PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wellington, July 31 The Council met at 2 30 p.m. DIVORCE BILL.

The third reading of Mr McGregor's Divorce Bill was carried by 19 to 15, and the Bill was passed

ADOPTION OF CHILDREN BILL

The Adoption of Children Bill was put through its final stages after a short debate.

coroners' inquests. The Coroners* Inquests Bill (which passed the Lower House in charge of Hon. Major Steward) was thrown out on the second reading 21 to 12. Several Bills were advanced a stage and tha Council rose at 4 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July 31 Tbe House met at 2.30 p.m. QUESTIONS. Replying to questions v was stated that the Agricmtural Department had under consideration the advisableness of offering a bonus for encouraging the production of European flax in the colony; that an amendment wculd probably be intro duced in the Shops and Shop Assistants Act to keep open on statute half-holidays for the sale of harvesting machinery only ; that the law officers would be consulted to see whether the New Zealand crefiitore of Miles and Co., Christchurch, cou'd he ptotected from loss sustained on their wool on the ground that the firm were domiciled in London.

The adjournment of the House was moved and a dl-cassion embracing the varione nabjects contained in the ques ttor»R occupied the House till the 5.30 %< joummt-ni The '^ouse resumed at 7 30 p.m, SEW MKMBEft. Mr Thomas Thompson, the newly elected member for Auckland, took the oath and his seat.

LICENSING AMENDMENT- Mr McNab moved the second reading of the Licensing Acts Amendment « 111. The licensing law of the colony had been a fruitfnl sourc« of legislation for years, and so far as he Could see they were a Ions; way off finaity. He referred to the Government Bill of last session and the circumstances that led to its being dropped, which resulted in tbe House separating without passing any legislation at all on the subject. Throughout the whole of the recess this matter had occupied a great deal of attention, and he felt convinc/d that either his Bill or a Government measure would have to be passed by the House thia session. His Bill had been fully discussed during the recess, arid at the Alliance Convention in March last there was an expression of opinion favorable to the great bulk of the Bill. He was perfectly prepared to accept reasonable amendmpnte in the Bill, such as whether they should have reduction of licenses or not. There was no provision fn the Bi'l for reduction, but if a majority of the House desired a provision of that kind it could be worked into the Bill. He explained the various provisions of the Bill at some length. It proposed to strike out bottle licenses and New Zealand wine licenses. Railway refreshment rooms and clubs were to be pit on the same footing with respect to the prohibition vote as licensed premises. The day on which the local option poll should take place should be the second Wednesday in April, 1897, and thereafter oh the second Wednesday in ipril In every third year. Clause 13 brought the real issue of prohibition before the electors The colonial option poll was to be taken on the same day as the election for members of the He use.

The Premier congratulated Mr McNab on the moderate tone of his speech. This was a question which should be dealt with by the Government of the day, and the G vernment now had a Lie nsing Bill before the House. The Government had not given any cause to suppose that they were not slncerein their desiretopass their Bill and had not departed from the views h*> expressed last sessioi on this question. After the experience they had had during the recess and tha attacks made on him and his colleagues as to their insincerity In the matter, he had this session brought down a Bill with a few amending clauses leaving the consolidation part of the nieaiure till another time. Ha ?elt that they should pass a Bill of this kind this session, as r-ezt year they would be nearer a general election, and they would then probably have extreme views on both sides preparatory to facing the people. The wotk done by tha Government and Liberal Party in this cause had never been properly acknowledged. The Government was the first that had placed the liquor traffic under the direct control of the people. He was glad to find that Mr McNab and his friends were at last com pelled to admit thac a clause relating to reduction of licenses should be inserted in the Bill, and that proved that they were in favour of the Government Bill. He had come to the conclusion that if the licensing elections were held on any other day than th*t of the General Elections a very poor representation of the voice of the country would be obtained. It would be injurious to h*ve a bare majority of the question of prohibition, for if any great reform were to stand there must be more than a bare majority in its favour. He believed that therm was a majority in the House and country for three-fifths. It was right to have a bare roaj >ri*y as regards reduction, but not on such a great ques tion as total prohibition. It was for Mr McNab to consider whether he would proceed with his Bill after the Govern ment Bill was before them, as it wa* nob possible for him to get the Bill through committee before the G verHment Bill were read a ?econi time. He (the Premier) was not going to take a y extreme course in regard to this Bill, although had he desired he cowld have raised a very im portant constitutional objection to it. He wanted this vexed question settled for a time at least

