Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1895. THE DEAN CASE.

The confession which has at last been extorted from Dean, that it was he who administered the poisons to his wife, sets at rest all the doubt in this most extraordinary case. At its beginning there was nothing very extraordinary about thecase Therehave been in all history people who have attempted the lives of other people, and all sorts of means have been chosen by murderers and would-be murderers to deprive their victims of life, poison being frequently adopted by criminals possessed of that little knowledge which is a dangerous thing ; but the old proverb that " murder will out" rarely misses fulfilment, and in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred the 'murderer is brought to justice, and pays the law's penalty. The extraor dinary part of this case was in what followed the trial, and it is not too much to say that never, at any rate in the Australian annals of crime, has so much fraud, deception, perjury, hypocrisy, been committed, and with so much success, as in this case. Our readers are familiar with the story now in its fullest details, and know how eminently successful was the fraud perpetrated upon a credulous public by Dean and his lawyer Meagher. It is yet to be proved whether Mr Crick was as deeply in the mire as his part ner Meagher, or whether he had any knowledge of the secret that Meagher held in regard to Dean's guilt, but sooner or later that question will be set at rest when the charge which is hanging over him along with the others for conspiracy is disposed of. But whether Crick was " in the swim " or out of it, there can be no doubt what ever about the disgraceful part that Meagher, on his own showing, has played. We are taught to look upon the learned professions as the very soul of honor. We know that clergymen, doctors, and lawyers are frequently made the repositories of grave family secrets, and often the reputation of whole families are in the hands of somo of them. Seldom indeed is that trust betrayed. But honor of the kind that holds well another man's 3fcret is all very well when he only profits and no one ek-e suffers. It is a very different thing when silence means the salvation of the guilty person and the ruin of an innocent one. And this was the case with Meagher. To do what he coukl to bring his client through his trial was what he was retained for, and this Mr Meagher certainly did. But at the close of the trial he was not called upon to go further. Possessed, as he appears to have been, of the knowledge of Dean's guilt he was wuilty of a gross crime against Dean's wife and her mother, when by his efforts the commission was ap pointed, to hear, so far as Meagher was concerned, evidence which shook the credibility of the women as witnesses, and left upon the minds of the public a belief that those women between them had committed the crime for which Dean was tried, and committed it with a view of getting Dean himself martyred by the law, and so rid them selves of him. After Dean's trial, and with the knowledge of Dean's

guilt, Meagher's active connection

with the case should have ceased, > as would have been the case had he been the high-souled, honorable man that a, barrister-at-law is supposed to be, and in most cases is. We have not heard that any very great direct or immediate financial reward awaited the success of the scheme, and can only assume that all that was in view was that his reputation as a clever and able lawyer would be added to. If that was the cause, he has now found what a fatal wili o' the wisp it was that drew him on. His fraud, and deception, and hypocrisy were successful up to a point. But, as the saying is, the strength of a chain is measured by its weakest link, and the weak link was found in Meagher's own nature. Meagher could not keep the dire I secret to himself, but prating to Sir i Julian Salomons of what he knew, the chain on which his client had depended to be saved from the gallows, though it held for a time staunchly enough, has now parted and disappeared like a rope of sand. Ihe whole cleverly devised and ably constructed edifice of false hood and fraud has tumbled about the ears of its builders, and what appeared at one time to be the rectifying of an error committed by a Oourt of Justice now looks like ending in a miscarriage of justice. Dean obtained his pardon by means of the gigantic fraud which wns perpetrated with Meagher's aid. For the fraud all concerned will no doubt be punished, but rumors are in the air that the pardon itself may be rescinded, and should that be the case Dean will have to retire to prison for the remainder of his natural life.

