PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBKR 19, 1895. THE HALF-HOLIDAY.

The Shops and Shop Assistants Act Act has not been wholly satisfactory in its working, some of its clauses having been almost ignored, or at least observed in a perfunctory way, while others have been found to be such as to cause very considerable and annoying disorganisation of business—annoying because unnecessary, and not tending in any way to add to the leisure hours of the employees. That amendments would be found necessary was fully looked for when the Bill was first passed; both Parliament and the country expected that it would have to be laid up for alteration.* and repairs sooner or later, so that the Bill now before the House, introduced by the Minister for Labor, to amend some of the provisions of the Act, caused no surprise. The Minister in introducing the amending measure said it had been brought down in consequence of the friction that had occurred in the ad ministration of the Act, and the only wonder was that there had not been more friction. He then explained the provisions of his amending Bill, which was thus summarised :—The principal amendment in the Bill was that it gave local bodies power to retrace their steps when they found that they had taken a false step, and it allowed them to change the day for the half holiday. It gave power also to change the day before the end of March. Olause 4 provided for several amendments of the original Act, one of which was that clerical staffs were put on the same footing as shop assistants. Another was that where a public holiday or half-holiday occurred in any week the shopkeeper could comply with the Act if he closed his shop on that holiday or half-holiday instead of closing on the day under the Act. Another clause provided that a person who sold harvesting machinery Plight, for the «ole flurpasit? of selling it, keep his shop — . * - **ay ai.poiftte4 for closing open on the ... ... mHut Ms to of shops. Another amei.^_. exempt railway clerks from closing at five o'clock. Clause 5 proposed to take from justices of the peace power to hear cases under this Act, and provided that all such cases must be heard before a stipendiary magistrate. All these amendments look very well on paper, but one at leas*-, which was passed by the House in Committee is only letting in the thin edge of the wedge, if not very jealously safeguarded. We refer to the clause providing that a person who sells harvesting machinery may, "for the sole purpose of selling it," keep his,shop open on the half-holiday, It will be a very difficult thing indeed to restrict the sales in an open shop on a statutory half holiday, to any , one line of merchandise, and as the clause was at first cast it was absurd, as not once in twenty i harvests would it be found an absolute | necessity to "sell " a reaping machine on the close day. The exigency would j be very great and the smash up of a I reaper very complete that would send | a farmer post-haste into town to buy ! £iQ or £50 worth of a new reaper. I Qm can easily understand a machine

being brought up all standing by the! sudden breakage of any one of the j many part 3 used in the still intricate i construction ot! the modern reaper,! and the necessity that would exist for i having the breakage made good at once if valuable time—especially valuable in harvest—is not to be lost. But a good farmer will keep a few of the extras most liable to give way in stock, and so prevent as far as possible j ■a contretemps of this kind Still, there are occasions on which the extras on hand aro not equal to the occasion, 'and a visit to the store is imperative. Accidents are like facts—they are " chiefs that winna ding," and they | come upon a farmer as well as other people in spite of all that may be attempted, either by experience or foresight, to prevent them. And the harvest of the farmer is too valuable to be played ducks and drakes with. To prevent him getting reaper extras when a break-down has occurred would be a great injury not only to him but to the colony, and every provision should be made to prevent the loss of time that would happen if he were com pelled to wait a whole afternoon, a night, and part of a morning before he could replace a broken part of his machine. It was therefore a wise addition that was made by the House, on Mr Massey's motion, that the clause relating to the sale of harvest machinery should also include fittings for the same. To have confined the sales to the machines only would have been loading the Act with a next to useless clause, but there was some sense in opening the shops for the sale of extras. But it would be well to define harvesting machinery and extras very particularly, and leave no loophole for loose reading of the clause, otherwise abuses may creep in likely to cause jealousy and heartburning that all would regret to see. The half-holiday, in the summer more especially, is of incalculable value to the shop assistants, and it would be a pity if any bone of contention were thrown down likely to jeopardise it. Sir Robert Stout has succeeded in passing a clause to close all hotel bars on the half-holiday, but we fancy the present state of mind of the Upper House is not at all favorable to the ratification of the Lower House's vote on this question,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Commercial and cable news will be found on the fourth pace of to-day's issue. Messrs W. H. Collins and Co. notify they are now landing new and fashionable goods for house decoration, and thoir clients would do well to call and mike an early selections. Attention is called to Messrs Fried- Under's advertisement of the sale ot Mt'i J. G. Restell-'e house and furniture at her residence, corner Havelock—Williams street—on the last day of this month. The New Zealand Shipping Company's R.M S. Ruapehu will make Wellington hor final port of c ill for hor nixt voyage home—which will be her thirty-firs. — sailing o)i November 28. Tho Cabinet last evening had under its consideration the* case of John Keown, who was sentenced to death ab the Inst sittings-of the Supreme Court at lover cargili, for the wilful murder of Hu;.;h >>.<_.warl; at B:t!four ; and decided to r.. ---eon._m.nd the Governor to commute the sentence to una of imprisonment for life Our wool brokers are active, as witness die advertisements of the National Mort if.'vgo and Agency Company, and i'hosa <.f

