MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the loibTiflg places as under übject to the necessary alterations:— WEDNESDAY, October 3?. For United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and South America, per Takapuna (to connect with R.M.S. Tongariro at Wel lington) (specially addressed letters only), at O.IS p.m. For the United Kingdon, Continents of Europe and America, and West Indies (via San^Prancisco), Sandwich'lslands, etc., and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Takapuna, as follows : — Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers at 6;IS p.m.; registered letters, 5 p.ra; money orders, 3 p.m. Due London December 5.

Ashburton Guardian. MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1894. ROYAL RECEPTIONS.

It is quite within the bounds of possibility for New Zealand to work out her own destiny and to become a great nation m the far future without her shores ever having been visited by a scion of the Royal Family. For us to be loyal—ultra-loyal— -it is not necessary that the reigning Sovereign should visit us, although no doubt she' would bo accorded such a welcome as no other living being would receive, were she to be graciously pleased to honor New Zealand with her presence. We are equally satisfied that the heir apparent, the Prince of Wales, would receive a royal and loyal reception were he to grace our colony by a visit; and were he to bring with him the " Sea-Kings' daughter from over the sea, Alexandra," the enthusiasm of the reception would be all the greater. It is not often that New Zealand is honored with royal visits. Only once, we fancy, have sprigs of British royalty landed on New Zealand soil since the colony was established, but on that occasion the people showed that they were still loyal to the empire and its sovereign, and there were rejoicings and demon strations everywhere, the same as would have been indulged m m eyery little village at Home that lay on the route of a royal progress. The other colonies of the Australasian group are agitating for the honor of a visit from the Duke of York. We know of no particularly pressing reason why the Duke of York, or any other Prince or Princess of the blood royal should be asked to visit these colonies just now, any more than at any other time. At the same time we know of no reason why the invitation should not be given, A "Workers' Political Union "m this colony has taken great offence at the idea of asking royalty to come to this colony, spending money on the recep tion, and bestowing "fulsome flatteries" on the visitors. If the royal party comes at all to New Zealand it will be the loyal duty of the New Zealand colonists to entertain the visitors as becomes their rank, for, though this is no doubt a very democratic colony, it is still a part—and, we trust, likely to long remain a part—of the British empire, the foremost empire of the world, and the colonists are subjects of Queen Victoria, than whom there can not be found m history a royal person who has swayed a more beoign sceptre, nor m private life can there be found a lady more fitted to be held up as a pattern of virtue and right living. The " Yorks," as the Society papers call them, are grandchildren of the Sovereign, and as such are entitled to be received m a manner fitting the children of the Queen and Empress whom we would all put ourselves to much incon venience to do honor tc. There need be no bestowing of " fulsome flatteries." But even were these indulged m, it is hardly for such bodies as the one objecting to cast stones, for one has only to read reports of receptions ac corded to the idol democrats of the hour to see that political unions can just be as fulsome m their flattery as the most ardent lover of royalty that ever played the part of .the courtier. When the Premier pointed out the duty of New Zealand m this matter of the reception of the Duke of York, he showed that he was a man-of great common sensp, and rose to the dignity of his own position as Premier of an important British colony, The other Australasian colonies are uniting m tendering a cordial invitation to the Prince. What would be said of us, if, with a boorishness which is no part of the nature of the average New Zealand colonist, our Government were to hold aloof from those of the other colonies, and say we have no wish to receive the grandchildren of Queen Victoria m New Zealand ? That we think so little of our connection with the empire that gave us birth, of whose history and prestige we are so proud, proud also to call ourselves by the honored name of Briton—we decline to do honor to the family of the Sovereign who honors the throne of the empire. So long as royalty exists m Britain, and we re main subject to that royalty, we should be wanting m our duty to the throne if we allowed the heir to it to come to these shores without such manifestations being made of our loyal interest as are made m every other part of Her Majesty's dominions.

