DEATH.

Andrews.—On September 14, from a gun accident, Arthur Edward, second son oi George William and Martha Andrews. Age 16.

Ashburton Guardian. Manga est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The mails per Monowai, from Auckland I (10th August), arrived in London on the J llth instant, due date. The report of the meeting of tin Wakmui River Board will be found on the fourth page. John Dorris, of Wellington, a fisher man, has been fined £10 and £2 18 * costs for selling blue cod under B_zj. In response to a numerously signed requisition, requesting him to do so, the Mayor invites the burgesses to close their n-sptc-ive places of business all day on Thursday, to enable aa many as possible 0 avail themselves of the excursion trip to visit the Christchurch Exhibition. The printers and tea packeb maker-, are petitioning Government to increase the duty on tea imported in small packets. It is pointed oub that this work finds employment, for a large number of workers in Chris'churcb, one firm alone turning out over 100,000 tea packets in a month. The Chris'church Industrial Exhibition was visited yesterday by Sir Robert Stout, who expressed himself pleased and surprised with what he saw. JEL sail that he would telegraph to Welling ton recommending that the House _ hould adjourn on Thursday, to allow members to come down and see bhe exhibition. Sir James Hector began a detailed ex anrnaton of the exhibits for tho purpose of reporting upon them bo Government. Electricity U now employed 1 .rgely by dentists engaged in extracting teeth. To the battery are attached three wires. Two of tbemhave handles at the end, while the i bird is attached to the forceps. The patient grasps the handles, the electricity is turned on suddenly, and the dentist simultaneously applies his forceps to the tooth. The instant the tooth is touched it, as well as the surrounding parts, becomes insensible to p.m. A jerk, and it ia out. j The third heat for Mr Buckley's trophy was sailed on Saturday afternoon with the following result :—=-Mr W. G, Murray's Whitewiags first, Mr Lechner's Arawa : j second, Mr Willis* Grace Darling third, **v Makpig's F*eetwing iourth, Mr Russell ve/J U[nU * ™*& ft Hge. The race for the boys tropn, ™hich ™V 8»!l^ immediately after the fir»t resulted T* follows : -Crest of the Wive Hirst, (C. Mitchell); Sunbeum second, (C Totty); vVainui third, (H. Revell); Britannia fourth, (W. Totty). . In the recent action for damages against the Woodville District Jockey Club brought by W. Prewin, jockey, Mr H. G. Moore, who will be remembered as the rider and owner of an ex-Canter burytte, Morok, appeared for the plaintiff. One of the reasons suggested why substantial damages should be allowed the irjured jockey was that the mark of the cleik of the course's whip was likely o be permanent and might interfere with his mauimmial prospects. The Stipendi ary Magistrate said that he could not take such a remote view. This is how a Yankee writer sums up the rational costume worn by tho ' new woman' ; 'Itis a pair of trousers yery baggy at the knees, abnormally full at the pistol pockets, and con .iderably full where yon strike a match. The garment is cut decollete ab the south end, and the bottoms tied around the ankles or knees to keep the mice out. You can' pub it over your head like you do your shirt, nor around you like a corset, bub you must sit on the Hoot and pull it on just as you do your stockings, one foot a^, a time in each com p-rtment. V v can easily tell the right side to have in front by the buttons on bhe neckband.' The results of the sailing in the Model Yachb OlulV. rices up bo date are :—Boys" Race—C. Totty'd Sunbeam, 7 points ; C. Mitchell's Crest of the Wave, 7 points; D. Jones' Hinemoa, 2 points ; G. Mayne's Okau, 1 poinb; H. Revell's Walnui, 2 points; R. Totty'a Br tannia, I point. In the big event for Mr Buckley's Trophy, th 9 score stands as follows :— Miss Stuart's R'uebell, 4 points; Mr Lechner's Arawa, 9; Master Kempthorne'w Violet, 2 ; Master Stewart's Bonnie Scot, 1 ; Mr W. G. Murray's Whitewipgs, 8 ; Mr B. Stuart's Blackswan, 1 ; Master C. Willis' Grace Darling, 2 ; Mr McDonald's Whiteswan, 2 ; Mr Makeig's Ffeetwing, 1 The Hon. Downie Stewart was good enough, as executor of bhe late Rev Dr Stuarb, of Dunedin, to present to the Otago University, a snuff mull bhab had once been the property of the poetßu ns. Mr Justice Williams at the graduation ceremoney on Friday last, in his address as Chancellor, took note of the presen tation of this historical relic, and added that apart from its historical interest the gift was appropriate, inasmuch as "atern ubablon has, I believe, been always recog nised by the faculty aa a very efficient clarifier of the' intellectual faeries' If sixth standard boys would look u£ this word they would find a sneegjr. ' ' Fob Indiobistion, the best retnedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended B,s being 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 unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is ljd, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the worfd, &

„ _ The libel action Worthington v Horneby j and bhe Sun Newspaper Company, ia set | down for hearing at the next civil sittings j of the Supreme Court. '

Ib is notified that the Rakaia bridge wil* bo closed for road traffic from 8 p.m. to 8 am. from Wednesday next until farther notice.

