DEITH.

Rruck —On June 19, at Sydenham, William Geokok, the beloved son ot Robert and Louisa Bruce. Aged six yeavs. Djeply regretted.

FIRE ALARMS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1895.

I On th<" f-übjecr of the trial of Nicholson for the muid rof A <inie Fr oni the JV to Zealand Times writes : THE WBMJVGTON — I his 83OHIjdrcl hlB MURDER CASH, scaped "In g kllowH, which he richly merited.

A. inoro dell^'ra'p, niNmotis, and abomi nable ace of ri<itimism his n ver been c -m .flitted in New Z -a'and than the act which c«used the death of Nicholson's un happy victim. From first tolaat there is •mi a red' tming feature in the case Even if it he grat.t^l 'hat 'he v dim was intem perate "and d Ui.k, that in no w&y diminishes th s responsibility of the man who kiiled h^r in such a hideou-s cold blooded fa-Mo i On the contrary it in creases it, bic.use 't has beenprov.d that the victim of hi> deliberate cruelty was absolutely pa^s ye in his tunds. We may here pause t'> wonder that he was allowed to work his wicked will wi hout any ser ious attempt at interferance. "Was it not pitiful, in a whole ci'y full V A horde of witnesses came forward after the awful battering is done to swear that they were actually looking on They even go so far as to explain that on hiring the pitiful noise of the mass°cre they rushed to coigns of vantage to get a good view of the proceedings. But; with the ex ception of one man who went to a window and remonstrated, no one attempted to interfere. The woman was beaten to death literally in the presence of the neighbors. This callousness is not a thing to feel proud ot. At all events, however, a great deal of evidence was available, which fully established the fact of the killing, with all its cowardly, ferocious details and its systematic, re pulsive methods. The appearances after death worn fully accounted for by that evidence, and there was the additional damning fact that the ruffian took no steps from Saturday afternoon till Monday morning to get medical aid to the in sensible victim of his brutality. The jury, however, misled by a clever defence, elected, to temper justice with mercy. The defence ought to have pointed them to murder, for one of its main points was that death had bnei in all probability caused by an accident, for which th« man accused of having killed the woman was in no way responsible. Had they ac cepted that view they ought to have acquitted the prisoner. But as they did not accept it, we cmnot regard thmt verdict of mansUug liter as right. He either killed her or he did not. If he did not he should be free. If he did, the cir cumstances of the kiling taken together admit of no construction but murder. A verdict cf manslaughter is in view of these circumstances a failure of justice.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Duting the Ression of Parliament the Education Boaul will meet fortnigh.ly. Our Ruapuna correspondent writes : — Heavy showers of rain have fallen during the last few days. On Friday, it snowed 1 nearly all day, covering tha gronnd to a depth of three or four inches. Even yet the weather appears very unsettled. I The Board of Education has granted to the Lauriston School Cimmifc'ee £4, half cost of a bcundary fence ; £2 5j to the Lowcliffs Committee f»r gorse cutting | and s übbiiig ; and to ltakaia a filter. The Boa-d of "Education, accepting the recommendation of the Hamp-tct} C m-, mittee, have resolved to promote Mit-s Fawcett to be infant mUtrt ss, and to mvii c applica i >ns for the place in the school that lady will vacate on assuming her new 1 duties. The operetta or kindersplel, or whatever t it may be terrred, is doomed as an pnter I tainment n aid of school funds—tint is, ] with the school children us perfoimers. Tho Education B>aid yesterday adopted ihe following motion on the suvj-ct : — "That this Beard rrcon m>nds tint the practic? of Irlining children fa- rchool ope'et.'as during school hours be discon tinned." A. Perth telegram in a Sydney piper htaies thab recently, while engigcd in pearling in Borrow Passage, a Japanese fh'ver bel jneiig to the pearling echooner Cutty S»rk remaned down longer than usual. The tubes were strained to the utmosb, anl another diver wis s nt down. He came upalaimed, saying he had seen a school of sharks : but no trace of the other diver was foui cl for 21 hours, when his remain** wer?discovered at the \ o^tom. His dress had been t'rn open by the sharks aui portion of the man had been eaten. The route of the Fire Brigade's torch light procession to-ni^ht will be the same »H that followed l»st year, vr'vh perhaps an extension to Peter Street if it should be found that the firew )ks will hold out over the extra distance. The procession will be made up as we stated in a recant issue, and will be a very attractive one, while the fireworks secured this year are an improvement in quali.y in anything the Brigade has submitted in previous years The procession will start promptly at half-past si yon, and this will allow ample time to reach the Oddfellows' Hall before the opening of the entertainment whi^h is to be given th°re In aid r f the Brigades funds, and at which an excellent programme will be submitted. Red fir n (Sydney) police nude a ra'd a few nights ago on two Chinese gambling dens, situated in Rts'reat street, Waterloo, where fantan was being carried on A Chinaman, who happened to be standing at tha door of an idj lining house, seeing the police approaching, raised the alar.ii, with a result that a scatter of the China men took place in all direcions. Every available hiding pace wis utilised. In one instance the chimney was used as a hiding place, the fugitive having to be dragged down the chimney by the feer. In another Instance a man locked himself in an outhouse, and in order bo secure him the police were obliged to force In ]the front wall of the building and take the m#n from among the debris. Some of the more despara'e ones attempted to defy the police by fighting, but were overcome and secured. In all 36 Chinamen were (arrested, including the banker and crouper in each house The whole of the paraphernalia used in the game of fantan and about £0 in silver fuund on the tables were secured. The British Weakly hai the following regarding the Rev John McNeill, who recently visited Ashburton :—" The good people in Free St. Matthew's, Glasgow, < got a surprise on Sunday afternoon, when, after the first prayer was over, the Rev. John McNeill stepped into the pulpit be side Dr. Stalker, who heard that he was in the audience, g,nd sent the baadle to bring him up. Mr McNeill looked hale and strong af.er his long and arduou work in Australia, New Zealand, and India ; and after * drawing h?s thoughts hastily together,' a* he hirosalf expressed ie, he preached an E ister sermon full of a tender, homely beauty. His subject was ' Thomas and the flteswrreefcion.' His j manner was more subdued, perhaps, than when some tf us heard him last, but all the old grace and geniality of manner was the c, with occasional fUshes cf insight | that are peculiarly Ji hn McNeiH's own His interpretation of the -n rds, • Blessed i are they \\}\\, have not seen and yet have believed,' was very ijne, and he lefo the congregation hushed with awe, as they were made to realise thai that Bouedi.ction was jpeant for tljein by » present though t

