Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sporting news on fourth page. The first pawnbroker's license ever granted at Napier was issued ket week. The annual concert of the Egin sc! 00l takes place on Friday, August 2. Further particulars will be advertised later. Messrs Mitchell and Turners surplus stock sale still continues, a notice in another column extending the time of closing until Saturday July 20.

A robbery of about £20 worth of harness—riding and driving—took place about June 17 last, at C. J. Harper's, on the north side of the Rangitata river. The driving harness his been discovered hidden in a plantation on the right side of the road from Geraldine to Peel Forest, near the Rangitata bridge.

At the Ohriatehurch Magistrate's Court jesterday the Prohibitionists withdrew the remaining informations against publi cans for Sunday trading, on the ground that the purpose sought in the proceed* ings would, if served at all, be as well served by the six cases which had been heard, as by the whole twelve.

Information has been received that Mr Frank W. B. Fitchebt, a Duoedin medical student has passed the final examination for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Surgery at the Edinburgh University, and has received an appoint ment as one of this resident physicians in the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

The Wellington Post states that large quantities of pumice stone have lately gone to Australia, where it is in great request for insulation purposes. Experts have unanimously pronounced this kind of pumice superior in many respects to other materials used, and it is probable that a large and profitable trade will be developed.

Mr Robert Millar, of Winchmore, believes in cattle that run to beef, and quickly too. He last week sold to Mr James Smith, butcher, Alford Forest Road, a two-year old shorthorn steer, that scales (dressed weight) 800ibs. The same butcher killed several half-bred wethers (Lincoln cross), fed by Mr Stitt, that scaled from 90lba up to 1351b5. The meat is now on view at the shop.

A lantern entertainment in aid of the St. Stephen's Sunday School prize fund will be given In St. Stephen's Schoolroom on Tuesday, July 16. The lantern will be worked by Mr Murray, and the Rev T. A, Hamilton will give descriptions of the principal slides, illustrative of the "Royai Navy, the loss of H.M.S. ••Victoria," See.

At Wellington the other day two young lads were charged with stealing brasswork. Mr Martin, before whom they were brought, remarked that probably during the present session steps will be taken to put the second-hand dealers under super vision, either by licensing them or other wise. At present the disposal of articles of this sort waa so easy that there was a distinct inducement to lads to steal.

Mr Richard Monk is out for Auckland City, on the platform of a three-fifths majority for prohibition, non-borrowing, and is opposed to socialistic labour legis lation. Mr Fawcus has arrived, and has stated that he has resigned his position in the Govarnment Printing Office and placed himself entirely in the hands of the Central Council, which meets on Thursday, and will abide by their decision.

Mr J, Harrington, fireman on board the Mawhera, obtimed a verdict for £250 against the Wellington Harbour Board, for injuries received by his tripping over a switch on the Railway Whaif. For the defence it was contended that the Board had nothing to do with the wharf, which was worked by the Government, and s nonsuit was claimed. Ths Judge re served the point to be argued before a Judge "witnounrjurys

The Auckland Star says :— 4 The brisk ness of the timber industry is shown by the fact that local mills are 3till running d?y and night. At Mercury Bay mill a contract has just been given out by the manager, Mr Edwards, on behalf of the Kauri Timber Company, for the cutting of 20,000,000 ft of timber. This mill is now lit by the electric light, aa it is running night and day. Over eighty hands are employed in the mill itself, and fully 200 in the mill and bash.'

The monthly meeting of No. 25 South Kakaia, L.0.L., was held en Saturday evening. There was a large attendance of the brethren present. The W.M,, Bro Cromie, occupied the chair. After the routine business had been dealt with, a letter was read from No. 16 Southbridge, inviting the lodge to attend church parade. It was decided that owing to the weather, and the very heavy state of Ihe roads, the lodge would not be able to attend this year's parade. The 12th of July celebration committee brought up their report, which proved very satis factory, there having been a hundred In vitations sent out.

The keen frost last night did not affect attendance at the Caledojiisn Society's ingleside gathering, at which there were about 200, present. In fact the meeting was one of the most successful given this season. The j|oor was under the manage ment of Mr $>. Fri^zelJ, who made quite & medei M.C. Mr Gates' band supplied the music, to which dancing wag kept up till midnight. Mrs Hofltam provided supper in her usual taste? ful and effective style, which was laid on the stage, a smoking and card room being provided upstairs for the use of non d?icerß, Altogether a very enjoyable evening was ?J>BHt, and at the close the kindness of Mr G. A, a". s"ckley |jj pro viding the entertainment was acknow ledged in right hearty fashion.

