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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1895. THE TREATY OF PEACE.

In one cable we are told that China will have to pay to Japan an indemnity of two hundred million taels. In another we get a hundred million dollars as the sum. As both tael and dollar are built on a silver basis it is not very difficult to arrive at an approximation in English money of the values of both indemnity •' quota tions." Taking the last quotation of silver as a guide—2^ 7d, with a fraction which we need hardly reckon —the tael would be worth about the fraction less than 3s 3d. This is near enough to enable us to give the first quoted indemnity at about £30,000,000 in gold. Taking the basis of the other quotation as the Mexican dollar, 2s 2d, we have about £10,000,000 of our money in gold, as the sum China would have to fork out as the cash price of peace. As the cable telling us about the taels claims its quotation as the official one, we may be justified in accepting £§0,000,000 as the sum the big fellpw will Jmyp to pay to keep the little one from killing him and absorbing his country. But there are other terms. The Japs claim the session of Formosa, an island on the east coast of China with a population of over two millions, and forming a convenient stepping stone for the Japanese forpes? should they ever again require to operate on the Chinese mainland to the southward. When the Japs asked for Formosa they knew perfectly well what advant age it would give them as a naval power in the Chinese seas, not only as against China, itself, but against almost any nation who may be trouble some in its action towards Japanese trade in the East. As the full text of the treaty has not yet reached this polony, or even a fairly complete summary of its provisions, we cannot ascertain .exactly how much of the mainland the Chjn,ese wjll have to surrender, but the Peninsula .of Liautong is spoken of, It is the dividing tongue of land between the upper or northern portion of the Gulf of Pechili and the Bay of Corea, and will form a Japanese possession virtually dividing Corea from China, and pjapjng Corea, the original bone of contention, completely under the wing, as it were, of the jfcriutp^hant belligerent party. ,Oorea thus separ ated by Japanese land on the north wil£ have a Japanese navy lying there always, to remind fyev of the Mikado's triumph, while south, the headquarters of the same nayy will remind the people of southern Oorea of tfye same thing. If what we frave already learnrd be all that the Japs $re asking for after their extraordinary successes both on land and sea against their enemy, they have been more modest in theip than one would have e&pgcte,d Eajstppns pf their kidney to be,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Michael Davitt arrives in Adelaide oil May 17. After his Australian tour he will lecture in New Zealand.

The number of men employed on the co-operative works last momh was :— •Survey Department, 1344 ; Public Works 893.

The annual meeting of parishioners in connection with 3fc Stephen's Church w;l! be he'd in the schoolroom on Wednesday at 7 30.

The Goldfinch replaces the Ringarooma on the New Zealand fetation, and is now being got ready with all despatch, She sails on Thursday.

George W Wheeler, aged Bix'y-nlno. a farmer, committed suicide at Matihiwi, near Bulls, on Sunday, by hanging him self. The cause was despondency.

Eliz* Wood, aged nine years, daughter of a settler at Manukau or the western line, wa«s badly burned on Satuiday. She was removed to the Wellington Hospital, and died on Suaday.

The Rangttikei Advocate states that on Thursday a splendid view of Ruap&hu was obtainable from Marton, and immense volumes of steam or smoke could be seen coming from a western spur about half way up the mountain.

The next competition for Mr Buckley's trophy will be fired by the Ashburton Rifle Club oh Thursday next, at 2 p.m. It is possible for four members to gain the necessary 21 points and tie for the trophy but in all probability the winner will be found in Thursday's match.

The Vaudeville Company, engineered by Mr 0. McGuincess, leasae of the Opera House, Christchnrch, will give an entertainment in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday night. The chief attractions are the living pictures of the antique presented by the Misses Anderson, which ara said by the Ohristchurch press to be well worth seeing.

All the slips but one on the railway through the Manawatu Gorge have been cleared away. Trains are now running up to both sides of the remaining slip over which the passengers ara obliged to walk. It is expected that the debris still on the line will be removed in the course of a day or two. Traffic has been resumed on the Maurlceville-Ekelahuna section.

At Wellington yesterday afterHoon, one of the electric wires broke away and some one fastened it to a fence. The consequence was that the first people who ran against ife after the current was turned on got burned, and a woman and a boy who were unfortunate enough to come in contacb with the wira had to seek medical assistance.

