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Ashburton Guardian. MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Mark Scott, late of Tinwald, has been elected captain of the Kanglora Ortdkeo Club.

It will be aeen that Mr J. MoJson has bought a quantity of boots and shoes in an assigned estate, which he is selling off at much reduced prices.

A. correspondent of the Pahiatua Herald understands that Mrs M'Kelior, who was nearly killed the other day while felling a tree at Puketol, is a direct descendant of Burns, the Scotch bard.

Yesterday afternoon the Hockey CJub had a practice match. About 30 players joined in the game, which resulted in three goals to nil. Next Thuraday after noon a match married v. single will be i played.

At a meeting of the unemployed in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, on Thuraday, it was decided to petition Government to put the West Coast railway works in hand, and meet on Friday morning to draw up the petition.

Mr T. Rosa, of Rangiora, narrowly

escaped having bis house burned down on Monday by a rat carrying off a lighted candle out of the candlestick on to a sofa The rodent had eaten part of the candle, when the heat of thn burning couch caused it to decamp, and a member of the family

coming into the room was able to extin guish the fire before much damage was done.

On the golf course yesterday, Mr CM. Brooke made an extraordinary 'put.' Playing against Mac Lean Dunn, both had come within about forty yards of the pound house hole from the terrace in one stroke. Mr Brooke ' holed out' with his second stroke, thus making the hole in two strokes—a rscoid not likely to be equjilled ' onco in a blue moon' Naturally his opponent g jvc up the hole in disgust. The Press reports a most brutal outrage that was committed last week on a valuable horse, the property of Mr A. Reid, of North street, St. Albans, The horse was kept In a paddock in Birbadoes street and, <-n going there on Sunday morning to attend to the animal's wants, Mr Reid found it lyins; on the ground, its throat cut from ear to ear. This is the second hoi so Mr Beid haa lost in this manner during the last month.

The Ashburhon Rifles held a dayligll parade on Thursday afternoon at which fifty-five of all ranks answered roll call. Lieutenant-Colonel Bailey was the inspect ing officer, asd Major Douglas was also present, The Colonel was highly pleased with the parade, boh aa to members and appearance. In the evening the annual 1 camp tire ' was held in the Orange Hall, where a social hour was keenly enjoyed by the members of the corp3.

The Tnapelca Tim? 8 states that on K.iwarau station, in five years, the average, number of rabbiters employed was no less than fifty-nine, who were paid £17,345 18a 5J for 2,295,402 skins, 'lhese were sold for £11,684 7s lOd, thus causing a loss to the station of £5665 103 7d Adding to this £1118 32s for carriage, etc , the tntal loss reached the surprising total of £6780 23 7d, or £13^8 0s 6<3 per annum. On the Northern station the number of men employed was twelve, and the total loss on five years' skins was £938 03 6d, or £187 13s Id per annum. At the Land Board meeting? at Dunedin applications were received for substantial reduction in the rental of the Morven Hills and Hawkdun Runs, The ground in each case was the severe looses of stock, in consequence of the terrible weather, which renders it impossible that the rent can be paid out of the income from the stations. It was stated that in the case of the Morven Hills, the estimate is that 50.000 sheep have perished. The manager at Hawkdun anticipates that the whole of the flock has succumbed, although that cannot be definitely known until the snow melts.

A Press Association telegram states thai aome changes are to be made in the Auck land branch of the Bank of New Zealand.

Mr P. L, Dignan, the local Manager, is appointed one of the Inspectors of the Bank, and will hwe control over Auckland and Hawke'a Bay branches and agencies. la tlje mansgemen|: of the Auckland branch Mr Dfgnan Tf!Jl fas succeeded by Mr T. L.. Murray, who was for many fear's manager at the Thames and subsequently at Dune din. Mi' Murray is slso to have super vision of the gold field branches of the Bank at the Thames, Poeroa, Ooromandel and Kaaotunu.

Nelson Matt, of August 16 says— * Mr Wilson, of the Public Works Depart ment, is still !n Ifelson, but he has not yet received any instructions from the Government with respect to the engage ment of an Engineer to supervise the work to be done on fcha Midland Baihyay line at Belgrove. The delay Is very extraordinary, and is causing no little indignation among the men who hoped to get employment.' A Press Association telegram from Wellington f ays that it is stated that the Hon. E. Blake, a member of the English House of Commons, and formerly leader of the Liberal party in the Canadian Paliament, has accepted the j position of umpire in the dispute between the (Government and the New Zaaland Midland Railway Company.

Afc fchs Kstudhntina Baud concert In ClmstGhun»h on Thursday night, Miss Yenle' Flower, of Ashburton, $ras one of the vocalists. Of her 'performance the Preis says t —Mlas Yenie Flower made her fkbui here, and sang Cowan'a 'Never Again' well, She b^g a inezzS soprano voice of considerable power and idepth of i tone, her low register especially being resonant and sweet, J.a addition fco this Miss Flower sings with much artistic taste, a? was evidenced in her encore number ' Home Sweet Home' which was given with great success. The Times says she s'a#«{ iOp|/ait'« somewhat dreary song, * Meyer Again,-' veil and smoothly, and in it full, rounded contralto yolee' oi apn fciilerabte SK^^P and power, but'would have £mr* ofc<* h&l' *?»<* cr *n£ h * fcM'ftg aSaemore exprtf*» mfc it. fihe ¥ a« encored, and ssng 'Home »w**at ttwie ! very well. ,

FOOTBALL.

WAIRARAPA t SOUTH CANTER BURY.

Timaku, August 22 The representative match, Wairarapa v South Canterbury, resulted in a draw, no score being made by either side. The game was principally among the forwards, all of whom played well and fast. Free kicks were very numerous, and goals narrowly missed.

Imperial Politics.

London, August 21

The Hon. G. N. Curzon, replying to Sir Charles Dilke, said the Govern ment policy with regard to Siam would, when the time arrived, be to vindicate the political and commercial interests of England and secure the autonomy and integrity of Siam. The French expedition on the Niger had returned, and the French Government fully recognised the rights of Britain in that district. The conditions which would render the evacuation of Egypt possible were not yet fulfilled. ; August 22,

In the House of Commons, Sir Oharles Dilke said the slavery in Zanzibar was of the worst plantation type, and rapidly killed off the miser able serfs. England's attitude was flagrant hypocrisy. They were morally liable, but afraid to act, and nothing was likely to be done until the Sultan became subject to one of the Powers.

Mr H. M. Stanley said the evacua tion of Egypt could only follow silent civilising forces, including a railway to Uganda. The Hon Mr Ourzon replied that negotiations w«re going on for the abolition of slavery, and the Govern ment hoped the question would be settled shortly. The question of com pensating slaveholders was involved. In reply to another question he said England expected a share in the trade advantages granted to France by China under the recent treaty.

The Catterthun

Sydney, Aogusfc 22 The Oatterthun inquest is concluded. The jury found the vessel was wrongly navigated, but no blame was attached to Lanfear, the second officer.

Previous to the verdict a telegram was read from the gentleman who adjusted the compasses, stating that the deviation was three degrees easterly, which would make the error 12| degrees easterly. This would have pat the* steamer considerably further off the land.

The Shahzada.

London, August 21

The Shahzada's prolonged stay is vexing the Government. It is re ported that he is afraid to return until the Ameer is allowed direct diplomatic representation in London.

August 22.

The Shahzada has delayed his de parture after taking leave of the Queen five weeks. Hints on the subject are of no avail. He does not leave Dorchester House, and refuses to see the officials. Fearing an attack he has laid in a store of arras, It is

understood that the Ameer ordered him to wait until the British Govern ment agreed to accept a permanent Afghan Embassy, insteid of requiring all communications to be made through the Viceroy of India.

Two Steamers on Fire.

Sydney, August 22

The steamers Victoria, Emu, and South Australian, all belonging to the Adelaide S.S. Company, had been laid up for some months and moored to gether off the Sugar Company's wharf. The fire apparently started in the fore part of the Victoria, and raged so furiously th^t the vessel was burnt clean out. The flames spread to the Emu, but were extinguished after destroying the officers' quarters. The origin so far ia a mystery

Owing to the "Victoria being moored in the stream the fire got a firm hold before the Brigade got to work. As there was no chance of saving her she was filled with water to prevent the flames spreading, and now |lies com pletely gutted, with her decks just above water. The Emu's machinery and fittings are Jbadly damaged. The Victoria is insured {for £QOQO, and the Emu for £5260, equally divided be tween the Commercial Union and the South British Companies.

European and Other Foreign Items

London, August 21

Another version of t|>e train race claims that the North-Western and Caledonian express van from London to Aberdeen, 540 miles, in 538min, and the express by the East Coast did 527 miles in 551min,

The St James QaztiU considers the treatment of the Oosta Eica claim has reduced international arbitration to an absurdity. New South "Wales' requests for the protection of British subjects' rights have been bandied about for years, with no result.

