MAIL NOTICES,

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Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1894. THE SEALER ANTARCTIC.

Thebb are those who firmly belieye that no good thing can come out of Premier Seddon. But he would be a poor Premier indeed who could do nothing pleasing to the great body of the people yhom he represents, and it will be a matter of some interest i® note what kind of fault his " unfriends 7' cau find with him over his action in regard to the Novwggiap sealejr Ant arctic. (That ve?sei after getting /p!a ? borately fitted out at Melbourne for the sealing season , and being told that ouf southern islands were closed against seal fisheries, w^ y,et foolhardy enough to set sail, and mak ( e straight for the forbidden ground. Government s nt the Hinemoa, C&ptaii? faircyi|

in command, to tell the daring Norse man that he would be guilty of a gross breach of the law if he persisted in his quest, and a wire from Bluff tells us that Captain Fairchild came across him sooner than he expected at En derby Island, and laid the circum stances before him. The Norwegian captain seemed to think that because the close time as at present fixed would expire in June it would be just as well for him to remain and rob the rookeries then, but the New Zealand representa tive apprised him of the fact that the prohibition would be renewed by Gaze bte proclamation, and that he would be subject to severe penalties if he per sisted in his intention of sealing on the islands in face of the knowledge he now possessed. The Norwegian cap tain would not like the position, we dare say, but he apparently took the hint and said he would go off to Camp bell Island. At any rate he is now warned of the danger he runs, and if he persists in sealing during the close time, doubtless more will be heard of him. But he is worth watching, and the Government did the right thing in i sending Captain Fairchild to warn him of what his guilt would be if he carried out his intention of sealing. The right of sealing on those islands to the south of New Zealand, while not wholly vested in New Zealanders, is in the gift of the New Zealand Government. Government closed the season with the object of giving the seals a chance to increase, or rather to save them from extermina tion, and so preserve what may very easily be retained as a profitable in* dustry from total destruction at the hands of ruthless men who would fish at all seasons, and killing both mother and suckling seal, leave no stock for future supplies. This sort of thing had been going on in past seasons, and had been carried to such an extent that, but a season or two more, and the islands would have no longer yielded enough seals to afford even a day's sport for a Cockney, let alone a return for the voyage of a properly equipped vessel. This fact made known to the New Zealand Government a close season was promptly proclaimed, and it was made an offence to go sealing at all on any of the islands under the control of the New Zealand Govern ment. Close readers of the news papers will remember that some time ago several Invercargill people had a rather uncomfortable experience in the Courts from having broken this close time, and since then little has been heard of seal poaching, although we are not in a position to say whether it has or has not been carried on. Suffice it to say that no complaints have been made, and that being so, we are justi fied in believing that but little or any poaching has been carried on. Then comes this Norwegian, with an inten tion declared in Melbourne of fishing the islands. He made no secret, to be sure, of what he intended to do, so that he must have come out to the southern fishings in the belief that the seals were free to all and no restrictions existed. In Melbourne he was made aware of restrictions, and now at Enderby Island, he has been, told that he does so at his peril if he attempts to take seals from the closed islands. It would be a pity to have to fight out another Behring Sea question with Norway,, but it would be a far greater pity to have this daring Norseman come in and rob the islands of their seals in a close time, while our own sealing vessels are prohibited from even cruising in the sealing grounds, Mr Seddon is noted for the prompt and even masterful way he has of asserting himself, and we fancy he will have no lack of support and sympathy through out the colony if he takes every care to stop this Norwegian's little game. Whfm the seals have increased suffi ciently to make fishing profitable for all comers, it would be a dog in the manger policy to bar out our Nor wegian friend; but while restrictions are imposed that exclude even our own peo.pj.e it would be the very reverse of fair to let this foreigner <?Qme in and, while he frustrates the object o? tfye close time for seals, make a profitable haul that our own people are prevented by our <?wn Government from securing.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In spite of the hard ground Mr Buckley has de.eid«.<f to hgnt on Thursday the Queen's Birthday. A six-roomed house at Ashley was dcs? troyed by fire on Sunday morning. The Presbyterian Church adjoining was saved with difficulty. The house, which was fur nished, was unoccupied and it is believed there Is »q J»jmraa<je. We would remind the sporting fraternity of the Geraldine Inaugural Trotting Meet ing which takes plapo on Thursifay, <7?he track, which ia on the Domain, i« in capital order, The acceptances are above the most sanguine expectations, and with the cheap e^Q^rsjoiJ nothing remains but a fine day to ensure good Bjpori. Donald Dinnie "was sued by hia advance fgent at Wellington last w.eek for &j 103, amount of wages due; The agent stated in his evidence that he had fcp post £h,e various townships four days in advance, and wag to receive £3 per week besides the use of a trap and horse. His first week's wages were paid, bub he got no more for a fort night. He wrote for a remittance, but got no reply. However, he went on posting the townships until ho got really hard up, and was obliged tp sleep out, haying op at all. In addition to this a hotelkeeper seized his horse and trap for money owing. He again applied for a remittance, but got none { ssjthat hg nojj/ sued fop the amount owing him, Judgment was given for £4 5s 6d, Pukk Blood is the Pecket of Health. Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure indigestion, con* stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofijla, scurvy, etc. Large box, s; twtfboxes,loS» posfcfree, S, W. Claytoo. ox 234, VuaediDa

