Ashburton Guardian. MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1894. SOCIALISM.

Long ago John Stuart Mill told us m effect that State Socialism and freedom were not kin. These were his words :— " If the roads, the railways, the banks, the insurance offices, the great joint stock companies, the universities, and the public ciiarities were all of them branches of the Government; if, m addition, the municipal corporations and local boards, with all that now de volves upon them, became departments of the central administration; if the employees of all these different enter prises were appointed and paid by the Government, and looked to the Go vernment for every rise m life; not all the freedom of the Press and popular constitution of the Legislature would make this or any other country free otherwise than m name.'* A very fair proportion of the items of Mill's list are m the hands of the New Zealand Government, and every department that reaches any degree of magnitude becomes m a democratic country a strong political power. The railway servants are a sirong body—sufficiently strong to have a trades union of their own, and there are few elections m the colony they are not able to very largely influence. No one can btame them if they decline to view politics from any other standpoint than that of railway servants, m the employ of the State, paid by the .State ; and, having a voice m the selection of the govern ing body of the StatP, bestow their votes m a direction that shall favor their interests as railway men. There may have been nothing m the charges brought by Sir Robert Stout as to a " black list" submitted by the Railway Servants' Union. The Union autho rities were very emphatic m their denial or Sir Robert's statments, but m spite of the denial Sir Robert held to his statements. If the statements are true —we do not say they are, we are not m a position to judge of their truth or falsity—they would only bear out the truth of what Mill asserted > and even the bare possibility of their truth is m support of Mill. Education, too, gives another instance. A strong body of teachers are m the employ of Government m the same way that railway servants are, and they, too, are m combination m their own interests, as other bodies are, To them naturally the most important question m the political category niust be education as it affects themselves. | Whoever attempts to effect reform m our educational system has this body of teachers to deal with. If his re form only affects the teachers and not the /^ildren, nor the administrative bodies that are scattered all over the country, only the teachers will he have to encounter, but there are so many families interested m the teaching profession that that profession is }, political power of no mean jjrder. j^ut if the proposed reform — say m the di^ectfon of making the ;duca,tional system of the colony less jpatly tljaii it ia-rf ere to afept $c

whole machinery of the system, the political power that would have to be encountered would be something vast. Hence reduction of the cost is im possible, and any change likely to take place will be m the direction of in crease. When that increase is de mand the political forces on the side of education are too strong to be denied. One reform likely to be brought about soon is a much needed one—the estab lishment of a Court of Appeal for teachers, so that no teacher can be usad as a convenience by either Board or Committee. It is not an altogether unknown thing for a teacher to bn dis missed by a Board because he did not agree m every way with an arrogant Committee, and the Board m the interests of peace gave him notice to quit, although otherwise the teacher was an able instructor of the young. Then, under a state system there is a danger of aiming after an artificial uniformity, which can never be achieved any more than horse breeders can get their horses all of one height; and the further danger of the set standard being reached, no more will be attempted by the individual scholar. It is apt to be forgotten that the school does not finish but only begins a young man's education, only opens the door to him and guides him along the path a little way, the remainder of the road he must travel by himself, and he must find the path for himself too. The tendency towards State socialism is seen m no case more distinctly than m recent legislation. Take the licensing question for instance. The temperance party is very strong politically, and it has been devoting all its energies to pass measures restrictive of the liquor traffic. So long as all dependence is not placed upon legislation, but tem perance effort is still directed with un flagging zeal to educate the popular mind up to a recognition of the great moral wrong of excess, restrictive measures may be useful; but there is just the tendency to sink the mis sionary part of temperance effort m the political, to forget that all real re form comes from within, and any reform affected from without is likely to revert when outside circumstances alter. So with the Shops and Shop Assistants Bill. One set of men favor: one particular day m the week for closing. It would suit them. Another set of men that day would not suit by perhaps half their living. But the Socialism that is strong enough poli tically to carry that day will not re gard either the living of the trader or the convenience of the customer. And instances could be multiplied from the list of measures that have been before Parliament this session. II is a pet' axiom of democracy that the greatest good for the greatest number should be the object of all legislation, but this is apt to degenerate into placing the whole control of the political engine m the hands of those who can command the most votes, the result of which would mean rule for what that majority consider best for themselves. This reading of it has plaoed at the nod of the Government of the day a following who must do the bidding of that Government, think and vote with that Government, or suffer excom munication. As things at present are the tendency is towards something like a Dictatorship by an Executive, and the experience of the session just closed is the strongest plea that could have I been raised m favor of the Elective Executive proposals of the Hon. Major Steward—proposals which he made with the feelings of a warrior leading a forlorn hope, but m regard to which (evidence is not wanting that m the 'near future the forlorn hope will be-| come a strong if not a conquering I battalion.

