Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1895.

As was generally anticipated the Lottery Bill promoted by the

Estates Company THE lottery bills, was strangled at

its birth. Leave was asked to introduce the Bill in the House of Representatives on Thursday night, and when the division was taken it was found that only thirteen of New Zealand's senators had the courage to vote in favor of admitting the Bill. Forty-nine set their faces against it like a flint and the Bill was killed. Later on Mr Lawry moved the second reading of his Bill to legalise consultations and other sorts of gambling concerns, but the Bill was killed without mercy, the second read ing obtaining only a pro forma seconder. Seldom indeed has any proposed legislation met with so strung and outspoken opposition. as has the Estates Company's lottery proposal. From the one end of the colony to the other petitions have been sent against it, signed by all ranks and classes of men and women, from which one would gather that a spirit is steadily growing antagonistic to the spirit of gambling, which certainly appeared to be growing with alarming vigor.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr John Mouatfc, of Blenheim, has bean recommended to the English Government as Chief Inspector of Stock at the Falk land Islands. The salary is £400 par annum for three yaars.

A potato famine is stated to prevail in the Waikaremoana district. The home supplies are exhausted, and the state oi the roads is auch thac it will not pay to procure them from outside, therefore the settlers are " fasting."

The Lake Wakatipu Mail says that some of the local miners are waiting anxiously for the falling of the Nevis River, as they intend to turn its course, if possible, with a view to working a certain portion which is believed to be rich in the precious metal.

The usual weekly meeting of the Rua puna Kingley Club was held in the school room last Thursday evening. There was a good attendance. The programme con sisted of papers, setting forth each member's views of a model man and a model woman. For next evening ade bate is arranged on the question " should farmers encourage the swaggers' system of seeking employment.

The entries received for the Wellington Champion Poultry Exhibition number 1200, being 400 in excess of lasi-year's Championship Exhibition. All parts of New Zealand are represented. Outside of Wellington city, Christchutch head* the list with about 120 entries, received from Miss Garforth and Messrs W. A. Banks, Sweet, Tasker, C. C. and L. Banks, Wilaon, Fraser and others. The entries of Lang-hans exceed of any other class.

At a Committee meeting of the Golf Club held at Henry's Hotel on Tuesday evening, Mr H. Zander in the chair, the following members were elected:— Messrs Saunders, Rout and Curtis, and Mesdamea Curtis, Saunders, PI. and D. Zmder and Misses Moffetfc and Scroute. Mr W. B. Denshire was elected Captain. It was resolved to have the opening day on Thursday, July 18, when a match be tween files chosen by the Captain and Secretory will be p Tayed.

cf our leading general store keepsrs have advertised their intention of closing at 5 30 pm. during the winter mon ha—a moac st nsible determination on their pirt, as no good purpose can be served by keeping their employees snivel ing with their hands in the pocketa after dark, when the country people have all long before left for home. On the one hand the employers will get their recompense in the saving of gas (no small item at the rate we pay for it) and no doubt the hsuda will appreciate the advantage of getting to their warm fire sides half an hour sooner.

At the annual meeting of the Duaeclin branch of the Educational institute resolu tions were in favour of the election of members of the Education Board befog placed on a more popular basis than at present; that the Education Board should be asked to remove the vote of censure passed on Miss Andrews for ommitting to remind the Inspector that ha had not examined in certain subjects ; that a cir ctthr should be sent to the members of both Bouses of the Legislature, asking them to further the passing of the Teachers' Court of Appeal Bill.

On Friday evening hat a lecture was given in the Mayfield schoolroom on New Guinea, the New Hebrides, and Rara tonga groups, by Rev A. Blake. Colored drawings of the natives, their dwellings, canoes, churches, etp., were exhibited. The progress o? commerce and civilisation afcer the advent of the missionary was noted. Special reference waa made to the hero:sm displayed by native mission aries, and the valuable services of Rev James Chalmers and others, as testified to by Sir William Maegregor, the British Commissioner. Mr Tweedy occupied the chair, and Mr Burke moved a vote of thanks for the interesting and instructive lecture.

