The Licensing Elections

LECTURE BY TH E KEY WILLIAM GILI JES.

There was a good I attendance at the Oddfellows' Hall on 1 'riday night, to hear the Rev William C Sillies, of Timaru, lecture en "The V* >to." His Worship the Mayor occupied tl he chair, and briefly introduced the speakei \ The rev. gentleman, who on rising was heartily applauded, sai d he was very sorry to hear the Mayor c: sprees the opinion that there would be no opposition, .as he loved a little opposite on. It made him feel better physically, . mentally, and spiritually if there were some present op posed to him whom 1 ye would have a chance of converting. He had been re ferred to In the Ashbi irton papers as a temperance orator, but 3: le was no orator, and had never claimed to be an orator, aod could not, like his good friend Mr Isltt, indulge in flights ot eloqt lence and flashes of wit. He had not the memory to pour forth stores of information, He was simply a plain blunt man., As a Scotch man—bat perhaps more of a JNew Zea lander than a Scotchman, for the greatest part of his life had I een spent In New Zealand—42 years in the colony—and it was forty years since Ile re solved to be a teetotaller. Yea, young fellows, it was jast through seeing aome of his young companions at that tin) c getting the worse for drink and making sad spectacles of themselves that he reso! ved one New Year's day before there were any temperance societies in the colony that God helping him nobody would cvi ?r see him in the state that they were, ai id good reason he had to thank God thai I He had enabled him to keap true to tha .t pledge. He was it Scotchman, and that; aeant something of a good hard head, with a pretty good stock of logic in It, and then 1 he had got a pretty thick skin also, which s> srved him in good i stead, and, moreover, s a pretty good fist developed by ploughing and the stock-' whip xn the early days of the colony, and j when occasion require 1 could display a | good deal of dynamic pc «wer to hit pretty hard if occasion need be. As a Scotchman he could lay claim to something else—a soft; heart, not altogether for the ladies, hut a soft heart as he esntemplated tha sad misery and wretches Iness, the woes of bo many, all the fruit of the drink traffic everywhere in the land •.; and in this fair new land which might bi 3 such a paradise if it were not for the idrink traffic, and one or two other evilk And so their energies in this great iarosade were for God, for home, and for humanity. It was at the call of God that they had battled against this giant evil of I he drink traffic ; it was to protect the bonnes of their colony that they had battled in tjhis cause which was for the wives, and their young humanity, He was nob going to spend his time that evening with preliminary re marks about his subject, or by trying to paint pictures of the teni.ble effects result ing from the drink traffic. God kn«w, many sad cases had come* under his own notice during his 42 yearn in the colony. Of the young fellows that stood beside him on that New Year's day when he vowed to be a teetotaller not one was living to day t and all with one exception went sadly astray through drink. He, however, was dot going to touch that Bide of the ques tion, but rather take up the part of meet- ; ing some of the current objections to the doing away altogether with the drink by the vote under the new law. First cf all, he would deal with one who had allied himself with the Licensed Victuallers' As sociation in this matter In Christchurch, and his lecture h%d been published &nd Bent broadcast in pamphlec form. He (Mr Gillies) had received it through the post, as he did a great many other articles from the other side. He had no doubt they expected to convert him from the error of his ways. The pamphlet he was alluding to was •' Wine and the Bible by the Bey A. Chadowski, This rev. gentle man stated that they were insulting the Almighty by their prohibition movement, on the ground that He allowed those in toxicating drinks!3ooo years ago, and that now by their movement for prohibition they were flying in His face and insulting Him. The words were—" It would be an insult to infer that He did not know that the drinking of wine would be injurious ontil the prohibitionists found it out." The Rev A. Chadowski then went on in this pamphlet to show them a great deal of his knowledge of Hebrew, and if that were the question at issue he (Mr Gillies) would at once succumb to the Rabbi. He knew a little Hebrew, but he did not pre tend to know as much Hebrew as the Bey A. Chadowski. But it was not a question o* knowledge of the Hebrew language, and though the"Rabbi was undoubtedly a good Hebraist he was sadly lacking in logic. He was a very poor logician and he was also a very poor sciiptare exegete. When he came to interpret Scripture he went sadly astray. He would not take up any time upon the question of the meaning of Hebrew terms. He was quite prepared to admit the Rabbi's rendering of Hebrew terms relating to wine and the Bible, ex cept only in one case which he would by and by refer to. He would ask the Rev A Chadowski if God did not allow, and did not the New Testament sanction, slavery, and would he uphold slavery at the present day because it was allowed 3009 years ago. Had the abolitionists who procured the grand emancipation in aulted the Almighty because they broke down an institution which nobody could deny was allowed in the olden times. And being allowed to drink wine did not tell them to establish the dens that ex isted in these days. And did the Bey. Chadowski forget that during that special period cf his own nation—the forty ■years in the wilderness— when they were found in food and drink—God provided them with water from the rock, but not a drop of wine, and they entered the Promised Land a nation of total abstain ers. And we were told thab one of God's special mercies, and one of his blessings, wan that they had no wine. Then the; Rabbi took occasion iv one part of his pamphlet to quote a formidable array of authorities to support his interpretations, whereas in another portion he stated that j all these authorities had simply taken their meaning of the Hebrew words from the Rabbis of the Talmud. Then on page 19 he quoted a certain Rabbi as op- 1 posed to abstinence, and yet this very \ Babbi had been pointed out to him (the lecturer) by a Jew at least equally learned with the Bey, Chadowbki in Hebrew, as ©ne who certainly had not stated sush views, and his informant wondered how the writer of the pamphlet could draw such conclusions, Then on page 21, reference was made to the danger arising from disease in milk, meat, and other things, and the question was asked why should not thes© things also be prohibited because danger existed in connection with their consumption. But he (the speaker) would reply that if they could find the cancerous meat or tainted milk it was quickly piohibited. Then the Kabbi went on to prove that some of the wines of the Bible were intoxicating. They had not denied that. But these were not the same wines which were sanctioned. Be cause the Babbi had proved that some of the wines were unmlstakeably intoxicat ing, therefore he drew the conclusion that all 'the wines mentioned in the Bible— even those mentioned with approval were intoxicating. In one place, how ever, he was very cautious. He said almost all the wines are associated with intoxication, That " almost" took away all the argument. Just as they had the word water in the English language, which applied to" water of many different kinds, and if he said water was by far the best for man, he did not mean to say that nil water was good for drinking. The greatest part of the water was in the sea w

and was not fit for drinking. In the same way bhe w«rd wine covered a great number of kmda. He would take those most frequently mentioned. The rev gentleman then proceeded to show that the wines mentioned in the Bible with divine approval were probably non-intoxi- j cant, while those which had been proved j as intoxicating were spoken of with con demnation. And even if intoxicating wines were sanctioned, would the Rev Mr Chbdowski, or any one else, bring forward a passage of scripture requiring them as a duty to God to use those wines; but our duty to our fellows was very clearly pointed out, and more especially if we bore the name of Christians. We were bound not to consider merely what might be our own tastea, or even what might be to our own benefit, but our brother; and even "if meat maketh my brother to offend I will eat no meat while the world standeth." He was a be liever in our rights, but did not think we should stand wholly on our rights. We should first discharge oar responsibilities to our fellow men. Mr W. W. Collins had made a great outcry about the liberty of the subject, and yet here In the Ash barton electoiate out of 4013 electors on the roll including thirteen persons hold ing licenses, 4000 were debarred from privileges enjoyed by thirteen, not from any reason of natural superiority but by reason of the payment of a license fee which was far below the amount they received from the pockets of the people. Numbers of people expressed a fear that in the event of prohibition be ing carried the ratepayers would suffer financially through loss of revenue, but they had euch men as William Ewarfc i Gladstone, John Bright, Lord Randolph Ohnrchill, and Joseph Chamberlain, all able financiers, stating that) if the hotels were closed there need be no fear for the ; revenue. The rev gentleman, in reply to Mr Collins, denied at some length the imputation that poverty was the cause of ; drink and quoted statistics and autho rities to prove his contentions that » most cases poverty was the direct re sult of drink. Supposing Mr Collins were right, he thought it would be much better to remove the chink which, if not poverty's cause, brought the additional element of I disgrace and degradation. Honest poverty was no disgrace. The rev. gentleman concluded a lengthy lecture with an exhor tation to his audience to use their votes rightly at the coming election, and vete for no license. He felt sure that even if they did not gain their victory at these elections, three years hence it would be a certainty according to the progression of public opinion, At the close of the lecture the chairman put a resolution to the meeting which was unanimously carried, affirming the prin ciple of no license. Votes of thanks to Mr Gillies and the chairman closed the meeting.

