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Ashburton Guardian. MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1895.

On the subject of the oath of justice I the Wellington Times has the follow-1

THE OATH OF JUSTICE.

ing : —The oath in all our Courts is more fit for a blasphemous burlesque representa-

tion than for the serious administra tion of justice. One performer gabbles flippantly through a form of words, the other looks at anything he pleases the while, his boots, the top of the Judge's wig, at the sky through the skylight, or (probably with a wink) at any friend he may see in the Oourt until the gabble is done, and then he kisses a filthy, greasy book, doing it in a desperate hurry and with a wry face. The curious result of the degrad ing scene is that of these two per formers that one who has not pronounced the oath is the one who is supposed to have taken it, and the performer who has pronounced it is not supposed to have taken it. Imagine I a law compelling doctors to study the effects of medicines upon their patients by taking their own prescriptions, and making their patients kiss the bottles and pill boxes. That would not be one bit more absurd than the burlesque upon the oath which disgraces our Courts of Justice. If every witness had the moral courage displayed by Dr Teare the other day in the Supreme Court, that burlesque would disappear. The Act of 1894 compels every Oourt in the land of eery kind or description, regular and irregular, to obey the demand of every witness who insists on being sworn with becoming rever ence according to prescribed form. There is no discretion in the Oourt in the matter. The witness shall be entitled if he so wishes to have an oath administered to him in the form follow ing; that is to say, the officer, or person tendering the oath, holds up his hand and says to the witness, 'Witness, hold up your hand and repeat after me:

«" I swear by Almighty God, as I shall answer to God at the great day of judgment, that 1 will speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.'"

That is a reverential and proper form of oath, and the procedure is exactly what it ought to be, under the serious circumstancessurroundingevary case. It i 3 in remarkable contrast to the present perfunctory method of degrading a solemn duty to worse than the level of nothing. Dr Teare, by insisting on this superior procedure, showed that his moral courage was equal to his sense of veneration for things sacred. We trust every witness will follow his example. We go farther. We think that the interests of justice will be served by abolishing the bad form and making the new compulsory. The only mistake of the Act of 189-1 is that it did not do this,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Singapore advices to July 24 state tha' cholera is raging, and the number o: deaths is increasing daily.

Mr Gilruth, the Government veterinary sargeon, has pronounced the Ohaupo catllo disease to be anthrax. Sixteen c ittle died, and fifteen pigs also died from eating the dead beasts.

The Finance Committee of fcho Auckland Bstrbaur Board recommend the Board to raise locally a loan of £10,000 at 4 per eenfc,, the money tp be expended on the Qaeen street wharf and dredging.

Fifteen hundred cases pf tea for Sydney on board the Orient were spoiled by water and condemned. 1b is believed that many cases for Melbourne and New Zjaiand still undischarged arc in the same con dition.

The Press Association states that in deference to the representations as to the necessity of telephone communication with Port Underwood, where so many vessels aeek shelter in rough weather, provision for the purpose will be made in the estimates.

A meeting ia called for Thursday Augush 22, of business men to form an association to protect the interests of tradcFs against bankrupt debtors. The meeting will bfi held in the Arcade Chambers, and ought to be of interest; to every man carrying on business in Ash burton and district, and who has to give credit,