Major Keddell, S.M., occupied the bench at our local Court to-day. Be had an affiliation case to bear, and the space set aside for the public was crowded by a batch of men, mostly young, whose faces showed that the nauseous details of thf> evidence were sweet mojrsela indeed to them* Ab the luncheon adjournment about a dozen of them took up a position under the portico and in the stairway, waiting for the re-opening of the Court, and to secure a good position when the hearing was resumed. So anxious were they to do this that they held their position like martyrs, while the remainder of the crowd in the courtyard pelted them with snow. When the doer opened the rush into Court of this fool-minded lot could not have been more eager had they been starving me^n rnshing to obtain a square mest! ' '"

THE WASTE OF BODILY TISSUE

Diseases of the kidneys and bladder cause is enormous. Wolfe's Schnapps prevents the destruction of their fibre. Buy bottles intact.

Tinwald Racing Club.

The annual general meeting of the Tinwald Facias; Club was held at Logan's Hotel on Tuesday evening, when there waa a large at tendance of members. Mr K. Gates occu pied the chair. ANNUAL REPORT. The Secretary read the Committee^ report and balance sheet as follows:—It it once more the pleasant du'y of your Com mittee to report on the successful results attained by the Club during the last twelve months. The meeting held on New Year's day was notable for the very large atten dance, being the largest on record, which ; amply shows the Club has in no way lost its I popularity. The entries received were good, | and the racing interesting. In framing the programme, the recommendation of the previous committee in raising the stakes some £11 was adopted, and although this did not increase the number of entries in the princi pal race, there were more investments on the totalisator and an inceeased representa tion from the larger towns. The balance sheet shows the season to have been started with a credit balance of £204 6s 4d. The total receipts of last year amonnted to £354 14s 6d, being made from the following sources:—Members' subscriptions, £16 15s; racing fees, £87 15s ; privileges, £21 13s; totalisator, £124 4s 6d; gates, cards, etc., £3612 a ; use of course to Ashburton Trotting Club, £6; selling race, £1110s; interest on deposit, £8 15s. Expenses—Stakes, £220 8s; totalisator tax, £21 2s 7d; fees to officials, £29 18s 6d; band, £9; sundries, £4 16s 6d ; printing and advertising, £27 4s; insurance, £1 2a 6d; petty cash, £5 2s 6d } gatekeepers, £10 Is; uniforms, £3 15s 6d ; balance £235 4s 9d. The balance sheet shows a list of outstanding subscriptions to the amount of £7 7s, which are considered col lectable, and a portion has since been collected. The statement of assets and liabilities will therefore be as follows :— Assets —Fixed deposit, £183 15s; current account, £51 9s 9i; subscriptions, £7 7s; total assets, £242 11s ©d. Liabilities nil; Assets over liabilities £242 11s 9d. Owing to the course having been used by some persons for private purposes the Committee passed a resolution, that any person using the course without: permission be disqualified from entering horses at the Club's meetings or from attending its meeting. It will be necessary before the next meeting to do some small repairs to the stand, etc., and your committee recommend that the course be partly ploughed and top dressed, but the expense will be but a slight drain on the | Club's finances. The lease of Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin for.working the totalisator having expired, it will be accessary to make provision for obtaining a totalisator at future meetings. Mr Stone, in moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, explained that the committee had been as economical as possible in the expenditure of the Club's funds compatible with retaining the interest of owners and patronage of the public. ELECTIONS. The following is the result of the election of officers, etc.: - President, G. A. M. Buckley, Esq.; Vice-Presidents, Messrs H. if. Wright, D. McLean and Todhunter; Treasurer, Mr Thomas Stone; Judge, Mr E. G. Crisp; Stewards, Messrs J. Clark, G.James, J. Hampton, C, Doherty, J. Dixon, J. Stephens, M. Redmayne, E. Gates, R. M. Cuthbertson ; Committee, Messrs W« H. Bell, J. Clark, G.James, James Hampton, John M.Hampton, C. Doherty, J. Hesel tine, J, Dixon, J. Stephens, M. Bedmayne, E. Gates. ANNUAL BACE MEETING. It was resolved to hold the annual race meeting on New Year's Day. TROTTINO. A motion that it be a recommendation to the Committee to place two trotting events on the programme was lost by a narrow majority. MISCELLANEOUS. Hearty votes of thanks were passed to Messrs Kelly as clerk of the scales, Mr E. G. Crisp as judge, and the outgoing com mittee for their excellent work during the season. A bonus of L3 3s was voted to the secretary as a token of the appreciation of hia services. Several new members were elected. At a meeting of the committee held im mediately after the general meeting Mr E. Gates was unanimously re-elected chair man. ' \

CORRESPONDENCE.

opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE SNOWBALLING NUISANCE.

