BIRTH.

Ckttm —On September 6, at his private residence. Mops Rose Villa, the wife of S. Crum of a son. B >r,h doing well. — iliiiglish papers please copy.

Ashburton Guardian. Manga est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The proprietors of the Wellington Even ing Post have accepted a fender of £7000 for the erection of their new building in Willis street.

The Rimutaka is about to make her twenty-eighth voyage Home. Wellington will be her final New Zealand port this voyage, from which she sails on October 31.

The annual horse parade under the auspices of the Ashburton A. and P. Association will be held on Saturday September 21, and entries olose with the Secretary on Thursday September 19, at 5 p.m.

Onu of the most common popular errors is that second consins are prohibited from marrying, while first cousins are permitted to do so. It is all a mistake; the law does not deter marriage between cousins, how ever closely or distantly related they may be.

Te Korero meets at the Orange Hall to morrow evening (Tuesday) when the business of the evening will be a debate on the question *Is the attitude of the Chinese at the present time, especially in reference to the late massacres, natural and excusable, and similar to what other nations have done and would do under like circumstances. 1 Misa Orr will lead in affirmation, and Mr 8. Salek in the negative.

Lovers of music are directed to the announcement elsewhere, of the concert to be rendered on Friday evening next by the Wesleyan choir. The concert will of coarse for the most part be choral, but there will also be a few well selected instrumental solos. The first part of the concert will be composed of sacred music, and the second part of secular selections. The fall programme, which contains the names of some of our most popular soloists will be published in a few days. A temperance meeting was held at Flemington on Friday evening, the schoolroom being crowded to the door. The Rev. Mr Skinner occupied the chair, and an excellent programme was carried out, the several items being specially well rendered. The Rev. Mr Olpherb, of Ashburton, delivered an interesting address on the evils incident to the liquor trade. Songs were contributed by Misses Todd, Taylor, E. Dann, S. Shearer, and Mr inkers (encored); duets by Mr and Miss Dunn, Misses Henderson, and Misses Prebble and Dakers ; and a quartet by Messrs Dunn &v& Dakers and Misses Dakers and Anderson. Recitations were given by Masters J. Dakers, D. Dunn, and Messrs G. Anderson and Livingstone, a reading by Mr Gilmour, and a dialogue by Miss Prebble and Master Prebble. After a vote of thanks had been accorded to the various performers, the meeting was closed with the benediction. It is not so hard to dress welt as many women think. The most important thing to learn is to dress appropriately ; and women often appear ill-dressed when they are only dressed inappropriately. To follow the fashions does not mean that if a thing ia fashionable cne must have it, bur simply that fashions are to be used as a gaide ia shaping the clothes best suited to one's needs and one'a circumsc inces in life. The well-dressed woman is the .woman who buys tie best,' material she c;*n afford, and wouid rather have one good, serviceable dress than two ' Bhoddy ' ones, however pretty the latter may be when first naado. If sho ia a busy woman, she will not wear furbelows which require constant attention to keep them in order, and are in anything but good taste when not in order. If she is a woman of moderate* means she will not choose the frail gowns which .ire intended only to be used as carriage gowns. There are many things, pretty in themselves, which are in the worst taste if used in an inappropriate way ; and the woman who is well-dressed never errs regarding thi3 point in her toilet.

On Friday evening Kst, fcho Pride of Wakanui Lodge, JNo 32, celebrated its sixth anniversary by a highly successful soiree in thß schoolroom. There was a very large attendance at the sumptuous tea, which was presided over by Mesdames Olephane and Hill, and Misses A. Brown, T. Wilson, A. Hill, Kennedy, A. Dalton, O. Trevurzi, R. Oorbetfc, and Mr W. Hill. The bachelors' table was presided over by Misses A. Dalton, M. Oorbett 3 and 1 Messrs T. Wi'son, and J, Bufcterick. The tea was followed by a first class con cert, consisting of the following Items :— pianoforte duet by Misses ;$. and P Corbett; songs by Misses Barrett, Lusk, Doyle, Lambie, and Messrs A, Jamieson, Pitt, W. Jamieson ; recitation by Mr J£ilworth j reading by Mr Collins ; vocal duet by Misses Richardson and Oollison. Two amusing dialogues, in which thirteen performets took part wero rendered. Interesting and instructive addresses were given by the Revs. G, B. Inglis and T. G. Brooke, and a vote of thanks to all who had assisted was passed, The lodge is to be congratulated on the fine piano it has just purchased. Mr D. Doak presided, and the National Anthem oiosed one of the mosb successful gatherings ever held in the district,,

IJessra Craighead and Berryman have already taken a large number of orders for summer euits of Exhibition tweeds, etc., since the appearance of their new advertise ment which will be found on our fourth, page. They have reduced their prices 15s to 20s per suit,. —(advt.)