We regret to have to chronicle the death of Mr John Corbetc, farmer, Ash burton Forks, which took place at an early hour this morning. Mr Corbett had been for many months suffering from ill health, and succumbed as stated. He was an old settler, and in the earlier history of the country was closely identified with sport, thoagh in recent years his interest in that direction was less keen. He was one of the ft st Od fellows in the county, and held a high position in that order, which b&s the credit of giving position to : men of sterling merit only. Mr Oorbefct i was also a Freemason, ana his lodge-^the Ihistla—will accord him 4 masoniafuneral. The funeral leaves deceased's house in the Forks at ohi o'clock on Sunday. A petition is being largely signed In the May&eld district to be presented at the next meeting ,qf tfae jCJounty Council prat ing for a bridge to be 'greeted' py,er the Hinds river it Mayfield, As several children attending the Mayfield school live across the river, and can only attend when the river is dry, they have been practically debarr d from attending school for many weeks back. (The mailman, too, wj^o Jias to cross the river four times a week has frequently of late had the unpleasant experience of swimming his horse across the stream, which flows very swiftly when in flocd. Farmers too are frequently baulked in getting their stock to market when desired, As the only bridge across the Hi#ds is near tb.e Long. beach estate, the time ha 3 now come when another bridge should be made for the benefit of the many farmers op tlje Hinds.- Rangitata plain. For Indigestion, the best remedy ie u» doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They | can confidently be recommended as being mild in operatioa asd absolutely free from i injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient, for nearly 100 years they have proved utequalled for Indigestion, Dypepsia, sick Headache and for Jyiver and Stomach complain*- Sfild la bottles Is Ud, Sb pd, aad lla, by" all Med£ w»Yvafm througho^ th 9 wft A

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, July 11 The Coancil met at 2 30 p.m. THE UNEMPLOYED. Mr Bolt moved a series of resolutions, to affirm the principle of placing; on State lanis all people thrown ouh of woik by no fault of their own, and to supply them with agricultural implements, Mr Pharazyn opposed the morion as being vi-imary and calculated to take away the independence of the people. The deba c wa-> adjourned for a week. STATUTES KEVI-lON COMMITTEB. Mr Feldwicks Defamation Bill, after a short debate, was read a second time, and referred to the Statutes Revision Com mittee, as also were the Hikutira Boundary Bill, and the Industrial Schools Bill. The Council rose at 5 p m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July 11 The House met at 2.30 p.m. THE ESTATES COMPANY S LOTTERY BILL. The Joint Standing Orders Committee recommended that the Bank of New Zealand Estates Company (Limited) Assets Realisation Special BUI be allowed to proceed. Leave to introduce the Bill was refused on a division by 39 to 13. The fallowing is the division list; — Ayes (13)—Buchanan, Carroll, Guin nass, Liarnaoh, Lawry, McKenzie J, Me- Kenzie R, Mills, Parata, Pere, Stevens, Teao, Wilson. Noes (49)~Allen, Buddo, Buick, Cam cross, Gtrnell, Collins, Crowther, Duncan, Dathie, Earnshaw, Flatman, Graham, Green, Hall, Hall-Jones, Hogg, Houston, Hutchison G, Hutchison W, Joyce, Kelly J W, Kelly W, Lang, MoKenzieT, Melntosh, Masltn, Massey, McGowan, McLachlan, McNab, Meredith, Millar, Mitchelson, Montgomery, Morrison, Newman, O'Regan, Pinkerton, Pirani, Reeves W P, Ruaseli G W, iSaunders, Seddon, Smith G J, Steward, Stout, Tanner, Thompson, Willis* No pairs were recorded. DEFAULTBBS AT'bELLAMY'S In reply to Mr Duthte, Mr Larnach said that two ex-members would not be admitted within the precincts of the Parliamentary buildings hereafter, being defaulters at Bellamy's. One formerly represented Inangahua and the other the Gity of Auckland, LEAVE OF ABSENCE Leave of absence was granted for another fortnight to Mr McGuire, who is expected by the next San Francisco steamer. THS THREE PER CENT LOAN. The Premier stated that the Colonial Treasurer would to-morrow evening make a statement to the House wish reference to the 3 per cent loan, when laying on the table the prospectus issued by the Agent- General. PATBA FORESHORE BILL The Patea Foreshore Vesting Bill was put through its final stages DRAINAGE BILL Mr Pinkerton moved the second read ing of the Dunedin Drainage and Sewer age Bill, which, he explained, was similar to the measure passed by the House last session for the City of Wellington. The Premier said that the House in passing the Bill would affirm the principle that local bodies would]be empowered to borrow. Afser a short debate the second reading was agreed to on the voice?. GAMING AND LOTT£RIES BILL. Mr Lawry moved the second reading of the Gaming and Lotteries Act Amend ment Bill, to legalise consultations. He aald that he was no friend to gambling, and if any member introduced a measure to stop gambling altogether he would sup port it; bat that being impracticable, it wao the duty of the House to regulate gambling as far as possible. Mr Earnshaw moved that the Bill be read a second time that day six months. The amendment was carried on the voces without debate. J*B OP SST» LAW BILL. The Property Law Consolidating Amendment Bill paased through Com mittee without amendment, and was read a third time and passed. JOURNALISTS INSTITUTE BILL. In OommUtee on the New Zealand Journalists Bill a clause was added, pro viding; that any rule or regulation under the Bill made hy the Institute may be de clared invalid by the Governor in Council. The Bill was put through its final stages and passed. MARRIAGE BILL. The Deceased Husband's Brother's Marriage BUI passed through Committee without amendment, and was read a third time by 43 to 10 and passed. COUfITJES B.ILL. The Counties Act, 1886, Amendment Bill (Mr Pirani), to remedy a technicality in the Counties Act, was read a second tinip and referred to the Statutes Revision Committee. PAYMENT OF tfUBORS BILL, Mr Collins moved the second reading of the Payment of J, arors Bill, providing that all jurors, whether on grand, special, or common juries, shall be paid fa 6d a day for every day they attend a court, *nd shall also receive travelling expenses when residing fire miles from the locality of the court. He spoke of the hardship that was ofceu inflicted on jurors in having to come long distances to attend the court, receiving Only a miserably small payment if they are callei on to serve. After $ short debate the second reading was agreed to on the voices. In the course of the discussion, Mr Reeves said that if the proposals of some of the members in regard to the Bill were oirried, it wonld entail a very heavy expenditure on the country, and the Government would then have to oppose its later stages. The Bill, even as it stood, would entail c >nßiderable expense. THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Mr Collins gave no tie a to ask the Premier on Tuesday whether the Govern ment will, in view of the emphatic opinion expressed in the House on the Bapk of New Zealand Estates Bill, be prepared to take over the assets of the Bank of New Zealand, and if necessary transform that institution into a savings bank. Mr G. W. Russell give notice to ask the Colonial Treasurer on 'Tuesday whether, seeing that the colony has a large contingent interest in the Bank of New Z3ale.nl, and that that institution is handicapped by its connection with the Egtt£tf» Company, the Government will during jjhis session bring' down compre hensive proposals for relieving 'that company of sngh of its estates as are suitable for immediate settlement giving three per oent debentures in exehauge. The Houso rose at §.20 p.m. The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. ELECTIVE EXBCrnVE. Major Steward moved the second read ing of the Elective Ivecutive Bill, co provide for the election of the Executive Council. He said 5 the Bill was nd;mere measure of a private member, but it was the expression of the opinion of thousands of thinking men in the polony, After quoting several authorities in support of the Bill, hesafd, if itwere urged that the rae^ujre was, designed to break up the Liberal party, he could point to a record of twenty five years in proof of the fac/ that he had never deserted the Liberal party. He felt sure that more members of the liberal party would vote for his BUI than would vgfce against it. He ventured to say that when this matter came before Blectors (as it would do at the general BlSfitoX tfoose who now opposed the Bill rouldbe ScrpFiseitS M tjepeopla'so strongly in fW tf w rtwWwewwti,