Friedlander Bro.-. The formers at least look upon the holding of wool s..les here -is more than a certainty, and are already sending in their wool iv quan ity, At a large meeting of the New Z-jnland Alliance Executive, held in Wellington on Friday evening, the following* resolution was unanimously passed : - That in tho opinion <*f tho Executive of the New Z ja land Alliance, the aciio.iof tho Legislative Council in respect to the Alcoholic L quovs Sales Control Amendment Act has shown

an utterly unreasonable and unjustifiable disregard of public opinion. One evening recently a horse clambered -■.shore on the rocks at the end of the old Zat-hin wharf, Tasmania. It is belived that, this remarkable steed was turned out to graz. at Bellerive, and swam across to Hobart. It, was passed in midstream, heading for Hobart. The swim is, under any circumstances a long one, but when the heavy weather which prevailed in tho Derwent is considered, the performance is most extraordinary. A meeting of the Christchurch Prohi bition League, held last night, passed a motion expressing regret that while re cognition had been made of Mr Seddon's alleged services to the prohibition cause in the passage of the licensing measure he introduced, no such acknowledgment had betn made of the real services rendered by those M.H.R's. whose amendments, everyone of which had been opposed by the Premier, gave its chief value to the Bill. Those numbers' services the League gratefully recognised. The annual meeting cf the Allenton Lawn Tennis Club was h Id on Thursday evening. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and considered satis-

factory. Twelve new members were elected. TII3 following officers were ap pointed for tho coming season ; —Patron —Mr Joshua Tucker ; president- Mr Thomas R<.llitt j vise-presidents—Messrs Wili-am G. Murray an I W. C, Davis j treasurer—Mi* John Miyn^rd ; secretary —Mr W, Meyenberg j commi.tee—Mes damos W. C, Davio aivl J. W- Hardley, Misses E. Cookaon and F. Tucker, and Messrs H. Bairstow, H. Hardley, John Trezise, and Rev. John Olphert, The scholars of the Baring Square • Sunday school, under Mr Llewellyn I Owen's careful and thorough training, I continue their prac'ices indefatigably I Three have tab-n placA this week, and I l'.v.t n(ght tha choir were also in evidence. *... arafcl j_ u ,g j.p j-jpt-g t jiat cnp piece of It. is i... "---.. «t,eGiall|. composed pretty music has nt..,.. _ - U-/ y[ v for the anniversary celebration ►, Owen, to which suitable and expressive words have been set by the Hon. Maj r Steward. To.morrow week's services at Wesleyan Church will certainly be equal in point of attraction '0 any of those of the past, and this is saying a goi d dea' where Sunday school anniversary services are concerned. j

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, October 18 The Council met ,_* 2 30 SECOND READINGS The Government Advances ro Settle, s Act Ame-.dm.nt Bill Wis real a second lime on the voices The motion for the second reading of the Rating on Unemproved Values Bill was lost by 15 to 14 and the Bill was 1 thrown out : The Native Land Laws Amendment Bill was read a second time on the | voices THE LICENSING BILL The Council insisted on its amend ments on the Alcoholic Liquors Bill THE BANK AGREEMENT The batik agreement as to the purchase of the Colonial Bank by the Bank of New Zealand was laid on the table by Sir Patrick Buckley, and at 5 pm the Council adjourned till 7.30 The Council resumed at 7.30 p.m. ! THE LIQOOR BILL Mr Kelly, Mr Stevens, Mr Pharazyn, i and Mr Ormondwere appjinted managers at a Conferenc . with the House to discuss ♦be amendments in the Liquor Bill. The Conference was fixed for 11 a.m. to morrow At 8.45 p m. the Council adjourned till 2.30 p.m. on Monday

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 18 The House met at 2 30 p.m. THE ORDER OP BUSINESS In reply to Captain Russell, Mx Seddon said he would inform the House on Tues day what Bills Government proposed to abandon. He was well satisfied with the way business waa progressing. He also hoped to be able to state, before Parlia ment dissolved, what action Government Intended to tftke in regard to the vacancy on the Supreme Court bench THE LAND ACT The Hon John McKenzie moved the second readicg of the Land Act Amend ment Bill, which he explained was a technical measure containing some small amendments to make the Act work more smoothly. It contained no new principle. Sir Robert Stout was surprised to hear 1 the Minister describe this as a technical Bill, as section 7 contained an entirely new principle, to the effect that all metals, minerals, oils, gravel, limestone, etc., shall be reserved to the Crown. He asked who would hold land it this were ' agreed to ? Captain Russell concurred in Sir Robert Stout's views, and strongly condemned Clause 7. Af er a short debate, Mr McKenzie, in the course of his reply said the Bill had been brought in at the earnest request of a large number of members of the House. As to Clause 7, he stated the lessees were giving away minerals on the land worth hundreds of pounds, and it was time such a thing was stopped The second reading was agreed to on the voices, and the 13ill was referred to the Waste Lands Committee SECOND READIKGS The Hon John McKenzie moved the second reading of the Reserves Disposal and Exchange Bill, to authorise the dis posal and exchange of certain reserves and other lands —Agreed to Mr MsKenzie moved the second read in? of the Pastoral Tenants Relief Bill fur ihe purpose of giving relief to settlers who had suffered severe losses from the sno-v storms in the South during last winter. Nobody c<».iJd say that the.se people were political Mends of his, but lis first duty was in the interests cf the colony. It soma reliof w. re not granted many of tho settlers would be absolutely ruined and driven out of their homes, and their country would beabandoued in some cases, Ie would p obably be the best I plan to remit half a year or a year's rent, I whilst', iv others it might bo advisable to

give settlers time to get financial assis tance to restock their runs The motion was agreed to. and the Bill referred to the Waste Lands Committee Mr Ward moved tha second reading of the Public Securities Bill, to make fuller provision for the safe custody of securities belonging to public cffi.es and departments. Ho said tha Bill would remove any doubt as to the safety of the securities of the Post Office, Government Insurance Office, and Public Trust

Oflica ! Mr Bell thought subsection Sof section 3 placed too much power in the hands of the Colonial r _ reasnrer. He thought in this subjection 3 the Auditor-General should cake the placa of the Colonial Treasurer. Mr Ward said he had no objection to this Mr Montgomery thought the funds should not be pledged for any public pur pose whatever, and the Bill would not set at rest the uneasy feeling upon this matter. Ho would move an amendment in Committee in the direction indicated. Mr Allen also thought too much was left in tha hands of the Colonial Treasurer and the Governor in-Council. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. The House resumed at p.m. BANK A3REESIENT The Bank agreement, for the purchase of the Colonial Bank was laid on the table Mr Mitchelson as\ed the Premier whether it was intended to refer it to the Public Accounts Committee or other Committee, or, if members required in formation, would the Government answer j

their questions The Premier replied that he was acquainted with the minutest details, and would be pleased to give information to members He saw no necessity for referring the agreement to a Committee Mr George Hutchison asked if the Premier would lay upon the tible a list of the shareholders in the Colonial Bank *_ he Premier replug (hat no reason had been given for such a course, If Mr Hutchison would place his question on tho Order Paper he (the Premier) would answer it Mr Hutchison said that he thought there was an obvious reason for it, and if the Premier w>u!d rec insider hir apparent refusal to give the return, it would'be con ducive to an early settlement of this question Tho Premies- said tfo*.t when the Bank ** —•• Waa uo.G^l. Parliament, no micl} return I—- ... * -~«*irti of Ui.. sh«e. was asked f.r. v .. - „j holders of tho Bank of New Zeaiauv. might as wall bo at ke>. for. Ho knew of no reason for it I'd. 10 SECUKITIES BILL Aiter fnrih^i* di.bye the second read ing of the Public Securitio. Bill wa agreed to on the voices aHE L CJDOK BILL A menage wis received from the Lt.r.i_kuvo ('oun.ul insisting on their amendments in tho Alcoholic Liquors Bill Tho reasons for Insisting having been read, the Premier m-wed that a Conference 1.0 asked tor, and th it Mr M'tchelson, Mr McNab, Mr M.•redi'h, »nd the mover, be managers to represent the House Mr Mitchel.-on asked that his name be withdrawn from the managers, in favour of Sir Robert Stout's Sir Robert Stout declined to act Tho Premier remarked tint in face of Sir Robert Stout's contention, that it was no nso to hold a Conference, it was not advisable to appoint him one cf the managers Tho Premier's motion was carried by 43 to IS

SBC >ND READINGS Mr Ward moved .ho second reading of the Beetroot Sugar Bill, which provided for the payment of £50,0'J0 in fifteen years for the first 10.000 tons of sugar produced in the colony from beetroot Capt.it i R-isseil moved a hostile amendment, but after a short debate this wis rejected by 27 ;022, arid the Bill read a second time. The Bill was ordered to ba committed by Si to 24 On the motion of Mr Reeves the Lunatics Act Amendment Bill was read a second time IN COMMITTEE The Public Works a_*d Government Railways Act Amendment Bill was con sidered ia Committ c In clause 7, an amendment proposed by Sir R. Stout that no alcoholic liquors be sold in the railway refreshment rooaia excep for fifteen m nutea before a train siarfs, was lost by 32 to 21 After a very long discussion the Pre mier moved chat no license be granted to keepers of railway refreshment rooms for longer than two years Lost by 25 to 23 Sir Robert Stout moved that no railway refreshment license be issued for longer than thirteen months.—Lost by 29 to 24 An amendment by MrO'Regautomake the term not longer than eighteen months was lost by a similar majority Mr Seddon then moved to make the term not exceeding three years.—This was lost by 27 to 25 Mr Seddon moved that the term should not exceed two and a-half yeara, whioh was carried by 27 to 25 On the motion of the Premier, olause 7, which provided that officers in the railway service should nob be deemed to be civil servants, was struck out on the voices Mr MoLachian moved a new clause imposing an annual fe« of £40 for licenses of railway refreshment rooms.—Lo3t by 26 to 14 The Bill was reported with amend ments, and put through Its final stages The Sea Fisheries Bill passed through Committee with amendments, was read a third time, and passed At 3 30 a.m. the House adjourned till 7-30 on Monday

SPORTING.

THE NEW ZEALAND CUP.

The following further payments wer« made last evening :—

Ashburton School Concert

The annual concert of the Ashburton School took place on Friday evening in St Stephen's schoolroom, which was well filled, but not to crowding. Mr Hugo Friedlander, by invitation of the Com mittee, presided, and addressing the children, in a few pertinent, remarks gave them some sound advics on the importance of availing themselves to the fullest of the oppoitunities of learning that were within reach at their time of life. He also com plimented Mr Mayne (the headmaster) and his staff on their management of the school, after which the concert was opened by Mascer John Kempthorne, with a correctly played pianoforte solo. Then the part song ' The Bells' was prettily rendered by the school children. Mr L. Broad gave * Nil Desperandum,' and for an encore repeatad the last verse. Mr H. Mackay played a violin solo in his well known style, and Master F. Pilbrow gave the song ' Please give me a penny, sir,' singing wall, with a very pleasing render ing of the spirit of the song, his sister, Miss Ethel Pilbrow, playing the accompaniment. A shower of pennies on th* stage accompanied an encore, and the last verse was repeated. Mr Arthur Williams sang "Tommy Atkins' well, but It would have gone with a better swing if the chorous had been taken up. Mrs Dodds gave Pinsuti's feeling song 'Sleep on, dear love,' which was also well received, the lady responding with ' Within a mile o' Edinboro' toon.' The Rev. T. A. Hamil ton, in his rich baritone, s-^ng. ' The Old Smithy' extremely well. After an inter val of five minutes a quartette of the Ash burton Brass band.— Messrs G. Hoekinga, first cornet; W. McDonald, second cornet ; H. Legget, saxhorn ; and J. Marsden, euphonium—rendered the ' Village chimas ' in a style that created a desire for more music of the kind. The school chrildren gave the part song ' Come, Dorothy, come' in a pleasing manner, although it is questionable if the subject is suitable to their age. Mr Curry played his own accompanimenb, and having his back to the audience a great deal of his first song was thus lost to them. However he received an encore, and then gave 'There is gold on the mountains.' Mrs Mayne sang very nicely 'Out on the rooks.' Miss Simmona also played her violin selections from 'Norma' very well. Master Qeorge Mayne recited ' Horatlus at the bridge*' This is a long piece, and wag recited by the boy of twelve years, iv a manner that would have been creditable to a much older la-L Mr L. Broad then created much amusement amongst the youngsters by a new rendering of the ' Alabama Coon." Mrs Mayne, McDonnell, and Miss E. Orr played the accompaniments. In was stated-that the school exhibition would be held in December. Votes of thanks to the performers and the Chair man, and the singing; of ' God save the O/ieen,* brought a pleasant entertainment; to a close. Re'reshmehl for the per* formers, big and 1 tfe'e, were kindly proi vided by Mrs H Willis (the headmistress) and were fu!ly appreciated,

LABOR

Sydney, October 18 Owing to the persistent under cutting amongst Northern coai owners, the miners have grave fears of a further general reduction in the hewing rata. Reductions have already been enforced at a number of pits, which are believed to be the first step in this direction. At the last conference between the owners aud the miners the price of J Anal was fixed at 7s 6d best screentu - • ... per ton, but the competition has oe | come so keen that it is stated that con tracts are being filled at 2s 6d below this figure. The miners state that they are determined to resist a general reduction, and it is almost certain, if it is enforced, that a general strike will ensue. The danger is considered HO threatening that the Plattsburg Muni cipal Council is organising a conference of District Councils to devise means of averting a strike.

$BB ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1895.



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Business Notices. G, J. NEILL HAS OPENED UP IN HIS HEW PREMISES IN BURNETT STREET, NEXT SHEARMAN BRO3, A COMPLETE New Stock ol Spring Drapery, Clothing and Boots. fEW BRISS GOODS, NEW PRINTS, NEW MUSLINS New Goods of Every Description. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. New Buitss for Men, New Suits for Youths', New Suits for Boys', Trousers at Any Price. Boytf Suite 4s lid. Men's and Boys' Hats, Caps, Shirts and Ties of Every Description BOOTS AND*" SHOES In Boots we faava always more than held our own and we still mean to. Men's Bluchers 4s 9d, Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid, Men's Light Boots 7s 6d. Children a Boots at Any Price, Women s Lace Shoes 4s 6d. DON'T FORGET, the Cheapest House in Canterbury is ■ Q. J. NEILL'S | BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS., j in premises lately occupied by F. Nokes. #>* •'' * * ' TEA TEA. TEA. GREAT REDUCTION, GREAT REDUCTION, FLETCHER BROS., J i ]~J"AYING cleared out of bond, Large Parcels of Tea at 3d JL per lb Beduction on tlie old tariff, we are enabled to sell better Tea at a Lower Price than anyone in Ashburton. Get Our Quotation Before Buying Elsewhere. Beeds! Seeds!! That ire Sure to Grow. TUENIP SEED. Our Turnip Beads are grown from Specially Selected Roots by growers of repute in the South of England. The following varieties are in stock : — Carter's Elephant Swede Aberdeen Green Top Yellow ImproTedSkirvings Purple Top Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Swede Mammoth Purple Top White Devonshire Greystone Etc., Etc. Rape Seed. Rape Seed. BROADLEaF ESSEX RAPE. FIELD CARROTS. FIELD CARROTS. As in the case of our Mangel Seeds, these have special atten tion by the careful selection of well shaped Roots from which the Seeds are grown. James' Scarlet Intermediate Giant Green Top White Scarlet's short Horn Belgian, &c, &c. Mangel Seed. Mangel Seel The Greatest possible care is taken in growing all our Mangel Seeds. Grown from selected roots, they cannot fail giving the greatest satisfaction. Mammoth Long Red. Champion Orange Globe, Etc. BESUtiEASD GET OJR QUOTATION" BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE; Seasonal) 1 c Goods. We have just received and to arrive several large con signments of Seasonable Goods specially selected for us. 10 Oases Sheep Tongues, lib tins 5 Cases Fresh Her-ings 5 Cases Sheep Tongues, 2!b tins 3 Cas.es New Zealand Mullet 10 Oases Salmon, Cocktail Brand 2 Cases 21b tins Corned Beef 2 Cases 21b tins Corned Mutton 3 Cases Preserved Pears 3 Cases Preserved Apricots 3 Oases Preserved Peaches 15 Oases St Georges' Jam*, lib tins 10 Oases Jam, 21b tins 5 Oases Slrawbery Conserve (most 50 9 000 Corks. 50,000 Corks. To Herbal Beer Makers and Others. We have just landed 5 bales of some o£ the Best Shape and Size Corks which have ever arrived in Canterbury, which we are enabled to quote at Very Low Prices for Large Quantities. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND 116 and 118 High Street, Christchurch. Advertised Agents* for Nimmo and Blair s Reliable Farm and Garden^Seeds NEW SHOW ROOM. 171 0 B SPECIAL DISPLAY OF Linole v i n tT, O ilc? oths, Carpets. NOW OPEN LUDLOW'S BUILDINGS, TANOBED STi. MST. MITCHELL & TURNER, TANOBED .STREET!



Business Notices?. DETERMINED TO GET THE CASH, BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE THE "BIiUE HOUBJB," I Next to bhe Clothing Factory, ; EAST STREET. THE Cash is difficult to get hold of, and the only solution to the mystery,— , OFFER INDUCEMENTS TO BRING IT. Live withia your income, and to do this farmers and householders who intend paying for what they receive must buy in the cheapest market, and to do so you must first find the cash, then find the ••BLUE HOUSE."



1 ____W anted. tII7ANTED Known,that RevJ.Ol^hTrt vv wi.l peach at the Primitive Methodist Church To-morrow, morning and evening 10 12? „. ESLEYAN ~o^~^ To^7r^w~ . f Morning, Rev J. Kapley ; evening, iVtr G. W. Leadiey. Strangers aie c trdiaiiy invited. io 125 \j c vie w oFreviews "foTi^t^T *■*■' ber, 9J ca.»h. Weldon'a Ladiesl and Children's Bazaar of Fashion, Young Ladies Journal for October, Quarterly parts of Nugget, Comrades, Something to i read, Comiadea in i.rms, On the riVer Congo, A Soul Astray. New Books — BL. M. Jones yyAiNTED Known—Newest Goods in v» Drapery and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London— W H. Collier, The Corner. WANTED Known—For good value in Drapery, Millinery, &c, goto Melford House. Tickets tor presents given to all cash purchasers.—H. 0 Segers, {^ORKS, CORKS 60,000 Corks, Notice y to Herbal Beer makers and others. Wa have just received five bales of splendidly shaped Corks, which we oan quote at a very low price for large quantities. --Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashburton ANTED*' Known—We are now showing all kinda of Summer Drapery, Millinery, &c. Everything marked as low as possible.—H. C, Segers, Melford House. "4 y ANTED Known—Mellor's Zea- V V landia B,>ot Store has Ladies' Kid Shoes at 6s 6d. V 4 ANTEDKnown—'Jo to The Corner Vti for Newest Styles in Drapery and Millinery-W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ashburton, WANTED— Everybody to examine the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. lO"ANTED Known-Tha. li7Bair VV stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim mlngs. 8 81



&. sovereign is as large as a cart wheel in our eyes Every customer treated alike, the good ones have not to pay for the bad AT THE "BLUE HOUSE." Make no mistake-— THE CHEAP "BLUE HOUSE" Is the place to study economy, and help you to live within your means Compare Our Prices, We want your money, and we mean to get it. Beautiful Prints 2s lid, 3s lid per dozen But tbe plum line is a pile of new designs in Washing Prints, all at 4s lid the dress A large stock of Satteens, Zephyrs, Cambrics, Delains, Orepons, Trevesions, Oords, etc., at prices far below the market value, which prices are selling the goods faster than we anticipated. Flannelettes 2. lid, 4s 9d, 5s 6d per dozen No duty on our Goods Heavy Twilled Flannelette, 33in wide, 6s lid the dozen Summer Flannel in white, pink, grey, etc., at 9| per yard Heavy Welsh Flannel Is 3d, worth 2s Unbleached Calico 23 6d, 3a lid, 4s 11 per dozen White Calico from 23 lid up, best quality 5s 6d, 36 inch Turkish Towels 6d, 9d, 10d, and Is Silecias 3|d aud sd, usual price 4i and 6d 72.n Sheeting B|d, 10J, Is. As the winter is over, " BLUE HOUSS" Blankets and Bugs at your own price, White and Colored Quilts from 2s lid upwards M THE DRESS DEPARTMENT We have some very Choice Fancy Stuffs at prices not to be passed A very beautiful Dress for 9s lid, worth 17s 61 * Cashmere, Merino Summer Serges, etc., all bought to sell at a small margin over manufacturer's cost



TTTAMTED Known—Mellous Boot VV and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. \ 17 AW TED knowiT-Stacks of "cheap VY Boots and Shoes ab Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—No old fashioned Goods at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— People who are in need of Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H. Bairstow. 8 80 OWN Make in Ladies' and .Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment oi Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. \s* /"ANTED—Ladies to see the lates V¥ styles in Boots and Shoes.— Mellor's Zealand ia B >ot Store. 117"ANTt_D Known—Men's Suits 17s ** 61, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9rf lid, Kuickyr Suits i-.i lid, Cap 3 6d.— Ihe Co.ner. W. H. Collier STOCKTAKING Sale- Mrs Alcorn kJ? will give large reductions ot Millinery, Jackets and Mantles, Children's Pilissos. Dress Material, Glassware aud Fancy Goods, for one month previous to stock taking, — Nexb Courthouse, Havelock street, k^y ANTED Known—Repairing nude ** to lork like now. Mellor's Zealandia Boot iStore. >.y ANTED Kuowa—Girls' neat Kid VV Shoes 5d 6d at Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store. \iTANTED KNOWN—We are now VY making a magnificent display oi Linoleums, Carpats, &c, in our New Show Room.—Mitchell and Turner. j" F. ANDREWEB & CO.—Sale now ••"» on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and ail at greatly reduced pricos for cash, at L. F. Andrbwes & Co W* ANT&D Known —If you are hard on Boots try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. HERBAL Beer Extract 7d per bottle. Sufficient to make six gallons of splendid Herbal Beer. This extract saves boiling herbs ; is pure ; makes a splendid tonic beer ; non-intoxicating, with a creamy head, like bottled Ale.—Fletcher Bros., Wholesale and Retail Agents, Ashburton and Christchurch t a 7 ANTED—Every man to try Mellor's VV Bluchers, only 4s lid.



THE "BLUE HOUSE" MILLINERY AND FANCY DEPARTMENT. We guarantee the latest and most stylish in New Zealand. Trimmed Hats from 2.3 6d, JJn trimmed Hats from 6d Ladies may choose their own Trim ming, and have their hats trimmed free of charge. i Corset 3in all the best makes from Is lid, 2s 9d,3s lid, 4s 6d up The celebrated P.D. always stocked Hair Nets in all shades Fringe Nets in real hair Veilings in all shades, cheap Cuffs and Colars in white and fancy, all shapes and prices, and the turned back which are of the finest linen is 9d set Feathers, Flowers, Birds, Wings, Pompons, etc., in every conceivable jshadejfor the spring and summer trade THE "BLUE HOUSE"



CLOTHING. & MERCERY DEPARTMENT Defies competition, our prices prove it Men 6 Suits 14s lid, 16s 6d, 17s 9d up Men's Shirts from Is each The Blue House leaxJUpg line is a strong h«avy shirt at 2s ll| • ■^irtg &«4 Pants Is up Upder__ ; . _ ■ **ifofc oj; Pants 2s Hd A plum Merino. -_ n dp b fcom Hats, soft, in Black, 8r0v... Is 6d, lined A clinker at 3s 6d . Socks from 4d per pa Handkerchiefs from Belts and Braces from Gentlemen complain that in Ash burton they cannot get a decent Tie or Collar. THE "BLUE HOUSE" Invites inspection, and have opened a stock of Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Ties, etc., which should please the most particular THE "BLUE HOUSE" Leading line in BOOTS and SHOES is a wonder at 3s 1 Id per pair, FLOORCLOTHS and LINOLEUMS At prices never before heard of; for instance, 6 feet wide at Is lid, 3 feet at 10|d up To save money go into East Street, and between J. Orr's and the Clothing Factory is a shop painted Blue, THAT IS THE "BLUB HOUSE," AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT. 9102



I i,i/ ANTED Known—24o Pairs of VV Sample Boots at cost price.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. 1^ ANTED Known—We are now ¥ % giving Tickets for Presents to all ca-h purchases of Drapery, Millinery, &c. —U. C. Segjers, Melford House. WAITED KNO WIS-Art Muslins, Art Cretonnes, Art Curtains, &c, to b'3 seen ia our New Show Room. A beautiful promenade, — Mitchell and TuiINEE. TTedUCED PRICES for Cash this ii) mont h lor Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys, Etc, Fancy Glass and China ware, Photo Frames and Albums, I Scrap and Foreign Stamp Albums, Fire Screens, Cricket and Tennis Material, Balls, Etc, School Bags, Snaps, Work fv_t(js. Writing Cases, and Desks, Etc,; ' ■■-Jnttvii (..rises fpr Ca.h>—L. F all at v^. -y Andkbwes & Co. _ , j 'HEAP Wool makes cheap Blankou, *•-'*' cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. 1 1 have got in a nice assortment of this season's Blankets, men's and boya colonial Twesd Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than ever they have been in .New ZeaiAnd. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27s 61, a marvel at the price ; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7s 6d.—Kobkrt Alcorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Havelock streak. WANTED X I\'^JWJT^~FT~Z Jeffries, loading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, nexb the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.R. Lady Attendant. Fruit of every description. Ladies Room a Kpocialtv. ]*J5



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? PUBLIC NOTICES 1 > , , . , S- SAUK, JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN, |East Street, A&hburton | IMPORTER OP DIAMOND GO JDB, 1 SILVER and E.P. WARE GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY Importer of Goods specially suitable for marriage or birthday PRESENTS oe PRESENTATIONS DEPARTMENTS : WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT. A staff of skilled workmen only em ployed. Repairs receive careiul attention , MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT. Every description of Diamond, Gold and Silver Jewellery made up to order OPTICAL DEPARTMENT. Sightß Tented and all errors of rcfrao tion corrected by an improved method of testing, THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT in the DISTRICT 14 Cases Slimmer Goods IWOW QPENED TT P 3 Cases STRAW HATS 2 Cases HARD HATS 2 Cases SOFT FBLT HATS 1 Case NEW TIES, the latest novelties 1 Case SHIRTS, new patterns 2 Cases Assorted MEN S MERCER V 3 Cases Men's and^Boys' CLOTHING 14 SEE OUE WINDOWS FOB THIS WEEK, 2023:T1E5, TO-CHOOSEcFROM _—» SIX TRUNKS NEW BOOTS & SHOES These Goods have all been specially selected by our Manager NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX, HENDRY, Manager



Holloway's Pills.—ln the complaints peculiar to females these Pills are un rivalled. Their use by the fair sex haa become so constant for "the removal of their ailments that rare is the household > hat. is without them Amongst all classes, from the domestic servant to the peeress, universal favour is accorded to these renovating Pills ; their invigorating and purifying properties render thorn safe and invaluable in all cases; hey may be taken by females of all ages for any disorganisation or irregularity of the system, speedily removing the cause and restoring the sufferer to robust health. As a farni'y' medicine they are unapproachable for subduing the maladies of young and old. Messrs Craighead and Berryman hava already taken a largo number of orders for summer suits of Exhibition twoeds, etc, since the appearance of their new advertise ment which will be found on our fourth page. Thoy havo roduocd their prices 15s to 20a perattlfc,,—(a»vx.)



For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen. did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 yeara they have proved unequalled for Tndige3tion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and "or Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is ljd, 2s 9d, and lis, by all Medi oine Vendors throughout the world, & simple, aafe and certain romtdy,