Asburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1895

The Age, referring to the deplorable effects of the drought in Victoria, says:

" Instead of hav ing an exportable surplus, as we

THE VICTORIA.? HARVEST.

have had for many years, there is a deficiency of 1,349,500 bushels, notwithstanding a substantial increase in the area of cul tivation. The estimated yield is given as being 6,080,500 bushels, obtained from 1,510,000 acres sownjin wheat, or an average of a fraction over four bushels per acre. Only two counties are credited with producing over 1,000,000 bushels this season, namely Borung and Karkarooc. In the latter, which is all reclaimed malee land, a very large increase of the area culti vated has taken place, 320,000 acres being estimated as the extent of the land under cultivation this season. The average yield, however is set down as being on'y 3| bushels per acre, am. the total re.urn I,l2o,ooobushels. Borung is credi'ad with having 340,000 acres under crop, returning 1,360,000 ! bushels, or an average of four bushels! per acre. While only the merit of a close approximation is claimed for the estimate, it is evident from the infor mation supplied that the average yield of wheat for the colony will this year be the lowest ever harvested s nee cul tivation-became general in the northern' districts."

A WONDERFUL LABORATORY

Ia the stomach ; how essential to health is the perfect performances of its various processes! When it is interrupted use Wolfe's Schnapps.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Golden eagles are rapidly increasing In the Scottish Highlands.

J In the district of Tacoma, Washington, | there are several trees over 700 feet in f height.

Attention is directed to the new advertisement of Mr Henry Zander which appears on our third page.

Within the brief period of thirty years 152.000 miles of cable has been laid on the beds of ocean and sea, at a cost of about €40,000,000.

It would bake a line of cradles extending entirely round the globe to accommodate the 37,000,000 babies that are born into this world every year.

An Order-in-Coancil notifies that the date for the collection of agricultural re turns shall be from December 9 to January 18 next.

The Rev Shirley Baker received by the San Francisco mail the diploma of LL.D. in appreciation of his work in Tonga In framing the Constitution of Tonga, codify ing the laws and compiling educational works.

A few days since a Sydney dentist set a valuable diamond in the front teeth of a lady, the wife of a well-know pastoralist. It is said this manner of wearing diamonds is coming greatly into fashion amongst the haul ton of Europe and America.

Provisional specifications have been accepted, and an application for letters patent, from Laverux Nelson Dyhrberg, brickmaker, Ashburton, for an invention for an improvement in cycles, to be called "Dyhrberg Improved driving gear for oyolea."

A widow, named Watson, in the alms house at Wharfedale, has just; completed her 100 th year, Her father lived to be 110 and her brother 115. She is as active as a young woman of 30, and her hair has scarcely commenced to turn grey. She does not use glasses, and can thread a needle with anyone. She is out by day dreak mushrooming.

Oil is no longer to be poured on troubled water. It is to be fired like a shell from a gun. As a wave approaches, a bomb tilled wfth^ihiyio be precipitated in its direction. l!l!M>ladder will be perforated with small holes, so that the oil will run out slowly and continue its work for a greater length of time than would other wise be the case.

At Dunedin on Thursday the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce resolved to write to the Government in suppert of the Canterbury Chamber's resolution recommending the establishment of a training ship for boys, provided such ship is not to be used as a reformatory, and that if a reformatory is established ib should be in a separate port.

.For Rev. Haskett Smith's lecture to night at St. Stephen's schoolroom grnat preparations have been made. Ths front seats will be chairs, and the school room will be filled to the door with com fortable benches, so that there .should be no want of seating accommodation. The rev. lecturer arrived In Ashburton last night, and is the guest ef Mr Twentyman.

When the Italian warship Criatofero Colombo shipped a supply of Ooalbrook dale coal at Wellington, Commander Bertolini was asked to report as to how it was found to answer his purpose. Com mander Bertolini reports that the results are highly satisfactory, and the engineer of the vessel gave it as his opinion that it developed a higher heating power than Australian coal.