Sir Robert Stout pointed out that the Government Rill of last session was not brought down till the House was near itp frorogatipn. He strongly supported Mr fcsNab'e Bill, and hg contended that it contained a proposal for reduction although in another form. The reduction question must be settled by some one and it rested with the Committee which would be elected by the people to say whether there should be a reduction. Ample opportunity was gi^en to the people to vote license or no license, or to yot© for reduction or no reduction. There "jjrere only three questions to be con* jeered :—First, bhall there be a bare majority or f a three-fifths majority; secondly, when t]}9 vote is to be taken, and thirdly, whether there shall be a straight out vote, license or no license, red up ion or no reduction. He agreed with the Premier th^fc the poll should be taken on the general election day. Mr Lawrysaid that Mr MoNab's Bill was full of humbug and hypoorh-y. He did not know which was the worst, the wretched bantling of the member for Mataura, or the miserable Bill of the Government-, and he should use every legitimate farm of the House in his en deavour to destroy them both. Mr Saunders would vote for Mr McNab's Bill, and also the Government Bill, with the hope of amending them in committee. The great mistake made by t|ie Temperance party vy«is in 'clamouring for gve'iy h'ir.g or nothing. Jf the Bill ij?ere more moderate in tone it would have a chaLce of passing. Mr Monigoraery wanted to see some temperance measure passed thjs sessipn, ap4 ffoukl roto for the ssaooi reacting t>?

the Bills. He thought, however, that the Government could best show their sympathy with the temperance cause by

[ strictly enforcing the present law. I Dr Newman said that the Premier in his B;ll was very cleverly dividing the temperance party into reductionists and prohibitionists. He should vote for a reduction of licenses o the ground that half a loaf is better than no bread, and would support the abolition of tied houses.

!Mr Reeves, speaking as a private mem ber, said that he would not vote for the second reading of this Bill. If it had been the only Licensing Bill before the House, however, he would have voted for it. He defended the police from the charges made against them, and pointed out the cunning devices that were em ployed in cder to successfully evade the , law, It was infinitt ly more difficult to prevent the licensing law being broken than to prevent the evasion of the labor laws ; and the labor laws were constantly being broken. He suggested that a , special branch of the public service should be charged with the administration of the licensing laws, and fhat paid iospec torsehouid be employed, with the police »s sub-inspectors The Government had brought down their Bill in all sincerity, and wouM do their best to pass it. He wss still in favor of a three fifths majority.

Mr Q. J. Smi'n supported the Bill, and Mr E. M. Smith and Mr Collins op postsd the Bill. At 12 20 a motion for adjournment of the debate was lost by 32 to 21.

MrFraser said that he preferred tha Government Btll.

Mr McNab did not exercise his right of reply. The second reading was agreed to on tha voices.

Tno Bill was referred to the Statutes Revision Committee.

The House rose at 11 30 p.m

MAGISTERIAL.

- m ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Messrs T. Bullock and A Harrison, J.P.s)

Vagrancy. - Jerome Camilla, known as * Billy the Frenchman ') was remanded for a week to see if he could be taken into the Old Men's Home.

