Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1894. CONSOLS.

With the principle of the Consols Bill now before the House of Representa- ] tivea but little fault can be found. It is simply a Bill under which Govern i ment seek to raise a loan m New Zealand—to borrow the money saved and accumulated by .New Zealand settlers instead of going to the English Stock Exchange to borrow cash. If the colony must borrow, and colonial settlers have money to lend, and are willing to risk Government with it, there is no reason at all why the colonial settler should not become the colony's creditor instead of the English money-lender. The present Govern ment, rode into power with "self reliance and no-borrowing" flaunt ingly inscribed on their banner, but has now thrown that mottoed banner to" the ground, and has held aloft another m its stead inscribed " borrow as much as you can, and from any who will lend." That being so, by all means, if the moneyed people of the colony believe m the security, let them lend their cash to the Govern ment of their adopted country. But Government have not told the House why at this particular time they should want to raise £1,000,000 under this measure. Perhaps it is for exactly the same reason (never very clearly explained by the Colonial Treasurer, by the way) that the farmers were called upon to pay up their land tax four months before the usual time. Nor have they been very communicative as to how they purpose spending the money when they have raised it. The Bill takes for its object a very laudable purpose, and starts off with " whereas it is ex pedient to encourage thrift by afford ing to the people of New Zealand facilities for the safe investment of their savings; be it therefore enacted," etc. This is very nice. But the Bill does not say what is to be done with the money. Ministers have told us that the measure will enable psople who have more than £500—the limit of savings bank deposit—to invest their money m consols. It will also afford Friendly and other societies opportunity for investment, and keep money m the country that is now sent elsewhere. This, too, is all very well, but we cannot get rid of an idea that this legislation will to a considerable extent affect the banks. As it is at present, Government gets the use of the savings bank's 'deposits, but all our thrifty people do not use the savings banks. Very many of them use the other banking institutions doing business m the colony, and if these depositors should elect to buy consols, with their savings, the money must be withdrawn from these banks. In view of the recent necessity that was shown for Govern ment aid to the leading bank of the colony, and m these troublous times for financial institutions generally, the wisdom of taking any steps likely to m any way contribute to making the banks' position more parlous than it is now, may well be questioned. But what is to be done with the money ? That is the prime question which the House ought to be firm m demanding an answer to, When Yogel came to the House with a loan proposal he al ways stated very emphatically what he wanted the money for—what he meant to do with it. Had the House stuck to Sir Julius's plans and carried them out to the letter, he would not have had to bear the odium that an ungrate ful country heaped upon him. But the House did not do so, but indecently scrambled for the expenditure of his borrowed millions on all sorts of unpro ductive, wasteful, and extravagant works—works that had no object whatever except the spending of Go vernment money m the districts re presented by the members who were clever enough to. secure that expendi ture. If we must borrow this million m consols from the thrifty among us, let the object to which it is to be de voted be distinctly specified, and the money distinctly earmarked for that purpose. But to authorise Govern ment to raise this money m the way they propose, and simply pour it miscellaneously into the consolidated fund, to be spent at the sweet will of Ministers, m any way they choose, is a most extraordinary proposal. The outcry is still made for " land for settlement," and there are something like eleven million acres of land m the North Island m the hands of the Native race, but lifcfcle of which is made use of for any productive purpose. There are also larger areas of land m both islands m the hands of private pwtters who are perfectly willing to

se ll at a fair figure. TV c think j the earmarking of the consols million ! for the purchase of these lands would be a wise proceeding, and one that would at least do some real good to the colony at large. The providing of land for our young farmers to settle on aDd cultivate is a task the Hon. John McKenzie has often told us is a task he has set himself, and one dear to his heart. To devote the consols to that object would be legitimate, and we caunot fancy any object that would be more popular m the colony at large.

THE ORIENTAL QUARREL.

