Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1894. THE UNEMPLOYED.

A Cablegram informs us that the "Sydney Morning Uerald " is angry with New Zealand, inasmuch as it has been stated here that this colony was receiving the surplus labor of Sydney and Melbourne. Evidently the great New South Wales daily is m a pet, i and " resents the statement." And doubtless having giving a round of the guns to the makers of the statement; proceeds to remind us that it is not so long ago since the surplus labor of New Zealand was seeking refuge in Aus tralia from direct distress, and only lately a number of New Zealand miners were applying for free passes to the goldfields at Wyalong. It is difficult to realise why the " Herald" should be angry with a simple state* ment of facts. Every boat that arrived during the last year brought large contingents of Australian working men. It is no effort of memory to recall the fact that in the distribution of work to the unemployed preference was given first to New Zealand married men with families, next to New Zealand single men, and then to Australians in order of arrival in the colony. This wag not perhaps a very hospitable way of treat* ing the stranger that was within our gates, but it was carrying out the just rule that charity should begin at Home. Besides Govern ment had apprised the Australian colonies of the crowded state of our labor market, but in face of every warning given, and every step taken to prevent a glut in New Zealand of labor from Australia that labor came, and came in crowds, as the immigration returns only too plainly show. We had not a very heavy harvest to reap this season, but we had more than double the number of men usually available at harvest to do the work, and an alarming percentage of them came from Australia. In the shearing season, too, the Australian contingent was strong, and not many sheds were without an application for shearing from one or more of the visitors from the other side. No one has any complaint to make against the Austra lians coming to New Zealand if we had work to give them. If we had the work for them to do, or rather funds from which to pay them for the abundance of work we could easily give them were funds behind to warrant putt ing it in h%nd, we would gladly welcome honest toilers to our shores. But we can hardly offer welcome to men whose coming means the making our toilers' already hard lot a trifle harder still, and increased competition for the little work there is offering. We have no need to mention the number of " spielers " who honored us with their presence when things became a bit dull on the other side, but they have given the police quite enough to do during their sojourn in our colony. The " Herald " has no need to remind us of the " exodus/ That is historical, and so is Sir Harry Atkinson's prophecy that the men then leaving would return better pleased and more satisfied with New Zealand than when tbey left it—-a prophecy that has been abundantly fulfilled. As to the miners wanting free passes to Wyalong we have no doubt the story is quite correct, for there are many men now out of work in New Zealand who would be only too glad to go to Wyalong or anywhere else that gave promise of work.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The 1000 yards Amateur Swimming Championship of New South Wales decided on April 14 was won by G. Meadham, with 0. Helling second and T. Meadham third, in 14min 42 2-stheec. This time constitutes the record of Australia, being three-fifths of a second faster than Gormley's time. The ! photographs of the winner and of his brother, and of Gormley, belonging to Mr I A. Harrison, are to be seen in Mr Jesson's I shop window. i Comment on the following pars taken from the • Prohibitionist' is unnecessary, further ; than to say the sooner a fresh hand is put on the editorial strings the better:-—Rangi tata also declared for drunkenness, with a Moderate Committee : 787 voted for license, 102 for reduction, 643 for sobriety. Ashbur ton—936 voters declared for no license, 167 nibbled at the evil, and 636 said ' Lei Us drink and be metry !' Like Wccarton, the Ashley electorate disgraced alike itself and the province. The difficulties in the way of arousing public interest in a district so large ** course, very great, m was cunningly are, ... p % m em premier and hia ! foreseen by our advisers. One admirable result of the exfceasiou the franchise to women was emempliSed at the banquet at Shag Point to the Minister for Land. Instead of the atmosphere being dense t nough with smoke to exercise the the skill of an expert carver, it was com paratively pure and fresh, despite the crowded hall, the rule of "No smoking' 1 being strictly observed. Furthermore, there was nothing like the amount of drinking that takes place at a purely masculine ban quet, and the liquor seemed to be generally of a very much milder character. To crown all the proceedings terminated at a reasonable hour, the gathering breaking up at about 1.30 a.m. The 'Southland Times' says:-~The Mataura Palls Paper Milla are now turning out white paper for printing and other pur poses of excellent quality and texture. A special sample of a make—too heavy for a newspaper—forwarded for our inspection, to a large extent substantiates the assurance given on behalf of the proprietors recently, viz., that when finished and in thorough order—whi?h they now very nearly are— the mills will turn out paper of almost every j description equal to anything imported. We i expect shortly to have the pleasure of letting our readers judge for themselves of the pro gress and capacity of these important works, by publishing a issue of this journal on Mataura ppsr.

Last year's Victorian gold yield shows an J increase of 16,6700z over that of the previous year. Cash customers in the grocery and iron mongery department should have no diffi culty in securing bargains at the present time. Messrs John Orr and Co. hare now taken up the " cheap for cash " cry and a fresh price list with special inducements to cash purchasers is the result. The vacancy in the Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Cr Stephens, ha 3 been filled by Mr E. J. Paul who was elected unoppcaed. While regretting the loss of Cr Stephens it is gratifying to welcome back to the Council one with so thorough a know ledge of borough wants, and of so large an experience in public matters as Mr Paul. The ladies of Palmerston and district (says the ' Oamaru Mail') intend to establish a world's precedent by givinga banquet to their member on their own account. This func tion, which should become historical in the world's annals, has been appropriately fixed for May 24. It is understood that the Minister for Lands will be at home at that time on the occasion of the marriage of his youngest daughter* The Colonial Treasurer came out in a new light at the Shag Point banquet. Instead of the cold, austere financier, his brow eorre gated with the wrinkles of much deep thought and consideration of how many beans make five he displayed himself as a genial, royster ing, 'jolly good fellow,' who oould sing a good song and enjoy it himself, too, as well as hit audience. The spectacle of the Colonial Treasurer singing— •Diddums, diddum«, duokfy wucksy, Daddy '11 fetch its pap I' may be against all preconceived notions of the diguity of the position, but it is not cal culated to disorganise the finance of the colony, and only shows that the genial Minister possesses the enviable quality cf adaptability to circumstances. He thoroughly endeared himhelf to the Shag Pointer, atony rate, by his open-hearted acceptance of the position. The Auckland "Herald," in giving an account of the experiences of Mr G. Mueller, Crown Lauds Commissioner, during a recent visit to the Uriwera Country, says:— " While crossing the creeks, a sharp look out for signs of gold was kept by those of the party who had mining experience. Several layers of wash and most likely looking stuff were passed. There was no time for prospecting, as they knew that their energies would be taxed to the utmost to reach Lake Waikaremoana that night. The party also crossed several quartz reefs, three or four of them composed of dim, hungry looking quartz, but amongst the pieces picked up in one of the creeks, at least one showed unmistakably gold in the quartz. It will be many years before that country can be opened up and made fairly accessible for miners, but there can be no doubt it will prove gold bearing. Alluvial mining, as far as could be seen, will never be carried oilt on an exten sive scale in the Uriwera Country, but quartz-mining and reefing may develop into great importance.

U.A.O.D.

There was a very large attendance of members of the Sfcar of Ashburton Lodpe, No 16, U.A.O.D, at their meeting on Monday night last, when the District Grand President, Bro O.Thomson, and District Grand Vice-President, Bro Bailey, from Chrlstchurch, were present. There were also present one or two visit ing members. The Arch Druid, Bro George J. Neil, presided, and in welcom ing the Grand Lodge Officers said it afforded the lodge verj great pleasure to receive a visit from them, as the members were thus enabled to ask any questions about the working of the order, and other matters of interest regarding it. Bro O. Thomson, the District Grand President, said it pleased him exceedingly to be amongst them. He had been one of the officers eleven years ago who assisted to open the Star of Ashburton lodge, and it was indeed gratifying to him to note the splendid progress the lodge had made. When he looked around and saw the large number of young able member* in the lodge room thac night he felt sure that the Star of Ashburton Lodge had a bright future in store for it, One thing he must say. and that was that he experienced a slight feeling of disappointment at not being able to recognise many faces who had been present when the Ledge was first opened. Bro. Thomson proceeded to give some very interesting details about the working of the order, and the finances of the Grand Lodge, which showed that the District Grand Ledge of Canterbury had become an assured success, and he w»s in hopes he wuld see the time when "*-•« would be a United Grand Lodge for xt"" n ~A~ Bro, Thomson was heartily NewZealaiK. *««tauion of his inter* applauded at the co.. eating address. - ; Bro. Bailey also added a few remarks, and after the D.G.P. had replied to several questions from members, the Lodge was closed in due form and an adjournment mad© to Bro. C. Beach's, where supper had been prepared in Host Beach's ÜBual satisfactory style. After the good things provided had been partaken of, several toasts were proposed and speeches made. Songs between helped to make tho time pasg quickly, and the gathering broke up about two a.m* The Grand Lodge officers expressed their appreciation of the hearty and pleasant way they had been received by the Ashburtcn Lodge.

CABLE ITEMS.

The Lord Mayor of London has started a fund for the relief of sufferers by the earthquakes in Greece. Two hundred persons were drowned by the collapse of a landing stage at Galatz, on the Danube. Owing to the compromise the Demo crats are submitting three hundred amendments to the American tariff The Kimberley "Advertiser" an nounces that Lord Carrington will succeed Sir H. Loch as High Commis i sioner. Oarnbo, one of the leading chiefs of the Matabele, and his family have been poisoned at Bulawayo. An en quiry into the circumstances is opened. The river Noir, in Quebec, over flowed its banks, destroying farm houses and doing extensive damage. Twenty persons were drowned. Russia has promised China not to make any advance towards the Pamir frontier pending a final agreement as to boundaries. The Otago and Southland Invest ment Company transfer JGSOOO from the reserve to profit and loss to meet losses, and carry forward £1100. The French Premier, speaking in the Chamber, said they must devote them selves to the work of reforming the morals of the nation, The rich should be compelled to bear heavier taxation. The Austrian Emperor is trying to reconcile the Czar and Prince Ferdi nand of Bulgaria. It is reported her© that the Sultan is likely to invite the Powers to. recognise the Government of Bulgaria. Hart, assistant paymaster of the Orlando, has been tried by court martial and condamned to be dismissed the service and imprisoned for a year, for the misappropriation of funds. The Rev Green was consecrated Bishop of Grafton on Tuesday. There was a notable gathenng of ecclesiastics from different oolonies, nine bishops being present. The Bishop of Ballarat performed the ceremony. In the New South Wales Parliament Mr Rose, an ardent Protectionist, moved the adjournment of the House in order to call attention to the attitude of the Ministry on the question of protection. He accused the Govern ment of failing to carry out the pledges on which they were elebted, of abandon ing protection and failing to make good their promises of tariff reform. Denials were made from the Ministerial side and the matter eventually fizzled oat

Agricultural Statistics.

Wellington, May 2. Subject to revision, the prodnca of the principal crops of the whole colony, ac* carding to statistics taken in February and March last, is as under : — ' Area. Produce. Average, acres, bushels, bushels. Wheat ... 242 737 4 891,695 2015 Oats (strain) 376.646 12,153,068 32 27 Barley ... 28,857 724,653 2511 ton*. tons. Potatoes 21,109 126,453 590 Hay ... 60,608 86,168 142

THE MARKETS.

London, May 1. The cargo of butter and meat ex Duke of Westminster arrived in good condition. Replying to a deputation from the Associated Chambers of Agriculture, Mr Shaw Lefevre, President of the Local Government Board, agreed to appoint a select committee to enquire into the working of the Oleomargarine Act, The deputation suggested that the enquiry should be extended to dairy produce. Mr Lefevre promised to consider this, (Received May 2,11 a.m.) London, May 1. The wool sales opeaed to-day with a catalogue of 11.660 bales. There was a large attendance, and competition was fur, especially between French and Eng lish buyers. Merinos were disposed of at par to a decline of five per cent as com pared with the rates ruling at last series. Croasbreds ware firm, except the shabbier sorts, which showed a. decrease of & farthing.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Sydney, May 2. Wheat, chick, 2* 3d to 2s 4d j milling, nominal; flour, roller, £7 10s to £8. Oats, quiet, bright heavy feeding, 2s Id to 2s 2d ; seed, 2s 7d. Barley, Cape, 3s 3d. Bran, 7£d. Pollard, 6|sL Peas, Prussian blue, 2s 9d to 3s 6d. Potatoes, Circular Heads, £2 15s to £8. Onions, £7 oj to £7 109. Butter, dairy, 6d to 7d; factory, 7d to Bd. Cheese, prime, 3|d. Bacon, 6£d. Melbourne, May 2. Wheat, dull, 2a 4d to 2s sd. Oats, Algerian, Is 8d; stoat white, Is lOd; Tartarian seed, Is lid. Barley, Cape, 2s 44 ; malting, 4s 6d to 5s Bran, 7d; pollard, 7U. Potatoes, £3 to £3 ss. Onions, £« 6s. Adelaide, May 2. Wheat, 2s 4:3; flour, roller, £6 2s 6d. Barley, malting, 4s 8d to 4s lOd. Bran, 8d ; pollard, B|d to 9d.

300 Guineas for an Egg.

The famous auction rooms of Mr Stevens at King street, Convent Garden, London, were crammed with an oik podrida of humanity on March 1, drawn thither by the notification that amongst the collection of rare British and foreign eggs to be hammered that day was a specimen of a great auk's. I had a look at this ovarian rarity prior to the com mencement of tha auction. It was con* tamed in a small glass-covered box, whereon the dust lay thick. Ry peering closely one could see the egg. It was not a thing of beauty, though doubtless a joy for ever to its possessor, being of a dirt]? white hue, curiously marked with dots and irregular splashes of chocolate brown. The length of the egg did not exceed four inc]}ss, and at the broad end a crack was visible. .^r Stevens told us that this same egg was purchased originally fr^m a Frenchman for a few francs, and in 1g56 was sold for twenty guineas in the same rpom. He told us also that there were only sUfcv specimens of this particu lar ovarian curiosity |n pxjstence, and gave a good deal of information regarding auks and their eggs Then he starred the bidding for this one at 100 guineas, and by dint of coaxing managed to bring the price up fc© 210 guineas. Then came a pause, but more blarney from the rostrum induced * rise of ten guineas, $ndp the spirit of competition awakening in the breasts of several opulent collectors present, the price quickly mounted to 290 guineas. Then *»me another pause, bat. Mr Stevens appealed most pathetically for an advance, and the agent of Sir V. H. Orewe responded gallantly. That was the last straw—vor pathep bid—and for 300 guineas the great auk's ogg found a "hew owner. The prise is a record fop an auk's egg submitted to auction,

MR. GLADSTONE.

Mr Gladstone recently received a letter from his constituents of Mid lothian in which be was requested to continue to represent the borough in the House of Commons. He wrote in reply declaring that his chief desire was to follow the wishes of hia con stituents. " There will naturally," he writes, " be a change in my attendance in Parliament. I cannot yet judge how far my sight and hearing will disable me for my performance of Parliamen tary duties. As to the merits or demerits of my career— and certainly I have been chargeable with many errors of judgment—l hope I have at least been governed by uprightness of inten tion and a desire to learn," He then reviews his public life of sixty years, dating from Lord Derby's Reform Act, which he describes as " the political birth of Scotland," and the | beginning of a duty which he solemnly recognised. Mr Gladstone says his career has been a history of political, economical, social, moral, and intellectual emancipation, and that in all the numberless causes that have been brought forward in this time Scotland has battled for the right. " I am deeply convinced," he adds, " that until the fast demands of Ireland are satisfied, as the House of Commons tried to satisfy them, neither the legis lative wants of any portion of the United Kingdom will be adequately met, nor will the Empire attain its maximum power, nor its honor be effectively cleared of the deepest his toric stain ever attached to it."

THE WEATHER.

A Singular Case.

A Press Association telegram from Dunedin says that a rather peculiar case was before the police Court on Monday, when a young man, named George Orox ford, was charged with obstructing the police. A man - and a women h%d been quarrelling and had been arrested. Four constables swore positively lhat while they were being taken to the lockup Croxford attempted to take the woman away from the policeman, who called for assistance. Another constable went to his aid and Croxford ran away, but was Ciught and handcuffed to the man first arrested. Such was the story of four constables. One of them admitted that a by-sUnder lit his lamp and struck matches. It might have been Croxford's brother. Mr Hanlon, for the defence, asked the Bunch to deal carefully with the cafe, as whatever its outcome, further proceedings would be taken in connection with the handcuffing of a respectable youasj man, whose home and address were well-known. Croxford went into the box, and swore that on hearing a noise he got up out of bed and went out to see what was going on. He was arrested in a few minutes. He denied having gone near the woman who was in custody. Three witnesses as well as the accused's father and two brothers swore positively that Croxford never obstructed the constable and was never nearer than six yards or so. One of the witnesses said that when the policeman called on Croxford in the Queen's name to get the handcuff* no attention was paid to the request. One of the accused's brothers said he had lit matches for the constables to light their lamps, and had offered to get a rope to tie the man first arrested when he began to kick. The Bench said, with such conflicting evidenoe, they must dismiss the case.

WEDDING.

STIRLING—LEGGETT.

Yesterday afternoon was celebrated the marriage of Mr William Stirling, late assistant master at the Ashburton school, and now master at Carle ton. with Miss Kate Legget, third daughter of Mr Joseph Leggett, of this town. The ceremony tras, conducted in the Presbyterian church, tho Rev. G. B. Inglis officiating, and the bride was given away by her father, a brother of the bridegroom acting as best man. After the marriage service, the company repaired to the residence of the bride's parents, where a sumptuous breakfast had been laid in a marquee erected outside the house. The Rev G. B. Inglis pre sided, and proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, which was re* •ponded to with enthusiasm. The com pany afterwards betook themselves to the School of Music, where dancing and other amusements passed a most enjoyable evening. The bride looked charming in a wedding dr«ss of Hzwd colored cloth, cream silk vest, with passementerie trim mings of exquisite shades, and a pretty bonnet to match. She also wore a geld bangle, the $ift of the bridegroom. ; JHer travelling costume was of fawil earners hair cloth, trimmed with cinnamon astra khan. The bridesmaids—Misses Matilda and Winnie Leggett, sisters of the bride wore fawn dresses of molton cloth with pink plush vests and hats to match, and Misses Mary Loy and Cissy Leggett, neices of the bride, wore dresses of pink nun's veiling with cream lace hats to match. Each of the bridesmaids carried handsome bouquets and wore gold brooches presented by the bridegroom. Amongst numerous and costly presents was noticeable a Bet jf carvers presented by the choir of the Presbyterian church of which the bride had long been a member.

Origin of Coxey's Army.

One of the developments due to the hard times in the United States is the idea of forming into a solid body all the men out of work, and marching on Washington, the national capital, where the leaders are to lav the case of their followers before the President and Con gress, and demand immediate relief at the hands of the General Government. The movement is said to be encouraged by the Populists, a third political party which has lately sprang into existence, and they donated money and provisions to aid it. The army is expected to rendezvous in Washington, on or near Capitol steps on Ist May. It is also calculated that it will number 300,000, under the leader* ship of a man named J. &. Coxey, who is considered In Conservative quarters a sort of American Jack Cade. The move | msnt is certainly a wild and impracticable one. Oozey will demand on behalf of his followers the sum of 500,000.000 dol lars in relief money, and the employment of the idle by the Government making roads, including a great national highway connecting the Atlantic and Pacifio coasts. Nearly all the large cities con tribute a quota of recruits to this army, and it is feared Washington will be over* run with bad characters, also that much hardship and suffering will result. For ward movements have already been made from Ohio, Texas, and California, and measures have been taken in different States through wheh the army passe*. If it threatens the peace, the respective Governors will unite in arresting its pro* gress. . ,■., . :

The Bank of England.

To give some idea, though bat a very inadequate one, of the amount of busi« ness transacted by the Bank of Eng land, take for instance the note circu lation. The number of notes coming in to the bank every day is about 50,000, and 350,000 are destroyed every week, or something lika 18,000,000 every year. The stock of paid notes for five years is about 77,745,000 in number, and they fill 13,400 boxes, which, if placed side by side, would reach two and one-third miles. If the notes were placed in a pile, they would reach to a height of five and two-third milesj or, if joined end to end; would form a ribbon 12,455 miles long. With the Bank of Eng land th* destruction of its notes takes place about once a week, and at seven p.m. It used to be done in the day* time, but made such a smell that the neighboring stockbrokers petitioned the Governors to do it in the evening. The notes ire previously cancelled: by punching a hole through the amount (in figures) and tearing off the signa ture of the chief cashier. The notes are burned in a close furnace, and the only agency employed is shaving* and bundles of wood, They used to be burned in a cage, the result of which was > that once a week the City was darkened with burned fragments of notes. For future purposes of refer ence, the notes are left for five yean before being burned. Everything is unique about this vast monetary insti tution, and quite as unique as its notes and its position in the world are the locks on its treasury doors, which are called upon to guard the enormous wealth in its possession. The making of each of these marvels of mechanism occupies three men for six weeks, and costs £75. Speaking of the locks and keys, it is interesting to be told that the little fluted pieces of steel in the head of the i key (technically called " steps " ) are nine in number, and are capable of 862,880 different combinations. If a, banker whose safe was fitted with this lock should chance to lose bis key; or if he had reason to suppose that a wax impression of it had been taken, all that would be necessary in order to baffle burglarious designs would be to unlock the safe with the duplicate key, unscrew the head, and change the position of the steps, and then re-lock the safe or strong-room. The mechanism of the lock would instantly adapt itself to the changed combina tion, and could never be unlocked by the former key. Tkis, however, is not an unmixed blessing. One afternoon a certain city merchant was amusing himself by unscrewing the steps of both his keys, when it suddenly occurred to [him that he had forgotten the combi nation. As the keys in question were capable of thousands of combinations, there was nothing for it but to set to work on a system of numbered tables, and tick off each combination as it wag tried. "But that may take months, 1* objected the merchant, ruefully. Well, as the only other alternative was to build a furnace round the door of the safe, it was decided to try the combi nation first. The makers of the safe sent two men and an apprentice with the printed tables—great sheets of paper several yards long—and after nine days' tedious labour, during which about 18,000 different combinations were arranged and tried, the right one was hit upon by accident, and the door opened. The treasury doors of the Bank q$ England measure seven feet by three, and weigh about two and a-half tons. Besides being fitted with the above mentioned changeable locks they have violence locks five feet lung,, each of which weighs 2001 by and gunpowder proof locks, having blow-holes on every side, even through the massive bolt. rhese blow-holes allow the gunpowder pumped in to escape, and reduce the force of a possible explosion to a mere harmless puff. It is worthy of note /hat there are more than 10,000 locks itted in the Bank of England. Then somes the Savoy Hotel with 1300, con irolled by one master key. The nanager of each of the six floors at the Savoy, however, has a master key diioh controls the lock of every room inder his supervision. Her Majesty's afeat Windsor Oastle, in which the, ;old plate is kept, weighs eight tons, nd is protected by a violence lock ighteen inches long, a changeable lock, nd a gunpowder lock, all of which can c mechanically covered by an undrilt ble steel plate, which renders itim ossible to insert even a hairpin into ny of the keyholes. The last new lite of locks that was made for the Wer of London consisted of twelve of le latest pattern, ail save one of which ere controlled by a golden master*. ey. Only a few days after the latter as presented to the Constable (Lord [a,pier of Magdala), that nobleman ted, and the coveted key subsequently assed into the hands of the present bnstable of the Tower, General Sir ►aniel Lysons.

THE ASHBOKTOJN GUAKDIAK : WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1894.





Special Prices for this Month AT G. J- Neill and Co.'s THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR t>JfctA.PJßire, C£.OTMIINO, AJSX> BOOTS Long Lace Curtains Is 9d pair Double Width Dress Goods 9|d Cretonne Sid Dress Goods 3a lid doz Double-bed' White Twill Sheeting 9£d J,»rge Torkish Towels B|d Grey Calico 2s 3d doss. Women's Ribbed Hose b\i pair Co Won Shirting, very strong 3Jd Double-bed Quilts 3a lid each Strong Ticking 6£d Heav Forfar s£d CLOTHING. CILOXfHNO. Boys Tweed Suits 3s lid Men's Shirts at any price # Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d now 6s lid Men's Merino Socks only 6d pair Men's Colonial Tweed Suits only 19s 6d Men's Ties at half price. Men a New Zealand Tweed Suits 39a 6d Men's Oolonial-knit Woollen Socka onl now 209 6d 9Jdpair BOOTS. —— BOOT*. In Boots we defy competition, all our Boots are made specially to our order. W< guarantee every pair to give satisfaction. Women's ElaStic-side Boeta 8s 6d, nyw Men's Balmoral Boots 10a 6d, now 7b 11< jjglld Men's Bluchers 5s _ Women i Kid Show 7« lid, now Ss lid Men's Nailed Shooters 10s Bd,now s 11< Women's Leather Shoes ?s od, now 6s lid Wamen's Carpet Slippers Is 6d Children's Patent Leather Shoes and Slippers in Endless Variety it G. .J. NEILL AND COS, gBIBDLAMDBB'S CORNER TERMS OABH '\ THE BUST HOUSE IN / TOW\ / ® \ O / % / 2 s\y / / % //X\\\ XvX \ \ /// \ \ \ J? / LINOLEUMS, \ O / FLOOR CLOTHvS, \ / ETC, EtO- X^ -■ —' ~~ "" . v ._ mo LET.—Dwelling Centrally Situatec l^ x in Burnett Street. Rental requirec HENRY ZANDER- TTI T-BtJl- LOOg __ . NOTICE, R't volution In Prices for a otonb Sh°°***ot ™B!MMin! with dog or gun upon Winchmore Estate DA SH> wm pRos|OOUTED» 211 ROBT, W. Hi-fEP. T N CONSEQtJKUOE of ft Cable just rLhedantlm..tim*tli»talarge bankrupt THfi O HEA p Eg rj1 > Block h«« been purohwd on oj nocoanfc THg BEST, for tab. it i* neoe^y to realise at cnoe ffl RELIABLI to meet engagements. The full ben t fi* of ibia exceeding y low purchase Will b< WATCH IN THE MARKET offored to all consumer u«tK sold, but for jg a SPECIALLY IMPORTED LINE JL of * rlct €«sU Only, «-«▼«« WATCHB* for 30s} full jewelled movement, and th* prioee will be M ander until Such exceptional value has never before further notice » — been offered to the Public of Ashburton. .. To be obtained ONLY from White Oryrt»l Sflßftr 2|l per lb Finest New Carmnts icleamd) 4dperil* ftfllplr FilW White Sago 2d p«r lb O. (OdltJJk, Wuibe Flake Tapiosa 2i per 1b Split Pe»< 2d pw lb PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, SS ?K (B CroSr4d psr lb MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, Pnarl Barley 2|d per lb and White Starch 5d per lb OCULISTS' OPTICIAN, Vrrmi««Ui and Mwoaroni 61 per lb FUid M4toh«. 4fl dossn *-•»* Street. Bryant and May a Safeties 8d doaen Kwaene (150 «■« ) 616J tin Oocoft (Dunn and i ; ewitt'») 9d per lb Jam, aieortrf, ii» 2!b buttles, Is bottle _^.„ Ked Herrings is dozen Satdmes, large tins* »d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4id per tin And other goods too numerous tc mention TO-DAY ! AT EQUALLY WW PKIOES. TO-DAY!! All Goods ~ SEE IN THE 3KONMONGERY QPECIAL pvISPLAY AND O \J CROCKERY rvi DEPARTMINTS *"* | Wlli BE EQUALLY BIDUCED, WINDOWS and Windows are now being prepared. .i I. OF XHE Se) future Advertisement. A Gen line Reduction all round, tne TVT E W 2 BALAND HASH in wanted. "*"* nothlnic Factory Come and judge for yourselves. Henry Zander, New Goods ! AGENT FOR A'ascralian Mutual Provident Socicby ftftrur Hnnnc !! Sun Fire Office 1M KW UOODS II Canton Marine Office Health Tea.



Wanted T OST—Black and~Tat^lMi"g"hairftd I— J Collie (registered). Answers to name of "Nm." Finder kindly com municate E. H. Jackson, Union Bank _ 4_208 U /^.REATEST Pozzle of the Ape 11 — *~* Lecture in Primitive Church, To-Niehb, Rev. E. Drakk. recently from England. Collection. 4 211 SALE afc MelforT House still on until further notice.—H. C. Segbrs. 4 h i HAT is most essential to a tea VV drinker's happiness 'i Why, Health Tea, and don't yon forget it. Henry Zander, Wholesale Agen* \%J ANTED Known - Ladies are v v invited to inspect the Novelties in oar Dress Department and Show Koom without being pressed to buy —-Mitchell AND TURNER. VTTATCHES, Clocks, etc., (all guaran *■ teed) at wholesale cost for one month only. Now's your time.—Lums bbn's. 3 219 WANTED Known — Men's strong Tweed Suits from 16s 6d; shirts from 2s 6d.—Arcade House. 4 24 /^RUSHED! Oats, 53 per sack. Al ° i kinds of Farm and Mill Produce cheap for cash,—J. Thomas, Havelock street. _ WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all dies, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. B. Collier. -EXTENSION ~07 Sale at Melford ■" House, We are still selling nearly all ourGoodi*, with New Stock added, at reduced prices.—H. 0. Seojkrs. "CTi ANTED Known—The Corner is YV showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. WANTED Known. — For Millinery, Mantles, Jackets. Ulsters, and Macintoshes, Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, try Mitchell & Turner. T7IRED. S. JEFFRIES, Manufacture JD ing Confectioner, has opened a Shop in East street, next " The Corner,' for sale of all kinds of superior Con fectionery. Nothing inferior scld. No cheap cigarettes. 3§114 WANTED Known.—ln consequence of the scarcity of money, we have extended our Sale till further notice. — H. 0. Segers, Melford House. YXT ANTED Known. —Men's Tweed ? " Suite 15* 6d, Men's Tweed Trousers 7s lid, Mens' Strong Flannellette Shirts 2s 6d, Mens' and Boys' Boots and Shoes greatly reduced.—Arcade House. 465 MRS ALOORN has on sale for he Holidays a varied assortment of Toys, Dolls, Prams, Fancy Goods, and Christmas Presents—Saunders Buildings. WANTED Known. — Embroideries from Id a yard, Corsets 3s lid, lidies' Ulsters from4a lid, Ladies' Gloves four pair for Is, Kid Gloves four buf ►cms Is 6d.— Arcade House. 63 IF you want first-class fruit go to A»a.ms for Fiji, Tahiti, Auckland and Sydney Oranges, Citrons, Lemons, etc. WANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical me at S. SiLEK's, Optician 8 ALE now on-White Calico 2* lid per doßen, Towels 2s 6a per dozen, Lace, Curtains, from Is lid per pair, at Arcade House. 4 27 BOYS' three garment long trouser Suits for lO*. Men's Colonial made nailed Shooter Boots at 7s 61 per pair ac ft. ALCorn'S sale, Anhburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. 1115 WANTED Known—Tomatoes, good ripe Grapes, Plums, Apples, etc , at Mar»Dbn si Fruit Shop, belo«r Mitchell and Turner's, 2 109 TTlSlTthe Sale. Trimmed Millinery * going at any price. Ladies' Under <l)thing reduced to 20 per cent, below cost.—Arcade Home. 4 64 ITT ANTED Known—All goods in Show »* Room to be slaughtered at any price.—Arcade Bouse. 4 28 WANTED Known.—Cheviot?, Hop sacks, Diagonals, Fast Dye Serges, Tweeds «nd Fancy Dressed, &c, with Trimmings to match at Mitchell and Turner'«. /""IHOICE Ornaments, Folding Screens, \J Own make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing. Aprons, and Pinafores.— Mrs AlcorN, Saunders' Buildings. \\ l ANTED Known—To make room ** for Spring Boots I will give ten per cent for cash. Repairs dene at once cheaper than evel to stay b%d times over at J. Moisoti's, Premier Bootmaker. rXJ ANTED Known-L W Pants 3a VV Hd, Flannel Shirts 3s 9d, Worsted Socks fid per pair.—Arcade House 425 OYSTERS and Fresh Fish of all Rorts arrive evening per express at Deep Sea Pishing Co '» Shop, Burnett street Ashburton. 2 62 WANTED Known—The whole of the Btock to be sacrificed by order of the Purchaser, Arcade House. 4 26 "■^l UNS 1 Guns 1 Guns ! My new stock I__ ->f Guns just to hand direct from A. *" <■ '"*era. Double and Single the manufact. 4< , ca Ri fleß , etc. In- Barrel Breech L>a^ • c k to select spectfon invited. No olu „. - -^j n o frmn at J. W. Hardley's fepo. Repository. NOTICE! Notice 1 Sport for all. Guns let out on hire or sold on tim<* payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns ot any description. Gun fittings in stick. Prices low.—J. W Hardley, Ironmonger, etc. 'PEN Crates—New goods from the -*- manufacturers in R. Aloorn's sale. Tea sets for six persons, 9a 6d; 40 piece Tea Sets from 15s; Bedroom Sets from Bs. Large coloured band and gilt, very handsome 19s 6d. MR John Marsden, of the Railway Bookstall, has opened a Book aud Stationer's Shop two doors below Mitchell and Turner. Bocks and Stationery at the lowest possible prices. Books clean, complete, and in good order will be taken n exchange. Circulating library "DANG! Bangs Bang! My new sea -■-* son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley'n, Kynock's and, Cluo Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hartley's, Gun Emporium. f TOASTER Cards, and Booklets, Fire 1/ Screens, Pictures. Glass Ornaments, Christmas Oatds, Cricket and Lawn Tennis Material, Photo Albums, and Frames, and hundreds of other articles are to be sold at a great sacrifice for Cash during this month only at L. F. Andbkwes & Co, Stationers' Hall.



Son* Xacalypti Extract There ar' imitations of Eucalypti'? Extract in the market now, products of s>raple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that th«sa erode oils may not be taken, Our Pubb Volatile Eucalypti Extract, whic*> is recognised by the medical i division of ihe Prussian Government to be of par- I fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us throngh the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878 we et*te : - I is proved by tests by the Medical Clinic" of the Universities at Uoun and G-rfefswul* 4, Piussia. an i i reported by Dr Schulz, Profe'sor of Parmacology. at Bon, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the i Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only product" that ! are saturated with oxygeu aud freed of a<"ids, resinocs and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro j f ssor pr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer, i clntite, Wood, Hazard, tto., of America! is the only I extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the only | one which possesses th« proper therapeutic vulie. ; Sander <fe Son's Kucalypti Extract i All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h »ye. when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal* medicament. There so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles Are used for menhanical pur poses are only discernible:— I By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our ■ product, the only genuine .Eucalypti Extracts de ! velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) , By their alcoholic thin \ aud mobile appearance, being recuced in specific density throngh the presence of acids 3 By their taste, the result of th contracting ten dency of resins and tennatea. If these crude oils, ao called eucalypti'extracts are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling For safety always ask for Sakdbb and son s Eucalypti Extract and get the old, well-tes'ed and reliable preparation, —Sand hurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER AND SON'S.



At Thirty Miles an Hour—Our Mr F. N: Adams arrived by the express from the south yesterday evening, and he will be ready to talk " wheels " at the agent's shop (H. M. Jones, East Street) this morning. The easy payment system of the inn offers great inducement to buy cycles. Deposits from £5; instalments, 30a per month. Humber Star, model B, fitted with 1894 Dunlop tires, £23 10s» English cycles at landed cost price. Genuine Beeston Hum bers at £26 10s ; Baleighs, Model G. £25; new Howe's £23 10s, fitted with Dunlop tires and Hall's patent brake. —Adams I ÜBXIKS, & Co., Chimehurch —(Advt,



DOLLAR CIGARETTES — 3d. No holders or photos.—Henry Zander, Whole sale agent.



Holloway's Pills and Ointment.— Bilious affections, with all their concom itant annoyances induced by atmospheric change?, or too liberal diet, should be phecked at once, or serious consequence may ensue. When any one finds hia ideas less clear than usual, his eyesight dimmed, and his head dizzy, accompanied by a disinclin ation for alt exertion, physical or mental, he may be quite sure that he is in immediate aped pi samp alterative medicine, $&t him at once Bead for a baif of Holjoway's Pijla, a mild coarse oj wjll retnqve the symptoms, and speedily renew his usual healthful ieeling Jf the bowels be irritable Holloway's Ointment should diligently rubbed ovpr the s^omagh a,nd liver every njghfc and mornjng.



HEALTH TEA is more economical than ordinary tea. It undergoes process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders he release of the better properties of the leaf more easy. Henry Zander, Aubho rifled Agent).



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