CORRESPONDENCE.

(We 0o not hold ourseivcs responsible tnjr the opinions expiessfcil t>v our ccmesDondi rrs.)

HOLIDAY FOR ANNIVERSARY DAY.

TO TUB EDITOK. Sir.—l was very pleased to see Mayor Setly's strong jrotesfc on this subject m your piper of last evening, at)d 1 an a of opinion that' it would be a good job for Ashburton n there were more of his sort amongst, us. This question was brought before the Borough Council and ably argued by Messrs Ferriman and Neil], then debated by the Councillors, and on being put to the vote there was a large majority for the Wednesday being pro claimed. This has been tfone by the Mayor, and his proclamation ought to be respected by the burgesses. I blame Mr Ferriman for the whole trouble, just because he wants to take a team of boys to Christchurch to play cricket on the Monday, and being beaten so far, lie has continued the agitation until he has been able to appear with alisb of merchants and others who won't close on Monday. I wonder how m&ny of them are m a like position to Mr Scaly. lam afraid that unless the Mayor's proclamation is respected, greater trouble may result than a dozen Ferrimans will be abl« to put right. Trusting that better counsels may yet prevail—lndividually I don't care which day is kept as the holiday, but I object to hole and corner and Underhand prooaedings.—l am, etc , D. Thomas.

ASHBURTON WOOL SALES

TO THE EDITOB. Sift,—Mr Thomas' letter m last night's Guardian, regarding? the number of bales of wool offered at the local wool sales, is somewhat misleading, as he shows by his figures that he is head and ears above other wool salesmen respecting the number of bales which passed through his hands. So far as the Ashburton sale is concerned Mr Thomas had the largest catalogue, but it must be pointed out that other firms forwarded wool to the opening sale m Christchurch, where as Mr Thomas' clients sent their wool into his store* to be off red hers. We ourselvea have senb a considerable quantify both to the opening sale m Christchurch, and also to Lyfctelton for shipment—wool which m former years has been offered here and included m our catalogue, thus swelling the number of bales offered, but which, on account of the Jow prices offering m New Zealand this peason, have been otherwise dealt with. — I am, etc., E. W. Hanmek, Miles and Co., Limited.

Licensing Committee

ASliimrton _ I The quarterly meeting of the Licensing Committee for the pistricb of Ashburtoa was held m tha Oonrthouse. Ashburton, at noon to-day. Present—The Chairman Mr C. A. Wray, SiM., Messrs William son, teadley. Cocker, Waby, and Bruce. Mr W. h. Allan sent an apology for his absence, adding that he was opposed 10 any extension of hours for the sale of drink* rOLICE RBFOET. The police report was favorable as to the management and conduct of all the houses m the district, and there had been no complaints. THK CLOSING HOtJII. Mr Cuthbertson, who appeared on be half of Mr James of the Somerset Hotel, to apply for an extension of the closing hour till 11 p.m., would ask the Cotn mifctee to bring a judicial mind to bear on the question, and consider the position as it affected the business public. He put m a petition from a number of commer cial travellers and others, and it could not be supposed that these gentlemen wished the extension for drinking purposes, or they would not hold the responsible posi tions they did. In support of the appli cations for extension till eleven o clock, he called William James, of the Somerset Hotel, who said h« had been eighteen yiais m the trade and had had the Somerset Hotel seven months. Very little bar trade was don* between ten and cloven o'clock. All th<> commercial travellers business was done m the evening- He could not shut his house at ten on, their account. He would prefer to shut at ten, but owing to this difficulty he could not. aad it was a great inconvenience to all concprned. , Mr Crisp, who appeared for all the other licensees, had agreed with Mr Cv hbert son that- all the applications should be taken as one. He need not repeat Mr Cufchberison's arguments, except to add that the required three weeks' notice had been given, and no objections had been lodged against the applications. He would call Mr Henry. . John Henry said the ten o'clock closing j ■was a nuisance, and an inconvenience to everyone. The bar was closed at ten, but he had still to sit up till eleven on account of the large number of lodgera coming m from their business, various entertain ments, and prayer meetings even— (laughter)-that were not over at the present closing hour. The Committee retired, and on resum ing the Chairman said they had decided to adhere to their original determination, to have the houses closed at ten p.m., as they did not consider the public suffered any inconvenience thereby. . TRANSFER. A temporary transfer of tha Commercial Hotel license from JReeardus Henry to John Henry was granted, the present licensee having gone intoanother business. CONDITIONAL LICENSE. The Committee decided that they could not see their way to entertain an appli cation from the Eakaia Sports Committee for a conditional license on Boxing Day After transacting some routine business the Committee ad journod.

