Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1895. GENERAL BOOTH.

Thj_ tour of General Booth through the colony of New Zealand has been one triumphal ride throughout. On every side the " hallelujahs " of his own people resounded in exultant outpour, and they accorded him sucb adulation as can only be given by a crowd of human beings to one man when tfrat man has reached the highest point of popularity. In a far-off sort of way the triumphal ride reminded one of that other triumphal ride, when the Master of the leader and founder ol the new agency for the spread of the Gospel rode in triumph to Jerusalem amid the hosannas of the people, and of which ride our best poets have sweetly and devotionally sung. One of those poets we cannot help quoting—

" Ride on ! ride on in majesty f In lowly pomp ride on—to die; Bow thy meek head to mortal pain, Then take, O God, thy power, and reign. Reminded us in a far-off sort of way— for we have no idea at all of putting our visitor in the place of Him to whom the hosannnas were accorded. Our visitor has been received with open arms by all sections of the Protestant chuieb, and in Dunedin a Jewish rabbi was on the platform at his reception meeting, while crowds of all sorts and conditions of men have flocked to his meetings to see and hear the man who has performed the marvellous feat of calling into existence anorganisation whose ramifications are found in nearly every part of the known world. Such a personality as tbat of William Booth is a marked one, and it was not surprising that it should create great excitement. He and those who follow bim have done great and good work. A churl indeed would he be who would deny it, or deny, either, thit it has been under great difliculty •*nd despite of all sorts of opposition -~**s a»d if} fqoe of raillery— andobsw-.-  t j sometimes ribald, iiip P .. ■ . hut sometimes coarse and truculent; _

always on the cold side of friendly. But in spiteof all, the Army has earned respect, esteem, assistance, and good will from all who possess the heart that can feel for another, who have any sym pathy with suffering humanity or with efforts to retrieve the backslider and raise the fallen. Many no doubt do not like the Army's methods. There are thousands to whom their apparently irreverent familiarity with holy things is abhorrent, and is felt to be an out rage upon all they had been taught within the pale of the church of their youth. Bub to a large extent even that abhorrence has becomeless intense, and the antipathy to those methods less keen, as results come to be considered aad their value weighed-—and both are certainly great. General Booth himself told bis Timaru hearers that he attached no importance at all to methods, it was principles that he re vered and clung to. This opinion of the leader that methods have virtually no meaning — km certainly given a

wide range of ' style ' to his followers, ] and admitted many ' ways of doing l things' into the Army's system which are not pleasing to people with orthodox views and con servative ideas of what is right and seemly in Christian worship. But all that seems lo have been swallowed and ignored in the visit of the General. He was the guest of a Presbyterian doctor or divinity in Christchurch, and Bishop Julius, of the .Anglican Church, accorded him tbe right hand of fellow ship at his welcome meeting, so that the " man of the century," as Stead called him, had no cause to complain of the reception that was accorded him on the occasion of his second visit to New Zealand. On his first visit he was feted everywhere; but on his second he received the civilised kow tows of Ministers of the Crown, leading men in politics, bishops and fathers of the church, while troops of friends were made by him among all sorts and conditions of men. The man himself is no doubt a man of strongly marked characteristics, but it was less him I than the work of the organisation he leads that drew the crowd. The work lies among the poor, the wretched and I miserable who have felt the buffets of life and the world, who have given way to vice and passion, and having gone down the headlong path find themselves at the bottom of the declivity in degra dation and debasement. It is this work the world admires, and Booth as the founder, leader, and director of it. Old soldiers, jealous of the respect due to the defending forces of the empire may feel wrathful and tetchy over the bit of quackery which shows itself in the assumption of military titles, and go the length—as they have gone—of trying to put this down by Act of Parliament: old conservatives in Divine worship may squirm at the over demonsfcrativeneesof the Army worship, i which a sayan recently dead described as Corybantic; and scoffers may be able to discover a strong love for the loaves and fishes co-existent with love for Him who sends them. But these are small matters compared with the great missionary work the organisation has accomplished, and is still intensely enthusiastic in carrying on. And truly it is great, and before the very greatness of it, the whole world bows. But while the great head of the move ment is riding in triumph through, the colonies, and the clearest and ablest minds of the day acknowledge his marvellous ability in the control of the tremendous machine he haa called into existence, one great question must arise for him as for every one else. Hero though he be—