Drunkenness —A farmer was charg d with furious driving, and being drunk in chargaof a horse on two separate occasions. Mr Crisp, for accused, pleaded guilty, and consented to a prohibition order teing issued against his client, who was con victed and discharged for drunkenness and fined 20s and costs for furious driving. The prohibition order is to issue at once. Civil Case. —Judgment went by de fault in G Wo'rner v R. Anderson, £3 2a fid and costs.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourscives responsible fjr the Opinions expiessed by our correspondents)

MR MAXIM'S OPINION.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, —I read your leader note under date of July 30, re Mr Maxim and the British workman and machine tools, etc., with some interest. I may say before leaving England, I visited some of the Ivrgost engineering establishments in England, such as Tangye Bros., of Birm ingham, which is typical of many other establishments in England ; and looking up particulars of their works, I find they commenced business in a small way only forty years ago, but at the present time they employ over 2000 handy, and are s:ill adding to their woiks. The chief part of their manufactured machiuory, etc., is sent away from England, very largely to America, as well as to o'her countries- In the above establishment a man has to attend to aa nrmy mac'line tools as he can pn.perly msnage, which is from c \\i to six machines, according to the nature of the work in hand. I have no doubt bus that Mr Maxim has some machine tools of their manufacture em ployed in his works. In M< ssrs Allin, R^nsomes' and Cos. works, Kings road, Chelsea, makers (f wood working machinery. I saw a boy, twelve or thirteen years old, make a small barrel in eight minutes, with their barrel miking machinery. In this case the boy started, one machine on a certain part of the work, while he employed himself with other machines until the barrel was completed : and I know that the same thing is done in many other establishment* in 1 ngland, •And can give instances if nescessary. In your own town of Ashburton. at Bridge Works, during the last busy season you could very frequently have seen one attendant working as many as four self acting machine tools, viz, two lathes, drilling, and slotting machines, and look ing after the engine into the bargain. If Mr Maxim cm get so much better and cheaper work done in France, America, or Garmany, is it not surprising he stays in England. Perhaps he thinks, if he stays long enough, he will have it all to himself. After all, It comes to this—we all must live, and every country has its specialty, and in that it will excel and take the cake for that particular line. Perhaps you will be surprised to know that Ashburton last year sent to Dunedin and other parts of Otago, also to other parts of the colony, over £fOO worth of machinery, all made in your own town, and by your local artisans j and yet there U a lot of work sent from Ashburton to Oluistchurch to be done, which cou'd be as well executed in Ashburton. If the foregoing inatances are rot enough, I shall be glad to mention others.—l am, ate » Thos. E. Kilworth

The English Elections.

London, July 30 Ihe sitting members were returned for East Donegal and South Derry. The polling for Orkney takes place next week, and with thia ex ception the elections are now finished. The final results are—Conservatives, 339; Liberals, 170; Parnellites 12; Anti-P?rnellites, 70. The Conservatives have decided to oppose Mr Gully as 'Speak-r; The limes warns them that if they do they will run the risk of reducing their majority under a hundred. Many newspapers urge Mr Balfour to be magnanimous and re-elect the Speaker. Mr J. Lowther threatens to form a cave against Mr Balfour. July 31. Lord Wpdehouse, son of the Exrl of Kimberly, who while presenting some remarks made by the Chairman of an election meeting at North Walsham,, \ pulled him off tbe platfprm and offered \ to light him, was fined #5 for assault.

A ROUGH PASSAGE

Adelaide, .1 aly 31 The Oloncurry encountered the recent gales on her last trip to Albany and ninety fat cattle, a hundred sheep, and nineteen horses, part of a large shipment for Perth, were washed over board,

Winter Relief Fund.

