PHASES OF THE MOON.

FIRE ALARMS

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for tbe following places as under, subject to the necessary altera tions :-— WEDNESDAY, October 30 For United Kingdom. Continent* of Europe and America, and West Indies (via (San Franciscoj, Sandwich Islands, etc., and also for Northern Port 3of New Zealand, per Takapuna, at 6.15 pm: money orders, 3 p.m.; registered letters, 5 p.m. Due in London on December 4

The next parcels post mail for the United Kingdom, per Rimutaka, will close on October 29-

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Professor Gilroy, of Dundein, haa for warded to the Treasurer of the Carlyle Memorial Fund in London a draft for £25 2% .Sid, contributed by various academic interests in the Qtago University, The outgoing mail is due in London on December 4, which happens to be the centenary oi Oarlyle's birth.

In future tbe feas in respjpt of 'judg ment on confession, by consent, or by default (when no witness is sworn) include tfte filing or lodgfng of the written con fession with the t Jerk of the Court; and no fee is payable for lodging with the Clerk of the Court the written order referred to Siji Rule No. 53 of the rules made under the Magistrates' Courts Act, 1803.'

At the clcse of Dr Hobking's lecture ] last night at the Wesleyan Church a, meeting w»s held, when it was decided to j form a branch of the Chriatchurch Moral' League in Ashburton. Mr H. M. Jones! was appointed Secretary and Tret surer pro tern, and a public meeting Is to be i called at an early date, when permanent officers wl'l be elected. Dr Hosking explained the reason for starting the League in Christchurch. and tho class of work intended to be undertaken.

Owing to the severity of the winter, several up-country runholders are buying beef and mutton for station use. The North Otago Times states that a truck or two of fat cattle from Burnside passed through Oamaru on Thursday for Oimrama. On Morven Hills, Benraore, and Omarama, there were over a quarter of a million sheep and • 1000 cattle, yet there is not a sheep or a bullock fit for killing ; hence the necessity to import f*t stock from other parts of the colony.

Dust storms at sea are very uncommon, but still they ha**e been experienced, and under peculiar circumstances. In some of the hard westerlies along the seaboard of New South Wales shipmasters have re ported that duat from the high lands on the sea coast have come aboard their vessels when they were quite fifteen miles off the shore. The latest instance of the kind is reported by the steamer Xarra wonga, which has just arrived at Sydney from London. This vessel was maring Cape Razador when the wind freshened off from the land, and the steamer became enveloped in a cloud of red dust. For several hours everything about the ship was smothered in a fine red-tinted grit.

A ball in aid of the Dromore School prize fund was held in the railway grain shed on Friday, October 25, and was very largely patronised, their being an attend ance of over two hundred, including visitors from Ashburton and the surround ing districts. Enjoyable music was sup plied by Mr Anderson (violin) and Mr Frizzell (piano). Mr Pierce acted as M.O. with his usual efficiency, and under his mangement the dancing was kept up briskly till daylight. A mple refreshments were handed round twice during the night. Several songs and step dances were given by friends, and card tables were provided for non-dancers. Before the dance broke up, Mr A. 0. Maxwell, on behalf of the Committee, thanked all those who had in any way assisted to wards making the ball a success, especi ally Mis 3 Cox and Mr Frizzall for their services at the piano, Mrs Brick for her kindness in lending the piano, and Mr W. Pierce for his services as M.O.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Waterton ClearbrookLodgel O.G.T, No 193 was held in the Library Hall on Saturday night. Bro S W Norrish CT presided and there were 38 members pre sent. Two candidates were fca'loted for and received into the Order, while one was proposed for membership. A con siderable amount of correspondence from the Grand Lodge having been received and disposed of, the election of officers for the next quarter waa proceeded with with the following result.—CT Bro WH. Price j VT Bro J RBage ; Secretary, Bro J McLauchlan ; FS, Bro Richardson ; Treasurer, Bro W Davison; Chaplain, Br@ Burt; M Sister Hccking ; JG Bro W Timms ; Sentinel Bro W McLauchlan ; POT Bro S W Norribh Next meetm? being the installation of officers it was agreed to hold the usaal social. The meeting, owing to the election, was closed at a late hour.

