where we g«t the best value in Sheet lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender an<* Fire Irons, and anything you require* JUNE Ladies Journals, New Qames, new supply of the Zither Harps and Autoharps, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy" Goods. Sub scribers wanted ,for our Circulating Library, . L. F. Andrewks and Co, Stationers' Hall. BEST Nickel Watches in the market, are those at 22s 6d and 255. Specially made for S. Saxek, Jeweller. Guarantee with sach watch. BANG ! Bang! Bang ! Guns! Guns 1. Guns 1 by the best makers asd fitted with all the latest improvements. Powder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, and Cases at J. W. Hardiett's, Easfc Street. Guns repaired. THE Misses Adams'new Refreshment Rooms now open. Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Lemon Squash, Soda and Milk and all the new summer drinks ready at ajl times, Coleman's Buildings, Ea^j treet. H* OMEOPATHIC Medicines, p"ri7c Is. Sole agent for district, Light's Cash Store. 2 34 WANTED Known—W ,H- Collier's noted four clasp -j^d Gloves, 2f Bd, have just arrived v A a n B j TOS# WANTED Kno-^_y or g ood~yaluelr first c^gg Drapery, Millinery, 3?bots, Cljot^ing, etc., go to Melfori House. "Beautiful presents now giving away io all purchasers. HO~is your Plumber 'I Why, J. W. Habdley, who is a Manufacturer ot Spouting, Ringing, Steel Gutters, Buhs, Sinks, Tants, etc., and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and Pipe in town. . flic Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for tha money, and free from any excess of astrir gency. COUNTESS kS. UIK Yt-UB OOJCRS



1 UNYIELDING FACTS. g. j. nei£l & co, j ItTTWin , n ™ TTS^DE THIS SEASON we have become i n WING TO we are offering New Winter Dre,:« Goods, 4s 1U per d-z New Winter Dress Goods («tra vaku-), o|>l Flannelettes, 3s 9d per d<z Heavy Twilled Flannelette, 6£d SHEETINGS, MARVELLOUS LOW PRICES. S6in Wide White Calico, 3s lid per doz i Double Bed White Sheetmß,^ilgJ,lo4d- QUALITY and PRICE. IN CLOTHING we stand UNSURPASSED tor sjuawv ', Men's Tweed Suits, 193 6d > Men's Heavy Tweed Suits. 2as 6d B.X' SSTwS^B—. MoU Trou,™, Tie,, to.. Wonderful Value nnnTfl BOOTS. BOOTS. • Kve ry b.dy'.BTS--WhereS;^e'eUhe BEST BOOTS for the LEAST MONEY? TRY • , /,/jm 1 I 1 lA'—.—^» j ALL OUR BOOTS A^^B^EOTJM^FOT^ give SATISPAOTIO N. Ladies' Strong bhoee, 4s lid : SSwSH IS M» 6 8 ?ic Side, Boots, 6, Ud, positively give from eight ' to twelve months' Wear _ Men's Colonial made Shooters, nailed, Us bd ) Men's Colonial mail c Bluchers, 5a „ fi , 1 G. J. Neill & Co., " FRIEDLANDEBS' BUILDINGS, ; . CORNER OF EAST STREET AND MOORE STREET, * TERMS-CASH, No Discount. OUR MOTTO—Small Profits and Quick Returns. i ASH BURTON. SATURDAY, JUNE 10. In Premises-TANCRED STREET, OPPOSITE THE ARCADE, FOB TWEHTY-OflE DAYS ONLY. IMPOBTAM SALE OP THE BALANCE OF A OHBISTOHUROH WAREHOUSEMAN'S WHOLESALE STOCK, COS3TESG O? White UALi'^vJllio j "^ . . m-«TTTiitjiT\a 2670 Yards Twill FLANNELETTES 574 Yards D^ n^ BDg ßJfiaß 500 Yards TABLE DAMASKS | 5 5 Pieces Fashionable DBJfiSS 124 n'sßlackOashmere 1040 Yards NAVY SERGES 131 D^n MeTs Cashmere and 200 Pairs Printed MOLESKINS S^^Qail^Habit^o^Oretoas. Sheetings, &«., &, r*\ -*■ i « JTO ""■"' HAVING Purchesed the above Stocks G*. XJ. JJeatll OC 170,,I 7 0,, ata Jarge Discount ofF Wholesale Cost, and having Imported in excess of Uhrist r.l? PTTRTdTPnTTTiriTT church requirements in Manchester, Dress U* O±iHlb±^iiUJ^ii. ajd Clothing Departments for the pre- IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS, sent Winter's Trade, will offer the in habitants of Ashburton some ASTOUWIJiIWO BABCHH«. FOR £1 DAYS ONLY, Commencing Saturday, June 10, 1893 0 1 D 0 nft Regret not lieing able to secure more commodious Premises I L D &UU for this Important Sale, but trust that the public will be pre ! pared to put up with "a little mcoawnienca under the circumstances. Gl n O Of! Guarantee fibafc you will be more than pleased with your pur • L D. OLUU- chases. Thoir object in opening in your town being to SELL STCFF ac a low figure and advertise their Ohnstchurch House. NO ABA fLMENT CAN BE MADE FROM MARKED PRICES. TBBMS STRICTLY CASH. 6|55 THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DEAPERB, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TT7JJ aro now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair BLANKETS RUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. wt anwft <4 FLANNELS Colonial, from lOfcd per yard. wT atSnVTWTT¥S FLANNELETTES A splotodid range, from 4d tolOd per yd FLANNELKnES SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtings, 6W to lOjd. SHIRIIJNbb BRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to'/7s 6d. DREbbJib OBETOKNES 4^d, Art Muslins 4|d, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. I SHEETINGS,, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Toweling, &c, &c. o™™^ CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOIEHIKa Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOIHINI* A splendid sunsortment of Shirts and Underclothing. ASE KOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE RSDUCED IN PRICE. [ THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. - HO ONE ASKED TO BUY. i ___„ . NOTE THE ADDRESS- Old Town Hall, East Street. THE ESTABLISHMENT PAR EXCELLENCE FOB EIRST-OLASS WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING. S. Salek, Watchmaker, ma * OT act— """gf^Mr °pTioiAN>sAaisi'T- ineJ^ "Sl^nU, The Ch^gcs are m low aa can --gjjgfgp REL |A6LE fOBKMftNSHIP. A B us»,l, the High Ob. M«fc of BUj-r-g S^^t^^^3^^^"Si^ by *o.e ae.hou.o , """■'^WEDDINO PRESENT, BIRTHDAY PRESENT, OR PRESENTATION. S. S A~L E K. AISD JEWELLER.



.NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, AND BOOT & SHOF. WAREHOUSE. - '.VOOLLEN GOODS. men's All Wool Boois MEN'S SUITS 30* ** 6d All Wosil g MEN'S TROUSERS 9, 6d BOOTS AH Wfi) J 10s 6 D ME'S TROUSERS and VESTS 21s , men's boots All Wool _-«£ MEN'S I 2** Op OVERCOATS 35s 6d boys' All Wool BOOTS BOYS' GUARD 683 d SUITS IOS , All Wool BOYS KNITTED PANTS 5a 6d SCHOOL BOOTS All WOOI From FLANNEL 5S Gil SHIRTS 3s 6d *Ws ALIjWOOL^ v BOOTS HsiUl ALL WOOL COLONIAL RUGS women's 16s 6d LEATHER »f T TirAAT SLIPPERS A TROUSERS TO 3g6d ; MEASURE 17s 6d NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY AND WATERPROOF MANUFACTURERS. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. Hardiey Bros. HAVE OPENED THEIR FIRST SHIPMENT OP WINTER GOODS, WHICH HATE BEEN MARKED AT Very Low Prices TO CLEAR. Special Value in Blankets and Flannels. Colonial Blankets from 17s 6d. Waterproof Overcoats, grand goods, from 29s 6d. Men's Colonial Suits from 23a 6d. DON'T FORGET TO CALL AND SEE THEM & COMPARE VALUES. We are Belling a Splendid Dross Tweed at 6£d. All Wool, double-width Dress Tweed, only Is lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. Our Boot Stock is now Complete in every Branch. Splendid Dancing Shoes, 3s lid. Men's Watertights from 12s 6d, ' Shooters, nailed, 8a 6d: Boys' and Girls' Boots in endless variety OHR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT ; Is now showing some Splendid value In HATS, FURS, RIBBONS, LACE, Etc. Come and Secure Arcade Straw Hats, latest shapes, only Is, only a limited number left. Splendid Fct Collarettes, only 3s 9d. THESE ARE GENUINE BARGAINS. fl VfiU>f.EY BROS, AROADE. your lambslieedlt^' FOR D'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE (By Royal Letters Patent.) ACTS PROMPTLY. SAFE CURE. 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,—l have pleasure in testifying to the useful properties of your " Scour Lung- Worm Mixture." I used it on some Rom ney lambs last season with the best results, and have no hesitation in recommending it Btrongly.—Youra faithfully, Alfbed J. Liohfield, Chairman of Directors, Marl borough Farmers' Co-Operative Association, Limited. He is well paid that is well satisfied. F. FEKEIMAN, Proprietor^ THE GENERAL ELECTION. REGISTER! REGISTER!! rpORMS of CLAIM to VOTE can be obtained at the office of the Mait. and GUABDIAN.



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