PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1895. VACCINATION.

The presence of smallpox in the adjacent colonies naturally raises the question of prevention. As yet there is no great cause for alarm, if there is any at all, as the cases were all on board ship, and have been sternly isolated. They can all be traced to Rio as their origin, and doubtless the Australian authorities will succeed, with the vigorous measures they have taken, in confining the disease to those who brought it, and are now suffering from it. It would be a calamity indeed were this gaunt pestilence to be allowed to stalk through the land in the haat of an Australian summer, and smite with its fever breath, as it usually does when unchained and revelling, the best and strongest con stitutions. But, as we have said, there is but little cause as yet for fear of infection from outside. Then cqmes th^ question for ourselves of vaccina tion, and what we are doing with it in this colony, have an Act in farce which makes vaccination com pulsory oil ftll infants before they reach the age of six months, and non-cgmpli aac<s with the provisions of the Act render thosS responsible liable to severe penalties. Towards the close of last month a return was laid on the table of the House of Representatives showing the number of births in the colony for the past eight years—from 1887 to 1.8.9.4 inclusive—and the number of vaccinations during the same period, Ihe figures were these:■—

It is very evident from these figures that one half of the children that are born in the colony do not come under the hands of the vaccinator. This must be the case when the births show 18 000 and the vaccinations 9000. The figures are very far indeed from bein" *Vjsfaptory, as, after allow ing' liberally for infant mortality, they an to prove that a large percentage of e&Udren are not vaccinated, at all.

From another source we learn that in 1894 th« proportion of successful vaccinations of children under one year to total births was 32*42, and of children under fourteeen years, which would include the whole number vaccinated, 50-31. In Canterbury the per centage was 56-97 of children under one year and 72 07 under fourteen. But Wellington, with its 3,354 births, had only 1147 registra tions all told, or 3420 per cent. Auckland was about the same, the provinces showing out best after Canterbury being Taranaki, Otago, Hawke's Bay and Nelson. Marl borough had but 11,68 per cent oi vaccinations, and Westland only 2.40. The figures we have been quoting prove that only pbout one child in three born in this colony is vaccinated. If there is the virtue in vaccination which is claimed for it, then this is a very serious matter indeed with a dread scourge of smallpox lurking so j near our shores. i

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A report of the meeting of the Upper Ashburton Road Board appears on the fourth page.

Mr K. W. Knowles, proprietor of the Napier Telegraph, has been eleoted chair man of the Press Association this year.

Mr Elston, who was a severe loser by che fire at the Oddfellows'Hall, announces that the drawing in his Art Union takes place on November 14.

Mr Preston and Mr A. Pilbrow, in two days ab Rangitata, captured 52 trout, averaging about 4|lbs, most of them in fair condition.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company propose to increase the ptior lien debenture stock by £400,000, to redeem the liabilities of che Land Association and to provide a fund.

The Monowai left Auckland, for San Francisco, on Saturday afcernoon. The Monowai had a large cargo, the principal item being 1100 bales of wool, purchased by American buyers at the recent Syd ney sales.

In oar report of the Orickefc Club con cert we omitted to mention Mv R. A. Ballentine'n humorous song'The doctor' and as an encore he gave * The waiter.' Both songs were remarkably well sung, the latter being especially good.

Tha Master of the Home wishes to ac knowledge with thanks the receipt of a dozen hats from Mr Hendry, illustrated papers from Mr Jones, sausages from Mr Silcock, cake from Mrs Willis, and cauli flowers from Mr Rule, for the use of the inmates.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington on Saturday says that Sir Patrick Bnckley is improving, bufc Mr Cadman is no better, he being unable to obtain sleep. The Premier, tbe Hon. J. McKenisie, and the Hon. J. Carroll will visit the Ohristchurch Show.

The Presbyterian Synod decided by 50 fco 48, after two days' discussion on th@ question of marriage with a deceased wife's sister, not to commit itself to an approval of such marriages, but to leave it to the Individual conscience of ministers and members to determine wh'*t course they should pursue in celebrating or enter ing upon them.

Ab Wellington last week, at a meeting of the Unemployed Relief Committee, the qapstion of raising more funds for the prosecution of the work in hand was discussed. Eventually a Committee was set up to enquire into the desirableness of ge ting up a monster pyrotechnic display, etc., in the Basin Reserve at an early date for the purpose of raising funds.

A correspondent of th 1* Wellington 2'ost last Thursday wro'e : —' It may be un known to anyone except those directly concerned—and it is oiJy right to make it public at once, so that one of the members can ask the queatiou in the House—that Hansard is again at a standstill. Last Mouday over fifty compositors were com pelled to leave the Government Printing Office through members being behind with the revision of their speech proofs, and have been doing little or nothing bince ani are utterlydisguated—and rightly so. 1

A writ for £1000 damages for libel has been served on the Wellington Evening Post, at the instance of the Colonial Treasurer, the alleged libel being; con tained in a statement that Mr Ward had met Mr Murray on board the Hauroto, and that his denial of it was untrue. The Post has placed the matter in the hands of Messrs Bell, Gully and Izard. There was an idea that the paper might have elected to withdraw, on the plea of mis taken identity, which is another way of saying that the public can see no other way out of the difficulty, but the Post's action looks as if there will be a plea of justification, in which case the proceed ings will bo interesting.

The purchaser of a lease of a s.-ction at Mangaweka, North Island, thought he had secured a few tons cf potatoes, an orchard, and a house, all for 9 30, but afterwards found the potatoes had dis appeared, the fruit treea had followed suit, and the house was hardly a man sion. The Commissioner of Lands said he had visited the locality and ascertained that the orchard had consisted of a couple of dozen gooseberry bushes, and the potatoes weighed but a couple of cwt, although the hou?e was still in evidence. It was decided, on the advice of the Com missioner, to remit half a year's rent, bufc not to grant a refund of the price paid.

A meeting of school teachers was held on Saturday in the Arcade Chambers, for the purpoae of forming a branch of the Educational Institute, fco place country teachers on such a footing as would enable them to take advantage, if necessary, of the Teachers Appeal Act. Several things militated against the attendance, which was only moderate. Mr John Wafcson, of Longbeach, was elected chairman of the meeting, and asked Mr Penny, of Spring burn, to state what steps had been taken in the matter, and that gentleman explained at some length what had been done, and read correspondence from Messrs T. Hughes, president of the North Canterbury JSdupational Institpte j J. B. Wayne, and George Crcmje, expressing sympathy with the objects of the meeting, 'hough qualifying it to some extent. A j long discussion took place as to the i advisablenesa of forming a branch of the North Canterbury Institute, but opinions varied greatly on the subject. The pro visions of the Act were also discussed, and some doubt was raised as to the power to form a separate institute in Ashburton. Several teachers spoke, on these matters, and eventually Mr Ciilverhouse, Tinwald, moved that the meeting be adjourned till the first Saturday in December, which was c-pried. Mr D. T. Todd was ap pointed^seertfcary pro Urn.

Ashburton Trotting Club

Spring- Meeting-.

Pateon—G. A. M. Buckley, Esq. Prfst deht —Donald McLean, Eeq. Vicb- Piusiobnts—Messrs P. McCafferty and Daniel McKendry, Stewards-—Messrs P. Devaue, J. Dore, J. C. Duncan, R. J. Henry, D. McCormick, Denifi McKendry, and G Robertson. Judge —Mr Donald McLean. Staktbb— Mr J. C. Duncan. Clbbk of the Scales—Mr David Zander. Clkkk of the Ooub&e —Mr .'. McCormick. Hanbicapper —Mr J. 0. Duncan. Sbceetaky—Mr R. J. Henry.

The Club was favored with a magnifi cent day on Saturday, and the course was in better order than might have been expected after so much rain, although the south end was rather muddy, and if there were no very close finishes or sensational dividends, the varying prospects of the competitors in the respective races were such as to create a keen interest in the running and afford good sport. An average of over nine starters per race la not a bad result for handicapping, and Mr J. C. Duncan had executed his difficult task without making an unconditional present of any race. Tha horses, as a whole, were a good class There was a capital attendance. The officers were well up to their work, and the whole affair went off smoothly without hitch or protest, Messrs Mason and Roberts putting £622 through the totalisator. The following are the results of the racing '.—

Maiden Handicap (saddle), of 20 eova. Two miles 13 Mr 3 . McDonnell's b w Iris (pony) scr (Owner) 1 38 Mr H. Banks' b g Comical, 6yre, 16seebhdsor ... (J. J. Lewis) 2 0 Mr A. Bubterick's g g Queerfeilow, aged, 638C bhd scr (Owner) 3 Sees bhd ecr—l2 Common, 6yrs, 6 ec,' (Owner), 6 Speculation, 6seo (Owner), 7 Black Oak, 12sec (James Small). 0 Nobby, 12iec (Owner), 2 Mermaid, 14ieo (W. Potter), OJ.E. Rotciv, 16aec (Owner), 6 Belfast Pat, 16aec (G. Grice, junr.), Arahura, 16aeo (J. Butler), 8 Valetta Maid, IGsee (Owner), Mambrino Maid, 16sec (G. Morrison), alao started. Iris was never caught, the rest being distanced. Comical and Queerfeilow were nearest to the winner, and Black Oak at the end of the string. Time— 6.12 2 sth. Dividend—£6 7s.

Lagmhor Handicap (harness) of 20 sovs. Two miles. 23 Mr P. Devane"s blk m Mountjoy, aged, 22sec bhd scr (E. trice) 1 7 Common, scr (T. AnnefcO, 27 The American, lOdeea bhd scr (Douglas). Madeline went out bat returned to the paddock dead lame before the start. The American and Common broke ssveral times, and Mount joy trotting well passed j them both before a mile was covered, and won easily by over a hundred yards. Time—6 0 • Dividend— £2 4s. i Ashburtojt Handicap (saddle), of 25sova. I Two miles. 51 Mr S. Tasker's b m Sarah (pony), aged, scr... ... (B. Edward*) 1 j Sees bhd scr—3 The .American, 2sec | (Douglas), 10 BelfastGirl, 2iec (Owner),29 Eos, Msec (Owner), 8 Victoria 11., lisec (Compton), 15 Max, 22ieo, including 4sec penalty (C. Harold), 2 Toby, 20*ec (Owner), 3 Boston Girl, 20sec (Angus), 12 Commotion, 40aec (Owner). The pony seemed to have the foot of the lot and won all the way, the rest being distanced, althongh Max trotted well, as did The American, but for an occasional break. Time—s 54. Dividend —£2 6s. Farmers' Plate (saddle), of 20 soys. Two miles. 37 Mr J. O'Grady's c.h g Darlington, aged, scr ... ... (Owner) 1

35 Mr J. P. McQ'jilkin'a b m Belfast Girl, 6ytf, lOaec bhd scr (Owner) 2 5 Qaeerfellow, scr (Owner)-seoa bhd scr—l Speculation, 6see (W, J. Smith), 4 Orphan Girl, lOsec (G. Clark), 5 Shuffler, lOsec (Owner), 1 Valetfca Maid, lOsec (W. McOormick), 0 Oamelia, lOsee, 20 Sam, 1436C. t Darlington trotted well and won all the way, although he allowed Belfast Girl to come very close through hia pulling up at the end of the third round in mistake. <^ueerfell aw led the ruck. Time—6 6. Dividend—£2 Bs.

Electric Handicap 'harness), of 20 aovs One mile, 46 Mr T, Honey bone's eh g Seawood, aged, 6sec bhd scr,., (J.Monroe) 1 53 Mr D. McLean's br m (VI.M., aged 17sec bhd scr ... (G. Morrison) 2 0 Tracey Belle, sor (T. Harold), 14 Mourn joy, 10-ieo bhd scr, including 2sec penalty (E. Price ) Seawood (by Xillarney) won as ho liked. M.M. continually breaking, but coming very faab nb the finish got into second place about thirty yards behind the winner. The two-year-old Tracey must have been onfc to have a look at the orowd aa she was lost sight of soon after the start. Time—3min 2 2-saec« Divi dend £2 49,

Dash; Handicap (saddle), of 2030v5. One mile. 44 Mr D. McLean's b g Gillie Ria bhach, syrs, scr {G. Morrison) , 1 15 Mr J. MoCormick's br g Master George, aged, ssec bhd scr (E. Price) 2 16 Mr Tasker's bra Sarah (pony), aged 9sec bhd scr, (including ssec penalty), (B, Edwards), ... 3 Sees bhd scr— i Darlington ssec (H. Bebbington); 1 Mermaid, 4geo (Owner); 3 Duncan, 53ec (Owner); 3, The American, ssec (Douglas) j 6 Belfast Pat, ssec (G. Grice); 8 Arahura, ssec (J. Bufcler) ; 10 Comical, ssec (J. J. Lewis) ; 4 Sea wood, 9iec (J. Monro); 6 Sam, 7sec (W. Grioe); Westleigh, llsec (H. Primmer ; Eos, lleec fOwner) ; Victoria 11., llaec (Oompton) j Home Rulb, 15sec (Owner); Barney O'Hea, 24sec (F, Angus). Comical got into second place, with Sarah following, in ihe first half mile, but Gillie Riabhach was never headed, winning from the start. He was fol- \ lowed home by Master George, Sarah next, and DarUngfon last. Time—2miu 54sec. Dividend-~£2 83.

THE WEATHER.

TESJPEBATURE AND KAINFALL AT OHEBI'SEY FOB OCTOBER, 1895,

A flairs in Turkey

Coustantisople, November 2 The Porte is disturbed owing to rival factions joining against the Government.

The Albanian Palace Guards plotted against the Sultan's life. Eight have been executed and twenty-four im prisoned.

Turkish bonds have fallen heavily.

The Sultan, fearing a Moslem re bellion, will not permit Koirnel to retire.

Armenians are fomenting the trouble and the disturbances, depieciate stocks. Armenians are assembling in numerous centres. They are well armed, and they hold the Zettoum district.

Constantinople, November 3 Ths Sultan has issued a proclama tion to allay commercial panic. London, November 2 The Turks, alleging danger of massacre, compelled the American missionaries to leave Sassoun. In re sponse to the demands of the Em« baesies, troops were sent there to protect foreigners.

New Australia.

A Hopeful Acconaf

Sydxky, November 3 A letter, dated July 6, baa been received from New Australia, in which » settler who recently with* others left Sydney, gives a hopeful account of the state of affairs there. He says he is highly pleased with the country, that the settlement is in a prosperous condition, that the cattle and crops of all sorts, except wheat, which so far have tailed owing to inex perience, are doing splendidly. Una nimity and a spirit of self-help now pervade the settlers. The proposal to alter the existing constitution was lately badly defeated on being put to the ballot. If the motion had been carried, the settlement would have been placed on the same conditions as those from which it had just escaped, and it would have destroyed their liberty. A large number of English families are preparing to join. Alto* gether, New Australia is advancing by leaps %nd bounds in spite of the opposition engendered by ignorance and prejudice, assisted by the mis statements and exaggerated reports of returned seceders, who generally had personal grievances. He concludes that he would not exchange his membership for the best situation in A ustralia.

Prince and Premier

Sofia, November I Prince Ferdinand, declined to pro mise that his son Boris should be baptised in the orthodox Greek faith. Stoiloff, the Premier, resigned, but the Prince refused to accept his resignation. November 2 M. stoiloff has consented to resume charge of the Government, Prince Ferdinand promising that his son shall be baptised in the Greek Ohurch.

CORRESPONDENCE

We do not hold ourseives responsible for the opinions expressed by our coneejondentsi

LEGISLATION REQUIRED.

TO THE EDITOR, Sir, —Your remarks in Saturday's issue in reference to the luncheon and catering arrangements at the Ashburton show voice a very general feeling. The management was simply execrable, and the charge exorbitant; I saw one lady charged two shillings for a single cup of tea. Talk about the conscienceless publican after this. If this is the best the Prohibitionists can do, God help the cause. Think of the cruelty of tantalising a hungry man; think of the suppressed cursing and blasphemy, and say if legislation is not required to regu'ate this tea traffic as much as the beer traffics By all means let us have legislation; the chickens will come, home to roost. —I am, • etc., J. L. Pattbbson.

THE DUNCAN RESCUE.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sib,—We, the undersigned, wish to contradict the statements that have been made that Bred Duncan was starving foe want of provisions in his hat up the Rakaia, near WMtcombe's Pasts. We were up there this week and found in his hut the following articles:—lßlba flour, 61bs of bread, 121ba sugar, SOlbs salt, saltpetre, pickle caak, tea, coffee, cocoa, pepper, mustard, yeast, hops, soap, oandies; a bottle each of sauce, salad oil, castor oil, and painkiller; also some firewood. At the termination of the dray track, six miles down the riverbed, we found two cages, containing 61bs each of rice, sago, pearl barley, split peas, and other goods. These things had been there over twelve months. We came back for these cases next morning with his pack saddle, and had them up to his hut in four hours. We found the lOOlbs of flour at) Lake Heron woolshed (as before stated), which, we also took up with us. We saw sheep running about within a quarter of a mile of his hut, and some wild cattle a mile down the river bed. We also found one of his horses there, alive and doing well. —Yours etc., M. DIGBY. D. McQueen* Mark Anthony. Ashburfcon, October 31, 1895.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT.

Christmas bells will bring in family re union. Young and old look forward with great joy and It is the keenest endeavour o! every one to pass thia fete in the family circle. When gathered round the Xtnaa tree any absent member will be painfully missed, | ana a sigh given for those who are away. Nothing, however, interferes with the joy of Xmas more than if one of the family is stricken dowa with disease, and recovery to health for such member would no doubt be most appreciated of all Chrismsetpreaenta for the whole family. This valuable present will ha found ia tie timely employment of Warner's Safe Care, whereby sorrow would be changed into joy. Nearly all diseases of the human body depend upon disorders of the kidneys, Siver, and digestive organs, being tha laboratory for the whole organism." Warner's Safe Cure is a sure and reliable remedy for the cure of these disorders, and ensures good health.

Follow the example of Mrs S. G. Cox, of Pepper Grove, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria* She pays : "I was taken suddenly ill and called in our doctor, who attended me for three months without doing me the least good. He then informed me that I was suffering from chronic disease of the kidneys, and that having administered every kind of medicine likely to be of any. service,, without any improvement, he considered it would be useless to continue his attendance.' At that time I was completely wasted away, and in such a helpless state that I could not leave my bed. I then commencad, through the advice of friends, taking Warner's Safe Car?. The effects which followed were marvellous. I can now look back and say : • If it had not been for this medicine I should have been in my grave.' To those suffering from kidney disease, I earnestly advise them to give Warner's Safe oare a trial before trying anything $«?«'

THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, NOVEMBEB 4, 1895,



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Year.

Births.

Vaccinations.

1887 JBBB 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894

19,135 18,902 18,457 18,278 18,273 17,876 18,187 18,528

12,919 12,782 11,013 9,357 9,284 8,216 7,412 9,322



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1 I 0.14 1.94 0.69 0.03 0.02 0 12 0.02 0.12 004 0 71 4 19in.



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TOE Cream. Ice Cream. -Wanted, 5000 X people to try Flower's noted Vanilla Ice Cream. leer* drinks of every description. Freeh Toffies and Chocolates a specialty, H. A. Flower, Leading Confectioner, East Street.



Our trade is Strictly Oabh. You Can't refuse our goods for your money j the value tells. COMPARE OUR PBICE& Men's Tweed Suits to Measure a Specialty. The Newest; Patterns, The Beat Workmanship, The Latest Style, In fact a Perfectly Made Superior Suit to Measure for 45s Trousers to Measure from 12s 6d; 1000 patterns to choose from ; Fit Guaranteed. Men's Beady-made Suits 14a 6d Men's Tweed Trouaers 5i lid Men's Serge Trousers 4s lid Men's Moles, Good ... 03 lid Men's Felt Hats from Is 6d A Splendid Line at ... 2s lid Working Shirts ... Is each BO Undershirts ani Pants Is 8d A Beautiful lot of Scarves, Collars, Braces, and Handkerchiefs, from 6d each, worth Double. White Calicoes 2a lid per dozen, Sheetings 9d per yard, Silesia 3|d, Hollands from 4£d, Table Damask from Is. Prints. Prints. Prints. Washing Prints Cheaper than Ever. Nobody looking for Cheap Goods passes the "BLUE HOUSE" Special Line 4s lid Dress worth 7s 6d, other goods from 3d per yard. Sateens, Cambrics, Persians, Cords, CrepoHP, Drlila, Etc, All at prices to Suit the keenest buyer. Millinery. Millinery. Millinery. Do you Want a First-class Stylish Hat in the Newest Shape with the Latest Trimming ? THE "BLUE HOUSE" Is the place for you. Go there and Save Disappointment. A New Line in LIGHT FANCY STRAW, Well Trimmed, including a Beautiful Fiower or Ostrich Tip, Only 3s lid Our Net and Lace Millinery are the Cheapest and Most Stylish. The numbers sold up to date prove to usthat thepublicknow how to appreciate our efforts in bringing Down the Price of Millinery. Pick your Shape and Trimming and we will Trim you a most Stylish Hat Frjss ov Cqs%\ Best Value in Every Line at THE ♦'BLUE HOUSE." SUNSHADES. The Best Value ever shown at 2s lid A really Superior line with Stylish Handles at 3s lid. Good Shape. IN BOOTS AND SHOES THE "BLUE HOUSE" Cannot be Surpassed by city trrders, and in many special lines it is impossible to compete with the "BLu.2 HOUSE" VALUE. Another grots 'of the well-kn° wn 8s lid Ladies' Strap Shoes Just Opened. Be Quick if you want a pair. Also— A New L'ne of Men's Shooters at 7s 6d worth 11s 6d. Every article Equally Cheap, In fact to Save money find THE "BLUE HOUSE," the Only place in Ashburton where trade is conducted on Strictly Cash principles. Everybody treated alike ; no good Customers have to pay for bad ones ys saved is 5s earned To earn money go to the "BLUB HOUSE," Next Clothing Factory, And second door from Mr John Orr'a Ironmongery Department, EAST STREET.



WANTED Known—We are now giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of Drapery, Millinery, &c—H. 0. Segers, Mel ford House. /^\ ENUINE Eeductions for Cash ier Being still over stocked, and tn make room for new goods shortly to arrive from London, I am selling in all depart ments at lowest possible prices tor cash to clear.—H, M. Jones. mo LADlES—Spring Cleaning. Before JL re-arranging your rooms pay us a visit. Our Stock of Furnishing Drapery is very large, and includes everything necessary for the beauty and comfort of a home.—Mitch tail and Turner. Tly ANTED Known^Weare now YV showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, Millinery, &c. Everything marked as low as possible. —H. 0. Beozbs, Melford House. j "OEVOLUTION in Prices—Senaine JL\j Electroplate-ware, Lawn Tennis Material, and Lawn Mowers. See our Window and Prices.—W. H. Collins & Co. 10 113 WANTED Known—Repairing made to lock like new. Mblloe's Zealandia Book Store. WANTED Known—Men's Shearing Shoes Is 6d, Ladies' Leather Strap Shoes 4s 6d, Men's Carpet Slippers Is lid, loutha' Bathing Pants 4d and 6d, Boys'Jersey Suits half ordinary price— Andrew Orb. 10 111 "TTTANrJJiU Known—That H. Bair VV stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim mings. 8 81 WANTED Known—24o Pairs of Sample Boots at cost price.— Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known-60 pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only.— Andrew Orb. 10 136 WANTED Known—Newest Gocda in Drapsry and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London— W H. Collier, The Corner. ANTED Known--Girls' neat Kid Shoes 5a 6d at Mbllor's Zea landfa Boot Store. ii/ANTED Known—For gooi value VV in Drapery, Millinery, &c, go to Melford House. Tickets tor presents given to all cash purchasers.—H. C. Segers, \fy> ANTED Known—Mellor's Zea- VV' landia B.x»t Store has Ladias' Kid Shoes at 6*61 •^/ANiED Known—Mellor's* Zea- VV landia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ashhurton, \\ ? ANTEDKnown—Go to The Corner ?;w for Newest Styles in Drapery and Millinery—W. H Collier. | TURK'S, CORKS 50,000 Corks. Notice to Herbal Iker makers and others. We have just received five bales of splendidly shaped Corks, which we can quote at a very low price for large quantities—Fletcher Bso3.,Eaat Street, Ash burton ' WANTED— Ladies to see ihe lates styles in Boots and Shoes.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. .V/t R3 ALCORN, having eecured the JJA, services of a London Milliner, will now be able to Supply Ladies' and Chil dren's Pirs'-class Millinery in the most Artistic and Fashionable style in New Zealand. A nice assortment of Dress goods in stock ANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9a lid, Knicker Suits 4s Hd, Caps 6d.— Ihe Corner, W, H. Collier OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmfnga, etc., at Mas Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. ,4/1 KN'S Bluchers 53, a good Strong A.TX Nailed Shooter at 8a 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladias' and Children's Boo'a and Shoea from Is 9d a pair at R Alcorn's 1&7 AMTE.D Known—For Ashburton * * Show, beautiful Trimmed Hats and Bonnets; also Ladies' Mantles, Capes, Jackets, Corsets, &c.—Andrew Ore. 10112 || EDUCED PRICES for Cash this *■ *' month for Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys, Etc. Fancy Glass and China ware, Photo Frames and Albums, Scrap and Foreign Stamp Albums, Fire Screens, Cricket and Tenni3 Material, Balls, Etc. School Bags, Straps, Work Boxes, Writing Osses, and Desks, Etc, „ -*• radueed prigeg for Cash.-~L F Andrewes & v,o t WANTED Known—lf you are h»rd on Boots try Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Stacks of cheap Boots and Shoes at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. t i OLIDAY Suits—A Nice Kaiapot I"I Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 45a, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Aleorn'a WANTED —Everybody to examine the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Mellors Boot and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. WANTED Known—No old fashioned Goods at Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. HERBAL Beer Extract 7d per bottle. Sufficient to make six gallons of splendid Herbal Beer. This extract saves boiling herbs ; is pure ■; makes a splendid tonic beer; non-intoxicating, with a creamy head, like bottled Ale.—Fletcher Bros.', Wholesale and Retail Agents, Ashburton and Christchurch You fry the ffgw Venus lofacco



Wanted. ' ANTED" Known — Spectacles, iiye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. S ilek's. Optician, WANTED— Every man to try Mellor's . Bluchers, only 4s lid. WANTED —People who are in need of- Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H. Bairstow. 8 80



DRESSES ! Dresses ! Dresses ! Trim mings of all kinds. Millinery and Mantles, Jackets and Blouse?, New and Stylish Goods at moderate prices.-~ MITCHELL AND TURNER



WANTED Known.—That I have just received large consignments of Groceries, Crockery, Glass and Enamelled ware, which I am prepared to sell at lowest possible prices for caeh. Inspec tion invited. Goods delivered daily in Town and Suburbs. Families waited on for orders. E. Mahood, East Belt Caeh Store. 10 152



& SALEK, JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN, East Street, Ashburton TMPORTER OF DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER and E.P. WARE GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY Importer of Goods specially suitable for MaRRIaGE OR BIRTHDAY PRESENTS or PRESENTATIONS DEPARTMENTS: WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT A staff of skilled workmen only em ployed. Repairs receive careful attention MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT.' Every description of Diamond, Gold and Silver Jewellery made up to order OPTICAL DEPARTMENT. Sights Tested and all errors of refrac tion corrected by »n improved method of testing, IHE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT in the DISTRICT 14 Cases Summer Goods jW O W APEJIED TT P 3 Casea STRAW HATS 2 Casea HARD HATS 2 Casea SOFT FELT HATS 1 Case NEW TIES, the latest novelties 1 Case SHIRTS, new patterns 2 Cases Assorted MEN'S MERCERV 3 Cases Men's and Boys' CLOTHING SEE OUB WINDOWS FOB THIS WEEK, 2023 TIES TO CHOOSE FROM SIX TRUNKS NEW BOOTS & SHOES These Goods have all been specially selected by our Manager NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOKY, ALEX. HENDRY, Manager



Hollow ay's Pills—Changes of tempera ture and weather frequently upset persons who are caveful of their health, and parti cular in their diet. These corrective, purify ing, and geijtle aperient pilla are the best remedy for all defective action of thp diges tive organs; They" augment the appetite, strengthen the stomach, correct billiousness, and carry off all that is nogioug from the system. Holloway's Pills are composed of rare balsams, unmixed with baser matter, and on that account are peculiarly adapted for the young, delicate, and aged. As this peerless medicine has gained fame in the past, so it will preserve it in the future by its renovating and invigorating qualities, atd the impossibility of its doing hann«



It will be an agreeable surprise to persons subject to attacks of bilious colip t!o learn that prompt relief may be had by taking Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In many instances the attack may be prevented by taking this remedy as soon as the first symptoms of the disease appear For sale by Aavßtfnxw Drug OownnY.



THE PEOPLES FAVORITE REMEDY — -* '♦■ - For disorders of the stomach, bowel* and liver, and a medicinal every way renowned for it» delightful flavor— Wolfe'i Scbo»Pf«t