£ s d j Amount advertised 74 9 2. Mr Breeze 0 10 01 G. A. M. Buckley, Esq... ... 12 12 0 ■ £87 11 2 A meeting of the Winter Relief Fund Committee was held in the County Council's offices, Ashburton, last Monday, when the following resolution was agreed to :—That I the names of Messrs Williamson and Thomas J be added to the Committee, and that a com- j mittee, consisting of Messrs Williamson, I Thomas and the Mayor, be appointed to j | canvass the town for subscriptions. The I following is the report of the Borough j Engineer, giving a resume of the work done j by the unemployed :—The total number of men who have been given employment on the relief works is 42, of which number 18 are residents in the Borough, and the re mainder iv Hampstead Town District, and the Allenton Ward of the Upper Ashburton Road District. Many of those residing in the suburbs, have, however, now obtained work in their own districts. The number of names on the weekly pay sheets are as follows : —For the week ending July 6, 26 ; Ju y 13, 34; July 20, 31 : July 27, 25. Of the 25 men now on the working roll, 15 are Borough residents. The amount paid for ( wages to date is £111. Tbe fi Id of labour as yet has all been connected with the Domain, the principal work being the re moval of the old fence on the North -east and North-west town belts, and preparation for a new post aud wire fence and macrocarpa hedge. For this purpose the whole length, 64 chains, has been levelled to the Borough formation levels, trenched for the macro carpa hedge, a good number cf trees in the north-east and north-west plantations re moved, and nearly half the length of the wire fence has been erected. The curator has also provided a good share of employment in planting trees in the railway reserve as well aa in the domain, digging the flower beds and plantation, trimming hedges, etc. Altogether there is a very fair show of work done, and I consider the men as a whole have worked well and conscientiously. From the experience I have had during the last few weeks, I am satisfied of the real distress existing, and that although some alleviation has been afforded, yet there is still pressing need. There has not been any complaint of the rate of wages, in fact the necessity has been too genuine and real. I

The Winton Murder Case

Wellington, July 31 The Cabinet meeting re Mrs Dean will not be held before Saturday, as the Judge's notes have not yet been received,

Seven Pounds in One Week.

Not every man who is thin would thank you for fattening him. He doesn't want to be fat, and for very good reasons. Unneces sary fat is i load to carry about; it interferes with a man's power to work, shortens his wind, and dulls his wits.

Vet, on the oilier hand, a certain amount of flesh is needed for health and comfort. For example : A. man five feet high should weigh about 120 ibs ; and a man five feet six inches, 1451bs ; and a man six feet, ITSlbs. It is a regular ascending scale. The in surance companies allow a variation of 7 per cent, above or below it, and beyond those limits charge an extra premium. One shouldn't be much over or under his proper weight if he wants to be sound and hearty — and we all do want that.

Now we will tell how Mr Thomas Crosby, being under weight gained s<wen pounds in a week. He had lost 1| stone, which is too much off for a man who was never fleshier than ho naturally ought to be.

It was this way. He was right enough up to May, 1891, At that time he began to feel ill and out of sorts. He had a nasty taste iv his mouth—like rotten eggs, he says —and a thick, slimy stuff came on his gums and teeth. His appetite failed, and what he did eat was, as you might say, under com pulsion ; and right afterwards ho would have great pain in his stomach anl chest. Plainly,. something was ;;nriss with him in that region. He was ofien dizzy, and cold chills ran over him as though he was ti.reatsned with fever. Of course we should expect a man who is handled in thia way to lose strength. Mr Cioaby lost strength. In fact, ho got so weak and nervous that he shook all over, and his hands trembled as if a current of electricity were running through him.

To use his own words : " 1 rapidly lost flesh, and was l.j stove lighter, and could hardly walk about. Once my parents thought I was dying, and sent in haste (for the doctor. I saw two doctors in Epworth and one at Haxey, but they were not able to help me. Our vicar, Rev. Mr. Overton, recommended me to the Lincoln Infirmary, where I attended for eight weeks as an out door patient, without benefit."

" Soon afterwards Mr Sharp, a chemist, at Epworth, spoke to me of the virtues of a medicine known as Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. Being interested in what he said, I left off trying other things and began taking this Syrup. In a few days I felt better, and presently I gained seven pounds in a week. At that rate I soon got back to my work, and have had the best of health ever since. I tsll these facts to everybody, and am per fectly willing they should be published. Yours truly (Signed), Tom Crosby, Ferry Road, Epworth, via Doncaster, December 23rd, 1892."

After reading Mr Crosby's story we scarcely need to ask why he lost flesh. The minute he stopped eating and digesting his usuil allowance of food he began to fall away. Trees, they say, grow as much from the air by means of their leaves, as they do from the soil. But men don't. They've got to be built up through their stomachs. In digestion and dyspepsia, (Mr Crosby's com plaint) stops this process and poisons those who have it, besides. That acoounta for all the paiqful and dangerous symptoms our friejid speaks of. The doctors do what they can, but, unluckily, they don't possess the medicine that goes to the bottom of this disease and cures it. The romedy is Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup, and nothing else, so far as we know. It restores digestion, and digestion covers the bones with fat enough for health and good looks.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1895.



