CRICKET.

London, June 19. Playing for the Gentlemen of Engknd against Notts, Stoddart scored 148.

PARLIAMENTARY.

Wellington, June 20.

Everything is in readiness for the opening of Parliament to-morrow after noon, and most of the members will be in tht ie places. It is understood that the Omnwsioners who will act for his Excellency in the opening ceremony Will be the Speaker ni the Upj'er House, the Hon. H. J Miller, the Hon. W. D. H Bailie, the Hon. Sir Patrick Buckley (Colonial Secretary), and the Hon. W. Montgomery (member of Executive). The general opinion in the lobbies to-night is that Sir Maurice O'Rorke will be elected Speaker.

PIGEON SHOOTING.

A pigeon shooting match was held in Mr E. Tasker's paddock yesterday. Be sides the numerous, entries there was as sb uaualan abundance of amateur ahootists of the town in the adjoining paddocks, ready for any of the birds thafe were for tunate enough to escape the fire of the competitors. There was also a good at tendance of spectators, and these wit nessed some very_ fine shooting, several of the scores being exceptionally good. A word cf praise is due to Mr W. G. Garrard, of Christchurch, who as handi capper and n feree, was a great bucobss. Bi9 handicapping waa excellent, and the fact that his decisions were never ques tioned, speaks for itself. Refreshments were provided on the ground by Mr Kelly, who also rendered valuable service in making arrangements for the match. Following are the results :— First Sweep, 25vds-Primmer, OHIO retired ; Tasker, 10110 ; R. Searls, 11101; Nero, lllll; J. Thompson, lilOl, Nero I took first money, and Messrs Searls and Thompson divided second money. Second Sweep, handicap.—ft. Searls, 25yds, lllll; E. Stillwell, 22yds, 01010; B. Primmer, 25yds, lllll; Nero, 26yds, 11001; i Thompson, 26yds, 100 retired ; R. Biid, 22yds, 000 retired ; H. Milner, 22yds, 00011; K. Tasker, 25yds, 01111. Messrs Searls and Primmer divided first and second money, with Mr Tasker third. Third Sweep, handicap.—Searls, 27yds, 10100 ; Primmer, 27yds, 11110 ; Tasker, 26yds, 13010 : Stillwell, 20yds, 1000 re tired ? Nero, 25yds, 01101; Frisby, 25yds, 01101; Thompson, 24yds, 11100 ; Tasker (second nomination), 11101. Messrs Primmer and Tasker divided first and second money, and Mr Tasker, with his second nomination, divided with Messrs Nero, Frisby and Thompson third money. Fourth Sweep, handicap, with £1 added money,-Frisby, 25yds, lllll; Searls. 26yds, 10001; Twker, 27yds, 11110; Thompson, 23yds, 11101 ; Primmer, 28yds, 11011; Stillwell, 19yds, lllll; Bird, 19yds, 10111; Taeker (second nomination), 27yds. 01011. Messrs Frisby and Stillwell divided first and second money, and in the fire off Mr Thompson secured third money, Fifth Sweep, handicap.—Milner, 20yds, 01000 ; Bird, 20yds. 1111! ; Searls, 25yds, 11010; Stillwetl, 22yds, 01100; Tasker. 26yds, 11110; Primmer, 28yds, 11101; Frisby, 26yds, 11011; Thompson, 23yds, 11110; Nero* 25yds, 11010. Mr Bird took first money, and Messrs Fri»by, Tasker, Primmer, and Thompson divided second and third mosey.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, Jane 20

In the opening entertainment in con nection with St. Paul's kindergarten school, the Governor said he was a strong supporter of religious education, and thought secular education thould not be divorced from religious instruction. They should be carried on in the same school and by the same master. In the evening the Governor attended the midwinter en tertainment at St Patrick's Coliege, at which the Premier, Sir Maurice O'Rorke, and several members of Parliament were present. m _^ mmm

Sir George Grey.

Sir George Grey has been entertained at luncheon by the National and Lib eral Clubs. The Marquis of Ripon, who presided, referred in eulogistic terms to the aged statesman. Sir George Grey, in replying, urged the Govern ment to promote federation between Great Britain, theColonies,and America for common objects, leaving local Gov ernments intact.

HORRIBLE SCENE.

Kinking- of • Ferryboat.

Forty five ■»•*■•»• »r©wne«l. St. Pbtersbukg, June 19. A leaky ferryboat conveying a party of seventy picnickers, mostly youths and girls, sank on the Samara tributary of the Volga. Forty-five were drowned. A terrible scene occurred when the struggling mass were precipitated into the water.

THE PLAGUE.

Hongkong, June 19. The plague is increasing, the natives being quite helpless to prevent it spreading. Night and day they parade the streets firing crackers and carrying joss sticks. The Viceroy of Canton has publicly offered sacrifices to pro pitiate the devils. r June 20. The plague now shows signs of abating.

The Bank Note Forgery

Berlin, June 19,

It is believed that the accomplice of the man at present in custody on a charge of being concerned in an ex tensive forgery of bank notes, will shortly arrive in Adelaide on board the steamer which recently left Ham burg for that port. The notes were forged in Hamburg, and it is thought his intention is to utter them in the Australasian colonies.

Attempted Murder and Suicide.

Melbourne, June 20

Later investigations tend to prove that the woman Anderson shot Eraser, and then attempted suicide. The woman Anderson, who attempted to commit suicide after shooting Eraser, ia not fatally injured and ia expected to recover rapidly. Eraser, who was a resident of Shepparton, was only married a couple of months ago. He formerly boarded with Anderson in Sydney, but they quarrelled, and he recently sought police protection, stating that the woman had threatened to shoot him. Anderson came to Melbourne when she heard of Fraser's marriage.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

London, .Tune 20 There is a general impression that the Government intend to proceed only with the financial propoaais and I the Evicted Tenants Bill this session. I

The American Tariff.

Washington, June 19 It is reported that the opponents to wool being admitted free are renewing the efforts to have the duty imposed, and a conflict with the Lower House is feared.

ANARCHISTS.

Lonpon, June 19

Brail, formerly of the Autononiic Olub, has been charged at Bow street with felony* and having in his posses sion explosives and plans for poisoning and shooting the police and traitors to anarchy.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

PER KRESS ASSOCIATION.

A storm m » T.apot- The Hospital BotThe^n Su'tive enquiry yesterday afternoon into a com plaint of alleged discourteous language used by the secretary to Dr Lyfctle, house surgeon at the hospital, through the tele phone ; and also aa to an aliened refusal to admit a waman with a broken leg to the hospital, on the part of the house surgeon. Regarding the language com plained of, the committee came to the decision that both parties had used dis courteous language and hoped they would withdraw the same. With reference to the refusal to admit the woman, the com mittee resolved that the house surgeon was guilty of grave dereliction of duty in not communicating with the honorary medical staff before turning the woman away.

THE WEATHER.

Auckland, June 21.

Waihora arrived from southern ports to-day after a very rough trip up coast. The weather was so bad, and so terrific a sea runnning, that it was impossible to land at Napier or Gisborne. On Tuesday evening, near Portland Island, a large boat was passed full of water, with no one on board. Jt is said to resemble a man-of-war whale boat, and probably it would land about Wairoaj Hawkes Bay. Gisbornb, June 20. From Saturday nighs till Tuesday morning a violent gale accompanied by heavy rain was experienced hare The rivers Waimata and Turangsnui were flooded, the former being tighten inches higher than on former occasions. The low lying portions of the town and a con- I siderable area of the county is flooded. The river overflowed its banks, causing the Makaurl and surrounding districts to be under water for t» time. The damage so far as is known is principally to smaller ' bridges, culverts, etc., while portions cf roads are washed away, A few sheep were drowned, but not so many as might have been expected, farmers having taken | the precaution to remove them to higher ground. Several families living on the flats removed for fear of a flood, but no fatalities are reporfed. The weather has now taken np. The rainfall reoorded for the twenty-four hours to nine o'clock, on Tuesday morning was fourteen and a half i inches. Telegraphic communication which ! had been interrupted for the last two days j waß restored to-night.

COMMERCIAL.

(Received June 20, 10.30 a.m.) London, June 20. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat fcr the United Kingdom is 3,520,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,400,000 t quarters. : A Soubh Australian wheat cargo has been Bold at 23s 6d, and a Victorian cargo has been resold at 24s 3d.

Tbe .New Zealand Loan and Mercantile 4gency Company, Limited, have received the following London cable message dated June 19 :«- Wheat—The tone of the market is firm. Spot quotations have advanced 6d per 4961b since last report, ftew Zealand wheat, f,a.q., ia worth c.lf. to arrive 22s 6d per 4801b. Quotations nominal*

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Chbistchukch. June 20

Entries in most classes of the Addington market to-day were small, bub business in the sheep classes showed more ani mation than had been the case of late. Fat Cattle —A medium yarding of oeef met with little competition, and the \ quality not being up to the standa d* Of butchers' requirements a slight c«ip in prices was recorded. Steers, £6 to £8 12s 6d; heifers, £5 15s to £7 17s 6d ; cows, £4 12-< 6d to £7 17s 6a. Dairy Cattle—A large entry of cows and springers, mostly of second and inferior quality, came forward, buti only the beat found buyers. Really good milkers appear to be in demand* Store Cattle.—This section of the market was represented by a few pens of young cattle, for which theie was but ittle de-aiand. Fat Sheep.— &.bout 2000 were penned. Heavy sorts and prime freezers fully sustained late rates, and the better quality of crossbred ewes sold at a slight advance. Inferior sorts, both cros«breds and merinos, were neglected. Crossbred prime heavy : weights, 15s to 17s 6d ; freezing quality, 13a 6d to 15s ; secondary sorts, 9s to 13a ; beet crossbred ewes, 12'? to 13s 3d ; secondary, 6s to 10s; best merino wethers, 7s 6d. Stobe Sheep.—A small entry, mainly mixed two-tooths and a few pens of nice crossbred ewes met with a healthier de mand for bfst sorts, the prices for which rose quite Is per head. Mixed crossbred two-tjoths lla to 12s ; crossbred breed ing ewes 8s to 8s 6d ; crossbred lambs 6s to 6s lOd. Pigs,—An entry of 278 met with a dragging sale, and a drop of about a farth ing* per lb. Baconars and porkers brought prices equal to 3d to 3|d.

The Kanaka Labor Question.

London, June 20

Bishop Selwyn read a paper at a meeting of the Colonial Institute, in the course of which he said the colonial Governments alone ought to import Kanakas, and care ought to be taken to limit the number of recruits, so as to prevent the depopulation of the islands. He advocated the appoint ment of peripatetic officers to supervise the traffic, and said a native police would be able to maintain peace at the islands. Sir George Grey took part in the discussion on the paper and concurred in the views expressed by Bishop Selwyn. Lord Stanmore contended that the recruiting ought to be conducted under the supervision of the Imperial Go vernment. Sir J. P. Garrick, Agent-General for Queensland, defended the existing system of recruiting.

Sir Henry Loch in the Pekin Prison.

A Terrible Experience.

The report that Sir H. Loch was retir ing from the Governorship of Cape Colony is stated to be premature- He has been granted sis months' leave of absence. The report, however, is not to be re gretted, since it has given occasion for the publication by the "Pall Mall Gazette " of a fuller account (compiled from his own notes) than had ever previously appeared of Sir Henry's experiences in Pekin. As the •* Life of Sir Harry Parkes " has just reminded us, it was the fate of Messrs Parkes and Loch to fall into the cruel hands of the Chinese in the course of Lord Klgin's embassy campaign (in which the French were our allies) in North China in the year 1860. It was Bfter the capture of Penang and the Taku forts that the two young men, together with the "Times"correspondent, Mr Bowlby (who was murdered), were treacherously ar rested under a flag of truce. The most refined torture whilst imprisoned was that of being repeatedly told to prepare for the axe, and as often respited. But be yond this suspense they suffered very real tortures in the Pekin gaol, IN THE "BOARD OF PUNISHMENTS " PRISON. The prison in which they were first confined after arrival in Pekin was one which enjoys evil notoriety as that of the " Board of Panishments "—that prison in fact where the worst tortures are inflicted, J They were driven thither, helplessly bound, in a cart without springs, jolted unmercifully over the great paving stones of the Chinese roads. After being kicked and cuffed ard subjected to other indig nities before the mandarins, they were separated, heavily ironed, and removed to dark cells at a distance from each other. Young Mr Loch was" put in a long dark gaol full, as he described it, " of as savage a lot of half-naked demons as I had ever beheld," about 50 in all, 18 or 20 in chains, and nearly all criminals of the lowest class, imprisoned for murder and simi larly serious crimes. The chains put on him were a torture in themselves. First of all a heavy iron collar was rivetted round his neck. From this depended a heavy iron chain reaching to the feet. His wrists were then handcuffed, and a small chain connecting them was passed through a link in the chain from neck to feet, his ankles were nexb gyvad, and the fetters were connected by another small chain also attached to the long one. Finally his elbows were pinioned, and the neck collar was attached to a ch%in hung down from a beam over a sloping bench a chain just long enough to permit of his lying on the bench for sleep. The head gaoler at his own sweet will sometimes shortened this beam chain so that the victim could not lie down even on his bed of plank ! ONE OF TIIE HORRORS OF A CHINESE GAOL In narrating his life in prison Sir Henry Loch said—" There is a small maggot which appears to infest all Chinese prisions ; the earth at a depth of a few inches swarms with them ; they are the scourge most dreaded by every poor prisoner. Few enter a Chinese gaol who have not on their bodies or limbs some wounds, either inflicted by blows to which they have been subjected, or caused by the manner which they have been bound. The instinct of the insects to which I allude appears to lead them direct these wounds. Bound and helpless the poor wretch cannot save himself from their, approach, although he knows full well that if they once succeed in reaching his lacerated skin there ia the certainty of a fearful, lingering, and agonising death before him. My right hand neighbor on the bench where we all slept at night was dying from the inroads of these insects ; his suffering was great, and the relief his feliow-prisoners could afford was of no avail. The crowded state of the gaol brought me in such close contact at night with this poor fellow chat our heads rested on the same block of wood not a foot apart. The thought as I lay pinioned and ironed, unable to move during the long dark nights, that his fate might at any moment be my own was at times difficult to bear with calm nees, and with that outward appearance of indifference which it was necessary I should maintain." To guard against this horrible peat Mr Loch's neck and wrists were every morning carefully washed with a small rag by a couple of prisoner attendants. THE LAST STAGE.

Mr. Loch's imprisonment began en Sep teraber 19, 1860, and he remained in thi 8 atrocious durance under the Board of Punishments until the 29ch. On that day he and Parkes were taken to another prison, where their circumstances would have been far happier but for the terrible suspense in which they were kept aa to whether they wera to be beheaded or re leased. One moment they were assured of the one, the next told they were to prepare for the other. They were con fined in a kind of temple under a picked Tartar guard, apparently as much with the object of preventing the people lynching them as of keeping them in custody. While thus confined they were mad« to write—or rather Parkes was—a letter dictated by the Chinese, advising ( Lord Elgin to consent to a conference ta I settle terms, and to refrain from bringing his army nearer Pekln. Parkes wrote in Chinese, as directed, but prevailed on the mandarin to allow Loch to add a word, declaring his ignorance of Chinese, was allowed to write this in Hindostanee. He wrote: "This letter is written by order of the Chinese Government.—H. 13. Loch," Apparently (the Hindostanee was in Eng lish characters) the Chinese Interpreter failed to undeistand this message, for the letter reached Lord Elgin. After receiv ing it Lord Elgin told the Chinese Ga vernment point hlank that he held them responsible for the lives of the two Englishmen, whom he mentioned by name. Th<i upshot—to cut short a story of which much more that is interesting and exciting, too, might easily be told— was that Messrs Parkes and Loch were released ; Lord Elgin, by his sudden advance and capture of the Emperor's Summer Palace, having at last convinced the Chinese authorities that he was really in earnest, and that their fancifid superiority to the world in general might be a little less assured than was good for their precious skins. It is stated how ever, that within but a quarter of an hour of the two captives passing through the gates of Pekin the mandarins who had charge of them received the Emperor's order for their immediate execution.

The Estate Duties.

London, June 19 Many members |of the House of Commons express themselves confident that the Chancellor will not insist on colonists paying the death duties twice. However, should he insist Sir R. E. Webster intends to move a clause ! which will raise the entire question as between Great Britain and the colonies, June 20. The " Daily News " says that Sir W. V. Harcourt will probably agree to a compromise on the estate duty ques-1 tion, on a reciprocal basis.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received June 21, 10.20 a.ra)

THE TRANSVAAL.

Capetown, June 21, The Transvaal troops have stormed Malabach's stronghold, each terrace being successfully forced while the assailants were covered by artillery. Malabach deserted hia position and re tired.

HOME RULE FOR PARTS.

Paris, June 20. The Chamber of Deputies h»s agreed to the first reading of the Bill conceding Home Rule for Paris.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Receive*! June 21, 11.10 a.m.)

STUD SHEEP.

Sydney, June 12. Arrived yesterday the Talune from Wellington with stud sheep for the July sale. They are in good con dition.

MOUNT HUXLEY.

The three experts sent by a syndi cate to examine the Mount Huxley mine in Tasmania report that there is not sufficient gold to make working payable. The syndicate will therefore dissolve and return the money de posited.

FRUIT CONVENTION.

Melbourne, Juno 21.

The first convention of fruit growers opens at Mildura on August 7. One hundred delegates will be present and all the colonies, except New Zealand, will be represented. It is hoped that the conference will organise a move ment for the uniform nomenclature of fruit.

The Ship Chittagong.

(Received June 21, 11.30 a.m ) Adelaide, June 21. The captain of the ship Ohittagong has resigned command, and the men undertake to carry out the terms or articles. The informations charging the crew with mutiny have therefore been withdrawn. One of the appren tices preferred a charge of incapacity against the captain which the whole of the crew confirmed.

LABOR.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received June 21, 11 30 a.m.) Brisbane, June 21. The General Secretary of the Workers Union has written to the Pastoralists' Association that as no reply has be^n received to the request for a conference it has been decided to call upon its members throughout Queensland not to sign the shipping agreement until the present dispute is settled except under the old condition.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under j subject to the necessary alterations:— j THURSDAY, June 21. For Northern Ports and also for Tahiti and Raratonga, per Takapuna, at ((.£so FRIDAY, June 22. I For Australian Colonies, per Kctakinc, at q.30 a.m. For Northern Ports and Australian Cjlo^ nies, and also tor United Kingdom and Europe (specially addressed via Brindisi), India, China, Japan, etc., per Wakatipu, ab 0,30 a.m.

TIME IS PRECIOUS.

Tim© i» precious when you want to catcb a train, but it is priceless when the question of health is considered. Do not delay a moment if you suffer any of the symptoms of Bright's Disease, Bladder, Liver, 01 Kidney Disease, Rheumatism, Nervonsness, Dyspepsia, Dropsy, Diabetes, Gravel, Female Weaknesses, or Prostration. Takf one or other of Warner's Safe Cures as pre scribed in Warner and Co. Limited's pamphlets. Warner's Safe Cure was a great medical discovery, not a sneaking imitation of some other medical preparation. Warner's Safe Remedies are made on honor, nono but the purest and best in gredients entering into their composition. They are not cheap in any senpe of the word, and cannot bo sold in competition with cheap and nasty decoctions. «We trust our friends,©for their own good," will insist on having what they ask their chemist for, and ' not be put off with any vile substitute or [ imitation for " Warners Safe Cure" or any other of " Warner's Safe Remediea,"

THE AflTmimTiiw OTABDUB: THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1894.





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' Mr D. Tnomas 1 ARCADE. SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1894 \ /T R DAVID THOMAS has received Itl instructions from a client to cell on above dace. 2 Brown M KRES, suitable for spring drays, X Draught COLT, unbroken, four years-old. | Upstanding Chestnut GELDING, - seven-years-old, a good hunter. D. TKOMAS, 6«5125 Auctioneer. Public Notices 'TE KO R WRoT^ "~ /TYEE usual meeting of the Society will 1 NOT be held this week. H. H. FOOKS, ! 6 127 Hon. Secretary FUNERAL NOTICE. THE friends of Mk William Giibbet Rees are respectfully informed that ! the Faneral of his beloved daughter, i Isabel Sarah, will move from his reel ! dence, Burnett street, on FRIDAY, the 22nd mat., at 3 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery, BAKER BROs., 6t28 Undertakers. FOR SALE. FIRST-Class Portable Engine, Clayton and Shuttleworth, 701b certificate. 6 94 ; JOHN ORR & CO. BIRD Seed, gib bags, 8d ; Essence of Lemon, 6d ; Cochineal, 6d; Tinned Fruits, Is; Oysters in Tin, 6d ; Safety matches, 3d pkt j Kerosene Soap, 3£d bar. casssoit & co,, Bran, 2s 8d sack ; Flour, 501b, 3s 10|d ; Corn Flour, 3|d ; Carrantf, 3|d. Uhe Best Tea in Aahburton 2s 4d per lb- CARSON AND CO. Flower Pots, Is 6ddoz ; Teapots, Is each ; Lamps from l<j;Gorse Knives from 3s 6d ; Tumblers, 2s 6d. doz. Automatic Kero sene Tanks from 10s to 20s. Wanted— Fresh Butter, Eggs.Beeswax, Chickwheafc, Onions, etc. CARSON & CO., OPPOSITE UNION BANK. NOTICE A NYONE Shooting or Trespassing with dog or gun upon Winchmore Esta will be PROSECUTED. 4212 ROBT. W. HART. " THE~D!SPEMSABY/? EAST STBifiET, ASHBURTON. ltfrs Prllchard. Manages—F. E. WHITE, Pharma ceuticai Chemist. White's Cherry Pectoral, for all affection of the Throat or Lungs, 2s bottle. While's Iron and Quinine Tonic, the greatest invigorator of the age, 2s 61 bottle. White's Vermifuge or Worm Syrup, war ranted to eradicate every species of worms either in children or adults, Is 6d bottle. White's Universal Hair Restorer, recora. mended for restoring grey hair to its origin*! shade, 2s bottle. White's Steel and Pennyroyal Pills, for all Female irregularities, 2s 6:1 box. White's Chilblain Liniment, for un broken Chilblains, Is bottle. White's Chilblain Ointment, for broken Chilblains, Is hex. White's Camphor Ball, for chapped hands and rough skin, 1-s. White's Toothache Drops, Corn Cure, Worm Mixture, Liver Pills, Chloro dytie, Anti-bilious Pills, and Rhu barb Pills, all at Is. Medicine can be procured after business hours at private residence of Mr White, Cameron street west, corner of Park street. NOTICE. NOTICE. 1 IMPORTANT IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALCORN, ASHBURTON. A "I AWRIE, has the pleasure to inform the inhabitants of Aahbnrfcon and surrounding districts, that he is the suc cessful tenderer in the above Estate, for the large and well assorted stock, amount ing to over £3000, and in order to make a quick and complete clearance, he has determined to mark the goods down to prices unheard of before in Aahbnrton. The Premises lately occupied by Mr Alcorn will be re-opened in a few days, doe notice of which will be given. 6 9* ftULES THE WOKLD THE PREMIER TEA OK THE WOULD. XlicbeHtand loveliest flavour. More economical than any othcx klna. Recommended by the Medical Faculty. All Injurious Ingredients removed. Promotes digeßtion—strengthen! the con stitution; It's numerous coppetitora are falling away like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, 2a 6d and 2e per lb Ask yoor Grocer for it. HENRY ZANDER' Wholesale Agent



Public Notices. CHEAP tMALL UOJD3. WILLIAM BRYANT, Baker, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, BEGS to inform the Public that he is prepared to f-upply School Treats, i Tea Meetings, etc. 1 Mixed Oakes and Pastery 6 i per d'-aen. Cake.sdper.lb. ' 6 104 BUSINESS PREMISES AT CHERTSEY For Sale at a Considerable Loss to the Mortgagee, BEING L 1-s 34 and 35, well situated corner of Haldon street and Beach road, wiih Store and Dwelling attached and olher Buildings thereon. The mort gagee's instructions are to realise quickly, terms if required. Those en the look out for a bargain are invited to inspect and see the undersigned as soon as possible. T. BULLOCK NO Stimulant has given so much favor with the Natives as Health Tea Ifc must be good. Ask your Grocer for WT~E LMSLY,"" COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER, HAS removed to premises known as the Horse Bazaar, Immediately at at Bear of Old Town Hall. Entrance, Somerset Lane. All work done at Lowest Prices consistent with Good Workmanship. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ; 6j5 FOR SALE.—Capital Building Site. Will situated in Camerom street west, being T.S.s 1184 and 1185, each containing iacre. Easy terms, T. BULLOCK, T ATEST Telegram.—The Governor of -" "Victoria has ordered that non« but Health Tea shall be used in Government House. Encourage CjJentiioe £<oerl Industry, IN order to keep our large staff of tailors fullj employed daring the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our New Patterns in New Zealand Tweeds — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 15? to £3 .103. TROUSERS to Measure from 15s to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Uvercoacs made to measure. 70$* Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure in the Latest styles BOOTS and SHOES in all best makes. Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and I Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and | Cheap. lORAIGHBAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE \DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON I _______ ' ii "i i ■ TO LET — Dwelling-house of Five Rooms, well situated, Allenton, nob far from the Woollen Factory. Apply to T. BULLO-3K. i Cheap Drapery. Cheap Drapery, SALE OF EDWARDS, BENNETT and Go's DRAPERY STOCK* BARGAINS IN TWEEDS. HEAVY TWEED at Is osd per yard BARGAINS IN ! DRESS GOODS. DOUBLE-WIDTH CASHMERES B|d per yard BARGAINS : IN BLANKETS. HEAVY WHITE BLANKETS from 8a lid BARGAINS IN FLANNELLETTES. FLANNELLI.TTES from 3d per yard BARGAINS IN ULSTERS. STYLISH ULSTERS from 2s lid BARGAINS IN BOYfe' SUITS. BEST COLONIAL SUITS HALF COST BARGAINS IN HOSIERY. GOOD CASHMERE HOSE la per pair YOU MAY EXPECT BARGAINS AND YOU WILL GET THEM \\. Iff. COljl.flEfK, "THE CORNER."



The football match on Wednesday between members of the Fire Brigade and the Ash burton second fifteen resulted in an easy victory for the Brigade, whose ranks, how ever, had been strongly recruited from the Club in order to make equal numbers. The ground, oaring to the recent rains, was very slippery, and prevented any first class play, TIHERE are two qualities of Health J- Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, parity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d and 2a per lb, Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that you get it. Wholesale at Zander's



/5 MARRIUGE A FAILURE? "HO" Tl SPECIALLY when you Furnish at the ASHBUETON FORNITUBIfi WAREHO¥SSf), for there you get Value for Tour Money, and there is no cauae for after regrats and disappointments, as your Furniture lasts a Life Tima .- "RA^BKDSTEAiJs! to'ba «°oM Che«p W£s£Ssg3§§S!^^^s3BsßilGtil A)so—Jnflt arrived a Large Aseortnaent of AUSTRIAN AND AMERICAN CHAIRS -h COME AND siis THE GOODS Unclrill & Co's, CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, Eto., TANCRED STREET, NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY S OFFICE. Cheap Groceries For CASH ONLY. Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, Fine Salt 5s per cwt. bag 251b 2s, 501b 3s IOJd, Baking Soda 3d perlb lOOibs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Best Mixed Peel 8d per lb White Crystal Sugar 2f d per lb Washing Soda Id per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) Pearl Barley 2d per lb 3f d per lb Finest Sago and Tapioca If d Finest New Raisins (cleaned) per lb 4Jd perlb Sheep Tongues lOd per tin Finest New Sultanas (cleaned) Finest Japan Rice 2Jd per lb : 4fd perlb / .* . Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d Electric Candles s^d per lb, perlb 5s 3d per doz Corn Flour (Brown's) SJd lb Neaves' Food lid per tin Fafety Matches 3d per packet ALL OTHER GOODS AT CORRESPONDING PRICES. /CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. * Sole Agents for Mandarin and Tiger Teas and " Blue Belt" Oatmeal SHEARMAN BEOS., MARKET HOUSE-



ALFORD ESTATE. SPORTSMEN will be allowed to Shoot — over the Estate provided they first obtain a permit from E. W. HANMER. c o Messrs Miles & Co,, I imiied, Afehbutton ; or from E. HERRI&G, 5 197 Alford House. For Cash Only. Depression, NEW OATMEAL, in 251b bags, 2a 4d. REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF FLOUR, FINEST ROLLER, in 251bs 2g; 501bs 3a 10|d FINES/ ROLLER, in lOOlbs 7s 6d; 2001ba Ui Sparkling "White Sugar 2fd per Id Finest ew Currants (washed), 3fdperlb Finest New Eaisins (washed) 4-|d per lb Finest New Sultanas (washed), 4f d per lb Vestas -1000-s 5d per box, 4s lOd per doz Plaid Vestas 4|d per doz Electric Candles 5-Jd per lb, 5s 3d per doz Neave'sFood lid per tin Fine Salt, J ewt bags 5s Baking Soda 3d per lb, 21b for 5d Best Mixed Peels 8d perlb, 21b for Is 3d Essence of Coffee, large bottles, Is Washing Foda Id per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb Lunch Biscuits 3|d, 41b for Isld 31b of our Noted 2s Tea for 5s Id Essence of Almonds, Lemon and Vanilla 6d per bottle Finest Tapioca, Sago and feplit • Peas If d per lb Finest Japan Kiee 2|-d per lb Com Flour (Brown's) o^d per lb Sheep's Tocgues lib tins 10s Hundreds of other lines at corresponding Prices. JOHN OBR & CO, The Cheapest and Oldest Established Firm in Ashburton, DOLLAR CIGARETTES — 3d. No holders or photos. —Henby Zandbb, Whole saleagect



M 0 N E Y =Po(inO To LEND on first ■«**• freehdld security at i low rate of interest. Also special sura of £500. T. BULLOCK. HENRY ZANDER. Starvation Prices. - PRICE I-IST- ' ; FOE Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Koller Flour, 1001bs7s6d Best Silk Dressed Boiler Flour, 2001bsl4s Kerosene (150 test, water wMte) 6s tin, 12s per case Kerosene (170 test natural gas) only few cases in stock Oatmeal ( rlimaru) 251b, 2s 6d White Crystal Sugar 2|d per lb Finest New Ourrants (cleaned) 3fdperlb Eleme Baisins 4|d per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine White Bago If d perlb White Flake tapioca If d per lb Split Teas If d per lb Best Japan Rice 2id per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 8M per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6dper gallon Valencia Raisins 4jd per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s Sd Sheep Tongues lOd per tin 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per box HEALTH TE*. Health Tea Most wholesome Tea in the World. Jam, assorted, in 21b bottles, Is per bottle Red Herrings Is dozen Sardines large tins, && per tin Sardines, small tins, 4|d per tin Cups and Saucers 4s per dozen Tumblers 3s per dozen And all other goods IN ALLiDEPARTMENI'S too numerous to mention EQUALLY LOW PRICES. A Genuine Reduction all round, the CASH is warned. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock. - — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the money in Ashburton and who have a stake here not those irho take your money and send it to Christehurch. REMEMBER—AII goods delivered ] Henry Zander, GENEK^L MERCHANT Jurß ■ DIREOT IMPORTER.