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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1895. RETURNING PROSPER!IT.

Last week we published a cablegram from London to the effect that all round there were signs of returning commercial prosperity. This is a most gratifying piece of news, although not altogetherunlooked for nor unexpected. But it is gratifying for the reason that whenever there is prosperity in the Home country its beneficial effect is felt all over the British possesses. A great revival in trade at Home would lead to improvement in other parts of the world most certainly, and New Zealand's cou'd hardly fail to be one of the distant shores on which the waves of prosperity would spend themselves. The tentacles of commerce are now so many and so far reaching, communication through out the world so direct and rapid, and the branches of commerce in ail parts of the globe so closely woven into each other that it is impossible for one part to experience either severe depression or marked improvement without affect ingothers in thesamedirectionin greater or less degree. Depression in New Zealand arising from a local cause would not, pf course, seriously affect the prosperity of London, nor greatly influence the markets of the metropolis. We are too small a spot on the surface of the globe and our people and their produces too small in number and quantity to do that; but there are circles in London all the same that would undoubtedly be affected by our depression. It is different with the effect of any change at Home upon us When the great centres of trade and commerce are affected, either one way or the other, we oannot fail—just because of our insignificance— to be very largely affected, so that the return of prosperity to England means in calculably more to us than any affection of our trade could possibly be to her. The return of prosperity to England means a larger purchasing power to the great mass of her population, and so a general enhancement of the price of products, in which enhancement Few Zealand must eventually partake. Already the revival has made itgelf felt in the wool m »rket, which still keeps firm at a substantial advance, so that the farmers' outlook in that direction is very cheering indeed. For years opponent^ of the Gladstone Min istry kept giving utterance to an ardent desire for a change of Govern ment—not, said they, for political reasons, but simply to. bring about a reaction from the galling depression in bugines§ cjrcles. They pointed out that business pfli*H cmlj ' proceed ssatisfac •■-"-tiw wfaen COift<Jep.cp ex|sjte.d/as that lWi "j , .' ~* ftU trade, and while I was the basis u» _ a \ the political party was in powc which Mr Gladstone and subsequently Lord Bosebery presided, confidence was not with the capitalists, the manufacturers, and others who had mo^ey to inyest. J^oneyed people, it was said» were afraid to. invest their cash in the legitimate development ojt bwiQeWi because they were never j

certain what the " upsetting " tenden- j cies of the party in power might bring about. Whether there was any real foundation for the fear is a matter for political discussion ; but there is no doubt at all about the returning prosperity, and still lesa about the fact that the political party referred to has gone into the cold shades of opposition, and its place been taken by one with a higher veneration for the old iostitu tions of the country. Confidence seems to have revived once more, industrial energy been quickened and removed, and on all sides everything has been stirred up to fresh activity. We believe the change is not a spasmodic one, but likely to b« permanent—not likely to exhaust itself and die, but calculated rather to remain. Nor is the revival confined to England. America, as we mentioned in a previous article, is girding up her loins for a new and great industrial effort, while the Continent of Europe is also putting fresh energy into its industrial world. Out of all must certainly come better times for us, and that, too, in the very near future.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Canterbury yeomanry Cavalry concluded their annual training in camp on Saturday. Mr William Taylor, the oldest inspector of schools, died in Dunedin on Saturday suddenly, from heart disease. The death is announced of Sir Charles Day, who was one of the Judges on the Boyal Commission on the Parnell Inquiry I H. «J. Pifcher, the New Zealander, was . secondin the ten-mile intercolonial scratch race at Adelaide on Saturday. The race was won by Parsons, Victoda, with half a mile to spare ; time—2s 58, The southern portion of the San Francieca mail arrived at Lybtelton by the Rimutaka yesterday, was carried on by special train, and was delivared to oilers in the afternoon a' Ashburton. The mail was distributed by town delivery to-day. Those of our subscribers who may wish to send away papers containing the pictorial supplements we issued with the Mail and Guardian last week, are reminded that these papers will require an extra £d stamp when sent through the post. General Booth arrived at Lyfctelton on Saturday, and his public reception took place in the Cathedral Square, Christ church, oa Saturday afternoon. The procession through the streets was 1500 strong. The Rev, Dr Elmslie is the host I of the visitor.

