IN MEMORIAM.

Griffin—ln loving remetnberance of John Griffin, husband of Mary Griffix, Trevorton, Ashburton, who died June 28, 1894. We loved him ; yes, no tongue oan tell How much we loved him and how well, God, too, loved, and thought it best To take him to His home of rest. Yefc again we hope to meet him, When the day of life is fled, And in Heaven with joy to greet him Where no farewell tears are shed. Inserted by his loving wife and children.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The next meeting of Te Korero will be held on Tuesday next the 2nd July, and will take the form of a mock banquet. A Press Association telegrarr fron*. Auckland states that Mestra Cook Bros., of Whangamumu, have secured three Urge whales. The Unemployed Relief Committee at Dunedin have now 250 men at work on relief works. There are still 200 names on the books. A meeting of the National Schools Com mit^ee, appointed in November, 1893, was held at Auckland, when a committee was appointed to take steps to oppose the movement for the introduction of the Irish text-book into public schools.

The Oddfellows of Ashburton will celebrate the 22nd anniversary of their lodge by a soaial on Wednesday, July 3. The arrangements for this event being in excellent hinds, only fine weather is re quired to ensure a very pleasant evening

The hearing of the petition against the renewal of the license to Coker's Hotel was continued on Thursday. A number of witnesses were examined for the licensee. Mr Westou and Mr Wilding addressed the Committee, and ultimately the Committee decided, practically unani mously, that the evidence adduced in sup port of the petition waf not such as would warrant the refusal of the renewal of the license, which was granted. The proceed ings, with adjournments, occupied till nearly 10 p.m.

The Sydney Comedy and Dramatic Company, who have been so often disap pointed of a bouse this week in conse quence of the stormy weather, werejast night rewarded for their patience and belief in the town. Thera was a fair attendance, and the audience was highly Appreciative. The piece produced, ' Follies of the day,' is brimful of fun and comic situations, and the players took full advantage of the opportunities the work afforded to keep up the laughter their efforts created, and deserved the applause bestowed. The company intend to give a farewell performance of ' Cast adrift' on Saturday night.

A London paper has been hoaxed into publishing the following in an article deal ing with insects:-—' InNewZealand, where Srass hoppers- are more than abundant, they are used for food by Europeans. Grasshoppers are pronounced a great delicacy in New Zealand when Drepared according to the following formula :—One bushel of the insects is immersed two hours in half a gallon of pork brino. The insects are then boiled in the liquid for 20 minutes, (hen thoroughly linaed in warm wat er and placed in an oven to become crisp. When cold the heads are removed, and h'fy are ready to be eaten. The flivour is said to resemble thai ot the shri-np.'

Mr Luny tells a good 'story in the Obse ver pf Sir William ffarcourt's attitude towards the rumours of hia resignation which are periodically floated. What, asked Sir William, coold he do? '1 cannot,' he said, * be expected to imitate Louis the Sixteenth when brought back to the Tuileries after the tight to Varennes You remember how i he he idsof respectable bourgeoisie families, disturbed in the nlghf by apprehension that the King had got away, used to get ui>, dress, take tbeir wives and their children, range themaeives before the windows of the Tuileries, and dpmand the Louis Capet should show him self ab the window. Then the poor King, patting on a cap of Liberty, used to pop his head out of the window and say, ' Mes eufants, you see I am here still. 1

At the Christ church Poultry Show, held on Friday and Saturday last, the follow ing Ashburton farciers were successful : — Gr. Anlerson first, for black Hamburg cock ; J. Gobbie, first and special for black Hamburg cockerel; E. Willis, first for Partridge Cochin cockerel, and first for Partridge Cochin pullet. Mr E. J. Cox showed the Plymouth Rock cockerels, which secured first and second at the Sydenham Show, but they were ticketed "no award," It appears that the judge this year—Mr Rogen—has just returned from England, where, he says, a darker color is required in cocks of this breed. It is questionable whether judging by a different standard than that hitherto followed should be introduced into our shows without some notice to breeders, so that they may have an idea of the cypical bird required.

