FLOODS.

Mbisbane Febrmrv 19

Heavy rain ia the north continues AH the rivers are flooded and many telegraph lines are washed away.

LABOR

London, February 18 The Times, referring to the attitude assumed by the colonies against colored labor on mail steamers, advises Aus tralia hot to imperil the Oriental trade for the sake of racial pr< judice.

Mbibouri'E, February 18

The Wallsend miner-, by 154 to 80, decided to withdraw from the Northern Miners' Association. Three hundred and sixty members abstained from voting. The meeting also decided to request the Committee to reorganise the lodge as a separate independent body.

Melbourne, February 19 The Pastoralists! Conference has concluded. Resolutions were adopted providing for subdivision of the shear ing districts into different colonies, so as to overcome the difficulty of having a hard and fast scale of rates for each territory and fixing a scale within the new division. It is confidently be lieved the decision arrived at will ensure more harmonious relations between the pastoral is ts and shearers ; in future.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible ror the opinions eapiessed by our correspondents)

PRICES!!

TO THE EDITOR,

Sm,-»-The following extract from the Border Watch f published at Mount Gambier, South Australia, on Satuiday, January 26, 1895, will show our farmers here that low prices are ruling elsewhere as well as in Canterbury:—On Thursday afternoon Messrs J. N. Uoymour and Co. offered at auction on the firm of Mr P. Andersen, at Yahi, which has been let by the owner, his stock, farm plant, house hold furniture, and sundries. There was a good attendance, and bidding was fairly brisk. Prices realised for stock were as follows :—Cows, 12s 6d to £2 per head ; steers and heifers, three and four years' old, to £1 sa; horses, medium draughts, JJ3 2s 6d to £9 2s 6d. A growing crop of about eight acres of potatoes was sold at £1 98 per acre.—l am, etc., Pakkha.

STOATS AND WEASELS.

TO IST EDITOR. •• Oh! for the rarity Of Christian charity

Under the sun."

Sj,r,—Your correspondent "Iola" (I am sorry he did not subscribe his name), under the heading " Stoats and Weasels," takes an opportunity of launching an unfair invective against the leaseholders of pastoral Crown lands, who have been «o unfortunate as to have been subject to the rabbit peat This pest is in addition to other drawbacks they have had to contend with, which have impoverished, and in some instances caused their ruin. This time especially, of serious depression in the value of their products, I think should have been the time for the sympathy aad goodwill of every honest and right minded colonist. The increase of rabbits is a national calamity, and the lands affected are largely of the Crown estate, which generally is of a character quit* impossible to work in small areas, flo th»t the proposition of your corres pondent for dealing with the pest is an atwurdity. Could the runs, or pastoral land of the colony, be in better or more experienced hands as lessees than the present holders ? is the question. It would be well for " lola " to have a try. It might be supposed from his letter that men hud never been employed for rabbit destruction. He would be surprised to see in figures the number of the army engaged fn the work annually—this where owners have been able to pay for the work, which is to be feared will be not generally the case in the coming winter. I have had to do with the working of what was once the worst posslbla infested country in New Zealand, where hundreds of men had been em ployed aand every conceivable means adopted to check the nuisance, but with out any appreciable deminution, until netting fences were erected, and the stoat, weasel, and ferret liberated, and they are surely and silently doing the work of destruction, so that the country is recovering, and carrying stock. I am firmly convinced that nothing but these enemies will accomplish similar results. It was reported to your journal that a weasel was seen in the riverbed. It is difficult to understand the possibility of one finding its way from the rabbit country ; but why such an alarm % They are to be caught, or destroyed, and if ** Iola" will trouble to deport the stranger to a rabbit district he will find that Mr Weasel wUI bring more money than a good sheep, and ib would be so much kinder than a hard toned letter. It is more improbable that a stoat has been seen, but Mr Stoat will be welcomed at a much higher value. If "Iola" would address a half dozen circular letters to those able to give evidence on the subject of the rabbit pest, and are dealing with it, I am sure he would change his views,—lam, etc., Thos. Dowlino. Woolmert, Mount Somert, February 16,1895.

