Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1894. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The mails which lett Auckland by the Alameda on April 21, arrived in London on the afternoon of Wednesday last. The Auckland City Oouncil has agreed to the draft of a by-law to stop bookmakers betting in the Domain. Mr J. Ellis has started a class for short, hand pupils. The class meets every Tuesday evening in the School of Music, where full particulars can be obtained. On Monday evening Mr William Hamp ton, of Lauristoo, was brought to the hosptal suffering from a hand mangled and cut about by a chaff cutter It was found necessary to amputate one finger and pait of two other fingers. As the Orchestral Society's Concert takes place this evening, the meeting of the Te Korero has been postponed. The next meet ing will be held on Friday, June 1, when Mr Salek will deliver his illustrated paper on jthe Progress of Writing and Printing and the Art of Phonography. On the following , Friday the Bey. G. B- Inghs wpl lflctqre. I In the football match on Thursday after noon Mr Alfred Pritchard, while running, ! waa collared aed thrown heavily, receiving a nasty wrench of his left b?g. He was removed from the ground and attended to by Dr Hunter, but owing to inflammation and th,c pain which the patient was suffering the real extent of the injuries could not be determined.

A writer in the ' Feilding Star' says that he is informed that the turnip crop* through-1 out the district have been a failure. Of i course there are a few exceptions. It appears that a blight similiar to what is know as the leech blight has destroyed the crops. This may count as one reason for the low prices of sheep at the present time, as it will mean a scarcity of food for the winter. * ' Some time ago a small sum was deposited as a nucleus of a fund for procuring a piano for the Hampstead School, and it has now been decided, with a view to supplementing this sum and enabling the promoters to pro cure an instrument at an early date, to hold a concert in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wed nesday, June 20, when the programme will consist chiefly of vocal aud instrumental selections by the best adult performers obtainable. The following story is told by Archdeacon Sinclair in the 'Young Man:—"l re member that a curate of my grandfather's who was so overcome with nervousness that he made a calamitous blander. He was preaching on the Prodigal Son, and when he : came to the words, * put a ring on his finger,' he was unable to atop, but went on, 'and belli j en his toes, and he shall have musio where ever he goes.'" At the Auckland Board of Education on Tuesday, the resignatian of a country teacher, who had been in the employ of the Board for the last twenty-five years, was received. At the time of hia resignation he was only drawing the moderate salary of £125 a year. The Rev. J. Bates was sur prised that such a thing could be possible, and asked the reason of it. Mr Udy said it was the teacher's own fault. On many I occasions he had been offered substantial ' promotion, but had always declined, pre ferring the peace and quietness ot his country home to the noise and bustle of city life. Mr Muir said he was glad to see that the Board had in their service one contented man. Looking across the table to the Rev J. Bates, Mr Muir remarked that he hoped one day to tee the clergy follow the example of this humble pedagogue. When that clever, if impudent, novel, 'Dodo,' says a London correspondent, came out everybody *in in the know' recog. nised in the titular heroine—Miss Margot Tennant —the only daughter of Sir Charles Tennant, the wealthy Scotch mine owner and Baronet. And everybody's tongue wagged. In consequence the author, Mr Benson, nephew to the Archbishop of Canterbury, wrote to Miss Margot, begging her not to believe such idle gossip—that he ; had certainly used some charming traits in Miss Tennant's character to adorn his heroine, but that was all. Miss Margot graciously replied, and asked the rash young man to stay at ber father's house. Inthe mean time Miss Margot got the novel aud when its author appeared she had left for town, She had recognised herself. The Misses Albu, the vocalists, have been residing lately at Honolulu, but have lately left for San Francisco. The ' Honolulu Bulletin ' says :—• The regret at their depar ture is greatly diminished by the knowledge that Miss Albu may soon be expected back under another name to make her home in these beautiful isles. Colonel George W. Macfarlane, the happy man and our esteemed fellow citizen, is not only to be congratu lated on his own account, but highly com mended on behalf of local society for cap turing such a local prize. We wish them both the most pleasant nuptials on the Coast and a safe aud happy return. To Misi Rose Albu we must say good-bye for an indefinite period with wishes for a brilliant career, however brief it may be on the musical stage, until she too retires to connubial felicity, and thereafter for health, happiness, and long life.'

THE HOLIDAY.