Bishop Nevil', preaching from tin text. •Ye are the the salt of the earth' on Sunday morning in St. Paul's Cathedral, Dunedin, mentioned the case of the notorious Mrs Dean. He pointed out that the murderess of a helpless infant had at one time doubtless had the grace of God within her soul to love children ; hue, while admitting the blackness of her crime, he might say that she hid been brought to her present doom by the adulterers and adulte esses of the time. If his. voice could reach those persons, he would a^k each of them to say of Mis Pean :' I am, in part, the cause of that woman's crime and of her doom.' They might escape the penalty of a cumbrous law of man, but they would not escape the righteous judgement of God. In closing an eloquent peroration, the bishop said that Christ expected His followers to act, like salt, as the preserving and purifying influence among the masses of mankind. They must act faithfully in fulfilling their duties in the way of holi ness. As the preserver of spirituality and of morality, the Church should be heartily supported.

Mr Oliver Samuel, who has returned from Sydney, has informed the Wellington Post that arrangements for forming a new company to work the Taranaki petroleum deposits have been completed. Its capital will be £50,000 in pound share?, of which the present owners will retain half, fully paid up. No new shares will be placed on the market, as the owners intend to provide the capital themselves, and the deposit paid on 5000 shares applied for in Jjfew Plymouth will be retained. Mr R. E, Fair, expert, is to be the managing director. H&e work will be started at once on the new bore afc Ojnata. Mr Fair is aansraine of striking a flowing well, which wiU give 100 to 200 barrels a day, free from sea water, that has hitherto ham pered operations. The total area over which the new company has secured rights is 10.000 acres. Another bore will be put down ab Strathmore, near Stra^ord, as soon as the plant is ready. The Sydney ojf tha syndicate are very san guine as co their success. Proposals have come from fiisborne to Messrs Pair and Samuel, with a yiew to ha^ng a test made of th# deposits in that district, but they are unwilling to enter into any definite arrangements until they have sunk, at any rite, obo ythef bon »t New Plymouth,

Members of the Poultry Society are reminded that an Important meeting is to beheld this evening at the Secretary's office, Arcade. The following men have been selected from the lists of unemployed for woik in the Domain, v'zi—W. Summers, J. J. Leonard, J. Donovan, B Bos well, 1". I IVomey, J. Oooper, durles Sima, T. Prichard, H. Rooke, A. Dee, 3. Marsden, and- H. Cashmsro. These men will be paid a* the rate of four .-hillings a day, and should apply at the Borough Council at once, A. nasty accident befel Mr E. Gates, Tinwald, about eight o'clock last evening as he was driving home. Just aa he reached the deck of the Ashburton bridge he met a cab, at which his horse shied, and the bit breaking at the same time, Mr Gates lost control of the horse, which took the trap against the cab wheel, and then on to the wheelguard of the bridge, throwing Mr Gatea heaviiy to the ground, where he lay for a considerable time until picked up by air D Thomas. Dr Honcer was immediately sent for, and although Mr Gatei was badly bruised, and did not recover consciousness till this morning, his many friends will be glad to know he Is now getting on well.

The Frances Ross Comedy and Dramatic Company arrived in Ashburton to-day by the morning train from Timaru, and will appear in the Oddfellows 1 Hall to-night, they are a strong company, both in num bers and in talent, and all along their route through the colony have wen 'golden opinions from all sorts of people.' Their Oamaru and Timaru seasons were really brilliant, and if the press notices they obtained in those places are any criterion, a great treat awßits the Ashbur ton playgoers both in * Caste,' th* pieced* resistance of to night's bill, and in the nor emu from Shakespeare's * As you like it,' with which the evening's work closes.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY.

(Before Messrs D. Thomas and T. E. Upton, J.P.'a.

