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NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

A Farmer.—A. letter, published m another column deals with the matter you refer to.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1894

Tiiekb appears to be a wide difference of opinion as to whether or not the com* parstitely high rate of raor- CANOKROUS tality m New Zea'and from cattle, thst frightful scourge cancer ia or is not doe to toe fact that animals afflicted with the disease occasionally find their way to consumption by the public very many people roundly assert that, considerable numbers of such diseased cattle are annually slaughtered and un suspectingly partakeo of m the shape of beef, while others contend that ihe«ase of a cancerous beast bein^ slaughtered for human food is a very rare one, and that what is often mistaken for cancer is really another disease with the formidable name of aetinomycoflisju bpt m nwlity not a dangeroua t»no—that is, not communi cable 10 th* eater of the fS ish ofaa aft'dcted animal. Yet vcy many tim'd people refuse to be comforted by any such repre sentations, and are not a little alarmed at what they have from tine • to time read on the subject. The following, therefore, which we extract from an exchange, is worth reprinting for the information of our readers: —"There has been a bit of a scare at Napier because the Borough Inspector ef Lairies reported that he found eleven cancerous cows being milked at one of the dairies supplying the town with milk, and the Government Veter inary Surgeon condemned te» tf the cows. These reports led Mr W. % Sabjn, M.R.CV.S. to write to the Mawie's Bay Merald to assure the people that they need not be scared; that cancer ia nob com* niustaable from one species of animal to another bf pither ilefch or milk ; and any ho;.vtheße tenor^leycn cows could not j haye been su^ering' fi^ cancer. It arould be 'something surprising indeei tp fiivji so miny cahcerou* cattle together. \yhat they frora was probiibly I actjinomyTO^is.' *%* wjjjae is uglier than ! /canicer, *,but th,o disease a mild sort' Of tfeiag 9ft-jngftmtip gr,9wW ofavege table fo»gJ«3 i» the tissues, and the tion cannot be somgmnjcatffd.'

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

' Russia intends to borrow twenty millions ' to complete the Siberian railways. I By advertisement m Another colnmn bix of the Ashburton blackamlthsannounce their intention to close on Monday week. We are requested to call attention to »n advertisement m another column by Mr E. Williams announcing a clearing sale. It is considered bad f >rm for a Corean gentleman to be<»t his wife, so m all well appointed bousi holds a nervant is specially kept to fulfill th*tfunctnn. A B U3sian gentleman named Lewenberg, contemplates going m largely for the cultivation of sugar beet m the W*ikato district. The Queensland Parliament has passed a Bill providing that standard time shall be kept throughout the colony. It comes into operation with the new your. The Russian papers allege that General Grourko has resigned the Governorship ©f Poland because he is opposed to the mild policy of the young Czar. A first cousin of Premier Rosebery (a Mr Stanhope) ia a sub-inspector on a section of New South Wales railway. He began as a navvy, and laboriously worked his w »y np. Last) week (says the Daily Timct) an angler, while fishing the Aparlma river, took what is declared by those who have men it, and who are considered competent judges, to be a genuine salmon parr. Prominent Queensland and Tasmanian producers are terming a Direct Producers and Consumers Company, with a capital of £160.009. The business will be solely the retailing of colonial produce. The following will represent) the Ashburton Club In their match with the Temuka Club at Ashburton on Saturday next. Play will oom mence at 11 a.m. sharp, when all players are requested to be punctual. Messrs Russell, Bourke, Cromie, Denshire. Orbell, Buchanan, Davit, Todd, Andrews George, Simpson, Thomson. Emergencies, Dixon, Grant, Constable. The Ashburton Rifles completed their volley and Independent tiring at the range on Wednesday morning. Fifty-four men out of a posible sixty-two fired, and the scores recorded were as follows viz: — Volley-tiring 544 points, figure of merit 10 26; independent! firing 638 points ; figure of merit 1182. Messrs Miles md Co,, Limited, m an other part of this issue notify to their clients that their next wool sale will be held at Christchurch, on Friday, Decembet 14, and that all wool intended for this auction must be despatched to Christ church not later than Monday next, 10th inst. The unintelligible speaker has at last met with a capable reporter. Ac the ceremonies connected with the opening of a creamery m Victoria we read that • m a few brief remark*, which fairly bristled with unexpressed faces Mr——supported the motion.' Describing a speaker's oration as bristling with unexpressed /acts is good. A Napier paper lemarks:—An amusing circumstance, took place ac the last ladies' day at the swimming baths. A young lady had with her a large black retriever dog, which took no particular notice of anything until he saw hi* mistress jump into the bath. The faithful brute, think ing she had fallen m, plunged m and caught the lady by the hair, bringing her safe to land. A resident of New York encountered at an early hour the other morning an Indian armed with a tomahawk and having his warpaint on. But the brave citean did! not hesitate to grapple with the' Tammany man,' and downed him The Trdian was gutting the worst of it, when a policeman coming alone; arrested the wh'te and let the red man go. The New Yorkar was fined £10' next day for assaulting a tobacconist's sign. Thus the Sydney Bulletin, :— *• I went ( into a countiyhotel m Canterbury lately," s»yf> a Maoriland pressman. " ordered two sixpenny drinks and -pub down a florin. The landlord seemed astonished ac the ! sight of the coin, and, after searching the ! premises for change, he produced three threepenny pieces, a penny stamp, a half penny stamp, and a lemon. I believe_ it was all the loose change m the townchip. Soiarascoin is concerned Maoriland is stone broke." Mr Briggs residing m the Wakanui road, informs us that en Thursday morning he discovered that a calf belonging to him which was tethered m a section m that neighborhood was m great pain, its fore leg haviig beea strapped up to its neck by [ some mischievous person. He released it but it died about an hour afterwards m great agony, presenting all the symptoms of poisoning. A reward of £5 is offered m this Lssuo for the conviction of the offender. A young lady went into a store m Otago to get some flour. She gare the man behind the counter what she thought was a neatly folded snd ironed pillow case. He unconsciously emptied into it one scoop of ffour. Then, lo and behold the horrifying discovery was made that what had been taken for a dainty little sack had two outlets, each trimmed with choice embroidery. The young lady's face was crimson as the young man sarefully rolled the garment up and handed It to her smil ing. A very successful concert was held, m aid of the Eiffelton library fund, m the schoolroom on Wednesday evening. The following visitors frora Ashbarton contri buted to the programme:—Mrs Crisp, Misses Pilbrow, Dal ton, Esther Gates, Lena Protheroe, L. Pilbrow, Messrs Upton, Landels, L. Broad, J. C. Lane, Horace Gates, Thornbridge, and recita*' tions from Miss Esther Gates and Mr R. B. Restell. The items were much appreciated, encores being numerous. Mr H. B. Luscombe presided m the chair. There was a large attendance, with satisfactory financial results. At the meeting of the Rangitata Licens ing Committee held at Geraldine on Wed nesday the transfer of the license of the Tinwald "hotel from Thomas Stone to Michael Lagan was confirmed. Mr Scaly said that the new licensee had conducted the hotel m a very proper manner einoe taking temporary charge. An application from Michael Lagan for: a conditional license for races at the Tinwald Domain was granted. The fee was fixed at 10s. The police reports on all the houses m the district wera satisfactory. There had been one case of alleged Sunday trading since last meeting, which was dismissed.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible ror tbe opinions expiessed by our correspond* B's.)

