MAILNOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under subject to the necessary alterations :— SATURDAY, June 30. For Northern Ports, per Botorua, at 6SO p.m. WEDNESDAY, July 11. For Uuited Kingdom, Continent of Ame rica, etc., via San Francisco. Due London August 15.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1894. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Some of the whisky from the recently captured illicit still iv Gollan's Valley is aaid to have been traced to certain licensed houses in Wellington and suburbs. At the inquest at Melbourne upon the fire on the American ship Habitant a verdict of wilful incendiarism by some person unknown was returned. Captain Parker, of the Auckland Navals, s forming a corps exclusively for torpedo service. Sixty men have been enrolled and tendered their services to the Government. A Berioua dispute has arisen between the Ngatimaniapoto and Ngatiraukaua as to the possession of rlewi's body. The Government will not allow of burial under a monument, as contrary to the Cemeteries Act. Tawhiao has now interposed.

Dollar Cigarettes — Finest American Tobacco,— Hjsmjy Z-assukr, Woleeale agent

Messrs L. F. Andrewea and Co. have ' accorded with the prevailing fashion, and are now busy with a cheap sale, offering very pronounced bargains in books, stationery, fancy goods, and music. Mr W. J. S. McDowell, of Hinds, writes to us denying that he had anything at all to do with the agitation to upset the election of the Hinda School Committee, He was asked to write to the Board, but refused. Heller's Bonanza Coterie will give a fare well performance in the Oddfellows' Hall this evening. The programme will be entirely different from that which captivated last evening's audience, with the exception ot Madame Heller's pare, which will be repeated, of course with different questions. Owing to the spread of dissent in the Russian army, the Czir, on the advice of M. Pobiefionotzoff, the chief of the Holy Synod, has issued a ukase to the effect that soldiers and officers belonging to any other faith than the Orthodox Greek Church will henceforth receive no further promotion. In ihe^Auckland libel action Mtss Wrigley, school teacher, v. Thomas Fisher, chairman of a school committee, claim £200 damages, the jury returned a verdict for £75. The Judge awarded costs on the lowest scale. The defence was that defendant's letter to the Board of Education was previleged; Mr W. S. Reid, Solicitor-General, ia seri ously ill, having burst a small blood vessel of the brain and been seized with a paralytic stroke which has rendered the limbs on one side of his body helpless. Pome very weighty words upon the subject of overdrafts incurred by local bodies were made by Mr Bell when the Harbors Act Amendment Bill waa discussed. He con tended that some provision should be made that no harbor board should owe more to the bank than was owing to it in the way of dues, etc., for its own financial year. He said that there were at present no means of preventing local authorities from piling up overdrafts from year to year until they eventually became a hopeless drag. Mr Ward, who has the Bill in hand, concurred in the remarks. At a special meeting of the creditors of the Messrs Harper and Maude, held in Christ church on Thursday, to consider what seeps should be taken in the matter of transferring the trust funds, as commented upon in the recent judgment of the Court of Appeal, the Official Assignee wib taken to task for not having information to lay before the meeting with regaid to the trust accounts. It was ultimately decided to adjourn the meeting for a week, and to request the Official Assignee to prepare a concise state ment of the trust account, and of the securities held by the Union Bank at the time of the bankruptcy. Silver wrought into artistic fashion by the cunning hands of skilled artificers, and possessing the charm of age, continues to command a price which most holders of gold would be glad to take very much less for. At Christie's auction rooms in London re cently an Elizabeth an cup.of old silver,bear ing date 1567,f etched no less than £21 5s per ounce, while among the other prices realised were 15 guineas an ounce for a small tankard and cover of the year 1572; £1210 aan ounce for a Jacobean goblet, 1609 ; 10 guineas an ounce for a tall Jacobean cup, 1615; and £6 an ounce for a silver-gilt spoon, 1679. Time brings most things of historic value to the auction room. Amang the articles disposed of at the same sale was the sword presented to Sir Francis Drake by Queen Elizabeth on his return from the circumnavigation of the globe. According to the report of the registrar the business of the Patent Office is increasing steadily, and the revenue continues to mount up. In 1893 the revenue was £2150 as against £1825 in 1892, and the excess of receipts over expenditure for 1893 ia £1753 as against £1463 in 1892. The registrar urges that some of this surplus revenue should be spent for the benefit and en couragement of inventors, and points out > that during the past year applications for letters patent have been received for the first time under the present Act from Holland and India. The museum is no longer able to accommodate the rapidly increasing Patent Office library, and, consequently, many complaints have been made of incon venience caused by want of room. The num ber of applications received has grown from Bix New Zealand and fifteen foreign in 1861 to 460 New Zealand and 236 foreign in 1389. A new Act was introduced in 1889, and up to the present the increase has continued, and 951 applications were received in 1893.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourseives responsible tor the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

LIGHT V. SWANN.