THE NEW MEMBERS.

Than* the leader writer of the Wel lington Evening Post few journa lists possess m a higher degree the faculty of saying hard things about people m a graceful way, but he can at times divest the saying of these' hard things of all grace, and use a cudgel unmercifully. At the close of the session, and after full experience of the new members of Parliament, he de votes about a column to summing them up, and there are several of these new members m whom this district is very closely interested, who come m for a hearty sweep of the tawse of his wrath. Ho tells us that twenty-four members of the House are altogether new to Parliamentary life, and the most remarkable thing about some of them is that they should be there at all. fi £ It is a source of enduring wonder that they should ever have aspired to a position for which they possess no apparent qualification whatever, and m which, it is evident they can never attain any distinction or become of more importance than is attached to the varying value of their votes. It is also a source of wonder that any constituencies should ever have selected such political nonentites to represent them, This group of " flies m amber " may be taken to number at least seven. Messrs Buddo, Carnell, FJatman, Hall, Lang, Maslin, and Te Ao possess no political characteristics or idiosyncracies which call for individual criticism or comment. They are indistinguishable personally m the ruck of the race. The other new members for one reason or another, deserve individual mention. Mr M'Lachlan, the elect of Ashburton, narrowly escapes from the ruck, by hav ing once or twice during the session dis played some individuality of character and capacity for Parliamentary duty. He is, however, a very poor substitute for Sir John Hall, and that Ije should lon occasions prior to the last general election, when Sir John Hall did not run, have polled any votes against that statesman, is a surprising fact, not at all to the credit of those who could have preferred the present member for Ashburton." After disposing of the chosen of Pareora, Rangitatq,, and Ash burton m this 'knock-em-all-down-mr one-cheap-lot' sortof way the Wellington critic moves on to the apostle of Free thought, to whom he applies the foot rule, and finds his foot measure less than twelve inches. "Mr Collins is one of the best speakers m the House, but bis speech is of the platform order, which convinces not m Parliament, and he has entirely failed to make any im pression on the House. He has ability, out he has carefully refrained from bringing ft pr any independent thought *9 b «»r pn the questions befo, re Parli^ ent? fttc? has been content to be a

