Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1894. THE WOOL TARIFF.

Mr J. D Connolly, the Consul m New New Zealand for the United States, is sanguine that an immense advantage may be gained by New Zealand if prompt .^advantage is taken of the opportunity*^ now offered by the free admission of wool into the United States. This undoubtedly means, he says, a great thing for this colony. For years the wool brought into America has been imported from the Argentine and Australia by way of London, and naturally enough only the inferior wools have reached the United State?, the heavy tariff rates keeping the better ar^cle out of the market. Mr Connolly, m his Consular reports, has time after time preached to the American people the wisdom of removing the duty from wool; and now that this has been done, he says the good effects of it must soon become apparent to the Americans themselves. His advice to New Zealand wool growers, however, is that they should send without delay to the United States a shipment of the be3t wool obtainable, under the charge of a capable agent who will introduce it to the American markets and push its sale. Jf the wool is good it will very soon attract the attention of buyers, and at once an immense market will be gained for the best of New Zealand's staple products. Mr Connolly points out, however, that it cannot be too strongly enforced upon exporters that they must be honest. The wool must be what it purports to be. If bales are improperly packed, and buyers are misled, they will qu:ckly resent it. Then farewell to this colony's chance of obtaining ft market for her wool m America. The Consul gives very sound advice m

what we have just quoted, and from another source comes a suggestion that a collection of samples of New Zealand wools should be sent to the United States m charge of a representative of the producers, m ordkr that the wools may be made known to American manufacturers. This is also good advice, ard we trust it will be acted upon, for it is well known that, under the prohibitive tariff that has been so long m operation, the best wool grown m this colony has never had a chance to air its excellence m the United States, and make itself known to any extent to the Yankee manufacturers The States are not strong m sheep, and never have been able to grow superior wool. The " golden hoof," the poetical name given to the sheep, was a Yankee invention, and although the cultivation of the "golden hoof" is enthusiastically advocated by Ameri can agricultural newspapers, as a means of recovering the overcropped and worked out farms of which there are so many m that great country, the advocacy has not had the effect of making a great pastoral country of the New World. Sheep are reared there, to be sure, but m comparison with the acreages, and the markets for wool and mutton available, New Zealand is far and away ahead of America. We have had American buyers m New Zealand, they attend ,the Australian sales regularly, and they are permanent institutions at the London wool sales. Even with the prohibitive tariff, these buyers did good business m wool grown on soil outside the United States, and at the July sales m London they bought a quantity of New Zealand wool. But 'as yet their chief demand has been for wool of the merino class, and conse quently the Melbourne and Sydney markets have had their best patronage. This, however, migh^ be altered if a strong effort were made, aa suggested above, to put our wool fairly under the noses of the United btates manu facturers, and if that were done we are quite sure a direct and profitable trade would spring up between this coiony and our friends across the water. That the free wool movement is not relished by the wool merchants of the States is proved by the fact that they are exporting their stocks to the London market, and selling them there, receiv ing the attractive prices which our farmers receive for what they look upon as their waste and most inferior wool. At the last London sales the best prices the American wool could fetch were 4d and 4|d. If New Zealand is to benefit by the wool tariff m America—or rather by the exemption of wool from the tariff-—her A. and P. Associations and all inter ested m the pastoral industry must bestir themselves to take advantage of the concession, and obtain a footing m what is really the largest market m the world.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