For the Queen's Birthday evening there | will be no lack of entertainment. The first of a aeries of » pops " will be given in the Oddfellows' Hall under Mr Cohen's manage ment, and the published programme pro mises an excellent entertainment. In the St ftephen'a schoolroom the same evening, Mr G. R. Hart, the well-known Christ church journalist, will give his popular - lecture on "Old Canterbury." The lecturer will have the valued aid of Mr Seager, whose ability as a "lanternisb" needs no commendation at our hands. The programme has been issued of the concert to be given on Friday evening next in Sfc Stephen's schoolroom by the Ashburton Orchestral Society. The bill of fare which speaks for itself will well repay perusal, as in it will be found some real gems, both for voices and instruments. Miss Mabel Bell will sing two solos, and take part in a duet with Mr Stevenson, who will also contribute one of his best songs. Rev T. A. Hamilton is also on the list, and so is Mr Li Broad, names that only require mention to indicate aomething good. A new name is given to Ashburton music lovers in that of Miss Packer, a lady violinist from Christchuroh, who comes with a high reputation from the city as a solo player and orcheitral leader; The class for ohamber music recently formed by Mr R. Wood will make its first appear ance here, in a class of music new to Ash burton, while the Orchestral Society itself will interpret morceaux that havt> been under close study and practice for some time. Altogether the concert should be un usually attractive and afford a delightful evening's entertainment. Lovers of football may expect a good day's sport on Thursday next, as the North Can terbury and Lancaster teams have arranged to visit Ashburton and try conclusions with the local fifteens. The former are the holders of the junior championship, and the result of the match will be most interesting from the fact that it will enable the A.F.C. First Fifteen to gauge their strength as compared with other clubs in the C.R.U. The Lan caster team played here two years ago, and were defeated by the local Second Fifteen. For tome time it was hoped that the Meri vale First, holders of the senier champion ship, would play here on the 24th; but as they expect to play a very hard game with Kaiapoi two days later, they, most unwill ingly, had to abandon the idea. Arrange ments were then made with Timaru, but were eventually dropped in favor of the North Canterbury fixture. The games will begin punctually at half-eleven and a quarter to three. Members are requested to note this fact, and also that thote who have paid their subs, can get passes from the Secretary. The handsome new palace which has been built for the Right Rev Dt Luck, Roman Catholic Bishop of Auckland, is a residence which now occupies a prominent position not only in the architecture of Ponsonby, but of Auckland, Its splendid position and handsome surroundings make it a prominent feature. The building is situated on the site of the old Roman Catholic Bishop's residence. It is two storeys in hsight, constructed of pressed bricks of a dark red color, with stone dressings. The style of architecture is Tudor, or late English Gothic. As the site is exposed to heavy rains from the north west, the walls are built hollow, with a cavity in the centre, which has the <3ffe3t of keeping the interior free from damp. The stone used for the dressings has been obtained from Matamata, and appears to be of a very durable nature, besides being of a pleasing color. The floors of the entrance vestibule, corridors, and verandahs, are of cement concrete, covered with ornamental tiles imported from France. All the interior is plastered, the ceilings being of expanded metal lathings, covered with plaster. Attached to the building is a private chapel, which contains a handsome marble altar, which was purchased by Dr Luck in Italy. The windows are of traceried stone-work decorated with imitation stained glass. At the back of the house there a lofty tower, containing the main stairc.se, and wh;ch leads to a lead flat, sixty feet by fifteen feet, on the main roof, from which a fine view of the harbor caa be obtained. Gas is laid on throughout the house, and is lighted up by means of electricity, this being the first instance of the kind in Auckland,

CHESS.

ASHBURTON y. OTAGO.

