Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1894. "UNDESIRABLE."

i One can hardly realise what the Un desirable Immigrants Bill really meant. The Hon W. P. Keeves introduced it, and the Hon R. J. Seddon passed it i over to the list of " slaughtered inno [ cents." We had fancied there was i some sense of justice left m the Minis ter for Labor, that he cared a little for the colony whose affairs he helps to administer, and we were not prepared to receive from him a measure the pas sage of which would have been received with a howl of execration m every part of Her Majesty's dominions. The colony of New Zealand, we are proud to say, is free, and we feel equally proud m be lieving that the House has not yet been elected that would pass such a Bill as the one the Hon W. P. Reeves put before Parliament this session. According to this Bill any workman who may be engaged outside of this colony to come to work inside of it is a pauper! Any untortunate single man who may desire to com a to this colony is a pauper unless he has a worldly wealth of twenty pounds. If he be not w£*tb twenty pounds he is a, pauper and ca!mot be admitted to this; coiony. Should the man be married and have a family, before the Un desirable Immigrants Bill would let him come m, he must satisfy the proper authorities that he owi>s thirty pounds for himself and wife, and two pounds for every child that calls him father. If he have not that much money he is a pauper, and there is no room for him m this free country. Were such a law fco have been m force during the last forty or fifty years what would have been the state of anairs ? We fear both the promoter of the Bill and its supporters would have been elsewhere than Jn our fair land. And if, m the eyes of this absurd law, every man is a pauper who has not twenty pounds on landingin this colony, how about the thousands of men who now form the backbone of New Zna iaud, bnt who landed with scarcely" enough to buy a meal? Surely Mr Reeves has not given the matter much of that brilliant thought which his friends credit him with, or he would have noted that New Zealand is no better just now for the workman than any other country, and that the number of men with more than twenty pounds to spare, likely to visit our shores, has every probability of being limited in deed. At the end of six months the "tourist" becomes an undesirable j immigrant—why? Mr Beeves does not! tell us, but doubtless he has his own reason for saying so. It is bad enough to put a poll tax on Chinamen and make special regulations for Asiatic hawkers, but we were hardly prepared fco find an enlightened Minitser of New Zealand proposing what is as bad as a poll tax on his fellow-countrymen. Well may the globe-trotter say *' New i Zealand is the grandest country nnfcr

the sun —for it still survives the most ] extraordinary tinkering with the: liberties of the people that ever was in dulged m by any Government, from the Autocrat of the Russias down to the humblest little self-governicg island that stands alone m the ocean."

I-r was recently reported that the Japanese Government had ordered m New Xork 1,000,000 million dinkbr m "bouillon capsulen," each onjs bite, to be equal m soiid nutri ment to a pound of beef. On the subject of this order the London Daily Telejraph says:--1b is further claimed for this form of solidified soup that m armies, when it is adopted, a soldier can carry m his knapsack several months' rations. This appears to be even a better invention than the potted meat sandwiches recommended to obstinate jurymen to enable them to last out longer than their dissentient colleagues. What, however, we should like to know is the exact size and weight of each capsule. Apparently it will resemble a lnzenge, j and the Japanese warrior after swallowiug One of these inventions will be expected bo feel as though he had enjoyed a good dinner. Whether he will really do so is another question. Chemical analysis may insist that each lozenge is equivalent to a pound of beef, but. very probably the soldier will unreasonably persist m still feeling hungry. There is a good deal m custom, and the gourmand may well tremble at the discovery of a method of crowding soup, fish, entrees, roasts, sweets, desserts, and the rest of it into a single lozenge. In military matters, how ever, as m electrical, the * storage of force' is the great desideratum, and if the digestive apparatus is really capable of being duped into the idea that it has a good square meal when it only has assimilated one capsule, nothing can hinder the spread of the compressed bouillon among the armies of the world. It is a distinct point m its favor that it is being tried first on the Japanese, and not on Thomas Atkins. The adoption of these new rations may also have an ulti mately pacific tendency, for after a month or two of everlasting lozenges even the most bellicose warrior would, probably, long for peace—with honor if possible, but at all events without capsules.