The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power, And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave, Awaib alike the inevitable hour— The piths of glory lead bub to the grave. And who will fill his vacent place 1 To do so as Booth has filled it, requires a man of Booth's rare and magnificent gifts. Just as Gladstone held together by his great personality the great Liberal party of Great Britain, which was shattered when his guiding hand was taken from its career, and just as happens always in a great organisation when a mighty leader is taken from its head, the following of William Booth will feel a terrible shook when the brain has become clay and the great heart of its head and hero has ceased to beat, May tbe day be far distant, and come when it may the world will be better for what that head and hero and his followers have done for it in their day and generation; but one cannot but fear for the flock when the shepherd haa been smitten.

During the recent, drought in New South Wales, Mr Wragge, the metero-

legist of Queensland, rain MAKING, was interviewed as to

the possibility of the artificial production of rain. He said : __" Although I believe it quite possible that local showers might be artificially produced by concussion, it would not, in my opinion, answer from a commercial point of view, and would probably prove a dead failure, inasmuch as such artificial showers would be too local to be of any permanent value. More than that, one must have the cloud belts on which to experiment over the areas affected by the drought, and, under the distribution of air pressure already described, it is impossible that such clouds could occur over the drought stricken country."

Most New Zealanders have at some time or other enjoyed life under a tent in the open, but in camping OUT. England " camping

out" as a means of spending a holiday has only recently been adopted. It haa, however, be come very popular, and with all classes. Black and White tells how boys of the middle class, at a school near London, are taught to take their holidays in camp. It is provided in the rules that the first year of every boy shall be spent entirely under the masters' charge. During the holidays, there fore, masters and pupils go into camp by the sea for five or six weeks. The boys set out with a couple of waggons loaded with tents, baggage, and pro visions, and travel by road to their destination, often 80 to 100 miles. The meals are prepared en route, and a halt is made in the evening at some convenient spot, where tents are pitched. In the early morning the tents are struck, horses are harnessed, and after breakfast in the open, the march is ***"*>- Ladsrejotcinginbicycle*, form resume. _• Miiah prooeed g in an advance party, .. * • .„ search of suitable camping groun.j. .. the like. The encampment itself is invariably close to the shore, and care is taken to secure dry soil and good water. It goes without saying that servants are not allowed in camp, and that the youngsters erect tents, cook, attend to the boats, and generally supply their own wants. Daily routine, which is by no means dull, is steadily maintained, and work is shared equally. Bugle calls proclaim the (i rouse" in the morning, the various meal hours, and "lights out" at night. During the day there are many recreations: rowing, sailing, and swimming prove the chief attractions, but cricket, foot ball, tennis, and fishing are also popu lar. It is altogether a never-to-be forgotten month to tbe lads.

Many American newspapers warn Great Britain to respect the v Monroe doctrine,"

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Current no^es on fourth page. Tnere are 1336 entries for the Palmer bton North cattle show-202 mare than the previous year. The increase is mostly in implements

General Booth addressed a large meeting at Invercargill on Tub .day morning, and It ft for the Bluff by train in the afternoon to c : itch the Mararoa for Melbourne.

further heavy raia fell lasb nighb at Timaru, and removed the fears of a disastrously bad season for grass and grain. The ground had a good soaking.

Messrs E. G. Wright, J. Grigg, J. Clark, G A, M Buckley, and J. Heseltine are appointed the Board bo manage the Tinwald Domain of 230 acres, reserve 350.

A Press Association telegram from Dunedin states that three of the forfeited sections on the Pomahaka estate were open for application on Tuesday, but no offer wa_. received.

In addition to the Hat of special prizes of the Ashburton A. and P. Association already published, Mr J. 0. N Grigg has given a special prize for the besb yearling colt or filly by General Tracey.

The following rates have been fixed for railway fares to and from bhe Ashburton A. and P. Show on November 1, namely Id per mile second, an! 2d per mile first class, from Christchurch, Timaru and intermediate stations, and Methven and Mount Somers branches. The minimum fares will be 4s first and 2s second class, unless the ordinary fares are less, in which case the latter will be charged. The tickets will be available for return on November 1 or 2.

The members of the Liederkranz wish to contradict a report which has been circulated to the effect thab some of those who assisted ab the concert given in aid of bhe Hospital piano fund were paid for their services. Thia is quibe untrue, and unjusb to bhose who kindly helped towards a charitable object. The Liederkranz will be able to hand over £6 to the Hospital, a sum which no doubt would have been larger hai not their concert been fixed for a somewhat unfortunate evening.

Ib has been discovered that persons purchasing strychnine and arsenic poisons from chemists must, in making the declaration as to the object for which the poison is required, abbach a 2s 6d stamp. To get a shilling's worth of rat poison, a declaration ia required to be signed before a Justice of the Peace and a stamp attached costing 2* 61. The sama applies if the poison is wantel to kill small birds. The attention of the Commissioner of Stamps has been drawn to omissions to comply with the law in this respect.

On Wednesday la _t a cricket match was played on the High School ground between teams representing the Borough School and High School second. The High School batted firsb, and ran up the respectable score of 121, of which D. Friedlander contributed a hard hit 62 (retired), Kemptborne 20, and P. Orr 11. The Borough School then went in and made 20, to which Laurie contributed 9. In their second innings they fared little better, and were all dismissed for 39, of which Laurie made 12, thus leaving the High School victors by an innings and 62 runs.

At the Polica Court this morning— before nis Worship the Mayor (Mr J. Scaly) and Mr I). Thoma», J.P.'s—Walter Ullmer alias Williams, on remand from October 15, was charged with breaking into the hou-e cf Charles William Smith, at Doric, and stealing therefrom £5 10s. Accused, who is an o'd offender, desired to be dealt with summarily, but the Bench decided they had no power to do this, and after a lengthy hearing accused was com mitted for trial, the Bench expressing their regret at being unable to deal summarily with such cases instead of putting the country to the expense of a Supreme Cou>-b trial.

In thia issu*. tbe Mutual Life Associa tion ofAustrala.ii are advertising speci men rates of the " cheapest life policy in this colony," authorised by the Directors of the Association, known as the "half premium system." Everybody wants life assurance, but jast now comparatively few can afford to pay the full premiums for the amount of policy their circum stances require. Times will surely mend during the nexb few years, so the Associa tion meantime holds oub a helping hand to would-be insurers, by quoting specially low rates for the most popular forms of whole life and endowment assuranoa. Full particulars respecting bhe new and original tables can be obtained from the district agent—Mr Hugo Friedlander.

A meetiiig of the Ashburton Rifle Club was held yesterday evening to arrange for the opening of the shooting season, It was decided that the secretary see Captain Dolman and arrange as to having the use of the range on alternate Thursdays, and if possible to commence to-morrow, on which date the opening match would be fired. Mr M. B. Shaw, a new comer to the district, and an enbhusiastic shot, offered a trophy, value one guinea, fox a prize for the opening match, and it was resolved thab 10s, 7s 6i, and 5s from the funds form second, third, and fourth prizes ; ranges, 200, 300, and 500 yards, 7 shots j handicap match. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Shaw for his kind donation, and the meeting termi nated.

Thirty Chinamen paid their passages for their reburn bo China (says tho Sydney Morning Herald) by the steamer Guthrie, sailing in the E. and A. Company's line. One of them, an ex storekeeper ab Grey moubh, New Zaaland, said thithe had managed to save up a few thousands since the gold rash of over 20 years ago, and is going home to find out whether his people in Hankow can be prevailed upon to emigrate to Australia. Four others—one with £600, two with £800, and the fourth an unknown quantity, said to be in five figures-—are excursionists, leaving with tli3 full intention, after visiting their native land, of returning to the colonies. A Hongkong na.ive remarked that, being a British subject, he supposed thab he had ' some rights even In Australia.'

A Press Association telegram reports thab the new Lady Superintendent of the Auckland Hoapi a', Miss Squires, has defined her position. The Hospital House Coumittee, a 5 her instance, has suspended a probationer for six months. A motion, by Dr Erson, that the term nhould be twelve months, was lost. The Lady Superintendent also recommended that the training of several other nurses should be disosontimjad, but this matter is not """^ considered. D_* Erson pointed out thaVthe hospital was now in a critical state, and if they did not support the Lady Superintendent against the spirit of rebellion now prevalent, the institution would be ruined. He warned them to be careful against allowing outsiders to interfere 'fu mangemenl: of the Hospital, and if thay did riot give their Lady Superintendent their support they would brestk up the'institution.

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PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington. October 22 The Ocunci! met-, at 2 30 THE LIQUOK BILL After an hour and a half's debate it was decided to agree to a second conference with the Houae of Representatives on the Liquor Bdi, and Mr Orrnond, Mr Plmazyn, Mr W. C. Walker, Mr Kelly, and Mr Feldwick were appointed managers to reptesent the Council PUBLIC SCHOOL TKiCHBRS BILL On tho motion for the third reading of the Public School Teachers Incorporation a*td Court of Appeal Bill, Mr Maogregor said that bhe Bill would prove utterly valueless to teachers, who h%d looked forward to ib as one that wtsuld give them relief The Bill was put through its final stages At 5 p m. the Council adjourned till 730 p.m. The Council resumed at 7.30 p.m. SHOPS AND SHOP ASSISTANTS BILL In Committee on the Shops and Shop* Assistan bs Bill, the olause amending the principal Act was struck out and replaced by the new clauses recommended by the Labour Bills Committee. The new clauses added " messengers and parsons employed t> deliver goods for closed shop? " to the class of shop assistants, exempted chemists from the clause on the statutory half holiday, and provided that all shops shall be closed at 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. on Saturday evenings on the requisi tion of a three-fifths majority of shop keepers in any city or borough. In these clauses the section including the bar of a hotel under the definition of "shop," did not appear, so that it has been struck out of the Bill An amendment by Mr McLean to dis allow all exemptions from the half-holiday was lost on the voices * Aa. amendment waa inserted on the motion of Mr Bowen, to the effect that when a shop is run in connection with ft factory both on the same premises, the owner should be allowed to close both on Saturday instead of keeping the shop open and bhe clerical staff employed on the weekly half-holiday for the factory and vice versa 1 A motion by Mr Reynolds to make the Act apply to all the Government offices was lost on the vclces The Bill was reported with amendments LAND FOR SETTLEMENTS BILL The managers t» the conference with bhe House on the Land for Settlements Act Amendment Bill reported that a com promise had been arrived at. The report was adopted \ At 9.10 tf.m. the Council adjourned tilt I nexb day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 22 The House met at 2.30 p.m. THE CHEMIS CASE Amotion by Mr Mills, for the Introduc tion of the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (relating to the Chemis case) was carried by 87 to 20, and the Bill read a first time Mr Mills moved that the second read ing be made the first Order of the Day for Friday The motion was carried by 33 bo 30 ume bill A motion by the Hon Mr McKenzie for the introduction of the Lime Lands Acquisition and Reservation Bill was j carried by 46 to 18, and the Bill read a first time NATIVE! KESERVES BILL 1 he Premier moved the introduction of the Native Reserves Acb Amendment Bill, which, he explained, would give the Public Trcstee power to renew leases of native reserves on the West Coast of the I North Island without submitting them to I public competition

