MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the loib^iag place* as under Rnbiect to the necessary alterations :— 83 WEDNESDAY, October 3. For the United Kingdon, Continents of Kurops aD<l America (via Sin Francisco), | Sandwich Wands and Samoa, and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Taka puna, as follows :—Ordinary letters, books and ' newspapers at 615 p m.; registered letters, 5 p.m; money orders, 3 nm. Due Landon November 7. For South America, United Kingdom, etc. (specially addressed per Aorangi), per Takapuna, to connect at Wellington. — Ordinary letters, at 6.15 pm. ; registered letters, at 5 p.m. , parcels pose parce's, at 10 a.m. Due London Novem bar 16

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1894. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In a manifesto issued by President Cleveland, he states that he is satisfied that the Mormons are law-abiding cit zens, and ha quashes all convictions against them for polygamy. The Monowai, with the colonial mails of September 8, arrived at San Francisco from Auckland on September 29—fcwo days late. The Mariposa with the Eng lish mails of September 8, left San Fran cisco for Auckland on September 20—due date. The Presbyterian Committee hay« fixed the date of the annual festivity of the congregation for Wednesday October 17. and greac preparations are m progress. An excellent musical programme has been arranged and several ministers of note from a distance will take part. News from the Benin district, on the west coast of Africa, states that Admiral Bedford stormed the stronghold of the Chief Nana, at Brohemia, capturing seventy-five cannon and a large quantity of ammunition. Nana, who has given a great deal of trouble to the British lately, is now a fugitive. Dr Benson, the lady doctor appointed to Claybury Asylum by the London County Council, has since (says a Home paper) received a position at a (rovern ment hospital m Madras, to which a salary of £800 a year is attached, with liberty to engage m private practice as well. The Asylums Committee promptly filled her place at Claybury by appointing Miss Sinclair, a fully qualified surgeon, who has had several years' experience m London hospitals, and was recently attached to the staff of a fey er hospital. An important correction has to be made m respect of a Melbourne cable of Septem ber 8, purporting to report the failure of Messrs McLean Bros., hardware mer chants, Elizabeth street. The message really referred to the insolvency of William McLean, hardware merchant, of Elizibsth street; but, owing to the similarity of names and locality, it was misinterpreted, and made to read McLean Bros , as there is another firm of hardware merchants m Elizabeth street. Messrs McLean Bros and Rigg, Limited, have been long and favorably known throughout Australia and flaw Zealand. The Association desires to express its regret at the mistake, and expr^es its hope that that they will not sustain any injury through the uninten tional error, The Wesleyan Musical Society have taken a new departure. It will be remem bered that some time ago thi y gave the operetta' The Haymakers'very success fully. On that occasion the performers were costumed suitably to the piece, hut wete unable to get through their pvrts without 'hugaing the score semewha-; closely.' I'hey have now committed their parts to memory, and the "scores' will not be m evidence. The operetta will be staged with all the &U& that go to heighten dramatic efftcfc, and the limelight will be extensively used. The piece will be given with all the help that scenerji can afford it, and although several im portant members of the Society who took part m the first performance will not be available on this occa&ion,their places have been well filled. Mr Korsall's rich tenor will suppiy the vacant place caused by Mr Flower's removal, and Mr L Broad's bari tone will fill the opening left by Mr Booth. It is prcbably the last entertainment Mr Gamble will conduct m Ashburton, and we trust there will be a bumper house. The date of the entertainment is Friday next, and the place the Oddfellows' Hall. Dr Waldemar Roeckel, a resident of Melbourne, was found dead m his room at Lester's Hotel recently. The left breaet of the deceased was punctured m eighteen places, and a bottle of cocaine and several syringes were tound on the (able m the hypodermic apartment. Dr Roeckel, who was about forty years of age, was a graduate of medicine and surgery of the University of London; he was also a Fellow of the College of Surgeons. After long travels m various parts of the world, he settled some two years back m Melbourne, going into partnership with Dr Herman Lawrence, of Fitgroy, He was the son of the eminent composer, and himself a skilled musician as well as a linguist and a scholar of rare attainments. At an inquest Dr Lawrence said that m his opinion the deceased had not intended suicide. He was a slave to the cocaine habit, and he (Dr Lawrence) had told him that if he did not give up the use of the \ drug their connection must cease. He now believed that Roeckel's, visits to the j country to see a friend, were really oppor tunities taken for ' cocaine bouts.' He did not drink intoxicants. The residents of th,e Mayfield district have r£ late put forth their energies to get a public library and have so fir succeeded, but as yet they have only a limited stock of book—about 100 volumes. The stock of books would have been larger but that the energies of the people have beendiracted towards getting a build- i ing to put them m. A site was granted by the County Council and Road Board on the corner of the gravel reserve en which the public pound is erected, and half an | acre has been fenced and planted, greatly to the improvement of the corner. Much , interest is taken m the library by the young folk, and several of them have read all the books m it. A concert was held m the school on Thursday night last to get the balance of the building debc off, and to procure more bo>ks. Newly £3 pound was raised, which was very satisfactory considering the limited accom modation m the small school. Songs were rendered by Misses Whitelaw, Cree, and Roberts, and Messrs Whitelaw, Dickie, Dallow and Reid, and readings were given by Messrs Sewell, Beckett, Frost and Robertson. Select songs were sting, %nd everyone was highly plea3ed. After the concert the young people had a dance to warm themselves, and at about two o'clock they all retired well satisfied. Hqllqway's Pills and Ointment.— Soldiers and Sailors.—These well-known and easily used remedies are especially serviceable and convenient for those who like soldiers and sailors, are exposed to great changes of climate, and the hardships insep arable to their calling. Many of the diseases engendered m the system from these anrl other untoward causes can be checked and controlled by attention at their outset, and m Holloway's remdies will be found a ready meana of relief, without hindrance from duty. Many a man ia invalided and rendered more or less a burden to himself and friends from neglect of the t arly symptoms of his com plaint, which calamity might be averted by pewrt to tfee u§p pi UoUoway'a PUia [and Qintmtuvi 3

