With respect to the loan conversion pro posals he said Government had no inten tion of going into the matter at present aa they already had more in hand than they could get through. He admitted it would be a great boon to local bodies but thought there were some who did not raise loans who would object to the scheme. He could not give way to the Conference with respect to the proposal to limit the votes of burgesses to one. Government considered this was justified in order to stop faggot voting. Be cou,d not express any opinion at present as to the suggested amendments in the Muni cipal Corporations Act. When a Govern ment measure was brought down they would Bee how far their wishes were met.

The Ottawa Conference

Ottawa, July 4 The Premier of Cape Colony and the latter's delegates to the confereoce are seeking to obtain reciprocity—Cape wines against Canadian timber. The conference is still discussing the question of the Pacific cable. The Canadian press strongly con demns the exclusion of reporters from the conference. Ottawa, July 4. The Hon A. J. Thynne (Queens land) gave notice to move that the cost of building and maintaining the Pacific cable be equally divided between Canada, Australasia, and Great Britain. Mr Fitzgerald (Vic toria) gave notice to move that Great Britain be requested to renounce the Belgian and German commercial treaties. Sir J. H. Devilliers (Cape) gave notice to move that Great Britain be requested to remove legislative obstacles in the way of responsible colonies agreeing to commercial reci procity.

THE ANARCHISTS.

London, July 3. The "Daily Chronicle" «ays that private advisers, fearing attempted outrages by Anarchists, prevented the Emperor of Germany and the Prince of Wale* from attending the funeial of President Oarnot. Detectives hourly surround the Emperor of Austria, who is now on a visit to the Tyrol. Paris, Jaly 4. Santo after his conviction will be treated as a parricide.

SHE UNITED STATES TARIFF.

Washington, Jaly 4. The Senate has passed the Tariff Bill. In the Senate, Senator Shermans amendment of the Tariff for a 30 per cent, duty on raw wool was defeated by 37 to 32. Wool, therefore, remains free, and the Tariff will come into operation on August Ist. ' The Bill was read the third time by 39 to 34.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

IHI i^JMEMJLES MIItMIR,

(Received July 5, 1140 a.m.) MBLBOtfBNE, July 6. Government has ordered the ex humation of Mrs Needles' husband and children.

FEDERATION.

Melbourne, July 5. The Premier, in reply to a question •whether Government would establish reciprocity with Tasmania as the beginning of federation, said they desired to begin *ith New South Wales, and were not disposed to coquette with other colonies.

SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIA TION.

Syenbt, July 4. The pastoralists have decided to form a Sheep Breeders' Association in the colony and also to hold an annual show prior to the yearly sales,

THE PARNELL PARIS FUNDS

London, July 4. The litigation over the Paris funds has resulted in the Parnellites being non-suited, and Mr Justin McCarthy is virtually allowed control.

FAILURE OF THE POPE'S HEALTH.

Rome, July 4. > The Pope is in failing health. His Holiness has delivered to the Cardinals a sealed picket, to be opened on bis death, in which it is believed he ex presses his last wishes.

ARRESTED FOR MEBEZZLE MENT.

Sydney, July 4. WHanssman, accountant in the Lands Department, has been arrested for embezzlement.

THE DAIRY EXPERT.

Adelaide, July 5. Government has instructed the Agentr&eneral to co-operate with Mr Valentine, the dairy expert, when producers' interests are identical.

MICHEAL DAVITT.

rar(Received July 5. 10.55 a.m.) LoiflON, July 4.W Michael Davitt visits Australia in winter.

CRICKET.

London, July 4. Oxfojrd won the annual cricket match with Cambridge by eight wickets.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

gnfcide. Master' Ton, July 5. An elderly roan named John Johnston, committed suicide this morning by cutting hie throat. His wife attempted to restrain him but unsuccessfully. Her hand was cub in the struggle. Deceased was an old resident of the, district and a shoe maker. He had latterly indulged too freely in driak and became despondent. Eighteen months ago he made a similar attempt bat was unsuccessful, j 7^ ■*• Mc«Mi«lMgr Cane. * "* Wellington, July 5. PNash, formerly licensee of the Tram way Hotel, charged with selling liquors to a child, was dismissed as the wife served the liquor without her husband's knowledge. JJtoep I*vel Mining-. Beefton, July 5. The Lyell Creek Company has struck a gold bearing reef in the low level tunnel, i which has been driven 3400 feet. The reef haa been driven in to 2£ feet and appears to be a good block of stone. People are highly gratified, as this proves the Tattie of prospecting at greater depth.