The North Otago Times s-»ys : —' As an evidence of what runholding has been like during late ypars we may mention a case in this district in which a runholder took uj. a station, putting £5000 into the concern. He has lost the £5000 and £9300 besides. Thia ought to afford a grain of comfort to the Government, who find the squatters dying without being killed.'

An advertisement appears in another column re Clarke's oarbolised wheat pro tector. It is said to ba a great advance on the old method of blue-stone dressing, as % preventative of smut and the ravages of small biids, in many instarr.es produc ing double the number of bushels per acre of that dressed by blueatone aud sown on the same paddock. It seems to assist the germinating power of all seeds dressed wuh it. The local agent is Mr Henry Zmder.

For the Ariel Bicycle Club's road race on Thursday— Tinwa^d to "•Vheatstone and bsck—the following are th,e handi caps:—J. Forbes and J. Andrews scratch, W. Edge and W. Woods 1 minute, J f'afc'erson 2 minutes. J. Wi'son 3 mimics, P. Cox, S. Cleaver, D. O'Loughlin, and A. Pritchard 4 minutes, R Dun'op, M Muir and T. Hawkins A\ minutes.. A. Burgess, J. Ford, C. Muir and H. Me Connell 5 minutes, W. H. Ford 6 nvn.utes, G. Noil 9 minutes, D. Ztnder 11 minutes. Race starts at 2 30.

At the last meeting of the Administrative Bards of the streets tramways of Tiflis, the capital of the Caus-isusj, it was unanimously resolved to make the experiment wh-ther women would not serve as competently as men in the funciion of tramway ounductora. A. few wnn -n have been appointed as c/mductors, and of vehicles as ply upon the less crowded routes. One of the regulations states,that the number of women conductors is in no case to amount to more tlv*n one half of the whole number of licensed conductors.

The Defence Minister ha 3 issued insttuctions that in future all men who may be transferred from the Permanent Artillery to the police force shall sign the monthly pay-sheet for the receipt of £10 per calendar month. Recruits in the force up to the present have received 7s per di«*m, with a rise in wages as time progresses, but the new regulation means to recruits a redaction of (Sd per diem. It is stated that the Government intend issuing a revised rate of pay for the force, which will prove beneficial to good conduct men who have served as constables for a certain number of years.

Reporting to the Kauri Timber Company on the experiment made nearly five years ago of putting down kauri as wood paving in the busiest part qf Spencer street Melbourne, Mr Mountain, the city surveyor, says that two squares of this paving, which represent a fair avenge of the state of the blocks after four years and eight months' wear, have just been removed from the street for the company. The kauri timber, when used for street paving, appears to wear very uniform^* the extent during the period under consideration being about one-quarter of an inch. It forma a good foothold for horses, not being slippery. This renders It unnecessary to sand the carriage ways on * greasy' days.

When some four years ago the New PJymoubh Harbour Board failed to meet its interest, the arrears thereof amounted to £14.00). Since then says the New Zealand Times, by reason of the advance of settlement and the Government outlay (about £250,00) on roads, bridges, and other means of forwarding the welfare of the district, the increase on dairy and pastoral produce,and the general improve menb of the Taranaki district, the financial position of the board has greatly improved. One result h^s been that the arrears of four years ago JwVe been greatly reduced to the comparatively small sum of £3000, the reduction will steadily go on until overdue interest entirely disappears. Nor is this all. A few years ago the debentures were purchasable at £BQ, or 20 per cent discourijt. They have since quietly risen, until now they stand at £IQS —5 percent, premium. ,

Ho^ is if twa? Clarke Mixtue^ hag obfcaine4 sue}> gpeat popularity is a question which has perplexed many. The answer is, that it Is unquestionably the finest Blood Purifier th t science and mcdi cal skill have brought to light. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected b|T it. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, $fcin and Eflopd diseases, Bad Legs, Sores an 4' Piaip.^? of kinds it effects are mar vellous. Spfd "eygry^here, "at 2a ,9d per bottlo. Beware of wor-thle'eg imitatiqng a'jj 1. übstitutes. (2)

European and Other Foreign Items

London, April 21 1 Rugby footballers are arranging for a National Fifteen to visit Australia, and posiblyNew Zealand. It is reported that Her Majesty the Queen has invited the French President to visit England.