more dulcet Minis Serial echo." The critic takes rather kindly to blunt Mr Orowther, of Auckland, and to Mr John Graham, of Nelson, but regrets that the latter gentleman was empha tically the member for the Nelson- Reef ton railway, and this one-idea killed his usefulness. The critic then goes on to Mr J. A. Millar, of whom he says—"ln Mr Millar, whose name is inseparably associated with the great strike business, those who did not know him were prepared for a red-hot Socialist of the most pronounced and objectionable type. Instead of this he has shown himself to be a well-informed j and moderate man, able to grasp poli : ticai subjects, and to discuss them in telligently and fairly. He has made a decidedly favorable impression, and has shown that he is not content to be regatded as a mere party tool." Mr Roderick McKenzie is then sized up, not unkindly be it noted—" Mr R. Me Kenzie is sui generis —fortunately for the House and the progress of public business. He has shown great staying power, and much dogged determination to have his own way where he feels strongly. He is clever m a degree, and seems to have mastered the Stand ing Orders so as to use them to the worst advantage, but he has let his tongue run away with him on several occasions m a manner which would be fatal to a much better man than he is. He will probably never be able to recover from the effects of his out rageous and unprovoked attack on Mr Bell any more than Mr "Marsden" Thompson has ever been able to live doirn his memorable onslaught on Sir Julius Yogel. Mr R. McKenzie re presents not only the Buller, but some lof the most objectionable features of former Parliaments." Mr Mont gomery, of Ellesmere, and Mr Mc- Nab, the hero of the 100 amend ments on the Licensing Bill, are also weighed m the Post's balances, and found if not wanting, at least not full berried grain—" Messrs McNab and Montgomery may be classed to gether. They are a very long way above the majority of their Parlia mentary associates m education and culture, but we doubt whether either is destined ever to make any great, figure m Parliament as a politician or statesman. They belong rather to the class of " nice young men for a small tea-party." They would do better m a Debatiug Sooiety than m Parliament- It is but fair, however, to add that they have evidently felt themselves this session m a false position owing to indiscreet election pledges. Freed from these, they may take a higher place next session. Mr McNab has laboured under the further disadvan tage of intimate association with ex treme Temperance fads. Unless he shakes himself clear of these, he will never rise to Parliamentary useful ness." The last on the list for the day is Mr G. W. Russell, but the list is not exhausted, though most of those mem bers m whom we are more particularly interested have came through the mill.' The writer promises to cut and come again and deal with the men of promise, and meanwhile closes with Mr Russell, whom he says "is a man of considerable ability and greater volu bility. He entertains a much higher opinion of the infallibility of the member for Riccarton than other people do. If he were more modest and less talkative., he would be a much better and more useful man. His ability is quite sufficient to carry him ihto a fairly forward position, without the incessant use of his tongue to pro claim it. If he were content to be he*rd less he would be heard of sooner m public life. At present his running is heavily handicapped by his tongue."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Beading matter on fourth page. The Rev T. A, Hamilton will conduct divine service at Seafield on Sunday next. Entries for the Ashburton A. and P. Association's Show close with the Secre tary to-morrow ac six o'clock.  The Canadian Press reproach England ! for incredible apathy m the endeavour to secure Neckar Island as a landing place for the Pacific cable. The bowling Reason was opened yester day afternoon when scratches match were played on the green m Baring Square. The County Council ha 3 instructed Mr Alfred Harrison to sell & number of lots of gum saplings at the plantations at Wiuslow and Windermere on Tuesday next. A girl named Lena Hashes, aged 16, was brought before Colonel Roberts, S.M., at Tauranga yesterday, charged with entering a dwelling and stealing £6 14s. She was committed for trial. At a meeting of the Oharitable Aid Board at Christchurch yesterday, Mr Westenra, Chairman, indignantly denied the truth of the charges against the Board made by Dr Stewart, formerly medical officer to the Board. Sir Robert Stout, and Messrs Downie Stewart, Flatman, and Hutchison, were passengers for Lyttelfcon by the Tarawera which left Wellington on Tuesday. Sir Robert came through from Christchurch by the train last evening, travelling by a special from Ashburton to Dunedin. A young woman named Elizibeth Sully, ninetean years of age, attempted suioide yesterday by swallowing matches at the Criterion laundry, Auckland. The girl told the doctor she had been m trouble about a young man. She came from Brisbane about four months ago. A presentation of a handsome clock was made on Tuesday evening by the em ployees at the Ashburton Railway Station to Mr Frank Grant, one of th sir number, who has been promoted to Ohristchuroh. Mr Breeze, on behalf of the employees, made the presentation, as a memento of bhe pleasant associations* of Mr Grant's five y9ars term of service m Ashburton. | The labour journal issued at Wellington yesterday states—"The report as a whole shows that with the return of Spring work is much more plentiful, and nearly all reports agree m stating that there are very large decreases m the numbers of men travelling on the road. Tradesmen also speak m a more hopeful strain, and no doubt for the next six months work will be more plentiful, and m consequence trade will be better." The shearers at Menlove's Windsor Park station refused to.afgn the agree ment on account of the obnoxious clause forfeiting half the wages earned if they leave or are dismissed before shearing closed. The men are willing to accept the penalty m cases where they leave of their own accord, but not when dismissed, A deadlock now exists, neither side being prepared to give way. Ifc is anticipated there is gojng to be serious trouble over the shearing m Kofth Otago district?