FARING SQUARE.

TO U'HE EPtffOß.

Sir,-~I s«S four friend •' The Barber " Is 00 the pitch again re Baring Square, Let me h»rk back a few years to the time when a meeting waSjheld in the Old Town Hall to decide upon the question of the disposal of th» sections forming Baring Square oast. The main issue was, should the land be cut up into building sections ? and a money-grubbing, settlor squeezing minority, to enhance the value of their own sections, bo worked upon the feelings of the ratepayer* (through their indebted ness) that when other reserves were let on building lease*, thin block—the heart of the town, the complement of the broken end of the main street —was to bo kept to be ano how-built, town. Instead of the place developing upon the rise, upon healthy gravelly soil, with a good fall, buddings are ran tap so closely together upon the fl »t as to fee a, positive danger to health. What are yoa doing northern ratepayers? to let this thing continue. Put your heads and votes together, and if you want a leader get the Swimming Club ekipper into the Council again, and cut up the fquare, let it on bnilding lease, improve the revenue, improve the town, and remove the reproach that the present condition of the place is. I never show « visitor round Ashburton, bub as sure as "eggs is eggs" tne inevitable remark falls, "Why on earth don't yos complete your main street? ' You have a Post Office and Railway at one end, the Court house At the other, and a paddock in the Kiddle—of 00 use to anyone, and a big Overdraft.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBUim »N- TO h SDAY.

I (before His Wot.hp 'he Mayor and T. E. Upton, K"sq , J P.) J ruskknNiS^.—Jamt-s Dwyer, arrested by Constable Drury for beiug drunk in charge of a horse and cart, wbp firipfi lO.*, wi h .OBt>2s and expense? Is.— PeterH«a n Was charged with being druiikanrl disorder y and threat' n>ng to stab Frederick Kodd and burn down his house at Window. Several witutsfs wreexaniined, including Constable Moore, who arrested accused, and it appeared the affai- arose out of a neighbor s q-iarrel. Accused was fined 10s and 7s 6<i expenses or seven days' imprisonment for drunkenness, and bound over to keep the peace for twelve months - himself in f4O and two sureties «f £20 each.— James Davis, who had been remanded for medical treatment, was fined as and 7* 61 expenses or seven days in gaol. Alleged Larceny.—Henry Begg, re manded from Saturday last, was charged with the larceny of a belt.—Sergeant Moller eaid he had found that accused's statement tvm quite correct—that the belt had been in the pocket of an overcoat lent him by Pilbrow. Mr Cuthbertson appeared for accused, and the charge was allowed to be withdrawn. The same prisoner was charged with stealing a cigarette case and some minnows from F. Russell. Hergeant Moller said he might not have troubled about what appeared a trivial charge, but there were so many complaints of the kind against accused that he could not pass them all over—Mr Cuthbertson said he appeared at Mrs Begg's request to defend her son, and do the best he could for him. She was anxious he should not be sent to gaol, and lose the last chance of recovering hia self respect. He was too old (seventeen) to be flogged, and he (counsel) would plead guilty for him and ask the Bench to inflict a fine, and place the lad under probation. Accused was ordered to return the property or its value, and pay a fine of 40a within six months, or in default three months' imprisonment.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND v. NEW SOUTH WALES AND QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, February 15 The Englishmen resumed their innings and scored 279. McLaren played a fine innings for 106, and Ward batted patiently for 47. ;Browu scored 24, Peel 23, and Stoddarb 20. McKibben took five wickets and Gallaway three, Turner and Coningham one each.

London, February 18

The officers of the Surrey Club deny that overtures are being made to Iredale, the cricketer, to secure his services for the club.

SECOND EDITION

Another M.iSNioner.

Melbourne, February 19

Rev. Prior Vaughan, brother af the Cardinal Archbishop of "Westminster, arrived here charged with a beneficent mission in the colonies. The Rev. Prior Vaughan is founder of a new missionary order in England.

Better Prospects.

Mtiturninir CaaJt<laac«,

Sydney, February 19

During the past ten days there has been amarked improvement in financial affair*, and there is a strong upward movement in all the leading invest ment stocks. This is attributable to the more reassuring feeling with regard to Victoria which has reached here. Deposits in the reconstructed banks are in great request, and at advanced rates. The Daily Telegraph considers the rally on the Sydney stock exchange the most important feature since the opening of the year. The improvement is greatest in those securities which previously had been most out of favor.

An Unfounded Rumor.

Hobart, February 18

A private cable has been received announcing the sudden death froo> congestion of the iungs of Sir Robert Hamilton, a former Governor of Tasmania.

Hobart, February 19

The reported death of Sir Robert Hamilton turns out to be unfounded. A few days ago a private letter was received stating that he was lying seriously ill in London, and by some means this became exaggerated into a report of his death. All the leading papers published obituary notices, and in the churches on Sunday references were made to his death.

CAPTAIN COOK'S JOURNAL

Sydney, February 19

The original of Captain Cook's journal, has been presented to the museum. The writing is clear and distinct, and contains a record of the voyage which led to the settlement of Australia. Various entries are signed in a firm hand " Jas. Cook."

THE WAR.

Shanghai, February 18

A rising against foreigners is threatened in Formosa. British war ships have been despatched to the island. After Admiral Ting's suicide, terms of surrender were concluded, and all the Chinese in Weihaiwei were released and marched through the Japanese lines. Foreign residents were placed on board the Japanese warships, and will probably be landed at Chefoo.

THE ABUiittßiOb GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 18.5.



Fcbus Blood is tbjj Bp«wp of Health Gordon* Bc<ood Fills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure ip,digeatiop t pon stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pitnplea, scrofula, aourvy, etc. Large bo 61; two boxes, 10», port jjee. J» W, Clayton pox 234 Ihj din * *



J Tenders. ! SHEEP FEED. 1 TIENDERS are invited for G< azinar, foi i f six month", 310 Acrps at Newlands, , being B.S.S numbered 2«716 at-d 24729, i Tenders received up to SA'I LfRDAI NEXT, 23rd insr. The highest tendei not; necessarily accepted. T. BULLOCK, 2109 Agent. Entertainments. ashburton Horticultural Show AND PJROMENADE CONCERT, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1895. IN THE ARCADE, ASHBURTON. Schedules can be had from the Secretary. 1 168 p. MAKEIG. ] ton cert. ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM IN AID OP CHOIR FUND, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY -552, 1895. 2 97 Admission, Ib. Public Notices UPPRR ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. f JOHN D AVISON, Returning Officer ■*■* for the Upper Ashburcon Road District;, do hereby declare that the following persona have been nominated for the respective Wards as tinder:— For L»gmhor Ward—Mr Donald Mc- Lean. For Westerfield Ward —Mr Charles John Harper. For Ashburton Forks Ward —Mr Isaac Sargent For Winchmore Ward—Mr Matthew Stitt. For AUenton Ward—Mr .Joshua Tucker For Dromore Ward—Mr Ronald Camp* bell. And as the number of Candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, 1 therefore declare the above named persons to be duly elected members of the Upper Ashburton Road District. JOHNDAVISON, Returning Officer Upper Ashburton Road District. February 19,1895. 2 126 "VTOTICR is hereby given in Pursuance JJN of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, chat the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton Swimming Club's Races, on WEDNES DAY March 6, 1895, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale :— For ea6h Adult One Shilling For each Trap One Shilling For each Horse One Shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Domain Board. February 18, 1895. 2 J2l Magistrate's Conrfc, Methven, February 18, 1895. FRIEDLAMHER BROS. v. McMULLAN. THE undermentioned Goods, seized under Distress Warrant in above case, will, unless sooner released, be Sold on the premises of defendant, near Springfield, on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, at 2 p.m— AQ FAT MERINO SHEEP. ] DRAY. O. SETS HARNESS. A quantity of Posts & Rails and Sundries. ANDREW MORGAN, 2 124 Bailiff. MONEY— A special sum of £1150 to L Lend on first-class freehold security. Apply to , T. BULLOOK. WANTED —Every Lady to try Madam Balcombe's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset (registered), guaran teed whalebone throughout. Orders left at Mr E, Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOCIET New Zealand Brsnoh Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : rhe Hon Morgan & Grace, M.D., C.M.G., MX.O. (Chairman) Fhe Hon Charles J. Johnston, M£.Ct (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.C John Duncan, Esq Medica' Officer: Dr G. E. Anson, M.D., M.R.C.S. (England) fTHHE OLDEST, WEALTHIER X AND MOST PROSPEROUS AusTEAiiAN Life Office, and th& LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. Th 6 only Colonial Life Office which ; declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society ie at the most Stringent Character, and ensure* a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS €13,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Stbbung ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE „. 1 JLO,S3« Sum Assured , £39,833,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,883,41* BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £4*8,790, yielding CASH Keversionary Bonuses amounting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declare* for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuaef exceeding FOOT MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And beenre a BONUS EVERY V EAR Expenses of Management S| per cent he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Branca Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington Chriatchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, District Secretary H ZANDER, I L «al Broker Ashburtoa



PILLy Best Family Medicine CURE Sick Headache, Constipation, #CYSPEPS|A r LIVER TROUBLES, Purely Vegetable, Easy to Take. The delicate sugar-coating of Ayev's Pills dissolves immediately on reaching the stom ach, and permits the full strength of each ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As a purgative, either for travellers or as a family medicine, Ayer's Pills are the best in the AVER'S PILLS, Made by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co.,LoweH l Mass.,U.S.A. HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE World's Great Expositions. ~ ■*# ' •=.«— ■ •' fiy Hewars of cheap imitation?, Tbfi Haw* ~i|yer>B BUls-Js "blown jatUt» glass of n«)D t»|OHf))ottJ?f. ' '



f VALUABLE TOWN SECTION, CONVENIENTLY SITUATED. pOR Sale th*t valuable T.S. 754 front * ing Wakanui Road and Will Street, not far from the Post Office am T ' Railway Station, exceptionally easy terms . j T. BULLOCK. ~R. B. EEBTELI7 COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADF. A GENT for Walter A. Wood Mowei and Reaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual Life Apsuranc Society, Linked Office of All ance \khu s*nc^ Company Tradesmen's Books k^pt. Debts collected NEW SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATORS. A TRIAL OF P. AD. DUNCAN'S LATEST PATENT, Will be held on MR W. GILES' FARM, BEACH ROAD, WAKANUI, ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT ONB P.M. 2 110 E. W. Hanmer. TO THE FARMERS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO* BUSINESS here on my own accoont, j and I am a CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats Barley, AND ANY OTHER PRODUCE AT MARKET RATES shall be Regularly Represented at the TINWALD AND ASHBURTON, SALES, and hare arranged with MR D. THOMAS TO SELL FOR ME until I am able to get about without crotches. E. W. HANMER. n.b. AT THE OLD PLACE. Mr Henry Zander. HENRY ZANDER. I BEG to Intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of fjillllS. CkIHIS., Quns. HOLLTS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Sh^t, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL KNOWN RANGES AT GBEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IF STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drams Linseed Oil 200 Cases Valvollne 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas* Best English Leather Belting —now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collara (in all sizes). Early application necessary They are giving Universal Satisfaction WINES and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW RATES. GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD FOR CASH At Christchurch Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR- Snn Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co J



PIANO FORTH. TUNING. \\T WTOOLDRIDGB is now in »▼ • t? Ash burton on one of his usual visits for piano toning. Annual Tuning, three visits ... £1 Is Single Tuning 10s Orders may be left at MB S. SALEK'S, Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Country visited. 2 71 T.S.s 792 a»»d 793, Cox Street, E»st, for sale at a low price anJ on liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. CAPITAL Building Site, Cameron Street West, being T.S.s 1184 and 1185, containing half acre. Those desirous of building are invited to inspect. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. I*o HOOF. NO HORSeT PRESERVE the Hoof by having It Shod at J. H. STEPHENS, THE SHOER, Who has REDUCED his Charges for Shoeing and General Work. Shoeing Hacks, 5a ; Draughts, 6s. Sellar's Mouldboards kept in Stock. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, 2 6 Wakanui Road. ASHBURTON FUENITURE WAREHOUSE, Tancked Stbiset. TTT TTNDRILL 0. f\O . H. Undrill® uo.j PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting oar Stock. We have also just Imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very iow price, and ensures perfect Corners, etc. —Please Note the ADDHESB— T. H. U«"'Li&O.i. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. TanCbbd StbkbT, t (Next to Builr 1 ing Society's Offioi]



KAIAPOI HOUSE, i . A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL r . MANY THANKS FOR PAST SUPPORT TO"E HOPE TO DO STILL BETTER THIS YEAR. LARGE IMPORTATIONS, FAIR PRICES. MITCHELL & TURNER, TANORED STREET! JOHN ORR & CO., DAVE JUST LANDED A LARGE SUPPLY OF i CheaVms Improved Gold Medal Rapid Water Filters, AND OWING TO THE LATENESS OF THE SEASON WILL SELL AT Kxlremelj JLow Prices. Cheavin's Filters are recognised all over the world as tlie BEST MADE. JOHN ORR AND CO, * MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS.



NOTICE. TT7E BEG to notify to the Farmers of the Ashburton District that we ar BUYFRS OF WHEAT & FARM PRODUCE, ANJJ HAVE APPOINTED ] MR F. FEBBIMAN to BUY for us in the district. WOOD BROSZ LIMITED, MILLERS, CHRIBTCHURCH. BUSINESS CHANGES. I HAVE this day sold my Retail Boot | and Shoe Business, Tancred street, J Ashbnrton, to MR JAMBS MELLOR, Bootmaker, Dnnedin, and respectfully request on his behalf a continuance of the support accorded to me. j J. BISHOP, , Ashburton. January 30,1895. HAVING purchased the Business lately carried on by Mr J. BISHOP, Tancred Street, Ashburton, at a very large discount, I have determined to offer the whole of the STOCK IN TRADE AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE, FROM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2. Every line will be offered at such a price as will insure a prompt clearance. This will be the greatest chance the Ashburton public have yet had to buy first class Boots at exceptionally low prices:— Children's Strap Shoes from la ,_ Men's Bluchers, 48 lid .;.,..' Women's Kid B.S. Ss, cbsfc 10s ■ Women's Lasting Slippers, 2s lid ■' Children's Lace Boots from Is 9d Women's tiid Lace from ss, worth 10s Thousands of Men's, Women's, and Children's BOOTS AND SHOES AT HALF-PRICE. This is no bogus attempt at a sale, and such value could not be offered unless under the special circumstances of this cheap purchase. The Sale will last twenty-one days, when every line will be cleared JAMES MELLOR intends to carry on the Business as a First-class Boot and Shoe Shop, and will keep nothing but really good boots at moderate prices. The public want good hard wearing stuff that is comfortable, and they ahall have it; but the first thing is to reduce tba present stock, which is a very good one, all the lines being imported at first hand Roll up in thousands and secure the BARGAINS. Look at the windows and tickets JAMES MELLOR will make a epecial point of good repairs and bespoke work. JAMES "MELLOK, (Late J. Bishop.) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 1172 FOR bale~orlo^Let, Ownmodious Wool and Grain Store in West Street, T,S. 56, T.BUUQCK. ,



— Properties to Let — G|Y BOOMED HOUSF, with Fight A^res Land, on the Wakanui OX-A. Road, recently in the occupation of Mb A. Crowe, and about twenty-fire minutes walk from Post Ofhce. Persons requiring a home, wher I there are exceptional facilities for keeping Cows, Poultry, etc., should inspect this Compact little Property without delay. i / OMMODIOtJS HOUSE of Seven Eooms and Scullery, within eight I minutes walk of Railway Station, This Dwelling is situate dn the Westetri. 1 Side of Borough not far from the Domain, and is a Desirable Residence for I a family. The land comprises half an acre, is partially cultivated M m I Flower and Vegetable Garden, while the preniisi s generally are convenient in many respects. ■■■■* The Portable Water Barrow, _ To ensure keeping the family in the enjoyment of Sound Health, the immediate surroundings of the Homp should be Sweet and Clean. How to do fchis without proper requisites is a problem difficult to solve. The Portable Wash Barrow is just the one thing indispensable in the direction of perfect sanitary arrangements. They can be put to various kinds of use, and they are so admirably constructed that, with them, a child can do work which otherwise requires the strength of mature years. DO NOT BE DECEIVED! f "Tis strange, but true, for truth is always strange, stranger than fiction." IT ALWAYS PAYS TO DRENCH YOUR LAMBS. No one will dispute the statement that if, by spending £1 you save £10, this is true economy. Lowest cost per head of any drench in the market, and its work cannot be excelled. From Three Kings to Bluff, the testimony of farmers and station-holders has invariably been that the effect of drenchiag with JOSEPH FORDS MIXTURE HAS BEEN MARVELLOUS. JOHfiPH PORD'i Scour * JLung Worm Mixture. F. FEKRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBCRTON, f North British Fire Insurance Company AGENCIES Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited; Parcels and Goods sent to all parts of the colony \ Remington Type Writer—Specimen on view Most Extraordina^ ReTolution IN" THE Tailoring 1 Trade. NO MORE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO CHRISTCHURCH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THEIR TAILORING; W- SPARROW |-| AS proved from past experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory, both to buyer and aeller, the good marks have to pay for the bad ones. He has therefore decided to CLOSE HIS BOOKS and go in for the CASH SYSTEM entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to command a large turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the REDUC« TIONS:— Fiwt Clan Tweed Stc Suit ... ... 559, former price 70s First Glass „ .„ ... 603, former price 75s First Class „ ...  655, former price 80« First CUbs „ ... ... 70s, former price 85a Best Quality Twee J money can procure ... 755, former price 90« No 4 Foxes Serge Suit .. ... .. £3 12s 6d * Best black or blue Wonted Coat and Vest, bound, with best quality Trousering '  £& 0* Od Remember these Prices are for First Class Workmanship. FIT aND STYLE GUARANTEED. ' WILLIAM SPARBOVf, EASr STBBET. N B -—As" these" prices may be copied by other Fir jib, please call or send for samples and compare qualities, W- H- COLLIER APPROACHING END OF SUMMER SEASON. I HAVE bought at ra heavy discount many manufacturers clearing lines, and among them am offering thp FOLLOWING BARGAINS- White Calico Is lid per doz, worth 4s Wide Fancy Ribbons for Hat Trimming, Ac, 6|d yard, formerly U A line of Striped Flannelettes 4|d yard, usually 7£d Ladies' Cashmere Hose, plain and fancy ribbed Is 6d pair, worth 2s A lot of serviceable Washing Prints 4£d, much under value Fancy Colored Art Muslin 3d yard Ladies Blouses from Is 6d, and many other bargains. THE "CO RUT Eft," i