MAIL NOTICES.

Notice.—On and afcer January .7,18.95', the postage on newspapers for the United Kingdom and foreign countries will be, for the first four ounces m weight one penny, and for each succeeding two ounces one halfpenny. The postage on newspapers for Australian Colonies and South Sea Tslanda remains as at present—one penny for each newspaper.

FIRE ALARMS

Allenton .. ... . ... *.>■ one toll Borough, north of railway ... two tolls Borough, south of railway ... three tolls Hampstead f°»r tolls

DEATH.

Chalmeus—-At his residence, Beach road, Ash burton. John Chalmers ; aged 56 years.

IN MEMORIAM.

Croskul.—ln loving memory of George, dearly beloved son of late JosKi'it and Rebecca Croskej.LjWlio died at Willowby, December 5, 1893. One sad year has passed to-day, Since our dear brother was called away, The thought still lingers round our heart How hard it was for us to part. Our home is sad and lonely now, Without our brother's love ; Our loss (we know) to him is gain } He's with the Lord above. Our aged father called his name By day or dark midnight; (J-od took him too; e'er four months passed, To realms of endless light. Inserted by his loving brothers and sisters,

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1894 THE WEEKLY HALF-HOLIDAY.

That a weekly half-holiday for all persons engaged m business is a very desirable and beneficial thing is we believe now the unanimous opinion m this community That it should also be compulsory, m order to the security of its continuance is, moreover, the opinion of a largely preponderating majority; and as the majority Ins under our institutions the right to rule, the compulsory half-holiday has now been for two years m force, with the result that public opinion has hardened m its favor, and has demanded that the law be made more completely effectual. Accordingly tha Shop and Shop Aftsistants Act of last sessioft, which repeals the Act of 1(392, makes the necessary provision for giving effect to the public desire, by providing that instead of allowing employers to ehoo&e upon what day of the week each oi their employees shall have the half holiday, one and the same afternoon shall be fixed for observance through out the jurisdiction of the local autho rity for observance by all parties con cerned. As all shopkeepers, all em ployees, and all local authorities are parties interested m seeing that the pr^jsjons of the law are duly observed, it n.ntyiraMjy' falls to us to call attention to what tfoe re/pjreg m this behalf. First then, let i£ b'fe r^emeiisbsred that it is enacted that all shop's /say£ tjhose mentioned m the list of exceptions) m every city, borough or town district shall be closed m each week on the afternoon of one working day at the houf of one o'clock, under a penalty of not exceeditie; £~> for every instance m which any fails so to close. The ebecejited' "tehops^' J a*# feose " wherein is carriecl'dn one o^'iqore'^f the businesses of a fishinotiger,'a feuiterer, a confectioner, a coffee-house 'keen.er,. eating-house keeper, or a railway ,boqk-s.tpj£ £$d m the case qf\ the.se anjji p'riftac qf phops tMteifteo lifijiitg of'cities,[bo/rou-gh3 &frs town digfcrbfcs,'&{J jSjbop" ]sssss,ss, . aM all assistants m ttie hswi Q$ I^W wherever situated are to iiaye % ws> .■,