The Friendly Societies are making \ arrangements for a mcnstar procession and demonstration with sports m the Domain on Anniversary Day. The Chairman of the Chaiitable Aid Board replied at Wednesday's meeting to remarks which emanated from Dr Stewart at thelast two meetings of the City Council The statements were described as inacu mte and ungentlem&nly, and a resolution was arrived at inviting the doctor to for mulate the charges he had said were true, A monster steel sailing vessel is at pre sent building m the shipyard of E. Jeck- I lenborg, Bremerhiven, for account of the 'Hamburg firm F. Lacioz. She is calcu lated to cargy 6150 tons of heavy goods, and will be the largest sailing vessel m the world. Her length is 365 fpet on deck, and she will have 31] feet depth of hold. Aluminium is being used m Russia for the manufacture of episcopal mitres. The Kazan Cathedral m St. Petersburg has just ordered a mitre for the Metropolitan Palladium, and the Convent of Kiev one I for its .Superior. These mitres weigh less ' than a pound, while the old fashioned brocade mitrea weighed nearly six pounds, and besides ware far more expensive. The Waipawa Mail reports that a new religious organisation has been started at Kaitawa called 4The United Saints.' They intend extending their operations to the whole of the Pahiatua county. Candidates for admission will have fco pEove their qualifications by exhibiting to the examin iag officer a paid newspaper account. That is the only requirement, but it will be tough on some Pahiatua folk. A presentation was made at Wellington to Dr Lemon yesterday morning by the Postmaster-General on behalf of the officers of the Department. The Hon. J. O. Ward spoke at some length, re viewing Dr Lemon's career. The Premier also spoke m flattering terms of the late Superintendent of Telegraphs. There was a large attendance of officials. The function took place m the accountant's long-room, which was decorated for the occasion. The funeral of the late Hon P. Dignan, M.ii.C, took place yesterday afternoon. Flags flew at half mast on the Govern ment and municipal buildings, and there was a very large attendance, including his ten sons. The institutions with which deceased was connected were all repre sented. Requiem mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral was celebrated by Bishop Luck and the clergy. Deceased was interred m Symonds street cemetery. Among^ the pall-bearers were the Hon W. Jennings, M.L.C., and Mr Thos. Thompson, ex M.H R. Wreaths from the House of Representatives and the Legislative Council were placed on the Coffin. At a meeting of the Charitable Aid Board yesterday, it was resolved— *' That when unemployed are sent to a distance to work (Government be asked whenever practicable to send the wives , and families of the men with them—and when the wives and families have to be left and are likely to be a charge on the Charitable Aid Board, a portion of the husband's earnings be se-.t to the Board for their maintenance." The report dealing with statistics of relief drew at tention to the steady increase m the number of cases the Board was called upon to relieve. For' the period of six years ended March 31, 1892, the average monthly number of separate cases relieved was 401. For a period of two years ended March 31, 189*, the average had risen to 421 per month, whilst during the six months ended September 30 the number had been increased to an average of 460 3. The total amount spent to date m wages for the unemployed was £1233 7a Bd. A vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman for the manner m which he had dealt with Or Stewart's statements. It was resolved tJ ask Dr Stewarc to definitely formulate charges, and m case he did so, to appoint a Committee to deal with the matter. ::

THE CZAR.

St. Petersburg, October 22 The public were taken by surprise by the bulletin announcing the despe rate condition of the Czar. The secrecy observed and the rigid censor ship maintained over the press have given rise to a rumor that the Czar is near! v dead, but it is not gener ally believed.! The Czar lost thirty-two pounds weight m ten days. He ordered a telegram to be sent to the Princess Dolgorouki that his condition was weak, but that he hopes to recover. October 23. Princess Alix has arrived at Livadia, and it is reported that her marriage to the Czaiewitch will be celebrated on Wednesday. There is great excitement m Moscow owing to rumors which are current that the Czarewitch refuses to ascend the throne. The Czar, it is said, is hastening the marriage with a view to compel his son to abandon the idea of renunciation of the throne. The Imperial Council advise that the second son, the Grand Duke George, should renounce his rights as heir pre sumptive m favor of his brother, the Grand Duke Michael. The Czarina is thoroughly pro strated. The only bulletin issued to-day states that the Czar slept intermit tently for five hours, that he rose with his usual appetite, but that his strength is decreasing. , Otherwise, his condition is not changed. Daily prayers are offered up m every church m Russia and also by the army and navy, I Paris, October 22. M. Flourens does not anticipate that the Czar's death will weaken the rela tions between France and Russia, but he considers it must modify the general situation. The Czarewitch, having always been closely associated with his father, has an intimate knowledge of the entire diplomacy followed by him, and will continue his policy. St. Petersburg. October 23 Later reports from Moscow state the rumors about the Czarewitch and Prince George are not believed. London, October 23 Reports from Darmstadt state that the Czar shows a temporary improve ment, and has been able to take a short walk m the garden. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Times says that his appetite has decreased and he is no stronger. The Daily Chronicle says that he is slightly improved, but his condition is still hopeless. St. Petersburg, October 24. The latest bulletin regarding the Czar states that the pulsation of the heart is not improved, and that the dropsy is increasing. The patient is languid, and there are symptoms of slight convulsions His appetite, how ever, is a little better. Paris, October 23. Le Figaro's Odessa correspondent telegraphs that the Czar's end is immi nent, and that drowsiness has begun,

COMMERCIAL.

London, October 24 The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,060,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,090,000. A cargo of Adelaide wheat ex Vale of Doon, sold at 23a SU.

The Late Band Contest.

Invbucargill, October 27. At a meeting of the Bund Contest Commit tee to-night Lieutenant Sidd&l, Bandmaster of the Irvercargill Garrison Band, moved:— ' That the letter from the so-called protest committee be not received, on the ground that the committee were not legally consti tuted, and, therefore, not m a position to consider such protests ; and, further, that three of the bands were m the same position as the binds they have illegally disqualified, and the same bands were parties to the pro test, being interested m the disqualifying of t the Invercargill Garrison Band, so that the prize might be divided among themselves and ' were not qualified to give an impartial deci l sion.' ) An amendment moved by Major Scandrett, I set forth the proceedings m connection with the protest, and concluded 'it is hereby re ! solved to retain the prize mocey until one or , other of the parties interested have sub mitted the dispute to the decision of the Stipendiary Magistrate or Judge of the Supreme Court.' The motion was carried by 11 votes to 9 i votes. Lieutenant Siddall said that be did not intend the motion as a basis for claiming the first prize for the Invercargill Garrison Band. A committee was appointed to consider the facts m connection with the dispute with authority to call evidence, and submit the whole to legal opinion with a view to having the matter placed bfore a judge.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M.) Civil Cases—W. J. Hampton vWi J» Lockhart, £10 2s 3d. Judgment for plain tiff by default.—C. W. Purnellv Frederick Betts, £4 10s. Mr Cathbertson appeared for defendant. The amount m dispute was £3 for gorse catting. Mr Parnell said that he had leased a paddock at If airfield to de fendant, who was to keep the fences m order. Defendant had not kept the fences m order as verbally agreed, and plaintiff had been obliged to have the fences cat himself at a cost of £5. Defendant stated that he understood that if he cleared the corse he had the option of renting the paddock for two or three years, but if it was only for a year he was not to clear the gorse. Judg ment for plaintiff with costs. P. and D. Duncan v. David Korr, £318s 9d. Judgment for plaintiff by default. J. A. Berg v. Andrew Young, £10. Mr Cuthbertaon for plaintiff. The claim was for tools which plaintiff claimed as his, while defendant denied the ownership. After hearing evi dence His Worship ordered a portion of the tools to be given up by Young. Defendant to pay costs. Iktkrple4dkr—Holmes v J: Paget, sen. £14 16s. This was an interpleader case m which W. H. Collins was claimant. The evidence had been heard last court day, and His Worship gave judgment as follows :— The horse and dray were seized by the bailiff on a judgment against Paged j sen. obtained by Holmes, the judgment creditor, and are claimed by VV. H. Collids as having been purchased from the debtor's wife—ana I left m her possession; The first question is ! whether the goods are Paget, sen's, and there fore liable toseizure for his debt; secondly, if it is proved that they were his wife's sep arate property as contended, whether they have passed to the nlaimant Collins. It seems to me on the evidence that they were Mrs P*get's property, and that she has generally been known as ths principal m business transactions. If so the transaction with Oollios was good as against Mrs Paget, and there was, it seems, a complete appro* priation of the horse and dray to Collins, who i 3 entitled to possession. No doubt had Mrs Paget, instead of her husband, been the execution debtor, the transfer to Collins might have been defeated. As it is, I don't see how the Chattels Transfer Act affects the case.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold, ourseives responsible tor tbo opinions expressed by our coirapondentt.)

NIGHT GARDENING.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—The public of Ashburton do nofc seem to be generally aware of the d&nger incurred by disposing of night soil m the way com monly adopted by those who do not employ the Borough scavenger. The best medical authorities are unanimous m condemning that practice as a fruitful source of typhoid and other diseases, and if I mistake not, the experience of the older residents of Ashbur ton points to the conclusion that the sanitary conditions of the town are very much im proved since the Council made provision for a systematic removal of nightsoil to some ' spot outside of the inhabited centre. If the employment of the scavenger cannot be made compulsory, the parties who offend should be fined. lam induced to write this letter by the unmistakeable evidence supplied occasionally that my neighbour is anxiou* to gave 3d % week at the expense of, amongst, others, Yours, DWiXJBTESX

SWIMMING-.

