Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1894. OUR GEOGRAPHICAL NOMEN CLATURE.

Thkoughout the colony there are I many places bearing the same name. It would be difficult to say, for in stance, how many Waimates there are scattered up and down the colony, while duplications are frequent of other names throughout the post*! list. In many casea too, more especially where the names are taken from the Maori, the orthography is so similar that it is wonderful so few misdeliveries of cor respondence occur. Letters, however, are frequently mispent owing to the similarity of the names of post offices, and to avoid the confusion thus caused the Hon Mr Ward has introduced a Bill to " enable the Governor to assign names to various localities m the colony, and from time to time to alter such names." On the face of it the Bill affords facilities for getting rid, m one act t of inconvenient similiarity, and this m itself is a step m the right direction, but the Bill .goes further. It gives the Governor power, by proclama tion m the Gazette, to " subdivide any county into parishes, or other such I division as he may deem expedient, which shall have such limits and bear and be known by such names or desig- j nations as shall be prescribed m and by the proclamation constituting the same." And then m clause 3 it is sought to put the power m the hands of his Excellency to " assign a name or designation to any district, city, town (whether public or private), town district, village, valley, land area, rail way, railway-station, goldfield or min ing district, river, harbor, lake, bay, lagoon, creek, swamp, hill, mountain, glen, forest, or other place or locality whatsoever m New Zealand, and also may determine by what name any port of entry shall be designated ; and may also from time to time, by proclamation m the Gazette, alter the geographical name or designation of any place or locality m the colony, whether the same was given before or after the passing of this Act, but shall not alter the name of the colony." In fact, short of alter ing the name of the colony he is to be given power to so mix up and alter the names of localities m the colony that, were he to exercise the full powers placed m his hands a new geography book and new maps of the colony would be necessary to enable us to find out where we live ourselves, and how far away we are from the people whom we used to regard as our neigh bors. We might waken up some morning to find that this was no longer Ashburton, but some other place, that all the associations so dear to old residents with which the old name was invested had vanished into thin air ; that all the names from Mount Somers to Longbeach, and from Methven to Kyle had been recast, and all the places rechriatened, and we didn't know where we were at all at all. And this is not all. Not content with giving this almost unlimited power to hack and slash the map to the Gover nor, the Bill wants to call m the aid of the counties and boroughs to lend him | a hand at the carving knife ; as witness: Clause 4—" The Governor-in-Oouncil from time to time, at the request or with the consent of the Council of any cownty or borough, to be signified to the Governor by resolution of such Council adopted at any ordinary meet ing thereof, may by proclamation m the Gazette alter the name of any county or borough m the colony, whether existing before or after the passing of this Act." Where duplica tions occur the Bill will give the younger name a short shrift, for "no two places m the colony. . . shall bear the same name, or a name so similar to another or to others, with or without a prefix, as to lead to mistakes or confusion; and wherever such is the case, the Governor, notwithstanding anything contained m section four, may require the local authority of the place or places the more recent m date of existence under such name to submit a new name or names for the said places respectively for his approval. On ap proval of such name or names, or on refusal or neglect of any local authority to submit as aforesaid a new name for the place under their jurisdiction within three months from the date of being required so to do as aforesaid, the Governor may, by proclamation under section three, alter the name of such place as he shall think fit. All towns or townships laid off m or upon any land other than Crown land shall be deemed to be private towns or town ships, and shall be subject m all re spects to the provisions of this Act as if they were public to wns." The pro clamations, however, shall take effect not less than six months after publica tion, and full publication of the intended changes will be given during that time. A'saving clause prevents the changes from m any way affecting the rights or obligations of the places whose names have been altered, and from nullifying any legal proceedings. We observe that m the Upper House Sir Patrick Buckley has introduced a new clause to correct the orthography of any Maori name  that may be inaccurate. The powers taken under the Bill, though they look very formidable, are a good deal worse m the bark than m the bite, and will not by any means be used m a way likely to cause annoyr ange, And, joking a p ar t, the Bill is a