A Press Association telegram states that Mrs Ohemls appeals to the public for funds to assist her husband in getting a new trial. Me Jellicoe is to move the appli cation, and she says as that gentleman haa in the past not only given his services gratuitously, but spent some hundreds of pounds out of his own pocket, she cannot as-k him agtin to take the matter in hand without being able in spate manner to indemnify him for his exertions. Mr Jellicoe deprecates any public subscription for the purpose.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington says that the search party at Carfcerton found Loader frozen to death where he was left. He was a strong young fellow, and the only support of a widowed mother. Smith saya they were huddled round a small fire, and had to alay there, as the snow was so thick. They could nob see where they were going. His trousers had been torn away, and he had no hafc on. On Tuesday they be came desperate, and waded through snow up to their armpits on the main range. He had nothing to eat since Sunday night. Loader became -exhausted, and Smith and Salisbury carried !him until Sn>lth him self collapsed. They left Loader covered ! up with leaves and made another attempt, but failed through exhaustion, and lay in the snow all night. Nexb day they managed to crawl to a house, Salisbury haying to lifb Smith over a fence. This house was Knutson'p. He eaya that the men did not lead him to believe that Loader was in a crideal condition, and he did not trouble much ab^ut him. At the inquesr on the body of George Loader the evidence was much the same as that already telegraphed, except that Riclmd Sayer, of Dale^eld, ono of those who found the body, inferred in his* evidence ihat all three—Loader, Smith and Salis bury—camped together in the fern on the hills on Tuesday night, that Loader died during the sa^p night, and when the moon rose, Smith an<| Faiisbury carried the body out jmto the open and went further typ the ridge. Knutson, at whose hotfsg'Snjfth and Salisbury called, de " *Wj dfrey ga^re hfrn no £dea as to. poseu t~. '^'" n *t'ltQa&w f .and led the serious conauiw. ~1 "*™ tbeai. him to believe he was follow!».„ The Inquesfe ia adjourned until Monday, i the 25tn inst. }

On Friday ' absolute time' was Bent to Aahburton by the authorities in Wellington. From that time ifc was seen that the town clock had gone out in eight weeks only thirty-five seconds. The n'oek is now understood to be on 'absolute time.'

A search party, consis ing of the veteran Mr W. de B. Compton, w^o has always been to the front in rescue work whether on hill or river, and Mr Mark Anthony, of Hampstaad, will leave Ashburton to morrow morning, to make an effort to reach Fred Duncan. Calculations having been made of the quantity of provisions Fred had with him, those who know the whole circumsiances have romo to the conclusion i hat if he has not now reached the end of his stock, he must do so very soon, and this search party (chey are both volunteers and wiU do the work without pay) has been organised to take provisions to Duncan. The cost of the outfit of the party will run to about £13, and Mr W. J. Silcock will receive any subscriptions in aid of the expedition which humane people may be willing to give.

The Chamber of Commerce a<3 Inver cargill passed a resolution: —'That, in view of the comparatively small advantage to be gained by the adoption of the pro posed new tariff and of the fact that the suggested additions to the Customs duties will press most heavily on the labouring classes, who are least able to bear them, it Is, in the opinion of this Chamber, not worth while to make any alteration.' The Chamber disapproved of the proposed treaties with South Australia and Canada, on the grounds that they are unfair to countries which admit our produce free, and ate likely to bring the colony into conflict with such countries, especially New Sooth Wales. The debts Recovery Limitation Bill and the proposed subsidy of the Canadian Pacific mall service were referred to the Committee.

The meeting of the Te Korero Club was especially interesting on Tuesday evening when a series of short essays were read on all sorts of subjects. This is one of regular forms of combined amusement and insfcruc ion practised by this society, and a good attendance is always secured on this occasion. Those present vote for the three best paperi without knowing the authors. On Tuesday, the first place was accorded to an amusing and clever skit, entitled 'Smoke Clouds,' on the members themselves, the authority of which, had to be acknowledged by Mr S. Sakk. Second place was accorded to a well written essay on 'Nothing in Particular,' which Mr H, H. Fooks owned up to having written, and Mr Watson's paper on ' Colonialu' came next. The interest exhibited in this form of the Te Korero Club's proceedings show that it is extremely popular with members.

At a meeting of the Ashburton County Prohibition League, held on Friday even ing, the following officers were elected :— President, Rev. John Olphert; Vice- Presidents, Revs, G. B. Inglis, T. Gr. Brooke, and A. Blake; Seoretary, Mr James Marshall ; Treasurer, Mr U Aloorn ; and a management committee of eighb ladies and gentlemen. After reviewing the Government Liquor Bill the following resolution was unanhrously carried :—That this 'meeting strongly protests against the retention of the three fifths majority clause, as being contrary to the principles of equitable popular government ; desires to have it enacted that the votes polled for prohibition should count for reduction should pro hibition be not carried ; and also protests against the clause which proposes to give three years' tenure to a licensee. Copies of the above were sent to the Premier and the members for Ashburton and RangN tata.