Correspondence on fourth page. The Auckland Herald says : —The car case of the whale which is now lying at the Him, ne*r the Manukau Heads, is likely to prove profitable to those who managed t> secure it, after undergoing great toil and c -nsiderable danger. The whale mast have di",d jush outside the Heads because the carcase Is yet quite bound. It drifted in with the tide on Saturday, and grounded beside the red buoy at Pupong<*. The Betsy, cutter, goi alongside, but could do no'.hing with the huge body. Then some men from Awhitu tried to mwe it, but were unsuccessful Then Mrßrytn, from the Huia, went out in a dingy, and with the assistance of Mr G. Barr, made fast- to the whale, and endeavouied to tow hto the shore. The tide, however, was too strong, and the wha'e carried them down to the Heads. They were forced to cast off their lines just at P<*retut»i Th ay watched the carc»se | till the tide again flowed, when they again made fast, and manage d to ground it on the rocks below the beacon. Then Mr Clarke joined the party, and having suffi cient tackle the captors managed to secure the body fi<-m'y to the r. cks Next day, »fcer much difficulty, the men partly towed and partly kedged the carcase to H vii B»y, where it now lies. The wh4e ia over 80 feet long, and the tail is 20 feet across. It draws eight feet of wacer, and when afljat is four or five feet out of the water. It lies on its side, and ita mouth is bo concealed that the sp.cies cannot be determined. Mr Cla-ke, who was in town yesterday procuring material for * tying out,' states that he thiaks it i< either a sperm whale or what is known as a rorqual, although the rorqual should have a fin on its hack, which this animal does not possess. It ia oiu of the largest whales th*t have been seen in these seas Holloway's Pills and Ointment are particularly recommended to persons who have to pass their lives in confined and crowded places ; hundreds of thouaaods of our fello-y creatures toil from morning until evening in factories and wo- kshops to the detriment of their health, the deterioration of the race. They suffer in consequence from indigestion, flatulence, and want of appetite, and these complaints, if neglected, bring about nervousness and failure of the vital powers. Holioway's remedies can be used by such sufferers to i heir very great advantage, as they are mild in action, and certain in iheir effects. No one need there fore lose a day's work when using them, a matter of consequence to those whose daily bread depends on daily toil.