Clt might be urged against the Bill that I gentlemen might be elected who eo«ld not ! work together. There was no compulsion in the matter, and if one gentleman could not agree with his colleagues he could retire, and a fresh election would take place. j The motion was lost by 35 to 27. I The following; is th« division list :— Ay. s. 27-Messrs Bel!, Baddo, Buick Orow\her, Duthie, Earnshaw, Graham, Green, Hall-Jones, Heke, Joyce, J W Kelly, Larnach, Massey, Meredith, MoNab, Mitchelson, Dr Newman, Pirani, (VRegan, G W Russel. Saanders, G J Smith, Major Steward, Sir R Stoat, Tanner and Wilson, Noes, 85—Messrs Allen, Buchanan, Gad man, Garncross, Carnell, Carroll, Collins, Flatman, Eraser, Guinness, Hall, Harris, Hogg, Houston, W Hutchison, W Kelly, Lawry, T Mackenzie, Maslin, Mackintosh, McGowan, J McKensie, R McKenz'e, McLaohlan, Millar, Milk, Montgomery, Morrison, Parata, Pinker ton, Reeves, Seddon, Stevens, Ward and Willis. Pairs—Ayes—Mesers Button, Lang and Te A©. Noee—Messrs Thompson, W R Russell and Wi Pere. FREE LAND BILL. Mr O'Regan moved the second reading of the Free Land Bill, to provide increased facilities for settlement of the Crown lands of the colony. The Bill embodided the great principle ihat the unearned increment of the land belonged to the State, and if a Bill of this kind had been in force in the past many of the evils that now existed would never have occurred. Everyone who was born into the world had a right to land, and he believed that the labour problem would not be solved by the Factories Aob and suchlike measures, so much as by doing an act of simple justice to the people by giving them the hnd to which they were entitled. The Minister of Laudfl was dhing his best to break down the had monoply, but his efforts to settle the great question were utterly futile. Bfr MeKenzle said that the mover of the Bill had never referred to the Bill at all, but he had no doubt desired to make his annual speech on the single tax. They must deal with the land question as they found it now, and if they were to agree to what Mr O'Reg*n asked by the Bill, they would have to resume possession of all land in New Zealand, and instead of ' borrowing £1,500.000 they would have to borrow fifty or sixty millions of money. It w<M), in fact, impossible to give effect to the Bill. Mr McLachlan and Mr E irnshaw sup ported the Bill and Messrs T. McKenzie, Pirani, Heaves, McGowan, and Captain Russell spoke against it. The second reading was negatived on a division by 39 to 13. CREMATION BIIX. Mr Bell moved rhe second reading of the Cemeteries Act Amendment (cre mation) Bill. It wan merely a permissive measure to allow local bodies to expend part of their funds in the erection of cre matorium appliances. Mr Alien having spoken in support of the Bill, the second reading was agreed to on the voices. The House rose at midnight.