The Peninsular and Oriental Com pany has accepted the Admiralty sub sidy, which entitles the Government in case of need to arm and employ the following large steamers :,—Britannia, Oceana, Peninsular, Valetta, Maasilia, Rome, Carthage, Ballarat and Parra raatta.

The Daily News states that after Lord Wolseley retires from the position of commander in chief of the army in Ireland, he will be succeeded by Lord Roberts.

The Russian executive has approved of a scheme for initiating a gold currency.

The Pope, in a letter three columns long, addressed to the English people, claims that there has recently been a wonderful drawing of hearts towards the Roman Catholic faith. Converts are increasing, and cherished prejudices are being yielded up by reflective men, alarmed at the progress of the Rationalists and Materialists.

Sir H. Loch has been offered the Governorship of New South Wales

The Engineer states that the Im perial Institute has dove nothing, and denounces it as an absolute failure. An impartial inquiry into its affairs is uegently demanded, as half a million of money is involved.

THE COREA IN WAR

London, April 21 The Standard's St Petersburg corres pondent asserts that Russia considers that her prestige demands decisive action in the event of her not being conceded a portion of Chinese terri tory ; also that there is grave discon tent at the Chinese conditions for peace, and that while Russia is averse to declare war, she Is certain to insist upon a cession of property.

Lord Charles Beresford, speaking on eastern affairs, said Japan in forty years had passed through phases of development which occupied England eight hundred. It had become the strongest naval power in the east. The holding of Port Arthur and Wei-hai-wei was similar to an enemy being in possession of Portsmouth and Plymouth.

Shanghai, April 20 The Mikado is said to be desirous to visit the Emperor, to discuss the final terms of peace.

China returns Japanese prisoners without exchange.

Tokio, April 21 The Japanese Press reports that the terms of peace include the cession of the Pescadores, Yinkow, Haiching, and Kulienching, and the right to navigate the Yang-tse-Kiang to Ching- Kiang, and the Foochoo River.

! St Petersburg, April 21 A thousand more soldiers have left Odessa for Vladivostock. Eight steamers are being employed in convey ing stores, in view of a possible war; Shanghai, April 22 All the Chinese commercial arrange ments and concessions to Japan extend to foreign countries. The statement that an offensive and defensive alliance is included in the the treaty of peace is denied.

THE LIVE CATTLE TRADE

London, April 21 Nine of the Nairnshtre's cattle died, but the rest arrived in splendid condition. She had a rough passage round the Horn,

LYNCHED.

New York, April 22 Five negroes alleged to have been guilty of murdering a white man were lynched.

ARMENIA.

An Anticipated lfteli slllon.

Constantinople, April 21 The Armenians, with the aid of Russia, are said to be seeking for re venge for the atrocities committed by the Turkish soldiery. It is alleged that a general rebellion has been planned, which will be begun in Constantinople by an attack on the Sultan's palace in May. A large quantity of stores has been hidden in the mountains, enormous sums of money are said tq be at dis posal, aad the men are well armed.

COLLAPSE OF A BUILDING

Ndw York, April 22 While Mr Moody was conducting an evangelistic service in Texas, the roof of the building collapsed, and forty-six persons were injured.

CHITRAL.

Calcutta, April 20 The Indian Government is anxious an to what is best to be done with Chitral. It is considering whether the ruler at present recognised, Amir al Muck, shall be deposed, as he has been proved to be disloyal.

Calcutta, April 22 The relief of Dr Robertson at Ohitral is confirmed.

LABOR.

London, April 21 The boot strikers have agreed not to restrict the output, an 4 the conference has agreed for a joint committee to prepare "'a piecework statement for guiding the work, and allowing tlie employers the option o{ employing men on time or piece; also for the appointment of Boards to arbitrate in future disputes, as regards wage 3 and hqur.3. Parf*, April 22 There is an omnibus strike in the city, the men demanding an increase in pay, and 5000 men are idle.