A'fctf nearly a month of unbroken dry weather, almost everyone had begun to wish for a little rain ; but when May 23 came, and still net a drop, ie was hoped that the rain wtuld keep off until the holiday was over. However, this was not to be, and a few minutes after eight on Thursday morning a sharp shower fall, then another and another, eich heavier than the first. Naturally, memory reverted to the coincidental circumstances of last year's Queen's Birthday, and the downpour which followed on that day. About half past nine, however, the rain ceased, the sun shone out kindly, and a perfect day for holiday making was the result. Numbers of people patronised tho different excursion trains, and the Domain was also well attended. FOOTBALL. The Queen's Birthday has for several years been quite a gala day for Ashburton footballers, and the spectators who enjoy the Rugby game, inasmuch a. the local j Club arrange matters so that both fifteens play matches in the Domain on that day. It would appear that May 24 Is also a lucky day for our representatives. In 1892 and 1893 they won both matches, while on Thursday the first fifteen were successful in lowering the colors of such a first-class team as the North Canterbury representatives, and the second fifteen made a draw with the Lancaster Park team. This is certainly a creditable re cord. Last year the " boys " had to play in the mud, but yesterday the ground was in perfeot order, and with a fine day both matches were witnessed by a large number of spectators. Ashburton I. <o. North Canterbury-— The football match between the Ashburton first fifteen and the. North Canterbury representatives—winners of the Junior Flag last year—was played on the Domain in the afternoon, and after a most ex citing contest resulted in:a win for Ash burton by seven points (one goal from a mark and one from a penalty kick) to to three (one try). The blues (Ranglora) appeared stronger forward, and almost Invariably carried the scrimmages, but in the loose play Ashburton forwards were superior, being always on the ball, and their backs showed better combination than those of their opponents. The first spell consisted largely of scrimmages, but in the second the local men played a first class and fairly open game, and although playing a man short they had considerably the best of the play. Soon after the kick off, a free kick was awarded to Ash burton. This was well returned, and a run by Curtis gained some ground. Then ensued considerable scrimmaging until another free kick to Ashburton, well fol lowed up, transferred play to the visitors' twenty-five. Gradually it was worked back to half way till Todd, by a judioious kick, ayain shifted the play. Then a free kick for Rangiora went near the Ashbur ton goal line, but was again well returned by Curtis. The blues got on a fine rush, but the danger was relieved by Prltcbard. A lot of scrimmage work, and a smart run and kick by Upton, shifted the play into the visitors' quarter.. Then the ; Blue forwards got under way with a good dribble, and the .fellows not defending well, George "Wilmot crossed over and drew first blood for North Canterbury, The attempt at conversion was a failure After the kick off, A. Wilmot made a good run but this wai met by the good runs oi A. Stewart and Clowe?, which took the ball to the opponents' end. The gam* was now becoming more open, and some good passing was indulged in by Clowes Todd, Upton and Pauling. For some time play hovered about the visitors goal line till tbe kick out from a force down relieved the pressure. Then Prit shard g:>fc away, but was collared as he looked like scoring. A free kick to Ash burton was well returned and play, though nearly wholly amongst the for wards, was fairly even throughout the re mainder of the spell. The Blues kicked of ia the second spell buttheexohangeof goals transferred the slight advantage of the wind to Ashburton, and an improvement in the play of the local team kept th< visitors on the defensive most of the spell Shortly after tbe kick-off A. Stewart secured the ball, and a run by that playei and good passing between Pauling Uptcn, and Todd took the leather withit a few yards of the North Canterbury goa line. The excitement was great as ih< local men looked like scoring, but tb< defence was sound, and gradually the pressure was relieved. Then Upton made a fine dribble and crossed the line, « scrimmage five yards out resulting. A series of scrimmages en wed close to th< goal line, and when about a dozen yards from the line Upton secured the leather, and surrounded by the majority of th< opposing team he crossed the line, J scrimmage five yards out was the result, a< one of the Blues had his hands on the ball when Upton touched i. down. The visitors were again forced, and after the kick out good passing between Pritchard, Upton, and Pauling again put the Blues on the defensive. About this time Pritchard hurt his leg through a heavj fall, and was obliged to retire, so that Ashburton played a man short throughout the remainder of the spell. Then Paulinp showed up well, and the Blues were forced. A return kick was well taker and marked by Pauling just in front oi the goal, Clowes essayed s place kick, and a goal was the result—Ashburton 4 points, North Canterbury §. This reverse roused the visitors, and by determined dribbling rushes the leather was trans ferred dangerously near to the local goal line. While there Milhr secured a mark, and J. Anderson tried a place kick at goal, but the angle was too great, Aftei F mling had made a fine kick from the twenty-fives the game was neutral foi some time, and a large amount of give and take play took place. Then good play by Healy, Pauling, and Upton gained ground, and a free kick was awarded to Ashburton in the visitors' twenty-fives, Frcm this Pauling with a grand kick placed a goal—Ashburton 7 points, North Canterbury 3. Then the Blues dribbled the ball to their opponents' goal line, and the game waxed fast and furious, but was confined to scrimmages. The remainder of the spell w4s 'uneventful, and play con luded just inside Ashburton territory. For the visitors' Duncan' and Miliar at three-quarters, and J. Anderson at half back, were very good, but the fast follow ing up of the local forwards prevented them from getting away. Amongst the forwards ifarlow, A. C, andG. Wilmot were' most' noti.eable. Fqr Ashburcqn without exception the backs played a $rs. class game, their combination being excellent, and the forwards, though not so strong in the scrimmages, were better injbhe ioqs« ||iaf tfywi tfyeir opponents, and foilowe<| up well. Messrs P. Millar and H. Stewart acted as touch |me umpires, and Mr A. Fooks was referee. Aphburtm JL v Lqncastev IVfc —The match between the Ashburton second fifteen and Lancaster Park was played in the morning and a very even game resulted in a draw, each side scoring a try. Hefford kicked off for Ashburton, and the ball being well returned was kept in the local territory for some time till Baker broke away and took it past the* half way flag. Shortly after, Wheeler (L) took the ball well from the line out and Ash burton was fqrged d#wn- A let of packed work' then ensued, the lociJ forwards invariably getting the best of the scrimmages. From one of these the Lancastrians got on a dribbling rush. Fanning secured the ball, and crossing the line scored a try. Ihe kick it' goal was a failure. Then the local forwards warmed to their work, and soon had the visitors oh the'defensive, and Johnston making an unsuccessful pot at goal they were forced down. Morgan, from a loose j rush got possession a«d dropping the ba|! I

