Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1895 MINING BOOMS.

The Melbourne Age gives a most solemn warning in regard to the mining boom or mania that is now racking Australia. It points to the fall of about £80,000,000 in the value of South African mines a few weeks ago, and says this is only the fore runner of a similar crash in the mining stock of Western Australia. The Age says it knows of no time in the history of Australian mining when company mongering was so largely engaged in, and whan "wild cat" schemes were so extensively promoted; and when the crash comes which the Age looks upon as inevitable, the English and French investors will be taught a lesson not likely to be soon forgotten. The mad speculation will he followed by such a! terrific smash that the South Sea Bubble will sink into insignificance, and £20,000,000 of British capital will be swallowed up. The worthless Wynyard mines of India will be as a drop in the ocean compared with the South African and Western Australian bubbles. Such is the warning given by the Age, and it would be well if capitalists would lay it to heart. Just at this moment the mania for mining is affecting the whole world. Even in New Zealand we have never seen the Government Gazette so full of adver tisements of new mining companies as it has baen this year, and fer months past the Auckland papers baye been devoting large portions of their space to mining information, keeping abreast in fact of the boom in gold mining companies that has but recemtly started in the North Island. The great run on South African mining stocks in London—or "Kaffirs," as they are called in the metropolis—has awakened the cupidity of the Ameri cans, and those keen-eyed people, very keen indeed for the main chance, are jealous of the business done in Kaffirs, and are casting about for some means of equaling that boons on their own ground. The London Rothschilds have heeaded a syndicate who have pur chased largely of shares in the Anacond* copper mine of Montana. In the Cripple Greek district of Colo rado there has been increased activity and a larger output of ore, and a number of new and rich lodes have betn opened. One can hardly blame the Americans for turning their attention to mining, as in the Western States there are immense areas of country through which run valuable mineral lodes of large extent. And for years past the farmer has been making but little out of his land either by tillage or pasturage, so that, disgusted with the small reward for his years of toil, he naturally looks to some other channel for a return, The Americans tn trying io tbtir mfcing uaturn tc

fellow the model of the Rand mines in' South Africa—those that have been most successful in working, and have bulked most largely in the share market at big prices. Bradstreet points to the success that has attended " some American mines that preduce low-grade ore when these are worked on scientific principles, and have large capital, and handle enormous amounts of ore upon the most economical basis possible. It is anticipated that the capital to develop new mines in the mining districts will come chiefly from the east, and that New York will be the principal market drawn upon. It seems certain that for the next genera tion, at all events, a larger portion than hitherto ©f the capital of the world will be devoted to the production of mineral wealth. Probably this is not surprising, for land and agriculture have not produced the returns that were expected. The spare capital of Great Britain, for instance, has no doubt lately been withdrawn from the lan<J, chiefly owing to the vast quantity of agricultural produce sent from the colonies and foreign countries, but also in some degree from the legislation threatened with regard to land by some political parties." This is all very well in its way, but land, though we have known crazes in regard to land purchase, can never afford the opportunity for mad specu lation that mining shares do. The earth hunger is comparatively soon appeased; but the spirit of share gambling lives in a man who has cherished it while he can raise a pound or two to invest on a rising market. The Age's warning, we have said, is a wise one. It may have come all too late for some; but those who have not yet been glamored by the golden mirage will do well to lay the warning up in their hearts.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The report of the Rangitata Road Board j appears on the fourth page. The Press Association telegraphed last night there had been no meeting of the Cabinet yesterday. Mr W. Wooldrldge, the piano toner, is now in Ashburton, and orders for him may be left at Mr S. Salek's. , Mr L. F. Andrewes announces the i arrival and opening of his new stock of goods suitable for Christmas and New Sear gifts. The Ashburton Drapery Company have a new advertisement in the present iaeue in which they intimate that they will allow a special disconnti for the holiday I season. On Saturday, immediately after the horse fair, Mr David Thomas will sell by auction In the Arcade an extensive line of Japanese good&, which will be on view in the Arcade previous to the sale. The following team has been selected to represent Canterbury against New South Wales in the cricket match, commencing on Saturday:—J. V. Collins, L, A. Cuff, H. De Maus, J. K. Fowke, A. M. Labatt, J. D. Lawrence, W, Pearco, D. Reese, A« E, Ridley, JEL 0. Ridley, P. Wilding.

The Hampste»d school concert is to be held to-morrow evening in the Volunteer Drill Hall. The lantern pictures and songs are to be comic throughout, and those who attend can depend on having a good laugh. The overtures are to be played by the Ashburton Orchestral Society.

At Beodigo, Victoria, the other day, a baptism by total immersion took place in St Luke's Anglican Church. The cafcecha men waa a grown-up young lady, and it was at her desire and at her parents' that the ceremony was so performed. A large plunge bath specially draped was used for *he immersion. The vows of renunciation, faith, and obedience were made by the catechumen herself, and not, as in the case of infant baptism, through sponsors.

At Sale, Victoria, the other day, a prisoner, charged with maliciously wound ing a cow and killing two horses, was acquitted. Mr Justice Hodges, before whom he was tried, addressing the prisoner, said: —'Two jarles have acquitted you. Ib Is fortunate that you have been tried by a jury, and not by a Judge,, as if you had you would have been convicted. The next time you are before a Court you will be tried for a hanging matter.'

The Friendly Societies will have strong fields for their sports meeting on Anni versary Day. The fields run a« under :— Grand handicap, 19 entries; half mile I bicycle, 21; one mile bicycle (maiden) 16 ; one mile bicycle, 17 \ three miles, 22; five miles, 16. Among the entries are the names of riders from all parts of the Island south to Dunedin, and northwards to Wellington. The Tiraaru, Rangiora, and Christchurch fire brigades will send representatives for the fire brigade com petitions. We understand the manage ment has retained the booths in its own hands, so that refreshments will be ob tainable at popular prices. A procession will parade the main streets, starting at eleven o'clock, and those who saw the one of lasts Anniversary Day, with its lorry* loads of living pictures, will be pleased to learn that the Committee purpose making this year's display even more attractive. There will be of course numerous decorated lorries, many horsemen in costumes of the orders they represent, while the bicycle procession will be a feature in itself.

Old Mends in Ashbnrton of Mr W. J. Hayes, who preceded Spencer and Co. in the Arcade drapery business, will regret to hear of the death of that gentleman on October 23. He died in the hospital at, Melbourne, and the Gippslander of October 25 has the following in regard to his illness and death:—lt was not at all anticipated that his condition was so serioas, although it was known that he had proceeded to Melbourne for medical treatment. It appears that Mr Hayes went to the Homoeopathic Hospital about five weeks ago, but returned to attend the local court. He afterwards went to the hospital again (about three weeks ago) and had an operation performed. It seems the latter wag very satisfactorily carried out, but unfortunately the de ceased got a chill, and his condition became so serious that his wife was telegraphed for on Tuesday, and she proceeded to the city by the afternoon train, His daughter, Alice, who resides in Melbourne, was also in attendance on the deceased, but he rapidly sank, and died on Wednesday morning, the Imme diate cause of death being pnenmonia^ accelerated by Influenza. He had been in business In Mirboo North about six years, and being of a retiring disposition he did not identify himself prominently with public movements. His hearty and kindly disposition, however, made him many friends, and we think we can safely Bay he had ho enemies. Deceased's first experience in the colonies was in New Zealand. Mr R. Elston informs us that his Art Union will positively be drawn on Decem ber 20 without fail, bo those wishing tickets are requested to apply at ones for them. (Advt.)

PETTIFOGGING SCHEMERS

Are trying to find a market for their bogus beverages by mean imitation and conterf eifc. iDg Wolfe's Sohuappsc Doo't waste money do choir imh>

Last San Francisco mail Messrs Fried lander received advices as to the sale of the wool they had sent to London for disposal. One Instance is quoted as teach ing it-s own lesson. On * clip of 66 bales the firm advanced to its owner here £362- Out of the 66, all were sold but five, and these would no doubt find buyers at certainly no lower figures than the 61 had brought. Taking the five unsold bales at the average of the others the whole clip feiched £613 8s leaving a cheque of £250 to come to the grower.

The Victorian Agricultural Departmen 1 recently stored several bundles of aspara" gus in the city refrigerating stores' Flinders street, Melbourne. After the asparagus had lain in the cool chambers for seven weeks it was taken out, and on being cooked was found to be succulent and juicy, and to have lost none of its flavour. As asparagus is very dear in London at the season when it is plentiful in Victoria, it la believed thafl a good export trade could be done. With a view to testing the market, a trial shipment is to be «ent to London.

The cargo of the American ship John Kay, when she was two weeks out, was discovered to be on fire. Her captain, Samuel Jackson, at once heeled the ship over by hauling her on a wind, and sent the carpenter, over the weather side to bore a number of holes which would be below the waterline when pat aboab. He then tacked ship, submerging the holes, and so got & stream of water into the hold which put the fire oat. The ship was again tacked, the holes plugged up—not, of course, without difficulty—and she was then pat before tfa« wind, pumped oat, and eventually taken into port.

The Marlborough Express reports *a most exciting cricket) match between teams representing Keg worth and Liver mere. Kegworth winning the toss, took charge of the willows, and the fua was soon at its highest. The scores were as follows:—Kegworth—Misses E. Rose 0, | E. Nosworthy 0. A. Parker 0, L. Freeth 0, Girling 0, Parish 1, Messrs MoCarraher 0, J. Rose 0, S. Rowling 6, byes 1, total 7. Wvermere—Misses A. Litchfield 1, M. Girling 1, McLean 1, Messrs A. McLean 10, Allen 12. Girling 2, T.Denton 6, W. Lifcchfield 9, extras 9, total 52. The Kegworth team was more fortunate In its second innings, scoring 43, bringing its total up to 50, the Livermere Club thus winning by an innings and 2 runs to spare. 1 ' Ladies Canvas Shoes 3s 6d per pair. Special line dress Tweed at Is lid per yard Dressmaking a specialty at the Ashburton Drapery Company. 11 155

Holloway's and Ointment Pills — Rheumatism and Gout.-—These purifying and soothing remedies deserve the earnest attention of all persons subject to goat, sciatica, or other painful affections of the muscles, nerves or joints. The ointment should be applied after the affected parts have been patiently fomented with warm water, when the ointment should be dili gently rubbed upon the adjacent skin, unless the friction causes pain. Holloway's Pills should be Btirrraltaneously taken to diminish pain, reduce inflammation, and purify the blood. This treatment abates the violence and lessons the frequency of gout, rheuma tism, and all spasmodic diseases which spring from hereditary predisposition, or from any accidental weakness of constitution. The ointment checks the local malady, while the pills restore vital power.

The Midland Railway

Wellington, December 12 Mr Seddon's cross-examination was finished this morning. The Son B. Blake then asked Mr Hutchison whether he atiU claimed mala, fides, and upon counsel replying in the affirmative, said the Premier had a right <o be examined on the docnraenta bearing on the charge of mala fides. Mr Hutchison said he would look into the documents, and if necessary examine Mr Seddon upon them. The next witness was Mr Mueller, late Commissioner of Crown lands for West land.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTQN-THURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M ) Traction Engine.—Frederick Bettß was charged with driving a traction engin6 on Ashburton bridge without; havin? hi 8 name and address in a conspicuous place on the off side of the engine. Constable Eade said there was only a board, with " L. Betta " in chalk on It, lying on the sbep. There was no address on li.— Frederick Betts said the name was printed on the board, but it had got dirty, and he turned it and wrote the name in chalk on the other side. By the Sergeant—The painted name was "Joyce and Betts" :: they were not the present owners.—De fendant was fined 5s and coats 7s. Maintenance.—Mary Elizabeth Cle ments v Archibald McNaughb, junr.—Mr Cnthbertson applied in this case for an order to have the bonds signed. The order was made. Civil Oases.—-Judgment was given by default, with costs, in James Heseltine v W. N. Moffatt, £2 2a, Mr Guthbersfcon for plaintiff; and H. W, Barrett v John King £9 18s 7d.

SPORTING.

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

The following nominations were reoeived last night for the annual meeting of the Tinwald Racing Club, to be held on New Year'g Day:— New Year's Gift Handicap, of 25bovs » seven furlongs. — Rangefinder, Emerald, Manilla, Kowai, Georgie Sharp, Speculator, Kaiser, Cannon Shot, Miss Mac, Throne, Miss Orwell, Moderation, Fire King, Delo raine, Bizarre, Rex, Miss Faulkner. Pony Race Handicap, of 20 soysj seven furlongs.—Silverpool, Roseagoew, Nanoy, Myrtle, Elvira, Mania, Isabel, Dandy, Lady Guy, Seabreeze U, Phyllis, Narrino. TiNWAMJi Cup Handicap, of 60 soys; 1£ mile.—Manilla, Silver Spec, Clarence, Ventura, Maximua, Errington, Warrington; Handicap Tup, Tbot, of 30 soys; two miles—.Spider, Garfield, Toby, Royal Rose, The Miller, Toronto, Moody, Banjo, Bauriki, Speculation, Max, Bell Larimer, Duncan, Mermaid, Sarah, Little Nell, Comical, Gillie Riabhach, Jack L, Belfast Girl, Victoria 11., Arahura, Iris, S.P.D., Ishulet, J.EJ, Rotoiv, Wire Rope, Sam, Black Bessie ■ Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; one mile. —Rangefinder, Manilla, Georgie Sharp, Speculator, Kowai, Kaiser, Pony Moore, Fire King, Deloraine, Sex, Errington I Flying Handicap, of 30 soys; six fur longs.—St John, Speculator, Lady Lear. Dublin, Kowai, Cannon Shot, Ventura, Mias Mac, Miss Orwell, Moderation, Lord Stans bury, Bizirre, Wamngton, Camperdown, Bones

CRICKET.

London, December 11 i The Sportsman, commenting on the Hat of fixtures arranged for the Australians, saya a few of them will clash with important English matches, but it will not have a very serious effect on the season as a whole. Matches with the Gentlemen and Players will be arranged, During the meeting of secretaries at which the dates were arranged, Mr Aicock stated that the counties should undertake to liberate their men for the best matches with the Auatralians. otherwise the visit would be useless. Grace supported him, and Henry Perkins also urged that unless the best English elevens possible were got together for the test matches he would be inclined to advise Mr Alcock to cancel the tour. Before the close of the meeting Yorkshire, Derby, Notts, and Lancashire promised to fall in with the desired ari'ange ments, and it is believed others will follow their wwaplt. ,

CORRESPONDENCE

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

THE STORM WATER QUESTION

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—ln reference to Mr Joseph Batty's letter of the 7th mat., with your permis sion I should like to say a few words. In the first place, how is it that Dent and I were not allowed the same privilege as was extended to Messrs John Holmes, McMillan and Nee. Dent and I were served with a writ each for £200, for damages which the Road Board stated we had done to the Chertaey road. These writs were served to us in the beginning of October, 1894. John Holmes had not removed any of the obstructions to the storm water for some three months after that, and McMillan and Nee have not re moved any of the obstructions up to the present time, although both these parties are diverting storm water on to the Ohertsey road. Now, had the late Board wished to deal out justice to all, they would hare allowed us the same time at least that they did John Holmes, but they did not do so. Dent and I were served with writs and put to all the expense attached to defending a law case. The Road Board did not know thai; they were right any more than Dent and 1 did, until after Dent's case was tried, so that we had a perfect right to keep oar banks np and protect our property until wo knew that our banks had no legal right there, con sidering that we were the two last men to erect obstructions to the storm water. I will give you the names of the parties in rotation as they erected the obstrue* tions. They were as follows—Messrs McMillan, Holmes, Nee, Boag, and Dent. Had the Board done their duty as they should have done, and had power to do, and requested everyone in rotation to re move the obstructions, when it came to my turn I would have taken my bank down without being told to do so, but I was not going to be bounced by a few irre sponsible men. Now, in regard to Mr McMillan taking down his banks, I may say that it is the first time I have heard of McMillan being willing to take dowa his banks; but I do know this—that Mr McMillan was present at the annual Road Board meeting, and he had every chance of stating his incentlon of taking his bank down if he had chosen, for I stated at the meeting, in his presence, that he waa diverting the storm water on to the Chertsey road, bat he did not say that he would remove the obstructions that were doing so. He remained silent in his own cause, although he voted to take other people's fences down. Mr Batty need not have mentioned Mr Wynn- Williams in his letter, as I never heard anyone say that he had obstructed the storm water until I said so at the recent Road Board meeting. I then pointed out to the Board that the outlet for the stoim water in Mr Williams' fence on the Oairnbiae road waa not wide enough to allow the storm water to flow out on to the Cairnbrae road, and so caused a larger portion of the storm water to flow on to the junction of the Cairnbrae and Oherfcsey Roads than should do. Otherwise, I think that I should know quite as much about the storm water in the vicinity of the Cairnbrae and Ohertsey roads as Mr Batty, or anyone concerned in this matter. —I am etc., John Boag,

ELIJAH AND THE RAVENS.

TO THE EDITOR. . SlS'~^t is a pity for tije reputation of the Rev Haskett Smith, as an authority in archeology, that having referred to Elijah's miraculous sustenance at Oherith, he left it to appear as though the criticism was his own. Anyone who has any knowledge of the literature connected with the circum stances will be aware of the antagonism in i certain quarters towards the biblical narra tive. But both Jewish and Gentile com mentators, so far, confirm the truth of the record. Ederaheim says " How differently a later writer would have construed this history, had he invented a Jewish legend. Ihe principal rabbinical objection appears to be, not that God could not use the ravens, but that he would not, because the ravens were unclean. Upon the same principle, why do not these particular rabbis object to the narrative of the miraculous sustenance by the Zidonion widow upon the shores of the Mediterranean, she being a Gentile and unclean? With regard to Mr Smith's dealing with the word raven,' ifc is only a strange freak of [criticism. Geikie, in speaking of these literary free lances, refers to Dr Kitto's , suggestion " that instead of Orebim (raven), we should read Arabim (Arabs) by chancing the vowels (Bib: Must., vol. iv., page 219) But this change ia inadmissible, from the unanimity of the Hebrew M.SS-. This history is of the deepest significance, bofe as explained away by Mr Smith it loses its leisoa and beauty,—l am, etc., W. T. Kingston,

Hamptead Town Board

A meeting of the Hanapsfcead Town Board was held on Wednesday. Present—Messrs Andrewes (chairman), Mcßae, Truckle, Hendry, Patten and Berryman. THIRDS. A resolution was passed approving of the thirds accruing from section 15 and 17, Reserve 1261, being expended in raad work, the same as for the rest of the reierve, water st-pplt, An estimate of £16 for completion of the water supply as far at Mr Reea Jones' was received from the County Engineer.—The Clerk stated there was about half this sum subscribed and promised, and it was re solved, if the persons interested will raise the necessary funds, to request the County Engineer to put the work in hand, ELECTION OF MEMBER. MrF. M. Rickman having forfeited hia seat on .the Board through non attendance, the Chairman was requested to instruct the Returning Officer to hold an election to fill the vacancy, market's bridge. On consideration of the County Engineer's report on Markey's bridge, furnished in reply to a deputation from the Hampßtead Board asking the County Council to assist in improving this bridge, the Clerk was directed to inform the Council that two of the stringers are rotten and the deck sinking, and to request the Council to allow their Engineer to inspect the bridge with the * Chairman of this Board, also to call the attention of the Council to a former offer of their own to contribute £40 towards im proving the bridge. MEETINGS. The next meeting was fixed for Friday February 7, and notice of motion was ordered to be given for alteration of the day of meetings ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £17 9s 7d wer§ passed and the Board sat as a BOARD OF HEALTH. The Inspector reported that there had been a good deal of storm water about daring the late heavy rain, but otherwise the dis trict was in good order. The wet weather had also been against the slaughter yards, ut they had been cleaned up since. A floor which the oooapier of one of them had undertaken ts lay down some time ago had not yet been made. It was resolved that the occupier be notified to have the work done at once.

The United States Con gress.

Washington, December H The House directed the Foreign Committee to examine the speeches delivered in England by Mr Bayard, the AmbaßSftdor to Great Britain, as they were supposed to reflect on*the domestic policy of the United States. Several members of the Bouse proposed that he should be impeached. You try the tf<m Vmt jfrfa^t

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Wanted. WANTED Known—Photos, Photos, Enamelled or Matt Opal, in the Very Latest Style at 10s per dozen.—A. Robottom, Moore street, opposite Royal Hotel 11 76 L WND, Axle Cap, on Wakanai Road. •*- Owner can hava same on paying cost this advertisement at Mail Office. m 3 \\i ANTED, a young girl to take *" charge of three little children in lhe afternoons. Apply Friday or Satur day morning to Mrs Twentyman, Have lock street. 12 69 COMIC Songs and Comic Pictures, Hampstead School Concert, in Volun teer Drill Hall, To-morrow Evening. Ad mission, One Shilling, 12 70 FOR SAL X — Four-roomed House, Washhoase, Two-stalled Stable, and Buggy Shed. Apply—Mm Bright, Alford Forest Road. 12 tf7 LOST from my Farm »t Ruapuna— Grey Pony Mare, ehod all round. Finder rewarded on returning to J. Boyle, Ruapuna. 12 59 /CHRISTMAS Number • Yonng Ladles Journal' Weldon's Ladies Journals now to hand. Annuals, Christmas and New Year Cards, in great variety, chaste, pretty, exquisite, cheap ; packets from 3d, Booklets.—H. M. Jokes. pHRISTMAS, 18% I bej? to thank v my friends and the public at large for the liberal support extended to me since I started business three months ago. I have now received a quantity of Goods suitable for the Christmas and New Year trade, second to none in Ashbarton, and at a pride within the reach of all. A trial solicited.—E. Mahoob, East Belt Cash Store. WANTED Known—Mrs Tombs is prepared to take a limited number of Gentlemen Boarders at Dr Leahy's late residence, Tancred street). Terms on application. 12 11 TXENRY HOOPER, River Bank .HZL Garden, Allenton, begs to notify that he will call on old customers and new ones three times a week with Vegetables and Fruit of all kinds in season. Young plants for sale. 11 101 W" ANTED, in a qulet7~comforUbie home, no family, two or more Boarders.- Apply Miss Allbian, William street, Ashburton. 12 41 WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapol Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knlcker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6d,~ The Corner, W. H. Collier / i ENTLEMEN who wish to drese v!X comfortably, and with good taste and economy, should visit our Clothing and Outfitting Department,—Mitchell ' and Turner. WANTED Known—Stacks of cheap Boots and Shoes at Mellor's Zealand!* Boot Store. TRY FLETCHER BROS, for your Christmas Fruits. They are of the finest quality that are procurable, and ab the lowest possible prices. See tha quality and judge for yourselves.— Fletcher Bros., Ashburton OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. WANTED Known—We are now showing all kinds of Summer D ra pery, MiUinery, &c. Everything marked as low as possible.—H. C. S ers, Melford House. WANTED— Ladies to see Ihe latest etyles in Boota and Shoes.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—For good value in Drapery, Millinery, Ac, go to Melford Honse. Tickets tor presents given to all eaßh purchasers.—H. C Segeks.



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DRESSES ! Dreases ! Dresses ! Trim minga of all kinds. Millinery and Mantles, Jacketa and Blouses, New and Stylish Goods at moderate prices.-— Mitchell and Turner yrrANTED Known—Mellok's Zea- VV landia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ashbarton, TUST Arrived.—A large variety of ose (J fal and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toya, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold ac and under ordinary cost) price at Mrs Alcobn's. WANTED Known—Repairing nude to look like new. Mell'k's Zeaiandia Boot Store, MEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 8a 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoea from la 9d a pair at R, Alcobn's WANTED— Everybody to examine) the Goods and Prices at Mellob's Zeaiandia Boot Store. *_| OLID AY Suits—A Nice Kaiapot OL Suit for 27a 6d, Boya' Kntekerj and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's | Baits to Measure from 45a, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known—Mblloe's Zea iandia B.)ot Store has Ladies' Kid Shoes at 6s Bd. WANTED Known—24o Pairs of Sample Boots at coat price,— Mellok's Zeaiandia Boot Store. ANTED Knowa—Girls' neat Kid Shoes 5s 6d at Mellob's Zea !and!a Boot Store. WANTED Known—so pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennie Shoea, at half usual price, for two weeks only.—Andrew Orb. 10136 WANTED Known—We are now giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of Drapery, Millinery, &c—H. C. Segebs, Melford House. J"~AM~~JARS» ~p& J^RS.—Fletcher Bros, are just landing a large ship ment of Jam Jars of all kinds. Mason Screw Top Jara In Quart and Half-gallon Jara ab very low prices; also Fruit Preserving Sugar of the very best quality, in 561b and 701b Bags, at equally low rates.—Fletcher Bros, East Street, Aahburton. Telephone 24 ! 'rjfrANTED Known—l am a Buyer of '' Bottles—pints, quarts. Whiskey, and Brandy; also Old Iron, wrought and i cast; Bones in large or email lots ; Zinc, Brass, and Horse Hair,—Charles Brown, bottom of Havalock, Street, Ashbnrtom 11 144 r pO LADlES—Spring Cleaning. Before j X re-arranglng your rooms pay us a 1 visit. Our Stock of Furnishing Drapery ie very large, and Includes evarything necessary for the beauty and comfort of a home.—Mitchell and Tubnee. WAlxTtuD .known — Spectacles, Jfiy Protectors, Goggled, Folders, and everything in the optical Hoe at S. ;Su« Jg,UptlcUnj



Wanted. WAHOO! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Aehburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 WANTED Known—Dresses made to order in our well-known superior style and finish for 10s 6d. —Ashburton Drapery Company. 11378 W j ANTEDKnown—Goto The Corner for Newest Styles in Drapery and Millinery—W. H. Collier. WANTED— Every man to tryMELLOR's Bluchers, only 4s lid. WANTED Known—No old fashioned Goods at Mellge's Zealandia Boot Store. fpHE Very Latest.—Strawberries and _L Ice Cream 6d per plate at H. A. Flower's, the People's Confectioner. Iced Boston Cream and other drinks, /CHRISTMAS and New fear Presents v —Boys and Girls and other New Annuals. New Books for School Frizes er Presentations, School Ooaimittees and others supplied at Lowest Prices. New Fancy Goods, including Japanese, fancy China and glass ware. Toys of various kinds and at all prices. All goods at Lowest prices for Cash.—L. F. Andrewes and Co., Stationer's Hall WANTJffiD Known—lf you are hard on Boots try Mellok's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED Known—Mellor s Boots and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. pHRISTMAS &NEW YEAR CARDS, v> 1895-96. A New, Choice and Beauti ful Assortment of the latest designs. Packets of Cards at all prices to suit everybody* Booklets, Fancy Calendars, etc.—L. F. Andrewes & Co., Stationer's Hall 12 55



—Important— TO AVOID disappointment, those wishing to secure Measure Goods for the Christmas Holidays, please call at the Factory on or before the j 13th inst., when all orders enturusted to us will be Delivered Not Later that TUESDAY, 24th. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY. Trousers to Trousers to j Trousers to Order Order J Order 15s 17s 6d I 20s Suits to Order Suits to Order 49s 6d 55s HALLENSTEIN BROS., ALEX. HENDRY, Manager.