LATEST GABLE NEWS. Mail Contracts.

London, December 4 The various Agents-General require instructions as to whether they should ■ support the extension of the present nr-ail contracts with the colonies until 1898, and generally seek information us to the decision of the Postal Con ference m Wellington m March last.

CANADIAN CONFERENCE.

Ottawa, December 5 Earl Jersey's report on the Canadian Conference lias been well received throughout Canada. The Hon JViac kenzie Bow ell, Minister for Trade and Commerce, believes it will greatly strengthen the Imperial feeling, and promote a closer union with the colonies.

President Cleveland's Message.

Washington, December 4 Paesident Cleveland's Message recom mends the repeal of duties on sugar, as he considers it hopeless to assist refiners at the present time. It favours the frpe importation of coal and iron, and en couragement to the ship-building in dustry. It further recommends that the national banks should issue untaxed circulating notes, not to exceed 75 per cent, of their actual capital, and de posit a guarantee equal to 30 per cent of the amount of the issue. It is proposed to establish a safety fund for the immediate redemption of the cir culating notes of failed banks by impos ing an annual tax of 1£ per cent, on each bank on its average note circula tion.

The Kaiser's Speech

(Received December 28. 10 25 a.m.) Berlin December b" The Kaiser m his Speech from the, Throne at the opening of the Reich stag said that bills would be introduced to oppose the pernicious action of those who disturbed the Government m the fulfilment of its duty, to prevent abuses of Bourse operations, to coun teract unfair competition, and to reform the tobacco taxation.

New South Wales Politics.

Received December 6, 10 50 a m. Sydney, December 6 During the consideration of the estimates m the Legislative Assembly last night the Retrenchment party wished to take the vote as to whether an all round reduction of ten per cent should be made m salaries above £200 per annum. The leader of the Labor party announced that he intended to discuss each item on its merits. With the exception of reducing the salaries the clerk of the Executive Council and the President of the Legislative Council the Retrenchment party was defeated m every instance.

MRS BESANT.

Adelaide, November 5 Speaking about the result of her tour through the colonies, Mrs Besant said she thought that the New Zealanders were less receptive than the Aus tralians. The former seemed so well satisfied and comfortable m this life that they did not appear to caie much I for intellectual movement. They were active minded enough politically, and m fact were purely practical. Re ferring to the colonial knowledge of theosophy generally, she found blank ignorance, considering how much the subject had been discussed.

Dairy Produce.

Sydney, December 6 j The Agricultural department contem plates taking vigorous action to secure a share of the export trade m dairy produce to Great Britain, and the Go vernment will shortly institute mea sures to promote and develope the }rade.

SUGAR.

Sydney, December 6 It is anticipated that the Sugar Re fining Company will shortly reduce sugar by £1 per ton.

WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Melbourne, December 6 The Premier replying to a depbtation of women promised to introduce a Bill next year to confer the franchise on women.

THE ASHBURTO* GUAKDIAN : THURSDAY, DECEMBER] 6, 1894.



FOB FALB 0' NE Second hand fpur-horso p«wer PORTAIiLK ENGINE, by Biown and May . ' ' ■■•■■■ ..." _ Price low enough to warrant any farmer purchasing for his own use for driviog posver, chaff cutting, corn-crushing, and wood sawing PORTABLE WASH BABBOWS. No home is complete without one of the indispensable requisites. They are a necessity where cleanliness, utility, and health are Talued, TO LET, An Acre of Land, with 6-roomed House, near the Woollen Factory. Rent low. 1? 0 R SAL B. A very Desirable Family Residence of seven rooms, with half-acre ground; fruit and vegetable garden. The owner having left the district, ia anxious to sell at a price which' will be tempting to any ona on the look out for a Comfortable Home; within a few minutes walk of Railway Station and Post Office ALSO, FOR SALE, IN HaVELCCK STREET WEST, a Capital House, containing nine rooms, with bath room and good out offices; hot and cold water and gas laid on. Stabling attached. Within two minutes' walk of Post Oliice and Railway Station 1\ FERRIMiVIV, LAND AND ESTATE A«EHT, ASHBURTON. i North British Fire Insurance Company Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and goods scub to al parts of the colony Reduction of 20 Ber Cent oil all Lines, ROBERT MURRAY PKACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK TTAVING decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MARKED PEICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES, HUNDREDS of these Watches are now m usa throughout the Ashburton district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS. These Watches CAMNOT be obtained m the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVJLH WATCHEd, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £3 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES fromOs 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is U FAMOUS "VBRFBtjTIONE" -WATCHES. Ca&ed SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE. Reduced from £1« ti* Id?, BEPAIRS: WATQHES GLEANED to MAINSPRINGS 43 M CLOCKS CLEANED from -'< All tfoods At Work Guaranteed. Thomas JL KiJworth, ■ '# ENGINEEB, ( TIAS BEHOVED to his new pbbmwbb, BRIDGE WOBKS, *• ■ . ■ WEST AND KERMODE STREETS ASHBURTON. i :i i ■



NEW ABKIVALS FOR ! CHRISTMAS AT CARSON &CO.'S TANCRED STREET. 1 Ton Best Preserving Sugar CO dozen Glass Jars with metal lids, tc bo. given away with •' Snow Baking Powder" New Dried Fruits New Orange and Lemon Pool New Biscuits New Teas New Cordials Finest New Cheese and Roil Bacon Gawnes Famons Sauce, price 6d per bottle Best Brands of Butter from 6d, and tin Freshest of Eggs Just Arrived — 500 copies Wholesomt Cookery by Dr T. It. Allmson the World's Greatest \uthoritj on Health and Hygiene, pric 3d or post free id. WANTED— Good Dairy Produce c every description. ! Carson [and Co., GROCERB & IRONMONGERS QFFOI3ITE UNIQtf BANK,



ALtfORD FOREST. 20 c^s 20 For Sale, being K..S. 7806; an early | selection. Easy terms if required, T. BULLOCK. 17siii5TO"y~couiiY council" 1 ' • ' -—■'■" .: ..... T7IOR BALE—BI Lota of Gain Saplings ™ near WinelcW, and 10 lots at Windermere. For particulars apply at County Council ofiice. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. November^, 1894^ _^_!_ l ashSrto¥"county councilT TVTOTICE is lieteby given that from This Date, a Reward of Ten Pounds sterling, tf Ul ba nto any person or persons giving such information aswill lead to the conviction of any person having caused the Burning of any of tbe County Plantations. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County JJnglneeil !NoYWbwi9> WW t U7O



