MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under subject to the necessary alterations :— SATURDAY, July 28. For Australian Colonies, and also for United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, etc., (specially addressed via Naples), India, China, Japan, etc., per express to connect with 8,0. Waihora, at 18,30 p.m. Dae London September 12.

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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1894. TRACTION ENGINES.

His Honor, Mr Justice Denniston, gave judgment on Wednesday m a matter of tbe utmost importance, not only to the owners of traction engines, but to all who have to use the public ro%ds for vehicular traffic. In the Ohrifltchurch Magistrate's Court, one Evans, a traction machine owner, had been convicted, under the Police Offences Act, 1890, of having driven his engine along a public road, without having a man m front of the engine, and another man m rear of it, to warn and assist the riders and drivers of horses and vehicles. The defence to the charge was that the two men who were on the engine were sufficient for the purpose of the Act, and satisfied its requirements. The Magistrate did not think so, and convicted the traction engine man, who appealed, and the Judge dismissed the appeal, and up held the decision of the Magistrate. The result of this decision is that m future traction engines m their pro gress along town streets and country roads, must form a procession headed by a vanguard of one man, and a rear guard of another man, whose duty it shall be to be constantly on the look out, both " ahead and alee," for horses and traps, to give riders and drivers warning of the engine's proximity and to assist the riders or drivers should the horses " play up." His Honor, m giving his judgment very carefully analysed the clause under which the charge was laid, and which may here be given m the form His Honor put it: —"The Public Offences Act, 1890, read with the Act of 1884, makes it penal for any person m charge of a traction engine to propel such engine, or cause.it to be propelled, along any public road, highway, street or bridge, unless such engine is accompanied by two men at least, whose function it shall be to keep a constant look-out, both m front of and behind the engine, for horses and vehicles which may be approaching^ to warn the riders and drivers of such horses aud vehicles of

the proximity of the engine, and to assisc them m passing the engine m safety." Analysing the clause His Honor said—"The word 'accompanied' is ambiguous. Ordinarily, I think, it would suggess attending, following, not the being on or attached to the thing accompanied. I should not, however, think this conclusive if the word stood alone. But the Act de clares the' function' of the accompany" ing men. 'Function' is a peculiar word to find m a statute. It means, I should say, something more than duty. I am inclined to think it would mean one's whole duty; one's occupation or employment for x the time being. At the least it means 'duty.' If> therefore, the prescribed duty of the accompanying men is inconsistent with the dutj of being m charge—which I take to mean driving or guiding—of the engine, such men must be m addition to and exclusive of the men m charge. It is said—and I am not prepared from the evidence, and from what I saw of the ease with which the engine is managed, to dis pute it—that a man can drive and guide the engine and keep a constant lookout m front. But it is to be noticed that the two men are required to accompany the engine and perform the prescribed duties only when it is being ( propelled or caused to be pro pelled' along a road, etc; that is, when m motion. Now, it is obviously im possible for ft man to be driving or 'propelling' an engine, and at the same time to be assisting drivers of horses and vehicles m passing the engine m safety, which is one of the duties imposed on the accompanying men. It seems difficult, also, to see how any person on the engine can carefully and properly perform the duty of warning riders and drivers of horses and vehicles approaching the engine of its proximity. I am satisfied that she section intends and provides for two men to discharge the specially prescribed duties m addition to what may be called the working staff of the engine." This decision, as we have said, is a most important one, and once for all makes the duty clear of those who have the charge of traction engines. The two videttes must be made use of, and they must be m addition to the ordinary staff of the engire, as they must be on foot; and there can be no question that their compulsory employ ment, although a serious extra cost m the working of an engine, will m future be a great contribution to the comfort of riders and drivers of horse 3 that do not take kindly to the road steamer. We say "m future," because m this district at least, it has not been the general practice to use videttes. And while on this subject we might suggest to traction engine drivers that, while most of the country settlers do not attach very great importance to the rule as to videttes, they do complain Sadly about the negligence displayed m regard to the heap 3of smoking ashes left upon the roads by the engine men, and which heaps a stroke or two with a rake or shovel would level. Those heaps are more trying to the temper of horses than the engine itself, and drivers are certainly remiss m their duty when they leave them on the road without passing the shovel through them and spreading them out.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Bank of New Zealand stock was subscribed five-fold within half an hour of the Hat being opened. The annual general meeting of members of the ABhburton A. and P. Association will be held m Arcade Chambers on Tuesday next, July 31, at 3 p.m. Attention is drawn to a notice m our advertising columns with reference to securing the permanent return to Ash burton of the Rev A. Ager. Six boxes ef gold (containing 25,000 sovereigns) foi the Dunedin branch of the Bank of New Zealand, were brought over from Sydney by the Tslune on Monday. In the Christchurch Supreme Court yesterday, Justice Denniaton delivered judgment m the appeal m the traction engine case, holding that the Act required two men, m addition to those working the engine, to accompany it whan being propelled along a street, road, or highway. Big biz ! The total entry at the monthly Hinds sale on Monday last was one pig, and this animal being a descendant of the Captain Cook importation, and a some what dangerous character, we are pleased to report the safe return of the Ashburtori auctioneers and agents to the bosoms of their families. At the S.M. Court tHa morning—Mr C. A. Wray, S.M., presiding—judgment went by default m W. C. Page v John Crowe, £2 3* 9d. On the case D. Thomas and others v John 0rr,£125, being called, at the request of Mr Wilding, acting for plaintiff, and Mr Purnell for defendant consenting, the Court adjourned for a quarter of an hour, that the parties might endeavour to arrive at a settlement, which was effected.

