Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1895.

When it is considered under whose auspices stoats and weasels were in troduced to this acclimatisation colony — a furred curse from which country settlers will suffer from many years to come—the object of Animals Protection Amendment Bill just intro duced in the Upper House by the Colonial Secretary is rather good. Governmet introduced the stoats and weasels, knowing themselves, of course, to be the concentration of the collec tive wisdom of the country, and seeing that so far as the stoats and weasels are concerned that wisdom has become foolishness, they are now anxious that nobody but themselves shall have the right to import any animal, bird, insect, or reptile. At any rate the importation is not to be done without the consent asked and obtained of the Government. The second clause reads as follows :— From and after the commencement of this Act no society, authority, or person shall introduce or import into the colony, or turn at large for the purposes of sport or acclimatisation, or as game, any animal or bird what ever without the consent in writing of the Minister for the time being in charge of the Department; of Agricul ture, nor shall any insect or reptile be introduced or imported into the colony without such consent as aforesaid.' Clause 3 will cause some uneasiness to shipmasters, as it provides that s> If any vessel arrives at any port or place in New Zealand having on board fruit or other cargo from any tropical or semi-tropical place, it shall be the duty of the master, owner, character, and agent of such vessel to effectually prevent any snake, scor pion, or other noxious reptilb from being landed in New Zealand from such vessel, whether in the cargo or otherwise." The penalty for a breach of any of these provisions of the Act shall not exceed—round numbers being most convenient—£loo. To sho# how a shipmaster may fall into the legal meshes, on a recent trip of a vessel from Rarotonga, on the mail bags being opened at the Auckland Post Office a cloud of wasps flew out, the wasp season being on at Rarotonga. All were extirpated tnat could be caught, save some live specimens kept for Mr Cheeseman, who subsequently destroyed them. According to law the shipmaster is uncer dire penalties if he interferes with the mail-bags, md if he does not effectually prevent the importation of wasps he is liable to a fine of £100, so that he is between Scylla and Oharybdis.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The San Francisco mail, which arrived at Auckland last night, is expected to reach Wellington on Friday morning, and will go on the same afr.ernoon to Lyttekon by the Penguin, leaving at 3 p.m.

The man Robert Carlyle, who escaped about three months ago from the precincts of the Ashburton lock-up, was brought up from the south last night by Constable ffiade. He had been in the neighborhood of Gore, and had been arrested down south for some sort of depredation.

Mr E. M. Smith, the member for New Plymouth, told the House the other day that he (He Hem) was travailing with the Governor and the people g*ve three cheers for the latter, then they gavb three cheers for He Hem, The Governor then said to him : "You seem very popular," and He Hem replied, "I am nearly as popular as your Excellency, I assure yon."

It is stated that arrangements have been made whereby the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company's steamer Tainui, which ia to leave the colony on the 22nd of August for London, shall, instead of call ing at Rio, proceed by way of Sydney and Capetown. A profitable trade can, it is believed, be opened up on this route, and it ii not unlikely that other steamers of the Company will follow the same homeward course.

At Wellington Mr Martin, S.M., gave judgment in a case in which the Bank of New Zealand Estates Company objected to the assessment on their property under the Land and Income Tax Assessment Act. As this was reclaimed land their contention was that the cost of reclama tion was a cost of improvement. The Magi strate held that until there was some land reclaimed there coufd not be any improve ment hence the Company ,were not en titled to a reduction.

The Dunedin Hospital Trustees on Wednesday discussed the Bill before Parliament, which makes it compulsory on hospital authorities to receive dead bodies, It was pointed out that in many instances there might be serious danger unless there was a special person to receive the bodies. In the e»se of a person who handled any body in an advanced state of decomposition it would be nec3ssary to isolate such person for some time in the interest of the patients. It was decided to petition Parliament on the matter.

Mr Rutherford, Chairman of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society, who has recently been on a trip round the world, says that the system carried out at the faster ton fish hatcheries is as good as that followed by any he has visited. Althougn the big European hatcheries have more scientific apparatus and better facilities the cos* of the output per thousand of fish is leas under the Welling ton Society's management and just as valuable. The work is being done in New Zaalandjfor far less money.

A.t about half-past eleven o'clock on Wednesday forenoon a fire was discovered in McDowell's boarding house at Hinds. The building was completely burned to ashes within a couple of hours, and but little of the contents saved. The origin of the ffre is unknown. It appears that Mr McDowell was helping a neighbour at jEfline work, and his wife was making pur chases from $ grocer's cart. On her at tempting to go inside, she had to beat a hasty retreat. Every assistance was promptly rendered, but all exertions re sulted in saving only a few household (txiialeß.

In lhe Joyce v Rule case, his Honor gave judgement yesterday, holding that there had not been an absence of reason able and probable cause for the belief ot the defendant in the guilt of the plaintiff, and that the v»»rdicfc was not agairsfc the weighs of evidence. The appeal would therefore be dismissed will £10 10s costs. Mr Wilding, for the plaintiff asked for a shore stay of execution. Mr Beswick, for the defoliant, said he had no objec tion to seven days' stay. His Honor granted seven days' stay of execution. A return placed on the table of the Hou**\ respecting the expense of the Tariff Commission, sbowa that the total expense ircurred was £1710 10i Bi, nude up as follows :—Travelling expenses of Commission, £289 lOs lOd ; cost of adver tising, £57 64 lid ; printing, £400 6* 5d ; clerical work, £239 Is 6d ; amount; paid Hon. W. J. Steward, £124; Mr W. Hutchison, £102; Mr W. W. Tanner, £118; Mr James M'Gowan, £111 j Mr John Stevens, £120; Mr Thomas Mac kenzie, £118 5 messenger, £16 16b ; freight £4 9s. Gerald Dowline, aged twenty-seven, who died on Wednesday at Napier hospital, suddenly, was a prohibited person, bob managed to obtain liquor and go an a heavy spree. When sent to the hospital he was supposed to be suffering from alcoholism. On a post mmiem examination being held, the organs were found slightly diseased, but nothing was discovered to account! for death ; and as deceased had been suffering from pain before admission, tha inquest waa ad journed to enable the stomach to be Bent to Wellington for analysis. At a meeting of the Fire Insnranee Association, held at Auckland, the Secre tary read a report of the Interim Com mittee, which stated that a large number of tha principal firms in the city and suburbs had signified in writing their intention of joining the Association. A list of promised members was presented to the meeting whose insurance policies covered risks amounting in the aggregate to about £200,000. It was resolved—'That the Auckland Fire Insurers' Protection Association be now formed.' Mr N. A. Nathan was elected President, and Mr Teweley Vice-President. A Press Association telesrrem from Wel lington states that Mr Edward Seager, who has just returned from the Mokihinui Mine, declares that the Knights of Labour are progressing satisfactorily in the work at the mine. They have been boring on the Company's leases, and are quite satis fied that they contain large and valuable quantities of coal. A doable line of tram way has been put down and, in about a fortnight's time, the Knights will be in a position to put out between 200 and 300 tons a day. It is proposed to work the incline by water power, when it is expected that between 500 and 600 tons a day can be put out. Several bores have been put down ahead of the new workings and seams varying from 15ft to 19ft of good, hard coal has been proved. At Te Korero, on Tueaiay evening, a debate took place on the question. •* Are Englishmen superior to Colonials V Mr Brock, the president, occupied the chair, and there was a hrge attendance of members. Mr Watson opened the debate in support of the Englishmen, and Mr Thos. Andrews championed the Colonials. An animated discussion followed, and after the leaders had replied, a division was taken, with the result that the colonials carried the day by a considerable majority. The Chairman stated that Dr. Dendy, professor of biology at Canterbury Col'pge, would lecture before the Fociety on Tuesday, the 23rd inst., in the Orange Hall at 815 p.m., the subject being " Life histories." He invited all members and friends to attend.

THE SNOW STORM.

In the Back Country

We have had accounts of the terrible effects of the recent snow storms in the Waitaki district, where the loss of sheep was estimated at 200,000. This is probably no exaggeration, for in the portion of the Southern Alps, immediately west of Ash burton, the snow fall is undoubtedly the most disastrous that has occurred within our own knowledge for over thirty years. Al though there have been heavier falls, up to four feet deep all over the flats, the fall occurred at the end of July, when the sun had more power and the frost was less en during, so that in two or three weeks there was clear ground on the hill slopes and valleys, and a majority of the sheep were able to eke out an existence. The present case is much worse, for the snow fall of five weeks ago was followed by hard frosts, and had settled down solid, with a hard crust on the top, when the fall of a week since came on the top of this again, and is also frozen over with a crust that will bear a man walking on it; and as, beyond the lime kilns, about throe miles above Mount Somers township, there is not an inch of clear ground or a bite for stock to eat, sheep must perish in thousands.

Through the centre of the Ashburton Gorge, and across towards the Bakaia, there is now from two to three feet of snow, and as the ground has been covered for six weeks, with every appearanoe of lying for another month, it is impossible that a live sheep will be found on several of the runs. If the same state of things exists (of which there can be little doubt) northwards around by L/ake Coleridge, Craigieburn, Jjochinyarj and the head of the Waimakariri, a loss of Half a milliqn of sheep \a not too much to set down for Canterbury, especially as the stock had already suffered in con dition from the effect of earlier snows In April and May.

CYCLING.

The Alhambra Gaiety Company opened fco, a poor house, after coaching from Geraldine and crossing the Hinds, where they lost their two best bikes, owing to which the champion trick cyclist, Mr Allen Kerr, and Mr Kingsley were'unable to give their wonderful cycle act and trick cycla riding. In the course of the afternoon, after their arrival from Geraldine, Mr Allen Kerr rode through the town on a single wheel (a wonderful feat), and a large and appreciative crowd witnessed the performance. The opening farce, " The happy family," went very well, and the concluding farce "Back from Coolgardie " was very funny. Lu cillaj the acrobat, is a wonder, and the I wire walking of J. Dris^oll is a thing to be seen. Miss E. Markham in her song and dance "The Alabamma Coon "was chic, and the " gods " assisted in a part of the chorus much to their own delight. In the descriptive song "The Bridge" j^-iss Stella Veroni gave a realistic render ing of the folly of drink, for which she got an encore. Mr Morton Prior gave two coster songs in thoroughly coster style. His second "'E dun know where c are* being sung with vim in the chorus by the " gods." The duet by Mr Morton Prior and Miss Sfcella Veroni "Round the Town" was funny without doubt. At the conclusion Mr Searle, the agent, made the announcement tfyab the Company would'appear on Friday, when the neces sary bikes would put )n an appearance. Considering the |U-luck the Company have had—being nearly' drowned while crossing the fiinds by coach and losing their bikes, and then the poor house night, we really hope that the public\of Ash'burton will roll up on Friday niglt. The two ftemspf Mr Allan Kerr and jfcr Ktoguey aw .j*loaa wortfc the pries of

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, July 17 Tlie Council met; at 2.30. THKOWN OUT Sir Patrick Buckley's Judicial Practice and Procedure Bill was thrown cut on the second reading by 22 to 12. DIVOKCE BILL Mr J. MacGrpgor moved the second reading of the Divoice Bill, which he explained was the same as the measure introduced by him last year, with the exception of certain clauses, which had been abandoned. Messrs Bowen, Jankinson, Stewart, Bi<?g, Stevens, and Kelly supported thu Bill, and Sir George Whitmore, Mr Bonar, and Mr Kerr opposed ita second reading, i which was carried by 21 to 9. MISCELLANEOUS The Adulteration Prevention Act Amendment Bill passed through Com mittee without amendment. The second reading of the Institute of Journalists Bill was agreed to on fche voices without debate, and the Bill was referred to the Labor Bills Committee The Council rose at 5 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July 17 The House met at 2.30 p.m.

THE CHAMBER OF 00MMEBCB SPEECH

Captain Russell gave notice to move, on going into Comaiittee of Sappiy, a resolution traversing the speech made by the Colonial Treasurer to the London Chamber of Commerce, respectiisg the three million securities. QUESTIONS.

Replying to questions, it was stated that Government do not think ib advisable to set up a Committee to enqaire into the position of the Harbor Boards in the ] colony; that mineral waters in Marina j district, near Reefton, had been found to be very valuable for certain kinds of skin disease, and, if necessary, Government would have another analysis of the waters made ; that negotiations were in progress for the purohase of a block of land near Glsborne for settlement purposes, and if the land could not be obtained by negotiation, Government would have to pot the compulsorily clauses of the Act into operation; that Government would send an officer to report on i the discovery of natural illuminating gaa ! in the Tavanaki district at Inglewood, and also to examine and report on the petro leum deposits near New Plymouth ; that it might be desirable in some cases to permit of Natives borrowing on their landed properties under the Advances to Settlers Aot, but indiscriminate lending on Native land was out of the question ; that Government would have enquiries made as to the grounds for the remarks of Mr Justice Richmond on the non enforcement of the licensing law, when charging the Grand Jury in Blenheim recently, with reference to the death of Thomas Gallery, and the charge of man slaughter arising therefrom ; that Govern ment declined to lay the minutes of the Land Purchase Board on the tabui. of the House, aa it was not desirable to see how members of the Board voted ; that Go vernment had not seizsd or intended to use the sinking funds accumulated nnder the Government Loans to Local Bodies Act for any purposes other than to re deem the loans under the Act.

THE LICENSING LAWS,

The adjournment- of the House was moved for the purpose of discussing some replies given !o questions by Ministers, and the debate drifted into a review of the manner in which the licensing laws were enforced by the police throughout the colony.

A STEANOEHS GALLERY.

Mr Pirani imved thit the House Com mittee be requested to report on the pracfcicabili y of setting apart a portion of the national galiery in the House for a strangers gallery for women. Agreed to on the voices THE TOTALISATOR.

Mr Carnell moved that, with a view to reducing the number of racit.g meetings in the colony, it is most desirable that clause 46 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1881, legalising the use of the toUlisator, be repealed. The motion was carried without debate by 35 to 24. Mr Camell afterwards gave notice to ask whether the Government would in troduce a Bill this session, giving effect • o the resolution.

The House rose at 5.30 p,m. The House resumed at 7 30 p.m,

ADSJISSION Oi? WOMEN TO PARLIAMENT.

Dr Newman moved the second reading of the Admission of Women to parliament Bill, He said that the Bill was exactly the same as that of Sasb year with the exception of the title. Since last yaarthfi Bill has been before the country, and had met with general favour. Dr Newman saw no reason why women should not occupy seats In Parliament as well as on school committees, education boards, and other bodies,

Mr Oairncross seconded the motion as he looked on it as a logical sequence of giving women votes at parliamentary elections. He held that those who had voted for conferring the franchise on women but refused to vote for this Bill, were actuated by selfish motives.

Mr MeKenaie (Clutha) opposed the Bill. It was a perfectly ridiculous measure. He did not think that the floor of the House was the proper place for women. Mr Willis supported the Bill, bat thought as a rule women would not seek election to the House.

Major Steward woald support the Bill on the ground that if people ohose to elect woman there was no reason why they should not do so.

Mr Thompson eaid that the women of the colony did nob want the Bill, which he regarded in the light of gaining a little popularity. Mr Duthie agreed that the Bill was a good election cry and hoped that the good sense of the House wtmld reject It.

Messrs Flatman, Hall Jones, G. J. Smith, Tanner, and JE. M. Smith, uup ported the Bill, and Messrs Maslin McLachlan, Earnshaw, Harris, Graham, Hogg, Collins and B. McKenzie, opposed it.

The second reading was negatived by 35 to 26, and the Bill was thrown out. SECOND READING.

Mr O'Regan movad the second reading of the Referendum Bill to refer to the electors of the colony certain motions or Bills for their decision Since he had last introduced the Bill it had rece ved great support, and was now in the forefront of the Conservative programme in England. He held that the source of all political power must be the people, and, therefore, there could be no objection to referring great political questions to the people. The Bill was essentially a liberal measure and should not be opposed by a,ny one calling himself a Democrat, i

Mr Saunders regarded the Bill as of the greatest importance, and regretted that Ministers did not lead the House on a question of this kind. Mr M'Gowan opposed the Bill, and Kr Meredith Draised the Bill.

The Premier had no strong f?eling on this measure, but the other day at a deputation he was pnblicly informed that the passing of this Bill meant the abolition of the Legislative Council, and Mr Q'Regan adapted It. He held, therefore that if it were to go to the country that the Bill would hare that effect the country should snow it. Hi© thought that the country was «ot ripe for such a great change as would be Involved in the passirg of t^fs Bill, and he migst therefore vote agaiast the second reading. He had every imMm io the jwptet but he ha 4

seen on goldfieHs in a time of great excite ment when men would sweep everything before them, and a few days afterwards would greatly regret their action. Mr G. W. Russell supported the Bill because it provided that the voice of the people would be more clearly heard on great questions than at present. He did not think it advisable to abolish the Upper House. Captain Rushell said that what he per sonally objected to in the referendum was that in a young country they had noc yet euch a sense of responsibility as would make it essential that the voice of the people should be decidedly taken. He could not support the Bill BSL eti urßS l:eward ' Martin, Pirani, Collins, McNab, Button, Millar, and Hall-Jones supported the Bill, and Messrs Buddo, Allen, B. M. Smith, Carncroas, and Jj latman opposed it. The B ec3nd reading was carried by 28 to 14. The House rose at 12 35 a.m.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourseives reiponsible tor the opinions «xp>e»ed by our corresoondetusl

TO THE EDITOR,

WANTED—A MARKET.

Sm.-~Now-a.dayß, when all earnest, thoughtful men are striving to assist In raising the position of the working man and small cultivator, will yon allow me to suggest a couple of matters for the consideration of that public body know-a as the Borough Council. Ido not for one moment expect that this letter will meet with any more attention from the Councillors than would the obituary uotice of Bill Jones or Tom Smith, but it may cause burgesses to think, and perhaps afterwards bo aot Well, the City Fathers are so occupied in striking £60 a y^r on to one man 8 screw, and knocking two bob a week off another, that they have not time, you know, to attend to fche wants of the public. The first, and certainly a crying want here, is a market. IC you a*k me why, I say why should I, a poor cockatoo, being in want of a couple of sovereigns, be forced to seek a customer for a dead pig through the auction mart with its attendant charge of ten per cant. Or why, if my old woman has half a dozen pounds of butter to sell, be forced to go tO n? qtoreman »nd accept perhaps 8d or 9d a pound, when householders are paying Is 2d, and then have to take it out *n goods at the storekeeper's! retail prices. Why should not theproducerand consumer be able to come together? The former could then sell for cash and bay for cash, and both be betcer off. There is in the borough, somewhere, a market reserve. This, I believe, is let: If so, is the rent ear marked for the purpose of building a market? If not, why not? I maintain that reserve was Intended for a market place, and ought, in common honesty, to be used as such, and the ratepayers should see that it is done. You will say " Fands, dear boy." Yes, well, get 'em. A small charge on each market day for the use of a email stall or space would pay interest at once, and a sinking fond in the very near future, on all the money necessary. Yon don't want a wonderful brick building with a niche for a statue, entailing architect s fees, plans, commissions, etc. A good useful market place could be built almost entirely of corrugated iron, and a few iron columns—say £500, at 6 pee cent, in cost. You would soon find the farmers bringing in samples of grain* poultry, butter, cheese, vegetables, fwrib, etc., and the people would be able to live better and cheaper, if one wants a pair of fowls for dinner it ia almosc am cheap to send to Melbourne for them as buy th6tn here. Anyway, you would be sure to gat them, and not a cross between a hay fork and a hop [pole, such as you sea in thfi auction marts—(the publicans having had the refusal all the morning). Same with cabbage ; either go to Chinkie or go without. Some of your townsfolk should look into this; when this matter has been digested I will trouble you with want No. 2.—1 am, etc..

Village Settler.

CRICKET.

London, July 16 Lancashire scored 684 for four wickets against Somerset, MaoLaren made 356 not out, which is the highest innings ever played in first'class cricket, beating Grace's 844, which has hitherto held the record.

Paul, who was a member of the English football team which visited the colonies, made 169 (not out) against Somerset for Lancashire.

COMMERCIAL.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following London cable message, dated London, July 16. Wool—The sales progress firmly. Since opening of sales greasy merino super* Bcoured meriao saper, and greasy and scoured merino medium and inferior are at par to per lb higher. Other descriptions unchanged. Competition on French and German account is fairy active. The total quantity catalogued to date i< 180,000 bales.

European and Other Foreign Items

London, July 16 It is understood that the Scotch depositors in the Australian Mortgage, Land, and Finance Company are willing to accept similar terms to thofe offered by the Standard Bank.

The Union Bank of Australia de clares a dividend of five per cent., and carries forward the sara of £14,000.

July 17, The Victoria Gross has been con* ferred on Surgeon Whitchurch for gallantry displayed in the Ghitral campaign, and on various other officers.

Soma, July 16 _ When M. Stambouloff was taken to his home his wife refused to admit the police, accusing them of complicity in the outrage.

Sir Henry Parkes.

Sydney, July 17 Owing to the death of his wife Sit Henry Parkes' campaign will be con* ducted by Messrs Bartos and O'Connor until the end of the week s when the veteran will take personal charge.

RABBITS.

Melboukne, July I? Government has been informed by the Agent-General that Australiai* rabbits.in the, coming season are ex pected U reach lOd to..lid. He is confident a very large trade can be secured in ihe manufacturing centres and strongly urges shippers to accept a small profit with a view to pushing the trade. s

THE ASHBUKTON GUAKDIAN s THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1896.



Business Notice* G. J. NeilFs CLEARING SALE IB NOW ON AT FBIEDLANDER'S CORNER. EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD, NOW IS YOUR TIME. Mies' Jackets, this season's goods, Grey Calico Is lid doz 21s —Reduced to 12.8 6d 'White Calico Is 9d doz OorwU 3s lid-Reduced to 2s U Men's Colonial Tweed Suits 30s-Re- Corsets 4s lid—Reduced to 2s lid duced to 22s 6d Heavy Dress Tweed.double width, 2s 6d Men's All Wool Suits 19s 6d -Reduced to 9id, this season's Boya' Suits 3s lid g00( j g 2 ' Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes, Double Bed Sheeting B|d 18 6<i , ... M anA Coloai&l Flannel, til wool, la-Re- Men's Macintoshes, with capes, and duced to 8d aewn seams 22s bd Blankets 5s lid per pair BOOTS. BOOTS. £S BLW lld wS^ v ,v Men's Watertights, Heavy, 10a 6d Women's Shoes 4s bd EVERY LINE MUJ^OlJ^bhob COMPARE OUR B^ Q. J. NEILL FK EDLAKDBB'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. CASH CAbH Seeds, Seeds. Seeds, — JUST ARRIVED — New Season Flower & Vegetable Seeds FLETCHER BROS HAVE great pleasure in intimating that they have Just received their New Season Stock of NIMMO & BLAIR'S Celebrated Flower and Vegetable Seeds in the following order :— lO Per Packet FLOWER SEEDS. 11l Per Packet Alyssura, Sweet Mignonette Lobelia speciosa Antirrhinum, fiine mixed Nasturtium, Tom Thumb Marvel of Peru Balsam, fine mixed Nemophila maculata Naatur mm, tall Candytuft, mixed Petunia, fine mixed Nemophila insignia Canterbury Bells, mixed Stock, German, ten-week Pansy mixed Chrysanthemum tricolor, Aster, German Poppy, « The Shirley mixed Aster,Betteridj?e's quilled Pea, sweet, mixed Columbine, mixed Candytuft, dark crimson Phlox Drnmmondii Convolvulus, mixed Carnation Stock, Virginian, mixed Dahlia, mixed Clarkia elegans Sj",??* 6* ■ , Everlakin-s, mixed OonvoWnlw major Wallflower, mtxed «odetia, The Bride Oyanus minor Portulaoa, mixed Jacob,,*, mixed Delphinium, mixed Sweet William Linum, gnndiflorum Forget-me-not, blue Verbena, mixed rubrum Indian Pink Zinnia, elegans, double, Marigold, African Larkspur, mixed mixed 3D Per Packet VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3D Per Packet PE4.S Stockwood Ridge Champion Scarlet-runner American Wonder Cress-Extra.Carted Bp?p RArF Little Gem Large Mussel burgh Leeks CALBAGE. Stratagem Triple Oarled Parsley g" 1"^. Veitch's Perfection Hollow Crown Parsnips Early York Wm. Hurst Radish-Three Varieties Enfield Market Yorkshire Hero, etc Turnips-Four Vamties London Market, Etc. Beet Blood Red BEANS. Dumhead Savoy Borecole-Dwarf Green Broad, Barhngton OAHKH, Our jed Windsor Early Short Horn Brussels Sprouts- Green Windsor James Intermediate Scrvmger's Giant E*rly Long Pod LETTUOJi. CAULIFLOWER. French or Kidney— Drumhead Early London Canadian Wonder ...Neapolitan Waleheren. etc Pale Dun Gmnt White Cole's Crystal White Mammoth Negro Long £1 , Celery Pod Brown Globe _ OUCOMBEB Early Goldon Butter Brown Spanmsh, Etc. LongPrickley or Wax Tomato - Large Red Please remember that these are all Fresh and Reliable Seeds and that you «et as much Vegetable Seed for 3d as is usually given for bd, and as much FW Seed for Id* as is usually given for 3d. The increase of Nimmo.and Blair's packet trade has been phenominal ani this year it is expected to total -a, Quarter of a Million. 43T NOTE ADDRESS, FLETCHER BROS, (USH SUPPLY SCARES, ASHBURTON & CHRISTCHUROH. SURPLUS STOCK SALE. TllllE coutinuons wet weather during the lust three weeks, prevented ninny of our Friends in the outlying Districts from taking advantage of the Unprecedented Bargains to be obtained at the above Fale. We have decided to EXTEND THE TIME OF CLOSING UNTIL Saturday, July 20. ■ m *n __, imm MITCHELL & TURNER TaNOEED STREET.



Wanted



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SUITABLE Accommodation for two or three single Gentlemen; sevf n minutes walk to town. Apply Mail Office. 7 99



/ LARSON AND GO'S Stocktaking Sale v>* ]Sow on. Groceries, Ironmongery, Brushware, Glass and China, at very low prices for cash 5 129



SITTINGS Eggs for Sale.—Silver and Golden Polish, White Cresced Polish, Silver Spangled Hamburgs and P*rtriJge Cochins. — ' Fancier,' Mail office, 7 117



CiHOICK New Season Fruit. Grapea, > Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananaa, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the best in town.— adams, Siunderb' Buildings



WANTED Known-That I am hold ing a Sale at Reduced Prices for One Month. Come for Bargains. I have the advantage over nvtny in the trade for the simple reason that I have no partners to pay dividends to, nt interest on loan to carry on big concerns. But I buy and sell none but the best, no trash to draw the unwary. Repairs as usual, done at Once.—J. Moison, Boot Store East street, Ashburton. 5 138



FOR S*Lm or To Lee—A Six-roomed New House, with verandah. Sec tion planted with fruit trees and macrocatpa fences. Soil rich and position central; within two minutes' walk of Post Office. Apply to Robert Alcorn. 7 101



TO LET.-~Coraf or table six-roomed House in good locality. Apply J Swanson, at Mr A. Orr's 7 72



WANTED to Sell—First-class quiet Cow, now due to calve. Apply Mail Office. 7 71



&X PER CENT Discount) this month <%U f or Cash only on all Silver and Electro-Plated Ware, Brooches, Watches, Sugar and Creams, &c—H. M. Jones.



\1? AN TED -Everyone to call at W Meixor's and get his price. No one asked to buy.



OTANTED Known—Football Boots, ** sure goal kickers; they never fail—Mellor'sZealandia Boot Store.



RAZORS— Altonas, Benfall, Johnson's, Heiffor's, Wade and Batcher's— from 2a each. Utrops, Shaving Brueheß, etc., half-price.—McGregor's



"OXPIRATION of Lease.—£2ooo worth ■" of Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Music, etc, to be Sold for Cash this month, regardless of Cost. Great Sale now on. —L. F. Andrewbs & Co., Stationer's Hall, Ashburten.



WANTED Known—Small Profits and Quick Returns.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



UP TO DATE SALK—ISO Pairs Girls Boots 2s 6d, 120 Pairs Maida 1 Boots 3* 6d, 117 Pairs Maids' (best) Boots 4a 6d, Ladies' Shoes 6s lid, Gents' Boots 4s 6d and 5a 6d. All sizes guaranteed for one week,—A. Orr's Cheap Sale. 6 221



JjVTARSDEN, Junr., Bookseller, • ITA Stationer, News Agent, Etc School Books and all other School Requisites. AH goods at lowest possible prices. Note—"The Little Shop," Bast Street.



WANTED Known—The Largest and Best shop for Evening Shoes in Ash burton.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store,



i\TANT«<D Known—6o Ladies' Black * * and Colored Wool J erseye at 2a 6d, formerly 10* 6d; 100 Pairs of v^hite Blankets at 10s 6d, Ladies' Muffs 3s 6d, Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets 2i 9d, 6 and 6£ four button Kid Gloves 6d, Oents Silk Ties 6d each. Large Wool Hearth Unas 6s 6d each.—Andrew Orr's Sale. 6 220



LF. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now • on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrewbs & Co



WANTED Known— Men's and Boys Clothing and Undei clothing, Boofs and Shoes, Rugs and Blankets, at parti cularly low rates—Mitchell & Turner.



WANTED Known — Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store is the Cheapest Store for Boots and Shoes.



WANTED Known—Ladies Lasting Slippers only 2a lid—Uaual price, 4s 6d.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



/"IHO£CE FRUlTS,—Peaches, bananas, ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, East street



WANTED Known—A cordial reception and free inspection through the whole of our extensive Premises. Every article sold an advertised pricea—Mitchell & Turner



i if ANTED Known—Great Purchase W of Dress Stuff*, hot No. 3 extra quality, Nan's Veilings all shades, Navy and Black Diagonal Serges all at Is 3d, usual price 2s 3d. -H. C, Jjkcers, Mel ford House



OTANTED Known—Grand resuks, VV our Cish sales on Saturday last were the largest in our 25 years* experi ence. Practical evidence that our efforts are appreciated—Mitchell & Turner.



WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuffs. Lot No. 1 great variety, double width B|d. Most of these goods were Is 3£d wholesale. Melford House Sale. Everything reduced. —H. C. Segbrs.



WANTED Known—Bargains to be had every day at Mellor's Zea andia Boot Store.



T3IPES- GB D Amber from Is 3d ; JL Silver mounted Amberoid Month pieces, assorted, 2s. Clay 3d per Dozen, —McGregor's 7 63



WANTED KNOWN.—The celebrated Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob tained at W. H. Collier, "The Corner."



WAIN TED Known—Ten per cent under Christchurch pricea at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



VJ PECIAL NOTICE.—Suits and Single O Garments made to measure. Fit and style with prices to suit the times. Large purchase Heavy Kaiapoi Trousers and Knit Underclothing.—Mitchell and Turner.



WANTED Known—Mothers, be wise and buy your school boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. Saxek's, Optician.



*« % /ANTED ICnown-^-I have good IV ■» Bluchers, only 4a lid,—MeUor'a Zealandia ot Store.



WANTED Known—Gr?*t Purchase of Dree« Btuffi» for Melford House Sale. Loc No. 2 gre«,b variety, double width at Is, Somfi of them wore Is 9d wholesale. Everything redsjice4.— U> c- Segers. .



HAIR BRUSHES, Clothes Brushes, Tooth Brashes, .¥ail Brushes, Combs (assorted), Perfumery, Stationery, School Bags, any price for Casfc.— McGregor's



STOCKTAKING Sale—Mrs Alcorn willi^ive large reductions of Millinery, Jackets and Mantles, Children's Pilisses, Dress Material, Glassware iind Fancy Goods, for one month previous to stock taking, — Next Courthouse, Havelock street



OOTATOES. Potatoes.—Mind you ]L get your Potatoes at Fletcher Bros. The quality of our Potatoes is first-class, and have taken the First Prix3 at the Tiraaru Show four years in socc?ssion. Don't forget address — Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashburton.



WANTED KM OWN. — F. S. Jwfeies, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, <s£ East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B, Za&y Attendant. Fruit of every description, Ladies^ tJoosai specialty. 1*153



WANTED KNOWN.-Warm carpet slippers for Winter wear, girls 9d, Is, women's Is 9d.—W. H. Collier, 1 The Corner."



WANTED, Everybody to try a pair of House Slippers, only la. Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store.



WANTED Known — Ladies' Linen Cuffs Id, 12 dozen Dress Buttons Ifr, Velvet and Satin Ribbon Id per yard, Infrntees 6d, Black Mitta 6d. Towels 33. Ladles Cashmere Gloves 6d; all wool Fresh Dress Goods 6d, 72in Sheeting at lOd and Is.—Andrew Orr's Sale. 6 222



WANTED Known —We are com pelled to realise on a very large portion of our Stock. To do .this we are prepared to take cost price for all on? new Winter Goods, and almost any price older stock.—Mitchell and Turner.



FLOWER SEEDS, Id per packet 5 Vegetable Scads, 3d per packet. All New Season's Seeds from the well known firm of Nimmo and Blair. Order your Seeds early, because as the season advances some of the varieties are sold out, and in the past years we have not been able to replace them.—Fletcher Bros., Ashburton.



OWN Make in Ladies* and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorh's new shop, Baker's Buildings.



riHEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, VV cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have got in a nice assortment of this season's Blankets, men's and boys colonial Tweed Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than ever they have been in New Zeaiand. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27s 6J, a marvel at the price; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7s 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Uavelock street.



HALF-YEARLY STOCK TAKING. NEW r/EAL4ND EW ZiEALAND CLOTHING TTIACTORY LOTHING I) AOTORY We find that we are Overstocked in many lines. We will, until the end of this} month, mark goods fat prices that willfensure a Ready Sale. Men's Overcoats, with capea, 23s 6i Boy'rt Overcoats, with capes, 8* 6d Men's Sac Suits 18a 6d Boys'Ashburtoi* Tweed Suits from ... ... ... 8s 6d Boys' Tweed Sailor Suits 8s 6d Boys' Odd Knickers all sizes Men's Heavy Mosgiel Pants 4s 9d Men's Working Shirts ... Is 61 Boys' Tweed Hats ... la Od. Girls' and Boys' School Boots from 4s 6d Men's Boots at prices that will Sell them Ib will be to your advantage to give us a call for your next pair of BOOTS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOKY, ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. €tOlil> BROOCHES AND BANCHiES. JUST RECEIVED "M"EW AND CHOICE DESIGNS— To be seen at the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF a BALEK. WATCHMAKER AMD DWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON *jr IntsHfUjLttZtyW Invited, , - ~~~~ FIRE ALARMS AUenton ..- ..,, t » ,-•• •• one toll Borough, north of railway ,v« two to''s Borough, south of railway .... fchfc&a tolls ffampstead ».. ... .- — •- four tolls iMJ-'UKiaMESiiNf^^LOon—We have seen hosts of letters from people who have re ceived great benefit from the .use of Clarke's Hood Mixture. It cannot be too fcigialF estimated, for it cleanHes and clears th,e blood frcwn all impurities. This is a good tesfcimooial from the "jFafljily doctor "which eses on f^rthey to say : " jjt ig£he finest blood pjiiifier tfoat science and sikill h&v,® fcrQught to light, aedawanwitih the utmost co##d,W? recommend it to oatr subscribers apd the public generally." $o$ jffcrofola., Seur.vy, Eczema, Bad Legs, gkja a»d j^lwd^seases, Sores and Pimples of all kio4e iiba ,ese£ta are marvellous. Thousands of teßtimentaitap Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottle. Beware of worjfajpss miW>tlQoß aoii substitwteg



Hoi^owavs Pi^s. —Liver, Lungs, and Kidneys.—Most diseases of these purifying organs arise from obstructions, over the of which these celebrated poll's exercise the most perfect control. A course cf iheni is strongly recommended as a remedy lor such .atonic affections as liver enlarge ments, congesMoa y£ X}& lungs, torpidity of the kidneys, and other functional disorders which cause very much present suffering, and,if neglected lay the foundation of organic distiajsos. Holloway's Pills are specially adaptedJ'ortfty young and delicate; their gentle ajid purifying action ranks them afoove all other ,ne#>,ines. fn indigestio#, aeAVous affections, go,u.t, and rheumatism theaz pills jhave achieved for tfyemselyefs universal lame. They ejepol all imparities from the blood, md thug restore cheerfulness »»4 *i|j»w»



For Indigestion, the best remedy is tm doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They qua confidently be recommended aa* beine mild in operation and absolntehr 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 lslid,2B 9d, and 11b, by all MedU ops Vendora throughout the world. A mple, lafo. and certain remedy