The Winton Murder Charges.

Inveucargill, June 19 The trial cf Minnie Dean was continued to day. The question of the admiasibiHty of the evidence of the murder of Eva Hornsby was brought up by Mr Hanlon for accused. Justice Williams said he had no doubt such evidence was admis sible, but noted Mr EUnUm's objection tn order that ha might, if he ch^se, bring the matter under the notice of the Attorney General, as provided by sub section one of section 413, Ctiminal Code. The taking of evidence proceeded, and was practically finished, but it is possible that the Crown will read the evidence in connection with the skeleton of the chill found in the garden at the Larches. Nothing new waa elicited.

European and Other Foreign Items

London, June 18 The M.C.O. has subscribed 200 guineas to the Grace National Fuud. Fearing the opposition of the Irish Party, the Government has withdrawn the vote for the Crooiwell statue which it was proposed to erect outside Westminster, In Committee of Supply, Mr Justin McCarthy moved to eliminate tho vote for the Cromwell Statue as an insult to the Irish people, who regarded Cromwell as a most determined and ruthless enemy. Mr John Morley the Irish secretary, in reply, said the debate showed that ths proposed erec tion of the Statue was not a truly national one, and therefore he con sented to strike the vote off the estimates. Professor Ramsay has reported upon a new process for treating silver sulphides at Broken Hill, which will yield a profit of fifty shillings per ton. London June 19 The Government agree to vest the Welsh cathedrals in a representative Church body. Mr Gladstone has terminated his standing pair with Mr Villiers, M.P. for Wolverhampton South, as he de sires to keep an open mind on the Disestablishment of the Welsh Church Bill. The Times declares that the real reason is that the veteran dislikes the methods of the Government generally, and hag withdrawn his moral support. The Financial News advocates a Bank Assets Company to nurse the dormant assets of the Australian banks. Tokio, June 18 The Japanese Government invites British and United States shipbuilders to tender for the construction of warships, on which it is proposed to spend about three millions sterling. Ottawa, June 19 The Senate (?) has yielded to the wish of the Dominion Parliament, and resolved to prohibit the making or sale of alcoholic liquors in Canada, except for scientific or medical purposes, or use in the Sacrament, subject to the opinion of the Privy Council as to the legality of the enactment.

LABOR

Sydney, Juiib 19 Sixty slaughtermen in {;he Sydney Meat Preserving AVorks have struck, owing to the employment of two non- Unionists.

France and Russia.

Paris, June 18 The Czar's embassy, when presenting President Faure with the Order of St Andrew,* referred to the happy rela tions existing between France and Russia, but made no allusion to an alliance. The Piesident, in reply to the Russian Embassy, said the decoration presented to him by the Czar was a new mark of sympathy, and showed that the latter was following in the footsteps of his father. It also, to his mind, was a proof of strong friendship towards France.

WINTER WORK FUND

The meeting called by HU Worship the Mayor of Ashburton to coni-iler tht unemployed question, and devise some mode of aff>rdiu£ relief by promoting « *< Winter Work Fund,'* or other meau=, w»s held in the County Council Chamber last night. Laborers in want of work had < been invited by advertisement to register their names with the Town Clerk, anr forty-one applicants had done so up to 1 p.m., when the Town Clerk's offije closed Twenty two of the6e were married men with families.

