MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the iollor/mg placet as under subject to the necessary alterations :— The next parcel \nail for the United King dom will close on October 18 per lonic. The next mail for United Kingdom, via vSan Francisco, will close on October 31. Due London December 5.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1894. THE JEWISH NEW YEAR.

On the first Say of the current month, th«°> Jewish New Year—s6ss — opened, and that day is followed by a series of days held sacred by the descendants of Abraham, who still observe the law of Moses. The Jewish New Year begins what are known among Jewish people as the Ten Days of Penitence, and this series of sacred days is completed by the Day of Atonement, which falls on October 10—Wednesday next. In towns and cities m which the Jewish people are sufficiently numerous to have a synagogue of their own and maintain a Rabbi, the faithful among them attend early service m the synagogue for many days before the advent of the New Year, and offer up special prayers for the remission of sin. These prayers are called m the Hebrew Selichoth, and, like the mass of the Roman Catholic Ohurch, which is said m Latin all the world over, are offered m Hebrew wherever the " tribes of the wandering feet and weary breast" have found a resting place. The ram's horn sounds at these celebrations, and the old Jewish melodies are sung—melodies associated from their first composition with the special time of year, as are our nowells and carols with Christmas, and our special hymns with Easter. Doubtless those sweet melodies recall \ many memories both sad and sweet to the Jewish mind as do our Christmas and Easter songs to ourselves; and while we at Christmas and New Year times greet each other m the conven tional hearty way we all k«iow so well, the Jew who is still loyal to the cus toms of his ancestors will greet his fellow-Jew with these words—"May thou be inscribed for a Happy New Year." But it is on the Day of Atonement that the universal fast is observed, and the services of the synagogue are, specially interesting, and a writer m the Auckland Herald thus speaks of them :—The Atonement ritual is of a nature to give vivid suggestion to the idea of death. The officiating ministers are vested m white shrouds. The synagogue itself is draped m white. The Kol Nidre service terminates with the same hymn-singing that may be heard at the Israelite's death bed. The prayers offered up for the souls of departed dear ones, recalling memories of "an aching void the world can never fill," naturally awaken thoughts of dissolution. But the most solemn suggestions of thia character occur at the close of the f *st when the entire congregation wrap their praying shawls about their heads and make loud confession of the Unity—the Unity m th« name of which Israel has endured centuries of countless suffering —m the wot'ds, " Hear 0 Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one," followed by the threefold declaration, " Blessed be; the glorious name of His kingdom for ever and ever," and the sevenfold pro nouncement, " The Lord, He is God." Ten days is a fairly long stretch of "short commons and sackcloth and ashes," so that when the Day of Atone ment has passed over the Jews are quite ready for a change, and fessting comes on instead. On October 15 be gins the Feast of Tabernacles, which lasts two days, This is a feast indeed, a time of rejoicing and entertaining, of making merry, and of social enjoy ment m hospitality and good cheer. It is the Jewish " harvest home," when the symbols of the earth's fertility are taken into the synagogue, and prayer and praise ascend. Then on October 21, the day of " The Great Hosannah," is celebrated by a service which is full of weird associations. The heavenly assize, which is fabled to have opened on the New Year, is poetically pic tured as remaining m session till this day to give even the most hardened re probate a chance of amendment. And as the leaves drop or are beaten off the willows-of-the-brook which the wor shipper holds m his hands, so the hope springs up anew that his sins have dropped from him to wither on the ground. The cycle of sacred days is brought to a close on the 23rd of the month with the festival of the " Re joicing of the Law."

The New Zealand Herald has the follow ing :—Masters of New Zealand vessels lately visiting Sydney have had harbor quite an experience with sneak pirates, thieves. The cabins were visited

during the night, and the per sonal property of the capt »ma stolen. Cap tain McKenzie, of the barque Vivid, lost a gold watch and chain, money, and clothing ; and Captain Greenwood, of the Devonport, was completely "cleaned out," the only thing left being a gold chain, which the thieves overlooked. Captain Johnson, of the brigantine Defiance, had the liveliest experience of all. He had been to the thsatre, and on coming on boari found some of his clothes, which he kept, m a. chest underneath the cabin table, laid on the table. Thinking that; perhaps he might have left them out by mistake, he did not attach any importance to the matter, but on going into the lavatory attached to his cabin, he was confronted by a man. Captain Johnson grappled with the intruder, who at once presented a revolver at him, and a struggle «nsued, during which the weapon fell to the ground, and the man escaped. On re turning to his cabin, Captain Johnson found that the revolver was his own property, and was unloaded. Coming to the conclusion that he was safe from any further interruption for that nighfc at all events, the captain retired to rest ; but was rather astonished m the morning to find that the thief had returned, and taken off all the property of value on which he could lay his hands. Even vessels at anchor m the stream are visited by the thieves, so that it behoves every one visiting Sydney harbor to take precautions against a visit from these

gentry.