In an article m the Revue de Paris, de scribing a recent interview with the German Emperor, M. Jules the kaiser Simon tells how surprised on zolo, he waa to find that the Em peror had time to read French novels, how the Emperor assured him that his Idea of happiness was to dine quietly m his private apartments like a bon bourgeois de Berlin with his wife, to whom he reads a chapter of a novel before going to bed } how the Emperor liked M. Georges Ohnet, and detested M. Zola, whom M. Jules Simon tried to defend as an incomparable content and a profound observer. I noticed (says M. Simon) that he has a profound knowledge of our principal writers. His is a mind which is never m repose ; he never loses a minute, and seizes everything with astounding rapidity. I asked his opinion on our popular novelists, and he was ready at once with his answer j at the moment he had only one predilection and one anti pathy—both equally strong. His admira tion was for M. Ohnet, whom he praised m a few words with the talent of a profes sional critic. Hia antipathy was against M. Zola ; it was quite violent. I tried to defend my famous compatriot, saying that he is an incomparable storyteller and a profound observer. " I admit that he has great talentp," the Emperor said to me, " but it is not to them ho owes his success. It is to his vile morala and his nastiness, with which ho poisons his writings. At present you have a preference for these things, which give foreigners the right to pa*s a harsh judgment on your morals They say Zola is going to publish a new book ; you will see how it will be de voured j all yoir literature disappears before this masterpiece." I ventured to observe tint &ola was read at Berlin as well. '* With disgust," replied the Em peror, "and out of curiosity; there are only a few readers scattered about among na, but with you he is m everybody's hands." He was mistaken; next day I went into the la rge booksellers' shops; there was nothing to be seen except Z >la ; the same day all the copies were sold, and several large firms told me they had ordered more by wire. Since then I have heard that the rage was just as great as m London.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Shearing will begin at Acton on Tuesday. One station on the Lachlan, N.S.W., sent away, m five months, 93,000 rabbit ekins. The report published m May last that Bear-Admiral A. G. Bridge will succeed Rear-Admiral Bowden bmith on the Australian station is now confirmed. The sale of privileges m connection with the A. and P. Show will be held on Saturday by Mr D. Thomas In the Arcade ; sale to commence at 2 30. Last Thursday there was the lowest tide m Wellington that there has been m the harbor since 1868. The phenomenon m dicates considerable disturbance m some part of the world. It is reported that a hatchet, supposed to be the weapon used m the Carcoar bank tragedy, was discovered on a hill n«sar Cowra recently. The hatchet Is stained with what appears to be blood, and was found near where Ghsson's horse and clothes were discovered. The Tlnwald Creamery Company notify that the cans are now ready for distri bution, and that the company will be prepared to receive milk and commence operations m earnest on Monday morning next. The separator is already m running order, and the whole plant complete, with the exception of some small details, and ib is to be hoped suppliers will shudy their own and tha Company's interest by starting tjie factory at once with an abundant supply of milk. $very papt of postage stamp making is done by hand. The designs are engraved on steel, two hundred stamps on a single plate. These plates are inbred by two mcD, and then are printed by a girl and a man on a large hand press. -They are dried as fast- as printed, and then gammed with a starchy pasfce made from potatoes. This pasta is dried by placing the sheets In a steam fanning machine, and then the stamps are subjected to a pressure of 'wo thousand tofts m an hydraulic press. J3ext the sheets are cut so that each one f onlcdiin^ one hundred s,tamps, after which tha pa'^er the stamps is per forated, and aftjsr beirfg pressed theeheets are filed away. Ifg, ojtig^e stamp is In jured the whole sheet is buraedL Mrs W. Bowman Pox gave a piano re cital m the School of Music yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance, the audience being; almost wholly made up of ladies, nearly everyone of whom was hersalf a piano player, so that the audience was one quite after Mrs Fox's own heart. The five pieces chosen for the recital were Beethoven's " Moonlight sonata," an excerpt from Raff, a tran scriptiofi fk'ota Ascher, the quaint study m F minor of Stemdale Bennett, and Wallace's "Polka de Concert." The items gave the fair player every oppor tunity to display her taste, lier delicacy of touch, her fine execution, and her com plete mastery #£ .oijFect, and that her efforts were satisfactory to her fair critics was proved by the rounds of appiapse she was treated to at the close of each number. Altogether Mrs Fox has reason to be pleased w|th the reception she received.