The weather was especially favorable for the opening of the swimming season which took place yesterday, and a bright sun all day made the water thoroughly warm and enjoyable for the bathers. The races were interesting, and a pleasant afternoon wa» enjoyed. The judges were Messrs H. A. Gates, Morgan, and F. Henry. Mr Salek acted as timekeeper, Mr Jessoa as starter, while the captain, Mr Alfred Harrison, and the secretary, Mr W. Burns, were also energetic m promoting the sports. Following are the results of the events: — Firav Yards, SENioKS.—Firafc heat—,T. MoTeague, ssec, 1; A. F. Thompson, Baec, 2. W. C. Mitchell scr, H. Curtis, 2sec, and A. Williams 6sec, also started* Time 4'2sec. Second heat—E. Purchase, 2sec, 1; P. Oookson, Bsec, 2. H. Hoult, 6aec, also started. Time—42}sec. Final heat —J, McTeagae 1, Thompson 2, Purchase 3. P. Cooksoa also started. MoTeague won easily by several yards. Time—4laec. Fifty Yards, Junioks.-—J. Birch, 6scc, 1; H. Page, scr, 2. 0. H. Mitchell, 12sec, also started. Birch won by two yards. Time—*Bsec. Blindfold Race, thirty yards.—F. Cook son 1, H. Curtis 2. A. Williams and J. McTeague also started. OXE HIiNDRKD YARDS, SENIORS. — Rout, Bsec, 1; H. Hoult, 6sec, 2; E. Purchase, scr, and A. Thompson, Oiec, also started. Rout had evidently been leniently dealt with by the handidapper, aud, swimming a nice stroke, had the race m hand almost; from the commencement, Purchase nearly made a dead heat with Hoult for second nla.na_

ffiE ASHBUBTOJN OtAKOtAN; THaRSDAY, OCTOBEK 25, 1894.



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Wanted FOB SALE.— i an acre of Barley and Tares, and \ an acren>f Oats and Tares m large or small quantities ; also a tew bags of Oamaru Derwent Potatoes for seed. Apply to PBTiSR Williams, oppo. site the Gasworks. 10 93 j GUNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj usb to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Loaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Habdlby's Sporting Repository 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 Sfcles, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashborton, Also an ' assortment of Boots. OTICEI Notice Sport for all 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, Hakdlbt, Ironmonger, etc. ! WAR —Greao Sacrifices as *▼ Goods must be sold cheaper than ever, to make room for other goods to arrive shortly. Books and Magazines, Writing Papers and Envelopes, Pocket Books, Purses, Writing Oases, Ink stands, Pictures, Music, Aecordeons from 7s 9d, Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, Zither Harps, Photo Frames and Albums, Scrap and Postage Stamp; Albums, Indoor Games, School Bags, j and a great variety of goods tooi numerous to mention; all at greatly I otuced prices for cash this month at L, j P.. Andeewbs and Co.'s, Cheap Sale. NEW SPBING AND SUMMER GOODS OPENING UP THIS WEEK. NEW ZEALAND GLOTHING FACTORY, NEW GOODS MEN'S New Shapes Hard Hats GOODS Men's New Sbape Soft -,___._! NEW flats GOODS ™™ Men'B New Lounße Hats I r «nnTi« NEW —l^oz weight GOODS  T Men's New Tennis Hats NEW Men's, Boys' and Youths' OOODS NEW StraJL- HatS GOODS NEW ~SP£CIAL- UOODS • _ The New Swimming Com- ____ _ ! NEW binationSuit GOODS „„_ Men's and Youths' Black ' NEW Lace Shirta GOODS „_,_ New Tennis Sashes _ NEW New Cycling Shirts GOODS New Tennis Shirts NEW New Cricket Shirta GOODS NEW -SPECIAL- GOODS NEW IHOI New Ties and GOODS Bows NEW GOODS NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY. Manager