Mr and Mrs George W Andrews desire us to tender their sincere thanks to the many friends in Ashburton for kind expressions of (sympathy with them in their recent cad bereavement.

News received at Napier by the San Francifco mail states thab the Hon J, N, Wilson, formerly a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council, is lying in a berious condition in England; suffering from cancer in the throat.

Andrew young, a well known and highly respected citizen of Wellington, died this morning. Ha had been ailing for some time from an internal complaint He waß connected with coaching in various parts of the colony In the early days. He leaves a widow and family of seven.

The Wellington City Council has de cided to erect two salt water ba*-,hs, one ab each end of the town. The Swimming Club wanted them to go in for a large and elaborate central bath, fitted with hot and cold water, etc,, bub tha expense was too great.

The Rev. J. Hoafcson, late of Christ church, on his removal|to Carlton (Vic toria), was presented by the Church and congregation ab Oanteibuiy and Balwyn wibh a study chair and dinner service. Mrs Hoatson at the same time received a tea service, while the girls of the senior class in the Sunday-school give her a clock.

In the Hawera District Court on Satur day, John Farrell, William O'Reilly and Owen Cullen Cowen were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud their creditors, and were sentenced to three years' imprison ment with hard labour. William O'Reilly was also found guilty of perjary, and sen tenced to twelve months' imprisonment with hard labour, to run concurrently with the previous sentence.

Three Border Leicester rams, which came oub from London by the steamer A-arangt, were on Monday admitted to quarantine by Mr Holderness, Inspector of Stock. The rams have been imported by Mr J. McCrostie, of Inverc.rgili, through the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Company. The two Clydesdale stallions imported by Mr Davidson, of Temuka, were released from quarantine having completed their appointed pror bat! on.

A curious and rather rare phenomenon was witnessed by a few persons a' Timatu on Monday morning in the shape of what may be called a mirror-mirage. The sea front of the town and a steamer in the harbour were for a short time very faith fully mirrored on an aerial reflector oub ab sea. The sbearaer's masts, yards, fl »g, and issuing smoke were particularly noticed. This is not the first time that this variety of mirage has been witnessed ab Tim*ru. The mirage appeared to be $bcub four miles away, bub the picture was qa'.te distinct.

The funds of the Otago University have been running low, and the Chancelior, Mr Justice William•», referring to the fact at the graduation ceremony, got off the following little bio of humor ,« —The trea surer, wherever he tump, finds a shortage of revenue. In tho words of the poet ho may say

Drear deficiency gapes on every si 'c. I daresay some of you are aware that at the beginning of bV. is century a number of young men, and r_ot very wealthy men, started a periodical in Ec inburgh which is now known as the old and respectable ' Edinburgh Review.' They were seeking for a motto for their new venture, and one of them, Sydnt y Smith, suggested the phrase from Virgil—

Tenui musam meditaris aveni'i —which lie paraphrased :'We cuhiva fe libeia'ure on a litfcleoatmeal.'—(Laughter ) Well, la lies and gentlemen, if the un fortunate depression we have experienced were to continue much longer, this would he the fate to which our once fair and flourishing professors wotfld be redqcad. —(Laughter).

Messrs Mitchell and Turner have taken a now departure. Baling imported a large stock of carpets, rugs, mats, floor cloth and linoleums, all of the bebcer e^ass of goods, they found difficulty in display? ing them to advantage. Their premises are like the Dutchman's brig, "built for cargo—not for show," and though they can stow away on 1 heir premises a very heavy stock, they have but little convenience in tha w.y of §how room, for goods of the above menti'oh?* description. The better to set off (heir heavy shipin^ they have taken one of Mr Lublow's new shops just opposite their own, and this they have devoted wholly to the display of their carpets, linoleums, etc., and an attractive show the stock makes. lh«re are carpets of every description, pattern, and cost; door mats and hearthrugs to suit all classes of purchasers ; and lino|eums from the most ordinary texiute to a solid quarter-inch in thickness, of patterns bold and telling and patterns quiet and even aesthetic, and of widths from a gianb twelve feet to cover a whole room to a humble strip of fifteen inches. The window is a study in bedroom linen, and the whole exhibition is one calculabed to affird a pleasant quarter of an hour to lady visitors. The show of goods is ample proof that there is not the least necessity for people who want really excellent goods going one foot out of the 'town to be supplied.