A deputation waited on the Minister of Education on Tuesday m Wellington to urge the necessity for a colonial and uni form system of teachers' sa'aries, Mr Button urged that the present method was unfair, and that a majority of the teachers desired its rectification. He also pointed out that the charge made against teachers for rent of schooJhouses was most unfair, and that there was a necessity for some provision for an appeal en the part of teachers from decisions of the Boards. Mr Beeves admitted the need of some alteration, and said the present system was theoretically bad, and caused many hardships. Still a colonial system would press hard upon weak Boards. Legisla tion would be necessary, as the Minister had no power to interfere with the finances of the Boards. The question will be pressed upon the Government again. Messrs W. H. Collins and Co, notify m another column the arrival of first consign ment of Black Ball Coal from the West Coast' coal miijes, which is giving great satisfaction to consumer* wherever it hw been uee* |«

At a meeting of the Charitable Aid Board at Ohristchurch yesterday the chairman said them had been a large increase m the number of cases ralieved m Jane as compared with the same month l»st year This indicated one of two things—either that more destitution was prevailing, or that a larger proportion of the people were getting into the practice of resorting to the Board, for aid. la various forms no f uwer than 491 separate cases, representing upwards of 1500 persons, obtained relief at the Baard's hands m June. The Canadian mail steamer Arawa arriped at SHva from Vancouver and Honolulu en the sth inst., and leffc for Syney the next day. The passengers by the steamer, according to the Suva 'Times,' had a lively time of it crossing the Do minion by the railway, as m consequence of the floods m British Columbia ie took them about double the usual time to get 1 across from Montreal or Toronto to Van couver. For days they were stranded m the Rockies, between vanished bridges and washed-out bits of railway track, ad miring glaciers and wishing fervently that dinner-time was a more frequent occur* rence, for the problem of feeding the multitude m these fastnesses, with com munication temporarily suspended, was not an easy on«. However, the voyagers speak delightedly of the way the company treated them, especially one man whose baggage departed this life m a car that dropped through a burning bridge, and who got very handsomely recompensed. Part of the way, m British Columbia, the travellers had to take to a river steamer, and, generally speaking, they seem to have* had hrka!'

COMMERCIAL.

(Received July 26, 10 40 a.m.) London, July 25. Bank of Now Zealand shares (new) are quoted at £3 10s ; old. L 2 10s : National Bank of New Zealand £1. The wool sales closed to-day. Since the close of the last sales the following alterations have to be recorded. Medium merino, |d per lb higher ; superior and inferior, par to Jd per lb higher ; good crossbred, p»r to per lb higher; in ferior, par to £d per lb lower. The total quantity of wheat aud flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,910,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,190,000 quarters, A South Australian wheat cargo, ex the ship Adolf Tidemand, sold at 22s 6d.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Sydney, July 25, Wheat, chick, 2a 8d ; milling, nomi nally 3s ; flour, roller brands, £7 fa to £7 103. Oats, ordinary feeding, 2s ; best feed, 2s 4d to 2s Gd. Barley, Cape, 3s Id. Bran, 7|d to 8d j pollard, 7d. Pea*, Prussian blue, 3i 9d- Potatoes, locally grown, £2 10s to £3 ; Circular Heads, £2103 to £2 17s 6d. Cheese, prime 3&d to 4d. Bilker, dairy made, 91 to lid ; factory, lid to Is. Bacon, prime cared, Melbourne, July 25. Wheat, 2s 3£d. Oats, Algerian, Is 7Jd to Is B£d ,* Danish, Is 9d j prime milling, Is lid. Barley quiet, Cape, 2s 3*d ; malting, 6s sd. Bran, 7d ; pollard, 7£d. Potatoes, £2 7s 6d to £2 15s. Onions, £9 to £9 10s. Adelaide, July 25. Wheat, dull, 2s lOd; flour, roller brands, £5 15s. Bran, 7d ; pollard, 7£d.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Christchurch, July 25. There were improved entries m most of the classes at the Addington market to day, and a large attendance. Fax GAnxß.—A large yarding con tained a good proportion of fair weight steera, and prices were somewhat easier than those of last week, and 23* per 1001 b may be quoted as the average price of beef. Steera, £6 to £9 15s ; heifers, £5 12s 6d to £7 17s 6d ; cows, £5 5s to £8. Dairy and Store Cattle.—Dairy cattle showed a falling off m numbers, the entry being mainly composed cf aged and inferior cows which met with lifctle demand. The entry of stores was small, and little business was done. Fat Sheep. —Abont 5000 were penned, and freezing sheep and butchers' sorts showed a slight decline, and merinos were quite a drag. Prime freezers, 2d per lb (faotory weights) ; butchers' best, up to 2|d J crossbred ewes and secondary wethers, from ljd to 2i per lb; cross breds, prime heavy weights, 17s 6d to 18s 6i ; freezing quality, 15s to 16i 6d ; bast crossbred ewes, 13s to 15s ; best merino wethers, 9s 6d to 103 ; best merino ewes, 5s to 8s 6d. Store Sheep.-The entry was mostly crossbred hoagets with a few ewes m lamb. Hoggets sold well, and there was a fair enquiry for owes m lamb and lamb ing Hoggets, 7a to 7s 9d ; two-tooths, 113 5d to Us 9d. Pigs showed a falling off m number*, and though the market was somewhat irregular the majority of baconera and porkers entered realised quite up to 3f a i per lb.

PARLIAMENTARY .

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, July 25. The Council met at 3 p.m. I MNAL STAGES. The Auctioneers Act Amendment Bill, the Taonui Land Grant Railway' Bill,' and the Dunedin Water Works Bill passed their final stages. JURIES ACT AMENDMENT BILL. The Juries Act Amendment Bill was committed. Clause 2, which abolished special juries m civil and criminal cases, was struck out by 19 to 13. The Bill wai reported as amended. NnUSTRIAL CONCILIATION AND ARBITRA TION BILL. The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Bill after further debate was read a second time. The Council then adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July 25 The House met at 2.30. THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Hon Mr Ward read a cablegram from the Agent-General m London to the effect that the Bank of New Zea land stock bad been applied for four times over, and the present quotation was a half per cent premium. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. Replying to questions it was stated that Governmeut were this year de manding the Land Tax during the month of August instead of December as heretofore, because very heavy pay ments had to be made m London at the end of September; that extra surveyors are to be employed m Marlborough and Nelson to enable a report as to the state of land to be furnished before the pastoral leases m these provinces run out: that the Railway Commissioners are carefully considering the question of reducing the cost of conveyance of live stock on tha railways; that it is the intention of Government to appoint two special accountants to examine and report on the accounts of the public trust office; that there was no necessity this session to set up a special committee to con sider the old soldiers' claims, and they would be referred to the Public Petij tions Committee. DIVORCE. A motion by Mr Mackenzie (Clutha) that the provisions of the English law under which when a man had been convicted of an aggravated assault upon his wife judicial separation may be granted In a summary way, should be adopted by New Zealand, was carried by 86 to 7. HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID. Mr Houston moved that the time has arrived when the question of hospital and charitable aid should be put on a more satisfactory footing. Mr Reeves said one of the greatest difficulties m this matter arose from the extreme diversity of views held by town and country members. What Government proposed to do was to amend the law relating to the enlarg ment of hospital districts. There were applications now for hospital buildings from various parts of the colony, and it was just as well that Government should say at once that they had no money for the purpose, He might say he wss preparing a Bill dealing with the subject, After a lengthy discus sion, m which a large number of members took part, the motion was agreed to on the voices. The House rose at 5.30. The House resumed »fc 7 30. . LAND TAX BILL.

The Hon. Mr Ward moved the second reading of the Land Tax Bill to impose the Land Tax. He stated the Bill was necessary because Govern ment had to provide £600,000 interest m London at the end of October next. It was necessary that the Bill should be passed that night to enable the Tax to be collected by 31st August. Sir Robert Stout said it was an unprecedented course to ask the House to pass a Bill of this nature before the financial position of the colony had been discussed, He also objected to the Tax being collected four or five months before the usual time, which would press very hardly on a good many people. It was nothing less than a slur on the colony to say Government could not pay its interest without passing a Bill of this kind. Mr Duthie said the Bill practically meant that the people would have to pay the tax twice over m one year. Mr Allen asked whether they were to assume that the surplus of £390,000 existed only oa paper and what had become of the £800,000 held by the Back of New Zealand. That amount should Burely be available now the bank was out of its difficulty. Mr George Hutchison thought the action of Government m this respect would create a very uneasy feeling m the colonies. It was quiet sufficient to make the House very doubtful of the financial position which the Colonial Treasurer has described as m such a flourishing condition. Mr Button considered the Bill would be very hard on settlers. Dr Newman said this Bill proved that the golden visions described . by the Treasurer on the previous evening had no reality at all. Mr McKenzie (Olutha) wanted to know why the Bill was required if the finances of the colony were so sound as the treasurer stated. The fact of the treasurer imposing this tax at the pre sent time was a fair indication that he had no surplus at all except on paper. Messrs Buchanan and Earnshaw also objected to the action of Government. In the course of his reply Mr Ward denied that the action of the Government was unprecedented and said if the money was not required it would not be asked for. The Land Tax was necessary to enable Government to meet their engagements m London at the end of October.

The second reading of the Bill was carried on division by 41 to 22. The Bill was then committed. On the motion for the third reading. Mr Hutchison again strongly protes ted against such a measure being forced on the House. Major Steward regretted that the treasurer had not taken the House into his confidence, and brought down this Bill a fortnight ago. Mr Button said that if the treasurer had given the information asked for by the Opposition, the Bill would have gone through some hours ago. Mr Kelly intended voting against the Government on this occasion The Premier said that the Bill was necessary to maintain a itrf&g finwte

and ke« the co-operative works going) The iebate waa p'oceedinp when the Te!e ra ph Office closed at 2 a.m. After he telegraph office closed at two o'cloip m the morning, the debate on the maion for the third reading of the Land s ax bill still proceeded, Messrs Buchanan, G. W. Russell, Buthie, O'^egan, Allen, Hogg, Harm and Firani \aving spoken i Mr Ward replied. He complained of misrepresentation on the part of the Opposition numbers, for the purpose apparently oi, damaging Government m the eyes of V,he country. He denied that the imperil guarantee debentures were pledged, afcgtated by the Opposi tion, and said thy were m the hands of the Bank of England, absolutely free, As to the statement that no mention was ihad\ of this Bill until the Budget came down, he pointed out that some four iieeks ago the tax department made it known from one end of the colony to fie other, through the medium of the lress Association, that the Land Tax wWld be collected this year m August iutead of Decem ber. It was not the fcult of Govern ment that the debate had been prolonged, and he hid not refused any information to the jfonse. It had been asserted that the treasury bills were exhausted, bat this Was not true. They were available, bui Government did not consider it judicious to allow them to be locked up to the extent of £600,000, to be sent to London to meet interest, and besides it did not always follow that the money could be obtained for treasury bills. This, be thought, was a complete answer to the enquiry why Government had not issued treasury bills instead of calling up the Land Tax. Government took the full responsibility for their pro posals, which they considered were m the true interests of the col&iiy. The motion for the thirl reading was carried by 29 to 11, and the Bill was passed. Mr tteddon said Governtnmt could not fairly be accused of springing a surprise m the matter, for he had spoken of it to the leader of the Opposition during the aftersoon, and explained the urgency that existed for the pawsage of the Bill. The House rose at 3.10.

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LATEST CABLE NEWS. The New South Wales Elections.

* London, July S3 " The Times " thinks Sir H. Parkes may yet possibly realise his conception | of Australian federation, and ho fitly i crown his long career. I "The Times/ commenting on the j New South Wales elections, says:— "The Freetrade victory is the clearest gain, the reduction of the Labor party |is less significant, because the last j Parliament has shown the futility of labor organisation. The Freetrade majority will enable the colony to take I up its natural position m leading the 1 way to the abolition of intercolonial Customs duties." Sydhby» July 23. Owing to the illness of the Premier the Cabinet is not likely to meet be fore Wednesday to discuss what action shall be taken m consequence of the 1 adverse result of the elections. Sydney, July 26. The Cabinet has decided to take a verdict as to whether it should continue m office, It is expected that Parlia ment will meet on August 7. The creation of the new batch of Legisla tive Councillors is on the tapis.

The N.Z. Financial State ment

Sydsey, July 26- The " Sydney Morning Herald" states that while the New Zealand Financial Statement is couleur Je roae, it commends tht good example set m expending money on public work* from surplus revenue. In conclusion, it says, taken altogether,£tht policy enun ciated is of that sensational character which latterly has been characteristic of the ctlony.

Kindness to be Paid For.

Hobart, July 26. Government prefer a claim against the New Zealand Government for ex penses m providing for the shipwrecked crew of the barque Indianna, wrecked on Cape Barren. The claim is made on the ground that the vessel is registered m New Zealand.

A Troublesome Upper House.

Hobart, July 26. The Legislative Council has rejected the Probate BilJ by 10 to 5, and also insists on its amendments to the Cus toms Bill. A conference of both Chambers will probably be held to discuss the matter m dispute.

THE ASHfcttRTON &t}AKDiAJS • THtTESDAY, JULY 26, 1894.



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Wanted { WANTED Known.—All genuine Oil skins, Leggings, Sou-Westers marked Yarmouth— Mitchell &Tur:neb. Wf ANTED Known —Special line of Gents' Kegacta Shirts, all siteß, with or without collars, 2a 6d.—W. H, Collier. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical me at S. Salek's, Optician. tVTANTED Known—Before buying VV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from InAshburton. All marked very Cheap. —H. G. Segbbs, Melford House. WN Make In Ladies'and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoas, aluslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mbs Aicorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. ■ '. BLANKETS bought at Edwards; fiennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Extra large and heavy 15s 6d and 163 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. WANTED Known.—Just received a Large Winter Stock of Boots. Liberal discount for cash. As usual, we do the best work. Repairs done at once A staff of men always ready at J. Moiaox's, the Premier Bootmaker, Town Hall Boot Store, East Street, Ashburton. 5 166



BANG ! Bang i Bj»ug ! My new sea, son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eloy's, Kynock's and, Club Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and >iU sporting materials of the first quality 'at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Empo^um. JCsT ('pened, a splendid line of fashion able Dresa Stuffd, m Cardinals, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks. To be &old under wholesale price.—H, C. Segers, Melford Houso. T ARGE Purchase Embroideries at -" Edwards, Bennett's Sale j over ninety pieces to chcose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made oi short notice. Orna ments. Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mrs A&ookn's new chop, Haveloc* Street,



roTATCHES, Clocks, etc., (all guaran *v teed) at wholesale cost for one month only. Now's your time. —Lums- den's. 3 219 MR LIGHT will be m attendance at the City Clothing Company, East street, where the balance of Grocery Stock will be sold at half price. 7 141 /"10AL. Coal. Coal.—lf you want \J Cheap Coal and Firewood just try 0. Spray, the old site opposite Mercantile Store. 6 461 WANTED Known. — Men s Tweed Suits 15s Bd, Men's Tweed Trousers LI d, Mens' Strong FlannellettQ Shirts 2s 6d, Mens' and Boys' Boots and Shoes greatly reduced.—Arcade House. 465 NOTICE! Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire cr 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, Hakdley, Ironmonger, etc.



SALE now on—White Calico 2s lid per dozen, Toweli 2s 6d per dozen, Lace, Curtains, from Is lid per pair, ai Arcade House. 4 27 WANTED Known—The whole of the stock to be sacrificed by order of the Purchaser, Arcade House. 4 26 PRIME Christchurch smoked and Lewis' pale cured Bacon Hams, best Akaroa and local-made Cheeses from sd. at Taylor's, Eaat Street Bakery. 6110 W "ANTED Known — Men's strong Tweed Suits from 16s 6d; shirts from 2s 6d.—Arcade House. 4 24 TF you wish your eoclals and parties to -*- be successful, buy your cake, pastry, etc, at Taylor's, East Street Bakery. Parties supplied on the shortest notice. 6J.11 TTISITthe Sale. Trimmed Millinery! * going at any price Ladles' Under lothing reduced to 20 per cent, below ost. —Arcade House. 4 64 OYSTERS and Fresh Fish of all sorts arrive evening per express at Deep Sea Fishing Oo.'s Shop, Burnett street Ashburton. 2 62 WANTED Known—All goods m Show Room to be slaughtered at any price.—Arcade Bouse. 4 28 T ADIES' and Gentlemen's left-off i JL> Clothes bought, sold, or exchanged. —Mbs Knight, Wakanui Road, opposite Temp]ar Hall. 7 102



/^ AMES for Winter Evenings, Word ! V T Making and Taking, Jenkins' Missing Woid, Stanley's March through Africa, Quartets, and many others. — H. M. Jones. XpNVELOPE3 from 4s per 1000, Note- XjJ paper from 3a 6d per ream net cash, during reduction sale. Maori Land illustrated, 2s.—H. M. Jones. SWEEPING Reductions. —Is Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for Is 6d, 2s 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equal rate of redaction at L. F. Andrewjs3 and Go's., Cash Sale. 618 L^HEAF Cash Sale at L. F. Andkewes / and Co. Good Notepiper Is packet. Envelopes from 3* 9d per 1000, or 6 Packets for Is. Boxes Paper and Enve lopes (good quality) from sd. Large Stock 1 of Books at all prices, from 2d upwards. 2s Games of various kinds reduced to jls Bd.—L. F. Andrewes and Co. WANTED Known-L W Pants 3s lid, Flannel Shirks 3s 9d, Worsted Socks 6'd per pair.—Arcade House 425 tI'DWARDS, Bennett's Sale. Grand lot -^ new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mas Adamh



WANTED Known— The Cheapest House m town for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Sbgeks, Melford Honsel WANTED Known.—No more wet clothes and bronchitis, Yarmouth Oilskin to hand.—Mitchbm. & Turner. SALE of Warehouseman 8 Stock at Mitchell & Turner's. Cheap lines m all departments, IF you want good prime Cheese and Bacon, try Taylor, East Street Bakery. 6109 WANTED Known—All accounts duo m tho Estate of Robert Alcorn must be paid at once. Office hours: 10 o 1 and 2 co 4, Saunders' Buildings. | Try ANTED Known—The Corner Is VY showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery ,and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. ORNXMENfsr China, Glassware, and Fancy Goods, greatly reduced for cash. Call and see. Novels at published prices.—H. M, Jones. RUSHED iitkto, 31bs over usual weight, 5s sask included. Al kinds of produce cheap for cash,—J. Thomas, Havelock street. 7 51 MRS HOOPER, Monthly Nurse, offers accommodation to patients at her residence, Alford Forest roid, near Mr Cunningham's Store. Ten minutes' walk to a doctor*



"Wauied. \\7 ANTED Known—Finest Seperator 1 VV Butter la ?A pei Ib. Roiled bacon, hams, and eggs ac lowest rates. — Johw Obr & Co. _ WANTED Known—Th» 3ons of Tem perance Benefit Society meets To- Night m the Templar Hall at 8 o'clock. 7 148 -4 CJ f\ f\ Fruit Tiees of best sorts ai d J_t)v/\/ sturdy growth to be sold cheap, as I have only £ aore of land. Give your boy 64 or Is togeo one for Arbor Day. J. Thomas, Havelock Street. 7 160 BOOKS. Stationery. Books. Cir culating Library. Terms easy, / Something to Read and Novelettes, half yearly volumes 5s each. British Battles. 7s 6d. English m Egypt, with Life of General Gordon, 5» 6d. Boys' Illustr»ted Annual, 5s 6d. Plain and Fancy Station ery from 9d per box. Birthday Cards, Text Cards, Picture Books, etc. All Goods at lowest possible prices. Book Stall and Shop, next Pollock's.—J. Marsdkn. .



PHOTOGRAPHY. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PHOTO GRAPHY. I DOZEN CABIXEIS, highly finished, *- for lOi 6d ; Carte de Visite, 7s 6d per dozen at LAWRENCE'S STUDIO, opposite Railway Station. Photographers by special appointment ta His Excellency the Governor. Portraits of eveiy description taken from Card to Life Size Pictures by the Instantaneous Method are equally as good taken m dull weit^er as m the brightest sunshine. 7 100 &OOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not feeling well ? Have a cup of Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening. My word, Mrs Browo, this is &imply lovely. Wholesale and retail nt Zasder'k. < p\ ONS ! Gnns ! Guns ! My new stock! VJI of Gunsj ust to hand direct from " the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Loaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W, Haedlby's Sporting Repository \\? A^TED Known. — Embroideries V* from Id a yard, Corsets 3s lid, todies' Ulsters frnm4s lid, Ladies' Gloves four pair for Is, Kid Gloves four burtons laod.~A.rgftd.eHou** 2 m



A C 11JS JS-IiJF'U h WlVsfiß BUYS Jewellery Importer and Manufacturer. f Diamond, Opal, & Pearl I.OVJB, \ BroocheH and Bracelets, \,to Suit all Purses. fHalf-Hoop Rings, Opal COUMWiHI^.-J and Diamond Cluster [Rings, Fancy Rings. /Novelties m Klestro plate. The stock ot Silver and F,P, Ware is the B W1DOIS6) J largest and finest m the district. Fancy Clocks, pretty designs. All new est designs Noold stock /"Watches, Chains, Studs, •IA1BD11", jjj ckets, Links, Pins. | 1 M.*teh Box^s, Pencil _ j Cases, co. Own make AND rtn< i importing. fAlug^, Knives, Forks, cnrtitfniMff J an aSpoona. I *•«•«.*«•«. Serv ,- ette Ringa, etc. All Goods Stamped Quality and marked Plainly. ; Old Jewellery Exchanged or Re-made, j Watches and Clocks thoroughly Repaired m a workmanlike manner. Satisfaction Guaranteed At **. Wnlelc'pi Jewellery Fstablishmeat, East Street, Asubukton. Sole Aserici'g Lazarus' Spectacles and Dxit Watches. \ V'M4U VIG4RMTTMS 3d v » yaefa



GREAT REJUCTIONS Hoilitt'9 Roller Flo jr. 251hs 2s od. 501bs 3s 10|d lOOlbs 7s 6d. 2001bs 14s 251 b Moir's New Oatmeal 2s 6d Neave's Food lid per tin, 10s per bag, 4 bags 9s 11 d 9d per dozen Best Mauritius Sugar 2fd per lb Bryant and May's Safeties 7Jd Finest Sago, Tapioca, Split Peas per dozen, 12 dozen 7s 4Jd 1M per lb, 71bs Is Sunlight Soap Is 2d per box of New Currants, washed and dried, 6 Tablets Hid 121bs 3s 9d Candles 5Jd per lb, 121bs 5s 3d Baisins, washed and dried, 4|d Corn Flour (Brown's) 3£d per . perlb,l2lb4s6d lb, 12jbs 3s 5d Sultanas 4fd, I2lbs 4s 8d Edmond s Baking Powder, large Extract of Soap, 13 packets for • tins, 11 d per tin, 12 tins 10s 9d Is 141 b box 3s lid Cream of Tartar, pure, Is 2d per UmonPeelßdperlb,2lbls3d, lb 121bsl3s 71b tins 3s 1 Id Our Own Baking Powder 9d lb Essence of Lemon, Vanilla, Coffee, purest and best, ground rochineal Almond, Date 5Jd on the premises daily, Is 2d bottle. 6 bottles 2s 6d and Is 6d per lb, Reduction Oxford Blue 8d per lb, 121 b box to large consumers 7 S 9^ Pure Pepper Is 2d per lb ; 121bs Plaid Vestas 3^d per dozen, 12 13s packets 3s 3d Baking Soda 3d per lb, 51bs Is Preserved Babbit 9d per tin, 8s Caustic Lye, for Soap making, 9d per dozen large tins lld»12 tins 8s 9d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 9s Superior Black Lead s|d dozen, 9d per dozen 12 dozen 5s 3d Note the Prico we sell TEA. AnyjJlb.s of tho following brands 5s 6d— Nt*H '!•, Match Usa, Arab, Nelson and Moato's, Jameson and Anderson's, Tiger, and any other. 3J per b Reduction on 101 b Tins ; Tins free. NOTK ADDRESS— «,, _ ■ 1 _ r> .^c 107 and 109, High Street, Ohrifitcliurch ; Tele i J IOT Cll I* l^"T OS- * phone 731; and EAST STREET, Ashburton. _____ ' -\ R»>member to patronise the firm who brought an<* 3ep down the prices, and give the ptJoplH of Ashbanon the boneiit of all niboles nought m tho Home and Conti nual markets f«HJgh. coNgOMERS LIBKRALLY DBALT WITH . A Compete t'riae List now m press will be forwarded to any address FREE.



Business Notices IF YOU WANT ■■go'>d value fob your money go to— G. J. NEILL'S WHERE THEY ARE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. 'HARP !iP.~]irHARI) UP MUST JHLA.VI3 3HONI3Y. KJO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED FOR ANY ARTICLE IN JK THE SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2&d DRE3S GOODS 3Jr» Double width Dress Tweeds Is lid Heavy Shirting Is 6d~Redußed to 9id Reduced to Is |Tnion Shirting Is 2d—Reduced to 7|d T»WELB 2M Xii Gloves, four olasps l«9d Double Bed-twill Bheetinß, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7£d—Reduced White mdQm Calico Is lid doz Dr Warner's Coraline Ooreets, 8a 6d AllWobl*-lMnel7Jd - # Reduced to 6s lid MlLLlffiY^&D PtrNDER-OLOTHING AT YOUR OWN PRICE CLOTHING- CLOTHING- S«' Caps 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes Men's Tweed Suits 133 6d 17s 6d Man's Heavy All Wool Suits 35s 6d Men's Tweed Macintoshes, with capes Reduced to 22a 6d 39a 6d^-Reduced to 23s 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, GAPS, etc., AT ANY FRIOE. BLANKETS. ~~~ BLANKETS. m EVERT OOOm^^j^^S^^^^ AT ANY NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. BO.OT S. BOOTS CHEAPER THAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THE MONEY Wnman'H Shoes 4s lid Women's Leather Lace B^ots, all sizes 5s lid Womenssnoes *s ARE SIMPLY GIVEN AWAY. Men's Bluchers 4* Ud Boys' Nailad Shooters, Strong, 5s 6d Men's Nailed Shooters 7« Hd »nd 5a 9d M«n's Heavy Watertights, pegged, Ladles' French Shoes lls 9J—Reduced 15a 6d—Reduced to 11s 6i to 8s 6d CHILDREN'S TAN SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE =G J, M BILL'S,. FBIEDLANBBB'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTONJ Cash. We Want GASH ~ FLETCHER BROS TT^ ISH TO THINK the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding Districts for the generous Support given them, and hope that those who were unable to get supplied, on account of the crush and shortage of room, will kindly excuse; and, as a further proof they intend to study the want of their customers, they have taken the largo Shop next door* and with the addition of a large Brick and Iron Building at tear of two Shops, they will be ablb to meet present requirements, and as a further guarantee that they intend to stay and sell the Finest Quality Goods at LOWER RATES than have been sold m Aahburtoft before. They quote the following list :—