There were about s'.xfcy persons present, including the Revs. T. A.. Hamilton, T. G. Brook*, aad G. B. laglis. Ihe Mayor of A6hburton, Ors Thomas, Bird, and Cuthbertson, Messrs Andrews (Chairman Uampstead Town Board), Jfi. Gat*s (Chaiinnn of Tinwald Town Board), W S. P*tten, Jas Keir, D. Williamson, H M. Jones, Donild McLean (Chairman Upper Ahhburton R-md Board), A. Hendry, W. Mitchell, J G. Restell and otners. The Mayor apologised for the absence of the Chairman of the County Council (Mr B. G. Wright), who w s absent (n thfl Wgst Coaat. Tne Worship stated the object for which the meeting had been called. He thought there was not much cause for alarm on account of the unemployed ques ion, which had existed almost as long as the coleny, in the earlier days of which 3s and 49 per day had been the rate of wag<3B. However, what they had to con sider that night was the best means of relieving the present trouble, and he knew there were many deserving men who, aithough willing to work, c.uld not obtain it, and this state of things was largely due to the res dieted spending power of the community on account of the low price of all produce. He would ask the maeting now to make suggestions He understood the Government would supplement; atiy subscriptions with a £ for £ subsidy. The Rev T. A. Hamilton said he had taken some steps in communicating with the Charitable Aid Bo ml, and, through the Hon W. J. Steward, with the Premier, with 'he result that the subsidy had been assured. He apologised for the absence of Mr J H. Twenlyman, who ' wrote suggesting that the public should be appealed 10, and enclosing a cheque for £2 2s.

Mr Bird said he was a bachelor, and should be glad to second the donation with a further sum of £5. Tne Mayor thought that before going further the meeting should decide what form the movement should take. The R&v Mr Hamilton moved that the local bodies be a<k<d to subscribe and that subscription lists be opeced and the Ashburton papers be asked to take and publish the lists, as had been done in Christchurch. Mr Bird thought the public bodies tak» the m%atter in hand. Mr Williamson thought the same and moved—"That this meeting appoint a committee to collect subscriptions and donations from local bodies and take sleps to expend thi eair.e with as little dolay as possible, the committee to consist of His Worship the M*yor, the Chairman of the County Council, Tinwald and Hampstead Town Boards, and Upper ■Uhburton Road Board, and other contri buting bodies wih power to add to their number. His Worship the Mayor to be convener" [This was the resolution a* finally passed, sni after being amended in the direcion shown by the subsequent clip ens ion ] Mf Collins Fuscestod t^afc unless the ministers of all the various denominations were added, they should all be left out. Mr Keir thought only t> ose present should be added. M Hamilton sud he would »i lulraw his nama. Mr Reatell would be very sorry to see Mr Hamilton, who had t*ken so much trouble in the matter, withdraw. Mr Williamson aa'"d li 3 believed he had proposed Mr Hamilton, bat he would n~>w af-k Me Hamilton to withdraw, as he thought it would be batter for the cau^e Mr Bird seconded the amendment which as Mr Hamilton withdrew bis. became the motion, and Mr Cuthbertaon moved an amendment that the Rev Fathar O'Donnell's nam3 be added. Mr Rest ell would like to see the name .->f the Rev. Father O'Donnell added, which being agreed to, he seconded the amendment. M* Jones hoped all the clergymen would ba on, The Rev. Mr Hamilton said that all the ministers were in sympathy wish the meet ing, and they would all help M. they could whether on the Committee or not. The only reason there could be for their no^ being on would be jealousy, and none existed in Ashburton. Mr Brooke expressed the stme feeling and Mr Cuthbertson withdrew his amend ment. Mr Reid proposed and Mr Thomas seconded a motion that a subscription list be openei at once. This wis carried unanimously.— The Mayor was appointed Treasurer and Mr F. Mainwaringconsented to net as Secretary. Mr Reid proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to the Rev. Mr Hamilton for the pains h* had taken to initiate the move ment. This was seconded by Mr Collins and carried. A subscription was commenced in the room, and about £40 subscribed ou the spot, after which the public meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chair man. COMMITTEE MEETIKU A meeting < f tha Committee was then held, the Mayor in the chair and Messrs Gates, Andrews and the Secretary being present, when it was decided to issue circulars to the various local bodies in tha county requesting them to contribute to the fund, and the Secretary was reqieetrd to write at once to the Charitable Aid Board for information as to conditions to be complied with to enuira payment of subsidy. It was dec:ded that the rate of pay be 4s per day and the Secretary was requested to wipe to the lonl bodies requesting them co put as much we rk as possible in fyind.

