PHASES OF THE MOON.

DEATH.

Chapman.—Ou November 6, J895, at the residence of her parents, Taucred street, Ashburton, Emily, fourth daughter of John Richard and Margaret Mary Chap man. Aged 17 years.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1895.

All sorts of rumors are in the air as to how the plums just now available in the world political are rumors, to be distributed. Some have it that Sir Patrick Buckley's health is not such as will permit him to accept the vacant judge ship, but that a voyage to and resi • dence in England as Agent-General would do him good. Others have it that Sir Patrick will take the vacant seat on the bench, and that the literary W. P. Reeves will become the colony's man in London. The elevation of Sir Patrick Buckley to the Supreme Court bench, and the mission to England of Mr W. P. Reeves will make room for two new members of the Cabinet, The New Zealand Times, the Wellington j Government paper, speaks of the re tirement from the Cabinet of the Hon. William Montgomery, and of Hon. W. 0. Walker as his probable successor, while the Hon. T. Kelly will take Sir Patrick Buckley's place. Into the shoes of Mr Reeves, Mr Arthur Guin ness, is said to be waiting to step, but this rumor has hardly enough body in it for belief. Appointments to the Council are also tinted at, and two North Islanders and one South Islander are mentioned as probable men.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The warship Katooxnba has left the New Hebrides for New Zealand.

The Tipwald factory will be open on Friday morning to receive milk from suppliers, and the price oftereel is 3d per gallon of eleven pounds.

A letter from beyond the colony, addressed as under, was received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of Mwch, and is still unclaimed :~ James Carolan.

At the Police Court on Monday—before Mr A Harrison, J.P—a firsb offender was c mvicted of drunkenness and discharged, &n$ another first offender was similarly dealt; with by Mr R Alcorn, J.P,, on Tuesday.

A Press Association telegram s»ys that the Cabinet has decided to appoint Mr A. A Duncan, who is at present chief clerk, to be the PuWio Trustee, The position also carries with it a seat on the newly constituted General Board of Advances to Settlers.

With a view of making a complete search at the Auckland Islanda, where the wreck age was found by Captain Fairchild on the la ..fc visit of the Hmemoa, the Government have recommendud his Excellency the Governor to have 9 warship sent to the Islands at once. Work in connection with the installa tion of the telephone service is being pushed ou with all speed. The poets were all erected some time a»o, most of the wires are already hung, and the staff are now engage i In the Jatter work and and making the connections for sub scribers, so ihafc every! hing may be ready for the arrival of the instruments The boys celebrated Guy Fawkes D.iy in Aahburton in the usaal way. They carted round the usual monstrosity with the papier mache mask, chanted the doggi-el which is supposed to be the correct thing en such occasions, and collected tho usual pence from people with sensitive ears, who were only too glad to pay and have the urchins 'move on ' wifch their untuneful dirge. Mr W. H. Spackman, cf Chris!churoh, is the lucky ho.'dor of Aurarja (winner of the Melbourne Cup) in Tattersalls' big sweep, the first priza in which will be about £13,500, On Tuesday he sent a cablegram to the promoter of the sweep to lay off £3000 againet the ally, but no backers could be found. He thm saves his £3000, and will win the full amount of the first pr'ze in the sweep. The Hokitika Guardian reports tha«- an extensive bush fire was raging on October 31 at Arahura, and thut the settlers along the road had a very anxious time. The fire was fiercest between the * three mile ' and the railway crossing, and it was reported that a large extent of bush in the back country had been devastated. There were bush fires also on the south side of the river, but these did no great amount of damage.

The Directors of the Mosgfel Woollen

Factory Company, in their annual report, i state that a fair business has been done

during the year. The balance to credit

of the profit and loss account is £6476 16a lid, from which £2205 was paid as an interim dividend in April. Tha Directors recommend the payment of a further divi dend of 4 per cent, for the half year, ab sorbing £2940, making 7 per cent, for the year, and carrying forward £1331 16s lid.