The following are the teams selected to play in the above match on Queen's Birthday :— ASHBURTON. OTAGQ. Board— Board— 1-Henry Willis I—Dr W. Sten house 2—E.G. Crisp 2—E. P. Grinsted 3—Dr H. Hunter 3— WmFriedlander 4 —G, F. Dodda 4—Hugh J. Oleland s—Major Steward 5-Dr Fred. Fic chetfci 6 -Edgar Buchanan 6—W, A, Sim 7—J. 0. Bell 7-H, V. Caulife 8-Llewellyn Owen B—T. A. Frasei? 9—fernon Steward 9—W. B. Dodaon 10— F. Clark 10—L. Warsaw EMBEOBNCIES. Dr Tweed ■ C. Oolclcugh H. Zander J. Santer J. Leitch D. H. Hastings C. W. Steward R. W. Clarkson Leslie Buchanan W. R. Hay«rar4 Major Douglas has courteously con sen ted to the match being played in one of the roonqts ac the telegraph office and play will begin at 9.30 a.m., and will be continued till 1L.30 p.m. with intervals for refreshments, etc. Tfc^ae con cerned in the match are requested to meet at the chess room oil Wednesday evening to arrange final details.

FOOTBALL.

The following teams will represent the Ashburton Football Club in their matches on th« Queen's Birthday :—First Fifteen v North Canterbury—Backs : H Curtis, T, Pauling, J. Wilson (Capt.), A. Stewart, A, ißrjitcj&arcj, ans E. Up, ton. Forwards : C. Bourke, S. Baird, *G. Gronjie, B. Hoaly.'l}. T. Todd, J. Cow, Wl'^urns, «J. Kennedy and A. Wilson; emergency rrf-A. Wjlliaina. Sepond Fifteen y Lan caster First-^ Backs: A ? 'Huston, H ? Stewart- (Capt), E. Morgan, E, Purchase! Johnston, and L. Andrews; forwards; Jlunter, Heftord, A. Williams, Slattery, Gontej, |faTeague, W. Huston, Clarkson and Clarke ; emergencies — B^ker and Legged.

On Saturday last Rakaia First Fifteen journeyed to Me^owbank to meet the Icwell representatives, ana, after an ex citing tussle, were victorious by nirs points to three. Early in the first) spell Overtcn crossed the line for Irwell, but the score was not increased. Shortly afterwards, Shannon scored for fiakaia, and at the call of half-time the scores were eye». In th,e $eeond spell, Rakaia had much the best of tjhe game, &r,d tries Tyerg sc:red by M. Reilly and Laraman. After the match, the visitors were intertained by the local men to supper and » social in the Irweil schoolroom, and an enjoyable eyening was spent. A match has been arranged between Sy4aesatn second and Eakala at Rakaia on Queen's Birthday, j

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Sealing at the Aucklands.

RETURN OF THE HINEMOA.

IHE MOVEMENTS OF THE ANTARCTIC.

