Ashburton Guardian.. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 16, 1894. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On dit that Mr A. H. Shury, manager of the Union Bank here, after thirty-four years service m the bank, twenty of which have been spent m Ashburton, is about to retire from the position he has held here so long, on a well-earned pension. To-night a ' farewell' will be tendered to the Rev. A. Ager, who is leaving for Mel bourne. At half-past five a tea-meeting will be held m the Biptist Church, and at eight o'clock a public meeting will commence m the Oddfellows' Hall. An attractive pro gramme has been arranged for the occasion. A Masterton resident (according to the local " Star ") has received a letter from a friend m Hastings, recording a singular and horrifying occurreace at that place recently. A man who was suffering from typhoid fever was supposed to be dead. He was accordingly placed m his funeral shroud and ensconced m a coffin, after which he was removed to the local morgue. later m the day a second victim of the dread disease was conveyed to the morgue, when, to the intense surprise of all present, the first dead man was observed to be sitting up m his coffin. The shock sustained m awaking from his trance had evidently been too great for him, for although he had undoubtedly returned to life he was quite dead when found m the sitting posture. At a meeting of Te Korero on Friday evening there was a good attendance, Mr E. J. Paul occupying the chair. The business of the evening—a lecture by the Rev T, A. Hamilton—was introduced by the chairman. Mr Hamilton delivered a very interesting lecture on ' Africa.' The lecturer dealt with the Dark Continent geographically, histori cally, and politically, and told his own personal experience amongst the negroes on the West Coast of the Continent. The explorations of the Nile and the Lake region from ancient times to the present day were br'efly related, and the lecturer showed how the recent discoveries of Spekeand Grant, Baker, and Stanley had coincided with those of an explorer of the 16oh century, Sir John Ogilvy, who wrote the history of his own travels more than two centuries ago. The search for Livingstone by Stanley and Cameron, Gordon's mision to the Soudan, his death, and Stanley's relief expedition to Em m Pasha were also touched on, and the leoturer concluded with a vivid description of the beauties of the Zambesi valley and the unrivalled glorigs of the Victoria and Murchison Falls. A: vote of thanks to the Bey Mr Hamilton was carried by acclama tion. The Secretary reported that Professor Bickerton would lecture on Juiy 17 before the Society on ' Man as related to Society,'' Ir. was decided that the meeting be held on Thursday, the I9th instant, instead of Fri day. After a vote of thanks to the chair the meeting terminated,

Mr A. F. Meyenberg, a local engineer, ha s been turning his attention to the manufao ture of galvanic batteries. The mechanical portion of the batteries, ac we have stated, is m the hands of Mr Meyenberg, while the casing is executed at Messrs Undrill and' Cos. The batteries appear to work most satisfactorily, and the casing is a work of art the whole being very creditable to our youDg townsmen. An important meeting of the operative stonemasons of Cbristchurch was held en Friday m the Chamber of Cctnmsrce, when the question of the railway races on building 1 stone was discussed. Mr G&y, of Oamaru, addressed the meeting on the subject, and after hearing him, resolutions m favour of lowering the rates were carried. The reasons set forth were that cheap stone such as that from Oamaru and Mount Somers would im prove the appearance and duarability of buildings and encourage a local industry of great importance. At present, the quantity oi stone carried on the railways is quite insignificant, although a lower rate would undoubtedly lead to a larger traffic and still prove remunerative. We hope that the effort which is now being made to persuade the Commissioners to favourably consider the question of, reduction will be successful. It would make all the difference m the appearance of any town or city where stone | more largely used m buildings ; whilst owing to the inducements to build which would result from cheap stone, the demand for bricks would not diminish. At the Police Court this morning— before Messrs D. Thomas, John Orr, and W. G. Rees, OJP.'b- James Beadon Davey (for whom Mr Cuthbertson appeared) was charged with stealing three pictures of the value of 10s, on June 28, the property of John Stribbling. The defence was that accused had received the pictures to frame, and about six weeks afterwards (the time agreed on) had taken them back finished, when Mrs Stribbling said she could not pay for them then. He offered to leave them with her, or at the Co-operative store, till she could pay, but she said her husband did not like her getting anything on credit, and he (Davey) had better keep the pictures for the present. Stribbling and his wife denied all these assertions, except as to delivery of the goods for framing, and the former laid the information, because Davey had left Ashburton suddenly. Gideon Scott, manager of the Co-operative store, said Davey had left pictures for other persons wich him, and he had collected the money. The Bench said, considering the evidence and the small value of the property (proved to be Is 3d), there could be no suspicion of felonious intention, and dismissed the charge. An emergency meeting of the South Bakaia L.0.L., No. 25, was held m the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday evening, July 10; the W.M., Bro Shephard, m the chair, and a large muster of tbe brethren present. One brother joined by clearance from Belfast, Ireland, and one candidate was balloted for and duly elected. After the correspondence had been dealt with, the Lodge was raised to the A.P. degree, when two candidates were raised m a most able manner by Bro J. King, of Christchurch, A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro King for his kind ness m attending. The Lodge was then lowered to the Orange degree, and after spending an hour for refreshments, with songs and speeches, the meeting was brought to a close with prayer. An invitation social and dance connected with this Lodge was held m the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening, July 12, when fifty persons sat down to supper, provided by the brethren and their wives of this Lodge, after which the ball was cleared for dancing. Songs, etc., were given during the evening, and Mr D, Petrie acted as M,C, and Mr Walker supplied the music The meeting, which was most enjoyable, was brought to a close m the small hours of the morning.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourseives responsible tor the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

ARBOR DAY.

TO THE EDITOR. As there seems to be a great diversity Of opinion as to the date on which Arbor Day is to be celebrated—whether on the Ist or 4th of August— can you inform us on what day the holiday is to be celebrated m Ashburton ? Doubtless this informa tion would be appreciated by some of your numerous readers.—l am, etc. J.R.S. A.shburton, July 16, 1894. [Government has fixed Wednesday, Au gust 1, for the celebration of Arbor Day. The Ashburton Borough Council has I not yet done anything m the matter of the day, but as the Ashburton weekly half-holiday is held on Wednesday, the Government's fixture ia not likely to be altered.—Ed.]

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per press association.] A Wreck Fenretl. AtTCKLAND, July 16. An oar, marked " Paku," the hatches of a small cutter, and a bit of a boat have been found near the Manukau Heads, A cuttei 'a dingy was picked up near the Ten Mile Gap, Waihihi. Little doubt i 3 now felt about the cutter Paku being wrecked, as she is now sixteen days out from New Plymouth to Manukau m ballast. Hotel n>»l»b«ry Wanganui, July 16 A robbery is reported from Coady's Aramoho Hotel. About sixty pounds, mostly m Filver, gold, and notes were stolen. The money was placed m a cashbox m a bedroom, both being locked, so that skeleton keys must have been used. Obituary Three deaths were reported yesterday two of them of settlers of forty years m the colony. The deaths are those of Mr Daniel Wilkie, of Waitotara, John Malone, of Wanganui, and Mrs Hugh Ram? on, aged 82. Sudden Death. Wellington, July 16. Healy, kte manager of the Pier Hotel, who was seized with a fit at the funeral of his employer, died m the hospital last night.

SMALL-POX.

Wanganui, July 16. Tbe reported oase of smallpox at Elcham turns out to be a severe case of la gtippe.

SPORTING.

THE VICTORIA. WINTER MEETING. Melbouree, July 14. For the Victoria Racing Club's winter meeting the weather cleared towards noon, but the going was very heavy. There was an excellent attendance. The principal event resulted as follows : — The Gband National Steeplechase. Diamio ( .. 1 Cerberus ... 2 > Reckless 3 From a good start Dondi led for the first part of the race, the favorite falling at the obstacle m front of the grand stand on the first round. After negotiating the last of the trebles Diamio took up the running and led along the riverside with Dondi, Reckless, Cerberus, Tayforth ani Mutiny following m that order. Dondi fell at the back of the course, Diamio continued m the lead, and showing the way over the last fence won as he liked by five lengths ; Mutiny was fifth. Time, 7min O^sec.

Athletics.

Sydhey, July 15. The Five mile Cross-country Champion ship was won by Tizard m 29min 43sec.

Cycling.

Bkisbanb, Jnly 15. At the Bicycle Carnival the five mile championship resulted as follows :—Simp son 1, Kerr 2, Brown 3. All the placed men are from Sydney. Time—l3min49 5-sch Bee. ■

ROAD BOARDS.

MOUNT HUTT.

The monthly meeting of the Mount Hutfc Road Board was held on Thursday. Present — Messrs Murdoch, Batty, J, Wallace and C. P. Murray-lynaley. In the absence of the Chairman Mr G. Mur doch was appointed Chairman for the meeting. It was decided to have neces sary repairs done on the Alford Forest Road ; to apply for thirds accrued on Mr W. Wright's section, for expenditure on the road to the section; to procure four more sacks of poisoned grain froaa Mr Brooke, and two from Mr Vowell Re pairs to the road at the junction of Marr's Road and the Weßt Coast Road were left to the clerk and Mr Aynsley to arrange. Consideration of the matter of lowering water m creek on Springfield Estate was deferred m the absence of Mr Cameron. It was resolved that, on receipt of Mr Dobson'a report re storm water, a special meeting be called to consider the matter. The clerk was instructed to give a final notice to whose who had not paid their rates that the Board would sue for all not paid within fourteen days. It was de cided that tenders should be called for shingling about one mile of Maginness' Road, and a mile and a half cf the Cheifcey Road. Mr Knight wrote re state of road m front cf his store. After inspection by the members of the Board it was decided that Mr Knight had no cause for com plaint. Correspondence was read from the Commissioner of Crown Lands that Mr 3 MacFariane's ihiHs would be paid over to the Board.—Received. From the Ashburton County Ceuncil covering copy of resolution re payment of cost of seve rance—Received. *Rom Mr Purnell re steps to be taken about hearing objections from tbeSydpnham Borough Council to theß>ard taking^one acre for a sbingle pit Mr PurneH'/s instructions had been carried out. A'number of circulars re Arbor Day wore received, A petition I from a number of ratepayers for shingling Maginnf'ss' Road was received. A. McDowell's tender for erubbing gorse on the Back Track was accepted. Accounts to the amount of £48 16s 2d were passed for payment.

The Sergeant-at-Arms.

Auckland, July 13. A special meeting of the Council of th« Auckland branch of the National Associa tion was held yesterday when it was re solved to send the subjoined telegram to the Premier, and to transmit copies to Sir Robert Stottt, Captain Russell and Mr Massey, Vice-president, (Members of Parliament):—" The Council of the National Association of New Zealand (Auckland section) protests against the deliberate and Intentional evasion of the law In the Ministerial arrangements made with Colonel Fraser. Hi? appointment as Sergeant-at-Arms is improper m itself, immoral as involving a breach of the law (m fact if not m form) and an offence against public decency. Owing to the cirenmatanoes under which the arrange ment was made the Council considers that farther investigation is imperatively re quired." .

The Ashburton Hounds.

Air, 'John Peel. 1 There's a huntsman bold, —of Lagmhor I'm told,— Whose pack of hounds are the beat to be found; He's a sportsman true, andagoodnder too, When he's out with his houndß m the morning, When they see Buckley out how the people do shout; Then off they race to join m the chase, For they like to be led by the master stout, And to cry " Tally-ho " m the morning. When a hare is found, there's a leap aad a bound, ' Over country that's not the best to be found For gates and wire. It makes one ad mire Bold Buckley's seat m the morning. With his whip m his hand, like a statue grand, His form well-known to the farmers of the land, Than all join hands and fovm the band That yell' Tally-ho' m the morning. A toff hired a horse from a friend one day; He was soon on the steed, and it looked so gay. When it heard the hounds it began to play- Thought he, ' I'll insure m the morning.' He didn't have time, though he wanted|to wait; . ■ . ? The first thing it jumped was a five-barred gate, When the crowd came up he was m such a state— For he said there were stars m the morning. A new chum came to the hunt to ride, He wore top boots and a whip beside, And the boya called out—' You'd he safer inside, When you're out for a hunt m the morning.' This made him wild, so he thought he'd show The peopl* how fast his nag could go, And he galloped at ' top,' but the crowd cried • whoa' — And he's gone for a hunt m the morning-

ALFORD FOREST.

Own Correspondent, ' Snow fell on Sunday evening last; on Monday morning over a foot deep lay along the hills as far as Mount Somera and to the Rakaia Gorge. Sharp frosts have prevented its disappearing m the usual agreeable manner; m fact, as I write this (Saturday evening), there is from seven to ten inches lying hard and crisp, while farther back it is from two to three feet, say near the "Old Man." The removal of sheep from the back is t work of great difficulty, and some lcs must result. At the saw mill, Spring burn, a total stoppage of work makes both men employed, and customers anxiously waiting for timber, grumble, and hope for a change. With the excep tion of attending to the feeding of stock, all work is at a stand. To fill up time par ties have baen out hare hunting, over one thousand head having bean killed within a ridius of four miles. To-day a sleigh party passed by, evidently enjoying the novel sensation of gliding smoothly along the road, and if this frost continues io will become a common amusement* Silos are giving great satisfaction, stock fed with it looking really well. Mr Neil Ohlsen says he has green oats In one, clover m another silo, and cannot yet tell which is best for sheep and cattle, as all ' are looking grand. The return football match between Mount Somers and the Forest teams will take place on Saturday next here. If a thaw renders play practicable a good match is expected, (ireat enthusiasm is shown right along the line of hills and if Waterloo was won on the cricket fields the active training of the footballer mast be of service to New Zealand m the re mote contingency of an enemy landing. All praise to the young colonists for enter- Ing so manfully into athletic feports. Women having taken to politics, men are beginning to give more attention to out door exercise to enable them to keep their place of honor.

Story of an Adopted Child

A strange sequel to a story relative to an adopted child was the outcome of an application made recently to Mr De Rut zen, at Westminster Police Court, by a respectable married couple living m Carey-street. Before the Bame magistrate three years ago, the mother of the child, who was leading an immoral life, protested m (hurt against her husband having her innocent child m his charge. She said that he had lived on her shame, and thrown up a good situation to send her on the street*. She declared that since she had left him, which was for a period of two years, he had never paid one penny towards the clothes or keep of the girl, who she prayed might not grow up amid vicious surroundings to lead a life of degredation as she (the mother did).' Mr De Rutzen refused to help the father to get possession of the girl, and m tha end she was, with the mother's wish, handed over to the care and custody of the mar ried people who now applied for the assistance of the court. They said that they adopted the child, and received nothing for her support either from the mother or father. The child, now nine years of age, looked upon them as her parents, and they were devotedly attached to her. The other day, to their gtief, Bhe was carried off by someone on ber way to school, and they could only suppose that the mother, who was stiil leading a dis reputable life, was associated with her disappearance. With a man with whom she had lived the mother Had left a letter as follows :—" You will be surprised when you read this to find that I have gone away for good and taken my daugh ter. It is useless to look for me, I shall never come back." Mr De Rutzen syin pathised with the good people who had lost the child, but was afraid there might hi difficulties about gotting her back. The applicants said that m consequence of tho good offices of Mrs Ormiston Chant, who aaw a report m the newspapers of the original application, come proceedings were taken m the Coufc of Chancery to appoint the applicants guardians of the child. The Magistrate, after inspecting gome documents handed him, said that thn Chancery Judge did express his willingness to make an order m their favor provided anyone became security that they would provide for the girl m the event of applicants becoming desti tute or unable to do to. Was the re quired security given ? Applicants «»id they did not know. Mr de Rut zan asked Mr Nelson, the missionary attached to the Court, to take the papers and m»ke in quiries at the Chancery Court. His For ship added that he would do all m his power to assisb the applicants, and he hoped that they would eventually recover the child.

Mutiny in the Salvation Army.

The "Pall Mall Gazette" says a mutiny, and one which threatens to spread over the metropolis at least, has broken out m the ranks of the Salva tion Army. For seme time past there has been considerable dissatisfac tion on the part of the various local corps and their officers, about the peculiar financial arrangements which headquarters make, and at last the worm has turned. Matters came to a head through the action of the Cam berwell Corps. The officers of that corps considered that headquarters were charging them too much rent, sending them too many cadets, and putting them altogether to excessive expense. The. corps found itself £150 m debt; but the mutiny was not yet. By a vigorous effort they succeeded m paying that off. Again the rack-rent ing began to weary them sorely, and again an attempt was made to burden them with cadets. The local officers, who are responsible men, well calcu lated to be able to judge of the equity of these matters, at length resolved to protest. They protested, however, m all humility. They wrote a respect ful memorial, which they all signed, telling headquarters that the corps was unable to bear the financial strain which was placed upon it. The autocrats of the Army, doubtless aware of the seething discontent all | over LondoD, apparently resolved to nip m the bud anything with the semblance of insubordination. So without calling up on these audacious officers for any explanation they promptly dismissed the lot. Among the officers so dismissed was Band-i master Clarkson. He appears to be a well-known and popular man through out the Army, he being a man of education and position, holding a good , 1 appointment with a leading firm of accountants m the city. Naturally he had sided with his brother officers, and then ; after fifteen years' service with out any remuneration, and after help ing the Army financially to a considerable extent, he found him self thus unceremoniously drummed out. The Nunhead Corps has mutinied by refusing to pay any money to the funds at headquarters until some explanation has been given,

Banks Peninsuala.

BrA Resident. As th« crow flies it must be considerably leos than eighty miles to Banks Pen insula. This makes it rather a matter of surprise that such an interesting district should be so little known to the average Ashburton resident. The mention of the came of Akaroa will brin<? up some holiday recollections it Is true, but the ideas of a place gained m this way must always be very superficial, Indeed, it is quite impossible to gain any sort of a correct knowledge of the place by means of a flying visit. l n a plainsman accustomed only to the scenery of far off hills and sky, there are tastes which re quire much cultivation before he can thoroughly appreciate the lakelike waters of the Akaroa harbor and the beautiful green hills of Banks Peninsula. From these hills y ou caa gaze upon scenes of everchanging and surpassing beauty. Trees and hills and «* and sk, kaleidoscopicaU y combine,prese n tingW.w that nerer fare the eye. When evening closes aroand, the hills will change their "tfT" ? b"tap Rwments of bright gold before they seek the .hades of night. And then from behind some blackeaed peak the big red moon will rise and as you travel down into a valley i e will sot again; so that as you proceed, you can see it rise and set times without number! Some men say they have seen similar phenomena on the plains when coming home late, bat, be that as it may, moonlight makes the Peninsula a fairy land, and aid is lent to the illusion by the lonely call ct the weka or the fine weather cry of the mope hawk. Iv other countries when nature is not so prodigal of its scenery, Akaroa would rise into great importance, and even as i t is, the number of visitors m the summer months is yearly increating. Apart from the sight seer, you will find the pale , faced man from the city who has come to j enjoy the bracing mountain air or to seek rest m the quiet solitude of the sea-side. Again the yachtsman will brave the , dangers of the open sea m coming to enjoy a secure play.place for his craft, | Ihe artist also comes to gather fame from hl"8 an*Me •»* *y. If you add the modest but continual sprinkling of honey moon couples that go dreaming about through Akaroa you will h%ve a complete list of the important people on the Peninsula all but one. Indeed the calm peace loving Penin sula resident does not seek great im portance. Excitement and worry he will hold aloof and liko the lillies of the field ne will neither sow nor spin. The grass grows m abundance to feed his sheep and cows, or if he has neither of these, he is jwmg on the fruits some quiet indepen dence. An early settler, coo is he. Perhaps he has lived on the Peninsula all his life, even though he has now arrived at middle age. And he has characteristics which are distinctly local. If seclusion | has made him somewhat old fashibned,the mfld climate has mide him genial: if by habit he is not generous the nature of his surroundings has made him at least hospitable. The idle example of the visitors may account for his inclination to be lasqr. The scenery around him, too, is not without its effect, Beauty.has natural attraction for the human heart, so his' love for the Peninsula can be easily understood. The source of his qoiet conceit is more difficult to find. V m cannot talk five minutes to him without feeling that he 1s just as good as | you, and that perhaps a long time ago he j was a great deal better. For life tm 1 Banks Peninsula has had more time for ups and downs than that on the plains. Men can be pointed out who m the old days had thousands and now have nothing; and men who had nothing m the old days now have thousands. Although there are many interesting people on the Peninsula they hardly cor respond with the many objects of interest m the locality. First of all there is the harbor which Is hardly second to any m the colonies. If Auckland harbor is more extensive, Akaroa harbor is better sheltered. If Sydney harbor is more beautiful, Akaroa harbor is more free from rocks. And it is not without claims to beauty. As you approach the bold and picturesque heads you recognise the sub ject of Gibbs' fine picture shown at a kite art exhibition. On your right you pass the famous lighthouse and Devil's Foot steps, and passing the Maori Kaik you arrive at French Bay on which stands the interesting little town of Akarot. At first it seems as if the houses had been chased from the hills and had crowded together near the water's edge, leaving a few stragglers to speck the hills. But as you get nearer you observe the regularity of a quieb, well ordered little borough. I need hardly remind you of its anti

quity or importance m the history of New Zealand. When tussocks waved luxtri antly along East street, Akaroa had good claims to be considered the chief town m | the South Island; and bufc for the speedy arrival of an English man-of-war m the harbor the Ashburton " Guardian " would probably have been printed m French ! That beautiful hill that you see on the south of the town bean the flagstaff! which marks the place where the British flag proclaimed the birth of this Great Britain of the South. This hill, known as Green's Point, is rather more than half a mile from the town, and the road which runs along Hie margin of the beach is a favorite promenade on Sandey after noons. On the upper side of this road lies the lovely mue of native trees known as the Domain. This Domain is a truly happy spot made beautiful by both art and nature. To sit m its shade on a summer day and look out upon the cool blae of the harbor, over whose gem-like waters white sails glide like graceful" swans, will provoke a sensation of rare delight; or if you wander through its

varied foliage and listen to the songbirds, while native robins follow you with cori jus c >nfidence, the poetic side of your nature cannot fail to be touched, Akaroa itself haa a population of about five hundred thirsty souls. When I say "thirsty," I am thinking of the five hotels that hold such a prominent place m the borough architecture. Of course these are m some measure lodging houses for the travelling public ; but to support these five you will agree that all the citizens cannot be prohibitionists. At the north end of the town there is the He creation Ground which has been reclaimed from the sea at great expents to/th*

tefe ABHfetotouiV atJAßbiAto ; monda^ jtjly ie, 1894.



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Wanted. jVf O .Stimulant haß given so much favor *•* with the Natives as Health Tea It must be good. Ask your Grocer for it WANTED Known—All accounts due m tho Estate of Robeih Alcobn must be paid at once. Office hours : 10 o 1 and 2 to 4, Saunders 1 Buildings. R~~OBERT ALCORN "on Saturday, the 7th July, m Baker's Buildings, next the Courthouse, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards and Bannett's and tha Kaiapoi 3*les, the cheapest lot ofgoods ever brought to Ash burton. Also an assortment of Boots. 6 179 WANTED Known. — Men s Tweed Suits 15s 6d, Men's Tweed Trousers 11 d, Menu' Strong Flannelletta Shirts 2s 6d, Mens' and Boys' Boots and Shoes greatly reduced.—Arcade House.,  4 65



\\J ANTED Known. — Embroideries }/\ from Id a yard, Corsets 3s lid, tidies' Ulsters from4s lid, Ladies' Gk-ves four pair for Is, Kid Gloves four buttons Is 6d.— Arcade House. 63 IF you want good prime Cheese and Bacon, try Taylok, East Street Bakery. 6 109 SALE now on —White Calico 2a lid per dozen, Towels 2s Qd per dozen, Lace, Curtains, from Is 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 26 j WATCHES, Clocks, etc., (all guaran teed) at wholesale cist for one month only. Now's your time.—tuMS den's. 3 219 PRIME* Christchurch smoked and Lewis' pale cured Bacon Flams, best Akaroa and local-made Cheeses from 51. at Taylor's, East Street Bakery. 6110 ________________ ii; AW TED Known — Men's strong VV Tweed Suits from 16s 6d; shirts from 2s 6d,—Arcade House. 4 2* IF you wish your eoclala and parties to be succehsf ul, buy your cake, pastry, etc , at Taylor's, E-ist Street Bakery. Parties suoplied on the shortest notice. 6 111 ___' YlSlTthe Sale. Trimmed Millinery going at any price Ladles' TJnder lothing reduced to 20 per cent, below ost>,—Arcade Home. 4 U



WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W, H. Collier. TUST 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. Cash Sale at L. F. Andsewfs \J and Co. Good Notepiper Is packet, Envelopes from 3* 9d per 1000, or 6 Packets for Is. Boxes Paper and Enve lopes 'good quality) from sd. Large Stock of Books at all prices, from 2d upwards. 2s Games of various kinds reduced to Is Bi.—L. F. Andrewes and Co. IT7 ANTED Known-L W Pants 3s W lld, FJannel Shirts 3s 9d, Worsted Socks 6d per pair.—Arcade House 425 11TANTED Known -Before buying tV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from m Anhburton. All marked vary Cheap - H. C. Segers, Melford Housa. ry ANTED Known—All goods m Show * * Room to be slaughtered at any price.—Arcade Fouse. 4 28 I^DWARDS, Bennett's S*le. Grand lot *J new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mrs Adams. DOLLAR CIGARETTES 3d per pecke ANTED Known —The Cheapest House m town for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Foldefs, and everything m the optical me at S. Silek's, Optician, TTy ANTED Known—The Corner Is YV showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—-W, H. Collier. OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calico 2s, ttfaslin'?, Flannelettes, Trimming", etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Biker's Buildings. WANTED Known.—All genuine Oil skins, Leggings, Sou-Westers marked Yarmouth—Mitchell*Turner. T ARfJE Purchase Embroideries at ■" Edwards, Bennett's Sale; over ninety pieces to chcose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made oa short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mrs Alc'orn's new shop, Havelock Street.



{ Wanted 1 lOST, m Moore Street, a Child's Kid n* rt■' Finder please leave at Mail Office. 7 g6 U/AJSTKD a smart bojp, fourteen or J f fifteen years. Apply to Mr Rout Elston. ~ 7 87 QRNAMENTS, China, Glassware, and Fancy Go«ds, greatly reduced for cash. Call and see. Novels at published prices.—H. M, Jones. r* RUSHED < atej 311)3 over usaal' weight, 5s sack included. Al kinds of produce cheap for cash —J. Thomas, Havelock street. 7 51 WA N TITd Known.—No raore wet clothes and bronchitis, Yarmouth Oilskin to hand.—Mitchell & Turner WANTED Known.-31bs of our noted 2s Tea for 5a Id. For other quotations see Price List on Page 3.-~,JoHy Orb, <fe Co. 5197 M~~RS~HOOPER, Monthly~Nuwe; offers accommodation to patients at her residence, Alford Forest roid, near Mr Cunningham's Store. Ten minutes' walk to a doctor. CIOAL. Coal. Coal.—lf you want i Cheap Coal and Firewood just try C. Spray, the old site opposite Mercantile Store. 6 46 ( "1 AMES for Winter Evenings! Word VT Making and Taking, Jenkins' Missing Woid, Stanley's March through Africa, Quartets, and many others.— H. M. Jones. TpNVELOPES from 4s per 1000, Note 12J paper from 3a 6d per ream net cash, during reduction sale. Maori Land illustrated, 2s.—H. M. Jones. OWEF.PING Reductions. —Is Books O for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2g Books forla 6d, 2* 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equal rate of reduction at L. F. Andrewjes and Go's., Cash Sale. 6 181 -\TEW BOOKS.-Verbena. Camellia, ±X 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. NO more Indigestion ; no more ncr vousuess from indulging m too much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea. One trial will convince ou. Henry Zander, Authorised Agent* WAIT for your Bliankets till the 7th July, when Robert Alcorn will be open m Baker's Buildings, with a stock bought at Edwards. Bennetts sale. Double Blankets from 63 6d, a special line at 7s 9d. 6J178 SALE of Warehouseman s Stock at Mitchell & Turner's. Cheap lines m all departments.



Business Notices i GBEAT FORCED SALE, G. J. NEILL'S. /">: WING to pressure of Creditors whose patience is exhausted, we are forced to realise on our Stock of Drapery, Clothing, & Boots, LESS THAN COST PKIOB, Heavy Twill Sheeting, 2 yards wide, 9|d Drees Goods 2£d White Calico, Is lid dot. Dress Tweeds, 4jd Unbleached Calico Is lld doz. Dresß Goods, 6£d Heavy Flannellette, 3|d yard These are all less than half price AU wool Grey Flannel, ?£d Black Silk Velvet 4a 6d, reduced to Is 9d CHILDREN S ULSTERS, 2s Ud WOMEN'S ULSTERS, 4s lld Men's Tweed Suits, 13e 6d Extra heavy Winter Suits, 19s 6d Heavy Colonial Tweed Suits, 39d 6d re- Boys' Tweed Suits, 3a lld Men's Tweed Trousers, 6s lld ' Men's 8s 6i Molea, reduced to 6s lld Boys'^Caps, 6d BOOTS. BOOTS* Men's Colonial Made Nailed Shooters. 7s Men's Colonial Made Bluchera, 4s lld j Women's Shoes, all sizes, 4s lld Boya' 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 REDUOED TO LESS THAN COST PRICE, as we must aye the money. : G J. JNEIL L I'RIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON CASH I OA3HB ____- —, :— 1 FLETCHER BROS- W 7 ISH TO THANK the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding Districts for the generous Support given them, and hope that those who were unable to get ■supplied, on account of the crush and shortage of room, will kindly excuse; and, as a further proof they intend to study the want of,their customers, they have taken the large Shop nexc door, and with the addition of a large Brickand Iron Building at tear of two Shops, they will be ablb to meet present requirements, and as a further guarantee that they intend to stay and sell the Finest Quality Goods at LOWER RATES than have been sold m Ashburtoa before. They quote the following list:- GREAT REJ U CTIONS ffolligt'a Koller Flour. 251bs 2s Od. SOlbs 3s 10|d j lOOlbs 7s 6d. 2001bs 14s 251 b -Moil's tfew Oatmeal 2s 6d Neave's Food lld per tin, 10s per ba<* 4 bags 9s lld 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 uU 1M per lb, 7lbs Is Sunlight Soap Is 2d per box of New Currants, washed and dried, 6'J ablets 3£d 1211)8 3s 9d Candles 5Jd per lb f 121bs. 5s od Baions washed and dried, 4Jd Corn Flour (Brown's) 3£d per per lb, 121 b4s 6d .lb, 121 be; 3s 5d Sultanas 4f d, 121bs 4s 8d Edmond's Bakmg Powder large Fxtract of Soap, 13 packets for tins, .11 d per tin, 12 tins 10s 9d " Is 141 b box 3s lld Cream of Tartar, pure, Is 2d per UmonPeelßdperlb,2lbl S 3d, lb 121bsl3s Tib tins 3s lld Our Own Baking Powder 9d lb Sc ssence 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, Heduction, Oxford Blue 8d per lb, 121 b box to large consumers 7s 9^ Pure Pepper Is 2d per lb ; 121bs Plaid Vestas BJd per dozen, 12 13s o packets 3s 3d Bakmg Soda 3d per lb 51bs Is Preserved Babbit 9d per tin, 8s Caustic Lye for Soap making, 9d per dozsm larß e tms lld '12 tms 8s 9d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 9s Superior Black Lead s|d dozen, 9d per dozen 12 dozen 5s 3d -:o:-— Nute the Prlcj we sell TEA. Ai y^Slbs of the following brands 53 6d- N»hob Matchless, Arab, Nelson and Moate's, Jameson and Anderson'*, Tiger, * and any other. 3d par b Keiuction on 101 b Tins ; Tins free. ' NOTE ADDRESS— •*- -1 ) 1 O o, 107 and 109, High Street, Ohristchurch ; Tele 1 IctCll W 131 "OS., phone 731; and EAST STREET, Ashburton. Remember to patronise the firm who brought an<» :aep down the prices, and give th?JSSto?Sitaittoiithe benefit of all nibbles dought m the Home and Conti nental market* for^Cash. libeßalLY DEALT WITH. A Compete Price List now m preaa will be forwarded to any address FREE. ~^IiVARRIAGE A FAILURE? "NO." when you Furnish at the ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, for there you get Value for Your Money, and there is no cause for gr^t« and diseppo^' ments, as your Furniture lasts a Life Time ' r «^SSSBBSB^_ THE OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT J|^WlHnn^| WICKER CHAIRS-Just the thing for W^^^M iffl^ffi M ■ URAIL DBEDSTEJLI>S, to be sold Cheap TO THOSE WBN SUFFER FROM "'T™H. ¥ndrill & Go's, CABINIEU MAKERS, UPHOLSIERF.ES, Etc., TANCRED STREET NEXT BUlttttNQ S - CIETS S OWIOBJ