"Wanted. TITANTED by a young woman, eituation as working housekeeper. Apply, ftf.J., Maic, office. 10 147 I OST m Ash burton, on October 22, ■*-* Black, White and Tan Dog, Rover Finder Please hand over to Fnedlander Bros —H. Primmer. 10 149 WANTED to .Sell Cheap, House Section, near Hampstead School, ipply, Mrs Robinson, North -Eisfc Belt. 10 148 . JCE CREAM, Ice Cream, Ice Cream, now ready at H. A.. Flower's, East street, Ashburton. Ice supplied at shortest notice. 10 114 TpIRE I FireTFke".' £40 worth of New ■*■ Boohs to arrive about Monday, October 22, direct from London. My Circulating Library is the most popular m Ashburton Terms—simple and easy. Subscribers can change Books at the Bookstall or at my Shop, Tancred Street. Latest new Books added to Library every montb. Text, Birthday, Christmas, New Year Cards, Picture Books, Scraps, cheap, and m great variety,—J. 'Maesden. WANTED KNOWN—Dressmaking prices to suit the times. Material dresses from 8s 6d, Prints from 7s 6d. Fit j>nd etyle guaranteed.—Miss Mtjrfhy, Old Kindergarten, East Street. WANTED -Every Lady to try Madam Balcombe's Fatent Ex panding Belt Corset, guaranteed whale bone throughout, Orders left at Mr E, Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 OYSTERS, Fried Flounders, »nd Whitebait every night at Jewitt's, Deep Sea Fishing Company, opposite Mail office. 9 168 CQ PRAY is selUng~i r irewood 25a • O per cord, delivered. Coal from 6a per quarter. Good heart fencing material very cheap. Opposite Mercantile Store, West Street. SWEEPING Reductions. —Is Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for Is 6d, 2s 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equal rate of reduction at L. F. Andrewbs and Go's., Cash Sale. 618 HAKATERE.— The Somerset Meat Mart has long held " the cake " as the best and cheapest shop m town for i cash purchasers. The old reputation will be maintained, Mutton 2d per lb, Saus ages 4d per lb. All other lines reduced. For Cash only.—W. J. Silcock. 852 i*/ANTED Known—That owing to the VV success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders' Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, it will be continued for another twenty-eight days. I am not advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A Lawbik. 7 166 IJVDWARDS, Bennett's Saie.~Grand lot *-^ new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mrs Adams TTi ANTED Known—The Corner is W showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W t H. Collier. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles; Folders, and i everything m the optical iue at S. Saxek's, Optician WANTED Known —The Cheapest House m tcwn for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segers Melford House. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Ltegatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.— W» ■ H. Collier. BUTTER, BUTTER, fresh and good 6d per lb, Just arrived—A Line of BBA. Shears, also a good assortment of Turkey Stones. Come early and get your choice. Note address—Fletcher Bros, East street (next Bank of New Zealand) Ashburton. HLANKETS bought at Edwards *-* Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7a 9d. Ex^ra large and heayy 15s 6d and 16i 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. IVTANTED Known-Before buying VV your Hats coroe and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from m Aahburton. All marked very Cheap — H. C. Seoers, Melford House. TO LADlES.—Spring Cleaning.—We have juat received Three Cases of Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together with new Patterns m Carpets, Oilcloths, and Linoleums. China Matting from Bid per yard.—Mitchell and Turner. " ( LARGE Purchase Embroideries at 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 "D ECENT Arrivals —Ladles'and Gentle -*-^ men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats.— Mitchell and Turner. JUST Opened, a splendid line of fashion able Dress Stuffs, m Cardinals, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks. To be sold under wholesale price.—H, C Segers, Melford House. BANG ! Bang i Bang ! My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Glut) Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Guv Emporium. THERE are two qualities of Health Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb, Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that you get it. Wholesale at Zander's WE Hold a Large Stock of the Latest [Novelties im Materials for Blouses and Walking Dresses. Just opbned, ex Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods of choice selection, SunshaJps and Umbrellas.—Mitchell and Toknjbr. j_J EALTH TEA is more economic* EX than ordinary ea. It undergoes a process whereby the injurious ingre diente are eliminated, whilst it tenders the release of the better properties of the eaf more easy. Henry Zander, Autho rised Agent. OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fofieo < fibjo a good assortment of Calicoes, Blushes, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., ab Mas Afccoß*j'tf new shop, Baker's Buildings.. WANTED Known -That if "you $ip ip want of a first class article m sum M&v Bor-ts and Shoes, you cannot do betfcsi' than call at J. Moison's ; you will %et t&e yer^ best at reduced prices. As for his ow,n meife*, £hey are well known to the delight of the throughout the itistraJMan colonies. jßtjp^rs vpll done md at once premier Boot leaker, '^'own Hall Boot Store, Bast street, Ashburton. " DOLLAR "OIGAPETTKS — Id/ N xoldecK or Bbpfcos,— Eknby jg&rpEit, Who'e :ole ngea£ !