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j Bankruptcy Notices. [' IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Oourt of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. NOTICE te hereby given that Willi m Robert Hyde, of Ashburton, tin smiih, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of credi tors, to be holden at my offioe on the sth day of August, 1895, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. July 31, 1895. 8 5 Mr T. Bullock. naATUBDAYTAUGUBT 3. VALUABLE~SUBURBAN PROPERTY. 10 ACRES, 10 Well situated on Winter's Road, ALLENTON DISTRICT. Also, T.S. 581, with TWO COTTAGES thereon, situated not far from the Railway Station MR T. BOLLOCK has received in strucdons to Sell by Public Auc tion at the Arcade on the above date, — TEN ACRES Valuable Suburban Land, fronting W inter's road, and adjoin ing Mr Green's resicence. Very desirable site for a house; high, dry, and healthy position. Also, T.S. 581, situated at the corner of Park and Cameron streets, not far from the Railway fetation. On this there are erected TWO FOUR ROOMED COT PAGES. Inspection of these Properties Invited. Easy terms of Payment. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 7 168 Auctioneer.



TFNWALD HARRIERS SPORTtfMEETING TO BE HELD AT THE KENNELS, TINWALD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 15. {To be run under the Rules of Racing) -PROGRAMME.™ (Approved by the C.J.C.) 1— Light We tght Hunters Steeplechase —For trophy value 5 soys, with a sweep, stake of 5s to go to second horse. For qualified hunters that have never won an advertised race of the value of £30. No weight under list 7lb. About three miles 2—Welter Hunters Steelechase—For trophies value 5 soys and 1 soy. For qualified hunters. No weight under 14st 7'b, About two miles 3—Ladies' Bracelet—Of value of 5 soy and 1 soy. For horses, the bona fide property of farmers re=ident in the Ashburton District that have never started in any advertised race under C.J.C. rules. Entrance 2a 6d, to go to second horse. No weight under 12st 71b Five furlongs 4]— Farmers' Hack Hurdles —Of the value of 5 soys, with a sweepstake of 5s to go to second horse. For horses the bona fide property of farmers in the Ashburton district that have never started in an advertised race under C J.C.



Mr D. Thomas, Clearing ft ale. BULLOCK'S ARCADK. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1805. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Client to Sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture,— A LARGE T.OTOF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, Consisting of Beds, Bedding, Tables, Oilcloth, Feuders and Irons, Stretchers, Mangle, Lamp, Crockery and a large quantity of Kitchen Utensils, and a lot of Sundries, Sale to start at 11 o'clock. 7 182 DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer BULLOCK'S ARCADE. saturdayTaugust 10, 1895. OQO ACRE FARM, SITUATED AT fvO^ D O R 1 E.i MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Mortgagee to Sell by Public Auction as above,— 282 ACRES LAND, ! Being R.S.s 26939, 26905, 26899, lately occupied by Mr G. Harrison. The land is divided into four paddocks* well fenced and watered, and as it mutt be sold is worth looking after. Sale at 2 o'clock sharp. Terms Cash. DAVID THOMAS, 8 1 Auctioneer.



rules. One mile, over four flights of hurdles. No weight under 12st 71b 5 — Fabmeks" Open Handicap —Of the value of 10 soys, with a sweepstake of 5s j to go to the second horse. For horses, the bona fide property of farmers resi dent in the Ashburton district. About one and a quarter mile on the flat 6 — Open Welter Handicap—For a trophy value 5 soys with sweepstake of 5s to go to second horse. Minimum weight 13st. One mile (fiat) Handicapper—Mr F. Healy j Entries can be made with Mr F. P. Claridue, the Kennels, on or before MONDAY, August 12. Entries finally close with Mr F. Healy, Henry's Hotel, at 9 p.m. on Monday, August 12. Professional riders must carry a penalty of 141b Any horse may be re-handicapped The Master reserves to himself the right to refute any entry. 7 50