and kicking close to the goal line, together with Purchase followed up well, and the latter touched down for / f Ashburton, thus making the scores even. Johnston failed to convert. Some good passing took place between Stewart, Purchase, and Morgan, and a series of scrimmages and half time was called. On changing ends, the visitors had the advantage of the wind, but the bail was kept in neutral territory most of the time though each side in turn was forced dowD. Occasionally the Ashburton for wards, who were stronger In the scrimmages, would break through with tho ball at their feet, and carry every thing before them with a dribbling rush, but the good collaring of the visitors always prevented a score. The Lancaster backs also made desperate attempts to score, but some very good and dangerous passes just in front of their opponents' goal line were rendered fruitless by the wind, and at the call of time the scores were unchanged. For Ashburton, H. Stewart at three-quarters played a fine game, running and kicking well, Johnston at half worked very hard, while A. Hewaonatfull back was safe. Amongst the forwards Hefford, Oonter and Houston were conspicuous. For Lan castrians J. Archibald and A. and H. Forrester at three-quarters played an excellent game, but they were never allowed to get away. Amongst, the for* wards Fanning, Henwood, ConnoUy and Thomas were good. Messrs T. Pauling and E. Jones were touch, line umpires and Mr A. Fooks was referee. The foot ballers of both teams were entertained at Mr Henry's hotel and departed by the express at .even o'clock. The Ashburton teams were photographed by Messrs Parker and Bing before commencing their respective, matches. : Colonial {Ashburlm) v. Colonial (Timaru).-~OR Thursday the Ashburton Colonial Football Club went to Timaru by the excursion to play against the Timaru Colonials ; and the match resulted in a win for the home team by twelve points to nil, Dorm, Oxby (2), and Carrie secured tries for Tlmaru. Ashburton played a good game, but the Tlmaru for wards were to heavy for them, the game being a forward one throughout. The visitors were entertained at an excellent luncheon at Worry's Temperance Hotel, returning by the excursion after a good day's outing. v

LABOR.

Sydney, May 24. The labor members in Parliament have rejected a modified pledge re quired by the Electoral League. They are prepared to mako a simple pledge of loyalty to the the principles of the party. The settlement of the difficulty is still remoto

SPORTING.

D.J.C. BIRTHDAY MEETING.

Btjnemn, May 24. There was a large attendance at the Dunedin Jockey Club's May meeting, despite the fact that rain fell in the fore noon, and a shower or two later on. Al though the sun came out the weather was bleak and cold. The following are the results:— Hurdle Bags, of 70 soys—Empire, list 101b, 1; Erin-go-Bragh, 10at 3ib, 2 ; Smuggler, 9at 101b, 3. Won all the way. Dividend—£3 Is. Maiden Pl*te, of 60 soys; lj mile— Barnardo 1, Errington 2, Wheedler 3. Won by three-quarters of a length afber a good race. Time •- 2tnin 60 sec Divi dend— £2. Birthday Handicap, of 250 soys j li mile. Mr Stephenson's Hippomenes B*t 81b (Mcllroy) 1 Mr Hobbs' Lady Zatland, Bsl 4lb (T. Buddicombo) 2 Mr Reid's Skirmisher, Bst 2b (McGrath) 3 Vosenganc, Liberator, Wolseley, Re membrance, Mariner, and Speculator also ran. This was a fine race, Hippomenes winning by less than two lengths after a well timed run. Time—2min 45;ec. Dividend—£s 6s. Three Milk Trot, of 75 soys—Wel come Lass 1, Berlin Abdallah 2 ; Ophir 3. Time-8 ->in 34sec. Dividends—£99 18s and £8118s Sailing Race, of 50 soys ; one mi'e and v distance—Jacob Faithful 1, Review 2, Lady Sockburn 3. Won by a clear length. Time 2min ssec. Dividends—£B 5s and £4f>3. Tradesmen's Handicap, of 120 soys ; 1 mile-Bay Bell, 7*t 13lb, I ; F rbury, Bst 41b, 2 ; Warrington, 7at 101 b, §. Won by a long neck after a fine finish. Time— lmin 48sec. Dividends ~£4 3s and £5 4.. Post Stakes, of 20 soys ; six furlongs— Emperor 1, Primrose 2, Pennine 3. Divi dend—£4 19c

TROTTING.

