Ashburton Grardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1894, MASTERS AND APPRENTICES.

No Labor Bill yet introduced in the New Zealand Parliament is likely to affect skilled labor more than will the operation of the Masters and Appren tices Bill, re-introduced by the Hon. W. P. Reeves, and very considerably altered and improved since it first appeared. The main features of the. new Bill which distinguish it from the original Bill, are to be found in such clauses aa limit compulsory apprentice ship to handicrafts and define the meaning of that term. Handicraft includes " any trade, manufacture, mechanical art, or other skilled manual occupation (with all the branches thereof respectively) which involves training and technical knowledge, and is carried on in a registered factory, bat it does not include occupations that wholly, or almost wholly, involve unskilled labor, even though they be carried on in a registered factory. \ This confines the operation of the Bill to what is generally accepted as skilled labor, and to which it has hitherto been the custom for young men to serve apprenticeships. An apprenticej before he or she can become so, must be over fourteen and not under eighteen years of age, and must have passed the fourth standard of education, or must produce an inspector's certificate of three years* attendance at school—the latter proviso is to meet the case of children who have been taught at other than the State schools. Every appren tice is to be paid wages either weekly or fortnightly, "at a rate per diem in ratio to the average wages paid to adult wage-earners of the same sex for the like time in the same handicraft." The ratio of percentage is to be—First year, 14 per cent; second year, 20 pet cent; third year, 35 per ceDt; fourth year, 50 per cent; fifth year, 60 per cent; and sixth year, 75 per cent. These rates are to be the minimum wage, but the indentures may provide for the payment of any agreed on wages, so long as these wages shall increase each year by twopence in the pound on the first year's wages. The first year the apprentice shall receive his wages without any deduction, but he shall be paid v during the second and third years of the term by retain, ing one penny out of every shilling, and during the residue of the term twopence, for deposit in the Govern ment Savings Bank, and by paying the residue to the apprentice." The suras so deposited are to accumulate at interest until the end or previous determination of the term, and are then to be paid over to the apprentice or his legal representatives. No appren tice under sixteen can work more than eight hours in one day or more than forty-five hours in one week, and shall be allowed thft statutory holidays be? sides a half-holiday every week as provided for by the Factories Act, which also lays down the hours to be worked. "From and after the com mencement of this Act no young per son shall be employed in any registered factory at any handicraft unless such young person be duly apprenticed to such employer by deed of apprentice ship under this Act ; and every such deed shall read and be construed under the provisions of the Factories A.ct, 1891, in so far as the same are applicable." Within three months after the passing of the Act, all young people whose ages are covered by. its provisions, must be apprenticed, and a probation of a month is provided for, so that it may be seen whether a young person may be qualified for the trade chosen—a provision that is intended to avoid putting a lad to a trade for which he may have no affinity at all, and be bound to become a failure. With all due deference we think a month is hardly enough, We know a good many trades in which six months would scarcely be sufficient to bring out what is talent in a lad, and we know • also of a good many lads who, during the first three years of their f' time " were as arrant duffers as could be met with in the trade they were following, but yet developed into very fair journeymen. An inspector, magistrate, parent, or guardian may apply to the Minister of Education for the appointment of an expert to ex amine any handicraft apprentice C( in order to ascertain his progress in ac quiring the handicraft to which he is apprenticed." If the expert's report proves that the apprentice has been properly taught and trained, the ap plicant for such inquiry is to pay all expenses. If, however, the report shows the contrary to be the case, then the master is to pay the costs, and the inspector is to forward him a copy of the report, with an intimation that he has rendered himself liable to the penalties provided in respect to his neglect to properly teach and train his apprentice, and that such penalties will be enforced against him if such nesjleut continues. This is somewhat rough on the master, and will certainly have the effect of limiting very considcrabiy the number of apprentices taken on. At any rate the number of young people under eighteen engaged as apprentices will be limited, and it is quito possible though the employer may be deprived of the benefits of boy labor, he may take to the use of eighteen-year olds ■with a smattering of the trade acquired anyhow, and keep them on at such wage* as they may accept. Whatever a