Constantinople, August 21

It is reported that, on August 81, the anniversary of his accession, the Sultan intends to proclaim general reforms throughout the Turkish Empire,

Washington, August 21

The American Government has de manded an indemnity of a million dollars from France to compensate Consul fpr his harsh treatment in Madagascar. ' M r "jailer was sen tenced by the French to jbwenty years,' imprisonment for assisting the Hoyas, ' ancj hjs coint^issiqns were confiscated.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

WELLINGTON, August 22 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. MOTION FOE KETORNS.

Mr Pharazyn moved for a return, show ing the total losses sustained by the Bank of New Zealand through advances to, or other transactions with, directors and members of various Governments from its commencement up to the present time.

Mr Reynolds moved an amendment so as to include legal advisers and servants of the bank in the investigation. He remarked that there had been great crim inality displayed in the management of the bank.

The amendment was lost by 25 to 5, as also was the motion by 22 to 9. A somewhat similar motion by Mr Mac- Gregot was withdrawn.

BILL PASSED, The Threshing Maohine Owners Lien Bill passed its final stages. The Council adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. THE EDUCATION BBFORT. Mr Beeves laid the annual Education Report on the table, and in doing so gave a detail account of the working of the Department for the past year. LOCAL BILLS. Several Local Bills were pat through their final stages. The Servants Registry Offioe Bill passed through Committee with amendments mads by the Labor Bilk Committee, and was read a third time and passed. •miABU BILL The Tlmaru Public Park and Garden Domain Reserves and Otlpua Domain Reserves Vesting Bill was read a second time, passed through Committee with slight amendments, and passed its final stages, The House rose at 5.30. The House resumed at 7 30, SHE UNDESIRABLE IMMIGRANTS BILL. Mr Reeves moved—" Thab the House go into Committee on t' c Asiatic and other Immigration Restriction Bill. He siid that the Bill had been read a second time pro forma in order that it might be aent to the Labour Bills Committee. Hs | did not suppose that any measure had been more abuaed or more extensively advertised than the famous Undesirable Bill of last session. He had spoken on the Bill in Melbourne, and afc one meeting a labour leader had dec'ated that same such measure waa necessary. It was not true that the Bill had been brought in at the dictation of car tain organisations in the colony. It had been brought in from a conviction that a measure of the kind was absolutely necessary. This Bill was modified from that of last year, and went aa far as the House was prepared to go. About £200,000 per annum was spent by the colony in sickness, crime, and imbe cility. And in face of this it was most undesirable that the colony should open its doors to paupers, criminals, lunatics, and diseased paople. With respect to the portion of the Bill dealing with Asiatics, he remarked that on the average the Chinamen who leifc New Zealand took away £2000, and if that were correct they deprived the colony annually of about £200,000. He allowed that Chinamen were industrious, but there were plenty of industrious paople in the colony now. If there wera no Chinese gardeners to morrow, there would be plenty of white men tc engige in the work. The number of Chinese in the colony was gradually on the increase. They were told that they would get into trouble as there were treaty obligaions, but he held that the trade which tho Chinese engaged i in this colony had no parallel wich the trade engaged in by the white men. They did not complete in the same way as Chinese did in this colony, These remarks applied equally to Japan. The Bill ex tended the poll tax to Assyrians and other Asiatics and raised the amount of tax from £10 to £100. Another portion of the Bill provided for the exclusion <f lunatics, paupers, habitual drunkards, diseased persons and criminals, which he held were most desirable provisions and drastic as they might appear, they were not nearly so drastic as those which existed in America. The Bill possessed an interest not only for the working man but for every class of the community. Dr Newman said that anyone listening to Mr Keeves would imagine that he had invented a brand new policy of socialism. Th.9 fact was that Mr Reeves had only introduced an extended form of tho Bill brought down by the Atkinson Govern ment in 1888. The Opposition would of course support the Bill which they had

approved of before- Ha held that it was absolutely necessary if the colony was to progress that alien and other undesirable immigration should be prevented as far possible. Mr Duthie failed to see any necessity for the Bill, and held that the existing law was sufficient for all the purposes required. He denied Mr Reeves' asser tion that the Chinese in the colony were increasing. Mr Stevens supported the Bill. He thought that the poll tax should, be a heavy one to prevent the colony being flooded with people of alien races. Mr Thotnpaon (Marsden) said that it was utter nonsense to think that this E|tll would prevent the Labour marljet being flooded. The only practicable way to prevent flooding of the labour market was for the Government to refuse employment or assistance to any one who had not resided twdve months in the colony. The market was being flooded, not by Chinese bufc by the workmen from Australia. Mr O'R^an opposed the Bill The Government were always urging people to practice thrift^ aijd the Chinese were an eminently thpifty class, Mr Collins strongly supported the Bill, which he contended would nob injure Chinamen, within or without the colony. Mr R. Mackenzie g»id that the Chinese did more harm then good on the gold fields. Mr Eamshaw and Mr WilHs generally supported the X>ill. Mr a W. Ruse 11, Mr Buddo, Mr W. Hutchison, an I Mr Bell supported the Bill, and Mr McGowan, Mi* Urowiher ard Mr Mackenzie opposed it. In the course of his rep'y Mr Reeves said that there was nothing; in the con tract labour clause in th ) Bill to prevent shearers, who had gone to Australia for the shearing season, from returning to New Zealand. The Bill would nob inter fere with ih: c'ass of invalids who sought the benefits of the hot lakes district. The motion to go into committee was agreed to on the voices. Progress was immediately reported. The House rose at \ a m.

CORRESPONDENCE

We do not hold ourseives responsible for the opinions exptessed by our concssondents)

COUNTY TAXATION.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—The question is often asked by ratepayers in the north-eastern portion of the county, what do we receive from the county exchequer in return for the rafcea levied from year to year ? Most of the water races in this part were made by the settlers themselves, and cost the county nothing; and yet we are compel el to pay a rate for the aforesaid water every year far higher than the cost of construction. Then there is the general rate—what do we get for that? The only visible thing we have to show for it is a receipt. The county seems to be only another taxing machine, and the sooner it is abolished the better it will be for the long-suffering settlers about DOBIK.

SPORTING.

The Committee of the Tinwald Racing Club have adopted the following programme for New Year's Day:—New Year's Gift, of 25 soys,) six furlongs j Pony Race (14 2 and under), of 20 soys; Tinwald Cup, of 60 soys, for horsei that have never won a stake in an advertised race exceeding in value £150,1f mile; Tinwald Trot, of 3* soys, six furlongs ; Welter Race, of 30 soys, one mile; Novel Race, of 25 soys, six farlongt j Flying Handicap, of 30 soys, six furlongs j Hurry Scurry, of 12 eovs, four furlongs. It will be seen from the above that the height for ponies is increased, the distance in the Cup has been reduced to a mils and a quarter, and a further condition has been attached, to that race which should improve the number of entries. It was resolved to invite applications for working the tot*H eator. A Ground Committee was appointed to carry out improvements required to be done on the course and buildings*

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSOAY.

(Before Mr C. A, Wray, S.M )

A. J. Daly v John Oheeseman.—This was a claim for a bicyole, alleged to have been sold to plaintiff. Mr Wilding for plaintiff | Mr Purneil for defendant. A, J. Daly, plaintiff, said that) on August 1 ho offered defendant a bicycle at £14, and another at £1115s. He tried them both. Defendant took the £11 15i machine horns, and called on August 11, aod offered £11 10s for ifc, which plaintiff accepted. Defendant asked him to wait a coople of days for payment, and subse quently called for the extras, and teok them away, and asked for time till next day to settle, as his money was neb out of the Post Ofhca. Paid the owner of the machine himself in the morning, as he expected Cheeseman to pay himself in the afternoon. On August 14, Cheeseman called, and said he would not take the machine, as he had bought another. Defendant left the machine at plaintiff's house, and he had sent ifc back again. By Mr Purnell—The machine was a secondhand one. Had offered defendant tha other. Handed the machine over to his brother to deal with Gheeaeman. De fendant did not say ho was disposed to close for plaintiff's machine if he did not see one he liked better, or that he would overhaul it. The extras taken were an oil can and spanner. The spanner would ba wanted to overhaul a mwhine. The back tire of the machine waa patictared. By Mr Wilding—The machine would cost £28 10s new. Undertook to repair the tire if it went wrong within six months. By Mr Purneli—Told Cheeseman the machine belonged to Mr Flower. —John Cheeseman, defendant, said Daly had spoken to him about buying a machine. Did not borrow the machine ; it. was lent by plaintiff's brother to him for a trial ride. The brother suggested defendant should take the machine home and clean it (as it had got dirty during the ride) and then return it to plaintiff. Returned it the first fine day. Saw plaintiff at Orr's shop, and tofd him he (defendant) thought he would close and pay cash on Friday, provide! he did not make another bargain before, and that he would overhaul the machine. Defendant consented, Did not purohase the machine on Saturday. Got the spanner and oil can to overhaul the machiae. Did so, rad was satisfied with it. Made another purchase, and sent plaintiff's machine back. Did not speak to the Shearmans about) the machine. Gave notice to the savings bank to draw his money to have It ready to pay for <*ny machine he purchased. Did not give as a reason for nob paying Daly at once that the Bank had to hare a day's notice. Had not looked at any other machine when he told Daly he had the money in the bank. Did not ask Daly to send him the pump.—Mr Purnell con tended that plaintiff had to establish a legal sale, in which he had failed. No bargain had at any time been concluded, —The S.M. said It was simply a question of who had given a true account of the transaction. As for as he could see defendant hnd changed his mind, and seemad to have persuaded himself his own view was correct. However, the weight of evidence favoured the plaintiff, and jua"g. would be for him with costs, £2 la.

Chinese Competition

Melbourne, August 22 The Age, in urging the necessity for legislation in connection with the Chinese cabinet-making trade, declares that at present there are not fifty European cabinet-makers at work in Melbourne, while there are fully 500 Chinese busily engaged night and day, and in many oases on Sundays. For what little work the white man can secure he is shamefully paid and can hardly earn a subsistence. It says that fully 80 per cent, of the furniture sold in the city comes from the Ghtnoie dens, and the European middlemen give the fullest encouragement to the trade, as by buying cheap Chinese furniture and selling it as European they derive fat profits. The Age states that the trail of the Chinaman is over nearly every furnished house in Melbourne. The upholsterers in reno vating Government House for the reception of Lord Brassey discovered that not a few of the articles which were supplied by Europeans unques tionably bear the stamp of the cheap Chinese manufacturer. The article goes on to say that whenever any Suropean manufactured article finds favour the middleman sends to the Chinese, who produiea cheap imitation. Some of the Chinese work for fbod alone, and others labour for fifteen hours per day for a few ghillingf p'e.r! week.

THE PEOPLE

Unanimously pronounce in favor of Wolfe's Schnapps for a delicacy of flavor and an absence of rawness or exciting properties*

TUB ASHBUJRTON GUARDIAN : FIItDAY, AUGUST 23, 1895.



STOCK-TAKING. \ _.o.— WE Are busy preparing or Stock-taking, and we will finish ' \y tlie end of the month. From now till the end of the toontli we will offer everything at BIDICULQUSLY LOW PRICES. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. Ladies' Umbrellas U 6d each Towels 2|cl Ladies 1 Jackets £9s 6d, reduced to Blankets 6a 9d per pair 10s 6d Blankets 25s 6d f now 16a 6d. These I)rei« Goods B£d, bow 3-^d are double bed colonial I)r«s Cfoods Is 9d, now B£d, double Men's Colonial Tweed Suits 32s 6d } width now 21« Doable Btd Bhe®ting B|i Boys' Tweed Suits 3s lid Women*! Stockings o|d per pftir Men's Tweed Trousers 6a lid Long Whita Lace Curtains Is lid per Men's Tweed Overcoats 30s, now 17s pair , 6d, with Gapes AU Wool Colonial Flaimal 8d Men's Macintoshes 89a 6d s now 2ls 6d ftanntlettes 2s lid per dozen BOOTS, BOOTS, AT ANY PRICE. NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY. DON'T FAIL TO OOME AND SEE. ladies' Shoes 4a 6d per pair Men's Sunday Boots 7s 6d lariie*'Boot* 5« lid per pair Men's Pegged Watertight* Us 6d, Urn* Nailed Shooter* 7s lid reduced to 10a 6d DON'T MISTAKE THE SHOP— Q. J. NEiLL'S FKIEDLAKDBR'S OORNBR, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. We are very short of Cask, now is the time to buy. Seed Potatoes. Seed Potatoes. A cftafige of Ssed always pays, as a better and heavier crop is produced. FLETCHER BROS HAVE Just received a consignment of the followiog Varieties of SEED POTATOES from North Canterbury :— ASIERIOAJtf EARLY ROSE—Very early, most prolific and excellent flavour EARLY RUBY—An excellent early xnriety, similar to the above BATH KIDNEY—A well known and approved variety of good quality LAMTOKE KIDNEY—A well known Kidney variety of good quality, fjttelisnt for winter use THB BRUCE—This Potato, the Potato of the future is remarkable for ita productiveness, and its resistance of blight, droughts and frosts, Ac, &c. i Kimmo & Blair's LA#N GRASS BEED ii tha purest, cleanest, and best quality in the m»rkefc. The wixtar© is c«upos«d only of Fine Dwarf Growing Evergreen OrMie*. Ist 3d per 1b; Niinnio & Blair's PffoeW Mixtar© of BIRD SEEDS, as supplied to bird fancier*, contain! tm of th« most approved varieties in suitable proportion for casje birds, iiy bm of fche wixture feinging birds will sing the more. la sealed packets 6d, per dozen ss. IN STOCK. Niiniuo & Blair's FLOWER SEEDS, in 60 varieties Id per packet, VEGETABLE »SEED^. SO raiietios. 3d p«r packet, CALL AND GET CATALOGUE. SPECIAL.-TO COUNTRY CUSTOMER. We will for>v»rd, post free, all orders of 2s 6d aud upwards of all r*rieties of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, excepting Be*D« and Peas. JJ*T NOTE ADDKESS, FLETCHEE 8R05.," BAST STREET, 4SHBURTON & CHRISTCfiUROH. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. , GREAT SALE i. "THE CORNER" JTNTIL THE END OF AUGUST all Winter Drapery will be CLEARED AT HALF-PRICES, to make room for New Spring Goods which are arriving every day, Benmant* at Special Clearing 1 Prices • i W. H. COLLIER, i "THE CORNER.''



Wanted ] TO LET—A New Four-roomed House ' with Verandah —Apply to A. J. ! Andrews, Eton street. 8 169 iOhT. —Supposed between Bank of Jl Australasia and St. Stephen's Church, or in Church, on Thursday after- . noon, a Silk Laca Handkerchief. Please return Mail Office.—Finder rewarded. 8_167 WANTED Known — Musical and Literary Entertainment, Primi tive Methodist Church, Friday Evening at 7 30. Solo.", Glees, lit citations, " Pdter Squirrel's Downfall," Dialogue by eight. Admission by silver coin. 8151 "DETER Squirrel's Downfall, Fkiday _L Selections on Hand Bells. Primi tive Methodist Church, Friday. Little Jack Homer. 8 150 « CHOICE selection of Arthur Yatea, -£-&- and Nimroo and Blair's new garden seeds now on a*le at Carson and Go's. Flower seeds from Id ; Vegetable seeds from 3d. 8 145 WANTED— Geod Secondhand Sacks. Apply 8 68 _ jMVII)j?HOMAS._ rpO LET — Seren-rooraed House, X Carter's Terrace. Apply to R. Bird. 8 90 MRS KENNEDY and Misa Cameron, Moore streets., teachers of Dress Cutting and Making in all its branches. Agants 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 WANTED Known —All Accounts Owing to Joseph Taylob ( East Street, can be paid at Mr Bullock's Office, Arcade, where Mr Taylor will attend on Saturdays to receive same. AH Accounts Owing after September 1 next will be Sued for without further notice. 8 46 CHOICE New Season Frnit. Grapes, Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the bast in town.—Adams, Saunders' Buildings WANTED Known—That I have bought the Assigned Stock of Boots of Mr F. S. Nokes at a great bargain, and will start a Great Clearing Sale to give the Public a chance that they seldom get, buc often hear about. Families are invited to inspicc. Children's Boots at reduced prices for Cash. Sale commences on Saturday, August 24. First come first served at J. Mqison's Bjofc Depot, East Street, Ashbarton. BOOKS and Stationery. — A very choice selection of Plain and Fancy Stationery. A large assortment of Picture Books, School Books, Wire Bound Slates, etc. All goods Cheaper :han ever. Note Address—The Little Shop. East street. J- Marsden, Junr. WANTED, Everybody to try a pair of House Slippers, only Is. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. \\ /"ANTED Known—Great Purchase VV of Dress Stuff-). Lot No. 3 extra quality, Nun's Veilings all shades, Nivy *nd Black Diagonal Serges all at Is 3d, usual price 2s 31-H. C. Siegers, Mel ford House. FLOWER SEEDS, Id per packet; Vegetable Scads, 31 per packet. All New Season's Seeds from the well known firaa of Nimmo and Blair. Order your Seeds early, because as the season advances some of tb.3 varieties ara sold out, and in the past years we have not been ablß to replace them.—Fletcher Uros., Ashburton. ORAYER and Hymn Books; Photo, L Scrap and Stamp Albums ; Parlour GUmea (a great variety); School Bags from 6d each ; Notepiper from 61 a packet of 5 quires ; Envelopes 100 for 6d ; Photo Frames, end Albums, Vasea, Fancy Tea Pats, Toys of various kinds all at %veMy reduced prices for Cash at L. F. Anprewes and Co,'s Expiration of Lease Sale. 7 123 rrTANTED Known—Football Boots, *» sure goal kickers; they never fail ~Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. OWN Make in Lidies' and Children's Underclothing. Aprons, and Pina fores : ?lso * good assortment of Calicoes, Mnslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mbs AlcornS* .new shop, Bakers Buildings, ___ rfTANTED Known—That H. Bair- W stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim ■ a fti mtngs. B ai WANTED— People who are In need of Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H. Bairstow. 8 80 WANTED Known—Ulsters 4s lid, Fnr Collarettes 3d 3d, Kid Gloves 2a «d. Plushes 2s fid, Towels 4|d, Flannels B*d. -TilC °ovn&t, W. H. Collier "TT7 ANTED KNOWI> —4 tvw io r tß oi YY Remnants left over from sa«? b^ cleared.—Mitohbll ano Turner. iI|7"ANTED Known—Bargains to be * » had every day at Mellor's Zea andia Boofc Store. 4%,? ANTED -Everyone to call at W Met ton's and get his price. No one asked to buy. WANTED KNOWN—Our best quality Men's Waterproof Coats, asual price 65 1 6d, to be cleared at 49.J 6d.— Mitchell and Turner. ANTED KjTcTwN."— F. "s^ Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B, Lady Attendant. Fruit of every description. Ladies' Room a specialty. 1*153 rirANTED KNOWN—The Ladies W are invited to call and inspept new designs in Linoleums, etc. Will be landed in a few days.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known—Mothers, be wise and buy your school boots at Mtellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—l have good Bluchers, ftnly 4* lid.—Mellor's ZeaJ.:»«tf» Boot Store. ~TOCKTA t\l^G {Sale—Mi^s Alg-ohw w ill rri^e large redu^iottS of Millinery, Jackets and Mantles, Childrei:'« I "jsges, Dress Material, Glassware and £»"''■? Goods, for one month previous to stock taking, — Next Courthouse, Havelock etreet One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organa, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury, Sold in Boxes 43 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors thronghout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Dbuo CoMPAnY, Lincoln, England Pure Blood is the Secret of Health Go.rdop's B;ood Pills cleanse the^ system of all impure blood, cure iudigestion,con stipation, liycr compjaint, painsin back and sides, biliousness, sk;k hS»daoSnp} remove wimples, scrofula, (teurwv. etc, Lj\*rf,'.e bo?5B as, two bo^««, 10s, jjostfree. J W^lftytofy



; Wa!!!___ _____._,' W~~ Profits and Quick Returns.—Meixor's Zealandia Boot Stove. WANTED Known —Speotacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. Saxek's, Optician _ ' WAN TED KNOWN. —The celebrated Yarmouth Oilskins can be ch ained at W. H Collier, "The Corner." W"~ ANTED Known—Ten per cent under Chriatchurch prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. LF. ANDRE WES & CO.—Sale now * on of Surplus Stock o! Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Ahdkewes &Co OOTATOE-<. Potatoes.-Mind you L get your Potatoes at Fletcheb Beos. lha quality of our Potatoes is first-class, and have taken the First Prize at the Timaru Show four years in succession. Don't forgefc address— Fx-BTCHEE Bros., East Street, Ashbnrton. WAITED Known — Mes Hooper (monthly nurse) is open to acc®Pr engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hoopeb, Alford Foreet Kead, Ashbnrton. 1*134 WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Drees Staffs for Melford Hoaoe Sale. Loi No. 2 greafe variety, double width at In. Some of these were Is »a wholesale. Everything reduced.—H. C SEGEKrf. - WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Drees Stuffa. Lot No. 1 great variety, double width B£d. Most of these goods were Is 3|d wholesale. Melford House Sale. Everything reduced.—H. 0. Seoers. CU"ANTED Known—6o Ladies' Black » * and Colored Wool Jerseys at 2s 6d, formerly 10s 6d ; 100 Pairs of White Blankets at 10s 6d, Ladies' Muffs 3s 6d, Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets 2s 9d, 6 and 6| four button Kid Gloves 6d, Uents Silk Ties 6d each. Large Wool Hearth Rnga 6g 6d each.—Andrew Ore's Sale. 6 220 ANTED Known.—loo Men's and Boys' Strong Elastic Belts at one penny each.—A. Orr's Sale. _TXHO[CE FRUlTS,—Peaches, bananas, ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, East street. WANTED Known—Ladies Lasting Slippers only 2a lid-Usual price, 4a 6d.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9.. lid, Knicker Suits 4a Ud, (Japs 6S.- Ihe Comer. W. H. Collier W' ANTKD Known—The Largest and Best shop for Evening Shoes in A shburton.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known ~ MeHor's Zea landia Boot Store Is the Cheapest Store for Boots and Shoes. UP TO DATE SALE—IS 9 Pairs Girls Boats 2s 64, 120 Pairs Maids' Boote 3s 6d 5 117 Pairs Maids' (best) Boots 4s 6d Ladies' Shoes 6s lid, Gents' Boots 4s 6d an'i 5a 61. All sizas guaranteed for one week.—A. Obr's Cheap Sale. 6 221 CHEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have got in a nice assortment of this season's Blankets, men's and ooys colonial Twesd Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than ever they have been in New Zealand. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27a 61, a marvel at tho prfoe; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7a 6d.—Robert A morn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Havelock Rtreafc, Business Notice . WEDDING PRESENTS WEDDINC PRESENTS WEDDING PRESENTS nHHE Largest and Choicest Stock of X New Goods suitable for Wedding" is to be found at the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. SHE X- All Goods marked in plain figures at lowest prices, S- SALEK, WATCHMAKER AlfD ,)J2WELLER, MST (STREET* The* noted place for sound and reliable workmanship in watch repairs, ~is o EH O I-H 1



A lias Moijjes woman who has been tyoub lod with frequent uolds, concluded tQ try an old remedy in a new way, and accordingly took a tablespoonful (four times the usual dose) of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy just before going to bed. The next morning she fonud fcfc^t her cold had almost entirely dis appeared. During the day she took a few 4oses of the remedy" (one teasjjoonj'ul at a ££me} and at nigljt agajn jtoofe a ' jtable'spoon |«l before gojpg fa b,,od, aftd p'n the following nixing invoke free from $lt syiftP^W of the cold. Sinc"£ §Ji6 few ©nßevewl op casions, used this remedy lii "*0 W&oner, with the same good results, and is mucu elated over her discovery of so quick a, way oil curing a cold, For sale by the Ashburton Drug Co.



Fob 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 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is l*d> 2a 9d, and lis, by all Medi dm Vendors throughout tho world, & luiyle, info, M»fl «fUiu jwedj-,



Rheumatism,—■ Dr E. Gordon's remedy never fails in permanently curing rheums tistn, lumbago, sciatica, Rout, etc, one bottl* given relief. Price 10s, post) free. J. W. Qisytoo, 1.0. Bo* m, Dttßedls,



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, southing, and tonic medicine ! It acts directly on the| stomach, liver, a«d bowels then pdirectlyi though no fes's'effectively, qn the brai^, neryea, vessels, anS glands, introducing suyh, or^ef throughout the prtire syatero that h&rmony dwells between, eaoh «raau wA its functions. Dyspepsia need ao longer be the b«.'cbear of the public, since Holloway's Pills "are fully competent to subdue the most chronic and distressing oases of impaired digestion, and to restore the miserable sufferer to health,, strength, : and cheerfulness.



Mrs E-flily Thorne, who resides at Toledo Washington, says she has never been able to procure any medicine fp.r Rheumatism th,a| relieves the pain so quickly and effectually aj Qharflberlaiu<s Pafn JJalni, and that she b,as also used it for lame back with great success. For sale by the Ashburfcon Drug Co. 0 W. 0. Hardman, Sheriff of Tyler Co. W. Va., appreciates a good thing and does not hesitate to say so, H« was almost proa. trated with a cold when he procured a bottle of Chamberlain'a Cough Remedy. He sayß; It gave me prompt relief. I find it to be an invaluable remedy for ootighs »ud (sejeje,' f§v eale by the AwAufrß Prus C«,