PHASES OF THE MOON.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary altera tions : — SATURDAY, October 2(5 For .Northern Ports, per Penguin, at 8.30 p m. TUESDAY, October 29 For Aintralian Colonies, per express, to connect with Tekapo, at 12 30 p.m. WEDNTESDIY, October 30 Fur United Kingdom, Continent i of Europe and America, and West Indies (via (San Francisco), Sandwich Islands, etc., and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per T&kapuna, at 6. !5 p.m ; money orders, 3 p.m. ; registered letters, 5 p.m. Due in London ou December 4

The next parcels post mail for the United Kingdom, per Kimutaka, will close on October 29.

DEATH.

BfitrcifSiiAW —Oa Wednesday, 23rd mat., at Ligmhor, Helen, tho beloved wife of Wiliium Bruckshaw. Aged 51 years.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The time has been extended for receiv ing entries for the A. and P. Association's show—to six o'clock on Saturday even- Ing. The Dunedin City Council haa decided to erect a market for produce, both whole sale and retail. At present the building will ba of a temporary character. Both the Danediu City Council and the Harbour Board have decided to observe Monday, November 11th, aa the holiday instead of November 9th. At a moating hold at Dunedin on Thurs day night, a Committee was appointed to meet Mr Michael Davitt, and make arrangements for his lectures. Nothing was done to give him a public reception, aa it was stated that Mr Davitt is opposed to any such demonstration. It now turns out that there was no in quest held on the supposed corpe afc Alexandra. The maie-up corps a was found, bat its nature was discovered before Ihe coroner and his fivo good men and true wsmfc so far as to "sit upon" it* A number of Auckland tradesmon have petitioned Inspector Hickson to appoint a plain clothes constable, in addition to the uniformed police, to put down the larri kinism prevailing. It is stated that, owing ■ to the larrikins having a code of signals \ and an organisation, the uniformed police are unable effectively to deal with thejn. The annual general meeting of the Aahburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society waa held on Monday evening last, there being a good attendance of members The balance sheet was read and considered highly satisfactory, considering the adversities the Society had to contend against with—bad weather at show, etc , — and a credit balance of £2 183 5d was shown. The following gentlemen were elected a committee for the ensuing year, —Messrs George Anderson, R. Baker, E. J. Cox, a. F. Dodds, P. J. Eowding. J. D. Gobbio, A. J. Muller, G. J. Neill, E. E. Taster, W, Thlele, W. C. Page, and £ Willie, Mr B. Stephens \yas re-elected Hem Treasurer, anu **" B, RvStell *Ho|W Secretary.

A cricket match was plaj;ed at Rak^ia on Wednesday afternoon between married and single members of the OSub, and resulted in a win for the former, on the first inninga, by 45 runs. The married made 73, Macionald 40 (not out), and Moreton 12 ; single 28, none of the bats men reaching double figures. In tha second innings, the single men made 68 for the loss of 4 wickets ~R Sh-rp 22, Larraman 14, and Hardy 12 For the winners, Macdonalu, Boulnoie, and Moreton bowled well, and for the losers B. Sharp, G. Hardy, and W. Harvt-y were the beits.

The opening game of the season waa played ac the Kennels poJo ground (»n Thursday afternoon, 24th mat, sides being chosen by Messrs Buckley and Ct-x as follows, viz.—Buckley, Claridge, Rickman and Johnston, against Denshire, Roberts, Curtis, and Cox. Mr R. Rickman acted as referee, and 0. and B. Wynn-Wiliiams replaced Claridge and Cartis later on. After a hard and interesting game both for players and ponies, Mr Cox's side won by fl\e goals to three. Notwithstanding the high nor'weat wind blowing there was , a good attendance of spectators, and Mrs Buckley kindly presided at the afternoon ' tea table.

Thursday's Gazette contains the follow* ing amended rtgulation under the Shipping and Seamen's Act:—' Any parson who, prior to the first of January, 1895, has either commanded a vessel of not less than 300 tons register, trading on the coast of New Zealand, or been engaged piloting similar vessels on the coast o£ New Zealand, may, subject to the ap proval of the Marine Department, receive a license as a colonial pilot without undergoing examination ; provided thab ho held, prior to the above date, a certifi cate of competency or service of a grade not lower than that of a Master in the Home trade, and satisfies a? to his sobriety and general trustworthiness.'

The Ariel Club's ran to Longbeach on Thursday proved most enjoyable, the strong nir'-wester helping riders greatly on the trip down. Towards evpning the

wind dropped a good dea?, and the return journey was made in good time. The party was hospitably entertained by Mr J.CJ. Grigg, and after doing justice to the good things provided, Mr D. Zander proposed the health of of Mr Grige, thanking him in the name of the Oiuh for hi& hospitality. After 'For he's a jolly good fellow,' and three cheers for the popular patron, the party adjourned to the cinket field, and had a good game— Messrs Landells, Edge, Clark, and Dunlop showing good form. A move was then made homeward, everyone voting they had spent a real good time. The Wellington correspondent of the Master* on paper writes :—General Booth says '.hat in his visit to Wellington a great

thing of hia life haa beenoccomplished, as

The island of Juan Ft-rnaadez, immor talise'! as tho ret-idennj of Rcbinson Orusoo, is about to be colonised under the direction of the Chilian Government. The lonely hut which Alexander Selkirk, the real Robinson, built and occupied, is to he torn down and a prison erected on its tie. Early in the present; century the island was used a 1? a convict; station, but in recent yearn it, has b. en let to a trader at a rent of £200 a-year.

he has seen a reporter who has been saved. Ao the meeting in tho Opera-house the

General called for a show of hands of those who believed they were saved, and to his ! astonishment one of the reporters on' the stagoheldup his hand. The General seeincr this letfc the good people in front and rushed to tho scribe on the stac»e who had held up his hand arid ' pump handled' him vigorously. The incident was the scene of the season. One unregenerate reporter, being engaged in another phce, had induced this hope'ul to take a turn at General Booth's meeting. Then the General nude for the other roporfer on the stage, and, appealing to his finer feelings, aiked if he also would not liked to ba saved, and receiving a positive negative in reply, the excuse fjr rejecting the m^ana of grace being that ho belonged to the Church of England, and having had to report the Church Synod for the last six days wa.i gets ing ti< ed of the su'-'j-:cb of the ways and means of a; race. The Colonial Mutual Life office com pleted its fourth quinquennial psriod on 31st December, 1894, At the special meet ing held in Melbourne on 2nd instant, the ! chairman reported that tho total number of pol;cte3 issued was 69 447 assuring £21,743,351, thus representing an average i annual business of one million. This is a

remarkable achievement, and one which

we believe is unparalleled in the annals of life aasnrance, certainly no other colonial office has snch a record. The funds amount to £1,793,628, and the amount paid over to policy-holders or

their representatives during the period under review is £1,405,951 The mortality experience has been extremely favorable, and policy-holders will reap the advantage of the careful selection of lives, by means of substantial bonusus. The surplns for

the last quinquennial period is £226,198 (which is equivalent to a reversion of

£450/00) out, r,f which it was decided to divide £105.896. The membership roll is almost 33 000, representing policies in force amounting to 10| millions. These are figures of which any office might well feel proud, and we hnartily congratulate the Colonial Mutual on its success, and feel assured that it has a brilliatit future before ifc.

Tremendous Success.—Those wishing to participate in ths bargains at McDonald and and McDiarmid's great clearing sale of S Anderson's boot stock will do well to make an early call. The prices are exceedingly low, and stock cannot continue to be re p'aced at present values. Now i 8 the time to secure a pair of fine boots at cost price for the show Note address—McDonald and McDiarmid, late S. Anderson.—(advt )

CYCLING.