The Timaru Herald says ."—Shearing is now in full swing on the lower aations, among the larger places which rmde a start on Monday being the Levels and Pareora estates of the New Zealand and Australian Land Company, and Mr E, Elwcrthy's estate. Mr W. Grant, of Elloughton, has about finished the merinos he had brought down from the Mackenzie Country, and in his paddocks can be seen sheep, some ia the wool and some shorn, that got through the severe

winter. All these sheep are now looking very well.—Shearing has atao begun in some parts of our own county.

A Press Association telegram from

Auckland reports that the Tasmania, on her trip from Sydney, when approaching the Hew Zealand coast, met with similar conditions of weather as the 111-fated

Wairarapa ; namely, fine weather nnti! approaching the New Zealand coast on Sunday morning, when there was very thick, foggy weather, it being impossible to pick up either the Three Kings or the North Cape. Speed was reduced, the foghorn was kept constantly going, and soundings were taken, the last in order to verify the position of the steamer, which came slowly al ng the coa«.t until Cape Brett was picked up early yesterday morning.

A Nels3n papar reports that during a recent severe thunderstorm at Tukaka. Mr

Baird's dwtilling was s'ruck by lightning. It struck the aide of the kitchen window, smashing it, and ripping the parting bead out and hurling it against the fence, part of it being; piclced up twenty feot from the building, The light nine; then took a downward course, passing through two biscuit tins and then into a zhic- Hned cssa on ?ha fbor. In the parlour a bunch of Toi Toi grsss was &efc in a blsz3, tha glare from which aroused Mr Baird, who promptly put the ignited grasa up the chimney, thaa saving the house from taking fire; as it was, ;he ceiling paper was charrerL The gla sof a picture to which the grass was attached was struck, and three dbtinefc places were fused. Such an occurrence has never been known in Takaka before.

Opinions are very much at variance as to whether or not it is obligatory upon local bodies to impose the 10 per cent ndditioD to overdue rates Tho Oannru Borough Council (says the Mail) have received two conflicting legal opinions on the snl)J3ct, ani in their dilemma they appealed to other looal bodies throughout the colony as to the interpretation to be placed upon the statute; but the result has ceriainly rot been to remove the doubt and difficulty. Thus Mr T. F. Martin, Secretary to the Municipal Association at Wellington, who is a solicitor, wrote that the Act is mandatory, and that the 10 per cent penalty masb be enforced. The Town Clerk of Dunedin (Mr W. B Taylor), however, wrote giving quite an opposite view. Amongst others to whom the Council appealed for guidance was the Auditor-Genera), but his reply has nob oome to hand. The Oamaru Borough Council, by seven to six, decided that) the 10 per cent addition bhould not be made to overdue rates until it was directed to be charged by special resolution of the Council. The Thames corresp indent of the New Zealand Herald writes, under date October 29 :—' V sensational incident occurred near HSkutaia to-day, which resulted in the death of a Maori man, the particulars of which are as follow :—A settler named R >bert .Darrah had en three different, occasions of late los": money from his house, the theft being committed on each occasion during his absence from his houss at work. As he had no clue as to who (.he tl iaf wjs, he set a trap by load ing a gun with powder and bail, and placed it inside the door of an upstairs room, so that ag soon as the door was Dulled back a few inches it would discharge the gun. Thi* was done on Friday last, but nothing occurred until to-day. This morning Darrah and his mate named William Ripley left the house at seven o'clock, and proceeded to their work afc Mr Bell's farm, a neighbouring settler, and on returning at about six o'clock this evening they found a Maori, named Wi Taifca, lying dead outside the door, having been shot through the left breast by the gun which had been set as a trap inside. Evidently the Maori was the person who had been committing the thefes, and apparently to-day tried to again enter the house for the same purpose, bub was prevented from doing so by the charge 1 killing him. Dirrah, who is a single man at once came into town and gave ninißelf into the hands of the police.'