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SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1895. T" GIVE NOTICE to Farmers and L others that I will hold a Special Horse Sale at the above date and fixture. Those wishing to dispose d any good stock kindly furnish me with full particu lars. Scale of charges—Entry fees and Advertising, 2s 6d ; Halters, Is; Com mission, five per cent if sold. Numbera will be given on payment ef entry fees, viz , 2s 6.1, to run in order. DAVID THOMAS, 7*185 Auctioneer. Entertainments. LOYAL-V^ERT(')N^LobGBr~64SB 1.0.0.F , M.U. THE above Lodge will celebrate their Thirteenth Anniversary with a Social to be hold in the Lihrary Hall, Waterton, on FRIDAY, August 2, 1895. Tiokets, 3s 6d, Refreshments pro vided. Dancing 8 p.m. J. READ, 7 96 Secretary. "^lgSOohooiTprize" FUND. A CONCERT AND BALL, in aid of the above, WILL BE HELD IN THE SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 2. Admission—Concert Is ; Ball 2s 61, to admit lady and gentleman. Refresh ments provided. 7 60 PUBLIC NOTICES. PUBLIC NOTICE.



HAVING transferred my Business and Book Debts to Mr Jaj^es Taskek, as from May I^, it is requested that all accounts owing be paid forthwith to him, and his receipt alone will be a discharge for debts due to me to that plate. ;8(5 E. E. TASKER. HPO LET, dwelling house of five rooms, ■■- corner of Cameron and William Street^. T. BULLOCK. THE COLUMBIA SYSTEM CP DRESS & GARMENT CUTTING. I (A Card to Intending Pupils ) ! ■ MR POWELL intends ey,ten.din.g his stay in Ashburton.. Intending Pupils will be thoroughly taught if they have their names QVt*~' e d any time this week. Arcade Chambers, July 29, 1895. MR POWELU Dear Sir,-I am extremely pleased with the Columbia Fitter, I consider the fib most perfect, combining aa it does ease with elegance —(Mas } A. Obk, I, 4?b\»urto», July 20,1895.



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TINWALD HARRIERS. THE TINWALD HARRIERS WILL NOT MEET at Winchmore, as advertised, owing (o the Snow, but will nuet on MONDAY at Ashburton Post Office ac eleven a.m. 8 3 LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPEO EAGLES. i Sole agent for Ashburton District, C g A L E X, JEWELLER, ; EAST STREET, ASHBURrON. T AZiRUS Patented System ensures l_J comfort and correct sight. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitting 1 Spectacles. 5 97 Oitiorn Coombe, PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT , (Late of London) MAKES quarterly visits to Ashburton" Intermediate visits can be ar ' ranged by application to Mr Llewellyn Owen, Agent. 7 139 BLACKSMITffINGi T HAVE STARTED BUSINESS in -*- the Shop recently occupied by W. H. Paget (behind the Post Office), where I will be glad to see old friends and new ones. Good workmanship and moderate charges. Shoeing—Hacks, 5s ; draughts s 6s. James Hurgres*, GENERAL BLACKSMITH & SHOEING SMITH. 7 184



John ©. ifestell, ACCOUNTANT AND COMMISSION AGENT, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTON. OATS, OATS. j" HAVE FOR SA L E,- CAN A MAN, DANISH, & DUN SEED OATS. PHcj on application. JOHN a. RESTELL. 6 217 E C PRIOHARD* THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Manager F. 0. White, Pharmaceutical Chemist. TUST to Hand Ex S. S. Doric New Season's Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Che Protectors, Single and Double and all sizes WHITE'S CHILBLAIN LINIMENT WHITE'S COUGH MIXTURE FOR COUGHS AND COLDS, WHOOPING COUGH, and all affections of the throat and lungs. CLARKE'S CARBOLIZED WHEAT PROTECTOR. CAUSTIC SODA IN &lb, lib, and 101b Tins.