IF YOU WANT GOOD VALUE FOE YOUR MONEY GO TO— G. J. NEILL'S ftWHERE THEY ARE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. ;H\RPUP.~HABDUP MUST HAVE MONEY. TITO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED FOR ANY ARTICLE IN 1\ THE SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2*d DRESS GOODS 3|d Double width Dress Tweeds Is lid Heavy Shirting Is 6d—Reduoed to 9id Reduced to la Union Shirting Is 2d—Reduced to 7*d TOWELS 2sd Kid Gloves, four clasps Is 9d Double Bed-tFiU 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 Corallne Corsets, 83 6d All Wool flannel 7sd Reduced to 5s lid CORSETS Is M per pair MILLINERY AND UNDER-OLOTHING AT YOUR OWN PRIOE CLOTHING- CLOTHING. Boys' Suits 3s lid Men's Tweed Troaßers 6s lid Boys' Suits 4s lid Men's Woollen Socks 7|d Boys' Caps 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes Bfcen's Tweed Suits 13a 6d 17s 6d ' , Men's Heavy All Wool Suits 35s 6d # Men's Tweed Macintoshes, with capes Reduced to 22s 6d 39s 6d—Reduced to 23s 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, GAPS, etc., AT ANY PRIOE. BLANKETS. ~~ BLANKETS. IN EVERf CONCEIVABLE MAKB, COLONIAL AND ENGLISH, AT ANY PRICE-FROM es »<1 PER PAIR. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. 800 T S. BOOTS. OHEAPER THAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THE MONEY Women's Shoes 4s lid Women's Leather Lace B«ots, all sizes 5s lid THESE ARE SIMPLY GIVEN AWAY. Men's Bluchers 43 lid Boys' Nailad Shoottrs, Strong, 5a 6d Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid and 53 9d Man's Heavy Watertights, pegged. Ladies' French Shoes 11s 9d—Reduced 16s 6d—Reduced to .1 Is 6d to 8s 6d CHILDREN'S TAN SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRIOE -■ ' ■ ' ■ AT • • ■ ■„■■■ -■ ■ • • G. J, » E.I LI/8. FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EfAST STREET, ASHBU RTO N» Cash. We Want CASH. W. H. CGLLWS & 60. PAPEBHANGINGS. PAPERHANGINGS. SIX BALIS Containing 1800 PTECES of THIS SEASON'S WALLPAPERS WHICH MUST '.|BE SOLD. fTIHE CONSIGNEE not being able to complete his purchase, these Goods have been handed over to us and WILL BE SOLD AT REDUCED RATES TO CLEAR THE LTNE. W. H. COLLINS and CO. ( Royal Insunvnco Company I Grey Valley Coal Company. AGEMS F'JR J -Springfield Pottery Company j Corben and Co's Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpte ees I McKenzie s Furniture Renovator [Black Ball Coal Company ""fletcheelj^sT Wholesale and Retail Grocers, Etc ... M . mt *O*mmiii..ii a uo SOLE AGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING:— THE CELEBRATED Peerless and Premier Ten?. Peerless Tea, Slbs for 5s Peerless Tea, 61bs for 9s 9d Premier Tea, Slbs for 5s 5d Premier Tea, 61bs for 10s 5d POTTER'S HEBBAL BEER EXTRACT— 7d per Bottk, 8s 6d per dozen Sufficient to make six gallons of Splendid Hebbal Beer. BL ADDON'S HEALTH SALINE, OR LIFE SALT — A combination of Oxygenerated Salts with the Ripe Juices of Lemons, Limes and Oranges. TONIC, EFFERVESCING, TASTELESS AND APERIENT, Is 3d Per Bottle. ■ ' BAWLINGS' SOAP MANUFACTORY (Only the Finest Quality of Fat used). Almond Fcented, Large Bars, 32 bars to cwt 9s 9d per Box Perfect Cleanser, 40 bars to cwt 9 S 9^ per Box Domestic, 40 bars to cwt 7s lid per Box — REMEMBER — Tt^E BFY BOR CASH, make NO BAD DEBTi?, therefore we «ro*J>fe to SELL GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, Ere, at a LOWER RATE than any house m the trade. * —NOTE ADDRESS FLETCIIEE EROS-, CASH SUPPLY STORES, *AST STREET, ASHBURTQy, {Next Bftnfc of Nw Zealand) ALSO 107 and 109 Lower High Stree', Christchurch.