Captain Russell, S'r Robert Stout, and others, entered a strong protest against the Government bringing down fresh Bills in the dying hours of the session

The Premier said that the House Itself was responsible for the delay, as certain members had deliberately blocked the work. There were aome Bills on the Order Paper which must be passed before members got away The introduction of the Bill was carrjed by 51 to 15, and the Bill was read a first time END 01** THE SESSION In reply to Captain Russell, the Pre* mier eaid that he saw no reason why the business of the session should not be brought to a close at the end of the pre sent week The Premier's motion thab for the re mainder of the session the House meet at 11 a.m. was Carried by 35 to 29 AGRICULTUBAL AND PASTORAL STATISTICS BILL The Hon. McKenzie moved the second reading of the Agricultural and Pastoral Statistics Bill, to enable these statistics to be collected earlier in the year than was the case at present. The motion was agreed to on the voices

PUBLIC RESERVES VESTING IP_L The Hon Mr McKenzie moved the second reading of the Public Reserves Vesting and Sale Amendment Bill, re. latirjg to a Dunedin matter

The motion was agreed to on the voices

The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. EXPLANATION BY THE COLONIAL TREASURER

Mr Ward slid he desired to make a statement in reply to an editorial article that had appeared in that evening's paper. He weub on to say that arrangements for the payment of £600,000 Interest due in London ab the end of the present month had been made weeks ago, and thab there was no reason for any uneasiness on this head. He also wished to give an absolute and positive denial to the assertion that ib had been intended to again colkcb the land tax in advance. Ib was not true, that recourse would have to be made to the trust moneys of the Government Insur ance Department and other Government departments j on the contrary, large sums of money were lying in the various land ing departments of tfce Government await ing investment. Ib was also absolutely and wholly untrue thab advances to settlers were to be suspended. An office had been established to make advances bo settlers, and it would be used for that purpose alone, As a matter of facfe a very ! large sum amounting from £800,090 to £1,000,000 was held for distribution by that department, and was kept in a special trust acoount. He desired to assure members that the Government had kepb the finances of the colony In a strong and sound condition, INTERCEPTING SUPPLY On the motion that the House go Into Commibiee of Supply Captain Russell asked whether it was intended to go into Supply for consideration of the Public Works Estimates without firsb debating the Publio Works (Statement

I The Premier said that even Captain Russell himself had admitted that there was nothing in the Statement. Really the Statement contained no policy 'Captain Russell protested'agSmst the* course adopted by the Premier ■ " '"' COMMITTEE Of SCJEM-V The House then went into Committee of Supply for the consideration of the Public Works Estimates Captain Russell, Sir Robert Stout, and others protested againsb the way ht which the House was being tireatpd" in tfil§ matter

The Premier said that the general de bate could take place on the first of the Estimates

Sir Robert Stout said thab the course adopted was unprecedented In the history of the colony, and he mcyed that progress

TH® ASHBtJBTOtt GttAßDttN: "WEDNESDAY, OOTOBEfi 28. 1896.