Persons interested m the formation Of a Bowling Club fot Ashburton are re, quested to meet at Mr David Thomas office at eight o clock on Monday night. Ihe Council threw out the Ministerial Residences Sale Bill last night, on a motion by Mr Shrimski that the Bill be read a second time three months hence, j The motion was carried by 21 to 13. Signs of depression are manifest m Christ church —that is, they wilt be m November. They will take the shape of one circus, two opera companies, five days' racmg, and two days' cattle show ! At the annual meeting of the National Defence League of South Australia, it was reported by the Council that during the past year they had achieved a measure of electoral success, and it was believed that at the next elections they would do better still. Ksperaoce Bay is the natural route to Cooigardie gold fields, and if the field further expands, it must become thn main road, despite the W. A, Government's determination to keep Perth the centre of traffic. Esperance Bay has the advantage of over 100 miles. At the Magistrate's Court, Christchnrch, on Wednesday a number of grocers were each fined 20a and costs for selling ginger wine without a license Professor Bicker ton, the Government analyst, said that the wine contained eleven, per cent of pare alcohol. Mr Henry Smith, whose sad accident we recorded a few weeks back, never recovered from the effects of the fall and the exposure of the sharp night, and died at Dr Tweed's hospital this morning* The funeral will take place to-morrow, and deceased will be accorded a Masonic funeral. It is a carious facti m connection with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sydney that the priests either die very young—that is to say. under 30—or attain a good round age, with 60 as the average length of life The Rev. John Buckley, who died at Sabl»co, Parramatta, last week, was only 27, and is another instance of this. A swag, pack-saddle, and bags have been found 40 miles from Llanrheldol, m Queensland, with the following note m pencil:—'Eleven days no food ; trying to find the bore. Send help to M. Barclay. 1 Barclay was well known, and was aged 72. He left Brighton Downs some months ago, and has probably been dead for some time. The Wairarapa Star asserts that there are Anarchists m New Zealand under police surveillance. Neither the Defence Minister nor the Commissioner of Police knows anything of ihe reported appear ance of Anarchists m this colony. A threatening letter recently received by the Minister of Labour is thought to have given rise to the report, which is generally discredited. The action taken by Messrs David Thomas and Alfred Harrison, who were on the Bench yesterday when the case of Mrs Scott was heard, has produced the desired result. The telegram evidently roused the Board's officials somewhat, and room has already been found for the poor old lady m the Jubliee Memorial Home, Woolston. Prompt arrangements ware made, and although the telegram wa3 not s«nt till twelve o'clock the 3. 40 train of the same day found her on her way to Woolston. The return rounders match between the Ashbarttm and Hampstead school girls was played m the grounds of the former team yesterday afternoon. Kate Muir and Susan Meharry played well for the Ashburton, and Fanny and Emily Baker and Annie McDonald (capt.) for the Hampscead. The result wss a win for the Aslilmvton by two points (won by Maggie McAskill and Ada T«ckei, capt.) to nil. After the mi^ch the Ashburcon team entertained the visitors at afternoon tea, which was greatly enjoyed by all. Votes of thanks to both teams, teachers, and referee brought a most eDJoyable after noon to a close. At Wellington on Wednesday afternoon a special general meeting of shareholders m the Bank of New Zealand waa hsld for the purpose of amending the bank's deed of settlement so as to bring it into con formity with the provisions of the recently passed Bank of New Zealand Share Guarantee Act. Mr William Watson, president of fche bank, explained that the business was of a formal character The alterations required had been drawn up by the bank's solicitor and had been circnlatsd among the shareholders. The principal effect of the alterations was to bring the head office of th« bank from London to Wellington. He moved that the proposed alterations be passed aa printed, which was carried without discussion. In a letter to the Sydney Daily Teh graph, a civil engineer says:—'Ever since the present machines for shearing sheep came upon the market, two mechanical friends and myself have been workiag to deviae a machine which would do away with all skilled labor, with the exception of the knowledge required to drive an ordinary stationary or portable engine. We have succeeded so far that our machine will, I predict, revolutionise the whole system of shearing, and it will merely re quire a man to catch the sheep and feed them, as It were, into the machine. The whole thing works automatically, and delivers the fleeces by a traveller, without further handling, on to the classer's table. We are certain of success, and, moreover, hope to make everything so portable that the snsaller plants may travel from shed to shed, much on fehe same principle as a travelling threshing machine. We expect to have the machine on the market within twelve month?. Thanks to the Lauriston Band of Hope Society the residents of that district, during the winter months, have not been wholly excluded from amusement but have spenc some very enjoyable evenings. A series of monthly entertainments was in augurated, and throughout the entire series the greatest interest waa displayed by both old and young. Lirge and appre ciative audiences on every occasion assem bled In theschoolroomto listen to theitems contained on the several programmes, and marked improvement was shown by the more youthful performers as the series wore on. Great praise is due to the younger for the creditable manner m which they acquitted themselves, and for their excellent behaviour during the dif ferent meetings. On Friday evening; the last of the entertainments was held m the schoolroom m the presence of a large audience. Mr Widdowson, and those who assisted him, are to be compli mented on tha very tasteful manner m which the work of decorating was carried out—indeed, never before has the school room appeared so much to advantage as it did on that occasion, and the abundance of evergreens, artificial flowers, and coloured flags prettily arranged m striking designs, gave the room quite a homely 1 and comfortable appearance. Mr James Wallace occupied the chair. The pro gramme, which was of a lengthy character, consisted of dialogues, musical items, recitations, and addresses by Messrs John Wallace and George Andrews. At the close at the meeting several pladges were taken. Refreshments, kindly provided by the ladies of the district, were handed round and much appreciated by those present. Hearty votes of thanks were passed to all who contributed to the suc cess of the meetings, and, with the usual compliment to the chair, a very pleasant evening was brought to a close, RHEtJMAyiipl.—Dr K. Gordon's remed never eaiJjS m permanently curing rheuma tif n? ? iijpljagQ, sciatica, gput, etc, pne bottle giyee relief. Price 10s, pogfcfree. J, W. ol»ytQD, p,o, Bonsai, DwjOin I

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington. October 17 ' The Council met at 2.30. I BILLS ADVANCED. The Trustees Act Amendment Bill passed its final stages. The Tongariro and National Park Bill was iead a'< second time. On the motion for the second reading of the Ministerial Resi dence Sale Bill, Mr Shritnski moved as an amendment that the Bill be read a second time three months hence. After a short discussion the amend ment was carried by 21 to 13 and the Bill was thrown out. The Native Land Court Bill and the Mining Com panies Bils passed through Committee without material alteration, and were read a third time and passed. The Council rose at 5.10.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, October 17 The House resumed at 2.30 p.m. DESPATCHED. The Export Bonus on Coal Bill was thrown out on its first reading by 31 to 20. FIRST READING. The Beetroot Sugar Bill was read a first time. LAND AND INCOMK ASSESSMENT BILL. Mr Ward moved the second reading of the Land and Income Assessment Bill and explained its provisions. Sir Robert Stout submitted that the triennial valuations were fair and should be maintained. After a short debate, Mr Ward re plied, and said he was prepared to allow the land owner to have a re valuation of his land, which he thought was only fair. The second reading was agreed to on the voices. POST AND TELEGRAPH BILL. The Post and Telegraph Department Bill was committed. Clause s—Boards—Board of Appeal—was amended by inserting the Commissioner of Taxes as a member of the Board ia stead of the secretary of the Depart ment ; the other members of the Board to be the superintentendent of Tele graphs, and one other officer to be elected by officers of the department. Several members objected to the thiri schedule, providing that salaries of junior and assistant counter clerks, etc., should be fixed by the Governor in-Council. Mr Ward said this had been inserted to improve the status of officers men tioned m the schedule, but as objec tion was taken he would have an amended schedule put m the Bill m the Legislative Council. Mr Pirani objected to the salaries of higher paid officers being increased, as proposed by the Bill, especially as so many civil servants m the colony were poorly paid. He moved that the salary of the assistant secretary (Rose) remain as at present.—Lost by 31 to 28. Mr Pirani nmved that the words " assistant secretary and inspector" be struck out, with "the view of placing this officer m the clerical division.— Lost on the voices. Air (x. W. Russell moved to strike out the amount of £650, set down for assistant secretary and inspector, with a view to insert £550. — Carried by 32 to 27. Mr Ward suggested that Mr Russell' should substitute £600 instead of £550. Mr Russell refused to accept the suggestion. Considerable discussion took place on the proposal to fix the salary at £600, but no decision had been arrived at when the House took the usual dinner adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30. Mr G. W. Russell's proposal to fix the salary of the assistant secretary and inspector at £550 instead of £650 was lost by 43 to 17. The Premier then moved that the salary be £600, which he thought was a fair compromise. This was agreed to on the voices. In the second schedule appropriating the salaries of cadets, linemen, lettei carriers and pose office messengers, Mr Millar moved an increase of £1C m each division. The chairman (Mr Guinness) ruled that as this was an appropriation Bill an increase of this character must be brought down by Governor's message. A motion by Mr Pirani that pro gress be reported m order that the Speaker's ruling might be taken on the question, was lose by 43 to 24. Ihe third schedule by which the Governor m Council was authorised to make regulation for the fixing of salaries for juniors, night watchmen and messenger boys, etc., was struck out, Mr Ward stating that a new schedule with a classification would be inserted m the Bill m the Upper House. Sir R. Stout moved a new clause to the effect that no cadet be promoted out of the cadet class until he has passed the junior civil service ex amination, and that no one be pro moted out of the class above that of cadet until he has passed the senior civil service examination. Mr Ward opposed the proposal which was rejected by 33 to 27. IN COMMITTEE. The Sea Fisheries Bill passed througl Committee without material amend ment. The Land and Income Assessment Acts Amendment Bill was committed, In clause 5 Mr T. Mackenzie objected to the proposal to require annual returns of land and mortgages, and moved that it be struck out. The amendment waa carried by 23 to 21, and the clause as amended was added to the Bill. On clause 6—as to returns of land and mortgages —Sir Robert Stout pointed out that some amendment would have to be made m this claus3 consequent on the amendment made m the previous clause. Mr Ward said that there had been some misunderstanding m the vote on Mr T. Mackenzie's amendment m the previous clause, and he would therefore have the clause recommitted. In view of this he did not propose to accept any consequential amendments m the succeeding clauses. Subsection 1 qf clause 6 waa struck out on Sir Robert Stout's motion by 27 to 24. Mr Ward moved that progress be reported. He said that the motion just carried would mean an additioual expenditure of £30,000 a year,

Sir R, Stout—Not 20,000 pence. Mr T. Mackenzie said that the Treasurer after finding that he could not carry the most stringent clauses of the Act wanted to report progress. He held that th*y had a perfect right to amend this Bill. The Premier said that the House was a thin one at present and that, the Bill should be discussed m a full House. Sir X, Stout objected to progress being reported, and he denied that what was done would entail a loss of Mr Ward said that the last assess ment cost £20,000, and the next one would cost about the same amount. He felt that be was justified m asking that progress be reported. He was not pre pared to accept the amendments made m the J3ill. The motion was carried on the voices. &LLB PASSED. The Wilson Land Grant Bill was reported, read a third time and passed THIRD BRADWa. ? BnPf' and Tele XKr»P** Depart. MSm S £ rei?S re P°rted **™ com mittee,MrJ.W Kelly asked tf™ p-n fm°l °rthe reco^ittalof the Bill for the purpose of making a smaU increase m the salaries m the second schedule. The Speaker ruled that a private member could not propose an increase m the appropriations. The consent of the Crown must first be obtained. Sir R. Stout asked what course the House could adopt m such circum stances. The Speaker said that it was dis tinctly laid down that there was no appeal from the Chairman of Com mittees to the Bpeaker. #(^ th££ Oti?n^ r tne third reading of the Bill, Mr Pirani moved as an amendment that the Bill be read a third time that day three months JS' J- J^**"7 "oooded' the motion as he disapproved of the way the Bill was pushed through. Mem bers' liberties m the House were being curtailed to an extraordinary extent. The Premier aaked that the amend ment be withdrawn, as it was evident it was made as a protest against the decision ,ust given. The rejection of the BilLwould cause great injustice to a large body of men. M^T an ' ? ir Stout, 4nd Mr JLarnshaw also ppoke. Mr Ward upheld the Chairman's ruling and hoped that the amendment would not be forced to a division Mr Pirani then withdrew the amend ment. The Bill was read a third time and passed. The Sea Fisheries Bill was reported and put through its final stages. lhe Premier said that m view of the slow progress of business it would be impossibe to close the session this week. me House rose at 1 a.m.

Presbyterian Church.

Annual It«nnlon

The annual festival of the Ashburton Pre,byfcerian Church was, held ?n S Oddfellows' Wall last evening. There wm the usual abundant supply G fZ? tmngswnh which patrons of this annual gathering are familiar, an d th fa ladies who gave the tablea and dispensed the Rood things were honored m the way pur the good things, and there was a constant stream of gueets from the first opening of the doors till bur, scanb time was left m which to clear the tables for the after meeting. The accommodation at the tables was taxed to the utmost, and there were three relays required before the wants of the many patrons coufd bs supplied. At the after meeting the hall wai fall to the door, prominent among the crowd bemg many faces from the country The chair wag occupied by the Rev G, B. India,- and there were on the platform with him the Revs William Grant, A. Blake, T. G. Brooke, and James Cocker. An apology was tendered for the absence of the Rev Mr Scorgie. A musical programme was given, between the items of which addresses by the clergymen were sandwiched, and among these items may be specially noted a piano solo.totfn W. Bowman Fox, a violin solo by Mr H A. McKay (to which Mrs Fox playedUhe accompaniment), a solo (Braga^ "Stella Con6dente") by Mrs O.M. Brooke, which was encored, as indeed was everything; a duet by Mrs Brooke and Mrs G. F. Dodds, a solo by the last named lady; and a solo by Mr E. G. Cratghead. The Rev Mr Grant sang Rocked m the cradle of the deep " and as an encore gave "Annie Laurie " A trio by Misses L. Grubband Boyle and Mr Rollo Sharp was another pleasing item, and four numbers by the choir made up the sum. The Chairman gave a resume* of the congregation a work daring the year, and m a racy speech congratulated the con gregation on the progress made. He took several opportunities m the coarse of the evening to address the meeting, and generally made a very genial chair man. Rev T, G. Brooke was captivated with the name given to the meeting, which thoroughly expressed its character. Not only was it a reunion of presbyterians, bat it was a reunion of all the Churches, for each was represented m the gathering! The rev. gentleman, made "unity" more particularly the subject of his remarks which were earnest and full oi good ad vice to Christian workers. Rev. William Grant was racy and humorous, but was very serious when he advised the managers of the Church to give Mr Inglis a month's holiday, and Jet him pay a visib to Sydney or some other parts of the Australian colonies. He thought they were working Mr Inglis* too hard, and ought to give him the rest and holiday his health so much required. (Applause). Rev Mr Cocker was as usual brimful of humour and anecdote, many of the Jattet being new, and particularly well told He quite agreed with Mr Grant as to the wisdom of Mr Inglis getting a holiday He trusted his own friends would make similar arrangements m his favor for he would like nothing better than to co holidaying with the Rev. Mr Inglis. The usu^l votes of thanks were pro posed by Messrs McKay, Brook, andOrr and these having been carried the pro' ceedmgs closed m the usual way.

THE ASHBtRTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 18, 1894.



floiiowAY's Ointment and Pi LL , ard beyond all doubfc the most valuable and most convenient medicines that traveller* can take across the aeas to distant climes'for change of chmate and the new condition* and surroundings of life to which they S be exposed will assuredly give ri«etn«~A disturbances of the system If S S i especial morbid statesV^tlood S I constitution geaerally as will renrti/2! DOLZ4R CIGAXSTTXSSdpr pad*



Wanted j «ITANTED Known-Before buying VV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from In Ashburtou. All marked vejy Cheap. — H. C. Segers, Melford House. '110 LADlES.—Spring Cleaning—We -*■ have just received Three Cases of Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together with new Patterns m Carpets, Oilcloths, and Linoleums. Uhina Matting from Shi per yard.—Mitchell and Tuknek. JUST Opened, a splendid line of .fashion able Dress Stuffs, m Cardinals, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks. ! To be sold under wholesale price.-- H, 0. Segers, Melford House. BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line ,6f Double Blankets at 7s 9d. ExHra large and heavy 15h 6d and 16a 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. | NO Stimulant has given so much favor with the Natives as Health Tba. It must be good ; ask your Grocer (or it. /~1 UNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new Btock \J{ of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Bifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hakblby's Sporting Repository WANTED Known —That if yon are m want of a firsl class article m sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. MoisoN'sjyou will get the very bast at reduced prices. Ah 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, A&hburton. NEW SPBING AND SUMMER GOODS OPENING UP THIS WEEK. j NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, NEW GOODS A /TEN'S New Shapes NEW jyX Hard Hat 3 GOODS Men's New Shape Soft _,_„__ NEW flats GOODS Men's New Lounge Haja „„„-. NEW _ijoz weight GOODS Men's New Tennis Hats „__ NEW Men's, Boys' and Youths' GOODS Straw Hats NEW GOODS —SPECIAL NEW GOODS NEW ** "SSJSS? 0"* GOODS NEW Men'>ai'S' B"Ck GOODS New Tennis Sashes NEW New Cycling Shirts GOODS New Tennis Shirts NEW New Cricket Shirts GOODS NEW -SPECIAL— GOODS NEW 1801 New JTiks and GOODS Bows NEW GOODS NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HEN DRY, Manager*



Warned, I 'I^rAKTED, a good Cook and Laundress. Apply (o MRS E. G. WRIGHT, Windermere, ]o*96 __ Winslow. M4.KK a note of this! Great Tea m Primitive Church on Show Day. You are specially invited 10 110 LTRESH Butter 63, Fresh Eggs 6a, IJ Cheese 5 1 and 6d, Tinned Fruits Is, I Linw Juice Co<dial (best quality) Is 6d, —for Cash at Carson and Cos. 10 108 TXT ANTED to Purchase, Blue Der *"* wents, medium size, for seed. Apply Frikdlander Bkos. 10 109 ODDFELLOWS' BALL at Tinwald on Shew Night, November 2. 10 95 T7IOR SALE.—Pair Silver™Spangled _C Polish Fowls prize ■winners ao Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. For address apply Mail Office, Ashburton. 10 92 FOR SA.LE.-i an acre of Barley and Tares, and | an acre of Oats and Tares m large or small quantities ; also a few bags of Oamaru Derwent Potatoes for seed. Apply to Peter Williams, oppo site the Gasworks. 10 93 WANTED — Every "Lady to ""try Madam Balcombe's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset, guaranteed whale bone throughout. Orders left at' Mr E, Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 TTkRESSMAKING. — Miss Murphy, -*-' Dressmaker, has recommenced busi ness m the old Kindergarten, East street, where she will be pleased to see old friends and new. Terms very moderate. YSTERS, Fried Flounders, and Whitebait every night at Jewitt'h, Deep Sea Fishing Company, opposite •Mail office. • 9 166 CO PRAY is selling Firewood 253 * O per cord, delivered. Coal from 6a per quarter. Good heart fencing material very cheap. Opposite Mercantile Store, West Street. I^DWARDS, Bennett's Sale. Grand lot *-* new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mrs Adams , BUTTER, BUTTER, fresh and good 6dperlb, Just arrived—A Line of BBA Shears, also a good assortment of Turkey Stones. Come early and get your choice. Note address—Fletcher Bros, East street (next Bank of New Zealand; Ashburton. 13 ECENT Arrivals—Ladies'andGentle •*-*' men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats.— Mitchell and Turner. SWEEPING Reductions. —Is Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for Is 6d, 2s 6d Books for 2a, and all others at equ&l ra'e of reduction af L. F. Andrewes and Go's., Cash Sale. 618 HAKAMJBB.-^Thr^omwaet~~Meßt Mart has long held " tha 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 WANTED Known—The Corner ie showing a magnificent New [Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. WANTED KnowQ —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical ir>e at S. S iLEK's, Optician^ WANTED Known-The Cheapest House m town for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segers, i Welford House. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d,—W. H. Collier. "DOBERT ALCORN has opened m •*-*' Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the Kaiapoi Sales, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashburton. Also an assortment of Boots. OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina for?Q j also a good assortment of Calicoes, aluslins', Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs AtflOßN's new shop, Baker's Buildings. NOTICE! Notice Sport for all Guns let out; on hire or sold on time payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on tha premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings m stock. Prices low.—J. W. Hardley, Ironmonger, etc. 7" AR^E Purchase Embroideries afc J-J Awards, Bennett's Sale ; over ninety "pieces! to chcoae from. Ladies' Trousseaux made ori «kort notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, ana Pol's l'rams at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Havfe.*"^ Sfcre&t BANG ! Bang i Bang 1 My new sen son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Club Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hartley's, Gun Emporium. WE Hold a Large Stock of thoLatest Novelties m Materials for Blouses and Walking Dresses. Just opened, ex Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods of choice selection, Sunsha3«s and Umbrellas.—Mitchell and Turner. JTEALTH TEA. is more eoonomica £JL than ordinary ea. It undergoes i process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders cho release of the better properties of the j eaf more easy. Henry Zander, Autho riser! Agent. NO more Indigestion ; no more ncr vousaess from indulging m too much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea. One trial will convince you. Henry Zander, Authorised Agent pIRCULATING Library.—Any one vV 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 Cards Gheap, and m Great variety; Picture Books, Scraps, Band of Hope Reciters, and Dialoguas, Fancy, Plam and Mourning Stationery. Book Stall and Shop,—J. Marsjcen. OTAR ! WAR — Greao Sacrifices as ■ » Go-ids must be sold cheaper than ev-r, 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 7a 9d, Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, Zither Harps, Photo Frame*3 and Albums, Scrap and Postage Stamp I Albums, Indoor Games, School Bags, and a great variety of goods too numerous to mention % all at greatly siuced prices for cash this month at L. F, Andrewbs and Co.'s, Cheap Sale. i



Business Kotlee?. IF YOU WANT GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY GO TO— G. J. NEILL'S WHERE THEY ARE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PRtOE. H4BD UP.~HAM> UP. MUST HAVE MoPfIQY. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED FOR ANY ARTICLE IN THE SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2£r> DRESS GOODS 3Jd Doable width Dress Tweeds Is lid Heavy Shirting Is 6d—Reduced to 9id Reduced to la Fnion Shirting 1b 2d—Reduced to 7|a TOWELS 2hd Kid Gloves, four clasps Is 9d Double Bed-twi.ll Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7id—Reduced and White 9sd to 4jd White and Grey Calico Is lid doz Dr Warner's Coraline Corsets, 8s bd All Wool tflaßnel 7M Reduced fco 5s lid CORSETS Is 9d per pair _____ MILLINERY AND UNDER-OLOTHING AT YOUR OWN PRICE CLOTHING- CLOTHING' Boys' Suits 3s lid Men's Tweed Trousers 6s lid Boys' Suits 4s lid Men's Woollen Socks 7_d Boys' Caps 6d Men'a Tweed Overcoats, with capes Men's Tweed Suits 13s 6d 17a. 6d Men's Heavy All Wool Suits 35s 6d Men'a Tweed Macintoshes, with capes Reduced to 22s 6d 39a 6d—Reduced to 23s 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, CAPS, etc., AT ANY PRICE. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. Ttf EVERY CONCEIVABLE MAKK, COLONIAL AND ENGLISH, AT ANY 1 PRICE-PROM es »d PER PAIR. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. BOOTS. "~ BOOTS CHEAPER THAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THE MONE3 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' Nailed Shooters, Strong, 5s 6c Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid and 5a 9d Men'a Heavy Watertights, pegged. Ladies' French Siioes 11s 9d—Reducec 15s 6d—Reduced to lla 6d _ to 8s 6d CHILDREN'S TAN SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE AT G. J, WEIL L'S, tfRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTONJ Cash, We Want CASH. ARCADE HOUSE, Spring: Goods, Spring Goods. W- W. SPENCER & CO \ RE now showing borne beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for fche Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS, lAOES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FSILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS- N3SW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. cJLorwiwe. clothito. cjlothim© MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &o. SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, <fee. SPjSNCEB and CO., ARCADE HOUSE. ~ SEWING MACHINES. THE WORLD'S CHAMPION. Tlie Davis Vertical Feed, I \ a contest with all the best machines In the world, at the Paris Exhibition, 1889, 1 X obtained the highest avard-GOLD MEDAL. THE DAVIS VERTICAL FEED. First Award Dunedin Exhibition ... ... 1889 & 90 Melbourne ... ... — ••• 188° &89 Adelaide 1881 Sydney ... • lbbU CS-OL-D JMUiiDAJL. Highest award at the World's Columbian Exposition, CHICAGO. TTr,n.™«llnd f>r Embroidery and Arfi Work. Tts chief recommendation is that it Unequalled v *mt^ Tlß^ SATISFACTION TO ALL WHO USE IT. A & r*>veU.y.—TOE NEWIXROP CABNET MACHINE. FREE TRIAL. FREE LESSONS. Payments arranged to suit purchasers. SOLE AGENT— 220 COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. AGENTS for Griswold's Knitting Machines. Sewing Machines of all kinds repaired by skilled workmen. 10 76 G'TotMTlrft^n^nTl^Smith. Not SPECIAL NOTICE. 1" feeling well 1 Have . a.cup ot TQ LOV ERS OF FLOWERS. Health Tea! Nothm« so invigorating And strengthening ■. My word, Mb , yy^jjpj Undersigned hag Plants for bed- Brown, this is simply lovely, wnoie^te , | dsflg Qufc of aU th _ vindprmentioned and retail at Zakdekk^ j porls, ot the tirst prize strain. Seeds __>Tb"r\r_"iotend on first class Free imported from all (he leading houses r ib I&UVJ hold security | ™™* *>* Gl°h»- They will be ready T. BULLOCK, I about the hrsfc week of November :— * I Asters, vieraniums. Lobelia, Marigold ■_>-iKAfA decriona.—Offers are invited (vHrioue), Phlox Drummondii, Patunias, J&' for Tray of the f .llowiusc numbers. Stocks, Tumat(K j,s, etc. mz -26, 124,591, 292, 285, 297. Terms I JAMES PORTER, At n quired. I Nurseryman and Seedsman, T. BULLOOK. Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburfcou. 102 £100—Cottage of four rooma with FOR 3 3UE. Scullery. \ sen; secti'>n of first class land. . for Sale *r, the above price on very liberal (TOO© 'Sheep Country, m its native eims JT -raw, ■suitable for breaking op for T. BULLQOK. "rniP; ~\ Af\ "TITLET—SmaII Shop, with dwelling 4-I.Q A.CRI.S. JL^r't/ .a* tached" well frituated m Burnett Sfcreet". roiSieam Road District, beir.g R.S Good cocking wage. BULLOOK , ft}P>s(i A bargain. ' . — ;~:— Kusy Terms. !>»Lf,AR OTGARTfiTTES 3d. N T. JCULI»OOIv, hn'ders or photcs—Hehry Wholesale agent.