FOOTBALL.

Last Saturday a well contested football match was played at Maj field between the Mayfield team and the Second Fifteen of Springburn, »vhich resulted is a draw, neither side scoring. Mayfield kicked off, and give and take play followed. Through Springburn heeling out, a passing rush was started by their backs, bat was stopped by the good defence of the Mayfield backs. Io the second spell, the play of the Mayfield team showed a decided improvement—for besides this being their first match, it waa the first time the members bad all played together—and they indulged in several Rood passing rushes, but failed to score, their Springburn opponents b»ing equally ready to pass and coilat. For Spriugburn R* Grieve and D. Fergus did well in the backs, as did Hicks, B. Westbrooke, and F. Evans in the forwards. For Mayfield, Cooper, W. G. Doyle, and J. Whitelaw did well as backs, the acrew punting of the latter being of jsrrent service to his side, whilst 0. Bourke, I. Gallagher and Bennett showed up among the forwards. Mr J. Peter made a most efficient referee, Messrs Burgess and Dickie being line judges. After the game both teams sat down to an excellent spread catered for by Mrs <). Dellow, and a most enjoyable smoke concert followed in the evening in the schoolroom.

COMMERCIAL.

London, July 10 The report of Buxton, Ronald and Co., wool brokers, states that the outlook for the wool market is more reassuring than for a long time past.

Wheat Is 6d lower; A Victorian cargo, ex Invereak, has been sold at 23a Sjd.

At the wool sales prices are very firm, and American buyers are competing strongly. The Mamari's cargo of kauri timber was submitted to auction. A portion of the consignment, damaged, was sold at Is 2d to Is 5d per cubic foot, and that not damaged aj; from 2s to 2s Jd per cubic foot, for New Zealand white wood there were no bids, and the consignment waa withdrawn. Mr Hotdon, of the Newport Freezing i Works, Victoria, addressed a meeting of im porters at Manchester on Monday. He de clared Manchester would be the great port for Australian produce; and, further, that the Qolony would reaoh, through the market, from seven to ten million people to whom it would supply meat, butter, cheese and poultry in qualities the world could not excel and at prices others could not- afford to sell at. He suggested that a joint committee should arrange to include the wool market with the Yorkshire faotories, and that a new company o! steamers trading to the west coast, conducted on mutual lines, wai certain to elicit a hearty response. I

SYDNEY SHEEP SALE.

Sydney, July 11 There is a fair demand for Victorian Lincolns. Two consignments of rams averaged £415s and £6 3s lOd. The greater portion of the day was devoted to Victorian and Tasmanian consignments. The saieß opened fairly, but when the New Zealand lots were reached it was at the fag end of a completely disorganised market: With the exception of the early lots nothing but ruination prices obtained. In fact ihe day's sales c'oaed before the due time. Owing to the jnratysjs a large number were passed in, and only the Linoolns were offered. Mr Forrest's, Waikato, 17 rams b- ought 18s each, 15 ram iambs 10s 6i, 5 ewes l|gs. Mr Manlove's 24 stud rams averaged £1 Us 9d, 66 flock rams averaged 13s, 2 ewes lggd each. Seven Waikato rams were passed, Ig ewes brought J3s 6d each. Mr Andrews',' Caute.rfcjury, fo.if rains averaged £J l^s 3d j I* rams I(fs (?d eaclj Mr Qoodfellow'a, Te j Awamutu, 18 rams brought 10a 6d*each ; 20 j ram lambs Jo< 01 each ; 10 ewe lambs, 225. i

There are still a large number of sheep from New Zealand to offer, To-day's cat* logue was hold over until tomorrow, anJ the New Zealand Loan and Merc vntile Agency Company have also a heavy catalogue to offer.

THE WEATHER

ALFORD STATION.