holiday m the afternoon of some work ing day m each week. We now come to the manner m which the day on which the weekly half-holiday is to be observed is to be fixed, This is set out m section 9 of the Act which we quote m full :— 9. The day on which ahopa are to be closed m accordance with this Acb shall bo appointed by the local authority by special resolution m the month of January next. and ia the same month m every year, and the day so appointed shall continue to be the day for closing untU some other day (shall have been appointed. Any two or more boroughs or town districts, any part of any one of which is situate within a mile of any part of another, shall be deemed to constitute a district for tbe purposes of this Act: and m all boroughs and town districts comprised m tiny such district the day appointed for the closing of | shops shall be the same, and such day shall be appointed m manner following :— (1 ) A conference of delegates appointed by all the local authorities comprised m any such district shall be held m the month of January ntxt, and m the month of January m every year thereafter, for the purpose of deciding on which day of the week shops shall be closed m such district, m accordauce with the provisions of this Act. (2.) Each local authority comprised m any such district (not being a city) shall appoint one delegate to each such confer ence, and any borough being a city m such district shall appoint a number being one more than the number of delegates appointed by all the other local authorities m such district (3.) All delegates shall be members of the local authority, and m the case of a city the Mayor shall be ex officla one of the delegates for such city. The number of delegates which any such city is entitled to appoint shall constitute a quorum of the conference, : (4 ) Such conference shall decide which day of the Teek shall be the day on which all shops m the district shall be closed as provided by this Act ; and the Chairman shall forthwith notify m writing to the Minister of Labor which day has been so decided upon, and the Minister shall by notice m the Gazette appoint that day to be the day for closing accordingly; and the day so appointed shall continue to be the day for closing until the Minister shall have ap pointed some other day m accordance with the decision of another conference; and the production of the Gazette notice shall be conclusive proof of tbe day named therein being the day appointed for closing shops m the district. Notwithstanding, however, the fact of a day other than Saturday having m any case been fixed as that for the observance of the weekly half-holiday, any shopkeeper is empowered (by Section 10) to observe Saturday as the half-holiday, instead of the day so fixed, provided he give notice to ihe Inspector during the month of January next of his intention so to do. And it is also enacted that the local authority, if Saturday be declared the general half holiday, may appoint some other after noon for observance by butchers, hairdressers and photographers. As will be spen, however, our local govern ing bodies must be up and doing next month if they wish to have the decid ing of the day to be observed, aa failing their taking the action required, then the Governor in-Council is em powered to fix such day.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Siberia has 5,000,000 square miles oi good farm land, A million matches are used m Europe every twelve minutes. Captain Russell, the loader of the opposition, is to be entertaiued at a ban quet at Hustings on the 30th instant. The death is announced ab New Ply mouth of Mr Black, s<iid to be the oldest Mason m tha colony. having been a mem ber of the crafb for 60 years. Anxiety is felt for the safety of tlie cutters Anna and Pride of the Ocean, which left for a sealing cruisa ab the southern islands when the open season was proclaimed. Both are considerably over due. A new gaol is to be erected m Dunedin at a cost of £10.000. Co-operative labor is to be employed and the structure ia to be of brick and m view of Its central posi tion to be made as unlike a prison as possible m outward appearance. In connection with the new works contemplated by the Government of .New South Wales a stringent condition has been made, that only men who have been domiciled m the colony for six months will have any chance of employment. It was stated m error m last issue that a meeting of the Ashburton Amateur Cyclig Club had been called for yesterday evening. The meeting takes place to' morrow (Thursday) at 8 pm. at the Arcade chambers. There will be no lady-mayors m New Zealand tor the current municipal year. The result of tha Onehunga election—a severe defeat for Mrs Yates—has already been published, and we now note that Mrs Black, who was the lady candidate for Tapanui, only polled 10 votes as against 31 polled by her male opponent, Mr Mercier, the delegate of the Workers Union, desires a Wairarapa paper to express his heartfelt thanks for tho treat ment he received from station-holders m the Masterton district during his tour of last week. Not only was he courteously entertained, but he was given every facility for pursuing his work. At the fcwentyfirst annual meeting of the N.Z. Shipping Co held at Chriatchurch yesterday the audited accounts showed a credit balance on the year's working (after providing for depreciation) of £22, 705,9 a4d out of which a dividend of 4 pec cent, was declared, carrying forward a balance of £4,324, 6i Bd. The Company have now 21 steamers, and 29 sailing vessels. Mr J. D. Ritchie, the Secretary of the Agricultural Department, m a letter to Messrs Reynolds and Co., ac Auckland, ssys:—•* I hear complaints are pretty general ql the quality of the milk chis seison, and J am afraid we cannot expect the beat veaults till farmers wake up tp the f Acb that cows require to b« treated more liberally, especially during the winter months. The Timaru Herald has received a memorandum from Mr Hall-Jones. M. H. R., that the Government have purchased 600 acres of land within four miles of Timaru, which will be opened for selection shortly. Unfortunately Mr Hall Jones cannot say where this land lies. There were several lots of land west of Timaru under offer to the Government, one of which is of the area mentioned. If this is fche block it is about the most con veniejftjay situated block to be found on the downs, a^'d siiO&UJ make a first-rate settlement;. 'i

