MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under subject to the necessary alterations:— SATURDAY, July 14. Far Northern* Ports, per Waiora, at 6.30 a.m. For Australian Colonies, and also for United Kingdom and Europe, India, China, Japan, etc., per express to connect with a t>. Wakatipu, at 15.30 p.m. Due London August 29. For Northern Ports, per Penguin, at 6.50 p.m.

BIRTH.

BroKXEY.—At Lagmhor, on July 13, the wife of George A. M. Buckley, of a son. '

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1894. THE AMERICAN STRIKE.

Though wounded and crippled by the bullets of the United States troops, frowned upon by. the rich and well fed of the States cities, and howled at by a capital-worshipping press, the American strike still halts on. Our cables give us plenty of matter for making sersational headlines Out of— the subject would not be an American one if it did not—plenty of sensational paragraphs chronicling the worst fea tures of the surike—the burnings and pillage, the lawlessness, the train and line wrecking, the attacks by and upon the military, the glorious successes or ignoble failures of either side as the case may be, but of the reasons for the strikes, the causes of which they are the effect—nothing. Not a word m the cables about the condition of the

men which they sought to improve, not a line to say what they asked for, 80 that the righteousness or otherwise of their cause may be esti mated. We are only told that they have struck, that the strikes have been of so extensive a nature, and so terrible things have been done by the strikers m the bitterness of it, that civil war could scarcely be a greater calamity. 1 We take it that working men are pretty much the same all the world over, and that they do not usually strike m large bodies for a fancied grievance, and we are perfectly satisfied m our own mind that before something like a million men laid down the tools of their labor, the cause was to their minds a just and righteous one. At any rate there must have been some semblance of justice on their side before so large a body of men could have been impelled to cease labor, and by their strike paralyse the trade and commerce of a country like the United States. An able con temporary injWellington puts three pictures before us m dealing with this subject. He first selected a quotation front a Chicago journal, writing on the tramp—who is at the bottom of the scale of labor, who wanders, as some one pat it the other day, about seeking the curse imposed on mankind at the fall, work, and not finding it though he is ready to ' regard it as a blessing. " He deserves not the tear," said the Chicago journal, "but the lash. We know how to deal with him. The toe of a boot by day and a cold stone floor by night—these be the leading courses m the curriculum by which we would educate into self-respect such tramps as are capable of it. The tramp is a pariah, and we ought to keep him such." As a companion picture to this e'egant bit of writing, a quotation is taken from a speech by the President of the Trades and Labor Assembly to his brother delegates, m which the tramp wears a different garmenture— " Homeless wanderer m this desert of stone and steel, whose hopeless heart lies leaden m his bosom, whose brain grows faint for want of food, unneces sary product of American freedom and prosperity ; m his name I welcome you to the Imperial City of the West.'' The occasion was the Convention of the American Federatoin of Labor m December, 1893, and the speakar was addressing the delegates on behalf of the labor unions of Chicago. The newspaper, says our neighbor m the north, was writing for the rich, the orator was speaking to the poor, and the difference between the two utter ances is startling. He then, after asking his readers to look on this picture and on that, draws another. Mr Stead going to see a herd of Chicago tramps stretched on the stone floor of tlvfs Police Station corridor m which they were huddled on a bitter winter night, without bed or bedding or plank; or bite of food, described ft, their sullen stone-brcko rpsignation as they bowjid themselves and lay down and let the iron-shod hoof of Laissez Faive and Political Economy trample them to the dust." He added "it was an ugly sight." Our contemporary seems to uh to have hit the mark when he says that m these three statements we have the whole of the antagonism between the olasses set forth with ex haustive completeness. " The smoke of incendiary fires, the noise of fighting m the streets, the sjaunt famine that follows the dislocation of trade, are the consequences of that antagonism. Its foundations are rooted deep m the most corrupt municipal system m the world; m unrestrained competitions which operate like industrial war, not for national purposes, but for the aggrandisement of an unscrupulous few; m an untrustworthy judiciary, a political system which has substituted office for principle as the moving cause; m a currency arranged for the benefit of the money kings ; m a tariff system which increases the cost of articles and diminishes the pay of the workmen who make them; m a hundred things m which capital has obtained an unfair advantage." Was there ever better argumedt adduced, for legislation m the direction of compulsory arbitration m trade disputes. America, and especi ally American working men, will feel the evil results of this dis astrous strike for years to come* even though they may gain the particular points they are now striking for ; but had an Act existed which made an appeal to a properly constituted and impartial Board com pulsory, and its finding binding, upon the parties, we cannot realise the possibility of recurrence of the dire scenevS which had so sickening an enactment m the States. New Zea land has apparently by universal consent become the experimental farm for the world m tentative legislation* and as we, too, have had our disastrous strikes—but, thank God, and [ the better nature of our working men, without bloodshed —the time seems ripe for our legislators to set the world an example.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The condition of Biahop Moran causes the gravest anxiety. Ib will be seen that Messrs John Orr and Co. are advertising further reductions and a quantity of new stock. A private cable message states that the crew and officers of the wrecked brigantine Indiana have all airived safe. In the Auckland cuse m whioh Constable Finnerty had a desperate struggle with four burglars, Gardner, one of the men, is dis charged. The other, three, after evidence had been taken, were remanded till Saturday for the address of the counsel for the defence.