Melbourne, October 24 Zimmerman, the cyclist, denies that he gave anyone authority to nominate him for the Austral Wheel Race, and he will not competo at the meeting to-day. He covered a quarter of a mile in 27f sees yesterday.

LABOR.

Newcastle, October 24 In view of a probable strike the Wallsend lodge decided to rejoin the Miners' Association. Intense and widely spread distress prevails in the district There is a concerted move ment among miners to obtain Govern ment assistance to proceed to the gold- \ fields and elsewhere ia search of work.

The Fire in a Mine.

Sydney, October 24 It is officially reported that the fire has been driven back to the boundary of Block XL A careful watch is kept, and repressive measures are main tained, The fire still has a atrong hold in Bioo-r *?: Th'VQ il? I d!S r or" it spreading, as smoke is stia is»u.^, , and the ground is subsidingextensively.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, October 24 The Council met at 2 30 p.m. SIR PATRICK BUCKLEY Mr Montgomery explained that Sir Patrick Buckley wa9 too ill to be present but he trusted U-iat his absence would be merely temporary THE LIQUOR BILL Mr Orraond brought up the report of the second Conference on the Liquor Bill, which was to the effect ;hat a com promise had been arrived at. He moved the adop tion of the report The motion was agreed to < n the voices SECOND HEADINGS The Public Reserves Vesting and Sales Amendment; Bill, the Land Act Amend ment Bill and the Reserves Disposal and I Exchange Bill, were real a second time MINING BILL. In Committee on the Mining Act Amendment Bill, a newclausa was added, to validate all miners' rights under all circumstances ADVANCES TO SETTLEKS BILL The Government Advances to Settlers Act Amendment Bill passed its final stages PUBLIC WORKS BILL The Public Works ana Government Railways Bill was read a seoond time UNCLAIMED MONEYS BILL The Unclaimed Moneys Bill was thrown out on the motion for its second reading, by 14 to 11 At 5 p.m. the Council adjourned till next day

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 24 The House met at 11.30 a.m. UNDESIRABLE IMMIGRANTS BILL The Asiatic and Other Immigration Restriction Bill was committed ' Mr Oarn cross moved to strike out that portion of clause 2, which prevented contract-workmen from coming to the colony Mr Thompson moved an amendment to insert under the definition of * Asiatics,' ' bat <2oes not include British subjecte.' Mr Reeves said he should take a divi sion on this amendment, as a test whether or not the Bill should be gone on with. He strongly opposed the amendment, ac if it were carried the Bill would be use less

After a short discussion, Mr R, Thomp son's amendment was lost by 27 to 20

Mr W. Hutchison moved to amend the interpretation clause, relating to people with contagious diseases, so as to make it ' immediately' dangerous, to the public health, instead of ' dangerous' as provided in the Bill

Mr R. Thomp3on moved to strike out the whole of the sub-section

Mr Reeves said that the clauss simply meant that if any person arrived in the colony suffering from any particular disease, that disease would be gazetted, and the parson would not be allowed to land so long as he suffered from ifc Mr Thompson's amendment was lost by 23 to 4 On Mr W. Hutchison's amendment being put, another discussion took place, and lasted until the luncheon adjourn ment

The House resumed at 2.30 p.m. Tn Committee on the Asiatics and Other Immigration Restriction Bill, Mr Buch anan moved that the Chairman leave the chair The motion was carried without farther debate by 22 to 15

The following is the division list: — Ayes (22)—Allen, Buchanan, Buick, Carncrots, Orowther, Flatman, Fraser, Graham, Green, Houston Kelly W, Lang, Larnacb, McKet.zte T, Maslin, Massey, McNab, Meredith, O'Regan, Russell WB, Saunders, Thompson R