Indigestion.—How much thought has been bestowed, and what voluminous treatises have been written upon this universal and distressing disease, which is with certainty and safety dispelled without fear of relapse by a course of a purifying, soothing, and tonic medicine ! It acts directly on the stomach, liver, and bowels— then indirectly, though no less effectively, on the brain, nerves, vessels, and glands, introducing such order throughout the entire system that harmony dwells between each organ and its functions. Dyspepsia need no longer be the bugbear of the public, since Holloway's Pills are fully competent to subdue the most chronic and distressing cases of impaired digestion, and to restore the miserable sufferer to healthy strength, and cheerfulness.

SPORTING.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB,

Th 1? following nominations have been re csived:—

Hunters' Hurdle Race, of 25 soys. One mile and a half.—Rawai, Bcin, Bug, Toxa, Much Ado, Hero, Victor, Kaiser, Jaffa, Gillie, Freebon, Honesty.

Welter Handicap, of 40 soya. Seven furlongs —■ Wiachman, Goodwood, War ington, Douglas, Speculator, trenchy, Lord ot Misrule, Stockfish, Stirling, Arbiter, Paremu, Molly Darling, Chaoa, Lady

Somnus,

County Plate, of 3Q soys. Seven fur loDgs.—Lord Stansbury, Missßae, Hakaro, Ventura, Toxa, Lady Origlen, Fire King, Ricochet, Pony S|bqre, l!Jomad, Moderation, Ooolgardie, bizarre, Vandyke.

Tibjaru Cup, of 100 aovs* One mile and a quarter. — Maremma, Georgie Sharp, Magazine, Prime Warden, Gipsy Grand, Beadonwell, Marino, Loveshot, Chaos, Out post, Barmby, Silver Spec, Vogengang, Captive.

High Weight Handicap, of 40 soys. Six furlongs. — Moderation. Warrington, Fire King, Invader, Chaos, Vandyke, Exile, Nomad, Speculator, Starling.

Flying Handicap, of 50 soys Six fur longs, —Maremma, Barmby, Lady Origlen, Georgie Sharp, Miss Mac, Marino, Good wood, Magazine, Lord of Misrule, Molly Darling, Kothamstead, Britomarte, Lord Zetland, Lady Spencer^ Lady Somnus, Out poafc. ' ■•-'■■■ Stewards 1 Stakes, of 40 sovgi Six fur longs.—Prenchy, Maremmd, Lady Origlen, Paramu, Miss Madge, Goodwood, Warring, ton, Molly Darling, Lord of Misrule, Cool gardie, Rothamstead, Stockfish, Douglas, Nomad, Lady Somnus, Speculator, Starling. Gladstone Handicap, of 35 soys. One mile.—Moderation, Invader, Lord Zetland, Chaos, Pony Moore, Vandyke, Exile, Speculator.

Ladies' Bracelet of 35 soys. One mile and a half.—Rawai, Much Ado, Lady Hanlan, Jaffa, Brin, Hero, King Bird, Gillie, Bug, Victor, Rags, Caradale, Pony Moore, Freeborn, Toxa, Kaiser, Honesty. Rhodes' Memorial Stakes, of 100 soys. One mile.—Winchman, Maremma, Beadon well, Barmby, Georgie Sharp, Marino, Silver Spec, Magazine, Loveshob, Vogengang, Jfrirae W&itf^n, Lord Zetland, Chaos, Captive, Lady' Spencer, Gipsy Grand, Out post, ■

MjhiMßKHs' Pt,ATK, of 30 soys. Six fur longs. — Lord Sfcansbury, Lady Origlen, Moderation, Miss Mac, Fire King, Mea Culpa, Ricochet, Bizarre, Ventura, Toxa, Nomad'

Timaru Trot, of 30 soys. Two miles.— There are fifteen entries,

SiiADov: P>t Tect, of 30 soys. Qne mile and a half. There ar§ eighteen'entries;

DISAGREEABLE MENTAL TRAITS.