The annual report of the Otago Agricul tural and Pastoral Association shows that during the year the overdraft had (been paid off, and there is a credit balance of £25 to begin the year with. The Sooiety had a successful year right through. In connection with the experiments with manures which were carried out, the Committee suggests ] that next year's experiments should be con- j ducted to show whether soluble or insoluble j phosphates or a mixture of both is best. | At the meeting of the Committee of the Canterbury A. and P. Association on Thurs day, a letter was read from Mr J. S. Ruther ford, of South Canterbury, suggesting that the riders of horses m the jumping compe-1 titions at the Show should be compelled to wear an orthodox riding costume. The Hon E. Gray thought that as the riders were generally young men, there would be vanity enough m their natures to cause them to dress becomingly. The Committee, nob deiirous of passing, an arbitrary rule on the subject, decided that riders of horses m the jumping events should be requested to appear m proper riding attire. About half-past four o'clock yesterday afternoon, as a young man named Thomas O'Brien, employed on the Railway, was work ing with a ballast gang at the shingle pits past the cemetrey, the ground under which he was digging gave way, and the fall of earth literally buried hitn. His fellow workers were at once on the spot, and dug him out, but he was so badly crushed, that it is feared he will not survive his injuries. He was placed on v trolly and taken to the station, and thence to the Ashburton hospi tal, where Dr Trevor attended him. The poor fellow was evidently m agonising pain, and though morphia was injected he still remained conscious. At the time of our going to press he was still alive and conscious, but no hope is held out of his recovery. His home it m Christchurch, and last night his mother was telegraphed to, and she arrived by the train this morning. The young man's father was killed seven years ago by an engine running over him at the Christchurch railway station.

The Committee of the Ashburton Poultry Society met on Wednesday evening with Mr Cuthhertson m the chair. The sub-com mittee reported that the Bpecial prizes for this year's show were satisfactory m number, and that the townspeople had responded well to their canvass for donations and prizes, A complete list of the speoials was arranged to be published as soon as the Committee finished their work. Arrangements for catalogues for show, and pens and fittings for same were reported on, and the new pens of the Christchurch Society, which the local Society have arranged for for the show, were highly spoken of by exhibitors who had shown at Sydenham. The Secretary was instructed to advertise date of entries closing, and to call, for tenders for cartage of show materials and birds. Dr Talmago says:—The reason of the outbreak m Chicago, is due to two causes, both of whicb spring from the recent World's Fair. When the World's Fair was first pro. jected large numbers of artisans and labour ers collected m Chicago, expecting. to be employed. Many of them were so, but not •all. Now the World's Fair la over, all are out of employment, hence the trouble. But like elsewhere m my country, it is not the bona fide working men who burn cars and tear up railways. It -is the Anarchists, spurred, on by agitators who live by these troubles. They are the people who are fer menting and keeping alive the strike. At the same time there is no doubt that it is a very serious and melancholy state of things when 50,000 men are ouc of employment and m a great many cases starving." A respectable and well-known resident ot O&maru met with a stranga adventure on Monday. He was journeying from Danedin by train, and when Hampd en was "reached he espied several frost fish lying at the station tor sale, and jumping off the train he annexed one, but as the train was moving he had to jump back again before he could complete negotiations with the owner as to payment. The lad who owned the fish stuck to the train for a little distance, but eventually had to jump off without being able to obtain payment owing to wide spread depression making it an impossibility for any one m the train being able to change a £1 note. When the * culprit' reached Oa.naru with the fish he was confronted by a gentleman m blue, who requested the pleasure of his company 'up the road.' We lost sight of the ' culprit' at this stage; but we are sure that when next he wants a frost fish he will conclude his negotiations before the train is starting. .

SMALL-POX.

Wellington, July 13. Dr Paget, of Stratford, corroborated the report of Dr Harrison that the disease at Eltham presents all the symptoms of smallpox. It has been suggested that the symptoms apply also to chicken pox, so that until more is known as to the cause of the illness, it cannot finally be deter mined whether it is the more serious disease. The girl has been vaccinated. The Now Plymouth Borough Council has suggested the stoppage of trains from Eltham. The Government, however, are unwilling to take this* step until receiving a further report.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[PER PRES%ABSOCIATION.]

Sudden D«alh. Palmerston North, July IS A middle-aged man named John Turner, a plumber, lately of Wanganui, fell dead while working at his trade.

THE ANARCHISTST.

Rome, July 19. The Italian Chamber has approved of drastic measures against Anarchists, including tht> compulsory residence of suspects within an assigned area. The Premier, Signor Crispi, urged that it was necessary to defend society against the contagion.

PACIFIC CABLE.

London, July 12. Siemens states that the existing survey is sufficient for practical pur poses, and offers to lay a Pacific cable immediately at a coat of two millions.

LOSS OF THE VLADIMIR.

St Petersburg, July 11 The loss of the Vladimir was due to the negligence of the Columbia's people. Oulp%ble delay was shown by the latter m the work of rescue, and it was owing to this that the loss of life was so great.

The Ottawa Conference

Ottawa, Jaly 11. The United Empire Trade League claims that the Conference has en dorsed its policy, and invites the dele gates to a banquet.

SPORTING.

Melbourne, July 12. The acceptances for the Grand National Steeplechase are as follows :—Mikado 11, Trojan, Tayforth, Corangamite, Dondi, Mutiny, Glonyiew, Expectator, Medicine, Reckless, Baricone, Busbco, Sir Wilfred, Actress, Frantic, Foxhall, Spanker, Blythe, Banda, Cerberus, Daimio.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, July 12 The Council met at 2.30. SECOND BEADING. Sir Patrick Buckley moved the second reading of the Juries Act Amendment Bill, ths objects of which are to enable all petty jurors to serve on the grand juries, to reform the striking of panels for grand jurymen, and prevent, juries disagreeing from being locked up all night. Dr Pollen remarked that, as he believed that special inteligence was required for grand and special jurymen, he would move that the BUI be read a second time that day six months; ' Mr Pharazyn supported the Bill, but hoped that it would be amended m Com mittee m the direction of retaining special juries. Mr McLean was opposed to grand juries, but favored special juries being retained, Mr MacGregor would only abolish special j arles m criminal cases, but other wi«3 supported the Bill. Mr Bigg would like to see all juries abolished. Mr Bowen said that the question of juries was a wide one. He favored the abolition of grand juries and indeed trial by jury altogether. Mr Jenkinson supported the motion for second reading, which was carried en the voices. The Bill was sent to the Statutes Re vision Committee. The Council then adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