As thk telephone is likely soon to be an accomplished fact m Ashburton—thanks to the energies of Mr Henry telephone Zander—the following para oharges. graph with respecb to tele phone charges should be interesting :—The Sydney Herald, m re sponse to a letter complaining of th.3 excessive charge for the telephone service m New South Wales, makes the assertion that the rates are practically the same as m other colonies—£l2 a year. It admits that *;he rates* are slightly lower m New Zealand, but adds that that is because the towns are small and consequently the number of subscribers on the exchange is less. As a mttter of faot the "slightly lower " charge m New Zealand is £5 as against £ 12. Also to the ordinary lay mind, constructed on regulation prin ciples, and not on the doable-barrelled, extraordinary, involved principle of the Sydney Morning Herald, it would seem that the more subscribers the leas charge would be the natural order of things. As a matter of fact the charge of £12 is excessive, and connections with private houses, which are rapidly increasing m New Zealand, will hardly become the vogue jn Sydney until the charge is made reasonable instead of " practically - a«< cheap aa m the other colonies," 'In America the charges are from £30 to £40 per annum. In Kngland the rate is £20 per annum ; m France, £15 ; m Germany, from £15 to £20 ; and m Switzerland, the cheapest system on the Continent, the rate is 13 guineas per annum. The Manchester Ship Canal shareholders mcc on September 1, when the financial result of the first half- I'ty'B year's work was discussed. Ths total net revenue from ship CANAii. tolls on the canal amounted to £89,000, and the total net revenue from all sources to £35,000, 'phe interest due oh debentures was £150,000. There is therefore, a deficit of mut if. mor* th^,n £100^000 to be provided for rihe company have unappropriated resources amounting to £450,000, and can meet the jnteresc due easily enough, %f§9 ref onrpes, however, consist of thfl