TO THE EDITOR,

i Si*, —I am sure that lam expressing the sentiments of a great many people when I say it is high time* that the police interfered to put a stqp to the intolerable nuisance occasioned in times of snowfall by crowds of larrikins being allowed to assemble at Montgomery's corner, and in other frequented parts of the town, and for hours together to snowball the passers-by. Snowballs are thrown indiscriminately at young and old, male and female, pedestrians and riders on horseback and in vehicles, each successful attempt being hailed with shouts of raucous laughter from those ill-bred cubs, whose conduct speaks very little for the kind of manners taught at our public schools. If these lads and young men choose to amuse themselves for an hour or two in the early morning by snowballing one another, nobody | would complain, but why are persons going about the streets on their ordinary business annoyed in this fashion ? Why do the police allow these larrikins to collect at street corners either for snowballing or any other purpose? Why are they not made to "move on" aa they would be in other places ? 1 have never yet lived in a town where so much license was accorded to the larrikin element upon occasions like the present, at election times, and at public meetings, as is the case in Ashburton. It really seems as if the police wilfully permitted crowds' of larrikins to take charge of the' public streets on special occasions. There is' ho, doubt that those youthf are deliberately breaking the law, and ifc is high time that th§ law wag vindicated, and the public streets freed from this intolerable nuisance.-—I am, etc., OlTiaEN*

School Committee.

ABHBURfOH

The monthly meeting of the Ashburton School Committee was held on Monday last. Present—Messrs Braddell (Chair man), Bean, Tucker, Meddins, Mappher r son, Oraighead, Chapman, Silcock and Watson. AIXEOTON SIDE SCHOOJ.. The Board of Education wrote stating that a schoolroom at Allenton was on the list of new ephools which hail been for warded for the consideration of the Gor rernment | also asking for the account of repairs executed on the caretaker's house, BOUNDARY PENCE. The Town Clerk, Ashburton, wrote stating that the Borough Council would pay half the cost of a post and wire fence between the master's house and reserve. master's report. This document showed the number on roll 504, highest attendance 44?, and average 414. The attendance, it was stated, had'been ffept down by whooping cough and bad weather, VISITING OOJUJITTEK. The erection of boundary fence was left in the hunds of this Committee, and it was decided that the Board be applied to for a grant for the same, as well as re pairs to the back of the Masters house, leeks in infant schools and cartaker'e housa. Messrs lean and Watson were appointed o®mfi#tep nest month. * v " ■'"'", ''*'' l ■'* ; AIpULANOE.' Ti|Q Qh§lrman reported that the Segrgt^ry of the Afabu|ance Society had —n«4i a meetißg ef membep qf ISp^ool Ji 1*"--, ' J- **ae. at 11 a ia. on Committees at mo v~ ■ . ' JW Saturday, to discuss the question o£ gi*»" O ambulance lessons in the schools, iOOOUNTS. Accounts amouating to £16 0s 3d were passed for payment and the noting

Mr Ward's Return.

