Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1894 THE CABLE GUARANTEE.

The cable announcing Victoria's inten tion to withdraw from the cable guarantee was somewhat disquieting, and disturbed the minds of those in terested m other colonies besides our own ia the Australasian group. It "is evident that the Victorian Government, if they ever did come to a resolution to withdraw from the guarantee, either did so to give point m Parliament to their retrenchment proposals, and hardly meant to give effect to the reso lution, or passed it m sort of "pot" of retrenchment, looking at the financial condition of their colony from the most pessimistic standpoint. It is possible, if the latter, that the resolution might have bean given effect to, had the intimation of ifc not been received as it was by the other colonies. The other colonies promptly reasoned with Victoria, with the result that we soon had another cable, telling us that she was prepared to join with the majority of the colonies m whatever section is taken at the Postal Conference to be held m March next. If a majority are m favor of continuing the guarantee, Victoria will agree to that course, but should there not be such a majority she will vqte for its discontinuance, The cause of the uneasiness that followed the report of Victoria's possible retire ment from the guarantee was the fear of a reversion to the old cable rates of the Eastern Extension Company. But I there is no fear at all, so far as we can ae/ij that this can happen. In the first place, we 4° nO*J anticipate that a majority of jblie oolpnie-i will be m favof of terminating jthe exjsting agreement j and jn the s^cond, should |fcjti£ project for laying a Pacin'p .cable come witjjin measurable dis tance .of .c.onspramatjion., we hardly fancy that an inpre.as,e m rates wouiid follow. The eoloniißS are committed to the laying of this pable to a csrtsin extent, They have guaranteed interest up to £1,800,000, but that guarantee is safeguarded by conditions which keep tho rates within reasonable limits. This movement for a new Pacific cable is a very strong one, and though it may not just be able all at #*$* to carry everything before it— $nay #at jhe ffilf) to establish the line tly? a$ ,oi tjfo* $;»«teni Exten- (s&ffiis>W--Atiß gtpng to peat. • .„ jjj ™ C nt <9 reyer company such a b •.. %£ mi w " v; f J ? sion to the old prohibit W'™JK ruled a few years ago. The fo little history, culled from a reliable source, gives the story of the guarantee agreement m a nutshell, and is of special interest at the preseulimoment —-la 1891 fche Oable Company and

•outh Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, and Wesfc Australia entered into an agreement by which the tariff was to be reduced from th* Ist May,' 1891, the Cable Company to be guaranteed their 1889 receipts, viz., £237,736, the company bearing one half any loss, and the contributing colonies the other half. A similar agreement was made between the con tributing colonies agreeing toguarantee £>outh Australia £87,552 per annum. From the Ist May, 1891, cable rates from Adelaide to London were accord ingly reduced from 9s 4d to 4s per word, and the rates to other parts of the world were reduced m proportion. Government messages were reduced to 3s 6d per word and press messages to Is 9d per word. From the Ist January, 1893, an all-round increase of 9d per I word was made on ordinary or public messages, Government and press mess ages not being affected. On the same date New Zealand joined the contri buting colonies as a party to the cable' and South Australian guarantees. The contributions of the colonies are calculated on the basis of population. For 1892-3 they were as follows:— South Australia £2407, Victoria £8569, Tasmania £1102, New South Wales £8508, New Zealand £815, West Australia £374. It, will thus be seen that Victoria is the largest contributor, and probably m her present straitened circumstances she | would not regret if this liability were got rid of.

The New Zealand Times buffets the New Zealand farmers thus over their desertion of wheat as a crop:—Ths i wheat, shrinkage m the area of grain cultivation is not to the credit of the farmers of this colony. It does not, it is true, pay at present prices to grow grain for the English miller. But it does not follow, therefore, that it will not pay to grow grain. The unprofitable cess m the English market simply means that the grain grown m New Zealand has become a remarkably oheap food. To cease for that reason to grow grain m a country so remarkably well adapted for the purpose savours of folly. The obvious thing is to get the cheapest and best food m the world eaten on the spot. Pigs would thrive upon it better than they thrive anywhere else. So would sheep, and the merits of grain-fed mutton have j only to be known to be appreciated. In ! this way the output of our fields could be enormously increased, and profitably^ We have to increase production, and to do so at a profit. That is the first rule of our existence. It is useless to talk of difficulties. Brave men never talk of difficulties; they meet them. The soil here is not m sight of the limit of produc tion by a century or two. The market at the other end of the world is no m sight of the limit of demand. It could to morrow begin to absorb murton at an increased rate of twenty million carcases a year That is a reward awaiting busi ness enterprise. The mercantile com munity's business is to make outlets for produce by enterprise and acumen. The producer's interest is to fulfil its duty of producing.

Speaking of the fruib culture a Wellington contemporary has the following : —The prospect of expansion is not fruit limitless by any means, as culture. California discovered. Cali fornia began with a pheno menal record of prone, which brought about an enormous increase oE production, which s>nt prices down to the most dismal levels. The statement J^as been made on behalf of Messrs Chaff^y Brothers, of Mildura, that the California!)s have not as y*t reached the market of the Easfern Sates. But we read m the Mew York papers of last August ot weekly supplies of fruit coming by rail up to 2400 tons. The same papers chronicle some curious prices ; best pears, averaging two to the pound, hawked about the streets m cart loads at two dozen for five cents; an [ account sale of 118 boxes of fruit, equal j' to about one ton and a half, sold for sx- I teen dollars, which had to pay for culti | vation, picking, packing and haulage These facts prove that until tne Ameri can demand was supplied the Califcrnian fruit-growers did very well, but that when I the demand was reached the industry lan guished. A similar story is cold of the drying and canning industries. At pre sent the New Zealand demand for fruit of all kinds is nearly all supplied from abroad. We may count therefore on having a good market at our doors as soon as the farming community begins to take to fruit growing m earnest. But we musk not expect too much from the industry, remembering the Californian 1 example. Fruit culture is of all indus tries that to which the proverb of warning against putting all one's eggs into one basket particularly applies.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It is not intended to fill the vacancy caused by tho death of Major Tuke, but the districts along the west coast of the north Island will bo rearranged. Of the 5,000,000 inhabitants of London moie rhan 1,000,000 have to live on less than 25< a w^pk for each family, while more than 300.000 are m chronic poverty. It is understood that the negotations for the appointment of MrJ. P Maxwell, as Commissioner to report on the Vic torian railways, have been broken oft*. Reports agaj.ft come from Florida that the allgator is rapidly becoming extinct. It is reported that fully 2,50 D,OOO of them have been killed within the last dojjan years. Intending competitors at the Friendly Societies Sports are reminded that entries can be made at Mr P O'Connor's shop m Bullock* arcade this evening from 6 30. te 9 o'clock. Despite the fact of m*»ny licensed houses throughout the colony having been closed, Messrs James Speight and Co., the well known brewers of Dunedin, arß steadily increasing the output of thsir excellent I ales and porters. Yesterday—before Messrs A. Harrison a#d R. Alcqrn, J.P's.—'Anthony Crowe, charged witl} working a mare with sore shoulders at Westerfield, was fined 20?, without costs, and warned not to put the animal to work again until the shoulders were cured. The following amounts m e'akes were paid over by the Ashburton Trotting Club last evening at the Central Hotel ;—J. J. Stewart, £15; D. McLean, £|S0 $ Thomas Lsffey. £37 ; B. Edwards, £15 ; J. Moore, £15; J. Butler, £15; J. Farrell, £J5~ total, £132.

The Gazelle notifies that m pursuance and exercise of the power and authority conferred by section 9of The Fisheries Conservation Act, 1884, Frederick Wil liam Jackson, of Ashburton, has been appointed an officer for tha purposes of that Act wiihin the County of Ashbunon Stambouloff, the Bulgarian ex-Miniater, was m his younger days apprenticed to a cobbler, un becoming Prime Minister he appointed his former master, the cobbler prefect of police at Sofia, as a mark _of respect for his just and unerring severity and his remarkable talent for flogging. In ihe Gazette is published the sittings for the year of the District Court through out the colony The following are the daces for Ashburton :—ln the Courthouse, Ahhbuttcn, for civil business only, on lOch January, 14th Match, 17ih May, 19th July, 13th September, and Bch Novem ber. Of 8?,289 tons of mutton imported by the United Kingdom during the nine months ended September, 36,657 tons (well on to half) were from New Zealand. The Plate supplied 21,247 tons and Aus tralia 17,468 tons. Of 79,686 tons of beef Queensland supplied 10.483 tons, America 67,532. Mr Bradley, a newly-appointed member of the Wellington Benevolent Institution, was ao surprised at the nature of the business that, towards the end of the meeting, he gave brief expression to his feelings by exclaiming, * Why, this is a sort of chamber of horrors : I shan't get over it for a week.' Given a fine evening, such as we were favored with on Tuesday, for instance— and the garden party at the Vicarage to night should be a most enjoyable one. Business began to-day at two o'clock, and the concert on the lawn will begin at eight. The brass band will also help to keep things hamming. Mr McGowan, Tax Commissioner, having assisted the New South Wales Ministry to frame their Land and Income | Tax Bill, has been requested to visit Melbourne for the purpose of getting the machinery of a similar department there ready. The Government have granted him leave and he will take his departure next month. A private cable message from Sydney states that Captain Allrtsan has passed the examination necassary to qualify for the position of nautical adviser to the New Zealand Government. This appointment was conferred on Captain Allman contin gent on his passing the examination, and he will take up his duties on hi? return to the colony. The Bush Advocate learns that great success has attended an experiment made by Mr A. K. Lyons, of Mangatoro station, m the direction of producing a cross between the Border Leicester and Lincoln sheep. The result is a breed which 5a thought by authorities on the subject to be one that will supersede the breeds at present m favour. The barque Dochra, which arrived the other day at Adelaide, reported passing the barque Firth of Forth on September 26 m lat. 4deg north, long. 13deg 44min west. The apprehension m Dunedin that the Firth of Forth is the vessel lost about Preservation inlet arises from the fact that it was not stated m the press tele gram that the wreckage was firat seen two months ago, when thab vessel was only sixty days out. About 6000 bales were catalogued for the first Timaru wool sale of the season, which waa held on Tuesday. The top price was 7|d, and generally prices were lfd below those last season. Fully half the catalogue was passed m. The sale was not over at ten pm. The nexb of the series of wool sales at Christchurch will open on Friday next m the Hall of the Chamber of Commerce. There is a very large entry of wool for this sale. The Tuapeha Times states that on a sheep station m Tuapeka country there is a rabbitor who waa once, and not so very long ago, a distinguished member of the medical profession ; on the same station is a man who was formerly private secretary to an ex-Premier of this colony, and who is a civil engineer by profession, and before his final descent had occuoied a high position atd made a professional reputation m more than one ot the Australian colonies. A baukrupt came up before his Honor Mr Justice Dennis ton at Christchurch on Tuesday, who was m the peculiar position of having no debts and no assets. His Fonor .remarked there could be no one m a more happy position than the appli cant, and he recommended him to remain m statu quo. The ostensible reason of the bankrupt filing was to get rid of a trust liability, but be had found himself m the same position, plus, however, the costs of the bankruptcy proceedings. At a largely attended meeting of shop assistants, held m Wellington on Tues day, a resolution was carried by thirty* nine votes to three m favor of the half holiday under the Act of hat session being observed on Saturday afternoen. The resolution, will be forwarded to the City Council, which has to fix the day for the half-holiday. It waa asserted by some of the speakers that the meeting was not representative of the feeling m the south part of Wellington, where the assistants are said to be m favor of Wednesday. The village of Diana Marengo, situated m the Riviera, has just been the scene of an exceedingly tragic love duel between two young Italian girls, says a Genoa tele gram, dated Septembar 16. Both were m love with the same young man, and, after several interviews as to which of the two should claim him as her own, they decided to settle their dispute at the point of the knife m true Italian fashion. The elder of tha two, who was 20 years of ago, fell dead m a few minutes, stabbed to the heart, and then her rival, horrified at tha crime she had committed, out her throat and expired across the body of her victim. The Press has the following story, regatding two young bulls that were shipped north by the steamer Flora: on Tuesday night from Lyttelton:— The animals were detrained at the cattle pens near the gasworks, and very soon showed their mettle by compelling all and sundry to give them a wide berth. Lyttelton tars and stevedores are up to almost everything m the way of handling cargo, and have no objection to frozen mutton and chilled beef, but when it came to handling m the open a wicked looking bull that showed himself very much alive they were somewhat at a loss how to pro ceed. However, Jack's never failing resource, a rope, was brought, and after sundry gymnastic feats on the part of both bull and sailors the animal was fairly haltered. About a dozen tars got hold of the ends of two ropes and a veritable tag of war began, to the great amusement of a large crowd of onlookers. The animal xould certainly pay out or take m slack vastly quicker than the men, and he had the further advantage that while they were trying to gve him a wide berth the closer he got to them the better he liked it. For over an hour the fun was f*st and furious, but the bull was finally in duced .to walk down the wharf and on board the steamer. How is it that Clarke Blood Mixture has obtained such great popularity is a question which has perplexed many. The answer is, that it is unquestionably the finest Blood Purifier that science and medi cal skill have brought to light. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected by it. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, &kin and Blood diseases, Bad Legs, Sores and fijnples of {dnds it effects are mar vellous. Sold everywhere, '&fc 2p 9d per botvlrf. Beware of wortiiloes imitations »v übsututest £2)

No sale will bo held at Tinwald on 1 Christmas Day. The next sale will take place on Monday, December .31. The Ashburton sale will be held aB usual on Tuesday next, December 18. The members of the Ariel Club left at' half-past one for Longbeach to enjoy a day's outing there, at the invitation of Mr J C. N. Qrijg. A good number.of mem bers ot the club—both riders and non riders—took advantage of Mr Newmans br,.kein which to nuk-j the journey. Severe loss is being experienced by settlers m the Malvern district owing to the death of cows immediately after dropping their calves. Quite a number have died during the past three monfchs s and no remedy baa been successful. The cause of death is afmystery to pra tical men who have dealt with cattle for years. It is stated that the Crown Prince of Japan is a candidate for the hand of a European Princess. The Japanese Ambassadors, it is stated, have received secret instructions to sound the viewa of European princea with marriageable daughters, or rather with daughters grow ing to marriageable age, for the Crown Prince of Japan is only 17, and his father does not intend that he shall marry nntil he achieves his twentieth year. If a princess of royal blood cannot be found willing to share the dangers as well as the joys of the chrysanthemum throne then a woman of a lower rank will 'be chosen. The daughter of an English duke, or of a French maiquis, or of an American mil lionaire may prove acceptable. Rhedmatism.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy xevek. fails m permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, one bottle gives relief. Price 10s, post free, J. W. Clayton, P.O. Bot 234, Dunedin

COMMERCIAL.

London, December 11 Colonial stocks are recovering and showing brisk business.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Sydney, December 12 Wheat, chick, 2a 3d to 2s sd; milling, new, 2s 4d; flour, roller brands, nominally, '£6 15s to £7. Oats, dull, prime feeding, 2s 1 Id. Barley, Cape, nominally, 2s 6d. Peas, Prussian blue, 3s lOd. Potatoes, prime new, £1 3s to £1 15a. Onions, £5 10s. Butter, dairy made 5-|d to 6&d; factory, 7d to B|d. Cheese, prime, 51A to 6d. Bacon, 4M to sd. Melbourne, December 12 Wheat, firm, 2a 2id. Oats, fairly active, Algerian, Is 3d; stout. Is 9d ; Danish, Tar tarians, Is 7Ad. Potatoes, £1 17s 6d to £2. Adelaide, December 12 Wheat, firm, 2s 3d ; Hour, roller brands, £5 10s.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND v. AUSTRALIA.

London, December 10 The Chronicle, m referring to the cricket match England v Australia, which begins at Sydney on Friday, declares the team picked to represent Australia is a superb one. ,

Cheap Money Scheme.

A Ituah ff^r T,omn»,

Wellington, December 12. For the convenience of applicants under the Cheap Money Act, printed forma and envelop3s have been distributee' through out the colony. Judging by the rush of applications at eh c head office—many of them received before the Act finally passed — the Board will have to sit nijiht and day for the firs'; month. Some five hundred, averaging £300 each, have already been received, and the superintendent antici- ] pates that the mi lion now at his disposal will be all lent m the first six mouths. The minimum amount allowed by the Act is £25, and the maximum £2500. Upon crown leaseholds the loan is restricted to half the lessee's interest; upon free holds to two-thirds value. '■■

LABOR

i Adelaide, December 12 j The Committee set up to enquire into the unemployed difficulty has j submitted its final report, m which is enumerated various causes for the existing depression, and certain reme dies are suggested. The most practical amongst the latter are liberal pastoral legislation, encouragement of rival in dustries, moderate expenditure m assisting mining, encouragement of small holdings, a moderate public works policy and just labor legislation. In order to relieve the immediate dis tress, they recommend Government to give temporary relief m return for an adequate amount of reproductive labor, and the establishment of labor bureaux throughout the colony. In conclusion, the Committee consider the true remedy of the unemployed question is to be found m better prices and sound legislation.

NEW GOVERNOR.

London, December 10 Lord Monkswell also is mentioned as a successor to Lord Hopetoun, as Governor of Victoria. December 11. The officials of tho Colonial Office give a guarded denial to the statement th&t Lord Brasscy will succeed Lord Hopetoun. They say Lord Hopetoun's successor has not yet been selected, and the appointment will be submitted to the Queen for her consideration before it is made public. It is under stood that Lord Hopetoun will receive six months' leave of absence, to date from April next.

ROAD BOARDS

Moult luncrt.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was held last Monday. Present—Messrs Chapman (chairman), Her ring, and Hood. OViiRSKEK.S KJiJ'OKT. The Overseer's report was considered. Village Settlement Road—The Overseer reported having inspected this road near Grant's, and that he had written to the Commissioner, stating what work was neces sary.--Resolved to invite tenders for the work if the Commissioner's reply is favor able. Bucclench Road—On the recommendation of the Overseer, it was resolved to put twenty yards of shingle to the chain instead of hfteen to the chain on the worst places Gorge Road, near Lake Heron—lt was resolved to get any small works done m the neighborhood, while contractor Brown was working at Hakatere. CORRESrOX DENCE. From the Springfield Pottery Company— Received. r * Krom the Commissioner Crown Lands, asking whether there would be any objec tion, on the ground of public interest to the disposal of the strip of old tramway reserve lying between R.S. 17763, and the public road near Springbum.— The Cletk was instructed to reply that the Board was not aware of any objection to the land being sold to the adjoining land owner, provided that a gravel pit site was reserved at the lower end. From Mr 0. B. Fookt, re alteration of roadß on the Alford Estate.— Received. ACCOUNTS. The pay-sheet amounting to £23 was passed for payment, and the Board ad. jonrned. :

THE COREAN WAR

Shanghai, December 11 A fleet of sixteen Japanese war ships has arrived off Shanhaikwan, and the European residents expect that a force will be landed there to march on Fekin. It is reported that the Japanese, [ before they will consider proposals for peace, will insist on the surrender for execution of the Chinese officials who offered money for Japanese heads.

SENTENCED TO DEATH

Sydney, December 10. Grenon, a burglar charged with shooting at a watchman, has been sentenced to death.

Financial Panic in Newfoundland.

St. Johns, December 10. There ia a financial panic m New foundland. The Union, Commercial, and Government Savings Banks, be sides many business firms, have sus pended payment within the last few days. December 11. Business throughout Newfoundland is paralysed m consequence of the financial panic, and Bank notes are being refused as tender for payment.

EXECUTION OF A MURDERER

" Sydxey, December 11 The sentence of death,, passed on Frederick Dennis for the murder at Fifield m August last of John Half, was carried into effect to-day; the execution taking place m the Bathurst gaol. Death was instantaneous.

MINERAL WELL

Melbourne, December 12 A sulphur spring has been discovered at; Prankston, twenty-six miles from Melbourne.

INCOME TAX

Melbourne, December 12 The Premier, moving the second reading of the Land and Income Tax Bill, said he thought, as the principle was already approved, they should pass the second reading without division. Sir J. Patterson objected to the Bill, as containing a very important new feature of taxing a man's principal instead of his profit. The debate was adjourned.

Harvest Prospects.

Hobaet, December 12 The long continued dry weather ia seriously affecting the crops. Harvest prospects are poor.

The Standard Time Bill.

Brisbane, December 12 The Standard Time Bill has passed the Assembly m all its stages.

T?E ASHBUBTUJR GUARDIAN; WEMMDAY, DECEMBEK 1% 1894.



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Wanted ICE CREAM, Ice Cream, Ice Crtam, now ready at H A. Klower's. East street, Ashburton. Ice supplied at shortest notice. 10 114 RECENT Arrivals — Ladies' and Gentle-} nien's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats — Mitch cli. and Turner. H' OLLOA ! What's This !36 Cards m Packets for Is, and 25 for 9d ; single Cards from 2d to 2* each. New Year's, Christmas, Text, and Birthday Cards, Cheap and m great variety. A choice lot of New Books suitable for Christm%H and Birthday Present.?. Cir culating Library, Terms easy. Eight Id Books for 6d, four 2d Book'i for 63, two 4i Books for 6d, three 6cl Books for Is, Plain, Fancy, and Mourning Statiouerv. Picture Books, Scraps, etc.—J. Marsdbn, Bookstall and Shop. SWEEPING Reductions. —Is Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for Is 6d, 2a 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equfclrrfcafe of reduction at- L, F. Ahdrewes and Cos., Cash Sale. 618 T* AD IKS' and Gentlemen's left-off J_J Clothes and all kinds of goods bought, sold, or exchanged. — Mrs Knight, opposite Templar Hall, near Post Office. 11 170 /^HRISTMAsIindNew Year Cards for \J the Home Mail. A beautiful assort ment just opened up, Packets of Cards of choice designs from 3d upwards. Writing Papers and Envelopes, Pocket Books, Pttrses, Writing Caaes, Ink stands, Pictures, Music, Accordeons from 7s 9d, Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, Zither Harps, Photo Frames and Albums, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Indoor Games, and a great variety of goods too numerous to mention : all at greatly reduced prices for caeh this month at L. F. Andrew es jl\v Co.'s Cheap Sale. SPECIAL & IMPORTANT. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY Are Special Purchasers of the well-known ASHBURTON TWEEDS. pNCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY PURCETASING TWEEDS Manufactured m our own district. ad Men's Sac Suits 28 9 Ashburton Tweed Men's Tweed Trousers ... 9 6 Ashburton Tweed Mend Sac Suits to measure ... 59 6 Ashburton Tweed Men's Trousers to measure ... 17 6 Ashburton Tweed Boys' Suits ... 9 6 Ashburton Tweed BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. try the; NEW ZEALAND GLOTHIN3 FACTORY FOR YOUR NEXT PAIR OF BOOTS. SEE OUR WINDOW FOR PRICES. HALLENSTEIN BROS. ALEX. HENDRY. Manager ~~ " ~FIRE~ALARMS Allenton „ ... .. one toll Borough, north of railway .., two tolls Borough, aouth of railway ... three tolls Hampstead ... ... four tolls



Wanted. NOTIOB. — Intending Subscribers to the "Me^sencter of the Sacred Heart" are requested to leave their names with Mbs Adam-s, Saundera' Building". ; 12 84 BLACK and White Minoreas, a dczsn youmg and forward B rd", Dunedin prize straim, for Sale. Apply " Fancier.' Mail Office. 12 87 WANTED KNOWN—WesloyaD Church Anniversary, Grand Social and Musical Evening, Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 7.30 p.m. Songs, etc.j by Miss Venie Flower and otberß, Parlourgaraen, R.freshmentH. licketa la. 12 91 FOR Sale, House m Cameron street West, Six Kooms, Quarter Acre, ()uthoUßesi tanks and every convenience. For further particulars apply "House" Post Office, Aehburton. 12 59 CHEAP Christttas Present?, Cheap New Year Gifts, Cheap Toys. Cheap Dolls, Cheap Fancy Goods. Mes Adams, Saunders' Buildings. WANTED —Every Lady to try Madam Baicombb's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset (registered), guaran teed whalebone throughout. Orders left at Mr E. Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 ROBERT ALCORN has oponed m Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the Kaiapoi Sales, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ash burton. Also an assortment of Boots. NOTICE! Notice 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 Hakdley, Ironmonger, etc OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Qfuslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcobn's new shop, Biker's Buildings i BUTTER, BUTTER.-We are Still Belling Good Butter 6d per lb. Bran 2s 8d per bag, Best Sharps 5s 3d Ber bag, Rollitt's and Thomas' Flour at [ill Price. Note Address—Fletcher Bbos., Cash Supply Stores, Aehburton. 11 171 WANTED Known.—Miss Muephy Dressmaker, has removed to Burnett Street, next to Orange Hall. Wedding and Mourning orders especially attended to. WANTED Known — Mus  Hooper (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hoofer, Alford Forest Boad, Aehburton, 11*134 fITANTED Known -Holders of W Present tickets can new get them changed.—H. 0. Segees, Melford House. XT/ ANTED Known—The Corner Is YY showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. "OEAUTTFUL ar.d useful Presents to l~) all purchasers of 2s 6d and upwards. —H. C. Segeks, Meltcra House. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Hegatta Shirts, all sires, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W, JET. Collier. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical line at »S. S ilek's, Optician. "ORESENTS. We are now giving _L Presents to a.l purchaser* of 2* 6d and upwjrds.-—H. 0. Segerh, Melford House. WE Hold a Large Stock of the Latest Kovelties m Materials for Blouses and Walking Crosses. Just, optnec!, ix Pakeha and lonic, Dresfi Goods of choice selection, SunshaJ^s and Umbrellas.—MrrnirsLL and Tornee. BANG ! Bang j Bang 1 My new set son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Cluo Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and aU sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Emporium. BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Ex*ra large and heavy 15s 6d and 16a 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Building, A FACT.—Anyone drinking Health Tea and discarding all other brands, will certainly add ten years to his life. Just your try it. To be bad from ai Grocers. GUNS 1 Guns ! Gune 1 My new stock of Guns} ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hakdley's Sporting depository WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. fl. Zasdeu, Sola Agent. BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Children's Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices. — L. F. AifDBEWES AND Co. 11 98 WANTED Known—That if you are m want of a first class article m sum naer Bo«?fcs and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Moison's ; you will get the very best vi, pgdnced prices. As for his own make, they aqs wejl known to . tha delight of the wearers, fchwjjigfonpt the iiietralasian colonies. Repairs w.ell done and at oix&t. Premier Boot Maker, Town ( Hall Boot £tor«, East street, Abh burton. r~~ LADlES.—Spring Olewwir.—We. have just received Three (3*sqs of Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together with new" Patterns m Carpets, Oilcloths, and Linoleums. Uhina Mifcting from Bjd per yard.—MrrcHßiA 4N» Tubnjjr, /CHRISTMAS Presents, Choica Orna- V^/ ments, Zithers and Jew's Harp?, Palis and Dolls for everybody from Id »cash .; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping ißeautiies Is, Chinese Conquerors 6d, ifjjssian Etsib»s«ies Is, Walking Men, iPolls, Scp^h Greys, and Ennis- t ilUn Qtmoma *ll MQi^ierfnVy cheap at F^yß^ar,ZT-^^:_ OYSTERS, Fried Floh*^!^ Js' Whitebait every right at «j ji • ^ Deep Sea Fishing Company, oppose Mail office. 9 168 WANTED iJnown^That owing to the success of the Hale now being held up at Saunders' Buildings, opposite Rail* , way Station, it will be continued for ' another twonty-eight days. 1 am not advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A Lawhie, ' y 166



Business Notice . ' NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. TO MX E T~T~Bfl TIMES. . OWING to the scarcity of money and dulness of trade generally, we are over stocked. To ensure a speedy clearance, we have marked the whole of our Stook at the Very JiOwcet PotslMc Price*. SOW IS YOUR TIME. MAKE NO MISTAKE. G. J. *T¥l L lAS IS THE SHOP FOE A GENUINE "J3ABGAIN. jNew Prints, guaranteed to wa«h, 3^d 1 New and Fashionable Dresa Goode, double New Galateas, very strong, 6£d width, worth 28 for Is 3d *'ew Delainet, very pretty, 74d, guaranteed | Calicos, 2s lid dozen ,„,. to wash | Double-bed Sheeting, white twill, 9£i KewDresa Goo Is 5s lid, dress worth double | Towels, 2^d; Cotton Shirting, 4§d MILLINERYT^MILLINERy IN ALL ITS BRANCHES EXCEPTIONALLY CHEAP. Strong Coraets, 4s 6d now 2a lid J Children's Sunshades Is Ladies' Sunshades of every description | CLOTHING. CLOTHING. M«n*s Suits, 13s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits, 4s lid Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, 37s 6d now 27a Straw Hats for men and boys at any price g^ Hats, Socks, Shirts and lies at your own jhleo's Colonial Tweed Suitß, 45s now 32s 6d prioe BOOTS7~-BOOTS. We were never beaten, and we defy competition. All our Colonial Boots aio made specially to our order, and we guarantee them. If not as good as recommended, we will replade them. -JUSB TO HAND -120 pair of Ladies' Lace Shoes, 4« lid Children's Tan Shoes and Sbppersa specialty Ladies' Tan Strapped Shoes, 6s lid with sox to match ,„, ladies' Canvas Shoes, tan »nd black Men's Colomal-made Shooters, najled 7* lid Ladies 1 French Glace Kid Shoes, the best to 1 Men's Colonial-made Shooters, n» iled 8s lid be had m New Zealand I Men's Balmorals and Cookhams of every Men's Bluchera, 4s lid I description. COME AND SEE. G. J. NEIL US I?RIEDLANDBR'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTONj ~ W. H. COLLIEB INVITES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ONE OF THIS FINEST COLLECTIONS * OF Fashionable Ho vel tl es *"OR SPEING AND SUMMER Ever imported into the district. " The Novelties on view, and which ladies are invited to inspect, are Characterised by VARIETY, GENERAL EXCELLENCE and MODERATE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Obtains all the very latest productions of the Millinery Art THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Is very complete with the Newest J r Woollen Fabrics, Prints, Silks, Delaines, Pongees, Sateens, Etc, A SPLENDID SHOW Of New Choice Goods m Laces, Fabric and Kid Gloves, Ribbons and Handkerchiefs, Blouses, Hoisery, Sunshades, Flowers, Etc. ALL REQUIREMENTS VOE BO\S\ CHILDREN'S asd GENTLEMEN'S WEAR INSPECTION INVITED, IHE • (OKIVKir i APOLOGY. S. SALBK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, T>£GS to apologise to the numerous Customers who were requiring the Wonderful »ixit Watches, Which he was unable to supply, having aold out, and to notify he has jut received nother large consignment of DIXIT, DIXIT, DIXIT WATCHES, Open face and double case Keyleß«^ v e e y;windinS T 'EVMIS' Look *nd we" PRICES—(In boxes with extra glass) 208, 25«, W»^*»* 3OB' Guarantee with each Watch. The Most Wonderful Value eve7o"ir7d to the Ashbur^n Public. No other Watches m the Market at the prices can compare with the »«I * ONLY TO BE OBTAINED FROM S SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. Dresses • Dresses. Dresses WYDS DOUBLE-WIDTH, LINING AND BUTTONS COMPLETE FOR *s Od. mmm^mmmmmmm ■ i A VEKY CHOICE SELECTION OF SINGLE BOBEB NEW WOOL DELAINES FROM &§d. CARPETS' CHINA MATTING, umLwm A Sluowroom Fall of Novelties THREE OASES ENGLISH SHOES AND SLIPPERS MITCHELL& TURNER.