THE ANNIVERSARY HOLIDAY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—About.* month ago r.t Mr Ferri man's request, I, with a number of others signed a memorial to the Mayor re Anni veraary Day, which appeared m your columns, stating " we were willing " to close on Monday, December 17, and ' asking him" to proclaim that day, but this was not done as the Borough Council almost unanimously decided for Wednesday 19. I now find my name attached to an entirely different ad vertisement without my knowledge or con sent, aa I fully expected to find Wednesday, the day observed for the holiday, after the Mayor's proclamation. lam not connected with either of the Cycling or Cricket Clubs, < r either of the Friendly Societies, and do not wish to be brought into the quarrel m any -ray. I note that of the seventeen people who signed the memorial stating they pre ferred Monday to Wednesday, eight only now have their names down refusing to close on the 19th, the rest are presumably willing to abide by the decision of the Mayor and Councillors. To settle the matter I beg to suggest that delegates be appointed by the i rival parties, who will canvas the whole of the business people and their employees, both male and female, and that the wish of the majority be binding on the whole. —I am, §tc., W. H. Barrett,

COMMERCIAL.

London, December 5 The quantity of wheat and floor afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,470,000 quarters, for the Continent 1,070,900. The estimated American visible supply is 13,100,000 bushels. A cargo of Victorian wheat, ex barque Province, cold at 25s 3d ; 9000 quarters of Adelaide wheat £ r prompt shipment, and the cargo of the Benmore sold at 25s 3d; 14,000 quarters, December-February shipment, sold at 25s l|d. The butter market Is demoralised, being glutted with Danish imports. Prices are very irregular. Two Australian ! shipments arrived almost together. Share quotations.—Union S.S., £7 10a; New Zealand Shipping Company, £4 ; Shaw, Savill, £5 10s; Bank of New Zealand, new and old issue, nominally £1 10s. Mr Valentine's Colonial Produce Dis tributing Company comprises 60,000 & per cent prefereuce shares, and 150,000 6 per cent ordinary shares. Each is of the value of £5. Ue hopes to issue shortly 20,000 preference shares, and 60,000 ordinary shares. Messrs Nelson Bros, have been offered 50,000 fully paid up ordinary shares on condition that they transfer to the company their entire English business, including stores, wharves, and branch establishments. Eighty per cent of the profits after pay ment of a dividend is to be divided amongst consignors; the remainder amongst ordinary shares, which will be largely offered m the colonies, Mr E M Nelson, chairman and managing director of Nelson Bros., and Mr Valentine are to explain the scheme to the Agents-General for the Australasian colonies, and will request them to become a board of refer ence m connection with the company.

