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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1894 THE COREAN WAR.

It is evident that Japan is to oorae out of the tussle with China with drums beating and colors flying. She has cut the Chinese army to pieces, and seized the Chinese navy, and her course to the capital city of the empire can now hardly be impeded, if indeed she does not accept terms of peace from her conquered foe, and leave her to patch herself up as best she may. But the Japs will accept no trifling indemnity from the Chinese. War is a costly game. Only one side certainly can be victorious, but it is a game m which both sides suffer, and suffer heavily. Both hays lost disastrously m men and money, and Japan will require her fallen foe to rat*ke gopd her outlay m money, although China can not return to l s her the valued lives she has lost m the war, China has lost largely m troops and sailors, and that m spite of the fact that many of her regiments preferred to act on the wise plan that he who fights and runs away fives to fight another day. Many of the phjinese troops even forgot to fight, but simply got put of the way as speedily as possible. But the Chinese did not begin to shirk encounters until they had learned what sort of an enemy they had to deal with, fjiav^ng n^de the acquaintance of Japanese mettle m the field they found that they were no matsh for fchg inlanders, and showed them a clean pair of fieejs instead of a bold front. In fact, out of the war I China has come as she has come out of .every war m which she has engaged witfr a FQrthy foeinen-—beaten. It was feared when thja struggle began that the great giantess might be able to realise the strength that she possessed, and become the scourge and tyrant of the East and a lasting danger and menace to the nations of the But the results so far have ghown this feat ti? bo groundless, and China is suing for peace m abject f^ap, ( The victorious Japan is to-day as far ahead of China m civilisation, as IJrijb%in. js of the civilisation of tlie I)%vk Ages. Ignorance, cruelty, tyrannical government of th^ weak bY the strong hand of oppression, and all subservient ta the blackest of super stition, characterise tfye whole empire of China. Her laws are not built on Jilie lines of justice, but m favor of the rich %nd strong £0 the oppression of the poor and weasc, wtylp £he adminiflr tratiou of these laws js vicious iv $c

extreme Japan, on th*l other hand, has set herself Western civilisation as an ideal, and this she has successfully copied, and m her study and emulation of it she has been a wonderfully apt pupil. She has framed her Govern ment on the model of that of TCngland, with a slight Continental modification, and her merchants arw as familiar with the English language for purposes of trade as they are with their owu, and not long ago, so popular is the tongue as one supplying all imaginable wants m the expression of thought, that it wftsseiiously proposed to make it the national language of the country. Japan's adoption of Western methods and engines of warfare has enabled her to triumph over her foe, and has given her the undisputed position she now occupies m Corea:—undisputed at least, so fir as China is concerned. We must wait the development of events to see whether that possession is to bo disputed by a stronger Power. Ber success, she knows, is attributable to her new civilisation, and this civil isation will now be more and more cultivated, taking impetus from the success achieved. The Jap is young yet as a civilised nation, and it is possible that m his eagerness and rest lessness he may be impatient and impulsive, and do things that the more wary and diplomatic civilisations of the west would be careful not to do, »nd would prefer that he did not do ; and so his very restlessness, and eager ness, and impulsiveness may tend to make him m a less degree the menace that China, had there been a change of places, might have become 4 But civilised o apan will be far more easily dealt with than would have been the barbaric monster who has just been badly beaten. Japan's triumph is a triumph of civilisation, and civilisation m her success makes a very marked and decided step forward.

'At Danedin to-diy, Judge Williams gave a decision which may be of interest to Justices of the Peace. justices' One Ellis had been charged justice before two Justices —A. Nichol and H. M Henderson —with permitting a nuisance, by allowing a horse to remain unburied near a public road. Counsel for the defence raised a nonsuit point, and safe down to await the decision of the bench on that point. The justices, however, proceeded to give judgment oh the case. Counsel intimated that if the Court's decision on ths non suit point were adverse, he would call witnesses for the defence. The justices, however, did not require any further evidence and refused to hear any. Judge Williams quashed the conviction and gave fire guineas cost against the justices,

The Marion Mercury goes into figures over the press bill to the Telegraph De partment lor wire the wreck charges m connection telegraph bill, with the Wairarapa disaster. The paper reckons that si far the newspaper proprie tors must have pud for Wairarapa tele grama not less than £2000. This for the cost «f telegraphing alone, and inde pendent of the csst of special work done by correspondents on the spot, which must have been very heavy The tele graphist,^ bill against the Ashbivton Guardian for tin despatches sent on the day tha iuf.jrmvlon of the wreck reached Auckland was over £7, and altogether the wreck ha^ cost tho proprietors a very tidy sura £2003 wculd have sjone a long way -;n the Relief Fund, and those who have paid it. wH see no direct return for the expenditure ; but il is one of tha occa sional heavy taxes the press has to p*y m iha discharge of its duty to the public.

