OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

The Governor'!* Speech

Wellington, June 20 The second session of the twelfth Parliament of New Zealand was this day opened by the Governor, when His Excellency was pleased to make the following speech : —

Hon Gbvixemen of the Legislative Council and Gentlemen of the House of Represent aiives, It gives me great pleasure again to meet you in Parliament assembled. J was able during the recess to visit the Snares, Auckland, Campbell, Antipo des, Bounty and Chatham Islands. In connection with my visit to these in teresting but little known isles, I must express my regret at the almost com plete disappearance from them of the fur seals, once so numerous there I invite your attention to this undoubted national loss. I am able very gladly to congratulate you upon more than J

one aspect of the present state and future prospects of the colony. The depression which was so universally felt during the spring and summer began to pass away before the end of autumn, and has now unquestionably given place to a general rise in the prices of our staple products. Notably wheat. The improvement in the mar ket for kauri gum has been a matter ■of congratulation, chiefly of course for the province of Auckland. The better demand for timber has affected many districts. With the recent pai tial re coveiy inthepriceof frozen mutton may be coupled the success of the important experiment lately made of exporting . sheep, live stock, and chilled beef to London. The revival of quartz mining, ■o noteworthy for months past in the Auckland goldfields, appears likely to have a counterpart on the West Coast of the South Island. There is solid reason for anticipating that mining ■will for some time to come employ more labour and yield more gold than tor years paat. Useful as the cyanide process of extracting gold has been, it

is oot to be gainsaid that the royalty enacted under the patent rights of the Cassels Company has been a heavy burden on the back of mining enter prise. Therefore, as the English Courts have upset the patent, my Ministers have taken steps to have it Bet aside in this colony. The state of the public finances of New Zealand continues to be fair ground for almost unmixed national satisfaction. Once more, I am able to say that the pro vision made during last session for carrying on the public service has proved more than sufficient. The public accounts show a surplus of revenue over expenditures a sur plus of a thoroughly sound kicd, able to challenge any honest . and reasonable critic. Though during the recess persistent efforts have been made to combine the Maori tribes in a league against further sales of land, my advisers are glad to be able to assure you that the attempt has failed. Indeed, signatures to deeds of sale are being affixed in numbers, and the work of the acquisition by the State of native land i 3 in no danger of being arrested. From causes which will be made known to you, the work cf sur veying the territory of the Tuhoe tribe was some months ago suddenly inter rupted. A display of armed force, and negotiations conducted for the Govern ment by the member of the Executive representing the natives, quickly led to a peaceful understanding, but my advisers deeming it best to guard against any further disturbance or obstruction in that part of the colony, have decided to insure, by pushing roads through the length and breadth of the Uriwera country, that in future it shall be at peace and open to all. The inability of the Midland Railway 'Company to complete its contract has long been notorious. Three years ago the Company's New Zealand repre sentatives frankly admitted this ina bility. Though valuable concessions were more than once granted, the Company had twice subsequently to ask Parliament to modify its contract |n order to prevent a collapse of the undertaking Ihe second application was decisively refused. Though the time for the pontract's completion ex pired in January last, only about one fifth of the moneys required for the line's construction have yet been laid out, and for months past little or no work has been done, The arbitration demanded by the Company was post' poncd t»y the arbitrators until next year. The inexcusable delay by the Company in completing its work, and the consequent blocking up of five millions of acres of Crown lands, im pelled my advisers to take possession of both the completed and uncompleted portionsof the line. This gtep was taken in accordance with law, and under the best advice to be obtained. The opened portion of the Midland Kail way is now worked by the Govern ment, and authority will be asked to + fcxtend it. The cost of such extension the Company will be requested to re fund.

The visit of the Colonial Treasurer to London has been followed by much direct advantage to the colony. At the postal Conference at Hobart, new pablo rates were fixed, upd^r which New Zealand will save £3000 a- year. In London, the Treasurer has obtained for the colony amended terms with the Bank of England, whereby the colony will benefit to the extent of £8000 per annum* Above all, New Zealand hf\s led the way in successfully floatirg a 3 per cent loan in the English money market, thereby strengthening her public credit and insuring the success of the scheme for giving financial aid under the Advances to Settlers Act. Many of our settlers have alleged that their applications for loans have not received that consideration which their merits deserve. The responsi bility, however, of administering the law rests with the Board, and the cir cumstances complained of are beyond jibe pontrpl pi my' Ministers. This matter, will, I trust, receive your careful ponsideration. With the vjew of opening fresh niarkefs for our products, my Ministers have provisionally arranged reciprocal treaties with Canada and South Aus tralia 1 These experiments will be ju.bjj4ued toyouj and you, will be asked

to ratify them There will also be laid before you the report of the delegate who lastyoar rrpr. senbd this colony at the Ottawa conference— a meeting memorable for tbe action of the Imperial Government in despatching to the gathering the Earl of Jersey on behalf of the mother country. The report above mentioned deals with proposals as to the estiblishment of a mail service by way of Vancouver, and the laying cf an ocean cable across the Pacific to connect New Zealand with British North America. \

The world wide problem of provid ing work for the workless has once more been a cause of anxiety. During the recess one of my Ministers hus visited and inspected a number of the British settlements and labor colonies ! in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. His report has led to the trial of an important experiment in combining settlement with the employment of labor. Further, an experienced officer has been despatched to Australia to make an elaborate survey of the village settlements there. On his return his report will be laid before you.

The settlement of the waste lands of the Crown under the general land laws of the colony has continued to go on satisfactorily during the past year. The extension of dairy farming in so many parts of the colony makes it a source of satisfaction that the syste matic grading and cool storage of dairy produce are now being carried out by the Department of Agriculture with the best results. Fairly alive to the paramount necessity for stimulating trade both in timber and frozen meat, my Ministers have endeavored to aid the export of the former by guaran- j teeing half the freight of cargoes, and propose to call together a conference in Wellington to discuss steps for im proving the distribution of our meat in Great Britain. The measures re commended in the report on the colonies' defences are being steadily carried on. The advice of. last year's Military Conference is being acted on, and before next year the whole of our forces will be armed with the Martini- Henry rifle. The requisiteammunition will henceforth be manufactured in New Zealand.

The time has in my opinion arrived for increasing the number of ray Ministers. The growth of population, the advance of settlement, and the ex tension of functions of the State have so added *o the duties of my advisers as to make this change needful in the best interests of the colony. HoN GfcNTLBMKN OF THE HOUSE 01? Representatives. Estimates of revenue and expendi ture of the year will be laid before you, The estimates of expenditure neve been framed with due regard to economy. Hon. Gentlemen ov the Legislative Council and Hon. Gentlemen of the House of Representatives For the third year in succession you will be asked to pass a bill extending to local bodies the right of levying rates upon land values. By it such bodies will be allowed to apply the principle upon which direct taxation has for years been assessed by the Government. A Fair Rent Ii 1 will be introduced, and also a uipasure to effect needful amendments in the Land for Settlements Act You will be asked to deal with the electoral law, and to assent to a change designed to prevent too frequent and inconvenient changes of the boundaries of electorates Public opinion de mands that the difficult problems of local government and charitable aid fhouH be facpd, and if possible solved without further delay A measure

which, it is hoped, will reduce the number of the too numerous local councils, while at the same time con centrating their functions and strengthening their financial position, will shortly be laid before you. I trust you will this session see your way to readjust the customs tariff. For the purpose of collecting information I I that will be of service to parliament and the government in dealing with I this complicated matter, Ministers ap pointed aßoyal Commission,consisting of well known gentlemen of public ex perience, and an exhaustive report prepared by the Commissioners will ! be submitted to you in full. I Opportunity will be afforded you for discussing the vexed and interesting question of licensing reform. Hills have been prepared designed to check excessive rates of usury, and to pro tect and preserve for the families of working settlers the homes which they ! have made their own. Measures are ready for your consideration dealing with the relations of masters and apprentices, with public tenders and contracts, and with the restriction of the influx of race aliens and certain persons. You will be invited to pass bills dealing with State school teachers, and matters oonnected with secondary education, and asked to amend the law concerning Juries, These proposals ! I commend to your attention. I ear nestly assure you of my wish to aid your exertions for the good of the country. I pray your labors may, with God's blessing, tend to promote the welfare and prosperity of the people o? New Zealaud.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASH BURTON—THURSDAY. ■■■ . __________

(Before Messrs A. Harrison, T K. Upton, and D Thomas, J P's.) Civil Cases.-—William Jameson vDavid Fi;a|erald, £2 2 (il for repairs to a drny lent. Mr Wilding fcrckf nJaut. William Jameson, plaintiff, cross-examined by Mr Wilding, said P. and D. Dune in did the repairs to the cart. Fn^erald told h;m he would p^y for repairs to damage done whileFi z^trald was using it. Fitzgerald was to pay for the wood work and plaintiff j for the iron work.—James Keir, manager for P. and D. Dm. can, gave evidence as to the work being done and the fairness of the charge. The repairs ought to havo been done bsforo the damage had gone so far. The cart should have been repaired before It was last used.—D. Fitzgerald defendant, had borrowed the dray. The wheels weie in a bad statue, but he thought it would stand what he had to do with it. His boy damaged two felloes in knocking the tire en, but both are in the dray now. The damage would 'be about 9.*.—Jamos K>K, recalled, said he put In four new felloßS and four spokes, $rA a cross bar on the shafts, and wedged the boxes. By Mr W|lding—-The three new felloes would cost about 12s, the spokes would cost about ICU. Fixing the cross bar would cost f>s and wedging boxes 4s* Judgement wa.s given for plaiijtis for $i and coats. t ' i

COMMERCIAL.

London, June 18 New Zealand 3 per cenr. souk is quoted at a premium of 5 per cent. The prospects of wool, especially in merino combings, are favorable. London, June 19 The Gothic's beef has been cleared at an average priep. of S-. 7*l and 3* Brl per stenn. Thfi sheep by the Hawkes Biy are selling at 3s 7d to 4a. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United X ngdom is 3,890,000 quarters, aud for ihe Continent 1,6.9^,000 quarters. ■■■,- | Sydney. June 19

A deputation of mea^ exporters asked th* > Mi ster for Agriculture that all meat ex^ t ported should be officially iospecte I and 1 branded as a guarantee than it was free oi ! d^ease. The Minister replied that recent 1 events in the English ttarket impressed him ; with'he necessity of such a course, and he promised favourable consideration of the matter. Melbourne, June 19 The agents of the Eastern Australian Steamship Company have notified to the Government that they have fitted three steamers with a small refrigerating space, and are prepared to carry a limited quantity of frozen produce to ihe Oh nese and Jap anese markets ab the rate of Id per Ib. They intimate also th*t they are prepared to carry a few live sto .k with a view to testing the Eastern markets. London, lune 19 Goldsborough and Mort's trustees have called a meeting of debenture holders for July 20, to consider the position and pros peers of the Company, and to appoint a' committee to co-operate with the trustees in considering any prop>sa s the Company nuy have to make. It is believed a satisfactory modification of the original compromise can be arrived at. Hobabt, June 20 The trustees of the bank of Van Diemn's Land are about to make a call.

Melbourne, June 20 The Age, commenting on the rearrangement effected by the Co'onial Bank of Australia and ot^er banks, says the balance jsheets of every bank, reconstructed or not, afford ample evidence that the earning power of money has been large'y reduced, and to keep up the rate of inte C3t must end in further ! losses. Other banks should take the suggest - tion and follow the example of the Colonial at no distant date.

The New Zealand Loan and Mcicintile Agency Company, Limited, h-ive receiveJ tl>e following London cxble message, dated 18;h June:- Wheat—Market is s'eady. Spot quota tions have decline:] 6d per 496 ib since last report. (List quotations were 27s 61 and 28s 6d for average and longberr ed respect ively).

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Chkistchur' it June 19 The weather was bitterly cold for the live stock market to-day. The attendance was not large, being confined entirely to those whose business forced them to be in attendance. The entries were small in all classes, except fat cattle and pigs. Yxv Cattia-. —Beef was represented by 205 head of 'attle, 60 of these being in dealers' hands. The entry was decidedly mixed, containing some Very prime steers and a large quxntity of inferior cows and heife s. Tlie sale was somewhot lifeless for all but best sorts, which hrough 1; from 20s to 21s per 1001b. Inferior from 14s to lSi. Fat Shekp.—Some 3000 fat sheep formed the week's supply, and the quality of the yarding was decidedly inferior. Stoke £iikei\—Between 4009 and 5000 sheep occupied the store pens, the entry being principally turnipors and hoggets?. A fair clearance was made at last week's prices, Pios ■—A. large and mixed entry of pics met with little-demand, and prices fell for aU bub the very brsfc baconera and porkers, which were se'ling at frr m -} 1 to 2=£ 1.

Assessment Court.

Ff. S. Wa deil Ksq , j-^ga of .he AssesMiutit Court, s^t at. Ashburum 10 ---day, to hear and determine objections under the Lnnd and fnc< me Tax Ac". Mr Campbell, D-p'i'y Commissioner, vtei.ded on belnlf of the Government. Tho Ccan'y Assessiiient of Mount Somor«, Uoper Ashbort n, anl Mount Tlutr, Ri lings were lakuifirst, and a nun.ber of araenilmssHs which had been agreed to by the several parties wore coi:firmed, as were valuations in cjscs where the objectors did not nppevr, and the Court was Aojojrrcd for tha hearing of a civil casa.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

littoiiY Xf/rn

London, June 19 The Standing Committee on Trade have decided, despite the opposition of Government, that the Factory Acts could notbe made to apply to laundries.

Mr Gladstone's Pair.

Iqndon, June 19 It is officially stated that Mr Glad stone has withdrawn his pair on the Welsh Church Bill only, and not upon the general policy of Government.

The Suez Canal.

London, June 19 It is reported the Russian Govern ment is devoting twenty millions sterling to the purchs.se of Suez Canal shares.

PHYLLOXERA

Sidney, Juae 20 Replying to a deputation which urged Government to take immediate stops to eradicate phylloxera, the Minister of Agriculture, said the disease would have to be treated as a national question, and the expense borne by the Treasury.

One More.

Sydney, June 20 MacNamara, another banking pri soner, has been released.

The Cromwell Statue

London, June 19 The Daily Chronicle appeals to the public to subscribe funds for the statue of Cromwell, which Government havo decided not to erect.

SEA SICKNESS

There is nothing like Wolfe's Schnapps to avoid cr alleviate this. It is exhilarating and strengthening. Buy bottles intact.

T EASIIBCRTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1895.



Fntertainments- "liiADlrHrMND^b^'T-" : FORGET IT, I A SHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE, CRAMO TOHCHLIGHT PR^ nFS f lON GREAT DI PLAY OF r>TnEWOT?KS ROUND THR TOWF. DARKTOWJS FJR« BTG^DB WILL BTC THF.RR. GRAND CO H CERT, And Laughable Comerty. "MI LORD TN LIVERY," IN THE ODDFELOWS' HALL ; THURSDAY June 20. Admission to Concert—Front scats, 2°; Back seats, Is. A DANCE will be h-ld'after the Concert. Admission Is. 657 t



Faneral Notice. FUNERAL JNOTiOE. THE Friends d- Mr George Soal are respectfully informed " that the Funeral of his beloved wifa f Uiir, vi!l move from hia re'-idenoe, Waterton. on FRIDAY, June 21st insc, at 2 p.m., for the Waterton Cemetery. :BAKJf.R BROS., 6 135 : Uncterlakers.



FUxVERAL JSOTIOE. r I HE Friends of Mr Robert, Bruce are I respectfully invited to, attend the Funeral vi hia late son, Wilmim Gkorg-b, which will leave the Ashburtoa Railway Station on the arrival of Express Train from Chriafchurch, on FRIDAY, for Ashburton Cemetery. E. DUCK.WORTH & SON, Undertakers, 42, Colimbo Road, Sydenham, 9 150 Christchurch.



PUBLIC NOTICES. MODEL 1 \CHT CLUB. ENTRIES for Mr Bucklej'a trophy must be made with the Secretary either at Mr Braddell's office or at the Boatahed not later than SATURDAY, 22iid in st. The first he.it to commence on SATUR-. DaY, 29th hist.., at 2 p.m. W. W, WHITB, 6 148 Hon. Sec.



Misses Adams, DRKSSMAKERS AND KNITTING MACHINIfeTS, a OLD a Lirgtf Stock of up-to-date Cut-papar Patterns. iVfadame Demerat's laiert productions, including Buhing, Racing, Boating, Gymaasium, aal all fn-shionable costumes for ladies and children ; als>, Fashion Journals Fancy Work, Bouks, Art-needle Re quisites. Lessons given in Fuicy THB J^NOY" REPOSITORY, SAUNDKIiSi' BUILDING-}. Agents for — Lye Works, Registry Office for Servants. 6 10



bEUD WHEAI\ WE HAVE FOR SUE HUNTUib' WHITE, grown from Wjv.kiri Seed; iJaoTLSOAN aul PKARL. i C 101 FRIEDLANDER & CO, I^NAMA^jU^^IiFIE BEACH s". MRS S nUBBLING having taken over Panama Boar<iiug House, will open on SATURDAY, June 15. Weds Is. Dinners—sevtn per we- k - 4s, Beds Is- Board «nd Lodging 16a per week ; ><oa»d only, 11s per week. 6 I<X ""t~o" ~l~k~t~ a HOUSE containing 14 rooms, in **- Thorough Order, situate in Have lock Btrett West, half an acre in garden, etc. Apply to 6 126 CHARLES BRADDELL. SUN ]^aIK~INSURANGEi'o"pFi'6¥ < Established 1710. i »"pHE OLDEST Fire Insurance Office \ _L in the World. Sum insured, 18J3 ... £395,854,440 Rika accepted and quoted at lowest current rates. 6 92 HENBY ZANDER, Agent. TO LET, FOR ONE CROP. ' QO»3 ACRES OF GOOD WHEAT OhmO LAND. For particulars, apply to 6 132 E. W. HANMER. ESTATE OF DR. TWEED, DECEASED. ALL Accounts owing to the above Fstate which are left unpa'd after June 30, will be tued for without further notice. All accounts to be pud to Mr R. B. Restell. CHAS. W. PURNELL, 6 137 Solicitor for the Executrix. DT. STEPHEN'S /MIUROH. ON SUNDAY NEXT the Bey. J. F. Teakle will preach on behajf of the Church Mission Fund. Holy CoJjMtjjsjjON at 8.30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOLS EXAMINA TION. St. Stephen's— luranta to Third Stan dard on Saturday in St Stephen's School room at 2.30 p m. HAiur.iTKAi)—lnfants to Third Standard on Monday in the Harapatead School at 3 p.m. 1 he IV, V, and VI Standa-ds < f BOTH SCHOOLS will ba examined on SUN DAY Afternoon in the Uampstead School at 2 30 p.m. 6 146 T HAVE for Sate Prime Samples of TUSCAN, PEARL and HUNTERS. DAVID THOMAS, 6, 149 Ashbnrtom < SEED wMatTOITSALK THE Under..hiieTlias for SALE 2000 Bushels Champion Seed Spring Wheat (in Friedlander's Store). Price, 34 10d per bushel. Seed Oats »t Is Bd> Apply Id John Dobje, Central Hotel. JOHN O'GRADY, ft W3 Wincj WW e,



Pure Blood is the Secket of Health Gordon's Bz,ood Pills clean3e the system of all impure blood, cure iudigestion,con stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, sw™. etc. Larfe boxes 6i3, two boxes, 10s, post free. J W piayton, E(oy 234 T)u ed\n For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did touiq and a gentle aperient. For nearly 10.0 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is l^d, 2s 9jd, and )ls, by all Mcdi, cine Vendors throughout the world. A sample, iafo aad certain remedy.



Business Notice?.



I Public Notices. HENRY ZANDER. T BEG to Intimate that. I have jut-t -*- landed a Large and Varied Stock of 4^ ling. I filing. HOLLTS' BEST MAKE. Bingle and Donhle Barrel, Breach and Muzzle L< ad?ne, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS AMMUNITION. AMMUNirF"N.



FOR SALE. 1 ACRES, Pui>%Hlo for putting I /-w-a j nto ro p i ])i4 season, being ! KB. 28220, situated no. far from the Winchmore School. T. RHLLOCK.



KXTHKMtDIf ARY T LEAD, Competition follows. Who saw American Farthing Caramels before DIGGLR came 1 REPLY: NO ONE. Imitated now, but not DJCJGLE'S real Yankee Stingo. The trade is being stirred about and awake to the fact that DIGGLES Goods lead, ' SELDOM FQUALLED BUT NEVER EXCELLED" I



THhj U*!IrJSD FIHE & MAiiINF. INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL ... .. e500,000. TJISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff. A. LAWRIE & CO., 6 43 Agents.



COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURAJNCE I COMPANY, LIMITED, OF LONDON, FIRE AND MARINE. Capltal-^»,5OO,OOO TXTE are prepared to accept risks at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FRIEDLANOER AND CO., 1 AGENTS. 68



BUSINESS NOTICE. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEXLAKD, LIMITED. A BRANCH AGENCY Of the above Company, will be OPENED AT ASHBURTON ON SATURDAY, the 22nd INST., Under the Management of MR VV. WALLIS The business will be carried on at Offices situated in MOORE STREET, near Biink of New Zealand. G. F. MARTIN, Manager. Christchurch, Friday, Jure 14 1395.



Cartridges and Cartridge Caies. C»ps Shot, Gunpowder, Pawder and Shot' Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Uecap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc.



SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES GPEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Cases Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales host 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Horns by's & Ran some's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Tea Best English Leather Belting



-now in stock two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary They are giving Universal Satisfaction WINES and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW RATES. GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS



LAZ<\RUSS SIGHT TESTIN'4 AND bPECfALITB SPECTACLES. Sole a^ent for Ashburton District-, S. S Ah E *■ JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. J AZißUS'Patented System ensures I .* comfort and comes sight. Don't spoil your tyea by using badly fitHiwr Spectacles 5 97



B. MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, GOLDSMITHS & OPTICIANS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TIINDING we are very much OVERSTOCKED WITH ENGLISH WATCHES, Consequent on the prevailing depres sion, and the simultaneous arrival of several large orders from England, we are determined, iv order to reduce, to OFFER TO THE PUBLIC ENGLISH WATCHES At Prices that will just CLEAR COST. This is an opportunity not to be missed, and will enable anyone to obtain a FIRST CLASS AND BELIABLE WATCH AT LESS,THAN LONDON PRICES. Hundreds of Pounds worth of English Watches at Prices to Clear Cost. WATCHES FOR THE FARMER WATCHES FOR ROUGH WORK WATCHES FOR THE MECHANIC WATCHES FOR THE SHOPKEEPER WATCHES FOR OVVjIOE WORK LADIES' WATCHES GENTS' WATCHES A printed guarantee with every Watch" A LARGE AND VALUABLE SELECTION OP CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, STERLING SILVER, AND ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, AND OPTICS, ALWAYS IN STOCK. SPECIALLY REDUCED IN PRICE FOR TWO MONTHS ONLY, ALL "WORK GUARANTEED. ONLY PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENCED WORKMEN



SOLD FOE CASH At Christ church Prices , Henvv Zarnle AGENT FOR^ Sun Fire Insunmce Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society I T Ford and Co



lit SB r A P PARLOUR LAMPS HANGING LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS HAND LAMPS AT PRICES FROM Is EACH UPWARD.



■pOCHESTER LAMPS from 15 to 300 ■*-*' Candle Power suitable for CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, HALL^, PRIVATE HOUSES, WORKSHOPS, HOTELS, BILLIARD BOOMS, STORES, Etc., Etc., WE would invite everyone to inspect our STOCK OF LAMPS, feeling sure that we are able to oflpr them an assort ment euch as has never been seen in Ashburton. WE have also landed a large stock of AMERICAN LAMP GLASSES For ALL MAKES OP LAMPS, which we are sure will be welcome news to burners of kerosene, as they are much less liable to break with the heat than the common English and German glasses usually sold here, are neater and better finished, and will only cost you about the same price as you*would pay for a very interior article John Orr & 00.



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■ . in Blankets and Bugs At Beath's Great Sale Dresses. Tweeds and Serges At Beath's Great ► als Flanneils and Flannellettes M Beath's «jreat .rale Calicoes and Sheetings At death's threat Sale Shirtings in Wool, Union and Cotton At Beath's Great Sale Forfars and Tickings At Beath's Great Sale Linens and TablingS , At Beath's Great Sale Cretonnes and Art Muslins At Beath's Great Sale Towels in all makes At Beaths Great ?aie Umbrellas and Corsets At Beath's re t Sale Hosiery for Ladies and Children At Beath's Great Sale Gloves, Priliings and Ribbons At Beath's Great Sale Men's Tweed' Suits and 'Overcoats At Beath's Great tale Men's Macintoshes and Oilskins At Heath s Great Sale Men's ) weed and Mole Trousers At Beath's Great Sale Men's Shirts in wool and cotton At Beath's Great Sale Men's Pants, Vests and Socks At Beath's Great Sale Men's Hats, Capes, Ties and Braces At Beath's Great Sale Youths' Suits and Overcoats At Beath's Great Sale Youths' Shirts, Socks, Hats, etc. At Beath's Great Sale Boys'Knicker Suits j. t Beath's Great Pale Boys' Reefer Jackets At Beath's Great Sale Boys' thirts, Capes, Hose, etc. At Beath's Great Sale Boots for Ladies At Beath's Great Sale Boots for Gentlemen A t Beath's Great Pale Boots for Children At Beath's Great Sale



■ . in Blankets and Rugs At Beath's Great Sale Dresses. Tweeds and Serges At Beath's Great ► als Flannells and i'lannellettes M Beath's «jreat .rale Calicoes and Sheetings At death's threat Sale Shirtings in Wool, Union and Cotton At Beath's Great Sale Forfars and Tickings At Beath's Great Sale Linens and TablingS , At Beath's Great Sale Cretonnes and Art Muslins At Beath's Great Sale Towels in all makes At Beath's Great ?ale Umbrellas and Corsets At Beath's re t Sale Hosiery for Ladies and Children At Beath's Great Sale Gloves, Priliings and Ribbons At Beath's Great Sale Men's Tweed Suits and Overcoats At Beath's Great tale Men's Macintoshes and Oilskins At Heath s Great Sale Men's ) weed and Mole Trousers At Beath's Great Sale Men's Shirts in wool and cotton At Beath's Great Sale Men's Pants, Vests and Socks At Beath's Great Sale Men's Hats, Capes, Ties and Braces At Beath's Great Sale Youths' Suits and Overcoats At Beath's Great Sale Youths' Shirts, Socks, Hats, etc. At Beath's Great Sale Boys'Knicker Suits j. t Beath's Great Pale Boys' Reefer Jackets At Beath's Great Sale Boys' thirts, Capes, Hose, etc. At Beath's Great Sale Boots for Ladies At Beath's Great Sale Boots for Gentlemen A t Beath's Great Pale Boots for Children At Beath's Great Sale



G. L. BEATH AND CO TANCBED STBEET. OUH MOTTO—The Best for the Least Money. J '"'HE AND MOST GENUINE CLEARANCE SALE EVER HELr IN THE DISTRICT. Crowtfg of Customers, C2#*uifii?c Reductions, Immense Bargains. REALISATION! CLOSING UP! TOE WHOLE STOCK to be SOLD WITHOUT RESEBVE THK PEOPLES OPPORTUNITY. AVAIL YOURSELVES OF THIS GOLDEN PRIVILEGE NOTTS THE IIMB TO GO TO THE CHEAPEST M\KKET. Everybody who has paid us a visit has gone away delighted and astonished »t the low, prices of our goods. Remember this JSale is now on at— V. W. BPENUSH & CG fB., 4RGAD B. HOUBE, BURNETT STREET,



WALL PAPERS! ■ WALL PAPERS!! T'UST Arrived per s.r, " Star of England," a beautiful selection of the Cheapest t) Piper-Hangings for 1895, direct, from the English Mtnofac urere. ( he»p Sanitary Papers A SPECIALTY. Inspection Invited. -, Also a Luge Stock of SILVER PLATE GLASS Cub to any Size. J. WILSON, CORNPR OP ARCADE AND BURNETT STB BET. 6 122 KAIAPOI HOJSt. THE GREAT SALE NOW ON. 4M3BG OTHER ITEMS WHITE HONEY COMB QUILTS, 2s lid WHITE HONEY COMB QUILTS, Feu, Size, 4s 6d WHITE HONEY COMB QUILTS, Doubix, 4s lid WHITE HONEY COMB Extiu Double, 5s 6d OREWDSON CALICO, 32, 3b 6d Drzen OREWDSON CAIICO, 36, 4s 10p Dozen LINOLEUM, From 33 9d CARPETS, Frem B^d AND MANY OTHER IMPORTANT LCNES THAT CANNOT BE ENUMERATED. MITCHELL AID i^l»|: