Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1894. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.

What costs nothing is held cheap. This was experienced m the long ago when the very highest Wisdom spoke m the parable of the wedding feast, the guests at which were recruited from the highways and the hedges, to which the servants of the giver of the feast were sent to tc compel them to come m." In this glorious country of ours-r-" a land of beauty and of grandeur, a land of corn and wine, a land of peace and plenty: the abode of freedom " —we have an education sys teai of which we proudly say it is free, compulsory, and secular. "Set it is amazing to find that tbereare hundreds, if not thousands, of parents who value the education of their children so little that almost any excuse is by those parents considered valid for allow ing the children to absent themselves from school. The School Attendance Act, which was passed during the ses tion of Parliament which has just closed, was one dealing with this ques tion of irregular school attendance, and public attention has not been suffi ciently directed to the* measure. It was to be regretted that a Bill was necessary at all m this colony to accen tuate the compulsory clauses of the Education Act, but it was found neces sary, m consequence of the carelessness and supineness of parents, if the great object of our education was not to be frustrated, that something should be done to compel the advantages which the system confers upon the people, to be utilised by them. So the powers that be decided upon legislation to make the compulsory portion of the system more stringent. There were not wanting those who thought that the imposition of a fee m the shape of weekly payment would waken up care less parents to a sense of their re sponsibility, and make them appreciate more highly theadvantages which cheap education gives, but this suggestion was not popular, because it would have at once struck at the f reeness of the system. The system is free and it must remain so, but parents n^ust be educated up to a proper appreciation of the responsibility that lies with them of seeing that their children attend school—-of feeling that the very freeness of the instruction makes the duty of securing it more jncumbent wpoij. them. IjE'he children, m the matter of education, are jas much the care of the State as of the parents, and the State therefore makes it its own duty to see that the children do not suffer m a matter which bo seriously appertains to their welfare through life as that of education. Hence the pass ing of the Act under notice, which is

ntended to make the education of the jolony—free as it has been possible to make it m every sense - compulsory m the highest degree. The Act provides that every child between seven and thirteen years shall attend a school at least six times a week, morning and afternoon attendances being counted separately. Hitherto a half time attendance has been requisite, but it will be observed that the minimum is now raised, and a parent is liable to a fine of 2s for each week m which the child fails to make the necessary num ber of attendances. Clause 5 provides that if a child required by the Act to attend school fails to attend, the school committee of the district shall notify the parent to send the child ; and m case of refusal the parent shall be summoned before the magistrate, who will have power to make an order, disobedience to which will involve a penalty of 403. Exemptions will be obtainable from the committee of the district upon any of the following grounds ;— 1. That the child is under efficient and regular instruction elsewhere. 2. That the child is unable to attend school by reason of sickness, danger of infection, temporary or permanent infirmity, or other unavoidable cause. 3. That the road between the child's residence and the school is not sufficiently passable. 4. That one ot the inspectors or the head' master of any public school has, by writing under his hand, certified that the child has reached a standard of education prescribed by any regulations under the principal act as the Ptandard of exemption. There; is also provision for an appeal from a decision of a committee to the Education Board, Proceedings may be taken under the Justices of the Peace Act, and the initiative may be made and proceedings conducted by tho truant officers (whom Boards have the power of appointing), or by any member of a school committee or clerk of a school committee. All penalties are to go to the school funds. These provisions are well worth considera tion by parents who have hitherto set smallstora by the education offered to their children, and we trust that, having been made aware of the exist ence of an Act so stringent, it will not be necessary to put its punitive clauses m force, but that, to use a bit of racing 3lang, parents will "take the tip," and keep their children up to the mark m attendance. If they do so, while benefiting their own children to a degree they themselves cannot esti mate, they will also greatly facilitate the work of the teachers, and help the children who are regular.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