very useful one, and was highly neces sary. Probably under it many of the rough and ready names given *o places by the old diggers will disappear, and their places be taken by titles with a more civilised sound. We only hope that m making the alterations the example of Cheviot will not be fol owed.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tha. Wellington Stipendiary Magistrate yesterday sent an expressman named O'Efollnran to ga 1 for seven days for working a horse with a bad shoulder. Entries for the sports meeting cf the Tinwald Harriers to be held at the Kennels, Tinwald, on Wednesday next, close at Mr Kelly's hotel on Monday at nine p.m. No charge is made either for entries or for admission, the stakes being given as a coup to farmers who have so kindly permitted the harriers to use their paddocks throughout the season. The Bill which, the Hon. J, Mcßenzie is introducing as a Government measure provides that all newspaper corres pondence and all leading articles mast have attached the name of the writer. I also defines what comment shall be actionable, and exempts from action for libel legitimate comment on public affairs and public acts. On the suoject of railway management the ♦ Wellington Post' says:—During the Budget debate the question of the future management cf the railways has been alluded to by several members. Most of those who have spoken on the subject at all have expressed a desire that the rail ways should revert to direct political control. This apparent consensus of opinion is not perhaps altogether acci dental. The proposal has, we believe, been put forward as a fishing one to enable Ministers to ascertain how it would be received if brought down m a policy Bill. There is a good deal of sounding going on m the lobbies m the same direc* tion, and if Ministers think they are strong enough they will, we expect, ask the House to allow them to resume direct con trol of the railways before the present year is out.

The 'New Zeahnd Trade Review' issued for the outgoing mail, says m: regard to the cheap money scheme: — The handling of £1,500,000 of borrowed money to lend out to settlers will need to be very carefully safeguarded to protect the colony from loss, both as regards the principal and the interest. The Treasurer may regard the extreme carefulness that characterises lenders to-day as a * whim of the capitalists,' but we are satisfied that the adoption of a general two thirds basis for advances would be very unsafe. The scheme for colonial consols has certain merits, bat there are dangers attending it also. Apart from that question, however, it is pretty clear that a 4 per cent rate of interest on these funds would have a tendency to make money dear rather than cheap, as it must have a tendency to keep up the rates for Bank deposits, and thus of necessity keep up the Bank's lending rates. We trusb ths whole proposal will be most carefully threshed out before it is sanctioned by the Legislature.

The adjourned monthly meeting of the Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 23, was held m the Orange Hall on Thursday evening The R.W. Master, Bro Robert Kerr, opened the Lodge. Correspondence was read from No. 13, Timaru, and No. 2, Uhristcburoh, applying for two brothers' clearances, which were granted. Visiting brothers were present—one from Cavan and one from. Southbridge, and oae was' proposed for admission at next meeting. ] The following officers were elected'for the ensuing year :—W.M., Bro Samuel Roun tree ; D.M., Bro William Thompson ; Treasurer, Bro Kerr ; Chaplain, Bro W. Houston ; Secretary, Bro Cockburn ; audi tors, P.Ms. Samuel Browa and Cockburn. Committee —Bros Dixon, Hampton, James Henderson, Randell, and Kerr. The Lodge passed a hearty vote of sympathy to Bro P.M. William Paterson m his serious illness. The Lodge was closed m the usual form by the W.M., Bro Kerr, after which a pleasant hour was spent by the brethren. At a largely attended meeting of the Christchurch Bootmakers Union yester day, motions were carried —(1) reaffirming the desirableness of a revision of the Customs tariff during the present session of Parliament; (2) deploring the apathy of those members of the House who pledged themselves to bring about a revision of the tariff during the present session ; (3) protesting against the abuse of party government m retarding measures for the benefit of workers, as shown m the recent Sergeant-at-Arms appointment; (4) expressing the opinion that the large quantity of boots and shoes annually imported into New Zealand shows the inefficiency of an ad valorem tariff to encourage local industries. It was resolved to ask Messrs Collins, Smith, Buddo, Steward, Tanner, Meredith, Russell, and Joyce to interview the Government touching tariff revision during the present session.