The brightness and light of life in Paris is increased by the report of the municipal la ice and microbes, boratory on ice. Judging from the report, strychnine is simp'y a re freshing draught as compared with it. Trie former kills you according to con tract, the latter keeps on killing you, and invents a thousand atrocities to make your end more noticeable. In a cubic centimetre of ice there are 1,085,000 colonies of microbes. Esti mating the population of Paris at two and a-half millions, what is the fighting strength of the city with each indi vidual the owner of a colony of 1,085,000 families of microbes. The very playthings in Japan have now a warlike character. The Japan Mail says that the military mania even the game of in japan. chess is trans formed, the figures being painted clay images representing Japanese and Chinese soldiers of various ranks. A long line of mechanical toys, either of tin or wood, by turning a crank or by simple clock work, are made Jto show Chinese combatants in a large variety of unenviable positions, sometimes pur sued by Japanese troopers, who make terri6c sweeps with sword or lance in a stately see-saw ; or prisoners caught by their queues and trying to avoid the rising and falling blades. Clay figures representing Chinamen pleading for mercy are used as paper weights or desk ornaments In another bit of mechanism a Japanese warship is gradually closing with a Chinese vessel. The latter is struck, her flag comes down with a rush, and the doomed vessel sinks beneath the wild tin \vave3. A fortress is shown with Japanese soldiers storming it. A favorite bit of clay modelling repre sents five or six Chinese cavalrymen in full flight through a wood. This is to be found in nearly ev^ry toy shop. Finally, a little pinewood box contains tcothpicks, on each of which is written some ode, in almost illegibly micro scopic characters, in praise of Japan's warriors.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Model Yachb Club hold a race meeting for boys' yachts to-morrow at 2.30.

The late floods scoured out the Grey River from a depth of 18in to 46ft 6in. The average depth of the scour alongside the wharf was fully 2ft.

Pumice for insulation purposes is now in great demand in the Australian colonies, and the export trade from Wanganui is gradually assuming large dimensions hi this article.

Messrs McDonald and McDlarmid, boot manufacturers of Oimaru and Wainnte, have taken over the business of Messrs S Anderson and Co., and notify the same in our advertising columns.

We are requested to draw attention to the fact that there will be a confirmation class at Sfc Stephen's Church to-morrow at 11 a.m., and that there will be a baptismal service at 3 30 on Sunday.

A Press .Association telegram from Dunedin says that, as the Volunteer Corps haye all some Martini rfbs now, the Rifle Association, which was moribund, has been resuscitated, and ie has been decided to hold a prize firing meeting.

A return of the receipts and expendi ture of the Harbour Boird for the nine months ending the 30.h September, show increases in most items of revenue, in cluding £3467 for berthage. As com pared with the nine months of the pre vious year, there is an increase in revenue of £6263, while the expenditure shows a decrease of £825.

A supplement accompanies our Issue to day which readers will take some interest In. It is from the lithographic works of F. W, Niven and Company, BaDarat, Victoria, and while simply an advertising sheet, is still an excellent sample of the lithographer's art. Views of Ashburton and Geraldine are given, and every place of business advertised is figured on »he sheet, from photographs taken oa the spot. The whole is beautifully printed, and the coloring is a credit to the artist.

New South Wales bullocks in the form of tierces of beef are now on their way to Siberia by the steamer Menmuir. It is an experimental shipment, and the first perhaps, ever made from Australia to the port of Viadivostock, the Russian naval and penal station in Siberia Bay. The port is closed by ice from December to March, but the Sydney shipment of beef will be there early next month. Some thing approaching an important business is to be done in Vu^tralian produce with this far eastern S9aport, according to a report received from an Australian merchant who is vising that country.

At a conference of the Melbourne muni cipalities it was decided that it was advis able, in the interests of public health, th*t a thorough and efficient supervision and inspection should be exercised over the meat and milk supplies of the metropolitan area

Mr Cameron, the expert who has been engaged to take charge of the Dunedin abattoirs, has, it is reportei, seen by mere casual inspection sufficient to prove the urgent necessity for a thorough examina tion of the meat supplied to that city before it is exposed for bale.

The following quantities ot frozen me t have been exported from the colony during the months of August and September:—233,23l carcases mutton, 70,091 legs and pieces, 14,667 carcases lamb and 983 quarters beef. In addition to the last 980 quarters chilled btef were shipped.