Noes (15) — Bell, Buddo, Earnshaw, Harris, Hutchison W, Kelly J W, Millar, Mills, Morrison, Reeves, Seddon, Smith G J, Tanner, Thompson T, Willis i Pairs.—Ayes—Button, Wilson, Duthie McGowan, Mitchelson, Duncan, Mackin tosh. Nobs—Carroll, Stevens, McKenzsie J, Srout, Newman, Collins, Hall-Tones NATIVES BFSERVBS BILL The Wesiland and Nelson Native Re serves Act Amendment BUI passed through Committee without material amendment PUBLIC SECURITIES BTLL

The Public Securities Bill was com mitted

C!ause3 —Mode in which such fiecuri ties may be transmitted or inscribed, etc. Mr Montgomery moved an amendment to provide that those securities shall only be used for the departments wi:h which they are connected Mr Ward opposed the amendment, which if carried would prevent them using their own securities in times of grave emargency The Premier said that if members were going to oppose the Bill in this way, he should move to report progress, and allow the law with respect to these securities to remain as it was

Sir Robert Stout supported the amend ment. Ie was absolutely necessary that these securities should be put in such a position that they could be used only for their own particular Departments

After a short discussion, Mr Ward sad that he was willing, if Mr Montgomery withdrew his amendment!, to alter the clause to the effdet that the securities for each office shall be kept solely f>r that office

Mr Montgomery's amendment was carried by 26 to 24

Mr Ward moved that progress be re ported Captain Russell saw no possible objec tion to inserting Mr Montgomery's amend ment, especially as the Treasurer had conceded the principle that the securities should be made safe

The Premier said that a great many members were absent, and that was why the Government wished to report progress

Mr Ward said that Mr Montgomery's clause made the Bill inoperative

Sit Robert Stout said that it was per fectly plain that the Government did not want this Bill to be a real one

The motion fco report progress on the Bill was carried by 31 to 20 The House rose at 5.30 p ra. The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. NATIVE LAND CLAIMS BILL The Native Land Claims Adjustment! Bill passed through Committee: without amendment SHIPPING AND SEAMEN'S BILL In Committee on the Shipping and Seamen's Acfc Amendment B>ll, clause f was amended to provide that any vessel in the coaatal or intercolonial trade, carrying at least five able-bodied seamen, may substitute two boys for one ordinary seaman BILLS PASSED All the Bills which had passed through Cojflmttfces during the day were reported, read a third time, and pa*sed NOTICE l-'OE REINSTATEMENT Mi" Reeves gave notice to move for the reinstatement of the Asiatics and Other Immigration Iseßtrjctirm Bill, and fchafc it be made at* ord.er of the Bay for to morrow THE BAFK AOBEEMENf Sir R. Stout asked the Premier if he had taken the advice of the Law Officers aa to whether further legislation would be necessary as Regards the bank agree ment The Premier replied that he had. As to the first point raised, as to the bad and doubtful accounts, the Juw Officers opinion was that the law had been carried out, and that the Bgreemsnc in that re spect waa legal. As to the laying on the table of the House the lists man- Lionel in the agreement, it was heW thit

(ho agreement on that ground was ultra vires. Through an overelghb they had passed an Act making 5t necessary that the Bank books and lists should be laid on the table, and they roust pass a law to alter that Ie waa absolutely impossible to place the books and lists upon the table, and the law, therefore, was defective- Then there is no provision as regards mortgages and pronaisory notes paya! le to the Colonial Bank being made payable to the purchas ing bank. Upon these two points it was necessary that an amending Bill should be introduced. He proposed to take the de bate on the confirmation of ths agreement first and then go on with the BUI. It would only require a couple of clauses Shortly afterwards the Premier Rave notice of a Bill to amend the Bank of New Zealand and Banking Act, 1895

Sir Robert Stout gave notice that he would move an additional clause to this Bill providing for compensation to the officers of the Colonial Bank. THE CENSUS BILL Mr Reeves moved the second reading of the Census Act Amendment Bill to provide for taking the census in the year 1901. The Bill would save to the colony £20 000 which ceuld be better spent on roads and bridges