A French courier hag been murdered at Ftz. To-day is the commencement of tha Jewish tfew Year. On October 10, the great Faat Diy Yom Kippur will be held. The following are the vital statistics for A-shburton for the past month :—Births 23, deaths 9, marriages 1. For the same month lasc year tha figures were : — Births 25, deaths 3 marriages 5. At Nelson, on Saturdny evening a fatal accident, happened, whereby Mrs Ogi'vie, an old resident, seventy six years of age, was killed. She fell over the sea wall on Haven Road, falling; into the water. It is thought she dislocated her neck The annual cross-country Pteeplechase of the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club was run ab Sumner on Saturday afternoon and was won by J. W. Jones 250 yds, with T. A. Barker 275 yds second, and C. E. Smith 300 yds, an Ashburton re presentative, third. A son of Mr Garnell, M.H.R., fell into the water when going on board the Corinaa afc Napier on Saturday. Rapes and buoys were thrown to him, bub he appeared dazed, and took no nobice of them. One of the people on the launch eventually jumped over and rescued him. By a fire which occurred afe Temuka on Sunday morning the boob shop of Mr Tangney was destroyed, as was also the showroom of Mr Job Brown, and an un occupied house. The Walllngford Hotel was m danger for some time. There was no insurance on Mr Tangey's shop, bat his stock was insured for £300. The other insurances are nob known. The Switch-back railway, which ia the latest and most up-to-date amusement, will open at Ohristchurch for the season on Thursday. A.s it would be impossible for an undertaking hke this to prosper except ifc started under the regie of muni cipal authority, his Worship the Mayor of Christchurch will formally open it by baking the first ride on the date noted. The Volunteer Conference recommend the abolition of the two-thirds condition re capitation ; recommend the adoption of Martini-Henry rifle; four or five years' contract for Whitney ammunition ;reten tion of naval uniform for naval " corps m the four centres, but the adoption of a navy-blue Norfolk jacket elsewhere with in three years, ai well as for all infantry corps ; the appointment of a commander in Chief; setting aside 30s per man capitation for tha uniform fund, the balance to be used for various purposes, and a large number of minor recommenda tions. The Volunteer Officers' Conference closed this morning, but it was decided that the result of the deliberations should not be communicated to the press. A resolution to this effect was passed when the Conference opened, and Colonel Whitmore this morning called attention to the fact that the agreement had been violated, and some of the proceedings divulged. Tqe Conference drew up a re port to bo forwarded to Government, and urged that a short amending Act be passed through Parliament this session to give effect to their recommendations- The following from the British Austra lasian of August 9th is a timely contribu tion to the banking discussion:—' Tn com mon with the politicians and press of New J^aaland of all shades bf colour, Sir James Patterson, of Victoria, who is essentially a pratical roan, has gon* out of his way to endorse the action of his brother Prime Minister m New Zaaland m guaranteeing the recent £2,000,000 issue of the Bank of New Zealand, Sir James expressly eulo -21861 it as a statesmanlike move Financial 'institutions, he says, are so bound up with a country that ifc would not. do to let them sink, if the Victorian banks had srood together last yoar they would hive been assisted, but they would not, and were too many for the Govern ment to deal with. There were too many banks, and he advocated amalgamation. Sir Robert Stout ha 3 not a very high opinion of the manner m which the laws of this colony are being made. He says that going into Committee upon a Bill has now become almost a farce, for any amendments proposed are not discussed by a large majority of the House. A considerable number of members simply alb m the lobbies ami run m when the division bell tings, and do what they are told by the Government without having heard any of the arguments at all. The whole thing appears to be settled by caucuses, and members vot-e accordingly. Sir Robert expresses the hope that those who opposed the Elective Executive Bill have learned a lesson by this time. When an amendment is now proposed the bell is run, and the House has to be guided by the legal knowledge of the* members who sit m the lobbies. Several gentlemen denied the charge of being ruled by caucus decisions.