Our correspondent write* on July 11 :— The look-out yesterday murning was a =>reab surprise to everyone. The night ha<i been gloriously light with a keen frosty air, as was the case last night; Snow lies four inches deep on the flat ; rhe sou'west wind drifted it considerably in places The temperature in shade never reached higher thai* 3ifeg above fret zing point yesterday, and at 7 p m. had fallen 18ieg. below, being one degree lower than any previous record for the past eleven years Fortunately turnip", chaff and hay are plentiful or stock would suffer.

Our Ruapuna correspondent writes:— Tuesday nigao was beautifully clear, the stars shining with unwonted brilliancy. Towards midnight, however, the sky became overcast, and in the morning the ground was covered with snow to a depth of six to eght inches. In many places the snow was piled* together in great drifts knee deep, Especially was this the case around buildings or against fences. The cold snap and heavy fall of snow seem to have been greatly general over the South Island, and Wellington hts so far not been included in the area effected. The snow in Christchuroh has been suffi ciently heavy to disarrange the tramway traffic. Tnere was an average of 3 inches deep in the Ohristohurch Domain, and the coating on the trees was so heavy m te cause many breakages of boughs. The Oamaro Mail reckons that 200,000 sheep have perished in the Waitaki County —viatima to the severe weather. Thare was half an inch of ice on Lytteiton Harbor yesterday, the whole area from Officers' Point across to Ripa Island and over to Governor's Bay being thus covered. The Ruapeha ploughed her way through ice in making for the fairway. There is ice an inch thick on the Ash* burton Domain water, and on the reach at the Hospital boys were sliding to-day. A strong frost this evening will give skaters an opportunity seldom enjoyed.

CORRESPONDENCE.

w '—— We do not hold oaneives msonsiDie for tb« opinions upteued by our corrapondcllii)

THE PLANET VENUS.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sm,—Sometimes one hears the question " what is the difference between a planet) and a star?" Stars maintain, whereas planets change their positions in relation to the other stars of the firmanent. This can be well exemplified just now by the planet Venus, that beautiful star (?) that » the first to be seen in the evening, following in the wake of the sun. A few weeks ago, it was gradually drawing near and nearer to the western horizon, 'bidding fair to go out of sight for.a time; bub it has turned its course, and now each evening is seen higher up the sky. By observing its situation in relation to some of the constellation* ia the heavens, one sees how it * wanders among the stars' thus gaining its name of planet or wanderer. A week ago, it wm on the sunward side of Regulua, the bright star in the constellation Leo, It has since croßaed that constellation, and is now on the side further from the sun.—l am etc., X July 9fch. £tab.«AZES.

WEDDING.

J»untt*tt—Vri»M»r,

The homestead at Shepherd's Bush, sear Ruapuna, was the scene ot a pleasing cere* mony last Wednesday, when Miaa f laser, eldest daughter of Mr D. Fraser, manager of Shepherd's Bash station, was married to Mr Dunnett, manager of the M&yfield Eitate. The Rev Uv Todd, of Geraldine, waa the officiating minister, Misses Mary aod Jane Fraser, sisters of the bride, being bridea maids, and Mr James Dan net fc, cousin of the bridegroom, being best man. After the breakfast the young couple set off amid showers of rice to spend their honeymoon in Dunedin. The presents were numerous and valuable. A. dance took place in the fivening among the many friends assembled in honor of the event.

European and Other Foreign Items

London. July 10 The Captain Cook Brewery Com pany (Auckland) offered £100000 preference and ordinary shares, and it is stated the amount has been sub scribed.

At a general request of the Railway Congress Mr Eddy will ascertain the experience of light railways with regard to the carriage of produce. Mr Eddy daily met numerous American experts, and discussed with them all the latest inventions, not only in railway matters, but those including grain elevators, in respect to which Odessa is said to bo best supplied. Lord Brassey, the Governor of Vic toria, in replying to the toast of his health at a farewell banquet, in re ferring to the colonies, said it was always the essential duty of the Mother country to give colonial products free and full acoess.

Ihe Morning Post states that the Government has decided to retain the control of Ohitrai, in deference to the advice of the Viceroy and other officials in India.