At the Winter Meeting of the Oanter r bury Trotting Club Mr M. Friedlander's Miss Poole ran second in the Adding ton Plate, being beaten a neck by Ike. In the First Sires' Stakes (harness) Imperious reduced the record for two miles to smin 20360, winning by thirty yards. Other records were broken at the meeting, Specification cutting down the three mile hajmess to 7min 35|sec, and Yum Yum trotted a mile in saddle in 2min 2?sec, in the Electric Handicap, winning easily. At the Geraldine Trotting Club's Inaugural Meeting Duncan Abdallah won the Maiden, and Barney O'Hea accounted for the two principal events, the Inaugural and Geraldine Handicaps.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible lor the opinions expiessed by our correspoadents.)

THE STOCK CONFERENCE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—Would you kindly grant me space in your next issue to say a few words in reference to the Stock Conference. I learn from the papers that a number of questions, b.ariug on matters vital to the interests of the farmers of the colony, are to be con sidered by the delegates, one of which ques^ tiona is that of sheep stealing. Now, I think that anyone who has well considered the trade carried on in sheep, betwesn man and man, throughout the year in this county would, without any difficulty under stand how futile it is to suppose that any system of devisable could be a safeguard against theft. Tf the nature of our business did not involve the constant chang ing of flocks of sheep from one man to another, like pound notes, the case would be different j or, if farmers bred only what could be used by themselves, then a system of marking would be of very great service, as each individual would be the sole possessor of his own registered marks. But in accordance with the rule by which our business in sheep is now conducted, A must sell to B, and when he does so, he parts with all the pro tection private or public marks could give him. B or his friend could visit A's flock and take |a mob away in the moonlight, and join them with those which B had pur chased. B might then sell some to a butcher, a mob'to one or two others, and keep some himself. Thus, each of these parties on finding himself in possession of A's private and public marks could, if so inclined, add to their stock small numbers from the flocks of A without much chance of being detected through marks. This being the case, I would most respectfully suggest that an effort should bsmade to secure a portion of thesheep tax for the protection of the settlers by whom it has to be paid ; and I will make bold to further suggest how this money ought to be laid out in order to be of the most service to the' settlers of this county. Let a fairly educated smart young man be got who has been 'brought up on an Australian sheep station, and who has become, through long practice, thoroughly conversant with earmarking, branding, counting, and drafting. Let him, in short, be an expert in all such matters. Let him also have the qualification Archibald Forbes considered necessary in a war corres pondent—namely, to be able to ride any- j thing from a rat to a giraffe. Give him good pay, and a district bounded by the Rakaia and the Sangitata; furnish him with a code of instructions—the nature of which I consider it unnecessary to mention at present —and I venture to assert that the cry of Bheep stealing would vanish at the «• double quick " in a very short time from the county of Ashburton. I notice that it is proposed to consider at the Conference the advisableness of com- Eelliug auctioneers to register all stock rands. Now, to make a thing of this sort compulsory on auctioneers, where sheep are concerned, would only be a drag on business, and of no earthly use whatever. To illus trate this, let us suppose Tom, Dick, and Harry have bought sheep bearing the brands of other owners- I buy from Tom, Dick, and Harry. Those sheep, by this time, have been all branded twice over. I put my brand on them; then there will be three brands on the body of every sheep. But this is not all. My flock when made up may have seven different registered wool brands in it—namely, the brands of the three original owners, the biands of Tom, Dick, and Harry, and also my own brand, with probably over a dozen different ear marks. Well, when I take my flock to the yards for sale, what safety would there be to the public should an auctioneer, or even a Philadelphia lawyer, be compelled to take down in writing all the brands and ear-marks in my flock 1 I will here remark that the plastering of sheep with pitch or paint brands, by every person into whose hands they pass, entails an enormous loss to the colony. Meat, butter, cheese, honey, etc., are all carefully looked after, and sent home in the best possible condition for market. But wool, an export worth more than all the rest put together, is legally deteriorated—indeed I may say damned—by Act of Parliament, notwithstanding that we have to pay a tax to be allowed to grow it. In the matter of footrot the delegates would require to be very careful as to what they do. 1 hey must consider'that very few flocks can come to the yards for sale, in wet seasons, without having a few lame sheep among thm. When sheep, through cul pable neglect, exhibit warty excrescences of a cmcerous nature around and above the hoofs, I believe the disease does become contagious in some cases; but in its ordinary and normal condition I have never found it to Is so, and I have had a great deal to do with it.—l am, etc., D. Oliveb.

POPULAR CONCERT.