happens, the wages question is the one that will most affect the trades, and so, under this Bill the value of the ap prentice to the master will be very materially reduced, fewer will be em ployed, and the boy-labor grievance in many trades, especially those mos easily learned and purely mechanical, will be considerably relieved.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The St. John Burlesque Company j played ' Black-eyed Susan ' burlesque on Thursday evening to a good house, and all the items of the programme were well received. I At the meeting of the Primitive Metho dist Literary Society on Thursday evening Mac Lean Dunn received a hearty vote of thanks for his essay on the ' Agriculture of the Bible.' Mr McLachhn, M.H.R , says the people of the Ellesmere district never require charitable aid. He explains it by saying that they live simply, and only Inve a circus among them once in seven years. The Manawatu Company's new Baldwin locomotive arrived at Wellington on Friday and took eighty-three cars up the grade of one in a hundred—nearly double the load any other engine has hauled The engine uses the steam twice over. A Wellington Press Association telegram says that a human hand has been found on the beach, and in the vicinity is a quantity of wreckage, leaving no doubt that a small vessel has been wrecked and the crew have perished. The Wellington Harbor Board intend to erect a building at the approach to the wharf 70 feet by 260 feet, and of three storeys. It in undecided whether to use Oamsru stone, as some members consider it too soft It will depend on the sample laid before the Board. I The ' Lake County Press ' reports that a wonderful second growth of fruit has taken place in the Lake district. Large apples are to be Been in many orchards, cherry plums in full size and of a bright red color have been gathered, and bunches of large red currants were gathered only a fortnight ago. A man wis palled out of the water at one a.m. at Wellington Harbor this morning, and died shortly after. He is supposed to have been going on board one of the hulks. The name of the man is East, and he was employed on the Union Company's hulk. It is supposed he *ell in while entering a boat to go off to the hulp. The 'Advocate' understands that a Taieri resident, who formerly resided in Riccarton and ia now at Fairfield, where he fellows the occupation of a miner, has fallen heir to about £3090. It appears that the administrators of the estate have been searching for him for nearly twelve months, and it was not until the other day he learned that he had been be qTieathcd such a handsome sum. It [transpired at Tuesday's meeting of the Dunedin Prohibition League, says the ' Star/ that the number of anrolled mem bers in the City is between 350 and 380, but of these only forty-four had paid the subscription for the session just closing. The Rev J. T. Hinton, who made the statement, added (wilh a significant glance at the audience, and in a tone which con veyed prodigious meaning): — 'If the forty-foar are you, it ia a most remarkable ' concatenation of events.' Constable Herlihy, of Gore, had an , unpleasant experience at the close of last vreeK. On Thursday last he left Wa'kaia with the intention of ptnceedingto a diggers' camp on the Dome Range, but when he £OS up among the snow he evidently lost hia way, for he dib not find the camb he was locking for. He was expected home the same night, so that when he did nor return by Saturday morning some fear was beginning to be felt for his safety, and search was success fully instituted for him. He had been wandering about the ranges from Thursday till Satui day, and when found was com pletely exhausted. The late Governor of this colony, Lord Onslow, contributed to the Badminton Librtry volume on 4 Yachting' a descrip tion, covering sixteen pages, of yachting in New Zealand, ' the paradise' of the sport: and he incidentally touches on Australian yachting generally and on topics of local interest likely to attract the yachtsman who has an eye for the pictu resque. ' For thoae,' writes Lord Onslow, ' who wish to enjoy two summers without a winter, to see some of the mosc remark able natural phenomena of the world, and the most interesting and moat developed savage race with which Englishmen have come in contact; to explore fresh waters ; to find an ample supply or good provi sions, suited to European requirements ; to live among fellow-countrymen who will assuredly give a hearty and hospitable welcome ; and to realise something of the j extent, the variety, and the vastnees of the Queen's Empire, I can suggest no j better nor more enjoyable cruise during ! the English winter months than one round the beautiful islands of Antipodean Britain.' i ■ . I

PARLIAMENTARY

I LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wellington, August 16 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. THE GAMING BILL. The Gaining Bill was read a second time on the voices and referred to the Statutes Revision Committee. THE ADULTERATION PREVENTION BILL. In Committee on the Adulteration Prevention Bill, Mr Bowen's sugges tion that loaves intended for sale consist of lib, 21b, and 41bs respectively was accepted by the Colonial Secretary, and agreed to. Several verbal amendments were made, and the Bill was reported. The Council then adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, August 16. The House met at 2.30. A MEDICAL HEALER. Mr Willis asked the Premier whether he would make enquiries as to the sanity and antecedents of a so-called medical healer called Nugent, who has been the means of persuading a num of weak minded people to dispose of their property and to leave the colony by prophecy ing its destruction on a certain date. Mr Willis said that a large number of people acting under the advice of this man had lately left Wellington for South Africa. i The Premier said that he would take steps to put the police on the tracks of Eugene Nugent, and if bej was breaking the law he must bej brought to book. He must say that he was surprised that in the nine teenth century people believed such arrant nonsense. There wag proof positive that people were leaving the colony because of the prophecy of this man. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. 1 Replying to Mr W. Hutchison the Colonial Treasurer said that in reply ing in the financial debate he had quoted from a speech formerly de livered by Captain Russell, in which that hon. gentleman had publicly advo cated the colony borrowing £20,000,000 at 5 per cent., and lending it at 6 per cent for purposes of assisting settlers. There was no misunderstanding about his (Mr Ward's) remarks on the occa sion. In reply to Mr W, Hutchison, Mr McKenzie said that inquiries were■ being made of the Agent-General re-! specting the opening of places of cool storage in Paris, Berlin, Vienna, etc., so as to extend our shipment of meat, etc., beyond the British market. LEVELS COUNTY BILL. The Levels County Bill was put through its final stages. BILLS BLOCKED. The Timaru Harbour District Rating Bill and Timaru Harbor Reclamation Bill, which were to have been com mitted this afternoon, were not reached, being blocked by the Wel lington City Drainage Empowering Biil, which was in committee for the greater part of the afternoon. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m; PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS. Mr Ward rose to make a personal explanation with regard to an article that had appeared in the v Evening Press " yesterday. He said that as the integrity of a Minister of the Crown had been called into question in that article, he would not allow it to pass without notice. The article inferred that his (Mr Ward's) public actions wanted looking into. It was true that the paper in question had not much influence, had not a large circulation, and was net much read, but it was owned by a member of the Opposition, and Mr H. D. Bell had been kind enough to tell him that he had no sym pathy with such articles, and entirely disapproved of them. An officer of one of the foreign banks wag also on the directorate. The editor of the paper was a most honorable, straight-' forward man, and he (Mr Ward) there fore assumed the article was inspired. Hon gentlemen would agree that such insinuations ought not to be made, and when made thby ought to be proved. The banking legislation referred to in the article was introduced with the full concurrence of his colleagues, and had received the almost universal approval! of the country at large. He was not prepared for a display of personal malice in the matter, nor would any right-thinking persons expect such a charge. He could say he had helped to develop the industries of this colony as much as any one, and in the con duct of his private business he had been as successful as any man. As to the Bank in question, he declared he was not personally concerned in it, ex cept as a colonist and one who had an interest in the country. There was no need for him to have said so much, and he would in future disdain such in sinuations and treat the.ii with the contempt which they deserved, He contended that the private business of members of the House was not a fit subject for public comment He had had a most onerous and difficult task to perform, and his only motive was the interest and welfare of the colony. Mr H. D. Bell also made a personal statement in connection with the matter. He said that he was cot, and never had been, connected with the directorate of the paper in question, and had never directly or indirectly been consulted as to anything that had appeared in its columns. He was simply a shareholder, and not a very large one, in the paper, and had noth ing whatever to do with its manage ment. He entirely disagreed with the subject matter of the article, and de precated such an underhand attack on an occupant of the Ministerial benches, The subject then dropped, BILL PASSED. The Harbours Act Amendment Bill was put through its final stages. THE LAND FOR SETTLEMENTS BILL. The House went into Committee on the Land for Settlements Bill. Clause 3 with reference to the con stitution of the Board of Land Pur chase Commissioners provoked con siderable discussion. Mr G. JV Smith moved an amend ment to the effect that the member for the district should not be on the Board. The Minister for Lands said that he was willing to take the voice of the House en the point. After nearly three hours ducussiCß Mr Smith's amendment was carried fey 33 to 82, i

For—33.—Allen, Bel!, Buchanan, Button, Carncross, Crowther, Duthie, Earnshaw, Fraser, Graham, Gieon, Hall, Hall-Jones, Harris, Heke, Hogg, Kelly, J.W., Lang, Mas^ey, McGuire, Me Nab, Mitchelson, Montgonu r7, I^ewmarj, O'Kegan, Pirani, Russell, G. W., Russell, W. R., Smith, G. J., Stout, Te Ao, Thompson, Wilson. Against—32 —Buddo, Buick, Cad man, Carnell, Carroll, Collins, Duncan, Flatraan, Hutchison, W , Joyce, Kelly, W., Larnach, Lawry, Mackenzie, Mac- ; intosb, McGowan, Maslin, McKenzie, J., McKenzif, 8., McLichlan, Mere dith, Mills, Morrison, Parata, Pinker ton, Reeves, Seddon, Smith, E. M., Stevens, Steward, Tanner, Ward. No pairs were recorded. Sir Robert Stout moved to strike out " county chairman. , The amendment was carried by 32 to 26. The Minister of Lands said that the rote of the House left only three members on the Board, and he would have to ask for some other assistance on the Board in the direction of local representation. In the meantime, however, he would ask the House to pass the clause as amended and after wards recommit it to consider how the Board should be strengthened: The Premier said that they might soon have elective land boards, and in that case the chairman of the board might have a seat on the Land Pur chase Board. Sir Robert Stout contended that there was a sufficient number to con stitute a Board. After further discussion the clause as amended was added to the Bill. Clause 4—The Minister may direct the Board to acquire lands for settle* ment by purchase or exchange. Mr G. W. Russell proposed an amendment enabling the Board to ac quire land suitable for homesteads con tiguous to boroughs or town districts. Mr J. McKenzie pointed out that this was already provided for in the general power given to the Board to provide land for settlement. After a long discussion the amend* ment was lost by 47 to 13. The clause was agreed to as amended by the Waste Lands Committee. Clause 6—" limitations." Mr Beli proposed that two persons carrying on a partnership should be permitted to have twice the area allowed to one person under subsection of clause six; in any case, where joint tendency had not in the opinion of the compensation court been created for the purpose of taking advantage of the act. The Minister opposed the proposal, which was lost, after some discussion, by 41 to 17. The Minister moved an amendment in subsection 3 for the purpose of de nning the various classes of land. At 2.40 a.m. a motion to report progress was lost by 63 to 19. After considerable discussion the Minister agreed to withdraw his amendments and leave it to the land purchase board to determine what was first-class land and what was second class land. ■ Captain Russell . moved an ad dition to the clause giving the owner the option of deciding, after the sitting of the Compensation Court, whether he shall proceed further with the sale of the remainder of his estate, if ha should not, in^hts opinion, be allowed full compensation. Mr McKenzie said he could not accept this addition, which was re jected by 35 to 8. Mr McKenzie moved a new sub section to the effect that any owner of land taken under compensation shall have nine months in which to clear his stock off the land. Agreed to on the voices. Mr G. W. Russell moved an ad dition to the clause, limiting the amount of land to be held within five miles of the four large cities to five hundred acres. This was agreed to on the voices. Clause 6 as amended was added to the Bill. Progress was then reported. In re^ly to Mr G. W. Russell, Mr Seddon said Government did not pro • pose to answer questions that after noon, and would go on with the land bill as soon as the House had resumed. He regretted the late sitting, but the members had made a sacrifice in the interests of the country. The House rose at 3.50.

THE UNITED STATES TARIFF

London, August 15 "The Times" correspondent says that it is estimated that the new tariff will produce 34,000,000d01. against 41,000,000d01. derived from McKin ley's duties. It is considered a victory for the democratic protectionists, American stocks in London and Berlin are rising largely. Washington, August 15 The Senate has read the Lower House's Bill a first time. August 16. The Bills providing for placing sugar, coal,.and iron ore on the free list have passed the second reading in the Senate without opposition. Mr Carlisle, the Treasurer, states that the new tariff will allow of a surplus of 15,000,000d01., but if the free listing Bills are passed, they will create a deficit of 21,000,000d01., chießy owing to the free admission of sugar. Senator Harris has moved that the Bills be referred to the Finance Committee. A revival of busines^is already setting in.

fHE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN : FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1894.



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Walter Bentley\s JDra matic Company. _: «. This Company will arrive in Aphburton on Monday next, August 20, and will appear in " The Silence of Dean Mait land." Mr Bentley impersonates the Dean and receives exceptionally strong support from the members of his Company, which is the largest dramatic combination that has visited Ashburfcon since Mr Bent ley's last visit, there being twenty-one members in all, and, moreover, they each have achieved considerable eminence in their profession. Some are old New Zea land favorites, while others are well and favorably known in Sydney and Mel bourne. Mr Bentley, who }\%a made a name for himself as one of the greatest living exponents of the actor's art, has been doing splendid business with his Dresent Company, which he formed in Melbourne in June last, and we have no doubt he will be cordially welcomed by the Ashburton town people who always recognise talent. As for the play with which we are to be treated, the interest taken in that excellent novel of Maxwell Grey, from which the drama was written, is sure to bring a crowded house to witness its performance. GOOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. No' feelhiw well? Have a cup o Tea! Nothing so invigorating wd strengthening \ My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely, Whol«eal« 1 nd retail at Zander's.



Wanted BOOKS, Books. Books. Circulating Library. Terms eat>y. Half-yearly volumes of something to read with IS'ovelettes, each Volume complete in it self, bound in cloth ss. British Battles hancUomely illustrated, bound in cloth 7s 6oL Boys' Illustrated Annual 5s 6d. Papeteries 2s 6d. A splendid lot of Albums from Si, Birthday Cards, Text Oarda, and Picture Books, t»ll in great variety, everything good and cheap. Bookstall and shop.—J. Marsden. GOOD iNews—Juno Tobacco 5a per lb, Nadrcx) 4i lOd per lb, Navy Twist 4s 10J per lb, Venus Twist 4a lOd perlb. Lai^e Box Matches (1000) 5d per box, 4a 101 per doz, 250 ditto 2d per box, la 9d per doz, Plaid Vestas 3^d per dop* 3« 3d per gross.—Fletcher BkoSj Ohristchurch and Ashburton. 8 82 WANTED Known.—All genuine Oil skins, Leggings, Sou-Westers marked Yarmouth—Mitchell «ft Turner. W~~ ANTED Known — The Cheapest House in town for • First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segeks, Melford House. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical me at 8. S alek'3, Optician. ___ WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sites, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier. WAM'JbiD Known—Before haying your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from in Anhburton. All marked very Cheap. — H. O. Beoeks, Melford House. OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, (tfuslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Bakei's Buildings. TELE BEST FIELD PEAS lire •* Telephone s," proved to be so by Mr John Hunt. Having bought the line of 38 sacks from him I will sell for 12a Ci per sack included, usually sold as garden peas for Is per lb.—J. Thomas, flavelock Street. 7§41 ROBERT ALCORN has opened in Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bannett's and the Kaiapoi Sales, the cheapest lob of goods ever brought to Ashburton. Also an assortment of Boots. LARGE Purchase Embroideries ab Edwards, Bennett's Sale; ever ninety pieces to choose from. Ladies' trousseaux made on short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Havelock Street BANG S Bang i s»n s ', My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Clud Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Empo*-um. ; —— ——*. BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Extra large and, heavy 15s 6d and 16a od.~Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. NOTICE! Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire or sold on tim? payments. Hfcving a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings in stock. Prices low. —J. W Hardi-by, Ironmonger, etc. T~c"h~e"brf v l giver buys •Jewellery Importer and Manufacturer. f Diamond, Opal, & Pearl WIVE, -; Brooches and Bracelets, y to Suit all Purses, f Half-Hoop Rings Opal COURXIUIPJand Diamond Cluster Rings, Fancy Rings. /'Novelties In Electro plate. ThestockotSilver and E.P. Ware is the } j ar gest and finest in the district. Fancy Clocks, pretty designs. All new lest designs. Noold stock f Watches, Chains, Studs, BIBTHDAIT, Lockets, Links, Pins -! Match Boxes, Pencil ANT) I aseß» e*c* wn mak° AW Vand importing. fMuffs, Knives, Forks, IServiette Rings, etc. AH Goods Stamped Quality and marked Plainly. Old Jewellery Exchanged or Re-made. Watches and Clocks thoroughly Repaired in a workmanlike manner. .Satisfaction Guaranteed. Afc S« Ba.lelt*s» Jewellery Establishment, East Street, Ashbuktox. Sole Agencies Lazarus' Spectacles and Dixit Watches. HALL AND INSPECT THE NEW Bismarck Sewing Machine. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE WORLD, Hand Machine with Beautiful Cuver £5 10s. Treadle Machine with Cover, £8 10d. SPECIAL DISPLAY TO-DAY. The Machines are supplied on the easiest of all Hire Purchase System, viz, # A CASH DEPOSIT OF 10s, AN£> A WEEKLY PAYMENT OF 2s 6d. No matter where you live you may obtain a BISMARCK SEWING MACHINE. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, ASHBURTON. ALEX. HENDRY. Manager 0. DIGBY, IN thanking his old Mends and the public for their support in the past, hegs to notify that he intends resuming his former business as a BUTCHER, and trusts by supplying Meat of the Best Quality at reasonable prices to merit their farther favors and support. O. DIGBY, (Next H. Zanbsr's) jjfobt Street, AshbuttojJi i



WaDied. CIOR Sale.—Che»p, Valuable Building L Sites at Hampstea 1, in blocks to suit ' purchasers, high'y impro/ed. For parti culars apply fo the Athburton Permanent Building and luvestment Society, Tancred Street 8 116 EARLY POTATOES. -A Beauty of Bath, Early R.i M e, Snowfkke, and other Kidneys—by the sack and in small lo s. Customers may rely on the seed j l*ein» true to name.—A. W. Randell, Ashburton and Allenton. 8J57 HAKaTERIj] ~The Somerset "Meat Mart has long held " the e*ke " as the beat »nd cheapest shop in town for cash purchasers. The old reputation will be maintained. Mutton 2i per lb, Saus ages 4d per lb. AH other lines reduced. For Cash only.—W, J, Silcock. 852 /"I OPR4Yis selling Firewood 25 < \.J* O per cord, delivered. Coal from 6s per quarter. Good heart fencing material very cheap. Opposite Mercantile Store, West Street. WANTE DKnown.—No more wet clothes and bronchitis, Yarmouth Oilskin to hand.—Mitchell & Turner of Warehouseman s Stock at O Mitchell & Ti-rner's. Cheap lines in all departments. !O Lat, at a low rental, Bake House in East Street, paddock and stabling combined, lately in occupation of the Co-Operative Society. Apply to George James. 8 39 pRUSHEB Oats, 31bs over usaal y weight, 5s sack included. All kinds of produce cheap for cash,—J. Thomas, Havelock street. 7 51 AVTED Known."— Embroideries from Id a yard, Corsets 3s lid, Indies' Ulsters from4s lid, Ladies' Gkves four pair for Is, Kid Gloves four buf>ons Is 6d.- Arcade House. 63 WANTED Known-Finest Separator Butter la 2d pel lb. Rolled bacon, hams, and eggs ac lowest rates.— John Ore & Co. TF you want good prime Cheese and A Bacon, try ~ Taylor, East Street Bakery. 6109 OT AN TED Known—The whole of the ' * stock to be sacrificed by order of the Purchaser, Arcade House. 4 26 T>RIME Christchurch smoked and *- Lewis' pile cured Bacon Hams, best Akaroa and local-made Cheeses from sd, at Taylor's, East Street Bakery. 6110 | ANTED Known — Men's strong Vy Tweed Suits from 16s 6d; shirts from 2s 6J,—Arcade House. 4 24 Reductions. —Is Booka ) for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2s Books for Is 6d, 2a 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equa.lrrfca fe of reduction at L. F. Andre wjss and Cos., Cash Sale. 618 JUbT Opened, a splendid line of fashion able Dress Stuffs, in Cardinals, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks. To be sold under wholesale price.—H, C. Segers, Melford House. IF you wish your socials and parties to be successful, buy your cake, pastry, tc, at Taylor's, Eist Street Bakery Parties supplied on the shortest notice 6 111 ._- XTISITthe Sale. Trimmed Millinery * going at ai>y price Ladies' TJnder lothing reduced to 20 per cent. belov» osfc.—A'-cade House. 4 64 Qty ANTED Known—The Corner Is VV showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. OYSTERS and Fresh Fish of all sorts arrive evening per express at Deep Sea Fishing Go's Shop, Burnett stree Ashburton, 2 62 lADIKV and Gentlemen's left-off J Cloth3B bought, sold, or exchanged. —Mks Knight, Wakanui Road, opposite Templar Hall. 7 102 OT ANTED Known-L W Pants 3- VV lid, Flannel Shirts 3s 9d, Worsted 6'd per pair.—Arcade House 425 L^DWARDS, Bennett's S.ile. Grand lot "-^ new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and tike your pick at Mbs Adams, £S ALE now on —White Calico 2s lid per *3 dozen, Towels 2s 6d per dozen, Lace, Ourtaine, from Is lid per pair, at Arcade House. 4 27 W^ANTED~Known.~3"Meu s Tweed * * Suits 15s 6d, Men's Tweed Trousers 111, Mens' Strong Flannelled Shirts 2s 6d, Mens' and Boys' boots and Shoes ijceatly reduced.—Arcade House. 465 «TTANTED Known—All goods in Show ' » Room to be slaughtered at any price.— Arcade Fouse. 428 L_¥ EALTH TEA is more economic a J than ordinary ea. It undergoes % process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release of the better properties of the leaf more easy. Henry Zander, Autho rised Agent. _ \TO more Indigestion ; no more ncr •^ vcusness from indulging in too much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea. One trial will convince ou. Henry Zander Authorised Agent \f RS HOOPER, Monthly~Nursei if |, offers accommodation to patients at her residence, Alford Forest ro-v3, near Mr Cunningham's Store. Ten minutes' walk to a doctor. | ATKST Telegram.—The Governor of * 4 Victoria has ordered that none but Health Tea shall be used in Government House. fVTANTED Known -Thifc owing to (he * success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders' Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, it will be continued for ano'her twenty-eight dayp, I am not idvertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains —A. Lawbie 7 166 UNsTGunsTGuns ! MjTnew""stock of Gunsj usfc to hand direct from rhe manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select >Tom at J. W. Hardley's Sporting Repository , ANTED Known. Just received a Large Winter Stock of Boots. Liberal discount for cash. As usual, we do the best work. Repairs done at nnce v s'aff of men always ready at J. Moison's, he Premier Bootmaker, Town Hall Boot Store, Eia^it Street, Ashburton. 5 166 CHEAPER. Tlnn Ever.—Books and ■J Mngaaines, Writing Papers and 'Envelope?, Pocket Books. Purses, Writ ttifij Caae.i, Inkatan«*s, Pictures, Music, Accorded-3 from 7d 9d, Concertinas, Violins, Bid j oa, Z ther Harps, Photo Frames and Albums, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Indoor Games, Wall Texts •md PVnry Carda of all kinds, School Bazs, Bocks, Exercises and requisites of every Jesctiption, and a great variety of goods v oo numerous to mention ; all at greatly educed prices for cash this month at L, r AWBj&wbs Atfl) Go«s, Cheap, gale,



FBUfeimeßS Notices. IF YOU WANT GO D VALUE FOB YOUK MONEY GO TO— G. J, NEIL US' WHERE THEY ABE SELLNG AT LE>S THAN COST PRICE. H\RP IT. fihßD UP MUST HAVE MONEY, VO REASONABLE OFFER 1*1? USED FOR ANY ARTICLE IN JV TUB SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2Jd DRESS GOODS 3Jn I touble width Dress Tweeds *a lid Heavy Shirt ing Is 6d™Redu3ed to 9id JWuced to Is «rmon Shirting Is 2d—Rednced to 7|d T 'WF<l<B 2»d -^l* Gloves, four clasps Is 9d Double ■Bed-twill Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7H~-Reduced »nd White fyl n nr «w4*d White and Grey Calico Is lid doz Dr Warner's Coralme Corsets, 8s 6d All Wool *lamiel 7|d Reduced to 5a lid MILLINERY AT YOUR OWN PRICE CLOTHING CLOTHING Boys' Suits 33 lid Men's Tweed Itauen. 6? lid Boys' Suits 4s lid Men ■Woollen bocks 7£d Boy»*Caps6d Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes Men's Tweed Suits 13a 6d 17s 6d Mort'a Heavy All Wool Suits 35a 6d Men's Tweed Macintoshes, with capes Reduced to 22s 6d 39a 6d—Reduced to 23s 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, CAPS, etc., AT ANY FRIOE. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. in arm omoKDr^^^joi^i^^musH, at any 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 all sizes 03 lid Women s onoes *s A THESE ARE SIMPLY GIVEN AWAY. Men's Bluchers 4i lid Boys' Nailad Shooters, Strong, 5s 6d Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid and 5s 9d Man's Heavy Watertights, pegged, Ladies' French Sftoes lls 9d—Reduced 103 6d-Reduced to Us 6d _ to 83 6d CHILDREN'S TAN SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE G J, JN E TI L L'S, FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON Cash. We Want CASH. IIETCHER BROS," JUST LANDING, 25 Tons New Crop Cane Sugar. 25 561b Bags Finest Snowdrop Sugar 12s 9d. FLOOR FLOUR. 251b Finest Boiler 2s Od 1001b Finest Holler 7s 6a 501b Finest Boiler 3s IOJd 2001b Finest Boiler 14s oci0 c i Caustic Lye for Soap Making Blacking 4|d doz , 12 doz. 4s 3d lib tin lOd per lb Marmalade in Glass Jars 8-Jd 21b tin Sd per lb >*ew Dates 7d per lb. 101b tin 7d per lb Bock Salt 6s 9d per cwt. TEA.;. TEA. TEL THE NOTED WAREHOUSE FOR TEA. 31b Peerless Tea, 5s 31b Premier Tea, 5s 5d 61b Peerless Tea 9s lid 61b Premier Tea, 10s 5d 2s Tea, Peerless, for Is 9d in 5 and 101b tins, tirsfree. 21 per lb reduction «n 3 b p*cktt of Arab. Matchless, Premier, Jameson and ■ AmW-miiV Nelson %n6 Moat's Nabob, and any known baand, and on Sand 10h h", 7h )S 'f 00 la Chests and half Chdsts, Ceylon, Indian and Chin, at U3}l, Is 6d," 'and Is OJ<l. Best value in Canterbury. 251b Moir's New Oatmeal 2s 6d Ncave's Food lid per tin, 10s per bag, 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 5Jd per lb, 121bs 5s 3d 3f d, 121bs 3s 9d Corn Flour (Brown's) 3£d per "Raisins washed and dried, 4|d lb, 121bs 3s 3d per lb, 121b 4s 6d Edmond's Baking Powder, large Sultanas 4fd, 121bs 4s 8d tins, lid per tin, 12 tins 10s 6d Extract of Soap, 13 packets for Cream of Tartar, pure, Is 2d per 'is, 141b box 3s lid lb, 121bs 12s 3d Lemon 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., sid per bottle and Is 6d per lb, Keduction 6 bottles 2s 6d ~ to large consumers Oxford Blue Bdper lb, 12lb box Pure Pepper Is 2d per lb, 121bs 7s 9d ls 9d- Plaid Vestas 3-Jcl per dozen, 12 Baking Soda 3d per lb, 51bs Is dozen packets 3s 3d Superior Black Lead 5Jd dozen, Sheep longues lOd per tin, 9s 12 dozen ss. 3d 6d per dozen R■•roembi r r.< p^ucrnse the firm who brought an<* 3sp down the pricea, and gie the peopli-of Ashhunonthe benefit of all nibbles ooaght ia the Home and Oon nen».al markets hARQE CONSUMERS LIBERALLY DEAF.T WITH. NOTE ADDRESS— 107 and 109, High Street, Ohrwtehureh ; Tele phone 731 j and EAST STREET, Ashburton. LEAVING ASHBURTON, Great Slaughter of Drapery for the Fourteen Days Only. HAVING DECIDED TO LEAVE ASHBURTON at the end of thia month, will give the people of A*=hborfcon the GREATEST BARGAINS they have ever had for the NEXT FOURTEEN DAYS, so as to save cost of removal. Term* CASH OUTI/ir. All Accounts owing are requested to be paid at once. f§T Sale Commences SATURDAY, AUGUST 4. DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE FOR SALE. S. W. ALCORN EAST STREET, ASBBURTON-