To-night the Newbury-Spada Concert Company will occupy the Oddfellows' Hall, and as this will be the only oppor tunity of hearing a quaitefc of undoubted talent, lovers of music should net neglect it. The " North Ota?o Times " musical critic is one well qualified to speak with authority on matters musical, and refer ring to the opening concert at Oamaru he says :—The singing of Mr Newbury amply testified to the high eminence and reputa tion he has earned. He possesses a fine voice, which he uses with as much ease, grace, and power as an accomplished artist would use a brush. The lightness of the touch here, so to speak, the expression there, the blending of light and shade, and soul and passion, m a clearness of enunciation by a powerful and melo dious voice at once stamped Mr Newbury as a vocalist exceeding far the moat exalted conceptions of his skill and abilities by any of his audience. For brilliancy, force and execution, Miss Spada has certainly few equals m the Southern Hemisphere. Miss Clara Mon gredien is gifted witn a contralto voice of rare virtue and power, and her singing ia as expressive and soulful as her enuncia tion is clear and distinct. Mr Harry Smith has gone on from ona success to another, and although he has not yet reached the heights to which his _ innate powers as a vocalist will carry him, his singing establishes him as a rising star ill the rausioal firmament, ,

\ Mr Bob tfnderwood is m town to-day | • arranging for the appearance her© of the ' St. John's Pantomime Company on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Mr A. W. Randell has come up again smiling with early potatoes, aud is offer ing wall saved seed to gardener*, both amateur and professional, m small parcels or by the sack. Two of his Beauty of Bath samples cover the mantel pkce vi onr "den," and weigh something over seven pounds. Mr Henry Zander, received and opened his. consignments of clover etc., and subjeebsd them to the usual test as to being live seeds and likely to come when cailed on, as can be seen by the samples he has m strong and lusty germination. He invites farmers to visit his establish ment before purchasing. The Rotomahana, which sailed from Wellington at 4 15 on Thursday after noon, did not arrive till 4.45 yesterday afternoon, owing to a break-down of her engines when the vessel was off Kaikoura. Temporary repairs effected by the engine room staff enabled the steamer to be brought on to Lyttelton. She left for Dtmedin last night where the necessary repaira will be effected* Our Alford Forest correspondent writes:—Since the opening of the Town HaH, Springburn, the general epidemic of influenza has prostrated the whole of the mill hands, completely stopping all work, and rendering the due delivery of the bridge timber ordered by Govern ment a matter of impossibility. Added to this, the esteemed head of the firm, Mr H. Sharplin, has been completely prostrated by it, and he also had the mis fortune to lose his mother by death last ' week. The whole neighborhood is Buffer* ing from the extremely damp weather, and we trust every allowance will be made by the Government for the unavoidable delay. The weather seems brightening. Mr Henry Zander has never abandoned the idea of a telephone service for Ash burton, and since Parliament opened has been vigorously pushing the matter m official places. He has received the follow ing letter from Mr John McLachan, M.H.R., on the subject which he has banded to us for publication for the benefit of those interested :—' Welling ton, August 7, 1894. H. Zander, Esq., A-shburton. Dear Sir,—ln reply to your memo. of the 4th instant I can assure you that 1 have not lost any time m getting a reply to your request re telephone. Mr Ward has promised me that he will meet you by agreeing to a guarantee of fifty subscribers, and that is the best offer he can s;ive you. I hope you will be able to avail yourselves of the offer.—Yours re spectfully, John McLachxan.'

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY TROTTING CLUB.

Ohbistchpech, 4ugust 10 The Spring meeting of the Canterbury Trotting Club was held to-day. There was a large attendance. The sum of L 4275 passed through the totalisator. Following are the results '• — Maiden* Handicap, of 30 soya ; two miles. —The Duke, scr., 1, Silverwood 2. Twelve others started. Won by four lengths. Tim^ —6 6. Dividend—L2 2s. Selling Tbot (harness); two miles.— T?utcher Boy 11, Baec, 1, Energy 2, Geordie 3. Dividend-r-Ll 19s National Handicap (harness), 275 soys, three miles.—Kelpie, 60sec, 1; Opossum, 42sec, 2 Ten others smarted. Won by fifty yards. Time—Bs3. Dividend—Ll 6 13s. Pony Handicap, 25 soys; two miles.— Camisea, 203 ec, 1;' X.Y.Z 2, Cricket 3 Sixteen others started. Won by five lengths. Time-5 58. Dividend—Ls 7s- Sires Stakes (harness), 50 soys; two miles.—Bluegown, 35sec, 1; Imperious 2. Four others started. Won by a head. Time—6.6. Dividend—L3 16s. Canterbury Plate, 100 soys ; two miles. —Te Wanahau, 35sec, 1 ; Fairchild 2, Victor 3. Twelve others started, Won by twenty yards. Time - 5.314- Dividend—L7 3a. Tele phone Handicap (harness), 50 soys ; one mile.—Butcher Boy IL, lOseo, 1, J.H, 2. Niue others started" Won by thirty yards. Time—2.s3. Dividend—-L9 12s. Eleutkic Handicap, 40 soys; one mile. —Won by Robin, 30aec, by a hundred yards from Yum sTum and BJxteen others. Time —2.54. Dividend—L2 Bs. j