The first of a series of popular concerts was given in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening. There was a large audience, the building being full in all parts. The services of Miss Mabel Bell had been secured for the occasion, and as usual the ifrems rendered by this lady were enthusiastically received. In the first part she sang "He thinks Ido not love him " with much feeling, and as an encore gave •' The Kerry dance." In the second part she gave " The cows are In the corn," and In response to the inevitable encore repeated the last two verses. Miss Bell also opened the concert with a pianoforte solo. The other female singer is a local favorite, and Miss Barratt's numbers were highly appreciated. In the first part she was encored for the ballad, "The bailiff's daughter of Islington," and responded with " The Miller and the Maid," while in the seocnd part she gave "The dim hills far away." Mr Leo Buckerldge, a Christchurch baritone, sang "Anchored' and "Queen of the earth" In good style, displaying a powerful voice, Mr Buckerldge also contributed a humorous recitation. Mr L, Broad was again in the front, and his fine rendering of "Eilleen Alanmh" gained him an enthusiastic re call, in response to which he gave " Tit Willow" also in good style. In the second part his energies were devoted to the comic element, and needless to say his "Shopwalker" and encore number, "Sister Mary walks like that," were the source of infinite amusement and side splitting laughter. Mr H. Cohen with " The Bttie nipper " : Mr H. Flower with " The waiter," and " I'll give him ta*ra ra-boom-de-ey " j and Mr William Bucran with a very clever exhibition of ventrilo quism also appealed to th. risible facul ties of the audience, and kept them In the best of spirits. Mr R. Cullen rendered a violjn solo "Mr pretty Jane," with a pianoforte accompaniment by Miss Bell, In good style, but did not respond to a de manded encore.

Another Football Acci dent.

Wellington, May 26. In the match between the Mastorton and Patone Football Club's, Hudson of the latter team, was seriously injured and sustained concussion of the spine.

"OLD CANTERBURTY."

Had the public of Ashburton had any* thing like an idea of the excellence of the entertainment offered by Messrs Start and Seager in their illustrated lecture on " Old Canterbury," St Stephen's schoolroom would have been ten times too small for the audience that would have assembled. As it was the schoolroom was well filled on Thursday evening, and a handsome sum was realised to the school funds. Mr G. R. Hart, the well known Christ church journalist, was the lecturer, while Mr Seager, a name to conjure with in Christchurch in the matter of entertain ments, manipulated the lantern and slides. Mr Hart is himself one of the " old brigade " of pioneers who came out in the historical first four ships. He was a passenger as a boy in the Creasy, and came through all the experiences, pleasant and otherwise, that fell to the lot of tbe brave band who laid the foundation of Canterbury. How well and truly laid was that foundation let the city of Christ church in 1894 bear witness, and the townships of the province, with tha well cultivated farm lauds spreading out from them a day's journey on every aid a, give corroboration. Mr Seager exhibits about two hundred pictures. On this occasion the first shown was a portrait of Her Majesty, and as the day was her seventy fifth birthday, the portrait remained on the screen while the national anthem was sung. Her Majesty had been thirteen years sovereign of her mighty empire when in December of 1850 the pioneer ships landed at Lyttelton, and she is still on the throne in 1894 when the tussock waste of the early times has been changed to a perfect picture of civilisation. Pictures of the landing of the emigrants were shown; scenes displayed of the primitive dwellings erected by them, and their modes of living; and pictures cut from the life of ths settle ment, showing th. degree of progress made year by year. Mr Hart's accurate knowledge of Canterbury history, acquired as it is from astual residence in Christ" j church from its earliest date, stands him ' in good stead, and as he is a story teller of the first merit it is simply delightful to sit and hear and see while he and Mr Seager review the interesting history of our settlement to their audience. The "men of the time" of Canterbury are also shown, faces still familiar and faces long since removed by death, each in some wayconnected with the social, commercial, literary, or political history of the place, and the lecturer, from a personal acquaint ance with each, is able to give them life again for a moment. Mr Hart, in the course of his descriptions, said that the possession by himself and Mr Seager of so many interesting relics and pictorial remembrances of the early days was owing to the fact that Dr Barker, the first medical man in the settlement, was an enthusiastic amateur photographer. This gentleman made a camera out of a candle box, robbed a telescope for a lens, and rafding his table silver treated th,e spoons to chemical process, and so obtained the Ingredients necessary for his work. Dr Barker photographed everything of interest, aud everybody of note, and preserved the negatives, and it is from these negatives, produced With *o very primitive appliances, that Mr Seager is able to place before his; audience his interesting and instructive pictures of the past. "New . Canterbury " is not forgotten, and Christ* church of to-day is also well illustrated. At the close, hearty thanks were given to Messrs Hart »nd Seager for their enter tainment, which the Rev T. A. Hamilton spoke of as being of high value from an educational point of view, and Mr Hart, in acknowledging the compliment paid a tribute to the grit and backbone of the pioneers who founded the settlement, adding that their record was one o_ wmel) > their descendants and the colonists of the present day may very well be proud. To this sentiment the people of Ashburton will respond with a hearty amen.

Figgting in San Salvador.

 _ «... --.. London, May 24. Fierce fighting is going on in the Central American Republic pf Sag. Salvacjorj between the Rebels and) tfye Government troops. Tl^ee. tfyousjancj men haye been killed sjnce May J5,

The Ottawa Conference.

London, May 21 Owing to Sir R. Hamilton having accepted a seat on the Irish Finance Commission, it is expected that? Mr Walpole will be the British repre sentative at the Ottawa Conference,

I'BB ABHBDRI'Ujs frUAßDiaa: FBIfIAY, MAY 25, 18.94,



j__ Harness iNouces j AWING TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES G. J. NEILL IS COMPELLED TO REALISE. B.ing practically a new beginner in business, I have not TOO MUCH MONEY. In anticipation of doing a BIG BUSINESS this Winter, I laid in a very LARGE STOOK. Hopes have not been realised, consequently I am iv a corner, for the WANT OF CASH. To meet my engagements with Pressing Creditors, lam com polled to realise. THIS IS A CHANCE NOT TO BE LOST SIGHC OF. Everything NEW. No Old Stock. A GREAT FORGED SALE OP Drapery, Clothing, & Boots. Remember this is only to realise sufficient to meet pressing engagements. Ab soon a. that mount has been -each** the REDUCTIONS CEASE. . No one can possibly afford to sell for less than cost all the yew round ; at least I cannot. I have no option at present, as I must have Money, and have only a short time to get it, and possessing no friends rich enough to lend, am thrown on my own resource?. In order to induce large purchasers to Buy, and at once, I will give every person, spending £6 in a month, a Beautiful Tea-Set of 40 Piece.. This is a most Valuable present, and equal to a 30 per cent reduction. Don't Miss the Opportunity. Oome at once. The most Genuine Sale ever held in the annals of the Drapary Trade of the Oolony. Don't mistake the Address: '•1 f -\T,-._!. FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, --*• J » m fc/lllj East Street, Ashburton. CA9HI CASH II \ THE BfiST HOUSE W i / X\ TOWN X <* \_ FOR / V* / • ■ _ X / <& / V jh. X / & / \ s \ /A * / X <x / / 9 X °o 7 / I •"* V £>* X Si"- 00 d / & X\ * g ** X J& X X o X / \ \> X / v^p / X %_ X /&/ \ % \ / <C* / / X C_K \ X X \ \ ,V / LINOLEUMS, \ ' KJ / I LOOK CLOTHS, \ / ETC., KTO. . \^ BLANKETS [FLANNELS BLANKS B-LAKKETO. flannels BLANKET?} _ FLANNELS BLANKETS) n t of% FLANNELS blanois } Messrs G. L Beath & Go., fLANNE Ls BLANKETS| TAKORED STREET, FLANNELS BLANKET* FLANNELS tRE Now showing a Lirge Stock of .' „,„_.. BLANKETS A FLANNELS BLANKETS B A X T FLANNELS BLANKETS ' L H t S FLANNELS BLANKET^ in the BEST Makes« FLANNELS BLANKETS — FLANNELS BLANKETS „_.„.,. . XTT v -pvr/iT Tarr FLANNELS COLONIAL AND ENGLISH BLANKETS iLANNELS BLANK!.:S frCm 6S lld t0 ?23 6d Pef Pair" FLANNELS BLANKETS "~*~" FLANNELS BLANK KTS 41! WOftl Fl^flllCltl FLANNELS BLANKETS Roslyn, Kaiapoi and Mosgiel. FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS BLANKK-TS ALL WOOL WELLINGTON FLANNEL. FLANNELS BLANKETS . FLANNELS BLANKEIS VHrpß , , SHETLAND FLA*NELS BLANKKTs PINK O%U ORKNEY FLANNELS rt iwir j,TS FLANNELS BLANKETS U. L ufcAIH & UU'5 FLANNELS BLANKETS TANCRED STREET. FLANNELS BLANKETS) J FLANNELS <«_■_■■!■«»!.—< %l _H» 11.N.-.1.— I■■ " ■"■ ■"■ ■■.■!»>-» » ' IfOTICE IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OP HUBERT ALCORN. t ■ __»—•_______ THE TRUSTEES BEG TO NOTIFY THAT ALL ACCOUNTS OWING IN THE ESTATE MUST BE PAID AX OINCIS, OR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS WILL BE TAKEN FORTHWITH. W* o?JB_B_B6_ HAS BEEN AUTHOBISFD BY THE TRUSTEIS TO RECIIVE ALL PAYMENTS. ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE SENT IN AT ONCE. OFFICE HOURS, 10 to 1, &2to 4. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



Wanted MRS~HOMKRSfIAM will resume her usual classes for Drawing and Painting on Saturday next, at Saunders' Buildings. 6 iB9 WANTED Known—All accounts duo in tha Estate of Robetct Alcorn must be paid at once. Office hours : 10 to 1 and 2 to 4, Saunders' Buildings. \LL Claims against the Estate of Robert Alcorn should bo sent in at once.—Saunders Buildings, May 22. ORANGE.— New Season—very cheap. Please leave orders for Marmalade Fruit to arrive shortly.—Mbs Adams, Saunders' Bnildinga. OST, May 12. Chestnut Hack mare, height 15.2, star on forehead, scar on inside hind leg in line just above hocks. When lost was shod with bar shoes on front feet and had on cover. Information rewarded. H. C. Segers, Melford Home. ANTED Known?— Mrs Hooper, Monthly Nurse, Alford Forest Road, will be pleased to receive patients. Terms moderate. 5 112 ... - n i i -* ttXJATCHES, Clocks, etc., (all guaran ▼ * teed) at wholesale cost for one month only. Now's your time.—Lums den's. 3 219 OYSTERS and Fresh Fish of all sorts arrive evening per express at Deep Sea Fishing Oo.'s Shop, Burnett street Ashburton. 2 62 WANTED, by a steady Man. employ ment as a Ohaffcurter—feeding or engine-driving. Has had twelve years experience in the Old Country at a woollen factory. Address J. 8., office of ! tWa P*Per« 5 *26 ANTED Known. — Embroideries from Id a yard, Corsets 3s lid, Ladies' Ulsters from 4s lid, Ladies' Gleves i four pair for ls, Kid Gloves four buttons | Is 6d.~ Arcade House. 63 j PIG Feed—A few tons damaged flour for sale, cheap.—John Orr. 590 C*~ CHOICE Ornaments, Folding Screens, J Own make in Ladles' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pinafores.— Mrs Alcorn, Saunders' Buildings. . — VISIT the Sale. Trimmed Millinery going at any price Ladles' Under clothing reduced to 20 per cent, below cost.—Arcade Houte. 4 64 GOOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not feeling well? Have a cup of Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening 1 My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely. Wholesale and retail at Zander's, SALE now on—White Calico 2. lid per dozen, Towels 2s 6d per dozen, Lace, Curtains, irom 1. lid per pair, at Arcade House, 4 27 IX7" ANTED Known—All goods inShow » * Room to be slaughtered at any price.—Arcade Bouse. 4 28 W" "ANTED Kmrwn^Tomatoes, good ripe Grapes, Plums, Apples, etc., at MabsdensFruit Shop, belor Mitchell and Turner's.^ 2 109 WANTED Known — Men's strong Tweed Suits from 16s 6J ; shirts from 2s 6d.—Arcade House. 4 24 (^RUSHED Oats, oi per sick. Al J kinds of Farm and Mill Produce cheap for cash.—J. Thomas, Havelock Street. ___ WANTED Known -L W Pants 3s lid, Flannel Shirts 3s 9d, Worsted Socks 61 per pair.—Arcade Home 425 WANTED~Known — The Cheapest House in town for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known. -31bs of our noted 2a Tea for 5. id. For otber quotations see Price List on P»R« 3.—John Orr & Co. 5J97 WANTED Known. — For Millinery, Mantles, Jackets, UUter., and Macintoshes, Ladies' and Children's underclothing, try Mitchell & Tubnbr. "Tin ANTED Known—The Corner is VV showing a magnificent New j_tock of Prapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. THAT which brings most light and hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap . A FACT.—Anyoni drinking Health Tea and discarding all other brands, will certainly add ten years to his life. Just your try it. To be had from all Grocers. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier. ffTANTED Known-Before buying VV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from in Ashburton. All marked very Cheap. —H. C. Segers, Melford House. MRS ALCORN has on sale for he Holidays a varied assortment of Toys, Dolls, Prams, Fancy Goods, and Christmas Presents—Saunders Buildings. TTUIED. S. JEFFRIES, Manu'actur- P ir.g Confectioner, has opened a Shop in East street, next " Tho Corner,' | for sale of all kinds of superior Con fectionery. Nothing inferior sold. No chf p d£»arettes. §114 | ATEST Telearam.— The Governor, of ■*■•* Victor.* has ordered that non« but Health Tea shall be used in Government House. "&JOTICE 1 Notice t Sport for all. J_N Guns let out < n hire or sold on time payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings in stock. Prices low.—J. W. Hardley, Ironmonger, etc. Off ANTED Known - Ladies are * * invited to inspect the Novelties in our Dress Department and Show Room without being pressed to buy.—Mitchell and Turner. BANG ! Bang i Bang ' My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Clu. Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Empo^um. WANTED Known.—Cheviot., Hop, sacks, Diagonals, Fast Dye Serges, Tweeds and Fancy Dresses, &c, with Trimmings to match at Mitchell and Turner's. WANTED 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. Mol.o_t*s, the Premier Bootmaker, Town Hall Boot Store, East Street, Ashburton. 5 153 \f EW Indoor Games Accordeons from M &i 6i, Autoharps and Zithers, Photo Albums i»d Frames, Opals for punting on. Oil and Water colors, and Artists Requisites, new Books and new Editions, cheap reading j all at reduce^ prices for Cash.—L, P. Andrewes &Co Stationery' Hall.



Wanved. ii • ANTED, tidings of William VV McClbllakd and his daughter, Mary Jane, who left Tanderagee, Ireland, in 18b3, for Christchurch. Something to their advantage. Mary Jane supposed to be servant ac Palace Restaurant, Ash burton, about fourteen years ago. Will anyone able to give information kindly communicate with the tffice of this piper. 5 129 WANTED Known. —Mens Tweed Suits 15s 6d, Men's Tweed Trousers 7s lid, Mens' Strong Flannellette Shirts 2. 6d, Mens* and Boys' Boots and Shoes greatly reduced.—Arcade House. 465 NO more Indigestion; no more ner vousness from indulging in too much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea. One trial will convince you. Henry Zander, Authorised Agent. WANTED Known—The whole of the stock to be sacrificed by order of the Purchaser, Arcade House. 4 26 GUNS ! Guns 1 Gunß 1 My new stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Loaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Habdley's Sporting Repository WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical me at S. Sauek's, Optician, i _. i' .'ii oop business, notices. IMPORTANT WATCHMAKING ANNOUNCEMENT- S' Salek, PRATICAL WATCHMAKER and MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, OEGS to announoe the arrival of a LARGE STOCK OF ROTHERHAM'S MATERIALS for Watch Repairs. Every Single Part (ready finished) of a Rotherham's Watch kept; also a Large Stock of Finished Parts for all other Watches. -— Where repairs through Breakages are needed, time and expense is thus saved In finishing which means.Money. S- SALEK therefore announces what must prove a Great Consideration these Hard Times* A BIG REDUCTION IN THE COST OF WATCH REPAIRS. Repairs entrusted to S. SALEK means RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP, SATIS FACTION & LOWEST CHARGES. Jewellery Repairs receive Special attention. SIGHT TESTING by Lasarus' System. SPECTACLES to suit all sights. T^E W HTEALAND Clot ill fig: Factory SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. WE WISH to draw your attention to the Specially LOW PRICES of High-class Goods. Mens All Wool Tweed Suits, our own make, 28 s 9d Men's All Wool Tweed Trousers, our own make, 9_ 6d ; Men's All Wool Tweed Overcoat., our i own make, 29s 6d Boots. Boots: Boots TRY US FOR A PAIR. THE LEADING HOUSE FOR GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY. We keep all the leading lines. New Shapes in Hard Hats. The latest in Soft and Frame Hats. Boys' Caps from 61 "*" DON'T PASS~THIS BY. Men s Trousers to measure from 14s 6d. Colonial Tweed. WATERPROOF GOODS. Men's, Youths', and Ladies' The number we have sold this season is a guarantee that we keep the genuine Article ,i„ , The'"BISMARK" Sewing Machin. is now to be had at the New Zealand Cloth ing Factory. The Cheapest and Best Machine in the World. On time pay ments -2s 01 per week. HALLENSTEIN BROS. ALEX. BENDRY, Manager.



FURE BT.OOD IS THE PEOBET OF HEALTH. Gordon's Blooi? Pills cleanse the system i# all impure blood, cure indigestion, con stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Large box, 6a; two boxes, IQa, post free. S. "W. .Clayton', Pox 234, Diujedjfli



Attention is called to an advertisement by Carson and Co., grocers, etc., Tancred street. The business will now be under the mahage j ment of Mr A. Carson, formerly with Mr 1 Robert Alcorn, and Messrs Carson and Co. s will be glad to see all old customers at the new address.—Advfc. , DQIL4R CIGARETTES 3d per p«se6



The agents of the Health Tea report that since the introduction of these fwholesome and palatable blends, sales have increased by leaps and bounds, and that the demand before Easter was so great that they were unable to supply all orders. The Health Tea has new oeejij iatrbducecj into all the districts of New Zealand as well as in all the Australian colonies, and baa taken the public by storm. The success has bten an unparalleled one. Its wonderful and varied fjju&!;.4es have made the Health Tea a house hold word in afl re»4risking communities.; jln addition to the quality already £gfcab lished, Mr H. Zander—the local a?e^t-in? forms us that the demand for a cheaper Health Tea was so great, that the owners by special request from merchants have con. touted t© put up a second quality of this celebrated Tea at 2s per lb, and this has already found as much favor as the previous quittty»---AsVT» '•'•"■*



CIAKKB's WoRLD-TAMkD BLOOD MIXTURE is a guarantee;! care for'all JBlo&f and. Sfcjn Diseases, ft is fhp most .earchfng blobd cleanser ever discovered, and it will free tile system from all imparities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, eczema, bid legs, sores and pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of test}, monials,' Sol*}' everywhere at gfe $d P«J? bottle, Beware of worthless imitetieta a_u| substitutes- 1) ' !' *••<■ "i-



DOLLAR CIGARETTES-Fiuest Amer ican Tobacco,— Heney Zajsdsr," VYholesal Bgent