TO THE EDITOR. Siß,™ln your report of the case Light v. Swarm in yesterday's issue it would appear as though the real Mrs Swarm of Ash burton whs the person who run into debt in R. Swarm's name. I would like to say that it was the woman who was Mr Swarm's housekeeper, and not Mrs Swarm of Ashburton at all, —• I am, etc., H. Light. Ashburton, June 29.

Tje Fox Commission.

Wellington, June 28. The report of the Fox Commissioner, Mr O'Hara Smith, which has been before j the Cabinet for some days, is to the effect that the Defence Department was in no way concerned with the publication of the correspondence, and that Mr Hoban, the " Post" reporter, did nofc obtain it in a dishonorable manner. The Commissioner considers that the evidence shows that the " Post" obtained the information on the morning of April 4, between certain hours during which the papers were in the custody of either Sir P. Buckley or Mr Oadman, or in transit between the two in a closed envelope in charge of a messenger. The Commissioner finds that the tendency of the evidence is to show that the correspondence was obtained from one of the two Ministers named or from a messenger, and that the evidence indicates more particularly Sir P. Buck ley or his messenger, Sandbrook. Both Sir P» Buckley and Mr Cadman were examined before the Commission and denied on oath that the information came from them, either directly or indirectly. , The evidence ia of considerable length. The "Posh" to-night after publishing the foregoing finding of the Commissioner, says that justice requires at its hands an absolute refutation of the accuracy of Mr O'Hara Smith's conclusion. Neither Sir P. Buckley, Mr Cadman, nor the messenger referred to, had anything to do with thair obtaining the information, either directly or indirectly. Wellington, Jane 29. It is understood that members have forwarded a memo to the Governor, in., forming him that their colleagues have been completely exonerated by Mr Gillon, editor of the MPoist" from any con* nection with supplying the Fox corres ipondence. Mr Gillon has filed an affidavit exonerating Sir Patrick Buckley, Mr Cadman, and the messenger,

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, June 28. The Council m^t at 2 30. ADDRESS TO THE QUEEN. Sir George Whitmore moved that a committee be appointed to prepare a loyal address to the Queen congratulating her on the birth of the son of the Duke of York. Mr B>lt in opposing the motion ex pressed the hope that it would not be considered that he was guilty of disloyalty. H«d there been any bereaveme»t in the Royal family he would have been one of the first to have passed a vote of con dolence. He did not see why the colony of New Zealand should recognise that the line of succession rested in the House of York or whether it was in the House of Fife. He could not help thinking that notices of this sort were wrapped up in a false sentiment of insincerity and jingoism which he for one would not give his adherence to. The motion was agreed to ov the voices. The Council then adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2 30. p.m. THE BRROEANT-AT-ARSIS. Captain Russell rose to a question of privilege and said that in face of the Premier's statement yesterday, Colonel Eraser had clearly no right to acaompany the Speaker as Sergeant-at-Arms to Gov ernment |House to present the Address to the Governor. Colonel Fraser was not an officer of the House, and his presence in the Chamber was a distinct violation of the House's privilege. Sir Maurice O'Rorke said that Colonel Fraser had informed him that he had been asked by the Government to act as Sergeant-at-Arms till the appointment had been made. As the last Parliament had taken all authority with respect to i these appointments from the Speaker he felt justified in admitting Colonel FraHer to the House. Captain Russell still maintained that Colonel Fraser had no right in the House, and moved—"That Colonel Fraser's present* in the chamber is a breach of the privileges of tha House." The Premier said that what the Speaker had taid was absolutely correct. He had informed the leader of the Opposition that he intended to bring down a resolu tion, and had asked him not to take any extreme steps in the matter. The action taken by certain members of the House simply bordered on prosecution, and was intended either to injure a private individual or damage the Government in the eyes of the House and the country. He intended to move the following resolu tion en the subject:—" That the appoint ment of Sergeant-at-Arms be deferred till the Ist December next, and that in the meantime Colonel Fraser perform the necessary duties usually performed by the Sergeant-at-Arms without fee or payment of any kind whatever." After a short discussion Captain Rus sell's motion was put and lost by 45 to 16. CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES. The Premier gave notice to move next day that Mr Guinness be appointed Chair man of Committees. THB FINANCIAL STATEMBKT. Replying to Mr Mitohelson, Mr Ward said thau the Financial Statement w&a rea-iy, and that it would depend on the course of business for the next few days as to what n'ght the Statement would be brought down. IMPREST SUPPLY. The H3use went into Committee, when an Imprest Supp'y Bill for £278,000 was | passed through all its stages i B EPLIES TO QI" RSTIONS, j Ia reply to questions it was stated that j time would not permit of legislation being j introduced this session to enable n*ora i State coal fields to be opened and worker! ;' that the Government would consider whether they would assist local bodies in beaririu the cost of the licencing election ; that enquiries would be made into the reason why the nam«s ef electors who had voted at the last General Election were struck off the rolls. The Bousa adjourned at 5.50 p.m. The tioupe resumed at 7 30 p.m. SHOP ASSISTANTS BIIL Mrßpevfs moved the second reading' of the i* hops and Shop Assistants Bill. He explt ined that the Bill wan exactly the same as had been before the House last session, and provided for compulsory closing of all shops in the colony on one day in the week, the d&y to be left to the local bodies to fix. A long discussion ensued, the tone of which was decidedly favourable to the measure. Mr Reeves in replying welcomed the growth of public opinion in favor of the Bil 1. He did noc thinm, however, that public opinion was yet ripe enough for such an iron law as one day—Saturday— for the whole colony. The right way to go to work was to popularise the local bodies and increase their functions. The motion for the second reading was agreed to on the voices. j THE ARBITRATION BILL. Mr Reeves moved the second reading of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbi tration Bill which was the same as last year's measure. The compulsory part of the Bill as it went through the House last year, he should ask the House to pass again, as he would rather see the Bill thrown out altogether than made a volun tary measure. Captain Ruseell in .supporting the Bill said that he was of opinion that concilia tion without arbitration was all humbug. He thought, however, that there would be very few cases for an Arbitration Court to decide, for when people became aware that there was a tribunal of this kind to appeal to, they would take a rea sonable course. Dr Newman regarded the Bill as an old friend, and thought it should now become the established law of the land. Mr Willis questioned whether the Bill would do the great good that was ex pected, but he supported it as an experi ment. Mr Earnshaw regretted that the Bill was not to be sent to the Labour Bills Committee, as the labour party regarded it as a most important measure. Mr Morrison claimed that this Bill would put an end to strikes, and he thanked the members of the Opposition for the kind manner in which they had supported tt. Mr Smith (Christchurch) and Mr Buchanan also spoke. SECOND READINGS. The Lunatics Act Amendment Bill to provide that all official visitors to asylums need not be Justices of the Peace; and Conspiracy Law amendment Bill, which puts labour unions on the same footing as other persons regarding conspiracy, were read a second time. The House rose at 11,15 p.ms

Heller's Bonanza Coterie.

1 There was a very good attendance at the Oddfellows 1 Hall fast aight to witness the entertainment provided by the mem bers of Heller's Bonanza Coterie, and a really interesting performance was en joyed by the audience. Thb feature of the firat part of the programme was some very clever feats of leger-de-main by Mr Heller, who showed that of the arb of mystifying by sleight of hand, an in other ways, he is a thorough master. In one case he apparently placed ail egg in a glass on a small table on the stage, and covered the glass with a handkerchief. He then stood at some distance from the glass, and, taking a tricolored flag be tween his hands, he made the flag mys teriously vanish before the eyes of the audience, without their being able to detect what had become of it. Then the egg, which teemed to have been placed in the glass previously, suddenly appeared in his hand in an inexplicable manner, and the flag which had immediately before "vanished," was shown to have taken the place of the egg in the glass. Another remarkable performance was when, after having had his hands tied behind his back and his legs tied to a chair with a stoat rope and fastened by two members of fche audience, he managed to free himself in the space of a few seconds. The manner in which Mr Heller manipulated some! metal rings in and out each other, which had been previously tested by several members of the audience, was wonderful. During the evening comic songs were contribnted by Mr Abbott and Mr Heller which caused much merriment. Mr Abbott albo played two overtures on the piano and gave a song with a banjo ac companiment. The most wonderful part of the performance was when Madame Heller appeared on the stage, apparently in a hypnotic condition, and answered questions from the audience. The ques tions were written by members of the audience, placed in a bag, thoroughly shaken up and redistributed at ran dom among those present, the lady in the meantime being seated in a chair on the stage blindfolded. She was led to a blackboard, and having first called out; a question held by some one in the hall she proceeded to answer it. The questions were en all sorts of subjects, yeb In every case in which the truth or otherwise of the answer could be ascertained, the lady was found to be right. The date of the battle of Waireka in Taianaki was correctly given, although the questbner. Major Douglas, thought he was the only person in the hall who oouldhave given it. Mr Frizaelle had written the number of his watch on the back of his question. The fact was mentioned by the lady and the number called out. "Who stole Mr Seger's horse" brought the reply "Seems to me he is dead; committed suicide in gaol." Numerous other questions were answered in an equally surprising manner and Madame Heller was repeatedly applauded. The company will appear again to night, when a change of programme will be added to this lady's interesting enter tainment.

A Pitiful Story from Berlin.

The following story of the sad end of a love affair is related by the Berlin representative of the " Daily Newß." The other day, at the court of justice in the German capital, a clog maker of about thirty years of age was accused of having killed his intended wife at her request. He attempted to shoot himself afterwards, but only succeeded in destroying the sight of one eye, though he will probably lose the other. The accused acknowledged everything that he was charged with. His mother obstinately opposed his marriage with the girl because he had formerly "kept company" with another young woman who gave birth to a child. Finally they decided to die together. On October 1 last year, they went to Berlin, and lodged at an inn. The accused stated that the girl on the night they arrived begged him to shoot her first and then himself, but he had not the courage. On the following day ' she renewed her re quest, and she herself placed the loaded revolver on her breast and begged him to pull the trigger. He did so; but she entreated him to fire again, as she did not fall mortally wounded. He again fired at her, stand ing a distance off, and she then fell dawn. He now pointed the revolver at his temple and fired. The inmates of the house, startled by the shots, hurried into the room, and found them both still alive, but the girl died soon after. The aged mother appeared as a witness. She declared that her duty and conscience forbade her consenting to the union. The public prosecutor pointed out that the accused had not only brought misery upon others but also upon himself, and he therefore considered it sufficient to sentence him to three years' imprisonment After the trial mother and sou met in the waiting-room. i

Fight with American Desperadoes.

A desperate battle has occurred in Oklahoma territory between the members of the Dalton gang of desperadoes and bank robbers and a posse of United States marshals. The fight was of a most de termined character on both sides, fully equalling In ferocity the encounter in which two of the brothers Dalton and some of their followers were killed cwo or three years ago by a party which pur sued them after one of their raids. The gang was reconstructed, the new recruits being some of the worst characters It was possible to find in the Southern States, and forthwith began its career of extortion and cnme. Some of their latest exploits in Western Kansas having been of a particularly violent nature, it was determined by the authorities that an effort should be made to extermi nate the gang. The desperadoes were discovered at the house of one of its members —Braes Miller by name—and last week the officers surrounded the place, and speedily opened fire ab short range. The bmdits weie nob slow in re plying, bub the officers were behind good cover, whereas the outlaws could not help showing themselves to some extent at the windows, in spite of the barricades which were put up for them. A truce was called by the besieged party, as Mrs Miller was wounded, and permission was thereupon given for her to leave the cottage to go for medical assistance. The fighting was then resumed. "Bill" Dalton was shot through the chest, and " Bill" Coolan received a bullet in the shoulder which shattered it. both men being facally wounded ; while two of the marshals who had injudiciously exposad themselves were shot dead. Darkness finally pat a stop ♦• the hostilities, and the outlaws during the night managed to make their escape, abandoning three of their number in the house in so badly injured a condition that recovery waß impossible.

LABOR.

London, Jane 28. The Scotch strike will compel fifty thousand persons in other trades to re main idle from Saturday. Brisbane, June 28 Advices from the country districts report that there is a general feeling among the men against a strike, but that tho leaders and organisers are eudeavoring to induce them not to work until their demands are conceded.

The Loan and Mercantile

London, June 28. The new directors of the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company are petitioning the Board of Trade to stop the action againßt the old directors for the recovery of dividends paid out of capital.

THE TRA NSVAAL.

Pretoria, June 28. The Volksraad is holding secret sessions to discuss the grievances alleged by foreigners in the Transvaal. Sir Henry Loch states that many of them deserve speedy attention, though force will be the last remedy sought.

The Estate Duties.

—♦— London, Jane 28. Sir G, Baden Powell has given notice to move a new clause, that the estate duties shall not apply to colonies with responsible government. Sir W. V, Harcourt's new draft clause requires reciprocal deductions in the colonies.

The Csta Rica Packet.

London, June 27 The « St James' Gazette " urges that the seizure of the Costa Rica Packet should be discussed at the Ottawa Conference. Jt adds that it would be unfair 1 to ask the colonies to contribute to Imperial defence if the Government is unable to obtain redress for such outrageous treatment by an insignifi cant Power.

THE FRENCH PRESI- DENCY.

» — > Pabis, Jane 27 The Empress Eugenic sent a message of condolence te-Madame Oarnot. Thousands of Italians are leaving France, June 28. Santo will be tried on July 23. The Centre, Moderate Left and Left cheered M, Perier wildly when his election was announced. The labour members and Socialists shouted " Tire Socialism and Revolution; abolish the Dictatorship. M. Brisson obtained 195 rotes, M. Dupuy 97, M. Ferry 59, and M. Argo 27. M. Ferier's election is generally popular. He asks M. Dupuy to retain office until M". Carnot'a funeral has taken place; then M. Burdeau will form a new Cabinet. It was the entreaties of his mother that induced fit. Ferier to stand. Santo states that he had rang watched for a chance to assasiaate the President. It is believed he belongs to a gang of international assassins. M. Ferier after his election was moved to tears. In his address in re turning thanks he said that he would give democracy all the devotion of his heart. Berlin, June 26. The Emperor has delegated a Minis ter to attend the funeral. The general feeling in Berlin is one of gratification at M. Perier's election, (Received June 28, 10 30 a.m.) Paris, «June 28. It is alleged that President Carnot'a assassination was planned in London on February 5, the day on which, the Anarchist Vaillant, the perpetrator of the bomb outrage in the Chamber of Deputies on December 9, was exs* cuted.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

GOLD.

(Received June 29, 11.10 a.m.) Perth, June 29. Mr Stanley of Dunedin, has pur chased, on behalf of an English syndi cate, the Emerald mine, which is one of the finest properties on the Mar chison field.

TASMANIAN POLITICS.

Hobart, June 29. , The Land Tax Bill has passed through Committee. The business of the Legis lative Assembly is practically finished, and if the Council passes the taxation bills the session will close in the second week in July.

ACQUITTED.

-— » .. London, June 28. General Hewston, who killed a street musician with his umbrella, vu aci Quitted of the charge of manslaughter?

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

•—' ♦■ — PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. gcfcool Aff«. Wellington, June 29. The Trades Council has resolved Co ask the Minister for Education to amend die law relating to school attendance to the effect that the power of compelling parents to send cheir children to school until the age of fourteen yean of age be vested in Education Boards instead of the school committees. AmrtlMur afield*. A young man named Walter A. Tate, aged twenty-four, a clerk in the Perma nent Investment and Loan Company's office, Greytown North, committed suicide yesterday. He was found in the English. Church there with a bullet wound in his ,' head, the bullet having glanced off and caused a scalp wound. There was also a ballet wound in the lower part of the left breast. So cause is assigned, and de ceased bore an excellent character. IKeaaoß* Wanted, In Chambers to-day Mr W. T. L. Travers, on behalf of James Cattail, pro* prietor of Ryland's Hotel, applied for a writ of mandamus to compel the City Licensing Committee to declare their re** sons for refusing to renew his license. Judsre Richmond reserved decision.

THifi ASHBUKION GUARDIAN: FBI DAI, JUNE 29, 1894.



_ [ Business jNotices _________ ■ GitEaT lORCED SALE, ■ — aT — G. J. NEILL'S. /"\WING to pressure of Creditors whose patience is exhausted, we are forced to realise on our Stock of Drapery, Clothing, & Boots, AT LESS THAN COST PBIOE. Heavy Twill Sheeting 2 yarda wide, 9sd Dress Goods 2_d White Calico, Is lid doz. Dress Tweeds, 4£d Unbleached Calico Is lid doz. DreßS Goods, s£d Heavy Flannellefcte, 3jd yard These are all less than half price All wool Grey Flannel, 7&d Black Silk Velvet 4s 6d, reduced to Is 9d CHILDREN 8 ULSTERS, 2s lid WOMEN'S ULSTERS, 4s lid Men's Tweed Suits, 13s 6d Extra heavy Winter Suits, 19s 6d Heary Colonial Tweed Suits, 39a 6d re- Boys' Tweed Suits, 3s lid dueed to 25s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers, 6s lid Men's 8s 61 Moles, reduced to 6s lid leyViCaps, 6d BOOTS, BOOTS, Men's Colonial Made Nailed Shooters, 7s Men's Colonial Made Bluchers, 4s lid Women's Shoes, alt sizes, 4s lid Boys' Strong Nailed Boots, 5s 9d EVERY PAIR OF BOOTS IN THE HOUSE REDUCED. This is no Catchpenny, reducing only one or two lines to take the eye IVEWTTHING RBDUOED TO LESS THAN COST PRICE, as we mußt have the money. G J, NEIL L. FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, BAST STREET, ASHBUETON CASH! CASH 111 DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPOBTUNITY. jEdw :rds, Bennetts, * € o's ft»cK f GT "O^«±l* £r f^r\ HAD ten Buyers out on Wednesday • Ju» .DtJcttll €SU \jyJ; Morning, to pick up any bargains offering at the above sale. THE FOI LOWING ABE A FEW OF THE LINES MARKSD FOR SALE TO-DAY. 50 Pairs White Blankets from 6s Ud per pair 27 Patrfl Colored Blankets from <m lid per pair 453 y^rds Crewdson's C*licoEß from 2^d per yard 335 yards leather Shirtings from 4£d per yard 1000 yards Fast Color Fiannellettes from 2£d per yard LADIES' ALL WOOL CASHMERE HOSE lO&d pr paii 102 PAIRS CELEBRATED IMPERIAL CORSETS, 2s 9d worth s 6d I J3 Men's Tweed Suits 19a 6d worth 27a 6d 40 MenV Tweed Trousers 6s lid worth 9d 6d 18 Men's Tweed Troupers 7* Ud worth 12i 6d 160 Boys' Tweed Suits from 3s Ud upwards SEE WINDOWS AND DOOKS FOR PBICES. Jgs G. L. BSATH & CO., TANORED STREET Great Amalgamation Sale of Boots .""Shoes OAVIKG aken over the Stock of MR J. NICHOLAS, Bootmaker, and also received r large consignment from a Wholesale Firm in Christchurch for Cash, I intend to hold a ««„ ,«n n-rrnTici MONSTER SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. /.i N ORDER TO REDUCE THE COMBINED STOCK?, WE INTEND TO SELL AT nU* MANUFACTURERS' PRICE 3. SALE COMMENCES ON SATURDAY, MAY 12, 7 eras CAStfTuring Sale. S. AJSDEBSON, BOOT IMPOBTER, EAST STREET ASHBURTONI DEDUCTIONS. BEDUiTIOKS. SHORT FIREWCQO. SHORT FIREWOOD 25s per Cord, Delivered. KEEP ; ,YOUK HEARTHS WARM. W. H. COLLINS & CO. [Royal Insurance Company. Groy Valley Coal Company. **•'' ' Spring field Pottery Cornpauy 1 i:orl«n arid Cob Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpiece I vie Ken ie j? Furniture Renov;*tur



Wanted j 'WTANTKD. -^To Let, Foui-Uoomed ' m + Cottage. West side. Rent mode rate. Apply Charles Bbaddbll. 6 180 c ] F1 ALK of Surplus Stock by Auction in C( "^ Orange Hall, Jnly3and4.—Carson and Co. 6 154 I^OOKS. Envelopes from 2d Packet; s ■*-* five quire packets Note Paper, from la packet; Boxes Stationary, from 9i. i Circulating Library.—J. Maksden, 6 170 I.JOOKS from Id, Birthday Cards from f< -*-* 2d each, text cards from 3d. Latest & New Books every mail.—3, Maksden. c 6 169 - T^OUND, a Boy's Hat and Lady's •*- Umbrella. Owners please call at o Carson & Co.'s. 6 173 3 W" ANTED, 300 dozen Fresh Eggs, 1 2001bs Fr?sh Butter, IGOlba Bees wax. Top price given.—Carson & Co. *■ 6_172 " FOR SALE—Bullock's Arcade, Satur day, 30th of Jure. Pure bred p Black iSpanish and Brown Leghorn - Cockerels, etc. 6§176 \ ( 1 AMES for Winter Evenings, Word E VX Making and Taking, Jenkins 1 - Missing Woid, Stanley's March through Africa, Quartets, and many others. — H. M. Jones. J JUST Opened, a splendid line of fashion- , able Dress Stuffs, in Cardinals, Maroona, Navies, Browns and Blacks. x To be sold under wholesale price.—H, t 0. Segers, Melford House. WAIT for your Bilankets till the 7th - July, when Robert Alcorn will be open in Baker's Buildings, with a 1 ■bock bought at Edward?, Bennett's sale. '<■ Double Blankets from 6s 6d, a special i line at 7s 9d. 61178 • "O^NVBLOPBS from 4s per 1000, Note- ' Xli paper from 3d 6d per ream net t cash, during reduction sale. Maori '. Land illustrated, 2s.—H. M. Jones i ROBERT ALOORN will opfm on ; Saturday, the 7th July/in Baker's Buildings, next the Courthouse, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards and Bennett's and the Kaiapoi S%les, the cheapest lot ofgoods ever brought to Ash- * barton, Also an assortment of Boots. : 8 179 QWEEPING Reductions. — ls~Book» 0 for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 23 Books for Is 6d, 2s 6d Books for 2a, and all others at equal rate of reduction ar L. F. Andrewbs and Cos., Cash Sale. 6 181 TTTANTED Known.—Hunter and * » Son are selling Salt 4s 9d cwt. Sago lfd, Tapioca l£d, Mixed Peel 7d per ib. Candles 6-^d, Mixed Biscuits 6d per lb,» Sib 2s Tea for 5s 3J, Cups and Saucers 3s 6d doz. 6 133 /^IHEAP Cash Sale at L. F. Andhewes \J and Co, Good Notepaper Is packet, Envelopes from 3a 9d per ICOO, or 6 Packets for Is. Boxes Paper and Enve lopes (good quality) from sd. Large Stock of Books at all prices, from 2d upwards. 2s Games of various kinds reduced to Is Bd.~L. F. Anbrbwesand Co. MRS ALCORN wil give 4s in the £ off Children's and Ladies' Wool Singlete, Children's Jackets, Capes, Wool Ptjlises. Hoods, etc., Ornaments, and Fancy Goods till July 6, date of her re moval to Baker's Buildings. OEMOVAL from Saundera' Buildings •*-*' —Mrs Alcorn will give 2s in the £ off Children's and Ladies' mide-up under clothing, Pinafores, and Aprons till July 5, when she will be removing to Baker's Buildings. IF you want good prime Cheese and Bacon, try Taylor, East Street Bakery. 6 109 f^OAL. Coal. Coal.—lf you want V_7 Cheap Coal and Firewood just try 0. Spray, the old site opposite Mercantile Store. 6 46 PRIME Christchurch smoktd and Lewis' pale cured Bacon Hams, best Akaroa and local-made Cheeses from 6d, at Taylor's, East Street Bakery. 6110 NO stimulant has givon so much favor with the Natives as Health Tea Ifc must be good. Ask" your Grocer for it OYSTERS and Fresh Fish of all sorts arrive evening per express at Deep Sea Fishing Co 's Shop, Burnett street ) Ashburton 2 62 3 ALE of Warehouseman's Stock at O Mitchell & Turner's. Cheap lines in all departments. WANTED Known— The Cheapest House in town for First-class Millinery ai;d Drapery is H. C. Segers, Melford House. "TTy ANTED Known—The Corner Is VV showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. , OOLUER. WANTED* Known — Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Gogeles, Folders, and everything in the optical me at S. Salek's, Optician. WANTED Known-Before buying your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from tn Ash burton. All marked very Cheap. ] —H. O. Seokrs, Melford House. iF you wish your socials and parties to be sacceesful, buy your cake, pastry, etc , at Taylor's, East Street Bakery Parties supplied on the shortest notice. 6 111 I^DWARDS, Bennett's Sale- Grand lot " new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mrs Adabm WANTED to Purchase, field peas and omons. J. Thomas, Mavelock street. £_51 SALE now on—White Calico 28 lid per dozen, Towels 2s 6d per dozen, Lace, Curtains, from Is lid per pair, at Arcade House. 4 27 WANTED Known. — Mrs Hooper, Monthly Nurse, Alford Forest Ruad, will be pleased to receive patients. Tormß moderate. ft 112 i TTI7"ANTED Known—The whole of the » » stock to be sacrificed by order of the Purchaser, Arcade House. 4 26 WANTED Known — Men's strong Tweed Suits from 16a 6d : shirts from 2s 6d,—Arcade House. 4 2* W"~~~ ANTED Known. —Mens Tweed Suita 15s 6d, Men's Tweed Trousers 7s lid, Mens' Strong Flannelled Shirts 2t» 6d, Mens' and Boys' Boots and Shoes greatly reduced.—-Arcade House. 465 Y4 7 ANTED Known. — Embroideries VV from Id a yard, Corsets 3s lid, lidies' Ulatera from4a lid, Ladies' Gk-ves four pair for la, Kid Gloves four bu^ons la 6d.— Arcade House. 63 WANTUD Known. - Just received a Large Winter Stock of Boots. Liberal discount for cash. As usual, we do the best work. Repairs done at once. A staff of men always ready at J. Moison's, 1 the Premier Bootmaker, Town Halt Boot ] Store, Eatit Street, Aahburton, 5 163



Wanted, . ; . L ,r-> i "TTISITthe Sale. Trimmed Millinery c going at any price Ladies' Under clothing reduced to 20 per cent, below cost. —Arcade House. 4 64 \\J ANTED Known-L W Pants 3s VV lid, Flannel Shirts 3s 9d, Worsted Socka 8d per pair.—Arcade House 425 F~~ RED.sT JEFFRIES, Manufactur ing Confectioner, has opened a Shop in East street;, next "The Corner,'* for sale of all kinds of superior Con fectionery. Nothing inferior sold. No cheap cigarettes. §114 \i/ ANTED Known.-31bs of our VV noted 2a Tea for 5s Id. For other quotations see Price List on Page 3.—John Orr & Co. g|97 WANTED Known.—No more wet clothes and bronchitis, Yarmouth Oilskin to hand.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—All goods in Show Room to be slaughtered at any price.—Arcade Pouse. 4 28 WANTED Known.—All genuine Oil skins, Leggings, Sou-Westers marked Yarmouth—Mitchell<fcTurner. W~~ ANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Kegatta Shirts, all sices with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—All acscounts due in the Estate of Robekt Alcorn must be paid at once. Office hours: 10 to 1 and 2 to 4, Saunders' Buildings. BANG ! Bang i Bung ' My new sea, son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynocks and, Clui> Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardlby's, Gun Empc-'um. GUNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock 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. Hardlby's Sporting Repository OTICE I Wofcice Sport for fall Guns let out on hire or sold on tima payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings in stock. Prices low.—J. W Hardlhy, Ironmonger, etc. SPECIHT^ALUB -IN- Gold Brooches, 6ti»ld Brooches, Gold Brooches, AND ljadleg' Rings, Indies' Rings, Indies' Rings. nnHE Largest, Choicest, and Cheapest Stock in the district to select from, at the establishment of 8. Salek, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, and OCULISTS-OPTICIAN. SEE WINDOW for New Goods, marked up at hitherto UNHEARD of j PRICES in A*hburton. S- SALEK. ' WHAT TO DO WITH OUR BOYS ? ; Clothe them well with 1 &UPERXO& CLOTHING, s to be had at the [ P TW* E W HfEALAND Cloihtnir Factory. : £; JUVENILE DEPARTMENT — Boys' All Wool Snits, our own make, ' 10s. ! Boys' Tweed Sailor Suits, our own I make, 11s 9d. Boys' DJB. Knicker Suits, made to t your order, , Boys' Norfolk Suits, hundreds of patterns to choose from. Boys' Three-garment Suits from 21s 5 6d. i —SPECIAL — , Tf your Boys are hard to fit we will mako to their measure from any of our large range of tweeds, and at ready made 3 prices, r Boys' Macfarlane Overcoats, deep capes* Boys' Overcoats from 10i 9J. Boys' Reefers from 10s 6d. [ Boys' Odd Knickors in serges and ' tweeds. Boys' Tweed Capa from 6d. Boys' Sailor Caps, in cloth "and seigbs, from Is 3d. ' Boys' School Boots from 4a 6d. r — SPECIAL. — 1 It will save you money by buying your toots at the NEW ZEALAND ; CLOTHING FACTORY, ALEX. HENDRY, Manager



Holloway's Pills and Ointment. — Whilst the inhabitants of our great citiea suffer from the effects of overcrow ding and all its attendant evils, both physical and moral, the more robust and energetic emi grant will in his turn be liable to suffer in his new home from the want of ready skill and the great medical resources of his native land always at command. The best advice a friend can give is for him to take a supply of these well known remedies as part of his outfit, for by attention to the easily under stood and yet ample directions which accom pany each box and pot he will never be at fault when taken ill or under any adverse sanitary conditions of life.



DOLLAR CIGARETTES — 3d. No holders or photos.—Henry Zandip, Whole sale ag ut



GOOD afternoon, Mra Smith. Not tmllug well? Hare a cup of Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening i My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely. Wholesale and retail at Zakdbr's,



For the past quarter of a century there has been one continuous flow of letters bearing estimony to the truly wonderful cures cflfe .«d by Clarke's World-frmed Blood Mixture, the finest Blood Purifier thafc Bcicace and medical skill have brought to . light. Sufferers from Scrofula. Scurvy. ' Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Bieeues, Pii*pl« and sores of any kind are solicited to give it a trial to test it* value. Sold everywhere. »t 2n 9d per bottle. Beware of worthies mitatient and suhsJa^jtes, 8)