MAIL NOTICES.

Mails for the Australian Colonies United Kingdom, via Suez, also Ceylon, India, Japan, Straits Settlements, Mediterranean ports, etc., close at Auckland per Te Anau on Wednesday 7th, at 4 p.m. For Fiji, per Tainui on Wednesday, 7th.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1894.

We may call attention to certain altera tions which have been made by Parlia ment m the stamp laws. By stamps, the Stamp Act Amendment Act of last session the duty upon marine policies of insurance ha« been raduced to threepence for every £100 in sured where the insurance ia for a voyage, or where it is for any time not exceeding six months. Where it is for a longer time than six months, bat not exceeding twelve months, the duty is sixpence. The company or persons issuing the policy are primarily liable for the duty. After fourteen days from date, or from first receipt m the colony, as the case may be, a policy can be stamped only on pay ment of a fine of £10 m addition to the duty. Deeds of assignment or arrange ment made by any person m favor of his creditors, or f>r the purpose of obtaining a release of his debts, are by the same Act made liable to a stamp duty of £2 10a.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Letters to the editor re Blood Poisoning I m Sheep, and the Domain, will b 3 found on our fourth page. The appointments of Robert Joseph Alpe to be postmaster and telegraphist at Rakaia, and of Isaac William Turner, to similar positions at Methven,are gszetted. An Irishman asked a Scotchman one day why a railway engine was always called she. Sandy replied : Perhaps it's on account of the horrible noise it makes when it tries to whistle. A country bridegroom, when the bride hesitated to pronounce the word * obey' remarked to the officiating chrgyman, 4Go on, measter—it don't matter. I can. make her !' ' Mr Edwards, President of the Sydney Spiritualistic Association, who was present at Mrs Mellon's seance, at which the ex posure was alleged to have been made, confirms the exposure, and explains that he preserved silenpe ohiefiyoutof sympathy for Mrs Mellon. Tha directors of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company have decided to make considerable additions and alterations to the 1 WOrka at Belfast. Since the ecd of last November #61,8,37 sheep and Jambs have been killed at the works, making a total of 2,729,846 since the work began on February 16, 1883 The following cricket team has been selected to represent Canterbury against Wellington at' Wellington on November ' 9 and 10 :~L. A, Cuff, F. E. Franirish, J. N. Fowke. J. t>. Laurence, A. M. L*batt, E. V. Kitts, J. MacFarlane, W- Pearee, W. Sobettson. H, 0. Ridley, and