A lady in America has succeeded in making quite a peb of 8 humming bird. The little creature has become perfectly domesticated, and has been allowed to fly in and out of the house at pleasure by a window that has purposely been left open for it. It is a household pet j By night it perches on a piecs of clothes line strung in the kitchen, and on rainy days flutters about among the plants and flowers in the house.

The Council of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce has carried a resolution expressive of regret at the Postmaster- General's decision relative to delayed telegrams, and suggesting that if an alteration is necessary, a charge of six pence for twelve words including the signature and address, despatched as at present, should be substituted, with a halfpenny for each additional word j also that holders of Post Office boxes be allowed on payment of a foe of 5s to register abbreviated telegraph addresses.

A humorous writer thus describes how he got out of a bad scrape at the police court:— ' The next morning the magis trate hent for me. I went to him, and he received me cordially, said he had heard of the wonderful things I had accomplished by knocking down five parsons and assaulting six others, and was proud of me, for I was a promising young man. Then he offered a toast, ' Guilty or not guilty^' I responded in a brief but eloquent speech, setting forth the import ance of the occasion that had brought us together, After the usual ceremonies I was requested to lend the city forty shillings.

The usual monthly meeting of ' the Tinwald school Committee was held on Tuesday. Present -- Messra Clothier, (Chairman), Giles, Stephens, Hawkins, Clark, Blackburn, and Hampton. The master's reporb was read which showed the average attendance for the past month to be—boys 63, girls 51, total 114. It was resolved that fire weeks be granted as Christmas holidays, from December i&Q co January 29. With regard to sewing prizes, it was decided that the sum of £2 be expended for that purpose in Ashbur ton, and that fhey be distributed by the Rev Mr Blackburn at the breaking up of the school. * Ib was decided thab Mr Wilson should distemper the school rooms during the holidays. Accounts for £2 9s lOd were passed for payment. Messrs Hampton and Stephens were appointed Visiting Committee for the ensuing month %nd the Committee adjourned,

The following letter appeared in the , Auckland Star :— * To the Editor. Sir,- In your Tuesday's issue appeared a para graph stating that the inquiries instituted by th« Grown Lands Department proved that the allegations made re the exporta tion of stitch bird skins from the Little Barrier Island were without foundation. The fact still remains that stitch bird skins have recently been exported from the .olony, and in considerable numbers, "as thefollowing will show :—Towards the end of lasb session, when coversing with Sir Walter Buller in reference bo the dis cussion that had taken place in the House in connection with this very subject, I was informed by him that the Little Barrier Island was the only place where the^e rare and beautiful birds could now be found In any number, and thab he had recently received a letter from Mr Walter Rothschild, a gentleman who possesses one of the largest and rarest collections of stuffed birds in the United Kingdom, in which it was stated that he (Mr Roths child) had just received a shipment of several hundreds of New Zealand bird skins, and that amongst the number were some ninety skins of the stitch bird The Minister for Lands, who is ipost anxious and desirous to prevent in every posaib'e way the extinction of these birds, I believe has communicated with the Agent- General with the view ( f ascertaining from whence and from whom the ninety skins of the stitch birds were received.— I am, &c, E. Mitchelson.'

For the position of working engineer j at the Otago dock and freezing chambers, twenty-one applications were received. The choice fell on Mr John Campbell, of Wellington. The subject of the Rev Haskett Smith's lecture to children on Saturday afternoon will be s The city of the great King, or round about Jerusalem.' The lecture will be given in St Stephen's school, which will be darkened for the occasion to give Mr W. Q. Murray every opportunity, with his superb apparatus, to show the lecturer's pictures to the best advantage. On Thursday, when the Show was held near B&lclutha, the police made a raid on the premises of John Dunn and Moir, ex-publicans. Nothing was fonnd at

Dunn's, but at Moir's four bottles of. whisky and a small keg of beer were discovered. Both Dnnn and his wife and

Moir aad his wife will be charged with

selling liquor, the offence, it is alleged, having been committed on the 12th and 13th of last month.

Ladies Canvas Shoes 3s 6d per pair. Special line dress Tweed at Is lid per yard. Dressmaking a specialty at the Ashburton Drapery Company. 11 155

CORRESPONDENCE

We do not hold ourseives responsible for the Opinion* expressed by our correspondents

PROHIBITION.

TO THE EDITOR.



SPORTING.

Euroclydon was scratched last night for all engagements at the Auckland summer meeting.

COMMERCIAL.

London, December 4 At the wool sales there was a large cata logue, and a good selection of the new clip was offered, the latter selling particularly well. The wool market ia animated, though there is no change in prices.

December 5.

The Times thinks it will be to the mutual advantage of England and the colonies if the latter support Mr Chamberlain's efforts. Ottawa, December 5

- The Canadian Government intend to start the management of »n export trade in dressed meats, especially chilled beef, mut ton, and poultry. They will open a storage depot in London and retail shops in the ohief centres.

Sydney, December 5

Another boom has begun in silver shares. Bigger business has been done to-day than on any day for the past six years. All Broken Hill stocks have undergone a strong advance. Proprietary sold at an advance of 6s 3d ; Junction, 3s ; Block J4, 2s 6d ; Block 10, 2s ; others proportionately higher. «Jold shares are also in good demand, and better prices are obtainable. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following London cable message, dated 3rd December :—

Wool —Since close qf last sales greasy merino medium and inferior scpured do, fine greasy crossbred, fine washed do, flue scoured do, medium greasy do, medium washed do, medium scoured do, coarse washed do, and coarse scoured do are par to £d per lb lower. Slipe crossbred haa also declined Jd per lb, while greasy merino lambs super and do medium and inferior are par to _d per lb higher. Other descriptions are unchanged. The total quantities cata logued and withdrawn to date are 56,000 and 5000 bales respectively.

Gold on the West Coast

_ , Gkeymottth, December 6 Cartis's quartz claim at Langdon's, nine miles from Greymouth, had a first trial crushing of thirty tons, with a result of eighty-two ounces of gold. A number of very promising alluvial claims are be.Dg worked and taken up, at the Upper Black ball, twenty miles from Greymouth, with good results. A large water supply is being brought in for sluicing the ground, there being an ample fall. There is sixty feet of wash dirt, all payable, and a good deal of it very rich. It is believed that the last will carry a large population when It is well opened up. Several single interests have recently changed hands at £250, and higher prices are now asked.

The Midland Railway

Willington, December 5

The Midland Railway Company this morning filed a statement of general prin ciples, tn which £1,684,000 ts claimed for damages in respect of mining leases. The application of these to the company's case is as follows:—(1) The inducement and main consideration moving from the Queen to th<s company, and in conse- < quence of which the company agreed to enter upon the construction of the rail way was the prospective granting of land on the basis of B 1 value to the extent of 50 per cent of the statutory cost (for land grant purposes) of the railway, and the prospective improved values of such lands. (2) Ie was contemplated by both parties that the company should rely for its financial power upon the advantages and security whioh the land grant would give It. (3) It was therefore within the contemplation of the parties that any material Injury to, or depreciation in the value of the lands within the authorised area, would hinder or destroy the finan cial power of the company. (4) It was known to both parties that certain lands wer,e cf special value, because, inter alia, of their vicinity.to the line, of their vici nity to settled districts, or of large quan< titles of valuable timber and coal upon such lands, and that the company relied upon its right to select those lands as a material part of the inducement to and in consideration of the contract. (5) It was contracted between the parties that the right of selection should be sub ject only to the right of the Crown to re serve lands which were or should be, from time to time, repuired for bona fide mining purposes. (6) It was the duty of the Crown to exercise that right in a reason able manner and in good faith in accord ance with the right of reservation provided by the contract, and, therefore, there was a breach of contract by the Crown. (7) Notice of the proposed reservation of other blocks not yet proclaimed, was an intimation by the Crown of its intention not to adhere to its contract, and entitled the company to treat it as a breach of con tract by the Crown. (8; The result of such breaches of contract was injury to, and the pratical destruction of, the finan cial power of the company, and was a wrongful depreciation by the Crown of the value of the land grant, and a wrong ful restriction by the Crown of the area from which the company was entitled to select the grant, (9) The damages which naturally flowed from such breaches of contract were the loss of moneys expended by the company, and of the profits which would have reasonably resulted to the company from the contracb,

The Harper Cases.

The hearing of the second charge against Leonard Harper was commenced at the Supreme Court on Thursday. He is charged with having in the year 1891, then being agent for William Hotham, unlawfully converted to his own use the sum of £3000 entrusted to him by Hotham. The Ciown put in a challenge to the array and the defence put in a demurrer thereto. A special jury was chosen, six of whom had served on the previous case, lb was stated for the prosecution that Mr Hotham, of York, England, between 1885 and 1887 had sent £3000 to the firm of Harper and Co to be invested. The firm represented the money as invested on mortgage of the Springfield Coal Company. This security was subsequently mortgaged to the Union Bant by the firm to secure an advance of £8000. The firm had by false accounts misled Mr Hotham as to the investment of the money. The prosecution called Edward Parksraon, who gave evidence as to the conduct of the firm's business similar to that given by him in the previous case. Counsel for the defence objected frequently to the admission of letters, the identity of whioh was net proven. His Honor was not prepared to reject the evidence, but noted the objec tion. Alexander Millar, George William Thomas, Inspector Pender, D. R. Bradley, S. Hallamore, A. M. Ollivler, and Q, L. Greenwood also gave evidence on behalf of the prosecution. An application by Mr Skerrett to change the sixteen counts of the indictment to unlawful conversion of a memorandum cf mortgage was granted. This closed the case for the Crown. From 4.45 p.m. t05.40 p.m. the Court was engaged arguing points of law which were raised by Sir Robert Stout. The Court adjourned till next day.

MADAGASCAR.

THB MABBAGBB Ol_ MIS SIONAItIKg

Melbourne, December 0

The Rev Mr Lord, an ex-Madagascar missionary, referring .o the recent re ported massacre, doubts its accuracy and says hb did not, in any case, for a moment believe that the outbreak . in dicated a feeling of vindictiveness or dislike to English missionaries, for whom the natives had particular re gard. He believed that it represented the real feeling of the whole people towards the white invaders. He feels convinced the natives must have risen suddenly, and adds that such mad out breaks occur without any accountable reason when a country is in such a dis turbed condition as Madagascar is at the present. Even if the report be correct he does not think the Hovas, or even the masses of the people, are responsible for the crime. Arivontinavo, which is about twenty-five miles from the capital is in a district well known for its lawlessness, and is not far from the border of the Sakalavo territory, which is subject to continual outbreaks. Mrs Johnson was, he says, a charming woman, afld with her husband was much beloved by the people. The de ceased had only recently returned to Madagascar after being on a short furlough. >Mr Johnston previously stationed at Antananarivo, and had just gone to Arivontinavo to relieve a gentleman who was absent in England on furlough.

VENEZUELA.

London, December 4

Lord Salisbury has forwarded a strong protest in answer to the Ameri can proposal to arbitrate on the Venezuelan frontier question.

New York, December 4

The leaders in the Senate and the House strongly support Mr Cleveland with regard to Venezuela, and re affirm that tho Monroe doctrine applies. They demand that American claims shall be /indicated,

COUNTY COUNCIL.

! The ordinary meeting of the Ashburton I County Council was held to-day. : Present—Messrs E. G. Wright (chairman) I Donald Williamson, James Johnston, Andrew McFarlane, Charles John Harper, Duncan Cameron, Edward Richards, Matthew Stitt. and John Grigg. chairman's STATEMBNT The accounts for the six months en fled March last have been audited and re turned from the Auditor-General, approved of, and are now placed before the Council. A return of dog collars sold since 1881 Is placed on the table. The Council will see that the number sold this year ia the highest yet attained— viz., 1566. The Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands states that he has recora* mended to the Government that portions of the Mount Somers tramway reserve be placed under the Council's control as requested by it. The agricultural salt unsold is worth only £2 9s 6d per ton, and 4s 6d per bag, and I am disposing of it at those prices. . Mr Gerard writes asking the Council to gran* a small amount towards repairing Black Mountain track, A circular from the Rangitikei County Council on the subject of the Local Government Bill will be placed before the Council to-day for considera tion. The Planting Committee have met since last meeting of the Council, and will present their report to-day. The ad journed annual meeting to elect a chair* man for the ensuing year) will be held to-day at 12 noon. With) reference to repairing ford, Upper Ashburton river, the Upper Ashburton Road Board has declined to pay half cost of same, and I have notified the Mount Hutt Road Board accordingly. hangers' ebp orts The water rangers' reports and other departmental documents were laid on the table

AUDIT

The f half-yearly balance sheets duly audited were also laid on the table

ENftl-SEEK'S KBPORT The Engineer's report was read as under and adopted :— Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— This service continues to be satisfactory, and there is an ample supply from the Hinds gorges at • present. The races for Homestead Association blocks, and other sections in the vicinity of Hinds, have been finished, thus completing all the races in that district presently authorised. The fords and ponds for Ruapuna village settle ment will be finished this week, »o that this service will be in operation also in a few days. The additional races for the Maronan property are in process of construction. The maintenance of fords, mains, etc., is being duly attended to.

Ashburton-Rakaia Plains Water Supply, —There is an ample supply throughout this district! During the recent wet weather the mains were shut off in whole or ia part, the natural creeks while in flood being sufficient for the most part to supply th« i races. A certain amount of work -has been ! necessary at the inlets to provide against silting up and deviation of streams during freshets. A few fords have also been damaged by flood water from "Dry" , creek, but these will -be repaired without* delay, and clearance and repairs of mains will also be undertaken where necessary. : The supply from the Rakaia river is being maintained satisfactorily. Mount Somers and Ashburton Forks Water Supply.—The main race along the terrace at Mount Somers has recently been overhauled, and there is how a good supply throughout the district. As authorised by you, I have arranged for the repairs and improvements of the head race at Alford. On inspecting the ground with the member for the riding, I found that a good deal of silt was washed into the race from the road crossing where the inlet is. The clearing and restoration of this ford will cost £3, and you will observe from an annexed letter that the Mount Somers Road Board will defray half of this cost. The other works neces- ' sary will consist of clearing the channel at several places, the putting In of some Jboulders to prevent scour, a little planking for by-wash where the race leaves the road, 1 and about four chains of a deviation on Mr Green's land, which he agrees to if he gets a few planks for a sheep bridge. County Plantations —The gum and wattle seeds at Valetta and north Mayfield were put in early last month. All the gorse cutting and grubbing in connection with unlet plantations has been finished, and the lessees of planted blocks are now at work where cutting or grubbing is requited. County Eridges.—Only slight repairs have been necessary during last month. During the late flooded state of the river some damage has been occasioned to the willow protective works along the banks, both to the north and south of Padding Hill bridge. I inspected these on Monday last, and arranged to have the gaps made up with willow fascines and felled timber.

PLANTING COMMITTEE

The report of this Committee in refer ence to fences, recommending the ex penditure of £100 In eradicating gorse fences and substituting wire, also letting a reserve, was adopted.

ACCOUNTS

Accounts amounting to £641 were passed for payment.

GHABITABLE AID BOABX>

Mr John Grigg was unanimously elected to represent the Council on the Charitable Aid Board,

VTAtm CHAKGES

It was resolved that the resolution of November 4, 1892—« That all water races constructed during the current financial \ year (April i, 1892, to April 1, 1893), and . which had been made free of cost to the county, shall be exempt from payment of i water rates for a period of two years from the date of their construction " —be made . of general application, and nob confined to the period named.

SPRIN«RURN TRAMWAY RESERVE

A petition was received from residents ab Springburn, praying that the Counoil endeavour to have this reserve vested in themselves, the same as the Mount Somers tramway, instead of allowing" the reserve to be sold by the Government. On the motion of Mr McFarlane, ib was resolved to accede to^the prayer of the petition.

CALIFORNIAN THISTLE

Mr Harper stated that a patch of this weed near Mayfield had been partly covered with gas lime, and part with salt. The thistle covered with .alb waa des troyed, bub the part covered with gas lime was growing luxuriantly. It was resolved that a ton of salt in the Council's hands be sent up at once, and use! to destroy the rest.

BLACK MOUNTAIN TRACK

It was resolved to allow Mr Gerard £6 for improving tbe track.

PLANTED GRAVEL RESERVES

The Mount Hutt Road Board wrote declining to grub gorse on these reserves in their district. It was resolved to reply that the Mount Hatfe Board was the only Board that had refused to do this work.

ROLL ALTERATION

A number of alterations on the Rate Roll were agreed to.

TINWALD STORM WATER

The Tinwald Town Board applied to the Council to take Rteps to divert the storm water, coming down Laghmor road, from the Town District.—lt was decided to reply that this is a Road Board work, and to recommend the Town Board to apply to the Upper Ashburton Road Board.

MOUNT SOMERS COAL MjIN^I

Mr Peache stated bhat the old working was blocked, and that a new seam of very fine coal was belnst opened, the drive for which would go uuder the tramway, which be asked permission to deviate. —This was granted An application from Mr H. H. Stephens to graze a portion of a reserve was declined

WATER SUPPLY

Ih was decided to pub a water supply work in hand for Mr Carpendale, if the Rangitata Ro%d Board agree to pay the cost out of thirds f

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN i FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1896.



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Jokbs WANTED Known-I am a Buyer of T" Bottles—pints, quarts, Whiskey, and Brandy ; also Old Iron, wrought and cast; Bones in large or small lotsj Zinc, Brass, and Horse Hair. —Charles Brown, Eton Street, bottom of Havelock, Ash burton. 11144 JUST Arrived.—A large variety of nse ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold at and under ordinary cosb price at Mrs Alcorn's. WANTED Known—Dresses made to order in our well-known superior style and finish for 10a Sd.— Ashburton Drapery Company. 11J 78 ] WANTED— Everybody to examinel the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. i TO LADIES-Spring Cleaning. Before re-arranging your rooms pay us a visit. Our Stock of Furnishing Drapery is very large, and Includes everything necessary for the beauty and comfort of a home.—Mitchell and Turner, WANTED Known—We are now giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of Drapery, Millinery, &c—H. C, Segers, Melford House. WANTED— Every man to try Mellor's Blnchers, only 4s lid. WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17a i 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6d.— Ihe Corner. W. H. Collier ! _ . i i iTANTED—Ladies to see the latest j VV etyles in Boots and Shoes.— Millor's Zealandia Boot Store. \\ /"ANTED Known—For good value W in Drapery, Millinery, &c, go to Melford Honse. Tickets tor presents given to all cash purchasers,—H. 0. Seqers. I -\ ENTLEMEN who wish to dress V T comfortably, and with good taste and economy, should visit our Clothing and Outfitting Department,—Mitchell and Turner. HERB *L Beer Extract 7d per bottle Sufficient to make six gallons of splendid Herbal Beer. This extract saves boiling herba : 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 WANTED Known—Stacks of cheap Boots and Shoes ab Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. DRb-SSES ! Dresses ! Dresses ! Trim mings of all kinds. Millinery and Mantles, Jackets and Blouse«, New and Stylish Goods at moderate prices.— Mitchell and Tukner ■. | OLIDAY Suits—A Nice Kaiapoi \'\ Ssuit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 45., Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's v\l ANTED Known—Mellor's Zea- VV landia B.>ot Store has Ladies' Kid Shoes at 6a 6d. .t/TEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong L»X Nailed Shooter ab 8a 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies* and Children's Boots and Shoes from Is 9d a pair at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known—24o Pairs of Sample Boots at cost price-— Mellor's Zealandiaßoot Stoe. CORKS, CORKS. 50,000 Corks. Notice to Herbal Beer makers and others. Wa have just received five bales of splendidly shaped Corks, which we can quote at a very low price for large quantities.—Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashburton ANTED Known—MELLOßS_Joots and Shoes stand like brass ; try j a pair. . ■ WANTED Known—Girls' neat Kid Shoes 5s 6d ab .Mellor's Zea< landia Boot Score. WANTED Known—We are now showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, Mi>'lineiy, Ac. Everything marked as low as possible. —H. C. SroERS, Melford House. \%r ANTEDKnown—Go to The Corner >. V f or Newest Stylos in Drapery and Millinery—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—No old fashioned Goods at Mellor's Zealandia Boot | Store. WANTED Known.—That I have jast received large consignments of Groceries, Crockery, Glass and Enamelled ware, which I am prepared to sell at lowest possible prices for cash. Inspec tion invited. Goods delivered daily in Town and Suburbs. Families .waited on for orders. E, Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. 10 152 WANTED KNOWN. —F. S. Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hob Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B. Lady Attendant Fruit of every description. Ladies Room a specialty. I*ls WANTED Known~so pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only.—A ndre w Orr. 10 136 OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc, ab Mrs Alcorn s new shop, Baker's Buildings. WANTED Known—Newest Goods in Drapery and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London — W. H. Collier, The Corner, WANTED Known—Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store is the cheapest t Boot shop in Ashburton,



