The Harper Case.

Wellington, May 25. Mr Fisher contended that when L; Har per failed to raise £100,000, dealing with clients' funds should have been stopped, in such aa insecure condition was the firm. As to the deed transferred to the bank in 1892, he pointed out that it was prepared by solicitors in Wellington, and this fact shotsld have caused George Harper to pay more attention to It, and look it through before attaching his signature. With re gard to the fictitious accounts sent Home to clients in March 1892, counsel con tended that George Harper, when he be came aware of the circumstances, was bound to atop those accounts. # Mr Stringer, who also appeared in sup pott of the rule, eaid he did not for one moment believe that George Harper was actuated by any personal fraud or dis honesty, bwfe it would be unfortunate for the pro£essi»n and the public if the law etood as stated by Sir Robert Stout. Any professional misconduct, Mr Stringer contended, was sufficient to justify the intervention ©f the Court, and the cases quoted by the other side amounted really to professional misconduct. A breach of duty against the clients was clearly pro fessional misconduct, and he quoted caaea to show that failure to conserve trust funds was regarded as a breach of duty. If George Harper knew that trust funds wese being dealt with improperly and al lowed this to go on, he certainly became a participant in the matter. The Court took luncheon adjournment. The argument in the case having con cluded, the Court intimate* that it would not deliver judgment until it heard argu ment in Mr Maude's case, which began this afternoon. After the luncheon adjournment, Mr Stringer, continuing his argument, cora batted Mr Bell's contention that this Court was not a punitive one, and sub mitted that it was both punitive and disciplinary. There were four broad grounds upon which he invited the con sideration of the Court. These were—(l) The facts and circumstances connected with the opening and closing of the truat account in 1885; (2) the manner in which the trußt properties had been dealt with; (3) the circumstances con nected with Leonard Harper's departure for England In 1891, and the contention that George Harper was then cognizant of the firm's position; (4) the rendering of admittedly false and misleading accounts. As to the first head Mr Stringer admitted that George Harper, in opening a trust account had made a genuine and honest attempt to protect; the clients' moneys; but when it was closed in 1886, and the tooney transferred to the ordinary account, George Harper and Maude then became face to face with the fact that the firm could not carry on business without nsinj? its clients' money. With regard to the second point, Mr Stringer urged that George Harper's action in signing away j property as attorney for clients was indefensible. Surely his suspicions in regard to the management of the trust department were sufficient to prompt him to make full enquiry, and if possible prevent that department from doing something dishonest and fraudulent. Sir Robert Stout made a few remarks in reply, and contended that none of the cases cited by the other side were ana logous to the present case. The Chief Justice read a statement for Mr Justice Williams, in which the latter explained his re«Bon for absence from the Hench during the present case. His Honor admitted that cases like the pre sent should be tiied before a full Court, but stated he had been obliged on behalf of a near relative to take steps to recover from Harper's firm certain sums of money, and he thought it was very undesirable he should sit on a case in which George Harper'a conduct was called into question- Th© Chief Justice intimated _ that the Court would reserve its decision in th© case until argument in T, W. Maude's, ease had been heard. T. W. MAUDE'S CASE. The motion calling upon Thomas Wil liam Maude, late of the firm of Harper and Co. to show cause why he should not be suspended or struck off the rolls was then argued. Mr Joynt appeared on be half of Mr Maude to contest the motion, and Mr Fisher represented the Canter bury Law Society in support of the mo- Mr Joynt explained that Mr Maude tmme to the colony In 1879, and entered <bhe firm of Harper and Co. as a clerk, which position he held till 1880 when Leonard Harper offered him a one-sixth share in the firm for £2000. Leonard Harper represented the firm as being in an exceedingly prosperous condition, and said they had a reserve fund of £30,000 Maude of course looked upon the invest ment as a splendid one in the light of these representations and did. not hesitate to accept the offer. From the moment Mr Maude went into the business, his time was more than fully occupied by the responsibility of ni& own branch, and he could not devote any attention to the other departments. He also suffered severely from ill health. Mr Joynt then went on to detail the management of the office, and stated that Leonatd Harper and Parkerson had clunged into reckless speculation with the money of No 2 account, the latter actually plundering it of thousands of pounds In almost every possible way Parkerson had robbed this account, and in doing so was acting with the full sanction, ot Leonard Harper. Counsel remarked that the afesenae of Leonard Harper was more reason why he should refer to these matters In the plainest language. He had lbd his partners into a terrible quagmire, and instead of coming forward to bear his sba?e of the trouble had betaken himself to some remote part of the world. Counsel felt he could not speak too strongly regarding the conduct of this man in whose hands the other partners were little children. Mettto? to the charges made against Maude, Mr Joynt pointed out that in the one instance in Mr Maude dealt with property which was subject to a declaration of trust, he had not signed the deed until he had made enquires from Leonard Harper, who had perpetrated a gross fraud In the matter. , __ When the Court rose tor the day Mr Joynt had nob finished his address. Wbixington-, May 26. Mr Joynfc, continuing hi» address in Maude's ease, spoke at some length with wgard to the system of declaration of trusts in force in the office, and said that neither Maude nor George Harper had the slightest idea that the system would be the medium for gambling and plung ing with securities of clients. As to the crisis in the firm's affairs in 1885 and 1886 counsel said that George Harper and Maude believed the difficulties arose through the assets not being realised with sufficient vigilance and industry, and thoueht the pressure would be relieved in the course of a few months. George Harper and Maude were actuated only by honest feelings and motives, and had no idea whatever that the alteration could result in a loss to anyone. Counsel's contention was that the opening of the trust account at that time practically amounted to an alteration in the firm s financeß. He also pointed onto that George Harper and Maude had no par aonal interest and could in no way be enriched by Number 2 account. The bulk ©! the clients' money was lost through bad securities, as In the case of personal investments made by Leonard Harpw or through having no security at all. Counsel asain laid utress en the point that Maude radically left the firm fn May 1891. Mr Fisher speaking in support of the motion submitted that Mr/oyatihad failed to distinguish Maade'B eaaaifrom