Letters m reply to ' The Barber's' par. on the subject of Christian * begging' are held over. The Mission services m connection with St. Stephen's Church were continued on Monday evening. The Church was full 1 and. the audience appeared deeply inter ested m the address of the missioaer—the Rev W. A. Robinson. The services will be continued this evening and to-morrow evening. During the past year no less than thirty five new settlements have been formed under the village homestead system m New Zealand. Two hundred and ninety-three new selectors havo taken up sections of land, representing m the aggregate 5,390 acres—an average ol nineteen acres to each settler, Wellington is the most go ahead town m .New Zealand at the present moment. A. business property on Lambton Quay, opposite the head of Grey street, has just been soli for £5800, being at the rate ol £163 per foot, which m these thru s of stagnation ia calculated to make the reader sit up. A witness In a bushfelling case heard m the Masterton Court, said he had worked on the contract for nine days without any meat. Mr Beard—'lndeed, then you must have been very nearly starved.' The witness—' Well, I was so thin that I had to stand twice m one place to cast a shadow,' Mr Beard —' That will do, thank you. Next witness.' The following story is vouched for by a correspondent of the Haiohe's Bay Herald: —* A young fellow residing near Waipawa, having had a fortune left him m his native land, Denmark, was about to proceed thither to receive it. But m the interim he consulted a fortune-teller, who told him that if he went home he would be ship wrecked, and, m consequence, he has given up his intention. The Canterbury Jockey Clab has decided to alter the name of the Selling Two year-old race to be decided at Riccarton on Thursday, to that of " The Wairarapa Relief Fund Two-year-old Plate." The Club has determined to give the whole of the surplus and all profits, nomination fees, totalisator percentage, etc, to a fund which is being raised m aid of the suffarera by the Wairarapa disaster. ' What the country wants is rest—abso lute read—from fresh legislation, and no other policy couli have such an effect on the remains of the old Opposition, as show ing to the colony that the great Liberal party intend to set an example of living within the four corners of an Act, which was passed many ages ago, andali contained m these few simple words, *Do unto others i as you would be done by.' Thus the Pelorus Guardian, to which we append an emphatic' Hear, Hear!' The first Interprovincial Cricket Match between Canterbury and Southland was ( played at Lancaster Park yesterday. The weather was excellent but the wiokeb was rather soft m the morning but improved as the day wore on. Canterbury, owing principally to the fine bowling of Robert son and lilru, and the good batting by North and Fowke, won easily by an innings and 81 runs. The scores were Southland 34 (A Brown 12) and 50, (Brown 18); Canterbury 165 (North 70, Fowke 34, Uru 14). A curious prophecy is revived m con nection with the Royal christening by those people who believe m the ultimate return of the Jews to Palestine. It is s»id j that whenever a King of England bearing the name of David site upon the thvone the period of his reign will bo signalised by the return of the Jewish people to the Holy Land. The Hokitika Guardian reports an ex-" tra«rdinary adventure which befel a miner at Kanieri. He was at work m a tunnel , 1400 feet long, when he became aware of a wandering cow. There was no room for the cow to turn or for the man to squeeze past. There was nothing for it bnt to se?Z3 the animal by the horns and force it back foot) by foot. Tne cow fortunately seemed to comprehend her position, and after a weary time both biped and quadruped were clear of the drive. The miner says he would not undergo another experience like that for all the gold ire Coolgardie. At a public meeting hold yesterday afternoon m Christchurcb, the Mayor pre siding, it was decided to start; a relief fund m connection with the Wairarapa dis aster, and a representative committee was appointed to make all necessary arrange ments. The Mayor reported that up to the present sums amounting to £18 6s had been handed to him. Offeis of assist ance were accepted as follows:—A monster concert by the combined musical societies of Christchutch; an outdoor fete at Sydenham ; benefit performance by the Pollard J avenile Opera Company; and collection boxes at the racecourse and Show ground. Ib was resolved that special collectors should be sent round the district. On Sunday morning a very large con gregation assembled at the Anglican Church, Waterton, the occasion being the visit of Bishop Julius to the district for the purpose of conducting a confirmation service. The weather was beautifully fine, and so large a congregation assembled that the Church was soon found to be all too small for the demand made upon it. It was, therefore, decided to hald the service on the green at the rear of the Church. The Rev Mr Blackburn pre sented twenty-five candidates for confir mation — twelve females and thirteen males. The Bishop gave a very impressive and forceful address to the candidates, urging upon them the importance of lead ing lives devoted to their Master. Seventeen sections m the Shepherd's Bush Survey district— 847 acres m all have been reserved and are are now open for lease as the Ruapuna Village Settle ment. A reserve of an acre, more or less, m the same district is set aside for a cemetery. A reserve of five acres and a half m the Wakanui survey district has been vested In the Ashburbon County Council for plantation purposes, Ninety. one acres of Crown lands m the Alford Forest survey district, at an upset price of £136 19a sd, and nineteen acres m the Hinds survey district, at an upset price of £48 lls 3d are gazetted for sale bylpublic auction on December 19. The Alford survey sections are on opposite sides of the South Branch of the Ashbur ton River, one of six acres fronting the road from Mount Somers to the coal pita, seven miles from the township, aijd the other, on the western side of the river ad joining the properties cf the lateibn. W. ' S. Peter, and S. F. Barber, Esq. The Hinds section is adjacent to the pro perties of John Studholme, Esq, and Messrs Baterpan and Stone, four and three-quarter miles south-west from the Hinds railway station.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