Sydney, April 23 The strike at Hudson's ironworks has been settled. The directors pro p,Q3ed a reduction in wages ranging from ten tjq twenty pep c§n|;. The men in reply expressed willingness to ac cept from seven to twelve and a half per cent, and at a conference with the directors the latter accepted the men's terms. Newcastle, April 23 The miners $f t^e Newcastle goal Oarflpany apd tho§e belonging to several other large collieries, are arranging to resume work immediately j ou the waster*' terms,

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual meeting of the Abh burton Borough Council was bold en Monday evening. I'resent —His Worship thf M yor. Ors Riclurd Bird, John Orr, Charles R id, W. H. Kule, R M Cuth bartson, David Thomas, and E J Paul. FINANCE. 1 he Mayor aaid the dibit balance afc the bank was now £1662 14.4 3d, and ihe re ceipts from all sources for thn fortnight bad betn £24 7s. \t a later periud of the meeting % rate ot Is in the £1 for thw y»=ar was struck, a-id Ors Thomas, Oufchb3rt3on, and Reid were appointed io sign the rate book. APOLOGIES. Apologies for absence wern received from Cra Brooke and Collir.s, *nd Or Brooke was granted 1 aye of absence for the next two meeting. DISQUALIFICATION. The opinion was received of the solicitor to the Municipal Association to the effect that a ratepayer who supplied goods to the Old Men's Home, or the Hospital, oi other institution not directly controlled and maintained by the Council itself, was not disqualified for a seat on the Council. WILLS STREET, Mrs Emma Ranger wrote, drawing at tention to the bad state of the footpath past her hotel in winter, and asking that the footpath be asphalted. It was decided to put the woik in hand as soon as the ratepayers interested were willing to pay the cost, and the clerk whs instructed to notify Mrs Banger to that effect. RESERVES Cr Bird verbally reported regarding the endowment form belonging to the Coancil in the occupation of Mr J. W. Sutherland, but could not submit a written report as the whole of the committee had not in spected the land, Mr Sutherland, the tenant, wrote on the subject. He now made an offer to the Council. He was prepared to give 6s per acre for the land if the lease were ex tended for seven years, and the Cuuncil would baild a house worth say £203. He would also fence off ten seres and lay it down . in plantation, and set aside two or three acres for garden ; and orchard. The subject was discussed In committee, -On resuming, the Committee reported that it had resolved to raduce Mr Suther land's rent for the current year, and to allow his lease to stand for the teat of the term at the present rent. engineers' befort. The Engineers' report, which was purely formal, was read and adopted. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £7318s 2 J were passed for payment, and the Council sat as a DOMAIN BOARD. YACHT CLUB. After discussion, it was resolved (.hat the application of the Model Yacht Club for leave to place a punt on the reservoir could not be granted PROTECTION OP WATERFOWL. It was resolved that £5 reward be offered for evidence leading to the con viction of any persona molesting the waterfowl in the Domain, and that the curator be instructed to prosecute a lad i who had been seen to throw stones at a , swan. JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB. Mr Ferriman applied for permission for this Club to play on a portion of the Domain, other than the sports ground, and it was resolved to allow the Club to play opposite the Hospital. 'Ihe Board then adjourned.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

THE WJUJfT COIFEHIIIICK '■ —♦—■ ■■ HqbilßT, April 23 The Fruit Conference has opened, but the business so far is only formal. Delegates are present from all the colonies.

The Dean Poisoning Case

Sydney, April 23 The agitation for a rehearing of the charge against Dean, the wife poisoner, is spreading, and numerous meetings are held in the city and country centres. The Attorney- General informed the investigation committee that one of the smartest detectives in the force had been told off on behalf of the Government to enquire into the case. He admits the matter has been taken out of the hands of the police, but denies that he has resigned his responsibility in the case to an irresponsible body of citizens such as the committee is.

HAND TO MOUTH.

Melbourne, April 23 The premier has decided that future appointments to the public service shall be from month to month, so that when men are not required they can be dismissed.

GOLD.

Hobart, April 23 The directors of the Tasmanian gold mine have sold the property to Mr L. T. Jones for £576,000. Perth, April 23 The collapse of the Londonderry mine has had a very depressing effect on all the other propertiss, and nego tiations for the sale of a number of mines have been stopped for the present. Several properties at Cue are opening up well, and some good returns are obtained.

The Barque Devonport.

Hobaet, April 22 Heavy seas lifted the stranded barque Devonport into a dangerous position, and started the planking. The vessel became full of water, but she was subsequently righted, and the pumps succeeded in keeping the water under. The Devonport is partially in siired in the National Office of New Zealand. ■ ]

Bowling.