RESUMPTION OF CHEERFULNESS

Undisturbed and more refreshing sleep, and a hearty appetite, at-apeedy effects resulting fron; the use of Woifl'sSoboftpps, - !

School Committee.

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At the usual meeting of the Rakaia ! School Committee held at Mr Oxley s office, there were present—Messrs Hardy (chairman), Oxley, Holland, Cromie, McLean, Shannon and Barcock. The master reported a good attendance, but complained of the bad ventilation. ' boiue items for use in the school were ! ordered to be procured. The lioaid asked for information as to children, etc , at Roaedale and the Village Settlement, where it was proposed to erect new bchoois. Mr Barcock was asked to procure information ia the settlement/, and Mr Oakley at Roaedale. It was decided to close the school from Thursday evening next till Tuesday. INSPECTORS REPORT The Inspector's report was read, and the headmaster's reply, and the Chairman was requested to send che same on to the ! Boara of Education. The following is the report of the Inspector, who examined the school on October 8 and 9 last: — Organisation—Standards VI. and V.— Mr James Thompson, headmaster; Standard IV. — Miss Emily Howard, i assistant mistress (ten weeks only); Standard 11. — Emma Thompson, P.T., 4 yaars ; Standard I. and P.—Miss Anslay, infant mistress ; Peter Havvey, P.T., 1 year (all but one hour per day); Standard lII.—-Headmaster, assistant mistress and P.T. 1 year.

liemarka—Soms important features of the work disclosed in the present exami nation of the school are well worthy of high commendation, while.others of no less importation are not, I regret to Bay, entitled to favorable notice.

With the progress made by the classes, Standard I. and P., in the lower division of the school, we have every reason to be highly satisfied. The children are receiv ing a thoroughly good grounding on the various subjects of instruction, and their ! training in good habits is all that could be desired. Oatbide this department, howevar, the performance of the claasea is by no means bo uniformly successful, and in the case of two of them—Standards HI. and IV,—it results in a serious break down. An explanation accounting for the defects in these two classes is not readily available. ' Standard 111. has been taught by the headmaster with assistance from the junior mistress, and first year pupil t-acher ; and as thair class and the other two classes, Standards V. and VI., under hia direct tuition contain in all only 47 pupils, it is surely not too much to expect that their preparation should be attended by a substantial measure of success. Even irore favorably treated haa Standard IV. been in the matter of staff, for it has re ceived practically the undivided attention of the assistant mistress in a room i where there is no disturbing element in the shape of another class. As the present teacher had been only ten weeks in the school ib would be mani festly unfair to hold her re&ponsible for the preparation of this class, and I can only suggest that for the future the head master should see to it that he exercises efficient supervision over the work of his ! young asfcisstant. Of the other chases in the school, Standard 11. makes a very pleasing appearance, and the good exam nation ib passes r< fleets credit on the promising pupil teacher to whose charge it has been trusted during the year. biandards V. and VI. give evidence of having received careful preparation. They are week in arithmetic and only fair in composition, but the other subjects of the class group are on the whole well done, and the answeiiog in the class subj c'-s of history and science possesses che valuable quality of inteliijenca.-—L. B, Wood, Inspector.

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS.

Repetition and Recitation—Commendable Drill and Exercise—Nob inspected; weat her unfavorable Singing—Fair, taught by Mistress Needlework—Very good indeed Comprehension of reading lessons— For the most part satisfactory