ODDFELLOWSHIP.

The half-yearly meeting of the Ashburton District, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held in the Oddfe'lows' Hill, Staveley, on Thursday, September 12. The Prov, G M., J. Keir, presided; Deputy Prov G.M. T Norgan, occupied the vice-chair. P.P.G.M. C. Tucker acted as secretary The delegates present were—-P.P.G.M J. Miles and C Muir, Ashburton; P.PG.M C Tucker, Rakaia j P.G. V.Ellen, Pioneer; P.O. J. Rumsey, \ aterton. The G.M. having made a few opening remarks, in which he feelingly referred to the loss sustained by the District by the death of the late Bro P.P G.M* J. Corbitt, declared the meeting open for the transaction of business. The correspondence and passing of accounts being disposed of, the auditors' report and balance sheet was received and adopted. P.P.G M. T. Williams was appointed a trustee. PiP.G M. C. Tucker, who represented the district ab the Canterbury conference in Christchurch on August 22, dealing wi'fb the question of a uniform scale of contributions and benefits, aud the adoption of a table of clearances, surrender values, gave a report of the, business transacted A vote of thanks was accorded to P.P.G.M. C. Tucker for his^ services, the meeting approving of the' decisions arrived at. The following officers were nominated for the ensuing term :— B'or Prov. G.M—T. Norgan (Deputy P.G.M), P.G.s E. B. Cooper and A. Paterson : for Deputy Prov. G.M—P.G.s E. B. Cooper, V Ellen, W. Crooks, A. Paterson, J. Swanson, J. H. Maynard, J. Rumsey, C. Houlton, J. Soal. A cordial vote of thanks having been accorded to the brethren ot tbe Pioneer Lodge for their hospitality in entertaining bhe District officers and delegates, the meeting was closed in due form. The ordinary meeting of the Ashburton Lodge, 1.0.0..p., M.U , *yas held in thss Orange If all on Friday evening lasb— VQ W. E Dolman presiding. There was sj, largp attendance of members. The usijal routine business being disposed of, a candidate was initiated into the order. The sick visitors aud Hall Committee having handed in their respective reports the Lodge was opened for harmony, Receipts £34 10s, expenditure £19 9s,

Yau try the New Vtnus Tobacco

CORRESPONDENCE

We do not hold ourselves responsible tor tbe opinions expressed by our core3»nden_s)

LOSS IN LAMBING EWES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— This subject is one which unfor tunately is forcing itself upon the atten tion of a large number of farmers just now, and being one of the number, I venture to makq public my experience and views, feeling that it is only by free and full discussion that there is any chance of getting at the bottom of th« trouble. Properly speaking, our A. and P. Association should be foremost in taking up suoh matters as this : but on this and kindred subjects which ate of first Importance to % farming community like our own, it has been singularly lack ing In any display of interest. Its only function apparently h to run a "how once a year, and let-all other matters, no matter how important to the farming public, severely alone. The thanks of tne public are due to those who have sought to enlighten us upon this vexatious question of mortality among breeding' ewes; but to my mind their comments would be more generally appreciated, and more easily understood if they would kindly clothe their thonghts in the language of every day life, and refrain from the use of so much technical and scientific jargon, which in most cases only tends to make confusion worse confounded in tbe minds of the unsophisticated "cockatoos."

As I write as a plain man for plain men, I shall carefully refrain from indulging in any such display of quasi-scientific sky rocketing, but simply give my own ex perience, and leave others to draw their own conclusions.

My ewe flock consists of about equal numbers of four, six, and eight-tooth sheep, divided into three mobs according to age.

The rams were put in on the thirteenth of March, and between that date and the first of August, 1 have only lost one ewe, a four-tooth, which died apparently from inflammation. She was in very fine con dition. They are chiefly half breds—a few second cross, and about fifty sound mouth merinos. This is, I think, Important to note, as up to the present I have lost none of the crossbreds by the "physio logical mystery as Mr Oliver calls it Well, to proceed, they have been fed almost exclusively on grass since May last, when they were taken off turnips. Now and then they have had a run on green oats, and Cape barley sown for the purpose. I have already said thab up to the first of August I had only lost one ewe, immediately after that came the snowstorm, which covered all the pad docks for some days. During these days my sheep had a plentiful supply of oat sheaf chaff, and several loads of uncut oat sheaves were carted out to them. And now happened a somewhat remarkable thing. Th« four-tooth ewes were running in a paddock across which is a thick belt of pine trees. On the lee side of tbii were placed the chaff boxes and feed, and for four days the sheep never lefb the shelter of the belt of trees, but simply filled themselves and lay down. Being prevented (by a case of serious illness in the home) from seeing the sheep myself, I did not know of what was going on until told by the man set to lock after them that there were two ewes that seemed to have something wrong with them. "They were moping about with th.ie heads down and wouldn't move." I went up and found five sheep apparently dying—lying groaning at every breath ; their bodies much enlarged, and their breath coming in short g.sps. On looking round 1 noticed the ground and trampled snow was covered wibh a dun^ ihat had , thfl appearance of damp compressed saw dus*. lat once concluded that tho sheep were suffering from a stoppage of the bowels, through eating exclusively dry feed. I removed tha flock, giving them a run of about a mile on the road. I took the sick on^s home, administered a dose of half a pint of oil each, and of the five saved the lives of three, the others cjyjng soon after removal. None of the others exhibited any ill effects j a run over a piece of Cape barley apparently setting them all right. This occurred about eight or tfn, days before the commence ment of lambing. Since then I have had a good number die, exhibiting the symptoms described by your other corres pondents. In every case examination afer death has revealed the presence of two fine well developed lambs; ewe in good condition, in most cases having a large quantity of inside fat; but stomach and intestines almost invariably quite empty of food ; lungs, etc., healthy and sound. The ailment commences with the sheep moping about for perhaps a day or so, then it appears to get paralysed in its hind quarters and falls down. After a few more hours it will refuse to move ab ali, even when assisted to rise, and death quickly supervenes. After death there is gresb discolorabion of the skin, and decomposition quickly sets In, These are the symptoms, ' What is the cause 'I The man thab can answer this question will be a public benefactor, as every one of these ewes wibh her lambs is easily worth £1, and 6 s the trouble seems pretty general is must of necessity mean a large loss in the aggregate to the farming community.^ Fow for my own opinion. 1 give it in all modesty for what It is worth—which may not be much. It ia that it Is not so much a question of feed as of breed ; for be ib noted the besb conditioned shaep sufler the worsb. My own idea is that in many ( cases our ewes'are too" sm^U' to success fully carry a p«ir of lambs, arid at the same time hayerpoui for a stomachful of food, and; for all't^e internal organs to operate freely. Through the export of the beet of our lambs, our flocks hqva been depleted, and now we have to breed from ewes of a smalhr sige than would otherwise be the case, Inmyown case none of the large framed second Gross ewes have died, bub only the small r halfbr.ds, and or^y those in this case which were put to ext?a large sia?d rams My conclusions may be unweientificand thoroughly wrong, bub they are based on careful observation and personal experience. I refrain from stating what rams I used, as I do not want to injure any particular breed.— lam, etc., G. W. Leadley, ( Wakanui

The Late Fatal Gun Accident.

The funeral of the lad Andrews toqk place yesterday afternoon. About, thirty traps and buggies, and some thirty Sunday school children on foot with their teachers, followed the remains from the parents' house to the Baring Square Church, where an impressive ssrvice was conducted by the Rev T. G. Brooke, after which the cortege proceeded to the Ashburcon cemetery, where the last rites were performed.

ROAD BOARD.

MOUNT HUTT,

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board was held on September 12. Present—Messrs Morgan, Drummond, McFarlane, and Cameron. LOCAL GOVERNMENT TILL. It was resolved that the Board endorse the resolution passed by the County Council respecting the Local Government Bill. I STREETS IN METHVES. j It was decided that the Board should accept the dedication of streets in Methven township. WILLOWS. Mr MacAvey's offer for planting willows for the sum of £6 was accepted. WORKS. The Chairman was authorised to have the water table cleared iato the storm channel at Mr Mitchell's. Formation of ro&d along Mr Look's front* age was sanctioned, if the work could he done at 5s per chain. SMALL BIRDS It was decided that the Board would re quire the full amount of the Council's grant lor poisoned grain, and Mr Drummond was appointed to represent the Board at the conference re destruction of small birds. BOLL FOB THE RIDING The Ashburton County Council forwarded a copy of the roll for the riding. ACCOUNTS Accounts to the amount of £37 93 2d were passed for payment.

Hampstead Town Board.

A meeting of the Hampstead Town Board was held last evening. Present— Messrs G W. Andrews (chairman), W. Mcßae, H. G. Berryman, and W*. S. Patten. Mr Hendry sent an apology for absence. BAST BELT The Ashburton Borough Conncil for warded an application they had received from Mr Swanson, to form a portion of the E%st Bait near Mr Andrew Orr^s.