MelboUbm;, April 23 The second match between New Zealand and Victorian bowlers resuljbed iji a tje, each side s^orit^g si^ty-six points. _

THE CUBAN TROUBLE.

Madrid, April 22 A. Spanish gunboat fired on a British schooner off the coast of Cuba, kiHing two seamen, The schooner was taken to Santiago, a Ouban port.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.

Annual Meetings of Householders.

ASH BURTON.

There wera only tweutytwo hous - holders at the annual meeting. Mr K. o. Bean w*a ctmrman The following is the annual report submitted and adopted :—

The Commit'ee has again the pleasint duty in submitting to the house hold ere its annual report, to eongra'ulate the parents ami guardians on the excellent position the school mainains, as evidenced by the highly satisfactory result of theanuual examination. The headmaster and teaching staff continue to work in the most satisfactory manner, which is much to their credit, as, owing to economy on the part of the Government, the Education Board has been compelled to effect, reductions in the teaching staff, by which this school has lost the services of Mr Bourke, the third master, as also of two pupil teachers. The school premises are now in very satisfactory repair, the Committee having at last persuaded the Board of Educa tion to re-roof with iron the old part of the main building. Otherwise all other repairs have had to be borne by the Committee's incidencal fund, at a cost of £44 6s lid, which somewhat heavy drain on such fund has given the Committee plenty scope for the exercise of careful economy during iti term of office. The annual concert was, as usual, a great success, and enabled the Committee to distribute a most liberal donation of prizes amongst the rneritorioui scholars. The Committee regret to report that the B^ard of Education is still precluded by want of funds, from providing a aide sohool at Allenton. In accordance with an annnal custom, the Committee desire to state that its meetings during the year have been sixteen (16) in number, at which the several members have attended as follows :— Messrs D. Macphersoc 16 times, C. Braddell 16, R. S. Bean 15, W. J. Silcock 15, G. Meddins 15, J. R. Chapman 13, W. Craig head 12, W. Greenslade 11, andE. J. Paul 9. In closing this report, the Committee beg to place on record its high appreciation of the cheap excursions lately inaugurated by the railway authorities for school children and those in charge of them.

The meeting then proceeded with the election of a committee. Fourteen gentle* men were nominated, anJ Messrs Mc- Gregor and Minnis acted as scrutineers. Ihe following was the result declared ;— Messrs W. Craighead, 21 votes ;J. R. Chapman, Meddins, P. Macphsrsou, and R. S. Bean, 17 each ; W. J. Silcock and Joshua Tucker, 16 each ; .0. Braddell, 15; F. H. Watson, 14; J, Porter, 11; F. Nokes. 10; and E. J. Paul, 6. The first nine were declared elected. The customary votes of thanks were passed to the teachers, Committee, and chairman, and a short discussion took place on the concert question, the general opinion being unfavorable to the children taking part in " play " portion of the entertain* ment, and that a lavish distribution of prizes was as unwise as it was costly. At a meeting of the Committee Mr Braddell was elected chairman, and the second Monday in each month fixed as the night of meeting.

HAMPSTEAD.

About forty householders were present. Mr W. J. Crooks was elected Chairman of the meeting.

The Secretary read the Chairman's Re port of past year's transactions and general condition of the school which is too lengthy for this issue.

The Chairman then invited the house holders to ask any question they might wish, when Mr Piekford asked for a return of the numbar of times each commUte?man had attended, and the information was supplied by the Secretary, Mr Pickford taking exception to a letter which had appeared in the papers denouncing the cone arts and kinderspiels. He commanded the Committee for encouraging and sup* porting these entertainmeuts, which ha considered beneficial to the children ia mmy ways. Oa the motion of Mr T. A. Andrews, the report vai adopted. Messrs 801 l and Brock ware appointed scrutineers, and took ilia ballot, which re* suited as follows:—Messrs Crooks 28, Hendry 27, S<»«e 24, Berryman 22, Lawrle 19, G. Andrews 18, Orr 17, Patten and Strange 16 each. Scijlwell 15, A. Andrews 12, Rickman 11, Bright 10. The first nine were declared elected.

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the outgoing Committee, which was acknowledged by Mr Crooks on their behalf and the proceedings terminated. A short meeting of the newly sleeted Committee was then held, ac which Mr W. J. Crooks was appointed chairman, and the first Tuesday ii each month appointed for the day cf mooting.