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

Christchurcih, August 11 The weather was fine for the second day of the Grand National Meeting, and the attendance was good. Following are the results up to the time of out going to press :'—.'■■ August Handicap, of 115 soys. Six furlougs—Mariner, 11.3, 1; Magazine, 11.4, 2 ; Wirrlngton, 11.3, 3, All started. Mariner came with rush on the outside, and won by a length and a half. Time — 1.25. Dividends—£24 6s 6d and £18 2a 6d. Hunt Club Cup, of 60 soys. ; two miles. —Roscius. 12.9, 1; The Joker, 11.4, 2 ; Glen, 12 2, 3. All started. Won very easily. Time—s 29. Dividends—£2 12s and £2 16s. Grand National , Hurdles, of 300 soys ; two miles.—Liberator. 12.6,1 j Bar« nardo, 10.5, 2 ; Empire, 10.5, 3. (

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourseives responsible rortho opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

THE MASS CONCERT.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —As one of the audience at last might's concert, I must express some sur prise that a plantation song, poorly rendered at that, should have bsen introduced into a programme of the character submitted. If the Musical Society intend m future to introduce the nigger minstrel element into their concerts, I, with many others, will re main at- my home fireside.—l am etc., A Sufferer m the Audience. August il.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

WELLINGTON. AugUht -0 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. BILLS ADVANCED. Designation of Districts Bill and the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Bill were put tlu jir final stages. DESTITUTE PERSONS BILL. The destitute Persons Bill was altered m Committee to provide that when the husband has beon convicted of aggravated assault, the wife shall have charge of the children under the age of fourteen years. The Council then adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Weliikgton, August 10. The House met at 2.30. LOCAL BILLS. Mr Seddon gave notice to move that the House sit next Monday week (or consideration of local Bills only. THE FINANCIAL DEBATE. Mr 0 H. Mills resumed the debate on the Financial Statement, and spoke generally m support of the Government proposals. He warmly approved the cheap money scheme, which he regarded as the best one that could be put before the House at the present time. He urged the claims of the fishing indus try, and suggested the appointment of an expert to decide as to the best fish ing grounds. He considered the Budget on the whole contained the most states manlike policy ever brought down by a Liberal Democratic Government. Mr W. Hutchison, referring to the cheap money scheme, said m a matter of this kind everything depended on the details, and he should not therefore commit himself to the scheme until the details were before the House. He was not at all enamored of going to the London money market, either for settlers or any other people. He | thought it would be much better if the money could be obtained m the colony. He strongly urged that the whole civil service should be reorganised from top to bottom;

Mr Joyce desired to hold out the red flag to Government, to warn them of their danger. He thought the weak ness of the Government lay m their strength, and he complained that Ministers had not taken their sup porters into their confidence, which he thought would yet lead to some trouble. He should not oppose Government on their proposals, al though he thought they committed the colony to a borrowing policy of £7,185,000. He spoke of the desira bility of reciprocity, and regretted the tariff was not to be revised this session. He said the Canterbury settlers would not have the eternal lease system of land tenure at any price. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30. Mr O'Rpgan had no objection to borrowing if it was carried out orr proper business principles. He had a strong aversion to the spirit of protec tion that pervaded the Budget, and was altogether against the proposal to place an import duty on fruit and give a bonus on coal. He advocated a re mission of duties on the necessaries of life, and repeated his objections against the Land for Settlement Bill. He looked upo» party government as a de grading institution that should be swept away. Mr J. W. Kelly said he was en tirely opposed to Government m their borrowing proposals, and the amount could not be put down at less than three millions. In his opinion the Budget contained the most vicious pro posals brought before the House since the old days of the public works policy. He expressed himself strongly m favor of reciprocity with the Australian colonies, and he suggested that Go vernment should take steps to convene the reciprocal conference to meet m Wellington during the recess. He re ferred to Sir Robert Stout's connection with the New Zealand Pine Company, Southland, and made several charges against that Company, all of which Sir Robert Stout denied.