I Lord Hopetoun, the late Governor of Victoria, has had conferred on him the freedom of the city of Edinburgh, At the ceremony today, in acknow ledging the honor bestowed on him, Lord Hopetoun congratulated Lord Rosebory on his action in ceasing to make Governorships party appoint* ments, and said in that direction he thought he had displayed great strength, and shoved an example to his successors, Berlin, July 11 A German fleet is assembling off Tangier, to enforce the German de mand for satisfaction for the murder of a German subject. Ottawa, July 11. The French Section in the Dominion Cabinet have modified their demands with respect to the Manitoba gfohppfej and will be satisfied if a Bill is intro duced to remedy the disabilities ander which, it is alleged, the -Roman Oafcholiij Schools suffer. The priests demand the immediate control of the schools, and are inciting the people $o help them in this direction. It' is be lieved that a religious race conflict is developing, '

THE FROSTS OF AGE

Indicate the waning of that; vital fl*me that burns with iotenser glow in eailier periods of life. "■ Wolfe's Schnapps is " The Promo. ifoean torch,that can the light relume."

fHE ASMBUftTON GUARDIAtt i FKIDAY, JULf 12, 189§.



In,' ■; ■:; ■ ■■.' ; ■ BusiFoaa Notice». ' G. J. Neill'S CLBABING SALE IS NOW- ON | : i AT : | FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER. r . f n '.. t af\* iwmmm i, EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD, NOW IS YOUR TIME. Indies' Jackets, this season's goods, Grey Oalico is lid doz 2ls—Reduced to 12s 6d I^hite Oalico Is 9d doz Ooreeta 3s lid—Reduced to 2s 6d Men's Colonial Tweed Suits 30s—Re- Oorsfets 4s lid—Seduced to 2? lid duced to 22s 6d Heavy Dress Tweed f doub]e width,2s 6d Men's All Wool Suits 19s 6d -Reduced to o£d, this season's Boys' Suits 3s lid goods. Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes, Double Bed Sheeting B|d 13 @d Colonial Flannel, all wool, Is—Re- Men's Macintoshes, with capes, and ttioecl to Sd aewn seams 22s 6d .' Bliakfttß 5s lid per pair • BOOTS, BO )TS. Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid Boys' Nail Shooters 4s lid Men's Bluchers 4s 9d Women's Strong Leather Boots 5a lid Men's Watertights, Heavy, 10a 6d Women's Shoes 4s 6d COMPARE OUB PRICK - ■ • f%* a^H^H^^ »w» Q. J ; NEiLL PK IDLAKJ) IR' 8 CORNER, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, CASH CASH FLETCHER BROS. HAVE just received another consignment of HUDSON WATER BISOUIT in 41b Tins. This is really without a doubt a splendid line. The Biscuits are much^fresher and notjfbroken as they are when you get them in the large tins. We^have also in Stock'and to arrive, WRIGHT'S CELEBRITED BISCUITS, In 2lb boxes in the following varieties :— PARIS WINES OSWEGO GARIBALDI ABEENETHY EDINA SULTANAS ARROWROOT, 4o. f . fto. , CONFECTIONERY. CONFBOTIONiRY is selling at low prices now. but we are selling at Lower Rates than anyone in Ashburton. We arc clearing out a line of Terry s Pastilles (English), at a great reduction ;>ko a splendid lot of. Caramels, Musks, Chocolate Creams, etc. Try our Scotch Mixtures and Conversations at half the price the Confectioners charge. We have in hand and to arrive Large Stocks of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL CANDLES. 50 boxes National Candles 50 boxes London Wax* 50 boxes London Sperm 25 boxes Cosmopolitan Sperm 25 boxes Vistas Paraffin 15 boxes Fluted Paraffin 100 boxes Premier Candles 50 B'lectric Stearine Remember, if we do not advertise prices, we are still^elling'all Groceries, etc.. at the Lowest Possible Prices. We should be very much obliged if those of our Customers who can get in town during the week to get their Groceries would do so, as we cannot serve them and do them justice when we are so very busy on a Saturday. We can quite understand how unpleasant and annoying it must be to have to wait such a long-time for tbtir tarn, and can quite sympathise with them. <§T NOTE ADDRESS, FLETCHER BROS, CkSH SUPPLY STORES, 48HBURT0N &■ CHRISTCHUROH. SURPLUS STOCK SALE. fTRHE continuous wet weather during the-last . three weeks*, prevented many of our Friends in the outlying Listricts from taking advantage of the Unprecedented Bargains to be obtained at the above Fale. We have decided to EXTEND THE TIME OF CLOSING UNTIL Saturday, July 20. MITCHELL & TURNER. TANOEED BTEEET.