The Wellington Post reports that a small boy lost a threepenny piece on Lambton Quay on Saturday morning. A shop keeper lent him a broom, with, which ha swept up thedus 1". On going through the heap the youngster was delighted to find a half-sovereign. He did not bother any further about the silver coin.

At a joint meeting of the Dunedin and Otago Prohibition League Executives on Thursday, it was resolved that the attitude of the Colonial Secretary in the Upper Honse in regard to the Licensing Bill is in their opinion suggestive of insincerity, and the Leagues call upon the Government to prove their sincerity by insisting upon the re-introduction of the rejected clause* when the Bill comes back to the Lower House.

The eminent composer, Dr Root, died at his summer home, Bailey'b Island, in Oasco Bay, U.S., on Augasc 7. He wai writing at; his table and had just finished a page of music. He laid aside his pen pushed back his paper, and partly turned around, tried to rise, and then hia head fell back upon the table, and when his friends came to his assistance he was dead. He was born in 1820, studied at Vienna, Paris, and London. * Hazel Dell' was hia first song. The ' Flower Queen,' a cantata, was hi 3 next effort, and amongst his other compositions were 'The Old Folks are Gone,' * Shining Star' (a Sunday School air wi'h which everybody U familiar), 'Tramp, Tramp, Tramp,' and 'March Throngh Georgia.'

A very enjoyable evening waß spent ty about one hundred and fifty persons at the Primitive Band of Hope meeting on Thursday evening. A varied programme was gone through, including a dialogue in costume by ten persons. The m-un attraction of the evening was a spelling competition, which lasted to a late hoor. In the junior division the first prize was carried off by Violet Palmer, with Ernest Smiih and Amelia James a tie for second. The spelling cf all was good. In the senior division (nine entries) George Howes was first and John Smith second. Suitable prizes were given. Rev J. Olphert was in the chair, and conducted | the spelling bee, and Miss Hardley ably presided at the organ. A correspondent at Alford Station writes :—The long spell of dry weather ended yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. The fall of ]|- inches of mercury in bar meter during the previous nighc indicated an unusual nor'west wind, which we got, along with smnke and dust, un'il the rain fell in heavy ehowers from 3t06 pm. A 400 gallon tank was filled in abciit an hour's time. Although not absolutely short of grass in this usually humid district it; certainly was not plentiful. Six thou sand sheep had been removed from turnip paddocks on thn farm the previous day, and shearing of fat she-p started. The glass shows no sign of recovery, so that more rain and wind with swollen rivers may be expected. Mr R. D, Wilson has, in his hair dressing saloon at Mr Percy's, East street, an American patent climax chair for hair cutting and shaving, which is a very convenient and cotrfjrtable piece of furniture. It is maie of solid walnut, handsom ly carved, upholstered in crimson plush, with solid nickel mounting*. The back, head rest, and. foot res*, are timultaneouf-ly riised or lowered to any required position, *o suit the omfoit of the customer or convenience of the tonsor, by an ingenious mechanical contrivance controlled ny a lever, and by another lever a break is released, and the whole cluir revolves r napivotandcanbeturned wi'h the greatest ease fn any direction. Mr Wilson says there are only half a dozen of these chairs in the colony, and they are only procurable d rect from the manufacturer and patentee in America. The Victorian Drink Bill for last year has recently been published, and some of the figures given are of interest, owing to the light they throw upon the growth of temperance. There has been a marked falling off during the last few years in the expenditure on alcoholic liquors in that colony. In 1890 the Victorian drink billamounted to £6,730,430 against £3 759.181 for 1894. The amount per head of the populatioa was £6 0$ 7d at the former pericd, against £3 4s last year, a decline of nearly 50 per cent. The value of these figures may be more accurately aßcertained by a comparison with the amount spent on strong drink in other countries. In England, the cost of intoxi cating liquors per head of the population for 1894 amounted to £3 17a 4d ; in New Pouth Wains to £3 5* 2i ; and in New Zealand to £2 17s 2d,