EACH STOMACH.

Fas its peculiarities and its food can only be selected by individual experience. Wolfe's Schnapps is a recognised aid to digestion.

The Hon. J. G. Ward at Invercargill.

Jnvekcargii/l, September 7 The Colonial Treasurer, the Hon J. G. Ward, arrived here to-day. He was met at the station by the Mayor and a large number of citizens. He was presented with an Illuminated address of welcome and enthusiastically cheorsd. He re sponded brie fly.

September 8. The 'Colonial Treasurer addressed a crowded meeting in the theatre last night, devoting roost of his tlrnn to an explana tion of the banking legislation of this and last session, and a defence of the Go vernment's action. His statements were practically the .same as those published in the Press Association's Parliamentary re ports. Mr Ward also urged at some length to show that the proposed reciprocal treaties with South Australia and Canada would benefit New Zealand. He mentioned that the Looal Government Bill was not likely to be pressed this session. With regard to the Increase of the public debt, he said that if chere was no increase the country must stagnate. A great deal of the recent increase had gone to the local bodes for works which must benefit the country by opening it "' A vote of th,ftnjc* to Mr Ward for his address, and expressing eattofacfcion with the meaawes introduced by the oQveni'

AN EXPLORATION PARTY

XerrlHile Hardships

Perth, September 8 A party of four, organised by the North-Western and West Australian Exploration Company, led by Mr Moseley, have arrived at Coolgardie, after a five months' journey from Port Augusta across the heart of Cental Australia, in search of gold. They had eight camels and three horses with them. The country traversed was fear fully difficult to explore, and in one part they had to cross a 700 mile stretch of desert and suffered terrible hardships from want of fodder and water. They had several other dry stretches, but on the whole water was fairly plentiful, though feed was very scarce. The blacks too, were trouble some. The party failed to make any gold discoveries of any importance, \ but Mr Moseley is confident that a wide area of auriferous country will be discovered as there are plenty of promising signs.

The Kucheng Massacre

Shanghai, September 7

One hundred and thirty arrests have been made in Kucheng, including the chief leader of the massacre of the missionaries.

LABOR.

London, September ?

The Cardiff Congress, by a large majority, rejected the scheme for the National Federation of Trade Unions, but approved of the nationalisation of lands, minerals, and railways. A motion to rescind the decision declining to censure the Parliamentary Committee for non-execution of the collectivist mandate of the Norwich meeting was ruled to be irregular on technical grounds.

THE COLONIES AND NAVY

London, September 6

The Marquis of Salisbury, the Earl of Devonshire, the Marquis of Lans downe and the Right Hon J. Cham berlain promise to carefully consider the suggestion of the Imperial Federa tion Defenoe Committee that the Government should invite the colonies to contribute towards the Navy, on condition that they have a voice in the administration. Lord Salisbury im plies that it is likely to create evils and a divided control. The Standard doubts whether the question is ripe for settlement. September 7. 2he Tines considers the gratuitous naval defence of the colonies is the strongest bond of Imperial union. As the navy would cost virtually the same if relieved of the defence of the colonies, though voluntary contribu tions would be welcome as an earnest S of Imperial sympathy and union, the paper considers it would not be wise to demand a naval defence tax or invite the colonies to share in the control of the navy.



Melbourne, Soptembor 6

The financial editor of the Argus, referring to the action of the share holders in the Bank of New Zealand in London, states that it is difficult to see what good can result by the adop tion of their views and the denuncia tion of Mr Ward's statements in London, It will not mend matters. The demand for liquidation will not in itself justify liquidation, for if the Directors choose to keep the Bank open and regularly pay the creditors' claims and the Government back it up a winding up resolution can hardly be carried. The shareholders unques tionably have been badly treated, first in being led to contribute a million of fresh capital, and then hav ing the control of their affairs taken from them by the Government, which probably entailed upon them a greater loss than would otherwise have occurred. What is to be feared from the whole business is that the English Courts my be brought into collision with the Courts and Parliament of New Zealand. This would give colonial credit a great shake. The Govern ment should not have interfered with out being prepared to guarantee the creditors and relieve the shareholders of further liability, If the majority of the shareholders declare in favor of liquidation, a very peculiar condition of affairs will be created.