'*** See reading matter on fourth page, Nominations for the handicap events of the Geralaine Racing Club'a meeting close to-n?ght with the secretary, Mr B. R. Macdonald. The earthquake yesterday morning wa^ severe m some parts of the Amuii dist ict, where chimneys were thrown down and crockery broken. A swimming club has been formed m Wellington under the rulea of the New- Zealand Amateur Association. About fifty members have alraady enrolled. Captain Edwin reports that hard gales generally from the northward,, with rain, may be expected m most parts of the country between noon of Sunday and midnight of Monday. Mr Weddel, of Weddel and Co., meat importers, is sending a large quantity of Australian mutton to [Germany, and ia arranging fo* a sample shipment of beef and mutton being foi warded to Cadiz. The melting of the snow on the ranges, caused by the recent continued warm weather, has had the effect of causing a very considerable fresh m the Ashburton ( river, and the roaring yesterday could be heard from a long distance, A London cable says the New Zealand Shipping Company have reduced the passage money from London to New Zea land for steerage passengers, open berths, to ten guineas. A shearer engaged m Wellington by tho pastoralists' Union to proceed to Sydney, was arrested by Detective Campbell at Wellington last night prior to the vessel leaving, on a charge of the larceny of clothing and a watch and chain belonging to a fellow lodger. A young woman has been arrested on a charge of infanticide m connection with the child found m a creek at Forcrose. The body was found by the brother of the girl while looking for nests. He took it home, and his mother told him to put it m a box and burry ie, which he did. The creditors m the assigned estate of Mr J\ M. Rickman can obtain the full dividend of twenty shillings m the pound by applying at Messrs John Orr and Co 's office. This is such an unusual winding up of an assigned estate that it is certainly worth special mention. May we hope that it is some indication of a better time com. ing. The Canterbury Industrial Association has netted a profit of £148 on the exhib ition recently held m Christchurch. The exhibition committee has resolved to recommend to the Association that sums should be given to several local charities and that the balance should be deposited m a separate account for the purpose of assisting future industrial exhibitions or be devoted towards the erection of an exhibition hall. >t a meeting of the Tailors' Union m Christchurch yesterday a motion was carried protesting against the report as to the tailoring trade m the Christchurch district which appeared m the annual report of the Department of L»bor as the average earnings of piece workers was much below the amount stated m the report. The Union considered the method of obtaining information on these ques tions unfair to die workers. It was resolved to forward a copy of the motion t:> the Minister for Labor. ]>JO more Indigestion j no more ner vousnesa from indulging m too much tea drinking, for those who drink Heamh Tea One tjrial will convince you. HbnryZandeb, Authorised Agent IV O Stimulant has given; so much favor n mn J li j Natives as Health Tea. It must b 9 good; ask your Grocer for ifc

A larger quantity of spirits was con-1 sumed m New Zealand m 1893 than m 1892, but the amount per head fell from £117s lid to £116s lid, owing of course to the increase of population. There was a falling off m ale and beer from 261,867 j gala to 229,960 gals, and the duty fell from £19,640 to £17, 247. An increase is shown m wine, put only by about 1000 gals, and there is an increase m New Zealand brewed beer. Tea showed a elight decrease, 4,083 840 lb being con sumed m 1893, but m coffee, cocoa and chicory there was a fair increase Tobacco went up considerably, and the quantity of oigars, cigarettes and snuff also increased respectably. ' Th« Wirokino Ferry, over the Manawatn river, was the scene of a sensational acci dent early last Thursday morning. Mr Dudson was taking acroas a five horse waggon, loaded with timber, says the Manawatu JFWnier.and as the punt arrived at the bank, the man m charge took down the bar and called out all right Mr Dud son at once put his horses m motlon,but m ' the meantime the punt had recoiled from the bank, so that horses, waggon and all fell into the river. At great personal risk Mr Dudson succeeded m cutting the harness and freeing the horses, which reached the shore unhurt. In tha mean time, the water being deep m that spot, the wtggon with its contents had dis* appeared. The remains of the late Ray Father Landouar, of Nelson, were buried at Karori yesterday afternoon. Archbishop Redwood, in'the presence of a large num ber of clergy and laity, delivered an elo quent panegyric on the life and virtues of the deceased father. Hi 3 Grace regretted that the wishes of Father Mahoney and his congregation, that the body should be taken to Nelson for burial, could not be met. There were a large number of wreaths, including those from the Mayor and people of Nelson.

LABOR

Brisbane, August 29 Mr Glassey informed the House that the labor party would remain indepen dent, and support measures from either side of the House for the good of the country. Sydney, August 29, A force of Unionists surrounded the Hay coaches which were about to con vey free laborers to shearing sheds. During the uproar the horses attached to one of the vehicles bolted, and the driver bad his leg broken. The driver of a second coach became intimidated, and refused to work. The freemen were therefore compelled to alight, and are encamped m Hay, at the railway goods shed under police protection. A large force of Unionists are m the vicinity, and are taking up a threaten ing attitude. At a meeting of the Magistrates m the district it was decided to swear m a number of special constables. Replying to Mr Sheath, che Colonial Secretary said he would not hesitate to call into operation the fullest power to maintain the law. Sydney. August 30 Replying to a letter from the Presi dent of the Australian Workers' Union the Premier stated he would amend the Trade Disputes Act m such way that before next clip shearers or pastoralists could compel a judicial investigation by the Arbitration Court. He called upon the representatives of the shearers to put down violence and outrage, and asked them to considrr whether they could not arrive at some understanding and waive the dispute for the rest of the season, under protest, with the prospect of a full and fair investigation by the Arbitration Court. Mr Rea, speaking at Cobar, said many of the strikers out in|eamps were becoming desperate, and m some cases wuuld stick at nothing to gain their ends.

Wellington, August 29 A petition of the Wellington Woollen Company's employees waited on the directors to-night with reference to the Intention of tha latter to make a ten per cent reduction m wages or increased hours. The employees agreed to accept the stated reduction.

FOOTBALL.

The football match played at Rakaiai yesterday afternoon between Rakaia First and Ashburfcon Second resulted m a very even game, Ashburton eventually winning by eight points to four. In the first spell Harvey marked and Laraman converted. In the second spell Morgan and Hefford scored tries and Johnson converted the latter's. The football match at Auckland yester day betweeen the North Island snd the Few South Wales teams resulted m a win for the North Island by fifteen points to three.

THE CATTLE SHOW.

Alterations In «lt« Schedule.

At the meeting of the Committee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association on Tuesday last, several alterations were made on the prize schedule for the next Show. Among these the following may be noted: — Sheep.—lt was decided to insert a class for Inbred halfbreds. Cattle—lt was decided m Shorthorns and Ayrshires that the class for best bull of iiny age be altered to read " best bull three years old and upwards ;" and that a class be added for two-year-old bulls. A class was added m Jerseys for the best yearling bull or the best yearling heifer. The class for the best milch cow m full profit was altered to read "best milch cow where not more than two are kept." Houses.—The limit for the best busrgy horse was altered trom 15-2 to 15 hands. Classes were inserted for the best four-ia hand, the property of exhibitor, In trotters—For the trotting mare, entire, or gelding, to be shown m harness attached to a two-wheeled vehicle ; and for fche best mare, entire, or gelding to be shown In saddle; m harness—For tihe best entire three-year'old ani upwards ; and | also for the best two year-old. Produce. —The prize for honey was opened to either dishes or jugs of honey. All exhibits of bread to be three pounds m weight.

New South Wales Politics

Sydney, August 28. Parliament was opened this after noon. The Governor's speech promises a Land Bill and a Local Government Bill. The lattor provides a system of divisional boards, similar to those of Queensland, m sparsely populated dis tricts, while the Municipalities Act will be brought into operation m more thickly populated parts. A more com prehensive measure will probably be introduced m the near future. Other measures mentioned m the speech are Land and Income Tax Bills, Light Railways to open up the Interior, Fede ration, Goalmiues Regulation, Naviga tion Amendment, Factories and Work shops. The Government intend to insist upon adequate reparation being made for the seizure of the Gosta Rica Packet; also to prepare a measure for the compulsory investigation of trade disputes, and to repeal the Customs tariff of 1891. The Legislative Council has adopted the Address in-Reply to the Speech from the Throne. In the Legislative Assembly Sir G. R. Difobs has moved an amendment to the Address m-Reply condemning the Government for publicly announcing I that they would demand a dissolution if Parliament did not accept the new policy. , The Government accepted the amendment as one of want of confi dence, and decided to proceed with the debate at once. . j In his remarks on the amendment, Mr Sheath drew attention to the. shearers' trouble, and the whole ques tion is now under debate. Sydney, August 29 The Address-in-Reply was carried m the Assembly, no division being taken on Sir R. Dibbs' amendment. He wished to withdraw it, but objection was taken. The Premier informed the House that the cost of the general election was roughly £30,000.

Bank of New Zealand.

London, August 27. Mr Glyn said that the increase m deposits m the colony amply compen sated for the decrease m England. No Bank south of the equator was stronger than the Bank of New Zealand. Mr Snow proposed "That a Committee be appointed to enquire into the state of the Company's assets and define the shareholders' position." The Chairman refused to accept the motion od the ground that it was useless, as the Bank was practically a Government institu- ■ tion. He did not believe the Gov ernment would lose on the guarantee.

Wellington, August 28 As Mr Glyn's statement contained m to-day's cable message from London, relative to the earnings of the Estates Company, is liable to be misunderstood. It is explained that there should be added to it—" after providing for interest at 5J per cent on a million and a half deben tures."

United States Tariff.

Washington, August 28. The Tariff Bill became law at mid night by the effl uxion of time. The President declined to sign the measure, though admitting it was vastly superior to M'Kinley's Bill. He desires to see j the free admission of raw materials, and will wage a further fight for tariff reforms. He states that the action of the Sugar Trust will never be forgotten m the United States.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. A RICH MINE.

Pj<:rth, August 29 During the last twelve months £234,000 worth of gold was taken from Bailey's Reward mine at Coolgardie.

THE TUAREG TROUBLE.

Paris, August 28. The Journal des Debate saya jt is re ported m Senegal that there baa been three days' fighting at Timbuctoo, and that two French companies have been destroyed.

A BRITISH CONSUL.

Lokpon, August 29. It is now alleged that the British Consul, Mr Hatch, of Bluefields, Nicaragua, was released by his capton

SLAVERY IN EGYPT.

Cairo, August 29. AH Cherif, President of the Legisla tive Council m Cairo and Hassan, a retired general, have been arrested and are being tried by court martial on a charge of buying. Soudanese girl slaves. A Pasha alleged to be an ac complice has fled from the country.

BULGARIAN AFFAIRS

Beruk, August 28. M. Stambuloff, the deposed Premier of Bulgaria, has had an interview with a representative of the " Frank furter Zeitung, at which he made some remarkable statements. He de clared that Prince Ferdinand would not be allowed to sacrifice Bulgaria to Russia merely to gratify personal vanity. He further declared that the Russian Government had offered him five million roubles to depose Prince Ferdinand, but he had declined^ as he preferred to be hanged m Bulgaria to living m Russia.

A YOUNG IDIOT

Berlin, August 28. M. Stambouloff told an interviewer that Prince Ferdinand thinks chiefly of court uniforms and ceremonial observances. His Russophile policy will be fatal to Bulgaria. Russia is now intriguing to substitute Prince Francis Joseph of Battenberg for him. Prince Ferdinand tears a newspaper to pieces when he reads anything hostile to himself, and attempts to imitate the Kaiser.

The Perils of the Deep.

■ ;• ■ . • Napier, August 29. ' The schooner Heroin*, 122 cods, Cap tain Mason, from Sydney, laden wir.h ironbark piles, arrived m port this morn ing after an exceptionally rough paswge from Sydney. The vessel left the latter place on August 2, and on the following day encountered heavy g+lea, which ao comp&nied her throughout the whole voyage. ?he rounded Cape Palliser on August 12 and met with a north-west gale, the sea running mountains high. The vessel continued beating up the coast, and sighted the Portland Island light on August 19. Mere an exceptionally heavy gale was encountered with hail and sleet. The captaia could not see three ship 'a . lengths ahead, and the vessel was driven about sixty-nine miles further north. All this time she was labouring heavily, and making water. On the morning of-Aug ust 20 the gala continued with unabated fury, and the vessel was m an extremely dangerous position, snd still making water. The wind moderated a little daring the day, but it sprang up again m the evening, and at 7.30 the foremast and topmast were car ried over the side together with the jib-boom aad all head tackle, and everything had baen cat away. To make matters worse, a little latter the tiller was carried away, leaving the vessel at the mercy of the sea. The crew worked bard, but were unable to do much until the gale moderated. Next day a jury mast was erected, made of two spin lashed together. Seas swept over the deck, washing everything moveable over board and shifting water-tanks, spoiling all fresh water on board. The wind then moderated, and the captain tried to gtt into the tracks of vessels, m order to be reported. A temporary tiller was rigged up with two crowbars, and the vessel slowly made her way down the coast to* wards Portlaud Island, which she rounded last night about eight o'clock. Here a strong north-west gale was encountered. The vessel was driven abpuc ten miles to the south, bat the captain succeeded m making the bay and came to an anchorage off the town at 8.30 this morning, and signalled for assistance. The dredge J.D.O. was sant out and towed her into port. The vessel is quite a new boat, having only been afloat about four months. Captain Mason complains of the need of a light on Kidnapper Point, which he failed to sight last night until within a mile or so of the coast.

THE DUTCH IN JAVA.

Batavia, August 28 The native chieftain Lambok was de feated by the Dutch troops with consi derable loss, A hundred and sixty four men were killed, including General Yaughan and fourteen other officers. August 29. In the fight between the natives and Dutch troops, thirty officers and 185 of the troops were killed. A fresh expedition is being equipped to operate against, the natives.

THE NICARAGUAN AFFAIR

New York, August 29. The Government of the Republic of Nicaragua has decided to banish the British Consul, Mr Hatch, and nine others from the country. The United States Government has entered a pro test against this step.

THE WAR IN THE WANT.

London, August 29, The steamer Eslam, seized at Glas gow by the authority of the Foreign Office, as it was supposed she was a Japanese warship, has been released, the Japanese Government guaranteeing her neutrality. Shanghai, August 29. It is reported that the Chinese troops, aided by 5000 Ooreans, have driven the Japanese with heavy loss from Kaisong, and that they continue to advance. Other rumours state that the Japanese are landing forces north of Taku, and preparations are being made to march on Pekin. Two thousand Japanese have been landed at the Yalu river with the object of cutting off the Chines^ communications,

T&E ASHfeUfeTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, AUGUST SO, 1894.



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(17ANTED Known.—All genuine Oil VV skin!, Leggings, Sou-Wester marked Yarmouth—Mxtcheli. «fc Turner WANTED Known.—No more wet clothes and bronchitis, Yarmouth Oilskin to hand.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—The Corner is showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. T OST, a black Collie with white band J_J round neck, tip tail white. Finder please communicate J. Scaly and Co., East street. 8 192 ALE of Warehouseman s Stock at O Mitchell & Tower's. Cheap lines m all departments. \XJ ANTED Known-The Cheapest * V House m town for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segers, j Melford House. | WANTED~Known. — Men a Tweed f T Suits 15s 6d, Men'a Tweed Troupers tH. Mena'Sbroag Flannolletts Shirts 2s 6d, Mens' and Boys' Boots aiid Shoes i greatly reduced.—Arcade House* 4 65' fTf ANTED Known—AU ?ooda m Show ' ~* Room to be slaughtered at any price.—Arcade Pouse. .4 28 MRS HOOPER, Monthly Nurse, offers accommodation to patients at her residence, Alford Forest road, near Mr Cunningham's Store. Ten minutes' walk to a doctor. EARLY POTATOES.-Beauty of Bath, Early Rose. Snowfkke, and other Kidneys—by the sack and m small < lots. Customers may rely on the saed being true to name.—A. W. Randell. Ashburton and Allenton. 8|57 AKATERE.-The Somerset Meat Mart haa long held " the cake " as the best and cheapest shop m town for cash purchasers. The old reputation will be maintained, Mutton 2d per lb, Saus a»ea 4d per lb. AH other lines reduced. For Cash only.—W. J. Silcock. 852 ITISITthe Sale. Trimmed Millinery » going at any price Ladies' Under clothing reduced to 20 par cent, below ost. —Arcade House. 4 64 WANTED Known—Finest Separator Butter la 2d pei lb. Rolled bacon, hams, and eggs ac lowest rates.— •John Ore & Co. pRUSHED~Oats, 31fc« over usual y weights, 53 saok included. All kinds of produce cheap for cash,—J. Thomas, Havelock street. 7 51 IF you wish y^ur pocials and parties to be successful, buy your cake, pascry, etc , at Taylor's, East Street Bakery. Parties supplied on the shortest notice. 6111 CO PR AY is selling Firewood 25 3 _ • O per cord, delivered. Coal from 63 per quarter. Good heart fencing material very cheap. Opposite Mercantile Store, West Street. WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. H Zander, Sole Agent. TF you want good prime Cheese and •*• Bacon, try Taylor, East Street Bakery. 6109 WANTED Known—The whole of thf stock to be sacrificed by order of the Purchaser, Arcade House. 4 26 V*TANTED Known— That owin? to the ' V success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders' Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, it will be continued for another twenty-eight days. I am not advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains —A. Lawjkie 7 166 j /"IHEAPER. Than Ever.—Books and 'V^ Magazines, Writing Papers and Envelopes, Pocket Books, Purses, Writ ing Cases, Inkstands, Pictures, Music, Accordeous from 7s 9d, Concertinas, : Violins, Banjos, Zither Harps, Photo ! Frames and Albums, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Indoor Games, Wall Texts and Fancy Cards of all kinds, School Bags, Books, Exercises and requisites of every description, and a great variety of goods i too numerous to mention ; all at greatly reduced prices for cash this month at L, F. Andrewes and Co.'a, Cheap Sale. I "DOOKS.—Circulating Library. Half *-* yearly volumes of Something to I Read with Novellettes, cloth 5s ; British Battles, cloth 7a 6d ; Papeteries, 2s 6d ; Photo and Scrap Albums, from Js ; half yearly London Journal, cloth, 4s 6d; Song Books, with and without music; Band of Hope Reciters and Dialogues ; Dictionarys m great variety, from 9d Birthday cards, Text caids, Picture | books, Scraps, fancy, plain, and mourning Stationery. — Bookstall and Shop-J, Marsden.



Bubmess Notices. IP YOU WANT GO )JD YAIAJE FOB YOUB MONEY 00 TO— ' (x. J. NE ILL'S WHERE THEY ARE SELLING AT LESS THAN CvIST PRICE. HVBD CP.^JUKD UP MUST IIAVJE MONKY, -AjO REASON ABLE OFFER REFCJSED FOR ANY ARTIOLF IN lV THK SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2sd DRESS GOODS 3£d Double width Dress Tweeds la lid Heavy Shirting Is 6d~-Reduoed to 9hA Reduced to Is Union Shirting Is 2d —Reduced to 7|d TdWELS 2Jd Kid Gloves, four clasps if* 9d Double Bed-tw:4l Sheeting) unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7^d —Reduced and White 9£d to 4 W White and Grey Calico Is lid doz Dr Warner's Coraline Corsets, 8a 6d All Wool Alannel 7£d Reduced to 5a lid CORSETS Is 9d per pair MILLINERY AND UNDER-CLOTHING AT YOUR OWN PRICE CLOTHING- CLOTHING. Boys' Suits 3s lid Men's Tweed Trousers 6s lid Bojß* Suits 4s lid Men's Woollen Socks 7£d Boys' Caps 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes Men's Tweed Suits 13 9 6d 17s 6d Men's Heavy AU Wool Suits 35s 6d Men's Tweed Macintoshes, with capes Reduced to 22s 6d 39a 6d—Reduced to 23s 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, GAPS, etc., AT ANY PRICE. BLANKETS, ~~ BLANKETS. IN EVERY CONCEIVABLE MAKE, COLONIAL AND ENGLISH, AT ANY PRICE-FROM O» Od PER PAIR. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. BOOTS." BOOTS. CHEAPER *HAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THE MONEY Women's Shoes 4s lid Women's Leather Lace Boots, all bizqs 5s lid THESE ARE SIMPLY GIVEN AWAY. Men's Bluchers 4i lid Boys' Nail ad Shooters, Strong, 5s 6d Men's Nailed Shooters 7a lid and 5a 9d M«n'a Heavy Watertights, pegged, Ladies' French Shoes lls 9i—Reduced Isa6d—Reduced to lls 6d _ toßs6d CHILDREN'S TAN SHOES AND »LTPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE AT G. J, JN £I L US. Jb'RIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST.STREET, ASHBURTON: * Cash. We Want CASH. FLETCHER BROS. JUST LANDING, 25 Tons New Crop Cane Sugar. 25 561 b Bags Finest Snowdrop Sugar 12s 9d. FLOUR ~~~ FLOUR. 251 b Finest Boiler 2s Od 1001 b Finest Roller 7s 6d 501 b Finest Roller 3s IOJd 2001 b Finest Roller 14s Od Caustic Lye for Soap Mating Blacking 4|d doz ,12 doz. 4s 3d. lib tin lOd per lb Marmalade m Glass Jars Bjd. 21b tin 8d per lb Kew Dates 7d per lb. 101 b tin 7d per lb Rock Salt 6s 9d per cwt. TEA. TEA. TEA. THE NOTED WAREHOUSE FOR TEA. 31b Jffeerless Tea, 5s 31b Premier Tea, 5s 5d 01b T'eerless Tea 9s lid 61b Premier Tea, 10s 5d 2s Tea, Peerless, for Is 9d m 5 and 101 b tins, tins free. 21 pit lb recluoti m «n 3l> picket of Arab, Matchless, Premier, Jameson and And«r»nn fa, Nelson *nd Moat's Nabob, and any known biand, and on 6 and 10lb Unf. Tins'f<eo. Io Chests and half Chdsts, Ceylon, Indian and Chins at Is 3|i, Is sd, "ar.'d Is 9|i. Best value m Canterbury. 251 b Moir's New Oatmeal 2s 6d Neave's Food lid per tin, 10s per Ug, 4 bags 9s lid 6d per dozen Finest Sago, Tapioca, Split Peas Sunlight Soap Is 2d per box of l|d per lb, 7lbs Is 6 Tablets New Currants, washed and dried, Candles s|d per lb, 121bs 5s 3d 3f d, 121bs 3s 9d Corn Flour (Brown's) 3|d per Raisms washed and dried, 4£d lb, 123bs 3s 3d per lb, 121 b4s 6d Edmond's Baking Powder, large Sultanas 4f d, 121bs 4s 8d tins, 11 d per tin, 12 tins lOs 6d Extract of Soap, 13 packets for Cream of Tartar, pure, Is 2d per Is, 141 b box 3s lid lb, 121bs 12s 3d kemon Peel 8d per lb, 21b Is 3d, Our Own Baking Powder 9d lb 71b tins 3s 6d Coffee, purest and best, ground Essence of Lemon, Vanilla on the premises daily, Is 4d Almond etc., s|d per bottle, and Is 6d per lb, Reduction 6 bottles 2s 6d ' to large consumers Oxford Blue 8d per lb, 121 b box Pure Pepper Is 2d per lb, 121bs 7s 9d Hs9d Plaid Vestas 3Jd per dozen, 12 Baking Soda 3d per lb, 51bs Is dozen packets 3s 3d Superior Black Lead s|d dozen, Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 9s 12 dozen 5s 3d 6d per dozen Remember fco patronise the firm who brought an<* kaap down the prices, and give frhe people of Ashburton the benefit of alt nibbles nought m the Home and Conti nental markets. LARGE CONSUMERS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. NOTE ADDRESS— 107 and 109, High Street, Uhristchurch ; Tele phone|73l j and EAST STREET, Ashburton. jl - " - | ' "* • i I i I m )i r 4, .Last Seven Days. "DEFOR ® Closing I will Clear out any line at or UNDER COST PRICE, AND M-4NY USEFUL ARTICLES AT LESS THAN HALF-PRICE. — Note Especially— i 5 Ladies' Tweed Jackets, 12s 6d to 21 for 4s lid each Ladies 1 Trimmed Hats (light and dark) from Is 6d each Ladies' and Children's tJlsters at less thai! Cost A Few Lines of Prints at 6|d, now going at 4d A LOT OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS AT COST PBICE. A Lot of Untrimmed Hats, Good for School, from 2d each FLANNELS, BLANKER, BROWN HOLLAND, SHIRTINGS, CURTAINS, GUILTS, Etc., at Co&t or Under. TBr? IS YOOR LAST OPPvRTUNITY 808, SAVING MONEY THIS SEASON S. W.ALOORN EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.