Tinwald Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the Tinwal4 Town Board was held m the Temperance Hall on Friday last. Present—Messrs E t Gates, T. Stone, D. Teppett;, T. Williams and J. IJeselfcine. ELECTIONS. Mr Gates was elected Chairman of the Board for the ensuing two years. A report was received from the Returning Officer stating that Messnt Gates, Stone, Teppett, Williams, and Heseltine had been duly elected committe of the Tinwald, Town Board. WELCOME. The Returning Officer complimented the old members on their re election, and welcomed the new members. Messrs Teppett and Heseltine expressed themselves anxious to work m harmony with the old memhera for the benefit of the ratepayers of the district. ALTERATIONS OK ROLL. 1 Alterations were made on the valuation roll as follows:—Mrs S. Clark to Mr Robert Clark, Mrs P. Lowe to Mhs Lowe, Mr T. A. "Williams to Mrs Mary Williams. CORRESPONDENCE • Correspondence was received from Mrs Corrigan, calling attention to the state of the footpath m Melcombe street, and re questing that the same be repaired. Con sideration was deferred until next meeting. From the Ashburton County Council, seating that it cquld not recognise any liability or grant assistance towards main taining the South Road. Members warmly expressed themselves as to the injustice of having to, pay rates to the Council, and re ceiving no benefit whatever m return. BINASOE. Mes*r3 Gates and Williams were ap pointed to operate on the Board's b inking account. POSTAL FACILITIES. On the suggestion of Mr Teppetfc, it was decided to approach the postal authorities again on the matters of postal conveniences. SANITARY MATTERS. A general discussion on sanitary matters ensued, and after passing accounts amount) ing to £11 14s 6d the meeting adjourned.

COMMERCIAL.

London, September 29. At the wool sales to-day there was a poor selection. Foreigners bought scoured cross breds at fancy prices Crossbreds brought ■ Is 2{A. merinos Is 2|d to Is 4£d. Danish butter, nominal, 110s per cwt; the finest quality is selling ah 106?. Australian factory butter is selling m the open market at from 100s to 1043 ; fancy sorts at 106s. Irish and Danish butter is Belling at prices below those realised the same week last The Colonial Butter Committee have fixed 1 the price for the finest quality at 108 s, and for tine at 100s. In view of the heavy con signments they have fixed a moderate price m order to induce the trade to buy the colonial article. The Hon. Simon Fraser, M.LC, ot Victoria, recommends meat growers to com bine for the purpose of selliDg direct to consumers. , T Mr Pateraon, of the Fresh Food and Ice Company, Sydney, who has returned from a visit to Vienna, declares there is a ready trade for 500 bullocks weekly, and that they would realise 4d per Ib. He advises shippers to remove the fat and send the best beet and only legs of mutton. He also advises the appointment of an agent to control the sale, and believes the Austrian Government would accept the health certificates of their Consuls m Australia, and the meat would thus avoid restrictions on its arrival m Austria. London 30. At the wool sale bidding was poor, and a considerable quantity was withdrawn. American buyers took a few lots of yaeens land and Cape wool. Oreti brands of cross breds brought, 9§d. Up to date, 145,400 bales have been catalogued, of which Ii.oUU have been sold. Tallow is unchanged. The English wheat market is declining, and shows an increased weakness. The Continental also shows a general decline, while the American is declining and weak.

The Cheap Money Scheme.

Sydney Morning Heratd.

The details of the paternal scheme of the New Zealand Ministry for providing ' cheap money ' to holders of land are of interest to us as indicating a more advanced stage on the road upon which a majority of our own Legislative Assembly last week affirmed its wish to take the first step. The whole matter is interesting as showing the influ ence of the colonies upon each others legislation. No sooner is a scheme for borrowing money m London at four per cent, and lending it to the farmers at 5 per cent, mooted m any one of the colonies than every advanced patriot and friend of the people m the other colonial Legislatures thinks it necessary to show his progressive character as a politician, and his desire to benefit the human race, at the cos'j of it matters not whom, by, at once advocating a similar system. Such a proposal if nothing else, seives to demonstrate the genuine Lib eralism of its promoters, and also avails, as says the author of the ' Biglow Papers 'to Give a party platform [just level with the mind Of all right-thinkin' honest folk that man to go it blind. The first thing that strikes us about this New Zealand scheme is that it is fairly enough a part of the Socialist policy which under the Seddon Ministry is predominant m that colony. In accordance with that policy the New Zealand Parliament is rapidly resolving the colony into a community permeated by the principle and practice of collectivism. The Government has for a long time been the chief insurance office m the colony. Under the recent arrangement with the 1 Bank of New Zealand it has become the dominanc partner m the principal bank of the colony, to which the public credit is pledged to the extent of two millions. By the Land for Settlements measure it has taken power to advance £1,250,000 for the purchase of land on which to establish settle ments. Provision is made lo expend the money m five years; but it is stated that there is nothing to prevent the whole sum from being expended m the first year, when, doubtless, an advanced Parliament would readily provide a similar sum yearly a< long as might be desired, or at any rate till the bottom of the money chest had been reached. Now comes this genuinely lib eral proposal—to borrow a million and a-ha'f m London every year for advances to the farmers at the rate of 5 per cent. Since there is said to be at present thirty millions lent on mortgage m the colony, at rates pre sumably much higher than the " cheap money" to be offered by a bounteous Government, it is apparent that there is ample scope for the operation of the new measure. We may s expect thr»-t the eager ness of farmers to become debtors of a bene ficent, cheap-money Government, m the place of the ordinary unsentimental and un squeezable mortgagee, will be limited only by the amount provided yearly, which we may anticipate will be absorbed with much ease. It is not an unreasonable expectation that m 10 years' time the public debt of the colony will be increased by 15 millions, as against which the Government will hold the mortgages of a large number of farmers. These will also be electors of members nf Parliament; and if same day after a general election some member of very advanced views should introduce a proposal for the remission of the iniquitous 5 pec cent interest, which was Bucking the life-blood of the agricultural class—the true foundation of the country's prosperity—the proposal would be closely analogous m principle to one which at the present time, as we mentioned the other day, stands on the notice paper of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales. With all 1 progressive attempts to convert New Zealand into the paradise of the borrower—a modern 1 Arcadia—it might be expected.that we should find every isign of contentment and prosperity on the part of the colony, and also an influx 1 into so favored a land from all fehe other less advanced colonies. |t. is an instance of the r imperfection a^id disappointment which at ' tach to all human endeavor that while dur ing the month of July last the arrivals at this 1 Southern Eden numbered 1220. the depaiv tures m the same period were 1619, and the supply of labor is reported to. be m excess of ', the demand. Glancing ai the details of the cheap ' money scheme, the first thing that makes 1 itself apparent is that, whatever may be its ' other results, its working must add largely 5 to the general expenditure of the colony. A new special department is to be created undet the charge of a superintendent and \ a general board, which will be assisted by district boards to be set up all over- the ' colony. As all the cost of working the system, together with, all bad debts, must j be met by the margin between the 5 per c cent at which the money is lent and the rate at which it is to be borrowed, it is readily ! seen t^at it is highly undesirable that the item of bad debts should be a large 6ne» When we look to see what are the safe ' guards taken against this source of loss, we note that it is contemplated to lend up to " t«vo-thirds of the value of freeholds, and r one-half of the va'ue of the lessees' interest m leaseholds. Whether a bank or a finance company—which, it is to be remembered, can use methods of se'ection and exclusion and also of pressure for repayment scarcely " 9 available to a Government department— * would consider itself safe m lending up to two-thirds of the value of freeholds, especially .when restricted to a margin of 1 or \h per cent to pay all expenses and meet all bad debts, it is for those of our readers ' who are acquainted with such business to iudge for themselves, and to do so m the light of the proceedings of the last three or four years. We have yet; to be shown that a class of transactions which, if carried out on such lines,'w~uld speedily bring a private ■ company to the alt rnatives of liquidation, r or reconstruction on different methods, can ' be undertaken safely, and with advantage to 1 l-ofch lender and borrower, merely because - the undertaking is m the hands of a Go r vernment and is carried out by political t procedures. If New Zealand is able m a t W years to report favourably on the t venturous experiment she now contemplates - making, she will undoubtedly have furnished k. a contribution to our political knowledge for which all her Bißter communities will be ■ duly grateful.

LITEST CABLE NEWS.

