MAIL. NOTICES,

Mails cloae for the ioilo:viag places as under subject to the necessary alterations :— The next parcel .nail for the United King dom, per Aorangi, via Wellington, will close on October 3. The next mail for United Kingdom, via .''an Vrancisco, closes on October 3, due London November 7.

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1894. MR GLADSTONE.

Is the G.O.M. about to pass into the ranks of the forgotten, or do the people of Great Britain begin to feel that m his case " superfluous lags the veteran on the stage V Recent Home files to hand give us to understand that Mr Gladstone has determined finally to go on the dhelfj to resign his seat m Par liament, or rather not to seek re-elec tion at the expiry of the present Parlia ment. This fact having become known the populace seem to have forgot to make of him the little god they were m the habit of doing, and during his stay m the Perthshire Highlands, neither press nor people took any notice of him. This was perhaps aH the more pleasing to the G.O.M. who was thus allowed to rest his aged limbs and time-worn brain m one of the most beautiful spots m creation, and at a time when the cli mats is as delightful as an hour m paradise. The spot he chose for his summer retreat was Pitlochry, a village on the Highland railway, a few miles below Blair Athole, the seat of the great Scottish Duke, and , the " first statesman of the age" was per mitted to enjoy an undisturbed rest. On his way back to England his train stopped en route at Perth, and the stay made was somewhat lengthy, but Mr Gladstone did not leave his carriage, and the people refrained front making any demonstrations, and there were no public "functions" of any kind arranged to greet him. The Scotch papers say that, m spite of his much needed rpst, and the health-giving change of air he had enjoyed m the Highland retreat, he looked very weary and worn^ &n,d his whole aspect was ! that of one who had pome all too olosely to the time "or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the !<?untain, or the wheel broken at the .cistern ''-^a time that, m the very nature of things mjist be very near. Already his successor to the Midlothian seat has been chosen—that is ; the Midlothian Liberal Association have .chosen a candidate to run m. the harness of the veteran. Mr Glad stone wrofce telling hjia Jfljdlotjhian friends that, on account of bis great age, it was not his intention to seek re election when the present Parliament was dissolved. The letter was re

ceived, and on the motion of the chairman (Sir John Cowan, Bart.), it was resolvedj with enthusiasm, that Sir Thomas D. Gibson Oarmichael, Bart., be selected by the association as their candidate at the next election.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Wooldndge, piano tuner, will be m Ashbnrton on the 27ivh. Orders can be left with Mr S. Salek, jawellec. Messes W. H. OolHns and Co. advertise large supplies of building material, iron mongery, andpaperbangiug.s ]ust to hand. A, caucus of the Government party ia to be hcyi to-morrow morning to arrange for bringing the session to a close m three' weeks at the latest. Yesterday H. A. Soanes rode the dis i tance from f.he Carlton Honel to Hurunui and back m 8 hours 65 minutes on a Zea landia Rochester cycle, weighing 33lbs. The Mayor of Dunedin is moving m the direction of calling for competition schemes for the disposal of the sewage and drainage or the city of Dunedin a»d its suburbs, to be probably carried out by the Drainage Board. Sir Walter Buller his received from the King of Italy the insignia of Knight Commander of the Crown of Italy, and covering a letter from the Secretary of State,saying this high distinction, hitherto bestowed by his Majesty on few English men, is conferred •m token of his royal consideration for illu& t cious and meritorious scientists, and of his royal appreciation of Sir Walter's learned work on the birds of New Zealand.' At the capping ceremony at Glasgow University m July Professor Charteris, referring to the lady graduates said:— After a long conflict their admirable perseverance had been crowned with success, and he might be allowed to express the hope that, at some f atura graduation, women would be adorned with a degree the title of which did less violence to their sex—' Spinstersof medicine and mistresses of surgery, IS ow that these ladies have led the way, the number of feminine medical practitioners is likely to increase rapidiy.