The mininsr boom in the North Island has drawn most of the really good carpen ters from Auckland to the Thames and Coromandel, where house building is very brisk, and good men get two shillings more a day tlnn they do in the city. Builders in Auckland have now to bj content wi;h Becond and third-rate work men, a', the w*ges of better men.

Farry Smith, a youth of sixteen, accidently shot himself yesterday afrer noon at Wellington. He wia out on the hills with three other lads rabbit shooting and Smith tock his gun by the mozale to steady himself down the incline. It exploded, and he was Bhot through the arm and groin. He was taken to the hospital, but died while being examined. Before Messrs Chapman, William Morgan, and Duncsn Cameron, J.P.s, at Methven on Friday October 11, W. Rowse and E. Fox, for insulting behavior leading to a breach of the peace in a public place, were each fined £l and costs.—Thomas Williams and James O'Keefe, were simi larly charged. William? was fined 5s and costs, and the charge against O'K«»fe was withdrawn. A London correspondent, writing on September 7 Rays : —The other clay I received a note from Northallerton in the har.d writing of the New Zealand bicyclist, Mr T. O'arkson. The v^heelar left London some few weeks ago on a bicycling trip to Yorkshire, and is now off to Glasgow on a visit. Whilst riding between Lseds and Harrogate the other day. he picked up the son of Bishop Julius, who is In England studying for the Ministry, and who w*s also indulging in a litile pedalling.

The entrance < i * menagerie in procession to a French town was recently the occ aion of an amnsitig incident. The procession was headed by a large elephant, to whom the spectators were giving cru-ita ef bread, etc A cafo keeper showed a temping piece of breal to the animal, ; nd then put it in his pocket. The intelligent brute tried with his trunk to get possession of it, but every time he put his trurk near the pocket Anne gave him a hard tap with his hand. To revenue itself, the elephant twisted its trunk round M. Anne's waist, and hoisted him into the air, cpening his mouth as if he were about to gobble him up. Of coarse all the women a»d children began to scream and run away. On a (sign from the keeper the elephant placed Anne quietly on the ground, and released his hold. Anne was so frightened that he soon overtook the women and children in their flight.

A veterinarian of well known eminence in hla profession, »nd who has had the supervision of hundreds of London horses of all classaa, maintains that no horße, whatever his size, c%n possibly consume more than 401b of food per dfem (if even so much), say 201b of hay and 201b of corn, a common allowance for brewers' dray horsep. A large portion of this even is wasted. The teams of large coal and brewer companies are out for a long time during the day, and often as much as oae h-*lf their daily supply is eaten out cf nose-^asrs, out of which about one-fifth of the food contained in theso wakeful but necaßsary receptacles brc mes spilt and spoilt. JBus horse", *?ho only eat when in the stable, are allowed from'3olb to 32ib of mixed hay and corn, and even than there is considerable waste in the manger, but what they eat Is found all sufficient to keep them in prime condition with proper owe and good stable manage* ment.

Dr Croke, whose silver jub;lee as Arch bishop was celebrated on July 19, at Thurles, has been for close on half a century a striking figure in the stormy arena of Irish politics. A young curate in the county of Cork, in 1848, he was one of the few priests who supported the revolutionary schemes of the Young Ireland Party, and, in the early fifties, he was prominent in the tennsnt-rlght agi tation, lad by Charles Gavan Duffy and Frederick Lucas. Disgusted at the turn of affairs, Father Croke wrote —just forty years ago—a remarkable public latter to Gavan Duffy (editor of the Nation), in which he declared " all hope with me in Irish affairs is dsad and buried," and In hi^ despair (says a writer in the Daily Chronicle) vowed never again to join any Irish agitation. Father Croke left Ire land, in IS I?*),' to fill the vacenfe itoman Catholic Bishopric of Auckland, iJew Zealand, but five years later he returned on his appointment by the Bope to the Archiepiscopal See of Cashei. Since then, his declaration of 18§5 nothwith staijdinjr, he has been the most active and' advanced. Nationalist politician among the floraap fofcnplie hie^arghy of li?elan4f Jt is not generaiy known that

i» r. « t- in Mf Wiip^m O'Brien's L>r Croke fa»u. - **„». ? ka t}, A novel, 'When We were _, " *■ 'Very Rev. Marcus O'Harte, D.D.' At Thurles, a little market town in the heart of Tipperary, Dr Croke has built a b pitiful Byz-uifne-Romanesqae cath edra!, which' ja spoken of $s the most exquisite gem of ecclesiastical h.rohltec.tsii'e is Ireland, I

Ashburton Wool Sales

The meeting convened by Mr David Thomas, at the request o! a number af farmers, to discuss matters in connection with the A&hburton wool sales, and decide on a coarse of action in reference to the sale of their clip was held in the Arcade on Saturday. There were folly 300 farmers present.

Mr Thomas, in his opening remarks, i said the English buyers had not attended their sales last year, and had not let them know they were not coming, and this had been construed as an attempt to boycotf their local sales, and compel tlie sending of the wool to Christohurcb. However, notwithstanding the absence of these buyers, the sales had been a success. Most of the wool had been sold here to a colonial market when the market was low, and no doubt in the present rising market there would be plenty of speculators and others who would buy here. i Mr Leadley said he would like to hear wbat Messrs Brick and Wilson, who had promoted this meeting, hsd to say. Mr Brick said he had every reason to be satisfied with his account} eales from the lor al market, and even if that failed them they could always ship Mr David Thomas did not think they wouli be driven to shipping, as there were more than one class of buyers.

Mr Lead ley considered a little concilia tion would be more useful and beneficial to a!l parties than anything in the form of abuse. They had had a better sale in Ashburton without the outside buyers than there had been In Christen arch with them, and with the quantity and class of wool they had to offer, he did not think any buyers could afford to ignore their sales, if they had any desire to bay at all; and he was strongly of opinion the sales should be held in Ashburton. He bad thought differently at one time, but had seen good reason for altering his opinion, and he was satisfied the farmers of tbe county would best consult their own interests by supporting the local sales. Mr Hugo Friedlander said the matter was simply a question between the sellers and brokers It wab only for the farmers to say the sales should be held here, and it would be done. If outside buyers wanted the wool, they would not stand in their own light by keeping away. There had been but little competition last year, and that had more to do with the absence of outside buyers than any* thinsj else. There were buyers to come from the south as well a* from the north. The farmers only had to send their wool in, and the Bales would be a success. As Mr Leadley had stated, the local sale last year was a better one than that in Christ church.

Mr Lea' Hey moved, "That in the opinion of this meeting, it ia desirable, in the interest of the farmers of this district, that the wool sales be held in Ashburton." He would only] add to his former remarks by impressing on them the necessity for working together and sending their wool in to the local stores. There was one other matter that would not be out of place to refer to, and that was the rail way freight. It cost 5s per bale to send their wool to Ohriatchuich. The Govern ment were always going to do a great deal toasaist or relieve the farming commumry, and foster the production of the country, and to that end they had reduced the freight—Not on wool but on scrap iron !

Mr Samuel Hard ley seconded the mo. tion, and thought with Mr L6adly that they should suppoit the local sales thoroughly, and not send ha'f their clip to one place and half to another.

Mr Edward Corbefct believed in dispos ing of their wool here, ani was of opinion that certain Ohristcharch buyers had more to do with the opposition than the English ones. Mr S S. Chapman said that in sending bheir wool to Ohristchurch they lost all control over its sale. 1 here was snch a crowd there and such i htmy to knock every lot; down and get through the catalogues, that one could not tell what was go: n? on, and his wool had been knocked down and sold before he could interpose. Mr John Emerson said he had saved £30 on a small lut by being just io time to atop a sa^e, and on another occasion he hid got ljl per lb more on hb Ashburton sale. Mr Thomas said they had a local consumer that could take one s'xth of their wool.

Mr Leadley's motion was then pat and cirried unanimously, every hand being held op in favor of it and none aaaiast. Mr 'I.homis then moved —"That the attention of the Governtnenf; be called to the exorbitant charges for freight on wool, with a view to obtaining a reduction of the same." Mr S. S. Chapman, in seconding the motion, said that from Waikari the wool was being taken by traction engines, and if no better terms could be obtained on the railway, therß would be no difficulty in arranging tructiun engines and waggon i services here on our level plains. In fact some of the large wool growers in this county were already taking steps in this direction. The motion was carried, and the matter left in the hands of the Chairman (Mr Thomas), who received a vote of tha.iks for calling the meeting and presiding, and the proceedings terminated.

Banking In Victoria.

Melbourne, October 12 The quarterly Banking returns show that the advances, aa compared with last quarter, have increased by £133,,00 Q. The coin and bullion held has increased by £85,000, and now stands at a total of £7,776,000, The current accounts have increased by £1,380,000 and the fixed deposits have decreased by £2,846,000. The pro portion q£ current accounts to total deposits has increased 6 per cent. The note circulation has decreased £82,000, and ia now the lowest for forty years. The Argus says the chief feature is the proof that the fixed deposit system, for several reasons, including the low rate of interest allowed, is gradually going out of favor.

The^ says:—'The returns fail to indicate any recovery in trade, on the contrary the large reserves held by the Banks suggest that outlets for the profitable employment of money are still limited and the uncertainty in future of large sums being kept to meet possible contingencies. Until I something practcial is done to relieve the apprehension of troubles occurring when the deferred deposit receipts begin to mature we cannofc look for any improvement in the banking posi tion." It says the balance sheets of all the Australian banks show that the earning power has been steadily on the i decline, and the strongest of Institu tions are nqt now making profits which will enable them to pay anything like the dividends of the past. Most of them are burdened by having to pay interest on deferred deposits consider ably above the present value of rnqnej.

A Disease Previous to Lambing.

[By W. C. Spooner, M.BY.C]

Although the ewe throughout the greater portion of the period dating which she is with lamb is in a good stateof health, and often enjoys aa immunity from diseases, such as rot, etc, to which other sheep are liable, yet as the period draws near she becomes susceptible to various diseases, some anterior, though more subsequent, to parturition Of the former, the following communication to volume 14 of the

j Veterinarian affords rather a singular in stance:—A nobleman, a very extensive agriculturist and grazier, has within a few days lost several of hia beat true Down ewes, just ready to drop their lambs. There are several hundreds of the true Leicester and Down Leicester breeds is the tame flock, but they are &H doing well at present; They are pastured on a fine rich elevated park ; the feed short; folded at night; and allowed hiy. The best of them are generally the first and the most severely attacked. " Symptoms. —They stray from the rest of the flock, lie down, toss their heads, and grind their teeth. If suddenly disturbed, they jump up, and then frequently tipple heels over head. They at length, however, rise, or he and look dull, sleepy, and stupid. They walk stiffly, and with their bellies , tucked up, and after going a little way they lie down and are unable to rise. The appetite is lost, and rumination ceases. The pulse and respiration are little affected, except when the animals are exerted. The legs and ears are generally warm, and the mucous membranes are o! their natural colour. The disease generally terminate* fatally about the fifth day from the first attack. A few that have been bled seem to rally a little, and are certainly better* J hey were all bled when the disease first appeared. " Post-mortem lamination,.—The liver very pale, of a light ye low clay colour, and containing bat little blood. The Lungs.— The parsnchymntous substance filled with thousands of minute, round, red or yellow spots, from the size of a pin's point to that of a pin's head* When cut into, they contain either blood or yellow serum, in some few pus; but from their minute size it is difficult lor me to describe them. The Brain —Id

that part of the dura mater opposite to and just below the frontal sinuses, there was a black and soft effusion, easily wiped off. The substance of the brain was a little

softened, but otherwise healthy. The sheep were rather fat for breeding sheep, and two fine lambs were in each. The stomachs and intestines were healfcf y and contained but little food."

The most aingular part of this account is that the disease was confined to the true Downs, whilst the Leicester and halfbreds escaped. Now, this is precisely a different result from what we would expect with regard to inflammatory diseases, the Leicester being more disposed to disease of this nature. The Downs are alao considered te be better mothers and nurses.

We can scarcely suppose that the richness of the feed could have been the cause, M the sheep were folded at night (unless they were allowed the hay then aft well as by day, which the writer does not mention), and the herbage in the month of March is not particularly nutritious. The symptoms de note cerebral disease, or affection of the brain from sympathy with the digestive organs, and the examination after death supports the farmer supposition. The true Downs being alone affected might be an accidental circumstance, and prwsibly they might have had previously chronic disease of the lungs and liver. In the absence of a favorable solution of the cause of this disease, we should recommend a change of pasture, less hay and a few turnips instead, as precautionary* measures, if a Bimifor disease should make its appearance; and with regard to remedial treatment, blood* letting, and a dose of salts, with a seton afe the back of the head.

COMMERCIAL.

London, October 12 Butter —Danish, 118s; finest colonial, nomi nally 112s. Some of the Urmston Grange's medium bullocks brought £17 at Smithfield, 2s lOi per stone. The Buteshire's sheep brought 40s to 443, an average of about 33 9d per stone. The salesman consider the quality and condition excellent.

The beef importers' combuution has col lapsed through the discovery that a. Sydney importer was selling below the minimum. The wool market continues brisk. London, October 13 The Times says the very rich quality of the Australian Cheddars exhibited afc the Islington dairy 9how ought to arrest atten tion in the English markets. The wool sa'es closed firm at the openingl rates, although faulty scoured merinos and finer crossbreds declined a half-penny. Two thirds of the withdrawals this week comprised Cape wool. American repre sentatives took 5000 bales, lb is expected that about 180,000 bales will b« available for the November series. The total quantity catalogued during the series was 127,000 bales, of which 91,000 were sold for export, and 23,000 for the home trade, 10,000 being held over. The English wheat market is weak, with out quotable change. The Continental ig depressed, and the American has an upward tendency. Tallow, medium mntton, 22s SH; beef, 22s 3d. Hides generally declined Is 9d, and basils Jd. The Tainui's cheese sold at 435. Melbourne, October 12 Referring to the Buteshire's shipment of cattle, the Age says that coming as it does after heavy losses oa other shipments it will revive interest in the trade. The question of send ing live sheep is solved, but until fuller details are received as to cost and prices realised it cannot be determined whether the financial results are satisfactory.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received I the following London cable message, dated October I2th :—Wool ~ The sales closed firmly to-day. Since close of last sa!es greasy merino (medium and inferior), fine greasy crossbred, greasy merino lambs Buper, and greasy crossbred lambs are Id per lb , higher; greasy merino super, washed merino (medium and inferior), and scoured merino (medium and inferior) are a Id to a }£d higher ; medium washed and scoured cross breda are 1 Jd higher ; fine washed and scoured crossbred, washed and scoured merino super, medium greasy crossbred, coarse greasy, washed and scoured erpssbreds are Hd to 2d psr lb higher. . ' * The total quantity sold during the past sales is 218,000 bales, of which 89,001 bales have been takea for the continent, and 5000 for Amerioa. Ifc is estimated that 11,000 ba'.es have been held over for future disposal. Tallow—There is a fair demand. Good beef tallow is worth 23s 3d per ewfc. The frozen mutton market is quiet. Can terbury mutton is worth 4|dper lb, Welling, ton m per )b. Prime New Zealand lambs are worth per carcase sfd per lb.

THE CUESMIS CASES.

Wellington, October 14 The Appeal Court opened this morning. Only fire cas33 are set down. The "firsfe taken was the appeal on behalf f>f liOtfis Chetri?, under the special Act passed this sassioo. Mr Jellicos applied for a next trial, on the ground, finsfc, that the evidence at the former trial five years ago, in possession of prisoner's counsel," and, evidence since di covered, might lead the jury to a different conclusion; and, Secondly, that the verdicts was obtained, bjr unfair practice orf the part of two' of the Crown witnessed, ft was pointed' out, however, that the Act only enabled the application to be made on tne ground that the yerdicb was against the weight of the evidence, and the Court unanimously held, that they could not look to anything oui ! aide this, but on!y to tne evidence at the trial. Mr 'Jellicbo thereupon sai<J Ke. pould nqb gq'on/aqd th^e doqirt ?«%e4 the matior, '._

THE ASHBUETON GUARDIAft: MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1895.



Business Notices. ' i\FM GOODS. G. J. NEILL ■ HAS DPENftD UP IN HIS NEW PREMISES !N BURNETT STREET, NFXT SBE4RMAN 8.R03, A COM FLUTE New Stock of Spring Drapery, Clothing and Boots. «?BW DRESS GOODS, NEW PRfKTS, NEW MUSLINS New Goods of Every Description. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. New Suits for Men, New Suita for Youths', New Suits for Boys', Trousers at Any Price. Boya 1 Suits 4s lid. Men's and Boys' Hats, Gaps, Shirts and Tiea o! Every Description BOOTS ANF" SHOES. In Bootrwe have always more than held our own and we still mean to. Men's Bluchers 4a 9d, Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid, Men's Light Boots 7s 6d. Children s Boots at Any Price, Women s Lace Shoes 4s 6d. DON'T FORGET, the Cheapest House in Canterbury is a J. N BILL'S BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS., in premises lately occupied by F. Nokes. TEA TEA. TEA. GREAT REDUCTION^REAT REDUOT/ON, FLETCHER BROS., HAVING cleared out of bond, Large Parcels of Tea at 3d per 1b Beduction on the old tariff, we are enabled to sell better Tea at a Lower Price than anyone in Ashburton. Get Our Quotation Before Buying Elsewhere. Seeds! Seeds!! That are Sure to Grow. TUBNIP SEED. Our Turnip Feeds are grown from Specially Selected Roots by growers ot repute in the South of England. The following varieties are in stock :— Carter's Elephant Swede Aberdeen Green Top Yellow Improved Skirvings Purple Top Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow | g we de Mammoth Purple Top White Devonshire Grey stone Etc., Etc, Rape Seed. Rape Seed. BROATDLEaF ESSEX KAPE. FIELD CARROTS. FIELD CABROT3. As in the case of our Mangel Seeds, these have special atten tion by the careful selection of" w 11 shaped Roots from which the Seeds are grown. James' Scarlet Intermediate Giant Green lop 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. BK SU.IE AM) GRC OUR QUOTATION BKPORE BUYING ELSEWHERE Seasonable Goods. We have just received and to arrive several large con signments of Seasonable Goods specially selected for us. °iO Cases Sheep Tongues, lib tins 5 Cases Fresh Her.ings 5 Oases Sheep Tongues, 21b tins 3 Cases New Zealand Mullet 10 Cases Salmon, Cocktail Brand 2 Cases 21b tins Corned Beef •2 Cases 2lb tins Corned Mutton 3 Oase3 Preserved Pears S Cases Preserved Apricots 3 Cases Preserved Peaches la Oases St Georges' Jam*, lib tins 10 Oases Jam, 21b tins 5 Oaaes Slrawbery Conserve (most Delicious 50,000 Cork?. 50,000 Cork?. To Herbal Beer Makers and Others. We have fust landed 5 bales of some of the Best Shape and Size Corks have ever arrived in Canterbury, which we are enabled to quote at Very Low Prices for Large Quantities, FLETCHER' BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND 116 and 118 High Street, Ohristchurch. Advertised Agents for Kimmo and Blaik's Reliable Farm and Gar Jen Seeds WANHBD KIOWI CXTE are anklag a SUIT, WITH EXTRA. TROUSERS, to measure, from a Good Colonial Twaed for SIXIY-THREE SHILLINGS. TFOUSEES TO MEASURE from 12s M BEST SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS to measure 19* 6d ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. — beadyma.de clothing a specialty - - Grand Value in Bofe\ Youths' and M«a*s Tweed Suite. Shirts, Socks, Ties, and Underclothing in Great Varjoly. ASHBOUTON DRAPEBY COMPANY OUI4 BOOTS we absolutely guarantee are the h&zb valu3 in Use tMo. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. DRTOSES MADE till eh« End of October for 8s 6d, for all materials at Is 6d |w?r jard and upwards. Grand Selection to choose from. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. i OUR MILLI2SEEY is On MO'-T STYLISH and CHEAPEST In Ashbnrfcon. All Millinery TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. CUTIX)N DR«6$ GOODS IS GIUSaT VARIETY OF STYLES & PRICES, ASHBUETON DRAPERY COMPANY. Corner of Arcade find Burnett Street, Ashburlon. H. 0. SHRIMP TON, Manager.



Business Notice*. ' DETERMINED TO GET THE CASH, BEST VALUE IN TUB TBADE THE ;" lILITE HOUSE," Next to the Clothing Factory, ! EAST STREET, rjIHE Gash is difficult to get hold of, ( JL and the onty solution to the mystery,— | OFFEK INDUCEMENTS TO BRING IT. Live within 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-" k 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 1 But the 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, Cords, etc., at prices far below the market value, which prices are selling the goods faster than we anticipated. B'lannelettes 2a lid, 4s 9d, 5a 6d per dozan No duty on our Goods Heavy Twilled Flannelette, 33in wide, 63 lid the dozen Summer Flannel in white, pink, grey, etc., at fl^ per yard Heavy Welsh FJanne! Is 31, worth 23 Unbleached Calico 2* 6d, 33 lid, 4s 11 per dozen White Calico from 23 lid up, beat quality 5s 6d, 36 inch Turkish Towels 6d, 9d, 10J, and la Silecias 3|d and 54, usual price 4i and 6d 72in Sheeting B.Jd, 10J, 13. As the winter is over, " BLUE HOUSE" Blankets and Bugs at your own price, White and Colored Quilts from 2s 13d upwards IST THE DBESS DEPARTMENT We have some very • Choice Fancy Stuffs at prices not to be passed A very beautiful Dress for 9s lid, worth 17s 6.1 ; Cashmere, Merino Summer Serges, etc., all bought to sell at a small margin over manufacturer's 1 cost



Wanted. W- ANTED to Let, three-roomed Cottage, well situated, with orchard. For particulars apply to J. Mcisoy. 10 85 | O L,ET Shop and Dwelling, Brick, jL Coleman's Buildings,'fancred street, three doors from TiCast; street. Apply Alfred Hark?son 30 80 Ik/ ANTED Known — James Baker VV has the latest Novelty of tho age, the new Deviline Whittle. Come and see. 10 87 IA/ A?TED Known—For gooi value YV in Drapery, Millinery, &c, go to Melford House. Tickets tor presents given to all cash purchasers.—H, C. J Segers. ! |_| ERB\L Beer Extract 7d per bottle. ■*■*• Sufficient to make cix gallons of splendid Herbal Beer. This extract saves boiling herbs j is pure ; makes a splendid tonic beer; non-intoxicating, with a j creamy head, like bottled Ale.—Fletcher Bros., Wholesale and Retail Agents, j Ashburton and Christchurch pORKiTOORKB. 50^000 Corks. Notice ' V^ to Herbal Beer makers and others. We have just received five bales of splendidly shaped Corks, which we can i quote at a very low price for large qaantities.—Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashburton LUSHING TACKLE.—Minnows, Rodsj *■ Lines, Hooks, Swivels, Reels, Gut Casts, Traces, Waders. Cricketing and Lawn Tennis materials (new goods) all at lowesb prices for Cash. New Books, Papers and Magazines.—H. M. Jones. Tib ANTED Known—We "are now VV showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, Miilinery, Ac. Everything marked as low as possible. —H. C» Segers, Melford House. 1 TTTANTED—Visitors to the Christ vv church Exhibition to inspect R. Murray and Sam's fine exhibit of locally made Clocks. 9 93 WANTED— Every man to tryMELLOR's Bluchers, only 4a lid. WANTED Known—24o Pairs of Sample Boots at cost price,— Meuok's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—We~are"^iow giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of Drapery, Millinery, &o. —H. O. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. SsiLkk's, Optician, \IT ANTED KNOWN^-We are VV taking a magnificent display of Linoleums, Carpets, &c., in oar New Show Room.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED— Everybody to examine the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



WANTED Known-Thab H. Bair stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim raings. 8 81 Sale-Mas Alcorn will give large reductions of Millinery, Jackets and Mantles, Children's Pilisses, Dress Material, Glassware and Fancy Ooods, for one month previous to stock taking, — Next Courthouse, Havelock street.. yy'ANTED Known—Repairrng rtnrie *" * to lot k like new. Mellor's ZaalandSa Boot Store. WANTED Knowa-Girls' neat Kid Shoes 5i 6i at Mkllor's Zea landia Boot Srore. WA NTED Kno wn— Mellor s Boot and Shoes stand like braes ; try a pair. yIfANTED Known —Stacks of cheap 'V Boots and Shoes at Mellor's Z^alandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—UlHters'T* Far Collarettes 3s 3d, Kid Glove. 2s 6d, Piushes2s6d, Towels 4&d, Flannels B|d. -The Corner, W. H Collier WANTED Known—No old f-shioned Goads at Mellou's Z.alandia Boot Store. llf ANTED Known—lf you VV on B^ots try Mellok's Zealandia Boot Srore. OWN Make in ladies' and {Children's Underclothing. Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. WANTED- People who are in need of Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with EL Bairstow. 8 80 WAN TED KNOWN.—The celebrated Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob tained at W. H Coilier, "The Corner." 4ITANTED Known—Mellor's Zea- VV landia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ash burton, WANTED Known-Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knickor Suits 4s lid, Cap 3 63.- Ihe Comer. W. H. Collier \^/ ANTED—Ladies to see Ihe latest Vv sryles in Boots and Shoes.— Mellqr's Zealandia Boot Store. H~~7 ANTED Known—Mellor's Zea^ landia B >ot Store has Ladies' Kid ?hoesat6^ 6d. WANTED KNOWN—Art Muslins, Art Cretonnes, Art Curtains, &c, to i ba seen in our New Show Room. A beautifjl promenade, — Mitchell and Turner. TTeDUOED PRICES" for Ca ; h thTs *■ month for Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys, Etc. Fancy Glass and China ware, Photo Frames and Albums, Scrap and Foreign Stamp Albums, Fire Screens, Cricket and Tennis Material, Balls, Eic. School Bags, Straps, Work Boxe's, Writing Cases, and Desks, Etc., all at reducad prices for Cash.—L. F Anprbwes & Co. I^l HEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, 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 thoy have been in New Zealand. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Snits for 27s 6d, a marvel at the prine ; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7s 6d.-~RoBERT Alcorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, avelock street, WANTED KNOWISr. —F. s! Jeffries, leading Confectioner and fruiterer, q( East Street, next the -—*«c. Hot Hm at %r t f frourand TO4 and Coffee a.... -«-*.{„„ Ladies Fruit of every dweu,. " # *fS{J Room a specialty. A



THE ! "BLUE HOUSE" MILLINERY AND FANCY DEPARTMENT. We guarantee the latest and most stylish in New Zealand, Trimmed Hats from 2a 6d, Un trimvned Hats from Gd Ladies may choose their own Trim ming, and have their hats trimmed free of charge. Corset 3in all the best makes from Is lid, 2a 9d,3s lid, 4s 6d up The celebrated P.D. always stocked Hair Hets 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 shadejfor the spring and summer trade THS I "BLUE HOUSE" CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT Defies competition, our prices prove it Men s Suits 14s lid, 16s 6d, 17s 9d up Men's Shirts from Is eacli The Blue Hous3 leading line is a strong heavy shirt at 2s lid J Under Shirts and Pants la up A plum Merino Shirt or Pants 2s lid Hats, soft, in Black, Brown and Drab from Is 6d, lined A clinker at 3s 6d Socks from 4d per pa Handkarchiefs 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 I a stock of Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Ties, etc., which should pleage tlio most particular ' ■ THE "PLUS HOUSE" Leading line in BOOTS and SHOES! is a wo^* I'^s lid per pair. [ FLOORCLOTHS and lL^ OLEITMS At prices never before iieard 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 'BLUE HOUSE," AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT. 9 102



For Indigestion, the beat 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 touic and a gentle aperient. I'or nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is 1 &d, 28 9d, and 11s, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the wwld, simple, »af« And certain temody.



PUBLIC NOTICES s^TlekT " JiSWELLER AND OPTICIAN, East Street, Ashburton [IMPORTER OF DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER and E.P. WARE GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY Importer of Goods specially suitable for MaRRIaGE OR BIRTHDAY PRESENTS or PRESENTATIONS DEPARTMENTS: WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT. A staff of skilled workmen only em ployed. Repairs receive careful attention MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT. Every description of Diamond, Gold and Silver Jewellery made up to order OPTICAL DEPARTMENT. Sights Tested and all errors of refrac tion corrected by an improved method of testing, IHE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT in the DISTRICT



14 Cases Summer Goods ]WO W APENED TJP 3 Cases STRAW HATS 2 Cases HARD HATS 2 Casea SOFT FELT HATS 1 Case NEW TIES, the latest novelties 1 Case SHIRTS, new patterns 2 Cases Assorted MEN'S MERCERY I 3 Cases Men's and Boys' CLOTHING 14 SEE OUR WINDOWS FOE THIS WEEK, 2023 TIES TO CHOOSE FROM six trunks; NEW BOOTS & SHOES These Goods have all been'specially selected by our Manager NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager



'^EATINGS POWRER^desfcroys Bugs, l+'ieas, Mpth*>, Beetles, and all other ingects, whilst quite h,ar{nleg§ todomestic an}«i&.ls - ——•«iinttting beetles the angoess of this lßeV u.-- ,  Ti;-««rreotlyclean powder is extraordinary, j.u.»,.. vwi in application* See the article you purchase is Keatings, i c., with the signature Thomas Kkatiko on each tin, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual, Sold in tin*, 6d Mid \g ijagh, by a)l ohfltnjf tf»



Mwrs McDonald and McDiarmid, buc* censors to S. Anderson, call public attention to their advertisement in this paper. Eusi. nesß is now in iull swing, and preparations are sow being mx.de for » gigftatic tale o{