The Board of Education considering the report on Standards 111. and IV. so very unsatisfactory repuested an explana tion from the headmaster. The chaiiman of the committeee re ceived the following from Mr Thompson : "i have the honor in reply to yours re, Inspector's report on Standards HI. and VI.» to submit; the following explanation —I greatly regret that the results in these classes fell short of the requirements, especially with regard to Standard 111, which was worked by myself along with Standard IV., VI. and VII., with the assistance of \\ hour daily by the junior pupil teacher and assistant mistress As many of the pupils in the senior classes ware presumably enjoying their final educational opportunities, I fear that an error of judgment was committed in ex ponding an undue proportion of my energies in promoting their progress This, wi*h the close supervision of Standard 11., under a pupil teacher, and the general oversight of the school work, so fully occupied my time that the work of Standard 111, has suffered. With regard to Standard IV. which wai in the handa of a highly qualified and experienced teacher, and enjoying the specially ftvorable condi tions mentioned by the inspector, a general supervision as to time tables, periodic examinations and criticisms rif the we§k parts in the attainments, should have secured satisfactory results. I may be peimitted to point out that where minute and detailed supervision appeared to be more necessary, as in the larger class Standard 2, ander a pupil teacher, the results both la<>t year and this received marked commendation. In conclusion, I beg to express the earnest hepa that with stricter supervision enjoined by the report, the hearty co-operatien of the s^aff, and the much steadier attendance which has lately obtained, the results of the current year will be much more satisfaptory to the F«ducatlon Board, to your OonimifcteG, and myself.—James Thompson, Headmaster. ' ■■

HAMPSTEAD

The monthlj meeting of the Hamp stead School Committee was held on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs Orr, Lawrie, Andrews, Sage, Patten, Hendry, 'Strange, and Crooks, Mr Crooks being unable to attend throughout the meeting, Mr Orr was voted to the chair. i master's report The mister's report showed the number on roll 405, average attendance 368 i , OBJECT LESSONS Mr Henderson, of the Central Agency, of Clark and Son, Wellington, forwarded a case of cotton samples, in all its stages, for u&e as an object lesson, and the I present wa» ordered to be acknowledged I with thanks, master's house As the roof of the master's house had leaktd badly during the recent; rains, ib was resolved to ask the Board of Educa tion to replace the old shingles with iron, and again point out that the accommoda tion was insufficient. GROUNDS It was resolved to expand JBi Is from the Incidental fund in improvement of the grounds. MAPS It was decided to apply fco the Board for a map of New Zealand for use of the school. ENTERTAINMENT It was decided, if the coat was moderate, to hold an entertainment in the Drill Shed early in December, for the purpose of raising a prize fund, HOLIDAY Ib was decided to give a holiday on Friday, November 8, VISITING COMMITTEE Messrs Andrews and <Jrr were ap pointed % Visiting Committee, and re quested to have some windows mended at once.

ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £4 14s were passed, and the Committee adjourned.

ANNIVERSARIES

Primitive Methodist Church

The anniversary celebrations of the Primitive Methodist Church, held on Fri day and Sunday last, were most success ful from every standpoint. The ladies of the church brought skill, art, nature, and taste to their aid, in the effort to make the tables attractive, the result being, abundance and variety of provisions, and baauty in the appearance of the spread. The tables were presided over by Mes damcs Watkhis, Crum, Addis, James, Robinson, J. W. Hardley, and Misses Tucker (2) a. Palmer, Frisby, and N. Robinson, bhe last three young ladies having charge of the Bachelors table, In the centre of which was an iced two-decker cake, the iceing being the gifc of Mr Pollock, Tea began at £ 45, and from that hour untill 7 30a continuous stream of visitors kept the ladies as bupy as possible. The Ashburton Brass Band very kin*3Jy erllvcned the proceedings by playing some choice selections in front of the charch. Afc the after meeting, the church wag crowded to ihe doors, not only every seat being crowded, but in aisles porch and vestty people were stand* ing closely p eked. The R«v A. Mitchell was in splendid voice, and sang with great power and eapreßaion 'The Holy City' (for which he had to respond to an empha t'c encore) and * The Toilers' Mr* Mitchell, Mrs Marsden, Misa Barret, Mies Steele and Miss Lusk, were also rnosfc successful in their respective eongs, giving evident delight to the large audience. Rev. Messrs Tnglis, Brooke, Ciphert, and Astley gave brief, but telling addresses'. The choir rendered several anthems and glees, in splendid style, contributing greatly to tha enjoyment of the evening. On Sunday, fche Rev A. Mitchell, con ducted three services ; the church being cr >wded on each occasion. The afternoon service was a musical one ; the preacher gave a stirring addresa on Elij ih ; and sang several solas from the Oratorio • Klijah,' in which he fully sustained the great reputation, enjoyed by him in Christ, church. The preaching and singing of Mr Mitchell gave greafc delight to all who were privileged to hear him ; and contri buted in npsmall measure the great success of the anniversary. The proceeds of the tea and services will amount to about) £30. In addition to the ladies who pro vided the Tea; numerous friends gave donations, sufficient to cover all the ex penses in connection with the gatherings ; thus bringing about the very gratifying result recorded.

SPORTING.

C J.C, SPRING MEETING.

Chbistchuroh, November 5 Concluding results :— • New Zealand Cup, of 1500 soya; two miles. Euroclydon, 7st (P. Kingan) 1 Chaos, 6st 131b ... ... (Whittaker) 2 Gipsy Grand, 7st 61b ... (W. Pine) 3 Marino and Sternchaser were first away, but before the course proper was reached Gipsy Grand ran through and showed the way past the stand, with Marino, Alder shot, Sternchaser, Impulse, The Artist, Pegasus, Lady Zetland, and Chaos follow ing in the order named, with Quroclydon last. Alderehot was in front as they swept past the kennels, the rest bunched together. Oace in the straight the leaders were beaten, and' Gipsy Grand and Chaos drew out, Euroclydon coming fast, and passing Chaog, won by a clear length, Gipsy Grand close up third. Time—3.3l|. Dividends— £17 16s and £20 9s.

Kicoabtojt Welter, of 150 sbvs; six furlongs.—Orioa, 9st 41b, 1 j Stockfish, Bst 41b, 2; Ambueh, 9*t. 3. Time—l.l7J, Dividends—£lß 93 and £17 6s.

The Welcome Stakes, of 400 soys; four furlongs.— Bombshell, 1; Marlin, 2; St Ouida, 3. Eleven started. Woa by three parts of a length. Time 48&s«c. Dividends -£5 Is6dand£6 la6d.

Ladies' Pukse, of 100 sovb j 1$ mile.— Artilleur list 91b, 1; Salvo lOsfc, 2; Good wood list 121b, 3. ,Won by a neck. Time —2min 45Jsec. Dividends—-£4 Is and £4 12s.

Stewakds' Handicap, of 300 soys; six furlongs. —Vanilla 6st 91b, I; Orion 7st 61b, 2 j Waiuku 9st 31b, 3. Won by two lengths. Time—lmin 14|sec. Dividends—£42 13a 0d and £49 17s 6<i.'

This Shorts, of 50 aovs ; four furlongs.— Nomad, 1; Miss Madge, 2; Watchword, 3. Won easily. Time 49§seo« Dividends—£4 9s 6d and £7 2s.

VICTORIAN RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

Melbourne, November 5 The weather was perfect, and the atten dance the largest 1 for years. Results—' Hurdle RAgE, three miles.—Bordered 1, Gratia.no 2, Corncake 3. Eight started. Won by half a head. Time—6.7

Railway Plate, six furlonsg.- Oarlton I, Emouna Knuck 2, Duke of York 3. Twenty two started* Won easily. Time 1,16 J. Kensington Stakes, five furlongs.— Dowry 1, The Hummer 2, Pluvius 3. Sis started. Won by half a head. Time—l 4J-, Melbourne Cttp, 3000 aovs; two miles.

Auraria7.4 ... .., (Stevenson) 1 Hova ... (oas. Hayes) 2 Burrabari ...  . (S Thomas) 3 Waterfall (W Delaney) 4 Thirty-six started. Hoy& went t^ the front t«t the distance, and he looked as if he had everything beaten, buti'SteVehson aWosfc up the Trenton filly; and the iasne resolved itself into a tussel between Auraria and Hova, the former winning by a neck. The winners starting price was 100 to 3. Time -3.29.

Nursery Handicap, five furlongs,—The Bright Eyes 1, Thunder Queen 2, Le VarS. Eighteen started. Won by a length. Time —1.4. •■ • •••

YAu Yean Stakes—Mostyn 1, Scarpia 2, The Ohevftlier ft«JFiifte*n-Bt&xtGd<, »W» faulty*;:: • ;'' ' ''*"'■*

TaJ) ASfIBOBDOK etTABBIANi WEDNESDAY, NOYEMBIE 6, 1896.



November— Last Quarter KewMoon First Quarter December — Full Moon Lvsfc Quarter New Moon First Quarter

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CLASS SUBJECTS.

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40 60 70

50 10



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Business Notices. EVERYBODY NOW HAVING £j Heard of the "BLUE HLOUHJE/" and its Wonderful Value, it means to Sustain its Reputation for SELLING CHEAP, Therefore, until After the Show week from this date, have Determined to dispense with all idea of profit and SELL CHEAPER THAN EVER — Remember — the Goods are ALL New, No old shelf-worn goods at the 48 BLUE HOUBE." Our trade is Strictly Cash. You Can't refuse our goods for your money; the value tells. COMPARE OUR PBICE3. Men's Tweed Suits to Measure a Specialty. The Newest Patterns, The Beat Workmanship, The Latest Style, In fact a Perfectly Made Superior Suit to Measure for 45s Trousers to Measure from 12s 6d : 1000 patterns to choose from ; Fit Guaranteed. Men's Ready-made Salts 14s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 5s lid Men's Serge Trousers 4a lid Men's Moles, Good , 5s lid Men's Felt Hats from U 6d A Splendid Line at ... 2* lid Woiking Shirts ... Is each BC Undershirts mi Pants Is 8d



Wanted. ' yU- ANTED Known—"plendid Gu.se ** berries for Jam in any quantiiy» Id per pint.—W, G. Pkakcs, Ailenton ___ILi 9 WANTKD Known -Lost from North Belt, pair of Canaries. Reward on return of one or both to W. C. Davis. East street, 11 26 WANTED, a Man to milk, garden, and mak<? himself useful about the place. Apply Ranoer's TVmperance ' Hote!, Willa street, Ashburton. 11 28 rpo LET.—Corner Shop with Offices J_ adjoining. All in one ur separately, at j the corner of Moore and East Street, at a low rental. Apply to Henky Zander, 10 178 WAJNThD Known —Spectacles, Eye I Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and j everything In the optical line at S. Silek's, Optician* WANTED— Every man to tryMELLOR's Blochers, only 4s lid. WANTJb-D— People who are in need of Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H. Bairstow. 8 80 GENTLEMEN who wish to dress comfortably, and with good taste and economy, should visit our Clothing and Outfitting Department.-—Mitcheli AND TTTRNEK. TCE Cream. Ice Cream. —Wanted, 5000 JL people to try Flower's noted Vanilla Ice Cream. Iced drinks of every description. Fresh Toffies and Chocolates a specialty. H. A. Flower, Leading Confectioner, East Street. WANTED Known—We are now giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of I>rapery, Millinery, j &c—H. C. Segers, Melford House. | ryiO LADlES—Spring Cleaning. Before JL re-arranging your rooms pay us a visit. Our Stock of Furnishing Drapery is very large, and includes evarything necessary for the beauty and comfort of a —Mitchbil and Turner. WANTED Known—We are now showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, MlUin?ry, &o. Everything marked as low as possible.—H. C, Segers, Melford House.



A Beautiful lot of Scarves, Collars, Braces, and Handkerchiefs, from 6d each, worth Double. White Calicoes 2s lid per dozen, Sheetings 9d per yard, Silesia 3|d, Hollands from 4|d, Table Damask from Is, Prints. Prints. Prints. Washing Prints Cheaper than Ever. Nobody looking for Cheap Goods passes the "BLUE HOUSE" Special Lire 4s lid Dress worth 7s OJ, other goods from 3d per yard. .Sateens. Oarabrics, Persians, Cords, OrepoHe, Drlils, Etc, All at prices to Suit the keenest buyer. Millinery Millinery. Millinery. Do you Want a First-class Stylish Hat in the Newest Shape with the Latest Trimming 1 TEE "BLUE HOUSE" Is the place for you. Go there and Save Disappointment. A New Line in LIGHT FANCY STRAW, Well Trimmed, including a Beautiful Flower or Ostrich Tip, Only 3s lid Our Net and Laco Millinery are. the Cheapest and Most Stylish. The numbers sold up to date prove to usthat thepu'olicknow how to appreciate our efforts in bringing Down the Price of Millinery. Pick your Shape and Trimming and we will Trim you a most Stylish Hat Fbeb of Cost. Best in Every Line at THE ''BLUE HOUSE." SUNSHADES. The Best Value ever shown at 2s lid A reaily Superior lino with Stylish Bandies at 3s I Id. Good Shape. IN BOOTS~AND SHOES THE "BLUE HOUSE" Cannot be Surpassed by city traders, and in many special lines it is impossible to compete with the



X EVOLUTION in Prices—Genuine Electroplate-ware, Lawn Tern's Material, and Lawn Mowers, See our Window and Pricas.-—W. H. Colltns & 00. . 10 113 WANTED Known—Repairing made to look like new. Mellor's Z»alandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Men's Shearing Shoes Is 6d, Ladies' Leather Strap Shoes 4-. 6d, Men's Carpet Slippers Is lid, Youths' Bithing Pants 4d and 6d, Boys' Jersey Suits half ordinary price.— Andrew Ore, 10 111 U/ ANTED Known—That H. Bair V V stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim mings. 8 81 IS/ ANTED Known—24o Pairs of *'V Sample Boots at cost price.— Metlor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED Known-50 fairs Ladies ?'? and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennfs Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only.-- Andrew Orr 10 138 WANTED Koown—Newest Gocda in Drapsry and Millinery for the Summer Seanon, direct from London— >v H. Collier, The Corner, i



i| /ANTED Known—Girls' neat Kid' W Shoes 5-s 6d at Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store. ANTED Known—For gooi value W in Drapo>y, Millinery, &c, go to Melford Hmisq. Tickets tor presents triven to all cash purchasers —H. C. Segers, W l ANTED Known—Mellor's Zea landia B.>ot Store has Ladies' Kid fr-hoes at; (U 6i. \hf ANTED Known—Mellor'p Zea #'\ landia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ashburton. ; « ' ANTEDKnown—GotoTHEOoRiNER •' f.>r Newest Stylos in Drapery and Millinery— W. H Collier. /^KXRKsTovXRm 50,000 Oo^NotTce v to Herbal Beer makers and others- Wa have junfc received five bales of splendidly shaped Corks, which we can quote at a very low price for large qaantiiies.—Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ash burton WANTED— Ladies to see the lates styles in Boots and Shoes.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



MRS ALCQRN, having secured the services of a London Milliner, will now be able to Supply Ladies' and Chil dren's First-clasa Millinery in the most Artistic and Fashionable style in New Zealand A nice assortment of Dress goods in stock ANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 6i, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9a lid, Knicker Suits 4s Ud, Caps 65.— Ihe Cornor. W. H. Collier OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. MKN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 83 6 j ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boo's and Shoes from Is $d a pair at j R. Amjobn's 1> 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 Deßks, Etc., all at reduced prices for Cash.—L F Akdkewes & Co.



"BLUE PIOUSE" VALUE. Another gross of the well-known 3s lid Ladies' Strap Shoes Just Opened. Be Quick if you want a pair. Also- A New Line of Men's Shooters afc 7s 6d worth 11s 6d. Every article Equally Cheap. In fact to Save money find THE " BLFE HOUSE," the Only place in Aghburton where, trade is conducted on Strictly Cash principles. Eyejfj'body treated alike ; no good Customers Have to pay for bad ones 5s saved is 5s earned To earn money go to the 'BLUE HOUSJJ." Fext Olathing Factory) ; And second door i?om M? Orr's Ironmongery Department, , EAST STREET,



WANTED Known—Jf you are hard on Boots try Me^lok's Zaalandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Stacks of cheap Boots and Shoes at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. T I OLID AY Suits—A Nice Kaiapol, •i i Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's W"~ ANTED—Everybody to examine the Goods and Prices af) Mg^op's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Mellor s Boot and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. WANTED Known—No old fashioned Goods at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. HERBAL Bees Extract 7d per bottle. Sufficient (o make six gallons of splendid Herbal Beer. This extract saves boiling herbs £ is pure ; makes a splendid tonic beer; noh-intoxica'ting, with a creamy head, like bottled Ale.—Fletcher Bros., Wholesale and Retail Agents, I Auhbuftyu and Chrletehuroh I



f Wanted. OTATOBS, CHICK WHE4T, Bar ley wanted in any qu-»mi;y for Cash,—j. Thomas, Produce Dealer, Havelock Street. 11 32 Im^:~T>JARIIiS for 1895 Rough Pocket and Medical Diaries, New Zealand Diari< s, Date Blocks. New Goods juab opened nv. Stationery, Plated ware, and Fancy G jode ; Scrip me Texts, new and pretty designs. Orders for thris; mas numbers now booked — I H. M. Johes.



public Notices. JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN, Ease Street, Ashburton "TMPORTER OF DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER anH E.P. WARE GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY Importer of Goods specially suitable for MaRRIaGE OK BIRTHDAY PRESENTS or PRESENTATIONS DEPARTMENTS : WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT A staff of skilled workmen only em ployed. Repairs receive careful attention MANUFACTURING DPIPARTMENT. Every description of Diamond, Gold and Silver Jewellery made up to order OPTICAL DEPARTMENT. Sights Tested and all errors of refrac tion corrected by »n improved method of testing, IHB LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT in the DISTRICT



14 Cases Summer Goods HJ OW QPEtfED TJP 3 Cases STRAW HATS 2 Cases HAKD 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 SEE OUR WINDOWS FOB THIS WEEK. 2023 TIES TO CHOOSE FROM SIX TRUNKS NEW BOOTS & SHOES These Goods have all been specially selected by our Manager NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOEY, ALEX. HENDRY, Manager



Holloway's Pills—Changes of tempera ture and weather frequently upset persona who are careful of their health, and parti cu-ar in their diet. These corrective, purify ing, and gentle aperient pills are the beat remedy for all defective action of the diges tive organs. They augment the appetite, strengthen the stomach, correct billiouaness, and carry qfjt all that is noxious from the system. Holloway'a l?ills are cotnpoaed of rare balsams, unmixed with baser matter ', and on that account are peculiarly adapted for the young, delicate, and-aged" As this peerless medicinp haw gained fame in the pisb, so it will presorre it in the future by its renovating and invigorating qualities, and impossibility of its dotng hatm.



Dr. S. F. Scott, Blue Ridge, Harrison Co,, Mo., says :—" J?or whooping cough Cham berlain's, Cough Remedy is excellent." By vising it treely the disease is deprived of all dangerous consequences. There is 1-n o danger in giving the Remedy to babica ; &s it eon- '•■ taina nothing injurious. For salp bj Astf.



•KEATINGS POWDER 'destroys Bugs, Fleas, Moth° 5 Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quifce harmless to domestic animals, la exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It ia perfectly clean in application • See the article you purchase is Keatings, i <?., with the signature^Thomas Kbatino on each tin,, as imitation? are noxious and ineffectual, Sold in linn, 6d and is each, by ail chemists" ; ' r