TINWALD.

The annual meeting of householders was held in the Tinwald. school on April 22 and was well attended. Mr J. Clothier was elected chairman oi the 1 meeting, ani as chairman of tha out going committee proceeded to read the report which stated that in accordance with a regulation of the Board the school had been deprived of the services of Miss K. Jongs, one of their pupil teachers; that J.Lewis had completed his fourth year in December, but on the urgent representation of the teacher, who pointed out the extreme difficulty, owing to the construction of tha building, of carrying on the school work with a first year pupil teacher, the committee decided to ask thai. John Lewis might be allowed to stay another year, and after considerable correspondence the Board granted the request. The report further stated that the school was examined by Mr Ritchie in November, and that the report was very satisfactory ; that a scholarship at Ashburton High School had been gained by Oharles Schneider, and that Sidney Culverhouse had obtained a Board scholarship. The report farther stated that the late committee had started the year with a balanca of £17 2s Bd, and at the present time had a credit balance of £17 73 11.

Mr C. Hiwkins moved that the report be adopted, and the Rev. J. Black burn, who seconded the motion, congratu lated the teachers on the successful work of the past year, and complimented the Committee on the satisfactory manner in which they had carried out fchsir duties. After a vote of thanks had been passed to the outgoing committee, and the teachers, the me-tine; proc?eded to elect a new committee, and on. a ballot being faken tho following seven gentlemen were chosen, namely:—Messrs j. Cbthier 4. Efampton, S. 3\Us. t [. Stevens, ]fl Lowe, J. Clark and the Rey ,\. B'ack burne. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings. At a meeting of the new committee Mf J. Clothier was re-elected chairman ancj Mr Archie Lowe was appointed secretary.

WAKANUI.

' The annual meeting of hous ;h old era was kheld in the main school, at which the attendance was very meagre, only abont fourteen householders putting in an appearance. Mr P, Stewart was voted to the chair, and as chairman of the outgoing Committee read the annual report and balance sheet), showing the building, ground and fences to b.e in a good state of repair, and a balance of £15 2s 5J lq credit of Incidental fund on March 31, with no outstanding liabilities. The report and balance theet were adopted M read. The following gentlemen were elected :—Mewrs G. Clephane, C, Hill, W. Jaralescn, ,1. Thompson, J. Chambers, T. Pi£t, and P.. Stewart Af a meeting of Committee held immediately afterwards Mr P. Stewart was unanlwQuily N*f I«QU4 chairman,

ME ASfiBUB rJ)ON GtJARDIAtf: TtJESDA*, APRIL 23, 1896.



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Dairy Salt. Dairy Salt, We have just received a Gonsignmant of the Finest Refined Dairy Salt. c Tons Fine Salt in lewt bags 2 Tons Fine Salt in 561b bags 2 , „ „ Hlb „ 2 „ „ „ 71b „ JUST ARIUVED— A Splendid Line of Hudson's Water Biscuits inJ4lb tius. to bo cleared at Is 7d per tin, lins Free. FLETCHER BROS, C&SH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTOIiT:ftCH. CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, BUGS, MATS, etc., AT T. H. UNDRILL & Cos. JI7ST landed, a choice assortment of the above, to be sold at the Lowest T*o^ihl© Prices Also a shipment of Best Kapok for BED^S, PILLOWS, CUSHIONS, etc. Those requiring warm beds for the Winter would do well in getting our price* " We havo also a Large Stock of IRON and BRASS BEDSTEAP3 from £10 10s to 255. Austrian, American, and Colonial CHAIRS. FURNITURE of nil kinds, our own make. PICTURE FRAMING to suit all Pictures. -NOTE THE ADDBE^S >EXT BUILDING SOCIETY, TANCRED STREET. NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT IN Order to meet the times we have opened a New Department, and with the htest improved machinery and skilled labor, we have effected the following REDUCTIONS in prices. NEW 1 Men's Fashionable All wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure, DEPARTMENT. ] 47s 6d, 555, 57s 61, 60*, 65», 70s, 755, SOj. HS. 1 Men's Fashionable AH Wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure, DEPARTMENT 1, f (Hand Sewn), 77s 6d, 829 6d, 90, 95s lOfc. rj»ffiy& The prices quoted are in both departments fur the same quality suiting. «S3BI Tho reductions of 17s 6d to 20 i per suit in the New Department repre sent the difference in the cost of labor and extras. Our lrmsj established reputation is a sufficient guarantee for FIT, QJJYLICY, and WORKMANSHIP in both Departments. The Largest Stock of Tailoring Goods in the District to cho3se from. CMMHEA-DTBEBRYMAN THE LIADINO TAILORS AND O tfTIUIfT E8 S,