Wellington, May 20. Ths Hinemoa arrived at the Bluff to day. Captain Fairchlld has sent in his report to the Government as to the move ments cf the Norwegian whaler Antarctic. The following particulars are available :— MEETING XHB ANTAKCTIC Port Boss, Enderby Island, Tuesday, May I.—The rencontre waa wholly unex pected by those on board the Hinemoa, as the Norwegian was reported on the morning of the former's departure from the Bluff to be lying at Hobarts, whence she was to proceed to Auckland to take in coal. Even the nome of the firm that was to supply it had been telegraphed from the northern city. As a consequence Captain Fairchild's energies were centred upon the performance of his task of erect* ing a boatshed, provision depots, finger posts, &c. Thts did not prevent keeping a sharp lookout for anything unusual while passing from point to point. Thus it happened that whi.e steaming along the northern side of Enderby, when Mr Gordon asked '* Is that not a flagpole on the ridge yonder % " The skipper replied, " Yes, and there's a crow's neßt on it too." Presently a second pole was seen, and then followed the exclamation "The Antarctic !" She was, In fact, at anchor in Sandy Bank, Port Boss, on the other side of the island, and her masthead showed over the intervening land, but only for a few minutes, as the steamer's progress past higher land shut out the view. It was not until the Hinemoa had rounded the north-east cape oi Enderby, and had entered Port Ross, that all doubts were set at rest;. Yes, there lay the cause of no much excitement and, diplomacy snugly at an«hor. Her arrival had evidently proceeded that of the Hine moa by a few hours only, as her sails were hanging loose and a shore party was in sight engaged in the harmless sport of rabbit shooting. A numbtr of sea lions were lolling about on the beach, mute witnesses to the forbearance of the first comers< Some little time after the Hine moa dropped anchor a couple of cable lengths off the Norwegian a boat from the latter came alongside. The officer In charge, the second mate, was received by Captain Fairchiid, and in good English replied to tha questions asked, "Yes, they left Hobsrt on April 21, and had a stormy passage. Had to lay-to for 48 hours. Had no idea of Captain Kristen sen's Intentions, but knew he wished to send letters and to be reported by the Hinemoa. After some further conversa tion, in the course of which he was in formed that according to the law the "close season" applied to all kinds 0! seals and nofc alone to the fur seal—a statement he received with a look of sur prise. He returned to the Antarctic. THE QFFICUL INTBBVIEW. Later ia the day Captain Fair child, accompanied by Messrs Joyce, Dan by, M'Beath, Gordon, and Travera, went on board the Antarctic for the purpose oi placing Captain Kristenaen in possession of all necessary information regarding the New Zealand law relating to the seal fisheries > He was received on the quarter dack with marked courtesy, and after a brief preliminary con versa 1 k n was invited into the cabin. Neither party appeared to be in a hurry to approach the subjed th.t must have bern uppermost In tht mind of either ; but at length, after 1 good deal of talk on whaling and sealing generally, the seasons, movements, anc chief haunts of the animals, their formei abundance, #c , the existence of a "clo3« season" at the Auckland, Campbells, «fee. was Intimated by Captain Fairehild. Thii was evidently known to Captain Kxisten son, who, it should be stated, spok< though an interpreter (the second office! previously mantioned). He nodded, anc remarked, "Bub it expires in June.' Captain Fairchild explained that it. woulc not do so, as before that tima the pro clanvition would be renewed for a furthei period. '* But what would be the charge' (royalty ojf penalty may have been in tended) "if 1 took seals V On thy Captain Fairehild p-oduced the "Gazette' notice and'eopies of the act relating t( the seal fisheries. He pointed to th< clauses relating to the illegal killing 0: seals or possession of sealskins, providing penalties of £500 for the first and £20 foi each additional seal, and imprisonment Iti default with seizure and confiscation oi the vessel. The Norwegian listened with out the slightest change of feature to this, but wag evidently relieved when Captain Fairehild went on to say that his com' munication was made in a friendly spirit, that the people of the colony would hi glad to hear of Captain Kristensen's success in whaling or Antarctic sealing, but that tfyo regulations by which they bound themselves must be respected by Others. "" In short/ added the Captain, "I wish you to look on me as a friend rather than an enemy in this matter."' This closed the formal business. Clears and spirit^ were offered, and after some further general conversation Captain Fair, child and party returned to the Hinemoa. SECOSD MEETING. Carnley Harbor, Saturday, May 5,1594. The Hinemoa'a people have been very busy to-day putting up finger posts, re pairing and flooring boatshed, replenish, ing depota,. &«., meanwhile Messrs Gordon, M'Beath, and Travers and son landed, the latter in pursuit of rare birds, and the former two with the intention of satisfying themselves as to the pastoral capabilities of the Inland country. While thus engaged from the summit; of the highest hills climbed, they |jer<joived 'to. their'astbnishment the topmasts and well kuown crow's nest of the Antarctic,'and presently make her out to be entering Carnley harbor under easy steam. Their report; on returning shortly after noon ia repaired with fncrMuloua smiley, but it is Sjoonseen thap their eyes have not da* qejyed them, for immedially after steam* ing out of the land-locked arm of the harbor into the more open portion, the Norwegian lying at anchor iv Camp Cove becomes visible. His gnsign is fmme djately hoisted In i^eognitiou, and that of the Hinemoa dipped, <a courttfsy at onfe responded te. No either communication between the vessels takes place, the Hine moa steaming off to another part of the harbor to place more fingerposts. ¥oj?fch Arm, Carnley Harbor, May 6. To-<?ay the Hinemoa being at anphqr. in the north arm, the Antarcticis observed in the afternoon to be steaming up from Camp Ooye, and shortly befqre sundWn drops anehp|i ab,qut $.mlle to/ the westward. A boat ia lowered from the x?'6rwegian mi brings Captain Krisfcensen and his second mate. The are received by Captain Fairehild, and place in his chargp letters to be posted on arrival at the* mainland. &b hia invitation they take seats at the tea table and enter freely into conversation, but rather, it seems, with a view to acquiring than Imparting information. Captain Fairehild is at Riin§ fco again impiesa upon Jiis visitors that the killing of sea Hops pr fur seals is prohibited. The sheep and goats, and goats, having been landed for the benefit of castaways, should be left un molested, and the provision depots left in tact for a like reason, bub that pigs and rabbits may be regarded as gommon property. Captain Kf istenseri aoguleseeg. Ia a further conversation he gives it tolb& understood that he Intends when "the weather clears up to make for Campbell Island* with what; purpose is not clearly explained, bub infejrentially to form an estimate 'of ijta suitability >s a rbasp of operations for next season's wojrk on the verge of or within the Antarctic circle. It ift quite dark before Captain Krlstensen