Until further notice the lUkaia bridge wiU ba blocked every night for repairs. V concert and ball m aid of the pma fund take place at Greenstreob scho.l on Friday 14th inst. Tha I'inwaid Town Boaul announces that overdue ratas will be sued for without, further notice. Mrßirdcalh for tenders for painting a building for Messrs Mitchell and Turner. MrMogridge, draper, East street, being aboub to give up business, advertise?! a clearing sale of hia stoak of diapery, cloth ing, e(o, Tho privileges m connection ■with; the forthcoming Friendly S >ciaties Gal* will ba sold by Mr T.iomas m the Arcade at noon on Saturday. The Czar intends to issue an order expelling German workmen from Russia as a concession to the demands of the JttuFsian tradesman. Mr D. Thomas notifies that consignees of wool to him fotftthe Chmtchurch sale should forward to the NewZaaland Loan and Mercantile Company's siding, Christ church, on his account, not later than the 10th inst Mr Gilbert Casey has published a state ment announcing the reconstruction of the Few Australia scheme. All the offices held under the old constitution are now declared vacant. He says his investigation into the local working of the old scheme discloses a highly unsatisfactory state of affairs. Mr Casey intends to despatch fresh parties, probably|by steamer, to New Australia. Tickets for the concert to be held at the Newlanda school on Friday. December 14, can now be obtained at the school, or from the hon secretary, Mr H. A, Mackay. In addition to the interesting musical items to be supplied, some of the ladies of the district have kindly offered to pro vide refreshments which should prove an additional attraction. As the proceeds are to be devoted to providing a treat for the school children, and as the price of admission is low a large attendance is ex pected. During a recent visit to Wellington of two Uri*era chiefs, Mr G. H. Davies, of the Native Department, obtained some in teresting particulars m reference to the moa. Mr Davis was informed by one of the Rangatiras that, according to Maori history, moas were never very numerous m the North Island, but were known to exist m large numbers m the South. One day a native, named Apa, went out hunt ing near Mount Edgecornbe, m the Bay of Plenty district, and saw a moa stand ng as was the habit ot the bird, on one leg. The Maori approached it steathlly and struck at it with a taiaha, whereupon the bird hit out with the other leg with such force that the man was knocked over a cliff. Apa'a thigh was broken, and for the remainder of his life he was called Apa-koki (Apa the halt) Ac the adjourned meeting held m Gates' School of Music on Tuesday even ing, there was a better attendance of art students and friends of art. Mr Alfred Hacrison was m the chair. It waa de cided to form a Fine Arts Society m Ashburton, and to hold an exhibition m Easter week—that is, commencing on Easter Monday and continuing during the five days following. It is not in tended to aim at anything vary imposing, but to giva a modest little exhibition of ! the local students' work, aJong with such woika of merit as may be lent by well wishers m the district The Mayor was ' appointed patron, and a provisional com mittee of three ladies and three gentle men was appointed to get through the preliminary work of collecting information necessary to lay before the meeting of the Society to be held an Tuesday, December 18. As the expenses of the bocieiy were not anticipated to be large, it was sug gested that an annual subscription of 2a u'd may be tound suliicient. Mr H. A. Gates kindly consented to continue to act as interim honorary secretary. Wo regret to havo to chronicle the death of Mr. John Chalmers, of Beach Road. Mr Chalmers, as most of bis many friends know, has been m poor health for a lengthend period and yesterday at noon the expected end to his sufferings came. Mr Chalmers was fifty-six years of age,and was perhapsoneof the oldest settlers m the district. He came to the colony when quite a youth, and m the very early J.ays was engaged m the cattle trade at Timaru, long before Tiraaru was much more than the usual " black smith shop, store, and pub township, and when the Rhodes' family were laying the foundations of their fortunes. He waa for m*ny years m the employ of Mr G. H. Moore, of Glenmark, having the ' oversight of the stock, and the manage-/ nient of the work on the run, Ultimately he settled with his brother on the farm on the Beach Road, which they have occupied and worked ever since, Deceased was a man of retiring disposition, who took no part m public business, and never sought public office, bat at the same time he was a close student of the politics of the day, and few farmers are as deeply read m English literature as was the staunch pioneer who has just joined the great majority. The funeral will take place on Friday, at 3 o'clock.

COMMERCIAL.

I London, December 2 The Bally Telegraph says that colonial butter is taking the place of Danish butter m the English market, , Ottawa, December 3 Mr Clark, who represented Canada at the World's Pair m Chicago, leaves Vancouver for Sydney on the 16th inst., on behalf of the Dominion, m connection with the extension of trade with the colonies.