Lu-'HfN kin, or Porb Arthur, the station of the Peht yang, or northern, quadron of the Chinese navy, is situated pout at the south-eastern extremity Arthur of the Llsu-tong Peninsula, about 110 miles north of Weihaiwei, the chief naval depot m North-Eastern China. Pore Arthur was considered to hi *'the China." Apirt from its great natural advantages, modern engineering science (*a applied by Captain Lang, R N., Major Yon Heuneken and other experts) has converted this port into a stronghold second to none m tho far east. The enqre Chinese fleet Cfuld find a safe anchoring ground m the harbor, and, ib was supposed, bid defiance to the attacks of a stronger naval force than Japan. The entrance to tha porij is guarded by .two bluffs 350ffc to 450fb above the sea level. The channal leading to the anchorage is about halt a mile long, 400 to 500 yards wide, wish a depth varying from 24ft (on the bar) at low water to 40ft. The wesb harbour affords gooi anchorage for the largest warships, with a depth varying from 21ffc to 48ft of water. Ihe east basin or dock yard, which measures about 550 by 420 yard?, with a uniform depth of 25£ ft at low water and 33jff; at high water, ti surrounded with workshops, stores, magazines, barracks, etc.; and at the extreme north-east corner a dry dock has been constructed 385 ft lo.ig by 80fb wide and 32ft dep, There was a slip for r-pairing gunboats. The forts and earth works were carefully planned, and were considered almost impregnable against any force Japan could bring, but this has proved not to be the case.

There is one thing about candidates m the United States that commends itself to vs—they generally know what they want. Fcr instance, A Yankee here is the platform election ADmtESS. of a Washington "statesman," which, for plainness cf speech arid freedom of thought and grammar, has rarely been excelled. Its author deserves some recognition at the hands of his fellow citizen?, even though the object of his desires ia frankly stated to be the putting of them m gaol at an early date ; —Make no mistake ! Th 9 undersigned is a candi dgtsforthe State Senate' from the 34th district--~New Whitoom and Fairhaven. From now until the clo3e of election day before all conventions and all of the people. Ido not propose to resort to any particular political tricks to secure the offyce, neither wi|.l I gin up, shake un, ojc tickle up the " dear 'people " to secure the positjon! The Bellingham $ay Expresi, I imagine, introduced me to the people m general and the boodlprs of Whatcom County m particular, hence I need no special introduction. I dis covered by personal experience that my trolley was oft' In believing that the dear people would give their financial support to a new«piper that showed a disposition to champion good wagon roads, development of Whateom County's great resources, and fearlessly exposed the thieves and boodlers who swlpsd the public funds. I recognise that" every §rirae and piece of deviltry on earth will be charged agf>,in^b me | but I smilingly say, 'let'erflcker,'bur stick to th§ truth and fact?, or mv reply will be heiird,; Jt have resided 18 years on Puget Sound, Acted as clerk to the Territorial Lsgis- Ut>a?Q tferep t^rmsj consequently claim to •know the ropes' >fand imagine I ,am en dowed with ' horse sense,? Know the wants of Whatcom County, will not be afraid to let them be known and fight to secure them. I will not toady to or agree with every citizen of this district to gefc his vote—in other words, to be his servant. If elected, I will do my duty; I will «n* deavoy to reprint the people—nob tftej