'herb doubtless will be throughout he whole Corean campaign a large lement of uncertainty, so many lying umours reach us of how the war is rogressing. One day we are told of he brilliant success of the Japanese rms, the next day brings a counter laim on the part of the Chinese that ictory lay with tbem. Of only one hing we are really certain, and that s that the two Powers are now at it • hammer and tongs," that both sides lave been sadly mauled both on land md sea, and that so far neither has ihovrn any particular desire to cease ihe conflict. Readers of the war tele jrams have now become accustomed to iccept the news supplied by either side ivith a considerable amount of mental reservation, but that is no reason, why she news should not be fully accepted ;hat the Russian press is warning Japan that she will not be allowed, m she event of the success of her arms, to make any change m the independence )f Oorea. There may be even some Foundation for the rumour that Eng land, Germany, and Russia are parley ing with a view to intervention to stop the further continuance of the war. Early m the history of the trouble we were told on the authority of promi nent British newspapers that the lead ing Western Powers were exerting themselves to bring the two Oriental Powers to a pacific understanding, and that ultimate failure to do so was hardly to be anticipated if no subter ranean influences were at work fo menting the quarrel. The only Great Power open to such a suspicion was Russia, which might find its own in terest m a war which, sooner or later, would doubtless be held to justify Russian intervention. If Russia were furnished with a good pretext for armed intervention m Corea, she would bs less astute than she has ever yet shown herself if she did not find a pretext for staying there. She has streng inducements to find for herself a permanent footing m the peninsula. She has already a Corean frontier, and Oorea possesses what she wants above all things on the east coast of Asia— ice-free ports. There is, therefore, ground for the suspicion that Russia may think she has a powerful material interest m seeing a situation created m Corea which might give her a plausible ground for intervening for the restoration of peace and order, and thus, perhaps, securing for herself the command of Corean ports. On the other hand, there is general confidence m the sincerity of the Czar's pacific inclinations, and so far no facts have emerged to justify any sinister sus picion. But the Russian press is so completely under the thumb of the Russian Government that the recent cablegram is sufficient indication that, should Japan happen to come out of this war with banners flying and drums beating, she will have to go home again as Russia will give her no footing m Core* as the governing power. The question that remains is whether the interests and ambitions of China and Japan are irreconcilable. Japan has at present the strongest material interests m Corea. She carries on most of the trade with the peninsula, though it should be noted that Britain has a substantial indirect interest m that tiade, as it is chiefly British goods that Japan exchanges for Oorean pjoducts. Japan has a large number of residents m Oorea, probably ten times as many as China, and has therefore a real interest m the ■ government of the country, and a justification for her urgent demands for reform. 9n the other hand, China has a long-standing and acknowledged claim of suzerainty, and regards the Japanese demands and proceedings as an attempt to oust her authority. Japanese interests and aggressiveness are thus confronted with Celestial tenacity and imperial dignity; and without the strongest external pressure yielding could hardly be expected from either State. What the result of war between these Powers might be it is impossible to guess. The Japs may be the more alert and intrepid, and may be the stronger at sea ; but the Chinese are stubborn and unyield ing, and their resources for such a war may be regarded as practically inex haustible. There is, however, still room for hoping that the quarrel now m progress may, by the help of the European Powers, be successfully patched up.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A year old boy, son of Mr Alexander Ham, Richmond Grove, died from phos phorus poisoning on Wednesday, having eaten the headu of two matches. The Southland Times of to-day is printed on paper made at Mataura Falls Mills, being the first time that colonial made paper has been used for such a purpose. Bishop Grimes, while on his way yester day to a confirmation service atGeraldine, broke his journey at Ashburton and had a visit to the convent, the schools of which re-opened on Monday. The opening parade of Hie Invercargill Cycling; Club on Wednesday was remark able as showing the increasing popularity of cycling there. Ninety riders took part, thirteen being ladies. The caretaker of the track m the Domain had the roller at work yesterday and the track is much improved. Several riders took advantage of its improvtd state to have a spin yesterday afternoon. At Auckland two prosecutions under the offensive Publications Act have been issued against shopkeepers. One case was dismissed on technical grounds, and m ths other the decision was adjourned to enable the Magistrate to look up authorities. The book was entitled , New Zealand Edition of Adventures and Confessions of a Gay and (Jiddy French Actress.' The defendant m the first cases said he did not consider the work of an immoral nature as he had sold copies to two clergyman. Rheumatism.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy never pails m permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gou*, etc, one bottle gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J, \y» Clayton, P.O. Bo\ 234, Dunadia