Hollow ay's Pills and Ointment.—The combined ill effects of over-crowding, seden tary occupations and monotony of life are only too well known to those who have to pass the best part of their live < laboring in factories and crowded workrooms. The compulsory confinement! weakens the general health and induces chronic constipation, indigestion, and various forms of skin dis eases, Holloway's remedies are of priceless value to persona of this class, for they can be used without entailing loss of work, being purely vegetable in their composition, and consequently act without harshness on the most delicate system. The experience of more than fifty years proves that no means surpass Holloway's remedies for curing bad legs, bad breasts, piles, and wounds of all kinds.

WOLFFES SCHNAPPS

Is a wondrously pure medicinal stimulant, a perfectly reliable remedy, and a very agree able beverage. Buy bottles with wrappers intact.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

The following handicaps have been de clared for the events at the spring meeting:—

Stewards Handicap; six furlongs.— St Hippo 9.12, St Clements 9 7, Saracen 9.3, Waiuku 9 2, Baj-mby 8.12, Au Revoir 8-12, Casket 8-11, Yogeugang, Outpost 89, Musketry 87, Lord Zetland 8.6, Gipsy Grand 8 4, Mount Koyal S 2, Marino 8.0 Britomarte, Golden Fleece, Eurocly'en, Mauser, Solitaire 7.12, Quiltiri, Bloodshot 7.11, The Sharper 7.10, Silver Spec, Good wood 7 8, Banner 7-7, Heatherbell 76, Maremma, Spectator 7 5, Safeguard 7 4, Orion 7.3, Ambush 7-2, Huatai, Solano6 13, Loveshot, Emmeline 6-12, Warrington 6.11, Bellicent, Medicus, Cannonbal), Hippogriff 6.10 Ben Varrey, Jane Eyre, Vanilla 6 9, Iphimed, Rancor, Torpina, Stockfish 6.7 Cujrragh Steeplechase ; three miles.— Roscius, Mutiny 12.9, Clarence 11.7, Gil'ie 10.13, Dromedary, Seddon 10.7, Rawai, Smuggler 9 9, Rainbow 9 7.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. The Armenia Atrocities

Constantinople, October 4 The principal Armenian churches here have been closed. The refugees have been disarmed and released. The police are starving out the refugees in other churches to compel them to sur render. Many wounded rioters have refused to take the rations ordered them by the doctors.

Many .Armenians were killed at Trebizond fn a conflict with Turks.

London, October 10 The Standard's Constantinople cor respondent telegraphs that the troops made no attempt to stop the massscre in Trebizond, but on the other hand some assisted in the slaughter and pill ago.

The Standard's Constantinople cor respondent telegraphs that itis reported that a Council of Ministers sat all night and accepted the Powers' scheme for Armenian reforms.

THE DEAN CASE.

JBean sit (lie l*»tice Court.

I'll* Theory off Insanity*

Syuney, October 10 Dean appeared in the Police Courfc to-day on the remanded charge of per jury. Smith, the chemist, was examined. He deposed to giving Dean about half an ounce e£ arsenic, the latter asking for it in order to make cement to fix a bicycle tyre. The witness said to the best of his belief he never gave him strychnine. The case was further adjourned until to morrow. The Cabinet are discussing their ability to revoke Dean's free pardon

The theory of hereditary insanity is being canvassed in the Narrandera district, where Dean's mother and sister still reside. Both have, it is said, been long known to the residents as eccentrics, A Press interview with them confirms their mental state

AQUATIC.

Sydney, October II Stansbury states he is fully prepared to accept Harding's challenge. As soon as he has completed arrangements he will cable his acceptance. He would prefer the Parramatta course to the Thames, but will let nothing stand in the way of the match. If he cannot beat Harding he had better knock off rowing altogether.

The Butchers.

Sydney, October 11 A master butchers' organisation has been formed with the view of placing the trade on a more satisfactory basis. It is stated meat has gradually risen in price during the last few months, bufc retail butchers are getting scarcely any better prices than when it was a hundred per cent cheaper. Business is so b*d that about a hundred retail butchers in the city and suburbs have been obliged to close their shops.

Australian Politics.

VICTORIA.

Meibourne, October 11 In the Assembly the debate on the Customs Duties Bill obtained a new lease of life on the motion for the adoption of the report. Numerous amendments were proposed and the debate was adjourned.

The report of the railway enquiry Board tabled recommends the con struction of two narrow gauge lines as an experiment.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAd

Adelaide, October 11. In the Assembly a Bill has been in troduced, authorising the Agent- General to inscribe stock in London, and thus save L3OOO per annum. The Treasurer moved the second reading of the State Advances Bill, substituted for the measure withdrawn. The proposed State bank, in addition to making State advances, should be the Post Office Savings Bank to re ceive and invest savings. The area of advances is enlarged and made to include several classes of owners hold ing from the State besides fee simple, also loans to municipal bodies, and for the promotion of rural industries.

Sir J. Dormer strongly opposed the creation of a State bank on these lines, because it would be p> rival to the Savings Bank, and lead to possible complications.

NEW SOUTH WALES

Sydney, October 11

In the Assembly the Public Service Reform Bill passed its second reading on the voices.

NEW SOUTH WALES LOAN

Sydney, October 10 The New Loan Bill has passed through the Council.

Melbourne, October 10 The Age, referring to the New South Wales loan, says it ought to be an instructive lesson in connection with the suggested consolidation of Victorian loans, and ifc strongly urges the adoption of the proposal. The general consensus of opinion, it adds, is that the interest now being paid ia out of proportion to the earning cap acity of loan money.

INVALIDED HOME

Sydney, October 10

Taptaia Heming, of H.M.S. Dart, has been invalided Home, owing to a recent accident to his eyes.

NEW STEAMER

Sydney, October 10

Messrs Buddart, Parker and Co. have ordered a new steamer larger than the Tasmania for the intercolonial trade.

THE WARRIMOO

Sydney, October 10

It is understood that the repairs to the Warrimoo, which went on the rocks near Vancouver, cost between £20,000 and £23,000.

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Business Notices. ' NEW GOODS. G. J. NEI L L HAS OPKWeD UP IN HIS HEW PREMISES IN BURNETT STRET, HFXU SHE4RMAN BRO3, A COMPLETE New Stock of Spring Drapery, Clothing and Boots. NEW DRESS GOODS, NEW PRINTS, NEW MUSLINS New Goods o! Every Description. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. New Suits for Men, New Suits for Youths', New Suits for Boys', Trousers at Any Price. Boys' Suits 4s lid. Men's and Boy 4' Hats, Caps, Shirts and Ties of Every Description boots aSiT shoe s. 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 s Boots at Any Price, Women s Lace Shoes 4s 6d. DON'T FOKGET, the Cheapest House in Canterbury is a J. NEILL'S BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS., in premises lately occupied by F. NoKES. friedlander brothers, limited. WE HAVE FOR SA L E a Stock of New Season's SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, ST7TTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND, at Lowest Current Rates, viz;—• —MANGELS— Long Red and Yellow Globe. -TUENIPS — Purple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, Devon Grey Stonp, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, Imperial Green Globe, Green Top Yellow Swede, Etc. —CARROTS— Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape- No 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Also— —CLOVERS— Colonial Red, White, Cowgrass, Timothy and Alsiko. — GRASS SEEDS— Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. M ANURES For all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Is'ington. Productive Manure Syndicate, and all other makers, ALSO— Superphosphate and Bonedust. We are now Booking Orders for WOOL-PACKS, Seaming Twin-, and Branding Material for the coming season. Alio Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. FRIEDIjAfITDER IS1IO&, UinMed.



TEA. TEA. TEA. GREAT REDUOTION,__GREAT REDUCTION, FLETCHER BROS, HAYING cleared out of bond, Lai go Parcels of T*-a at 3d per Ib Reduction, on the old tariff, wo are enabled to sell better Tea at a Lower Price than anyone in Asliburtor.. Get Our Quotation Before Buying Elsewhere, Seeds! Seeds!! That 9re Sure to Grow. TUBNIF 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 Carvings Purple Top Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Swede Mammoth Purple Top White Devonshire Grey stone Etc., Etc. Rape Seed. Rape Seed. BROADLEaF ES*IX KAPE. FIELD CAKROTS. FIELD CABROT3. As in the case of our Mangel Seeds, these have special atten tion by the careful selection of w. 11 shaped Roots-from which the Seeds arc grown. James' Scarlet Intermediate Giant Green lop White Scarlet's *hort Horn Belgian, #c., &c. Mangel Seed. Mangel SeeJ. 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 Fed, Champion Orange Globe, Etc BE SU-tE AtfD GET OUR QUOTATION BEF.)RK HUVIXG ELSEWHERE SrasonaVe Goods. We have just received and to arrive several large con signments of {Seasonable Goods specially selected for us. !() Cases Sheep Tongues, lib tins o Cases Fresh Her.ings 5 Cases Sheep Tongue?, 21b tins :i Ca&es New Zealand Mullet 10 Cases Salmon, Cocktail Brand 2 Cases 21b tins Corned Beef 2 Cases 21b (ins Corned Mutton 3 Cases Preserved Pears 3 Cases Picserved Apricots :) Oasos Preserved Peaches 15 Cases St Georges' -Jum'i lib tins 10 Oases Jam, 21h tins 5 Cases Strawbery Conserve (most Delicious 50,000 Corks. 50,000 Cork?. To Herbal Beer Makers and Others. ■ We have just landed f> bales of some of the Best Shape and Sizo Corks ulrioh have ever arrived in Canterbury, which we are enabled to quote at Very Low Pi ices for Large Quantities. JIETCHEIT BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORE?, BA S T STREET, ASHI3UIt T0 N, ■■'■•'■. AND 116 and 118 High Strfet, Christchurch. A,lvertised Agents for Nimmo and Dlmu's Beliable Farm and Garden Seeds



Business Notices. DETERMINED TO GET THE CASH, BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE m tj m "BLUE HOUdK M Next to the Clothing Factory, EAST STREET. THE Cash is difficult to get hold of, 1 and the on y 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 the cash, then find the •'BLUB __HOUSE." L \ 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 HOU BE" Is the place to study economy, and help you to live within your means Compare Our Prices, We want your money, and we mean 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, Detains, Orepons, Trevesions, Cords, etc., at prices far below the market value, which prices are selling the goods faster than we anticipated. Flannelettes 2a lid, 4s 9d, 5s 6J per dozen No duty on our Goods Heavy Twilled Flannelette, 33in wide, 6s lid the dozen Summer Flannel in white, pink, grey, etc., at °-| per yard Heavy Welsh Flannel Is 3d, worth 2s Unbleached Calico 2s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 11 per dozen White Calico from 2s lid up, best quality 5s 6d, 36 inch Turkish Towels 6d, 9d, 10.1, and Is Silecias 3£d and sd, usual price 4i and 6d 72in Sheeting B£d, 103, la. As the winter is over, " BLUE HOUSE" Blankets and Bugs at your own price, White and Colored Quilts from 2s lid upwards INT THR DRESS DEPARTMENT We have some very Choice Fancy Stuffs at prices not to be passed A very beautiful Dress for 93 lid, worth i?s 6J ; Cashmere, Merino Summer Serges, etc., all bought to sell at a small margin over manufacturer's j cost i THE "BLUE HOUSE" ' MILLINERY AND FANCY DEPARTMENT, We guarantee the Latest and most stylish in New Zealand. Trimmed Hats from 2* 6d, Un trimvned Hats from 6d Ladies imy choose their own Trim mine:, and have their hats trimmed free of charge. Corseta in all the best make 3 from Is lid, 2s 9J,3s lid, 4s (id up The celebrated P.D. always stocked Hair Nets in all shades Fringe Nets in real hair Veilings in all shades, cheap Cuffs and (jjlars in white and fancy, all shapes and prices, and the turned liack which are of the finest linen Is 9d set Feathers, Flowers, Birds, Wings, Pompons, etc., in ever}'conceivable shade for the spring and summer trade THE "BLUE HOUSE" CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT Defies competition, our prices prove it Men a Suits 14s lid, ICh 6J, 17s 9i up Men's Shirts from Is each The Blue House leading line is a strong heavy shirt at 2* lid i Under Shirts and Pants Is up A plum Merino Shirt or Pants 2s lid Hats, soft, in Black, Brown and Drab from Is 6d, lined A clinker at 3s 6d j Socks from 4d per pa Handkarchiefs from Belts and Braces from 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, Cuffs, Ties, etc., which should please the most particular THE "BLUE HOUSE" Leading line in BOOTS and SHOES | is a wonder at os 1 Id 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 YOU FORGET IT. 9 102



Wanted, A COMFORTABLE Home for one or two Boarders in private family. —'Central/ Mail Office. 10 68



13 ROHIBITION. — Ttn Prohibition _L. League meets Tc-night in the Templar Hal at 8 o'clock. Business important.— James Marshall. Hnn S. c. 10 74



HERB \L Beer Extract 7d per bottle. Sufficient fo mike six gallons of splendid Herbal Beer. This ex'ract saves boiling herbs ; is pure ; makes a splendid tonic beer ; non-intoxicating, with a creamy head, like bottled Ale —Fletcher Bro.4 ' Wholesale and Retail Agents, Ashburton and Christchurch



tiCiRK-5, OOKKS 50,000 Corks. Notice J to Herbil beer makers and others. Wa have j nfc rec ived five bales of splendidly shaped Coiks, which we can quote at a very low price for large quantise?. —Fletcher £$RO3.,East Street, Ashburton



LUSHING TACKLE.—Minnows, Rods, Lines, Hooks, Swivels, Reels, Gut Casts, Traces, Waders, Cricketing and Lawn Tennis materials (new goods) all at lowcsb prices for (Jash. New .Books, Papers and Magazines.—H. M. Jones.



OHTA NT &D—Visitors to the Christ y" church Exhibition to inspect R. Murray and Sons tine exhibit of locally made Clocks. 9 93



WANTED— Every man to try Mellor's Blachers, only 4s lid.



WANTED Known—24o Pairs of Sample Boots at cost price,— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



WAJNTED Known — Spectacles, &ye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. SiXEK's, Optician,



Uf ANTED KNOWN—We are now V V making a magnificent display oi Linoleums, Carpets, &c, in our New Show Room.—Mitchell am Turner.



WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuffs. Lot No. 1 great variety, double width 84d. Most of these goods were Is 3£d wholesale. Melfjrd House Sale. Everything reduced.-—H. C. Segerp.



WANTED— Everybody to examine the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



\/k, ANTED Known—Great Purchase VV of Dress Stuffs for Melford House Sale. Loo No. 2 great variety, double width at Is, Some of these were Is 9d wholesale. Everything reduced.—H. C Segers.



WANI?ED Known-That H. Bair stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim mings. 8 81



VI RANTED Known—Great Purchase V\ of Dress Stuffs. Lot No. 3 extra quality, Nan's Veilings all shades, Navy and Black Diagonal Serges all at Is 3d, usual price 2s 3d. —H. C. Jjegers, Mcl ford House,



STOCKTAKING Sale-Mrs Aicokn will give l*rge reductions of Millinery, Jackets and Mantles, Children's Pilisses, Dress Material, Glassware and Farcy Ooods, for one month previous to stock taking, —- .Next; Courthooss, Havelock street:.



riHOCOE FRUlTS.—Peaches, bananas, oranges, lemons and tomatoes, a' H. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner. East street.



ANTED Known—Repairing made ** to lode like new. Mellor's Z alandia Boot Store,



\T7ANTED Known -Girls' neat Ki-1 * V Shoes 5i 6i at Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store.



WANTED Known—Mbllok s Bwt and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair.



W ANTED Known— Stacks of cheap Boots and Shoes ab Mei/ior's Zealand!* Boot Store.



WANTED Known—Ulsters 4< Fur Collarettes 3s 3d, Kid Glove. 2s 6d, PJushes2s6d, Towels4id, Flannels Bid. -The Corner, W. H Collier



WANTED Known—No old *<sbioned Gooda at Mkllou's Z alandia Boot Store.



WANTED Known —lt you are hard on Bjots try Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store.



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



WANTED— People who are in need of Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H. Bairktow. 8 80



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



ji/ANIED Known—Mellor's Zea- VV landia Boot Store 's the cheapast Boot shop in Ashhurton,



WANTED Known —Men's Suits 17s 6-i, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousera 9a lid, Knicker Suits 4* lid, Caps 6d.— The Comer. W. H. Collier



i 4/ ANTED—Ladies to gee the latest "■ * sfyles in Boots and Shoes.— Mellor's Zealand a B >ot Store.



WANTED Known—Mellor's Zea land ia B >ot Store has Ladies' Kid Shoes at 6s 6d,



WANTED KNOWN—Art Muslins, Art Cretonnes, Art Curtains, &c, to ba seen in our New Show Room. A beautifil promenade. — Mitchell and Turner.



11 EDUCED PIIICES for Oa-h this *-*J month for Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys, Etc. Fancy Glass and China ware, Photo Frames and Albuws, 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 Gash. —L. F Anprbwes & Co.



CHEA.P Wool makes cheap Blankets, cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have got in a nice assortment of this season's Blankets, men'a and boys colonial Twead Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than ever they have been in New Zeaiand. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27d 6J, a marvel at th'i prioe ; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7s 6d.—Robert Aloorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, avelock strcat.



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



FIRE ALARMS Alienton .- ••■ .- •■• •• one toll Borough, north of railway ..„ two toils Borough, south of railway ... three tolls Hampstead M »». .». ... .« four toll



PUBLIC NOTXGES & SALEK, JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN, E»st Street, Ashburton TMPURTER OF DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER and E.P. WARE GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY Importer of Goods specially suitable for MARRIAGE OH 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. Sights Tested and all errors of refrac tion corrected by an improved method of testing, IBE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT in the DISTRICT



14 Cases | Summer Goods JUOW APENED TT P 3 Caaea STRAW HATS 2 Cases HARD HATS 2 Cases SOFI FELT HATS 1 Case NEW TIES, the latest novelties 1 Case SHIRTS, new patterns 2 Oases Assorted MEN S MERCERY 3 Cases Men'a and Boys' CLOTHING 14 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 j NEW ZEALA.ND CLOTHING FACTORY. ' ALEX. HENDRY, Manager



Our better halves say they could not keep house without Chamberlain's Congh Remedy. It is used in more than half the homes in Leeds. Sims Bros., Leeds, lowa. This shows the esteem in which that remedy is held where it has been sold for years and is well known. Mothers have learned that there is nothing so good for colds, croup, and whoopiDg cough ; that it cures these ailments quickly and permanently, and that ifc is pleasant and safe for children to take. Fop sale by Ashbitrtqn Drug Company,



It will be an agreeable surprise to persons subject to attacks of biliou3 colic to learn t hat prompt relief may be had by taking Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhwa Remedy. In many instances the attack may be prevented by taking this remedy as soon as the first symptoms of the disease appear. OPSftJe by ASHWRTON DRUG COMPANY,



For thr Blood is the Lifk—Clarkes World-famed Blood Mixture ia warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Pimples and sores of all kinds its effects are marveVous. Thousands of testi monials. Beware of worthless imitations and. substitutes §