George Harper's case except in that] Maude had refused to have anything to do ■ with the other departments in the busi- < ness- On this point, however, Mr Fisher contended that if Maude knew sufficient of No. 2 account to induce him to refuse to have anything to do with it, it was' plainly his duty to interfere and bring things to a climax long before this was done.

The Chief Justice intimated that he would give judgment in boih cases on Monday afe eleven o'clock.

NEW JUSTICES.

.— „■ .»-■ —I . Aboat two hundred and ten gentlemen in various parte of the colony have just been added to the Commission of the Peace, Forty-seven new Canterbury names have been added, of whom the following will be best known to cur readers :—James Brown, Wakanui; G Coleman, St Alb&ns; W W Collins, j Christchurch ; T E Fagan, Alford Forest; F RFlatman, Woodbury ; Adam Jackson, ! Ealing ; James Johnston, Lauriston ; Moss Jonas, Timam ; George L Lyall, Pareora ; W S Maslin, Geraldine ; John MaoLachlan, Doyieston; A Metcalfe, Geraldine; W H Montgomery, Little River; R H Parish, Oxford; William i Rollitt, Hororata; F W Ruddeuklau, Rangitata ; George Sheat, Dunsandel; J i Studholme, jun, Hinds ; R M Taylor, Sydenham; T E Upton, Ashburtod ; C Hood Williams, Ohristehuroh; J C Wilkin, Christchurch.

CABLE ITEMS

The Countess of Glasgow returns to 2sTew Zealand at the end" of July. Dean Vaughan ia resigning the Mastership of the Temple owing to sick ness. The Indian Government are issuing three millions of Three per Cent. Stock. The Public Prosecutor in Salta has approved of the extradition of Jabez Balfour to England. The floods in Willianisport, Penn sylvania, have rendered 10,000 people homeless. The State of Wyoming is sending wool to England. This is the first time it has been exported from the Onited States. The Pan-American Bimetallic Asso ciation has asked Congress to fix the ratio of gold and silver at 10 to 1. A passenger train was overturned at Limoges, France, through thebreakingof a coupling, and a number of the pas sengers were killed. Some excitement was caused in the Transvaal by the arrest of two Wesleyan ministers, who, though British subjects, were pressed into military service and refused to bear j arms. I At a meeting of the shareholders in the British Broken Hill Company, the Chairman said that owing to mistakes in the management the accounts for the half-year ended December 31st showed a loss of £70,000. Thea<*connts for the present year so far as it has gone show a profit of £1500. " The Times " asserts that thb treaty with Belgium secures British control of the Upper Nile, thus giving an unbroken line of communication throughout the length of Africa, and will also tend to check a French ad vance in the Congo district. " Truth " considers Mr Ashley Cooper's Pan-Britannic proposals all froth, and declares Mr Cooper coolly takes credit to himself for the visits of the cricketers and other colonial athletes. A deputation from the Adelaide Women's Franchise League waited on th© Premier and urged him to extend the franchise to women. Mr Paterson expressed sympathy with their aspira tions, but thought the Government would not be justified in taking up the time of Parliament, unless they were satisfied the time had arrived to legis late on the subject. He advised the deputation to go upon the platform and promulgate their views. Five proprietors of the Sydney paper " Justice " were committed for trial on a charge of inciting to murder, alleged to be contained in an article headed " Nineteenth Century Brutality," It was in the nature of a commentary on the sentence inflicted on the Bridge street burglars, and urged house breakers to shoot straight, as they would be hanged whether they took life or not, and had a greater chance of escaping if they killed their opponents.

MR GLADSTONE.

: —»-. — London, May 25. No anseathetic was used in operating upon Mr Gladstone's eye, but the patient suffered no pain. He is im proving. _

Tynan, the "Invincible."

-"■ » —f London, May 25 Tynan, the " Invincible," is about to publish a book on his career. He will begin with tha first Fenian movement in 1861, (Received May 26,10.20 a.m.) London, May 25, It is reported that in his book Tynan, the cf Invincible," intends to reveal the Parnellites' connection with the Phamix Park murders.

The Crisis in France.

——■>' ■ <» — Paris, May 23 M. Bourgeois is likely to succeed M. Casirair Perier as Premier. May 24, Owing to the political crisis there has been a fall on the Bourse. May 25. ! MM. Dupuy and Peytral have declined the task o£ forming a Cabinet, „ n _ London, May 20. "The Times'"Paris correspondent wires that M. Perier has resolved to lead the party and assist the Socialists, in order, he says, to save the country from » downward course.

Loan and Mercantile.

Londok, May 21. Mr Stewart, the Official Receiver, is asking that the old Directors of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company be ordered to refund the amount of dividends paid out of capital. Mr Justice Williams ap proves. _ r May 25. Mr Mundella, speaking in the House of Commons, insisted that his character was free from stain. Weeks ago he had offered the Premier to resign.

An Alleged Breach of the Licensing Act.