During the past nine months 44,8540z of gold has been received from New Zea land for coinage m the Sydney mint. The Russian Ambassador has protested against th« Austrian Government admit ting Australian meat whilst excluding Kussian and Roumanian. Mr Alfred Harrison notifies that he will hold a sale m the estate of William Stocks deceased, a of contractor's plant at Peaches Quarry, Mount Somers, on Thursday, November 15. The shopkeepers did nob observe the usual half hollirlay to day, bus the shops will be closed all day on Friday—the Priaoe of Wales' Birthday—as also will the hanktj. On ±No7ember4,lß92, a Bill was passed by the legislature of Sweden introducing scientific temperance instruction into the public schools of that country ; and m the Swedish Parliament (says a correspondent of the Union Signed) is to be found to-day many a champion of Prohibition. Members of the Aehburton Rifle Club Trill open the season on Friday, the Prince of Wales' birthday aud <jhootin<j will com mence *t 2 p.m. Kanges 200 and 500 yards,7 shotsat each rangeand one tighter. Sides will be picked on the ground, and it is hoped that a good number will attend, Wellington Cricket Association have once more had under consideration the question of a guarantee to the English cricket team, and declined to commit the Association to any expenditure. Messrs C. Cross and A. R. Holdship were elected delegates to represent the Association at a conferenca m Christchurch re the New Zealand Cricket Council. A Temuka householder had the mis fortune the other day to lose a duck that had just hatched out a brood of young ones. To his surprise and delight the place of the deceased mother was at once taken by a gosling—abouc the size of a dnok. The gosling now takes the young duck* about, feeding them and looking after them, and covering; them at night. 1 Man proposes ; God disposes.' Forty two of the Ash burton Volunteer Corps answered ' Here ' to the roll at the drill shed at half past four this morning. The intention was to proceed to the butts for rifle practise, but rain commenced and the air being misty they had to return to their homes not at all pleased at their fruitless turnout. Mrs Ballance, who is at Home m England at the present time, is bringing out a monument of Irish grey granite, which she intends to erect to the memory of her late husband m Wellington. The New Zealand Shipping Company, with a public-spiritednes« deserving of com mendation, has offered to bring one the monument free of charge. The monument is said to be a very handsome one. The annual military tout nament of the Canterbury Volunteer co^ will be held m Christchurch on Friday oveninpr. Sixty seven entries have been received. Ash burton will be represented by five teams —three for the tent pitching competition, one far physical drill, and one for bayonet exercise. As the local men have been practising diligently for some timß past, they are certain to give a good account of themselves. A number of people had gathered at Ludgate Hill, watching a prosession go by, and were somewhat startled by a shower of handbills from the sky. They pur ; ported to be a ' message from the planet j Mts ' and strongly advised the inhabitants of the earth to indulge m a cetain brand of Scotch whisky, A. closer inspection of the heavens revealed the presence of a balloon at a great height, by means of j which the enterprising whisky vendors i were pushing their ware 3.

The Tinwald hotel, which for the last« ew years has been successfully conducted j jy Mr Stone, has been leased by that ;entlemau to Mr Lagan, forraeriy of Kir wee, who took possession last week. The London Bunk of Australia shows a net profit for che half-year ended June 30 (including the amount brought for ward; of £9000. A dividend of 5| per CHiib on preference shares has been declared, and £4400 carried forward. The closing services of the Mission m St. Stephen's Church will be held thia evtning. The Missioner, the Rev A. VV. Robinson, has received a large number ot enquiries, some of which will be answered by private correspondence or interviewed, atid the remainder from the pulpit. The men employed by (.be Christchurch Museum authorities to dig out the inoa .bones at the Kapua settlement, near Waimate, have for the present completed their work, and a truckful of bones has been despatched to Christchurch. It is stated that the bones of 300 moas have been found, as well as specimens of an extinct eagle and goose. It is understood that the men will shortly resume digging, as it is thought that the find is not yet exhausted, The directors of the Mosgiel Woollen Company, m their 51st annual raport state that a fair business m the company's productions has been done during the year. The profit and loss account shows a credit balance of £5481, from which an iterim dividend of £2940 has to be deducted, leaving £2541 to be dealt with. The directors recommend a further dividend of £2205, making 7 per cent for the year, and leaving £336 to be carried forward. The Woodville Examiner publishes the following :—An up-country wit is respon sible for the following story :- Said the new servant, * Baby was taken very bad while you was out, mum.' 'Dear!' said the young wife. 'la he better now?' ' Oh he's all right now, but he was bad at first. Jtie seemed to come over quite faint; but I found his medicine m the cupboard I—' • Found his medicine? Good gracious! What have you been giving the child ? There's no medicine m the cupboard!' 'Oh, yea, there is, mum. It's written on it.' And then did that girl triumphantly | produce a bottle labelled 'Kid Reviver.' As there are now a good many breeders of poultry m this part of the country, it may be interesting to record a phenomenal hatching which took place recently. Mr Henry Hooper, of Alford Forest road, has a medium sized ben which sat on twenty eggs and hatched out nineteen strong chicks. Some of the local fanciers have been comparing notes, and the pre vious best was sixteen chicks from sixteen eggs. Perhaps it might be as well also to mention that the record the other way is held by a well-known breeder who set thirty two eggs under a turkey and she brought forth—nothing. A large number cf the friends of Mr James Paterson, formerly of the Bank of New Zealand, collected at the Railway Station on Tuesday evening to bid him 'Good bye' on his journey to Australia. During the years that this gentleman has been m Ashburton he has established himself as a general favorite, not only m the bank service but amongst the Auhbur ton people generally. As evidence of his popularity three hearty cheers were ac corded him as the express moved off and much regret was expressed at his depar> ture. 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 Purifies that science and medical skill have brought to light. Thousands of testimonials. Sold cry where, at 2s 9d per bottle liQware of worthless imitations and substitutes. (3)