THIS DOREAN WAJR Shanghai, September 28 Eight Japanese cooks employed on a French cruiser, who landed at Ohefoo, were seized and killed. Admiral Tins telegraphs to the Em peror that the Japanese developed the main attack so suddenly that he was surrounded before he discovered their intentions. September 29. The Japanese Imperial Guard has been mobilised. The Chinese are removing the enormous dynastic treasure stored m Mdukden. It is expected that the captain of the Chinese cruiser Kwang "Xai, which stranded while fleeing from the enemy, will be beheaded. A Chinese junk, incautiously en tering Shanghai Harbor, was blown to pieces through striking a torpedo. The Emperor of China is very in dignant at the deception practised m concealing the true condition of the army, and is proposing to dismiss the Mandarins connected with the war. The Chinese troops are evacuating Corea and are being mobilised on the west bank of the Yalu river. The troops m Wifu are demoralised and a section broke out m mutiny and after destroying their arms deserted. The panic m Fekin is increasing and the situation is regarded as nearly hopeless. The Russian Consul reports that a dynastic war is inevitable. September 80. The Japanese cruiser Nanewai has reported finding the Chinese cruiser Kwang Yai ashore at Manchuria. The crew fired the vessel and tben fled. It is reported that Li Hung Chang will take command m the field m per son. It is rumored that Japanese troopa are being landed north of Chefoo. The alarm of foreign residents m China continues. Tokio, September 28. An Envoy has arrived from Admiral Tso bringing details of the fight at Yalu to the Mikado. He states that the flagship Matsusima is the only vessel which will be compelled to go into dock. The others are repairing the damage at sea. London, September 28 The " Times " correspondent says the Chinese at Yalu tried to come to close quarters m order to; use their heavy guns with effect, but the Japanese | dodged and circled around the Chinese ships. They approached sometimes within a thousand yards, but generally kept away at a distance of from two to four thousand. The quick-firing guns, throwing a large number of projectiles, were those which inflicted the greatest damage. The rams were not used. The bar bettes proved an effective protection, and the steel shot made no impression on them. St. Petersburg, September 28/. The Russian press assert that at the beginning of the war the British admiral occupied Port Hamilton, but abandoned it owing to the Russian fleet at Vladivostock. (Received October 1, 11.40 a.m.) Melbourne, October 1. Japan residents are raising war fund.

THE IMPERIAL REVENUE

London, September 30. The revenue for the quarter shows » deficiency of £3,700,000.

THE HINGAROOMA.

Sydney, September 30 H.M.S. Ringarooma has been docked. About 80 feet of her outer bottom is dented, and the rivets are knocked out, and also between 20 and 25 feet of the frame of the inner skin is started. To the unpractised eye scarcely anything is noticeabla It will take about ten weeks to repair the damage. Meanwhile H.M.S- Tauranga replaces her. c Sydney, October 1 Repairs to the Ringarooma are esti mated to cost between £3000 and £4000.

TERRIFIC HURRICANE.

Newcastle, 3D. The barque Poltalloch, 2139 tons, Captain Connell, which left a day or two ago for San Francisco with a cargo of coal, encountered a terrific hurri cane when about 100 miles out. Two seamen were drowned,, and the captain was so seriously injured that it vra»< decided to return to port. •

FRICTION IN THE LEGIS LATURE

Sydney, September 30 The Rejection of the Navigation Act Amendment Bill by the Legislative Council is likely to lead to friction with the Legislative Council,

MURDER

Melbourne, September 30

A man named Wash, while drunk, quarrelled with his wife and cut her throat, death being instantaneous. Wash, who was arrested, tried to kill a man who attempted to interfere on the woman's behalf. The accused admitted the crime.

SERIOUS ILLNESS OF THE CZAR

St. Petersburg, September 2£ The Czar's condition is more serious T and the inflaraation of the kidneys has increared. He suffers much pain, and is very low spirited. In view of the critical state of the Czar's health, the Czarewitch has sud } denly postponed his proposed visit to Darmstadt. September 30. The Czar suffers from nephritis, rendering it necessary for him to winter m a warm climate, and he will shortly leave for Livadia, m Greece.

PANAMA CANAL BONDS

Paris, September 29. The public failed to subscribe the new issue of Panama Canal bonds.

CIVIL MARRIAGE LAWS

Rome, September 29.

The Pope accepts the Hungarian civil marriage laws and has directed the prelates to educate children accor dingly.

THE ASBBUKTON : MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1894.



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6 ACRES, originally part of the.cele brated Grove Farm Estate, adjoining Mr D. Thomas' residence ; firsc*class land. For aale on easy terms. T. TSULIOIK. ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. SaviHg of SS per r«nt. on If our Coal Bill. HUB APPOINTED JAMKH KLL.IOTT. COAL MERCHAJNT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County. ALLANDALV. is the best native coal produced on the Extern Seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unriyalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coalj does not sparkle »nd burns with a flame, Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT. WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts, etc. m stock. LJ EALTH TEA is more economical LJL than ordinary ea. Jt undergoes a process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders th§ release of the better properties of the "*< mow easy. Henry Zander, Aotho risedAa^ -X^don' g ~»y Rheumatism.—Dr *w*tog rhea*"* nevkk fails m permanently »,.. "* bottle tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, ou> gives relief. Price 10s, post free. Jt v« i Clayton, P.O, Box 234, Dunedio J



Wanted. I^DWARDS, Bennett's Sale. Grand lot ■-* new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mrs Adams of Warehouseman s Stock at v> Mitchell <fc Turner's. Cheap lines m all departments, WAITED Everyone to try Peerless Tea, 31 b for ss. 61 h for 9a lid. Dessicated Cecoa-iut 81 per lb; Wire N^ttinj?. lyd wide, 2£d per yd by r.he coil. Note address—Fletcher Bros, Cash fcupply stores, K*st street, Ash burton, Next Bank of New Zealand. EARLY POTATOES.—Beauty of Bath, Early Rose. Snowflake, and other Kidneys—by the sack and m small lots. Customers may rely en the seed being true to name. —A. W. Randell. Ashburton and Allenton. 8J57 BWEF.PING Reductions. —Is Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Bookß for Is 6d, 2i 6d Books for 2a, and all others at equsJ ra^e of reduction ar L. F. Andbewbs and Go's., Cash Sale. 618 WANTED Known—That owing to the success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders 1 Buildings, opposita Rail way Station, it will be continued for another twenty-eight days. I am not advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains.—A Lawbie. 7 166 HAKATEBE.— The Somerset Meat Mart has long held " the cake " as the best and cheapest shop m town for cash purchasers. The old reputation will be maintained, Mutton 2d per lb, Saus ages 4d per lb. All other lines reduced. For Cash only.—W. J. Silcock. 852 4\TAR ! WAR!—Greao Sacrifices as w ▼ Goods muse be sold cheaper than ever, to make room for other goods to arrive shortly. Books and Magazines, Writing Papers and Envelopes, Pocket Books, Purses, Writing Cases, Ink stands, Pictures, Music, Accord eons from 7» 9d, Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, Zither Harps, Photo Frames and Albums, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Indoor Games, School Bags, and a great variety of goods too numerous to mention; all at greatly oauced prices for cash this month at L. F. Andrewes and Co.'s, Cheap Sale. Public Notices RE-OPENING. EDWIN THOMAS T>EGS to announce to his friends and the public that he has REOPENED his Wakanui Mill. The superb roller plant has been completely overhauled by the expert from Manchester where it was made, and several new machines added, so that flour second to none m the colony can now be produced. Mr James Cookburn has the manage ment of the Mill, so that a perfect guarantee for the excellence of the product is secured. Grists left at Mr J. Thomas' store (opposite Mr Harrison's), will be carted Free of Charge, and the gristing will be done at the lowest Rates. Edwin Thomas, PROPRIETOR. 9 183 " FOR SALE.i. QOOD Sheep Country, In its native ,' state, suitable for breaking up for ; turnips. 149 acres. 149 \ Coldstream Road District, being R.S s 32656. A bargain. Easy Terma. i 'P. RTTTiLOCK.



Wanted I" O!ST between Factory and Tinwald -*-* one Trap Rug. Finder rewarded at Mail Office. 10 2 I OST at Oddfellows' Hall on Wednef ■*-* day, September 23, Pipe and Case. Found Tobacco Pouch.—Ft. B. Resell. 10 3 V\/TANTED all membra of tho Ashbur » * ton Junior Cricket Club, to a tend General Meeting, St. Stephen's School room, this evening at 7 30, io confirm I rules.—o. Andrews, Hon. Sec. 10 5 1 QEED Envelopes for Sale ; a cheap O line. Apply this office. 973 I HAVE for Sale a few tons of Oaraaru Derwent potatoes for seed. Also a few bags of Oamaru Kidneys.- Petbk Williams. 9 182 "DARTRIDGE Cochins for sale. A JT purchaser just received three from advertiser says:—"They certainly are splendid birds." Address, Mail CJffics. DRESSMAKING. — Miss Murphy" Dressmaker, has recommenced busi ness m the old Kindergaiten, East street, where she will be pleased to see old friends and new. Terms very moderate. CIRCULATING Library.—Any one bringing or buying a Yellow Back or Cloth Book can exchange the same by paying 4d for each exchange. New books are constantly added to the library. Photo and Scrap Albums, Text, Birthd&y, Christmas, and New Years Cards Cheap, and m Great variety; Picture Books, Scraps, Band of Hope Reciters, and Dialogues, Fancy, Plain and Mourning Stationery. Book Stall and Shop,— 3. Marseen. OYSTERS, Fried Flounders, and Whitebait every pight at Jewitt's, Deep Sea Fishing Company, opposite Mail office. 9 168 \ rr ANTED—AII Aooounts due to the VV undersigned must be paid at once or they will be sued for without further notica.—James Gudsell. 9 168 FOR Sale.—Cheap, Valuable Building Sites a: Hampstead, m blocks to suit purchasers, highly improved. For parti culars apply to the Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society, Tancred Street. 8 116 TUST Opened, a splendid line of fashion -* able Dress Stuffs, m Cardinals, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks. To be sold under wholesale price.—H, C. Segers, Melford House. t IT"ANTED Known-Before buying VV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from [m Anhburton. All marked very Cheap. — H. 0. Segers, Melford House. BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Ex*ra large and heavy 15? 6d and 16s 6d. —Robert Alcorn, Biker's Buildings. \JJ ANTED Known.—All genuine Oil- YV sklna, Leggings, Sou-Wester, marked Yarmouth—Mitchell <fe Turner OWN Make m Ladies* and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, tfuslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings?, etc., ab Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. - IF you wish your socials and parties to be successful, buy your cake, pastry, etc , at Taylor's, Eist Street Bakery. Parries suoplied on the shortest notice. 6 111 IF you want good prime Cheese and Bacon, try Taylor, East Street , Bakery. 6 109 WANTED Known.—No more wet clothes and bronchitis, Yarmouth Oilskin to hand,—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—The Corner is showing a magnificent New Stocl' of Drapery and Clothing.—W. H. Collier. OnPßiYis selling Firewood 25 < • O per cord, delivered. Coal from 6s per quarter. Good heart fencing m iterial very cheap. Opposite Mercantile Store, west Street. PRIME Christchurch smoked and Lewis' pale cured Bacon Hams, , beat Akaroa and local-made Cheeses from 1 sd. at Taylor's, East Street Bakery. 6110 T ADIES' and Gentlemen's left-off JL> Clothes bought, sold, or exchanged. — Mbs Knight, Wakanui Road, opposite Templar Hall._ 7 102 GOOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not feeling well 1 Have a cup of Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening» My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely. Wholesale and retail at Zander's. WANTED Known - The Cheapest House m town for First-class ! Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Seoers. Melford House. \ITANTED Known—Special line of W Gents' Uegatfca Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W, H, Collier. WANTED Known — Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Gogales, Folders, and everything m the optical me at S. S_lek's, Optician., /~^\ UNB ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock VJl' of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hardley's Sporting Repository _ OTICE! Notice Sport; for all Guns let out on hire tr sold on tini9 payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings m stick. Prices low.—J. W Hardley, Ironmonger, etc. JAR^E Purchase Embroideriea at -- Edwards, Bennett's Sale; over ninety pieces to chcose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made pu short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolla' Prams at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Havelock Street ii ,_y,H BANG ! Bang i Bang 1 My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, K&noek's and, Club Cartridges, Powder, fehot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the grst quality at J. W. Hartley's, Gun Empo'-'um. ROBERT ALCORN has opened m Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at K4wards, Bannetfc's and the i£#S;»poi S%les, the cheapest lot of goods -* fowghfc to Ashbor.ton, Also an evv -^j. qI Boots. aasortmt. ,_-—..■.-■ -That if you a^e m WAINT_;D Known - m sum want of a tirsc class t.. ">* $0 mer Bo^ts and Shoes, you cantn. better than call at J. Moison's ; you will get the very beat at reduced prices. Ar i for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the Australasian colonies. Repairs well done and at: once. Premier Boot Maker, Town Hall Boot Store, East street, A&hburton. I