LONDON WOOL SALES.

Received December 7, 10 20 am London, December 6 The wool sales are closing, only 128,000 bales having been sold. As compared with the previous auction good merinos are at par. inferior and faulty £d to Ad lower. Prices have been irregular. Crossbreds par to -|d lower. One-third of the total quantity available was withheld from sale. Lambs par to |d lower.

NAPIER WOOL SALES.

The first wool sale of the season was held at Napier on Wednesday. The attendance of English buyers was not so numeroas as last year, Naturally a, fall m prices was expected m sympathy with the tone of the Home market. Fleece wool Buffered by comparison of last year's prices to a greater extent than locks and pieces, for which thsrn was good local competition, bub of 4000 bales offered only about a fourth was sold at the follow ing prices:—Light bright fine grades, crossbreds and strong crosabrede, Ofdi to 7|d ; rough bush parcels were neglected, making only from s|d to 6£d; merinos from 4|d to s|d, all being of low grade ; locks 2d to 3£d.

Determined Suicide.

Wellington, December 6. Robert J. 91 Todd, accountant m the Government Insurance Department, com mitted suicide this morning. He was to leave for Sydney this afternoon on six weeks' leave. The news caused some ten tuition. Todd was the officer selected, with Mr Kember, to enquire into the public system of book-keeping during the session. Enquiries were being made for him this morning to sign some papers before his de parture. It was ascertained that about 1 p.m. he had blown his brains out at his lodgings at Thorndon It is believed that he was going to Sydney to get married. It was his brother who shot himself m Dunedin m Match last, and inexplicable as that suicide w«£, the present ia still more start ling. So far as is known at present, no reason can be assigned for the rash act. Todd was a single man, about 30 years of age. Shortly before one o'clock to-day he went into big bedroom, undressed himself and then retired t« his bed About one o'clock the report of a shot was keard, and on a fellow-lodger proceeding to J'odd's rcom he found him lying on his back on the bed, with all his clothes off, but with a towel round his waist. At hi* side was a double barrelled gun, one barrel of which had been discharged. Tbj left aide of his head and face were blown clean away, but Todd was still breathing, and he did not expire until twenty-five minutes after the shot had been fired. Deceased was well known and highly respected.

The Bank of New Zealand.

Halfamilllva Called Cj>,

Wellington, December 6\ The Bank of JNew Zealand has made a call of £3 6a 8d per share on all ordinary shares, payable m three instalments m Wellington and London on February, August, and November 25th 1895. The call if paid m full will produce £500.000 In a circular addressed to shareholders it is explained that the call is made m pursuance of clause {3Q of the Bank of New Zealand Share Guarantee Act, 1894. It is considered necesssary for the wel fare of the bank to call m and cancel one half of the Estates Company 9* fj| per cent, debentures, ai&ounting ah present to £1,600,000. The directors regret the necessity for this call, bat believe it to be m the true interests of the share holders, and conducive to the success of the bank. Mr C, €L Andrews, who has been for some years Inspector of the Bank of New Zealand m Australia, arrived here yes torday to take up the position of inspec tor and acting general manager of the W. " <-■ ? }'

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The Ashburton County Council held Us monthly meeting to-day. Present—Mr Hugo Friedlander (chaicrr.ai), and Messrs 0. J. Harper, Jt. G. Wright, John Grigg, Hunoen CamercE, Donald Williamson, James Johnston, Kdward Richards. chairman's statement The Chairman submitted his usually monthly statement as follows : —The local bodies liable to de<r<^ the cost of the Rangitata licersum election have been n quested to remit to this Council their various quotas. The returning officer reports that the meetina; for the election of two members for the Charitable Aid Boird for the united district of Ashburton and North Can^erbuty lapsed, the repre sent* ives of the two local bodies not being present, and that the secretary oi the s; id Board ha bi«i inf«i-med of the same. The demands for the Mount Somet* tramway rate have baen issued The Co nmlttee appointed by the Council to consider the question of compiling valuation lists have met and will present their report to-day, also the Committee appointed to interview Messrs Wright «nd Cameron on matters connected with water supply Mr Gerard, of Snowden asks for a granb m aid towards putting th» Back Mountain track m order. Th Ball way Coramistnners inform the Counci6 that they have no objection to the plate' layer* who assisted m putting out the fire" m the plantation near Chertsey, receiving the amount proposed by the Council as recognition of their services. THE CHERTSEY FIAHTATIOW KRE. Mr Nicholas Welsh waited on the Council and explained that while the gorse fence that had been cut by his man was being burned, and after a mile had been buraad the wind changed, and the fire was carried across the road to the cv t gors* of the Council's fence, and so into the plantation. With the aid of th c railway men the fire had been ex tingnished, and there had been about three-quarters of an acre of trees borne d. These he was willing to replace by any sorts the Council may name." It was proposed by Mr Harper that Mr Welsh's explanation be accepted on con dition that all costs incurred by the Council m connection with the fire be paid by Mr Welsh, and that the trees burned be replaced by such trees as the Council may direct, and under the direction of the Council's engineer, and under the Council's ordinary conditions of maintenance. The motion was amended to include only the legal costs, seeing that Mr Welsh's own conduct had caused these costs to be incurred. He had m the first instance denied all knowledge of the fire. Had he come to the Council to begin with and made the statement he had now done, these costs would not have been incurred. The motion m its amended form was passed. ASNUAL MEETING. At this stage the annual meeting of the Council was held. The Chairman gave an interesting re time of the work done by the Council since Its institution/ and the costs of same, which we hold over for this issue, so as to be able to give it m extenso to morrow, j Mr Friedlander was unanimously re elected Chairman, Messrs Grigg and Harper speaking m high rems of Mr Friedlander's services, engineer's report. , The Engineer's report was read as follows :— Ashburton-Rakaia Watsr Supply — The service throughout this district is now m a fairly satisfactory condition. The (shifting condition of streams near the intake has at times caused the supplies to be a little vari able, bub there has been no cessation m the How, except for about two days after the severe gales of November 12, when many of the junctions were blocked, and these and seveial sections of races had to be cleaned out. The half-yearly overhaul of laces is still iv hand, and the work remaining to be done will be finished nexfe week. The bridge for main on the public road adjacent to R.S 3081 has been erected, and the approaches will be made up m a few days. With reference to Messrs Stead and Company's application for a service for R.S. 27968, I find this can easily be arranged by a small loop line from the race on the opposite side of the road, and the construction of two fords. The approximate cost would be £7.— Last year Messrs Storry, McMullan, and Harrison made application for a loop line off E3 race, which was granted on condition that they first made an extension of the Rakaia river supply between El and E3 races, and made some minor improvements necessary to supply said extension. They seemed agreeable to this at the time, but for ■ome reason or other they allowed the matter to lapse. I understand they are now prepared to fulfil the conditions and do the work, if the extension can be laid out on a fairly satisfactory line. I will take levels next week to determine the route if the Council is prepared to treat the granting of the application as still m force. The loop line at Corwar has now been satisfactorily completed. The repairs of fords and cul verts have been attended to, as has been necessary from time to time. Acton Estate Irrigation—With the excep tion of boulder apron for weir at; intake, all the works are completed, and I presume Mr Allan will commence the irrigation process at an early date. Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply,— The gale of November 12 caused an'inter mittent supply m the Coldstream and Westerfield distriots for a few days. With this exception the service, since latt report has continued satisfactory. A partial over haul of races has taken place, and they are now m pretty fair order throughout. Mount Somers Water Supply.—-The main along the terraces m Gorge, having been wel cleaned, there is now a good supply m the distributing races. County Plantations.—You will observe from ranger's report that the lessees m the Shepherd's Bush district are attending to the matter of gorse grubbing; also that the lessee of reserve 2818,, Springfield Village settlement is neglecting the conditions of lease as regards the garse question. The burnt plantations at Westerfield" and Chertsey are making.wonderful recovery. Mr Sealy's report on the latter is attached. Several lot* of gum aapUags at Winslow are still unsold. County Bridges,—ifo extensive repairs have been necessary since date of last report. On November 13 the South Ashburton river bridge at Mr. Somers took fire, which was extinguished by Mr Porter, contractor, Hinds, before any real damage was done. Banger's report of November 14 is attached. Burning Gorse m River-beds. —As re quested, this work has been put m hand, i A length of about four miles o£ riverbed m the vicinity of Ashburton. has. heen burnt, the effect of which will be to destroy the harbor for birds to a certain extent. There is a considerable quantity of broom which will noc burn. If the Council wishes to continue the process I will be obliged for instructions as to whether the Hinds and Rangitata riven are to be dealt with. WATER SERVICES. A copy of the Engineer's report was ordered to b,e sen, t to Messrs Stitt and Cunningham, the work to be pub m hand on payment) of amount. , The Engineer was ordered to proceed to take levels on Messrs Storry and McMullan's application. KESERVBS. The lessee of reserve 2818 was ordered to be given a month s notice to clear the gorse. MMUNS 30MEKS BRIDGE. Mr Willfam Sorter, jnr., who had lost half^a-day m extinguishing the lire at Mounb Somers bridge—self and team— was allowed a guinea. GURSK Iff THE RIVERBEDS. Mr Harper spoke on the question of burning gorse m the riverbeds. Mr Wright nrged tho necessity of having the flense stiff gorse that was choking the r'Verti got rid of He would advise that the Engineer select trustworthy men to io the wort, and have it done uodtr' its awn flupervjilun,

Mr Williamson and Mr Grigg both advo cated burmug, the latter suggesting that theSelwyn County should be asked to urdsrtako the work of burning the south side of the Ttangiuta. It was decided to ..vigorously prusecute the burn ng of gorso m ihe riverbeds - Hinds and Ashburtjn. [Lefc sitting.]

A Wakanui Farmer Burned to Death.

A. fire occurred early this (Friday) morning m a three-roomed house m ChrisLchurch, occupied by Mr Thomas Upion. There were about half-a dozen men m the place when the fire broJos out, among them being Mr Edward McGirr, farmer, Wakanui- All the inmates escaped except McGirr, who, when the ihmes were ex tinguished (by which tiino the building had been gutted) was found m a corner of the room, sitting m a chair and fully dressed, and mnst have been overcome by the smoke. He was fearfully burned, the face and head being completely denuded of whiskers and hair. The body wjs taken to the Caversham Hotel, where it awaits an inquest. McGirr, who waa well-to-do, was a widower of about fifty years of age, and has two grown up daughters. He had been m Christchurch for some days, and had been staying at the Rotherneld Hotel. Another man Charles Taylor, a shoemaker, was severely burned about the head and hands, and was removed to the hospital. Upton states that he was asleep and was aroused by finding the room m flames, and had great difficulty In getting out. The other men escaped without injury.

The Wairarapa Relief Fund.

DuNEtix, December 7 The .Wairarapa Relief Fund Concert Committee made the following apportion* menta:—Mrs Burke, wife of a seaman, who is left with eight children, £324 10a; Mrs McDonald, four children, £312 17b ; Mrs McLeod, wife of a seaman left with, three children, £240 15s. These sums are to be placed m the hands of trustees, and distributed over a period of nine years. £140 was divided among the members of the crew. It was decided that as the funds locally available for relief are less by about £300 than the amounts required for persons m and about Dunedin, the Committee do nob think any good purpose would .be served by sending the money elsewhere.

CRICKET.

CANTERBURY v. WELLINGTON.

Christchubch, December 6 The Cricket match Canterbury t Wel lington was commenced m beautiful weather at Lancaster Park at 2 p.m. to-day. Wel lington won the toss and Went m first. A. Blacklock and Cross faced the the bowling of Robinson and Labatt. With the score at 39 Demaus, who had relieved Labatt, clean bowled Blacklock for 26. At 3 p.m. the score was 60 for 1 wickeb Ci-oss, 27 (nob out), Holdship, 7 (not out). A good stand was made, the innings closing for 182. Fuller scored 33, Izard 31, Cross j 27, A. Blacklock 26, Holdship 23, and Ashbolt 16. Canterbury at the call of time had ssnred 84 without having a wicket down; Cuff 46 (not out), H. 0. Ridley 29 i (not out). :..

LATEST CABLE NEWS. THE KENSINGTON MURDER

Los don, December 5 Young Saunderson mutilated his victim with a knife m the same way that " Jack the Ripper " did.

LIGHTHOUSE IN THE RED SEA

Cairo, December 6 Tho Egyptian Government .have voted £GO,OOO for the construction of a new lighthouse m the Red Sea.

MADAGASCAR

Pakis, December 6 The French marines are occupying Majunga, a town on the north-west coast of Madagascar, aud the Hovas are withdrawing to the interior.

THE COREAN WAR

London, December 5 In the event of the Russians occupy' ing Port LassarefFon the eastern coast of Oorea, Great Britain will occupy Ohusan on the China coast. France claims the right to Formosa. Reports from Washington state that the Japanese have rejected proposals for peace.

Dairy Produce.

Sydney, December 6 Replying to a deputation of farmers, urging that the duty on dairy produce should not be removed until the end of next year, the Premier said that if it was found that the removal of the duties m July inflicted any hardship on farmers the Government would, probably take some steps to remedy the evil.

The P. and O. Company,

(Received December 7, 10.20 a.m) London, December 6 Sir T. Sutherland, at a meeting of the P. and O. Company, said that the lowered value of silver was seriously affecting the profits, but there was no cause for discouragement. The busi ness was on a perfectly sound footing and debentures were held m readiness to meet the .requirements of the new mail contract.

NEW YORK SLUMS.

New Yoke, December 5 Mr John Burns, delivering aa address to a mass meeting of workmen, said that Whitechapel was clean, wholesome, and even, luxurious, com pared to the horrible tenements he saw m New York, the effect of the Tam many regime.

The Frozen Meat Trade

(Received December 7, 10 50 a.m.) Sydney, December 7 Mr Bruce, chief Inspector of Stock, who recently visited Europe, has pre sented a lengthy report to Parliament on the frozen meat trade. Ho very strongly recommends the amalgama tion of the leading frozen meat com panies m Sydney, and the erection, o| powerful works to perform ajl branches of the trade,

VISITORS.

Sydney, December 7 Sir James Fergussor and General Sir Percy Feilding were passengers by the Monowai, which left for Auckland, yesterday.

THE ASHBDBTOIS GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, DECEMBBB 7, 1894.



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SPECIAL k IMPORTANT, THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY Are Special Purchasers of the well-known ASHBURTON TWEEDS. ■pNCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY PURCHASING TWEEDS Manufactured ia our own district. sd Men's Sac Suits 28 9 Ashburton Tweed Men's Tweed Trousers ... 9 6 Ashburton Tweed Men* Sac Suits to measure ... 59 6 Aahburton Tweed Men's Trousers to measure .« 17 6 Ashbnrton Tweed Boys' Suits 9 6 Ashburton Tweed BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. ; try the: NEW ZEALAND CLOTHIN3 \FAGTORY FOR YOUR NEXT PAIR Of BOOTS. SEE OUR WINDOW FOR PRICES. HALLENSTEIN BROS. ALEX. HENDRY. Manager" 1



Wanted I "OEAUTIFULar.d useful Presents to I J3 all purchasers of 2s 6dand upwards. * —H. 0. Segeks, Meltcra House. ' CHEAP Christmas Presents, Cheap J New Yew Gifts, Cheap Toys. Cheap Dolls, Cheap Fancy Goods. M*s Adams, Saunders' .Buildings. WANTED Known—Special line of Genta' Begatta Shirts, all aises, with or without collars, 2a 6d.— W. H. Coiliee. W ~ANTED Known — Spectad^s7~ije ' Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical line at 8. Silek's, Optician. "tITaNTED- Every Lady to~Try VV Madam Balcombe's Patent Ex ' panding Belt Corset (registered), guaran teed whalebone throughout. Orders left at Mr E. Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 HOLLOA! What's This! 36 Cards m Packets for Is, and 25 for 9d; single Cards from 2d to 2s each. New Year's, Christmas, Text, and Birthday Cards, Cheap and m great variety. A choice lot of New Books suitable for Christmas and Birthday Presents. Cir culating Library, Terms easy. Eight Id Books for 6d, four 2d Books for 6d, two 4d Books for 6d, three 6d Books for la, Plain, Fancy, and Mourning Stationery. Picture Books, Scraps, etc.—J. Maksdbn, Bookstall and Shop. WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. H. Zander, Sole Agent. SWEEPING Reductions. —Is Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for Is 6d, 2a 6d Books for 2e, and all others at equal ra*e of reduction at- L. F. Akdebwbs and Cos., Cash Sale. 618 OYSTERS, Fried Flounders, ~Mid Whitebait every right at Jewiti's. Deep Sea Fishing Company, opposite Mail office. 9 168



Wanted. j TJV)R Sale Privately, by Mr D. Thomaß JD at Arc*de, To-morrow, a dozen Black Minorcas both sexes, between two and four months old, dlracs from the bn»t y*rd m Dunedin. 12 58 FOII Sale, House m Cameron street West, Six Rooma, Quarter Acre, Outhouses, tanks and every convenience. For further particular?, apply "House" j I'ost Office, Athbunon. 12 59 TT^OLND in~the~Do'main7~a"~Pock3t > O Knife, owner can have same on I paying expenses of advertisement. Apply this office." 12 56 WAISTFD Tenders for Cutting and Stacking 25 acres Hay, very light crop. Apply—Sam. Burkard, Ashburton. 12 54 LOtfT, on fc aburday afternoon, Dec. 1. between Ashburton and Maron»r>, a Lady's Russian Leather Hand Bat; eon* taining about 50a, also some other papers. Finder please return to Mr Hesei/l'ink. Tinwald, or to hj# &J)K>p Ashburton 12 48 SHEAF Out OMf for sale. John Bell, Waterton. 12 15 WANTED Known.—Mias Murphy Dressmaker, has removed to Burnett Street, next to Orange Hall. Wedding and Mourning orders especially attended to. WANTED Known — Mrs Hooper (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagtmentß. Apply, by letter* to Mrs Hoopek, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton. 11*131 t IHRISrMAS Presents, Choice Orna \J ments, Zithers and Jew's Ha ps, Balis and Dolls for everybody from id each; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties Is. Chinese Conquerors 6d t Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennie killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mrs Alcorn's Ladies' Underclothing and Fancy Baiaar, Havelock street. ICE CREAM, Ice Cream, Ice Cream, now ready at H. A, Flower's, Ease street, Ashburkon. Ice supplied at shortest notice. 10 114 tITANTED™ Known-Holders of W Present tickets can now get them changed.—H. C. Segebs, Melford House. TTi ANTED Known—The Corner h W showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Colijek. BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, ' Children's Friend, Little Dot, Family j Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, i and other New Books at Lowest Prices.— L. F. Andrbwes and Co. 11 98 TO LADlES.—Spring Cleaning—We have jusfc received Three Cases of Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together with new Patterns m Carpets, Oilcloths, and Linoleums. China Matting from s|d per yard.—Mitchell and Turner. WE Hold a Large Stock of the Latest Novelties m Materials for Blouses and Walking Presses. Just opened, ex Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods of choice selection, Sunshades and Umbrellas.—Mitchell and Turner. T3 EOENT Arrivals —Ladies'andGentle- -*-t; men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats.— Mitchell and Turner. ; TDRESENTS. We are now giving J7 Presents to all purchasers of 2a 6d and upwards.-—H. C. Sbgeks, Melford House. BANG ! Bang < Sang \ My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley'e, Kynock'a and, Clud Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and aU sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Emporium. I DLANIETB bought ab Edwards '* Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Extra large and heavy 153 6d and 16s 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Building ROBERT ALCORN has open-ad m Baker's Buildings, next the Court* house, with a stock of Clothiig, etc., bought at Edwards, Bannett's and the Kaiapoi S%los, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashborton, Also an assortment of Boots. TWfTER, BUTTER,-We are Still I-» Selling Good Butter 6d per Ib. Bran 2s 8d per bag, Best Sharps 5s Set Sir bag, Rollitt's and Thomas' Flour at ill Pr'ce. Note Address—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. " 11 171 NOTICE! Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire cr sold on time payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description, Gun fittings m stock. Prices low. —J. W Hakdley, Ironmonger, etc OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, fttuslins, Flannelettes, Trimming", etc., at Mrs Alcokn's new shop. Biker's Buildings* f i .. .i..... .■ -■ GUNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj nst to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Loaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hakdlky's Sporting Repository WANTED Known—That owing to the success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders' Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, ie will be continued for another twenty-eight days. lam not advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A Lawbie. 7 166 WANTED Known-That if you are m want of a first class article m sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Moison's ; you will , get the very bast at reduced prices. Ah for hit} .own make, they are well known to theiMigiifcosL the wearers, throughout the ccltwjj&s, Repairs well done and at cc' Premier Boot Maker, Town Hall Boot ■?**>**» a9fc s^eot» Ashburton. tF~ADIEB' and gentlemen's left-off lj Clothes *ftd all kinds of goods bousht, fiold, fi* exchanged.— Mrs ■KmSht. Wakanw Rq*4, »°^ oslte t J^ plar Hall. U 17° —_. ■ ..j . .'....:ijjxnss» riHRISTMAS «idNe.w year Cards for KJ the Home Mail, A beautifal assort, i ment just opened up, Pa«k«t9 of O^rds, of ohoice designs from §1 fipw»m-, Writing Paper* and Envelopes, P,ocjket Books, Purses, Writing Cases, jink i stands, Pictures, Mimic, Asmti&m? I from 7a 9d, Concertinas, ¥iolins, Banjos, Zither Harps, Photo JTcmbm and Albums, Scrap and Postage Btamp Albums, Indoor Games, and a great variety of goods too numerous to mention s aU at greatly reduced prices for cash this ittontfi *t> U ?> AjiPßlw^ aw Co,'« Cheap SaU>*



Business Notice*. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. TO MfiE T TELE TIMES. OWf KG 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 the Very lowest l»o*sll»le Prices. >'OW IS YOUR TIME. MAKE NO MISTAKE. J G, J. JN~E I L L'S IS THE SHOP FOR A GENUINE BARGAIN. New Prints, guaranteed to wash, 3|l I New ami Feshiouable lJress Good*, double New Gf»lateap, very Btronj;, (iji " . width, *orlh 2s for la 3d ]\ew DeSaijies, very pretty, 7scl, gu»riinb^ied j Calicos, 2a 11« dozen to wash I l>ouble-bed Sheeting, white twill, 9&d Oj ess Oof. Is «5s 1 Id, drtan wdrth double i Towels, 2Jd; Cotton Shirting, 4Jd MtLLINERiT^MIIiLINERy IN ALL ITS BRANCHES EXCEPTIONALLY CHEAP. Strong Corsets, 4a «d now 2a lid j Children's Sunshades Is Ladies' Sunshades of every description | CLOTHING. CLOTHING. Men'a Suits, 13s 6d j Boys' Tweed Suit*, 4slid Men's Colonial Tweed Suiti, 37« 6d now 27« I Straw Hats for men and boy« at any price 6d I Hats, Socks, Shirts and Ties at your own nJen'a Colonial Tweed Suite, 45s now 32a 6d | prioe BOOTS 7 BOOTS. Wb were never beaten, and we defy competition. AU our Colonial Boots aie made specially to our order, and we guarantee them. If not as good as recommended, we will replace them. -JUST TO HAND -120 pair of Ladies' Lace Shoes, 4? lid Children's Tan Shoes and SHppefsa specialty Ladies' Tan Strapped Shoes, 6s lid with sox to match LAdies' Canvas Shoes, tan and black Men's Colonial-made Shooters, najled 7s lid Ladiet 9 French Glace Kid Shoes, the best to Men's Colonial-mads Shooters, nailed 8s lid be had m New Zealand Men's Balmorals and Cookhams of every Men's Bluchers, 4a lid description, COME TJTd SEE. G. J. NEIL L'S ifRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTONS -JUST ABRIVED-* TnIBST SHIPMENT OF NEW SIABON'S| FRUIT FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE- Finest New Currants Finest Hew Sultanasf Finest^New Valencia Eaisins (all cleaned by our new process) Also, Finest new "Prunes FINEST NEW TUKKEY FIGS, All of which we intend to Sell at I The lowest I»o»sil>le Prices. SOLE fAGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING— Peerless a»<f Premier Teas. Peerless Tea, Slbs for ' 5s Peerless Tea, 61bs for 9s 9d Premier Tea, Slbs for 5s 5d Premier Tea, Gibs for 10s 5d KAWLINGS' SOAP MASUFACTOHY (First Prize at the Olimtcliureh Show, 1804) POTTER'S HIHML BBEK EXTEACT— Td pet Bottle, 12 bottles for 6s 6d. Sufficient to make six gallons of Splendid Hekbal Beei?; -REMEMBEEr- WE Bl rY BOR CASH, SEL& FOR CASH, MAKE NO BAD DEBTS, therefore we are able to SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBUBTON. FLETCHEE BEOS-, WHOLESALE AND JtiBTAIL GEOCBBS, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON", AND TOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISfCHURCtf. APOLOGY. P. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, "OI GS to upoiogise to the numerous OiMometvs who were requiring the Wonderful I>i3tit Watclie*. WhiosA ho war unabte if> supply, having sold out, and to notify he has just re:eirtd another large oonsignmenft of DIXIT, DIXIT, DIXIT WATCHES, Open face and double case Keyless <wid Key-^iniing W&KS, Look and wear liks Silrer. PRICES—(In boxes with extra glass) tSO- ; 25', 9^n iUI ma 30s, Guarantee with each VVatch, The Most Wonderful Viln« ever otfored to the AfSljburtAn Public, No other Wstchea m the Market at the prices can compare with the f»WIiP ONLY TO BE OBTAI3HBD FROM S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. Y\E^ttAlTLB^iTK for (icivale resi- jp^^ I—PRICK1 —PRICK Inquired for Small ■*-' donee, centrally situated, not far d*U i SECTION of Good Land at from the Railway Station. Ha.npstead, with COTTAGE of 3 Roouib 1-.r3.-5, *i and hcullery. Very easy terms of p»y- ' AC R E I J went. T. BULLOCK. ! hiviait iltr«« fro.ra^es o-i Aitken, Cox, 1 •;7riMj~"7^~~7:i~ir~:Tl; lav 71 »nd o«hSSt««..« t ««.. »nd beir.g Town *-^ORlfi, o.m t fcl BuiMim bilj, wtU . Sec .i«iiiß nimiteKd 5"0, DGI. 502, MS. %»*<* « ?ox htreet, bamg T.Ss ?M and •1 iw owuer hrn dunutd to teil chete at \ <9' I *<>* sale on very easy terjnp pf pay i VC^im can be trraojjw] If desired. ( T BULLOCK. ' T- BULLOCK ,^ n LKT) v a j ow . Wllta i t 6ma n Bnop Ui ; (JUJAWHSTI'KS — 3<?. N X th« Arcud«, next but one to Tancrod , hQiawsorphPtoi.-UuNic JSAtfcnsß, VYiw'B ,„ '