THE SHOW.

—he Entries for <»»« Show

The following table shows the entries for Friday's A. and P. Association Show as well as those for last year. The entries for this year show a falling off of 87 - alto gether in the produce exhibits This arises from the fact that there were whole pages of entries for scones in last year's catalogue, while this year only some score or more names fill up the competition lists :-—

A SCENE IN THE HOUSE.

Mr Roderick McKenzie "Named."

Tli© Member for JButler Climb*. Dona

Wellington, October 30 In the course of the discussion on the Supplementary Estimates in the House 1 early this morning, Mr R. McKenzie (Bulier) objected to the way in which Government had distributed the- various items in the Public Works fund, and as a protest proceeded to call for a division on each item. Mr Joyce, the acting Chairman of the Committees, was putting the various i^ems to the House when Mr McKenzie remarked that he could not get justice. Mr Joyce called upon him to wihdraw that rerca>k, but he made no reply. Mr Joyce again asked him to withdraw. On his refusing to do so, Mr Joyce said—" Mr Roderick McKenzie, I name you as being guilty of disorderly conduct, in refusing to withdraw the offensive expression you have applied to the Chiir." Mr Seddon then rose and moved that the matter be reported to the Speaker. Mr Guinness, the acting Speaker, was therefore called in, and Mr Joyce reported to him chat Lbo member for the Buller had been more than twice warned for wilfully obstructing the busi ness of the Committee, and explained that after the hon. member had been named the matter was ordered to be reported to the Speaker. The Speaker, addressing Mr McKenzie, said he would give him an opportunity of retracting or explaining before he called on the Premier to move for his suspension. Mr McKenzie rose and said he did nob intend bis remark as a reflection on the chair, bub considered it his duty to cill attention to certain items of the Estimates which the Chairman was rushing through. If he had cast a reflection on the Chair he would be most happy to withdraw It. He also expressed regret at having made use of the remark At the close of Mr McKenzto's explana tion the Speaker directed him to with draw frcm the Chamber while the House discussed hi* conduct. Mr McKenzie having retired, Mr Seddon said in the dying hours of the session he did nob want the unpleasant duty of ask ing the Hon member for Bujler to be su penned. He did not wibh to pursue jsks natter further and therefore moved that the hoji. member's explanation and apology be accepted After a abort 4is cusslon the Premier's motion was agreed to unanimously. Mr McKenzie having been re-admitted to the chamber, the Speaker informed him of the decision of the House- He said it waa his duty to warn the hpn. member that thia wss not the first occasion 'on whiph his conduct had been brought under the notice of the House, ani if it was repeated he would be dealt with severely. The Speaker pointed out that the House had taken a lenient view of the case, and he expressed his personal hope that suph cor.duct would never be repeated In the House. The discussion cf. the estimates then prooesdedi

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held today. Present—Messrs E, G. Wright (chair man;, 0. J Harper, James Johnston,' Donald 'Vilii am son, John Grig*, Andrew McFarlane, Duncan Cameron, and ttdward Richards. Leave of absence was granted to Mr Stitt for thia meeting CHAIRMAN S STATEMENT The Chairman's statement was read as follows :- The Wakanui Road Board wrote drawing the Council's attention to the unsatisfactory condition of a ford over the Wakanui Creek. The Board has been informed that as already ad ised the Council does not maintain fords over that creek. The Council will see by a letter received from the manager of the Union Bank that the rate of interest on the Council's overdraft has been reduced to 6 per cent. The South Rakaia Road Board wrote asking that certain fords in the Acton Irrigation District may be made. The Engineer has written to Mr Allan requesting him to have these made. Mr W. A, McLaren enquired if traction engines can cross the Rakaia Gorge bridge. He has been informed that that bridge is closed against such traffic, and also that >he Engineer-in-Chief states that this bridge Is unsafe for this traffic without being considerably strengthened. A further letter from the Government on the matter of section 7 of the Birds Nuisance Act being brought into force will be considered to-day. The Government has paid to the Ashburton-Rangitata water supply account the sum of £60 due for tbe Clearwell and Westerfield village settlement water supplies. A letter from eleven settlers in the Spring burn district will be read, in which these settlers pray that the Council will not allow the Government to dispose of the tramway reserve at Springburn, as they feel sure the said reserve will be required for tramway purposes. DEPARTMENTAL The water ranger's and other depart mental and other reports and memoranda were laid on the table (ENGINEER'S REPORT Tho Engineer's report was read as under:—

Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— The various contracts for construction of additional races are progressing satisfac torily, and will each be finished within three weeks, viz., Mr Davery's contract for Ruapuna Village Settlement supply, Mr Downie's for Central district, and Mr Good's in Hinds Township district. In the latter some modifications of the route had to be made to serve several sections not included in original proposals, and you will observe from accompanying letter that the Com missioner of Crown Lands has arranged to provide funds to meet the outlay for these extensions. The recent winds caused a few slight blockages in some of the races, but these were soon removed, and there is now a continuous supply throughout.

ABhburton-Rakaia Water Supp'y. — A good deal of clearance of races has had to be undertaken since the middle of the month, as a result of the gales which filled the races with drift sand, etc., in many places rendering the supply somewhat intei mittent ; and though the supply has been restored, the racss generally are not in an efficient state, and the ha'f-yearly overhaul should now be set about at once, It has not been usual to shut off t>he water for this purpose at this season of the year, nor wiil it be necessary on this occasion.

Rosedale Village Settlement. — With reference to the request from the South Rakaia Road Board for an additional water supply for Lots 13,14, and 18,1 have visited the place, taken levels, and prepared the accompanying plan and section. I And there would be no fall into existing race in Lot 18, bub Mr Samuel Ross does not object to the outfall being made along the eastern boundary of hia R.S* 15842 to join the present race on that boundary line. SwimmingPond.Chertsey.—As requested, I have inspected the site which the Domain Board proposes to utilise for this purpose. It is in size about three chains by two. The existing hollow or depression will go to lessen the amount of excavation which, without it, would have been necessary, but the porous nature of the soil and subsoil will, no doubt, be found a disadvantage so far as the conservation of the supply is concerned. The Domain Board, however, if Council grants its request, does not propose to ask any supply till the autumn, and believes that any surplus water obtainable from the race during winter (when storm water in quantity is also available) would render the pond quite retentive before next summer. For the water to rise to the intended height the offtake from race should be at a point about ten chains north of pond, and entirely under the Council's control, so that the existing race and service should not be interfered with in any way. Further then, than freeing any surplus which might from time to time be available, the Council could not guarantee any stated supply whatever.

County Plantations.—With the exception of sowing of gums and wattle ab Yalettaand North Mayfield, which will be completed in a week, the planting and sowing for the season may be said to be finished. lam having the gorse on inlet plantations cut and grubbed. Some of the lessees of planted blocks) have arranged to have fences cut, and I will report more fully on this subject next month. In accordance with your instructions, I have prepared a detailed list of plantation reserves and other reserves in the county under the Council's control, giving revenue and other particulars in tabular form.

Ford, North Ashburton River, north of Spread Eagle.—You will observe from the accompanying letter that the Mount Hutt Road Board requests the Council to construct this ford. The expense, including all necessary work, will probably be about £15, and the two Road Boards jointly interested will have to defray the cost

Stock Bridge, Mayfield.—This work has now been completed

Proposed Irrigation, Allenton.— I find that most of the owners in the vicinity of the county water race are desirous of having a scheme initiated at once for the benefit of their holdings, which vary in si_e from one acre to ten acres in extent. All the conditions are favourable for having this done at a small expense, at least as far down as the Belt road, and here an outfall can easily be made into Wakanui Creek. The capacity of the initial thirty chains of borough raoe should be doubled, and an additional race led off through Mr Wilier-' property. The total cost of the work to the Belt road would probably be about £30, and the owners would be prepared to recoup the cost by degrees in any way the Council thinks best. They express themselves anxious for imnudiate action, and probably the beit way to attain this would be a conference between the County and Borough Councils and millowners,

Alford Water Supply.—Some expense is now being incurred in connection with this supply, which is not on a quite satisfactory footing, as shown by accompanying letters; and this matter' had better be considered before any further outlay takes place. WATER RACf,S It was resolved that the Engineer's suggestion ps to clearing races, in the Ashburton-Rikaia water supply district be agreed to j also that the Rosadale Villiage Settlement water race be made aq indicated CHERTSBY SWIMMfNG B4TH The application for a swimming pond at Ohertsey was granted, but the the Council did not guarantee a constant water supply JttVER FORI) It was re solved tjiab a ford be con structed in the not th A shburton river, on the Road Boards interested agreeing to pay the cost ALLENTON IRRIGATION It was resolved lf That the pounoil will proceed with the irrigation supply for the Allenton settlers, upon their signing an agreement to pay their several proportions of the cost, such payments being allowed to extend over a period of three years ; the firs'- instalments to be paid before the work is put in band The supply to be discontinued unless tfie payments b© made whei&Tfsel

ALFORD WATER SUPPLY In reference to Mr Herring's complaint as to an Irregular supply in i water race, and tampering therewith, it was stated that Mr Herring had had permission to make the race, on which no rates had been paid, on the condition that he took all responsibility in connection with it, Tbe race had since been gazetted as a county race. It was considered oa tbe whole that Mr Herring had been well treated. It was resolved that Mr Herring be in formed that the race, having been gazetted as a public race, will be dealt with as such in future, and that the land owners bene fitted by it will berated for its malnten- I tenance in the usual way, and that Mr Green be notified that he will not be allowed to tramper with the race The Engineer^ report was thtn adopted ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £743 were passed for payment SPRINGBURN TRAMWAY A petition was received from residents at Springburn, praying that this tramway be not sold Consideration of the petition was held over until a reply was received from the Government to the Councils letter on the subjeot SMALL BIBDS NUISANCE Some official correspondence was read on this subject which will be published in full at an early date ELECTION COSTS A copy of a memorandum from the Premier on this subject was ordered to be sent to Mr Masiin BANK ACCOUNT A letter was received from the Union Bank in reference to the rate of Interest to be charged on the Council's overdraft ROLL ALTERATIONS Certain changes of property were inti mated— Mamnan, from Mr Strachey to Mr W. P. Kellock; Clearwell, from the same to Mr F. de 0. Malet; R.B. 3973, etc., from Mr E. M. Goodwin to Mr J. W. Shaw; and Mr C. J. Harper to others BRIDGE FEES Mr Joieph Taylor applied for a reduo tion of the fees for traction engines cros sing Ashburton b idge. It was resolved that the Council does not see its way to grant the request, and the new bylaws will be issued shortly A special order was adopted approving the new by-laws SPRINGFIELD WATER. SUPPLY Mr Duncan Cameron having completed the transfer of four acres of land and the water rights over certain races, the Chair man was authorised to affix the seal of the county tc the necessary documents DOG COLLAHS The tender of Mr J. Henry for supply ing dog collars was accepted ANNUAL MEETING It was resolved that the annual meeting for the election of Chairman be called for the statutory day on November 27, and adjourned to the first Friday in December on which the ordinary meeting occurs WATER SUPPLIES A large numb.r of applications were J dealt with, Mr McLauchlan's and Mr Jaine's appllciti <r»s for remission of rates on a race being granted. Messrs Camp bell and other's application for extension was granted. Mr Barnard's application , was granted eubjsct to Mr Thomas' con . sent, and being terminable any time by the Council. The engineer to report on Messrs Judd and Grealey's applications. Messrs McAlister, Davison and Richards' were granted, subjeot to their mutual consent. MOUNT HUTT RACES Mr Holmes' application was granted, subject to his executing an agreement as I suggested by the deputation of the Council, [ who inspected the races ! protective works Mr Todhunter applied to the Council to repair protective works on the Ashburton Rivtr lb was rcsolvod that he be informed that the protective works were constructed by the Road Boards and that he must apply to that body WILLOWS Complaint was made of cattle destroy ing willows, and it was resolved that ; pound keepers and i angers be instructed , to impound all eittle trespassing on the wi'low plantations CONTRACT PRICES A contractor applied for an advance of 2s per acre on a ploughing contract.— Resolved that the request cannot be com plied with This concluded rha meeting.

European and Other Foreign Items.

London, October 28 The overdue ship Timaru has ar rived at Plymouth after a passage of 147 days from Melbourne. The cap tain reports her cargo of frozen meat in excellent condition

Portugal has refused the offer made by Great Britain to despatch Indian troops to Goa to assist in quelling the revolution there, pending the arrival of Portuguese reinforcements.

News has been received of further outrages in Armenia. The Moslems fired several villages between Erzeroum alad Trebizond and shot many Ar menians. They burned the young men and horribly mutilated the women. Altogether 150 deaths are recorded.

In consequence of France assuming no responsibility in connection with the Malagasy treaties with other nations, some English newspapers urge that international action bhould be taken.

Russia in the East.

London, October 28 The Daily Graphic, on what it pro fesses to be high official authority, contradicts The Times' statement as to the terms of the Russo-Ohinese treaty. The opinion on the Continent inclines to the belief that the treaty is an actual fact. Shanghai, October 29 Owing* to the fear of an anti-foreign outbreak in Canton, the Viceroy of Hongkong has sent four hundred soldiers there.

A report is current that five Russian warships are inside Port Arthur, anej nine oqtside.

THEIR NAME IS LEGION

Who testify to the merits of Wolfe's Schnapps for removing indigestion, urinary disorders, and rbeutnatiim *... alio tet U| a_voy, ' ' ' nt-

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIANS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER SO, 1895.



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Business Notices. __ X Cheaper Than Ever. G. J. N E ILL TN Premises lately occupied by F, Nokes, Bootmaker, next Sheaeman Bros A Ladys' Trimmed Hat 4s lid Boys' and Girls' Sai'or Hats lOd each MILLINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Ladies' Norfold Bodice 3s 9d New Dress Goods Goods 6|d Good Washing Prints 3s lid dozen New Dress Goods Is Good White Muslin 3a lid dozen Corsets 2s 3d pair GLOYS9 AND RIBBONS AT YOUR OWN PRICE. Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed 19s 6d Boys' Trousers at Any Price Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s 6d Men's Trousers 6s lid Boys' Suita 3s lid HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, AND TIBS AT HALF PRICE BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. All Our Boots we made Specially to our order. Every Pair Guaranteed. Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid Women's Shoes 4s 6d Men's Bluchers 4s 9d Women's Shoes 5s lid Men's Balmorals 7s 6d TAN BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION G* J* NEI LL, BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS. TEA?" TEA. TEA. GREAT REDUOTION. GREAT REDUCTION, FLETCHER BROS., HAYING cleared out of bond, Large Parcels of Tea at 3d per 16 Reduction on the old tariff, we are enabled to sell better Tea at a Lower Price than anyone in Ashburton Get Our Quotation Before Buying Elsewhere. Seeds ! Seeds ! 1 That die Sure to Grow. TURNIP SEED. Our Turnip Seeds 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 Swede Mammoth Purple Top White Devonshire Grey stone Etc._ Etc. Rape Seed. Rape Seed. BROADLEiiF ESSEX KAPE. FIELD CARROTS. FIELD CAEROT3. As in the case of our Mangel Seeds, these have special atten tion by the careful selection of well shaped Roots from which the Seeds are grown. Jamas' Scarlet Intermediate Giant Green Top White Scarlet's Horn Belgian, &c., &c. Mangel Seed. Mangel Seel. The Greatest possible care is taken in growing all our Mangel Seeds. Grown from selected roots, they cannot fail giving the greatest satisfaction. Mammoth Long "Red, Champion Orange Globe, Etc. BE SUciß AdD GET OCR QUOTATION" BEFORE 'BUYING ELSEWHERE Seasonal) 1 c 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 Zealand 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 Oases Preserved Peaches 15 Oases St Georges' Jam', lib tins 10 Oases Jain,, 21b tins 5 Cases 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 Size Corks which have ever arrived in Canterbury, which we are enabled to quote at j Very Low Pi ices for Largo Quantities, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORE?, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND 116 and 118 High Street, Christchurch. Advertised Agents for Nimmo and Blair s Reliable Farm and Garden Seeds NEW SHOW ROOM. | JjlOR SPECIAL DPiPLAY OF ! Li noleums, Oilcloths, Carpets. ■» i NOW OPEN LUBLOWS BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET. MITCHELL & TURNER. TANORUD SIBEETI



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Wanted. I | . B^XRIBITO&S are informed that J Green Feed can be obtained on application to Mail Office or Secretary A. and P. Association. 10 184 DON'T Forget—Programme by Pres byterians at Primitive Band of Hope Meeting, Thursday, 7.30 p.m. All are cordially invited. Collection. 10185 IAANOE vjU be held in the Orange ■-■* Hall, Friday. November J, Show Night. Admission— 2s 61, Ladies Free. 10 179 rpO LET.—Corner Shop with offices X adjoining all in one or separately at the corner of Moore and East Street at a low rental. Apply to Henry Zanper. 10 178 WAN. ED Known.—That I have just received large consignments of Groceries, Crockery, Glass and Enamelled . ware, which I am prepared to sell at j lowest possible prices for cash. Inspec tion invited. Goods delivered daily in Town and Suburbs. Families waited on for orders. E, Mahood, Eist Belt Cash Store. 10 152 WANTED Known—Thirty-five Boys' Sailor Suits, all sizss, from 4s 3d. Boys' Serge Knickers 2s Sd par pair. Our Straw Hat at ls is far the best value in town. —Beath and Co, Tancred street. 10 158 WANTED Known—Repairing made to look like new. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. /"GENUINE Reductions for Cash— V_T Being still over stocked, and to make room for new goods shortly to arrive from London, I am selling in all depart ments at lowest possible prices tor cash to clear.—H, M. Jones.



WANTED— People who are in need of Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H. Bairstow. 8 80 WANTED Known—We are now showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, Millinery, &c. Everything marked as low as possible.—H. 0, Segers, Melford House. F^LUTION in Prices—Genuine Electroplate-ware. Lawn Tennis Material, and Lawn Mowers. See our Window and Prices.—W. H. Collins & Go. 10 113 WANTED— Every man to try Mellor's Bluchers, only 4s lid. ANTED KNOWN—Art Muslfoß~Art Cretonnes, Art Curtains, &c, to be seen in our Hew Show Room. A beautiful promenade. — Mitchell and Turner. OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorn s new shop, Baker's Buildings. ,t/|F.N'S Bluchers si, a g'wd Strong lvX Nailed Shooter at 8s 61 • a nice assortment of Ladies? and Children's Boots and Shoe 3 from ls 9i a pair at R Alcorn's WANTED Known—Men's Shearing Shoes Is 6J, Ladies' Leather Strap Shoos 4-, 6d, Men's Carpet Slippers ls lid. Youths' Btthing P^nts M and 6J, Boys' Jersey Suits half ordinary price— Andrew Ore. 10 111 i.y ANTED Known—For Ashburton ** Show, beautiful Tiimmed Hats and Bonnets; ako Ladies' Mantles, Capes, Jackets, Corsets, &c.~ Andrkw Orr, 10 112 ; a WANTED Known-That H. Bun - V stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim mings. 8 81



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\\ J ANTED Known—24o Pairs of V * Sample Buota at cost price.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ! fITANTED Known-50 tairs Ladies j VV and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only. —Andrew Orr 10 136 \I7\ANTED Known—Newest Goods in * » Drapary and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London— W H. Collier, The Cornsr. WANTED Know.i-Girls' neat Kid Shoes 5^ 6d ab Mellor's Zea landia Boot Srore. WANTED Known—For good value in Drapery, Millinery, <&c, go to Melford House. Tickets tor presents given to all cash purchasers.—H« 0. Segers. WANTED Known—Mellor's Zea landia B>ot Store has Ladies' Kid Shoes at 6s 6d. J WANTED Known—Go to The Corner f ;r Newest Styles In Drapery and Millinery—W. H Collier. C< »RKS, CORKS. 50,000 Corks. Notice to. Herbal Beer makers and others. Wa have jusb received five bales of splendidly shaped Corks, which we can quote at a very low price for large q iMntities.—Fletcher BRo3.,East Street, Ashburton __________ lIT ANTED—Ladies to see the lates VV styles In Boots and Shoes.—- Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MRS ALCORN, having secured the services of a London Milliner, wi 1 now be able to Supply Ladies' and Chil dren's First-class Millinery in the most Artistic and Fashionable style in New Zealand. A nice assortment of Dress goods in stock



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WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9a lid, Knlcker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6d,— The Corner, W. H. Collier WANTED Known--If you are hard on Baots try Mfllor's Zealandia Boob Store, ' WANTED Known—Stacks of cheap Boots and Shoes at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. __j_TED Known—Melloij. s Boot and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. WANTED Known—No old fashioned Goods ab Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. W' ANTED KNOWN—We are now making a magnificent display of Linoleums, Carpets, <fee, in our Newj Show Room.—Mitchell ani> Turner. I¥7 ANTED Known—We are now W giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of Drapery, Millinery, &c. —H. C. Segers, Meliord fiouao, ] HERBAL Beer Extract 7d per bottle Sufficient to make six gallons of I splendid Herbal 8e... This extract saves | boiling herbs ; is pure 5 rnafees a splendid tonic beer; non-intoxicating, with a creamy head, like bottled Ale.—Fletcher Bros., Wholesale and Retail Agents, Ashburton and Christchurch Tg OLIDAY ' Suits—_ Men Kaiapo rS Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicke aud Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men' 'Suits to Measure from 45a, Fit ans . WviteßShlj. G'ttarftiitoed »l R, Aloora'f-v



Wanted. WANTED— Everybody to examine the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. LF. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now * on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Gocds, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced rices for cash, at L, F. Ahdrbwrs &Co WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. Salbk's, Optician, *1/ ANTED Known—Mellor's Zea- W landia Boot Store is the cheapest 1 Boot shop in Ashburton, EDUCED PRICES for Cash~thi month lor 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, atrapa, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, and Desks, Etc., all at reduced prices for Cash,—L. F Andrewes & Co.



Business Notice.. 14 Cases Summer Goods JWOW /-VPEtfED TT P | 3 Cases STRAW HATS 2 Cases HARD HATS 2 Cases SOFT FELT 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.



2023 TIES TO CHOOSE FROM j SIX TRUNKS NEW BOOTS & SHOES These Goods have all been specially selected by our Manager NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager JEWELLER AND OPTIQIA.N, j East Street, Ashburton IMPORTER OF DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER anrf E.P. WARE GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY Importer of Goods specially suitable for MARRUGE OR BIRTHDAY PRESENTS or PRESEINTATTONS DEPARTMENTS : | WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT \ A staff of skilled workmen only em ployed , Repairs receive careful attention MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT. Every depcription of Diamond, Gold and Silver Jewellery made up to order OPTICAL DEPARTMENT. Sights Tested Hnd all errors of r ft as tion corrected by an improved method of testing, THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT in the DISTRICT



Hollow ay's Ointment and Pills.— Abscesses, Erysipelas, and Piles.—Unvary ing success attends all who treat these diseases according to the simple printed directions wrapped round each pot or box. They are'invaluable to the young and timid, whose bashfulness sometimes endangers Hie. Though apparently local, diseases of this nature are esentially blood diseases, but a trifling expense will enabls the most diffident io conduct aQy ca5C *° a naPPy *ss c without exposing secret infirmities to anyone. The ointment checks the local inflammation and alleviates the throbbing pains. These direg tions also clearly point out when and how TTolloway's PiUs are to bo taken, and their purifying and regulating powers may assist by adjusting and itrepgthening the coastitu tics, ,



The tender of Messrs Page and Ifejian was accepted for the erection of the Oddfellows' Hail. The Ashburton Rifle Club's competition j for Mr Shaw's trophy and Club prices will not be fired to morrow, there being no half holiday on account of the Show. There will be a practice on the range on Friday afternoon (Show day), and Messrs Grant and Saiek will fire off the tie for second place in the handicap competition held oyer from last season, the prize being Messrs P. Hay man and Oo.'s trophy, For Indigestion, the best remedy is un. doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being i mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and fop Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles is l_d, 2tj 9d, and U~, by all _#cdi. oihe Vcbd6ra fchrtfughdut the world,' A simple, saf*. mad remedy.