"Dresses Dresses. Dresses !' YDS DOUBLE-WIDTH, LINING AND BUTTONS COMPLETE FOR "*s 9d. A VEBI CHOICE SELECTION OF SINGLE ItOBEB NEW WOOL DELAINES FROM 6|i). . i CARPETS CHINA MATIINGS, mowm A Showroom Full of Itovelties, THREE OASES ENGLISH SHOES AND SLIPPERS MITCHELL&TS?™ BEATH'S GREAT ANNUAL GIFT SEASON COMMENCES TO-DAY. rpVERY Cußtom3r spending 2a 6i or more will receive a Coupon (with marked on luce) entitling th holder to select a Gift to the amount stated on Ticket. Tickets can be held till a number are accumulated, and may be presented any time until December 31. Customers may, however, select a Praaent at time of purchase. „ «: ——> o:—— '; JUST OPENING— 10 Cases o£ the LATEST NOVELTIES m: Ohinaware. GLASSWARE,—Japanese and Fancy, LEATHER GOODS,—Toys, Dolls, etc. BOTH USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL. &. L. Beath & Co., DRAPERS AND OUTFITTERS, TANCRED. STREET. ARTIST JS~~MATERIALS. I have deceived am a position to Supply I chers, Foreign Canras, Selecu 3tock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur-1 Acadamy Boards, Oils, and Nkwton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, j Easels, Etc., Etc., at-a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret-1 Very Cheap Rate. House Painting & Paperhanffing. I HAVE Bspecially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best_ of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used m the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture ¥rame Mouldings on the Premises. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, AS&BCATOK.', .,_,...,. • i , | i ■ — ■—— _...—.i»■■■■■ja» ' CLEARING^ SALE. H. M. JONES.' WILL OFFER THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC FOR ONE MONTH TREMENDOuV EEDUCTION FOR BUSINESS FIRMS— Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Day Books. FOR SCHOOLS — Hundreds of Priste Books at Less than Published Prices, FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN — Books, Fancy Goods, Stationery, Birthday and Christmas Cards. FOR CHILDREN — _ „,„«_,« t Balls, Trains, Dolls, Picture Books, School Books. THIS IS A GENUINE REDUCTION, E6 NOT MISS THE CHANCE, H- M JONES EAST STKEET, ASHBURTOff. I.J "K>



} Public Notices 10 FARMERS, DEALERS AND OTHERS. THE IMPROVED FABM OF I'-wO A ORES .!-<■•<- With Good "Dwelling House, etc, situate closes to the County kaleyards, Tinwald. NOT HAVING SOLD this by Auction, I am prepared tc Koceive Oiiars f.-.»r it. T BULLOCK, Auctioneer. TINWALD. FOR PALE, on very liberal terms, Section 83, corner of Archibald and James streess. It is well situated, not fat from the Railway fetation, and fronting the Main South Road. T. BULLOCK. PUBLIC NOTICE. "T" HAVE disposed of the Busioess of JL the late William Anderson, Saddler, to Mr Keoardus J Henry, as from the First Day of September, 1894, and trust that he may be accorded the same liberal support that was extended to my late husband—William Anderson. AGNES ANDERSON. yjJITH REFERENCE to the above I * * may say that no effort will be spared on my part to conduct the Busi ness on the same liberal lines as were followed by the late William Anderson, and by strict attention to Business, com bined with good Workmanship and! Moderate Charges, hope for a continuance of that liberal support accorded to my predecessor. REOARDUS JOHN HENRY. 11J112 Preliminary Hotice. GIVING UP" BUSINESS. HAVING made other arrangements, I have decided to GIVE UP BUSI NESS m Ashburton. In consequence of which I shall offer the whole of my new and extensive stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ETC., For a Few Weeks Only at a CONSIDERABLE DISCOUNT. The Shop will be closed on Thursday, December 6, m order to mark down the Stock, and the Sale will commence on FKIDAY, December 7. Remember every line MUST BE CLEARED as I do not want to take any of it away I shall offer some Exceptional Bargains and NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED, as the whole of the stock must, be cleared within one month. Look out for later advertisement and Imnd bills, G. J3L Mogridge, (Lite S. W. Alcorn,) EAST STREET. MONEY, jQO^f\f\ T0 LEND on approved **'W first-class Freehold Security at lowest current rate 0? interest. T. BULLOCK. HENRY ZANDER r HAVE JUST LANDED ex Tekoa MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF THE Finest Turnip Seeds, Consisting of Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth. Fosterton Hybrid White Stone Stubble Lincoln Red Skirving Swede, etc. Rape Seed, Rape Seed Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed All of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office. FERTILIZER'S IN STOCK ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO MANXJRES. SHEEP SHEAKS. SHEEP SHEABS. All the favorite Brande, 8.8.A., 11A, and 75. TOKKE V AND WASHITA OIL STONES miieep Branding* Oil§, BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and five-gallon drums. GROUND AND~LTJMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL. Wool Packg,' WOOL PACKS. Full sfee and full weight. Goideu '.tools m great variety. GKOCEBIES. t am prepared to deliver the Best Quality of Groceries and Provisions at LOWEST ADVERTISED PRICES FOR CASH. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander, GBNEBAL MERCHANT AND DIREOT IMPORTER, AGENT FOR- Sun l?ire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and) Provident Society Ji T* FordjandOo