I The House met at 2.30. THE LIQUOR ACT. Mr Smith (Christchurch) presented a petition praying for an enquiry into clause 21 of the Alcoholic Liquor* Sale Control Act of last year, and fur redress m con* nection with it. Sir Robert Stout moved the adjourn ment of the debate, and repeated his statement that this clause was framed with the objeco of validating the Sydenhara licenses. The Premier assured the House that so far as the Government were concerned the clause had no such object. KfcMJKS TO QUESTIONS, Replying to questions ib was stated that if the Education Boards did not them selves provide for an appeal for teachers m case of grievances arising, the Govern ment would introduce legislation next year m that direction ; that it w»g nut intended this session to introduce legis lation enabling women to be appointed Justices of the Peace, but a Bill ;o allow the appointment of women as official visitors for gaols and lunatic asylums waa now before tha House; that it was in tended to bring the whole matter of Ministerial residences m Wellington under the review of the House so that some* thing might be decided with reference to them once and for all; that the regulation would be abolished requiring a police con stable to produce a certificate of character as to his prospective bride before he re ceives permission to marry. LOCAL BILLS, Consideration of local Bills occupied the rest of the afternoon. The Housa adjourned at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. INSTITUTE OP JOURNALISTS' BILL, Sir Robert Stout moved the sesond reading of the N*w Zealand Institute of Journalists' Bill, to provide for the incorporation of the New Zealand Institute of Journalist). He said that the Bill had passed m the Legislative; Council last year, but was lost m the House by two votes. It was merely meant to give a legal status to a voluntary association. Mr Demean moved the adjournment of the debate, on the ground that members had not an opportunity of studying the provisions of the Bill. Tqe Hon Mr McKenzie supported the adjournment of the debate, which was carried by 30 to 20. THE GAMING BILL. The House went into Committee on the Gaming Bill. Clause 3—-Selling totalisator tickets to, or purchasing for. an infant, ah offence. Mr Russell (Riccarton) moved an amendment to provide for imprisonment only, for betting with an infant, instead of fine or imprisonment. Captain Russell was very anxious to see the Bill get through, but if this amend ment were inserted there would be little or no chance of its passing. The amendment was lost by 44 to 15, and the clause passed. Clause s—Limitations —Limitation of totalisator licenses. Mr W, Hutchison moved an amend ment, the effect of which would be to abolish the totalisator. The amendment was lost by 32 to 24, and the totalisator retained. Sir Robert Stout moved that seventy five licenses for the totalisator m the year be granted instead of fifty as proposed m the Bill. Captain Russell said that so sure as the totalisator licenses were limited so sure would they have bookmakers, as racing would go on m any case. He suggested that the House should fix the number of days on which racing should be held, say under two hundred. The Premier thought that no more than twolicenses should be granted to metro politan or other clubs. Mr Lwry urged that the Bill should be deferred till after the racing conference had met, and moved to report progress. The motion was lost by 40 to '8. Several hours were spent m discussing clause 5, amendment after amendment being suggested m regard to the limitation of totalisator licenses, but only to be re jected as impracticable. Eventually the Premier moved an amendment providing that there should be only used two-thirds of the totalieatar licenses issued m 1893, provided this neefcion r>hal) not have effect till after July 31, 1895. Sir Robert Stout accepted this amend ment, and it was agreed to on fche voices. On Sir Robert Stout's motion a new clause was added to the Bill, providing for a penalty of three months' imprison ment or a fine not exceeding £20, to be imposed on any person who sends to any other person any circular, telegram, letter or other documents requesting such person to emply him as an agent m making any bet or investing any money on the totalisator, and the same penalty for any parson employing such person to acb for him as agent. The Bill was reported with amend ments and ordered to be considered on ihe 26th insr. The House rose at 130 a m.

COMMERCIAL.

Lohdok, July 11. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 3,150,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,210,000 quarters, A Victorian cargo of wheat sold at 23s 173. New Zealand Trust and Loan Com pany's 5 per cent debentures, £24; Australian and New Zealand Mortgage Company's 4£ per cents, 88£. » At the wool auctions all sorts are very ; firm. " Kai eta " clip brought 7fd. ! At the wcol auction there was keen | competition and prises are unchanged, • " Starboro," New Zealand crossbred, brought 9f«J; " Limestone Ridge " Bsd Messrs Weddell and Bruce visit Paris and Antwerp to arrange for the introduc tion of colonial frozen meat.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Mr D. Thomas reports upon the lira stock market for the week ending July 10 m follows:—On Tuesday at the Tinwald yards the usual sale, was held. The entry of sheep was the smallest seen for come fcin? e:^ nl7 l723 ? hwP» 2° h«rf °f ««ie f and 13 pigs coming forward. A few lots were kept back on account of the bad state of the weather. In fat sheep most of the pens were filled, consisting chiefly of menno ewes of good quality, and a few pens of orossbreds. Two-tooths were m better demand than at late sales, and I disposed of a few lines of inferior sorts at f*ir value. My entry consisted of 789 sheep and 8 head of cattle, at the follow ing prices, vie:—74 fat merino ewes 5s 3d, 36 fat crossbreds Bs, 25 fat merino ewes 5s 43, 42 fat orossbreds 9s 3d, 1 fat crossbred wether 15s 6d, 15 fat ewes 9a 9d, 20 crossbred ewes 8s 6d, 63 two tooths 10a sd, 100 crossbred lambi 8s 3d, 100 two-tooth crosebreds 10a 7d, 41 two tooth croasbreds 6s 9d, 113 lambs 9j 2d. In cattle I sold 1 steer at £4 10s, 1 fat heifer £7, 1 cow m milk £6, 2 yearlings £2. Privately during the week I disposed of 800 fat sheep at 15*, 200 fat two-tooth 14s, 150 fat two-tooth 13i lOd, 630 crossbred two-toeths 10a 9d, 230 crossbred two-tooths 11s 3d, 503 crossbred | lambs 8s 2d, 86 merino ewes 3s 4d, 49 lambs 7s. At the sale of nkins. fat, and hides held last Friday week, I noticed that prices were a little m advance of last quotations, vie : —Farmers' dry crossbreds Is 9d, 2s sd, 2s 81. 3s; butchers 2s €d, 3s sd, 4s 2d, 5a ; merinos Is 7d, 2s; farmers dry merinos 3jd par lb ; crossbred 44 per lb; pelts 2d, 4d, Bd, 91.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourswvw retponiibie tor tta« opinions «xpt essad by our CCHTMpowUntt.)

DOLMAN V. ADAMS.

TO THE EDITOR, Sir,—Owing to the terseness of joar report, and to the fact that no witnesses were called, the idea seems to be prevalent here that Mrs Adams and myself hare worked a deliberate swindle upon our creditors. I mmS ask yon therefore—in justice to ourselves as old residents, m the first place ; as due to the public, io the second place; and finally, as a warn ing t» traders, either to call a meeting or file a petition m bankruptcy directly they find themselves m difficulties, and on no account to assign their estate—to publish the following facts:—Statin; our total liabilities at about £500, the trustees and supervisors m the estate have received £200 cash by cable from England; £136, sale of stock ; and £100 or thereabouts paid over by us from sales during the time the estate was under supervision—in all, about £440. Even allowing that preferential claims and expenses absorbed ' £100, which Ido not for one moment believe, surely the creditors ought to have received a larger dividend than five shillings and ninepence m the pound, which lam given to understand is the atnounb paid. As far as Mr Dolman is concerned, I am very sorry for him, for I fancy he has been badly advised. I even, endeavored to hand him over the gas fittings, which were the subject of his claim ; with those and the dividend he would about have been paid m full. '' In conclusion, neither Mrs Adams nor myself have received the slightest account from assignees as to what has become of the money, m other words no statement of accounts. Our action all through has been an endeavor to be strictly! honest and to do the best for all concerned, the result being that we have had to re purchase our stock and business on paper •it a heavy interest, to keep a honu for our children.—l am, etc , William Adams. Saunders 1 Buildings, Ashbur ton, July 13

So that oar report may be wad m connection with the above letter ne re print the civil cases:— Civil Oasis.—W. E. Dolman v W. Adams and wife, £4 6a 6d for work dons. Mr Cnthbertaon for plaintiff, Mr Poraell , for defendants. Mr Purnell admitted the , : work was done for Mrs Adams.—W. E. Dolman said he had agreed to accept a composition to save Mrs Adams going . into the Bankruptcy Court. Had never received the dividend,—By Mr Purnell— Had signed the deed of composition now produced. Had understood it was merely a transfer from one trustee to another. Mr Cuthbertson said he was not aware such a document had been sivnml by Mr Dolman. He himself had applied for the dividend, and had been told there was no money. Plaintiff was non-suited.— S. Salek v James Oorbett, 17s 6i for a nickel watch, bought and returned broken. Judgment for plaintiff for amount claimed, with costs.

The Twelfth of July.

The aaniveraary of the "Battle ot the Boyne" was celebrated last evening by the members of the Star of Ashburton Loyal Orange Lodge m the Orange Hall, In which the annual banquet was held. There was a large attendanoe, and a large proportion of those present were ladies. The chair was occupied by the Wosshipful Grand Master Brother Kerr, with Past Grand Master Brother Nelson on his right. President Sister Thomson of the Ladies' Lodge was also present. The toasts of the Queen, the usual Orange toasts, and the present Government, wer« honored and responded to m the usual loyal manner. During the evening, songs were sung by many members and friends of the order, Mr H, Stophenson presiding at the piano. Several hours were harmoni ously spent, and the reunion wai moat heartily enjoyed- The catering was m > the hands of Mrs Huffam, and was so satisfactorily carried out that the general opinion expressed was that " it was the beat banquet yet provided In the hall,"

THE ASHBUBTUB &PARDIAN; FBIDAY, JULY 13, 1894,



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_____ Warned. QRNAMENTS, China, Glassware, and w Fancy Goods, greatly reduced for cash. Call and see. Novels at published P»c«t_-H. M, Jokks. , TO LET —Five-Kooihed Cottage close 1 to Hampstead School. Apply E. Stephens, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 7 70 QECOND Hand Pneumatics Tired k^ Huraber Bicycle, double valves, for sa'.p. Bearings, etc, m perfect, order. Apply Landklis & Preston, Burnett Btreec,, Ash burton. 7 33 WANTED Known.—Davis's Registry Offico has several Good Servants waiting; situations, alto Boy fer office, past seventh standard. Wanted^- middle aged servant for town. ' 765 pBUSHED Oats, 31bs over usual XJ weight, 6s saak included. All kinds of produce cheap for cash—J. Thomas, Havelock street. 7 51 ~RS HOOPER, Monthly Nursed offers accommodation to patients at her residence, Alford Forest roid, near Mr Cunningham's Store. Ten minutes' walk to a doctor. 7 1 AMES for Winter Evenings, Word v~T Making and Taking, Jenkins' Missing Woid, Stanley's March through Africa, Quartets, and many others.— H. M. Jones. p^NVELOPEa from 4s per 1000, Note- JOJ paper from 3s 6d per ream net cash, during reduction sale. Maori Land illustrated, 2s.—H. M. Jones. Q WEEPING Reductions. —Is Books O for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for Is 6d, 2j 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equal rate of reduction at L. F. Andrbwjbs and Cos., Cash Sale. 6 181 VIT ANTED Known.—Hunter and ' * ™ Son art selling Salt 4s 9d cwt, Sago If d, Tapioca l£d, Mixed Peel 7d per Ib, Candles s|d, Mixed Biscuits 6d per Ib, 31b 2s Tea for 6s 3d, Cups and Saucers 3s 6d doz. 6 138 f^T&W BOOKS.-Verbena, Camellia, A.V Sherlock Holmes, Web of the Spider, Flower of ForgivennesSj Catherine Lauderdale, Saint Anns, Troublesome World, Cawnpore, Princess of Paris, Dorothy's Double, The Anarchist, A Valiant Ignorance, Miss Dividends, An Excellent Knave, Christina Chard, The Fascinating Miss Lamarche, Found and Fettered, An Old Maid's Secret.—Cir culating Library ; J. Marsden, Book Stall and Shop.