The Age says the London share holders of the Bank of New Zealand appear not to be well informed of the gravity of the position. Doubtless when full particulars are furnished as to the absolute n^esyity tor the action taken by the Government wisercounsels will prevail.

Marine Board Enquiry.

Brisbane, September 9 The Marine Board held an enquiry into the collision between the steamer Ranelagh, and the schooner Noona, near the pilot station on August 23, and suspended the certificate of Captain Thompson of the former vessel far three months f rota the date of casualty. The board also found that pilot Peebles committed an error of judgment in the case of stranding the steamer Argus, and cautioned him.

BUSH FIRES.

Sydney, Septejnber 8 There is intense heat in the city, which is full of smoke from surround ing bush fires. On the shores of the harbor and in the outer suburbs tb,e smoke is very thick and shipping is delayed, masters having a very anxious time, as the whole coast line is hidden by smoke, Heartrending accounts of devastation and losses of stock continue to be received from all parts of the colony. In most of the churches to-day prayers were offered for rain.

THE PERTHSHIRE CATTLE

Bbisbake, September 8

It has been ascertained that the cattle by the Perthshire, which the New Zealand authorities declared t$ b«j> suffering from pleuro-pneumonia, w/ere inspected English veterinary sur geons at Deptford, and no diseased lungs were found amongst them. It i$ probable that the two which diedj in New Zealand suffered horn aqute pneumonia caused by the rough voyage ivprn, Brisbane to, LytteltQßi

FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.

Melbourne, September 8 A boiler exploded in connection with works at the Eaglehawk Alliance mine. Portions of it were carried 150 yards, and one piece struck and killed a Ihinaman. The engine and retort house were wrecked.

The Burning Mine

Sydney, September 7 A subsidence has taken place in Block 11, and a strong body of steam and smoke is being emitted Explor ing parties visited the 300 and 400 ft levels without being interfered with by

the gas.

FOOTBALL.

Wellington, September 7> The last of the interproviacial matches at Wellington this season came off this after noon, the local men meeting Hawke's Bay. The game was fast and open, and resulted in a win for Wellington by ten points to nil.

DuNEDirf, September 7 The match Canterbury v. Otago was played to-day on the Caledonian grounds in the presence of a large crowd, and resulted in a win for Otago by thirteen points to eleven points. The game on the whole was interesting, and at times very fast. The visitors forwards were a fine even lot and held their own, but the backs though at times brilliant, often passed badly. The local men played a sterling game, Duncan being seen to great advantage. For Otago each of the three-quarters scored trieß, and two were converted. For the visitors, Stringer and Cowlishaw each scored, and one try was converted, while Appleby placed a goal from a free kick The play was very hard, and the result was that Lowry, Duncan and Esquilanfc were each laid out of the Otago team, and Hobbs, of Canterbury. The fact that the game was regarded as practically deciding the premiership, no doubt accounted for the hard play. The ground was greasy owing to I rain ia the morning.

Frozen Meat Conference.

Wellington, September 7

The standing Committee appointed by the Frozen Meat Conference have appointed Messrs W. C. Buchanan, C T?harazyn, and W. H. Millward as an executive Committee to watch over the interests of the frozen meat industry, and to communicate from time to time with the Standing Committee of both islands.

Ifc was resolved—" That the freezing companies be communicated with on the subjects of grading of meat and cool storage, in terms of Mr Begg's motions." "That copies of Mr Rowe's report on the possibili ties of opening up trade between Australia, India, and Japan, be procured."

SPORTING.

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OTAGO HUNT WB STEEPLE CHASES.

Dunedin. September 7

The course wai heavy through last night's rain, and it is bitterly cold, with light showers. The attendance is poor The following are results ; — Hunters' Bubbles.—Jack Harkaway lOst 91b, 1; Armstrong lOat 12ib, 2; Gillie 12*t 101b, 3. Wou easily. Silver tail fell at the last hurdle. Time—3min 17sec. Dividends-£9 14s at £1, and £5 12s at 10s. Kensington Handicap. — Maremma 7st 71b, 1; Captive 7st 131b, 2 ; Gipay Grand Bst, 3 Won by couple of lengiha. Time—2min 7^sec. Dividend £2 18s and £1 Bs. Winter Hanpicap Htjrdlws, of 55 soys ; 2 miles.—Brin, 1; Smuggler, 2 ; Rebel, 3 One ot,her started. Won by half a uozen lengths.—Time 4tnin 26ssc. Dividends—£3 4s and £1 123. Two Milk Tjjot, of 40 sovr. — Wild Irishman 42sec, 1; Balmoral 27sec, 2 5 Amateur SOsec, 3 Ten others started. Won easily.—Time 6snin Bsec. Dividends —£11 and £10.