Business Notice*. _____ IF YOU WAKT GOOD VALUE FOR YOUK MONEY GO TO— G. J. NEILL'S WHERE THEY ABE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. HiBD DP."3T HARI) UP MUST HLAVJE MONEY. TiTO REASONABLE OFFER "eEFcFsED FOR ANY ARTICLE IN ]>( TEE SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2Jd DRESS GOODS 3|d T-™™ 2M Kid Gloves, four clasps 1b 9d Double Bedlwi.ll Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7jd-Reducec MimSY 9ifD!tNDER.OLOTHINO AT YOUR OWN PEIOI CLOTHING- CLOTHING " i, „ . «..;.„ 0,, ii d Men's Tweed Trousers 6a lid SB Suis 4a lit Men's Woollen Socks 7£d . gjj Caps 6d Men'B Overcoats, with cape, MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, GAPS, etc., AT ANY FRIGE. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. IN EVER. ™°™^^J^tfg£^^ AT ANY NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. BOOTS. BOOT S. CHEAPER THAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THE MONEY Woman's Shoes 4s Hd Women's Leather Lace B^ots, all sizes 5s lid Women s bhoea as i"^ ARE SIMPLY GIVE N AWAY. Men's Bluchers 4s lid Boys' Nailed Shooters, Strong, 5s 6d Jgfi HS^ BhwSSab" P e ?f d, Ladies' F^Snts 11s 9d-Reduced CHILDIEN^^fHOE^IND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE G J, M E TI L 1/8, FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON Cash. We Want CASH. JUST LANDING, 25 Tons New Crop Cane Sugar. 25 701 b Bags Finest Snowdrop Sugar 15s lid. FLOUR. FLOUR, *>51b Finest Roller 2s 0d 1001 b Finest Roller 7s 6d 501 b Finest Roller 3s IOJd 2001 b Finest Roller 14s Od Caustic Lye for Soap Making Blacking 4jd doz 12 doz. 4s S* lib tin lOd per lb Marmalade m Cilass Jars sfU. 21b tin 8d per lb Few Dates 7d per lb. 101 b tin 7d per lb Bock Salt 6s 9dser cwt. TEA. fIA. TEL THE NOTED WAREHOUSE FOR TEA. Sib Peerless Tea, 5s 31b Premier Tea, 5s 5d 61b Peerless Tea 9s lid 61b Premier Tea, 10s 5d ''h Tea Peerless, for Is 9d m 5 and 101 b tins, tins free. oj nr H» reduction *>n 3.b packet of Arab. Matchless, Premier, Jameson and *a * .V« Nelson <md Moat's Nabob, and any known biand, and on 5 and 1010 r T as'free la Chests and half Chd,te, Ceylon, Indian and Chin* at Is 3|3, Is 6d, "and Is 9|:l.' B^st value m Canterbury. 251 b Moir's New Oatmeal 2s 6d Heave's Food lid per tin, 10s per bag, 4 bags 9s lid 6d per dozen Finest Sa<*o, Tapioca, Split Peas Sunlight Soap Is 2d per box of ih per lb, 7lbs Is 6 Tablets New Currants, washed and dried, Candles s£d per lb, 121bs 5s 3d 3M 121bs 3s 9d Corn Flour (Brown's) 3|d Der IKsicated Cocoanut 8d per lb lb, 121bs 3s 3d Wire Netting (lyd wide) 2£d Edmond s Baking Powder, large per yard by coil tins, 13 d per tin, 12 tins 10s 6d Fxtract of Soap, 13 packets for Cream of Tartar, pure, Is 2d per *J-L t*'-' v \J J. * A 111 fill T^lOl Is 141 b box 3s lid lb, 121bs 12s od Lemon Peel 8d per lb, 21b Is 3d, Our Own Baking Powder 9d lb 71b tins 3s 6d Coffee, purest and best, ground Essence of Lemon, Vanilla on the premises daily, Is 4d Almond etc, 5Jd per bottle and Is 6d per lb, Reduction 6 bottles 2s 6d to large consumers Oxford Blue 8d per lb ; 121 b box Pure Pepper Is 2d per lb, 121bs 7s 9d Us 9d Plaid Ycstas 3-|d per dozen, 12 Baking Soda 3d per lb 51bs Is dozen packets 3s 3d buperior Black Lead s|d dozen, Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 9s 12 dozen 5s 3d 6d per dozen Rpmeraber to patronise the firm who brought an- 5 Laep down the prices, and give the -eopla of Ashburton the beneSc of all nibalcw oought m the Home and Conti eu i,»l markets LARGB CONSUME p vS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. NOTE ADDRESS— 107 md 100 ja>li Street, Clmstclmrch ; Tele phone" 731 ; and EAST STREET, JOHN WILSON, PAINTBE GLAZIKE & PAPERHANGEE orner ot Arcade an'l Burnett Street, Aefiburtou NEW SEASON'S WALL FiPEBS Just Arrived BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. ESTIMATE OF HUUSK DECOPATIOFS GIVEN FREE. 67 Cheap Seotinn and Cofctagp> at Harnp I p AKAIA Sections —Offers are invited Ptead, being lor 240, J acre^xf >rd Street, l\) f ur any o f t j, e f.,n ow i r , e numbers. tue property of Mr Alfred James, who viz -26, 124, 291, 292, 295,297. Terms ]w* reiiKived to Temuka, consequent 1) (f required. In as cta;Hed to rlisp'se of it at a sacrifice. f. BULLOCK. Eft y terms. Apply to _ [__ '__ T. BHLLOCK DOLQ4J2 CIGARETTESBdper packet