Commenting on,the legislation affecting the Bank of New Zealand, the Glasgow Herald says— * New Zealand seems to have narrowly escaped from a banking crisis, even more disastrous than that experi enced on the Australian continent, by the interposition of the Government.' It adds that * the true inwardness m the New Zealand Government m this matter has not been officially revealed but the motive, was probably a mixed one.' This motive, the Herald thinks, was partly to borrow under cover -jf the bank, and says that as i far as New Zealand is concerned there is ' doubtful wisdom' m converting a mer cantile establishment at one coup into a State institution.' But there is such a thing as carrying the ' classical' style of banjo playing too far, and of rushing into extremes, saya Mr. S. S. Stewart m his book on thfe banjo. This is apparent when some otherwise competent players of the banjo undertake to render a style or class of music which is not, properly speaking, banjo music; music which is m any way adapted to the characteristics or capabilities of the instrument. Melodies like * Home, Sweet Home,' for instance, with its variety of forms and styles of variation, is applicable to the banjo—it Is applicable to all instru ments—and is effective: and so are many other musical compositions, written for other instruments applicable to the banp. But there ar« some compositions especially composed for the violin, the piano, or other instruments, which do not nmke the best selections to apply to the banjo. On Friday afternoon last the Ashhurton Mothers' Union held a meeting m St. Stephen's School. Miss Torlesse spoke eloquently on subjects m which women are more particularly interested, and the meeting passed the following resolution : — That this meeting of tho Ashburton Mothers' Union desire to enter the strongsst protest against any ex'entiion of the facilities f>r divorce They consider the sanctity of the marriage tie the deepest foundation cf family and social life, and are convinced thar this will be greatly impaired if such a Bill as that lately bafore the Legislative Council becomes law. They are m sympathy with that provision of the Bill which places men and women on an equal footing as reg&rds adultery.

The Pride of Wukanui lodge held its fifth anniversary tea and concert m Wakanui Matn School, on Friday, September 14. The evening being; calm and moonlight added greatly to the success of the meeting. Much credit is due to all the members for their willing assistance. The room was filled, and many could not be accommodated. Musicians from Ashburton and Seafield kindly assisted- An excellent tea was provided, and sisters of the order pre sided over the tables. Whilst the room was being made repdy for the concert, sames were indulged m by the youngf folk m the moonlight. The concert opened with the usual opening ode, Bro D. Doak P.0.T., taking the chair. Addresses were given by Rev Inglis and Hamilton and an excellent musical pro-1 gramme was gone through. A hearty I vote of thanks to all who had In any way assisted with the entertainment was passed and the concert closed by the singing of tv c Nantional Anthem. The manufacturers of smaller musical instruments m the Noigtland of Saxony are suffering from the almost total absence of orders from America, which U9fid to b« their principal market; and m consequence there is also wide-spread distress amongst the workmen and their families. The manfacturo of these smaller instruments is essentially a home indus try. Wheraas, perhaps, fifteen hundred ' operatives are employed m the factories, at least four thousand work m their own homes; the sub-division of labor being m this particular branch very Thoroughly carried ou^. The maker of violins, for instance, does no mnre than make the actual body ; other men make each re spectively the neck, fingerboard, scroll or head, tailpiece, bridge, strings, etc ; ani these are all delivered m a finished condi tion to the so-called manufacturer of the instrument. This, of coarse, enables great dexterity, exactitude, and cheapness to be obtained; but when the demand fails— as at present—the misery is very wide spread. For the first quarter of this year the exports fell off to the extent of forty four per cent, as compared with the same period of 1893.

Miss Friedlander, Tancred street,( announces that her music term will com mence on Octobei- 1. This young lady has decided to embark m music teach ng, a work fot which she is eminently qualified, "more t specially the training of oasjinners. She herself was the pupil of Mis Traumann and Miss Traumann's friends will doub less remember how the remarkable progress made by Miss Hettie Friadlander was quoted when compli ments were desired to be paid to her ability as a teacher. Miss Friedlander has been a laborious and painstaking student and deserves to be successful m her new undertaking. Walter Walsh jun., carter, Peton9. was examined on Wednesday by the Official Assignee aa to the cause of his bankruptcy He stated that his position was due principally to slackness of work, and his debts—amounting to £75—spread over a period of four years. He borrowed £6 to enable him to lile. The debtor admitted that he attended races. The Official Assignee remarked that the conduct of the debtor had been disgraceful m attend ing races instead of attempting to pay his debts. Mr. fcunny, who appeared on behalf of a creditor, intimated his intention of opposing the bankrupt's application for a discharge. The lonic arrived m Wellington on Sunday. Sir John Hall is among her pa«s ngera. The lonic is m command of Captain Lindsay, her old commander, captain Kidley, having stayed behind m London, probably to assume command of the Gothic, The lonic brings come high class pedigree stock, consisting of two Shropshire rams and one shorthorn bull j for Mr Williams of Hawke'a Bay, and two Romney Marsh rams for Mr Turn bull, Lyttelton. Shortly after the lonic passed Farewell Spit Mr Fletcher, a saloon passenger, died of apolexy. He was attacked by the complaint on September 5, and never rallied. Deceased was the London manager ~f Chambers' Publishing Company, ac booked a passage to New Zealand the sake of his health, and also to see brother and etister who reside ab Duneciu, The lonic leaves on Thursday for Lyttelton.