Wellington, July 10 At noon the Hinemoa arrived Alongside Jervois Quay, and Mr and Mrs Ward were greeted with three hearty cheers by the very large crowd assembled on tin wharves and reclaimed land, while at the name tima the band struck up "The Southern Cross." As Mr and Mrs Ward stepped from rhe gangway od to the wharf they were re ceived by Sir Walter Buller and other members of the reception committee, who, with a large number of members of both branches of the Legislature, were awaiting them. Several minutes were occupied in hand-shaking, and then Sir Walter Buller read an address of welcome. The address recounted the various questions in the mission, and congratu lated the Treasurer on its success. Mr Ward made a very brief reply. He chanked bhose present for their kind and hearty welcome, and said that it was more calculated to inspire one with feel ings of love for the country than any other thing that could be done. He would not just now elaborate upon the matters mentioned in the address. Daring his absence he had always done his best for the colony, and in whatever steps he had taken he had always conferred with his colleagues by wire and obtained their assent. He had done his best to further the interests of the 1 country that) was destined to be a great one. Where the welfare of the colony was concerned he thought that the people should sink party , feeling and look only to the colony's interests. He felt pleased that his efforts had met with the approval of his fellow colonists. Although his work at Home' had been severe and continuous, and he had had little or wo rest, he felt refreshed by his trip, and was prepared to share with his colleagues in carrying out the work of the country. Although he had made many friends on the other side of the world both Mrs Wsrd and himself were glad to be back among old friends. More cheers were then given for Mr Ward, who was escorted to his carriage, and the procession formed up to traverse the principal streets of the city. The procession was beaded by the Garrison Band, and consisted of three carriages containing the recepfirm committee, fol lowed by a lorrie decorated with ferns and flowers, next came a landau drawn by four horses, in which were the Premier and Mrs Seddon and Mr and Mrs Ward, after whom came the other members of the Grovernment arid some members of the family, then followed twenty carriages contaiinining the ra»yor and councillors, tha members of the Harbour Board, and leading citizans. Tapp's Band separated the Firs Brigade from the foregoing, and the procession was brought up with fifteen seated express-wagons, oontaining a number of working men, their wives and families. Only a couple of banners were carried, and there was no one on foot except the men carrying the banner?. The route was through the main thorough fares to the Thorndon Esplanade, where the Premier, Mr Ward, and others took occßbion of it being Arbor Day to p'atjt trees to commemorate the event. The procession reformed, and, by way of Tmakori road, finished at the Parlia mentary Buildings, where cheers were given for Mr ant Mrs Ward and the Government. All points of vantage along the road were crowded by sightseers, but the day was not generally observed as a holiday. At Thorndon Esplanade Mr Seddon thanked the public for the enthusiastic reception extended to his colleague. Mr and Mrs Ward and Mrs Seddon then planted a tree to commemorate the 3 per cent loan. Mr Seddon said he thought the State should provide trees for planting on Arbor Day, to replenish the denuded forests of the colony. THE BABQUIST. Fully three hundred guests worn pre sent. Sir Walter Buller occupied the chair, and the company included ail tbe members of the Ministry, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and a large number of both branches of the legislature. The chairman proposed the toast 'The Guest of the Evening/ Ha 6aid that Mr Ward Wits entitled to be cailed the true representative of the young New Zealand party. Ho had worked bis way from a humble position in the Civil Service to one of the highest positions in the colony. He paid a high tribute to Mr Ward for the services he had rendered the colony during his trip, and said that he had created a most favourable impression wherever ha made his appearance. The toast having been drunk with great enthusiasm, Mr Ward rose to reply amid loud cheers. Mr Ward acknowledged the enthusias tic way in which his toast had bsen honoured, and referred to the press crltcism? he had been subjected to both before his departure to the colony and on his arrival at Hone, The hostile criticisms appearing in the New Zaaland papers had bean marked and sent home with a view of damaging him and his colony, but to the honour of those who conducted the news papers at Home they refused to publish these criticisms and characterised them as cowardly and unfair. These attempts to depreciate him and his Ministry had failed. He gave Sir. W. Perceval all credits for what he had done at Home, but the Agent General himself would admit that the 3 per cant, loan could not and would not have been successfully put upon the market had he £Mr Ward) not been present in London. He said this although no one could accuse hini of being egotistical. He warmly denied the accusation that he had made misleading statements In Lon don. His accusers were not patriots; they were the enemies of the country. Their action was due solely to a desire to turn the Ministry out of office and gain the treasury benches themselves; and there were people in the colony at present prepared to put almost anything on record in order to attain this object. As to the 3 per cent;, loan he could not give presume of what he had done until he did so in parliament, Mr Ward then referred to some misleading cable messages thab had appeared in the New #9aknd papers with reference to his mission at Home. He 1 never said, as had been credited to him, that em* ployers here were forming themselves into associations against' the uniona, of the colony j nor' dM ne 8S& $na& the colony wanted more immigration. He explained what he dfd say on those two subjects, and added that there were other statements made against him which were not true. He next alluded to the splendid hospitality he and Mrs Ward had received at Home, where they hid I made very many friends. He felt sure that the colony had a great future before it, and when trade was more fully expanded her future would be greater even than tho most sanguine had ex peoted. He thanked the company for the magnificent reception they-had given him . that evening, As Mr Ward, who had been speaking for forty minutes, resumed his beat, the whole company rose and cheered him. The Mayor of Wellington proposed the toast of (The Ministry,' The Premier was loudly cheered as he rose to respond. M* W. 4. Quick proposed the toast of 'TM Parliament of New Zealand,' which was responded to by. Sir Maurice O'Rorke and Sir George Whitmore. M the request of a large deputation from tiho I#bnr Department, Mr fteevss addressed the gathering. He felt it a —-* welvileaa fcq be present aa a young to do honor to the Colonial Treasurer, who was practically a young New Zw-, iMidjr, This fii »ob the pUc* to go;

into details with regard to the labor party, but he agreed with Mr Seddon that while the policy of a liberal labor party should also be held in check by prudence, no one class could rule a nation, and no one class should cause o;her sections of the community to be forgotten. If there was a country where prudent experiments coald fairly be , undertaken, that country was New Zea land. A free, educated, and united democracy like this could do great things, i and carry oat great experiments. I Mr Reevos' health was then drunk wich musical honors. j The proceedings broke up at 10.30 p,m.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Major Redden, S.M.) Inbusteial Schools Act—ld this case, adjourned from last week, in which Elizabeth Brown was charged with leaving her home, the girl was given another chance and ordered to retam to her parents. Bokough By-laws —A ease against Samuel Barnard had also been adjourned, MrCuthbertaon appeared for Me Burnard, who was charged en the information of bhe Banger with depositing ojf*i in the borough, and fined da and cost 14s. *Thk Building By-LAW — Thomas Bullock, charged with erecting ft building within the building block without deposit* ing plans with the Borough Council or giving notice to the Engineer. He pleaded i guilty, but considered the offence very ; trivial. Mr Furnell, for the Council, said Mr Bullock had erected many build* ings in Aehburton, and was perfectly familiar with the by-laws. But he (Mr Purnell) would not press for a heavy fine. Defendant was fined 10a, costs !&.«.—H. Oiggle, charged with a similar offence, pleaded not guilty. The evidence showed that a space over the back door had been covered in with iron, and a chimney erec bed. Defendant said he knew nothing of the by-law, and was not aware there was a fire block. Defendant was fined la and oosta 9s,

Mikes act, 1891-G. T. Park, lessee of the Mount Somers coat mine, Wig charged by the inspector, 4r John Gow, with neglecting tusend In the required returns within the specified time. Mr Cuthbertson for defendant pleaded guilty* A fine of 40i, and coats 16s 64 was in* iiieted.

Maintekance—Ambrose Fox, charged by his wife apnes For with failing to pro* vide for herself and children, did not appear. Agnes Fox said her husband lived with ncr still. He got rery little work, «nd gave her veiy little money* He was too lazy to work. She maintained herself and children and ha lived an her. Plaintiff asked for an order for 15s per week. An order was made for 12s per week to be paid monthly.

Affiliation.—Archibald McNaughb was charged by Mary J&izitath Clements with failing to contribute to the support of her illegitimate child of which she alleged he was the father. Mr Guthbert* son for pUntiff, Mr Oiiap for defendant), Mr Crisp contended that there was no material evidence is support of tho plaintiffs claim, such as the law required before che could succeed. The S.M. agreed with counsel atd said the case would be dismissed, although this did not necessarily cast; any reflection on plain* tiflfa veracity.

Civil Oases.—Jadgmenb was given by default io John MoKeague v A. J. Kelly, £3 lla 4d, Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiffj and P. and D. Duncan v Harry Lee, 17s 3d and coats sa.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. FRATEREISING

Londom, Jnly 10 The officers of the Italian squadron, on returning from Kiel, were enter tained at Plymouth.

A NEW COMMANDANT

■Mr ■•- ■*** London, July 10 Major Wilson, of the Argyle High landers, has been appointed command* ant in Western Australia.

AN AUSTRALIAN NOVELIST

Lonpon, July 10 Miss Agnes Murphy, of Melbourne, has sold to the Routledges her Austra* lian novel, " On high terms."

LABOR

Storey, July 10 At a meeting of the Fastoralists' Union a report was presented which expressed the opinion that shearing this season will be conducted under more peaceful conditions than for the past few years.

Home Rule.

Sydney, July II Mr Davitt has issued an appeal to the people of Australasia for donations to the Irish e'ection fund. He states that unscrupulous foes are endeavoring by means of fabricated ne tra to create the impression that the supporters of Home Rule in America and elsewhere are refusing to tender aid to th.c Irish, in the present emergency,

The Totalisator.

Melbourne, July 11 A deputation of owners and train ara of racehorses waited upon Mr Sevan, asking him, in his capacity as President of the Council of Churches, to use his influence in obtaining the support of the Ministers of the various dencmina* tions to legislation for the introduction of the totalisator. Mr Sevan replied that the Council was opposed to the totalisafcor, but he expressed himself willing to use his influence in its layer if provision were made in the Isill tQ suppress all other kind 3of gambling. Tljo Bill, to bis mind, did not go far enough. It aimed at purging the turf only. He wanted a measure to purge the whole community,

A BIG FAILURE

Melbourne, July 11 C. R. Staples, accountant, has failed, with liabilities amounting to £271,000. The assets are set down at £243,000.

SMALLPOX.

lije -Uusjtama's smallpox cases were landed at Colombo, and there has been no further outbreak.