The fallowing subscriptions have been re ceivrd in niil of the Ashburion Winter Work Fund i —

THE KIEL CANAL

; Bertix, June 18 The Kiel ein.il is to be opeued on Thursday. The Imperial yacht, Tohenz) lern, with the Kinperor and impress on board, wili break the thread across the vvatorway^ m-d will I be follow d by twenty-three ships. Nearly one hundred wars'iipi of liflhrent nations are assembled in the )ft bor. Banquets and. decorations have been arranged on an enormous scale. The entry ot" the Briti h warships was the signal for continuous saluting. June 19. Fifty-one warships, representing fourteen Powers, exclusive of Ger many's contingent, have assembled at Kiel. Groat Britain is represented by ten ships, France by three, Itaiy by eight, Russia by three. Grand preparations were made to fete the visitors by the members of the Royal Family of Denmark. At the luncheon, on the Tantallon Castle, at Copenhagen, the King proposed the health of Mr Gladstone, who, in reply, eulogised the last two Czar*.

The Armenian Question

London, June 19 It is reported that Turkish soldiery entered Bulgaria and seized the ro«d leading to Fhilipopolis.

The N.S.W. Governorship

Lohdoic, Jane 18 Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales, has tendered to Viscount Hampden the Premier's (Mr Reid) congratulations on his appoint ment to the Governorship of the colony. The Colonial Office is highly pleased at the manner in which the appoint* ment was received in Sydney, and on the reading of Mr Reid's cable message in the House of Commons, the an nouncement was heartily cheered. It has now been ascertained that the appointment was never offered to Sir A. D. Hayter.

REDFERN RAILWAY ACCIDENT

Sydkey, Jam 19 The Red fern railway accident actions .have comoi3nc2d. Counsel for the Commissioners admitted that the accident was caused by negligence, and the only question to be decided was the amount of compensation. Mrs Coward claimed £10,000 for the loss of her husband. The verdict was for £2750.

A PLAGUE OF FRANSHOPPERS

Sydney, lane 19 Clouds of grasshoppers are eating what little grass is left in the northern part of Few Caledonia, where not a drop of rain has fallen for six weeks.

A PLEA FOR FREETRADE

Melbourne, June 19 In the Assembly, Mr Tucker/chair man of the Tariff Board, stated that exhaustive enquiries showed that high duties resu'tcd in sweating, low wages, and disaster.

New South Wales Politics.

Sydney. June 18 - la the Legislative Assembly a third reading of the GiMtonu Duties Bill i* being debated. In the Legislative Council the Oovernment motion to postpone the Land and Income Tax Machinery Bill for a week was rejected by 38 to 9. In moving the second reading of the measure, the Hon. Mr Want made a warm onslaught on the Opposition party, and declared that if those members who were free traders voted against the Bill it would b3 an unex ampled act of treachery, and every opponent would have tv face the music. The Hon. Mr McLaurin opposed the attack, declaring the Bill a wretched one. It was purely class taxation, and would ruin the country. He was opposed to the exemptions in the Bill, and moved—' That the Bill be postponed fprsix months." The Hon. Mr Hay* don supported the amendment. The debate is adjourned. Sydney, Jane SO The Assembly passed Oastouw Bills by 56 to 31, and 'he Land Tax Bill by 59 to 29. The object of the Govern* inent in attempting to secure a post ponement of the Land and Income Tax Assessment Bill in the Council was in order that three fiscal measures might be submitted to the Council at the same time. Mr Want said Government was prepared to accept a rejection of the postponement, provided the second reading was proceeded with immediately. He warned the Council to consider well before they rejected the Bill, which would be tantamount to claiming a right to initiate taxation, and directly contrary to the will of the electors. Such action would be liable to the misconstruction that it was im pelled by self interest.

UIE ASHBUBTON GU.iRDUfI : THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1896.