A Bull Story.—S. Brown vW. Jamie sou £7, for bull destroyed. Mr Crisp for plaintiff, Mr Purnell for defen dant. Plaintiff said he had a three quarter bred Jersey bull, four years old, Mr Jamieson had a bull and grazed it on the road, and the cattle jumped out over his fences and the bulls fought sometimes. Had seen his own bull in his paddock one night, next morning passed Jamieson on the road, but he said nothing about the cattle. Was told the same day his bull was shot, which was the first he knew of his bull being out. Went next to Jamieson who said he had employed a man to shoot the bull. The bull was very quiet. Jamieson had com plained about plaintiff's bull being trouble some. Had sent for the bull once to Jamieson's. His bull was on his own place at twelve o'clock the night before. The Tuesday before met Jamieson driving his bull home and his (plaintiff's) bull was following. Defendant's boy came with a letter the day the bull was shot, but he did not take it from the boy. Jamieson told him the bull had been very excited and dangerous, and he would shoot it. Kept his bull in except when Jamieson's bull was on the road and caused it to break out, — Pat; Mahoney a boy, had been four months in plaintiff's employ. Had managed the bull, and had no troub'e with him. Went to Jamieson the day the bull was shot. Defendant refused to let him have the bull, saying he was going to giva him a pill. Saw the bulls fighting in the paddock. Jamieson had his cattle on the road nearly every day. Jamieson's yard is close to the road. Did not say " This bull is here again ;he wants shooting.' Did not say he could not drive the bull. Jamieson did not srive him a message for Brown.—Mrs Brown, wife of plaintiff, s»id the buil was very quiet. A S'nall boy had managed it for twelve months, and she corroborated last Tvitness as to the cattle grazing on the road.—W. Bennett said the bull ws quieif and worfh £7 Jamieson's cattle were generally on the road. Was at Brown's about once a week. Mr Thompson—Knew Jamieson's bul!, it charged him on his bicycle. The cattle were often on the road. —Mr Purnell said he would plead justifica tion for shooting the bull, and called W. Jamieson, the defendant He said his land adjoined Brown's. On June 4 Brown's bull came down about 9-30 p m., and fought his (defendant's) bull. Stayed with the cattle till 12 o'clock, and got his own bull into his yard. The bull came down again two days after* It was not excite 1 then. It subsequently attacked his horses, throwing a mare down. The bull was very dangerous. Sent a message at seven in the morning to Brown; then went and fetched a man to shoot the bull. Passed Brown on the road, but did not speak to him because he had been insult ing before. The bull was still excited, and he got the man to shoot it. Had no ill will towards S. Brown. Shet the bull because it was not safe, and endangered his family. Sent Brown notice after the bull was shot. Cross-examined by Mr Crisp—At the time he met Browa on the road intended to shoot the bull if he could not manage it. The bull was fifteen chains from his house when it was shot. It was not interfering with his stock at this time. To the Bench—Tha bull came into defendant's yard out of the paddock. The bull was in the yard from seven till half-past eleven. Met S. Brown about half-past ten. The cows were in the yard together with the bull. Forced the bull out of the yard into the paddock and about fifteen chains along it.—To the Bench —Never gave Brown notice before that the bull was dangerous.—William Brown—for defendant—Jamieson came and asked him about quarter past ten to go and destroy a bull in his yard. The bull was excited and dangerous. Would hava shot it if ib had been his own. Jamieson wanted it shot in tho yard, but witness said it had better be taken out as there were horses in the yard. —Cross-examined by Mr Crisp-~Did not know it was S. Brown's bull he had to shoot. Shot it near the yard first. Was paid for the job.—To the Bench—Would not have shot the bull if he had known it was S. Brown's, and being killed without his knowledge.—Mrs Brown gave evidence as to the bull being excited, and that she con sidered it dangerous.—Thomas Lester — Heard Jamieson tell Brown one day he would shoot the bull if it came to his place again.—Sam Thomas — Thought Brown's bull was worth about £2.

Pat Mahoney, recalled by the Bench, was sure Mr Jatnieson did not pive him a message for Brown. Saw the bull. He was not rowdy then ; could have taken him home if allowed—S. Brown, recalled—The bull wai by a pure Jersey bull (Mr Tucker's) out of a half-bred cow of Mr RolUtt. Never had notice from Jamiepon that he would shoot the bull —To Mr Crisp—The bull was «hot before he knew he was off the farm.—Mr Puruell contended that a person had a perfect right to destroy a dangerous animal without giving any notice, and the weight of evidence went to preve that the animal in question was dangerous, and that was why it. was destroyed.—Mr Crisp, for plaintiff, contended that the bull had been destroyed out of pure vindictiveneas. When Jamieson lifti ffk lap the bull he had impounded it, and the legal course was to send notice to the owner ; and if that had been done Mr Brown would have taken it away at once. The Bench said, before giving a decision, they would like to see the parties endeavour to come to an agreement It was one of those cases that should not come hi to Courts —Pounsel agreed to take an adjournment till next week for this purpose.