returns to his ship, having previously in* vited Mr Danby to come on board the following morning, the Utter having ex pressed a wish to post himself up in the internal economy of a whaling ship fitted out expressly for Antarctic or sab- Antarctic regions. Monday May 7. Both vessels at anchor. Mr Danby visits tbe Antarctic in the forenoon. I While absent, about 10.30, a strong and protracted shock of earthquake, with a low rumbling sound, continuing for the space of half a minute, is felt. The Hinemoa moved down to Camp Cove. Tuesday, 8. At daybreak this morning the Antarctic is seen to have gob under weigh and to be standing out of the harbor, the Hinemoa following soon after. Outside the heads the Antarctic Is seen away to to the south, steering apparently in the direction of the Macqoaries. The Hinemoa heads north, looking in at the several bays and inlete for the purpose of setting np more guide posts, and at Norman Inlet building and provisioning a new dep6l. Wednesday, 9. Storm-stayed' Thursday, 10. Leave Norman's Inlet and return to Part Boas, placing guide posts by the way In positions that were oither inacces sible or overlooked on the way down. Depots, etc., at Port Boss found intact. Guide posts planted on Swing Island } boat found on the beach at Kekeno Inlet), Landed here, and shed built over it.

The Premier In Christ church.

A deputation, headed by the mayor of Christchurch, waited on the Premier yester day, and tusked him if Government could do something to relieve the unemployed by tak ing men to work in other districts. At pre sent about 400 men are out of work, and the citizens were doing the best they could by finding employment for the older men, but they could not maintain the whole number. The Premier said no doubt the unemployed question was a difficult one, but It was much exaggerated. She country was so worsejoff than it had been several times previously. In 1880, when there was an expenditure of a million and a half on public works, the state* ment showed that 2000 men were on relief works at 2s 6d per day* There were now only 2000 men on co-operative works, with a public works expenditure of less than half a million. Local bodies, if they had any money to spend, should spend it now. Government always tried to keep back its work in the summer time, so as to give em* ployment in the winter. There was bound to be a scarcity of employment after a bad harvest, but he thought the matter had been exaggerated, and by everybody always talk ing about it the difficulty was absolutely in* tensified. & fter some further discussion the Premier said he was in communication with the Hon Messrs McKenzie and Reeves, and there was a possibility of some work being shortly taken in hand. He was not prepared to adopt the principle of giving subsidies to local bodies so as to let them go on with work for beautification about towns, and doing odd jobs. The Sydeuham Borough Council said they would spend £200 if Government would stive £100. Why not spend £200 at once, and if that weie not enough then ask Government to assist? The Mayor said the City Council was in debt, and could do nothing, The Premier said he would do what he could, and hoped there would be less whin ing, and that everybody would take off his coat, metaphorically speaking, and do what he could to help the distress. He was going to strain a point, and would not like to know that any deserving person in the colony was hungry. None must be allowed to starve, but at the same time individual exer tion must not be destroysd. He hoped in the course of a few dayß to at all events ie< Hove Christchurch of its unemployed to some ex'ent. A deputation representing girls discharged from the Kaiapoi woollen factory asked whether Government could assist ? The Premier said the Government could not interfere between the company and its employees. He believed in self-reliance, and thought they had done quite right in starting for themselves, and for his own part he would b<3 prepared to give them any work that Government might want done. He thought that companies with capital could go further afield for a market. After some conversation regarding the apprentice system and the advisableness of starting a Sate workshop, the Premier pro* mised to consider the matter, and see what could be done. A deputation from the Hospital Board asked payment of the grant of £503 promised towards the erection of the fturse's Horn*. They said that they were unaware that any conditions at to site were attached to the grant. The Premier pointed out that when the matter had come before the Cabinet it had been distinctly undei stood that the Home would be built on a garden site, aqd when Mr Reeves found it was not erected there he was quite rigtyt in informing the Board that the money would not be granted/ Hp pointed out that Mr Reeves had no power to alter the decision of the Cabinet in the matter. He promised to place the matter before Mr Reeves, and it would be again brqught before the Cabinet; The deputation asked Mr Seddon to sup* port their case in the Cabinet, but he de clined to pledge himself in any way, and said he would be guided by the Minister in charge of the department. Jn reply to a deputation from the Women* Christian Temperance Union, the Premier promised to bring the matter of establish ment of an Inebriates Home before his coi* leagues. The deputation urged that Government should prevent the issue of a public-honse license at C heviofc* The Premier said Government would ftira no special facilities for a license, but if a transfer was contemplated that was a matter vested in the Licensing Committee, and Government could not interfere* Referring to clause 2.1 of the act of last aeasiog, he cm& Oove^iup^p had be^n njqsf unjustly, *»& ob«e<J of' having passed legislation to defeat the wishes of the ' Sydenhatfi people, He was responsible for clause 21. His attention being called to the fact that the Representation Commissioner^, after tihe census, had the gower of alteration of electoral boundaries he was wt &ojsg % leave them the power of " overriding the wishes of the people on the licensing question, and therefore framed clause 2.1 to meet the case.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