Wanted. I tf^l/^l (~\C\f\ Cream Laid Business IUU^UUU Envelopes 3s9d, per 1000 this—month only. Life and times of Dr. Stuart 3j 6d.—H. M. Jones. 4 201 ABARGAIN.—Fii at class Piano by Hsake, beautiful tone, overstrung ; £65. £42 10d Cash. Also eplendid organ. Cas-h or terms.—H. M. Jones. ° 4 202 CITANTED, a Boy. AppV, H. O. v * Skgers, Melford House 4 199 WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making. Apply, Miss Macdonald; Tancrei street. - 4 196 \ ITANTBD—Two respectable Men VV Boarders; comfortable home. Apply Mrs Siadb, opposite Borough School. 4 167 WAN I'ED—Everybody to remember the Primitive Sunday School Tea on THURSDAY. Tea from 4 to 7- After meeting 7-30. 4 2CO ODDS and Ends.—Books, etc., at half price Genuine clearing sale. No reasonable offer refused. J. Mabsden, Tancred street. W" E are selling Fresh Butter this week at from 9d to lOd per 1b — Carson and Co. 4 169 1 WO Model Yachts for sale cheap. ' Fine chance for Yachfc Club. Apply Matl Office for address. 4 175 BACON, Bacon, Bason.—Best Grain Fed Bacon from the Waterton District, Sides 7d per lb; Trimming Slioes, 7d ; Best Cuts, Bd. Cheese, Cheese, Cheese.—Best Local Dairies and Akatoa o\\ and 61 per lb. Look at our window. —Taylor, East street, English Vineg&r, 6d per bottle, Worcestershire Sauce 4£d. \ 4 176 WANTED Known—We have been appointed Sole Agents for the Sale of the famous " More Pork" Brand NEW CURE BACON. Supplied wholesale or retail.—A. Lawkie and Co., Saunders' Buildings. 4 147 WANTED Situation on farm for active lad, 17, able to milk ; small washes. Apply J.H. Guabdian Office. 4*165 /"IHOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, v Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes 5 the best in town.—Adams, Suinden,' Buildings. SHARPS, Sharps. Bran, Bran. If you are requiring either of the above for your Pigs or Cattle enquire our Price before buying elsewhere. Special quota tions for ton lots. Flour at Mill Price.— Fletcher Bros , Ashbarton. piHOICE FRUIT 3,— Peaches, bananas, ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at Ef. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, East street. OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, vluslins, Flannelettes, Trimming", etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. [MPORTANT To Men ! Mixchel •*• and Turner Outfitting Specialists Style, Fit, and Good Value in all cuses. WANTED Known — Mrs Hooper (monthly nuree) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hooper, Alford Forest Koad, Ashburton 11*134 \ UTxFmTn DRESS KS, Splendid £»- Variety, lowest Prices. See windows G. L. Beam and Co , Tan cred Streeh. 2 202 ITCTANTSD KNOWN.—Warm carpet * » slippers for Winter wear, gi» Is 9d. H women's la 91.~W. H. Collier, " The Corner." OBERT ALCORN has opened in Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the Kaiapoi S'*les, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashburton. Also an assortment of Boots. [F. ANDREWKS & OO.—Sah now -A on of Surplus Strck of Fancy Goods, Toys, lioo\-s Stationery and Account Book", and all a 1; greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrbwks & Co GUNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock _, of dun'flj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech L aders, Rifles, etc In spectlon invited. No oid stock to select from at J. W. Hardley's Sporting ! Repository . . ——— ■— ■ BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Children's Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices.— L. F. Ahdrbwes and Co. J.L 98 \l/ ANTED Known—We are reducing V\ the whole of our Drapery, Boots, C'othing, etc, For Cash, New Dresses, New Jackets, New Hats, etc , will all be reduced—H. 0. Segeu», Melford House. NOTICE 1 Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings in stock. Prices low.—J. W Hardlev, Ironmonger, etc BANG 1 Bang 1 Bang ! My new sea son's stack of Ammunition to hand Eley'a, Kynock's and, Club Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Oases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's. Gun Emporium WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. S uxk's. Optician WANTED Known -That if: you are in want of * first class article in sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do! better than e»H at J. Moison's ; you will get the very bast at red peed prices. Ar for his own make, they ar« we>\\ known to; the delight of the wearers, throughout; the j lustralaeian colonies. Repairs well done j and at once Premier Boot Maker, Town ' Hall Boob Storo. E^ct «treet. AshWurton W' Untld^lc n q WWT-^W's- Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, next the Corner. Ice Creamp, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every description. Ice at reasonable rate* Ladies Room a specialty. 1*153 ""77 ANIED KNOWN,— The.c4ebra7,ed Vv Yarmcu'h Oilskins em be ob- | tainedatW. H Collier, "The Corner." WASTED Known —Great Bargains aye now being given for Ca h in all departments. Bflfcre laying out your money for Drapery, Koot^ etp , give us a call.— H- C. Se<G!E»s, Mel^jrd $o,use. WANTED Knowa.---We are daily, receiving additions to our large 1 " Good Value "Stock —Mitchell asi> Tuunek, Drapers and Clothiers, Tancred Street. WANTED Known — The Misses URQUHAfii' -have ejbarted Dret-s ---making, and having a thorough of the business, combined with moderate pharges, hope to receive a share of the puhlifi pitronage. Address: Tancred ' rre#t, ne?t to K. W, B»U, HerWUpt,



Wanted FINEST Separator Butter, the best brand in the market, lid per lb — Fletcher Bnos., Ashburton. C~iIsH,CASH. Drapery,. Boots, Oloth -/ ing, eic. Now Goods jist opened. Everything reduced for Cash. -H. C. Skgbks, Mslford House. WANTED Known —That our New Autumn Goods are now on view. Novelties in all Departments. Landing ex Tongariro 4 cases Flanelletes.—Mjt CHRLIi AND f CIRNER. CVHRISIMAS Presents, Choice Orna- J ments, Zithers and Jew's Harps, Balis and Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties Is, Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies Is, Wnlking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mrs Aicokn's Ladie*' Underclothing and Fancy Bazaar, Havelock street. NEW GOODS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. fIHE Largest and best assorted Stock of Men's Mercery in the District. New Shapes in GO r. HARD AND SOFT FELT % O NEW TIES. ° - o >. CALL AND INSPECT OUR q 53 NEW GOODS. C £ __ o NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, ALEX. HENDRY, Manager.



Holloway's Pills and Ointment.*^ Vicissitudes of climate, exposure and hard ships, tell heavily on soldiers and sailors, E/Owing the seeds of disease which may ulti mately breafc up the constitution. Naturally carets' ,of their a word in season jjjay ayert mr ny evils,' and ixiay oause them to regorfc to tjmely Measures wtthJQufc any difficulty or publicity. Qollowayte effectual remedies are suitable, and *rg so eaai'y adapted for the varied complaints to whicft Ouf Soldiers and sailors are liable, that a supply iuCS I*l1 *1 ftl^ay« be obtained before proceeding abroad. I: .""W Wtfh confidence ,fee stated that many a valuable uf* mi «W have beeu saved, &v. confirmed cripple pre vented from' begging in t^e streetg, if Ifolloway'ii remedies had been used' in tiwe ?



One Box of Clarke's 841 Pills is warm ted to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, in cither sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guarrauteed frpe from Mercury, Sold in Boxes 4s $d each, by aU pnemisito and Paten. Medicine yendqp-s ttironghdfat thts V»?orld Proprietors f Tffj UWPW A?o'Upland Counties Drug Compabw, Lingpln, Englapd Rheumatism.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy nkvkb FAILS in permanently curing rheuma v4 —«. lumbago, aoiatica, gout, etc, one bottle gTvei relict". f^ UhJ&M* *• W-



For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as 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 yeaira they have proved unequalled for Indrgesiion, Dypp&psia, Si^k Efeadache and for Liver and Stomach compla tg. Sold ip bottles 1b ljd, 2« 9d,and Us, by all Modi, cine Vendor* throughout the world, A »imple,i»fa w»4 pertain remedy