At Rakaia yesterday-before Mr 0. A. Ray, S.M., and Mr L. Oxley, J.P.-Walter Haliiday, license* of the South Rakaia Hotel, was charged with permitting drunk ennesa on his premises on May 12. lhe information was laid by the pohce. Mr Cowlishaw appeared for the accused who pleaded not guilty. The following evidence waß led:— . „ . James Brown remembered going to Main day's soon afternoon on May 12, and having a sarsaparilla and lemonade, He then went to Millar's and had four or five beers. Be turned to Holiday's duriDg the afternoon and iek drunk. H&d something to drink, but could not swear what it was. Had ad mitted in Court on the 16th that he was drunk, and did not remember anything. Mr Cowlishaw here objected to leading questions being put. , Mary Brown, the wife of last wtaeM, re membered going to the hotel for her husband about seven in the evening. He was then drunk, and she had a bit of a scuffle with him. Remarked to the landlady that she (witness) wished the police were about. Cross-examined-Brown could walk about, but he was not quiet in his manner, Lould hear him talking in the billiard room, but not what he said. , W. Palmer remembered seeing Brown shortly after seven in the bar. He then was drunk, but had no drink before him. There, was an argument as to who should shout. Mr Haliiday was in charge of the bar. Only stayed a few [moments, but returned alter the express left, and then heard a noise out side. He assisted in taking a horse out of a spring cart because :those in charge were pulling it about. Mr Haliiday waa a bout at the time, and took something out of the trap. , . _ i D. Turnbull remembered seeing Brown about eight o'clock. He was the worse for liquor, but he (witness) did not see him served with anything. Mr Haliiday was in charge of the bar, but witness did not hear him ask Brown to leave. He did not see Brown misbehave himself. . j Wm. Shannon visited the houseabou* nine o'clock, and Brown, who was a little the worse for liquor, was there, and pretty larky,, but not disagreeable. ' M, J, Liddy was asked by the police to go to the house about 9.30, and he there found Brown being brought out by W. Cromic in a j state of liquor. Witness took Brown home, and he did not require much assistance. j W. Cromie remembered seeingßrown and advising him to go home, fie did not require much assistance, and went quietly. Did not see him create any disturbance. Constable Lewis said that, having received a complaint, he visited Halliday's hotel and found Brown staggering drunk about 9.15.: Sent for two men who took Brown out at the back. Brown was pulling him about. Mr Cowlishaw contended that there was no case to defend, and he should not call any witnesses, but would appeal if a convic tion were recorded. The Bench expressed an opinion that there was a charge to meet, and it would be better to have some wit nesses. Why not put Mr Haliiday in the box to deny the charge ? Mr Cowlishaw then called William Bufcler, who was a boarder in the house on the 12ch. He saw Brown, and could see that he had had a few drinks, but was not very bad. Heard him ask Haliiday for a drink, and heard the latter distinctly decline to serve him, requesting him to go home. After wards saw Haliiday give him a glass of soda water on the condition that he went home. Was certain there was nothing else in the glass. Brown could not have been served without witness seeing him. He did not see anything of a,five gallon jar on the counter being served to him. J7 Gee said he was in the house from about eight o'clock till half-past nine. He saw Brown, and Bhould certainly say that he was not then drunk, but had had a drink oi two. Remembered distinctly Haliiday refusing several times to serve Brown. Was sitting in a chair near the fire, and saw Brown in and out during the evening. This concluded the evideuce, the landlord not having been called. The Bench considsred it a very serious charge, and the case a suspicious one, which the police were quite right in bringing for ward. The evidence was not very clear, and as the penalty would be a very severe one on conviction, accused would be given the benefit of the doubt. It was to be hoped that this would bo a warning to him to see in future that the conduct of his house was above suspicion. The case would be dis missed.

SPORTING.

J D.J.O. BIRTHDAY MEETING. Dtoedin, May 26. The weather is magnificent for the races and the attendance is good. The follow ing are results:— Hurdles— Erin-go-Bragh 1, Invader 2, Silvertail3. All started. Erin-go-Bragh practically led the whole way, and just lasted long enough to stall off a great challenge by Invader. Time—3.4. Divi dends -£6 3s and £6 7b. Provincial Handicap—Skirmisher 1, Hippomenee 2, Bay Bell 3. Lady Zet land and Wolseley also ran. Won by a head. Lady Zetland and Wolseley made the running for seven furlongs, but all were bunched after a mile had been covered, Lady Zetland, who had been ridden from the four furlongs post to keep her place, died away, and Bay Bell was in front opposite the people's stand. The whips were out on all, and a des perate finish resulted in Skirmisher beating Hipppmenes by a head, Bay Bell a head off third. Time—2.ls. Dividend —£4 16a and £7 ss. Novel.— Langley 1, Glencairn2, The Winchman 3. Won by a length. Time— 1.49.

PRISON BREAKING.

™ «♦— A PRISONER ESCAPES. Wellington, May 25. Samuel Trudgeon, a prisoner under going three months for larceny ab Pahiatua, escaped from Greytown North police cell last night, He was to be tried; there this morning on a charge ot horse stealing, but effected his escape. He wrenched off boards at the back of thfi cell, and, proceeding to the constable's stables, took a horse and is now at liberty. Wellington, May 26* The prisoner Trudgeon is still at liberty. The horse he stole from the police station at Greytown was discovered at the Hutt, where it had been sold by Trudgeon, who is believed to have left the town by steamer last night.

Off the Rolls:

Wellington, May 26. At the Appeal Court to-day, Mr Fisher appeared to support a motion to make absolute a desree nisi striking Alfred John Burgess, solicitor, Christchurch, cff the rolls. Counsel explained that Burgess was charged with conspiracy by threaten ing to accuse a certain person of having committed an abominable offence. The cabe was tried at last sittings of the Supreme Court, Christchurch, when accused waa convicted and awarded a term of imprisonment. The Chief Justice said there was no reason to suppose the verdict of the jury was not justified by the evidence, and he was satisfied Burgess should be struck off* the rolls. Justices Connolly and Richmond [con curred. Mr Justice Denaiston, said there was not the slightest doubt at any sbage of the proceedings of the guilt of Burgess,althoughhewasonlychargedwitha misdemeanor. Practically, the offence of which he was convicted was the serious felony of making threats to obtain money by charging a person with crime. The rule was accordingly made absolute.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

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ISMAIL PASHA'S DEATH.

Pakis, May 540. Curious rumours are current in Paris, to the effect that Ismail Pasha's death is being kept secret.

THE P. AND O. CO.

Losdoit, May 2w. The P. and O. Compai&y declare a five per cent dividend on preference shares, and an interim dividend of seven per cent on deferred shares.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received May 26, 11.3S a.m

A WRECK.

Melboubnk, May 26. The Glaucus reports that the wreck age sighted off Gabo Island was the main mast of a steamer of moderate size. No steamer is known to be missing, therefore the wreckage is surrounded in mystery.

CROWN LEASES.

Brisbane, May Kb. A full Court; has decided that the Crown having once granted the free hold of Crown lands it is not capable of leasing the land for mining pur- P oses> '

At the Christchurch Police Court yester day two hotel employees were fined £5 each for failing to cancel the beer duty stamps, } and the publican was fined £7 10s. About twenty minutes to seven last even ing as young Ibell was ciossing the Domain some idiotic hoodlum playing the part of the ghost pounced upon the lad from be hind and knocked him about somewhat severely. The lad sustained a severe 1 shock that he fainted and had to be carried home by a passer-by. The police are on the trail of the scamp and he will doubtless ere long get the reward of his contemptible trick.

THE AbHBURIOJS GtIAEDtAN: SATOBDAY, MAY 2,6, 1894.



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I "l enaers. """ riNDEJas. TENDERS are invited for Acton Irri gation Mam—in two Contracts. Specification and Sections on view at County Council Office, and Tenders, addressed to the undersigned, to be in by three o'clock p.m. on TUESDAY, May 29. .  Mr Allan will accompany intending Contractors over the ground on 28th inst., starting from Rakaia at 10 o'clock a.m. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 5 185 County Engineer. Fnedlander Jbros. TINWALD SALE YARDS, TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1894. MESSRS FKIEDLANDBSR BROS, will sell by Public Auction as above, at 10.30 a.m. : — One six-howe power TRACTION ENGINK, by Kustoo, Proctor and Co., together with 'Machine Gorse Cutter attached, as lately used by Mr David Cairncross. B. FRIEDLA.NDER, 5 191 Auctioneer. Mr D. Tnomas BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY,~JUJSE 2, 1894. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the owner to Sell by Public Auction aa above— _____ A R P 46£ 3 O Beinj? R.S. 26664, within two miles of Chertsey on the road to Ashbur fion. The land is of fair quality, well fenced, and improved, and has not been in crop for some years For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer. Terms at Sale. Sale at 2 o'clock. "~d". THOMAS, 5*162 Ashburton. Entertainments. GRAND CHORAL CONCERT NE3CT WEDNESDAY, May SO. THE CANTATA. "RUTH,THE MOABITESS," 11 TILL be rendered by the ASHBURTON WESLEYAN CHORAL SOCIETY on the above date. Miss "Venie Flower Will Sing—" The Children of the Oity,' (Stephen Adams) and "0 Resb in the Lord," from the "Elijah." Admission by ticket, only Is. 5 211 Public Notices SLAUGHTERING LICENSE, I HEREBY give notice that I intend at the County Council'a meeting on Ist June next, to apply for a slaughtering license for large and small cattle, on part reserve 1774, lately occupied by Stevens. H, W. LOCKETT. Ashburton, Maziiii 94- -5 47 ANAMA ROAD DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCIES. NOTICE 'is hereby given that, in accordance with the provisions of the Road Boards Act, 1882, and amend ments thereof, and The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, an "Election of THREE persons to fill the extraordinary vacancies caused by the failure to elect members in the places of Messrs James Coskerie, Frank Peter, and Edward George *, Wright, who retire by rotation and are eligible for re-election, will be held at Mr Coskerie's house, Valetta, as follows:— Nominations In the prescribed form (blank forms obtainable from the Return ing 'Ofiicer), must be addressed to the Returning Officer, and delivered at Mr James Coakerie's House, Valetta. before 12 o'clock noon on MONDAY, June 4, 1894' A POLL, if necessary, will be taken between the hours of 9 a,m. and 6 p.m., on MONDAY, June 11, at Mr James Coskerie's House, Valetta. IJ. 0. BELL, Returning Officer. . AdftwtoD, May 26,189*, 5 5M



Public Notices, HENRY ZANDER. Revolution in Prices. ; -' PRICE IJST - i FOB, Strict £asli Oaly, until further notice:-— White Crystal Sugar 2f d per 1b Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3fd per lb Eleme Kaisins 4Jd per 1b Sultanas 4f d per 1b Fine White Sago If d per 1b White Flake Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas If d per 1b Best Japan Rice 2|d per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd per lb Pearl Barley 2|d per lb White Starch 5d per lb Vermicelli and Maccaroni 6d perlb | Bryant and May's Safeties 7Jd dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Raisins 4£d per lb , Washing Soda I2lbs for- Is Electric Candles I2lbs for 5s 3d Neave's Food lid tin Kerosene (150 test, water white) 6s tin, 12s per case * Cocoa (Dunn and Hewitt's) 9d per lb Jam, assorted, in 21b bottles, Is per bottle Red Herrings Is dozen SardineSj large tins, 8d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4|d per tin Cups and Saucers 4s per dozen Tumblers 3 s per dozen And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES A Genuine Reduction all round, the CASH is ;WftritßiJ. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock. —- REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate bhe money in Ashburton and who hare a stake here, not those who take your money and send it to Chtistchurch. REMEMBER—AII goods delivered. Henry Zander, AGENT FOR .Australian Mutual Provident Society Sun Fire Office Canton Marine Office I Health Tea. j j LOOKIAT THIS. ■ ■ ■ ■ * FURTHER REDUCTIONS ! /"WING to the approach of Winter and the SCARCITY of Money, we hare decided to DISPOSE OF OUR LARGE STOCK OF GROCERIES, GLASSWARE, and IRONMONGERY REGARDLESS OF OOST and a glance at the f oliowing^quo cations which are for CASH ONLY will assure Customers that we mean what we say :— Best White Sugar, 2f d Split Peas, If d per lb Sago and Tapioca, If d per lb New Currants, 3f-d Best Japan Hice, 2|d Plaid Vestas, 4^d per doz Heave's Food, lid per tin I Corn Hour, 3Jd per lb Sardines, quarters, 4Jd, halves, 8d Vinegar, English, 5d bottle, Is 6d per gallon Fine Salt, 5s per cwt bag Oatmeal, 251b bag, 2s 6d Sultanas, 4Jd Cream of Tartar, Is 2d per lb Whitning Id lb—l2lbs lOd Electric Candles 5Jd -*- 121b 5s 3d Kerosene (150 test) 6s per tin, 12s per case Best Mixed Peel, 8d per lb— 21bs Is 3d "Washing Soda, Id per lb Potosi Silver Tea bpoons 5s per dozen Potosi Silver Dessert Spoons 10s per dozen Potosi Silver Dessert Forks 12s per dozcjn Potosi Silver Table Forks 18s per dozen (Guaranteed to wear white throughout} Special reductions in Lamps, Cutlery and General Hard ware JOHNORR&Co., HARDWAEE, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



Business Notices. LOOK! Oatmeals Oatmeal.  JUST ARRIVED— 2 tons of the beat Moir's Oatmeal, to be I^etric Candles sid per lb—l2lb for 63 cleared at 2a 6d per 251b I ag 3d 100 dozen tins Sheep Tongues, 10§d per Vinegar, Is 6d per gaj*oa . _. £ tin Browns Cam I<lour, 3£d per Ib Cream of Tartar, U 2d pei 1b Neave's Food, lid per tin 2 tons Sago, Taplo|a, and Split Peas, Finest Crystal Sugar 2fd per 1b If d per Ib—7lb Is New Currants, (best cleaned; Sfd pot lb Best Japan Rice 2sd per lb-51b for la Elirae Kaiaina 4§d pir lb Finest Pearl Barley 2*d per lb—slbs Essence of Coffee, 7§d per bottle for Is Wax Vestas 4|d per doz -12 packed Fine Salt 5s per cwrt bag ■ ■> fur4s4d Washing Soda Id per lb , Bryant's and May's Safetys 7sd per doz«n Whitning Id per lb—l2lb for lOd Kerosene, 190 teafc water white, 6a per 2ox bottle essence of Lemon Altnads tin—-12» per case* and Vanilla 6|d per bottle ♦ ' ■ ■- . —■»»>-s— • ■■ ■ ;•■ ■ - ' '• . —REMEMBER— PATRONISE THE ONE WHO BROUGHT DOWN THE PRICES; ALL GOODS DELIVERED. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, NEXT THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. AGENT for the following; Brands of TEAS— Matchless, Nelson and Moate's, Arab, Countese, Nabob, Jameson and Anderson't, , ; Mogul, etc. Great Amalgamation Sale of Boots & Shoes. JJ AVING aken over the Stock of ME J. NICHOLAS, Bootmaker, and also received t large consignrrientffrom a Wholesale Firm in Christchurch for Cash, I'intend to hold a ■ MONSTER SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, "FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. NORDERJiTO REDUCEITHE COMBINED STOCK?, WE INTEND TO SELL AT t»fe MANUFACTURERS' PRICES. 1 SALEICOMMENCES ON SATORDAY, MAY 12. Terms CASff~During Sale. s/"a'NI>EBBON 9 ; ;; ---1 BOOT IMPORTER, EAST STREET ASHBUBIOW liuportagif tn^ounerfnciii;. pHB Underdgned has THIS DAI Disposed 6t hisj Business to MR S. ANDERSON, and has assumed* the Management of the latter's Ashburtoa Branch. WHILE'THANKING |HIS NUMEROUS FRI6ND? AND? CUSTOMERS FOH PASX SUPPORT HE WOUL.i* SOLICIT A CONTINUANCE OF THE SAME FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OP WHICH HE HAS NOW TAKEN CHARGE. The Undersigned would also request a PROMPT SETTLEMENT of ail CCTSTANDING ACCOUNTS REPAIB*^ and ORDERS ATTENDED TO AS USUAD] J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER GREAT WAREHOUSEMAN'S 'CLEARING PURCHASE. Extraordinary^ Prices, BOYS' COLONIAL^KNICKER SUITS|IN TWEEDS|OF THE FINES®.QUaLMV at ■■■;'■ 35 PER||CENT "UNDER* MILL PRESENT PRICES—6s lid, 7a 6d,J7s [lid, 8s 6d, 8s lid, 9e|«d,^9i IVfi 10a 6d, *l6s lid, 11s 6d USTTAL PRICES—IOs 6d, 11s 6d, 12s 6d, ISs^d, Hs6d, ISsjf^l^Qfl. . n; k . 17s 6d, 18s 6d, 19s 6d -^ ; A Sit is mpossible if "replace any of thew goods at the price* ihfißldli^ purchaors sbouK insy ecb as SOON aa POSSIBLE!. ', £££ W.H. "COILIEE Draper* Cl°thior> I.TC., " The Corner." MITCHELL & TUENEK ... " ' . "■. ' _ ; . , BE® SCOAMfOWNdS '. : . THEIR FIRST %HOW fiti AUTUMN AND WINTER D t esses and Trimmings, Tji NCOURAGED l»y k p^rioaa auocaas in Mb Department, excepUdttl }Kp>Jtitss b#e» tufa t tv*tke WINITER OF "94. FABRICS OF TtiiILATESf FRiNCH MODE, TOGETHER WlTt CtQICI '"BRITISH I SELECTIONS,IWILL BE FOUND AMONG} OUR OOSSCIfIR. A tt3«al SINGLE ROBES are a SPEdijtfXS'