PER FEE 33 ASSOCIATION

A. Centals Burglar. Auckland, May 23. Sf ary Alice Jenkins was pomrait|;e<f for, t^ial on six charges of alleged breaking and entering. A large quantity of mus ing articles were found in her house. Broken Pffoto^r«}itJitc IHirnftvr* Charles Efenry Manning, a* Ohrfsfe church, was charged wirh damaging show Cases and easels belonging to Wrlggks worth and Binns. The solicitor for the informants did not offer any evidence, And the case was dfsmiseed, Manning arrived here on Sunday froni S/diieyv ajid'ia t'ended proceeding South yesterday, ba6 was arrested on the wharf. ' ■ "•' , Profane Kang-iiag-o •■ the Street. • MARTOft, M»y 2% At the Police Court Thotfias Armstrong, a J jaember of the Martoii Borough Council, was sent'ensfH U fourteen days' hard labor for using pw« fane language in a public place. The offence consisted in making a profane remark in answer to something said by a Salvationist in the street. Hia counsel gare" n^ti<?e of appeal and bftil was allowed »»#s; ff ■« »: •»

THE ASHBDRTOJV GUARDIAfI: TUESDAY, MAY 22, ,1894.



Business Notices AWING TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, G. J. NEILL IS COMPELLED TO REALTSF. Being practically a new beginner in bus'ness, I have not TOO MUCH MONEY. In anticipation of doing a BIG BUSINESS this Winter, I laid in a very LARGE STOCK, Hopes have not been realised, consequently I im in a corner, for the WANT OF CASH. To meat my engagements with Pressing Creditors, lam compelled to realise. j THIS 13 A. CHANCE NOT TO BE LOST SIGHU OF. Everything NEW. No Old Stock. j ______ i A GREAT FORCED SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, & Boots. R«raimber this ia only to realise sufficient to meet pressing engagement*, j Ab won as that .mount has been reached the REDUCTIONS OEASH. j No ana can possibly afford to sell for l«ss than cost all the ye»* round; ftb least I cannot. I have no option at present, as I musb have Money, and hare only a short time to get ifc, 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 Pieces. This Is a most Valuable present, and equal to a 30 per cent reduction. Don'fc Miss the Opportunity. Come at once. The raoafc Genuine Sale ever held in the annals of the Drapery Trade of the Colony. Don't mistake the Address: GT TVT^II FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, * tl * *•* "lllj East Street, Ashburton. CASH I CASH I! \ THE BIiST HOUSE IN / y\ TOW-V / \ * X / / / \ \\ •/ * / \ *\ // / i \°oy A / c _\v $ y s * y//\s\ - /// \ \ \ /&y \ % \ // / \\\ G^ / LINOLEUMS, \ / I'LOOR CLOTHS, \ y KtC, KTO. \ BLANKETS JFLANNELS BLANKETS B.LAIVHETO. FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS BLANKETS O U * H PLANN£LS blankets Messrs G. L Beatli & Co., __„»_« BLANKETS TANCRBD STREET, FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS ,1 RE Now Blowing a Lvg® Stock of ........ BLANKETS A FLANNELS BLANKETS B A X T FLANNELS BLANKETS L N E S FLANNFLS BLANKETS in tbe BEST Mflkes- FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS BLANKET 3 FLANNELS &N COLONIAL AND ENGLISH BL^KEIS FLANNELS BL\NKBIS fl"Om 6' Ud t0 329 6d Pair* FLANNELB BLANKETS ""7 FLANNELS BLANKETS All WO»1 Fl&lJlliel§ FLANNELS BLANKETS Hoslyn, Kaiapoi and Mosgiel. FLANNELS BLANKETS __ FLANNELS BLANKETS ___ woot w ___ waTo2 , F __J«fKL. FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS BLANKKTS mm  SHETLAND FLANNELS BLANKKTS "NX Oj^.U ORKNEY FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS BLANKETS C. L BEATH * CO 9 FLANNELS BLANKETS TAN3RED STREET. FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS J "sMITiFi PIANOFORTE, SINGIK&, HAR^' pREMIBR WHEAT JQRESSING MUNY^Etc. MISS MABEL BELL will resume W_, _, WTO w „ .„ .-. N t teaching, WEDNESDAY May _ -_»v- iw 2$ t at tne School of Music, Ashburton. nur Shiomenb of this Hours, 11 am. to 5 30 p.m. FAVORITE TVHE_Ar DUBSSINU. t^^S^nd^^ m\ Ab hough the area of Land under TQ hW£ __ D w«.lling-house of Five wheat last year was much less tnan Rooms, well eituattd, Allenton, not far usual, the Sales of this Dressing from the Woollon Factory. more than Doubkd Apply to PREVIOUS YEAB. CE_ Tj LET—Cottage centially situated ia A £5* PAOKET IS SUFFICIENT FOR Burnett street. 50 BUSHELS OF SEED. T. BDLLOOK, ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY, ' K , LT^7iT^rl eoonomkal ATtwnir-orriRVRK' AnwNIR tl than ordinary tea. It undergoes M._SUFACLURI!,RB AbJSMb. % procasa whereby the injurious irigre ,_,,^Agents—- dbms are eiiiair«oted, whilst it lenders Bakaia ; Miles and Uo., JUamedi tie rt i eHsje cf the better properties of the Leeston : F. leaf more easy. Hehby Zauoeb, Autho* &15Q rised Agent,