J. H. Tweii'ynan R, Bird D. Thomas ... J. Ppaly ..  W. H. OolliiM and Co, D, Wiliamson Mitchell anrl Turner Alex .. C. Reid " Jas. Keir Donald McLean E. Gates H. M. Jor.es R.M.O A.J.K.. ... ... G. B. Inglis T. G Broke T. A. Hamilton .. Worker ...

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Total

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> O MONEY. NO MONEY. IT \% almost impossible to give things aw y, but ntvor mind, com j and try G. J. N Xl lil^ FOR IIIfiPRRY, CIiOTIIIRTO,- & BOOH Mike no error ; he is cheaper than any other in Canterbury. . r«M Goods 4h I Dnubl° Width P r<ia,? ?,0^ 8 U. 6J «?T U CHite Calico, is Hd d z n Double Bed white I'wiU bheetmg, 9H f l*nn«llett*B 2* 111 d<«ttn Plaids, 8| 1 a id 6|i Towels 2^4 each Cretonne 3VI Blanket* R mkm. Double Bad Clonlal All Wtol FUnnel, white, grey, and pink, Biinktfe 2oi 6d, reduced to 18s 6d 8H L*«ie»'»nd Children's Hhtersand Jackets Corsets, Corsets Millnery »t jnnt own price Ladles Stockings 6d clFthTng. Men's Tweftd Suit, 18a 6J Colonial Heavy Tweed Suits. 32? 63, re- Men's Saddle Tweed Trousers, (all wool) dace* toSls 61. ISi 61 Men's Tweed Trousers, 6s 1 Id ..fen's Tweed Orercoits with C%pes, 18i 6i Boys' Suits, 33 lid Boy. C»ps, 61 e»ch Socks, Shirts, »nd H»'s, at your own price boots" boots. The maker of oar Boots guarantees satisfaction, or he will replace them. N BILL'S FOR BOOTS. Men's Bluchers, 4s lid Men's Balmorals, 7* 6d Children's Strong Leather Boots from Women's Strong Leather Boot*, Bj lid 3s lid, this !s no rubbish Women's Strap Shoes from 4a lid Women'! Carpet Slippers, Is 3d. q. j~n!7ll FRIBDLAKDBR'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. Agent f«r Yarmouth Oil Skins.



FLETCHER BROS. HAY* just received another consignment of HUDSON WATER BISCUIT in 41b Tins. This is reallf without a doubt a splendid line. The Biscuits are macii fre*hor and not broken as they are when you get them'in the large tins. We have also in Stock and to arrive, WJRIGai'3 CELEBRATED BISCUITS, In 21b boxes in the following Varieties :— PARIS WINES OSWEGO GARIBALDI ABERNKTHY EOINA SULTANAS ARROWROOT, &c, fto. CONFECTIONERY. CONFECTIONERY is selling at low prices now. but we are selling at Lower Rates than anyone in Ashburton. We are clearing out a line of Terry s Pastilles (English), at a great reduction ; also a splendid lot of .Caramels, Musks, Chocolate Creams, etc. Try our Scotch Mixtures and Oo:ivenations at h*lt the price the Confectioners charge. , lf , - | A.. - - mil We have in hand and to arrive Large Stocks of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL CANDLES. ~)Q boxes National Candles 50 boxes London Wax 50 boxes L-mdon Sperm 25 boxes Cosmopolitan Sperm 23 boxes Vistas Paraffin 13 boxes Fluted Parailin 100 boxes Premier Candles 50 lilcctric Stearin* Remember, if we do not advertise prices, we are still soiling all Groceries etc., at the Lowest Possible Prices. Wo sliouM"lie very much ob'igci if those of our Customers who can get in town during the week to get their Groceries would do so, as we cannot serve them and do them justice when we are so very busy on a Saturday, We cau quite understand how unplwant and annoying it must be to have to wait such a long time for thtir turn, and can quite sympathise with them. *#• NOTE ADDRFSS, ELETCHER BROS., C&SH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON & CHRISTCHUROH. UP TO DATE SALE ANDREW OR R WILL COMMENCE A ; Cfflß A T OLE A KIN G S <ILE ov HIGH-CLASS DIAPERY, CLOTHING & B3OTS* COMMENCING lltllllV, JU«K «1 TUE OhKATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED IN THE HISTOItY ( F ASEI BURTON WILL BE GIVEN. A LAIiGE LOT OF BOOTS SLIGHTLY SOILED WILL BE SOLD AT LESS THAN H4LF PRICE.



Wanted j OHBAP reading f>r winter evenings. . Join my library Quarterly cub J scnplion, 3 61 cash. 1200 Volume to ; select from —II At Jcnks 6 151 j fjNO LKT, or Koi- Shlb—Twu-ro. mcd I Lean-^o with half an acre of laii'l. For Sale Foar-ro mt'd Houbp wi'h h«lf an acre of Land—ll M .Jones. 6 152 BKFORR Ha's Twenty (excellent book f r parents) 2>. Tha Si yen hitle Australiana. Gen.B of phologiaphy and new bo fes T*. M. Jonks OT\TloNfel{Y, Account Books and > » a'l o'her rtquisites supplied on pat with Christ church or Dumdin fiinn. Books and migaz'nes procured fr< m London or elsewhere. H M. Jonfh. "HrV¥TITD~KNOiV\N _Wesleyan » * Church, Monthly Social To- Night (Thursday) at 7.30 pm. Music. g*mep, and refresh men's 6 147 'pHE BEST is the Cheapest. "Kven *- ing Star " Kerosene is the best. To be obtained from Oarsok and Co. F. ANDKEWKS & CO.—Sale~now * on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Gocdp, Toys, Booka, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Anorbwes & Co. />HO£CE FHUlT3.—Peaches, banaiuis V-f aranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Flower, Fruicer and Confectioner, East street. 117 ANTED Known- Men*s and Boys * * Clothing and Underclothing, Boots and Shoes, Rugs and Blankets, at parti cularly law rates—Mitchell & Turner. \irANTED Known—Grand rebults, W our Cish sales on Saturday last were the largest in our 25 years' experi ence. Practical evidence that our efforts are appreciated—Mitchell & Tuknek. CASH, CASH. Drapery, Boots, Cloth ing, etc. New Goods just opened. Everything reduced for Cash.—H. C. Segbrs, Melford House. ; WANTED Known—We are reducing the whole of our Drapery, Boots Clothing, etc, For C«h. New Dresses, New Jackets, New Hats, etc , will all be reduced-—U. C. Segers. Melford House. WANTED Known—Ladies Lasting Slippers only 2s lld-U-u»l price, 4i 6cl —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store ITT ANTED Known—Small Profits W and Quick Returns. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, '"Jhi'dren'i Friend, Little Dot, Family .Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices. — L. F. Andrkwrs and Co. 11 98 ROBERT ALCORN has opened n Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the Kaiapoi Sties, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashbnrton, Also an assortment of Boots WANTED KNOWN.-Warm carper slippers for Win^r wear, uirls 9d. Is, w. man's Is 91— W. H. Collier, 'The Corner." WANTKD, Eveiybody (o try a pur of Holism Slippers, only Is. Mellor's Zealandia B o^, Store. • If ANTED Known — Ala'lor's Zoa * Undia B >ot, Store Is 'he Oheapea 1 Store for Boots and Shoes. « AN TED KNOW N. - The celebrated v% Yarmr-u h Oilskins cm be ob tamed at, W. H Co Her, "Th* Comer." VSJANTED Known—ls-iT£»ains to be ** had ev.-ry dy at Mellor'a Zo • andia Boot Store. WAISTED Known—Ten per cent under Christchurch prices at Mcllor'n Zealandia Boot Store. CIIOTCR New Season Fruit. Grapes, Peaches, Pines. Plums, Banana?, Aoples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the b^st in town — apash, S Hinders' Buildings WANTED Known — Mrs Hooper (monthly nurse) Is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hooper, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton, 11*134 WANTED Known—Spectacles, Fye Protectors, Gogeles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. alek's, Optician. rpEA, TEA, TEi. If you are wanting I a Box nf really first class Tea, at a low price, try Fletcher Bros All well known brands of Tea kept in stock. — Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, •tfuslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Bakei's Buildings. WANTED Known—The Largest and Best shop for Evening Shoes in Ashburton.-—Mel ior's Zealandia Bco: Store. y JT7 \NTED -Everyone to call at V V Meilor's and get his price. No one asked to buy. CXTANTED Known—Mothers, be wis^ * and buy your schoal boots at Mellor's Zislandia Boot Store. FITANTED Known-Football Boots, »» sure goal kiokers; they never fail -Mellor's Zealandia Boot, Store. *~\J AN PED.—IOOO Men to look at the V\ Cheap Drapery from Australia, at Melbourne prices. " The Blue House' is the place to get it, at the Corner of Arcade, and doi/t you forget it. 4 240 QPJiCIAL NOTICE.—Suits a<id SiDgle i Garments m*do to measure. Fit and style with prieea to suit the times Larg« purchago Heavy K-napoi Trousers and Knit Underclothing.—Mitcheljc anp Turn ev . /~1 UNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock \~J( of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the iKamifwfurera. Double and Single Barrel Breefih L o4ers, Rifles, etc In .pfctlon invited. Mo aid stock to select from at J. W. Hardlkvs Sporting Repository WANTED Known —Great Bargains »ro now being given for Ca<h in all departments. B«f< re laying out your money for Drapery, Boots, etc . give us a call.-H. C. Segers, MolfTd Housa. /CHRISTMAS Presents, Choice Orna \ J mente, Zithers and Jew's Harpe, Balis -a.x\\ Dolle for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties Is. Chinese Conquerors od, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis. killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mum Aluoiin's Ladies.' Uuderclothiug and Fancy Bazaar, H»velao|f f^reeti