London, December 3

The bulk of the butter ex lonic realised from 86a to 1003 per cwt; some of the choicest parcels brought 110s Thp wheat market is sixpence dearer; 14,000 quarters of felouth Australian wheat, to be shipped m December and January, have been sold at 255; 13,000 quarters of Victorian, to be shipped m December and January, and 10,000 quarters of January and February shipment, have been sold at 253 3d. At the wool sales a medium catalogue was offered, the bidding was fair 5 and prices j were maintained. 1

Hampstead Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the Rampstead Town Boj.nl was h-M on Mourlay evening. Present —Messrs C W, Andrews (chairman), \V. Mcßae, A. Heodry, C. Truckle, H. Uerrymui, F. Rickninn, and W. I'd.tton. f^niiiisrosDENCi;. ; The Clerk stated that no replies to his letters had been received from the County i Council m reference to Mar key's bridge, the Bororijh Council respecting tire signals, or RlrNikidfrin regard to the ourohase oflot IS, R.S. 77(i7. f.it.\vi:L I'lT. The Chairman stated ho had been m communication with the ow>ier of tlie land adjacent to this reserv--,, anH is had been agreed they should go over the lauds together, and endeavour to arr*ni;o an exchaago. VUKKS ruMiUTriiK. This Comtnib'ec reported that the stones had been raked oil" the footpath m Bridge Street. A culvert was ordered to be placed over the channel at a bend m the footpath m Wellington Street. WATUIS SUPI'LV. The Clerk was instructed to write to the County Council, enquiring what prospect there was of ah early extension of the water supply (which is urgently needed) to Hamp stead. STOCK. TilliSl'ASS. The ranger reported that certain parties were very troublesome m persisting to graze stock on the roads. Be had impounded three horses. KKNC'K ON K(MD. Mr Crum was allowed an extension of! time to remove his fence off Bridge street, AOCJOUXTS. Accounts amounting to £8 2s 7d were passed, and the Soard adjourned till .February 4, 1595, and tnen sat as a

BOARD OF HEALTH.

The inspector reported that, considering the wet weather, the slaughterhouses were m fair order. Some nuisances complained of, and others, had been of the most trifling nature. The drains from the school and Mr Leslie's premises were also complained of.— 11 was resolved that Mr Leslie be required to close his drain, and the Clerk was instructed to write to the School Committee requesting them to abate the nuisance fro.n the school grounds.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THE ANNIVERSARY HOLIDAY.

TO THE EDITOR, I Siiij—By this evening's Guardian I observe a list of merchants and shop keepers names advertised who are willing to close their places of business on Mon-' day, December 17, for the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of the pro vince, and that they will not close on Wednesday, the 19. Now Sir, this state ment ia not true so far as I am concerned; m the first place I did not sign that list and m the second place I intend closing on Wednesday 19.—1 am, etc., J. Scaly, Ash burton, December 4,1894.

BLOOD POISONING IN SHEEP.

TO THE EDITOR. Sin, —Will yoa kindly allow mo a little more of your valuable space m order that 1 may place myself on an equal footing with Mr Oliver on the much discussed question of blood poisoning. Mr Oliver states that his reason for writing on this subject was to assistinexperienoedsettlers co procure a re liable chart which would enable them to steer clear of danger apprehended. I consider he is quite justified m doing this, and should receive die thanks of the community for taking up a question of so much im portance ; and f trust that he has given Ins experience to the public without fear or favar. But I also hope that he ia not trying to convince the public mind that all he has said on the matter is necessarily gospel, although he ha» imputed this to me m trying to convince the public that my losses m sheep arose from some noisome disease emanating from the earth. All I have to say to tliia is that Mr Oliver, with all his knowledge, ha 3 failed to convince myself or the public that he has enlightened the settlers as to the truec*use of blood poison ing, and it is quite possible that neither his ideas nor mine may be correcb, because the disease is imperfectly understood by leading professors J therefore think that if either of ug attempt to assume the right to dogmatise we should be simply making ourselves ridiculous, I wrote with the in tention of giving the public my experience on this subject and not with that of con vincing or misleading the public m any way, and Mr Oliver is quite out of place when he imputes this motive to me. 1 care not tor fear or favor from the public, furthermore I understand human nature a little better than to run away with the idea that my mere ipse dixit is sufficient to convince the public of anything. I admit I have a strong will, but Mr Oliver by his own evidence con firms my opinion that his will is much stronger when he deems himself justified m condemning my knowledge of the laws of nature and even characterises the laws them selves as spurious. Well, they may be, as ,he makes out, but I cannot accept Mr Oliver'B decision on the subject, more particularly seeing that the laws of nature are so mysterious that no man is justified m saying that he has fathomed the depths of this question. How then can any man speak as from certain knowledge ? I wish to be distinctly understood, when I make remarks, to believe what 1 state, but I do not ask everyone to accept niy belief as certain evidenoe or necessarily the whole truth of the matter. Still I shall stick to my own belief until I am convinced that I am wrong, and then I will surrender with a good grace. Mr Oliver still con bends that my losses were principally through hoove, but m this he makes a great mistake, and gives me no credit for my observations and experience. However, this will not dis hearten me as I have no fear of being contradicted, and I also consider that if any one is forward or bold enough to address the public he must expect to meet his critics. I am satisfied to leave Mr Oliver m possession of his own ideas, and furthermore give him credit for his courage m strongly upholding his own opinions, but I expect to reaeive the same privileges from him that he receives from me, as by so doing he would show his generosity of disposition towards one who fails to perceive the workings of nature so distinctly as himself.—l Tarn, etc., WILLJAM StRACHAN".