Mr E. M. Smith characterised th« BUI as an absurdity and a deliberate e>\ap at the North Islaad which had been largely increasing in population Dr Newman moved an amendment that the Bill be read a second time that day six months. The Bill would deprive the North Island of Its jast rights as regards representation The Premier deprecated this attempt to set the North Island against the South Island. It was necessary to postpone the taking of the census till 1901 in order to bring this colony into line with, the other colonies. He could tell members that they could nob have roads and bridges and census too. As to the increase of population ha asserted that the North Island at present was not entitled to a single extra member Oiptan Rut sell thought that the Pre mier must have some other reason for postponing the taking of the census, and as representation on a population basis had always been in existence in the colony, it would ba decidedly improper to to postpone the census till 1901, as representation would be on an entirely wrong basis Mr J. Thompson, Mr Buchanan, and Mr R. Thompson strongly opposed the Bill

Dr Newman's amendment was lost by 35 to 25, and the second reading was. carried by 33 to 27

The House rose at 12.30 Weixingtqn, October 25 The House met at 11 a,m. THE BANKS QUESTION • Mr Dv: hie gave notice to move for a return showing the transactions in Colonial Bank shares since March 15 last Mr Bell moved a motion traversing the Bank agreement. He said the pro posed coalition between the two Banks j would lead to a monopoly which he

thought was undesirable in the interests of the colony; The Bank had always offered facilities (ro small traders, which a large Bank would not find it worth while to offer. Business men regarded with a very great deal of alarm this tendency to monopoly in banking busi ness, and the Legislature seemed to hare more regard for the bvnk of New Zea land than for the welfare of colonists. The amalgation was also likely to add to the ranks of the unemployed by de priving a large number of deserving men of empluyment. He contended the House had nob sufficient information to enable them to form a proper judgment as to the value of the agreement. If his motion had no other effect than to pro duce Mr Watson's letter, which was laid on the table last night, it had done some good. The House had a right to some information as to the goodwill of the Colonial Bank, and it had a right to know what stepa had been taken to determine, the value of the assets, and how far the statements of the selling, bank had been accepted. Referring to the present; position of the Colonial Bank, he said if that institution had not been purchased by the Bank of New Zealand the only alternative would have been that) | the Colonial Bank would have called up ! further capital, and continued in business; but that would have reduced the value of its shares to far less than Is stated in the agreement. He regarded the guarantee of the Colonial Bank as of very little value, and theanalysis of the wholeeircumstancea seemed to him to make the Bank of Dew Zealand the liquidator Mr Robert Thompson seconded the motion. He contended that the House had the right to - know more about the value of the assets and liabilities of the Colonial Bank. He regarded the agreement itself as a i deliberate evasion of the Banking Act of last session, and the House should refuse to agreeto it. They were dealing with the money of the taxpayers, and they had no right to trifle with funds belonging to the Bank of New %aal&nd which was so closely connected with the colony

Seizure of Sinking Funds

Want «f t?omflil«nce Station

["Press" Special Correspondent.] Wellington, October 24 A Supplementary OHer Paper has just been circulated (11.30 p.m.) which seems to show that the persistent statements of Sir R. Stout as to the seizure of the whole of the sinking fands of the local bodies has been fully proved before the Public Accounts Committee, iecordlng to the Order Paper, Mr G. Hutchison is to native, on going into Committee of Supply—" That this House views with regret the action of the Government in raising money on debentures issued against the sinking funds of local bodies' loans, the accumulations of the past three years amounting to £64,39?, and the ! payments In respect of the present year amounting to £20,812, or a total of £85,209, which has been paced to the credit of the general revenue, and that this House considers the payments by I local bodies of Sinking funds on their loans should not be continued under such circumstances, and that restitution should i be m<vde in veapecfc of the Sinking against which moneys have been already raised in aid of the getwraf revenue.. '* This puta the prorogation of Parliament into further perspective, and opens % prospect of the most sultry debate of the session.