balance of the lasfc corporation loan and of a reserve fun, on both of which there are heavy calls for construction purposes and a further half-yearly interest pay ment over and above revtnue. The dir ectors, nevertheless, have confidence m the success of the venture. A bitter con troversy with Liverpool, which takes the form of rate-cutting, is going on. Liver pool's hostility to the canal is unmiti gated. They are at war with the railways, between which and ths Manchester docks theve is at present but a single connec tion. The director.*, however, are far from despairing, and the shareholders do not seem to have raised the slightest complaint at the meeting, distant as the day of dividends m\y be. The report was unanimously adopted, and the chairman's salary increased.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It is reported that the young Empress of China is dead. Last session with one exception—lß79 was the longest on record. The Freeman's Journal admits that the abolition of the Lords' veto most precede Home Rule. There will be no stock sale on Taesday next and the next sale will be held at Tinwald on Taesday November 13. In Europe, m the middle ages, no woman was allowed m church unless her face was covered with a veil. Mr August Busch has been appointed Government grader of dairy produce at Auckland, and dairy inspector for Auck land and Taranaki. The Engineer m Chief and Mr Napier Bell have gone to Westport to inspect the Mokihinui line with a view to purchase by Government. At Waimate on Thursday H. R. Parker and F. Parker were each fined £5 6s and 17s costs for not continuing to destroy rabbits on their land. Marlborough people complain that in stead of being able to ship their wool direct from Picton, the'.r exports go to swell the output of Wellington. Investigation has shown that timber is being used at a much greater rate m the world than it is being produced. All the more reason for the protection of forests. Mrs Austin ; a widow living at Welling ton, is a claimant to a fortune of sixty thousand pounds left by Abraham Aas tin, a banker of America. Legal action is being taken on her behalf. The Oamaru Mail says that there is reason to believe that true bituminous coal has been found on the East Coast of this Island m the neighborhood of Catlins River. An indication of the set of coastal cur rents was observed recently. About two months ago a lifebuoy waa lost overboard from the s.s. Mawhera near Rocks Point, It was picked up a few days ago on the Rangitikei beach. Mr J. W. McDougall, who has been connected with the HaioJce's Bay Herald staff for many years, has been appointed to the editorship of the Napier Daily Telegraph, rendered vacani through th 3 death of Mr Martin. The Directors of the New Zealand and River Plate Land Mortgage Agency Com pany, Limited, have received 85,000 proxies m favor of reforming the Company as against 45,000 for contraction of busi ness and gradual liquidation. At a meeting of the New Zealand Cyclists' AUianoe m Christchurch last night, an application from Mr 8. Sbead man for re-instatement as an amateur was granted. Mr Ken Lewis, who also applied for re-instatement, was instructed to apply again twelve months from date. At Wellington on Saturday a Chinaman named Quong Worfc Sam was fined £5 and costs for allowing rubbish to accumulate and create a nuisance on • his premises. Mr J. O. Martin, m fining the defendant, remarked that he would make it so dear for such men to be dirty that it would pay them better to be clean. Mr F. Banks, director of the firm of Messrs Miles and Company, died suddenly m Christchurch yesterday afternoon, whilst leaving his office. The deceased gentleman, who had been m indifferent health for some time past, was well known m commercial circles m Christ church, and some years ago he held the position of partner and manager of the old established house of Miles Bros, and Company of London. There was only a small attendance at; the Oddfellows Hall last evening, when Mr Enott addressed the audience. The first portion of the evening was devoted to an exhibition of magic lantern views of New Zealand towns and scenery, after which Mr Knott lectured on Temperance, giving with magic Lantern illustrations the story of ' Ten nights m a bar room.' The lecture was listened to attentively, and Mr Knott's vivid descriptions were heartily applauded > An Irish musician has made an enormous fortune m Spain, where he at present occupies one of the highest positions. Who would recognise Bill Murphy m his Excel lency the Coant de Moroni, Private Secre tary to her Majesty the Queen-Regent of Spain, Chamberlain to the King, Alfonso XIII.j and Grandee of the first class? ( Yet this noble senor, 1 says the Minstrel, * has not lost his love for music, for he is praised aa,-a great patron of oar art m Spain, where he has published a sonata, two overtures, and several minor pieces. The Count has also translated from the English into Spanish * Mcscheles's Cor respondence of Beethoven,' — Tablet. The Executive Committee of the Otago Employers' Association have passed the following resolution: —* That the intention of the Association having been directed to the recent correspondence between the Manager and owners of Benmore station on the one partandtheCommissionerof Pojiqe on the other, m which the latter declines to afford police protection m case of violence being attempted towards the station or its employees on the ground that some of the men employed are not on good terms with the Workers' Union, this Association pro test most emphatically against such a doctrine as being entirely subversive of freedom of contract, and an entire sur render of the principal function of Govern ment—viz, , the protection of thellberties of citizens m the exercise of their lawful callings, and the prevention and punish ment of crime. A copy of this resolution is to be forwarded to the Government for their consideration.' The annual concert and ball m aid of the Lyndhurst School Prize Fund was held m Mr P. Drummond's woolshed on Friday last. There was a very large attendance. The room was tastefully decorated with evergreens, and'every thing that could be done for the comfort of visitors was attended to by an efficient committee. The performers at the concert were—Misses Shand, Butler, and Henry, and Messrs F. Henry, T. Knight, Lynes, Sprod, and Sullivan, with a team of amateur negro comedians from Methven. Three cheers were given each for the visiting performers, the Chairman, and Mr Drummond for the use of shed, and the concert concluded with • God save the Queen.' The ball was an immense success, asd dancing was kept up till five m the morning. Mr C. Chapman acted a Mr G. McFarlane supplying the music. The refreshments were ably looked after by Mrs Hart Miss. Andrews, and Mr A, McFarlane.

The Order of Knight cf the Garter has been conferred on the Marquis of Lans down. The Oceana, which arrived at Albany to-day, brings with her a number of passengera for New Zealand, amongst whom are the Hou W. 0. Walker and Mrs Walker, lately of Ashburton. The Chief Secretary for Ireland, reply* ing, to a deputation headed by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, refused to release prisoners convicted of dynamite outrages, and declined to hold out any hope of their release until their sentences have bjßen served. Messrs M'llwraith, M'Eeehern and Co, of Melbourne, shipped by theOruba, which sailed from London on October 13. a con signment of 10,000 eggs to their London house. This is the largest consignment of eggs which has ever been sent from Mel bourne, and will be followed by regular weekly shipments on the part of the same firm. A deputation of members of the North Canterbury Hospital Board Interviewed the Hon W. P. Reeves on Tuesday with reference to the £1500 voted by the Government forthe Christchurch hospital. Mr Reeves said the money would be paid over if say £2000 were raised locally towards the erection of a new ward, and on this sum a subsidy of £ for £ would be given m addition to the grant of £1500. The Chief Rabbi of New Zealand states chat amongst the 208 cancer cases treated in'the Wellington Hospital during the last eight years there has nob be<m a single Jewish patient. Out of the 8767 deaths registered m New Zealand during 1892 there were 1061 caused by cancer and tuberculous diseases—two ailments which are very prevalent amongst cattle. These facts point to the value of the Jewish regulations for the slaughtering of cattle. As A Safe, and Permanent Warranted Cure for Pimples, Scrofula, Scurvy, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases, Pimples and Sores of all kinds, we can with confidence recommend Clark's World-famed Blood Mix ture. It is certainly the finest Blood Purifie that science and medical skill have brought to light. Thousands of testimonial!. Sold erywhere, at 2s 9d per bottle Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes. (3)

SPORTING.

The following have made the final pay ment for the Melbourne Cup.

ASHBURTON NOTES.

The big meeting of the year is now close at hand, and local traineis have their charges pretty fit for Carnival week. Work on the track commenced about five o'clock this morning, Speculator being given a mile at a short canter then coming on for six furlongs at top. Kaiser gave a great deal of trouble before he could be induced to take the track. Eventually he went once round, finishing up by running into the plantation. Perhaps the most interesting gallop that has been witnessed on the track for some time took place between the tw6 Cup boraes, Prime Warden and Saracen, and Lady Zet land. The trio were despatched for a mile and a-half gallop, Lady Zetland, with a light weight up, acting as pace-maker. The three kept well together for about a mile, when Saracen dropped back, and the mare finished about half a length m front of Warden, who waa nicely handled by Frank Cochraue, Saracen beaten off. The time for the distance was somewhere m the region ot 2.41. Warrington is getting into form, and did a good once round. The Shark was bustled along over two miles. Several others worked, but nothing of importance .1 was done.

BOROUGH SCHOOL

It is a generally entertained belief with the outside public that a State school teacher has " a high old time," and that if he does not get all the honor and pecuniary reward his honorable and responsible calling should enable him to, he has at least a position he can depend upon keeping as long as his work is creditable, and his conduct respectable. That this is a fallacy we have daily illustra tions. To-day, for example, one of the most energetic and able teachers the Borough School has ever had, terminates hia connec tion with that institution; and, as far as we know, may have to seek fresh fields of labor | and possibly another profession—not be cause of any fault of his own, but because the North Canterbury Education Board has mismanaged the funds entrusted to it, and seeks to remedy the resulting difficulty by drastic reduction m the lower ranks of the profession. Surely it is high time the Minister of Education set himself the task of mending the creaking and cumbrous machinery of the Education system. We want uniformity m the work done m the schools; less theoretical and more practical knowledge instilled into the minds of the children j security of tenure of office to the staff; concentration of authority; with many other less pressing reforms. If instead of fancy and useless, of not absurd, legis lation like the Undesirable Immigrants Hill of the Minister for Labor, and the laughable Libel Bill of the Minister for Lands, i Ministers would devote their attention to the strengthening of the many weak points m our educational system, they would do something that would be of real benefit. If they do not essay educational reform of their own motion, but wait until it is made a plank of the reform platform at the general election, it will be all the worse for the present administration.

Rabbits

Timaru, October 30 At a meeting of runholders, about forty were present. Resolutions were passed that fencing and natural enemies were the only successful methods of dealing with rabbits, and that Government be asked what assistance they will give to private efforts In fencing. An endeavor will be made to interview the Minister of Lands on his way south. The mover of the first resolution, Mr H. R. Parker, declared that the present system of "rabbiting has the effect of preserving rabbits, it being on a large scale precisely what the gamekeepers at Home do to pre serve rabbits."

ANARCHIST.

Madeib, October 30. The Queen of Spain has pardoned Franchi, the Anarchist.

THE COREAN WAR

Shanghai, October 3D Japan is equipping a third army of 24,000 strong, which will shortly leave Hiroshima. Port Arthur is said to be completely invested by the Japanese, and that its defence cannot long be maintained.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. THE CZAR.

Hi* Condition W*ak«r.

London, October 30 The Czar, it is said, is taking less food, and his condition is weaker. He suffers from a cough, and m the attacks discharges blood and phlegm. St. Petersburg, October 30 The Czar is spitting blood m large quantities, and at shorter intervals. His left lung is affected, and his con dition is now very serious.

Czarewitch's Wedding.

St.. Petersburg, October 29 . The wedding of the Czarewitch and Princess Alix has been postponed, pending the arrival of the guests.

THE CANADIAN LOAN

Ottawa, October 29 The Canadian loan of two and a quarter millions sterling, at 3 percent, with a minimum of 95, was subscribed fivefold. October 30. Over eleven million sterling was subscribed for the Dominion 3 per cent loan. The minimum was fixed at 95, and tenders at £97 9s and above have been allotted fully.

SHIFTING CAMP

London, October 30 The New Zealand and River Plate Land and Mortgage Agency Company Limited has resolved to reconstruct and close its !New Zealand business, retaining its River Plate connections. This is done m accordance with the I circular of June 16.

INHUMAN TREATMENT OF CONVICTS.

Paris, October 24 Reports have been received here of most inhuman cruelties alleged; to have been practised on convicts m the French penal settlement m Cayenne, an islard near the coast of French Guiana, South America. It is stated that the warders placed prisoners on anthillls after smearing them with molasses; and another charge is that live men were chained to bodies already i dead.

SHE E.S. and A CHARTERED BANK

London, October 29 At a meeting of the English, Scot tish and Australian Chartered Bank Mr C. J. Hegan, the Chairman, said the Bank had never been m so strong a position as it was at the present time. The policy of the Directors was to concentrate the business and re trench as much as possible. Speaking at the meeting of the English, Scottish and Australian Bank, Mr Hogan said there was no prospect of paying a dividend for some tiaie, and hinted at the,possibility of paying off the deposits m advance.

Twopenny Postage.

I London, October 29. i A correspondent wires from Sydney to The limes that Mr Henniker Hea ton was banqueted at Parliament House^ and that, m replying to the toast of his health, he announced that the South Australian, Victorian, New South Wales and Queensland Govern ments bad agreed to a twopenny postage rate to England. Mr Cook Postmaster- General of New South Wales, is re ported to have denounced the 2|d, rate as unpopular, awkward and inconvenient and the latter announcement attracts a good deal of attention, as no repre sention or reference hag ever bees, made to the Agent-General on the sub* Jeefc- . -■

ARREST OF A REPRESENTA TIVE

Brisbane, October 30 John Willard, a member of the New South Wales Parliament, who is visit* ing here for the purpose of collecting evidence to prove the validity of his election, has been arrested, at the in stance of the Postmaster-General, for the larceny from the Brisbane post office of certain documents.

AN OUTSPOKEN REPORT

Sydney, October 30 Some sensation is caused m political circles through Major-General Hutton's report, whish it is supposed was sup pressed by Sir O. R. Dibbs. the ex- Premier, being placed on the table of the House. The report is couched m most outspoken terms. The artillery forces, it is alleged, are m a most un satisfactory condition, and will never be placed m a state of efficiency till an experienced artillery officer is placed at their head. He states present senior officers, from their antecedents, pre-. vious training, technical knowledge, and age, cannot be expected to be '< equal to modern reQuirements. In his report the Major-General alleges the Permanent Force is insufficient to man the batteries m Sydney and Botany Bay, and recommends the federation of the colonial artillery.

THE WAIRARAPA

Sydney October 31 The Manapouri passed the Waira rapa at 6 p.m. on the 26th inst,, m latitude 34-8 S., longitude 16.3 E. The missing vessel was then under ordinary steam. Exclusive of reserve stores, she has a month's supplies on board. The Manapouri, which leaves this evening, will be instructed to keep a sharp look out.

ONLY MANSLAUGHTER

Melbourne, October 30 The man Wash, who while drunk quarrelled with his wife and cut her throat, was found guilty of man slaughter and sentenced to ten years' imprisonment, '<

ALLEGED KIDNAPPING

Brisbane, October 30 An enquiry is proceeding into a charge of kidnapping during the recent cruise of the William Manson, a labor vessel from Bundaherg. A missionary alleges that he sent three Malataza Islanders, who were Christianised, to Malataza ta pave the -way for a white missionary, and that the captain, after consultation with the chief, refused to allow them to land and brought them back to Australia, also that the chief ordered six women kidnapped to fa sent aboard, but they were afterward allowed to land,

TfijE ASfIBURTOa GtlAKDtAfl: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBEB 31, 1894.



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Ice supplied at shortest notice. 10 114 WANTED KNOWN—Dressmaking prices to suit the times. Material dresses from 8s 6d, Prints from 7s 6d. Fit and atyle guaranteed.—Miss Murphy, Old .Kindergarten, East Street. WANTED —Every Lady to try Madam Balcombe's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset, guaranteed whale bone throughout. Orders left at MrE. Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 QPRAY is selling Firewood 25s • O per cord, delivered. Coal from 6g per quarter. Good heart fencing material very cheap. Opposite Mercantile Store, West Street. HAKATERE.— The Somerset Meat Mart has long held " the cake " as the best and cheapest shop m town for cash purchasers. The old reputation will be maintained, Mutton 2d per lb. Saus ages 4d per lb. All other lines reduced. For Cash only. —W. J, Silcock. 852 WANTED Known—That owing to the success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders' Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, it will be continued for another twenty-eight days. lam not advertising a few cheap lines, bub the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A Lawk ie. 7 166 t "^DWARDS, Bennett's Sale. Grand lot new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mrs Adams _^ SWEEPING Reductions. —la Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for,ls, 2a Books for Is 6d, 2a 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equal ra":e of reduction at L. F. Andrewes and Cos., Cash Sale. 618 WE Hold a Large Stock of the Latest Novelties m Materials for Blouses and Walking Dresses. Jusb opened, ex Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods or choice selection, Sunshades and Umbrellas.—Mitchsll and Turner. v. ANTED Known—The Corner is VV showing a magnificent New JStocl* of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. DOLLAR CIGARETTES 3d per packet ROBERT ALCORN has opened m Baker's Buildings, next the Court ' house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bannett's and the Kaiapoi S»les, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashborton, Also an assortment of Boots. * NOTICE 1 Sbtice Sport for all Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings m stock. Prices low.—J, W. Haudley, Ironmonger, etc* WANTED Known — Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical me at S. S ilek's, Optician. WANTED Known —The Cheapest House m tewn for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segeks, Melfcrd House. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' ttegatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier. tYTANTED Known—Before buying W your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from m Anhburton. All marked very Cheap. —H. C. Segers, Melford House.' BANG! Bang 1 Bang I My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Club Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at .T. W. Hardley's, Gun Emporium. J" ARGE Purchase Embroideries ab -^ Edwards, Bennett's Sale; over ninety pieces to choose from. Ladies' Trousceawx made on short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolla' Prams at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, H»velock Street BUTTER, BUTTER, fresh and good 6d per lb, Just arrived—A Line of BBA Shears, also a good assortment of Turkey Stones. Come early and get your choice. Note address—Fletcher Bros, E*st street (next Bank of New Zealand; Ashburton. TO LADlES.—Spring Cleaning.—We have jusb recdved Three Cases of Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together with new Patterns m Carpets, Oilcloths, and Linoleums. China Matting from Bjd per yard.—Mitchell and Turner. ANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. H. Zander, Sole Agent. BBOENT Arrivals —Ladies'and Gentle men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Snmt»er Ties and Hats.— Mitchell and Turner. BLANKETS bought afc Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7a 9d. Extra large and heavy 15s 6d and 163' 4 |6d.—Robert Alcorn, taker's Buildings^ TUST? Opened, a splendid line of fashion <J able Press Stuffs, m Cardinals, Maroons, Nayies, grojpis and Blacks. To be sold under ,wholesa]Le price.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. CTTAE:'. WAR — Great Sacrifices as * f}o 'da muse be sold .cheaper than evv-r, to wafce ro#r» for otjher goods to arriye shortly. Books and Magazines, Wratiwg Papers and isnv4opes, Pocket "-<4s, Parses, Writing Cases, Ink I **<* t*iet«r^ Music, Accord eons stands, <M, Oone^fti^^ Violins, from 7* «,. ""'Tjfj, F/w?&0 Frames Banjos, Zither Jtu..^ " **ostag<» &ta#ip and Albums, Scrap ana *. * S»g«, Albums, Indoor Games, Schooi and a great variety of goods too ■ numerous to mention; all at greatly ] cuueed prices for cash this month at L, F. Andrew h w Co.'s, Cheap Sale,|. j



,_ Business noticeg. _____ IF YOU WANT GOOD VALUE FOB YOUR MONEY GO TO— GL J. NEILL'S fcWHERE THEY ARE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. MUST HAVE MUNKY, NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED FOR ANY ARTIOLF. IN THE SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2£d DRESS GOODS 3*d Doable width Dress Tweeds Is lid Heavy Shirting 18 6d—Redused to 9W Reduced to Is TTnion Shirting la 2d—Reduced to 7£d TOWELS 2*d Kid Gloves, four clasps Is 9d Double Bed-twill Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7£d—Reduced and White 9|d to 4£d ' White and Grey Calico Is lid doz Dr Warner's Coraline Corsets, 8a 6d All Wool Flannel 7£d Reduced to 5s lid CORSETS Is 9d per pair ~,»™. -r^T^n jiIILLINERY AND UNDER-OLOTHING AT YOUR OWN PRIOE CLOTHING- CLOTHING- Boys' Snits 3a lid Men's Tweed Trousers 6s lid Boys'Snita 4s lid Men's Woollen Socks 7Jd Boys' Caps 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes Men's Tweed Suits 13s 6d 17a 6d Men's Heavy All Wool Suita 35s 6d Men's Tweed Macintoshes, with capes Reduced to 22s 6d 39a 6d~ Reduced to 23s 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, GAPS, etc., AT ANY PRICE. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. IN EVERY CONCEIVABLE MAKE, COLONIAL AND ENGLISH, AT ANY !PRICE-FROM O» »«* PER PAIR. ' h NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED* BOOTS. ~ BOOTS. CHEAPER THAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THE MONEY Women's Shoes 4s lid Women's Leather Lace Boots, all sizes 6s lid THESE ARE SIMPLY GIVEN AWAY. Men's Bluchers 4s lid Boys' Nailad Shooters, Strong, 5s 6d Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid and 5a 9d M«n's Heavy Watertighta, pegged, Ladiea' French Shoes lla 9d—Reduced 16a 6d—Reduced to lls 6d _ to 8s 6d CHILDREN'S TAN SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE AT G. J, HEIL L'S, JPRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON Cash. We Want CASH. FLETCHER BEOS., Wholesale and Retail Grocers, Etc SOLE AGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING:— THE CELEBRATED Peerless ai»il Premier Tea*. Peerless Tea, 31bs for 5s Peerless Tea, 61bs for 9s 9d Premier Tea, 31bs for 5s 5d Premier Tea, 61bs for 10s 5d POTTER'S HERBAL BEER EXTRACT— 7d per Bottle, 6s 6d per dozen Sufficient to make six gallons of Splendid Herbal Beer. BLADDON'S HEALTH SALINE, OR LIFE SALT — A combination of Oxygenerated Salts with the Ripe Juices.of Lemons, Limes and Oranges. TONIC, EFFERVESCING, TASTELESS AND APERIENT, Is 3d Per Bottle. BAWLINGS' SOAP MANUFACTORY (Only the Finest Quality of Fat used). Almond Fcented, Large Bars, 32 bars to cwt 9s 9d per Box Perfect Cleanser, 40 bars to cwt 9s 9d per Box Domestic, 40 bars to cwt ... 7s lid per Box —REMEMBER— tTTE BUY EOR GASH, make NO BAD DEBTS, therefore we are able to SELL GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, Etc., at a LOWER RATE than any house m the trade. — NOTE ADDRESS — FLETCHEE BEOS, CASH SUPPLY STOKES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next Bank of New Zealand) ALSO 107 and 109 Lower High Street-, Christchurch. W. H. COLLINS & CO Paperhangings. Paperhanging's. SIX BALES Containing 1800 PIECES oi THUS SEASON'S WALL PAPERS, WHICH MUST BE SOLD. fTHE Goasignee not being able to complete his purchase, these Goods hare baen handed 079r to us and WILL BE SOLD AT REDUCED RATHIS TO CLEAR THE LINE W. .H- COLLINS <fe OO- | f Royrvl Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company ,„■»«*« wnw J Springfield Pottery Company KUll-Nlb VUU i Oorben and Co s Enamelled Mantelpieces j MoKeitssie's Furniture Kcnovator \ Black Ih\\ Coal Company