poor man or the rich man. Ir fche laws on the statute books to-day were enforced. twi»-:)hirdß of the people would bain gaol. I hope to ccjupy a seat m the next Legis lature, that will no doubt enict some more laws which, if enforced, would land the other third m gaol. John Detiere, Candi date before the people for the Senator ship of the 34th District.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Cable news will be found on fourth pige. Mr Carroll leaves Welling-ton ffi' Eketa huna and Pahiatua to day. The Cabinet has held over the ap pointment of Minister for Railways for further consideration. x £7QOO is to be spent on roads to open up land for settlement, and land for this purpose is to be parchased m the neighborhood of'femuka and Timaru. Mr Angus M'Kay, who died on the Nambucca, New South Wales, recently, aged 100 years, has left a widow 92 years, and 276 descendants. Madame Nordiea has feigned a contract with Mr Abbey to sing m Geiman opera m the United States. She is to be paid 75,000 dollars for fifty performances. A man sentenced m Sydney to two months' gaol as a Domain prowler was found to have m his possession bank drafts representing £3000. \c a sale of sections m Coolgardie twelve quarter-acre allotments r«alised £6278. A corner allotment m Bayley street realised £1000 The Ashburton river is now affording good sport to the disciples'of the gentle art. Yesterday a party of three rods hnded thirty-four fiah, averaging; l|lb weight each, the heaviest scaling 91bs. The Commissioner of Oustoma has been authorised to expend the sum of £3000 m the erection of foghorns and syrens on the most dangerous points of the New Zea land coast. The Cabinet has decided that m future the salary of any Government officer should not exceed £800 per year, a 1 so that unless under special engagement the travelling expenses of any civil servant Bhould not exceed 15s per diem. The scholars of an Auckland school hare sent the Mayor of that city their contribu tion towards a monomer t to Miss Macquaid, suggesting at the same time that the entire cost of the monument should be home by the school children of New Zaaland. On the 31st of March, 1893. there were m New Zealand 93 borough, councils, 78 county councils, 249 road boards, 42 town boards, 21 harbour boards, 22 river boards, and one drainage board—a nice little total of 470 local governing bodies having power to ir-flicb rates. Another club of millionaire? has been started m New York. It is called the Criterion, and consists of 125 members, whose aggregate wealth is .estimated at 100 000,000 dollars. They are all wealthy Hebrews-some of them engaged m busi ness, some of them living on their fortunes. The membership will be limited to ICO. The Christchurch City Council at its meeting on Monday evening adapted the report of the Fire Brigade Committee, which was to the effect that after full con sideration of the f.tcts m connection with the recent fire <-,t Fletcher and Hum phrey's, the Committee arc of op:nion that the adverse criticism m the Press and Times of November 19 of the Brigade and plant was uadeserved and uncallsdfor. The Christchurch Wairarapa Relief Fund Committee has decided that the fund should no administered from one centre, and agreed thafe Wellington is the most suitable place. It wa* decided to ask Mr J. C Martin, S.M,, to act a3 the Canterbury representative on the Central Committee. The subscriptions m the hands of the Mayor to date amount to a total of £390 At a meeting of the Otago Education Board last week,, Mr McKenz'e brought up the matter of children going to school barefooted. For himself he thought the health of the children wa.»j improved by going to school m summer time without boots, and m addition to that the buying of boots was a serious matter to some people Mrßamshy : Many U the time I have gone to school without boots. The H<>n. Mi MacGregor: So have I. Mr McKeazie would also like to know if it was against the regulations for children to go to school barefooted. The chairman said it was nofc. Ministers were m Cabinet on Monday until a few minutes before five, at which hour the Premier, Minister for Lands and the Postmaster-General left for the south m the steamer Rotomahana. Am >tv» the questions decided, m addition to the offer of another year's term of office to Sir W. B. Ptrceval, as Agent-General, were the appointment of four supervisory valuers under the Advances to Settlerw Ace—two for each island—but the selec tion was not decided upon. It is intended to select counsel m each of the leading centres to transact Government business under the last mentioned Act, and also other business, but m no way to interfere with the duties of Crown proseautors. \Yhile a little boy was struggling m the water after being washed overboard from the Wairarapa, a man swam up and took hold of him. "Hold on to oie, boy," he said, and as the lad clv g to him, he struck out for the rocks. It was a long swim, and the rescuer grey weary. And then the little lad said these heroic words : '* If you can't get me along, drop me." And the panting rescuer, who was only a stowaway, answered, •' No, my boy, tf you go, I g0.," and struck oat again, Tha little boy was rescued and taken care of. So was his deliverer. At Timaru, on (Saturday, a Conference at which eighteen School Committees were represented, passed a series of resolutions m favour of (1) a „ uniform system of echool-boaks to be supplied to children at cosb; (2) inspectors to be, If under ;fche control of the department, removed every three years ; (3) Committees baing given more weight m the selection of teachers, and teachers not being allowed to change within twelve months of appointment; (4) Education Districts to be divided into wards for the election of members ; (5) applications of teachers from all parts of the colony to receive equal consideration ; (6; the number of pupil teachers Is ex cessive and likely to prove a serious incubus ; (7J schools should not be estab lished within four miles of cacti other ; (8) copies of the foregoing to be sent to the Sinister, the Board, of Education, and kindred Conferences.

The rate of interest for New Zealand Consols has been fixed at 3£ per cent. A memorial must be placed m this church *co the memory of Mies Macqmid, said Bishop Neville at St. Paul's Pro- Cathedral, Dunedin, opening the Anglican Synod. Before the close o! the present month the Auckland Public Library-, will be m possession of another handsome gift. from Sir (Jleorga Grey, of nearly one hundred volumes of tha choicest books, selected m London by him. The New Zealand Times states that Mr Cadman is inJi.posed to accept the port; folio of Minis ter'of Railways on the sore of health. rEki@ personnel of ihe Ministry will not be increased, and the paper add* that it will not be surprised if m the meantime Mr Seddon acts as Minister of Railways. The Government has decided to appoin Mr R. L. Stanford, of Dunedin, to th Magistracy, with his headquarters at Pal" merstonN rth. Mr Stanford was formerly a minister of the Ohurch of England, but left the ministry and became a school master. Subsequently he passed his law examinations, and began practice as a lawyer. He is a member of the firm of Stanford and Milne, solicitors, Dunedin. It is alleged that once, while crossing from Liverpool to Dublin, or vice versa, Lord Kosebery lo!»t his favourite dog * Mutton' overboard ' Stop, captain; stop the steamer, cried Lord Rosebary. But the captain replied that he was only allowed to stop if a man fell overboard. ' Oh, that can be soon arranged,' answered Lord Rosebery, and he jumped iathe sea. Of course the captain had to order * stop, and the peer and his dog were taken up safe and sound. A moat enjoyable social and dance was held m the promote railway grainshed on I Friday, November 23, m aid of the school prize and treat fund. The room was nicely decorated for the occasion, and by the light of numerous candles looked very pretty. There were about two hundred present, friends coming from Ashburton, Ohertsey, Rakaia, and other parts of the district. Those who preferred a quiet game of euchre were accommodated with a cosy little nook, whence ever and anon, during the pauses m tho music, could^ be heard the joyous cries of 'euchre' or 4 hearts and alone.' During the evening songs were sung by Messrs Moffatt, McCleary, Anderson, Walker, and others, and step dances were given by Messrs Johns and McOleary. The music was supplied by Mr Anderson (violin) and Miss Cox (piano). Mr Pierce was as usual a most efficient M.C.," and under his excel lent management the enjoyment of all was secured. Refreshments were handed round severel times during the evening Bafore the danco broke up Mr A. 0. Maxwell, on behalf of the Committee, moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs D. Brick for their kindness m lend ing the piano, and also to all those who had assisted m any way towards the success of the ball. This was carried with great applause.

THE OPENING OF THE CONVENT.

COSCEJRT.

Yesterday afternoon a musical enter tainment was given m the concert hall of the convent, m honor of Bishop Grimes' visit, by the pupils of the convent schools. The hall is capable of holding nearly two hundred persons, and adjoining it is a class room separated by folding slide doors. These doors being opened the children taking part m the entertainment—to the number of fifty or sixty—occupied a large staging placed m this room, and the whole arrangements were as convenient for the purpose as could well be imagined. The entertainment itself was a musical treat, and a marvel of what young children can do under the capable, careful, and painstaking tuition which had evidently been bestowed upon them. A very noticeable feature of the concerted musical items, both vocal and instrumental, was the excel lent time which was kept by the per formers ; certainly a difficult achiev ment when, as was the case yesterday, no less than seven young ladies were playing on three instruments at. one time. The entertainments given at these schools are usually somewhat of a departure from the ordinary run of concerts, and trios and solos on two pianos, with harmonium accompani ment, were a pleasant variation, more especially as the instruments were admirably tuned and the pupils quite equal to their tasks. Two songs and choruses "The lily and the rose' and *' A sister's faithful love " by the senior pupils were amongst the best of the items, being sung m perfect har many, and strict tune. The voices had been carefully chosen, blended well together, not one obtruding itself un duly m any part. It certainly is not too much to say that amongst those who took pait m yesterday's concert were some who already give promise ( of becoming vocalists of a^very high ' order. An action song " The Japanese fan " was very amusing and gave full scope for the naive merriment of the children. Shakespeare's version tof Ooriolanus' interview with his mother, though a somewhat heavy and. difijqult extract, was admirably rendered by the two Misses Kelly, the young ladies entering thoroughly into the spirit of the dialogue. Another recitation, "To whom shall we give thanks?" was given by little Violet Johnston, and the elocutionary ability displayed by so youn? a child was a credit to herself and teachers. The concert was brought to a close by the pupils singing " 0 Jtfarig,." In a short interval three' of the pupils presented Bishop Grimes with an illuminated address of welcome. His Lordship acknowledged the address and ex pressed the pleasure he experienced m being with them m their new schools, and also at the musical entertainment which they had so well rendered. 1-he Hon. Major Steward, on behalf of the audience,, expressed his apprecia tion, of the entertainment which they had enjoyed. He congratulated the sisters on the excellent attainments of their pupils, more especially on the fact that their whole demeanor was an evidence that their education was not merely the instruction that could be got from books alone, but an education m qualities which go to form the character of a nation, and which he was afraid the present age had a tendency to neglect. For this reason b.e was very pleased, at the wqrk which was' being done m the convent schools.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND V. NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, .November 26

The Englishmen scored 394. Brown 117, Lock wood 21, Briggs 24, Poel 8, For.l 0, Humphreys 0, Gay (no-, our) 1(3. New South Wales beg-m badly m their second innings, anil though Donuxn and Gregory made a stand, when the stumps were drawn three wickets were down for 56. Colloway 10, Richardson 5, Tredale 0, Gregory (not out) 27, Donnan (uot out) 13. [Note. —Brock well's score, which must have been considerable, has been omitted from the English innings.]

The following team will represent the Ashburton Cricket Club m their match against Dunsandel on Wednesday -.-George Andrews, A. Buchanan, Russell, Makeig, Cathbe'tson, Mitchell Moffctt, Percy, Den shire, Fulton, and Simpson. Emergencies— Sharp, Lane, and McKenzie, Play is to commence at twelve o'clock sharp.

Canterbury Employers Association.

The annual meeting of the Canterbury Employers Association washeldyes'erday. The President; m his address said that the work of the Committee had been re stricted io watching the flow of labor legislation from Wellington. They could not flatter themselves that they had in* duced any modification, but trusted that their protests had some encouraging effect upon their friends m the Lower House who, though few m point numbers, had earned the heartiest thanks of every well-wisher of the future pros perity of New Zealand by their hardy perseverance and plucky stand against overwhelming odds. The Upper House had modified and placed m a, more practical shape the most drastic of the proposed legislation and their hands would need to be backed up m following sessions by such Associations whose in terests were bound up m the colony's welfare. He suggested to the Association the desirableness of making an effort to bring within its ranks the smaller em ployers whose numerical strength would aid m bringing pressure to bear on future legislation. The most pressing matter before employers was the stand they should take towards the Industrial Con ciliation and Arbitration Act, whic*i he was afraid provided machinery for initiating disputes which would Hot otherwise have arisen. One undoubted injustice of the Act was the impossibility of squally enforcing awards aa between employers and employees. Now that the Act had been passed the Association should bring itself into line with ib so as not to allow the Trades Union any advantage In tha appointment of members to the Board. In reviewing the work of the Legislature during the past session so far as it affects employers, he thought the greatest danger lay m the fact that its. bent had been m the direction of hampering and restricting the local capitalist, who was thinking of commencing new industries or investing his surplus profits m extending his oppor tunities of employing local labour. The tendency of restrictive labour legislation would be to cause all forms of manufactur ing to be stayed until its scope was most clearly and urgently seen. Then it would ba gone into on a large scale In order to be stroag enough to bear all the restrictions wh'ch the Government and the labour organisations had put upon it. This would generally be by the usa of cheap foreign capital (ha interest of which would not remain with us.

The Ambrym Eruption.

The following particulars, forwarded to Admiral Bowden-Smith by the Commander of the Dart, were published m the Sydney Morning Herald:—"On the 16bh October, whilst lying at Dip Point,. Ambry ny Island, an eruption on that island took place. On weighing anchor at six a.m. aud proceeding to the eastward to resume surveying work, a remarkable heavy mass of cloud was seen rising over the centre o£ the island, and on clearing the point dense columns of smoke were seen descending from just the other side of che low coastal range. It presently became evident that a lava stream, marked by dense columns of sniok"?, was making its way through the hills to the sea. The ship was stopped some three hundred yards off the shore, where it was seen that the stream would emerge, and at eight a.m. bursts ot flame were seen among the trees, and presently the head of the stream appeared, a red-hot molten mass with lumps of slag tossing about oa the surface. When it reached the water, a most magnificent sight ensued, A dense pillar of steam rose rapidly m a perpendicular direction to a height which was afterwards found to be 45(K)fb. A few seconds later violent sub marine explosions of steam took place, the water rising m huge bubbles, some 100 ft high, and then bursting m all directions m radiating tongues of water, mixed with black masses, presumably of lava. A con siderable swell was set up outwards, and, as the area of explosions appeared to be extending rapidly, the ship was moved to a safer distance. Oanoes full of natives were leaving the islands m ail directions, some of which were taken m tow to Dip Point, where they were clear of immediate danger. The ship then proceeded round to the south side of the island, when it was seen that the old crater of Mount; Marun, m the centre of the island, was m violent erup tion, and that. deneo masses of smoke were rising all over the western end of the island. On returning, whilst rounding Dip Point, a sudden outburst, accompanied by continuous violent and deafening explosions, took place. About two miles southward of the mission station the cliffs were seen to be falling m landslips, and when anchoring flames appeared over the crest of the gap behind the mission. The natives were assembled m terrified groups on the beach, and t accord' ingly sent the boafs m, offering to take off all that wished. The group was m a statp of tremor, and th,e noise of the eruptiion indescribable. Dust and debris from the burning bush fell continuously. We em barked over 80 men, women and children, for the most part belonging to Dr Lamb's mission, and proceeded with them to Ran non, near the north-east point of the island, , a place of comparative safety. Through the next day the earthquake shocks were so severe as tp cause the resident trader, Mr Rosi, a Frenchman, to remove to Port Sand wich with all his natives and belongings. The natives brought frcrm Dip Point were comfortably housed m a" achoolhouse belong. ing' to Dr Lamb. The. next morning, the 17th October, we proe jeded to the north east point of the island as far as Dip Point, ' which was found to hs m inky darkness^ objects scarcely visible over a quarter of a mile, Oommunioited with the shore and found the natives reassured, as the actual fires m the vicinity had ceased. At six p ri, we proceeded to Port Sandwich, not clearing the showers of dust till njqre 'than half w*y 'across. Several shocks were experienced on the way, and that nighc thirty-one shocks were distinctly felt m 7 hours 40 minutes qa board the ship, one at 2.30 a.m. being particularly severe. At 7 a.m. on the 18th of October we returned to Ambrym, dust still falling. A great portion of the cliff at Dip Point had fallen into the sea, and all .along the shore to the eastward continuous clouds of dust were rising, and landslips occurred. We anchored at Rannon on the 20th October, and re-embarked all the natives and landed them at Dip Point, all present danger being removed. Dust was now falling heavier than ever, but of a lighter colour and dcs- . cription. Everything on shore was covered with a deposit of from half to three-quarters of an inch, the landscape being of one uni form dull slafe color, and the ship Was! shortly a grey mass. Landed and proceeded over the hill for about two miles until the lava stream, was reached. Although cooiect down, it was sii\l proceeding at 4ft or sft an hour m the direction of B,aulag, on the south coast, Owing, however, to the thickness of the atmosphere, it was im possible to get any views of what was happening."

THE ASHBURTOJS GUAKDIAN: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1894.



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Wanted ____————————•— —-————-———————~____. ' HOLLOA! What's This! 36 Cards! m Packets for Is, and 25 for 93 ; single Cards from 2d to 2$ each. New Year's, Christmas, Text, and Birthday Cards, Cheap and m great variety. A choice lot af New Books suitable for Christmas and Birthday Presents." Cir < culating Library, Terms easy. Eight Id Books for 6d, four 2d Books for 6J, two 4i B oks for 6d, three 61 Books for Is, Plain. Fancy, and Mourning Stationery. Picture Books. Scraps,etc.—J. Marsden, Bookstall and Shop.



I VV anted. { "CIABEWELL SOCIAL to Mr and Mks < *- Gamble on WEDNESDAY Even ing next; m Wesley.™ Schoolroom, at I half-past seven. All hieuds invited i Tickets, one shilling. 11 151 " jj OM o'.fjkck's Lid," nr the man who rode on John Wesley's back of lec'uro Tc-morrow nieht In Pr'nu ivj C urch. Lecturer — Rev ■! Cocker. Refreshments provided. Ad misaon, B'xpence only 11 16 > VVTANTiCD K^own — Mrs Hoopbh (monthly nuree) is open to accept engagements. A pply, by letter,. to Mrs Hooper, Alford Forest Lio^d, Ashburlon, 11*134 BEAUTTtULa'd useful Presents to all purchasers of 2s Hdand upwards. —H. O. Sbgers, Meltcrd Hou».e. WANTED Known—Special line of Cents' Uegacta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 23 6d.—W. H. Collier. IVTANTED Known -Holders of VV Present tickets can new get them changed.—H. 0. Segers, Melford House, OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina -1 fores; also a good assortment of Calicoes, iluslins, Flannelettes, Tiitnmings etc., at Mrs Alcokn's new shop, Bakei's Buildings. BWEFIPING Reductions. —Is Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2g Books for Is 63, 2i 6d Books for 2a, and all others at equi>lrrfca fe of reduction ar L. F. Andre was and Go's., Cash Sale. 618 I T"CE CREAM, Ice Cream, Ice Cream, , _L now ready at H. A, Flower's, Ease ! street, Ashburton. Ice supplied at shortest notice. 10 114 WANTED Known — Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical line at S. Saxek's, Optician, XTy ANTED Known—The Corner is YY showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. WANTED KNOWN — Dressmaking prices to suit the times. Material dresses from 8s 6d, Prints from 7s 6d. Fit and style guaranteed.—Miss Murphy, Old Kindergarten, East Street* "O ECENT Arrivals —Ladies'andGenlle •"; men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats.— MITCHEIX AND TURNER YSTERS, Fried Flounders, »nd Whitebait every night at Jewitt's, Deep Sea Fishing Company, opposite Mail office. 9 166 T)RESENTS. We are now giving _L Presents to all purchasers of 2a 6d and upwards.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet'a Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Ex fra Urge and heavy 15s 6d and 16j 6d.—Robert j Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. ROBERT ALCORN has opened 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 Ashbnrton. Also an assortment of Boots. BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Tnfam's M igazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Children's Friend, Litile Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Bocks at Lowest Prices.— L. F. Andrbwes and Co. 11 98 TO LADlES.—Spring Cleaning.—We have just received Three Cases of Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together with new Patterns m Carpets, Oilcloths, and Linoleums. China Matting from 843 per yard.—Mitchell and Turner. LARGE Purchase Embroideries afc Edwards, Bennett's Sale ; over ninety pieces to chcose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made on short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mrs AliCOßKr's new shop, Havelock Street \4 / B Hold a Large Stock of the Latest VV Novelties m Materials for Blouses and Walking Tresses. Just opened, ex Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods of choice selection, Sunshaifs and Umbrellas.— Mitchell and Turner. BANG ! Bang ! Si»ug • 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 .T. W. Hardley's, Gun Emporium. WANTED —Every Lady to try Madam Balcomke's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset (registered), guaran teed whalebone throughout. Orders left afc Mr E, Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 WANTED Known—That owing to the success of the Sale now being held up afc Saunders' Buildings, opposite Bail w-iy Station, it will be continued for another twentyeighfc days. lam not advertising a few cheap lipes, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor fcuniiy of securing genuine bargains —1 • Lawkie 7 166 I^DWARDS, Bennett's Sale. Grand lot -J new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mes Adam^ N'^otffolTf "Notice Sport for aTI Guns let out on hire or sold on tini9 payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings m stock. Prices low.—J. W. Hardley, Ironmonger, etc f ! r-r rr. -rrr-7■"' ' GUNS ! Guns { Guns \ My new stock ofGrunaj list to hand direct from fche manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock fco select from at J. W. Hardley's Sporting Expository WANTED K»own -That if you are m want of a firsu 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 stpeef, A&hburton. /-"IHRISIMAS and New Year Cards for V_y the Home Mail. A beautiful assort ment just opened up, Packets of Cards of choice designs from '31 upwards- Writing P^perf and Envelopes, Pocket Books, Purses, Writing Caijei, Ink stands, Pictures, Music, A,cco,rdeon« from 78 93, Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, 7Athev Harps, Photo Frames and Album?, Scrap and Postage fckamp Albums, Indoor Games, and a gee&t variety of goods too numerous to mention; all afc greatly reduced prices for cash this month afc U ¥• Anjokeves ; and Go's Cheap Sale. i "lwu7A~R~^G^Bl:TT^S^idT™"No holders or photos—Hebry Zandee j Wholesale agen • J' i v I



I jO £***/— PRICFi Required for Small \3&Ot SfcCTIOH of Good Land at B;itnpstead, with CO iTiGE of 3 Itooma and .vcallery. Very easy terms of pay m»iir. T. BULLOCK. i , ■ I 4-VORE, Capital Building Site, wall situated m Cox Street, b<nng T.Ss 736 and 797 ; for Bale on very easy terms of pay luer.t. T BULLOCK. rilO LET, at a low rental, small chop m I fche Arcade, next hut one to Tancred stree*# ; T BULLOCK, i



NOTICE. IT IS REQUESTED that all Accouats outstanding anl Cl-*ims held ag»i»st Mr R. W. Hart, of Winchmorv, bs rendered forthwith to MRS H*RT, 11 144 Box 34, Ashburton. THERE are two qualities of Hstlth Tea, both unsurpasted for strength parity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d »»d <4a per lb, Ask your grocer for He+lth Tea, and nee that; you get X Whoiewle at Zakok«'«



Business Notice?. | NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. TO MEET TELE TIME S. 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 Stock at tho Very lowest IN*«sH»l^ I»rie**§. , NOW IS YOUR TIME~MAKE NO MISTAKE. G J. JN~IFI L lAS IS THE SHOP FOE A GENUINE J3AEGAIN. New Prints, guaianteed to wash, Bsd I New and Fashionable Dress Goo3a, double New Uiilateap, very strong, 6| I . width, «orth 2s for Is 3.1 Mew Delaines, very pretty, 7£d, guaranteed | Calicos, 2s lid dozen to wash | Double-bed Sheeting, white twill, 9|l Kew Dress Goo Is 5a lid, drpss worth double | Towe's, 2£d ; Cotton Shirting, 4Jd , MtLLINEKYT~MILLINERy M ALL ITS BRANCHKS EXCEPTION ALLY CHEAP. i Strong Corsets, 4s 6d now 2a lid | Children's Sunshades Is Ladies' Sunshades of every description ] CLOTHING. CLOTHING. Men's Suits, 13s 6d J Boys' Tweed Suits, 4s lid Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, 37s 6d now 27s Straw flats for men and boys at any price gd I Hata, Socks, Shirts and Ties at your own Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, 45s now 32s 6d j price BOOTS? "BOOTS. We were never beaten, and we defy competition. All our Colonial Boots aie made specially to our order, and we guarantee them. If not as good as recommended, we will replace them. -JUSI TO HAND— 120 pair of Ladies' Lace Shoes, 4«i lid Children's Tan Shoes and Slippers a specialty Ladies' Tan Strapped Shoes, 6s lid with box to match Ladies* Canvas Shoes, tan and black Men's Colonial-made Shooters, najled 7s lid Ladies' French Glace Kid Shoes, the best to Men's Colonial-made Shooters, n» iled 8s lid be had m New Zealand Men's Balmorals and Cookhams of every Men's Bluchers, 4s lid description. COME AND SEE. G. J. NEILL'S FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTONJ -JUST ABRIVED TTIIBST SHIPMENT OF NEW SEASON'S FRUIT FOR CHRISTMAS TRAD& Finest New Currants Finest New Sultanas Finest New Valencia .Raisins (all cleaned by our new process) Also, Finest new Prunes FINEST NEW TUKKEY FIGS, All of which we intend to Sell at Tl*<s JLowest Po§sible Prices. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING— Peerless ai» d Premier Teas. Peerless Tea, Slbs for 5s Peerless Tea, 61bs for 9s 9d Premier Tea, 31bs for 5s 5d Premier Tea, 61bs for 10s 5d BAWLINGS' SOAP MANUFACTORY (First Prize at the Christen urch Show, 1894) POTTER'S HEKBAL BEER EXTRACT— 7d per Bottle, 12 bottles for 6s 6d. Sufficient to make six gallons of Splendid Herbal Beer. —REMEMBER— WE BI'Y BOR CASH, SELL FOR OASH, MAKE SO BAD DEBT;?, therefore we are able to SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. FI/ETOHBK BROS., WHOLESALE AND KETAIL GROCERS, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND TOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISfCHURCff. Ilie Large.**, **c Choicest, til© UTewest, and the Cheapest STOCK OF nOLt> AND SILVER JEWELLERY, SILVER «fe PLATED WARE, (j CLOCKS AND WATCHES, , IS 10 BE FOUND AT THE JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF F. SAL BK, WATOH MAKER & JEWELJLjER, EAST STREET. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months 6s. Best English Mainspring 4 3 6d I'ROMI'TNE&S AND SATISFACTION.