MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the loilorvmg places as under subject to the necessary alterations :— SATURDAY, October 6. For Northern Ports, per Penguin at CJ.3O a.m. MONDAY, Octobers. For Australian Colonies and also for United Kingdom (specially addressed via Napleß), India, (jhina, Japan, &c., per express, to connect with s.s. Wakatipu, at 13,30 p.m. Due London November 21.

The next parcel .nail for the United King dom will close on October 18 per lonic. The next mail for United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will close on October 31. Due London December 5.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1894. KING LABOR.

The charges brought by Sir Robert Stout m regard to the famous " black list" still remain on Hansard, and are still unrefuted. The Order Paper bristled with measures which, while many of them no doubt were framed with an object m the direction of ame liorating the condition of the men and women who have to labor with their hands for their daily bread, were also, many of them, very palpably placed there m the interest and at the bidding of the labor organisations of the colony. That labor should seek to hold its own against capital, and combine to secure for itself m reward for its toil the means of living, not only m comfort for itself, but providing living m comfort for its dependents, and laying up m store a quota of ita earnings for the inevitable rainy day of aickness, en forced idleness, and old age—must be conceded by all honest men as a right which labor has, as much as capitalists have a right to combine m any way they choose for the protection of their interests. The trades unionist is per fectly within his rights when, hours of labor or rates of remuneration not suit ing him, or any condition of his labor not to his taste, he resigns his position and leaves his employment, of course with the customary notice he haa agreed to give. So also is the employer of labor within his rights when he dis charges a workman who does not suit him. But the trades unionist has no right to exercise physical force against any workman who elects to fill a vacancy the trade unionist has left of his own free will. So soon as he threatens violence and outrage it is the duty of the State, as the guardian oi law and order and the keeper of th« peace, to step m and protect the threatened persons from outrage. What, then, can be thought of a Government who, applied to for pro tection by an employer against a band of men who have threatened violence, turns round and tells that employe! that, because he has sought aid m his work from men willing to do it, m place of men who have refused to do it at the terms he offers, his blood must be upon his own head, and the police will not interfere. Yet this is whal has happened m the case of the shear ing dispute at Benmore station as shown by the correspondence be tween the manager of that sta tion and the Department oi Police. We give the correspondence as it has been published m the Wellington Evening Post, and although, perhaps, it may be said the police were not m any way called upon to say 01 do anything at all m regard to the first letter of the manager—on the principle that sufficient for the clay is the evil thereof, and that it would be time enough for the police to act when the possible outrages the manager feared were likely to occur—we can find no defence at all for the writing oi such a letter as that of Captain Hume; the Commissioner of Police, dictated by the Premier. We have no idea that the shearers m the district would have beßn guilty of sush outrages as those that have disgraced the conflict m Australia, and to which the managei referred, and no doubt the striking shearers would have been far better to Mr Middleton than his own fears, but the reply of the Minister of Defence by the Commissioner is calculated more than anything we can imagine to incite to outrage, for it tells the shearers that if they do cause any disturbance Mr fcliddleton'sblood will be on his own head, and the police will do nothing m the way asked by Mr Middleton. The letter certainly war rants Mr Middleton's reply, and that gentleman holding the authorities responsible for the consequences that may arise. The receipt of such a letter as that of the Commissioner of Police may well warrant any manager of an isolated sheep station—'forty-five milea distant from the nearest police dep6t— resolving m the absence of the police protection he had asked for and been refused, taking such measures as he may deem necessary to oppose physical force to physical force for the protec tion of himself and his men. The letter bearing the Commissioner's signature is a most extraordinary one, and will not be heard the last of for many a day.

The following remedies for scale blight on apple trees are recommended by Mr Mr Blackmore, Government soalb pomologist: —For summer. blight. —Caustic soda *98 per cent) lOlbs j potash, lOlbs ; tallow 401bs; resin, 401bs. Firsb dissolve the potash and soda m ten gallons of water. When dissolved, place the whole m a barrel (50 gallon measure). Second dis solve the tallow and resin together. When dissolved, add the same to the potash and soda m the barrel, and stir well for five minutes or so. Leave standing for about two hours, then fill up with water, stirring well as every bucket of water goes m Use the following day one pound to the gallon of water, and apply warm. For winter.—Lima, 251bs; sulphur, 201bs ; salt, 151bs T.ke ten pounds of lime, twenty pounds of sulphur, and twenty gallons of water. Boil until the sulphur 18 thoroughly dissolved. Take the re maining fifteen pounds of lime and fifteen pounds of salt, and when thoroughly slaked, mix together and add enough water to make m all sixty gallons of solu. tion. Strain and spray warm. Use Iron boilers, not copper.