Warned. QRNAMESTSTChina, Glassware, imd Fancy Goods, greatly reduced for cash. Call and see. Novels at published pnc«B.—H. M, Jokxs, , TO LET —Five-Roomed Cottage close to Hampstead School. Apply E. Stephens, Tancred Street, Ashburfcon. ____^ 7 70 <fiECOND Hand Pneumatic Tired k^ Huraber Bicycle, double valves, for sa'.p. Bearings, etc, m perfect, order. Apply Landells & Preston, Burnett street,. Ash burton. 7 33 WANTED Known.—Davis's Registry Office has several Good Servants waiting; situations, alto Boy fer office, past seventh standard. Wanted^ middle aged servant for town. " 765 pBUSHED Oats, 31bs over usual XJ weight, 6s saak included. All kinds of produce cheap for cash— J. Thomas, Havelock street. 7 51 ~RS HOOPER, Monthly Nursed offers accommodation to patients at her residence, Alford Forest roid, near Mr Cunningham's Store. Ten minutes' walk to a doctor. / 1 AMES for Winter fcvenlngs, Word VT Making and Taking, Jenkins' Missing Woid, Stanley's March through Africa, Quartets, and many others.— H. M. Jones. p^N VELOPEH from 4s per 1000, Note .Di paper from 3s 6d per ream neb cash, during reduction sale. Maori Land illustrated, 2s.—H. M. Jones. Q WEEPING Reductions. —Is Books O for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for Is 6d, 2* 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equal ra*:e of reduction ar L. F. Andbewjbs and Cos., Cash Sale. 6 181 V\T ANTED Known.—Hunter and ' * ▼ Son art selling Salt 4s 9d cwt, Sago If d, Tapioca l£d, Mixed Peel 7d per Ib, Candles s|d, Mixed Biscuits 6d per Ib, 31b 2s Tea for 5s 3d, Cups and Saucers 3s 6d doz. 6 138 ~\T&W BOOKS.-Verbena, Camellia, A-H Sherlock Holmes, Web of the Spider, Flower of Forgivenness., Catherine Lauderdale, Saint Anns, Troublesome World, Cawnpore, Princess of Paris, Dorothy's Double, The Anarchist, A Valiant Ignorance, Miss Dividends, An Excellent Knave, Christina Chard, The Fascinating Miss Lamarche, Found and Fettered, An Old Maid's Secret.—Cir culating Library ; J. Marsden, Book Stall and Shop. ANTED Known.—No more wet clothes and bronchitis, Yarmouth Oilskin to hand.—Mitchell & Turner. W~~~ ANTED Known.-3lbs of our noted 2s Tea for 53 Id. . For other quotations see Price List on Page 3.—John Orr & Co. 6J97 /^HKAP Cash Sale at L. F. Aitdrewbs \J and Co, Good Notepaper Is packet, Envelopes from 3r9d per ICOO, or 6 Packets for Is. Boxes Paper and Enve lopes (good quality) from sd. Larga Stock of Books at all prices, from 2d upwards. 2s Games of various kinds reduced to Is Bd.—L. F. Andrbwes and Co. WANTED Known-L W Pants 3s lid, Flannel Shirts 3s 9d, Worsted Socks 6d per pair,—Arcade House 425 TUST Opened, a splendid line of fashion ** able Dress Stuff.*, m Cardinals, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks. To be 6old under wholesale price.—H, C. Segers, Melford House. ' «ITANTED Known-Before buying V* your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from m Afihburtou. All marked very Cheap. --H. C. Seders, Melford House. TIT ANTED Known—All goods m Show ' * Room to be slaughtered at any price,—Arcade Bouse. 4 28 I^DWARDS, Bennett's Sale. Grand lot * J new and. fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mks Adaam v ANTED Known —The Cheapest •>j House m town for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical me at S. Salek's, Optician «1, ANTED Known—The Corner is W showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sizes with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier. Q: ALE of Warehouseman s Stock a O Mitchell & Turner's. Cheap lines m al! departments. OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, afmlins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mks Algoen's new shop, Baker's Buildings. LARGE Purchase Embroideries ab Edwards, Bennett's Sale ; over ninety pieces to choose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made on short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Havelock Street. WANTED Known. — Embroideries from Id a yard, Corsets 3s lid, Ladies' Ulsters from4s lid, Ladies' Gloves four pair for Is, Kid Gloves four bu^ons Is 6d.- Arcade House. 63 IF you want good prime Cheese and Bacon, try Taylor, East Street Bakery. 6109: SALE now on—White Calico 2a lid per dozen, Towels 2s 6d per dozen, Lace, Curtains, from la lid per pair, at Arcade House. 4 27 WANTED Known—The whole of the stock to be sacrificed by order of the Purchaser, Arcade House. 4 28 WATCHES, Clocks, etc., (all guaran teed) at wholesale cost for one month only. Now's your time.—Lums den's. 3 219 PRIME Christchurch smoked and Lewis' pale cured Bacon Hams, best Akaroa and local-made Cheeses from sd, at Taylor's, East Street Bakery. 6110^ WANTED Known — Men's stron Tweed Suits from 16s 6d; shirts from 2s 6d,—Arcade House. 4 24 IF you wish your gocials and parties to be successful, buy your cake, pastry, etc , at Taylor's, East Street Bakery Parties supplied on the shortest notice. 6111 Z -— TTTSITthe Sale. Trimmed Millinery » going at any price Ladies' Under clothing reduced to 20 per cent, below cost. —Arcade Home. 4 64 WAIT for your Bliankets till, the 7th July, when Robert Alcorn will be open m Baker's Buildings, with a 3tock bought at Edwards, Bennetts sale. Double BUtikets from 6a 6d, a special line at 7s 9d. W8



Business Notices G-HEaT 1 OIICED SALE, . G., J, NEILL'S. v j WljsG to pressure of Creditors whoso patience is exhausted, we »re forced lo realise on out Stock of Drapery, Clothing 1, & Boots, AT LESS THAN, COST PRICE. Heavy Twiil Sheeting, 2 yards wide, 9sd Dress Goods 2|d White Calio, Is Hd cioa, Dress Tweeds, 4jd Unbleached Calico la lid doz. Dross Goods, &£d Heavy Flannellette, 3sd yard These are all less than half price All wool Grey Flannel, !7£d Black Silk Velvet 4363, reduced tola9d CHILDREN S ULSTERS, 2s lid WOMEN'S ULSTERS, 4s lid Men's Tweed Salts, 13s 6d Extra heavy Winter Suits, 19s 6d Heavy Colonial Tweed Suits, 39a 6d re- Boys' Tweed Suits, 3s lid duced to 25s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers, 6s lid Men's 8a 61 Molea, reduced to 6s lid Boys'^Caps, 6<3 BOOTS, BOOTS. Men's Colonial Made Hailed Shooters, 7s Men's Colonial Made Bluchers, 4s lid lid Women's Shoes, all sizes, 4s lid Boys' Strong Nailed Boots, 5s 9d EVERY PAIR OF BOOTS IN THE HOUSE REDUCED. This is no Catchpenny, reducing only one or two lines to take the eye EVERYTHING REDUDED TO LESS THAN COST PRICE, as we must aye the money. G J, MEIIL, FKIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, ASHBTTRTON CASHI CASH 11 JFH^TOHER BROS." ■XT'* ISH TO T JSK the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding Districts for the generous £v; -rts given them, and hope that those who were unable to get supplied, on accoi "; of the crush and shortage of room, will kindly excuse; and, as a further proof they intend to study the want of tholr customers, they have taken the large Shop next door, and with the addition of a large Brick and Iron Building at rear of two Shops, they will be ablb to meet present requirements, and as a funher guarantee that they intend to stay and sell the Finest Quality Goods at LOWER RATES than have been sold.in Ashburtoa before. They quote tho following list:— GREAT RE DUCTIONS IN Hollitt§ -Roller Flour. 251bs 2s Od. SOlbs 3s IOJd XOOlbs 7s U. ' 200lbs- 14s 251 b Moir's New Oatmeal 2s 6d Heave's Food lid per tin, lOs per bag, 4 bags 9s lid 9d per dozen Best Mauritius Sugar 2|d per lb Bryant and May's Safeties 7-|d Finest Sago, Tapioca, Split Peas per dozen, 12 dozen 7s 4|d ifd per lb, 71bs Is Sunlight Soap Is 2d per box of New Currants, washed and dried, 6 Tablets 3{d, 121bs 3s 9d Candles s|d per lb* 121bs 5s 3d Baisins washed and dried, U& Cora Flour (Brown's) 3|d per per lb, 121 b4s 6d ~ lb, 121bs 3s 5d Sultanas 4fd, 121bs 4s 8d Edmond's Baking Powder, large Extract of Soap, 13 packets for tins, 11 d per tin, 12 tins lOs 9d Is, 141 b box 3s lid Cream of Tartar, pure, Is 2d per liemon Peel 8d per lb, 21b Is 3d, lb, 121bs 13s 71b tins 3s lid Our Own Baking Powder 9d lb Essence of Lemon, Vanilla, Coffee, purest and best, ground Cochineal, Almond, Date s^d on the premises daily, Is 2d bottle, 6 bottles 2s 6d and Is 6d per lb, Eeduction Oxford Blue 8d per lb, 121 b box to large consumers 7s 9d Pure Pepper Is 2d per lb, 121bs Plaid Vestas 3Jd per dozen, 12 13s packets 3s 3d Baking Soda 3d per lb 51bs Is Preserved Babbit 9d per tin, 8s Caustic Lye, for Soap making, 9d per dozen large tins lid, 12 tins 8s 9d Sheep Tongues 10d per tin, 9s Superior Black Lead s|d dozen, 9d per dozen 12 dozen 5s 3d ~~~:O -■■— Not* the Price we sell TEA. A' yjS'bs of the following brands 5s 6d— Nabob, Matchless, Arab, Nelson and Moate's, Jameson and Anderson's, Tiger, and any other. 3d per lb Reduction on 101 b Tins j Tins free. NOTKADDRESS— TOIsiJ-^lisvk P«ao 107 and 109, Hiah Street, Chriatchurch j Tele X letCHer t> r OS», phone 731 5 and E IST STREET, Ashburton. Rtmsmber to patronise the firm who brought an<* -3ap down the prices, and give *he people of Ashburton the benefit of all nibbles oought m the Home and Conti-1 nental markets for Cash. LARGE CONSUMERS LIBERALLY DEATiT WITH. A Complete Price Lisfc now m press will be forwarded to any address FREE. IS M/RHIAGE AJAILURE? "NO/ TTISPEOIALLY when you Furnish at the ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAKEHOUSF, for there you get Value for Your Money, and there is no o»lM9 for : --|( £t£ and disappjln ments, as your Furniture lasts a life Time jj^^^BHß||Sj^jsv IHE OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT WICKER CHAIRS-Just the thing for JvHt Landed—a splendid Una of BRASS W^mmnMiMiMMmi AIL BEDSTEAD^»tO be Bold CheaP re^!~^^^~~r**^^^^ Woven Wire Mattresses from 25s ll*''^wßffißßT Also—Just arrived a Large Assortment of AUSTRIAN AND AMERICAN CHAIRS *=■'Wwßi^^^^^Bii-r-- COME AND SEB THE GOODS """TTTI. Unlril! & Go's, ' CABINED &" AUBBS. UPHOLSTERERS, Etc., TANCRED STREET NEXT • BUILDING SOOILTY.S OFFICER