THE LATE FRENCH PRESIDENT.

Pakis, July 4. Owing to the mourning for the late President, the national fete is not to be celebrated, and the money is to be devoted for the relief of the poor. Madame Carnot has declined to accept a pension.

THE FRENCH PRESI DENCY.

Paris, July 4. M. Casimir Perier, the new Presi dent, in a message to the Chamber of Dtputies, declares he will not permit the rights of the Constitution conferred on the President to be disregarded, and he has promised to retire in September. In the Chamber the Socialists furiously attacked the revival of personal Government and urged that a Committee should be appointed to reply. An uproar resulted, and the previous question having been put was carried bj an enormous majority.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

London, July 3. Sir E. Grey, Secretary of the Foreign Office, replying to * question in the House of Commons, said that Gieat Britain had not notified the Powers with regard to the Congo treaty before it was made, with the exception of Belgium. Sir William Vernon Harcourt ex plained that duties paid in the colonies wonld be deducted. The reciprocal principle would be introduced, by ( means of Orders in Council. If the colonial duty equals the English then then the English would not be charged. He was extremely willing to grant the colonies a preference, but must de cline to extend the principle to foreign countries. Sir G. Baden Powell said that the Chancellor had not followied the wishes of the colonies as expounded by the Agents-General. He re garded the course taken as unjust and contrary to the British principle of taxation. Sir Willian Vernon Harcourt said that the duties would only touch the estate of absentees. Mr Goschen said that after the con cession just made he would not pro-^ ceed with his objection. (Cheers).

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, Jaly 4. The total rainfall recorded last month was 5 933 for 21 days. The total for the same last year was 3 230 inches, and the average for the month of June over a period of 29 years is 5 125 inches. In consequence of the illness of the Solicitor-General, Dr Fitchett, of Dun tdin, has been asked by Government to come to Wellington to assist the Crown law officers.

The quarterly returns of the R.M. Court; amounted to £1057, being a large irictfeaao over the usual Quarterly revenue. Mr Qeorga Jones, of the "Mall," Oamaru, has been here some daya en deavoring to purchase-/he New Zealand "Times," but negotiations are now broken, the directors of the local journal having definitely refused to sell.

Insanity in Ireland.

A report upon insanity in Ireland, which has just been issued, enumerates, among the causes of mental failure, the innutritious dietary of the poorer population, tending to produce anemia and constitutional weakness, which favor the development of scrofulous and neurotic disease, and the immode rate use of certain nervous stimulants, particularly tea and tobacco. " While the moderate use of properly-prepared tea," the report adds, "is regarded as innocuous, or even beneficial in its action on the nervous system, itn ill effects when decocted or over-infused, on persons wha make it their staple article of dietary are dwelt on by al most all the resident medical superin tendents in their several reports. Undoubtedly the method of prepara tion adopted, and the excessive use of this article of diet, now so general among our poorer population, tends to I the production of dyspepsia, which in its turn ltads to states of mental de pression highly favorable t« the pro duction of various forms of neurotic disturbance. The excessive use of tobacco also, especially among the young, whether by smoking or chewing, in the opinion of certain of our medical superintendents, acts, though perhaps in'a minor degree, iujuriously on the nervous centres.'' In many parts of Ireland it has been found that bread and tea have been substituted for porridge and milk, and for potatoes also; that the tea used is generally of an inferior quality, and the method of preparation is to put a quantity in the teapot early in the morniDg and to allow it to stew during the day, Water being added as required.

A Relic Saved.