CHERTSEY

(I'rom our own Correspondent.)

i Last Thursday was quite a gala day m Chertsey, the occasion being the annual school treat and prizagiving. From half past eleven the children and their parents began to arrive, and soon quite a large assemblage had mustered. Besides the children and their relations, many others were present who seemed to enjoy them selves just as well as the younger folk. Mr W. Oakley, chairman of the School Committee, with his fellow commifcteemen were very busy helping to make all present enjoy themselves, and they were undoubtedly successful, while running for toys, and plenty of such games as dusty miller, drop the handkerchief, with lots to eat and drink quite satisfied the youngsters. During the afternoon Mr Oakley, after a very neat speech, distri buted the prizes, after which the children sang half a do^en of their school songs. More-games followed, with many a scramble and a spread m the school until darkness threatened. Then the master gathered the children round, and Mr Oakley called for' eheera for the ladry friends who had helped so Well, and also for the teachnrs. Before the proceedings terminated hearty cheers were given for the Chairman and School Committee. In the e'venihg a dance wsia given m the school, Mr 'W. Dunstari supplying £ha music, and Mir T. 'peaty acting as M C. •'

More Earthquakes.

Apparently 6everal distinct shocks of eaithquake were felt m different parts ot the colony on Tuesday. A severe shake was experienced at Tnverc*r^iil, Dunedin, n,nd Timaru shortly ! before 7 a.m., Dunedin repotting two shockH apparently close together. Wellington report slight shocks nt 7-25 a..n. and Ohristohurch -liaiht shocks at between 4 and 5 and at 8 10 a.m. and 11.43 p.m. VVe hnva not haird of any of these bein? nctic*d at Ashburton.

The Sun Francisco Mail.

AvvKLXtiO, Decmbcr o Arrived ab 2.4o—Alameda from ban Francisco.

Appointment.

Timaku, December 0 Me S. U. Kaymond, of Smithson aud lUymond, ms accepted appointment an one of the Government solicitors under the Advances to Settlers Act.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. THE ARMENIAN ATROCITIES.

London, December 4 The Times' Constantinople corres pondent states that a number of Turkish soldiers were threatened with death by shooting unless they joined m the outrage against the Armenians, and he also asserts that the Sultan has decorated Mushir, the author of the atrocities. The Threes' considers that the Powers should unite m forwarding a protest against the outrages and compelling the fullest enquiry into the matter and the punishment of the offenders.

FIGHTING IN AFRICA.

Zinzibar, December 4 News from the Lake Country states that more heavy fighting has occurred m Nuyoro, Oabba Rega the native chieftain was again defeated*

ACCIDENT TO AN AUSTRALIAN SHIP

Received December 5, 10.45 a.m. LoffDOir, December 4 The Gulf of Venice Railing for Australia struck the Geeenock break water and was badly damaged.

ARRESTED FOR MURDER

London, December 4. Reginald Saunderoon a nephew of Colonel Sauuderson, the well-known Ulster M.P. has been arrested upon his own confession that he had murdered Augusta Dawes a prostitute, m a street at Kensington. On ex amination hpwever, the young man was found to be insane.

TROUBLE FOR THE NEW CZAR

Si? Petersburg, December 4 A Nihilist plot against tlie Czar has been discovered.

SAMOA.

WASHiNttTON, December 4 The President m his Message to Congress advises American withdrawal from Samoa on reasonable terms, and without prejudice to her rights. This action he suggests since the present arrangement has not stimulated Ameri can trade nor corrected the evils of ad ministration. The Message is favour* able to currency reform m the United States based on the Baltimore plau.

THE COREAN WAR

London, Decembnru The Times reporter, who was an ey< witness to the Port Arthur engage ment, m his report says that tin Chinese used explosive bullets. Thi Japanese, he asserts, pillaged the town killing every one they could lay hand: on m revenge for the Chinese burning Japanese prisoners alive. They als< mutilated and disembowelled scores oi Chinese prisoners, and are reported oi returning to Hiroshima to have- m formed the Japanese Minister of War who was apparently astounded anc vigorously deprecated the crueltj practised. A further Chinese loan o £1,200,000 at 4£ pet cent will shqrtlj be placed on the" English market. Many foreigners are, it is alleged taking part m the preparations for th< defence of Weihaiwei. Washington, December 3 Japan and China continue to nego tiate through the American Govern ment for a basis of peace. It is possible that an armistice will be concluded at an early date. Shanghai, December 4 The Japanese are preparing for further attacks, and their transports are moving m a westerly direction. It is believed that the Mikado will claim a higher indemnity and nlofre [onerous guarantee than China has offered, Tokio, December 3 The Japanese Government have re turned a favorable answer to the Chinese proposals for pieaca, but require: further assurances that the Govern* ment will be able to fulfil their offer* Meanwhile fighting will not cease* The Japanese Foreign Office has promised to inquire into the statements made by the Times* correspondent aa to the barbarity shown at Port Arthur* The Japanese insist on occupying the place until the conditions of peace are fulfilled. December 4, General Yamagala is returning to Japan invalided.

THE ASHBORTOJS GUARDIAN t WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1894



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Wanted ANTED - J^~UiilT^y Madam Balcombe's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset (registered), guaran teed whaleboue throughout. Orders left at Mr E. Hall's, Herbalist, 4shburton. will receive prompt attention. 10 86 HOLLOA! What's Ihis j 33 Carets m Packets for la, and 20 for 9d ; pinafle Cards from 2d to 2* each. New Year's, Christmas, Text, and Birthday Cards, Cheap and m great variety. A choice lot of New Books suitable for Christmas and Birthday Presents. Cir culating Library, Terms easy. Eight Id Books for 6d, four 2d Bnok« for (5?, two 44 B?ok<? for Od, three (3d Books lor Is, Plain. Fancy, and Mourning Statioi.erv. Picture Books, Scraps,etc.—.). Mausj)(?n, Bookstall and Shop.  WANTED Known —Sp^cTad^7~^yo Protectors, Gogarles, Folders, and everything m the optical lire at S. S*lek's, Optician. *—- "' ■■:——j=a SPECIAL & IMPOKTANT. T~E NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOEY Are Special Purchasers of the well-known ASHBUBTON TWEEDS. gNCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY PURCHASING TWSBDS Manufactured m our own district. s d Men's Sac Suits ... ... 28 9 Ashburton Tweed Men's Tweed Trousers ... 9 6 Ashburton Tweed Men'ii Sac Suits to measure ..• 59 6 Ashburton Tweed Men's Trousers to measure ... 17 6 Ashburton Tweed Boys' Suits 9 6 Ashbnrton Tweed BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. TRY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHIN3 \FAGTORY FOB YOUR NEXT PAIR OF BOOTS. SEE OUR WINDOW FOR PRICES. hallenstein"bros. ALEX. HENDRY. Manager 1



Wanted. SB "R A F Oat Chaff for sale. Joky Bell, Waterton. 12 15 WANTED Known.—Miss Murphy- 1* Dressmaker, hos removed 10 Burnett Street, next to Orange Hall. Wedding; and Mourning orders especially attended fo. PALMISTRY, Palmistry. Madame Tisher, Soientifi • Palmist, may be consulted afc Rule's new building, Burnett Street, Hours—2 to 5 and 7 to 10. Fee 2a J1_1 76 CIREAP Christn,a<» Present, Cheap J New Y<nt (iifts, Cheap Toys, Cheap Dolls, Cheap Fancy Guods. Mi s Aiums Saundern' Uuildines. WANTWD Known — Mus Hoopku (monthly nurte) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hooper, Alford Forest Ko*d, Ashburton. 11*134 ICE CREAM, Ice Cream, Ice Cream, now ready at H. A., Flower's, East street, Ashburton. Ice supplied at shortest notice. 10 114 TTEAUTTFUL ami useful Presents to I~> all purchasers of 2s 6d and upwards. —H. C. Segers, Meltord House. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sites, with or without collars, 2s 6d, —W. H. Collier. CTTANTED Known -Holders of YV Present tickets can now get them changed.—H. C. Skgebs, Melford House. "TTy ANTED Known—The Corner k VY showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H, Collier. BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infanr/s Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Children* Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices. — L. F. ANDREWESAND Co. 11 98 TO LADlES.—Spring Cleaning,—We have just received Three Cases of Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together with new Patterns m Carpets, Oilcloths, and Linoleums. China Matting from 8M per yard.—Mitchell and Turner. LA ROE Purchase Embroideries at Edwards, Bennett's Sale; over ninety pieces to choose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made on short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Havelock Street WE Hold a Large Stock of the Latest Novelties m Materials for Blouses and Walking Presses. Just opened, ex Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods of choice selection, Sunshades and Umbrellas.—Mitcitsll and Tobner. RECENT Arrivals —Ladles'and Gentle men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats.— Mitchell and Turner. T>RESENTS. We are now riving JT Presents to a!l purchasers of 2i 6d and upwards.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. BANG ! Bang > Bang i My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Clui> Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at .T. W. Haedley's, Gun Emporium. BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7a 9d. Ex<ra large and heavy 15s 6d and 16s 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. ROBERT ALCORN has opened m Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bannett's and the Kaiapoi S%les, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashborton, Also an assortment of Boots. BUTrER, BUTTER.-We are Still Selling Good Butter 6d per Ib. Bran 2s 8d per bag, Boat Sharps os 3d per bag, Rollitt's and Thomas' Flour at Mill Price. Note Address—Fletcher Bros,, Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. 11 171 NOTICE! Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings m stock. Prices low.—J. W. Hardley, Ironmonger, etc OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Ofuslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings t GUNS 2 Guns 1 Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj nst 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. Hardley's Sporting Repository WANTED Known—That owing to the success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders' Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, it will be continued for another twenty-eight days. lam 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 Fried Flounders, *nd \_J Whitebait every right at Jewitt's, Deep Sea Fishing Company, opposite Mail office. 9 168 WANTED Known-That if you are m want of a first) class article m sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Moison's ; you will get the very beat at reduced prices. Ah for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the A.uste'ajaal»n colonies. Repairs well done and atonic, premier Boot Maker, Town Hall JJoot Stqre, East street, Ashburton. T" A DIES' mi Gen,tl^e^ faftvoff X_Ji Clothes and ail ikinda ,qf gqeds bought, sold, or exchanged. — Ms^o Knight, Wakanui Road, opposite Tem plar Hall. 11 m SWEEPING Reductions. —la Books far #d. Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for jls $d, 4s #<* Books for 2s, and all others at,e|uql ra<;e of reduction at L. F. AHPH WS 'AN.P Cfp's., (Cla^i $a^ 618 CHiRJSTMAS and New ,Year Cards,for J <jfc@ Home Mail. A beautiful assbrt tfiant «just,isjHJwi "P. Packets of/Cards of ,cnqice designs from 3d upwards. Wuiting iPpper^ end >fcuvewr?es, pocket Bock*, Pwes, m4ng (%§e.s, "ink stands Pift#ce«!, Mi^ic. A.ocprdepne from 7s Stf, @9nG&i>w»s.> \Viopns, Banjos, Zither Harp*), Pfepto iFra.mes 1 and AJbums, Scrap and Pcwfcap §t§t&P Albums, Indoor Games, and a gre«£ "#)«ii?ty of goods too numerous to xnen'tiqn,; all at greatly reduced prices iforcMh'thjsipc^tih ab L, F. AirnßEVfiS .MO vO.'s Cfje»P te. j



1 jOfti^'-PRICF. Required for Small; 3^t># SECTION «f Good ILand at' I fr/impstea(», with COTTAGE of % Rooms \ JvL Very easy terms of pay ■ 4^. T. BULLOCK. i-ACRE, $*fijtal Building Site, wall sita^red m Cqx^tk^fc, being T.Ss 7»6 and 7^7 1 Jfor sale oh veijy terras of pay meßt" T BU:L^9.CK. TO L"ET, »t a low mtfah small shop, m/ the Arcade, nekfi hvbm® to Tancred 1



D^" bJs'IBAIJLK JiJTK fop prjvale resi dence, centrally situated., ftofc Jar fixjta t&o Railway 1 ACRE \ Juviug three frontages <m Aitken, Cox, mul O.«s Strietf. «nd b«ing Town •gtcion's nombered SCO, 561,562. £63. 'I ho owner ha< dtciaed to bell chete iut >:-«t':ri(icß. 'UVnaia can be arranged if tlpaired. T. BULLOCK 'B«»ia;wffi.-Ur K. Gordon's remedy kvkt; fails m pertnanentiy curing rheuma tism, lon>bago, nciatim, (tout, etc, one Ilor.t-.14 aivea relief. JPriqe 10a, po»b free. J, W, Qtytwt F.O, Mq\ 2iH, Pnoediii



Business Notices. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. T 0 MKE T THE TIM ES. OWING to the scarcity of money and dulness of trade generally, we are over stocked. To ensure a speedy clearance, wo have marked the whole of our Stock at th«» Very Lowest l»o«sll»le Prices/ NOW IS YOUR TIME. MAKE NO MISTAKE. G J. wTILL'S IS THE SHOP FOR A GENUINE IiABGAIN. Now IVinta, fcuntiiuteprt to\v:wh,3U 1 New and Vashionable Dress Gcods, double Isew (i ilutetts, very Rironj.', <J.V I " . width, worth 2s ior Is 3d Ist-w Delaines, very uvetty, 7i<i, guartintecd 1 Calicos, 2s lid dozen : t,, wash ! Double-bed Sheeting, white twill, %\ Sew Dress (Jo.- is 53 Ud, dress worth-double | Towe'.s, 2fd ; Cotton Shirting, 4Jd MILLINEEYT~MILLINERy IN ALL ITS BRANCHES EXCEPTIONALLY CHEAP. Strong Corsets, 4a 6d now 2s lid ! Children's Sunshades Is Ladies' Sunshades of every description j CLOTHING."" CLOTHING. Men's Suits, 13s Od J Boys' Tweed Suits, 4s lid Men's Colonial 'J weed Suits, 37a Cd now 27s Straw Hats for men and boys at any price (id | Hat», Socks, Shirts and Ties at your own Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, 45a now 32s 6d j price boots" boots. We were never beaten, and we defy competition. All our Colonial Boots ate made specially to our order, and we guarantee them. If nob as good as recommended, we wilt replace them. —JUSB TO HAND— 120 pair of Ladies' Lace Shoes, 4* lid Children's Tan Shoes and Slippers a specialty Ladies' Tan Strapped Shoes, 6s lid with sox to match uadies' Canvas Shoes, ten and black Men's Colonial-made Shooters, najled 7s lid Ladies' French Glace Kid Shoes, the best to Men's Colonial-made Shooters, nailed 8s lid be had m Hew, Zealand Men's Balmorals and Cookhams of every Men'i Bluchers, 4s lid description. C 0 ME AND SEE. G. J. NEIL US J? RIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASH BXT ILT ONJ -JUST ARRIVED- TnIBST SHIPMENT OF NEW SEASON'S FRU IT FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE- Finest New Currants Finest New Sultanas FinestJNew Valencia .Raisins (all cleaned by our new process) Also, Finest new Prunes FINEST NEW TURKEY FIGS, All of which we intend to Sell at The Lowest Possible Prices* SOLE AGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING- Peerless and Premier Teas. Peerless Tea, 31bs for 5s Peerless Tea, Gibs for 9s 9d Premier Tea, olbs for 5s 5d Premier Tea, 61bs for 10s 5d BAWLIKGrS' SOAP MANUFACTORY (First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1894) .:.M..i - ■/ f POTTER'S HERBAL BEER EXTRACT— 7d per Bottle, 12 bottles for 6s 6d. Sufficient to make six gallons of Splendid Herbal Beee, —REMEMBER— WE BUY BOR CASH, SELL FOR CASH, MAKE NO BAD DEBTS, therefore we are able to SELt» CHEAPER THAN AISY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. FLETCHER BROS-, WHOLESALE AND KETAIL GROCEBS, &0., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND TOWER HIGH STIIEET, CHRISrCHURCff. Ihe liarsrest, the Choicest, the Newest, and tlie Cheapest STOCK OF GOLD A^JD SILVER JEWELLERY, SILVER* PLATED WARE, CLOCKS AND WATCHES, IS TO BE FOUND AT THE JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF ft," SAL-BE, WATOHMAKEB &■ JEWELLER EAST STREET. Wiitehes Cleaned aiM Guatautood twelve m jnths ss. Bast Engilisfc HCftiaspr^ng *s ti& : PROMPTNESS AND SATISFACTION. j