COMMERCIAL.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

London, June 20. The proposed stock conversion truafc which was to be formed for the purpose of dealing with the deposit receipts of the reconstructed banks will not convert the securities unless it receives a certain proportion of each bank's deposits. It is proposed to begin with £1,000,000.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

Wellington, June 21. The weather was fine for the opening of Parlipmenfc at 2.30 this afternoon, A large number of members are in town. The remainder will probably be here to morrow. Parliament was opened ab 2dO by Commission. The Hon, Mr Miller, Speakar of the Legislative Council, was Commissioner. Aboub twantyfive Coun cillors and forty members of the House were present. The attendance of the public was confined to a few ladies. On the members of the House being summoned to the Council Chamber, about forty appeared headed by the Premier and Ministers. The Commispion was then road by the Hon. Mr Miller and letters patent by the , clerk to tha Council. Mr Miller stated that His Excellency would be pleased to attend that chamber at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow to deliver his speech to Parliament. In his name he directed the representatives to return to their Chamber and proceed to the election of the Speaker, and having elected him to attend at Government House at 12 noon to-morrow there to present their choice for His Excellency's approval. MEMBEUS SWORN IN. The members of the Lower House then withdrew to their Chamber where they were sworn in in batches of four by Mr Friend, Clerk to the House, in the presence of crowded galleries. ELECTION OP THE SPEAKEK. Mr Saunders said that he had been unexpectedly called upon to propose the Speaker, and as the oldest surviving member who had entered the House with Sir Maurice O'Rorke, he begged to pro pose that hon. member for the position. He had sat under all the speakers who had filled the chair since Sir Charles Clifford, but no one had shown so much natural fitness for the office as Sir Maurice O'Rorke. When he was last proposed there were no two opinions as to his ability. Mr Saunders spoke in high terms of the impartiality always exhibited by Sir Maurice, and said that he was sure the old members ot the House would heartily welcome his return to office as Speaker. Mr W. Kelly seconded the motion. Mr Hall-Jones moved as an amendment that the Hon. W. J. Steward (the late Speaker) be elected to the position. In doing so he admitted the ability and fit ness of Sir Maurice O'Rorke, but thought that as M&jor Steward had done his duty well during the last Parliament he should be Speaker of the new Parliament. Mr Earnshaw seconded the amendment. The Premier had great pleasure in BUp porting the election of Sir Maurice O'Rorke. Had Sir Maurice been in the last Parliament there would not to-day be two aspirants for the office, for fo was admitted tlmughout the Australasian colonies that great credit was attached lo the New Zealand legislature for the ad mirable manner in whiott Sir Maurice O'Rorks had conducted the business whilst in the chair. Ue had no wish to detract from the services of the late Speaker, but on the grounds of seniority and fitness for the position he must sup port Mr Saunders' motion. Sir Maurice O'Roike, speaking for the sixth time on the election of speaker, eaid that whatever the result might be he noted no