! Recurring to the proceedings of ths Public Accounts Committee, It is current in the lobbies that- the Treasurer gave evidence to-day, and had to disclose tbe information he so persistently refused to the House, as to the Local Bodies' Sinking Funds, and fchab the Under* Secretary for the Treasury had to under go a very searching and exhaustive cross-examination. Events are c?nspirlng to make the end of the session the reverse of agreeable to the Government.

TH& ASHBUETON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1895.'



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/~] ENUINE "Reductions for Caah - \JC Being still over stocked, and tn make room for new goods shortly to arrive from London, I am selling in all depart ments at lowest possible prices tor cash to clear.—-H, M. Jones. WANTED Known—We are now showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, MlUinsry, &c. Everything marked as low as possible. -—H. 0, Segees, Melford House. MEN'S Bluchers 53, a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 8a 6i ; » nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoea from Is 9d a pair at R. Alcokn's W* ANTED Known—Men's Shearing Shoes la 6d, Ladies' Leather Strap Shoes 4=« 6d, Men's Oarpeb Slippers Is lid, Youths' Bathing Pants 4d and 6d, Boys' Jersey Suits half ordinary price.— Andrew Obr. 10 111 WANTED Known—For Ashburton Show, beautiful Trimmed Hats and Bonnets; also Ladies' Mantles, Capes, Jackets, Corsets, &c—Andrew Our. ' 10112 WANTED— Everybody to examine; the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. | YT ANTED Known—That H. Bair VV stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim mings. 8 81



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117" ANTED Known—24o Pairs of VV Sample Boots at coat price,™ Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known~so pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only. — Andrew Orr. 10 136 WANTED Krsown—NVwest Gocda in Drap?ry and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London— (' v H. Collier, The Corner. :t f OLIDAY Suits—A. Nice Kaiapoi H"R kult for 27-s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 45 4, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known—Mblloks Boot and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. \ % f ANTED knosrn—Stacks of chef p x: v Boots and Shoes at Mellor's Zjalandia Boot Store. v, ,i, / A NTED Known —For good value 1 * in Drapery, Millinery,. &c, goto Melford House Tickets tor present to all cash purchasers.—H. C Segb.es. ~\\ J ANTiDD Known—lf you are hard V V on Boots try MtLLOit's Z^alandia Boot Store. ipollKS, OORKS 50000 Corks. Notice to Herbal heev makers and other?. Ws have j'l^fc rcc ivTed five bales of splendidly shaped Coik-J, which we ca« quoti at a very low price for large q'.wntiiie 1. —Fletcher BKO3,,Eaat Street, Ash burton MR 3 ALCORN', having fiocured tbe services of a London Milliner, wi 1 now he able to Supply Indies' and Chil dren's Ftrs'-c'ass Millinery in the most Artistic and Fashionable style in New Zealand A nica assortment o£ Dreas goods in^stock



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WANTED Knowa-Girls' neat Kid Shoes 53 6d afc Mbllor's Zea landia Boob Store. WANTED 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. JSLB, Lady Attendant. Fruit of every description. Ladiea Room a specials ?. I*ls V, / ANTED Known—Mellor's Zea y landia B.iot Store has Ladias' Kid Shoes at 6s 6J. | I?. AKTEDKnown—GotoTHECoBNER tT fr Newest Styles in Drapery and Millineiy—W. H Collier. ■^/ ANTED Known—No old fashioned 'f V Goods at Mellor-'s Z-alandia Boot Store. UERB \L Beer Extract 7d per bottle. Sufficient to make six gallons of splendid Herbal Beer. This extract saves boiling herbs ; is pure ; makes a splendid tonic beer ; non-intoxicating, with a creamy head, like bottled Ale.—Fletcher Bros;, Wholesale and Retail Agents, Aohbarton and Christchurch