A case under the Infant Life Protection Act, 1893, was heard at the Auckland Police Court on Saturday morning. Timothy Oolbridge was charged with having, m consideration of certain pay ments, retained m his care for longer than three consecutive days an infant under the age of two years for the pur pose of maintaining the same, and with having neglected to register his house under the Infant Life Protection Act. The defendant pleaded * Guilty,' and pleaded ignorance. Inspector Hickson seated that publicity had been given to other cases. Under the Act the defendant would have to get a certificate to onduct such a house, but as he had previously been before the Court he (Inspector Hick son) would not sign or recommend such a certificate. His Worship said the man had rendered himself liable to six months or a fine of £50 for not registering his house. It was necessary that these houses should be registered, as they did not want any Makin cases m this colony. A fine of 5s with costs 11s was imposed. The defendant was also advised to register hia house.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

VItTOBIAI EfcESWIO^S.

Melbourne, September 20. Some uncertainty surrounds the policy of Mr Turner, the present leader of the Opposition. He expresses the opinion that the new Government should let the Tariff Board complete its labors and, if possible, adopt its recommendations. The difficulty, how ever, presents itself that three mem of the Board were defeated. There is a likelihood of Mr Richard son, one of the defeated Ministers, becoming chairman of the Railway Commissioners. Mr Bent's defeat makes it almost certain that Sir G. Berry will be the new Speaker. It is understood that Sir J. Patterson will resign when routine business is cleared off. Melbourne, September 22 The whole of the Civil Service voted dead against the Government. The defeat of Mr Bichardson, Minister of Railways, was the subject of great re joicing among the officials m the Rail way Department. As the various de< partments assembled cheers resounded throughout the building. The tariff reform members are sub divided into forty five for reform and fourteen for tariff revision. There are sixty-five protectionists and fourteen freetraders returned. London, September 22 The "Times," referring to the re sult of the Victorian elections, says it iis difficult to believe that a reverse of Protection pure and simple was con templated m Victoria, especially m the light of past experience and the suc cests of the New Zealand tariff.

THE NEW SOUTH WALES LOAN

London, September 21 It is officially announced that the New South Wales loan averaged £101 14s Bd. i

THE PACIFIC VABLE

London, September 21 Mr W. H. Mercer, of the Colonial Office, who aoted as Secretary to Lord Jersey, the British representative at the Ottawa Conference, and. Mr Sand ford Fleming, of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, have started for Hawaii to negotiate for the landing of the Pacific cable im the vicinity.

BOISTEROUS WEATHER.

Sydney, September 24 Vessels arriving from Mew Zealand report very boisterous weather m the Tasman Sea.

THE SLAVE DEALER

Cairo, September 23. Cherif Pasha has resigned the Pre sidency of the Council.

THE MOORS.

Tangiebs, September 23. j The Moorish Governor at Casa 1 Blanca has apologised for the violence to the Consuls, and the Amphion has returned to Tangier.

CYCLONE.

Washington, September 23. A cyclone 200 yards m width devas tated a tract of country m lowa and Minnesota two hundred milas long. Nine towns and villages were de stroyed, sixty persons killed, and many injured.

CAMBUS WALLACE.

Brisbane, September 24 The Marine Board has decided to call upon the captain and second mate of the Oambus Wallace to show cause ■why their certificates should not be cancelled,

The Swagsman in Aus tralia.

Is Anarchy Spreading: ? . The Bulletin • Therts may be found to-diy, m empty ' houses and sheds from Sydney to Mel bourne a rough charcoal sketch represent ing a female figure with tripod on head, a' torch m her right hand, her left pointing back to a house m flames, and underneath the inscription, ''Anarchy is Liberty! Down with all tyrants ! No law, no law giver !" Among the travellers this crude drawing is known as " The Stiffening Angel." Upon posts, gates, deserted houses, and bridges on many of the inland roads a white cross is also to be met;, with the motto, "Anarchy is Li' • ty," while one mysterious brand is traceablo for over 200 miles along a single line of road. These things are probably the work of a few madmen, but chat does nob lessen the danger to the society which has made them mad The swagsman's usual greeting, " Old man, it ain't far oft," may yet pos sess a more dread significance than ao fcaches to the voice of mere idle discontent The ewagsmen of the past could be easily divided into two classes—good workmen, who promptly smashed their cheques at the nearest pub., and then humped " bluey " m honest search of a fresh job j and professional "sundowners," who turned up, year m and year out, with automatic regularity With neither of these have the unemployed of to-day any thing m common. The old swagaman had, m most cases, either innate laziness or inordinate love of rum to thank for his position, and the squatter was well repaid for rations when labor's own legs brought labor without cost to capital's door. To day all is changed. Thanks to their own land hunger and consequent slavery to the banks, nine tenths of the squatters have no money to pay for labor; and farmers have even more than m the past to rely on their own unaided exertions for putting m and taking off their crops. Unfortunately, the number of wage earners has not decreased m proportion to the shrinkage m demand. This winter men, who, a few years ago, had never to

ask twice for a job, are saying m the bitterness of their hearts, *', I have never begged before ; and raiher than live this dog's life I'll go to gaol." When the legitimate bash worker is thus tried, it is easy to under stand the damnable despair of the hordes of artisans, laborers, clerks, larrikms, and social camp followers who are now swarm ing out of the cities into the poverty cursed country districts. Alarmed by the yearly increase m this "army of the night," many of the squatters are either pulling down or neglecting to repair tho old travellers' huts. From the same cause the ration has dwindled until a pint of flour is generally the standard for all New South Wales, excepting the lower Murrumbidgee and Darling, where no '' tucker ''• of any kind is given In Queenpland, also, ■ the days are coming when food and shelter will be denied alto gether— m some cases, doubtless, by men glad to assert their native meanness on the first; plausible pretext, but m many others for the simple and unanswerable reason that squatters who are paying 8 per cent, 9 per cent, and 10 per cent for

money, yet getting no equivalent m the way of stock return, and farmers who cannot pay their bank interest and store bills out of the price of their crops, are unable to feed scores of hungry men for the pure love of the race. During April, May, and June, at one small holding of 9000 acres on the New South Wales southern line, the average number of men begging for food has been 100 per month ; and during the first four days of July, 34 travellers were fed, while at a neighboring estate 36 men camped m the hut m a singls night. At another southern station, once the home of a big hearted native—who, it- is said, left a pro vision m hia will thnt no man was ever to be turned away hungry—two bullocks are being slaughtered every week for travel lers, the weekly average of whom has reached ao high as 70. The old cry that men could get plenty of work if they liked to take it at a rate of wage fdiich it was m the power of employers to pay, has to-daynofoundation, ■jL'he writer w*s within the past fortnight implored by a strong young fellow to ti»ke him on at 5i per week, while Jand which, five ye trs ago could not be grubbed for less than £1 to £2 is now bieng made ready for the plough afc from 7s to 17s 6d per acre. At the present time hnndredsof men are tramping across wind-swept plains and over mud-choked roads without swags and owning no earthly possession save the rags which hang about their half-starved car cases. Fathers are leaving their children to the tender mercies of strangers rather than see them die from exposure and hunger. Worse—delicate woman and half-grown girls are wandering about with out either food or shelter. In the huts that still remain, strange companies meet night after night—drawn together by a common wretchedness. They curse the hand that has doled them ont their pint of flour, and, illogical]y it may be, speak of the approaching reign of chao3 as a period which if not bright with hope, is, at any rate, lurid with the fiercer fires of revenge. And this Is the spectacle which Australia, 3 with greater natural wealth than almost I any other country m the world, offers I after 100 years of settlement!

More Incendiarism.

Gisboene, September 22. A most determined attempt was made shortly after midnight to burn down the post and telegraph offices. Kerosene had been thrown on the weather boarding at the back of the premises, and a quantity of wood and paper, saturated with kerosene, was found on fire. Fortunately the blaze was observed and the fire ex tinguished before any damage was done. There is no clue to the incendiary.

THE WEATHER.

__... . ; , . ALFORJD STATION. The following ia the Meteorological report for the week ending September 23,1894:— j

CRICKET.

London, September 21. Stoddart's team of cricketers have sailsd for Adelaide.

SAD DEATH.

Blenheim, September 24. A young man named "William Gill, employed on Hillersden station, received injuries whilst burning scrub on Friday last which resulted m his death. GUI was hemmed m between two fires m a gully, and could not escape. He sooght refuse m a small excavation m the ground, caused by pigs rooting, and lsy amidst suffocating smoke while the flames passed over one half of his body. After the danger was over. Gill made his way to camp, and wap conveyed to Blenheim hospital. One 6ide of hifi body was much injured. An arm was burned almost to the vone, and hiß face was disfigured. He died yesterday morning.

FOOTBALL.

The long talked-of match between the batchers and bakers will take place on Wednesday next m a paddock kindly lest by Mr Rollitt near the mill. The following will probably be the teams:—Butchers—F. Tasker (captain), H. Taylor, T. Braber, B. Parkin, H. Barker, 8. Worner, C. Nolan, J. Harold, L. Baker, W. Rouse, G. Robin son, T.King. Bakers—J. McTeague (oap tain), A. Pollock, T, Pollock, J, Pollock, 0. Smith, S. Madden, W. Madden, T. Dineen, A. Dee, E. Hanrahau, J, Hanrahan, J. Francis. Any of the above not able to play will oblige by informing Mr E. Tasker as soon as possible.

A team of footballers wenc to Mount Somers on Saturday to play the representa tives of the hills district. The game was started soon after 3 o'clock, and it wu at once seen that the local men had improved 1 very much since the match at Ashburton, aa they immediately threatened the Aanburton line, and after about twenty minutes play Harm, by a good run, secured a try which was not converted. Daly scored a try later on m the same spell, but the kick at goal was annulled by a charge by McTeague. The second spell was very hardly contested, but no score was registered on either side, and i the game ended m a victory for the local men by six points to nil. For the winners Motes played a grand dashing game at back, and was well supported by the Peter Bros, For ward the most conspicuous were Harm and Fagan. For Ashburton Pauling did tervioe able work and looked like scoring several times, while the Dorm Bros, Price, Mc- Teague, and Lochard worked hard to avert defeat. After the match the viators were hospitably entertained at Mr Bateman'a.

Nelson, September 22 At the football match, New South Walei v Nelson, played to-day the attendance numbered about 2000. Beautiful weather prevailed. The ground was very hard", favouring the visitors, who won by 13 points (2 goals and 1 try) to four point* (1 potted goal.) New South Wales had the best of the game, but threw away numerous chances of scoring by off side play. The visitors were decidedly the favourites, as, with the exception of two men, the team was the same as played New Zealand. The Nelson hacks played a poor game, their collaring being seriously at fault. The forwards, although playing a good game, were over matched by their opponents, who were much heavier.

OTAGO v SOUTHLAND.

Dunedin, September 22. The return football match, Southland v Otago, played to-day, resulted m a win for Otago by 8 points to 3. The weather was beautiful but a strong breeze waa blowing and Otago winning the toss played with it and scored two tries, one of which was con verted. The Southlanders appeared to have bad so much taken out of them that when they had the wind m their favour, although practically opposed by only fourteen players, McKay haviug been hurt, v they were nob able to score till on the call of time when a try was secured. The game was good on the whole bat there was too much line-out play m the first spell, the visitors trying te nullify the effects of the wind.

COMMERCIAL.

London, September 21 Experts consider that the fish and quail shipped at Sydney are unsuitable for the English marker.. The hares, rabbits, teal, ducks, and turkeys have arrived m fine condition, and it is believed there would be a good market if these were shipped m proper season. Experts also consider that a shipment of one per cent; of salted butter would be a formidable competitor to mild cured English butter. The wesikly returns of the Bank of Eng land published to-day show the total re serve to be £31,116,000 and the proportion of reserve to liabilities 70 66. Consols 102£. Three months bills are discounted at gbha per cent. New Zealand four per cent, in scribed stock 109.{; 3-i- per cents. 102$; Ne«v South Wales 4 per cents. HOJj 3| per cents. lOlf; Victorian 4 per cents. 104£ ex interest; 3i per cents. 98£; South Aus tralian 4 per cents. 108£ ; 3J per cents. 100£ ; Queensland 4 per cents. 106f ; 3£ per cents. 9S|; Tasmania 3£ per cents. 100$ ; Western Australian 4per cents. 111. New Zealand frozen mutton first quality, 3Jd; second, 2gd lb ; lamb, firat quality, sd. The Maori King's store bullocks averaged 3£d per lb. New Zealand long-berried wheat, ex ware house, flat at 24a 6d. Business restricted. South Australian and Victorian wheat, ex warehouse, 245. At the wool sales prices are hardening. Americans are buying scoured wools.

THE COREAN WAR

Shanghai, September 22. Chinese accounts of the recent naval engagements affirm the reports that the Chin Yuen rammed and sank a Japanese warship, and that later on she herself sank, owing to the damage caused by shots which struck her below the water line. It is also stated that the Japanese warship Nadiwa was set on fire by shots from Chinese vessels, and that several English instructors and engineers were killed. Admiral Ting was wounded m the face ard legs. The wounds were dressed on deck, where he remained directing the operations of the light. The Japanese report says that the vessels damaged m the engagement can be repaired m a week at sea, with the exception of ths Matsushima, which will require to be docked. It affirms that no vessels were sunk. Thirty-two Japanese transports with 7000 troops, 2000 horses, and numerous batteries of artillery, have arrived at Chemulpo and discharged their cargo. Lokt>on, September 22. The naval engagement between the Japanese and the Chinese off the Yalu I River has been much discussed m England, and stimulates fresh demands for an increase of the British navy. St.- Petersburg, September 22 Russia has increased her fleet m Asiatic waters to thirty-three vessels. (Received September 21, 11.15 a.m.) Tokio, September 23. The Japanese Government has de cided to prosecute the war vigorously before winter sets m. Reinforcements to the number of eighty thousand men are ordered to the front. London, September 23. The Japanese Legatioa has been officially informed that the loss at the battle of Yalf was 10 officers and 69 men killed and 169 wounded.

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Bespoke Tailoring \TEW SPRING and SUMMER TWEEDS and COATINGS. WANTED KNOWN— We are making and will gua rantee a perfect fit. Men's Trousers from ... ... 153 WANTED KNOWN- Men's Single or Double Sac Suits made to measure from... 55s WANTED KNOWN— That these garments are Tailor made and not Factory made. WANTED KNOWN— Men's Covert Coats to measure from ... t .. ... 4756 d WANTED KNOWN— Men's, Boys', and Ladies' Waterproof Coats made to measure. The best m the colony, WANTED KNOWN— We can supply Boys' and Youths' Clothina; from our large range of patterns ab Factory pcices. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, ALEX. HEN DRY. 1 Manager'



Wanted OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, ■tfuslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., afc Mks Alcokn's new shop, Baker's BuiidinsrSi ANTtD Known.- Just received a W Large Winter Stock of Boots- Liberal discount for cash. As uaual, we do the best work. Repairs done at once A. staff of men always ready atj. Moison's, the Premier Bootmaker, Town Hall Boot Store, Bast Street, Ashburton. 5 156 BANG ! Bang ! Bang 1 My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Cluo Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Harmey's, Gun Empo*'um. ROBERT ALCORN has opened m Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the Kaiapoi Sales, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashburton, Also an assortment of Boots. OTICE 1 Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire or sold on tim? payments. Httving a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittinga m stock. Prices low,—-J. W, Hakdlby, Ironmonger, etc. LARGE Purchase Embroideries ab Edwards, Bennett's Sale; over ninety pieces to choose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made on short notice, Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mks Alcorn's new shop, Havelock Street BOOKS.— Circulating Library. Half yearly volumes of Something to Read with Novellettes, cloth 5a ; British Battles, cloth 7a 6d ; Papeteries, 2s 6d; Photo and Scrap Albums, from Is ; half yearly London Journal, cloth, 4a 6d; I Song Books, with and without music j Band of Hope Reciters and Dialogues ; Dictionarys m great variety, from 9d Birthday cards, Text cads, Picture books, Scraps, fancy, plain, and mourning Stationery. — Bookstall and Shop -J. Marsden.



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. I am not advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole oE the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains —A. LA.WBIE. S-l^. HAKATEBB-— The Somerset Meat Mart has long h#l4 " tha cake " as the best and cheapest sfoop i$ town for cash purchasers. The old reputation snll be mamtained. Mutton 2d per lb, Saus, a«es 4d par lb. All other lines reduced. For Cash onlsr,~W. J. Silcock. 8 52 \TTAE ! WAB.i—Greap Sacrifices as T V Goods must; be sold <?heajer than I ever, to make room for otiher goods to [ arrive shortly. Books and Magazines, Writing Papers and Envelopes, Pocket Books, Purses,, Writing Cases, Ink stands, Pictures, Music, Accordeons from 7« 9d, Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, Zither Harps, Photo and Albums, Scrap and Postage Stajßipj Albums, Indoor dames, School Bags, and a great variety of good a too numerous to mention; all afc greatly reduced prices for cash this month afc L. F. Andkewbs and Co.'a, Cheap Sale. "DOLLAR CIGARETTES — S3. No , holders or photos— Henby Zaudw, Wbo'e-, Sale ng«nf j



WANTED Known. —Mens Tweed Suits 15s 6d, Men's Tweed Trousers tH, Metis' Strong Flannellett? Shirta 2s 6d, Mens' and Boys' Boots aiid Shoes greatly reduced.—Arcade House. 465 f~^ selling Firewood 25s ■J' O per cord, delivered. Coal from 69 per quarter. Good heart fencing material very cheap. Opposite Mercantile Store, West Street. EARLY POTATOES. — Beauty of Bath, Early Rose. Snowflake, and other Kidneys-—by the sack and m small lols. Customers may rely on the seed being true to name.—A. W. Randbli, A.shburton and Allenton. 8+57 *KaLTH TEA is more eoonomica than ordinary ea. It undergoes a process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release of the better properties of the eaf more easy. Hen&y Zandek, Autho rised Agent. UNS ! Guns 1 Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj ust fco hand direct from tha manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hakdlby's Sporting Repository



PRIME Christchurch smoked and Lewis' pale cured Bacon Hams, best Akaroa and local-made Cheeses from sd, at Taylor's, East Street Bakery. 6 110 (CRUSHED Oats, 31bs over usual J weight, 5s saak included. All kinds of produce cheap for cash —J. Thomas, Havelock street. 7 51 \ IF you wish your eoctals and parties to be successful, buy your cake, pastry, etc., at Taylor's, E*st Street Bakery. Parties supplied on the shortest notice. 6111 IF you want good prime Cheese and Bacon, try Taylor, East Street Bakery. 6109 ~T ADIEV and Gentlemen's left-off JLy* OlothßS bought, sold, or exchanged. ~Mes Knight, Wakanui Road, opposite Temphr Hall. 7 102 R WEEPING Reductions. —Is Booka „ for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2s Books for Is 6d, 2i 6d Books for 2s, and al others at equnl ra^e of reduction at L. Fl Andrewes and Cos., Cash Sale. 618 I^DWARDS, Bennett's Sale. Grand lot J new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mks Adams,



WANTED Known.—All genuine Oil skins, Leggings, Sou-Wester, marked Yarmouth—Mitchell «fc Turner. tVTANTED Known-Before buying VV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from m Ashburton. All marked very Cheap. —H. O. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known^SpectaclearEye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical me at S. SiXEK's, Optician. i^ALTQ of Warehouseman s Stock at O Mitchell & Turner's. Cheap lines m all departments. WANTED Known.-—No more wet clothes and bronchitis, Yarmouth Oilskin to hand.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age H Zander, Sole Agent. TUST Opened, a splendid line of fashion *J able Dresa Stuffs, m Cardinals, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks. To be sold under wholesale price.— H, C. Segers, Melford House. BLAISKF4TS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7a 9d. Ex*ra large and heavy los 6d , and 163 6d.— Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings.



SEED Envelopes for Sale; a cheap line. Apply this office. 9 73 FOR Sale.—Cheap. Valuable Building Sites ac Hampstead, m blocks to suit purchasers, highly improved. For parti culars apply to the Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society, Tancred Street. 8 116 ANTBp~Known^The Corner is showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. WANTED Known —The Cheapest House m town for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segers, Melford House. W"~ ANTED~Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier.



Waned, 1 tpQR SALE-Pair Pouter Pigeons. *• Pr!Z3 takers afc Ash bu. ton and Sydenham.- Apply F. Tuckar. 9 188 T HWEforSalfla few tons of Oamatu A Derwent potatoes for seed. Also a few bags of Oamaru Kidneys.- Petrr Williams. 9 182 "PARTRIDGE Cochins for sale. A j ..!_ purchaser just received three from advertiser says:—"They certainly are splendid biids." Address, Mail office- OYSTERS, Fried Flounders, »nd Whitebait every pight ab Jbwitt's, Deep Spa Fidhing Company, opposite MAiLcffice. 9 166 1 KJL J ANTED—AII Aocounts~duTto the V V undersigned must b« paid at once or they will be sued for without further notice.—-James Gotsell 9 168 WANTED Everyone to try Peerless Tea, 31b for sa, 61b for 9a lid. Dessicated Cocoaiut 81 jper lb; Wire Netting, lyd wide, 2Jd per yd by the coil. Note address—Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ash burton, Next Bank of New Zealand.



JOHN WILSON, PAINTER GrLAZIER & PAPERBANGER, orner ot Arcade and Bucnett Street, Aahburtbfi NEW SEASON'S WILL PAPERS Just Arrived BTS&T ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. ISiniATK OF HUUSFr^iwBATIONS GlVl^JPWm^^ 67 — ■ "~*" rr~ X(7IBT —Cottage of five rooms ; well nftAA Special Sum to lend on Fir^t ituated nMr the Woollen Factory, Alford dispose o1 them tt once.^ wW)mit lt ve<i nne(i' T< BULLOCK.



2nib Moir's Sew Oatmeal 2s 6d Neave's Food lid per tin, 10s 1 t«~ A Vi3w <ta lid 6d per dozen jS&SK Split Pea, Sun4t Soap 1 S 2d per box of i 34 yTik 71!v*1<i D 1 ablets New'cSnt^asbedanddried, Candle, 5 4 d per lb, Ifflta 6. 8d 34d 121bs 3s 9d Com Flour (Browns) 3id per Didcated Cocoanut 8d per lb lb, If* .8. 3d AMSimi-M. Our Own Baking Powder 9d lb tK ti fl V3s 6d Coffee' P urest and best» Sr°und Essence of" Lemon, Vanilla on the premises da%, Is 4d Tlmond etc. 6Jd per bottle and Is 6d per lb. Reduction zTwJua 9a P»a t0 larSe consumers OxKlue Bddper lb, 12lb box Pure Pepper 1.2 d per lb, 121bs Haid 9Ve S ta S 3id per dozen, 12 Baking Soda 3d per ft 51b 3 1 S dozen packete 3s 3d bnp«« Bla^,^ s *d dozen > Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 9s 12 dozen 5s 3d P& r ° . b u » hfc an< ? jtgep flown the prices, and give eh":? rf-I Nibbles ,oug?t m the Home and Oonti nent»l markets. CONSUMERS ÜBBRALLS BEAM WITH. 107 *nd 109, High Street, UhSu£?Mfplonel73l j and EAST STBEET,



FLETCHER BROS. JUST LANDING, 25 Tons New Crop Cane Sugar. 25 701 b Bags Finest Snowdrop Sugar 15s lid. FLOUR. " FLOUR. 9filb Finest Boiler 2s Od 1001 b Finest Roller 7s 6d 501 b Finest Roller 3s 10|d 20©lb Finest Roller 14s 0 d Caustic Lye for Soap Making Blacking 4Jd doz 12 doz. 4b 3d. lib tin 10d per lb Marmalade m Glass Jars 8f d. 9lb tin 8d per lb Sew Dates 7d per lb. 101 b tin 7d per lb Bock Salt 6s 9d per cwt. TEA. TEA. TE*. THE NOTED WARE HO US X FOE TEA. „,, Pnov w Tpa 5s 31b Premier Tea, 5s 5d Mb Pee ess Tea ' 9 s lld 61b Premier Tea, 10s 5d 29Tea* Peerless, for Is U m 5 and 101 b tins, tins free. i •.• „«« mcket of Arab. Matchless, Premier, Jameson and 2J l« I \*J*^^ 15SKb,. ll dany known b/and, and on 5 and 101 b ffee In Ch7 B t S and half Chd.ts, Ceylon, Indian and China at Is B}d, Is 5d Bandl Is 9|d B.st value m Canterbury.



Business Notioes ] IF YOU WANT GOOD VALUE FOR YOUB MONEY GO TO— . G. J.NE ILL'S WHERE THEY ARE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. HOB UP.^JUBD UP MUST HAVJEQ MUNEY, KO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED FOR ANY ARTICLE IN THE SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2£d DRESS GOODS 3&n Doable width Dress Tweeds Is lid Heavy Shirting Is 6d—Redused to 9M Reduced to Is Tfnion Shirting Is 2d—Reduced to 7£d TOWELS 2id Kid Gloves, four clasps la 9a Double Bed-twi4l Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7£d—.Keauced and White 9£d to4|d White and Grey Calico Is lid doz Dr Warner's Coraline Corsets, 83 6d All Wool flannel 7Jd Reduced feo 6s lid MILLINERY AT YOUR OWN PRIOE CLOTHING- CLOTHING. Boys' Suits 3s lid Men's Tweed Trousersi6a lid Sots' Suite 4s lid Men's Woollen bocks 7£d Boys' Caps 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes Men'a Tweed Suits 13a 6d 17s6d Men's Heavy All Wool Suits 35s 6d Men's Tweed Macintoshes, with capes Reduced to 22s 6d 39a 6d-Reduced to 23s 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, OaPS, etc., AT ANY PRIOE. BL4NKETS. BLANKETS. IN EVERY CONCEIVABLE MAKE, COLONIAL AND ENGLISH, AT ANY PRICE-FROM OS 9d PER PAIR. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. BOOTS. BOOTS. CHEAPER THAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THES MONEY Women's Shoes 4a lid Women's Leather I/ice Boots, all sizes 5s lid Womens&noes *a STMPLY GIVEN AWAY , Men's Bluchers 43 lid Boys' Nailad Shooters, Strong, 5a 6d Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid and 5a 9d Man's Heavy Watertights, pegged, Ladles' French Shoes Us 9d~Reduced 15s 6d—Reduced to 11s 6d to 8s 6d CHILDREN'S TAN SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE G J, M E TI L US, JFRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON CaslL We Want CASH.