Wanted. WAKTuD Known—l have go..d Bluchers, only 4U lid.—Mellor'n Z alanm B o< Si ore. i iARSON AND CUVJ Stock akin" •; JSow on Grocwies, Ironuo.ii>ery, I Bru-hw»re, Gla s and Ch'na, at very low J prices for each 5 129 WA NTEO Known —A c jrdial reception and free ini-peciion 'hrouuh the whule of our extensive Premises Fvery articleß»>lda acvertispdprices— Mitchell & Turner HOOKS and •Stati-wi-y ; opening June 22, 1895 Papers, Magazines, 8.».. K.i, Staticuety* »rd School Bo ks atmrderau prices — j Maksdkn junior, East Street. Ahhiurmi 6 112 rpiLY FLET HKR BROS for Four. 1_ Br»n, >h*rps P<>ta 1-oo°, Ec, at lowest pries in town ; quali y combined!. —Oa*h Supply Stort.p, Arhburton. WANTED Rnown —We are com pelled to realise on a very large portion of our Stock. To do this we are prepared to take cost price for all our new VVmter 'Ho jde, and almost any price older Stock.—MlTCHßLl. AND TUHNEIt. BANG ! Bang i St»ug ! My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Club Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Harulby's, Gun Emporium p&* - ■ — - WANTED KNOWN. —F. S Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, next the Corner. Ice Creams, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every description. Ice at reasonable rat«w Ladio Room a special1 7. 1*153 WANTED Known-Thafc I am hold ing a Sale at Reduced Prices for One Month. Come for Bargains. I havo the advantage over rrnny in the trade for the simple rtason that I have no partners to pay dividends to, or interest on loan to carry on big concerns. But I buy and sell none but the best, no trash to draw the unwary. Repairs as usual, done at Once.—J. Moison, Boot Store East street, Ashbnrton. 5 138 TT7 ANTED Known-Just arrived ' * from Melbourne for the Blub House ICO Men's Suits, 17s 6d ; 10 dozen Felt Hats, la lid; Men's Heavy Boots, 9s lid [ worth 15s) ; a line of Flannelette, 34 lid dozen; Melbourne Millinery at Melbourne Cost. Everything at Mel bourne prices,—The Blue House, Arcade Corner, Tancred street. 6 49 NOTICE! Hotice Sport for all Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. H&vin<» a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns or any description. Gun fittings in Stock. Prices low. —J, W. Hardley, Ironmonger, etc



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