Wanted WANTED Known—All accounts duo in ths Estate of Robem Alcoin must be paid at once. Office hours : 10 to 1 and 2 to 4, Saunf «rs' Buildings. ALL Claims against the Estate of Robert Alcoen should be sent la at onoe.—Saunders' Buildings, May 22. lOST, May 12, Chestnut Hack mwe, a height 15 2, star on foiehead, scar on inside hind leg in line just above honks. When lost was shoi with bar shoes on front feet and had on cover. Information rewarded. H. C. Segbrs, Melford Home. ~~" ©liTcanterlmry," St. Bt*pli«M'» Schoolroom, JHay 34 ORANGES— New Season—very cheap.' Please leave orders for Marmalade Fruit to arrive shortly.—Mbs Adams, Baundera' Bnildin^a. WANTED, tidings of William MoClellamd and his daughter, Mary Jane, who left Tanderagee, Ireland, In 1863, for Ohristohurch. Something to their advantage. Mary Jane supposed to be servant ab Palace Restaurant, Ash burton, about fourteen years ago. Will anyone able to give information kindly communicate with the office of this paper. 5 129 WANTED, by a Steady Man employ ment as a Chaffoutte*—feeding or engine-driving. Has had twelve years experience in the Old Country ab a woollen factory. Address J. 8., office of this paper, 6 126 EVENING Games and Quartets, amusing and instructivet Chess men and Board from 3a 6d j Postage Stamps and Scrap Albums. —H. M. Josbs. BOYS' and Girls' Own Paper, quarterly parts; Family Reader for April; To Rlffht the Wrong ; Old Age Pensions, 6s.— H. M. Jonbs. PIG Feed—A few tons damaged flour for sale, cheap.—John Orb. 590 WANTED Known. —Mrs Hooper, Monthly Nurse, Alford Forest Road, will be pleased to receive P» tie»^- Terms moderate. _JL2_T WATCHES, Clocks, etc., (all guaran teed) at wholesale cost for one month only. JSbw's your time.—Lums dbn's. 3 219 OYSTERS and Fresh Fish of all sorts arrive evening per express at Deep Sea Fishing Co.'a Shop, Burnett street Ashburton. ______? BALE8 ALE now on—White Calico 2s~lld per dozen, Towels 2s 6d per dozen, Lace, Curtains, from U lid per pair, at Arcade House. 4 27 ANTED Known —Th7~Cheapest House In town for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Skgers, Melford House. WANTED Known.-31bs of our noted 2 3 Tea for 5s Id. For other quotations see Price List on Page 3.—John Orr & Co. H™ WANTED Known—All goods in Show Room to be slaughtered at any j price.—-Arcade Bouse. _____L_, 8 WANTED Known—Tomatoes, good ripe Grapes, Plums, Apples, etc., at Marsd-n's Fruit Shop, belosr Mitchell and Turne_g. _.___iL_?? WANTED Known — Men's strong Tweed Suits from 16s 61; shirts from 2s 61.—Arcade House. 4 24 /^RUSHED Oata, 5* per sack. 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 9<l, Worsted Socks 61 per pair.—Arcade House 425 WANTED Known. — Mens Tweed Suits 15j 6d, Men's Tweed Troupers 7s lid, Mcns' Strong Flannellette Shirts 2s 6d, Mens 1 and Boys' Boots and Shoes greatly reduced.—Arcade House. 465 THAT which brings most light and hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap , WANTED Known—Special line of Genta' Begatta Shirts, all sizes, wither without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Before buying your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from Jn Afihburton. All marked very Cheap. — H. C. Segers, Melford House.' VISIT the Sale. Trimmed Millinery, going at any price Ladles' Under dothing reduced to 20 per cent, below co^t. —Arcade Home. 4 64 MRS ALCORN has on sale for he Holidays a varied assortment of Toys, Dolls, Prams, Fancy Goods, and Christmas Presents—Saundera Buildings. WANTED Known. —- Embroideries from Id a yard, Corsets 8a Ud, ladies' Ulsters frnm4s 1 Id, Ladies' Gloves four pair for Is, Kid Gloves four bu^ons Is 6d.~ Arcade House. 63 i*~TIRED sT JEFFRIES, Manufactur ' Ing Confectioner, has opened a Shop in East street, next " The Corner,' for sale of all kinds of superior Con fectionery. Nothing inferior scld. No cheap cigarettes. §114 NOTICE 1 Notice! Sport for all. Guns let out on hire or sold on tim 9 payments. H&ving a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to rapalr Guns of any description, Gun fittings in stock. Prices low.—J. W. Haudley, Ironmonger, etc. WANTED Known—The whole of the stock to be sacrificed by order of the Parchaser, Arcade House. 4 28 WANTED Known. — Ladies are invited to inspect the Novelties in our Dress Department and Show Room without b«ir f g pressed to buy,—Mitchell an'o Turner. ______ BANG' Bangi Bang! My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's *nd, @luo Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, @ases and all sporting materials oC the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Empo^um. WANTED Known. — For Millinery, Mantles, Jackets. Ulsters, and Macintoshes, Ladies' and Children's underclothing, try Mitchell & Turnbh. r*\ UNS 1 Guns:! Guns j My new stock VJT of firuwsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech I^aderg, Rig.es, etc. In spection invited. Ho old stock fa select from ab J. W. Hartley's Sporting Repository ____ NEW Indoor Games Accordeons from gs 61, Autoharps and Zithers, Photo Albums *nd Frames, Opals for painting on, Oil and Water colors, and Artists Requisites, new Books and new Editions, cheap reading ,• all at reduced prices for Oash,~-k, F. Awrewbh & Co. Stationers' Hall. ________ D OLLAR CIGAPETTES — 3d, No holders orpiiotos.-HESRY ZANDER, Whole palca^eot



