Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1894. PUBLIC ABATTOIRS.

Ths question of public abattoirs for the county was discussed at the last meet ing of the Borough Council^ and a deputation was appointed to interview the County Council on the subject not so much perhaps of having a central slaughterhouse for the county, as of securing some sort of arrangement under whic'i the community could be assured that the meat killed for human consumption, was free from disease and fit for human food. The deputation attended, but the interview did not take place, the Council being busy with other matters, and the time of the deputation limited. A deputation of butchers, however, succeeded in getting audience, and suggested the raising of the annnai license fee for slaughter houses to £5. This, they urged, would tend to confine butchering to legitimate business, and would prevent any trade in inferior meat. They also pointed out that to withdraw the licenses from the butchers who now had well built and properly arranged slaughterhouses ] and yards would mean a losa to those tradesmen of hundreds of pounds. The Chairman pointed out that the licenses for slaughterhouses had just been issued, and could not be interfered with I until the expiration of the term which the licenses covered. And .the matter < was held over until a future meeting. We hardly think tha Act under which the County Council is constituted is so cast iron in its provisions, as regards licenses of any kind that the Council is empowered to grant, that these cannot be revoked should the Council decide to

establish public abattoirs. The Council' built Digby's bridge, and now renounces' all liability in regard to the mainten- j ance of Rawles' crossing, Similarly we take it, if a central establishment for killing the meat for the people's food be established—and established, as it would be, to give a responsible authority control of the inspection of the meat killed for human food—it would do away with the necessity for the existence of small slaughter yards,. through which, we infer from the deputation's remarks, inferior meat, that would not otherwise be killed for food, is filtered into the market and consumed by the very people whose interests it is the public body's duty to conserve and protect— thepoorerclasses, to whom a cheap joint is a temptation, and who are apt to put a too implicit trust in the butcher's assurance that the meat is all right. We have Mr Thomas, a well known sheep and cattle salesman, telling the members of the Borough Council—and through them and the press report of the meeting, the general public—that a large proportion of the meat sold is not fit for human food. And'he ought to-know, if any one does. Then we have numbers of slaughterhouses all ovcsr the county, to procure a license for each of which was a mere for mality. We contend that proper in spection of all or even a small propor tion of these is impossible as they exist at present, and any inspectors' report 'upon them, beyond an assurance that they were fairly clean at the time ©f his visit, is the veriest farce, In a previous article we pointed out that the people in this town and county, who buy meat in the open market, are wholly in the hands of the butchers they patronise, and completely depen. dent upon their honesty and integrity for the meat purchased being free from disease. And who is there to assure the public that all the men who slaughter in the numerous yards scattered over the county are possessed of sufficient skill to distinguish between diseased and healthy beasts, or being so possessed, of sufficient loyalty to their customers to reject and destroy the tainted article 1 We contend it is the duty of the County Council, the Borough Council, and the other local bodies, to take steps to protset the people's food. We do not say—be cause we do not know—that meat unfit for human food is largely sold in our j county to go into consumption; but we j do say that the lax and indiscriminate licensing of all and sundry who apply for slaughtering licenses, and the total absence of responsible inspection would certainly be to blame for the existence of any abuses that may be found to exist. And the only sure protection lies in the establishment of public abattoirs, the systematic "kosher of the meat by a qualified officer, and the compulsory use of the central establish ment by butchers. The honest butcher would be only too glad to kill his meat under the eye of the official inspector, and the inferior or bad meat would not be used. The public health depends so largely on the soundness of tha public food, the purity of the air breathed, and the water drunk, that all over the colony these questions are being agi tated. More especially is this the case in Dunedin, where the matter of abattoirs has been disagreeably forced upon the City Council's notice by re cent events, and very scon we expect to have to chronicle the establishment i of abattoirs there, and there, too, no doubt many butchers will suffer loss to some extent by having to abandon their slaughterhouses. But then, we assume, the City Councilors have re gistered no vow to allow their consti tuents to continue to be fed on meat not above suspicion, so that the old and objectionable slaughterhouses may con* ■ tinue to be used.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Andrew Turnbull's fellmongery at Kaiwarta was',totatly destroyed by fire about eight o'clock on Friday evening. The Riecarton Licensing Committee granted all applications for renewals, but I refused extension to eleven p.m. A barman named David Norden, Was fined 20s and costs in Auckland yesterday, for Supplying beer to a child under thirteen. A Wellington telegram informs us that the Union Bank and the Bank of Australasia have, reduced the rate of fixed deposits to 4| per cent per annum, and the Bank of New South Wales will follow suit on Monday. Mr Alfred Ashboit, umpire for nearly ten years past to the Wellington Cricket Asso ciation, has been presented with an illumi nated addressed and a handsome tea and coffee service on the occasion of his silver wedding. At' Te Korero' on Thursday evening the Key G. B. Inglis delivered a most interest ing lecture on Sergeant Forbes-Mitchell's book 'Reminiscences of the Great Mutiny, 1857-59.' The lecturer dealt with the cam paign in India of the 93rd Sutherland High landers, of which regiment the author of the book was a sergeant; the relief of Lucknow by Sir Colin Campbell, the taking. of Cawnpore, and the second capture of i Lucknow were the chief events described. } The dangers and horrors that; characterised this war, and the complete and unparalleled success of the 93rd in all its engagements against overwhelming odds, together with deeda of individual valor and humorous inci dents were all graphically told by the I lecturer with stirring force and racy spirit, ! On concluding hia lecture the Rev Mr Inglis ! was loudly applauded, and a vote of thanks, proposed by the Rev T. A, Hamilton and seconded by Mr J. B. olayne, was carried by acclamation. A proposal to change the Society's night of meeting from Friday to Thursday was, after discussion, withdrawn. Puke Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure iudigestion.con-. stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Large box, 6s; two boxes, 10s, post free. S. W. Clayton Box234»Diraedin:

According to the ' Napier News' a Com- j pany is being formed m Hawke's Bay to establish a Maori European newspaper at Hastings, to be called the *Huia.' Hon. James Carroll and Wi Peie are said to be moving spirits, and £2000 has already been J collected. The paper ia to be ran on mode-( rate lines. At Timaru on Friday a larrikin was fined £2 and costs for throwing a rotten eeg through the window of a schoolroom in which a school committee was sitting. The egg hit the chairman on the breast, and the fwiphureted hydrogen that filled the air waß so overpowering that the meeting ■ petered out' fast. There had been a, meet ing of householders just previously, at which the proceedings were lively. Mr Edwards, the present holder of the chess championship of New Zealand, who has been spending a day or two in Ashbur ton, very courteously played with members of the local Club. Hay with experts of known strength and standard merit must tend to encourage and improve the players of smaller clubs, and it is satisfactory to learn that some of our local players held their own fairly well with the champion, who expressed himself surprised to find such , strong players here. A deputation from the Ashburton Borough Council waited upon the County Council yesterday, with a view to secure that body's co-operation in the establishment of central abbatoirs for the county. A time was ap pointed for the deputation to meet the Council, but at the time appointed the Council were in the midst of important busi ness. This business proved somewhat lengthy, and at its conclusion the Borough Council deputation had left. The wkole question will, however, come up before the , Council at a future meeting, At a meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Amalgamated Railway Servants Union several suggestions for consideration at next conference were passed. A motion that steps be taken to obtain an old age pension scheme was lost, and it was resolved that all consideration of insurance or pension schemes be deferred till Government's inten tion in that direction is definitely known. It was resolved to draw Government's attend tion to the necessity of permanently settling the unemployed difficulty by State farms and State factories, and by a general policy of providing work for the unemployed during , times of depression, the necessary funds for ; which might be raised by a special graduated and progressive tax upon all incomes. The establishment of a labor parliament pro posed by the Wellington Trade and Labor Council was agreed to. At a special meeting of the North Canter bury Education Board yesterday a commit* tee appointed at a former meeting brought up a long report on the subject of the revi sion of teachers' salaries. The Committee pointed out that a large number of teachers were without employment, and recommended that the number of pupil teachers engaged by the Board be largely reduced by employ ing female assistants with low salaries in those schools ranging from thirty five to ninety pupils in average attendance. This proposal would reduce the number of pupil teachers from 173 to 130, while it would increase the number of trained teachers who would find a living. The Appointment Committee recommended that no reduction be made in the salaries of single handed teiehers, and that where often heavy and responsible work ; was effectually accom plished no difference be made in the salaries of male and female teachers. Reductions of expenditure must be sought by a less early increase than ia now practised in the salaries of those masters who have obtained assist ance, and in some cases by increasing the number of children to be taught by each teacher, and where the schools are large enough to lessen the number of classes to be dealt with by each member of the teach ing staff. A scale of salaries was submitted and the comparative statement showed a re duction in expenditure from £53,203 to £51,908, bub this reduction could not take immediate effect. The recommendation did not apply to large town schools, cases of which the board was asked to consider.

COMMERCIAL.

London, June 7. The imports last month decreased by £2,700,000 and the exports by £340,000, The Bank of England returns published to-day show the total reserve m notes aud bullion to be £28,889,000, the pro portion of reserve to liabilities being 69 72. Consols 99, ex interest. Three months bills are discounted at 1^ per cent., market quiet; New Zealand 4 per cent, inscribed 109£ ; 3| per cents 101J, ex interest. New Zealand long-berried wheat, ex warehouse, 245, firm ; South Australian ditto, 24s 6d, steady; Victorian ditto, 24s 6d, steady. A cargo of South Aus tralian wheat was sold at 22s 9d, Frozen mutton, first quality, 4|d; second quality, 3sd. Lamb, first quality, 4|d.

IMTERPROVINCIAL.

New Plymouth, June 8. The local petroleum syndicate having their plant in order have secured a head driller engaged in Sydney, and on his arrival will commence boring operations. In pumping out the bore, which was carried to a depth of over 900 feet, oil freely appears and owners are Sanguine of Buccess. Wellington, June 8 The funeral of the late Mr 0. M. Crombie took place today, and was very largely attended. All the Government offices were closed titt 2 o'clock, and practically the wholo civil service of Wellington was at the funeral. Included among the wreaths was one inscribed with " the deep sympathy of the Premier and members of the Cabinet'" The pall bearers were the heads of various Govern ment departments, and among the mourners were the Premier, the Colonial Treasurer, and the Minister for Lands. Mrs Crombie and ten of her large family have been left practically unprovided for, but it is understood that it is probable that the Cabinet will propose to the House some practical recognition of MrCrombie's services in connection with the initiation of the present system of taxation, devo tion to which had largely to do with the serious illness which culminated in his death t Tha Agricultural Department has issued a pamphlet giving directions for the observance of Arbor Day, for which a public holiday will' be proclaimed on Wednesday first of August this year. The pamphlet contains concise directions as to planting, etc, Complaints have been made regarding the insufficient lighting of the streets. The City Council has decided to aak Dr Lemon to report as to whether the electric light as supplied by the Gulcher Company is equal to the candle power contracted for. The first annual exhibition of the Wei lington Camera Club opened to>day, the collection of photographs being most creditable. There are a large number of exhibits from Auckland, Christohurch, and Dunedin.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The following completes our report of yesterday's meeting:— IRAVBLIINa KXPKNSE3 Ft)R MEMBBK9. Mr Wright moved that the clerk be instructed to ascertain how many County Councils throughout the colony allow i payment for travelling expenses or attend ances, and in how many caseH no payment is allowed. He might Bay that Ash barton was the only instance in which members of a County Council received no travelling expenses, nor any payment for attendances in any shape whatever. He had served on the Council for twenty 1 years, and Mr Grigg had acted for the same time, and neither had ever re ceived a penny for their travelling expenses. It was probable that he would not continue a member of the Council much longer, therefore it would be seen that it was no personal matter, but he thought that members who attend there to conduct the business of the Council should receive some remuneration for theit services. Mr McFarlane seconded the motion. He thought travelling expenses should be : allowed to members. : The motion w&s carried. BANGITATA LICENSING ELECTION. The Chairman stated that the vouchers required had been forwarded. He thought that as the Council had undertaken to see 1 that the election was properly carried out, it was oaly fair to the bodies who contri buted to the cost that the Council should see that there was no monoy squandered. That the returning officer had not carried i out the wishes of the Council there was Ino doubt. But still the fact remained that there was a large number of persons who had acted in various capacities, and they wanted their money. Mr McKeague, having sent in the vouchers, it was for the Council to say whether or not 1b would pass the account. One thing was unique i about it. that instead of taking the officials from where the polling booths were, the returning officer had appointed them from distant places. For instance, he had sent a man from Af ayfield to the Hinds booth, and a man from the Hinds to the Mayfield booth. A person from Ash barton had been taken to officiate at Tinwald, while Mr Farley from Tinwald had been sent to Geraldine, incurring an expenditure of £5 10s. Mr Duncan had sent in an account io Mr McKtague, and that gentleman had added £110s to it before forwarding it to the Council, Mr Wright said he took it the account! had to be paid, but he thought the' expenditure pointed to the necessity of an amendment in the Act in the direction of allowing the County Council, or what ever body was charged with conducting the election, to appoint the returning officers. That was the whole difficulty. Mr Grigg said there was not the slightest doubt that the Council would have been dorng a great wrong indeed to pay the account without having seen the vouchers, and it was due to the noglect of the returning officer in not accompanying his account with vouchers that there had been a delay. The returning officer had shown manifest! extravagance, and he thought the case ougdt to be reported to the Government as a strong claim that Councils should have the power to appoint the returning officers. The question then came up ay to whether the account should be considered in detail or as a whole* { Mr Wright thought it would be batter to pay the account as a whole. The Council had done their duty in tha matter. Mr Grisg moved that the account be considered seriatum. Mr Wright said he would have to retire if they purposed goiag through the account in decail. The returning officer h*d given up the required vouchers for the debts^ which had been contracted, whether rightly or wrongly. He was of opinion that the whole thing s-hould be taken into the Magistrate's Court and there sub mitted to judicial consideration The Chairman said he thought it would show very great weakness on the Council's part, after t iking the stand they had, to pass the accounts without seeing that they were just. Mr Cameron said tint now the thing was coming to a crisis he did not think they should draw back. He complimented the Chairman's action in the matter. The accounts were then considered in detail, and Mr Wright withdrew. The majority of the accounts were passed as a whole, but some were reduced, and Mr Mcßeague's personal account was reduced from £33 19s to £13 6s. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amonnt of £700 were passed for payment. THE BANKING ACCOUNT. In answer to correspondence from the Union Bank, its was decided that as the present systsm of keeping separate accounts for the expenditure upon the general account, the water race accounts, the plantation account, and others is the most convenient for the Council's busi ness, as charging each section of rate payers with the interest due upon the several overdrafts, the auditor-general be asked whether he sees any objection to the Council continuing to keep several accounts at the Bank in lieu of one account, SANITATION. ! Messrs Tasker, Silcock, and Burnard j waited on the Council, asking that the fee I for slaughterhouse licenses be fixed at £5. i Mr Tasker thought that such a fee i would confine the trade to legitimate j butchering, and tend to stop tho sale of inferior meat. With public abattoirs, it ! would be a great inconvenience to the present butchers, as in many cases the i abolition of their slaughterhouses would , mean the loss of hundreds of pounds. The Chairman suggested that the matter be allowed to stand over for the present as the licenses had lately been granted for a year, and could not be interfered with, and in the meantime the members would have an opportunity of considering the question. EUAPUNA CEMETERY. It was decided that subject to Mr Goodwin's consent the Council will set apart ten acres at Ruapuna for a cemetery site, and that Mr Goodwin's consent having been obtained the Council will consider the question of making a reason able grant at a later date. WATMt SUPPLIES. The Hampstead Town Board and Mr McGuinness' applications were deferred pending the Engineer's report. Regard ing an application from Mr Prendergast and others, the petitioners were referred to tha Longbeach Road Board, the race in question baing a private race. Appli cations were granted to Mr J: Daily, Methven Domain Board, Mr S. Beach, and a small race to the village settlers at Ruapuna. m accordance with the Engi neer's suggestion. ' ASHBUBTON SALETAEDS, Permission was granted to the Ashbur ton Kaleyards Company to erect additions to the stabling at the yards, WIIXOWB. An application from Mr W. H. Magin ness for willows was granted. KAWLE3* CROSSING. The Upper Aahburton Road Board wrote, asking the Council to assist the Board in having Rawles' crossing kept open and free from obstruction. It was decided to reply that the Council cannot interfere in the matter, as it was Boad Board business, OTPKR ASHBUItTON ROAD BOARD. The same Board wrote informing the Council, in answer to its letter respecting ( the payment of costs in connection with j the sp«clal order altering the districts, ( that the Board had not sufficient funds to j meet it. Consideration of the matter \ waa deferred. t

KOLT. ALTERATIONS. Numerous applications for roll altera tions were made and agreed t'j. KK3ERVJE. The lease of the reserve occupied by Mr R. McDonald was transferred to Mr James Daly. ANAMA VILLAGE SETTLEMENT. I An Application tor a road for village settlers in the Anama district was granted providing the necessary fencing was done by the Land Boird, THIBD3. tt was resolved to apply to the Commis sioner of Lands for thirds due on Mr j McFarlane'a lands as requested by the Mount Hufct Road Board. THE LICENSING ELECTION. The clerk of the Rangitata Licensing Committee wrote, requesting information as to his salary for the recent election. Mr J. Ward, returning officer for Ash burton, wrote, requesting the Council to reconsider its decision regarding expenses insurred by him in the Supreme Court. Bath letters were deferred for considera tion of a full Council. VALUATION BOLL. Mr MoFarlane gave notice of mo tion — " That the Council take into consideration 1 at its next meeting the p c* paration of a new valuation roll, DRAINAGE. The Committee appointed to consider Mr Shearer's and the Longbeach Road Board's communications re bridges across the Wheatscone drain, stated that it could not see Its way to recommend to the Council that the bridges v desired by the Longbeach Road Board be attended to by the Council, as it is of opinion that the work is a matter which should be settled between Mr Shearer and the Longbeach Road Board, and that the Committee considers the Council i> riot liable for the maintenance of any drain or drains within the county. The report was adopted. The Council then adjourned.

DROMORE.

Owa Correspondent, The usual monthly meeting of the Dromon School Committee was held on Saturday evening, June 2. Present—Messrs Clark (chairman), Parsons, T. Blackburn, J. Black* burn, Miles, and Gough. The master's report showed a roll of 43—25 boys and 18 girls. The attendance had not men very satisfactory owing to the wet weather, Nine children had left since the beginning of the quarter owing to their parents removing to Cheviot. The master reported having offered t*o prizes for attendance, and the Com' mittee agreed to give four more, to be awarded alter the examination: It was decided to have several loads of shingle carted to the playground, to be placed where required, and also a gate pat between the playground and the school paddock. Two weeks' winter holidays were granted from the , end of June, The secretary reported that several amounts passed for payment at the last meeting had boen paid. The Com mittee decided to buy a football for the , boys. Mr Thomas Langley, of this district, has taken a splendid crop of clover seed off a paddock of fifty acres, and the yield would be creditable to any district. Mr William Clark was unfortunate enough to have a valuable stack of clover need burnt . on Sunday evening. > Several of our settlers have left thi* district for Cheviot, and according to all accounts are well satisfied with their new homes. Mr D. Brick, of Tara. is also about { to leave us for the tame land of promise, and will carry with him the best wishes of hit [ many friends in the Ashburton county.

Primitive Methodist Church.

On Wednesday the quarterly meeting of the Primitive Methodist Church was held ia the church. There was a fairly Rood attend ance of town and country officials. The circuit reports showed the circuit was in * good spiritual state, but the wet Sundays and the depression had somewhat affected the income, but satisfactory arrangement* were made to meet any deficiency that ' might be found on the auditing of the i accounts. It was decided to have special . evangelistic services at an early date. The " jubilee of the church is to be celebrated about the end of August by special jubilee services. After the business meeting a welt attended social and public meeting wa* held, when addresses were given by speakers on sub jects previously decided upon. MrE. Watkins spoke on " The Gospel as the gra id remedy for the social discontent of the age " j Mr J. Lloyd spoke on v How to reach and elevate the masses " s Mr W. T. Lill on «Individual Effort"; and Mr J. M. Bourne on " The secret of power.

SPORTING.

THE OAKS.

(Received June 9, 10.60 a.m.) London, Jane 8. At Epsom to-day the Oaka resulted m follows .-—Amiable 1, Sweet DuchasaS, Sarana 3.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB'S WINTER MEETING.

Following acceptances were received last ; nisht for the

Maiden Handicap (saddle). 14 mile.

Ashbcbton Handicap (saddle) two miles.

District Handicap (saddle), two miles.

Laghmor Handicap (harness), two miles.

Novel Handicap (saddle), one mile and a half.

Dash Handicap (saddle), one mile.

THE ASHBtJRTUa OUARDIAJ*: SATURDAY, JUNE 0, ISU



scr bhd scr Pan , .„ — Monlton .•„ Bsec Fleethound — Damper .... 8s« bhd scr Weary Gleaner Bsec Viva (late Peggy King Cole ,„ lOseo 2) ... ssec New Luce .„ lOaeo Maid of Honor 6sec Wee Wee ... lOeeo Molly ... Bsec Dagoberb ... lOaeo Lady Camel... Bsec Orphan ... lfeee Pip ... Bseo Caloola ... lOseo Gilließiabhach B?ec Orphan Boy ... lOaeo Common ... B«ec Hazelwood .„ 13aeo 'Rlinn. Kann Vi/>>npio.9 19aan



scr bad acr Eiina .„ — Bide-a-wee .„ 14seo Commoa .... — Madeline ... 16seo Moulton ... — Te W»nahau.~ 16seo bbd ecr Boston Girl — 20seo Shalawee (late Misa Poole M 30eeo Lily) — 6aec Tekaro .- 32seo Victoria 2 „, 6sec BariidyO'Hea 44seo Home Rule.... Bsec



sec bad lor 'an _ — Victoria 2 m 16ko bhdncr Hazelwood ... lfeec laid of Honor Bsoc Deception ... 16«eo lolly w lOaec Rocket .. 22»e0 'orester ... lOsec Young Berlin 22asc Orphan w 13sec Madeline ... 2Baeo laloola ... 13sec MusFoole ... 40sec

.■



bhd ace bhdior Moulton ... 4sec M.M. ... 24sec Clifton .- B«ec Norman ... 32m0 D. Abdallah lOsec Barney O'Hca 48sec



scr bhd acr Dairymaid (posy) — Cadet M fiaec Fleethound ... — Forester ... Baec bhd scr Posteater .„ llsec Bertt-a (pony. M 2sec Fawn. „.. llaee S.P.D. .. Ssec Clinton ... llsec Forest Maid ... Saec Bed Bom .*> ltseo Maid of Honor 6sec

■:■■ ■I.SI

- ': ■ JI



sor bhd set Queer Fellow — Yoang Berlin 6aec bhd acr Te Wanahau Saeo Clifton „. lsec Wooloomooloo lOae* Victoria 5J ... 3seo Boston Girl ... lOsvi Sheelawee (late Norman ... 14seo Lilly .- 3sec Miss Poote ... 15sec D.Abrlallah,... Ssec Tekaro .., 16we Home Rule ... 4aeo Commotion ... 10wa

1



_ Busme? Notices _ AWING TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES G. J. NEILL IS COMPELLED TO REALISEj Baing practically % new beginner in business, I have not TOO MUCH MONEY. In anticipation of doing a BIG BUSINESS thia Winter, I laid in a very LARGE STOOK. Hopes have not been realised, consequently I am ia a corner, for the WANT OF CASH. To meet my engagements with Pressing Creditors, lam compelled to realise. THIs IS A OHANCE:NOT TOPE LOST SIGHT OF. Everything NEW. No Old Stock. A GREAT FORCED SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, & Boots. Remember thia is only to realise sufficient to meet pressing engagements. Aa soon as that amount has been reached the REDUCTIONS CEASE. No ©ne can possibly afford fco cell for less than cost all the year sound} at east 1 cannot. { I have no option at present, as I must have Money, and have only a short time to get it, and p assessing no friends rich enough to lend, am thrown on my own resources. In order to induce large purchasers to Buy, and at once, I will give every person, spending £6 in a month, a Beautiful Tea-Set of 40 Pieces. This is » most Valuable present, and equal to a 30 per cent reduction. Don t Miss the Opportunity. Come at once. The most Genuine Sal© * ever held in the annala of the Drapery Trade of the Colony. IDon't mistake the Address: GT IVT^-ill FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, • O • i* tJIUL, Fast Street, Ashburton. OASHI CASHII



LOOK! LOOP jjj-iai ILI - t '* finest Roller Flour Lower than Ever, 251bs 2s Od. 501bs 3s 10|d ! lOOlbs 7s sd. 2001bs 13s lid 251b Moir's Oatmeal 23 6d Mixed Peel 8d per Ib, 21b for In 3d Bast Maoritiaa Sugar 2|d per 1b Fine md Coarse Salt 4a lid per owt. Finest Carrant* (beat cleaned) 3|d perlb Baking Soda 3d per Ib, 51b for Is Kew Saltanas 4|d per 1b Essence of Cofiee 7|d per bottle Plaid Vestas from 3sd per dozen Kero3et.e 150 degrees test, water white EleoferioCandleaSM perlb, 121b for to 3d odorless, 6 3 per tin, 12s per case Omm Tartar (pore) U 2d per 1b Brown^ Corn Hour, 3* per 3b Finest Sago, Tapioca and Split Peas Sheep Tongues, lOd per tm l|d per Ib, 7ib a la Oar Own Sauce 5d per bottle Finest Japan Rice 2*d per Ib, 51b als Large Tins Edmond's B&king Powder New Raisins 4* perlb lid per tin —BBMBMBER— PATRONISE THE FIRM WHO BB.OUGHT DOWN THE FRICES. ALL GOODS DELIVERED. | FLETCHEE BROS-, CASH SUPPLY STOKES, EAST STREET, NEXT THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. And 107, and 109 Lower High Street, Christchurch. % * f\i> _ mmmmm^l i % i AGENTS for the following Brands of TEAS— Tigw, Matchless, Nabob, Arab, Countess, Monarch, Nek on and Moate'e, Jameson and Anderson's, etc. Complete Price Lists to b 3 ready shortly, and will be delivered to anyone on application. Special Prices to largo concumars. blankets] f FLAOTBLS BLANKKTS ' FIANMLS ■» FLANNIiLS Z^DMmn G. L Beath & 00, fLuaBM B v AJ> K> &1 o j fTAiar <"RWT» RTTJTSET. FLANNELS BLANKETS TANCREIJ Si^A« FLANNELS BLANKETS % gtock of BLANKETS i* _ R A If 1 FLANNELS Blankets d i v c Q L Nt 0 FLANNELS BLANKETS n the BEST Makes. FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS BLANKETS COLONIAL AND ENGLISH BLANKETS from 6s lid to ?2s 6d per pair. FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS BLAtfKETS _ blanks AH Wo»» Flannels flannels rr ■ - i *jt :„! FLANNELS BLANKETS Roslyn, Kaiapoi and Mosgiei. FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS ILANKETS ALL WOOL WELLINGTON FLANNEL, FLANNELS BLANKETS _. FLANNELS BLANKETS WHITE Oi/A SHETLAND PTNK 044C1 ORKNEY FLANNELS BLANKETS Flim /^ FLANNELS BLANKETS M „ nrlTl i aa P. I. RFATH & CO*? FLANNELS rr A XT"!©ITT» QT'Tf '* TTT FLANNELS BLANKETS TAN^REI) &1R J>i. FLANNELS BLANKER J ■ I



Wanted. ( T3APTLST Church, Oddfellows' Hall. ( _J3 Rev. A- Ager, morning ; afternoon, 3 " Wanderings in the desert." Even ing, "The Suicide.^ 6 66 "PRIMITIVE Methodist Church To. XT' Morrow. Preacher, morning and evening, Rev James Cocker. Strangers Bpecially invited. Free seats. 6 57 U DWARI>S BENNETS Sale.-tfirst ri> Consignment arrived this morning for Mrs A dams. Come and pick up the bargains. 6 53 WESLEY AN Church To-morrow—Rev T. G. Brooke and Rev 0. Abernefchy. Morning subject: "The One God." 6 52 WANTED to Purchase, field peas and onions. .). Thomas, Havelock street. 6 51 SALE of Warehouseman's Stock at I Mitchell & Turner's. Cheap lines in all departments. DOLLAUCTQABETTES 3d per" packet" TRY 0. Spray for Coal and Firewood, from one hundredweight upward, at the lowest cash prices.—Opposite Mercantile Store, West street. 6 46 ANTBJJ KNOWN .-Oysters~aM Fish Suppers every evening. Best Is meals in Ashburton at Mrs Huffam's, Ashburton Restaurant, Burnett street. 6 38 WANTED Known—That R. Young is doing nrst-class Shoeing; hacks, 5s ; draughts, 6»; Wakanui road. 619 T ATEST Telegram.—The Governor of •" Victoria has ordered that non« bub Health Tea shall be used in Government: House, /"IHOIOE Ornaments, Folding Screens, \J Own make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, aad Pinafores.— Mrs AlcoßN, Saanders 1 Buildings. WANTED Known.—No more wet clothes and bronchitis, Yarmouth Oilskin to hand.—Mitchell & Turner, WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sizes with or without collars, 2a 6d.—W. H, Collier. WANTED Known.—All genuine Oil skins, Leggings, Sou'-Weaters marked Yarmouth—Mitchell*Turner. WANTED Known—All accounts due in ttiG Estate of Robeict Alcorn must be paid at once. Office hours : 10 to 1 and 2 to 4, Saunders' Buildings. ALL Claims against the Estate of Robert Aloorn should be sent in at once.—Saunders Buildings, May 22. f ITANTED Known-Before buying YV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from in Ashburton. All marked very Cheap. — H. 0. Seders, Melford House. ANTED Known — Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical me at 8. SiMSK's, Optician, WANTED Known—The" Corner is showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. BL. Zander, Sole Agenb. 11 /jIHERE are two qualities of Health -»- Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d aud 2s per lb, Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that you get it. Wholesale at Zander's ] OST, May 12, Chestnut H*ck nnre, jLrf height 15 2, star on forehead, scar on inside hind leg in line just above ho»&s. When lost waa shod with bar sboe9 on front fact and had on covet*. Informati n rewarded. H, C. Segers, Melford House. MRS ALCORN has on sale for he Holidays a varied assortment of Toys, Dolls, Prams, Fancy Goods, ana Christrcm Presents—Saundera Buildings. W~ ANTED Known.— 3lbs of our noted 2s Tea for 5a Id. For other quotations see Price List on Page 3.—John Ork & Co. 5J97 J TIRED. S. JEFFRIES, Manufactur j ing Confectionar, has opened a Shop in East street, next " The Corner,' for sale of »11 kinds of superior Con fectionery. Nothing inferior sold. No cheap cigarettes. §114 ITSTANTED Known—All goods in Show » » Room to be slaughtered at any price.—Arcade Fouse. 4 28 ORANGES— New Season—very cheap. Please leave orders for Marmalade Fruit to arrive shortly.—Mas Adams, Saunders 1 Buildings. ANTED Known ~L W Pants 3a lid, Flannel Shirts 3s 9d, Worsted Socks 6*d per pair.—Arcade House 425 B~ALE8 ~ALE now on—White Calico 2a lid per dozen, Towels 23 6& per dozen, Lace, Curtains, itom Is lid per pair, afc Arcade House. *j# WANTED Known.--Mrs Hooper, Monthly Nurse, Alford Forest Road, will be pleased to receive patients. Terms moderate. 5 112 W" ANTED Known—The whole of the stock to be sacrificed by order of the Purchaser, Arcade House. 4 28 OYSTKRS and Fresh Fißh of all sorbs arrive evening per express at Deep Sea Fishing Oo.'s Shop, Burnett street Aehburton 2 62 WANTED Known — Men's strong Tweed Suits from 16s 6d; shirts from 2s 6d,—Arcade Houae. 4 24 /^RUSHED Oats, m per sack. Al ' / kinds of Farm and Mill Produce cheap for cash.—J. Thomas, Havelock Street. ___. YlSlTthe Sale. Trimmed Millinery going at any price Ladles' TJnder (loth ing reduced to 20 per cent, below cost.—Arcade House. 4 64 v— ' — ; ' WATCHES, Clocks, etc., (all guaran teed) at wholesale oat for one laont-h only. £?ow's your time.—Lums- DBtfß^ 3 219 W"~ ANTED Known. — Men s Tweed j Suits 15s Bd, Men'a Tweed Trousers 7s lid, Mens' Strong Flannellette Shirts 2s 6cl, Mens' and Boys' Boots and Shoes greatly reduced —-Arcade House. 465 WAITED Known. — Embroideries from Id a yard, Corsets 3s lid, I -dies' Ulstera fmm4s lid, Ladies' Glr-veß four pair for Is, Kid Gloves four bitf'ons Is 6d.~ Arcade Hnusß. rrr 6g NEW Indoor Games Accordeona from 8^ 6i, Autoharps and Zithers, Photo Albums md Frames, Opals for painting on, Oil and Water colors, and Artists Requisites, new Books and new Editions, cheap reading; all at reduced prices for Cash.—L, F. Awdbbwjw &Co tafcionara' Hall.



Wanted O7 ANTED Known— The Cheapest Vw House in town for First-cl&ss Millinery aud Drapery is H. 0. Segers, Melford House. N" OTICJfIi Soclcc! Spor"t~for~~aU , Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. H&ving a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns ot any description. Gun fittings in stock. Prioea low.—J. W. Hakdiey, Ironmonger, etc. | T3ANB ! Bang i Bang 1 My new sea -*-* son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Club Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hartley's, Gun Empc'um. /~1 UNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock VJT of Gunsj list to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Haedley's Sporting Repository WANTED Known.—Jusb received a Large Winter Stock of Boote. Liberal discount for cash. As usual, w« do the best work. Repairs done at once. A staff of men always ready at J. Moison's, the Premier Bootmaker, Town Hall Boot Store, East Street, Ashbnrton. 5 153 business notices. Important watchmaking announcement- S. Salek, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER and MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, DIGS to announce the arrival of a LARGE STOCK OF ROTHERHAM'S MATERIALS for Watch Repairs. Every Single Part (ready finished) of a Rotherham's Watch kept; also a Large Stock of Finished Parts for all other Watches. — Where repairs through Breakages are needed, time and expense is thus saved in finishing which meansJMoney. S- SALEK therefore announces what must prove a Great Consideration these Hard Times. A BIG REDUCTION IN THE COST OF WATCH REPAIRS. Repairs entrusted to S. SALEK means RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP, SATIS FACTION & LOWEST CHARGES. Jewellery Repairs receive Special attention. - —— SIGHT TESTING by Lazarus' System. SPECTACLES to suit all sights. mEW 2 EALAND C lotltiagr Factory SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. WE WISH to dtAW your attention to the Specially LOW PRICES of High-class Goods. Mens All Wool Tweed Suits, our own make, 28a 9d Men's AH Woo) Tweed Trousers, our own make, 9j 6d Men's All Wool Tweed Overcoats, our own make, 29s 6d Boots, Boots, Boots. TRY US FOR A PAIR. THE. LEADING HOUSE FOR GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY We keep all the leading lines. New Shapes in Hard Hats. The latest in Soft and Frame Hata. Boys' Caps from 6d ach, —— DON'T PASS THIS BY. Men a Trousers to measure from 14s 6d, Colonial Tweed, WATERPROOF GOODS. Men's, Youths', and Ladies' The number w© have sold this season is a guarantee that we keep the genuine article. The " BISMARK " Sewing Machine is now to he had at the New Zealand Cloth ing Factory. The Cheapest and ''Best Machine in the World> On time pay ments—2s 6d per week. HALLENSTEIN BROS. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager



NO Stimulant has given so much favor with the Natives as Health Tea It must be good. Ask your Grocer for it ~~DOLLAR OTCASfBTTBS"— 3d.~N0 holders or photos,—Hbnry Zander, Whole sale agent



Clarke's World-famed Blood Mixture is a guaranteed cure for all Blood and Skin Diseases. It ia the most searching blood cleanser ever discovered, aad it will free the system from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, ecsenw, bad legs, sores and pimples of all kinds its ■■ effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials. Sold everywhere at 2s W pc, bottle, Beware of worthlew imitation* ant} subititutei, I)