1 Funeral Notice. FONERAL NOTICE. rpHE Friends of the late Mb -Jou> .i_ Chalaikus rh) respectfully informer that his funeral will move from his rpur dense, Beach road. Ash b»non, on FRI DAY, the 7th mst., at 3 p hi., for the Ash burton Oeraeterv. BAKER BRO 1-!., '12*3u Undertakers. Entertainments. "^siiptri^roHUßCii. ANNUAL harden Party, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 18 9 4. In the Vicarage Grounds. Admission Is 6<J, Children Is (including Tea. 12 50 GREENSTREET SCHOOL. A CONCERT AND BALL, m aid of the Prize Fund, will be given m the School <>n FKIDAY, DECEMBER 14. Admission—Concert, Is ; Ball, 2a 6d Refreshments provided 12 37 PttOiic ouces. Gr # Jesson (LateJ. QUINN) THE Cheapest and Best Watchmaker and Jeweller m Ashburton. Watches cleaned and Guaranteed twelve nionths— is 6d ; all other repairs equally cheap. Rotharham's Watches from ££ 5s English Levers from £3 Gold Brooches from 8s Silver Brooches from Is 6d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. —Note the Address— G. JESSON, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ~£)T~7 \ PRICE required for <3ijX vJ * ' Section No 8. con taining 1 rood, just above the Woollen | Factory, on the opposite side of the road. T. BULLOCK. CHRISTCHDRCH WOOL SALES. DECEMBER 34, 1891. TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHEKS, FAVORING ME WITH WOOL FOR THE ABOVE 8 ALE. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING. CONSIGN any SVool intended for me to the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MRR CANTILE COMPANY'S SIDING, CHRISTCHUBCH, On account D. Thomas, Not later than DECEMBER 10, Otherwise it may be too late. Sending me by Post full particulars, to care of Matson and Co., Christchurch. I have to thank Messrs Harley and Wilkin of the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, for their c nrteey m granting me the use of one of their stores, which is the best lighted and most convenient wool store near Ohristchurch. D. THOMAS* WOOL SALESMAN, ASHBURTON. 12 34 CHBISTCHURCH WOOL WALK*. December 14th, 1894. fo MY CLIENTS who are either Shearing or who have WOOL LEFT UNSOLD at my to-day's Ashburton Wool Sales, I have to givo ntitice that I will personally hold a i WOOL SALE AT OHRISTOHUROH i on the above date. Please, therefore, cither send tho Wool into my store, or hole* it until I can tell you where to consign. I have no intention ol giving up the Ashburton Wool Salesi bub 1 wish to compare the relative prices, and as there will be no Wool iSale either m Cliristohurch or Ashburton for nearly two months, ex cepting the ofte m Christchurch to be held on the 14th December I think it much too long to ask any of my Clients to hold their wool over for that period. David Tliomaa, ■WOOL SALESMAN, ASKBU&TOft. Ashbustioii, November 30,1894,



Oxfi Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, m either sex (acquired ov consti tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury, Sold m Boxes 48 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors thronghout the World. Proprietors : Tuk Lincoln a^d Midland Counties DnuaCoMFAiiy, Lincoln, England f" ' ..,' . '■ ' -v" 'I" * Government Notices. NOTICE THE RAKAIA BRIDGE will be BLOCK KD for Repairs every night till further notice. BY ORDER. Resident Engineer's Office. Christclmrch, December 4, 1894. 12 39 Mr D. Thomas. i ~~ ARCADE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1894. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a southern client to Sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture, via:— %f\ First Okas -jERSEY and AYR- W SHIRE COWS, all close to calving Any body wanting good milkers should attend this sale. Sale at one o'clock. D. THOMAS. 12f46 Aaetioneer. TISwALD SALEY4RDS, DECEM BER 11, 1894. OAVID THOMAS has received in structions from a Southland Clienb to sell by Public Auction ait the above Yards, a grand line of 1000 0EOSSBR]BI) HOGGETS. BAf ID THQMAS, IS ®g . Awjtioueeil,



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