Mr Hone Heke said he was opposed to the resumption of pre-emptive right. The Hon. J. G. Ward, m replying, showed inaccuracies m the speeches of the Opposition members. Captain, Russell's question whether the Bank of New Zealand's difficulty arose because all remittances had been sent through the Bank was unfair. The agreement was that two-thirds of the remittances were to go through the Bank of New Zealand, and one-third through the Colonial Bank, and there had been no departure whatever from that agree ment. It had also been asserted that the Land Tax had been collected early because the Bank would not give the money. In the first place the Bank of New Zealand knew nothing of the matterj as that Bank was never ap plied to and had nothing to do with it either directly or indirectly. Sup posing that every Bank m the colony had refused to provide the money Government had the treasury bills available and would have been able to lodge these and replace them with imperial guarantee debentures, and the whole thing could have been done just as if nothing had, happened. As to the Assets Company the sooner the bank was rid of it the better for all concerned, but it was not the duty of the Government to compel a severance that could be brought about when the new president took charge and he could compel the bank to conduct legitimate banking business. He stoutly denied that the past legis lation of the Government was re spossible for the position of the bank. He explained the position as to the £500,000 imperial guaranteed de bentures and showed that £8700 per annum had been saved to the colony by the operation. As to the cheap money scheme Government did not ia. tend to let their own departments suffer, and the prosperity resulting from this scheme would soon increase the business of the Government life insurance department. Government could get any amount of money at low rates of interest. The only sum that could be called borrowing m the old sense was the £250,000 for roads. The House then went into com mittee of supply for consideration of the estimates. The vote for the Colonial Secretary's office, £1750, was under discussion for some time. Sir Robert Stout said that Ministers salaries wert too Jew, and if the Go*

ttiE ASHBtJRTON GUABPIAfI s SATtBDAY, AUGUST 11, 1894.



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IX7" ANTED Known—All goods m Show ▼ » Room to be slaughtered at any price.—Arcade Bouse. 4 28 MRS HOOPER, Monthly Nurse, offers accommodation to patients at her residence, Alford Forest rcid, near Mr Cunningham's Store. Ten minutes' walk to a doctor. aNW ! Bang i »t»ng 1 My new sea" son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Cluo Cartridges, Powder, Shot; Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Empo^um. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier. *TTy ANTED Known—The Corner Is YY showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.— W, H, Collier. » TUSr Opened, a splendid line of fashion «J able Dress Stuffs, m Cardinals, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks. To be sold under wholesale price.—H, C. Segers, Melford Houses ROBERT ALCORN has opened m Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, B*nnetb's and the Kaiapoi S<»les, the cheapest loc of goods ever brought to Ashborton. Also an assortment of Boots. OTICE! Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire or sold on tim? payments. H&vinij a professional (iurismit.il on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns ot any description. Gun fittings m stock. Prices low.—J. W. Hakdley, Ironmonger, etc.



Wanted W" ANTED Known—That owing to the success of the Sale now being held up at Saundera' Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, it will be continued for another twenty-eight days. I am nob i advertising a few cheap lines, but the | whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor bunity of securing genuine bargains —a. Lawbie 7 166 riHEAPER Than Ever.—Books and Maga&ines, Writing Papers and Envelopes, Pocket Books, Purses, Writ ing Cases, Inkstands, Pictures, Music, Aocordeous from 7s 9d, Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, Zither Harps, Photo Frames and Albums, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Indoor Games, Wall Texts | and Fancy Cards of all kinds, School Bags, Books, Exercises and requisites of every description, and a great variety of goods too numerous to mention ; all ab greatly reduced prices for cash this month at L, IF. Andrewbs and Co.'s, Cheap Sale. BOOKS, Books. Books, Circulating Library. Terms easy. Half-yearly [ volumes of something to read with Novelettes, each Volume complete m it self, bound m cloth ss. British Battles handsomely illustrated, bound m doth 7s 6d. Boys' Illustrated Annual 5s 6d. Papeterles 2s 6d. A spleodid lot of Albums from 3b, Birthday Cards, Text Cards, and Picture Books, all m great variety, everything good and cheap. Bookstall and shop.—J. Marsuen. BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bonnet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets ab 7s 9d. Extra large and heavy 153 6d and 16s 6d.~Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. LARGE Purchase Embroideries ab Edwards, Bennett's Sale; over ninety pieces to choose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made on short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Havelock Street of Warehouseman s Stock at O Mitchell <& Turner's. Cheap lines m all departments,



tVTANTED Known—Before buying yV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from !n Aahburton. All marked very Cheap. — H. C. Segebs, Melford House.;! OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., afc Mes Axookn'h new shop, Baker's Buildings. v; 4 ANTiiD Known.-Just received a *' Large Winter Stock of Boots. Liberal discount for cash. As usual, we do the best work. Repairs done at once A staff of men always ready at J. Moison's, the Premier Bootmaker, Town Hall Boot Store, East Street, Aahburton. 5 150 j GUNS ! Guns ! Gune ! My new stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manafaoturere. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old. stock to select from at J, W. Haudkby's Sporting * Repository



OYSTERS and Freeh Fish of all sorts arrive evening per express at Deep Sea Fishing Co.'s Shop, Burnett street Ashburton 2 62 lADIES' and Gentlemen's left-off J Clotli93 bought, sold, or exchanged. —Mbs Knight, Wakanui Road, opposite Templar Hall. 7 102 W~ ANTED~ Known -L W Pants 3s lid, Flannel Shirts 3s 9d, Worsted Socks 6d per pair.-—Arcade House 425 IjiDWARDS, Bennett's Sale. Grand lot new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mks Adabis, SALE now on—White Calico 2s lid per dozen, Towels 2s 6d per dozen, Lace, Curfcainp, from Is lid per pair, at Arcade House. 4 27 WANTED Known. — Men s Tweed Suits 153 6d, Men's Tweed Trousers 111, Mens' Strong FlannelletH Shirts 2s 6d, Mens' and Boys' Boots and Shoes greatly reduced.—Arcade House. 465 WANTED Known.-—No more wet clothes and bronchitis, Yarmouth Oilskin to hand.—Mitchell & Turner WANTED Known —The Cheapest House m town for Fir^t-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Ey~e Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and ' everything m the optical me at S. Sjlek's, Optician WANIED Known.—All genuine Oil skins, Leggings, Sou-Westers marked Yarmouth—Mitohkll*Turner.



TO Let, at a low rental, Bake House m East Street, paddock and stabling combined, lately m occupation of the 00-Operative Society. Apply to George James. 8 39 WAITED Known. — Embroideries from Id a yard, Corsets 3s lid, Indies' Ulsters from4s lid, Ladies' Gloves four pair for Is, Kid Gloves four buttons Is 6d.— Arcade House. 63 WANTED Known—Finest Seperator Butter Is 2d pel lb. Rolled bacon, hams, and eggs ac lowest rates. — John Ore & Co. IF you want good primo Cheese and Bacon, try Taylor, East Street Bakery. ______„ 6 109 WAN ("ED Known—The whole of the stock to be sacrificed by order of the Purchaser, Arcade House. 4 26 PRIME Christchurch smoked and Lewis' p=*le cured Bacon Hams, best Akaroa and local-made Cheeses from sd. at Taylou's, East Street Bakery. f3llO *, WANTED Known — Men's strong Tweed Suits from 16a 6d ; shirts I from 2s 6d,—Arcade House. 4 24 8 ~~ WEKPING Reductions. —Is Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for la, 2? Books for Is 6d, 2s 6d Books for 2a, and all others at equ&l rafe of reduction at L. F. ANDRBWKi and Go's., Cash Sale. 618 IP you wish your Focials and parties to be successful, buy your cake, pastry, ftc , at Taylor's, East Street Bikery. Parties supplied on the shortest notice. 6 111 TTISITthe Sale. Trimmed Millinery » goinc; at any price Ladies' Under lothing reduced to 20 per cent, below ost. —Arcade House. 4 64



I Warned. J U/ANTED Known—Orang.s f»r Mar- VV malade 6s 6d per case: Sydney Oraages 24 tor Is ; Island Oranges 12 for Is at Davis'. 8 *5 npWO or three Young Men can find *- cotnforraiild Bjard and Residfiicti by at.plying J. 8., Mail Office, 8 59 j j UV unly Fern L wf Separator Butter. '- J Fresh Supply To-day —Carson and Co , Agents. 8 <?3 \k, JKSLHjV-Afli Church, To-morrow - \ V Morning, Mr Harding ; evening, Rev. Brooke. Evening service, *' The Struggle for Life." Strangers cordially invited. 8 58 T) RIMITjVB Church, To^orTow. _JL Pi eachers—Morning, Rev J. Cocker. Evening, Rev J. Cocker, assisted by Mr I Gruhb. Special evangelistic services. 1 | 8 61 ARLY POTATOES.—Beauty o~f Bath, Early Rose, Snowflake, and other Kidneys—by the eack and m small lots. Customers may rely on the seed being true to name.—A. W. Randeh,, j, Ashburton and Allenton. 8J57 LOST m Ashburton, on Friday, white Fox Torrier, brown spot over one eye. Answers to name of " Tiny." Finder rewarded on tearing at J. Momon's, East street, 8 62 WA NT E D Known.—Coke, Coke, Coke. Cheap firing ; six bags coke delivered inside the belt tor 8s 6d. Apply at the Gasworks. 7164 WANTED -A Working Manager for small Sheep Farm, single man. App!y, with testimonials, Box 31, P. 0.. Ashburton. 8 56 Rl I WILSON, Hairdresser • i/ vv (late of McGregor's). Tho beat Hair-cut and Shave m town, next Lublow's, ArcAde. 8 44 pTAk&TERE.—The Somerset Meat ■*-*■ Mart has long held " the cake "as r the best and cheapest shop m town for cash purchasers. The old reputation will be maintained, Mutton 2d per Ib, Saus ages 4d per lb. All other lines reduced. I For Cash only.—W. J. Silcock. 852 I f~l Q PRAY is selling Firewood 25§ \J • O per cord, delivered. Coal from 63 per quarter. Good heart fencing : material very cheap. Opposite Mercantile Store, West Street. qpHE BEST FIELD PeTs are -*■ *' Telephone's," proved to be so by Mr John Hunt. Having bought the line of 38 sacks from him I will sell for 12s Od per sack included, usually sold as garden peas for Is per lb.~J. Thomas, davelock Street. 7§41



LEAVING ASHBURTON. Great Slaughter of Drapery for the [Next Three Weeks. _„,,„ TivnmFD TO LEAVE ASHBURTON at the end o£ this month, H A wiUiTep-Se of Ashburton the GREATEST BARGAINS they have ever the NEXT THfeEE WEEKS, so an to save cost of removal. Terms—CASH OMI-Y* AH Accounts owing are requested to be paid at once. (g» Sab Commences SATURDAY, AUGUST 4. DESIRABLE FAMILY UESIDENCE T?01l SALE. S. W. ALCORN EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



flb:tghee bros. J I "■* ISH TO THANK the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding Districts for h^ generous Support given them, and hope that those who were unable to get supplied, on account of the crush and shortage of room, will kindly excuse; and, as a further proof they intend to study the want of their customers, they have taken the large Shop next door, and with the addition of a large Brick and Iron Building at tear of two Shops, they will be ablb to meet present requirements, and as a further yuarantee that they intend to stay and sell the Finest Quality Goods at LOWER RATES than have been sold m Ashburton before. They quote the following list:- GREAT REJU CTI 0K S Itollitt's Roller Flour. 2-51bs 2s od. SOlbs 3s IOJd lOOlbs 7s 6d. 2001bs 14s 251 b Moir's New Oatmeal 2s 6d Neave's Food lid per tin, 10s ncr bas 4 bass 9s Hd 9d per dozen Best Mauritius Sugar 2|d per lb Bryant and May's Safeties ,id TWst Sa*o, Tapioca, Split Peas per dozen, 12 dozen 7s 4Jd 14 pe?lb 7lbs Is Sunlight Soap Is 2d per box of New Currants, washed and dried, 6 Tablets 9 3j i2lbs 3s 9d Candles s|d per lb, 121bs os da Ruilns washed and dried, 4fr Com Flour (Brown's) 3|d per per lb, 121 b4s 6d . lb, 12 be; 3s 5d Sultanas 4|d s 121bs 4s Sd Edmond's Baking Powder, large E™of 4Soap, 13 packets for tins, 13dpertin,12tm S ios 9d Is 141 b box 3s lid Cream of Tartar, pure, Is 2d per l.emonPeelSdperlb^lblsSd, lb 121bsl3s 71b tins 3s lid Our Own Bakmg Powder 9d lb Essence of Lemon, Vanilla, Coffee, purest and best, ground Cochineal, Almond, Date s)d on the premises daily, Is 2d bottle 6 bottles 2s 6d and Is 6d per lb, Keduction ■ Oxford Blue Sdperlb, 121 b box to large consumers 7s 9d Pure Pepper Is 2d per lb ; 121bs Plaid Vestes 3|d per dozen,. 12 13s packets 3s 3d Bakmg Soda 3d per lb, 51bs Is Preserved Eabbit 9d per tin, 8s Caustic Lye for Soap making, 9d per dozen large tins lid 12 i tans 8s 9d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 9s Superior Black Lead&id dozen, 9d per dozen 12 dozen 5s 3d Kote the Price we sell TEA, Any i'.bu of the following brands 5s 6d~ N»W)b Matchless, Arab, Nelson and Moate'a, Jameson and Anderson's, Tiger, * 'and any other. 3d per b Reduction on 101 b Tins j Tins free. NOTE ADDRESS -r-«i i 1 D^^ rt 107 and 109, High Street, Christchurch; Tele* Fletcll©!* brOS., phone 731; and EAST STREET, Ashburton., Remember to patronise the firm who brought an* aep down the prices, and give thepTpTe of Ashburton the benefit of all nibbles oought m the Home and Conti nental market*forCash. LIBB RALLY DEALT WITH. A Complete Price Liat now m pnss will be forwarded to any address FREE.



« BUbiaeas Notices. _^_ . j IF YOU WANT GOOD VALUE FOE YOUB MONEY GO TO— G. J. NEILL'S WHERE THEY ABE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. MUST JBIAVJ3 MONEY. A-0 REASON ABLE OFFER INFUSED FOR ANY ARTICLE IN JN THE SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2*d DRKSS GOODS 3Jd Double width Dress Tweeds Is lid Heavy Shirting Is 6d-Redu 3 ed to 9|d . rimon Shirting Is 2i— Reduced to 7|d T >WFLS 2W l<^ Gloves, four clasps la Ha Double Bed-tw;4l Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7Ji—Reduced White and°Grey Caliw Is lid dcz Dr Warner's Coraline Corsets, 8s 6d Alll Wool *laimei7*d . Reduced to 5s lid MILLINERY AT YOUR OWN PRICE CLOTHING- CLOTHING Stf S£ SiU- SSS w?ln r so ar4d lld Boys' Speed Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes ££a%m SAn Wool Suits 35s 6d Men's Tweed Macintoshes, with capes Reduced to 22s 6d ' 39s 6d-Reduced to 23a 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, OAFS, etc., AT ANY PRICE. BLANKETS. 'BLANKETS. tw vwnr CONCEIVABLE MAKE, COLONIAL AND ENGLISH, AT ANY UN i,v*»x w. pRICErFBoM 6 g 9d PER PAIR. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. BOOTS. " 800 TS- CHEAPER THAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THE MONEY Wn m «n'« Shoes 4a lid Women's Leather Lace B*ots, all sizes 5s lid Womens Shoes 4s uo^ are SJMpLy GIVEN AWAY> Men's Bluohew 4s lid Boys' Naibd_ Shooters, Strong, 5s 6d X; N Heavy hw£jfih " pegged, Ladies' French Shbes 11s 9d-Reduced 15a fid—Reduced to Us 6d „ to 83 6d CHILDREN'S TAN SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE . G J, JN J?1..L,1/8, ' FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON Cash. We Want CASH.