SPORTING.

V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

Melbourne, November 6 Melbourne Cup, of 5000 sov-j. Two miles. Patron (H G. Dawes) 1 Devon s ... (G. Robson) 2 Nada (4. Harrison) 3 Bruin (J. Stevenson) 4 Pilot B^y was the first to show a bold front, but he was quickly displaced by Pies ton, after whom came Dreamland, Ruenalf, with Aeolus, Malachite. Bruin, Havoc, and Lady Trenton. On passing the stand thn favorite, Ruenalf, dashed to the front, and Patron was absolutely last. The favorite was the first into the straight, but here Devon was brought up with a terrific run, and as he swept round for home tremendous shouts heralded the fact that he was closing on the leader. Half way up the straight Devon appeared to have the race at his mercy till Patron and Nada were seen making strenuous efforts to get up. Half a furlong from the post Dawes succeeded m bringing Patron alongside the leader, and a I great race resulted m Patron winning by three-quarters of a length. Time, 3min 31secs. t

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

Chbistchurch, November 6 Following completes our report of yester day's racing:— Welcome Stakes, of 250 soys; four furlongs.—Caribou 1, Euroclydon 2, Blood shot 3 Time -50£ sec. Dividends—£lo 16a 6i and £13 9a 6d. Ladies' Purse, of 100 soys ; once round and a distance—Chaos 1, Wardance 2, Barnardo 3. Time—2.s4£. Dividends— £6 13? and £7 7s 6ci. Stewards' Handicap, of 250 soys ; six furlongs.—Golden Fleece J, Beadonwell 2, St Clements 3. Time—l. 15J. Dividends— £22 3a and £20 11s. ■Shorts Handicap.—Watchword 1.

CRICKET.

The following will represent the Ash burfcon Cricket club m their match with the St Alban's Cricket club ab Christ church on Friday :—Pauling, Todd, Ful ton, Bourke, Thomson, Davis, Andrews, Jackson, Cromie, Grant, Constable. The team will leave by Thursday evening's express.

THE COREAN WAR

London, November 6 The Daily News states that China has formulated proposals for peace, and has submitted them to the Great Powers with a request that they should intervene to bring the war to a close. It is reported m Tien Tsin that there are now 70,000 Russian troops at Vladivostock. Tokio, November 7 The steamer Gaelic, seized at Yoko- y hama, has been released. Shanghai, November 6 The British ultimatum to the Viceroy of Pekiu demands a settlement of the Chung King affair within a week, insists on an indemnity being paid, and the dismissal of Taioti Shing ; also that the Taku forts shall salute the Chung King, otherwise reprisals may be ex pected.

THE WAIRARAPA DISASTER.

* Sydney, November 6 In the search for the Wairarapa the Waihora inquired at Cape Maria Van Inenien lighthouse and picked up the Wakatipu, which was also searching for the missing vessel. The Manapouri displayed her electric light, sent up rockets, and zigzaged across to Sydney, , meeting the Wakatipu at intervals. She also spoke several sailing vpsssels. The National Shipwreck Society of Sydney has decided to cooperate with the Mayor if he opens a fund for the relief of the sufferers by the Wairarapa catastrophe.