The Railway Department still declin ing to giva specially reduced fares from Dunedin for the band contest, the Com mittee on "Wednesday evening decided to telegraph to the members of fche district on the subject. A Press Association telegram states that Tawhiao'a funeral took place at noon at Taupiri on Wednesday. It was an impos ing spectacle. About 2000 persons followed ; a tremendous volley was fired at the grave, and made Taupiri reverberate. The Otaki band played the "Dead March " splendidly. The Natives are dis persing to their homes now. The football match between teams re presenting the butchers and the bakers was played yesterday m Mr Rollitfc'a pad ! dock. The game resulted m a draw, neither side scoring. For the bakers T. Pollock, J. McTeague, Hanrahan Brothers, and Madden played well, as did also Betts, Parkin, Baker, Barber, and Worner for the butchers. Refreshments were kindly provided by Mr Rollitt, and after the match three cheers were given to Mr and Mrs Rollitt m thanks for their hospitality. In the evening a smoke con cert was held m the Commercial hotel. Captain Broun, Government Entomolo gist, made a statement to the Auckland Education, Board regarding white ants. He gave the members a brief account of his fortnight's experience m tracing the white ant to its source. It was, he said, a native of New Zealand, and its home was m puriri. He said he did not consider it ndvisable to put puriri blocks under build ings, and he thought tiles would do much service. He found it was impossible to kill the insect by means of kerosene,but the fames of prussic acid and the usa of alcohol would destroy it. Captain Broun went on to say he had found the white ant m some pariri blocks which were to have been used for the teacher's house at Whangarci Heads. At a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Auckland College and Grammar School,a committee was appointed to make regulations to admit Maori lads to free tuition. Boys nnder fourteen must be able to pass an entrance examination equivalent to the fourth standard of the primary school. Those above fourteen must pass the fifth standard. The number of boys admitted to free tuition m any one year shall not exceed six, and the total number shall at no time exceed twelve. The privilege of free tution applies only to boys of pare Maori race. Every student will have to pay for the books required m class. The recommendations were adopted and ordered to be forwarded to the Minister for Education. Afc the Charitable Aid Board meeting on Wednesday the Chairman referred to the statements published lately reflecting on the Board's manner of conducting its business. A question had been abked m Parliiment relative to certain ' allega tions, 1 and he supposed no public adminis trative body co aid expect its actions to escape criticism. Rumour was always busy. The source of such reports, how ever, are seldom reliable, and from what had come under his own observation he could say that many of the statements recently made were inaccurate and mis leading. The statistics of outdoor relief showed that m August 469 cases, compris- I ing 1573 persons, had been assisted, and m corresponding month of 1893 there were 441. cases, comprising 1495 persons. The report stated that there was a steady increase m the demands on the Board. Tt was reported that the wages paid to the unemployed out of money voted by local bodies amounted to £506 18s lid, and a Government subsidy to the amount of £497 53 had been received. : The Canterbury Progressive Liberal Association passed a resolution on Wed' nesday evening trusting that Goverment will stand firm on the position taken upon the question of amalgamation of the j Colonial and New Zealand Banks, and I protesting against Government under taking under any circumstances liability on behalf of the Assets Company of the Bank of New Zealand, A letfer was received from the Commissioner of Police m reply to a communication from the A ssociation. The Commissioner stated that the police themselves made no com plaint as to the present system of trans fers and promotions, but if the Association would furnish the Commissioner with specific cases matters would be enquired info. It was resolved "That the Com missioner be informed that if the commis sion of enquiry be set up there will be plenty of evidence of dissatisfaction and injustice m the police force, but without the commission the police are debarred from making complaint or giving evidence, and the Committee considers as com plaints have been repeatedly pressed under the notice ef Goverment, particu larly by the Dunedin Political Reform Association, the reply of Government is simply evading the question. The anniversary of the Loyal Pioneer Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was celebrated by a concert and ball m Springburn hall on Friday last. There was a large atten dance, and the entertainment on the whole W4S very successful, and was evi dently appreciated by the audience. The ' concert opened with an overture by Mrs Nell (organ) and Mr Price (violin). A number of good songs were rendered by several local favorites, each of the items being well received and several encores demanded. The second part was some what of a novelty, consisting of tableau representations of he different verses of the old rhyme "Where are you going my pretty maid." Miss Beid acted the part of the milkmaid very nicely, and Mrs Jago, Mr Moses, and Mr Jago suitably filled the other parts. The tableaux were very pretty indeed, and were a decided success. The next part was a play "Slight mistakes." The several char acters were taken by local amateurs, and on the whole the play was successfully given, the parts being well sustained al though some of the actors showed a ten dency to betray their own individuality occasionally. The audience were kept interested and the "slight mistakes" of Mr Woodpecker called forth hearty laughter. The entertainment was fol lowed by a dance.

The New Hebrides

Sydney, September 29,

A private letter from New Hebrides states that there is a confident feeling among the French residents that France will shortly annex the group. It is possible that the foundation for the feeling lies m the fact that a certain section of the Parisian newspapers re cently asserted that Great Britain was by no means adverse to withdrawing "rom the dual control, providing the Islands are not used for convict pur poses. On the other hand, the British community assert that the feeling of the Frenchmen is merely assumed. Sydney, September 26 The bush natives at Tanna. m the New Hebrides, raided the settlers' places, burned their dwellings and stores, and fired ineffectually on the retreating inmates, The coast natives are friendly but the bushmen are hostile to settlers, I

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, September 26, , The Council met at 2.30. BILLS PASSED. | The Government Railways Bill, Shops and Shop Assistants Bill, West land and Nelson Coalfields Administra tion Bill, and the New Zealand Land Company's Claimants Bill pagsed their final stages. LAND FOR SETTLEMENT BILL. On the motion for committal of the Land for Settlement Bill, Mr E, C. J. Stevens complained that the Bill came from the House m an unfinished state, so as to be utterly unworkable and at the hands of the Council it would not be recognisable by its drafters. The Waste Lands Committee of the Council had done the best they could with it, but had never seen a more crude or im perfect measure submitted to Parlia ment. Mr Ormond, who was not present when the debate on the second reading of the Bill took place, severely criti cised the measure as bejng ill digested, and calculated to destroy the credit of the colony, m fact he knew since the Bill had been introduced it bad hadjthe effect of causing capital to be with drawn from the colony. He felt sure the Bill would prove a failure; The Bill he believed would not meet the widespread misery prevailing, and was impracticable. Government, without purchasing the Cheviot and Pomohaka properties, could have bought land anywhere m the colony at more ad vantageous terms. Sir George Whitmore, Mr Shrimski, and Dr Grace spoke against the Bill, as also did Mr McGregor, The latter stated as his opinion that had the Bill been passed as sent to the Council not a single acre of land could have been taken compulsorily by the the Government. Mr 0, E. Bowen said colonisation as understood m the early times was at an end if the measure were agreed to, and within a brief period selectors would have to sell to the capitalists. Mr Bowen criticised the Government purchase of the Cheviot Estate, and quoting Government returns said the settlement of every estate cost the country £820, and the settling of the Pomahaka Estate proved as costly. Mr Montgomery replying, defended the action of the Ministry m acquiring Cheviot and Pomahaka Estates for settlement, but admitted that had Cheviot been offered Government under the provisions of the Bill pos sibly they would not have purchased. It was unfair of Mr Bowen to say that every settler of the Cheviot Estate cost the country £800, as this sum re presented the cost of roads and bridges. He was m a position to declare that (no previous Government had endea vored to do as much settlement of the people on the land of the colony as the present one. The Conncil then took the dinner adjournment, The Council resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr Montgomery referred to the statement of Mr Bowen that Mr Grey, of Canterbury, had offered his property to the Government under favourable circumstances. He explained that the Laud Board reported unfavourably on the la* and therefore it would have i been foolish for the Government to accept the offer. The motion for the committal oE the [ Bill was aa;re3d to on the voices. In committee the amendments of the Waste Lands Committee were agreed to without discussion. Several amendments were given notice of on the recommittal of the Bill. The Bill was reported with amend mpnta.

FACTORIES BILL. The Factories Bill was committed. In clause 23—Compelling printed labels to be affixed to garments made up m private dwellings, it /was decided to exempt houses " previously sanc tiond by the inspectors." Mr Macgregor moved to strike out clause 64 which provided that adults should have a half-holiday once a week. He considered it absurd that the clause had been inserted m the BiU consider ing it professedly dealt only with the < work hours of women and children. The amendment was agreed to by 16 to 7. The Bill was then reported. IN COMMITTEE, The Inspection of Machinery Act Amendment Bill passed through Com mittee without material amendment. The Council rose at 9.45 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, September 25 The House met at 2.30 p.m. BILLS READ. The Workmen's Wages Amendment Bill and Hospitals and Charitable Aid Amendment Bill were read a first time, the Hon Mr McKenzie stating they were of an urgent nature. GOVERNMENT ADVANCES TO SETTLERS BILL. The Government Advancesto Settlers Bill was further considered m Com mittee. Clause 39—-the Colonial Treasurer may raise sums by land bonds —was discussed at great length. Several members condemned land bonds, and asserted that the Treasurer could not obtain money under the Bill at 3 \ per cent. Mr Ward said the best answer to I that argument was, that if he could not obtain the money at 3-£ per cent the Act would remain a dead letter. Mr G. W. Russell said he looked upon land bonds as merely a duplica tion of debentures, and he moved an amendment to the clause to provide that land bonds should be wiped out of the Bill altogether, and that the Trea surer should have power to issue de bentures m New Zealand as well as m London to any persons m any sums. Mr Ward could not accept this amendment. He strongly supported the land bonds system, and said they would be more largely available than an issue of debentures or inscribed stock. After a discussion lasting the whole afternoon Mr Russell's amendment was lost by 34 to 25. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Clause 39 passed without further debate. Clause 41—how advances are to be rawte,

[ Mr G. J. Smith moved an amend ment m the clause providing that the limit to be borrowed by the Bill should be £1000 instead of £5000. The Bill was meant to assist small settlers and it would fail altogether m this object if people were allowed to borrow up to £5000. Mr Ward pointed out that the average of loans lent by the Govern ment Insurance Department was £700; whilst the maximum was £5000. The Public Trust Office also accepted a similar maximum. If this amendment was carried it would mean that this department would carry on a weak class of business. He would not ob ject to an amendment to the effect that applications for loans up to £500 should receive preference over appli cation's for larger sum 9. It was not the desire of the Government to lend large sums of money under this Bill. He found that there were not twenty loans m the colony up to £5000 m the Government Insurance Department. That Department was limited to a cer tain class of loans, and they were ask ing for a change m that system which the Government proposed to deal with this session by legislation. He hoped the £5000 limit would be agreed to. Mr Thompson thought that the Bill was brought m to assist the loan com panies, and not to assist small settlers m any way. . Mr Earnshaw said that the Govern ment did not wish to pass the Bill at all, and they were sincerely anxious that the Upper House should throw it out. The Premier opposed the amend ment. All classes should participate m the benefits of the Bill. The House should not forget that the Colonial Treasurer would be on the board, and he would be responsible to the House and the Liberal party for any loans advanced under the Bill. It must be admitted that larger sums would be v better guarantee against loss for the scheme. Mr T. McKenzte said that this Bill would be a regular ** Ooolgardie" for some of the loan companies of the colony. Mr G. W. Russell said that the necessity for the bill, arose from the fact of so many settlers paying a heavy rate of interest. Sir R. Stout thought that the pro posed limit of £1000 was too high, and he should have preferred £750. Mr Reeves denied that the Bill was class legislation. After a very lengthy discussion Mr Smith's amendment was lost by 36 to 2G. Mr Ward moved a new sub-section that not more than £5000 should be advanced to any one borrower. Agreed to. = Mr G. W. Russell moved an amend ment that applications for loans not exceeding £500 shall have priority over applications for larger sums. Agreed to, Mr Thompson moved a proviso to the clause to the effect that not more than £2500 be lent m any one electorate until all applications made for the other electorates be considered by the board. Lost by 42 to 15. Mr G. J. Smith moved another proviso. That all moneys advanced under this Act shall be distributed amongst the various provincial districts m proportion to population. The clause as amended was added to the Bill. Clause 42—Conditions subject to which advances will be made, Mr Thomson moved that advances should be made up to half the value of the security instead of two-thirds. Mr Ward regretted that he could not accept the amend znent, Captain Russell pointed out that if they went to the margin of two-thirds of the value there would be great liability to loss. The amendment was lost by 32 to 19. Mr Montgomery moved an amend ment providing that advances on town or suburban lands should be only to the value of one-half. Carried by 44 to 8. Mr Montgomery moved an amend ment that the holder of a lease m perpetuity should be able to obtain an advance before completing bis improve ments. Lost on the voices. The clauses up to No 50 passed without material amendment. An amendment by Sir Robert Stout to clauses1 —to provide that no moneys belonging to the Government Insurance Department or Public Trust Offices should be invested m land bonds or debentures under this Bill—was lost by 26 to 14. Clauses 66 to 70 inclusive, having reference to the the appointments, duties, salaries and travelling allow ances of district solicitors and valuers, were struck out on the motion of the Colonial Treasurer, who said this matter would bo dealt with by the regulations. Sir Robert Stout took strong ob jection to clause 78, which provided that the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, shall not apply to this Act. He said it was entirely unfair that after a man had given up all his land he should still re main bound to the state. Mr Bell doubted whether the clause bad any meaning at all. Mr Ward defended the clause as necessary to safeguard the interests of the State, and said hon. members must admit that if debtors were allowed to come m under the ordinary Bank ruptcy Act, m nine cases out of ten the Crown would get the worst of it. The clause was retained by 24 to 11. Sir Robert Stout moved that the Chairman leave the chair m order to protest against the retention of this clause m the Bill. The Crown was al j ready perfectly safeguarded under the Bill. Mr Seddon said the clause was ''for the purpose of assisting the security, and making it safe. Sir Robert Stout said It did not make it safe. After further discussion Sir Robert Stout's motion was lost on the voices* A new clause was added to the Bill placing the appointment of valuers m the hands of the Governor-in-CounciL Mr Ward moved a new clause pro viding thei every person engaged m the business of the Advances to Settlers office, who takes any reward or fee from an applicant for a loan shall be dismissed from the office, and be liable to two years' imprisonment.—Agreed to,

ttite ASHBtBTON dtJABbIAN: MtJESDAY, SBMBMEfift 2?, 1894.



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Come and take your pick at Mrs Adams PRIME Christchurch smoked aird Lewis' pale cured Bacon Hams, best Akaroa and local-made Cheeses from sd, at Taylor's, East Street Bakery. 6110 /^RUSHED Oats, 31bs over usual ' weight, 5s sack included. All kinds of produce cheap for cash —J. Thomas, Havelock street. 7 51 XTI ANTED Known—The Corner is YV showing a magnificent New Stool 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. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical me at S. Salek's, Optician TUST Opened, a splendid line of fashion «-* able Dress Stuff 3, m Cardinal?, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks. To be sold under wholesale price.—H, C. Segers, Melford House. tITANTED Known-Before buying W your Hats come and see our Stock Greatest variety to choose from fnAahburtou. All marked very Cheap — H. C. Segers, Melford House. BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Ex*ra large and heavy 15s 6d and 16s 6d. —Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, aluslins, Flannalettes, Trimming*?, etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. »i - — • m ' ... ... GOOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not feelhig well ? Have a cup of Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening s My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely. Wholesale and retail at Zander's. WANTED Known.—Just received a Large Winter Stock of Boots. Liberal discount for cash. As usual, we do the b9st work. Repairs done at once A staff of men always ready at J. Moison's, the Premier Bootmaker, Town Hall Boot Store, East Street, Ashburton. 5 156 "oTICET~Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire or sold on biraa payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description, Gun fittings m stock. Prices low.—J. W. Hardlby, Ironmonger, etc. LARGE Purchase Embroideries at Edwards, Bennett's Sale; over ninety pieces to choose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made on short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mm Alcorn's new shop, Havelock Street BANG ! Bang j Bang 1 My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Kley's, Kynock's and, Cluu Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hartley's, Gun Empc'um. ROBERT ALCORN has opened m Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bannetfc's and tb.9 Kaiapoi Sales, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashburton, Also an assortment of Boots. GUNri ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj usfc to hand direct from he manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breesh Leaders, Rifles, etc. In section invited. i*o .old stock to select MVom at J. W. HABWiJWf's Sporting Repository



THERE are two qualities of Health Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, [parity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb. Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that you get It Wholesale at Zanosr's IF you wish your eoclals and parties to be successful, buy your cake, pastry, etc, »t Taylor's, East Street Bakery. Parties supplied on the shortest notice.; 6111 WANTED Known.—No more wet clothes and bronchitis, Yarmouth Oilskin to hand.—Mitchell & Turner. IF you want good prime Cheese and Bacon, try Taylor, East Street Bakery. 6 109 WAR! WAR!—Greac SacriOces as Goods muse be sold cheaper than fijrer, to make room for other goods to wrlre shortly. Books and Magazines, Writing Papers and Envelopes, Pocket Books, Parses, Writing Cases, Ink stands, Pictures, Music, Accordeons from 7s 9d, Concertinas, Violins, | Banjos, Zither Harps, Photo {Frames and Albums, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Indoor Games, School Bags, *wt » great variety of goods too liUineroiis i<>> memiju ; au gi'«»' V oj uced prices for ca*>h this month at Id i F, A*PR£WSS akp Co.'s, Cheap Sale, j



6 ACRES, originally part of the cele brated Grove Farm Estate, adjoining Mr D. Thomas' residence ; fir.se-class land. ( For sale on easy termß' Tt KULLOg^ RAKAIA .Sections,—Offers are invited for any of the following numbers. riz-26, 124, 291, 292, 295, 297. 'lerraa ifr*lulred' T.BULLOOK. ARLY POTATOES. —Beauty of Bath, Early Rose. Snowflake, and uther KMneyH-by the sack and m small tola. " Customers may rely on the seed being true to name.-~A. W. Randbll, Ashburton. and Allentou. °Zw ANTED Known—That owing to the success, of the Sale now being held m> *t, Saunder/ Baildiugs, oppoiit« Rail way Station, it will be continued for another twenty-eight days. I am not advertising * «etr .cheap lines, but the whole of the etock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargain* -A L4WBIE. _.^______L I_?.. H^AKA'rißiZThfl * Somewet Meat Mart has long held "thecake"m the best and cheapest shop «i town for caah purchasers. The old refutation will be maintained. Mutton 2d per lb, b»u« ages 4d per lb. All other linei reducedL for OmS only—W, J, Siwoci. 803



FLETCHER BROS. JUST LANDING, 25 Tons New Crop Cane Sugar. 25 701 b Bags Finest Snowdrop Sugar 15s lid. FLOUR- ~~ FLOUR. 251 b Finest Eoller 2s Od 1001 b Finest Eoller 7s 6d 501 b Finest Eoller 3s IOJd 2001 b Finest Eoller 14s Od Caustic Lye for Soap Making Blacking 44d doz 12 doz. 4b 3d. lib tin lOd per lb Marmalade m Glass Jars 8-|cu 91b tin 8d per lb k Tew Dates 7d per lb. 101 b tin 7d per lb Eock Salt 6s 9d per cwt. TEA." T£A- 7f4- THE NOTED WAREHOUSE FOE TEA. 31b Peerless Tea, 5s . 31b Premier Tea, 5s 5d 61b Peerless Tea, 9s lid 61b Premier Tea, 10s 5d 2s Tea, Peerless, for Is 9d m 5 and 101 b tins, tins free. M n« lb redaction on 3lb packet of Arab, Matchless, Premier, Jameson and 2d per lb' "*n^J M t . g |f a bob, and any known biand, and on 5 and 101 b H^^ 6rS^ It l OhS^d half Chdste, Ceylon, Indian and Chin, at Is 3|d, Is sd,andls9£d. B^st valoe m Canterbury. 251 b Moil's New Oatmeal 2s 6d Neave's Food lid per tin, 10s tipr bas 4 bags 9s Ud 6d per dozen Finest Saco, Tapioca, Split Peas Sunlight Soap Is 2d per box of l^d ncr lb 71bs Is 6 Tablets New Currants, washed and dried, Candles 5Jd per lb, 121bs 5s 3d 7h m* 3s 9d Com Flour (Brown's) 3Jd per Disicated Cocoannt 8d per lb lb, I2lbs 3s 3d wSeNettißff (lyd wide) 2|d Edmond's Baking Powder, large peryardbyU tins, lid per tin, 12tinsl0s6d Extract of Soap, 13 packets for Cream of Tartar pure, Is 2d per la 141 b box 3s lid lb, 121bs lzs od Lemon Peel 8d per lb, 21b Is 3d, Our Own Baking Powder 9d lb nl to 3. 6d Cofiee purest and best, ground Essence of Lemon, Vanilla on the premises daily, Is 4d Almond etc. s|d per bottle and Is 6d per lb, Eeduction fi bottles 2s 6d toaar e consumerß Oxford Blue Bdper lb, 12lb box Pure Pepper Is 2d per lb, 121bs 7s 9d 11s 9d Plaid Vesta 3id per dozen, 12 Baking Soda 3d per ft. 51bs 1. toipaeketateSd Superior Black Lead 5Jd dozen, Sheep Tongas 10d per tin, 9s 12 dozen 5s 3d 6d P6r dozen , nental markets. LARGE CONSUME RS LIBBRALLY DEALT WITH. 107 »nd 109 High Street, ChSufch? Tdfplonel73l j and EAST STREET, xv t miv ±w, **b Ashburton.



Bu&ixiess Notices. IF YOU WANT GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY GO TO— G. J. NEILL'S WHERE THEY ARE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. HOD UP.~^"HARD UP. MUST HAVE MONEY. TVTO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED FOR ANY ARTIOLF IN JN THE SHOP. ■ DRESS GOODS 2Jd DRESS GOODS 3Jd Double width Dress Tweeds Is lid Heavy Shirting Is 6d-Reduaed to 9|d' uouDie I™™^ tQ lg Uuio^ shirting Is 2d~Reduced to 7§d TOWELS 2*d . Kid Gloves, four clasps Is 9a Double Bed-w-U Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7|d~Reduced and White 9£d t» 4id White and Grey Calico Is lid doz Dr Warner's OoralineOorseta, 8a bd All Wool flannel 7sd Reduced to 5s lid MlS TERY 9AlfD PIJNDER.QLOTHING AT YOUR OWN PRICE CLOTHING- CLOTHING T*«W Salts 38 lid Men's Tweed Trousers 6s lid lofs'SuKlld Men; 8 Woollen Socks 7Jd Boys' Caps 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capea MtS^^AU Woofsuite 35s 6d Men's Tweed Macintoshes, with capes M Reduced to 22s 6d , 39a 6d-Reduced to 23s 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, OAPS 8 etc., AT ANY PRICE. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. » evert "va^ AT NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. BOOTS. " BOOTS. CHEAPER THAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THE MONEY w—* sh OM * iid ke •» °; M Bs "a ! Men. Btaohen 4s Ud Boys' N»ilad Shoorera, Stronj, 6s 6d J£S HHefvfwSh,.f pegged, IMU ££jL 11* «-«— OHILDWffIiTAH^HOBS InD SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PMOE G. J, nil L L'S ; FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EASTISTREET, ASHBURTON Cash, We Want CASH.