Business Notices, KFA¥ GOODS. G J NEIL L HAS OPENED UP IN HIS KEW PREMISES IN BURNETT STREET, NEXT SBEABMAN BROS, 4 COMPLETE New Stock of Spring Drapery, Clothing and Boots. NEW DRESS GOODS, NEW PRINTS, NEW MUSLINS New Goods of Every Description. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. New Suits for Men, New Suits for Youths', New Suits for Boys', Trousers at Any Price. Boys' Suiti 4s lid. e _ . Men's and Boys' Hats, Caps, Shirts and Ties of Every Description BOOTS AND"" SHOES In Boots we have always more than held our own and we still mean to. Men's Bluchers 4s 9d, Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid, Men's Light Boots 7s 6d. Children i Boots at Any Price, Women s Lace Shoes 4s 6d. DON'T FORGET, the Cheapest House in Canterbury is Q. J. NEILL'S BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS., in premises lately occupied by F. Nokes. tea riZ TE4. GREAT REDUCTION, GREAT REDUCTION, FLETCHER BROS., HAYING cleared out of bond, Large Parcels of Tea at 3d per lb Redaction 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. Heeds! Seeds!! That are Sure to Grow. TURNIP SEED. Our Turnip Beeds 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 r g we a e Mammoth Purple Top White Devonshire Grey stone Etc-? Etc- Rape Seed, Rape Seed. -RHOADLE&F ES^EX KAPE. J3KUA.uiiL.ai lELD CMmO TS. FIELD CABBOTS. As in the case of our Mangel Seeds, these have special atten tion by the careful selection of w,ll shaped Roots from which the Seeds are grown. m xxn . James 7 Scarlet Intermediate Giant Green Top White Scarlet's Horn Belgian, &c, &c. Mangel Seed. Mangel See?. 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 T?ed, Champion Orange Globe Etc BE SURE AND GET OUR QUOTATION BEFORE BUYIMG ELSEWHERE Seasonable Goods, We have just received and to arrive several large con signments of Seasonable Goods specially selected for us. 10 Cases Sheep Tongues, lib tins 5 Cases Fresh Herrings 5 Cases Sheep Tongues, 21b tins 3 Cases New Zsa.and Mullet 10 Cases Salmon, Cocktail Brand 2 Cases 21b tins Corned Beef 2 Cases 21b tins Corned Mutton 3 Oases Preserved Pears 3 Cases Preserved Apricots 3 Oa.es Preserved Peaches 15 Oases St Georges' Jam*, lib tins 3 0 Oases Jam, 21b tins 5 Oases Strawbery Conserve (most Delicious 50,000 Corks. 50,000 Corks, To Herbal Beer Makers and Others. We have just landed 5 bales of some of the Best Shape and Siae Corks %hich have ever arrived in Canterbury, which we are enabled to quote at Very Low Prices for Large Quantities. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND 116 and 118 High Street, Christchurch. Advertised Agents for Nimmo and Blair s Reliable Farm and GardenJJSeeds NEW SHOW ROOM. T7IOB SPECIAL DISPLAY OF \ Linoleums, Oilcloths, Oarpeis. NOW OPEN LUBLOW'S BUILDINGS, TANCRED STKEET. MITCHELL & TUMEE. TANORED STKEET.



imi i iiiwiiliii__i"-TWii*wf*T. wgiifgwiliaiii-wr nrtunaa n_i_»wn_n»wfir_____iff,Vi ■' •"*' ■-■■■-—■■■■—"'" - ■■..— ■■■■ Business Notice*. j DETERMINED TO GET THE CASH, BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE THE " 1*1*1712 MOUIi-E/" ■ Nest to the Clothing Factory, EAST STREET. THE Cash is difficult to get hold of, and the only solution to the mystery,— OFFER INDUCEMENTS TO BRING IT. Live 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 tbe cash, then find the •'BLUE _HOUSE." A 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, j We want your money, and we mean i to get it. Beautiful Prints 2s lid, 3s lid per dozen 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, Crepons, Trevesions, Cords, etc., at prices far below the market value, which prices are selling the goods faster than we anticipated. Flannelettes 2_ lid, 4s 9d, 5s 6d per dozen No duty on our Goods Heavy Twilled Flannelette, 33in wide, 6a lid the dozen Summer Flannel in white, pink, grey, etc., at 9| per yard Heavy Welsh Flannel Is 3d, worth 2s Unbleached Calico 2s 6d, 3s lid, 4. 11 per dozan White Calico from 2a lid up, beat quality 53 6d, 36 inch Turkish Towels Gd, 9d, lOd, and is Silecias 3£d and 51, usual price 4i and 6d 72in Sheeting B£d, 10,1, Is. As the winter is over, " BLUE HOUSE" Blankets and Rugs at your own price, White and Colored Quilts from 2s lid upwards DBESS DEPARTMENT We have some very Choice Fancy Stuffs at prices not to be passed A very beautiful Dress for 9s lid, worth 17s 6d ; Oashmere, Merino Summer Serges, etc., all bought to sell at a small margin over manufacturer's cost THE "BLUE HOUSE" MILLINERY AND FANCY DEPARTMENT. We guarantee the latest and most stylish in New Zealand. Trimmed Hats from 2s 6d, Un trimmed Hats from 6d Ladies may choose their own Trim ming, and have their hats trimmed free of charge. Corsets in all the best makes from Is J Id, 2s 9d,3s lid, 4s6dup The celebrated P.D. always stocked Hair Nets in all shades Fringe Nets in real hair Veilings in all shades, cheap Cuffa 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 jshade'.for the spring and summer trade THE "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 each The Blue House leading lipe is a strong heavy shirt at 2s lld Under Shirts and Pants Is up A plum Merino Shirt or Pants 2s lid i." "«. soft, in Black, Brown and Drab from na"-» - "infill Is 6ct, .. eQ A clinker at 3s 6d Socks from 4d per pa Handksrchiefs from Belts and Braces from I Gentlemen complain that in Ash burton they cannot get a decent Tie or Collar. THE "BLUE HOUSE" Invites inspection, and have opened a stock of Shirts, Collars, Culls, Ties, etc., which should please the most particular THE " BLUE HOUSE " Loading line in BOOTS and SHOES is a wonder at 3a lid per pair. FLOORCLOTHS and LINOLEUMS At prices never before heard of; for instance, 6 feet wide at Is lid, 3 feet at 10£ dup 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 YOCT FORGET IT, 9 1 (-2 i



Wanted, j \\ f A_N I'ED —Ono or two bo.uder.s in a VV private family Teims 15s per week. Apply " Maii " Office. 10 14.4 BOARD and Lodging for young man, close to business centre. For fcpi-ms, apply WB. Mail *. flico. 10 143 O EVOLUTION in Prices—Genuine t~\ Electroplate ware, Lawn Tern's Material, and Lawn Mowers. See our Window anl Prices.— W. H. Collins & Ov. 10 113 WANTED— First-class Hotel Cock. Apply, 10 138 Ashburton Hotel. ,- -, DDFELLOWS 1 Ball ab Tinwald on v f Show Night, November 1. Double tickets 4s, single 3., ladies Is. 10 131 S^^vlßFoTiSTc^and Pullets for sale cheap. Winners three firit prizaa and three seconds in 1895. Pelham Yards or Mail Office. 10 141 a" BNDIHB "Reduotionß ion Oash^- Being still over stocked, and tn make room for new goods 6hortly to arrive from London, I am selling iv all depart ments at lowest possible prices tor cash to clear. —H, M. Jones. WANTED Known—We are now showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, Millinsry, &o. Everything marked as low as possible.—H. C, Segeks, Melford House. MEN'S Bluchers si, a good Strong Nailed Shooter ab 8s 61 ; a nice assortment of Ladles' and Children's Boots and Shoes from Is 9d a pair ab R. Alcorn's ' 4 \T ANTED Known—Men's Shearing W Shoes Is 6d, Ladies' Leather Strap Shoes 4s 6d, Men's Carpet Slippers Is lid, Youths' Bithing Pants 4d and 6d, Boys' Jersey Suits half ordinary price.— Andrew Orr. 10 111 WANTED Known—For Ashburton , Show, beautiful Trimmed Hats and Bonnets; also Ladies' Mantles, Capes, Jackets, Corsets, &c.—Andrew Orr. 10 112 ____ WANTED Known—so pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, ab half usual price, for two weeks only.— Andrew Orr 10 136 WANTED Known—Newest Goods in Drapery and Millinery for the Summer Season, direcb from London— W H. Collier, The Corner. |_| OLIDAY SuTts^A-Isice Kaiapoi a.A Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 45-, Fib and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's OF ANTED Known—For goo 3 value W in Drapery, Millinery, &c, go to Melford House. Tickets tor presents given to all cash purchasers.—H. C Segers. g-^URKS, CORKS. 50,000 Corks. Notice to Herbal Beer makers and othera. Wa have just received five bales of splendidly shaped Corks, which we can quoto at a very low price for large q■untitle'.--Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashburton U/ANTED Known—Mellor's Zoa **-■' V landia B .at Store .tias" Ladies' Kid £hoes at 6s 61. % rij ANTEDKnown—Go to The Corker \ % f r Newest Styles In Drapery and Millinery—W. H Oollier. \k j ANTED Known—Mellor's Zea- V■/ Undia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ashburton, V&7"ANTED—Everybody to examine \ V the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. IS/"ANTED Known—That H. Bair *'V stow makes to order avary description of Trap Cushions and Trim mings. 8 81 !%/| R3 ALCORN, having secured the •*-«-*- services of a London Milliner, wiil now ba able to Supply Ladies' and Chil dren's Fi-'S'-c^ass Millinery in the most Artistic and Fashionable style in New Zealand. A nice assortment of Dress goods in stock WANTED Known—Mellor s Boot and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. ANT^~K_^_^Stacks _ol~ch^ap Boots and Shoes ab Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—No old fashioned Goods ab Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— People who are in need of Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H. Bairbtow. 8 80 OWN Make in Ladies' and fObildren's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina foreß ; also a good assortment o? Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., ab Mrs Alcorn s new shop, Baker's Buildings, 'S>\f ANTED—Ladies to see the lates W s'yles in Boots and Shoes.— Mellows Zealandia Boot Store. VV/"ANTED Known—Men's "Suits 17s ' ' 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6d.~ Ihe Corner. W. H. Co__lier WANTED Known—Repairing made to look like new. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known-Girls' neat Kid Shoes #d 6d ab Minor's Zea landia Boot Store. \ IFANTED KNOWN—We are now VV making fe magnificent display of Linoleums. Carpets, &c, in our New r*f.om,-=-Mitchell and Turner. Show __.. • W' 7-.^777r~T^ '—It you arc hard ANTKD Known • r^%t m ih on Boots try Mellor s __.. Boot Store. HERBAL Beer Extract 7d per bottle. Sufficient to make six gallons of splendid Herbal Beer. This extract saves boiling herbs ; is pure ; makes a splendid tonic beer; non-intoxicating, with a creamy head, like bottled Ale.—Fletcher Bros., Wholesale and Retail Agents, Ashburton and Christchurch WANTED— Every man to try Mellor's Bluchers, only 4s lid. YfiJ ANTED Known—We are now %• % giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of Drapery, Millinery, &c—H. C. Segers, Melford House. ANTED KNOWN—Art Muslins^Ad. Crobonnes, Arb Curtains, &c, to be seen in our New Show Room. A beautiful promenade. — Mitchell and Turner. O EDUCED PRICES for Cash this * 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, Etc. School Bags, Straps, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, and Desks, Etc., all at reduced prices for Cash,*—l.. F j



Wanted. VJOW is your time to sow Mange!, ■i_S Carrot, »nd Turnip Seede. For be*b quilitj? and lowest prices g<> to Carson and Co , Tailored . tre .t.i 0 133 t, » . ANTED to Sell—House of five VV rooms and half acre land, Alford Forest Road. Low pries, ea,-y terms.— vV. Elmslky, nex. balvation At my Barracks. 10 151



.14 Cases Summer Goods ,vOW APKt*.ED TTP 3 Cases STRAW HATS 2 Cases HARD HATS 2 Cases SOFT PELT HATS 1 Case NEW TIES, the latest novelties 1 Case SHIRTS, new patterns 2 Cases Assorted MEN'S MERCERY 3 Cases Men's and Boys' CLOTHING 14 SEE OUR WINDOWS FOR THIS WEEK. 2028 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



S- SALEK. | JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN, East Street, Ashburton fMPORTER OF DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER and E.P. WARE i 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. Sighta Tested and all errors of refrac ting corrected by an improved method of testing, THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT in ihe DISTRICT