Auckland, November 6 The sale of the salvage from the Waira rapa took place to-day, The hull com plete was bought for £70 by Mr E. Ford, j and the cargo for £160 by Captain H. F. Anderson. : Mr Scoular, of Dunedin, and Mr Sulli van, of Napier, leave for Great Barrier Island to-morrow to search for relatives, the former for his father, mother, and sister, and the latter for his niece. No further news is expected from Great Barrier till the_ arrival of the steamer to-morrow morning. Mr Whalley was buried to-day, Messrs Parewa and Chamberlain, survivors, were chief mourners., Wellington, November 7 The Cable Company has decided,to pass free all cablegrams connected with the Wairarapa relief fund.

THE INQUIRY

The first officer m his evidence at the inquest on Monday stated that judging by the log the Wairarapa was off Cape Brett at 7.30 p.m, At Bhe was relieved, but feeling anxious he did not turn m till 11,30. The captain, when consulted about slowing down said he would do so when off the Hen and Chickens. At 10 p.m. the ship should have baen abreast cf these islands, but the captain did not slow down as he had promised. Judging by the position of the wreck they must have passed Mokohinua light between eleven and twelve o'clock, and seven or eight miles outside it. Was on deck till 11.30 and looked often for the light, but could not see it; the fog was too thick, jln ordinary weather ib can be seen six teen miles. Captain Mclntosh was a splendid navigator, a grand disciplinarian, and a solid man. The Wairarapa made the record run, Auckland to Sydney, on the previous trip. This time they had two days to spare, being timed to reach Auckland on Tuesday. The Wairarapa was not "waiting on" Huddart Parker's boat; the Rotomabam was doing that this time. The captain did not consult any of the officers—a captain does not do that. The first mate at the enquiry said that he had not heard of the captain being found fault with for riot arriving m port up to time. The company wanted them to exercise every care, not to race- There was about ten tons of iron m the forehold, about 29 feet from the standard compass, which was magnetically correct. When the vessel struck no one could have stood on the forecastle for a moment owing to the heavy sea. That evening the captair told him that they 'would slow down off the Hen and Chickens. Witness con sidered that it was time to slow down, but he did not go to the captain because he Inid every confidence m his judgment. The chief mate, replying to questions, said it was possible that some of the pas sengers may not have got out of their cabin c, and their bodies may be there still. He never heard of the captain taking opium or other sedatives. At the inquiry to-day, the third officer,, w. J ohnston, stated that between 9 o'clock 'and 10 o'clock he asked the captain if he did not think they were a long way out side fhe Poor Knights! The captain said that they were quite close enough, to them, and might see them any minute on the starboard. At 11.15 p.m. he atked the captain when he was going to slow down. He said that the ship was all tight, and told witness to keep a sharp look out for Mokohinau light on tha i port eide, sea* ward. He said that he had perfect con fidence m his course. Vv it nes* asked per mission to blow the foghorn, but the captain said that it would only frighten the passengers. Several more witnesses have been sub poe:iaed. The crew will probably be de tained here till the enquiry closes.

The God of the storm was above, and His arm wan strong beneath, And the shrieking and the gurgling wave went up m the wail of death. Then hushed, and the dead were gone, and the solemn stars were keeping Their faithful watch, as the wild waves rocked the sleepers to their sleeping. Dead and gone ! dead and gone ! where the the desolate moan Of the wave sinks to sleep; Where the storm wail is o'er, where the heart throbs no more, j In the deep. With the foam on her brow, with a surl shroud of snow, Went the maid to her grave. With a gasp and a moan the strong swimmer went down In the wave. With a prayer and a smile, that his lip weareth still, Looking forth m the gloom, God's good servant stood strong, as the surge swept along,— He's at home. Dead and gone ! dead and gone ! wait, wait ye the dawn, For they lie on the billows: Call them loud, call them long, they are lull'd by my song On their pillows. But they answer no more. Doth the surge on the shore Drown the sound of their cry ? Nay ! their .lips are grown cold, for their life tale is told— - There they lie. Dead and gone ! dead and gone! but the morning shall dawn And the silent shall speak, Slumber sweet 1 slumber deep J till the i myriads that sleep Shall awake. The stars went out on high, morn flushed the cold grey east, And the heavy surge with a solemn roar, Unceasing fell on the island shore, Where the dead lay sleeping to wake no more.