HINDS DISTRICT. FOR SALE—The Laase of 50 acres, part of reserve 1371, not far from the Hinds Railway Stasion, formerly in the occupation of G. M. Peaice. T. BULLOCK. HALF-YEARLY STOCK TAKING. "VTEW r/E^LAND IN EW ZiEALAND CLOTHING TPIACTORY LOTHING X 1 ACTORY We find that we are Overstocked in many lines. We will, until the end of this month, mark goods at prices that will ensure a Ready Sale. Men's Overcoats, with capes, 23s 6d Boy's Overcoats, with <npes, 83 6d Men's Sac Suits 18a 6d Boys'Ashburton Tweed Suits from , 8s 6d Boys' Tweed Sailor Suits 8s 64 Boys' Odd Knickers all eims Men's Heavy Mosglel Pants 4s 9d Men's Working Shirts ... is Roys* Tweed Hats. , t # i a od j Girls 4 and Boys' S^; oo i Boots I from 4s 6d a Boots at prices that will Sell them Ifc^fwlll be to your advantage to give us a call for your next pair of BOOTS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOKY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager.



Business Notices. APPRECIATION, (jPHE remarkable increase of our business since we opened our New Tailoring I Department shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES combined with GOOD FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. We have just opened out a splendid lot of FANCY SERGES AND OTHER FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE WINTER SUITINGS. fJEgS'* Inspect our new department work and compare our Men's Fashionable KS** All Wool Tweed or Sera;e Suits to measure. Reduced prices-47s 6d, 655, 57a 9d, 60s, 60s, 70s, 75. A JOB LOT OF MEN'S WATERPROOF TWEED OVERCOATS (with capes) To be Cleared at the following Reduced prices—l7s 6d, 21b, 25s and 27s 6d. Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure (guaranteed thoroughly waterproof LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THE DISTRICT TO CHOOSE FROM. CRAIGHEAD & BERKYIAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON



SELLING ON. SELLIKG ON H. M. TO NE S IS Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for GASH, NEW LINES OPENING UP. School Committees and Teachers supplied with all School Requisites, at par with Christchurch prices. A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cr.am laid Foolscap from 10s 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required Any Books and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or London Publishing Houses. NEW PIANOS from £26, sold on monthly payments of £1. ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cyc'es for Ladies or Gentleman, Latest Improvements, Best. Materials Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agent for Adams, Curties and Co., Christchurch. Send for catalogues. Buy the beat machine yor can, Stars are the best value obtainable. 11. SI. Jon o i



OPfitflNG ANNOITIVCEMfIIirr. THE ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPAHV TTAVING taken the Premises lately occupied by W. W. SPENCER & 00„ GORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET, Beg to intimate that they intend OPENING the same with a Large and Varied Stock of New and Seasonable Goods in DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES, Bought at a large Discount from the Warehouses. Our Home Buyers advise us of large Shipments to arrive for the Spring Season, consequently the present Stock must be Cleared to make room for these goods. To effect this we intend offering them at VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH. To particularise any lines would give the Public no idea of tiic value we intend offering, but we would ask them to call and inspect our Stocks, which comprise MANCHESTER GOODS, DRESSES, CLOTHING, MEBCERY, B )OTB AND SHOES, and we have no fear but that business will eventuate. OPENING DAY~SATI)ItI^JiY f JUI/¥ ■»©." ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY, CASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street. 7 182 H. 0. SHRIMPTON", Manager.



GREAT SALE OF FURNITURE. DRAWING-BOOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDROOM FURNITURE. G^AKPETSj, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet Sets, Brass and Iron Bedsteads Bedding, etc. Full-sized Brass Rail Bedsteads 425, usual price 50s. Wicker Chairs and Cushions 20s, usual price 235. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR CASH AT T. H. UJNDRILL & CO, CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office. Reductions! Reductions !! TO MEET THE TIMES. COAL Westport Coalbrookclale COAL C 0 A L Westport Cardiff COAL COAL Biac: 7' Ball O'OiiL COAL Newcastle COAL COAL Malvern COiL COAL Mt. Somera COAL 5 cwt coal for 5s



W. H. COLLINS & CO. CIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS.