Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1895. THE LOCAL OPTION POLL.

It is evident t' ua* when the new Liquor Bill'has finally beC?me law it will contain a provision for the ta^ir.g of the local option vote on the same clay as the polling for the general Parliamentary elections. And we think it is right that this should be so, It is better in the interests of both sides in the liquor question that the whole people of the colony—the electors in the constituencies—should speak on this subject with no uncertain sound. An opinion obtained from all the people would be far better than one from only a portion, and would more certainly indicate what the mass of the settlers really desire. It was seen on the last occasion of taking the vote that in many cases not one-half of the people who enjoyed the franchise came to the poll. This was the case in Ashburton, as one instance, and there were many others throughout the colony. There are very many people in New Zealand who do not care one brass farthing about how the question is settled. To them the obtaining or the not obtaining of liquor is a matter of indifference, as they use it so seldom themselves, and the only question to them that is involved in the agitation i. whether or not the compulsory stoppage of the sale of liquor is an interference with that liberty which is supposed to be the proud possession of all who live under the British flag. So indifferent on the question were so many at the last poll that they would not put them selves to the trouble of going into the polling booths on the way to their | business in town, while country people did not see that the question was of sufficient importance tp warrant knock ing off work, harnessing up, and driv ing to the poll. Most of those pe.ple would doubtless have dropped in a vote either way had they been at the booth at any rate, voting on a question which they did deem of sorrie importance. The vote taken on general election day will bring all these indifferent ones to the poll, and if they do not exercise the right they enjoy, then of course their blood must be on their own head if the result is not satisfactory to them? The prohibition party has shown great activity, but the publican party has been rather disorganised, and in Christ church are very much at sixes and sevens, while the general public has been really more apathetic than other wise. The question of liquor or no liquor is large, and ought certainly to be decided bj the people, but this can

only bo done by every man and woman possessing a vote coming to the poll, and recording their wishes on the subject. The best opportunity for doing so is doubtless when the man to represent the constituency in Parlia ment is being voted for.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Karl of Yai mouth, whose skirt dancing not long ago electrified the C-loniep, ia siid to have settled down ab Rockhampton. We are informed the plans for the new Oddfellows' Hall were finally approved last evening and tenders will be very shortly called for the work. A Press Association message fmm Woodville ropor.B that a small land slip occurred at the Ac-hurst end of the Gorge, at raid-day. The Napier train was delayed at Ashurst. The slip was expected to be cleared away on Tuesday night. At the inquest on the body of Ereti Whaka Rouranaki, who fell off his horse and broke his neck when riding to a tangi at Tekuiti, the verdict was ' Accidental death.' Mahuki stood in front of the tent where the body lay and declared that no European should view the body. In spite of hts objec ion the Coroner, jury, and Dr Bews viewed the body and held an inquest. The Nelson Mail reports that a particu larly mean thef. has been committed in the Queen's Gardens. One of the Paradise ducks there had laid four eggs in a bos. provided as a nesting place, and there waa a prospect that she would hatch out a brood, bub someone stole the eggs. There is not much prospect of catching the thief who must be about as sorry a creature as ever lived- Speaking of Mr Price, who has marked out a claim on the University Reserve, Hokitika, the West Coast Times says he is going to camp on the ground, nrm himself with Winchester Rifles and revolvers, and defy all and sundry to dislodge him; further, it is stated that he has written to the Borough Council asking to be allowed to lease tha cannon now fixed on Cass Square in order to defend his claim. The inquest is proceeding at Auckland on the body of Mary Elizabeth Worth, wife of S. M, v\ orch, grocer. Deceased was taken suddenly ill on August 30 and died on September 8. She was attended by two doctors, who certified that death wa. caused by apoplexy. Since then, statements have been made to the In spector of Police who caused the body to be exhumed. Referring to the Tarawera's running into the smoke from bush fires, the Otago Daily Times says :—''lbis on well authenti cated record that in 1851, the year of the most fearful bush fires thab ever occurred in Australia—namely, those that broke out in Victoria—the fire reached such an enormous altitude that ashes and burnt leaves were carried across and fell on the coast of New Z.aland, a good deal over 1000 miles distant.' Mr J A. Bird, who for nearly tweaty five years has held the position of Secretary to the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, has, owing to his ill-haalth, placed his resignation in the hand? of the Committee. The resignation was accepted wiih very great regret, and the Committee voted Mr Bird a special bonus of £25 as a mark of their high appreciation of his untiring effjrts in the interests of the Chamber during the many years he has been connected with it. The Australia, (says a Napbr telegram) which called in ab Mercury Bay on her way from Auckland, brings news of a curioir affair. A party of ten were drink ing about a week ago, and left for their work in .he country. One named Julius Anderson, a German, seemed ill, and was left on aside track by his 'comrades, about nine milss out. One of them returning five days afterwards found him dead where he was left. The result of the inquest was not known when the Australia lefr. At Auckland, on Tuesday, the Crown Land Board granted a lease for _ixty-six years of thirty acres ironsand deposit at Mi kau to Mr Purser, subject to the erection of smelling worka in eighteen months and li per ton royalty on the iron manufactured, Mr E, M. Smith, M.H.R , wrote a letter to the Board strongly urging caution as to granting a lease of ironsand deposits. The Board also granted a lease of the Waiotapu petroleum deposits to Mr Patterson, in order to their being utilised. A Press Association telegram says that recently the Salvation Army authorities wrote to the Trades and Labour Council, inviting that body to discuss with General Booth, who will shortly arrive in the colony, the latter's social scheme 5 but the Council replied thab they regretted they could not comply with the request. However, they wrote to the Committee 01 thfi Eight Hours Demonstration suggesting that the General should, as a visitor, be invited to the demonstration on the Basin Reserve on October 9 The latter body considered the request on Tuesday night and rejected it. The annual general meeting of the Ashburton LawD Tennis Club was held at the Arcade Chambers on Thursday, the 19th insb. There was a fair attendance of members, and Mr C. W. Purneil, the President, was voted to tho chair. The annual report and balance sheet were read by the secretary and adopted. The balance sheet showed a substantial credit balance in hand, and the report stated that during the season two new asphalt courts had been put down, &nd other improvements made to the Club's ground The following officers for the enduing year j were elected : - Present—Mr C. W. Purneil ; Vice-Presidents—lVTr A Curtis and Mr G A. M. Buckley ; Hon Secretary —Mr H H Fooks ; Hon Treasurer-Mr J. B. M.yne; Committee—Messrs Black, Cox, Curtis, Grant, Owen, and Upton. The matter of revising the rules of the Club was left in the hands of the incoming Committee. The follow ng new members were elected ; — Misses Fullarton, McDonnell, McOwen, Murray, and Pearce, and Messrs R. Hart, T. Rollitt, H. Nicoll, S.Salek, and 0. Wroughton. It was decided that the Club open the season on Wednesday, October 2, Votes of thanks having been passed to those who had helped tha finances of the Club, the retiring Secretary and Treasurer, and the Chairman, the meeting terminated. Holloway's Pill I?.—Teaching of Experi ence.—The united testimony of thousands, extending over forty years, must strongly recommend these pills as the besb purifiers, the mildest aperients, and the surest re storatives. They never prove delusive, or give merely temporary relief but attack all ailments of the stomach, luugs, heart and bowels in the only safe and legitimate way, by depurating the blood, and so eradicating those impurities which are the source and constituents of almost every disease, rl heir medicinal efficacy is wonderful in renovating enfeebled constitutions. Their action em braces all that is desirable in a household medicine. They expel every noxious and effete matter, and the strength is mutured and the energies stimulated.

CLERGYMAN'S LICENSE REVOKED.

Sidney, September 24

The license of the Rev. j. W. Glarke has been revoked in consequence of the divorce proceedings.

TRANQUIL REPOSE

Is the result of a persistent course in the use of Wolfe's Schnapps. Weak, nervous, and sleepless folk should note this,

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 24 Tha House met at 2 30 p m. LEAVE OF ABST.HCE

Le.ve of ab.erce for one week wa. granted to Sir Robert Stout, on account s f urgent private business, and to Mr Houston for one week because of ill health

BILL 1. TO BR DKOPPKD "" I Captain Russell asked the Premier if he could now inform the House what Bills it was intended to drop The Premier said that he wanted to get the tariff out of the way and get back to ordinary business. He wnald then be able to inform the House what business he would go on with THE TARIFF BILL The Customs and Excise Duties Bill was further considered in Committee A motion to reduce cardboard boxes (except match boxes) from 25 per cent to bhe old duty of 20 per cent was lost by 39 I to 21

Directories of New Zealand, also covers of directories, '25 per cent, evoked con siderable discussion Mr L.rnach asked why these items should be charged 25 per cent when they were formerly free

Mr Ward said because they were sent oub of the colony to be printed. He thought that the people of the colony should be employed to do the work

A motion to strike oat the whole item was lost by 42 to 17, and a motion to omit covers was lost by 34 to 20

Supplements for New Zealand news papers, also stereotypes and matrices, 25 per cent Mr Meredith said that this was a new impost. Supplements contained a variety of useful matter, and if this duty were enforced it would damage a large number of country newspapers. He moved that supplements be struck oub Major Steward said that these supple ments could be produced in the colony, and the duty was justified Mr Willis and Mr G. W, Russell spoke to similar effect Mr Reeves said that the quality of these Imported supplements was notoriously of the lowest character, and their contents did not apply to New Zealand Mr Meredith's amendment was carried by 31 to 28, and supplements were struck out

Stereotypes and matrices were retained by 38 to _Jl Printing matter relating to patent or proprietary medicines, trade catalogues, price lists, and fashion plates for firms or person, in the colony, 25 per cent waß amended by striking out 'for firms,' and inserting; the words ' of goods of ' firms The duty on paper wrapping was re duced from 6s per cwt, to 5s per cwt Stationery, manufactured, 25 per cent ad valorem A motion to sbrike out sketch books was lost by 33 to 23 A motion by Mr McGowan, to strike out copybooks, was carried on the voices, as also was a moi ion by Mr T. Mackenzie to Btrike out drawing books Unsuccessful attempts were made to sbrike out birthday books, diarlee, aad Christmas, New Year, Easter and births day cards. The House rose at 5.30 p m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr Buddo moved to reduca the duty on stationary and writing paper not other wise enumerated from 20 per cent; to 15.

per cent The motion was lost by 19 to 13 In cause 12, manufactures of metal, Mr B'lick moved to reduce the duty en 10 to 14 bore cartridges from 3s to Is 61 per hundred as it stocd before. He said that this ammunition wa. in dispenslble to rabbiters in all parts of the colony Mr Wnvd hoped that the amendment would nt be pressed, a. it would destroy moat valuable manufactures After a long discussion Mr Ward said that he would agree to a compromise cf 2s per hundred Mr R^eve. (who was In temporary , charge of the Bill) after further debate said that he wai prepared to go still further and make the duty Is 8d per , hundred I Eventually, after nearly two hours' dis cussion on tbe items, Mr Buick's amend ment was put and lost by 38 to 23 Mr Duncan then proposed Is be in serted Lost by 33 to 28 Mr Ward moved to make the duty Is 6i which w so srried by 36 to 27 Cartridge cases Is 3d per hundred, were reduced to 9d Cartridges nob obherwise enumerated, were rebained ab 20 per cent Iron fencing wire, plain or barbed, Is per cwb, caused considerable dis cussion

Major Steward moved that this item be free of duty in the interests of country setblers

Mr Ward said thab if this concession was granted he should have to ask the House to release from the free list a number of articles that were already free. He said thab the Government were already giving CQuntrv people concessions of from £20,000 to £2^,000 a y&ar After a discussion lasting an hour and a half the amendment was carried by 2§ to 24, and it was struck out No alteration was made in clause 13, timber and articles made from timber

A motion by Mr Earnshaw to reduce, the duly on kerosene from _fd to 3d per gallon was lost by 23 to 20

Class 14—Oils, paints, etc The duty upon paints and colours ground in oil or turpentine, was reduced from 3a to 2s CJd per cwt, and the duty on paints and colours mixed ready for use was reduced from 6. to 5s per cwt Mr T. McKenzie moved to omit the item of 20 per cant ad valorem for animils not otherwise enumeratedt He said the farmers themfelyes did nob desir© the duties provided in this class Mr Ward said it was evident the hon.

member wa. not conversant with the

wants of farmers, for Government had read a petition in favor of several items in this clause On a division the item was retained by 24 to 20

Mr T. McKenzie moved to strike oub premred «alf meal £1 $i per ton, —Lost by 24 to 20

Horned cattle 10s Mr Meredith moved to exempt stock imported for stud purposes —Amend- ment lost by 29 to 7

Mr Willis moved to reduce the dury on linseed from £2 to £1 per ton Mr Ward accepted the amendment, which was carried

Mr MoLachlan moved thab the item onions £1 ppr ton be struck out. He said New ISealand was an exporting country, and feould grow any quantity of onions '

Mr Maslln urged retention of tho duty, which was really a decrease on the previous duty The item was retained by 27 to 14

Mr McL.chlan m^ved to strike out the duty of £1 per ton on potatoes, except for seed purposes He said fofrin produce did not want any protection Captain Russell said last year the duty on potatoes yielded only £89, and he *sked what was the use placing duty on an article thab was imported in such small quantities Mr G. W. Russell said this duty wa<» necessary in order to steady the market The Item was struck out by 21 to 19 Clause 16—Miscellaneous

Mr T. Mackenzie moved to reduce the duty on brushware from 25 to 20 per cent—Lost by 22 to 14

Wax matches—Plaid vestas in cardboard boxes, containing under 100 matches, Is 2d the gross of boxes

Mr T. Mackenzie moved to reduce to ls-Losbby 22 to 12

Mr Earnshaw moved to reduce other kinds of wax vesta, from 2s 6d to 2. Id par gross of boxes.—Lost on the voices.

Mr iVicLachian moved to place sap — common yellow and blue motlled, 5 per cent—on the free list

I Mr Ward said that this duty had been in. existence for years Mr Tanner said it was simply a question of keeping the New Z .aland market for bhe New Zealand manufacturer—-The amendmenc was lost on the voices

On bhe motion of Mr Massey the Item apron, and elevators for reaping and threshing machines, 20 per cent admlorem, was struck out by 24 to 16 The item imposing an extra duty of 20 per cent ad valorem dn prison mide goods was agreed to on the voices

Mr Ward stated in reply to Captain Russell that eveiy effort would be m.de to discover whether or not goods were prison made. When any doubt existed a declaration would be aaked for, and be sides the goods would be carefully ex amined by expert officers. This was all that could be done

This finished all the schedules of the Bill, wibh the exception of the free list. At 2 50 a.m. progress was reported and bhe House rose.

St Stephen's Church.

The anniversary of the Girls' Friendly Society, held ia St Stephen's schoolroom on Friday, 6th Inst., was a very ureafc success. Friends and visitors, including the members of the Brotherhood of St Andrew, made up a gathering of nearly two hundred people, who had assembled bo evince their sympathy with bhe Society and its objects. The room was very prettily decorated with flowers and ever greens ; and pictures and o her works of art, lent by friends, adorned the walls. A side table contained many objects of mteresb which had been collected from various quarters. Amongst these were Maori, Tongan, and Fijian curios, kindly l«nfc b7 Mrs Watson, Mrs Hamilton, and ■Wiss Iwentyman respectively, and a number of engravings, &c, sent by Mr Fernman. In the name of theG.F.S., the Rev 1. A. Hamilton gave a hearty welcome to ail their frisnd. and well wishers. He said he was also glad to respond to Miss Twenty man's request to say a word of encouragement to the members of the Society. He believed in the gospel of cheer and hope, and he tiusted the warm sympathy shown thab night would send them on their way, hopmg and believing that under God the future would be a greater success than the past in realising the objects of the Sooiety. It was a great advantage to a girl, coming as a sbranger into the parish, in being connected with such a Society, for it ab once removed the homeless feeling, and gave her a hosfe of fdeads, and linked her with the rest of bhe parish. Those who were already members should seek out new members, and make them welcome. j ,lety and ifcs objects, if widely made known would be extremely popular; but very much resbed wibh the members themselves. During the evening songa were sungby Mrs Denshire, Miss Roberts, Miss M. Fooks, Miss Berg. Miss A. Baker, and the Revs T. A. Hamilton and T. h! Furchas; and instrumental pieces given by; Miss Purneil, Miss Barratb, and Miss Minms, and a recitation by Miss E. layJor. Refreshments were handed round ab the close, and were doly appreciated. The thanks of the Society are due to Mr Perriman for the loan ef a piano and kindly help in other ways.

COMMERCIAL.

- _. , London, September 24 Ihe Standard says the majority of the southern Cma. bullocks are scarecrows and the result of their voyage, fortunately for the sake of humanity, shows the futility of attempting to establish a live trade. T he Southern Cross beef is realism?2a <__ T_!°. niT of her °attle have been found suffering from pleuropneumonia

GRAIN AND PRODUCE

mi. _ i , Sydney, September 25 V. heat, both milling and chick nominal— the latter 3a U; flour, roller, £8 5a to £8 10a. Oats, prime feed, 2s 6d. Potatoes, Circular Head., £2 15s to 217s 6d. Onions fftV". 6 ' f;V° 3. t0 *'3 12s 6d' Sutter, dairy 11 ri^7r fco£ y ' ls tols ld" Cheese nrm, s£d to 6d. Bacon, 5d to 5Jd. Melbourne, September 25 Wheat, qmet, 2s 8d to 2s 9i—aold privately Jd higher. Oats, Algerian, Is 4d o . .74dL st« u. 6 white/isiod to lsll*d. Potatoes, 17a 6d to £1 ss. Adelaide, September 25 £lls 28 10d } fl°Ur ' r°ller ' £7 t0

European and Other Foreign Items.

London, September 23 It is reported that the Stoneleigh foundered off Cape Horn, all on board being drowned.

Baron De Worms has accepted a peerage. " "" Mr CJhamberlain will come tct a deci sion shortly on the Postal JS Committee^ report on a fast Atlantic mail service. The Foreign Office states that France has given no intimation to abrogate the New Hebrides Convention j therefore it wonld be superfluous to ask an assur ance on the question.

September 24. Mr Morris,of Wanganui, has passed thefirst Indian Oivil Service Exami nation, a thousand marks ahead of the

others.

Paris, September 23 News from Madagascar states that- General Lfuchesne surprised routed 6000 Hovas on the 15th at Tsaitnono, 130 kilometres from Antananarivo^.

I IsiON, September 23. Tfjree Portuguese warships hayebee# qrdgred tpQoa, to assist in suppressing the revolt amongst the soldiery there. ' Constantinople, September 23 A plot, discovered in Macedonia,"for the purpose of destroying the Sujtan% palace there, has led to remarkable precautions for hia Majesty's safety being practised.

A PERILOUS VOYAGE.

Sydney, September 24 The Union Company's steamer Oonah had a perilous voyage from Hobarfc. She encountered heavy gales in Tasmanian waters, and after' being four hours out from Hobart an accident happened to her high pressure cylinder. Had the accident occurred half an hour before it did the vessel would have been on a lee shore and, owing to the frightful pitching woi*ld bayß been quite helpjess. %he engines took nine hours to disconnect the cylinders and put the vessel under the compound engines.

THE ASHBURTON GUAEDIAN : WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1895



„ Business Notices. ~NKW GOODS. HAS OPENSD UP IN BIS NEW PREMISES IH BURNETT STREET, HKXT SHEARMAN BRO3, I I COMPLETE New Stock of Spring Drapery, Clothing and Boots. IIW DRISS GOODS, NEW PRINTS, NEW MUSLINS New Goods of Every Description. CLOTHINO. CLOTHING. Hew Suits for Men, New Suits for Youths', New Suits for Boys', Trousers at Any Price. Boys' Suits "4s lid. Men's and Boys' Hats, Gaps, Shirts and Ties of Every Description BOOTS AND" SHOES. la Boots we have always more than held our own and we still mean to. Men's Bluchers 4s 9d, Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid, Men's Light Boots 7s 6d. \ Children* Boots at Any Prioe, Women's Lace Shoes 4s 6d. j "DON'T FORGET, ! the Cheapest House in Canterbury is | & J- NEILL'S I BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS., ] in premises lately occupied by F. Nokes. Mangel Wuizel. THE Greatest possible care is taken in growing all our Mangel Seeds. Grown from selected roots, they cannot fail giving the greatest satisfaction, and may be relied on for producing the greatest weight per acre possible under rich and liberal cultivation. Mammoth|Long Red, Champion Orange Globe, Golden Tankard. Turnip Heeds. Turnip Seeds. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from especially selected Roots, byjgrowers of repute in the South of England. Our Seeds of Turnips have been carefully tested in growth before being sent out, and none are supplied but such as are really strongand robust. Carter's Elephant Swede, an immense cropper. Improved Skirving's Purple Top Swede. Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow. Devonshire Greystone. Mammoth Purple Top White. Field Carrots As in the case of our Mangel Seeds, these have special atten tion by the careful selection of w -11 shaped Roots from which the Seeds are grown. James' Scarlet Intermediate Grant's Green Top White Belgian Scarlet's ?hort Horn, &c, &o. Heed Potatoes. Seed Potatoes. HAVE Jujt received a consignment of the following Varieties of SEED POTATOES from North Canterbury :— AMERICAN" EARLY ROSE—Very early, most prolific and excellent flavour EARLY RUBY—An excellent early variety, similar to the above BATH KIDNEY—A well known and approved variety of good quality X.AP3TONS KIDS'BY—A well known Kidney variety of good quality, excellent for winter use TEE BRUCE—This Potato, the Potato of the future is remarkable for its productiveness, and its resistance of blight, droughts'and frosts, Ac, &c. iSW NOTE ADDRESS, FLETCHER BROS., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON & CHRISTCHUROH. FURNITURE, FUHNITUHJB, LINOLEUM, CARPETS, RUGS, MATS, etc. JAPANESE AND INDIAN MATTING just arriving to be sold cheaper than ever. Come and see our prices DRAWING, DINING, AND BEDROOM FURNITURE in stock, and made to order in any design by first class tradesmen* PICTURE FRAMING carefully attended to at prices to suit the times FURNITURE sold on Deferred Payments Agents for Olesg's Perambulators, at Christcfiurch prices Agents for Woven Wire Mattress Company Agent? for Exhibition PHz* Venetian Blinds Christohurch Art Wicker Works T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, ETC., OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY'S OFFICE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON \X7K» the undersigned, hereby agrte to oharge from this date~P£VE SHIL- TO COTTAGE & MARKET , mo «w ok ■ w i , cvl GARDENERS. LINGS (ss) for Shoeing Hack., and SIX SHILLINGS for Shoeing Draughts, Cash. " t tj vrmn T RAVE FOR SALE, by the Bag GEORGE KIDD -1 °' BONE »UST and CHAS. REID. \ GUANG. August 30, L 895 8204 . F. FERRIftAW, WANTED Known.—loo M«i'. and Boy*' Strong Elastic Bel* at one 8 22 ASHBURTON. pmvf ®Mb»—A» ttest's Sals.



I Business Notioe . 1 DETERMINED TO GET THE CASH. j _ BEST VALUE IN TUB TRADE THE " B LIT IS fIOUftJE," Next to the Clothing Factory, EAST STREET. IHE Gash is difficult to get hold of, and the only solution to the mystery,— OFFER INDUCEMENTS TO BRING IT. Live within your income, and to do this farmers and householders who intend paying for what they receive must buy in the cheapest market, and to do so you must firstj find the cash, then find the •' BLUE _HOUSE." A sovereign is as large as a cart wheel in our eyes Every customer treated alike, the good ones have not to pay for the bad AT THE "BLUE HOUSE." Make no mistake—■ THE CHEAP "BLUE HOUSE" Is the place to study economy, and help you to live within your means Compare Our Prices, We want your money, and we mean to get it. Beautiful Prints 2s lid, 3s ltd per dozen But the plum line is a pile of new designs in Washing Prints, all at 4s lid the dress A large stock of Satteens, Zephyrs, Cambrics, Delains, Orepons, Trevesions, Cords, etc., at prices far below the market value, which prices are selling the goods faster than we anticipated. Flannelettes 2s lid, 4s 9d, 5a 6d per dozen No duty on our Goods Heavy Twilled Flannelette, 33in wide, 6s lid the dozen Rummer Flannel in white, pink, grey, etc., at 9£ per yard Heavy Wel-h Flannel Is 3d, worth 2s Unbleached Calico 23 6d, 3s lid, 4s 11 per dozen White Calico from 2a lid up, best quality 1 5s 6d, 36 inch I Turkish Towels Gd, 9d, 10d, and Is Silecias 3|d and sd, usual price 4i and 6d 72in Sheeting BJd, lOd, Is. As the winter is over, " BLUE HOUSE" Blankets and Bugs at your own price, White and Colored Quilts from 2s lid upwards m THE DRESS DEPARTMENT We have some very Choice Fancy Stuffs at prices not to be passed A very beautiful Dress for 9s lid, worth 17s 6d; Cashmere, Merino Summer Serges, etc., all bought to sell at a small margin over manufacturer's cost THE "BLUE HOUSE" MILLINERY AND FANCY DEPARTS E?T. We guarantee the latest and most stylish in New Zealand. Trimmed Hats from 2. 6d, Un trimmed Hats from 6d Ladies may choose their own Trim ming, and have their hats trimmed free of charge. Corsets in all the best makes from Is lid, 2s 9d,3s lid, 4s 6d up The celebrated P.D. always stocked Hair Nets in all shades Fringe Nets in real hair Veilings in all shades, cheap ! Cuffs and Colars in white and fancy, all shapes and prices, and the turned back which are of the finest linen Is 9d set Feathers, Flowers, Birds, Wings, Pompons, etc., in every conceivable shade for the spring and summer trade THE! « BLUE HOUSE » CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT Defies competition, our prices prove it- Men's Suits 14s lid, 16s 6d, 17s 9i up Men's Shirts from Is each The Blue House leading line is a strong heavy shirt at 2s lid Under Shirts and Pantß Is up A plum Merino Shirt or Pants 2s lid Hats, soft, in Black, Brown and Drab from Is 6d, lined A clinker at 3s 6d Socks from 4d per pa Handkerchiefs from Belts and Braces from I Gentlemen complain that in Ash burton they cannot get a decent Tie or Collar. I THE "BLUE HOUSE" l i Invites inspection, and have opened j a stock of Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Ties, etc., which should please the most particular THE "BLUE HOUSE" Leading line in BOOTS and SHOES is a wonder at 3s lid per pair. FLOORCLOTHS and LINOLEUMS At prices never before heard of ; for instance, 6 feet wide at Is lid, 3 feet at lO^d up To save money go into East Street, and between J. Orr's and the Clothing Factory is a shop painted Blue, THAT IS THE « BLUE HOUSE," AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT. 9 102



i Wan tec. | OST, yesterday, between Arcade and 5 .' Railway Sta;ion, Black and Blue Scarf, with white border stripes, Finder please retam to Mail Offi.e. 9 204 j f THE Fm*\ Heat for Mr Buckley^ 1. Trophy will be sailed in bhe Swim ming B.ths on SATURDAY, 28 h, ab 2 p.m., provided the water is available. The Boys'race will be continued there after. 9 202 (CHRISTIAN Endeavour Convention ■^ in (he Pre.byte?i_n Jhuruh, Thurs day, at half.p'.sfc saven. Addresses by members of the China Inland Mission and others. 9 184 TTTANTifib-Visitors "to the ChrisT- V¥ church Exhibition to inspect R. Murray and dON s fine exhibit of locally made Clocks. 9 93 LAWN Ten<i_, Cricketing Material, Fishing Tackle now to hand, and more to arrive hhortly; all at lowest prices for Cash. Buy here and don't send to Christohurch- Any lines re quired, if not in stock, will be obtained as soon as possible.—H. M. Jones WANTED Known—Mellor's Zea landia B.)ot Store has Ladies' Kid Shoes ab 6. 6d. WANTED Known—lf you are hard on Boots try Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. Zea landia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ashburton, \^ANTErTl__Naw]^^ VV making a magnificent display of Linoleums, Carpets, &c, in our New Show Room.—Mitchell ano Turner. YXJ ANTED Known—Ulsters 4s lid, v » Fur Collarettes 3s 3d, Kid Gloves 2s 6d, Plushes 2s 6d, Towels 4|d, Flannels B£d. -The Corner, W. EL Collier \\r ANriol_^n-Th^rH""Bl_r VV stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim mings. 8 81 WAN TED KNOWN. -The celebrated Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob tained at W. H Collier, " The Corner." WANTED— Ladies to see the latest styles in Boots and Shoes.— MELLoa's Zealandia Boot Store. W~~ANTED KNOWN-Art M^u^Art Crebonnes, Art Curtains, &c, to be seen in our l^evr Show Room. A beautiful promenade. — Mitchell and Turner. yy ANTED Known—Repairing made ¥ ™ to look like new. Mellor's Z.alandia Boot Store, ANTED Known-No old fishionwl Goods at Mellor's Z.alandia Boot Store. |17 ANTED Knowa—Girls' neat Kid vV Shoes 5s 6d at Mellor's Zea landia Boob Store. \\f ANTED Known^G^aTltaW Vf of Dress Stuff.. Lot No. 3 extra quality, Nun's Veilings all shades, Navy and Black Diagonal Serges all ab Is 3d, usual price 2s 3d. —H. C, Segers, Mei -1 ford House. UP TO DATE SALI.-^SOP_^TgS Boots 2s 6d, 120 Pairs Maids' Boots 3 s 6d, 117 Pairs Maids' (best) Boots 4s 6d. Ladies' Shoes 5s lid, Gents' Boots 4s 6d and 5a 6i. All sizjs guaranteed for one week,—A, Orr's Cheap Sale. 622 WANTED K¥oWN7^¥r~S. y * Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of Easb Streeb, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.R. Lady Attendant. Fruit of every description. Ladies' Room a specialty. I*ls >■ £l ARM SEEDS, Farm Seeds.— *- > Fl .tcher Bros have jusb received their New Season's stock of Turnip and Maniel Seeds. All guaranteed grown from selected roots. Although these are first-class seeds we in* end to sell them at lower prices than they have ever been sold before.-Fletcher Broa., Ashburton. STOCKTAKING Sale^Mjis Alcorn will give large reductions of Millinery, Jackets and Mantles, Children's Pilisses, Dress Material, Glassware and Fancy for one month previous to stock taking, — ext Courthouse, Havelock street _ i ITILOWER SEEDS, Id per pacl':.\: i 1 Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet. All New Season's Seeds from the well known fir.n of Nimmo and Blair. Order your Seeds early, because as the season advances some of tha varieties are sold oub, aud in the past years we have not been able to replace them.—Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. WANTED Known—24o Pairs of Sample Boots ab cost, price.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. r F. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now -*-^» on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F, Andrewes & Co. pHOICE FRUlTS.—Peaches, bananas, oranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Flower, Fruicer and Confectioner, Easb street, WANTED Knowr.—Mellor's Boots and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. WANTED Known — Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggle., Folders, and everything In the optical line at S. Salek's, Optician. I kf ANTED—Everybody to examine V¥ the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ' fXTANTKD Known—6o Ladies' Black * * and Colored Wool Jerseys at 2s Bd, formerly 10. 6i ; 100 Pairs of White Blankets at 10s 6d, Ladies' Muff. 3. 6d. Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets 2. 9d, 6 and 6£ four button Kid Gloves 6d, (ients Silk Ties 6d each. Large W rool Hearth Ruas 3s 6d each.—-Andrew Orr's Sale, 6 220 TIT ANTED Known—Great Purchase VV of Dress Stuff, for Melford House Sale. Loo No. 2 great variety, double width at Is. Some of these were Is 90l wholesale. Everything reduced, ~~H. C. Segers. . . %IT AN TED Known—Stacks of cheap \'V Boots and Shoes at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. /■"I WN Make in Ladies' and Children's *■■! Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., ab Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings, WANTED— Every man to trylta^OE/s Bluchers, only 6. t> 1. CHEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have git in a nice assortment of this season's Blankets, men's and boya colonial Tweed Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than ever they have been in New Zealand. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27s 6J, a marvel at tha price; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7s 6d. — Robert Alcorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, £ay©lopk BtyftjQtp



Wanted. j U4. ANTED Known -Great Purchi.e « '*''¥ of D.ess Scuffs. Loc No. 1 great variety, double width B|d. Most of these goods were Is 3£i wholesale. Melford House Sale. Eveiytbing reduced. —H. C. Segers. yyr ANTED- People who are in need of VV Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H. Bairstow. 8 80 %ITANTED Known-_Wa Suits 17s ■ ** 6i, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9a lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6d.-~ Ihe Comer. W. H. Collier I»EDUCED PRICES for Ca.h this **J month for Books, Stationer^, Fancy Goods, Toys, Etc. Fancy Glass and China ware, Photo Frames and Albums, Scrap and Foreign Stamp Albums, Fire Screens, Cricket and Tennis Material, Bails, Etc. School Bags, Straps, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, and Deßks, Etc., all ab reduced prices for Cash.—L F Andrewes & Co. i l ______i -ARRIVED - OUR NEW SPRING PATTERNS IN TWEED COATINGS AND TROUSERINGS —TAKE NOTICE— WE Buy Direct from the Mills and considering we have Thirty one branches to Supply, we therefore can give the public the Best Value Obtainable. VTEW yEALAND /CLOTHING T7UCTORY. —SPECIAL NOTICE— Consider you are Encouraging a Grand Industry. we EMPLOY UPWARD. of 600 HANDS Men's Trousers to Measure, 15s, Colonial Tweed- Men's Suits to Measure, 555, Ashburton Tweed. Men's Rough Serge Suits, 59s 6d, Colonial, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX HENDRY, Manager. NOTICE. Closed on Saturday THE JEWELLER* ESTABLISH MENT 3F S. SALEK WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY NEXT, 28th INST, RE-OPENING IN THE EVENING J AT SIX O'CLOCK,



One Bqs of Clarke's B 41 Pills is warra» ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or const,.. tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back, Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors thronghoub the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland 0 toxhss Drug oqmfa»¥, Liagolo, England