bitterness would be caused by this election contest Considering his past cervices both as Chairman of Com mitfces and Speaker of the House, he hoped that he would not be thoaght too ambitious in aspiring, perhaps for the last time, to the high position of Speaker. Be could assure members that thie-elec tlon would cause no rupture of friendship between himself an<f th» late Speaker, and when the division was taken his vote would b« recorded for Major Steward, while the late Speaker would be found m the lobby in support of his (Sir Maurice O'Borke'e) election. Sir Maurice referred with pleasure to the question of Woman s franchise, and the efforts of the present Government in placing facilities before the people for occupation of the land and in conclusion submitted himself with all humility to the verdict of the HSor Steward said that it was only human to err, and for any errors he had committed during his term of ofkce in the last Parliament he was sorry. It would be admitted, however, that he had done his best to uphold the high traditions of the chair, and he had left It without any stains uion its credit. Considering his long service as a member of the Houw he thought he was guilty of no impropriety in allowing his name to be ratamtod for re-election. He had certainly made no endeavors to influence the vote of any member in regard to hto election, and all the members could bear him out in this ; | la fact it was only » few minutes before the question came on for discussion that he knew who would move bis election or whether he had a mover at all. He reci procated the kindly feeling expressed by Sir Maurice O'Rorke, and left himself in the hands of the House. On » division Sir Maurice O'Rorke was elected speaker by 46 votes to 19 votes. He was escorted to the chair by his mover and seconder, and briefly returned thanks, referring to the fact that a whole generation had passed since he and Mr founders entered the House together in 1861 The Premier congratulated Sir Maarice O'Rorke on his election and alluded to the friendly spirit in which this contest had been conducted. He felfc sure that Sir Maurice would do his duty, and that he would receive the moral support of all the members in conducting the proceed ings of the House. Captain Russell also offered his con' gratulations to the new Speaker than whom no man waa more fitted in every way to fill the position. The following was the division list :— AY EB, 45—Messrs Buchanan, Buick, Button, Cadroan, Carncross, Carnell, Carroll, Collins, Crowther, Duthie, Graham, Guinness, Hall, Harris, Hogg, Houaton, J. W. Kelly (Invercargill), W. Kelly (Bay of Plenty), Lang, F. Mac kenzie (Clutha), M'lntosh, Maasey, M'Gowan. M'Guire, J. M'Kenzie (Wai bemo), R.)M'Kenzie(Buller), J M Lachlan, Meredith, Millar, Mills, Montgomery, Morrison, O'Regan, Parata, Pinkerton, Reeves, G. W. Russell (Riccarton), W, R. Russell (Hawke's B%y), Sander?' Seddon, Stevens, Steward, Ward, Willis and Wilson. Nona, 13-Messrs Aller>, Bell, Baddo, Duncan, Earnshaw, Flatman, Hall-Jones, G. Hutchison (Patea), Joyce, Mashn, M'Nab, Newman, BirM. O'Korke, Mfcesrs Pirani, E. M. Smith (New Plymouth), d J. Smith (City of (Jhristchurch), Sir R. Stout, Messrs W. W. Tanner and Te Afl. No pairs were recorded. ADJOUKKMENT. The Premier then moved that the House do now adjourn till 2.15 p.m. to morrow, when His Excellency th 3 Governor would open Parliament in The motion w*» agreed to. The Ho«» rose at 4,15 p.ra.

THE Governer's Speech.

Wellington, June 22. The following is the texc of His Ex cellency's speech to the members of both Houses, at the formal opening of Parlia ment this afternoon. His Excellency de livered his address at 2 30 p.m.:—

Hon. Gentlemen of the Legislative Council and Gentlemen of the Housu of Representatives, It gives me great pleasure to meet you in Parliament assembled. During the present year, I have been enabled to visit Raratonga and other parts ot the group of islands indirectly connected with this colony. There I waa not only charmed wifch the romantic scenery of that beauti ful cluster of islands, but 1 waa gratified by the uniformally loyal and friendly greeting accorded me by the Natives. They appear to be both fairly happy and contented, and thoroughly satisfied with the protection given them by the Queen's rule. My observations led me to conclude that a fair opening exists there for develop ing a uaeful trade with New Zealand. The protracted confusion still disturbing Samoa has induced my advisers to urge upon the Imperial Government that Eng land should utilise this colony to control an i manage the Navigator Islands. It is obvious that the triple control contem plated by the treaty has been as unsatis factory to the Great Powers concerned as if- has been injurious to Samoa. It is so clearly the duty of New Zealand to pky a leading part in Polynesia thab my ad visers confidently expect your concurrence in the suggestisn made by them. Papers relating to the Postal Conference held here will be laid before you. The imperial importance of the Conference now assembling at Ottawa, has been recognised by Ministers, who have therefore despatched thither a gentleman of approved standing and commercial ex perience to represent New Zealand. Though I cannot congratulate you either upon an abundant harvest, or upon high prices to be obtained for the colony's staple products, I nevertheless think that the position of New Zealand affords matter for real satisfaction, The natural cause of the state of the Home markets, and the caution instilled into financial institutions, presumably by the late Aus tralian panic, have undoubtedly thrown temporary difficulties in the path of rapid progress. Nevertheless the energy and the courage of our colonists, and the re sources of the country, have never been more clearly displayed. Tbanks to these and to the prudence and success of the financial policy sanctioned by the late Parliament, the volume of our products continues to increase, our colony's credit stands pre-eminent in London, public and privata indebtedness diminishes relatively to our numbers, and the unemployed are proportionately fewer than in almost any other civilised country. The figures col lected at the ports of entry and departure for the last five months show that the influx from Australia of men 10 search of employment has for the present virtually ceased. Once more I am enabled to state that the provision made last year for carrying on the public service has proved much more than sufficient, The accounts will show you both a gross and a net surplus of revenue over expenditure of a most solid and gratifying kind. Certain proposals will be laid before you whose object will be to enable the Government to carry on the absolutely needful work of settlement without either impairing the colony's credit or laying intolerable burdens upon taxpayers. It appears to my advisers that the time has arrived for the State to be no longer satisfied with carrying on as well as its finances permit, a certain share of the work of colonisation. Some effort ahould now be made by which Govern ment, without Incurring dangerous obli gations, may aid private enterprise to avail itself on reasonable terms of the vast supplies of English capital, the holders of which are only awaiting openings for secure investment. The scandalous mismanagement which led to the suspension of an important company bearing the name of this colony, has impressed upon my advisers the necessity for safeguarding shareholders and the public against loose methods of company management. A measure will be introduced for this purpose. You will be asked to take up an im portant work, begun but left unfinished by the late Parliament. I refer to the basinets of making the native land laws simpler, and tha methods of acquiring native land easier and speedier. In the opinion ol my Ministers the time has come when private dealings in native land should entirely cease, and when every title granted for euch lands should be given directly from Government under the Land Transfer Act. I notice with pleasure that the action of the validation law of test year promises to be as satis factory to settlers on the East Coast as was the effect of the West Coast Settlement Act to those on the opposite side of this island. Still myadvifcera think that a tair share of your time this session cannot be better devoted than to native land questions. Exhaustive enqu;ries among the Maori race seem to show that the tribes gene rally are ready and willing to co-operate in this matter. Hand in hand with the steady acquisi tion of native land must go the re-pur chase of private lands for closer settle meut. Three years ago my predecessor drew the attention of the late Parliament to this. Since then the results oi acquiring the valuable Cheviot Estate, and certain other smaller areas, have been so entirely suacessful as to lead my advisers to ask you for further powers to enable them to carry on the work with all needful vigor. To this end the Land for Settlements Bill reiected last year will again be broueht forward, with certain extensions and improvements. You will be pleased to Warn that the procaas of settling waste lands of the Crown has gone on during the past year with unabated and good re- SUItS.

You will be aaked alao to pass into law measures for enabling the Agricultural Department to effectually help to regulate the rapidly growing dairy industry by a system of grading and cool storage. Other bills intended to be of prac tical use to farmers and stock owners will be laid before you.

The yield from our goldfialds cannot; be said to have increased during the past year, yet by improvements in ap; liancee. as well as in the methods of treatment m both alluvial and quartz mining, cons'dei able areas have been worked successfully which could not in former years have yielded profit. A bill will be laid before you which, it is hoped, will aid in attach ing to'the soil the miners now apread over our gold-bearing country. If, by improv ing their preseat nnsatisfactcry occupation tenures, they can be given an interest and stake in the land, it is thought that the change will tend to the goad at once of themselves, the mining districts, and the colony. You will be afforded full opportunity to consider the liquor question. A Bill will be brought in to consolidate and amend the Licensing Law and simplify procedure at the local option polls, my advisers desire to make it plain thab they have no wish that this important matter should be approached by members in any other spirit than that of adherence to public pledges and individual convictions. During the recnss, the term of office of theJateßailwayCommissionerdexpired.ln accordance with what was believed to be the intention of the Legislature which passed the Government Railways Act, 1887, and with the wish of the country as expressed at the late elections, a change was made in the personnel of the Commis sion. At the same time care was taken to leave you entire power to arrange for the future management of the national railways in such a way as you may deem proper.

Hon. Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. I think it fitting to take notice of a feature of peculiar interest belonging to this Parliament. You arcs the first body of New Zealand legislators elected under the late law granting the suffrage to women. I have to congratulate the colony upon the quiet and peaceful coursa of the elections held under these novel condi tions. I trust that by your aptitude for busi ness, and zeal for the country's welfare, you will show yourselves in no way inferior to the members of former Parliaments, and thu3 justify the hopes of the framers and passers of the Electoral Act. In order to aid you in the conduct of jour House's business, new Standing Orders, containing highly important changes, will be submitted to you. You will be asked to give them precedence over all other matters. While loth to seem to interfere in any way with old established customs and privileges, my advisers have been driven to think that the time has arrived for a bold reform of procedure. Experience has forced them to conclude that under the honored name of " Parliamentary privileges " has been marked in practice the discomfort, if not slavery, of a majority of your members. It is notorious that the license of prolix speech indulged in by a few has continu ally led to the enforced silence of debaters capable of stating relevant facts and contributing valuable suggestions withiu a reasonable cempass of words. My advisers think that the best method of safeguarding your House's freedom will be found in forms under which mem bers will be free to despatch business j with speed and comfort. j Estimates of the revanue and the expenditure of the year will be laid before you. The estimates of expenditure have been framed with due regard to economy. Hon. Gtektlemen of the Legislative Council, and Hon. Gentlemen oe the House of Repbesentatives. Measures will be submitted to you designed to further simplify the adminis tration of justice, and to consolidate th« law on various subjects. The moment appears fitting for consolidating the statutes at present in force, and my ad. viaers recommend that a commission for the purpose should be set up. The important principle of levying rates upon land values only will again be urged upon your acceptance, and a bill in tended to prevent loans at injurious rates of interest will be presented for your consideration. During last Parliament, a number of measures designed especially to improve the condition under which the manual laborers of the country work were read in the House of Representatives, but oaly one finally became law. This is exactly what happened in the last session before the dissolution of 1890. Then, as now, there followed a very plain ex pression of public opinion in favor of passing not only the rejected Bills but other measures of the same kind. My advisers, therefore, propose to press forward both the labor Bills of last year and certain new measures relating to factories, apprentices, and indiscriminate immigration. The measure last refeired to, involving as it does an important question of policy, will be introduced at an early period of the session. ! I desire you to give these matters your attention. I earnestly assure you of my wish to aid your exertions for the good of the colony. I pray that your efforts may with God's blessing promote the happiness and well-being of the people ol New Zealand. Wellington, June 22. The Governor delivered his speech this afternoon. Owing to some delay in beginning and the unusual length of the speech it was five minutes to three before the cermony ended. A hrge num ber of members of both Houses and of the public was present. The Govtraor was accompanied by his suite, the Consuls, and a number of officers of the warship Wallaroo.

The San Francisco Mail.

Wellington, June 22. The San Francisco Mail is expected here at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning, and the south portion will be taken to Lyttelton by the Brunner, leaving at 11 o'clock to-morrow night.

FATAL FLOOD.

Buua Pbsth, June 21. A flood of an appalling character has been experienced throughout Hungary. Thousands of houses were swept away, while the loss of sheep and cattle is enormous. Numbers of peasants have also been drowned. The damage is estimated at £6 000,000.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

London, June 20. At a meeting of two thousand Liberal delegates a resolution was carried de manding the abolition of the power of veto possessed by the House of Lords. June 21. The Liberal Conference rejected M. Labouchere's amendment for the abolition of the power of veto of the House of Lords introduced this session. No speakers of any note took part in the debate on the question.