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PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, June 27 I The Council met at 2 30 p.m ?. ANIMALS PROTECTION BILL. I Sir Patrick Buckley, in nouving the second reading of the Animals Protection Bill, said that one of its provisions sought to prevent the Introduction of a noxious bird known as the wood pigeon. Another clause made it penal for captains of vessels to brine vipers, scorpions, etc., amongst the cat go. The seoond reading was agreed to. I SALE OF POISONS BILL. Sir Patrick Buckley moved the second reading ef he Sale of Poisons Bill, which affected al goods whether property o? merchandise. The Bill, which was an important ona, was precisely similar to the Act raoently passed by, the Imperial Parliament. The second reading was agreed to. PRINTERS AND NEW PAPERS REGISTRATION BILL. On the mo^n of Sir Patrick Buckley the Printers and Newspapers Registration Act Amendment Bill was referred to the Statutes Revision Committee, after a protest from Mr Feldwiok, who said that the measure was the laughing-stock of all political newspaper men. If the Bilk were passed, it would prove thoroughly an' workable. The Council rose at 3 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, June 27 The House met at 2 30 p.m. Sir Maurice O'Rorke was in the chair. THE ADDRESS IN-REPLY. A short adjournment was taken while the Address-in-Reply was presented to the Governor. GOVERNMENT ADVANCES TO SETTLERS ACT. On resuming, it is said, with respect to several returns moved for by members, that it was clearly the detire of che legislature in passing the Advances to Settlers Act that that measure should be kept free from politics, the Government would therefore oppose all returns for details that would locate places and parties, but totals and general informa tion as to the working of the Act would be given. THE SPEAKER. Before the Orders of the Day were called on, the Premier expressed the pleasure of the House at the Speaker's return to his duties and his restoration to health. LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION. j The Premier f aid that he had been officially intormed of Captain Russell'd election to the position of leader of the Opposition, and he was speaking for members on both sides of the House when he stated that they recognised that the member for Hawke's Bay had worthily wen his spars. A grave responsibility had been cast on that hon gentleman, but he (the Premier) felt sure that he was equal to the position, and he would receive from the Government that courtesy and consideration which his position as leader of thfi Opposition demanded. Captain Fussull said that he joined with the Premier in congratulating Mr Maurice O'Roika on his restoration to health, and his appearance in the Speaker's chair. He thanked the Premier |fcr his kind remarks regarding himself. The Oppo sition had every intention of treating the Government with every possible courtesy. That party would do its best to facilitate the progress of public business, and would f »it ly and fu!ly criticife, but not obstruct, Government meai-ure^. He hoped to see the business of the House carried on at reasonable hours, so as not to undermine the health of membr>rs. COMMIITFK OF SUPPLY. On the notion that the House go into Committee of Supply, a short debate took place on * variety of subjects. The Premier said that that; they all admitted that: the unemployed question was * large one, but he considered that in New Zealand they had done more to settle the question than any other country had. If the Government were unduly pressed on this point, so as to necessitate a borrowing policy, the responsibility mush fall on other shoulders than his. As to what had been stated about calling Parliament together earlier, he said that an endeavor would be made to do so next year.

The House went into Committee of Supply. IMPREST SOPPLY BILL. An Imprest Supply Bill for £302,000 was passed through all its stages. The House rose at 5 30 p m. SECOND READINGS. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr Joyce moved the second reading of the Election of Governor Bill, to provide f< r the election of Governor of New Zaa laed. He held that it was a disgrace to them as a nation that they could not find men to fill positions in their universities and other institutions. It was essential that a Bill should be passed shortly, as the colony had youths growing up capable of filling these positions. Mr Mont gomery opposed the Bill. The Governor of the colony was to all intuits and pur poses a figure-head, and it mattered little whether he was elected or nominated, but as a nominated Governor formed one of the few remaining links between the Mother Country and the colony, he should be retained. Mr Thomas McKenzlea hoped the Bill would not pass. If the Governor were were made elective he would be placed in his position by party, and they surely had enough " party " in this colony. Mr Saunders did not see the necessity for a Governor at a-1 and would prefer to see the intrduction of the Swiss system of electing a president of the Council as head of the nation every year.

Captain Russell opposed the Bill. To pass such a measure as this would be the first step towards separation from the Mother Country, and he wanted to know where they could get a freer form of Government than New Zealand possessed »t present. Certainly a nominated Governor was typical of our connection with an empire which he thought it would be the greatest mistake to separate from. It should not be forgotten that the recent Japan-Chinese war had con verted Japan into an aggressive power, and this colony could not face that power He was convinced (hat the true interest of the colony was to seek federation of the empire, and an elective Governor would be a fatal bar to such federation.