Wanted. '; / CHOICE Ornaments, Folding Screens, \J Own make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pinafores.— Mrs Alcokn, Saundors' Buildings. WHAT is moat essential to a tea drinker's happiness 1 Why, Health Tea, and don't you forget it. Henr* Zandeb, Wholesale Agen*- WANTED Known—The Corner Is ehowing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing-—W, H, Collier. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical me at S. S iLEK's, Optician, ANTED Known,—Cheviots, Hop sacks, Diagonals, Fast Dye Serges, Tweeds and Fancy Dressea, &c , with Trimmings to match at Mitohem, and Turkkk's. W"~ ANTED Known.-^Jusl 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, Ashburton. 5 153 Fyour mind is troubled : nothing else will give the troubles so thoroughly away as Health Tea, Try it,—Hbnr Zander, Wholesale Agent. IMPORTANT WATCHMAKING ANNOUNCEMENT- S. Salek, PRATICAL WATCHMAKER and MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, "OEGrS to announce 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. 8- 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 CHARGED Jewellery Repairs receive Special attention. —— SIGHT TESTING by Lazarus' System. SPECTACLES to suit all sights. JJEW fgKALAND nothing: 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 mike, 28a 9d Men's AH Wool Tweed Trousers, our own make, fo 6d Men's All Wool Tweed Overcoat?, our own make, 29s 6d Boots. Boots, Boots, TRY US FOR A PAIR. THE LEADING HOUSE FOR GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY. We keep all the leading linss. New Shapes in Hard Hats. The latest in Soft and Frame Hats. Boys' Caps from 61 ach DON'T PASS THIS BY. Men s Trousers to measure from 14s Od 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. The " BISMARK " Sewing Machine 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 6d per week. HALLENSTEIN BROS. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager.



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NOTICE, QN THURSDAY, Queen'a Birthday; the QuAßi'iiN will go to press at twehf o'c'ook, Noon. Advertisements should be lodged by U 30. Ash barton Publishing Co., Ltd-, March 22.



It is evident that our local grocers mea business, for if one looks at Mr' Henry 3ander ra njjw advertisement, it w'M iwdily oe toiu)d that his prices are not maly th« lowest adveitiß6d, lufc even 1 lower than Chrißtchurch j>ric<ss. SJOV is tb« t>mo'! t§