WIDENING THE FRANCHISE

Adelaide, Jnly 11 Government has given notice q| iutentiqu to iutroduce a Bill reducing the qualification of eleptors for mem bers of the Legislative Council,

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'. ullHnmrilMhmiiWli wiiiiiifiim r> 11«n. >wnfrit;. m j ii'i a i ■» ;y .£, „ i,,J \; ( 'f j TAJSttM Miiii ■ »»»».„ ,,Tfa trfTTrtiTiinVini i i ■■ » Business Notices'. . ' G. J. Neil Fs CLEARING SALE IB NOW OH AT FBIEDLANDER'S CORNER. »EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD, NOW IS YOUR TIME. Indies' Jackets, this season's goods, Grey Calico Is lid doz 2ls—Reduced to 12s 6d White Calico Is 9d doz Corsets 3a lid—Reduced to 2s 6d Men's Colonial Tweed Suits 80s—Re -oorsols 4s lid—Reduced to 2p lid duced to 22a 6d Heavy Dress Tweed,double width, 2s &d Men's All Wool Suits 19s 6d -Seduced to 9Jd, this season's Boys' Suits 3s lid rds Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes, Bed Sheeting B|d 13 6d Colonial Flannel, all wool, la—Be- Men's Macintoshes, with capes, and duced to 8d sewn seams 22s 6d Biaakets 0s lid per pair BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid Boys' Nail Shooters 4s Ud Men's Bluchers 4s 9d Women's Strong Leather Boots 5s lid Mea'a Watertight*, Heavy, 10s 6d Women's Shoes 4s 6d EVEEY LINB MUST BE CLEARED MAKE NO ERROR COMPARE OUR PRICES^ G J NEILL IfK EDLAKDER'B CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. OASfi CASH FLETCHER BROS. HATE just received another consignment of HUDSON WATER BISCUIT in 4lb Tins. This is really without a doubt a splendid line. The Biscuits are mtiohjfwisher and notjbroken as they are when you get them in the large tins. We],ha?e also in Stock "and to arrive, WRIGHT'S CELEBRATED BISCOITS, In 2lb boxes in the following varieties :— PARIS WIHES 08WEG0 OABIBALDI ABERNBTHY EDINA SULTANAS ABROWROOT, Sea., tec, CONFECTIONERY. | CONFBOTIONIRY k selling at low prices now. but we are selling at Lower Kates than anyone in Ashburton. We are clearing out a line of Terry's Pastilles (English), at a great reduction £also a splendid lot of^Oaramels, Musks, Chocolate Creams, etc. Try our Scotch Mixtures and Conversations at naif the price the Confectioners charge. . We have in hand and to arrive Large Stocks of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL CANDLES. 50'boxcs National Candles 50 boxes London Wax" 50 boxes London Sperm 25 boxes Cosmopolitan Sperm 25 boxes Vistas Paraffin 15 boxes Fluted Paraffin 100 boxes Premier Candles 50 Blectric Stearins Remember, if we do not advertise prices, we are stiirselling all Groceries, etc., at the Lowest Possible Prices. We should be very much obliged if those of our Customers who can get in town daring the week to got their Groceries would do so, as we cannot serve them and do them justice when we are so very busy on a Saturday. We can quite understand how unpleasant and annoying it must be to have to wait such « long time for their turn, and can quite sympathise with them. <gr NOTE ADDBESS, FLETCHER BROS, CASH SUPPLY STOIRES, ASHBURTON & CHRIBTOHUBOH. auinMIILEJ ■■!■!!!■■ I" I mf'-»ru m .1 II _ I -■ll|- it I ""— ''" ' "'"'■—■'»' ■—»■-"■"■" ' " -111^111 .HWI ' pil! I U SURPLUS STOCK SALE. npHE continuous wet weather during the last three weeks, prevented many of our Friends in the outlying Districts from taking advantage of the Unprecedented Bargains to be obtained at the above f ale. We have decided to EXTEND THE TIME OF CLOSING UNTIL Saturday, July 20. tf% !„-.— MITCHELL & TURNER TANOBED STEEET.



; Wanted WANTED to Sell—First-claas quiet Cow, now due to calve. Apply Mail Office. 7 71 /"I AMBLING —The Petition against v* the Bank of New Zealand Estates Company's I ottery Bill, which Bill pro vides for a huge Gambling scheme, lies at Mb H. M Jones' Bookseller's Shop, Ashburton, AH those Opposed to the measure are requested to sign the Petition without delay, .. 767 |3 AZORS— Altonas, Benfall, Johnson's, J-t' HaifforV, Wade and Butcher's— from 2a each. Strops, Shaving Brushes, etc., half-price.—McGregor's |_ IKVTE W of Reviews for June. Young Ll» Ladies' and Weldon's Journals, Pictures for 1895. *If Christ came to Chicago'; cheap edition. Hew books.— H. M. Jones. TpiXPIRATION of Lease—£2ooo worth •" of Books. Stationery, Fancy Goods, Music, etc, to be Sold for Cash this month, regardless of Coafc. Great Sale now on. —L* F. Akdrewbs Ss Co., Stationer's Hali, Ashburton. IRTHDAY CardsTnew and beautiful designs. Hand-painted Ivorine and Plush Cabinet Photo Frames from 6d each, Sew Games.—H. M. Jones. Jfc/lARSDEN, Junr., Bookseller, • -»**- Stationer, News Agent, Etc School Books and all other School Requisites. AH goods at lowest possible prices, Note—"The Ljttle Shop," East Street. WANTED Known—Great Purohase of Dress Staffs Lot No. 3 extra quality, Nan's Veilings all shades, Navy and Black Diagonal Serges all at Is 3d, usual price 2s 3d. —H. 0, &egees, Mel ford House. TITANTED Known—Grand results, VV our cash sales on Saturday last were the largest in our 25 years' experi ence. Practical evidence that our efforts are appreciated—Mitchell & Tukner. WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuff* for Melford House Sale. Lob No. 2 great variety, double width at Is. Some of these were Is 9A wholesale. Everything reduced.—H. C. Seqers. HAIR BRUSHES, Clothes Brushes, Tooth Brashes, Nail Brushes, Combs (assorted), Perfumery, Stationery, School Bags, any price for Cash.— McGregor's ~AWTKD Known —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 Winter Goods, and almost any price older stock.—Mitchell and Turner. CTTANTED Known—Small Profits W and Quick Returns.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Men's aad Boys Clothing and Underclothing, Boots and Shoes, Rugs and Blankets, at parti cularly low rates —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known — Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store ia the Cheapest; Store for Boots and Shoes. WANTED Known—Ladies Lasting Slippers only 2s lid—Uaual price, 4s 6d.—Mellor'a Zealandia Boot Store. /^ARSOITanB GO'S Stooktakiog~Bale v Now on. Groceries, Ironmongery, Brushware, Glass and China, at very low prices for cash. 5 129 OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Mußlins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorh's new shop, Baker's Buildings. piHOIOE New Season Fruit. Grapes, V-> Peaches, Pines; Plume, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes {the b«st n town.— adams, S winders' Buildings f*\ UNS ! Guns ! Guns 1 My new stock VJT of Gunaj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In speetlon invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hardley's Sporting Repository rfp~TO~DATE SALE—ISO Pairs G iris <U Boots 2s 63, 120 Pairs Maida' Boots 3i 6d, 117 Pairs Maids' (best) Boots 4* 6d, Ladies' Shoes 6s 114, Gents' Boots 4s 6d and 5s 61. All sizes guaranteed for one week,—A. Orb's Cheap Sale. 6 221 ANTED, Everybody to try a pairof House Slippers, only Is. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. \XT ANTED Known—Mothers, be wise * and buy your school boots at Meilor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical lice at S. Saxek's, Optician. WANTED Known—l have good Bluchers, only 4s lid.—Mellor's Zaalandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Bargains to be had every day at Mellor's Zea andia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Drees Stuffs. Lot No. 1 great variety, double width B|d. Most of these goods were Is 3|d wholesale. Melford House Sale. Everything reduced.—H. C. Segeks. {I WANTED-Everyone to call at VV Meilor's and get hia price. No one asked to buy. WAKTED Known — Ladies' Linen Cuffs Id, 12 dozen Drees Buttons If, Velvet and Satin Ribbon Id per yard, Inf.ntees 6d, Black Mitts 6d, Towela 33. Ladies Cashmere GlovesSd; all wool Fresh Dress Goods 6d, 72in Sheeting at lOd and la.—Andrew Obr's Sale. 6 222 OjTaStED KNOWN.—Warm carpefc m slippers for Winter wear, girls 9d, Is, woman's U 91— W. H, Collier, • The Corner." WANTED Known-Football Boots, sure goal kickers; they never fail —Mellor'a Zealandia Bnot Store. RtHPLETOHER BROsTfoTFlour*" Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Etc., at lowest prices in town ; quality combined, —bash Supply Stores, Aehburton. rpEkpMl, TEA. "Fy^u are wanting jL a Box of really test class Tea, at a low price, try Fietcser B^s AJI well known brands of Tea kept in stock, -r Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton, Of ANTED Known—The 7*w»Bt and " Best shop for Evening Shoes i1? Ashburton.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, WANTED Known—That lam hold ing a Sale at Reduced Prices for One Month. Come for Bargains. I have the advantage over miny in the trade for the simple reason that I have no partners to pay dividends to, or interest on loan to carry on big concerns. Bub I boy and sell none but the best, no trash to draw the unwary. Repairs as usual, done at Onoe.—J. Moisojf, Boot Itore last street, Aahburtun. 5 133



Wanted. j LF. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now * on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toya, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F, Andkewbs &Go /CHOICE FKUIT3.-^-Peaches, bananas^ *-^ ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, a* EL A. Flower, FraiEer and Confectioner, East ntreab VT OTIOE! Notice SportTfor al IN Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. Having a professions' Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake tr repair (Jans of any description. Gun fittings in stock. Prices low,-—J. W Hamh-by, Ironmonger, etc WANTED Known—A cordial reception and free inspection through the whole of our extensive Premises. Every article sold at advertised prices—Mitchell 6 Turner. BTOCKTAKING Sale—Mrs Alcorh will give large reductions of Millinery, Jackets and Mantles, Children's Pilisses, Dress Material, Glassware and Fancy Goods, for one month previous to stock taking, — Next Courthouse, Eavelock street T>IPES~GBI) Amber from la 3d; JL Silver mounted Amberoid Month pieces, assorted, 2s. Clay 3d per Dozen, —McGregor's 7 83 WAITED Known—Ten per cent under Ohristehurch prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. ANTED KNOWN. -Thecelebrated Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob tained at W.H Collier, "The Corner." SPECIAL HOTlCE.^uitß™afld Single Garments made to measure, Fit and style with prices to suit the times. Large purchase Heavy Kai&poi Trousers and Knit Underclothing.—Mitchell and Turns*. WANTED Known—Just arrived from Melbourne for the Bx.ua House 100 Men's Suite, 17s 6d ; 10 dozen Felt Hats, la lid; Men's Heavy Boots, 9a lid (worth 15s); a line of Flannelette, 3a lid dozen; Melbourne Millinery at Melbourne Cost. Everything at Mel bourne prices,—The Bute House, Arcade Corner, Tancred street. 6 49 "anted known. — f. s. Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, neib the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B, Lady Attendant. Fruit of every description. Ladies' Room a speciaitr. 1*163 /~IHEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, v cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have got in a nice assortment of this season's Blankets, men's and boys colonial Twead Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than ever they have been in New Zealand. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27s 6i, a marvel at the prine; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7s 6d.j-RoBERT Alcorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Haveloek street, BANG t Bang i Bttug ! My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to has«f Eley's, Kynock's and, Ohm Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at .T. W. Hardley'h, Gnn Emporium r\TANTKD Known—6o Ladies' Black ' and Colored Wool Jerseys at 2s 63, formerly 10j 64; 100 Pairs of White Blankets at 10s 6i, Ladias' Muffs 3s 03. Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets 2* 91, 6 and 6J four button Kid Gloves 6d. Oents Silk Tiea 6d each. Large Wool Hearth Bops 6* 61 each.—Andrew Ouit's Sale. 6 220 HALF-YEARLY STOCK . TAKING. NEW r/EAL\ND EW ZJEALAND riL'OTHING Tp ACTOR V CLOTHING X 1 AOTOitY We find that we are Overstocked in many lines. We will, until the end of this month, mark goods fat prices that will ensure^ Ready Sale. Men's Overcoats, with capes, 23s 6d Boy's Overcoats, with capes, 8s 6d Men's Sac Suits 18a 61 Boya'Ashburton Tweed Suits from ... 8s 6d Boys' Tweed Sailor Suits Ss (id Boys' ©dd Knkkers all siszes Men's Heavy Mosglel femts 4s 9d Men's Workiiig Shirts ... Is 61 Boys' Tweed Hats ... Is Od Girls' and Boys' School Boots from ... ... ... 4* 6d Men's Boots ftt p^ces^hat will Sell them Ib will be to your advantage to give us a call for your next pair of BOOTS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOKY. ALEX. HJBNDRY, Manager,,^ GOLII BROOCHES AND] JUST RECEIVED iy*EW AW OHQICE DESIGNS- To be seen at the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. SALE X, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, JjJASTUSTSEE^ tr Inspection Invited, qiO LET, beginning of August, Shop in *■ East Street, at present occupied by Mr James McGregor, Apply 744 JOHN OKU &0U '



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