The 24-Hour Bicycle Tournament.

~— ■■ *— ■■ —- Dungdin, Ocfcober6. At the end of twelve hours, Lewis had covered 197f miles ; Body, 1971; Soaoes, 197 ;Daff, 193 j JRapson, 183f ; Jraighead, 161. Lewis covered 200 miles ml2 hours 41 minutes 31 seconds.

The New Bank President.

Weixinoton, October 6 Mr Watson, Chief Inspector of /the Colonial Bank, has now accepted the presidency of the Bank of New Zealaud and beeins duty at once.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Owing; to pressure on our space the i conclusion of County Council report is held over, The accounts of the Aahburfcon County Council, for the six months ending September 30 lasc, have been audited. On Friday next the residents of! Winchmore ure to be favored with a visit from the Ashburtoti Primitive Methodise Choir, and a, miscellaneous concert will be given, a good programme is being pre pared, and a treat is m store for tnose who aioend. The Commissioner of Crown Lands has informed the County Council that the proposed grant for the Westerfield Village I Settlement water a apply will be considered when the estimates are passed, and noti fication will be sent as soon as a definite decision is arrived at on the matter. The anniversary services of the Wlllowby Wasleyan Church take place on Sunday next, when special sermons wiU be preached by the fiev. T. G. Brooke. On Wednesday the usual tea meeting will be held, and addresses will be given by various ministers. A large gathering is expected. The Tapanui Courierßtntes thafc a brother of Mr P. M'Cann, of the farmers' Club Hotel, has the good fortune to be one of the parties connected with the great Londonderry mine at Coolgardie. Mr M'Cann is an old prospector on Coolgardie, and has been rewarded by an intereat m this fabulously rich mine. Mr Gordon P. Wood, Secretary to the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation, reminds intending exhibitors at the Timaru Show—October 30 and 31— that entries for sheep, cattle, and pigs close with him on Saturday, October 20 ; horses and other entries on Tuesday, October 23. Mr Wood will supply catalogues on application. The corner at Colombo and Armagh streets, Christchurch, that was occupied by the delicensed Golden Fleece, has been transformed into four handsome shops, with a fine sweep of verandah running along the whole frontage. These shops are all occupied, and those on the Armagh street frontage having large windows, have made a decided improve ment m the locality. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company shipped on Friday, per s.a. Ohau, 170 English Leicester ram hoggets from the flock of Mr John Grigg, Longbaach, and 100 English Leicester ram hoggets from the flock of Mr C. F. Murray, Lincoln, also, 100 English Leicester ewe hoggets from Mr John Grigg. These sheep are consigned to Mr J. H. Williams, of Te Aute station, Hawke's Bay. These are m pink of con dition and a credit to their breeders. Mr Arthur Adair was m town this after noon unking arrangements for Miss Leila Adair'a balloon ascent, which will take place from the Domain sports ground on Wednesday next. This lady's feat is a wonderful one. Her balloon is 80 feet high, 160 feet m circumference, pear shaped, and m its construction 2200 yards of linen were used. After the balloon has been inflated with hot air—from a furnace invented by the lady herself—she makes her ascent to a height of about 5000 feet, and, leaving the balloon, descends by the aid of a parachute. There will be no fixed charge for admission, but a collection will be made at the gates. The 'Haymakers' reproduction on Friday evening m the Oddfellows' Hall was a brilliant success. The stage work was admirably managed, and the tableaux very pret'y indeed, especially those m which groups of prettily dressed Jifctle children were discovered on the hay ricks. Into one of" those scenes, which wore greatly heightened by lime light''effaces^ a rainbow was introduced greatly enhanc ing the beauty of the picture. This, tooj was dona by the lime ligh apparatus under the nunage.-nant! of Messrs Murray and Elston. The choruses throughout were well taken, and thfl soloists. Misses Steel, Williams, Mrs Gamble, Messrs Bro&d, Kersall, Buchanan, and Smith were vary successful. The costumes were very appropriate, as was also the laying out of the stage aa a bay field, and the fining of the mowers and spreaders with the proper tools of their labor. Mr Broad was an energetic farmer, and Mr Smith was the life of the team as first assistant, b"t all did well. Miss Shirtcliff has per formed prodigies of training m placing the piece before the public, and she and Mr Gamble, the conductor, deserve the highest praise. Miss Murray was pianist, and Mr Gates' band supplied an efficient orchestra, though limited m numbers. A sitting of Parliament till 10 45 this morning, neces sarily curtails our notice.

Between thirty and torty persons were present m the Arcade Chambers on Friday evening to hear Mr Black more, the Government pomologist, lecture on fruit and insect pests. Mr Bole occupied the chair. Mr Blackmore spoke for well nigh two hours besides the time occupied m answering questions, and m the time suc ceeded m imparting to hia hearers » very large amount of useful information, which, if taken advantage of, should greatly assist) our fruit growers m making fcheir occupation a profitable one. The details of planting, and the right time to plant, pruning, pinching, were are fully gone into by the lecturer and explained. With regard to the apples, he laid purticular stress on the fact that owing to the large number of useful varieties which could be grown m thia country, sufficient of -me sort were not grown to make it worth the foreign buyers' consideration. He advised orchardists to select a suitable kind which prospered on their soil, and then grow it —not by pounds but by tons—the marker would always be available. Too much attention could not be paid by exporters to the proper grading of their fruit. With regard to the insect pests, New Zealand was more fortunate than other countries, and with combination among the fruit growers pests could easily be kept down. Mr Blackmore gave a very interesting description of the lives of these insects and the cheapest and best remedies for their destruction. At the conclusion of the lecture many of those present took advantage of the opportunity to avail themselves of Mr Blackmore'a special knowledge by asking questions which were readily answered by the leofcurer. A hearty vote of thanks was, on the motion of Mr Paul, accorded to Mr Blackmore for his instucfcive and interesting lecture.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wellington, October 5 The Council met at 2.30. LAND FOE SETTLEMENTS BILL. It was decided to insist on the Council's amendments on the Land for Settlements Bill ADVANCES TO SETTLERS BILL. The debate upon the second reading of the Government Advances to Settlers Bill, to which Mr Stevens had moved an amendment that the Bill be read a second time that day six months, was resumed by Mr Bowen. He said he felt assured if the Bill became law it vrould have the effect of making money dearer. So far as he was concerned, he also objected to the Bill because electors had not expressed an opinion on it, and because the borrowing powers it conferred on Government would lower the credit of the colony at Home. Mr Kelly said he thought Mr Stevenß had taken too gloomy a view of the affairs of the colony. Things might be bad m the South Island, but m the North Island business was prosperous: He strongly supported the Bill, being of opinion the present was the most opportune time to assist farmers by a scheme of this kind. . Mr Oliver contended that the mar gin proposed m the Bill was too small, and the provision for an assurance fund was not sufficient to meet lopses that were to ensue. The Bill would create a large number of State debtors, many of whom would never be able to dis entangle He objected to State socialism as proposed to be initi ated under this Bill, and said so soon 'as the energy of the individual was merged m the State, so soon would the decadence of the empire be brought about. Mr Montgomery denied that the Bill would make money dearer. He hoped the Council would not throw out the Bill, which the people at large were desirous should become law. He ob jected to the gloomy picture regarding the state of the colony. The country was daily increasing m prosperity, and people were surmounting the difficul ties which stood m their path. Mr McLean thought there was much to be said both m favor of and against the Bill, and therefore he should not vote for the amendment. The Bill did not contain any new principle, as the State was already lending monsy both from the Government Life Insurance Department and the Public Trust Office. He denied that the Banks were charging exorbitant rates of interest, and said they were lending money at six per cent. Mr Morris did not think the Bill would do very much harm, and he should support the second reading. Mr Jennings supported the Bill, and defended Government from the accu sation that they were destroying the self-reliance policy of the late Premier, Mr Ballance. He objected to the pro posal to lend money up to two-thirds value of land as being too high. He regretted the pessimistic view of the state of the colony taken by Mr Bowen —a state of fthings ha trusted and be lieved was not entertained by many people m New Zealand, Mr Stewart said there had been no more disastrous business m the colony during the last fifteen years than money lending, and therefore he ob jected to the statement of the Colonial Secretary that the Bill had been brought m with a view to put a stop to the extortion of the money lenders. The debate was interrupted by the dinner adjournment. The Council resumed at 7.30 p.m, Mr Stewart continued speaking agaiiist the Government Advances to Settlers Bill. He said what the coun try wanted was restoration of public confidence and means" to induce capita lists to immigrate, with a view to enter upon egricultural pursuits. If there was no loss to the State by the proposed lending, there certainly could not be any profit. Mr Kerr pointed out that manufac turers by reason of a protective tariff, and the timber industry by being granted railway facilities, were being assisted by the State, and he failed to see why objection should be raised to farmers being assisted by the State. He denied that borrowers under the Bill would become slaves of the State, but even supposing this to be true, it would certainly be better that farmers should be slaves of the State than slaves of money-lenders. Mr Whyte regarded the Bill as a measure of wholesale buying and sell ing of money by the State, and believ ing this he would vote against the second reading. The Bill wa3 not re quired, because money on anything like good security could be obtained at 4|< per cent from private lenders m Sydney, and m New Zealand at o J per cent. Mr McGregor spoke strongly against the Bill, which would create a class of shufflers and persons who would seek either repudiation or reduction of their interest. It was the purest sophistry to say that this Bill followed the ex ample of the Public Trust and Govern ment Life officbs. There was no saying where this scheme would end, for the lending of three millions would merely prove as the sprinkling of water upon thirsty ground, Mr McOullough m supporting the Bill said that he considered this bor* rowing scheme of the Government would not add to the indebtedness of the State. Mr Bolt strongly supported the scheme, which he regarded as much a social necessity to be undertaken by the State as the. Government railways, Life Insurance Department and Public Trust ©ffices. It was better for the workers to serre the Government than to be m the clutches of lending syndi cates Mr Bonar thought that the Bill should have a fair trial, and he would support it at any rate as far as the third reading stage. In the cqurse of his reply Sir Patrick Buckley repeated that one of the prin cipal reasons why the Government had brought m the Bill was m consequence of the almost insupportable burden m the shape of interest which private in stitutions had charged small farmers, Mr Stevens' amendment was then rejected by 14 to 13, and the second reading agreed to. The following is the division list.— For the amendment (18) —Reynolds, Stewart, Williams, Barnicoat, Swan son, Pharazyoj McGregor) Aclwid,

Stevens, Ormond, Bowen, Whyte, Ff» ock. Against the amendment (14) — Bailiie, Whitmore, Bonar, McCullougb, Kerr, Kelly, Jenkinson, Taiaroa, Feld wick, Bigg, Dignan, McLean, Mont gomery, Buckley. Pairs — For — Shrimski, Holmes, Oliver, Grace. Against—Bolt, Morris, „ Jennings, Kenny. At 10 p.m. the Council adjourned till Monday at 2.30 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, October 5 The Bouse met at 2 30 p.m. CHINAMEN. Mr G. W. Russell gave notice to ask whether Government would bring m a short Bill to prevent the whole sale naturalisation of Chinamen now going on m the colony. THE CONSOLS BILL. The Console Bill was received from the Legislative Council with amend ments. The Speaker said he considered tbe amendment made by the Council m clause 4 of the Bill, reducing the term of repayment from 40 years to 20 years, was an infringement of the privileges of the House. The Council, he thought, had not power to make an amend ment of that kind. Mr Ward moved that the House dis agree with the amendments made by the Council m the clause, and that a Committee be appointed to draw up reasons for disagreeing. He said the Governor's message would be brought down later on, reducing the amount under the Bill to half a million, ex tending over a period of two years. The motion was agreed to, NATIVK LAND COURT BILL. The Native Land Court Bill was further considered m Committee. Clause 135, dealing with Native land prohibited. « Mr Seddon moved to amend the clause to the effect that except as pro vided for m part 4 of division 2 of this act, it shall not be lawful for any per son, other than a person acting on be half of the Crown, to acquire any* Native land. A lengthy discussion ensued; several members objecting to the Crown hav ing the pre-emptive right of purchase of Native land. Captain Russell strongly objected to the preemptive right. Mr Seddon urged it would be much much better for the natives them selves and the colony that the whole of the Native land transactions should go through Government. In several Native districts he found the Natives wished to deal through Government. Mr Seddon'a amendment was even tually carried on the voices. The House rose at 5.30. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. On the motion of Mr Parata a pro viso was inserted to tbe effect that nothing m this Act should prevent the leasing of land m the Middle Island. The clause as amended was added to the Bill by 34 to 19. The remaining clauses passed with out material amendment. Several new clauses were added to the Bill, and the schedules were passed without alteration. LICENSING BILL. At 1.25 a.m. the House went into Committee on the Licensing Bill. Captain Russell protested against going on with a Bill of this kind at this hour. The Premier suggested that they might go on till 3 o'clock at any rate. Mr Carncross moved that the Chair man leave the chair. After some discussion this was lost on the voices. Mr Graham then moved to report progress. The motion was lost by 29 to 26. On clause 3, Mr McNab moved an amendment to provide that m case the sale of liquor was prohibited by national option poll, the permission otherwise allowed to perfumers, chemists, etc., to use alcohol, should cease. Mr Lawry wanted to know whether it was true that temperance members were pledged to silence on this ques tion? He himself should want an explanation on every amendment and every clause. Mr Reeves looked upon the amend' ment as nonsense. Its effect would be td prohibit alcohol for medicinal or scientific purposes. Mr Button said the amendment prohibited the sale of alcohol by chemists and druggists. (No, No). It was clear that it would, and he would be no party to that. It was carrying the joke too far. At 2.30 Mr Buchanan moved to re port progress. He did so as a protest against late sittings. Mr T. McKenzie objected to the atitude of the temprance party on this Bill. They brought down a whole sheaf of amendments, but sat dumb, and offered no explanation of any. Mr Meredith suggested that the House meet at 2.30 on Monday, when they would be able to go into the Bill with their energies fresh. Mr Seddon said he proposed, if fair progress were made with the Bill up to three o'clock, to ask the House to meet at 2.30 on Monday, when they would resume consideratian of the Bill. After a long discussion Mr Buchanan's motion was lost by 30 to 16. At 2.45 Mr Allen moved that strangers be ordered to withdraw from the galleries.—Lost by 30 to 21. A further motion by Mr Buchanan to report progress was negatived by 31 to 17. Mr McGowan* at 8.40, moved that the Chairman leave the chair. He said he did this with the intention of dis posing of the Bill for this session, There was no urgency m the matter, as the Bill now before the House did not come into operation for two years. This was discussed at very great length, and eventually at 5.15 it waa put and lost by S3 to 8. Speaking on Mr McNab's amend ment, MrPirani pointed, out that there were other amendments to be made* arid it would apply to the medical use of liquor and distillation of perfumes. The Premier stated at 5.40 that he hoped some progress would now be made, and let the House adjourn to meet again on Monday afternoon. Messrs Lawry, Hogg* and Buchanan spoke strongly against the amend' ment. At 640 a.m., when Mr Buchanan, rose to speab on another motion to report progreis, Sir Robert Stout rois

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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 best at reduced prices. Ar for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the Australasian colonies. Repairs well done and at once Premier Boot Maker, Town Hall Boot Store, East street, Abh burton.



OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mks Alcorn's new shop, Biker's Buildings. UNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select fram at J. W. Hakdley's Sporting Repository LARGE Purchase Embroideries at Edwards, Bennett's Sale; over ninety pieces to chcoae from. Ladies' Trousseaux made on short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at M.RB Alcorn's new shop, Havelock Street T^TUTICE 1 JNocice Spore Itor ail IN Guns let out on hire or 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. Haudky, Ironmonger, etc. WANTED Everyone to try Peerless Tea, 31b for ss, 61b for 9s lid. Dessicated Cocoanut 8d per lb j Wire Netting, lyd wide, 2|d per yd by che coil. Note address—Fletcher Beos, Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ash burton, Next Bank of Sew Zealand. HAKATERE.— The Somerset Meat Mart has long held " the cake " as the best and cheapest shop m town for cash purchasers. The old reputation will be maintained. Mutton 2d per lb, Saus ages 4d perl b. All other lines reduced. For Cash only.—W. J, Silcock. 852 1 IF you want good prime Cheese and Bacon, try Taylor, East Street Bakery. 6 109 OYSTERS, Fried Flounders, and Whitebait every night at Jbwitt's, Deep Sea Fishing Company, opposite Mail office. 9 168 BANG ! Bang ! Bang ! My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Ky nock's and, Cluo Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and aU sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Empo* urn. ROBERT ALCORN has opened m Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bannett's and the Kaiapoi S%les, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashbnrton, Also an assortment of Boots.



i W anted. I V&7 ISLEYAN Church, To-morrow— i V\ Morning, Mr Chapman ; Kven- I ing, Rev 0. Abernothy. Strangers kindly j invited and Hymn Books provided. 10 48 PRIMITIVE Church To-Morrow. Preacher, Rev. J. Cocker. Sub jects—Morning, Good out of Evil; Even \ ing, A Great Interview. 10 45 WANTED, strong, second-hand Safety Bicycle. Apply, by letter, stating terms, to F H, Schneider, Tinwald. 10 44 'V\Q LADlES.—Spring Cleaning.—We -*- have just received Three Cases of Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together wilh new Patterns m Carpets, Oilcloths, and Linoleums. China Matting from 8&d per yard.—Mitchell and Turner. WE Hold a Large Stonk of the Latest JSovelties m Materials for Blouses and Walking Presses. Just optned, ex Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods ot choice selection, Sunshades and Umbrellas.—Mitch'sll and Turner. "O EOENT Arrivals — Ladies' andGentle -1 ■"> men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats.— MITGHELIi AND TURNER. SEED Envelopes for Salej a cheap lino. Apply this offiie. 9 73 "OARTRIDGE Cochins for sale. A I purchaser just received three from advertiser says:—"They certainly are splendid birds." Address, Mail Office. DRESSMAKING. — Miss Murphy, Dressmaker, has recommenced busi ness m the old Kindergarten, East street, where she will be pleased to see old friends and new. Terms very moderate. fVTANTED Known—Before baying YV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from In Afihbnrton. All marked veiy Cheap. — H. C. Seobrs, Melford House. TUST Opened, a splendid line of fashion tl able Dress Stuffs, m Cardinals, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks. To be sold under wholesale price.—-H, C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known — Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical me at S. S&xek's, Optician. \ WANTED Known —The Cheapest House m town for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.~W, H. Collier. \XTANTED—AII Accounts due to the V V undersigned must be paid at once or they will be sued for without further notica.—James Gudsell. 9 168 TTy ANTED Known—The Corner Is W showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H, j Collier. LANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7a 9d. Ex*ra large and heavy 15s 6d and 163 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. yyrANx'ED, Everybody to use Titan W Soap, greatest marvel of the age. H. Zander, Sole Agent. CIRCULATING Library.—Any one bringing or buying a Yellow Back or Oloth Book can exchange the same by paying 4d tor each exchange. New books are constantly added to the library. Photo and Scrap Alburas, Text, Birthday, Christmas, and New Years Cards Cheap, and m Great variety; Picture Books, Scraps, Band of Hope Reciters, and i Dialogues, Fancy, Plain and Mourning Stationery. Book Stall and Shop,—J. G Marseen.



Business Notice?. j IF YOU WANT good value for your money go to— S G. J. NEILL'S i y WHERE THEY ARE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. H4RD UP.~2THAm) UP MUST ELAVJS BIOINISY. TiTO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED FOR ANY ARTICLE IN JJI THE SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2fc> DRESS GOOD 3 3Jd Double width Dresa Tweeds la lid Heavy Shirting Is 6d—Reduced to 9id Reduced to Is Tfnion Shirting Is 2d—Reduced to 7|d TOWELS 2id Kit Gloves, four clasps la 9d Double Bed-cwi.ll Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7£d—Reduced and White 9£d to 4£d White and Grey Calico Is lid doz Dr Warner's Coraline Corsets, 8s 6d All Wool JJlannel 7|d Reduced fco 5s lid CORSETS la 90. per pair „„,.,«, AIILLINERY AND UNDER-QLOTHING AT YOUR OWN PRIOE CLOTHING CLOTHING' Boys' Suits 3s lid Men's Tweed Trousers 6s lid Boys' Suits 4a lid Men's Woollen Socks 7£d Boys' Caps 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes Men's Tweed Suits 13a 6d 17s 6d Men's Heavy All Wool Suits 35a 6d Men's Tweed Macintoshes, with capes Reduced to 22s 6d 39s 6d—Reducod fco 23a 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, CAPS, etc., AT ANY PRIOE. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. IN EVERY CONCEIVABLE MAKE, COLONIAL AND ENGLISH, AT ANY PRICE-FROM o* »«* PER PAIR. 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 Boots, all sizea 5s lid THESE ARE SIMPLY GIVEN AWAY. Men's Bluchers 4s lid Boys' Nailad Shooters, Strong, 5a 6d Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid . and 5s 9d Man's Heavy Watertights, pegged, Ladies' French Sftoes lla 9d—Reduced 15s 6d—Reduced to 1 Is 6d to 8s 6d CHILDREN'^ TAN SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE AT G. J, NEIL L'S, FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON Cash. We Want CABH. "FLETCHER BBQST lEW LIST. ( COMPETITION UP TO DATE. GROCERIES AT LESS THAN CHKISTCHUBCH PRICES*. — NOTE — JUST LANDING, 25 Tons New Crop Cane Sugar* 35 561 b Finest Snowdrop Sugar 12s Bd. SEASONABL~E~~ GOODS. Lemon Syrup Is per bottle, 12 Lime Juice Is 3d per bottle bottles lls 3d Lime Juice Cordial Is 3d bottle Baspberry Syrup Is Id, 12 I aspbeny Vinegar Is 9d bottle bottles 12s 6d \ Pint Packet Jellies 4d per pkt. Pineaple Cordial Is per bottle, 1 pint packet Jellies 7d per pkt. 12 bottles lls 3d tin Preserved Pears Is tin Health Saline Is 9d per bottle Lemonade Powders Is per box Ginger Beer Powder Is per box Seidlitz Powders lOd per box Persian Sherbet Is per bottle Enos Fruit Salt 2s lid bottle Sparkling Saline Is 3d bottle 1 SOLE AGENT FOR— Potter's Herbal Beer Extract 7d per bottle, 12 bottles 6s 6d, sufficient to make six gallons of splendid Herbal Beer. ALSO AGENT FOE— Premier and Peerless Teas m -Jib and lib packets, and m 51b and 101 b tins. TEA TEA. TEL We are m a position to sell BETTER TEA at a LOWER RATE than any firm m Ashburton. Finest Chutney Is 3d per bottle Pickles, Onions, Mixed, Chow (the best m the World) Chow, Piccallili, etc. 9d Good Salmon from 8d per tin per bottle Fresh Herrings 7Jd per tin 21b tins Rabbit lid per tin Sheep Tongues 10d per tin 21b tin Corned Beef Is per tin Sardines 4|d and 8d per tin 21b tin Corned Mutton Is per tin F1..0D8. FLOUK. ■251 b Finest Roller 2s Od 1001 b Finest Roller 7s 6d 501 b Finest Roller 3s IOJd 2001 b Finest Roller 14s Od Finest Sago, Tapioca, Split leas Premier Candles sjd per packet, If d per lb, 71b Is 121 b for 5s 3d 251 b New Oatmeal 2s 4d per bag, 4 bags for 9s 3d Remember bo patronise the firm who brought and k3ep down the prices, and give fche people of Ashburton and surrounding district the benefit of all nibbles oought m the Home and Continental markets. mmc hjiiw LARGE CONSUMERS LIBERALLY DEAI7E WITH. NOTE ADDRESS— FLETCHER BEOS-, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, Etc., CASfI SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREFr, ASHBURTON. 8, Anderson, BOOT WAKEHOUSE, EAST STEEET. BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS mHE Largest and Best Aborted Stock In the District to Select from ATT TttSP FNf'TTSTT A\V> ro\rfRENTAL MAKES IN STOCK. Our ATOLOmL?gSSH^ »?d?afour <hT? AT ™ '" GUARANIEP] SATISFACTION Ah. »*rv Ai LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICiiS. Every Description of Boots and Shoes made to order. Material and' v*or«manslllP GUARANTEED. Be sure to Call and Inspect Goods before Buying elsewhere, 8. ANDERSON"* BOJOT MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, J. NICHOLAS, Manager, Easfc street. Kkpajrs Dosk Samb Day as Brouiuit