Wanted ' FOR SALE—A fiist-class quiet Dairy Cow j close to calving. Apply to Rour.BT Alcqrn. 7 74 WANTED— A strong Lad about seventeen years, used to horaep. Address Mail Office. 7 75 TO LET.—Comfortable sii-roomed House in good locality. Apply J. Swanson, at Mr A. Ore's 7 72 L^OR SALE, a Bargain—Superior Brass *- Mounted Beds' cad, extended rail, Spring Mattress j Duchesse Dressing Ohest, quite naw. Apply 0. Lumsden, Tancred Street. 7 73 WANTED to Sell—First-class quiet Cow, now due to cave. Apply Mail Office. 7 71 GAMBLING.— The Petition against the Bank ot New Zealand Estates Company's Lottery Bill, which Bill pro vides for ft huge Gambling scheme, lias at Mb H. M Jonbs' Bookseller's Shop, Ashburton, All those Opposed to the measure are requested to sign the Petition without delay. 7 67 |3 AZORS— Altonas, Benfall, Johnson's, •** Heiffor\ Wade and Butcher's— from 2a each. Utrops, Shaving Brushes, etc., half-price.—McGbegok's L»£ VIEW of Reviews for June. Young Li) Ladies' and Weldon's Journals. Pictures for 1895. *If Christ came to Chicago'; cheap edition. New books.— EL M. Jones. TpXPIRATION of Lease—£2ooo worth ■*-' of Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Music, etc., to be Sold for Cash this month, regardless of Cost. Great Sale now on. —L. F. Andrewes & Co, Stationer's Hall. Ashburtcn. BIRTHDAY Cards, new and beautiful designs. Hand-painted Ivortne and i Plush Cabinet Photo Frames from 6d each, New Games.—H. M. Jone*. JJVyf ARSDEN, Junr., Bookseller, • -**i. Stationer, News Agent, Etc. School Books and all other School Requisites. All goods at lowest possible prices. Note—"The Little Shop," East Street. WANTED Known—Great Purchase j of Dress Stuff j. Lot No. 3 extra quality, Nun's Veilings all shades, Navy and Black Diagonal Serges all at Is 3d, usual price 2s3d.— H. C. Ssegers, Mel ford House. WANTED Known—Grand results, our cash sales on Saturday last were the largest in our 25 years' experi ence. Practical evidence that our efforts are appreciated—Mitchelx. & Ttjbner. WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuff-i for Melford House Sale. Lob No. 2 great variety, double width at Is, Some of these were Is 9el wholesale. Everything reduced. —H. C. Segers. HAIR BRUSHES, Clothes Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Combs (assorted), Perfumery, Stationery, School Bags, any price for Cash.— McGregor's WANTED Known —We are com pelled to realise on a very large portion of our Stock. To do this we are prepared to take cost price for all our new Winter Goods, and almost any price older Stock.—MlTCHELl, AND TURNER. i TTANTED Known—Small Profits and Quick Returns.— Mbllok's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known-MWd and Boys Clothing and Undeiclothing, Boots and Shoes, Rugs and Blankets, at parti cularly low rates —Mitchell & Turner. ■ i kf ANTED Known — Mellor's Zea >'V land in B rot Store Is the Cheapest. Store for Boots and Shoes. WANTED Known—Ladies Lasting Slippers only 2s lid—Umkl ■ price, 4s 6d — Mellor'a Zealandia Boot Store. I /~IARSON AND GO'S Stocktaking Sale *>J Now on. Groceries, ironmongery, Brushware, Glass and China, at very low prices for cash. 5 129 OWN Make in LidW and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mas iLCOBH's new shop, Baker's Buildings. /CHOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, V^ Peaches, Pinea, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the best n town.— Adams, Saunders' Buildings ./~1 UNS ! Guns I Guns 1 My new stock VX of Guns; ust to hand direct from fche manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hartley's Sporting Repository UP TO DATE SALE—ISO Pairs G iris Boots 2s tf J, 120 Pairs Maids' Boots 3i 6d, 117 Pairs Maids' (best) Boots 4s 6d, Ladies' Shoes 5s lid, Gents' Boots 4s U and 5s 61. All eiz as guaranteed for one week,—A. Okr's Cheap Sale. 6 221 WANTED, Everybody to try a pair of House Slippers, only Is. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Mothers, be wis9 and buy your school bouts at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and ■ everything in the optical lice at S. SiXßK's, Optician, WANTED Known—l have good Bluchers, only 4* I|.<L—^ellor's Zealandia Boot Store, Vlff ANTED Known—Bargains to be » * faa4 eyery day at Mellor's Zea jndts Boot Store. WANIED Known—Great Purchase of Dress St 8?&. Lot No. 1 great variety, double width B|<L Most of these goods were Is 3sd wholesale. Melford House Sale. * Everything reduced.—H. C. Seoekp. 4\" ANTED—Everyone to call at Vty Mellor's and get his price. No one asked to buy. WANTED Known — Ladies' Linen Cuffa Id, 12 dozen Drees Buttons Is Velvet and Satin Ribbon Id per yard, Inf intees 63, Black Mitts fid, Towels 83. Ladles Cashmere Gloves6d ; all wool Fresh Dress Goods 6d, 72in Sheeting at lOd and Is.—Andrew Orr's Sale. 6 222 ANTED KNOWN.—Warm carpet slippers for Winter wear, girls 9d, Is, women's Is 9JL—W. H. Collier, 4 The Corner." XJST ANTED Known-Football Boots, *» sure goal kickers; they never fail -Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. rpRrFLETOHBRIBROS. for Fiouc" _L Brm, Sharps, Potatoes, Etc., at lowest prices in tojra j qualify combined. —Cash Supply Stores, Afchb^rton, hpEA, TEA, TEA If you are wanting JL a Box of really first class Tea, at a low price, try FWQBBR Bbqs All well known brands of Tea kept in stock. — Cash Supply §toj,es), AafobuftGn,