Wanted. ' i WAHOO! THE CURB FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 THI Very Latest.—Strawberries and Jce Cream 6d per plate at H. A. Flower's, the People's Confectioner. Iced Boston Cream and other drinks. WANTED Known—lf you ara hard on Boots try Meliok's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Repairing made to look like new. Mjsiaok's Zealandia Boot Store. DIARIES for 1896. A new and choice selection of Christmas and Siew Year Cards now opened up, and others arriving by every mail; also Cards with New Zealand scenery for distant friends. Orders now being booked for Christmas Numbers of English and Colonial Illustrated Papers now arriving. AH Goods rednoed this month for cash at L. F. Anbbewbs and Co., Stationer's ali. DIXIT. DIXIT. DIXIT. GUARANTEED Pure White Metal V^ and to wear like Silver. New Shipment of DIXIT WATCHES, | 1 Open Face ... ... 20s and 25s Hunting Oases ... 25s and 30s These Watches are well finished, Capital Time-keepers and are without doubb THE BEST VALUE IN THE WATCH LINE EVER OFFERED INj ASHBORION. To be Obtained From, S. Salek, Watchmaker and Jeweller, East street JUVENILE DEPARTMENT NEW ZEALAND rjLOTHING FACTORY. BOYS' MELLVILE SUITS, Ashburton Tweed. 3 4 5 6' 7 8 9 10 8/9, 9/6, 10/-, 10/6, 11/-, 11/6, 12/-, 12/ ---11 12 13/- 13/6. BOYS' TWEED SAILOR SUITS. 3456 7 8 9 8/9, 9/-, 9/3, 9/6, 10/-, 10/3, 10/6. BOYS' SERGE MARITIME SUITS, Oar own make. Off _ff o n c Q 10/9, 11/6, 12/6, 13/-, 13/6, 13/9, 14/6, SPECIAL. If your Boys are hard to fit, we will make a Suit to fit them at the above prices. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Boys' School Boots from ... 4s 6d Bojs' Canvas Shoes from ... 2s 9d NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Sole Agents for the famous^ /' Victory" Sewing Machine. ALEX. HENDRY, .Manager



Holloway's Ointment and Pills — Travellers and Emigrants.—Those who cross the seas change the climate, but they do not change the constitution. The altered con ditions of life, the exigencies of travel, and other causes render the traveller and emi grant peculiarly liable to diseases and acci dents when far from efficient medical aid. With these associated remedies at hand they may be said to have a physican always at their call, and they may be certain that situatioas wjill be constantly arising in which they will require & yeady resource in time of need. The directions for use which accom pany each box'and pot of Holloway's Pills and Ointment are written in plain and simple Usgu»ge, mi. m applicable is all cues,



The great clearing sale of S. Anderson's stock of Boots and Shoes, announced by McDonald and McDiarmid is coming to a close within ten days. Secure a. pair of Boots »t osqs at the rortwefl price, JX J§



One Box ofClarke's 841 Pills is warran bed to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors thronghoub the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Couniies D*{7oCoMm?» Lincoln, England