The Auckland pap"er'3 »» indebted to Professor Aldis for a good deal of copy m the shape of letters to the raovffiKOß edtow eince he vacated the amis, chair ot m the University. Asd lively copy it is. too. But he ran again** * W last week, wheu fee attacked Mr Wta James Williams, who wound uo a Jwg letter m reply ft \m fttfc WW"-*™

public, therefore, should understand that f my one "unpardonable" offence m thej eyes of Mr Aldis is that I am a member of the Auckland University College Council, which last year dismissed Mr Aldis from the Chair of Professor of Mathematics. Every member of that Council has thereby incurred Mr Aldis's hot displeasure and become a target of | personal attack. It matters nothing that the Council was notoriously divided on the question of his dismissal. It matters nothing that, as m my own case, I spoke and voted on every occasion when the nutter came up m opposition to the motion of dismissal, as I beld then, and hold still, that there was nothing m the charge originally preferred against the Professor to justify the extreme sentence of expulsion. All this avails nothing m the eyes of Mr Aldis ; we are members of that Council, and that is enough to cover us with odium and single us out for attack. Dr Mackellar, who shared my own views when m the Council, appeared m print the other day m connection with some Hospital report. Mr Aldis must needs have a shot at him, covering a most unworthy and moac unjust imputation, I venture to write on the claims of the temperance party. Mr Aldis once more mounts bis war-horse and comes hurtling at me with such charges as " blasphemer " and " liar." It is such delicate attentions as these that help to solve the problem, " How was it that with a clear majority m the Council m his favor Mr Aldis lost his chair ? " The answer is, his own utter recklessness m rushing into print de nouncing all and sundry, and flinging about charges he was not able to substan tiate. Mr Aldis may gnash at the Council as much as he likes, but it is his own unbridled speech that he has to thank for being where he is to-day.

The reason why England haa entered no protest against Franco seeking to obtaia complete control of Mada the prbnch gascar may probably be m found m the fact that MADAGASCAR. Great Britain, m 1890, formally recognised the [French protectorate over Madagascar m return for the French acknowledgment of i her protectorate over Zanzibar. That protectorate waa never understood to i mean that France had a right to interfere m the internal administration of the coun try. But it ia evident that) the French Government interpret ifc as giving France equal rights m Madagascar to those claimad by the British Government m Egypt. Hitherto the French protectorate has been more nominal than real, but it looks an if the Ministry had now made up its mind to alter this state of things, and to occupy the country and assume control of its affairs. A. Paris journal recently wrote :— *' The hour has come to make the French protectorate a reality. The suc cess of an expedition similar to that: againbt Dahomey, is certain - only France must make greater efforts than those re quired to dethrone Beh&nzin. There are no roads between the capital of Madagas car and the coast, and it would be neces sary to move the expeditionary force rapidly away from the coast on account of its insalubrity. There is literally no means of transport, no horses or other beasts of burden, and everything has to be caraed by native porters. This is hardly sufficient to move an army. Everything, therefore, must be sent from France, as to China m 1880 during the Montauban expedition. The campaign would cost terribly dear, and, save the question of amour-propre, France cannot reap any re sult proportionate to the cosb of such an expedition. The least costly method of operating would be to establish a blockade of the coaab of Madagascar k " French ambition, howevf r, goes further than a mera blockade. An expeditionary force is to be sent inland for the purpose of Be?:rin£ Antananarivo. This latest example of French aggression vitally con ciros the 39 colonies, for Madagascar m the hands of the French, and with strong wsenals there for the requirements of their fleet, would seriously menace the Be* route to Australasia and India, and m the evenc of tho Suez Canal being rendered unavailable m time of war, would practi cally give France the command of the sea way to the East.

His Honor, Sir H. Williams, m his summing up m the great Speight v Syma cisc thus defined fair com what is fair ment: —Fair comment may comment ? be shortly expressed as criticism and comments on conclusions drawn from the pablic acts of public men Mr Speight was a public man. Any one may make such criticisms. The law is sometimes called an ass, but m connection with fair comment the law is nob an aas« It allows a great deal of lati tude m respect of what is called fair com ment to guide this great right of the the public of criticising its public men, so as not to cut it down. What is the nature of tha conclusions that may be drawn of the public acts of a public man ? They may be exaggerated, harsh, severe, sting ing, incorrect, absolutely untrue, and yet permissible.

The present method of dealing with in solvent estates is, says the Melbourne ■Age, so highly expen the "no stuff" sive m its operation court. that it not infrequently happens that t hft amount of asaete collected is not sufficient to cover the cost of collection. A glaring instance was brought under our notice recently, m the case of an account which had been filed by the trustee of an in solvent estate. The amount received from the realisation cf assets was £68, and the costs were made up as follows : — Assignee's costs, £9; getting a trustee appointed, £5 ; other law costs, £2 10s; filing schedule, £15 ; man in wposßession, £1110s ; taking stock, £2 2s ; advertise ments, messengers etc,, £7 ; auctioneers' expenses, £20; trustees' expenses, £14 ; total £86 2s. A scheme which costs £80 to collect £60 cannot be regarded as a success, and so far as the interests of the creditors are concerned, there seems to be no earthly reason for the appointment of a trustee m such cases. The assignee m the first instance cannot do more than "scoop the pool," and the additional ex penses of appointing a trustee and staff only render the ruinous operation more complete.

The question of the re-introduction of a light bayonet into the Prussian army has been finally settled (says the bayonet, the St. James's Gazette), and the adoption of the new arm decided upon m principle. It is intended to have the bayonet fixed to the rifle m future during drill, sentinel duty, target; practice, and m engagements, an exception being made on marches, when the bayonet will be carried m a sheath at the side. Thus, m spite of magazine rifles and quick-firing guns, the bayonet Is held to be a necessary arm for the infantry, and hand-fca-hand fighting In modern warfare is still regarded as a possible contingency by the German military authorities. A number of com manding generals, however, pronounced some time ago m favor of the abolition of bayonet charges as no longer correspond ing with modern taqtics and improved weapons. The Emperor, on the other hand, holds, it is stated, a contrary view, and regards the re-introduction of the weapon as necessary to render the in* fantry more effective, m the same way as the power of the cavalry has been in preaeed by the supply of lances among all % mounted regiments,

These are the words of the Sydney Mail called forth by Mr Seadon's Railway Biil: - " Since those days (the the railway days of the first Railway question. Commissioners) fhe Go j vernmenfc of the country ' has passed into the hands of men who are I willing, If not eager, to yield to the de mands of labor, and are leading the country into unknown and dangerous p^tha te secure the supperb of the most numerous class, Thf maintenance of ft large establishment like that of the rail ways m a position of responsibility to the community as a whole, but also of inde pendence of class control, could not long be tolerated, and hense the movement to restore political management. There has been a general expression of admiration for the courage with which New Zealand, a few years ago, resolved to put a curb upon extravagant expenditure, and to cease borrowing. The credit of the colony has naturally been raised. But already there are indications of a re-actiou. The colony now seems fco be given over to tne rule of experiment, and what will be the result no oie can yet say. Meanwhile, political railway management is not a new experiment, but an old one which has been tried, and has miserably failed."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The remainder of our report of the County Council meeting appears on the fourth page. A Danish Government expert reporta favourably upon New Zealand red birch for wood paving. Dr. Macgregor refers thus to the Wanga nui hospital m his official report:—This hospital is so old, so badly constructed and so badly drained that it ought to be burned. Shareholders will regret to learn that Mr John Ferguson has resigned his posi tion as Chairman of the Central Dairy Factory Company. At the Police Court this moraine— be fore Messrs David Thomas and J. W, Sawle, justices of the Peace—John Clark a laborer, charged with vagrancy, was dis missed with a caution. The ship Crusader, ninety-five days from Liverpool, has arrived at Wellington. She is m command of Captain Barton, lately of the Jessie Beadman. Daring ! the voyage the chief steward—W. Trainer —died, after fourteen days' illness. Rec9nt developments at the Mount Drysdale gold mine, near Cobar, are roore encouraging then ever, and the stone now being raised is full of the precious metal. The greatest excitement prevails m mining circles. The whole hill for fully a h-tlf a mile on each side has been taken up. Five hundred and eighty ounces of gold is the latest return obtained from a crushing of 40 tons. The Manaioattt Farmer remarks that it is not often that one has the opportunity of seeing 163' chickens m one brood, but this ib possible just now at Mr Richard son's house at Shannon. Three weeks ago 200 egg 3 were put into an incubator, and the hatch turned out so successful that 163 chickens is the result. This is a very good average, and shows of what importance this industry may become under careful management. The opening ot the boating season was celebrated m Christchurch on Saturday, The weather was perfect, and perhaps as large a crowd as has ever witnessed this annual fixture was present. The beauti ful spring day had the effect of giving the ladies an opportunity of displaying under the moat auspicious circumstances every thing new m spring c stumes. The opportunity was fully takm advantage of, with the result thab the scene was excep tionally brilliant* > The opening cricket match of the season aid v. new members —will take placeon the Domain ground on Wednesday next; play to commence at 2.30 pra sharp. The teams will ba picked from the foil aw ing:—Old members — Russell, Grant, Fooks, Marshall, L. F. Andrewes, Oath bertaon. Cwen, Burke, J*ckßon, P<*teraon, Black, T. E. Upton, Denshire, Orbell, Mitchell, G. Andrews, D. Thomas, Makeig. New members —Pauling, Davis (2), Stewart, Thompson, Fleming, Lawry, Rloffatt, .Fulton, Constable, Biteman, Sharpo, Craighead, Broad. Any members or intending members, whose names are omitted from the above lists, are re quested to attend. A funny incident took place during the opening of the boating season m Christ church on Saturday. Hundreds of people lined the Avonside road, which skirts the river, and at last the pressure was too much for the ancient railings which bound the road. It gave way, and about thirty persons, mostly of the sample of the irrepressible small boy, who had elbowed his way to the front, were precipitated down a slight embankment towards the river. Fortunately no one quite reached the water, and no serious side to the comical scene has to be recorded. Later m the day a landing stage gave way, and a boy was immersed, but|he was quickly rescued. The patent for the justly-celebrated Bell telephone expired on January 30 last, and it is now open to anyone to make these instruments either for sale or for individual 'use. Bat it must be under stood that this only applies to the hand receiver, patents governing other parts of the apparatus being still m operation. With a couple of simple receivers, how ever, it is possible to carry on a conver sation over a distance of some eight or ten miles without a battery, the only con dition being that a metallic circuit exists between the fcwo correspondents. The wonderful simplicity of Bell's telephone, comprising only, as it does, a bar m»gnet, a coil of wire, and an iron diaphragm, marks it as one of the most wonderful inventions of a prolific century. We have now become so accustomed to the transmission of actual speech over vast distances that we hardly realise what a scientific triumph this telephone repre sents. The early discontinuance of the frank ing system m connection wifch telegrams, letters, and packets, on the public service of New Zealand, and the inauguration of postage stamps and cash payments for all departments of Government, musi largely swell the telegraphs revenue. The new mode of procedure which will shortly ba brought into operation will seriouslyiater fere with the Education Boards m the various provincial districts, whilst other quasi-public bodies must have increased expenditure under their stationery and | stamp disbursements. The present Colonial Treasurer finds it is likely to be more economical to run the State m matters of correspondence on new lines than m the old groove. There may have been, perhaps, whau is termed indiscrt mate tranking m many unnecessary and strange ways, which has brought this * revolution ' abonfc, but ibis perfectly clear that numerous public establishments and institutions will be more careful m the matter of expense m these directons m the future, seeing the mighty O. P. S. 0. ia to be a thing of the past. ffoLLOWAY's Pills.—ln the complaints peculiar to females these Pills are unrivalled. Their use by the fair sex has become so constant for the removal of their ailments that rare is the household that is without them. Amongst all classes, from the domestic servant to the peeress, universal favor is accorded to these renovating Pills; i their invigorating and purifying properties render them safe and invaluable m all Q)*sesj they may be taken by females of all ages for any disorganisation or irregularity of the »ystem, speedily removing the cause and restoring the sufferer to robust health. As a family medicine they are unapproachable for subduing the maladies of young and old.

CORRESPONDENCE

vWe do not hold ourselves responsible tor the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

UP IN A BALLOON BOYS!

TO THE EDIIOB. Sik, —Will you kindly suggest through your columns the propriety of giving the scholars attending the schools m and around Ashburton a half-holiday on Wednesday, to give us youngsters a chance of seeing Miss 1 Adair go up m a balloon. I am sure it would do us more good than stopping m a i paky, stuffy old schoolroom, and getting beans for trying to peep oufe of the windows at the show going on outside.—l am, ect, Tommy Dodd.

The B.N.Z. President.

Before appointing Mr Watson to the position of President of the Bank of New Zealand, Government made a final effort to get Mr Coatee, by commuaioating with the London directors of the National Bank, through the Agent-General, and asking them to release him from his engagement, but without success. Mr Watßon'a salary will be over £2000 a year, and his duties will begin at once.

The 24-Hour Bicycle Tournament.

Dunbdih, October 7 The competitors thinned down as the day proceeded, until there were but three left.* Body and Soanes kept together till 2 15, when Soanes and Duff collided. Body then drew ahead steadily, and was going very strong at the finish at 9.10 p.m., while Soanes was evidently con siderably distressed during the final few hours. Duff's frequent and lengthened retirements account for his position. The following are the distances covered at the end of the twenty-four hours: — Body, 354 i miles and 125 yards ; Soanes. 338| miles and a distance; Doff, 320| miles and a distance. In order to secure a medal place, Rapson covered 250 miles m twenty-one hours, and then retired. Lewis put up a New Zealand record for 100 miles, which he completed m 5 hours 50min 45sec. Body is a member of the Christchurch Cycling Club.

The Tophouse Tragedy.

~h« Inqae-tf. Nj3lson, October 7. The inquest on the bodies of John Stephen Lane and William Henry Wallis was held at Foxhill on Saturday night, and lasted till nearly eleven o'clock. Constables Knapp and Phair deposed to finding the body of William Bateman lying on the verandah of the accommo dation house dead. About 200 yards on the Wairau side of that house the body of Lino, which had been dragged from the centre of the road to behind a log at the side, was found, and the body of Wallis, the telegraphist, was found Ijing on his face m a paddock just at the back of the telegraph station, about fifty yards there from. Both men had been shot from be hind, and at such close quarters that they I were blackened by powder. The charge entered Wallis's head behind the right eat and Lane's behind the left.

From the story narrated it appears that Bateman had induced Lane to walk up the road and that he was m slippers. He then went to Wallis and asked him to accompany him hire shooting; Wallis complied, but was shot close to his own house. Both wero shot somewhere about 8 o'clock on Friday evening, and were lying a quarter of a mile apa-t. Wallis had beea covered with a horsecloth that belonged to the accommodation house. Wallis had fallen with his gun under him. It was a breech-loader single barrel, and had not recently been dis charged ; it contained a full cartridge. The constable could find nothing to indi cate the motive for the crime.

A letter was found at the accommoda tion house, addressed to Mrs MacLeod, a sister of Bateman, m which Bateman in dicated his intentien of destroying him self There was also found m Longney's diary, evidently intended for Longney, the following :—" Tophouse, October 4, 1894.—Dear Nat, Juat a few lines for the last. I went to Wakefield and saw Mac. I had a good calk with him. I told him this word, but he would not believe me. Well. I made up my mind to shoot all but the children. Good-bye.—W. Bateman." A witness, named Mead, deposed to being called by Robart Kerr to assist, and to riding up to the accommodation house with his son on Friday morning. H« saw Bateman flourishing a gun as though he meant to use it. They turned back to the telegraph office, wich was guarded by themselves and others. They con tinued to see Bateman on the verandah of the accommodation house, but subse quently they heard a shot ; and saw some thing lying on the verandah. They still waited some time, but on going up found Bateman lying dead. There was no one else there who could have shot him. The police deposed that a mark on B*te man's bare big toe indicated that he pulled the trigger therewith. Close to him was 'a bottle with some whisky m It, another that had contained rum, a glass, and a jug of water. Miss Wylie, governess at Longney's, and three of their children, got down to the telegraph office on Friday morning, and were there when assistance arrived. A swagger named Nicholls gave evi dence as to Batem&nV behaviour on Thursday arid Friday morning. Mrs Wallig was called, but friends had taken her to~ town, and a telegram was received that she had fainted oil the way. Miss Wylie was not brought down. The Jury returned a verdict that William Henry Wallls and J. S, Lane came by their death by gun shot wounds, inflicted by one William Babeman. An inquest was then held on Bateman before the same jury, and they returned a verdict chat the deceased came by his death by a gun-shot wound, inflicted by himself, whilst m an unsound stite of mind." There seems little doubt that Bateman was jealous of Lane. He was m town on Thursday professedly to see about a dog to enabie him to go mustering at Birch Hill, but it is thought his real object was to get some caps. The reason for his killing the telegraphist is difficult to conceive, but a suggestion is that he sought to prevent news of the other murder being sent away. During Thurs day night he was threatening fco kill Miss Wylie, and sharpened a knife m her room ; but one of the children, of whom he was fond, clung to the girl. She, with the children, escaped to the Telegraph Office m the morning, and one of the little boys, m going there, found the body of Mr Wallia cover.:.' over. The two women were m dread of death, and Mra Wallis had hidden a paper on which she had written :-—" If Miss Wylie and I are found dead, Bateman has killed us." The funerals of Wallls and Lane to day proceeded together to the cemetery, where th* two men were buried, m the same plot of ground, side by side. The funera's were witnessed by a great num ber of spectators.

tftfijE AfcHßtmiTW GtJABDIAN: MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1894.



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Wanted DOLLAR CIGARETTES sTpeT^t^t PRIME Christchurch smoked and Lewis' pale cured Bacon Hams, best Akaroa and local-made Cheeses from sd. at Tayior's, East Street Bakery. 6110 T ADIES' and Gentlemen's left-off JL> Clothss bought, sold, or exchanged. —Mbs Knioht, Wakanui Road, opposite Templar Hall. 7 102 IfiDWARDS, Bennett's Sale. Grand lot , -^ new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mbs Adam* BWEKPING Reductions. —Is Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for Is 6d, 2* 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equal ra'e of reduction &t L. F. Andkbwbs and Go's., Cash Sale. 618 WANTED Known—That owing to the suocess of tho Sale now being held up at Saunders' Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, it will be continued for another twenty-eight days. I am nob i advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains.—A Lawbie. 7 166 CTTAR ! WAR.'—Greac Sacrißces as » Goods musfc 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 Cases, Ink stands, Pictures, Music, Accordeons from 7s 9d, Concertinas, Violins, Ban j 08, Zither Harps, Photo Frames and Albunis, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Indoor Games, School Bags, and a great variety of goods too numerous to mention; all at greatly <v uced prices for cash this month at L. F. Andrewbs and Co/s, Cheap Sale.



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WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical me at »S. SiXEK's, Optician.. WANTED Known —The Cheapest House m town foe First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Sbgbrs, Melford House. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Kegacta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier. VjtTANTED—AII Accounts due to the VV undersigned must be paid at once or they will be sued for without further notice. —Jambs Gudsell; 9 168 WANTED Known—The Corner Is showing a magnificent New gtock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Extra large and heavy 15s 6d and 16a 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. U. Zander, Sole Agent. CIRCULATING Library.—Any one bringing or buying a Yellow Back or Cloth Book can exchange the same by paying 4d for each exchange. New books are constantly added to the library. Photo and Scrap Albums, Text, Birthday, Christmas, and New Years Carda Cheap, and m Great variaty; Picture Books, Scraps, Band of Hope Reciters, and Dialogues, Fancy, Plain and Mourning Stationery. Book Stall and Shop,—J. Marseen. OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcokn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. UNsTgutis ! Guna ! My now stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. m spection hmted. No old stock to select from at ,), W. BLardley's Sporting Repository ________„ T ARGE Purchase Embroideries at -" Edwards, Bennett's Sfile; over ninety pieces to chooae from. Ladies' Trousseaux made on short nobice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Havelocii Street TJjnroTICEI Houce Sport f>r ail IN Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guii3 or any description. Gun fittings m stock. Prices low.—/. W. Hardlby, Ironmonger, etc. j WANTED Everyone to try Peerless Tea, 81b for ss. 61b for 9s lid. Desaicated Cocoaaut 8d per lb; Wire Nutting, lyd wide, 2£d per yd by the coil. Note address—-Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores, E<*st street. Ash burton, Next Bank of New Zealand. HAKATERE.— The Somerset Me*t I Mart has long held " the cake " as the best and cheapest shop m town for 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. 8 52 IF you want good prime Cheese and Bacon, try Taylor, East Street 1 Bakery. 6 109 OYSTERS, Fried Flounders, and Whitebait every right at Jewitt's, Deep Soa Fishing Company, opposite! Mail office. 9 166 GOOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not feeling well ? Have a cup oi Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening; My word, Mrs j Brown, this is simply lovely. Wholesale and retail at Zander's. EARLI~POTATOE6. —Beauty of! JBath, Early Rose. Snowflake, and other Kidneys—by the sack and m small lots. Customers may rely on the seed lieing true to name.—A* W. Randell, Ashburton and Allenton. 8J57 IF you wish your socials and parties to be successful, buy your cake, pastry, etc , ab Taylor's, East Street Bakery. Parties supplied on the shortest notice. 6111 jpi QPBAYis selling Firewood 25s \_y§ O per cord, delivered. Coal from 03 per quarter. Good heart fencing Serial very cheap. Opposite Mercantile ma- *v«wt Street. Store, ». _...., B „.. - * IMy new sea- ANU bang i to hand son's stock of Au. .. Cartridges Eley's, Kynock's and, Cluu .«, * J ! Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Case*, all sporting materials of the first quality at ,T. W. Hardley's, Guv Empo»- urn. I ROBEOT~TLoO^niaß~opfln9d~in Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Baonett's and the Kaiapoi S%les, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashborton, Also an assortment of Boots. > VA/A-^TICD Known—That if you are m 1V f want of a tim class art clem sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do butter than call at J. Moison's ; you will get. (ho very bast at reduced prices. As for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the Australasian colonies. Repairs well done and at once Premier Boot Maker, Town Hall Boot Store, East street, Ashburton,



Wanted. TO LADlES.—Spring Cleaning— We have just received Three Cases of , Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together with new Patterns m Carpets, O Icloths, and Linoleums. China Matting from Shi per yard.—Mitchell and Turner. \i  E Hold a Large Stock of the Latest «* Novelties m Materials for Blouses and Walking r>resses. Just opened, tx Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods or choice selection, Sunahaips and Umbrellas.—Mitchsll and Turner. REGENT Arrivals —Ladies'andGenile- raen's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats.— Mitchell and Turner, SEED Envelopes for Sale; a cheap line. Apply this office. 973 [ T3ARTRIDGE Cochins for sale. A JL purchaser just received three from [ advertiser says :— " They certainly are splendid birds." Address, Mail Office. y\RESSMAKING. — Miss Murphy, JL/ Dressmaker, has recommenced busi i f 1 ness m the old Kindergarten, Kaet street, ' where she will be pleased to see old friends and new. Terms very moderate. tITANTED Known-Before buying VV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from J In Ashburton. All marked very Cheap, — H- C. fcsEOERS, Melford House. TUST Opened, a aplendid line of fashion *J able Dress Stuffs, m Cardinals, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks, To be sold under wholesale price.—H, C. Segers, Melford House.



Busmess Notice". IF YOU WANT GOOD VALUE FOR YOUK MONEY GO TO— G. J. NE ILL'S WHERE THEY ARE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PIUCE. HABD UP.~jHARD UP MUST HA.VJEJ MONEY, TVTO REASONABLE OFFER REFCJ3ED FOR ANY ARTICLE IN 1\ THE SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2|d DRESS GOODS 3io Double width Dress Tweeds Is lid Heavy Shining Is 6d—Reduaed to 9Ad Reduced to Is Union Shirting Is 2d—Reduced to 7£d TOWELS 2£d Kid Gloves, four clasps Is 9d Double Bed-twiil Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7|d— Reduced and White 9£d to 4jd White and Grey Calico Is lid doz Dr Warner's Coraline Corsets, 8a 6d AH Wool*laDnel7id Reduced to 5s lid CORSETS Is 9d per pair wxT «« T «^ MILLINERY AND UNDER-OLOTHING AT YOUR OWN PRIOE CLOTHING- CLOTHING Boys 1 Suits Ss lid Men's Tweed Trousers 6s lid Boys' Suits 4a lid Men's Woellen Socks 7Jd Boys' Caps 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes Men's Tweed Suits 13s 6d 17s 6d Meii'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 EVERY CONCEIVABLE MAKE, COLONIAL AND ENGLISH, AT ANY PRICE-FROM o« »<* PER PAIR. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. BOOTS. ~"~ BOOTS. CHEAPER THAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THE MONEY Women's Shoes 4s lid Women's Leather Lace Boots, all sizes 5s lid THESE ARE SIMPLY GIVEN AWAY. Men's Bluchers 4s lid Boys' Nailad Shooters, Strong, 5s 6d Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid and 5a 9d Wfan's Heavy Watertights, pegged, Ladies' French Snoes lls 9d—Reduced 15s 6d—Reduced to lls 6d „ to 8s 6d CHILDREN'S TAN SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE AT Q J. «£I LL'S, JFRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, , EAST STREET, ASHBURTON Cash. We Want CASH. "FLETCHER ImT SEW LIST. COMPETITION UP TO DATE. GROCERIES AT LESS THAN CHRIBTCHURCH PRICED — NOTE — JUST LANDING, 25 Tons New Crop Gane Sugar. 25 561 b Finest Snowdrop Sugar 12s Bd. SEASONABLE GOODS. Lemon Syrup Is per bottle, 12 Lime Juice Is 3d per bottle -bottles lls 3d Lime Juice Cordial Is 3d bottle Easpberry Syrup Is Id, 12 I aspberry Vinegar Is 9d bottle bottles 12s 6d \ pint packet Jellies 4d per pkt. Pineaple Cordial Is per bottle, 1 pint packet Jellies, 7d per pkt. 12 bottles lls 3d 2-|lb tin Preserved Pears Is tin Health Saline Is 9d per bottle Lemonade Powders Is per box Ginger Beer Powder Is per box Seidlitz Powders lOd per box Persian Sherbet Is per bottle Enos Fruit Salt 2s lid bottle Sparkling Saline Is 3d bottle SOLE AGENT FOR— Potter's Herbal Beer Extract 7d per bottle, 12 bottles 6s 6d, sufficient to make six gallons of splendid Herbal Beee. ALSO AGENT FOE— i Premier and Peerless Teas m Jib and lib packets, and | m 51b and 101 b tins. TEA TEA. TEL We are m a position to sell BETTER TEA at a LOWER RATE than any firm m Ashburton. Finest Chutney Is 3d per bottle Pickles, Onions, Mixed, Chow (the best m the World) Chow, Piccallili, etc. 9d Good Salmon from 8d per tin per bottle Fresh Herrings 7Jd per tin 21b tins Rabbit lid per tin Sheep Tongues 10d per tin 21b tin Corned Beef Is per tin Sardines 4|d and 8d per tin 21b tin Corned Mutton Is per tin EiODR. FLOUR. 251 b Finest Roller 2s Od 1001 b Finest Roller 7s 6d j 501 b Finest Roller 3s 10|d 2001 b Finest Roller 14s Od Finest Sago, Tapioca, Split leas Premier Candles s|d per packet, | Ifd per lb, 71b Is 121 b for 5s 3d ! 251 b New Oatmeal 2s 4d per bag, 4 bags for 9s 3d I Remember" 69 patronise the firm who brought and kaep down the prices, and give fche people of As* fiborton and surrounding district the benefit of all nibblea oought m tha Horns and Continental markets. m the iiome "W^jj CONSUMERS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. NOTE AJDDRESS— FLETCHER BEOS-, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL £»OO ER S, Etc., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREFT, ASSL! TRTON' fe. Anderson^ BOOT WAREHOUSE. EAST STREET. BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS fTiHE Largest and Best Assorted Stock m the District to Select from ALL BEST ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL MAKES IN STOCK. Oar COLONIAL GOODS are made at Our Own Factory, so that we are able to GUARAN'i EE SATISFACTION AND SELL AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIOtfS. "Every Description of Boots and Shoes made-to order. Material and Workmanship GUARANTEED. Be sure to Call and Inspect Goods before Buying elsewhere. S- ANDEBSON, BO.OTI MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, \3. NICHOLAS, Manager, East street;. Rkpaibs Doxe Same Day as Brought