Hunt Cup, of 60 so?s ; 2^ miles. —Jack FTarkaway list 51b, 1 ; Belfbird Hat 71b, 2; Three others started. Gillie won by four lengths, but was di qualified for in ormstentrunning, and the stakes were awarded to Jack Harkaway. Armstrong fell at the hurdle. Time—6rain 4sec. Dividenin—£6 43 and £3 Bs.

Shorts Handicap, of 50 soys ; 6 fur longs.—Victim 7st 71b, 1; Outpoafc Bst 111b 2; Vlaremma 7st 9ib, 3; Ten others started. Won fairly e*py by three-ojuartera of a length. Time—lmin 22secs. Dividends £14 9a and £5 17s.

Bracelet Handicap, of 80sovs; lAmile. Toxa 1, ; Armstrong, 2 ; Paramu, "3. A good race, won by a neck. Time—3 mm 7seo Dividends—£l 9a and 15s,

COMMERCIAL.

London, September 6 The weekly return of the Bank oi England, published to-day, sho,wa the tota! reserve to be £31,856*000, and the propor tion of reserve to liabilities 59.88.

Three months* bills ar« discounted at § per cent. Consola, 107£. New South Wales 4 per cents, 116 ; 81, 106; Victorian 108* and 101J; South Australian, 113 and 106£; Queensland, 111* and 104J; New Zealand, 112 and 106| - % Tasmanian 3£ per cents, 105|; West Anstra^ Han 4 per cents, 120.

Wew Zealand trozen mi',tten, first quality 4d, second Sid.

Defrosted beef, Few Zealand hindquarters, 4^3, forequarters 3^d. New Zealand hemp dull. Thirteen bajje* of ordinary quality from New Zea,lj»d were sold at £13 per ton. New Zealand long bjerrijed wheat, ex ware\ house, 25s <R nominal 5 South Australian f,at, 2ss 6$ j Victorian restricted, 26a. The wool sales ab Bradford are animated. Merinos are very firm, and croasbreds have an upward tendency.

Danish butter, 110 a ; Australian, 9Qa to 965. The salesmen expect the average for the coming season will be better than last year, but will rule lo\y, as the English, Irish and foreign article is likely to be-plentiful, London, September 8 The English wheat market is changing a little for the worse. The Continental is dull, and the American is deolining and weak. No. 2 American red winter wheat is quoted at 63 cents spot —a decline of six cents. At yesterday's sales 1600 casks of tallow were put up to auction, 1300 being sold; medium beef, 20s 6d. Hides, heavy ox, s|d ; light, 4gd. Medium mutton brought 21s 6d ; medium beef, 20s 6ti. Australian leather, best heavy, brought 10^d. Rabbits, by steamer Nineveh, sold at Is each. Hares were unsaleable, the market bgjjOsg flooded by Eng'ish. The imparts foy the United Kingdom last inohtli snowed an increase in value of £2,^2,0,00,, awd exports an increase of £2,900,000, Sydney, September 7 The private wool demand is very strong, and buyers appear prepared to do bu,siyiesa at rates above the last sale, v

The New Zea]^%d. TL©au and Mercantile Agency Comply, limited, have received the, following London cable message, dated September 8, 185)5 .-—Tallow—There is a rather better demand. New Zealand fine mutton tallow is worth 23s 9d per cwt—last quotation was 23a 6d.

Death of the Hon. W. B. D Mantell.

Wellington, September 8 The Hon. Walter B. D. Manfcell, a member of the Legislative Council, died at his residence, Sydney street, ab mid night last night after a brief illness ; aged 75 years. The hon. gentleman had atten* ded in his place in the Legislative Council almost every day this session, and hia somewhat sudden demise was dneto failure of the heart's action. He left England in 1839 in company with Mr Molesworth and many others who took a prominent part in the early history of the colony, and 1 arrived here in 1840. He founded the settlement of Wanganui for the New Zea land Land Company, and was the Com missioner appointed In 1848 to setble the native titles in the South Island. Dr Mantel!, too, was in Otago in the early days. He was Minister of Native Affairs in the Fox Ministry in 1861 and also in the Weld Ministry in 1864. In 1862 he was Postmaster-General and Secretary for Grown Lands under Mr Dommett. He was for a time a member of the House of Representatives, and in 1865 was nomi nated & member of the Legislative Council.

ALFORD FOREST.

From Our Own Correspondent

FtIKBRAi.