THE WRECK of THE DORUNDA

London, November 5 The Board of Trade enquiry into the circumstances connected with the ! wreck of the s.s. Dorunda, on the Portuguese Coast, is proceeding. The decision will be given on Thursday. November 6. The captain of the steamer Dorunda admits that the casualty was due to his error m calculation.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold oursetves responsible tor the opinions expzessed by our correspondents.)

"THE BARBER" AND "THE BEGGARS."

TO THE EDITOR. Sic, —I was very sorry indeed to ace m the columns of your valuable paper, a very one-sided criticism on the action of a certain religious denomination of this town. " The Barber " has evidently been well informed as far as the side thac he upholds is con cerned, but he must remember that all men are not so highminded that they will not put the best coat they possibly can on, to hide imperfections that otherwise would be only too plainly visible. Thank goodness we have not all so little of Christian charity that we run down all who are not to our liking without even endeavouring to become acquainted with both sides of the question, i and if " The Barber " would only make en quiries from both sideß, I doubt not bnr, that m a very short apace of time his opinion would undergo a wonderful change, " The Barber " Bays that the ones from whose side he has evidently heard the tale, have never to his knowledge, been guilty of interfering with auy body of Christian workers. Well may he say " to hia knowledge," for if they have not to his, they have to the knowledge of other people who know both si 3es. Thank ing you m anticipation.—l am, etc., Fair Play.

"Pitch " writes a long letter on the sub ject. After the expenditure of some jocu larity about the non-de-plume " The Barber " some of which it was difficult to see the point of, he says:— The ♦ Prims' can hold their own against anybody for begging; and as to tea fights, well, there's nobody can touch them. Of course they ought to be good, they are always at it. I believe lam right m saying that they rum something every holiday; and why should'nt they, that's what I want to know ? And why should'nt the Army too ? The town is growing, and must we allow some to have more than they can manage, and others do nothing for fear of what "The Barber" will say? I re member last year, a dialogue between an • Army lad,' and a ' Prim.' " Well" said the former, " How did the tea get on ? * "Oh, v-e-r-y w-e-l-l!" said the 'Prim.' " Did you get as much as you did last year? ' said the * Army lad.' " No, we did'nt 1" re plied the • Prim' frowning. "How much was you short?" asked the 'Army lad.' "Thirty shillings?" he replied. "Well, surely you will not grudge that, seeing that it put £20 into our pocket!"

School Committee.

HAMPSTEAD.

The monthly meeting of the Hampstead School Committee was held lass evening. Present—Messrs Crooks (chairman), Orr, Hendry, Strange, and Berryman. An apology for absence was received from Mr Andrews. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters wers received from the Board of Education, enclosing copy of the new Act I for promoting regular attendance; also | making enquiries as to particulars of desks applied for. In reference to the latter the Secretary was instructed to forward measure ments, etc., supplied by the master. Mr Berryman wrote accepting a seat on the Committee. MASTER'S REPORT. The master's report showed—highest attendance, 338; average, 323 ; and number on roll, 358 ; out of which about 120 children had not been absent more then ten days during the year. A lisc of those who failed notably m attendance was supplied, and the Secretary was instructed to write to the parents informing them that if there was no improvement, ptoceedings would be taken against them under the new Act. CONCERT, KTC. The Chairman stated that on account of the conductor, Mr Gamble, having to leave on December 1, it had been found neces&ary to hold the concert rather earlier than was at first intended. It would take place on November 29, and a piano had been obtained on approval. It could be returned on pay ment of hire agreed on after the concert, if it was not approved for purchase. VISITING COMMITTEES. Last month's Committee were not present, and Messrs Berryman and Strange were appointed for November. ACCOUNTS. One account, amounting to £3 15s was passed, and the Committee adjourned.

LONGBEACH.

The usual monthly meeting of the Long beach School Committee was held on Monday evening. Present—Messrs Gollins (chairman), Read, Sheet, Norrish, Honey ; well, and Houston. The Chairman reported that there was a balance of £12 at the bank. . The master's report showed the number on the roll to be 58 ; average attendance, 44. The master applied for a cupboard for the 1 use of the mistress, and to have a porch erected ac the back of the residence.—lt was decided that the Chairman ascertain what ia required, und report at next meeting. A circular was received from the Taradale School Committee re the interchange of in spectors.—The Committee was of opinion that an interchange of inspectors would be an improvement on the present system. Accounts to tht amount of £3 15s who passed for payment. ■ ■

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

ctUAnAivrEirE or iheip

London, November 5 The National Sheep Breeders' Asso ciation is urging the Australian colonies to reduce the period of quarantine for English sheep. Re plying on behalf of their respective colonies, Sir Saul Samuel, Agent- General for New Soutk Wales,/and: Sir J. ¥. Garrick, Agent-General for Queensland, state that there is no chance of any reduction being made.

COLONIAL JUDGES ON THE PRIVY COUNCIL.

, London, November 6 The " Times " thinks that an Aus tralian, Canadian, or South African Judge should have a seat on the Judicial Oomiiiittee of the Privy Council, and urges that an Aus tralian Judge ought first to be ap pointed to tho position. The colonies are not likely to raise any objections to sharing the expenses m connection with the matter.

EXPORTATION OF LIVE CATTLE.

Sydney, November. 6 The Ministers of Agriculture has requested the Chairmen of the various Stock Boards to nominate leading stock breeders to a Conference to discuss the i question of live stock exportation. Several ocean steamship companies offer special terms to convey first class cattle to London provided a constant supply is kept up.

Election Costs.

Sydney, November 7 ' Mr Brunker, Colonial - secretary, stated m the assembly that under the old Electoral Act, the cost of the general election was about J815,000, bnt under the new act there was a continuous outlay. Already £60,000 had been spent, and before another election comes round he believed fully £100,000 would be expended.

THE ASftfefrfttON GtJARDiAN: WEDKJBSDAY, #OYEMBER§ ?, 1894.



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Wanted. : WANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical be at S. Saxek'B, Optician, WANTED Known— The Cheapest Hoiiße m tcwn for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segers, Melford House. W"~ ANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Kegacta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2d 6d.—W. H. Collikr. I UTTER, BUTTER, fresh and good 6d per lb, .7 ust arrived—A Line of BBA. Shears, also a good assortment of Turkey Stonea. Come early and get your choice. Note address—Fletcher Bros, K»st street (next Bank of Heyr Zealand; Ashburton. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED. QPECIALLY REDUCED PAS- O SAGE RATES by the following Steamers from Lyttelton:— S.S. HAUROTO- THESS?', S.S. TAKAPUNA—'S^Sa^. S.S. TALUNE— F'ld^v. Mto er o S.S. MARABOA-. §SSS&, 1O TO SALOON STKERAGE Wellington ... £0 10 0 £0 5 0 Napier ... 10 0 010 0 Auckland ... 110 0 015 0 Sydney ... 210 0 15 0 RETURN TICKETS- Coastal at proportionately Reduced Bates, Sydney £4 Saloon are available to return from Melbourne via Hobart and Bluff. Extra charge for Deck Cabins, Mararoa. All tickets permit passengers to break journey and proceed on or return by any of the Company's steamers, Apply F. FERRIMAN, 11 9 Agent, Ashburton. NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS OPENING UP THIS WEEK. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, NEW GOODS MEN'S New Shapes Hard Hats GOODS Men's New Shape Soft „____, NEW flats GOODS Men's New Lounge Hats ) NEW _i 4oz weight GOODS Men's New Tennis Hats _.___ NEW Men's, Boys' and Youths' GOODS NEW St-^Hats QQm NEW -SP£CIAL ~ GO OW NEW GOODS -. Men's and Youths' Black n .^ NEW La Cc Shirts GOODS »««* New Tennis Sashes nnr : a NEW New Cycling Shirts GOODS New Tennis Shirts NEW New Cricket Shirts GOODS NEW -SPECIAL— GOODS NEW IHOI New Ties and GOODS Bows NEW GOODS NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOtORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager'



WANTED Known—That owing to the' success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders' Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, v. will be continued for another twenty-eight days. lam not advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A Lawbie. 7 166 HAKaTEBE.— The Somerset Meat Mart has long held " the cake " as the best and cheapest shop m town for caah 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 SWEEPING Beductions. ~ls Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for Is 6d, 2i 6d Books for 2a, and all others at equ&l ra'e of reduction at- L. F. Andeewes and Cos., Cash Sale. 618 "TTILIPPERTy FLOPS Is. New Books .JJ just arrived. Circulating Library. Terms easy. Latest new books added to Library every month. Subsc ibera lo Library can exchange Books at Bookstall or Shop. Most popular library m Ash burton. Eight Id Books for 6d, four 2d Booka for 6d. two 4d Books for 6d, three 61 gooks for Is. Plain, Fancy, and Mourning Stationary. Text, Birthday, Christmas, and $ejy Jear Cards, Picture' Books, Scraps, etc. Everything good, Cheap, and m great variety.-j. Mabhden. WANTED —Every Lady to try Madam Balcombe's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset, guaranteed whale bone tljirowgfwtft. Orders left at Mr E. Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt jrtteniiw^ 10_86 CITAE i WAR — Great Sa^r^ices as = • y Go ids muse be sold .cheaper than j e^er, to make room for otiher goods to 'arrlye shortly. Books and Magazines, Writing Papers and Envelopes, Pocket Book Purses, Writing Cases, Ink stands ?!ofelf«. Music. AMwdepns from *7<» l)ci GQVWttim*, Violins, Ba°nlo ß ,7Zith7; Harp,, ft»*> »g»" and Albums, Scrap and Pob*« «Jw»P Albums, Indoor Games, School 2** l?9 } and a great variety of goods too numerous to mention; all afc greatly { sauced prices for cash this month at L, . F. A»d»ew a »nd Co.'s» Oh«»p Sate*



Wanted Come to the Mission. CKOSINC} BEBTIOES XO^IOHI 1 UJA TF THE Galvanised Chain taken from -*- Princess Street is not Returned at once the Police will be Informed. 11 46 T OBl', on Show crounds or between -*-^ there and North-east Belt, Gold Brorch. Finder will b.i rewarded.— A. MACfHEKsov. 11 47 VXTANTED—lntelligent Yonth, about VV 17, to drive milk carts and mike himself generally useful Apply Mail Office. ' 11 40 WANTED to Purchase, two good Heifer Calves, suckers ; Shorthorn breed preferred. Good price will be givun. Apply Mail Office. 11 29 TT7 ANTED Known—The Corner ie YY showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W t H. Collier. N^OTICE 1 JSotice 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' OLANKETS bought at Edwards , ■-* Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Extra large and heavy 159 6d and 16i 6d. —Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. TUST Opened, a splendid line of fashion ** able Dress Stuff 3, m Cardinals, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks. To be sold under wholesale price.—H, C. Segers, Melford House. T~O r LADIES^ISpring Cleaning,-!^ have just received Three Cases of Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together with new Patterns m Carpets, Oilcloths, and Linoleums. China Matting from B£d per yard.—Mitchell and Turner. j^DWARDS, Bennett's Sale. Grandlot *-^ new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mks Adams* OYSTERS, Fried FloundersT"™! Whitebaii every right at Jewitt's, Deep Sea Fishing Company, opposite Mail office. 9JL6B tITANTED Known-Before buying VV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from m Aohhurton. All marked very Cheap. — H. C. Segers, Melford House. BANG ! Bang i Bang i My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Cluo Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Emporium. GUNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old Btock to select from- at J. W. Haedley's Sporting Repository WE Hold a Large Stock of the Latest Novelties m Materials for Blouses and Walking Dresses. Just opened, ex Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods of choice selection, Sunshai^s and (Jmbrellas,—Mitch ill and Turner. OBERT 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 S%les, the cheapest lot of, goods ever brought to Ashborton, Also ah assortment of Boots. OWN Make In Lidies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Cltuslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc. s at Mbs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. W"~ ANTED KNOWN - Dressmaking prices to suit the times. Material dresses lrom 8s 6d, Prints from 7s 6d. Fit and style guaranteed.—Miss Murphy, Old Kindergarten, East Street. ICE CREAM, Ice Cream, Ice Cream, now ready at H. A. Flower's, East street, Ashburfeon, Ice supplied at shortest notice. 10 114 ■p EOENT Arrivals,—Ladie«'and Gentle -*-*' men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats.— Mitchell and Turner. LARGE Purchase Embroideries at Edwards, Bennett's Sale; over ninety pieces to choose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made on short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mks Aloorn's new shop, H»veloclc Street WANTED Known—That if you are m want of a first) class article m sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Moison's ; you will get the very best at reduced prices. As for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the Australasian colonies. Repairs well done and at once. Premier Boot Maker, Town Hall Boot Store, East street, Ashburton.



Business ]Notice j. IF YOU "WANT j GOOD VALUE TOR YOUK MONEY GO TO— G. J.NEILL'S IWBKRE TOBY ARE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. H\RD CP.3T HAKI) UP "ikTO REASONABLE OFFER "iEFUSBD FOE ANY ARTICLE IN Ul THK SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2iD "" DRB3S GOODS 3Jo D°ttblat2uo DedToT:° edßlßlld nSlhtS^^^etc^^^ THWFT ?2M Kl<l Glove 8» four claß.P a l8 9d Double Bed-tSm Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7£d-Reduced White an'CyC^ls lid do, All Wool * lannel 7*d Reduced to 5s lid millinbby^nd'otder-olothing at your own prioe CLOTHING. CLOTHING. Bojs' Caps 8M " s Men's Tweedy Overcoat,, with cape- SSi^HeavF Alf Wool Suits 35a 6d Men's Tweed Macintoshes, with capes Reduced to 22a 6d 39s 6d-Reduced to 23a 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, GAPS, etc., AT ANY PRIOE. BLANKETS. ~~ BLANKETS. TV wmt CONCEIVABLE MAK^, COLONIAL AND ENGLISH, AT ANY l« ayE-nx w pßlcE _p ß oM O » Ocl PER PAIR. 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 B^ots, all sizes 6s lid Womens Shoes *s uo^ ARB SJMpLY GIVEN AWAY . Men's Bluchers 4<i lid Boys' Naibd Shooters, Strong, 5s 6d Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid and 5s M „,_,. , Mtn'a Heavy Watertights, pegged, Ladies' French Shoea lls 9d—Reduced 15a 6d—Reduoed to lls 6d _ to 83 6d CHILDREN'S TAX SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE G J, M #1 L L'S, FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAS T : STREET, ASHBURTON Cash. We Want CASH. FLETCHER BROS, Wholesale and Retail Grocers, Etc- SOLE AGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING:- THE CELEBRATED Peerlrss and 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 BfiSER EXTRACT— 7d per Bottle, 6s 6d per dozen Sufficient to make six gallons of Splendid Herbal Beer. BLADDON'3 HEALTH SALINE, OR LIFE SALT — A combination of Oxygenerated Salts with the Bipe Juices of Lemons, Limes and Oranges. TONIC, EFFERVESCING, TASTELESS AND APERIENT, Js 3d Per Bottle. BAWLINGS 1 SOAP MANUFACTORY (Ontygthe Finest Quality of Fat used). Almond Scented, 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 — ITTB Bt'Y SOR CASH, make NO BAD DEBTS, therefore we are able I SELL GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, Etc., at a LOWER RATE than any house m the trade. —NOTE ADDRESS— FLETCHEE BEOS-, CASH SUPPLY STORES, PAST STREET ASHBURTON, (Next Bank of New Zealand) ALSO 107 and 109 Lower High Street, Christchurch. W. H. COLLINS & CO Paperliang4ng;s. Paperhangings. SIX BALES Containing 1800 PIECES of THIS SEASON'S WALL PAPERS, WHICH MUST B E SOLD. mHE Consignee nofc being able to complete his purchase, these Goods Iwe been handed over to us and WILL BE SOLD AT REDUCED BATES TO CLEAR THE LINE W H. < OLLINB cfe CO. Royal Insurance Company >icy Vaihy Coal Corapai y SpririafieM Pottery Company ifIJETSES FOB i o or ben and Co s Enamelled Mantelpieces •t Ivw-at' » Fnrnitnre Renovator Black Bali Coal Company