__ 4+ _ The ordinary meeting of the Ashburton ' Borough Council was held on Monday evening. Present—Councillors Richard Bird, David Thomas, W. H. Collins, Joseph Scaly, K. M. Curiibertson, W. I H. Rule, C. M. Brooke, and E. J, Paul. In the absence of the mayor, Cr Bird occupied the chair. KINANOE. The Chairman reported the debit balance ab the Bank to be £1460 16a. The receipts from all sources since last meeting were : Rites. 1894, £52 16s 6<* ; licenses —carriage, £5; carriers', £3; drivers', £2; petroleum, £1 ; refund, repairs to traffic bridge (A.C.C.) £14 18s Id ; lighting the traffic bridge, £10 18s 9i; rents reserves, £2 10s; Domain contribution. Ashburton County Council, £50 ; rent, £2 Bs. HOSPITAL SUBSIDY. The County Council wrote requesting that the Borough Council's monthly donation to the Hospital Board of £10 be paid, and reminding the Council that; their first instalment of £10, to be paid off the old debt, would be due m a few days.—The Clerk was authorised to pay the amount. RESERVE. Mrs James applied to rent reserve 1005, but it was resolved that the reserve be advertised. engineers' keport. The engineers' report w*s read and adopted as follows:—The Works Com mittee have considered the subjects re ferred by the Council, viz :—Watering Wills Street east and improving the north-east end of West Street, and have directed the necessary work to be carried out as may be arranged by the chairman and engineers. Water race crossing at the junction of the north-east and north west'Belts.—On further examination of the locality, and on the representation of the Upper Ashburton Road Board, the Works Committee resolved to recommend that the race from Winter's Road to the Domain be carried by a culvert (to be reconstructed) instead of by an open ford as determined at the last meeting of the Council, the manner of reforming and improving the roads to be carried out as i before resolved. —The men have bean employed m cleaning out water races and removing the spoil, taking up pipes on north-east belt, carting to Council yard and cleaning same, carting clay and shingle for streets and soil to Baring Square west, cleaning the outfall drain and carting aw*y refuse, etc., repairing culverts and fences, repairing and clear ing side channels, bre»king larjre stones on streets, working m the Domain, water ing streets, attending to water supply and sundry other maintenance work, NUISANCES. The Inspector of Nuisances reported cases heard at the S.M. Court recently. He also stated that the night soil con , tractor had informed him that several persons were m the habit of burying their night soil m their gardens, whilst others did not pay their fees. Cr Thomas thought the question re ferred to had been before them long enough. It was necessary for the health of the borough that a cleanly system should be observed. The by-law on the subject was very clear. He questioned whether it would not be better for the borough to pay the contractor and add the amount to the rates. Crs Brooke and Gufchbertson supported the suggestion. Cr Thomas, continuing his remarks, said it wasi imperative that something should be done m the matter. He gave notice to move at nexft meeting that on and after January 1, 1895, the Council provide for the removal of night soil at its own expense, and if necessary levy an additional rate for that purpose m accord anca with the provisions of section 298 of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1886. THE LATE FIRE. The Fire Brigade inspector reported the resant fire at Messrs P. and D. Duncan's shops. THE BOWLING CLUB. Permission was granted to the Bowling Club to take water from the Council's sump to the bowling green at their expense, and under the supervision of the engineer. THE WAIRAK.A.PA WRECK. Cr Cuthbertson moved a motion ex pressing the Council's regret »t the Wairarapa wreck and expressing sympathy with the sufferers by the disaster. Cr Collins moved that a letter of condolence be sent to His Worship the Mayor and his family, expressing the deepest sympathy of the Council m their recent bereavement by tihe wreck of the Wairarapa. Both motions were feelingly spoken to by Councillors and unanimously carried. LICENSES. The following licenses were granted :— Carriage—A. Dalley, T. Williams, J. Newman, W. Lindsay, J. Totty ; carriers —A. Dalley, T. Williams; drivers—G P. Scott, J, Dalley, T- Williams, J. New man, W. Smith, W. Lindsay, N. Dalley, J. Totfcy j petroleum—Fletcher Bros.

DOMAIN BOARD.

I The members then sat as a Domain Board. The custodier reported the receipt of a pair of English ducks and drakes from Mr W, A. Webb, of Napier, together with a promise to forward a pair of another species of duck m the autumn. A vote of thanks was accorded to the gentleman who had made the donation. The caretaker reported that the broods of swans were progressing favorably, The Domain Committee's report was read and adopted as follows :—Mr Ferri man's application—Your Committee beg to recommend that the request be granted, and that the grass be cut as de sired.—Extralabor—Your Committee also recommend that the number of hands em ployed irrespective of those under the arrangement with the Charitable Aid Board be reduced. —The Committee would further recommend that a youth be employed to assist the custodian m the general work of the Domain. The Junior Cricket Cl«b wrote, thank ing the Board for permission extended to them to use a portion of the Domain out aide the sports ground for cricket pur poses. Messrs G. J, Neiil and C. Reid, on behalf of the Ashburton Athletic Associa tion, applied to the Board for permission to have control of the whole ten days the Board were empowered to make close days. Hitherto the association had had control of seven close days. They would be prepared to consider an offer from the Board by which they would have to pay a little more m subscription to the Board m return for the extra close days. Mr Thomas coneid§red that it would never do for the Board co part with all the close days, They never knew what might crop up, Mr Neill paid the association would never run counter to the Board, even though they had control of the whole of the close days. Mr lleid supported the re quest and also asked that the linp of posts —at present used as a fence to keep the public off the track on race days—be con-' tinued on the western end. The Chairman considered that the Board should retain possession of one or two close days. Or Cuthbertson supported the request and moved that the control of all the close days be given to the association on pay ment of an additional five guineas. Or Brooke seconded the motion. He considered that the Board spent too muets time over the sp,orts ground, and the association being composed of competent man., the work of attending to sports business might well be delegated to" the association. Mr Thomas pointed out that the Board

did not make a grant of a close day to ] any outside body without first consulting the interests of the association. On Mr Paul's suggestion, Mr Cuthbert son gave notice to move his motion at next meeting «nd the matter was deferred until next meeting. The Board then adjourned.

ROAD BOARDS.

UPPER ASHBURTON.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ashburton Road Board was held on Monday, October £9. Present—Messrs McLean (chairman), Campbell, Sargent, Tucker, and Stitt. CORKESPONDEKCE. The following correspondence was read : From the Commissioner of Crown Lands, forwarding a revised schedule of thirds from perpetual lease and other holdings m this district, and asking the Board to make proposals for work, co as to obtain the money now accumulated. A petition was received from a number of ratepayers m the Alien ton ward, ask ing that the Middle road from Creek road to the Belt road, some twenty chains, be formed and shingled. It was resolved that the petition be held over until the majority who had signed the petition had paid the rates. TENDER. The clerk stated that the tender of P. Clifford had been accepted by the chair man and member of No. 6 ward since the laßt meeting for the formation of some two smiles, more or less, of the Mitcham road. BIRD NUISANCE. The matter of buying birds eggs and I heads was held over to next meeting. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £86 12s were passed for payment and the Board ad' journed.

WAKANUI.

The monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Saturday. Present—Messrs M. Bruce (chairman), G, W. Leadley, and D. Leddy, CORRESPONDENCE. From Commissioner of Crown Lands, advising the Board that the sum of £39 13s 7d, amount accrued from section m reserve 2165, Seafield, had been paid into the Bank of New Zealand to the credit of this Board.—Received. From the same, granting pormission to take shingle from river conservation reserve, 2764, subject to certain condi tions. The clerk to acknowledge. From the Charitable Aid Boird, Christ church, a statement of accounts for the financial year ending March 31, 1894 — Received. overseer's report. The overseer's report was read and ap proved. GOKSE ON ROAD 3. The clerk was instructed to take legal proceedings against certain ratepayers who had not complied with section 6, Public Works Act, 1889, as stated on gorse notices, posted or delivered. bird's eggs. . It was resolved—That it b» publicly notified that the sum of 2s per hundred be paid during the season for the eggs and h«ads of small birds, collected m the district. ATSNUAL RATE. It was decided that an annual rate of §1 m the £ be struck %n& levied m No 2 ward, and 316ths m So 3 ward for the year ending March 31, 1895. TENDERS. The following tenders were accepted :— SMngling part o£ Eiver road—N.Fitz gerald, lid per yard ; ploughing sides of part: of Cochranes road—J. Skilling, Is 9d per chain ; shingling part of Bute's road—T. Blackburn, lid per yard. . * PAYMENTS Accounts amounting to £84 4s 8d having been passed for payment the Board ad journed.

SYMPATHY

, Sydney, November 5 Sir R. Duff has sent a telegram of sympathy to Mr Seddon from Mel bourne m the Wairarapa disaster.

TWO WIFE MURDERS IN AUSTRALIA

Melbourne, November 5 A shoemaker named Toner quarrelled with and murdered his wife at Elstern wick. He almost cut her head off. Adelaide, November 5 A laborer named Patman, living at Ororoo, shot his wife dead, and when arrested himself dropped lifeless, it is supposed from the effects of poison.

A VIOLENT PRISONER

Melbourne, November 5 A prisoner m gaol attacked a warder, took his keys, and escaped. The governor of the sraol tried to intercept him, but was knocked down and his skull fractured. He is now m a pre carious condition. The prisoner was afterwards recaptured.

CHINESE LOAN

London, November 4 The Chinese Loan of £1,600,000 will be issued on Tuesday.

MADAGASCAR

Paris, November 4 French papers insist that an expedi tion to Madagascar is inevitable. Government will ask for a credit of £1.200.000.

A DEFICIT

Meleoubne, jyovember 3 The Treasurer estimates the deficit for the year ending June next at £520,000. _^

BUSH FIRES

Brisbane, November 3 Tremendous bush fires are supposed to be raging m New Guiaea. Cook town is partially enveloped m smoke.

EASTERN SIBERIA.

St. Petersburg, November 2 Russia, it is said, intends to rein force the troops m Eastern Siberia by twenty regiments.

PENNY POSTAGE.

London, November 2 Mr Arnold Morley, the Postmaster- General, speaking at Bristol, eon« demned the universal nennv costaee.

SWAZILAND DELIGATES.

London, November 4. The Queen has promised to receive the delegates from Swaizland who axe appealing for » British protectorate.

THE LOAN AND MERCANTILE.

London, November 4 It is expected that the action against the old directors of the Loan and Mer cantile will be dropped.

EXTRAORDINARY BOMS EXPLOSION.

London, November 5 ■ A bomb exploded m a residence m Tilney Street, London. The building was considerably damaged but none of the inmates were injured. Before the explosion m Tilney street occurred a foreigner drove from the Savoy Hotel to the house. The front door and stone steps were wrecked, and the opposite wall damaged. The affair is wrapped m mystery, and no arrests have yet been made. The house was occupied by the Hon. Eeginald Brett, son of Lord Esher. It is believed the bomb was really intended for Justice Hawkins* house, m revenge for the sentences he lately passed on Anarchists.

ATTACK ON A CAMP

Calcittta, November 5 v *,Waziris crept on the camp of a delimitation party m the nriddle'of the night and rushed the pickets. The. rebels were charged by a military escort and a desperate band to hand ensounter ensued. Lieutanent Macauley, two native officers, aad forty-four men were killed, and five European officers and thirty-four men badly wounded. The Waziris had 250 killed, besides a large number wounded. Oavalry pursued the rebels among the hills.

THE DEATH OF THE CZAR.

London, November 3 The peaceful nature of the manifesto issued by the Czar has satisfied Europe and prevented falls on the Bourses. A Court Circular which has been issued alludes to the Queen being allied to the Russian Imperial family by so many ties, and expresses her warm sympathy m its present afflic tion, , London, November 5 A. telegram announces the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Waled at Livadia. In several of the pulpits m London on Sunday warm tributes were p»id to the character of the late Czar. St. Petersburg, November 3 The succession service at the Cathe dral of St. Isaac, m the capital, was of a brilliant character. The vhole assemblage knelt down and simul taneously vowed allegiance to the new monarch. The aristocracy believe that Czar Nicholas is likely to effect Btartlng social and political reforms, partially m recognition of the popular demania. The new Czar m his manifesto traits the people may never forget that tie strength of Russia lies m being unitid and an unbounded devotion to tie Throne. He will remember the legacy of his father. The capital is feting the accession d Czar Nicholas, and the public mourn* ing for the death of the late Czar is postponed till Saturday. November 4. The official statement shows that the Czar, addressing the Czarina m his last words, said:—" I feel the end ap proaches. Be oalm. lam quite pre pared." He then closed his eyes and commended his soul to God. Novembers The post mortem examination on the Czar disclosed paralysis of the heart from the effects of disease of the kidneys and also inflammation of the left lung. The King of Denmark will attend the funeral. Princess Alix has been re-christened Alexandra. Bermn, November 4 The Emperor has appointed the new Czar Nicholas chief of the Alexander Guards Regiment, and directed the Army to testify their sorrow at the death of the Czar. Paris, November 3 Paris is m mourning. The buildings are draped with crape, and there is a great display of Russian flags. The churches are crowded.

AN ELECTION.

Melbourne, November 6 Mr Kirton has been elected for Ballarat East, vice Mr Smith, deceased.

SUGGESTED NAVAL DEPOT.

London, October 5 la the course of an interview, Sir Thomas Sutherland, Chairman and joint Managing Director of the P. and 0. Steam Navigation Company, advocated the establishment of an Imperial depot at Sydney for the storage of war material for the use of vessels selected as armed cruisers m the case of emergency.

SCENE AT A MUSIC HALL

London, November 5 The Empire Music Hall was re opened on Saturday night. At the close of the performance the audience wrecked the partitions closing the promenades, and thus restored the latter m their old form. For some time the hall was a scene of great tumult.

The Pacific Cable.

London, November & The Times says Lord Jersey's report is favorable to the Pacific cable project. The "Times" says there is good reason to believe tn"at the United States will consent to Hawaii leasing Bird Island for the purpose of landing the Pacific cable.

COMMERCIAL.

London, NowmberS Tallow, medium mutton, 23s 9d; medium beef 235. The English wheat market has a strong tone/ and, prices are unchanged. The Con tinental market is changing a little for the better. The American has an upward ten dency. A cargo of South Australian wheac by the ship Orion was sold at 23s 6d. Nine thousand quarters of Victoria wheat, Octo ber shipment, sold at 245. Owing to the mild weather there are plen tiful supplies of all kioda of butter, but the Committee haa not altered prices.

NEW GUINEA.

London, November 4. Sir W. Macgregor is urging that a survey of the north-east coast of New Guinea should be made at an early date. Lord Rippon is considering the matter.

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Wanted Xlo^lcinsS m Comiuff. PRIMITIVE CHURCH. SUNDAY AND MONDAY NOVEMBER 4—5. 10 169 /"IHURCH Mission.—Address ta young Women by Deaconneas To'lesse. Tuesday, 7 p.m. 11 28 VTfr ANTED, Youth accustomed to firm VV work; be abln to milk. Apply Friedlandw Bros' office Tuesday, 12 o'clock.—H. H. Stephens, Kuapuna. j mi? j Y\T ANTED, one or two Boarders * private family; 153 par week J Apply Guardian Office. 11 25 Vli ANTED Known—The Corner Is W showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. NOTICE 1 Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun i fittings m stock. Prices low.—-J. W. Uardley, Ironmonger, etc' BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Extra large and heavy 15s 6d and 16a 6d.~Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. TUST Opened, a splendid line of fashion *J able Dress Stuff a, m Cardinals, Maroona, Navies, Browns and Blacks. To be sold under wholesale price.—H, C. Segers, Melford House. TO "LADlES.—Spring Cleaning— We have just received Three Cases of Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together with new Patterns m Carpets, Oilcloths, and Linoleums. China Matting from Bhi per yard.—Mitchell and Turner. hiDWAßDSJßennett's Sale. Grandlob new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mas Adams OYSTERS, Fried Flounders, and Whitebait every right at Jewitt's, Deep Sea Fishing Company, opposite Mail office. 9 166 tITANTED Known-Before buying VV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from In Ashbnrton. All marked vety Cheap. —H. 0. Segers, Melford House. BANG ! Bang i Bang i My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Club Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Caaea and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Emporium. /""I TINS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock \JH' of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Loaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hardley's Sporting Repository WE Hold a Large Stock of the Latest Novelties m Materials for Blouaes and Walking Presses. Just opened, ex Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods of choice selection, Sunshades and Umbrellas.—Mitchell and Turner. ROBERT ALCORN has opened m Baker's Buildings, nexb the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the Kaiapoi Sales, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashburton, Also an assortment of Boots. m t , „., | OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina forea ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, aluslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc. s at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Bjker's Buildings. ANTED KNOWN — Dressmaking prices to suit the times. Material dresses from 8s 6d, Prints from 7s 6d. Fit and style guaranteed.—Miss Murphy, Old Kindergarten, East Street. ICE CREAM, Ice Cream, Ice Cream, now ready at H. A, Flower's, Eaab street, Aehburfeon. Ice supplied at shortest notice. 10 114 RECENT Arrivals.—Ladies'and Gentle men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats.— Mitchell and Turner. LARGE J'urchase Embroideries ab Edwards, Bennett's Sale; over ninety pieces to choose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made oa short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Havelock Street WANTED Known-That if;you are m want of a first) class article m sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Moison's ; you will get the very best at reduced prices. An for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the Australasian colonies. Repairs well done and at once P*emier Boot Maker, Town | Hall Boot Store, East street, Ashburton. WANTED Known—That owing to the success of the Sale now being held ! up at Saunders' Buildings, ppposite Rail way Station, ib will be continued for another twenty-eight days. lam not advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A Lawkie. 7 166 HAKATEBE.— The Somerset Meat Mart has long held •* the cake " as the best and cheapest shop m town for cash purchasers. The old reputation will be maintained, Mutton 2d per Ib, Saus ages 4d per lb. All other lines reduced. F"or Cash only.—W. J. Silcock. 852 DOLLAR CTGARETTES 3d per packet BWEF.PING Reductions. —la Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for Is 6d, 2i 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equ&l ra'e of reduction at L. F. Andrewes and Go's., Cash Sale. 618 "OTLIPPERTT FLOPS Is. New Books JJ just arrived. Circulating Library. Terms easy. Latest new books added to Library every month. Subscibers to Library can exchange Books at Bookstall or Shop. Most popular library m Ash burton. Eight Id Books for 6d, four 2d Books for 6d, two 4d Books for )3d, three 6d Books for I^. Plain, Fancy, and Mourning Stationary, Text, Birthday, Christmas, and New Year Cards, Picture Books, Scraps, eto. Everything good, Cheap, and m great variety.-J. Marsden. TTTA3JTED —Every Lady to try VV Majuji Balcombe's Patent Ex nandinc Belt Corset, guaranteed whale bone throughout, Orders left at Mr E. Hall's, Herbalist, Ashbu*to», will receive prompt attention* . ™jLrJ?b WAR"! WAR —Great; Sacrifices m ■ » Goods muse be sold cheaper ih»u ever, to make room for other goods to 'arrive shortly. Books and Magazines, Writing Papers and Envelopes, Pocket Books, Purses, Writing Cases, Ink stands, Pictures, Music, Accordeous from 7s M, Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, Zither Harps, Photo Frames aod Albums, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Indoor Games, Scfcaol Bags, and *. great variety of goods .too numerous to mention; all at greatly eauoed prices for cash this month at L, F, Asdrb'w a .w» CWs, Ohwp Sale,



_____ Business Notice*. IF YOU WANT G(nD VALUE FOR YOUE MONEY GO TO— a. J NE"ILL'S | i WHERE THEY ARE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PRK3E. hirp np.~HVRD UP MUST IIA.VJS MOINISY. TVIO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED FOR ANY ARTICLE IN Jj THE SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2*d DRESS GOODS 3*o Double width Dress Tweeda Is lid Heavy Shirting 1b JW-** I™*1™* !_° Jj4 Reduced to la tlnion Shirting Is 2d—Reduced to 7£d TOWELS 2sd Kid Gloves, four clasps Is 9a Double Bed-twill Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7fd—Kettucea and White 9£d to 4£d White and Grey Calico Is lid dos T>r Warner's Coraline Corseta, 8s bd All Wool * larmel 7£d Reduced to 5s lid 9AND PUNDER-OLOTHING AT YOUR OWN PRJOE CLOTHING. CLOTHING' Boys' Suits 3s lid Men's Tweed Trousers 6a lid Both' Suits 4s lid Men's Woollen Socks 7sd Boys* Caps 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes Men'B Tweed Snits 13s 6d l^/lr -. -n. Men's Heavy All Wool Suits 35a 6d Men's Tweed Macintoshes, with capes Reduced to 22s 6d 39a 6d-Reduced to 23s 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, CAPS, etc., AT ANY PRICE. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. Ttf EVERY CONCEIVABLE MAKE, COLONIAL AND ENGLISH, AT ANY Ml JJiVXi* PRICE-FROM «* 9d PER PAIR. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. BOOTS. BOOTS. CHEAPER THAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THE MONEY Women's Shoes 4s lid Women's Leather Lace Boots, all sizes 5s lid WOrn THESE ARE SIMPLY GIVEN AWAY. Men's Bluchers 4s lid Boys' Nailad Shooters, Strong, 5s 6d Men's Nailed Shooters 78 lid and 5 8 9d M«n's Heavy Watertights, pegged. Ladies' French Shoes 11s 9d-—Reduced 15a 6d—Reduced to 1 Is 6d to 8s 6d CHILDREN'S TAN SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE G. J, JN #1 L L'S, FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTONi Cash. We Want CASH FLETCHER BROS., Wholesale and Retail Grocers, Etc SOLE AGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING:— THE CELEBRATED Peerless and Premier Teas. Peerless Tea, gibs for 5s Peerless Tea, 61bs for 9s 9d Premier Tea, 31bs for 5s 5d Premier Tea, 61bs for 10s 5d POTTER'S HERBAL BEER EXTRACT— 7d per Bottle, 6s 6d per dozen Sufficient to make six gallons of Splendid Herbal Beer. BLADDON'S HEALTH SALINE, OR LIFE SALT — A combination of Oxygenerated Salts with the Ripe Juices of Lemons, Limes and Oranges. TONIC, EFFERVESCING, TASTELESS ANDIAPEttIEOT, Is 3d Per Bottle. BAWLINGS' SOAP MANUFACTORY (Only|the Finest Quality of Fat used). Almond Scented, Large Bars, 32 bars tocwt 9s 9d per Box Perfect Cleanser, 40 bars to cwt 9s 9d per Box Domestic, 40 bars to cwt ... 7s 11 d per Box —REMEMBER— ( •fTTE BUY BOR CASH, make NO BAD DEBTS, therefore we are able to SELL GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, Etc., at a LOWER RATE than any house m the trade. — NOTE ADDRESS — FLETCHEE BEOS-, CASH SUPPLY STORES, IAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next Bank of New Zealand) ALSO 107 and 109 Lower High Stvee^ Cbristchurch. W. H. COLLINS & CO Paperliang'ings. Paperhangings. SIX BALES Containing 1800 PFEOES of THIS SEASON'S WALL PAPERS, WHICH MUST B E SOLD, fnHE Consignee not being able to complete his purchase* these Go yds have been handed orar to us and WILL BE SOLD AT REDUCED RATES TO CLEAR THE LINE W. .H- < OLLINB & CO- ( Itoynl Insurance Company Orey Valley Coal Com patty rforlnatield Pottery Company VGBNT3 FOR -^ Oorbeu aud Co s Enamelled Ma .telpieces vhKenzie's Furniture Renovator [ Black Ball Coal Company