The funeral of Miss Sarah Grieve on Tuesday Is.sc drew together perhaps the largest attendance of friends ever seen in fehia district, numbering about 170, in* eluding forty vehicles, and the Bame^ number of horsemen. Handsome wreaths*, (one of very great beauty, composed pi | white lilies, roses, camellias, and maiden | hair fern, covered the coffin, which was a splendid one, reflecting great; credit on Mr Lewis McLeish, The funeral service was conducted by Rev B. J. Westbrooke, who made pointed reference to the marked peace of her death, exhorting friends most earnestly to.prepare for the dread certainty of deal h. She was greatly loved by her parents and brothers, as by all who knew her. THE SEASON. The weather is suitable for the early growth of grass, and an agreeable change from snow covered paddocks. Sheep, which have been well looked after and hand fed, show distinct .traces of the severe winter, though they ate fast pick ing up condition, ihe Ashburton Gorge stations lose heavily, while Bakaia Gorgo comes off much better; Oleothorne and Algidua wining off well, because of bush shelter. THB DUNCAN INCIDENT. At Double Hill gr«at wonder ia expected at Mr Duncan not pushing crab to tbat htation, only fourteen miles distant, before losing Ma horse, for the riverbed, only a short distance from his hut, was clear almost directly tha snow caased falling, All agree in praising Mr Oompton for the gallant part he took in the rnseae of Duncan. Had fche latter been a new chum out for the first time, allowance could easily be made, but as it stands the affair is certainly a mystery to those knowing the country well. This takes no credits from the brave fellows who pushed through, making us proud of New Zealand pluck. FOOTBALL.

A match between Methven and Alforjd Forest schools took place on Satutday August 31, the Methven team being brought over by Messrs Fox and Gillandera. The game ended in a drs,w t each team scoring a try. They were regaled with apples and lemonade, and a substantial hot dinner W33 given by Mra Gillman, and the parents of the children. to which about seventy-five sat down. Great elation is felt in this district at th« Springburn team winning the flag klndfr offered by David Thomas, Esq., foe the greatest number of points made duriag the season's play.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We dp not hold ourseives responsible forthft opinions expressed by our conespoudeotsl

DIRTY SEED.

TO THE BDCTM*

SiK,—ln view of tho coming ffr&in a«a«nn it will not be out of place torlß^Z turn of ten asked^t* How arß we to get cleaa seed/ I bought-a fine sample of Tuscan wheat from a neighbour, which was perfectly free from wildcats before it was threshed; ?w\£ be tfanißhfaigit got so mixed with them that! conld not sow it. Who is to blame, and whafe ia the remedy? I say let the machine be well cleaned before leavinj? threshed and not left, aa ia the practice, for the so-called cleaa up to be done on the next* set down. Wild oata will stick in the, brushes and riddles, and can be seen drop ping all the while the combine is threshing, and are also dropped all over the place while travelling. When the machine came to my plac® the driver took out a riddle that had been used for oats, and every hole had a wild oat in it; I asked him .to pull out the slide under the elevator, which he did, and out came all sorts of fresh and rotten seeds.. Ihe consequense of this carelessness is thafe tanners have to pay twice over for cleaning. *i m r nexb <*> impossible to jjefc clean samjUes of seed. If fanners want to improve their samples and keep their properties clear ot noxious weeds, they should insist on more care being taken to thoroughly clean the combines.—l am, etc.

Thomas Wilson, Seaview,.

HORSE SHOEING.

TO THE EDITOR*

Sir,—Please to permit me, through your journal, as one of th© many to return thanks to your local blacksmiths for their considerate reduction in shoeing horses. Afc the same time, sir,—not before ib was wanted. I have grumbled many times aft the excessive charges for shoeing, which is a heavy item in the farmei's annual account. But Mr Vulcan always pointed out the high prices of iron and coal. I suppose the prices of these necessaries have come down through the new scale of tariff, and so have the snaths' charges. You ae'e, air, that all things work together for good. More honor to Joe Ward. There is yet another and greater grievance of which they havb not; given notice, and that is the changing of half-worn shoes, where only a few nails ar& needed, besides the trimming of the hoofs and the charges are for light horses Is per shoe, and draughts Is 3d. This I sonsider to be the most exorbitant chairge of anything: known in New Zealand. I attended t smith s shop a short time ago to hay© my hack's, s'&oes changed, another hack being: there for the same purpose. I noted the time the smith was engaged doing both ©£ them, about sixty-five mmwfcea. Now, sir don't you think eight shillings per hour two much of a good thing, vitk the exception of the few nails required for keeping on the shoes, I consider 2s 6d pcjr fo,ws» for changing aboes a fair mm! suftpieat charge at all times, considerm* the funning contractor only gets from 4s |& is 84 per acre lor ploughing. It mighfc be onfaie to ask these gentlemen who h%va already node a concession in charge^ but are then not many'idle blackei^th*. amongst th* unemployed, young men. as well as'agedv who could find fp.}l employment at t!w> above named prjgsii with but little oufclay, and emh would earn per week a wage that wuuld alow on Saturday night a good draught of Joe Ward' 3 mixture*—! am, etc.,, Septeajjbep % 1895