The mca 1; of the Tinwald Harriers to-day is poalpoiied until to-morrow (Saturday^. H?he Tinwald Creamery Company /have Becured a site ior their proposed creamery, which, for locality, could not be beaten. It is to be on one of the town sections adjacent to the Tinwald railway station. The Com pany will shortly call for tenders for the erection of the new buildings so that opera tions can be commenced early in the spring. The Ashburton Baptist Sunday School anniversary tea and service of song took place on Tuesday in the church, Peter street. Ihe tea waß well patronised as there was two full sittings to the two tables placed the full length of the building. After the tea a service of song entitled 'Nell' was given by a large choir under the con ductorship of Mr J. Wheeler with Mks A. Sawle as organist. Mr Coyler gave the I connecting readings in a very pleasant man ner, thus adding vrry much to the interest of the pieces sund. The service was prettily arranged with choruses, solos, and part ringing, and the manner it which it was rendered was evidence that a great deal of pains had been taken in the* preparation. The church was crowded, and all were well pleased with the evening's entertainment.

THB ASHBDRTOS QPABDIAN: FBIDAY, JIWE 22, 1394.



"I enaers. TRUST AND AGENCY COMPANY OF AUSTRALASIA, Ltd. fT>ENDERS are invited for Leasing as JL a whole or in two blocks the pro perty known as SELMA—3376 acres five miles from Chertsey. For particulars apply at the office 211 Hereford street, Christchurch, or to Mr T. Bullock, Ashburton. Tenders close on SATURDAY, June 23,1894. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. 6§50 TENDEKS ~~ ARE invited for Clearing 120 Acrea Swamp land, and close MONDAY, June 25. j For particulars apply to E. H, DOBSON, Lowcliffo. Specifications may be seen at Mail Office. 6 114, j I Friedlander Bros A VERY CHOICE FARM IN THE FAR FAMED WAKANUI DISTRICT, ! ASHBURTON COUNTY. SATURDAY, JUNE 23,1894, FOcl ABSOLUTE SALE. i MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have been favored with instructions to sell by Public Auction on SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1894, AT 2 P.M., in the ORANGE GALL, Burnett street, Ashburton, JSO ACRES ISO of one of the Finest Agricultural Farrrs in the County of Ashburton, and now in the occupation of Mr Nicholas Fitzgerald, of Scaview, in the Wak'anui Road District. The farm is subdivided into seven handy sized paddocks, all well-fenced and abundantly watered- The improve ments are very substantial and com prise a well built seven-roomed house, nearly new, Stables, Chaff house, etc. This choice little farm will be offered for absolute sale. The land is capable of growing tremendous crops. It is close to the Seaview school, and any one wanting a really grand piece of land will do well to attend this sale and become the parchaser. Terms at sale, and for further particu lars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. per R. FRIEDLANDER, |55 A uctioneer. Mr D. Tnomas ARCADE. SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1894. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a client to sell on abcve dace, 2 Brown MARES, suitable for spring drays. 1 Draught COLT, unbroken, four* yeara-old. 1 Upstanding Chestnut GELDING, - seven years'old, a good hunter. D. THOMAS, 65125 Auctioneer. ARCADE. SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1894. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr J. Loach, Orari, to sell aft the above, viz :— -j PONY STALLION, young Merry •*- Legs ; fast trotter. -I TROTTING MARE, broken to J- saddle and harness. DAVID THOMAS, 6t129 Auctioneer, DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY'S DEPOT SCHOOL of MUSIC, Saundkrs' Buildings, Ashburton. 1 PIANOS by the best makers, in stock, at i LOWEST PRICES. MUSIC— As our firm keeps the Largest Stock of Music in New Zealand, all orders entrusted to me wil be be satisfactory executed. VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, VIOLIN REQUISITES. Horace Jk. litotes, 1 AGENT AND MANAGER. 5 2 ! DOLLAR CIGARETTES 3d per packet NO more Indigestion ; no more ncr vcuaness from indulging in toe much tea drinking, for those who drink j Health Tea. One trial will convince you. Henry Zander, Authorised Agent.



KiiiitrniATiSM.—Dr JB. (Gordon's remedy nkyek kails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc., one bottle gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton, P.O. Box 234, Dimedin.



En ie r tain m c nts TJNiTED~AKCIENT ORDER OF DRUIDS. AHIUAL SOCIAL WILL BE HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, WEDNESDAY, JU3TE 27. TBE ANCIENT DRUIDIOAL FIRE, surrounded by Diuids dressed in the Ancient Costume, reprenenting the Dress of 1000 years ago. Songs by the leading vocalists of the ctmity. Double ticket, 3s 6d ; single ticket, 2s 6d. Gates' Band. Refreshments free. 6J130 ' , "Public' Notice? "~" 0 R SALE. FIRST-Olass Portable Engine, Clayton and Shuttlewortii, 701b certificate. 6 94 JOHN ORR A CO. $: A $$\ ASHBURTON MASONIC LODGE, No. 1811 B.U. fiT HE Members are invited to attend a the Installation of W.M., at the Masonic Hall, Tanked street, on MON DAY, June 25, Visiting Brethren cordially invited. By Command of the W..M. .- J. C. CaWsEY, 6 131 Secretary. BIRD Seed, 21b bags, 8d ; Essence of Lemon, 6d ; Cochineal, 6d; Tinned Fruits, Is; Oysters in Tin, 6d ; Safety matches, 3d pkt; Kerosene Soap, 3£d bar. CAS^JSOW A CO,, I Bran, 2s 8d sack ; Flour, 501b, 3s 10£ d ; Corn Flour, 3|d; Currants, 3|d. The Best Tea in Ashburton 2s 4d per lb- CABSON A^D CO. Flower Pots, Is 6d doz ; Teapots, Is each ; Lamps from ls;Gorse Knives from 3s 6d ; Tumble™, 2»6d doz. Automatic Kero sene Tanfcs from 10s to 20?. Wanted— Fresh Butter, Eggs, Beeswax, Chickwheat, Onions, etc. CAUSON & CO., OPPOSITE UNION BANK. TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. HAVING been successful in Pur clraing the SIOCK-IN-TBADE in the Assigned Estate of .ROBERT ALCORN, j; hereby notify that I intend sharing my advantageous purchase with the people of the district, by having a CHEAP SALE. \nd for that purpose 1 have marked down the Goods td!& price which will at once convince Customers of the genuineness of my intentions. THE SALE WILL BE FOR ONE MONTH. COMMENCING TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, JfJNE 23, 189 X A- LAWRIE THERE! are two qualities of Health Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, purify and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb. Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that you get It. Wholesale at Zander's, "THE DISPENSARY," EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mrs E'rltdftiird. Manager.-F. E. WHITE, Pharma ceutical Chemist. White's Cherry Pectoral, for all affection of the Throat or Lungs, 2s bottle. White's Iron and Quinine Tonic, the greatest invigorator of the age, 2s 6d bottle. White's Vermifuge or Worm Syrap, war ranted to, eradicate every species of worms either in children or adults, Is 6d bottle. White's Universal Hair Restorer, recom' mended for restoring grey hair to its original shade, 2s bottle. White's Steel and Pennyroyal Pills, for all Female irregularities, 2s 6d box. White's Chilblain Liniment, for un broken Chilblains, Is bottle. White's Chilblain Ointment, for broken Chilblains, Is box. White's Camphor Ball, for chapped hands and rough skin, Is. White's Toothache Drops, Corn Cure, Worm Mixture, Liver Pills, Chloro dyne, Anti-bilious Pills, and l»hu barb Pills, all at Is, Medicine can be procured after business hovirs at private residence of Mr White, Cameron street west, corner of Park street. nil ■■»■! iii 'LfTTj" 'jk THE PREMIER TEA OF THE WORLD. Riehertand loyellest flavour. More economical than any other kinfl. Rticominendiifl by the Medical Faculty. All. Injurious Ingredients REMOVED. Promotes digestion—strcngthena the con stitution. It's numerous competitors are falling away like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, 2s 6d and 2& per lb Ask your Grocer for it. HENRY ZANDER" Wholesale Agwit



JPublie l^oti es. NOTICE ANYONE Shooting or Trespassing with dog or gun upon Winchtnore Esta will be PROSECUTED. 4212 ROBT. W. HART. BUSINESS PREMISES AT CHERTSEY For Sale at & Considerable Loss to the Mortgagee, BEING Lots 34 and 35, well situated corner of Haldon street and Beach road, wih Store and Dwelling Cached and olher Buildings there< n. The mort gagee's instructions are to realise quukly, terms if required. Those on the look out for a bargain are invited to inspect and see the undersigned as soun as possible. T. BULLOCK. NO Stimulant has given so much favor with the Natives as Health Tea It must be good. Ask your Grocer for " COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER, HAS removed to premises known as the Horse Bizaar, immedia'ely at at Rear ©f Old Town Hall. Entrance, Somerset Lane. All work done at Lowest Prices consistent with Good Workmanship. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. 6 95 FOR SALE.—Capital Building Site. Will situated in Caraenom street west, being T.S.s 1184 and 1185, each eentaining j acre. Easy terms, T. BULLOCK, LATEST Telegram. —The Governor of Victoria has ordered that non« but Health Tea ahall be used in Government House Eiicoiorftg'e €* en nine JLoerl Industry. IN order to keep our large staff of tailors fully employed, during the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our I^qw Patterns in New Zealand Tweeds — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 15* to £3 10s. TROUSERS to Measure from 15s to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Uvercoacs made to measure. Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure in the Latent styles BOOTS and SHOES in all best makes. jS@- Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. ——- ORAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE iJ)ING TAILOR 3 AND OUT FITTERS, * &.SHBURTQN TO LET — Dwelling-house of Five Rooms, well situated, Allenton, not far from the Woollen Factory. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Cheap Drapery. Cheap Drapery. SALE OF EDWARDS, BENNETT and Go's PBAPERY STflfK. BARGAINS IN TWEEDS. HEAVY TWEED at Is.o&d per yard BARGAINS ■ IN DRESS GOODS. DOUBLE-WIDTH CASHMERES 8k) per yard BARGAINS IN BLANKETS. HEAVY WMITE BLANKETS fiom 83 lid BARGAINS IN FLANNELLETTES. FLANNELLETTES from 3d per yard BARGAINS ■' • IN UL TERS. STYLISH ULSTERS from 2s lid BARGAINS IN BOYS' SUITS. BEST COLONIAL SUITS HALF COST BARGAINS IN HOSIERY. GOOD CASHMERE HOSE Is per pair YOU MAY EXPECT BARGAINS AND YOU WILL GET THEM W. 11. COIXIfiR, "THE CORNER."



IS MARHI:GE A FAILURE? "HO." i SPECIALLY when you Furnish at the ASHBURTON FCRNITtJRK WAREHOUSSK, for there you get V.lre for Your Money, an-5 there is ni canse for after regrets and disappointments, as your Farniture lasts a Life Tim© / /^^^^^^^S§>\ THE OLI>jIST ESTABLISHMENT P^TOTOt&i WICKI R CUAIf ~Ttlst the lhin? k* jSWlMfwH'^Pli S?i V.tluut Cu^hior.'e Irrm 10 - T»"«^^—a bpifn«id Hn» of BRASS IH^/^W^MiV'^jN^'v i AIL Bli;DSTlfjAi>S ' tG be sM CheaP ilM^^^mjiPi S P HpB Mattresses to fit from 22s W^^^^^^^^^^^M^^M Woven Wire Mattreßsestrom 25s Also—Just arrived h Large Assortment of KJ^^^wS^fJ^M . AUSTRIAN AND AMERICAN CHAIRg riß(Hfi^^^^^^»- °OME AND THE GOODS PRICES DOWN TO DATE" &' Co's, CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, Etc., TANCRED STREET, NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY S OFFICE. ! Cheap Groceries , .For CABH ONLY. Best Silk Dressed Roller' Hour, Fine Sal| 5s per cwt. bag 251b 2s, 501b 3s IOJd, Baking Soda 3d per lb ! IGOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Best Mixed Peel 8d per lb White Crystal Sugar 2Jd per lb Washing Soda Id per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) Pearl Barley 2d per lb 3|d per lb Finest Sago and Tapioca If d Finest New Kaisins (cleaned) perlb 4Jd per lb Bheep Tongues lOd per tin Finest New bidtanas (cleaned) Finest Japan Rice 2Jd perlb 4|-d perlb Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d Electric Candles 5Jd per lb, perlb Ssbdperdoz Corn Flour (Brown's) &Jd lb Neaves' Food lid "per tin Safety Matches 3d per packet ; ACL OTHER GOODS AT CORRESPONDING PRICES. /CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. Sole Agents for Mandarin and Tiger Teas and %1 Blue Bell" Oatmeal SHBABMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