The Clerk was directed to reply th*t this Board is not prepared to undertake the formation and shingling of the road way, as applied for by Mr Swansoa, but as the footpath on the Borough side is in a very bad state, if the Council will form it, the Town Board will d-j necessary work on the path on bheir side, in accord ance with the existing understanding between the two bodies. POISONED GRAIN 1 he Chairman report* d he had attended a conference called by the Wakanui Road Board and another at the County Council Chambers to consider the small birds nuisance.

The County Council wrote enquiring If the Board intended to expend the whole of their grant for destruction of small birds.—The Clerk stated the grant had been expended already, and a small sum in excdss of it, on poisoned wheat. markey's bridge The reporb of the County Engineer on this bridge was received. LOCAL GOVERN MENT BILL

The Ashburton Borough Council wrote, inviting the Town Board members to attend a conference of local bodies to con sider the Local Government Bill. The chairman was authorised to represent the i Board if such conference thould be held. VALUATION The Land Titx Commission applied for information respecting the rateable value of the district, which was ordered to be sent. AUDIT The Auditor-General forwarded the certified balance sheet for the year ending March 31, 1895. KATE A rate of a£i in the £ was made, pay *b!e on October 16 next,, In accordance wi^h the notice given, and Messrs And rews and Mcßae were authorised to sign the rate book. ROLL ALTERATION Mr Peter Stewart applied Iq have a section transferred to Mrs Annie Maria Chambers, Mr Stewart to be requested to furnish the d'es.-lpbum of the section, and Mrs Chambers endorsement.

$EAVEL SEOTQN An offer was received for the purchase of the Trevertoii gravel section It was resolved that tenders be invited for the purchase of it by next meeting,

RUBBJSp. It was resolved that persons who have put rubbish or ether obstructions in the channels receive notice to remove ib ab once, or the Board will do so at their expense. SYMPATHY. The following resolution proposed by Mr Berryman was passed :—" That this Board desires to record their deep sympathy with the Chairman (Mr «. W. Andrews) and his family in the severe affliction by the sudden accidental death of hiq son Arthur on the 14 ins., and thab the Clerk be instructed to wri c a letter of condolence to the family em body this resolution." ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £19 2s M were passed, and the Board sat as a BOARD OF HEALTH. T£e Inspector's reporb was to the efltacb that the district was in goq'd orifer, §n4 the slaughter yards had been muoh im proved.

SPORTING.

Sydney, September 17 Dan O'Brien's gelding Bob Ray ha? been scratched for all farther engagements ab the A.J C. meeting. He is reported to be very lams since winning the Derby.

COMMERCIAL.

Lqndon, September 16 The Ormstpn Qrange lost fourteen bulr locks before she reached' Buenos Ayres. Sydney, September If The weakness in the produce market is more noticeable to.day, owing to heavy shipments coming forward from Victoria. Sydney, September 17 Local wool sales opened strongly, with an advance of 15 per cent above the opening ra'es last yrar. For some classes of wool the rise is as much as from twopence to threepence per pound since the beginning of the year.

A Newspaper Office Singed.

New York,.September 15 The offices of the New York World were partly burned down, but the piper appeared next morning minus tfoe advertisements.- •

The Kucheng Massacre

Shanghai, September 15 The China Mail alleges that Mr Mansfield, the British Oonsul at Foo chow, repeatedly refused to lead a rescue party to Kucheng until he saw the American Oonsul starting.

THE ASHBURTON GtJARDIAN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1% 1896.



Business Notices WHAT! WHAT! | G. J. NEILL HUs Itfi.HOVHi* to naraett Street, Into the Premises lately occupied by F. NOKES, Bootmaker, AND HAS OPENED UP WITH A NEW STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS. These Goods we positively NEW, and they are being offered at VERY LOW P R I C£E S. SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS. DON'T FOBGET— Q J. NEILL'iS NEXT SHEARMAN BEOS. Burnett Street, Ashburton. Mangel Wurzel. mHE Greatest possible care is taken in growingall■ <™M"g£ 1 Seeds. Grown from selected roots, hey £™*^™£ the greatest satisfaction, and may be relied on greatest weight per acre possible under rich and liberal cultivation. Mammoth Long Bed. Champion Orange Globe, Golden Tankard. Turnip Seeds. Turnip Seeds. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from especially selected Roots, by growers of repute in the South of England Our Seeds of Turnips have been carefully tested in growth before being sent out, and none are supplied but such as are really strongand robust. Carter's Elephant Swede, an immense cropper. Improved Skirving's Purple Top Swede, Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Devonshire Greystono. Mammoth Purple Top White. Field Carrots As in the case of our Mangel Seeds, these have special atton tion by the careful selection of well shaped Boots from which the Seeds are grown. James' Scarlet Intermediate Grant's Green Top White Belgian Scarlet's Short Horn, &c, &c. Seed Potatoes. Seed Potatoes. HAVE Ju.t received a consignment of the following Varieties of SEED POTATOES from North Canterbury :— AMERICAS* EARLY ROSE-Very early, most prolific and excellent i*£& voue* EARLY RUBY—in excellent early variety, similar to the above B'tTH KIDNEY-— A well known anrl approved variety of good quality _ LAP STONE KIDNT6Y—A well known Kidney variety of good quality, excellent for winter use THE BRUCE—This Potato, the Potato of the future is remarkable for its productiveness, and its resistance of blight, droughts and frosts, <frc, <fco. <^* NOTE ADDRESS, BROS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON & CHRISTCHURCH. ~~~" WEDDING PRESENTS - ARRIVE D - WEDDIKC p RESEHTS oaa n-w spbino pa™i WE^ I(|C pRESEHTB TWEED COATINGS T HE Largeßt, an? Choicest Stock of AND ■*■ New Goods suitable for TKOOSERINGS Wedding Presents —TAKE NOTICE— is to be found at the " - V CTE Buy Direct from the Mills, and JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT VV considering we have Thirty- 0F one branches to Vapply, v re therefore can give the public the Best Value S, S A L E K» Obtainable. ——• —- All Goods marked in plain figures KTEW r/EAIAND CLOTHING at lowest prices. ____ JN_Zi— U— s SALEK? JjUPTORY. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, —SP_.OTAL NOTICE- AST STREET. ii _. Thfi noted nlace for sound and Consider you an, *ncou.agm g . Grand JJ. wtkmLhip in watch repairs. Industry. we EMPLOY UPWARD! ok 600 HANS>3 — — __— \X7fl, the undersigned, hereby agree Men's Trousers to Maasure, 15a, thig date _ PlVE SHIL- Colomal Tweed. Men. Suits to Measure, 555, LINGS (or) for Shoeing Hacks, and SIX Ashburton Tweed. _ , . „ , Men', L* -«*> Suits, 69. Cd, -HIU_X--fb.--«. D_«» g ht_, <«,. CoUttlal. J. R. STEEL GEORGE KIDD SEW ZEALAND C^OTfttNG CHAS. KEID. FACTORY. August 30, 1895 o^l Agi"J. JWsWl[, Manager, — . ■—— —' #1 ike itfajp— Aw F<?iw Zoheeg



Business Notice . j DETERMINED TO GET | THE CASH. BEST VALUE IN THE TBADE i THE «« BLUE houie;* Next to the Clothing Factory, EAST STREET. THE Gash is difficult to get hold of, and the only solution to the mystery,— OFFER INDUCEMENTS TO BEING 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 •' BLUE __HOTJSE." A sovereign is as large as a cart wheel in our eyes Every customer treated alike, the good ones have not to pay for the bad AT THE "BLUE HOUSE." Make no mistake— THE OHEAP "BLUE HOUSE" 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, 8s 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, Oarnbric3, Detains, Orepons, Trevesions, Cords, etc., at pricss far below the market value, which prices are selling the goods faster than we anticipated. Flannelettes 2s lid, 4s 9d, 5s 61 per doz in No duty "n our Goods "Heavy Twilled Flannelette, 33in wide, 6s lid the dozen Summer Flannel in white, pink, grey, etc., at 9| per yard Heavy Welsh Flannel Is 31, worth 2s Unbleached Calico 2s 61, 3s lid, 4* 11 per dozen White C.lico from 2. lid up, best quality 53 6d. 36 inch Turkish Towels 6d, 9d, 10:5, and Is Silecias 3£d aud 51, usual price 4i and #d 72iu Sheeting B|td, 10J, Is. As the winter is over, " BLUE HOUSE" Blankets and Bugs at your own price, White and Colored Quilts from 2s lid upwards I.fTHE DRESS DEPARTMENT We have some very Choice Fancy Stuffs at prices not to be passed I A very beautiful Dress for 9s lid, worth 17s 6d; Cashmere, Merino Summer Serges, etc., all bought to sell at a small margin over manufacturer's cost THE " blue house;" millinery and fancy department. We guarantee the latest and most stylish in New Zealand. Trimmed Hats from 2s 6d, Un trimmed Hats from 6d Ladies may choose their own Trim ming, and have their hats trimmed free of charge. Corset, in all the bost makes from Is lid, 2s 91,3s lid, 4s 6d up The cplebrated P.D. always stocked Hair Nets in all shades Fringe Nets in real hair Veilings in all shades, cheap Cuffa and Colars in white and farcy, all shapes and prices, and the turned back which are of the finest linen Is 9d set Feathers, Flowers, Birds, Wings, Pompons, etc., in every conceivable shade for the spring and summer trade THE "BLUE HOUSE" CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT Defies competition, our prices prove it Men's Suits 14s lid, 16s 6d, 17s 9d up Men's Shirts from Is eacli The Blue House leading line is a strong heavy shirt at 2s lid Under Shirts and Pants Is up A plum Merino Shirt or Pants 2s lid Hats, soft, in Black, Brown and Drab from la 6d, lined A clinker at 3s 6d Socks from 4d per pair Handkerchiefs from 3d Belts and Braces from 6d * 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 3s lid per pair. FLOORCLOTHS and LINOLEUMS At prices never before heard of; for instance, 6 feet wide at Is lid, 3 feet at 10£ dup To save money go into East Street, and between J. Orr's and the Clothing Factory is a shop painted Blue, THAT IS THE < BLUE HOUSE," AND DON'T YOU FORG?£C ip 9 102