Messrs E- M. Smith, HaY-Jones Mere dith, and Mills supported the Bill, and Messrs Crcwthe**, Karnshaw, McLachltm, Duthie, 6. W. Russell, Massey, and Flatman spoke against ifc. The motion was lost by 32 to 22, and the Bill was thrown out. The Premier moved the second reading of the Uniforms Bill, to regulate and restrict the wearing of naval and military uniforms. The motion was agreed to on the voices. The Premier moved the second reading of the Evidence Further Amendment Bill which permits the evidence of prisoners to be taken, at.d makes privileged confessions made to ministers and medical men. Mr Pirani hoped that a provision would be Inserted protecting newspaper editors and reporters from divulging the names of correspondents and informants* Sir R. Stout pointed out that news paper men were not bound to disclose the names of their correspondents. The second reading was agreed to on th.c voices. The Premier moved the second reading of the Adulteration Prevention Ajt

Amendment Bill to amend the law relat ing to the sale of bread. It provides that all bread shall be sold in loaves of a certain weight and that every loaf shall be stamped. After a short: debate, in which Messrs Crowther, McFitrlane, Pirani, and Sir R. Stout opposed the Bill, the secoud reading was carried on the voices. The Premier moved the second read ing of the Set vants Registry Office Bill, io regulate the conduct ot these offices. The Bill p oposed to tiansfer the administration from local authorities to the General Government, He said ihat- enquiries had baiisfied him that there waa real need for a Bill of this kind. After a short debase the second rraiing was agreed to on the voices. The Premier moved the second reading of the Dog Registration Act Amendment Bill, to gisre power to exclude the Chatham Islands from the provisions of the Dog Registration Act. The motion was agieed to. Mr MeKenzie moved the second reading of the Native Townships Bill to promote settlements »nd the opening up of tha interior of the North Island. The Bill was of great tmporfcanca to the northern portion of the colony, andwas introduced for the purpose of enabling the Govern* ment to take land for townships. The motion was agreed to. Mr Reeves moved the uecond reading of the Public Tenders Contracts and Works Bill, to limit undue competition in tendering and otherwise, and to iusure fair wcges and working hours in public contracts and works. The motion was agreed to. Mr Reeves moved the second reading of the Wages Attachment Abolition Bill. He Eaid that a similar Act had been in force in England for twenty-five yean, and he believed with very good effect. It had been suggested to him that a limit of £3 should be allowed, and he should con sider that proposal. After a short debate in which diversity of opinion was expressed regarding some of the provisions of the m*aeure, the second reading was agreed to on the voices. The House rose at 12.3.

CORRESPONDENCE.

tWe do not hold o-irsuves responsible for the opinions expiested by our correspondents)

TRAVELLEBS.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—ln answer to Mr Hamilton* latter of the 24th inst., we wish to give a few words of explanation. We called at Mr Hamilton* place and asked for work. He said ht could not give us any on. account of hi} tenants doing all he wanted done. Then we asked if he could give us an order for a night's lodging—bed only. He aave it with reluctance, 'ihe ticket consisted of one meal a day and beds for two days, and the third day we had to go to the hospital. I can prove to Mr Hamilton we are no loafers* One of us worked at Mr Stoker's, Church of England minister—& thorough gentleman— at Invercargill. He also was the means of (getting that one a job at another gentleman's. Worked seven weeks at stone breaking for Mr Hoterwuy at Homerkarper, and stopped at it until finished, although the work was hatffl, as he had never done any of it before. That wm all on the way—from Invercargill. The feet of the writer took bad at Waimate. He caled at the hospital,, and got some liniment to rub it with The two of us called at the Labor Bureau office and gave our names, to ace if we could get employ* ment. We also have a lettej of introduction to Mr D. McLean, and my mate's case is a very serious hospital case. Now, sir, I want to know if one meal a day is high living, as Mr Hamilton was kind enough to withdraw his, which had no meals on it? I can prove he is far wrong in his estimate as regards ihe nine out of ten won't work. That is going too far, as I can prove it is quite the reverse if they only could get it. I also ask public opinion as tegards the shed he proposed to be built low, so as a man could crawl in and spread his blankets.—We are, etc, the men conceraed, such as, SUXDOWXERS AND SWARGSRS. [No names have been given with the above, but as we think the letter is gsuuine, we publish it on its merits.—Ed.]

The Queensland Dinner.

louDosy June 27^ A hundred and ten were present at the Queensland dinner. Sir F. JY Garrick, who presided, said the colony was determined to correct past errors, and was practising economy and thrift. He alluded to the development of its resources, especially the activity on the goldfields and the export of dairy produce. The success of the recent loan showed that England had again taken the colonies into confi dence. He believed Queensland would be the first to return to a sound and prosperous financial condition. Queens land frozen beat would pot displace Home-grown, but ought to largely re place Continental and American im ports. Sir F. J. Garrick presented Mr G. Lawson, Director of Army Contracts, with a salver, address, and a purse of 120 guineas, subscrtbed by 160 Rueenslanders. Later. At the Queensland dinner Sir F. J. Garrick said the colony would keep every obligation. She had made a rapid recovery without adding to tax ation. When the Duke and Duchess of York visited the colonies, the ex tent of their welcome would prove the universal attachment to the Throne felt beyond the seas. This statement was received with cheers-

THE LONDONDERRY MINE

Perth, Jane 27 Application was made to the Warden for the forfeiture of the main block of the Londonderry property, on the ground that the rent bad not been paid. It was ascertained that throu ll an omission the fact that the rent had been paid had not been entered on the books, "and the application was there* fore disallowed.

A telegram from Napier says that Pro fessor Lemon addressed a large and repri* senta'ive meeting of members of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society on sheep diseases. He explained at length the investigation which he had made " during his visit to Hawke's Bay, and answered a larere number of questions s Icfactorily. The lecture lasted upwards of two hours and a half, and at its con clusi mi a vote of thanks was passed. Pro feesor Lemon proceeds to Wellington to day t) interview Captain Rnss>'l and the Premier concerning (he mortality la sheep.

HoiAOWAY'S OINTMBfcT AND PlLLS*—S«lf Help —prior to the discovery of these remedies an easy, ready and reliable remedy for outward disfigurement and inward com* plications was, practically speaking, un* known* No one need no* be at a loss if they should unfortunately suffer from piles ulcers, sores, tumora, boils, bruises, sprains, etc. Enveloping Holloway's medicines are very intelligible, printed directions for using them, which should be attentively read and immediately followed by all who resort to his treatment. Sooner or latter the sufferer will assuredly triumph over the worst dig. eases. This searching Ointment disperses all those malignant humor* which aggravate diseases of the skin, prevent the cioatrintioq of ulctrs, and excite ioflajnmaiory teodtpi 6iM Is the lyitow

THE ASHBUBtfON GUARDIAN i FBIDAY, JUNE 28, 1896.



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FLETCHER BROS. HAVH just received another consignment of HUDSON WATER BISCUIT in 41b Tins. This is really without a doubt a splendid line. The Biscuits are much fresher and not broken as they are when you get them in the large tins. We have also in Stock and to arrive, WBIGHT'3 CELEBRATED BISCUITS, In 2lb boxes in the following varieties|: — PARIS WINES OSWEGO GABIBALDI ABERNETHY EOINA SULTANAS ARROWROOT, &c, Ac. CONFECTIONERY. CONFECTIONERY is selling at low prices now. but we are selling at Lower Rates than anyone in Ashburton. We are clearing out a line of Terry's Pastilles (English), at a great reduction ; also a splendid lot of ,Caramels, Musks, Chocolate Creams, etc. Try our Scotch Mixtures and Conversations at half the price the Confectioners charge. ,r, - ■ - (I ii We have in hand and to arrive Large Stocks of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL CANDLES 50 boxes National Caudles 50 boxes London Wax" 50 boxes London Sperm 25 boxes Cosmopolitan Sperm 25 boxes Vistas Paraffin 13 boxes Fluted Paraffin 100 boxes Premier Candle* 50 lileclric Stearin* —:o: —— Remember, if wo do not advertise prices, we are still selling all Groceries, etc., at the Lowest Possible Prices. We should be very much obliged if those of our Customers who can get in town during the week to get their Groceries would do so, as we cannot serve them and do them justice when we are so very busy on a Saturday. We can quite understand how unpleasant and annoying it must be to have to wait'such a long'fcime for their turn, and can quite sympathise with them.^^S ';<



%&• NOTE ADDRESS, FLETCHER " BEOS, (USH SUPPLY STORES, A.SHBTJRTON & CHRISTCHUROH. THE LATEST BOOM. Mitchell and Turner's Sale. FUfiTHEE INDUCEMENT. Laclida* Shower Proof Cloaks 50s, tor He*vy Oilcloths, 2s 6cl '15s6d" S fecfc Linoleums, 8s ihd 30 Boxe? Creara and White Frilling Is 2cl now G£d Stron S Holland, 4|d 1)0 dozen Oheffon Lace from M per Colored Toilets, la doZQX> /! Colored Curtains, 2s lid Ulsters and Jaeke's, from 2s Od . Colored Dimity, 4id New Jackets, 7s 6d . „ „  , 41 , ' Jl Flannelette?, goad, lid Jerseys frcin Is lid  A .... „. , ._ 11t 17 Heavy White Blankets, /s lid China Matting, 7£d to BJd j A TREMENDOUS DROP IN MEN'S OVERCO.VTS, ALL TO BE HAD FOR A LITTLE CASH. . MITCHELL & TURNER



Wanted j OD E L Yacht Club.—The First Heat foi Mr Buckley's trophy will be sailed on the Swimming Bath Reach, on Saturday, 29, at 2 p.m. sharp. Weather permitting. 6 210 IWAJITBD KNOVV N. — F. S. *» Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.P. Lady Attendant. Fruit ci ' every description. Ladies,' Room a special t?. 1*153 ACCOUNT Books, Ruled, Printed and Bound to any pattern, Printed Forms and headings, Crests, Monograms. Pooka and Music Bound to any style.— H M. Jones ANTF.D KNOWN—That I am selling meat of the best quality ac cheap aa any butcher in town. Sausages 4d cash. Come and try.—Jambs Taskbr. FOR SALS — Good Bacon (Hoult's Cure). Sided SW, Hams 6|d, Orders to be left at Mm Randall's, Town Hall, where samples can be seen. 6 172 LOST, on Wednesday June 13, be tween Moore and Tancred Streets, a Gold Bracelet set with Pearls and Rubies. Finder rewarded. Apply Mail Office. 6 174 W LET.—Two.roomed Cottage with *• scullery, Havelock Street, West.— Apply to F. H. Steel, opposite. 6 167 WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuff*. Lot No. 3 extra quality, Nun's Veilings all shades, Navy and Black Diagonal Serges all at Is 3d, usual price 2s 3d. —H. 0. Jaegers, Mel ford House. OTANTED Known-Grand results, VV our cash sales on Saturday last were the largest in our 25 yearn' experi ence. Practical evidence that our efforts are appreciated—Mitchem. & Turner. WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Drees Stuff* for Melford House Sale. Lob No. 2 great variety, double width at Is. Some of these were Is 94 wholesale. Everything reduced.—H. C Skgers.



JTV/TARSIMSN, Junr., Bookseller, • <***■ Stationer, News Agent, Etc. School Books and all other School Requisites. All goods at lowest possible prices. Note—"The Little Shop," East Street. /LARSON AND COS Stocktaking Sale Now on. Groceries, Ironmongery, Brashware, Glass and China, at very low prices for cash. 5 129 WANTED Rnown~^vv7^are com" polled to realise on a very large portion of our Stock. To do this we are prepared to take cost prica for all our new Winter »*oods, and almost any price older stock.—Mitchell awd Turner. /"^IHEAP reading for winter evenings \J Join my Library. Qaarterly sub senption, 3j 6i cash. 1200 Volumes to select from. Books changed as often as deured.—H. M Jokrs. 6 151 CMLET, or For Sale—Two-roomed Lean-to with h*lf an acre of lanrf. For Sale— Four-roomed House with half an acre of Land —H M. Jone3. 6 152 WANTED Known-Men\*and Boys Clothing and Underclothing, Boots and Shoes, Rugs and Blankets, at parti cularly law rates— Mitchell A Turner. v ANTBD Known — Meilor's Zm '■' Undia B »nt Store Is the Cheapes* Store for Boots and Shoes.



\IT ANTED Knowa—Ladies Lasting VV Slipp-ra only 2s " -1 Id—U.-sual price, 4-3 6d — Mellot'd Zealandia Boot Store I*^ANTED, Everybody to try a p<ur of [Touao Slippers, only la. Mellor's Zealandia Boot; Store. STOCKTAKING Sale-MBS Alcokn will give largft reductions of Milliuery, Jackets and Mantles, Obiljren's Pilisses, Dress Material. Glassware and Faticy Goods, for one month previous to stock taking, — Next Courthoose, Havelock street. Known —Foot hall Boots, ** sure aoal kiykers; they never fail —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. npRV FLETCHER BROS. fc>r Flour" 1_ Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Etc., at lowest prices in town ; quality combined. —Caah Supply Stores, Ashburton. WANTED Known—A cordial recaption and free inspection through the whole of our extensive Premises. Every article sold an advertised prices—Mitchell & TUENBR 11/"ANTED Known—Small Proßrs VV and Quick Returns. —Melior's Zealandia Boot Store. TEA, TEA, TEA. If you are wanting a Box of really first class Tea, at a low price, try Fletcher Bros. All well known brands of Tea kept in stock. — Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. WANTED Known—The Largest and Best shop for Evening Shoes in Ashburton.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot' Store, 41? ANTED -Everyone to call at VV Meixor's and get his price. No one asked to buy. WANTED Known—Mothers, be wis* and buy your school boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



WANTED.— 1000 Men to look at the Cheap Drapery from Australia, at Melbourne prises. *' The Blue House " is the place to get it, at the fJcrner of Arcade, and dov.'t you forget it, 4 240 LF. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now • on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at; greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrewks «fc Co. (PHOECE FKUlTS.—Peaches, bananas, v_y oranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Flower, Fiuiter and Confectioner, East street OY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Children's Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices.— L. F. Andrewes and Co. 11 98 SPECIAL NOTICE.—Suits aad Single Garments made to measure. Fit and style with prices to suit the tiroes. Large purchase Heavy Kaiapoi Trousers and Knit Underclothing.—Mitchell and Tc-RNEI. WANTED Known-That I am hold ing a Salft at Reduced Prices for One Month. Come for Bargains. I havo the advantage over wnny 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. But I bay and sell none but the best, no trash to draw the unwary. Repairs as usual, done at Once.—<T. Moisok, Boot Store East street, Ashbnrton. 5 138 ANTED KNOWN^-Warm carpei slippers for Winter wear, girls 9d, U, women's Iq 9J.~ W, H, Collier, 1 Tliti Quruor,"



Wanted. WANTED Known—l have good Bluchers, only 4s lld.-Mellcr'e Zealandia Boot Store. WiN Make in JLudies' and children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, i Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. VI? ANTED Known—Great Purchase W of D<:e6S Stuffs Lot No. 1 great ' variety, double width B|d. Most of these goods were Is 3|d wholesale. Melford House Sale. Evefything reduced.—H, C. I Seoers. CHOICE New Season Fruic. Grapes, Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the bnst in town.— Adams, Sounders' Buildings v; ANTED KNOWN.-The celebrated 1 * * Yarmouth Oilskins oan be ob- i tamed at W. H. Collier, "The Corner." WANTED Known—Bargains to be had every day at Mellor's Zea andia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Ten per cent under Chrlstohurch prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. THE BEST is the Cheapest. "Even ing Star " Kerosene is the best. To be obtained from Carson and Co.



WANTED Known —Spectacle*, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. ilex's, Optician* BANG 1 Bang i Bang ! My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Club Cartridges, I Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and i aU sporting materials of the first quality at .T. W. Hardlbt's, Gun Emporium NOTICE I Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description, Gun fittings in stock. Prices low.—J. W. Hardley, Ironmonger, etc* 1 /"IUNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock v!Y of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at ,}, W. Hardlky's Sporting Repository TIT ANTED Known — Mrs Hooper Vt (monthly nurse) Is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hooper, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton. 11*134 r^HEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have got in a nice assortment of this saason's Blankets, men's and boys colonial Tweed Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than ever they have been in New Zealand. Men s colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27s 6J, a marvel at thn price; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7s 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Havelock streat, VIT ANTED Known-Just arrived " from Melbourne for the Blub House 100 Men'a Suits, 17s 6d ; 10 dozen Pelt H*ts, la lid; Men's Heavy Boots, 9s lid (worth 15a) ; a line of Flannelette, 3a lid dozen; Melbourne Millinery at Melbourne Cost. Everything at Mel bourne prices,—The Blub House. Arcade Corner, Tancred street* 6 49



CVOIjII BROOCHES AND JUST RECEIVED TU"EW AND CHOICE D3SIGNB -jTo be scan at the JEWELLE RY^EST ABLISHMENT of S. S A L E X, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURT'ON tsr Inspection Invited, CALL AT. THE new f7ealand ew Zealand /clothing factory v^lothing -c actory



ANI> GET A REALIGOOD WATEBPKOOF COAT, GUARANTEED RAIN-PROOF. OUR BOOTS AltE THE BEST.VALUE IN ASHBURTON NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. AVER- HENDRY, Manager. FIBE ALARMS A lien ton ,„ ... ._ ... .. one itoil Borough, north of railway „ two tolls Borough, south of railway ... three tolls Bitopgteftd Mt ut »» m m, (our tolli