Behring Sea.

New York, April 9 American sealers complain of the duplicity of Great Britain in putting a clause into the Behring Sea settle ment to enable ships leaving port before the regulations are published to engage in pelagic sealing with im punity.

BRAZIL.

Bio dk Janieko, April 8. Admiral Mello's forces exploded the citadel at Santa Borga, the whole garrison being killed.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. (The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending April 8, 1894 :—

Rainfall during March:—Alford Forest, 792 inches; Alford Station, 5*45 inches.

ROAD BOARDS.

LONGBEACH.

The monthly meeting of the Longbeach Road Eoard was heid on Saturday last. Present—Messrs John Grigg (chairman), J, Groy, J. Bishop, E. Horsey, and A. Wilson. CORRESPONDENCE. From the Coldstream Road Board, agreeing to statement of accounts. —A cheque covering balance due to the Baid Board was ordered to be forwarded. From the same, asking the Board to have gates put on th« road between Boundary road and Surveyor's road.—ln reply it was resolved to BUggest that a track be used nearer the ba^k of the Hinds river ; it being much higher, and would escape seme low gullies which cross the present line of road. From Mr S Soal, requesting that his name be taken off valuation roll with re spect to certain sections at Waterton. - Consideration of the matter was deferred. Frora Charitable Aid Board, forward ing amended list of persons in receipt of From Ashburton Drag Company, for warding circular re poisoned grain.— Prices were ordered to be invited from the several vendors, and also what per centage of poison would be guaranteed. ELECTIONS. 1 harsday, May 3, was appointed polling day for the annual election of three members, in lieu of Messrs Croy, Horsey, and Bishop, who retire by rotation. WHBATSTONE DRAIN. The Chairman reported that the County Council had deferred consideration of the maintenance of bridges over this drain until next meeting. It was resolved to take up bridge near the Waterton Hotel, and construct a ford in lieu thereof. MAINI?ENANCF, Instructions were given to invite tenders, to be sent in on May 5, for undertaking the work of maintenance. surveyor's repoet. The Surveyor's report which deals with Borne minor works was adopted. A< COUNTS. Accounts amounting to £32 18s were passed for payment and the meeting ad journed. »«—_—.

ALFORD FOREST.

[From our own Correspondent.] A plentiful array of stacks, very pleas* ing to the eye, on being subjected to the test of the chaft cutting machine yielded about half the weight expected. This is the usual and almost universal result of the very wet summer. Mr W.T, Chapman has sold several blocks of land here, one nbar the hotel thirty acres—making £5 per acre. A. forty-acre block farther back sold at £3 10s per acre, being gcod sheep country. An old resident, Mr Richard Boulton, has also sold his homestead to Mr Webber, junr. Mr Boulton has erected a new six-roomed house on his recently acquired land at the Hinds. He does not leave behind him a single enemy, his unobtrusive kindnef-s having endeared him to all. On Saturday a party of ladies and gentlemen residents ascended Mount Somers, but starting down rather late, were overtaken by the aou'-west storm, and completely lost their reckoning. A large party of neighbours with lanterns discovered their whereabouts at three on Sunday morning, and thtir trip will be long remembered. Aa Mr Walter Lyllan was cutting the end of a stake his hand slipped, the axe falling on bis left wrist, and eevering some of the guideß. Though weak from loss of blood, he is recovering. Sheep dipping is proceeding apace at gpringburn, last year's business having satisfied the shareholders, and there is promise of even better business this year, which will return a dividend.

Sudden Death of Dr Henry.

Wellington, April 10. Tk Henry died very tuddenly last night. He was in his usual health and spirits yesterday, and was on his way to attend a case at the police station shortly after one o'clock, when he was seized with violent pains in th© lumbar rejloa, which at first;were thought to be caused by renal colic. Morphia injections afforded Immediate relief, and the doctor resumed hi* usual cheerful manner, ghostly afterwards, however, he told his medical assistant that he feared the trouble was an indication of angina pectoris, and that he thought, that probably the nain would ascend to the heart and therVwas little time to lose. Thereupon he had hia will made. His diagnosis of j the seizure proved to be correct, for he died at a few minutes after eleven o'clock last night. Dr Henry came to the colony in 1862, and served as surgeon through the Waikatowar, being frequently under fire in the discharge of hia duty. He after wards went to the goldfields on the west coaßt of the South Island and for some time practised h's porfeasion in the West port district, his head-quarters being at Charleatown where he was surgeon to the hoßpit al. He was elected to represent the Buller district in the House of Repre sentatives and held that seat from 1876 to 1879, proving himaelf a useful member. After his retirement front pubfic life he went Bonne to study, and,' returning to fhe colony about twelve years ago, settled in VJellington. At the time of his death he was health officer for ' the port and chief medical officer of the Government Insurance Department. He leaves two daughters, unmarried, and a son who is now one of the junior physicians at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London. Dr Henry w&s 69 years of age. [It may be added that he was for many years medical adviser to the late Mr Ball&njte, ancf attended him during h|s last illness—Ed ] ' <! <■>.-,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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A Warning- to JBauifruittit. Auckland, April 11. In the Supreme Court, Walter Tibbutt was convicted of failing to keep proper books prior to his bankruptcy, and was sentenced to one week's imprisonment. Ab that dated from the commencement; of the session accused was discharged. XuiiUezztoment. Haw era, April 10. Geo. Gibbs, manager of the Singer j Manufacturing Company, was brought up yesterday on two charges of embezzling £10 7s and £7 4s respectively from the Company. He was remanded till Wednes day, bail being allowed. Dairying-; The preliminaries were arranged for the formation of a West Coast Dairy Associa tion. Wo Poaching- Allowed!. Wellington, April 10. The Government having been informed that a Norwegian vessel is being fitted out at Melbourne for the purpose of seal ing and taking birds at the Auckland Islands it has been decided to send the Hinemoa to checkmate the design. XU« Calfl« Steain«i\ The Eastern Extension Cable Com pany's repairing s';eamer Sherrard Os bornej which haa been working on the cable off the New Zealand coast, arrived here to-day to coal. Wo Xiotlg'er. Dunedin, April 10. Judge Williams upheld Mr Carew's decision convicting Knott, a hotelkeeper at Mosgicl, for selling liquor on Sunday. i Appellant had raised the point that the person supplied was a lodger in the house, but the Judge held that the mere engaging of a bedroom did not constitute lodging. Drowned. Andrew McLaren, one of Tokomairiro's olde6t settlers was accidentally drowned through foiling into a mill race.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON POLO CLUB.

The following weights have been de clared in the Polo Cup : — st 1b | at 1b Banjo ... 13 7 Dinah ... 10 12 Salvator ... 12 10 Shekel ... 10 9 Sally ... 12 4 Pink'un ... 10 4 Mallowrake 11 12 Daddy ... 10 0 Bamboo 11. 11 10

Melbourne, April 10 The value of the programme for the Spring Meeting of the Victorian RC. has been cut down by £8250. The money for the Melbourne Cup is reduce 1 to £6000, while the trophy is abolished, and the value of the Maribyrnong Plate h reduced to £1000. No alteration has been made in the money for the Derby.

The Loan and Mercantile.

London, April 8. During the course of his examination Mr Larkworthy admitted that he had approved of Mr Russell's security for the advance obtained. Mr Paul, in his evidence, was unable to say who actually altered the forrr> of application for debentures in 1888. He admitted the form was misleading, still he believed the fact of debenture holders being deprived of their security was accidental. The solicitor added a paragraph to the draft report of 1890 giving details of the Company's loss during the year, but it was suppressed by the Directors, who thought it too strong. The Judge here interrupted with the remark "Is the truth too strong?" Continuing, Mr Paul said that the majority of bondholders in 1888 were aware of the absence of special security. | (Received April 9, 11 45 a ra ) London, April 7. During his examination Mr Paul hesitated before answering several of the questions put to him and Judge Williams severely rebuked him for the absence candour and frankness which characterised his evidence. j Mr Paul in the course of his evi dence said the confidential report furnished in 1892 by Mr David Elder, general manager of the Company in Australia, was not opened until June 1893, owing to the receipt of a cable request from Mr Elder to await his advice. His Honor said he was astonished that Mr Elder was not suspended when the directors discovered they had been tricked. Mr Paul explained that Mr 1 Thomas Russell was in Melbourne at the time, and had seen the report before it was sent Home. His Honor— That makes the incident the more sur prising. Mr Paul, continuing, said nothing had been written off the properties, al though they were not earning a penny. The Company, since 1890, had been in great straits owing to the want of money. Mr Hollands, solicitor, had not ppproved of the prospectus of 1879, which was presented to the Board as though it had received Mr Hollam's approval. Mr Paul informed the Court that he sold his shares in 1889, and on June 6 last.

The Waitemata Election.

PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wbuungton, April 30. Following are the returns up to the present:— Tauhoa— Massey, 30 ; Palmer, 20. Pakiri- Massey, 20; Palmer, 21. Parkhurst- Massey, 34; Palmer, 10 Kumeau—Massey, 87 ; Palmer, 47. Pre sent majority for Massey, 283 Later. The presenb position is Massey 1519, Palmer 1207, the Albany, Wayby, Gloria (?), Horse Shoe Bush, Komokoriki, and Great Barrier returns have yet to come.

Colonial Credit.

NEW ZEALAND LEADS.

The "New Zealand Times" of the 9th insfc. in an editorial says :—" A great event in the financial history of New Zealand has happened for the first time in that history. Our ty per cent stock has In the Stock Exchange quotation arr|v«d at par. It ia eminently and emphatically satisfactory for several reasona' First, it has been long desired j secondly, it out-tops the position of our neighbours ; thirdly, it represents only what is just and proper. The late move ment of colonial 34 per Gents is interest ing, as the following figures for January 12 md February 23 respectively show:— New South Wales, 965, 98J ; New Zea land, 96fc 98|j Queensland, 92, 93jh South Australia, 92|, 93|; Victoria, 93, 94. In the race New Zealand had, in sis weeks crept up to first place, arid now heads ail competitors at JOO. It is a great contrast to the position of three years ago, and a grand augury of the | future. New Zealand is acknowledged as

NEW AUSTRALIA.

1 (Received April 10, 11 45 am.) Sydney, April 10. Three hundred applications have been received for passages on the next trip of the Royal Tar to "New Austra lia," but accommodation can only be provided for two hundred, and prefer ence will be given to married couples.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION

(Received April 10, 11 45 a.m.)

CHARITABLE AID.

Melbourne, April 10. The Victorian Government are pre paring a Bill to place the annual vote for charitable aid purposes under the control of a Central Council, and to make it compulsory on municipalities to contribute a certain minimum per centage of rates for charitable purposes.

HEAVY FLOODS.

Brisbane, April 10. Heavy floods have been experienced at Townsville, Geraldton, and Cairns, (Queensland). Much of the surround ing country is submerged, and near Cairns the railway line is damaged in many places. Fourteen inches of rain fell in twenty-four hours. One life was lost at Geraldton, where many houses were unroofed during the gale.

Cheap Money.

Melbourne, April 10 The Commissioners of the Savings Bank have completed details in con nection with the cheap money scheme. They have decided to lend not less than £200 on freehold security, which must have double the value of the money advanced. The lowest rate of interest will be five per cent, and the duration of the tenure five years.

A petition for the release of Mrs Anna Flannagan, signed by leading residents in Christchurch, has been forwarded to the Minister fcr Justice. Mrs Plannagan, who, it will be remembered, was convicted of in faDticide some years ago, is at present an inmate of the Sunnyside Asylum; " Mercutio," in the " New Zealand Herald," says :—I see that the properties of the unfortunate " Picturesque Atlas " Pub lishing Company are being advertised for sale, together with the debts due to the company, amounting to between £50,000 and £60,000. I am very glad to see that New Zealand is far down on the list, owing the concern only £1253 Is against £23,393 5s 3d due by Victoria, and £22,560 133 3d due by New South Wales. Bowerman Brothers whe did the collecting for New Zealand must have swept the ground more thoroughly thau the gentlemen who under took to deal with the other colonies. To-morrow night the company travelling with the title of the World's Trio open a short season in the Oddfellows' Hall, The " business " of the company is varied in char acter, and comprises skirt dancing by two or three ladies of note in that particular line; negro comicalities by Mr Charles Panning, a name new to Ashburton, but well known on the other side; grotesque danciag by the two *' high-kickers " men tioned in a previous issue ; ballad and de scriptive song singing, by several performers who have already made their mark on the Australasian stage; serio-comic trifles by male and female performers; and broad farce, a speci.lty in which the company has been very successful elsewhere. The press notices received have been very flattering, and lead us to expect something more than usually good. DOLLAR CIGARETTES—3d per packet

THB ASHBURXOJS GUARDIAN. TUESDAY, APBIL 10, 1894.



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Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' TTALL Ashburton -*-*- TWO NIGHTS ONLY. WJEI»N«:snA> & THIBSBAY, April 11 and 12. TCIIRST Appearance here of the Famous *- World's Trio and American Novelty Company, including Mr Charles Fanning; and Miss Georgie Devoe, late of Frank Clark's Alhambra Company. IS STAR ARTISTS IS Male and Female performers. The Dunedin " Star " saya :—Without doubt the best variety combination ever seen in the colony. Look out for Crawford and Mooney in their great Burlesque Trapeze Act. Full particulars in future issue. ERNESTS. DUNCAN, 31 Advance Representative. • Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NOTICE. THE Rakaia Bridge will be blocked to Road Traffic on nights of MON DAYS, WEDNESDIYS and FRIDAYS until further notice. BY ORDER Railway Engineer's Office, Christchurch, March 29, 1894. 3 220 Miles and Go., Ltd. HaATUKDAY, APEnTTiT' TO FARMERS~AND OTHERS. 131 ACRES 131 well situated close to Willowby, Long beach Road District, good laud, and early selection, divided into allot ments of from 23 to 53 acres. MESSRS MILES and COMPANY, Limited, in conjunction with Mr T. Bullock, have received instructions from Mr William Harding to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, — A portion of hia well-known farm at Willowby, containing 131 Acres 2 roods 13 perches, divided into four allotments, varying in area from 23 to 53 acres. Each allotment is surrounded by gorse fences ; good hnd, an early selection, snd origi nally part of the celebrated Long beach Estate. "*" It Is well situated, being only about three miles from Tinwald and near the Willowby School. Would make very suitable homesteads for family men. Inspection Invited. Easy terms of payment declared at Sale. Sale at 12 o'clock noon. MILES & CO. 4 30 T. BULLOCK. g= —JSSS ■ "I 1,, 1-! '.' '- Mr D Tnomes, SATURDAY, APRIL 21. To ?heep Farmers and Others. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 1252 ACRKM 1252 About Feven miles from South Rakaia Township, North side of the River. MR D. THOMAS, in con junction with Mr Thomas Bullock, has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by order of the Mort gagees, an improved farm of 1252 AURES- 1252 Lately occupied by John Kemp. Situated about 7 miles from Rakaia Town ship, in the Hall Survey District, being — R.S.s, numbered 29ti61, 29662, 29663, 29767 and 37013, all fenced with live fences and divided into eight convenient sized paddocks, well watered with county water races. The improvements consist of a farm house of 8 rooms, 6-stalled stable, loose box, granary, chaff house, and sheep dip—also sheep yards and other improvements, etc. Inspection invited, Liberal terms declared at tale. Sale at 1 o'clock. D. THOMAS. 4 41 T. BULLOCK. Public JVotices 10 LET—Commodious premises front ing East Street, lately occupied by Mr A. J. Walker, cycle expert, T. BULLOCK. LONGBEACH ROAD^ISTRICTr APPLICATIONS are invited to be sent in not later than 10 a.m. on May 0 prox., for undertaking the work of maintenance in th« above district. 0. E. FOOKS & SON, 4t44 Clerks to the Board, DOLLAR CIGAPETTES — 3d. No holders or photos.—Henby Zander, Whole sale agent COOPER'S SHE3EP 331 P. TO THE SHEEP FARMERS OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, T Beg to notify that I have appointed MR J. G, RESTELL, OF ASHBURTON, Agent for the Sale of COOPER'S CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND ALSO That in future all appointments for fche DIPPING OP SHIEP Af THE TINWALD DIP (Which has given such unanimous satisfaction to its supporters) must be made with M 9 Rbs^ell, who will see that the same success is ensured in the future. MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED annually throughout the World wjth COOPERS SHEEP DIP THAH WITH ALL OTHEB PJXB ADDED TOGETHER* W. LAKE, Agent, 185 Hmo» Street, Ohtistctiurch.



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CHILDR^I™TUNIOS In Endless Variety in New and Pretty Styles, HAWLS, WOOLLENS, HATS and HOODS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, FUR TRIM MINGS, BEAID TRIMMINGS, LACES, &c, &c, All New and Tasteiul. THE STOCK OP Dres<4 Materials ia Very Choice and includes the EW HOPSAOK CLOTH, DIAGONALS, SERGES, TWEEDS, English and Colonial in almost Endless Variety and all shades of color. Some Special lines of OYS' and MEN'S COLONIAL CLOTHING, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, and j General Drapery in all Qualities. ' W. H.~COLLIER "The Corner." BUILDING for removal for Sale. I TINWAIiT) Apply to T. BULLOCK. llN _ - CIOR SALE—Three Sections, well L situated, Corner of Jane and McMurdo streets, numbered 50, 51 and 52. Easy terms of payment. HEiiRY 7Au nF R — U^i^L ns-lflll £.HIIUL!t TRESPASS NOTICE. A NY person or persons trespassing on FEBRUARY SPECIAL ANNOUJSCE- Riversdale Estate in pursuit of Tyivxpii game, or otherwise.after this notice WILL fllM L' BE PROSECUTED. _ 3 206 J. R. WILLIAMS. | I BEG TO INTIMATE that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of XHE REASON WHY «uns Ouns CBAICHEAD AND BERRYMAN €j* UHS AR? the Lealin S Tailors and Outfitters ttotttcjl pf<4T Mißif BECAUSE They keep the Largest HOLLIS BEST MAKE. g fcock of Fas F hionabk Ta fj or Single and Double Barrel, Breech and nv , o TTqv "m.?f ods* ,  T M« ZZ fe Loading, well worthy of inspec. BECAUS^^--plo,^Largest | tion# Tailors. j BECAUSE^ They do the Largest Tailor- j REVOLVERS, BECAUSE They give the Besc Value, Fit, and Workmanship REVOLVERS. BECAUSE Their Motto Is _ §11* Satisfaction. AMMUNITION OBAIGHEAD &~BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT AMMUNITION fitters, ASHBURTON Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, ! H n RTTBTn « wmnnmj" «»mrmT' Shot. Gunpowder, Powder and shot AbHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, ..-.^nvmw • v i. . n. . „ , Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. N OTIPS 1S h^ glve? **£>$?> scal° -1-1 of Fees of Licenses for Pedlars and „_ Hawkers as fixed in Boroagh By-Law 22, has been altered in pursuance of the sub- SCOTTS WELL-KNOWN RANGES section thereto by resolution of this at Greatly Reduced Piices. Council at a meeting held on March 27, ulb., and is now as follows :— To hawk any kind of goods produce, I HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND— books > or articles carried by hand, or in a basket, or otherwise upon the person, 100 Drums Linseed Oil £2 I°3 P er quarter; £5 per annum. 20 Cases Valvoline To hawk any kind of goods, produce* 200 Cases Castor Oil books, or any articles whatever, carried 10 Bates best 6 ply Seaming Twfne in a earfc > for each capfc» £2 10a per China and Glassware quarter ; £5 per annum. Hornaby's and Ransome's Plough Shares CHAS. E. FOOKS, Barbed and Fencing Wire , Town Clerk. Mauritius and Queensland Sugars Borough Council Office, China., India, and Cevion Teas Ashburton, April 2,1894. 4 10 Best English Leather Belting. — — . ASHBURTON -now in stock- HIGH SOHOOL. Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Ela ß tio T H?u B? AS D O^^RNORS of Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early " '™L Ashburfcon High Sohool offer application necessary, TWELVE Scholarships of Public competition open to all children They aro giving UNIVERSAL SATIS- ™sidant, \ n County of Ashburbon,, FACTION. T c Scnoldrships are tenable for two years, and during good conduct, and ____ will entitle the holders to free education and the use of Books at the Ashburton Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout High School for that period. In appor- Liqueurs, Havana Cigars, Cigarettes, of turning the Scholarships it is the Board's best brands only. intention to grant six scholarships to mmmmmm boys and six to girls. Also, a choice assortment of the Candidates must not be more than 14 IUINUbI JJJiLdOAOIUb The Bubjectg for eiaffii i ation iU from all parts of the world. (l) Engligh Grammar and Composition, (2) English History, (3) Geography, irr ' rm 1 Arithmetic. liPTll»\7" /^finnPTl The staQdard ot excallenoe required J-1 J. J LiiMiLMJKJLKJX. w iu be equal to that possessed by pupils of the sixth standard in the Primary AGENT FOR schools. * The examination will be conducted in Australian Mutual Providen Socie y the Boys' Schoolroom an TUESDAY and Sun Fire Ofce WEDNESDAY, May 22 and 23 next. Canton Marine Office - Successful candidates must qualify in Health Tea. eaoh subject and must obtain ia the aggregate not less than 50 per ©ent of the possible number of marks. Any candi date gaining not more than 25 per cent of the maximum possible in any one subject will be deemed to hay© failed in i _____._^. _^ that subject. mHERE is only one quality of Health Candidates must enter their names vith 1 Tea and that is the best. Ask your ™.c becrets*ry to the Board not later thah grocer for it, and see that you get it,— &AIUKIAA.I', May sth. Further parti HbnkY Zandee, Wholesale Agent Qulars may be obtained from fche Head _____ __, —. master or the undersigned. riTS^T is most essential to a tea C. BRADDELL W drinker's happiness? Why, Health Secretary Tea, and. don't you forget it, Henry Ashburton, February §4, 1894. ?aj*deb, Wholesale Agenf



IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE — OF — HABDLET BEOS. BY ORDER OF THE PURCHASER, £2500 Worth of Drapery TO BE ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. T HAVE THIS DAY received inatructions to sell the whole of the Stock AT FOUR SHILLINGS IN THE POUND DISCOUNT Below Cost Price. This Is a Golden Opportunity to Secure GREAT BARGAINS, As the Stock must be Sold by order of the Creditors. J« COT HER, 4 34 MANAGER. To Hand This Week, 50 CASES OF HEW SfcASOH'S GOODS, EX S.S, TEKOA. "jIyTESSRS G. L. BEAIH & Co., Tancred Street, purpose making their FIRST DISPLAY OF NOVELTIES IN AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, Oa THURSDAY, APBIL 5, and Following Days. jtjjj-^- The Shipment Consists of NEW WINTER HOPSACKS, DRESSES. CHEVIOTS,. DRESSES WHIPCORDS, TT , W NEW DIAGONALS, NEW WINTER CBOFTERS, WINTER DRESSES* INVERNESS, DRESSES. Am^aoi^x AJSD ESTAMENE sefgES, NEW In a i] the Newest and Most Fashionable TsrTxrTiiT'Tj WINTER Shades of Brown, Tans, Navys, ixLJaa'aa DRESSES. Petunias, Maroons, etc. mi&SHlfo N g W -Also- NEW: . - Trusses. *S3£* G/li." BEATH ANDIQQ., - TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Ammunition Ammunition, Qiittg, duns, POWDfiB, SHOT, CAPS, CARTBIDGES, CABTKEDGES. DPORT«MEN Requiring a Firat-clas3 GUN should inspect our Stocks 0 Eery Gun warranteed new from the factory. W. H. COLLINS & CO. MEKCHANTS AND IMPOHTEES. TRoyal Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company AftiPWTS V(m, ' Springfield Pottery Company AU&W 1H vUK Uorben an(J Co>s celebrated Enamelled Mantelpiece I McKenzies Furniture Renovator IMMENSE ARRIVAL OF Autumn and Winter^JVoyelties, THIRST DISPLAY OF NEW DRESS FABKIOS, CHEVIOTS, DIAGONALS, HOfSACKS, SERGES, ETC. - [Special 'attention is called to LADIES' MANTLES AND JACKETS.] Millinery Department, Ladies are invite 1 to] call and inspect! a BEAUTIFUL SELECTION Olf KEW MILLINERY in all the various styles for the Season. This Department s now under New Management, and every care is taken to provide the latest novelties.