ALFORD ESTATE. ' UPORTSMEN will be allowed to Shoot *^ over the Estate provided they first obtain a permit from E. W. 'HANMIfR, c o Messrs Miles & Co., I imiieb, Abhbucton, or from E. HERRING, 5 197 Alford House. For Casli Only. Depression. NEW OATMEAL, in 251b bags, 2 3 4 d. REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF FLOUR. FIKEST ROLLER, in 251bs 2g; 501bs 3310£ d FINIS/ ROLLER, in lOOlbs 7s 6d ; 2001bsl4 ? Sparkling White Sugar 2fd per Id 'inest ew Currants (washed), 3fd per lb Finest New Kaisins (washed) 4-Jd per lb \ Finest New Sultanas (washed), 4|d per lb Vestas 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per doz Plaid Vestas 4|d per doz Electric Candles 5-|d per lb, 5s 3d per doz Neave's Food 1 Id per tin Fine Salt, i cwt bags 5s Baking Soda 3d per lb, 21b for 5d Best Mixed Poels 8d per lb, 21b for Is 3d Essence of Coft'ee, large bottles, Is. Washing Soda Id per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb Lunch Biscuits 3Jd, 41b for Isld 31b of our Noted 2s Tea for 5s Id Essence of Almonds, Lemon and Vanilla 6d per bottle Finest Tapioca, Sago, and Split Peas If d per lb Finest Japan Sice 2-|d per lb Com Flour (Brown's) 3|d per lb Sheep's Tongue^ lib tins lOd Hundreds of other lines at corresponding Prices. JOHN OBR & CO, The Cheapest and Oldest Established firm in Ashburton. DOLLAR CIGARETTES — 3d. No holders or photos. —Henry Zakdbb, Whole saleagent



MONEY £OOnn T0 LEND on firßt cIaBB *m,KJ\J\.r freehold security at a low rate of interest. Also special sura of £500. T. BULLOCK. HEJRY ZANDER. Starvation Prices. — PRICJES IJBT — . FOR Strict Cash Only, until further notice:— Best Silk Dressed Koller Flour, lOOlbs 7s 6d . Best Silk Dressed Eoller Flour, 2001bsl4s Kerosene (150 test, water white) 6s tin, 12s per case Kerosene (170 test natural gas) only few cases in stock Oatmeal ('! imam) 251b, 2s 6d White Crystal Sugar 2fd perlb Finest >> ew Currants (cleaned) 3}d per lb Eleme Kaisins 4|d"per lb Sultanas 4fd per lb Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per Vk Split Peas If d per lb Best Japan Rice 2|d per lb Com Flour (Brown's) 3-M per lb Pearl Barley U peril) * Bryant and MayV ; afeti 8 7-^d dozen Vinegar 1 s 6d per gallon Valencia Eaisins 4|d per lb Electric landlesi2lbs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per box HPALTH TE*. Health Tea Most wholesome Tea in the ' World. •Jam, assorted, in 21b bottles, Is per bottle Bed Herrings Is dozen Sardines lar^ge tins, 8d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4|d per tin Cups and Saucers 4s per dozen Tumblers 3s per dozen And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES A Genuine Reduction all round, ttte CASH is waived. WINES & SPIRITS, ALIS & STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the .money in Ashburton and who have a stake here, not those who take your "money and send it to Chtistchurch. REMEMBER—AH goods deliveredy Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AXD DIREOT TMFOBTEBi