Are nothing le3s than symptoms of nervous ness ty*rn of dyspepsia. Wolfe's Schnapps re-establishes digestion, %n4 tranquilises the nerves.' ?

Small Birds' Nuisance.

Conference ef Members of lioail JBoaidta.

A meeting of members of Road Boards i in the Ashburton county was held in the j Wakanui Road Board office on Saturday.' The meeting was called by circular, issued by the Wakanui Board, with a view to instituting a more effective and economical system of dealing with the small birds nuisance. There were present—Messrs 0, McLean (Chairman of Upper Ashbur ton Koad Board), Jas. Croy, E. Horsey, G. W. Leadley, M. Bruce (Chairman Wakanui Road Board), H. A. Mackay, K. H. Dobson (Chairman Coldstrearn Road Board), L. Oxley, G, W. Andrews, J. Bishop, and A. Wilson,

Mr Lieadley was voted to the chair, and read the following letter from Mr Grigg : —Longbeach, August 17, 1895.—The Chairman of the Wakanui Road Board.— Dear sir, - I am sorry that I cannot con veniently attend the meeting to-day to consider the question of the small birds' nuisance. Ie appears to me that the principal point is to urge the Government to compel all districts, especially towns, to systematically destroy the birds. I cannot approve of asking for subsidies from the Government. The fact is that no district has hitherto persistently and continuously kepb men poisoning. Poisoning has been merely fitful, only done by a few persons. I keep a man continually poisoning the birds for three or four months, and now there are very few birds remaining. Not only the sparrows have been reduced but the larks, and the latter are by far the most destructive.—Yours truly, John Gkigg.

Mr Lead ley said there could be no doubt it was necessary that something other than the present system of dealing with the nuisance should be undertaken, and it would be for the meeting to make suggestions and discuss the matter. It was a low estimate to say that farmers suffered to the extent of one bushel per sore of grain, besides loss in turnips and other crops. Although the Wakanui Board spent a great deal of money for bird descruction, the birda were still holding their own in that district. He thought whatever was done the Govern ment should subsidise local funds to the extent of £ for £, He would move *' That this meeting of representatives of the various road districts of the Ashburton coanty is strongly ef opinion that the time has arrived for some concerted action to be taken by the local bodies, with a view to the adoption of some more adequate means for the suppression of the small birds nuisance, than those at present employed."

After some di> cussion, during which the opinion was expressed that, as suggested in the circular, it would be better to pay hi each for heads than 2s per dozen for eggs as at present, the motion was seconded by Mr M. Bruce and carried,

Messrs Oxley and McLean said the circular had not been before their Boards yet. These gentlemen and Mr Dobeon said they were not satisfied with the present system. •

Mr Bruce thought the great breeding places were the towns, in which nothing was dove to check the pest, which spread ovtr the country dUtriers, and the farmers could not get ahead of the troublp, which had cost his Board about £200 per annum.

The Chairman said 1 here was a mistake in the third paragraph of the circular issued, as he had learned sicc9 issuing io that the Hampstead Town Board had distributed poisoned grain.

Mr Andrews said that the Hampsteari Town Board had formerly piid for eggs, but as the Borough did nothing to destroy the birds there, and the Board's revenue was small, they had lately con fined their action to dii'.ribu'ing the poisoned grain. He thought all Boards and the Borough Councils should be com pelled by law to destroy the birds.

Mr Oxley baid the boys in Leeston district had collected thousands of eggs, but could not get paid for them, as the Boards would not take them.

Mr Oroy thought each district should appoint a competent man to distribute the poisoned grain. He thought they would pay twice over for heads

The Chaiiman said they would only pay for what they got.

Mr Croy said they did not see all the birds that were poif oned. He had come across dossers in cutting a gorsa fence. Mr Dobson thought ifc would b9 well if the County Council would call a meet* ing of aU the local bodies, aa the present meeting cquld not bind all the bodies. A meeting convened by the County Council might lead to some concerted action. He agreed with all the proposals ia the circular and thought it might go further.

Mr Bruce said his Board had moved in the matter as a public duty, and those present could discuss the question of the Council taking the matter in hand. He thought it was the proper body to deal with the question, The Road Boards were the principal sufferers, and had started the agitation.

The Chairman said the breeding season was on them, and something should be done at onc.e,

Mr Oroy thought this meeting should paas a resolution requesting the County Council to deal with the matter aa suggested by Mr Dobson.

Mr Mackay and the Chairman thought they would nob get a better attendance than the present, and Mr McKay moved : —"That a memorial be presented to the Government, praying them to bring into forca this sassion such amended legisla tion as will compel municipalities and town districts to adopt measures f r keeping in check the increase of small birds within their respective boundaries, and that the County Council be approached and asked to give their essistanca in forwarding the views of this Conference."

Uj> Dobson thought the thanka of the whole district were due to the conveners of this conference, and wouli not dis arrange anything suggested, bub would move as an amendment—• That in view of the annurtlly increasing expenditure incurred for the destruction of small birds, the County Council be requested to call a conference of all the local bodies in the County, to consider the advisableness of adopting other means than those at present in force for ihe suppression of the pest. 1 Mr Croy seconded the amendment, which was lost, and the origin \l motion carried.

The Chairman siid .Mr Dobson's proposition could now bi put as a sub stantive resolution, wh'ch wa^ done, and Ib waa unanimously carried.

Mr Bruce thought the conference should not now go further until the Council hnd called a conference. They could bring the question under the notice of the Govern ment through iheir m -tubers.

The Chairman though!: a short amend merit to present act could bo passed through all it stages at one sitcing. Mr Mackay proposed that the Chair man draw up a roeraorjil embodying the views of tHe conference, to be signed by the members of Road boards, and forwarded to the members of Parliament for the district for presentation to the Government.

' Mv Pcbpn Was not there in an official capacity, and thought mambers of his Board would likoan opportunity of dis cussing the subject. They had nob met since the circular Was received. Mr Oxl^y said some one in the Itakaia district ha<l paid |d each for complete birds' nests. The ide» was ' ponsjdered good. Mr Leadley thanked the meeting for 'thefr attendance, arid a vote of thanka meeting «i9««(ti l

European and Other Foreign Items

London, August 16 The official enquiry revealed the fact that the Warrimoo carried an old chart which did not show the latest discoveries in the vicinity of the coast.

The Hon. G. N. Curzon, Under- Secrectary to the Foreign Office, states that the Government are takiug sfcepa to prevent any disregard of British rights through the Franco - Chinese Convention.

Mr Stewart, the liquidator of the Mercantile Bank of Australia, reports that £120,882 had been collected from English contributors, and he hoped to pay a fourth dividend next year. At present, he says, it is not possible to estimate the sum likely to be divided.

The Daily Telegraph states that Viscount Wolseley succeeds the Duke of Cambridge with limited powers,

Some foreigners have been employed by the Fiction Press Printing Com pany, of London, to lithograph & weekly paper in the Turkish language, the contents of which the police dis covered were an incitement to Socialists abroad to blow up the British Parlia ment. It is stated that sixteen men were coming to London for the pur pose. The printers were ignorant of the content? of the paper.

Sofia, Aogjst 16 Macedonian rebels burnt a Maho medan village in Bespat, murdering the residents and, continuing their out rages, detroyed by means of dynamite a morgue in which a large number of people had taken refuge.

San Francisco, Avgust 17 Mr Spalding has requested the Hawaiian Senate to grant 50,000d0l yearly for twenty years as a subsidy for a cable between Oalifornia and Honolulu. The decision of the Go vernment is doubtful.

Turkey and Armenia

London, August 16 Speaking in«the House of Lords, Lord Salisbury said England would take further action if Turkey withheld adequate guarantees of reform. The result would be disastrous if the Powers withdrew their support, for the facti tious strength of Turkey would soon, disappear, He accepted the continua tion of Lord Rosebery's policy upon the Armenian question. He had endea voured, but failed, toobtain the Sultan's guarantee to execute reforms, The Powers feared that the maintenance of the integrity of the Turkish Empire could only be at the cost of much human unhappiness and the perpetuation of the antagonism between creeds and races. It was impossible that the Sultan could be blind to the danger of wearying Europe by refusing the demands.

Irish American Conven tion.

New York, August 16 At a largely attended Irish Ameri can Convention in Philadelphia it was decided to renew physical force in Ireland.

■ August 17. At the Irish American Convention 5000 Trishinen, representing Pennsyl vanian Societies, were present. The Mayor of Pittsburg presided. Besides adopting physical force and advising the formation of a secret service, a resolution was carried that corps should arm in readiness to strike the hereditary enemy if there was a European war.

Imperial Politics.

London, August 16 In the House of Commons Mr Gerald Balfour said the attitude of the Government . towards autonomy was unchanged, and it would always remain inflexible in opposition.

Mr T. P. O'Connor (Liverpool) said that if no change was made In the policy of 1886 it would exasperate the people and revive the saddest and most shameful memories.

Mr Harrington accused the Liberals of abandoning the cause of autonomy during the elections. It was then that; Dr Taaner called Mr Harrington a liar, and the scene took place, Two hundred amendments to the Address-in-Reply have been given notice of. But they are not likely to be moved.

The Daily News says the Speaker considers it will be sufficient if Mr Davifct, who was elected for both Mayo and East Kerry, cables which seat he chooses to sit for.

Mr Dillon's amendment, " That the Government introduce a Bill to revise Irish rents," and also that by Mr J B Redmond, "That the Government declare its Irish policy," were nega tived by a large majority, Mr Clancy's amendment for the release of dyna* miters was withdrawn,

Sir Matthew White-Ridley, the Home Secretary, promises to recon sider the position of political prisoners, though strictly in accordance with Home Office principles.

Mr Price moved that it is expedient to pass during the present session a measure tending to remedy the de pression in agricultural industry. Mr Long, President of the Board of Agri culture, replied that a measure in the direction suggested would be intro duced at a later period.

August 17.

The House of Commons, by a ma jority of 134, rejected Mr Dillon's motion that the autumn session should settle the Irish land question. Sir M. "V^hite-Ridley, replying to Mr Clancy, said he would nofc deny that the Irish were universally in favor of an amnesty for political prisoners. Full enquiries were being made, and the Judges were being consulted in fach case. He positively declined tq hold out any. Hopes of a general release of dynamiters, Both I&r Balfour and Sir M. White- Ridley declared they would follow a precisely similar policy 1p that of Mr Asquith, the late Home Secretary.

THE ASHBUKTON GU USDIAN: MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1895.



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i Wanted ', W~ AN T~K~D — A~G^d~~C^7k and Laundress, Appty to Mes E. G. Wright, Winderaiere, Winslow 8 127 ART UNION for Pain'inga will be j drawn at Mr Braddell'b office on Tuesday, 20 h, a' 7 30 p.m. 8 125 pIbiSOMS, Wanted Known—l am a * cash purchaser of Pigeons in larere and small quantities—36o wanted. —E. E, I'askkr. 8 126 MRS KENNEDY and Miss Cameron, Moore street, teachers of Dress Dotting and Making in all ita branches. Agents for Columbia Fitter System. It is easy to understand, and the fit obtained excellent. Classes now on. Special Classes to suit country pupils- 8 124 . CONFECTIONERS-, Fruiterers', Griy * J and Brown Paper Bags, all sz s good quality, equivalent to Chrlstchureh or Dunedin prices for Cash.—H. M. JoMS. THE Humour of the Scot, Oor Am Folk, Tent Life in Tiger land, and Sport and Work od the Nepaul frontier by James Inglis.—H. M. Jones. WANTED— Good Secondhand Sacks. Apply 8 68 JZ^yj®. TO LET — Seven-roomed House, Carter's Terrace. Apply to 11 Bird. 8 90 f i LET—House containing five rooms, A. scullery, and pantry; Cairoron street west. Apply John Mulla.nj3Y, 8 64 WANTED Known—That H. Baiu stow, Cabinetmaker, has removed to tha Premises lately occupied by Mr T, E. Kilworth, opposite Wesieyan Church. 8 79 .WANTED Known—That H. Bair *V stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim mings. 8 81 WANTED— People who are in need of Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H. Bairstow. 8 80 UTANTED KNOWN—The Ladies VV are invited to call and inspect new designs in Linoleums, etc. Will be landed in a few days.—Mitchell and Turner. BOOKS and Stationery.—A very choice selection of Plain and Fancy Stationery. A large assortment of Picture Books, School Books, Slates, etc. All goods Cheaper than ever. Note - The Little Shop, East street. J. Marsden, Junr. TTlLoisAtUyS Cigars- 25 for 27. l Jj Three C stle Cigarettes 50 for 2s, Cleopatra s 3d, Bay Rum 1«. Pieese and Lubin s Scents Is 63.—McGrKEGOR's WANTED, Everybody to try a pair of House Slippers, only Is. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. "pOTATOEy. Potatoes.—Mind you I get your Potatoes at Fletcher Bros. The quality of oar Potatoes is I first-class- and have taken the First Prize at the Timaru Show four years in sticcssion. Don't forget address— Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashbarton. WANTED Known—Ulsters 4s lid, Fur Collarettes 3s 3d, Kid Gloves 2-* 6d, Plushes 2s 6d, Towels 4id, Flannels B|d. -Tha Corner, W. H Collieb WANTED KNOWN—A. faw lots of Remnants left over from sale to bs cleared.—Mitchell and Turner WANTED Known—Bargains to be had every d*y at Mellor's Zea • andia Boot Store. i I INDL'S Hair Curlers 6d, Birch's ■1 Watch Keys 63, other Wach Keys 3d, Afghan Silver Watch Chains 1-i Bd.—McGregor's. <17 ANTED -Everyone to call at W Meilor's and get his price. No one asked to buy. WANTED KNOWN—Our best quality Men's Waterproof Coats, usual price 65; 61, to be cloared at 49a 6d.~ Mitchell and Turner. ITTANTED Known—Mothers, be wisa » and buy your school boots at Mellor'fi Z ialandia Boot Store. i X 7ANTHID Known—l have good vv Bluchers, only 4« lid.—Mellor's j Zialandia Blot Store. , TfTANTED Known—Small Profits ! \V and Quick Returns.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. j WANTED Knowu — Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything In the optical lice at S. S4.lek's, Optician WAN TED KNOWN. -The celebrated Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob ained at W. H Collier, "The Corner." WANTED JJnown—Great Purchase j of Dress Stufta. Lojb No. 3 extra' quality, Nan'a Veilings all shades, Navy j and Biack Diagonal Serges all at Is 3d, usual price 2a 3d. —H. C, &egers, Mel ford House. FLOWER SEEDS, Id per packet; Vegetable Scads, 8i per packet. AH New Season's Seeds from the well known fim of Nimmo and Blair, Order voar Seeds early, because as the season advances S^me oi the varieties are Bold out, and in t^& Pasfc years we have not been able to replace rhe|».—Kwtchbr Bros., Ashburton. WANTED Known—The Larae^t and Best shop for Evening Shoes in Ashburton. —Melior's Zealandia Boot Store, TT7ANTED Known — Mellor'a Zea ¥ ¥ kndia Boot Store Is the Cheapest Store for Boots and Shoes. WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuffs for Mejford House Sale. Lob No. 2 great variety, double I'idth at Is. Somo of these were Is 9i wholesale. Everything reduced,— H. C Skgbr.s. _ WANTED Known—Football Boots, sure goa| kickers; they never fail—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TIARSON AND GO'S Stocktaking Sale Now on. Groceries, Ironmongery, Brushware, Glaea and China, at very low ( prices for cash. 5 129 CHOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the best in town.— Adams, Sounders' Buildings 'ORATER and Hymn Books- Photo, !L Scrap and Stamp Albums ■; Parlour (James (a great variety) ■; School Bags • «d each ? Nofceinper from 6d a from - .. lrajß j; nw iopeH 100 for 6d ; packet of 5 q^. « **mi TO « Va.ses, fancy Photo Frames, and ai>.. ' •*>*& aii at Tea Pots, Toys of various n.>. ~ w greatly reduced prices for Cash at L. *. Andrewes and Co.'s Expiration of Lease Sale^ _ 7 128 j ♦STOCKTAKING Sale-Mrs Alcorn J will give large reductions of Millinery, j Jackets and Mantles, Children's Pilisses, Dress Material, Glassware and Fancy Goods, for one month previous to stock taking, — Next Courthouse, Havelock street



Wanted. ANTED Known—GreatHPurchase of Drees Stuffs. Lot No. 1 great variety, double width B|d. Most of these goods were Is 3fd wholesale. Melford House Sale. Everything reduced.—H. C. Segers. __ __ Known—Ten per cent v'V under Christchurch prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—loo Men's and Boyo' Strong Elastic Belts at one penny each.—A. Ore's Sale. CHOICE FJKUlTS,—Peaches, bananas, ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at EL A. Flower, Fraicer and Confectioner, East street W" ANTED Known—Ladies Lasting Slippers only 2s lid—Usual price, 4s 6d.—Mollor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTErHKnown-Men's Suits 17a 64, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9a lid, Knicker Suits 4d lid, Cap^ 6d.- Ihe Comer. W. H. Collier HAVING Sticksi — Pears' Juvenia, William's American Is. Eagle Ink Pencils 6d, Stationery Boxes 6d, Ink 6d . per dozen bottles.— McGregor's WANTED Known — Mrs Hoopek (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hoopsr, Alford Forest Road, Aahburton. 1*134 OXANTfiD Known—6o Ladies' Black * * md Colored Wool Jerßeye at 2a 6d, formerly 10s 6d ; 100 Pairs of White Blankets at 10s 6d, Ladies' Muffs 3s 6d, Umbrellas Is lid, Corssts 2s 9d, 6 and 6| foui' button Kid Gloves 6d, Gents Silk Ties 6d each. Large Wool Hearth Bugs 6s 6d aach.—Andrew Ore's Sale, 6 220 WANTED KNOWN. —F. S Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and Ooffesalso. N.B. Lady Attendant. Frllti of every description. Ladies' Room a specialty. 1*153 UP TO DATE SAL K— lso Pairs Girls Boots 2s 6d, 120 Pairs Maida' Boots 3a 6d, 117 Pairs Maida' ( best) Boots 4s 6d, Ladies' Shoes 6s lid, Gents' Boots 4s 6d and 5a 6j. AH sizes guaranteed for one week,—A. Orb's Cheap Sale. 6 221 fIHEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, Vy cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have got in a nice assortment of this season'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 6i, a marvel at the price; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7s 6d. - Robert Aicorn,, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Havelock strest. WEDDING PRESENTS WEDDING PRESENTS WEDDIHG PRESENTS FT HE Largest and Choicest Stock of L New Goods suitable for Wedding Presents is to be found at the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. SUE X- All Goods marked in plain figures at lowest prices. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. The noted place for sound and reliable workmanship in watch repairs. ~~ ~~ CD EH Eh d 5 i—i H-< M-i EH O ES TO COTTAGE & MARKET QAKDENEBS. -Sr" I HAVE FOR SALE, by the Bag or per ton, BONE DUST and GUANO. f. FfißßiniiLir, 8 22 ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARdT TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS REWARD. rT\U¥i H^OY® fgw^rd will be paid by the ' •*•*••»«#* BftßMMfl Peard to any *- Abu... * -<»*i evldengg that will person who will fur... . --.«, toutd :onvict any person or person, nolesting the water fowl within the Domain, 1 By order, ( CHAS. E. FOOKS, ! Secretary to the Board. | July 17, 1899. 7 104



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