. Wanted. ' WAJSTttD Known—The f*rgest and Best shop for Evening Shoes in *sh burton. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, LF. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now * on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Gocda, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andbbwrs & Co jTiHOtCI FK.UlT3,—Peaches, bananas, >-/ ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H, A. Flower, Fruicer and Confectioner, Hast street ___ NOTICE I Kotioe Sport for al» Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. H&ving a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings in stock. Prices low.-—J. W. Haediky, Ironmonger, etc WANTED Known—A cordial reception and free inspection through the whole of our extensive Premises. Every article sold at advertised prices—Mkcobbm. &TUENSE. Sale-Mus Alcoih 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. — Kelt Courthouse, Havelock street "OIPES- GB D Amber from Is 3d j _L Silver mounted Amberoid Mouth pieces, assorted, 2a. Clay 3d per Dozan, —McGregor's 7 63 WANTED Known—Ten per cent under Chrlstchurch pricea at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. W" ANTED KNO~WN.~Thecrfebrftted Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob tained at W. H. Collier, " The Corner." WANTED Known — Mrs Hooper (monthly nurse) Is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs j Hoofer, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton, 1*134 ! QPECIAL NOTICE.—Suits *ai Single O Garments made to measure. Fit and style with prices to suit the times, I Large purchase Heavy Kaiapoi Trousers and Knit Underclothing.—Mitchem, And Turkeh. ; WANTED Known—Just arrived from Melbourne for the Blub House 100 Men's Suits, 17s 6d ; 10 dozen Felt Hata, Is lid; Men's Heavy Boots, 9s lid (worth 15s); a line of Flannelette, 3a lid dozen j Melbourne Millinery at Melbourne Cost. Everything at Mel bourne prices,—Thb Blue House, j Arcade Corner, Tancred street. 6 49 I ANTED~KN OWN. -F. S. Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B. Lady Attendant. Fruit of every description. Ladies' Hoom a speetaltT. , 1*153 CHEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have g>t in a nice assortment of this season's Blankets, men's and boys colonial Tweed Sui fs and Overcoats, cheaper than j ever they have been in New Zealand. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27d <Jl, a marvel at tin prfae; Kaiapoi Km'cker Suits from 7a 6d. -Robert Alcorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Havelock street, BANG ! Bang i Bang ! My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Cluu Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the 6rst quality at J. W. Hartley's. Gun Emporium IITANTttD Known—6o Ladies' Black ** and Colored Wool Jerseys at 2i 6<3» formerly 10* 64 ; 100 Pairs of vvhite Blankets at 10s 61. Ladies' Mufft 3s 66\ Umbrellas Js lid, Oorsats 24 9i, 6 and 8| four button Kid Glovps 6d. Uents Silk Ties £1 each, Large Wool Haarth Buss 6i 61 each.—Andrew Ork's Sale. 6 220 HALF-YEARLY STOCK TAKING. "KTEW rZEALAUD .IN EW ZEALAND CL|O THING TjIA'.OTORY LJOTHING X 1 ACTOR V We find that we are Overstocked in many lines. We will, until the end p,f this month, mark goods Jab prices that will ensure> Ready Sale, « Men's Overcoats, with eapee, 23s 6i Boy's Overcoats, with capes, 8 i 6d : Men's Sac Suits 18a 6i Boys'Ashburton Tweed Suits from t». ».. ... 8s 0d Boys' Tweed Sailor Suits 8s 6d Boys' Odd Knickers all sisses Men's Heavy Mosgiel Pants 4s 9d Men's Workitg Shirts ... Is 61 Boys' Tweed Hats ... la Od Girls' and Boys' School Boots . from ,;.. 4s 6d Men's Boots at prices that will Sell them It will be to your advantage to give U3 a call for your next pair of BOOTS. josjy CLOTHING FACTQK¥. ALE&. HENDRY, Managed €3Ol*l> BROOCHES AND JUST BECEIVED TV"EW AND CHOICE DESIGNS— To be seen at the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. S A L E X, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, JUAST [STREET, tW Inspection luylteU,



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