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iO'AFTEB Known—MellobA* Zea- W landia Boot Store i,-; the cheapest Boot shop in Ashburton. WANTED— People who are in need of .Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H. Batrstow. 8 80 OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores > also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings etc, afc Mrs Alcokns new shop, Baker's Buildings. y&TANTED—Ladies to see the lates VV styles in Boots and Shoes.— Meuor's Zoalandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Gaps 6a.- Ihe Corner. W. H. Collier ANTED Known—Repairing made ?T to look like new. Mellok's Zeaiandia Boot otWQ VI7"ANTED KNOWN-. Wq af» now VV making a magnificent display of ] Linoletims, Carpets, &o , in our New I Show Room.—Mitchell and Tubnkr. WANTED— Every mnn to tjyMELr.oit's Bluchers, only 4s lid. WANTED Known—We are now . . giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of Drapery, Millinery, &c— H, C. Segeks, Melford House. ANTED KNOWN— Art Muslins, "Irt Cretonnes, Art Curtaina, &c, to be seen in our New Show Room. A beauiitai pronjepade, — Mitchell and



___Wanted. j ;■;,. ANTED—Firsfc-clasH Hotel Cuok j '*'« Apply, 10 138 Ashburton Hotel. OEVOLUTJON in Prices—Genuine I JLv Electroplate-ware, Lawn Ter;nis Material,~and Lawn Mowers. See our Window and Prices.— W, H. Colons & Cc. 10 113 p EDUCED PRICES for Oabh this ■■ month (or Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys, Etc. Fancy Glass and China ware, Photo Frames and Albums, Wcrap and Foreign Stamp Albums, Fire Screens, Cricket and Tennis Material, Balls, Etc. School Bags, Straps, Work Boxea, Writing Cased, and Desks, Etc., ali at reduced prices for Oash. —L. F Andrewes <fe Co,



14 Cases Summer Goods JW OW APIS^ED TIP 3 Oases STRAW RATS 2 Gases HARD HATS 2 Cases SOFT FELT HATS 1 Case NEW TIBS, the latest novelties 1 Case SHIRTS, new patterns 2 Oases Assorted MEM'S MERCERY 3 Cases Men's and Boys' CLOTHING 14 I , SEE OUR WINDOWS FOE THIS WEEK. 2023 TIES TO CHOOSE FROM SIX TRUNKS NEW3OOTS & SHOES



These Goods have all been specially selected by our Manager NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager



HoLLOWAi's Ointment and Pills are beyond all doubt the iijost valuable and most j convenient medicines that travellers can take across the seas to distant climes, for change of climate and the new conditions and surrouadings of life to which they will be exposed will assuredly give rise to great disturbances of the system and to such especial morbid states of the b'.ood and constitution generally as will render the use of these effectual remedies highly necessary, for they w'll in them find a ready and safe means of relief in most of the diseases which afflict the human race, and with them at hand they may be said to have a physician always »t their gal}, ,



For Indigestion, the best remedy ia 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 anda gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and 'or Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold ia bottles la l^d, 2s 9d, aud Ms, by all Medi cine Vendors thronghoub the world, A simple, state and oertftio s«»e<ly. >



Those who never- read the advertisement m their newspapers miss more than they presume, Jonathan Kenison, of Bolac, Worth Co., lowa, who had been tronbled with rh'Wttwtism in his back, arms and shoulders read an item in his paper about how a prominent German citizen of Ft Madison had been cured. He procured the same medicine, and to nee his own words: 1• It cured roe right up.' He also .s»J? * * A neighbor and his -'wife were botH sickly be§ with rheumatism. Their boy. was wef W ! my house and said they were so bad he had to do the cooking. I told him of Chamber lain's Pain Balm and how it had cured me* He got a bottle, and it cured them np in a week For »&'«' hY ASHSPRTOJT P*y«