Ashburton Rifle Club.

The Ashburton Rifle Club held its first match for the season on Wednesday last, sides being chosen by Mr J. Keir and Mr G. Morrison. About twenty members took part in the match. As most of the members fired oufc of their rifles for the first time, it took a few shots at each range to get the elevation?, etc. Several also were novices in the art of rifle shoot ing. The scores made were consequently not very good, but there is no doubt the making of some first-class shots, and at the next meeting of the New Zealand Rifle Association we hope to see several members of the Ashburton Rifle Club figuring in the prize lists. The match on Wednesdry resulted in a win for Mr Morrison's side. The highest scorers on his side being Mr McKay 65, Mr Mor rison 59, and Mr F. Talker 47. The highest scorers on Mr Koir's side were Mr J. Forbes 55, MrJ. Baker 46, and Mr J. Keir 43. Ifc is intended to hold a handicap match for prizes on Good Friday.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hoid ourselves responsible ror tho opinions expiessed by our correspondents.)

AN EXPLANATION.

TO THE EDITOR. 6ir, —In a letter of mine published in the "Guardian" last Tuesday the state ment was made that " two young mea were brought before the banch charged with being drunk and disorderly, sind that the evidence of the police was to the effect that these men had been drinking in the Royal Hotel " lam given to understand that the licensee of the hotel denies the truth of this statement, and points out that; the case was one of aasaulfc and not of drunkenness, and that no evidence was called for abont liquor having been sup plied. lam frankly ready to acknowledge that I made &• mistake in stating the case, and equally ready to give publicity to Mr Davis's denial, The rest of the letter re fers to publicans generally, and has no reference to Mr Davis personally.—l am, etc, Prhsbyter.

THE ASHBURTOH GUABPIAN: SATURDAY, MABCH 10, 1894.



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Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY. EXCURSION TO CHRISTOHURCH, MARCH 15. AN EXCURSION TRAIN for Christ church will leave Ashburton at 9.18 a.m., on 15fch inst., and return from Christ church at 530 p.m. Return fares from Ashburton by this train only, 5a 6d and 43. 3J78 BY ORDER. Entertainments. CONCEET. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. FEIDAY, MAiCH 16,1894. PROGRAMME, Paut I. I™Overture, "Humors of Donnybrook " (Volfce)—Ashburton Orchestral Society 2—Song, "Soggarth Aroon" (Banim) Mr Higgins, 3—Piano Uuefc, "Chilperic" — Misses Sutherland and Devane. 4—Scotah Dance. 5-Song, "Kate O'Shane"—Miss Henry. 6—Song, " The Kerry Dance "—Mrs J. P. Kelly, Christchurch. , 7—Piano Solo, "Erin" (Benedict)— Mra McLean. B—lrish Four-hand Reel—Masters Fitz gerald (3) and Stewart. 9—Song, "Boys of the Old Brigade "■— Mr L. Broad. 10—Song, " The Future Mrs 'Awkins "— Mr Flower. 11-Song, "Killamey "—Miss A. Butler. Interval of Fifteen Minutes. Part 11. 12—Overture, "Regina" (Collongues)— Ashburton Orchestral Society. 13—Rtong, "Nancy Lee "-—Mr 0, M. Brooke. 14-Piano Solo, "LaTruite" (Schubert)— Mrs McLean 15-Song, "Our Little Nipper"—Mr Flower. 16—Scotch Danes. 17—Violin Solo—Mr C. Wood. 18—Song, " Waiting "—Mrs J. P. Kelly, Christchurch. 19—Song, "The Medical Doctor"—Mr Frank Henry, 20—Pianoforte Solo, "The Wearing o' the Green " —Miss Devane. 21-Irish Dance, "High Caul Cap"— Eight performers. 22—Song, Duet—Mr and Mrs J. P. Kelly, Christchurch. To conclude with the Burlesque, ] " The Judge's Substitute." Go» Say s the Queen. Musical Director ... Mr Horace Gates. Leader Mr C. Wood. Pianiste Mra Claridge. Tickets-Front Seats, 3s; Back Seats, 2s. 3§79 ' _ To be sold by Public Auction at the Court House, Ashturton, on TOESDAYj the 13ch day of March, 1894. Under Distress Warrants from the R,M. Court. 3 Draft Mares. 3 Milking Cows, 1 Set of Trap Harness. 2 Pairs of Blinkers, 1 Collar. Sale at 12 oclock. A. M. PEARSON, 3t89 Bailifl; SLAUGHTERING LICENSE^ WE hereby give notice that we intend, at the County Council meeting on April 6 next, to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small cabtie for Suburban Sections 25 and 26. MILLAR <fc CO. Hinds, March 10, 1894. 3 88 ASHBURTON BOROUGH~SCHOOE A PPLICATIONB are invited for a jL_L Male Pupil Teacher for the above hool. Applications to be spnt to the Chairman by 5 p.m. on THURSDAY NEXT, 15th inst. R. S. BEAN, 3 81 Chairman. FCJNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr Joseph Slade are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his residence, Village Settlement, on MONDAY, March 12, at 3 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 3:j 87 Undertakers. " LOYAL ASHBURTON"I.ODGE7~" 1.0.0. F., M.U. MEMBERS of the above Lodge are requested to meet at the Lodge Room on MONDAY, at 2 o'clock to attend the Funeral of the late Bro. J. Slade, 390 H. DOLMAN BAKER, N.G. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. rr\EE ANNUAL MEETING will be 1, held in the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON MO3NI>A.Y, MA^OH IS, At 8 p.m. The Rev. H. T. Robjohns (the Society's Agent) and others will address the meet ing. Collection to meet local expenses. All are cordially invited. 3§77 "ashburton cou^y~councilT "fWOTICE is hereby given that at a ■*■* Special meeting of the Ashbarton County Council held on Friday, the 2nd day of February, 1894, a resolution was | adopted making a special order leasing the Mount Somers Tramway to Mr Alfred Edward Peache for the term of ]4 years, commencing from the Ist day of January, 1894, at the rent and upon the terms and conditions in the said Bpecial order set forth ; and further that the resolution will ha submitted for con- j firmation at a meeting of the Council to be held at the Council Chambers, Baring Square, Ashburton, on Friday, the 6th day of April, 1894, at 11 o'clock In the forenoon. The special order will take effect im- j mediately upon the execution by the lessee of a deed or other instrument in ! writing binding the lessee to pay the rent reserved by the lease on the days whereon the same shall become payable and to keep, observe, and perform all the conditions and agreements of the lease on his part to be performed or observed. A copy of the proposed special erder is deposited In the Council's offices, Bar ing fc-'quare, and will be open for Public inspection, every week day, during office hours, until the Bth day of April, 1894. Dated the 10th day of March, 1894. By order. F. MA IN WARING, 3 82 Clerk of the Council.



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j J. T. Ford and Co Jrn TTIURD & C'K, in conjunc • J-. -*■ tion with Mr Henrj Zander, have received instructions from A. E. Prtache, Esq., to sell by Public Auction ac the ASHBURTON SaLEYA&DS, ; 'ON TUESDAY, 13th UP MARCH, 1700 sheep 1700 500 Halfbred Wethers, six-tooth and full-moufched. 200 Quarterback, six-tooth and full mouthed. 100 Merino Wethers 500 Halfbred Ewes. 200 Quarterback Ewes. 200 Merino Ewes: The Ewes are fall-mouthed, but are guaranteed sound and fresh. The Mount Sonaera Sheep are well known to be thriving good doers, We have , sold them for many years and have never had a complaint. J. T. FORD, 372 Auctioneer Friedlander Bros I PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. GKEAT CLEARING SALE OF SHEEP, HORSEJ3, CATTLE, And a Large and Varied Assortment of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, at "THE TERRACES," METHVEN. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. are instructed by Mr H. T, Roaßn dalfi, manager for A. F. Somerville, Esq., who is relinquishing grain growing and reducing farming operations, to hold a Clearing Sale by Auction at "THE TERRACES," Methven, on WEDNESDAY, APBIL 4, 1894. Full particulars in future issues. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Per B. FRIEDLANDER, 3 68 Auctioneer.



CLEARING SALE, ' AT HATFIELD, NEAR RA.KATA, MESSRS FRIEDLaNDER BROS., are instructed by Mr John Har rison, of Hitfield Lodge, near Rakaia, who has disposed of his farm, to hold a Clearing Sale by auction on THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1894, of all his Stock, Implements, etc., com prising— 3 grand Draught Mares, 1 Gelding, 1 Foal by Kelvin, 3 first class Dairy Cows in full profit, 1 Fat Steer, 2 I Bacon Pigs, ,200 Merino Ewes, 175 1 Halfbred Lambs by Lincoln Rams, 20 boxes Bees, 2 Farm Drays, Double and Single Furrow Ploughs, Reaper and Binder, 1 new Stripper, Chaff cutter and Horsepower, 17 coulter Anglo-American Drill, Broadcast Sower, Roller, set Disc Harrows, Tine Harrows, Sheep Feeders, Iron Tanks, Shaft, Leading, and Plough Harness, Stakes and Fencing Wire, Firewood, 100 bushels clean Grass I Seed, and a quantity of Sundries. We wish to draw special attention to this Clearing Sale, aa Mr Harrison has sold his property, and has no further use for the stock or implements. jSvery lot must be sold Luncheon provided. , Sale at 12 o'clock noon. i R. FRIEDLANDER, 3*74 Auctioneer.



Mr D Tnomas. HIGHLY IMPORTANT SALE OP FIRST-CLASS SHEEP AT TA fit A, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1894. MR, p. THOM&S (in conjunction I with Messrs Miles and Co., { Limited) has received instructions from I Mb D. Brick (who wa« fortunate in drawing at the ballot a Urge block of the Cheviot country, and who wishes to take up hia residence there at once), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION as above, THE WHOLE OF HIS PIRT-CLASS FLOCK OF YOUNG CROSSBRED SHiSEP, consisting of— KAA Three-quarterbred Two-tooth OVJ\F EWES | pick of Cheviot flock last year \ ~lKf\f\ First and Second -cross Two- XO\JU tooth EWES; first-class quality AK(\ I'hreequarterbred four-tcoth ■xOXJ KWUS ; first-class quality 4iOO Firsl>croßS four-tooth E WES " v-J first-class quality OTj AA Prime Fat Two-tooth Croas- AA.\JKJ breds Wethers; first-class quality "1 *7C\ A two-tooth Cross- XI VJ \J bred Mixed Sexes ftf\f\ Second-cross LAMBS ; grand O X Halfbred two-tooth Ewes; v v Button's rams, Sir John Hall's ewes, bred by H W Parsons, Esq <t>f\ Halfbred two-tooth Rams; «*^ Withell'srams, Sir John Hall's ewes The whole of the above Sheep are of first-class quality and in tip top condition, and as they are for absolute Sale, are well worth the attention of would-be buyers. ALSO, —At same time and place,— HIS FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD LAND, AND SUNDRIES, Full particulars of which will appear in future advertisement. Luncheon provided. Sale at 1 o'clock p.nh No Reserve. D. Thomas IT. . . . 3f70 Miles and Co} Jomt A Senfcs'



Public Notices. , PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Coming-. Coming. Couiiug". FOUR WEEKS SUCCESS IN DDNEDIN ASHIHIIIOW Moiirtay & Tuesday MARCH 12 & 13. T^TEW imported talent; twenty per- J_\ formers ; six lady performers ; new tumblers, new clowns, new gymnasts, new riders. Ride to YorK. Admission—2s and la ; children, 6d. W. H, Hayes, sole proprietor. 349 Fred. Raby, business manager. Don't JFail to 8«>« the ladies Racn on March 14, Domain. SINGING^ PIANOFORTE, CLASS SINGING, THEORY, etc. Miss Mabel Bell WILL be at home to pupils afc Gates School of Music, each WEDttES | DAF, from 1 p.m to 4.30 p.m. 2 152 !~~~ FOR~SALE OR TO LET?"" 4:40 AORES 44:0 Near Dromore Railway Station, mostly in English Grasses and well watered. I For further particulars apply to [ T. BULLOCK, REWARD £10. ASHBURTON SHEEP FARMERS, MUTUAL PROTECTION SOCIETY. | A REWARD of £10 is offered by ! above Society for such information as will secure the conviotion of any person found 'guilty of SHEEP STEALING in the Aehburton County. G. W. LEADLEY, 3*30 Hon. Sec. i NICKEL WATCHES, ; NICKEL WATCHES, MCKEL WATCHES. f |IHE Cheapest and best in the Market, usually sold at 25a now SELLING AT £1 EACH, AT G. JESSON'S. ! (Late J. Quinn), EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Miles and Co., Ltd. MESSRS MILES A.ND COMPANY, Limited, WILL HOLD A SPECIAL SALE, OF BREEDING EWES k RAMS, AT RAKAIA SALEYARDS ON MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1894. By request of their Clients.l Present entries 3000 really good Breed ing Ewes and Rams on account of various owners. On account of J. C. Wason, Esq. 900 ORUSSBRED EWES. 1 Q A LAMB RAMS out of first jU\J class halfbred Ewes by a levels ram. These rams have been carefully kept pare for last sixteen years. 1 Further Entries solicited. MILES & CO., Limited. E. W, HANMER, 3§15 Auctioneer,



Charles Hawkins, OP TINWALD, WHILE thanking his customers for past favors wishes to remind the publi if they want real good value for their money, they might do worse than stop at Tinwald. No cheap stuff bought for a lew quotation, but his motto is to give satisfaction, so as to expect cus tomers back again. ROSLYN BLANKEK, WOOLS & FLANNELS, kept in stock. —Also— THE "STANDARD" BOOTS. Boots made and repaired on the pre mises at the lowest price Not being under the expense of large stores is able to compete and give the best value, as a steady increase in trade is a proof. RANGITATa LICENSING DISTRICT. IN pursuance of "The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1893," I, John 1 McKeaoue, Returning Officer for the Rangitata Licensing District, do here by give notice that on the TWENTY jTIRST DAY of MARCH, 1894, th 9 poll of electors as to Renewals of Licenses, under the provisions of the above men tioned Act, will be taken at the various polling places of the district. In pursuance of "The Electoral Act, 1893," "The Licensing Acts," and "The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act. 1893,' I further give notice that AN ELECTION will be held for the return of Eight qualified persons to serve as mem bers of the Licensing Committee for the Rangitata Licensing District. The last day for receiving nominations of Candi dates will be the 13th day of MARCH, 1894, and the poll, if necessary, will be taken at the several polling places of the said distsict on the Twenty-first day of MARCH, 1894. Every man desirous of becoming a Candidate must be nominated by not less than two electors of the said district, by a nomination paper, as prescribed by 1 section 75 of *• The Electoral Act, 1893," delivered to the Returning Officer on i>? before the 13th day of March, 1894. j The following are the polling places for ' the Licensing District of Rangitata;-— The Schoolhouse, Hinds (Principal) \ The Main Schoolhouse, Wak'anui The Temperance Hall, liriwald The Sehoolhouse, Wip.'dlow The Schoolhouse, Lowcliffe The Schoolhouse, Rangitata Station j The Schoolhouse, Rangitata South The Schoolhouae, South Orari The Schoolhouse, Orari Bridge The Courthouse, Geraldine The Schoolhouse, Scotsburn The Schoolhouse, Arundel j The Sohoolhouse, Raapuna The Schoolhouse, Mayfield The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Rangitata Road Board Office* Lis more The Schoolhouse, Greensfcreet ' The Schoolhouse, Westerfield The Schoolhouse, Flemington The Library Hall, Waterton The Road Board Office, Mount Somera McLeod's Woolshed, itiverslie s The Schoolhouse, Woodbury, JOHN MeKEAGUE, 3 35 Returning Officer. THE REASOITWHY " GRAIGHEAD AND BERRYMAN ARE the Lea-ling Tailors and Outfitters in Ashburton— BECAUSE They keep the Largest Stock of Fashionable Tailor ing; Goods. BECAUSE They employ the Largest Number of First Class Tailors. BECAUSE^ They do the Largest Tailor ing Business. BECAUSE They give the Besc Value, Fit, and Workmanship BECAUSE Their Motto is— Hl* Satisfaction. CKAIGHEAD &~BERBYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBUSION



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BOOTS FOR THE PEOPLE- I S. ANDERSON, Manufacturer and Importer, HAS Opened a retail branch in those centrally situated premises, East Street, Ashburton, next door to S. W. Alcorn. The stock is one of the finest in the district and consists of high and medium class English boots and shoes. Being a direct Importer 1 am enabled to sell ab the LOWEST POSSIBLE PKIOE. THE COLONIAL STOCK lub all been made at my owa Factory and every pair ia GUARANTIED, Buy direct from the maker and save the middleman's profit. The bespoke department is under efficient management. All classes of Boots made to order. Repairing done cheaply and well. E. BONNINGTON, Manager. FINAL CLEARANCE AT BEATH'S. 14 Days' Slaughter. J ______'*■ ■ » GOODS ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. FOR PRICES SEE CIRCULARS. ■ ■ ' — .'■" '' * —■"■ '* ■ * > t AnufiinriTioir. AmmujiiTioir. Guns. GTuiig. JGhinn. Powder. Sbot. Caps. Cartridges. Cartridges. QFORTSMEN Requiring a Firat-class GUN should inspect our Stoeka] O Every Gun. warranteed new from the factory. W. H. COLLINS & CO. MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. °"""1""""'"1 """"V. ' • ■ Royal Insurance Company, Grey Valley Coal Company. AGENTS FDR ■ Springfield Pottery Company Corben and Go's Celebrated Enamelled Mantelplee McKenie c Furniture Renovator Harvesters, Harvesters, & Others. T^OR GOOD AND CHEAP SUITS, Clothing, Ashbwtam. Shirts, Steeet, Jlannels, Tancred Drawers, in Socks, House r Hats, Kaiapoi Boots, Established Blankets Old and Rugs. Is the A COMPLETE OUTFIT, — WITH — Heavy Colonial Orey Blankets, £2 10s 9d The Lot. MITCHELL & TUEIM, STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HOUSE, TTTE GUABANTEB- that for Value, Purity and Economy then ue no Ttu ac yflt tbat can Surpass the Mandarin and Tiger Blends, They arejiow so popular as to be a Household requisite, used in the Mansion and the Cottage, the Tent and the Station. EVERYBODY SHOULD SAMPLE THESE TEAS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. »Ole Agents for Key Zealand—J, RATTRAY & SON, DUNJBPIW