THIS [ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1898,



Business Notices. WHAT! WHAT! G. J. NEILL Has RBSKOVfiO to Unr^ett Street, Into the Preinisos lately occupied by P. NOKES, Bootmaker, AND HAS OPENED UP WITH A NEW STOCK OF DIUPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS. these Goods are positively NEW, and they are being offered at "VERY LOW PRICES. SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS* DON'T FORGET— Q. J- NE ILL'S NEXT SHEARMAN BROS., Buknett Street, Ashburtos.



Seed Potatoes. Seed Potatoes. A change oJ Sosd alwsys pays, as a better and heavier crop is produced. FLETCHER BROS HAVE Just received a consignment of the following Varieties of SEED POTATOES from North Canterbury :— AMERICAN 1 EARLY ROSE—Very early, most prolific and excellent flavour EARLY RUBY—Aa excellent early variety, similar to the above BATE KID NT EY—A well known and approved variety of good quality LAPSTONE KIDNEY—A well known Kidney variety of good quality, excellent for winter use . ,„.. THE BRUCE—This Potato, the Potato of the future is remarkable for its productiveness, and its resistance of blight, droughts and frosts, Ac, &c. Mmmo & Blair's LAWN GRASS SEED ia the purest, cleanest, and best quality in the market. The mixture is composed only of Fine Dwarf Growing Evergreen Grasses, Is 3d per lb, Mnrnio & Blair's Special Mixture of BIRD SSEDS, as supplied to bird fanciers, contains ten of the most approved varieties in suitable proportion for cage birds. By use of the mixture singing birds will sing the more. lo^sealed packets 6d, per dozen on. IN STOCK. Nimino & Blair's FLOWEE SEEDS, in 60 varieties. Id per packet. VEGETABLE BEBD3 B 50 varieties. 3d per packet. CALL AND GET CATALOGUE. """ BPECIAL TO COUNTRY CUSTOMER. We will forward, post free, all orders of 2s (id and upwards of all varieties of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, excepting Beans and Peas. <^T NOTE ADDRESS, FLETCHER BROS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON & CHRISTCHUROH. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS fou NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS.



SEW SHOW ROOM. nOB SPECIAL DISPLAY OF Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets. NO W OPE N LUBLOW'3 BUILDINGS, TAOUED STIIKBT. ■>»*•-. .. MITCHELL & TURNER. TaNOEED STREET.



Wanted. f| Hlil Simple Gospel will be preached I I each night this week in the Baptist Church, Peter etreet. Come and hear. ._____JLI 6 ' 117 ANTEO—HaIf-dozanßroodyHens. W -APPIy tor address at Mail Office. 9 78 JL Books at published prices for this week—cash. Review of He views far August now in : 9d each. New Books, Magazines. Something to Read, Comic Papers —H. M. Jones. IPOR SALE —Twenty Acres with JP Improvements thereon. Apply T II Hudson 9 25 I AWN Tennis, Cricketing Material, _J Fishing Tackle now to hand, and more to arrive t»hoi'ly; all at lowest prices for Cash. Buy here and don't send to Christchurch- Any lines re quired, if not in stock, will be obtained as soon as possible. —H. M. Jones OETANTifiD Known—Bo Ladies' Black * » and Colored Wool J erseya afe 2« 6d, formerly 10s 6d; 100 Pairs of White Blankets at 10s 6d, Ladies' Muff* 3s 6d. Umbrellas Is lid, Oorsats 2i 9d, 6 and 6£ fonr button Kid Gloves 6d, (ienta Silk Ties 6d each. Large Wool Hearth Rags 3s 6d each.—Andrew Oer's Sale. 6 220 HOICE New Season Frait. Grapes, Peaches, Pines, Plnms, Bananas, Apples, Apricota, and Tomatoes ; the best jn town.— Adams, Saunders' Buildingß WANTED Known.—loo Men's and Boyt/ Strong Elastic Belts at one penny each. —A Orb's Sale. WANTED Known—Thafe H. Baib stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim mmgs. o 8i I W" ANTIUU Known—l have good Bluchers, only 43 lid.—Mellor's Zealandis. Boot Store. TT/ ANTED KNOWN—A few lots of VV Remnants left over from sale to ba cleared.—Mitchell and Titbnee. VI7 AN TED KNOWN The celebrated V? Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob tained at W. H. Collier, " The Corner." TTrANTED KNOWN—The Ladies VV are invited to call and inspect new designs in Linoleums, etc. Will bo landed in a few days.—Mitchrll and > TURNEK. _ WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 61, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9d b lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6d.— Ihe Corner. W. H. Colmer WANTED Known—Bargains to be had every d«y at Mellor's Zea » andia Boot Store. 3 | vTAHTED Known—Ten per , cent W under Christchurch prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



Wanted. ' r|\O LET, eight-roomed house with -«- every convenience. Garden stocked with fruit trees. Peter street east. — W. H. Collins and Co. 9 39 OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment oi Calicoes, ' Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Aicorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. \k { ANTED Known—Great Purchase VV of Dress Stuffs for Melford House Sale. Lob No. 2 great variety, double width at Is, Soma of these were Is M wholesale. Everything reduced.—H. C Segers. \IW ANTED Known—Great Purchase Vf of Dress Stuff*. Lot No. 3 extra quality, Nun's Veilings all shades, Navy and Black Diagonal Serges all afc Is 3d, usual price 2a^3d.—H. 0, feEGERS, Mel ford House, BOOKS and Stationery. — A very choice selection of Plain and Fancy Stationery. A large assortment of Picture Books, School Books, Wire Bound Slates, etc. All goods Cheaper than ever. Note Address—The Little Shop, East street. J. Marsden, Junr. WANTED KNOWN. — F. S. Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. .Hot Pies at any hoar and Tea and Coffee also. N.B. Lady Attendant. Fruit of every description. Ladies' Room a speclaltv. 1*153



4t? ANTED -Everyone to call at V¥ Mellor's and get his price. No one asked to buy. WANTED KNOWN—Our best quality Men's Waterproof Coats, usual price 65i 6d, to bo cleared at 49s 6d.— Mitchell and Turnek, 1 ;|T ANTED Known — MeJlor's Zea i ¥ laudia Boot Store is the Cheapest Store for Boots and Shoes. OjXAiNiTED Known—Mothers, be wise * and buy your school boots at Mallor'fl Z^wlandia Boot WANTED K'lown—Small Pr. fire and Quick Returns. —Mellok's I Zealandia Boot Store. fHTANTED Known — Spectacles, Eye VY Protectors, Gogglos, Folders, and Hverythins in the optical lino at S. jS«vxbk's, Optician. WANTED, Everybody to try a pair of House Slippers, only Is. Mellor'.s Zealandia Boot Store. / IHOCCE FivUlTS,—Peachoa, banan»n, i Vv ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at f-L A. Flower, Fruicer and Confectioner, East street. ;- \ / ANTED Known—Ladies Lasting V"V Slippers only 2s lid—lLmU price, 43 6d.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTJiD— People who are in need of Good Strong Durable Fnrniture to leave their orders with H. Bairstow. 8 80 WANTED Known—Utters 4^ lid, Far Collarettes 3s 3d, Kid Gloves 2a 6d, Plushes 2s 6d, Towels 4|d, Flannels Sid,-The Corner, W. EL Collier HEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have got in a nice assortment of this season's Blankets, men's and boys colonial Tweed Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than ever they have been in New Zealand. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Baxta for 27d 61, a marvel at the price; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7s 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Havelock street, ! Sale—Mrs Alcorn j O will give large reductions of Millinery, Jackets and Mantles, CJbildren's Pilisses, Dress Material, Glassware and Fancy Goods, for one month previous to stock taking, — Next Courthouse, Havelock treet; WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuffs. Lot No. 1 great variety, doubls width B|d. Most of these goods were Is 3£d wholes&le. Melford House Sale. Everything reduced,—H. C. Skgeiis.



J f F. ANDBEWES & CO.—Sale now JlJs on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all a*; greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrbwrs & Co QOTATOES. Potatoes.—Minu yvu JL get your Potatoes at Fletcher Brg*u The quality of our Potatoes is first-cl&E&.'wj<J have taken the First Prize at the Ttms.ru Sjiour four years in succession. Don'i forgot address— Fletcher Bros., Easfc Street, Ashbqrfcon. OEDUCED PRICES for Cash this **J mofath for Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toy.y, Etc. Fancy GJass and China ware. Photo Frames and Albums, Scrap and Foreign Stamp Albums, Fire Screens, Cricket and Tennis Material, Balls, Etc. School Bags, Straps, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, and Desks, Etc, all at reduced prices for Cash.—L F. Andhewks & Co. fT'LOWER SEEDS, Id per packet; T) Vegetable Scads, 3d per packet. All New Season's Seeds from the well known firm of Nimmo and Blair, Order your Seeds early, because aa the season advances some of the varieties are sold oat;, and in. the past years we have not beei4 able to replace them.—Fletcher Bros., Ashburto/j. UP TO DATE HALK— W) Pairs Girls BrK-rs 2s 6J, 120 Pairs Maida 1 Boot? 3; Gd, 117 Pairs Maids' (best) Boots 4s 6d, Ladies' Shoes 5s lid, Gents' BooLs 4s 6d and s<i 6J. All sizes guaranteed for one week,—A. Ojir's Cheap Snle. 6 221 WANTED Known—The Largest and Boet shop for Evening Shoes in Ashburtoji.—Mellur'o Boob ,



WEDDING PRESENTS WEDDINC PRESENTS WEDDING PRESENTS rjIHE Largest and Choicest Stock of X New Goods suitable for I Wedding Presents I is to be found at the I JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. S A_L E X- All Goods marked in plain figures at lowest prices. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. The noted place for sound and reliable workmanship in watch repairs. -ABRXVED OUR NEW .SPRING PATTERNS IN TWEED COATINGS AND TKOOSEEINGS —TAKE NOTICE— WE Buy Direct from the Mills and considering we have Thirty one branches to Supply, ye therefore can give the public the Best Value Obtainable.



NEW r^EAL^ND /CLOTHING „ £j \^f TppACTORY. Jj —SPECIAL NOTICE— Consider you are Encouraging a Grand Industry. we EMPLOY UPWARDS ok 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. BONEST " I AM a Cash Buyer of Dry Bones, in any quantity, delivered at the Mill, Wakanui Road. 9 47 F. FERRIMAN. ~~ FOR SALE. A PIKE PROOF SAFE ! 9 50 F. FERRIMAN. ! PALM~AND~IOKO~' TEAS^ i INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN! (Palm Brand) is noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for fche money. OTJR TEAS are so popular thab we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties 4lmitation is sinceresfc flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retail from all the principal Store keeper^, i



WHOLESALE PROM janiesdn, kimmm & oe-, 155 Colombo Street, Cjiuistciiuhch. __ _ 968 1" HAVE REMOVED from Office in .!_ Arcade to premises in Bnrnetfc Street, near Mail Oflica. 9 51 R. B. RESTELL.



"Perhaps you would not think so, but a very large proportion of diseases in New York comes from carelessness about catching cold," says Dr Cyrus Edson. 'it is such a simple thing and so common that very few people, unless it is a ease of pneumonia, pay any attention to a cold. There are a great many cases of catarrh and consumption which have tWeir origin in this neglect of the simplest precaution of everyday life. The most sensible advice is, when you have one, get rid of it as soon as possible. By all means do not naglect it.' Dr Edson does not tell you how to cure a cold but we will. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Ifc \vill relieve the lungs, aid expectoration, open the aocrctjonu and soon effect a perijia .'neat cure. JK'op sale by Ashbuytou Brag



A severe rhßij^.&tie pain in the left should^ ba«i troubled Mr J. H. Loper, a well known druggist of Dee Moines, $o>ga_, for OYer.sijf months. At times tjh« paio, was so severe that he could, lilt anything, i With all he co,asld not get r£ o f it until l^o applied Cham > beclai i q,'g Jaia Balm • I ouly ma.de tlu-ee appli ca ,tiona of it,' he ; says, and havq gj n ce been free from all paiu,.' M% now recommends it to persona similarly afflicted. It is for sale by the AuMjUjrton Drug Company". \ Ail ths ft&ge— iV<w Veutts lokmo- \



ForlndW-sstion, the heat remedy fo mt donbteOiy Norton's CamomhJs PtoLs. They Gail confidently be reconiimeficied as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugu. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For neatly 100 years they have proved Btequalled for Indigestion,, Byppepaia, sick Headache and for Live* a.aci Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles is l|d, 2s 9d, and lla, by all Modi ci-ne Vendors throughout! the weild, A. jmpi», f*fit Had o»rt»ia remedy.