Wanted. j LG-T.— (S_.turd_y) Gold Coin, en-1 graved JS to H.M,— Reward Mni. Office. 9 145 ] REWARD of two shillings and six pence to anyone returning to Vie- ! torian Carriage Works, Axle Gap en- j graved -J. B, Steel Ashburton. 9 134; \jTT.ANT 1-D—-Visitors to the Christ ** church Exhibition to inspect R. Mubbay and Son's fine exhibit of locally made Clocks. 9 93 I AWN Tennis, Cricketing Material _J Fishing Tackle now to bsnd, and more to arrive shortly; all at lowest prices for Cash. Buy here and don't send to Christchurch. Any lines re quired, if not in stock, will be obtained as soon as possible.—H. M. Jones T7~ANTED Known—Mellor's Zea- Vy landia B >ot Store nas Ladijs' Kid Shoes at 6_ 6i. FtiTdaTE SALtt—lsC) Pairs G iris Boots 2s 6i, 120 Pairs Maids' Boots 3. 6d, 117 Pairs Maids' (best) Boots 4s 6d» Ladies' Shoes 5s lid, Gents' Boots 4s 6d and 5s 6d. All sizes guaranteed for one week, —A. Orr's Cheap Sale. 6 221 ANl^~-_^w^Th^~H. Bair stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim mings. 8 81 * A / AN TED KNOWN. -The celebrated VV Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob tained at W. H. Collier, " The Corner." WANTED— Every man to try Mellor's Bluchers, only 6s 61. 4*TANTED Known—A few bags Grand w» Orari Derwenfc Seed Potatoes on Sale- is 6d per bag. —D. Thomas', A rcade. j . . . WANTED— People who are in need of Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H. Bairstow. 8 80 WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuffs for Melford House Sale. Lo& No. 2 great variety, double width at Is, Some of these were Is 9d wholesale. Everything reduced. —H. C. Segers. WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuff.. Lot No. 3 extra quality, Nnn'a Veilings all shades, Navy and Black Diagonal Serges all at Is. 3d, usual price 2s 3d. -H. C, Seders, Mel ford House WANTED Known—No old f.shinned Goods at Mellor's Z_alandia Boot Store. AJNTEL) Known-Ulnters 4s lid, Fur Collarettes 3s 3d, Kid Gloves 2a 6d, Plushes 2s 6d, Towels UA, Flannels B|d. -The Corner, W. H Collier \ irANTED~KNOWN—We are now VV makings majmficent display of Linoleums, Carpets. &c, in our New Show Room —Mitchell and Turner ZujHoTl BOOKS aT Pi BLI-HED 0 PRIOEH FOR THIS >> EEK - CASH. Review of Reviews f>r August now in 9deach New Books, Magazines. Something to Read, Comic Papers.—H. M. Jones. W" ANTED KNOWN—Act Muslins, Art Cretonnes, Art Curtains, &C, to be seen in oijr New Show Room. A beautifil promenade. — Mitchell and urner .*. A.JSTED Known—Repairing made *▼ to lo.k like new. Mellor's Zealandia Boot :s.ore. b\LOWER SEEDS. Id per packet; Vegetable Scads, 31 per packet. All New Se&son-'s Seeds from the well known fir.n of Nimrao an,* Bliai-, Order your Seeds early, because as the season advances some of the varieties ara sold out, and iv the past years we have not been able to replace them.— tfiEipcHJ-B. LSroh.. Ashburton. WANTED Known—Girls' neat Kid Shoes 5. 6d at Mellor's Zea landia Boot Score. WANTED Known-Men's Suits 17s 61, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid ¥ "nicker Suits 4j lid, Cap_ 6i. ---Ihe Conner. \7. H- Cta"** WANTED K.own—24o Pa!.T of Sample Boots at cost price— Mellor's Zaalandia Boot Store. LP. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now » on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Booka, Stationery and Account Books, aud all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L F. Andrewes&Co. i CHOICE FRUlTS.—Peaches, bananas, ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, East street * IT AJN TED—Ladies to see the latest VV styles In Boots and Shoes.— Mellor's Zaalandia B <ot Store. LIARM rtEEDS, Farm Seeds. — *- Fletcher Bros have just received thtir New Season's stock of Turnip and Manuel Seeds, All guaranteed grown from selected roots. Although these are first-class seeds we in* end to sell them ab lower prices than they have ever been sold before. —Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. S.lbk's, Optician. I h fANTED—Everybody to examine V V the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Stocktaking sale- Mrs aloomt will give large reductions of Millinery, Jackets and Mantles, Children's Pilisses, Dress Material, Glassware and Fancy Goods, for one month previous to stock taking. — Nexb Courthouse, Havelock street HOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the best in town.—Adams, Saunders' Buildings WANTED Known—Stacks of cheap Boots and Shoes at Mellqr'b Zealandia Boot Store. WN Make in Lidies' 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. \\r ANTED Known—Great Purchase W of Dress Stuffs. Lot No. 1 great variety, double width B£d. Most of these (roods were Is 3W wholesale. Melford House Sale. Everything reduced.—H. C. Segers. :■, E TANTED Known—Mellor's Zea- VV kndia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ashburton, . \ F ANTED Known.—loo Men's and VV Boy 3' Strong Elastic BeUs at one penny each. —-A Orr's Sale. WANTED Known—Mellor's Boots and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. ANTED KNOW^73p7~S. Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hob Pies at any hour and Tea arid Gofee also. N.B. Lady Attendant. Fruit of every description. Ladies'



Wanted. ? WANTED Known--If you are hard, on Boots try Mellor's Zealandia J Boot Store. 1 (IHEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, j J cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I j have got in a nice assortment of this j season's Blankets, men's and boys colonial I Tweed Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than . ever they have been in New Zealand. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27s 6i, a marvel at th* price; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7s 6d. -Robert Aloorn, Clothing and Boob Warehouse, Havelock street, OXANTED Known—6o Ladies' Black * * and Colored Wool Jerseys at 2s 6d, formerly 10s 6d ; 100 Pairs of v\ hibe Blankets at 10s 6d, Ladies' Muff-. 3s 6d. Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets 2. 9d, 6 and 6£ four button Kid Gloves 6d, Uents Silk Ties 8d ea<Sh, Large Wool Hearth Rugs 3s 6d each.—Andrew Orr's Sale. 6 220 BOOKS and Stationery. — A very choice selection of Plain and Fancy Stationery. A large assortment of Picture Books, School Books, Wire Bound Slates, etc. All goods Cheaper than ever. Note Address—The Little Shop, East street. J. Marsden, Junr. | J EDUCED PRICES for Cash this *^ month for Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys, Etc. Fancy Glass and China ware, Photo Frames and Albums, Scrap and Foreign Stamp Albums, Fire Screens, Cricket and Tennis Material, Balls, Etc. School Bags, Straps, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, and Desks, Etc., all ab reduced prices for Cash,—L F A SCORE WES & Co.



"Perhaps you would nob think so, bub a very large proportion of diseases in New York comes from carelessness about catching cold," .ays Dr Cyrus Edson. 'It is such a simple thing and so common that very few people, unless it is a case of pneumonia, pay any attention to a cold. There are a great many cases of catarrh and consumption whicb have their origin, in this neglect of the simplest precaution of everyday life. The most sensible advice is, when yo's have one get rid of it as soon as possible. By ail means do not nsglecb it,' Dr Edson does not tell you how to cure a cold but we will. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It will relieve the lungs, aid expectoration, open the secretions and soon effect a perma nent cure. For sale by Ashbiirfcon Drug Qooipany



Holloway's Pills —The Great Need.— The btood is the life, and on its purity our existenca depends.—These Pills thoroughly cleanse the vital fluid from all contamina tions, and by th.t means strengthen and invigorate the whole system, healthily stimulate sluggish organs, repress '-p dVeifc excited act|on, and establish the circulafioii and secretions"thi'oiighout every p"«rt of thg body. The balsamic nature of Holloway's Pills exercises marvellous power in giving tone to debilitated and nervous constitu tions. These Pills remove all obstructions, both in the bowels aud elsewhere, and are on that account much sought for promoting regularity of action ia young females and delicate persons who are naturally weak, or have from some o»u*e beoogif w«