The Auckland "Herald 1' has the following:-— Onr correspondent at Taurangi informs us that the council of the Auckland Institute have pur chased the well-known carved pataka at Maketu belonging to the Ngati pikiao chief Pokiha. This has long been known as one of the finest speci mens of Maori carving in New Zealand, and it would have been a thousand pities if it had been allowed to go out of the country, or to any other part of the colony. The offer Was made to Mr Fenton a short time ago, and he communicated with the council of the Institute, who were anxious that such an opportunity of securing a unique specimen of Maori art should not be lost. Mr H. Mitchell, of Rotorua, had several interviews with Te Pokiha on the subject, and the bargain was at length concluded. Mr Jfenton and Mr Cheeseman are now at Maketu making arrangements for the conveyance of the house to Auckland. It is proposed to ei*ect on the grass plot between the Museum building and the janitor's house, putting a roof over it to shelter it from the, weather. In this way it would be open to the street, and would be a conspicuous object in the locality. We are sure that the public will highly commend the action of the council of the Institute in securing for Auckland such a valuable relic of old New Zealand!

The Syaney Stud Sheep Sale.

Sydney, July 4 There was spirited bidding at the stud sheep sales today. The average prices were—Lincoln rams, Mr Holmes j£s 15s, Farmers' Agency, Bunedin, £2 14s 2d, Hawke's Bay Association £4 11s 6d, Mr Andrews £5 16s 6d, Mr McHardy £2 11s, Mr Sutton £2 3s, Mr Studholme £3 17s 8d; ewes, Mr Andrews &2 7s 3d ; Leicester rams, farmers' Agency, Dunedin £2 7s 3d, 1 Mr Threlkeld £2 12s 6d, Mr Gray .^2 18s 9d, Mr Dunlop £2 9s 2d, Mr J. Roberts £1 14s 3d; Romney Marsh rams, Hawke's Bay Association £2 12s 6d, Mr Cobb £4 4s; Leicester rams, Mr Olark £2 2s, Mr Grey £2 12s lid. hoggets, £3 10s lOd, Mr Blacke £2 11s 4d, Mr Russell (Southland) £1 6s 6d; lambs, £2 2s, Mr Threlkeld, £2 14s 6d; Mr Boag, £2 17s 9d; Mr Henderson, £1 11s 6d; Mr Overton, £3 16s Id; Mr McOrostie, £3 3s; Mr Grants £4 9s ; ewes, Mr Grey, £4 19s Id; Mr Threlkeld, £2 2sto £3 3s; Mr Grieve, £2 7s 3d ; Mr Boag, £2 2s; Mr Henderson, £2 7s 3d; Mr McCros tie, £4 6s Bd. (Received July 5. 11.30 a.m.) Sydney, July 5. Lincolns—Mr Lynne, rams, £3 18s 9d ; Mr Russell, rams, £2 Is 6d; Mr McKenzie, Gisborne, rams, 2|gs ; Mr Threlkeld, rams, 3gs, and ewes 3gs; Mr McDonald, rams, 2£gs; Sir John Hall, rams, £1 5s 3d; ewes, £2 17s 9d; Mr Withel, rams, £3 15s 7d; ewes, £3 8s 9d ; Mr Grant, £1 16s 9d; Mr Studholme, rains, £4 9s 8d; Mr Overton, stud rams, £26 15s 6d; ram lambs, £6 ss; "Woodlands estate, rams, 3gs; Mr Bremer, rams, sgs; Mr Glark, rams, £3 17s 9d ; Mr Barraugh, rams, £4 9s 3d; lambs, £3 12s 9d; Mr Wilson, rams, £6 18s; Mr Selby, rams, £2 12s; Mr Kelly, rams, 2gs; Mr Baker, rams, £3 2s 3d; Mr Honefield, rams, 3gs; Mr Thompson, hoggets, £3 13s 6d. (Received July 5,12.30 a.m.) Romneys—Hon E. Grey, rams, 2g<3; ewes £4 2s ; Mr Russell, Soiitnland, rams £1 12s 9d; Mr McKenzie, Wellington, ram hoggetts £1 19s 9d; Mr Henderson, rams, £1 11s 6d; ewes £1 5s 6d ; Mr Studholme, rams, £3 7s Id; ewes 3a;s.; Shropshires— Mr Restell, rams, £1 16s 9d j ewes £3 s7 lOd.

COMMERICIAL.

(Received July 5, 10.55 a.m. London, July 4. The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 3,260,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,220,000 quarters. The wgol 3ales continue animated.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Cheistchukch, July 4. At the Addington market to-day entries in all departments were small and the business showed more animation than has been the case of late. Fat Cattle.—Only 70 head were yarded, and though very few good steeia were included in the entry prices for all sorta rose quite 2a per 100 b. Beef 23s 6d to 27s 6d per lOOlbs ; steers £9 10j to £10 ; heifers £4 10a to £7 17s 6d ; cows £6 9,a to £9 17a 6d. Dairy Cattle.—A poor lot were entered and little business was done. SpriDgers £3 10s to £8 ; dry cows £2 to £5. Sheep.—A small entry. Prices for better classes rose quite 2a per head, and secondary sorts improved to the extent of Is. Prime freezers brought 2|d per 1b factory weights ; butchers best np to 2s*; crossbred ewes and secondary wethers 2d per 1b; crossbred, prime heavy weights, 17s 9d to 19a 9d; freezing qualiby 15s 6d to 16s 61 ; secondary sorts 12a 6d to 14s 6d; best crossbred ewes 14s to 16s; secondary 8s 6d to 12a 6d ; best merino wethers 8a 6d to 10s; secondary 5s 6d to 7s ; merino ewes 5s to 8s 6d. Stoke Sheep—A few lines of hoggets and breeding ewes on offer sold better than for some time. Pigs,—A small entry and a keen de mand. Prices remain at 3|<3 to 3| per lb for baconers.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Messrs Miles and Company, limited, report as follows upon the weekly stock sale held at the Ashburton yards on Tues day, July 3 :—The total entries collected fordisposalat these yards were 3722 sheep, 25 head cattle, and 15 pigs, and through out the day a good clearance was made at improved rates in many instanc3s. The fat pens of sheep were all occupied, and the quality proved rather better than ex hibited at recent markets. Only four pens of crossbreds were forwarded, the remaining twenty pens being taken up with merinos for which prices realised ranged from 3a 31 to 6a 9d for ewes, two lines of wethers made 4s and 83 Id re spectively, and a pnn of quarter-back wethers selling at 7s lOd. Fat crossbreds changed hands at 9a 6d, 10s 3d, and 10s 6d for two.tooths, and for our line of finished sheep we reached 13s 8d under good competition. Young store sheep met with good enquiry, more especially lamba, which were all disposed of at im proved rates in 63 and 6s 6i for culls, two large mobs of fair stores realising 7s 6d and 8s 2d, and for best sorts on offer we reached 8s lid. Old crossbred ewes in lamb were sold at 63 2d; merino ewes showing well in lamb at better rates in 4i; boilers Is 2d. The prices for pig* ruled somewhat lower under slack competition —slips made 63 6d, baconefs 35s 6d to 38s, About equal numbers of fat and store cattle were yarded, the latter mostly comprising dairy sorts. Beef sold well up to late rates, but store classes were somewhat neglected. Fat cows sold at £6 12s 6d and £7 7s ; steers £7 12s 6d, £6 7a 6d ; heifers £4 17s 6d. Our sales were :—33 fat two-tooth crossbreds, 13s 8d ; 137 good store lambs at 8a lid ; 103 merino ewes in lamb, 4s; 33 crossbred, 13a Bd.

The New Court Rules.

Wellington, July 5, In the Magistrate's Court, Mr Tripp, barrister, complained of the cumbersome nature of the new regulations, which came into force on Monday, especially rule 53, preventing a solicitor who has gained his case obtaining costs from the Court officials without a written order from the client. Mr Trlpp added that the rules were stiffer than those of the Supreme Court. Mr Martin, S.M., said he had no doubt some rules were ultra vires and others unworkable. He would confider rule 53, and mention it again on Monday.

THE AaflßttßTOß GUARDIAN i THURSDAY, JtILY 6, 1894.



1 Public Notices \ * BOUT 200 acres Turnip Land TO LET, for one white crop. Apply to 0. P. MURRAiT-AYNSLIY, 7 14 Mount Hutt. ~~w. elmTlTv""" COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER, HAS removed to premises known as the Horae Bazaar, immediately* at Rear of Old Town Hall. Jtintranae, Somerset Lane. All work done at Lowest Prices consistent with Good Workmanship. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. HUNTER & SON* TANORED STREET. AS we are leaving Ashburton, JULY 14, we wish to dispose of the FOLLOWING LINES BEFORE THAT DATE. Mixed Biscuits, 4d per lb 21b tins Golden Syrup, 7d 41b tins Golden Syrup, Is Fine Salt, 4s 6d cwt Tapioca and Sago, l^d per lb 31b 2s Tea (any brand) 5a Best Coffee, Is 6d per lb 11 Cleanser " Soap, 6s 6d * cwt box Washing Soda. 141b for la Flax Rope, 3d per lb Manilla Rope, 9d per lb



DULL TIMES. GREAT CASH SALE o» BOOKS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, MUSIC, <fee., 40. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AT L. F. ANDKEWES & CO»S. TTUNDREDS OF POUND? WORTH MUST BE SOLD AT. A GREAT SACRIFICE FOR CASH. ! SALE NOW ON. I*. F. A^DEiWES & CO., STATIONERS' HALL. 6 159 NO more Indigestion ; no more ncr vcusness from indulging in too much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea- One trial will convince you. Henky Zander, Authorised Agent. BIRD Seed, 21b bags, 8d ; Essence of Lemon, 6d; Cochineal, 6d; Tinned Fruits, Is; Oysters in Tin, 63 ; Safety matches, 3d pkt; Kerosene Soap, 3sd bar. cAßgonr a co,, Bran, 2s 8d sack ; Flour, 501b, 3s 10£ d ; Cern Flour, 3£d ; Currant*, 3-Jd. The Bent Tea in Ashburton 2s 4d per lb- CAKSON AND CO ■ ■ Flower Pots, Is 6d doz > Teapots, Is each ; ; Lamps from isjGorse Kniveafroni 3s 6d ; Tumblers, 2s 6d doz. Automatic Kero sene Tanks fromlOUo 20s. Wanted— j Fresh Butter, Eggs, Beeswax, Chickwheat i Onions, etc. c a upon & co., OPPOSITE UN. ON BANK.



TINWALD, TJTOR SALE, T.S.s 17 and 18, cen- JO trally situated, fronting the Main South Road and Railway. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. HINDS DI3TRICT. AA Q ACRES 2 Roods AA/X 4:4:0 20 Perches. 4fc4tO R.S. 31037, situated a short distance above the Hinds Railway Station. Offers are invited for the above on account of the Mortgagee. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—Capital Building Site. Will situated in Camerom street westy beinii T.S.s 1184 and 1185, each containing i-acre. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK, TO THE IS HABITANTS OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. HAVING been successful in Par chasing the SIOCK-IN-TBADE in the Assigned Estate of ROBERT ALCORN, I hereby notify that I Intend sharing my advantageoua purchase with the people of the district, by having a CHEAP SALE, Ind for that purpose I have marked down the Goods to a price which will at once convince Customers of ths genuineness of my intentions. THE S&LE WILL BE FOR ONE MONTH COMMENCING SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1894 A-LAWRI& A BOON TO HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDAM COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, who will supply Customers in large or small quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn ing w.th a flame, does not sparkle,| c and .eaves a white ash. It is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT COAL MERCHANT ASHBUJRTON



Fok the Blood is thf Life-Clarkes World-famed Blood Mixture ia warranted to cleanse the blood from &U impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Pimples and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes (5) Kheiuhatism.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy never jails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc., one bottle gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J. W Clayton, P.O. Box 234, Duaedin,



. Mr U. Inom&s ARCADE. MR DAVID THOMAS has receive* instructionsjfrom Mr R. McDonald, to Sell 1 CHESTNUT GELDING, by Perkir •■- Warbeck 11., broken to saddle and harness ; a good hunter. 7t20 DAVID THOMAS. ~"i~¥~G~A~D E. MY Usual Clearing Monthly Sale oi Traps, Harness, Implements, Furniture, and Poultry, will beheld or SATURDAY, July 7, for which I will be glad to receive further entries. 7 21 DAVID THOMAS. Public Notice Eficoiaragre Oenulne liOCFI Industry. XN order to keep our large staff of tailors fullj employed during the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our New Patterns in New Zealand Tweeds — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 15a to £3 10a. TROUSERS to Measure from 15s to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure. 2^ Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure in bhe Latest styles BOOTS and SHOES in all best makes. Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. —— CBAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON Dollab Cigarettes — Finest American Tobacco.—H«nrv Tlandbr, Wolesale agent ""SiiLIMINARY NOTICE. HYDROPATHIC "ESTABLISHMENT, Ashburton. W. H~RULE ! T3 EGS TO INTIMATE to the residents D of Canterbury that he will shortly open at Ashburton an Establishment for the treatment of all ailments by the system of Hydropathy. To insure the adoption of tha most recent improvements in the system, W.H.R. haa procured the services of Me Herbert Hot,mih, a practical batbman, who has learned his business at Smed ley's Celebrated Hydropathic Establish ment at Matlock in Derbyshire. This gentleman having spent almosb all Jbis life afc Smedley's has a thorough acquaintance with all the details of the Hydropathic treatment, Massage, etc. A qualified physician may be consulted by patients should they wish to do so. Arrangements will be made whereby a female attendant will wait upon Lady patients. Rheumatism, Bronchitis, and Sciatica a Specialty. Farther particulars in future advertisement. W. H. }R TJ Xa 3HJ, MATLOCK HOUSE, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 7 3



DOLLAR CIGATTBTTES — 3d. No holders or photos.—Hitnky Zander, Whole sale ag nt



j Public Notices. Far Cash Oiily. Depression. NEW OATMEAL, in 281b bags, 2a 4d, REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF FLOUR. FINEST ROLLER, in 9»ba 2s; Mlbs 3sloid . FINES £ ROLLER, in lOOlbs 7s 6d; 2001bsl4i> Sparkling White Sugar 2|d per Id Finest ew Currants (washed), 3fdperlb Finest New Eaisins (washed) 4|d per lb Finest New Sultanas (washed), 4Jd per lb Vestas 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per doz Plaid Vestas 4Jd per doz Electric Candles 5Jd per lb, 5s 3d per doz Neave's Food lid per tin Fine Salt, lewt bags 5s Baking Soda 3d per lb, 21b for 5d Best Mixed Peels 8d per lb, 21b for Is 3d Essence of Coffee, large bottles, Is , Washing Soda Id per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb JLunch Biscuits 3|d, 41b ftr Isld 31b of our Noted 2s Tea for 5s Id Essence of Almonds, Lemon and Vanilla 6d per bottle Finest Tapioca t Sago, and Split Peas If d per lb Finest Japan mcc 2^d per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd per lb Sheep's Tongues lib tins lOd Hundreds of other lines at corresponding Prices.



JOHN ORR & CO, The Cheapest and Oldest Established Firm in Ashburton. HENRY ZANDER. Starvation Prices. -PRICK IiIST- Strict Cash Only, nntil further notice :— i Best Silk Dressed Koller Flour, lOOlbs 7s 6d Best Silk Dressed Boiler Flour, 2001bsl4s Kerosene (170 test, natural gas) only few cases in stock White Crystal Sugar 2|d perlb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3|d perlb Eleme Baisins 4|d per lb Sultanas 4-£ d per lb Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca lfdper lb Split Peas Ifd per lb Best Japan Bice 2^d per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3£d per lb Pearl Barley 2d perlb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Baisins 4§d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per til. 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per box HEALTH TEA. Health Tea Most wholesome Tea in the World. Jam, assorted, im 21b bottles, Is per bottle Bed Herrings Is dozen Sardines, large'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, the GASH is wanted. WINES ft SPIRITS, ALES ft 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—AII goods delivered] Henry Zander, GBNEEAL MEEOHANT AND DIRECIT IMPORTER.



Cheap Drapery. Cheap Drapery. SALE OF EDWARDS, BENNETT and Go's DRAPERY STOCK. BARGAINS IN TWEEDS. HEAVY TWEED at Is o£d per yard BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS. DOUBLE-WIDTH CASHMERES B§d per yard BARGAINS IN BLANKETS. HEAVY WHITE BLANKETS from 8s lid BARGAINS IN i FLANNEXjLETTES. FLANNELL&TTES from 3d per yard BARGAINS IN LSTERS. STSTLISH ULSTERS from 2a lid BARGAINS IN BOYS' SUITS. BEST COLONIAL SUITS HALF COST BARGAINS IN HOSIERY. GOOD CASHMERE HOSE la per pair YOU MAY EXPECT BARGAINS AND YOU WILL GE^&HEM W. If COLLIER, "THE OORNER.'f



■ • H'.- g j.-i^y,s iSfotices ■ JDON'T MISS TJII^ GiiFAT OPPOHTUNUY. i:dw.«rdß, Bennetts, X Co'a Wt ck, i-, ■ ' Ot* Tjm Ttantll C^n HAD fcen fl"y«* out on Wednwday AJ» XJ. .LJUcllll (X/ O^*» Mornuiß, to pick up any bargniiu cltering at the above sale. THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW OF THE LINES MARKED FOR SALE TODAY. 60 Pairs White Blankets from 6s lid per pair 27 Pairs Colored Blankets from 6a lid per pair 453 yards Crewdson'a Calicoes from 2£d per yard 335 yards Leather Shirtings from 4|d per yard 1000 yards Fast Color Fl&nnelletU* from 2|d per yard LADIES' ALL WOOL CASHMERE HOSE IOJd pr pair 102 PAIRS CELEBRATED IMPERIAL CORSETS, 2i M worth ■ 6d 13 Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d worth 27a 6d 40 MenV Tweed Trousem 5s lid worth 9s 6d 18 Men's Tweed Trousers 7s lid worth 12* 6d 150 Boys' Tweed Suits from 3s lid upwards 9§~ SEE WINDOWS AND DOORS FOR PRICES. .£$ G. L. BEATH& CO. f TANORED STREET



Cheap Groceries For CASH ONLY. Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, Fine Salt 5s per cwt. bag 251b 2s, 501b 3s lO^d, Baking Soda 3d $er lb lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Best Mixed Peel 8d per lb White Crystal Sugar 2|d per lb Washing Soda Id per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) Pearl Barley 2d per lb 3|d perlb Finest Sago and Tapioca lfd Jfmest New Eaisins (cleaned) perlb 4Jd per lb Sheep Tongues lOd per tin Finest New Sultanas (cleaned) Finest Japan Eice 2|d perlb 4fdperlb Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d Electric randies 5Jd per lb, perlb 5s bd per doz Corn Flour (Brown's) SJd lb Neaves' Food lid per tin Safety Matches 3d per packet ALL OTHER GOODS AT CORRESPONDING PRICES. /CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. Sole Agents for Mandarin and Tiger Teas and " Blue Bell" Oatmeal SHEARMAN BROS M  MARKET HOUSB Retirement From Business OF MESSKS EDWARDS S BENNETTS, AND CO., MERCHANTS. MITCHELL & TURNER were Large Bayers at] SALE OF STOCK V J^IUT) ARE OFFERING JOB LINES AT SENSATIONAL PBICBS N. 8.-. '". -,; HearthJßugs 3s fd Forfars iU Door Mats 2s 6d White Calicoes 2|d Tea] Cosies Is 9d Union Shirtmga B|d Dimities itf tadie.' Corsets 3s 6d Cretonne s£d Kid Gloves 2a M Cheap Lines in All 'Departments* DEDUCTIONS, " .REDUCTIONS. SHORT FIREWOOD. SHORT FIREWOOD? 25s per Cord, Delivered. KEEP YOUR HEAETHS WARM. ' W, H. COLLINS & CO. {Royal Insurance Company. ' Grey Valley Coal Company. Springfield Pottery Company



' * MONEY. fJOOD afternoon, Mw Smith. Kot £OAAA TO LEND on first class „ , J*£fo* U1 H»v« « eapMkf «UUU freehold security at a ne™h fo»! Nofthinj? so invigorating low rate of interest. Also special sum of *nd stre, ngthen{nß« My word, Mrs £500. T. BULLOCK. Brown, this is simply lovely. Wholesale and retail at Zander's. THERE are two qualities of Health "Purk Blood is the j»EcitET of Health Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the system purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d of ftll impure blood, cure iudigettion.con-. and 2s per lb. Ask your grocer for stipation liver complaint, pains in back and Health Tea. and see that you get it. Sl. des» 1 biliousness, «ck headache; remoT« Wholesale at Zander* pimples, scrofula, scurvy, eta. Large box Wholesale at/Saedlr s, 6l; two boM( IQS| t£rM j w ciaytoa _-___ —__ Box 234 Daoedin * AN^ED, Everybody to use Titaa mHAf which bring* most light and Soap, greatest marvel of the age. £ hope to poorest homes U Tltra r fl, Zander, Sole Agent. g M p