The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Atislin has but * poor opinion oi tho w<.rk of ihe Tariff 0 mimssion, aru thinks a great niisuko was made in oxclud ing the Press. Tho Hmuno* has been fitted wiih pttent broi.z* prop lltr t>l-iJe->, which ha ye increased her hpuod by nearly ont knot. In the opinion of the. leader of the Opposition the depression has nevjr been m re acuoe ii the great pastoral industry Chan at the present time.

The Premier told Dr Newman chat the nava' and military strvica claims amount to about £6),000, and at thin stage of the session he cannot say what will be done ' Things must be ve«.y bad,' says Mr Maslin, 'when amm in the position of Bishop Julias, and holding his opinions, should sign a petition for the closing of one of the Ohristchurch hotels.' The Premie!'B motion—" That, pending the consideration of the report and recom mend ition from the Joint House Com mittee, Bellamy's be conducted the same as heretofore " —was carried by 27 to 18 The Hou Air Steward is of opinion that the time limit in Committee should be further curtailed. The Premier has pro mised to have the Standing Orders Coir mittee called together early, so as to consider the question. The number of candidates for examina tion by the University of New Zealand increased during the period 1894 95 from 407 to 959. During the same period the cost of examinations increased from £1460 to £2400 and the fees increased from £639 to £2011.

Owing to the inclement weather last night, the Sydney Dramatic Company did not perform. To-night the Company will play'Folliesof the Day'—the piece we noticed in a previous paragraph; and on 1 hursday night * Case Adrift' will be repeated. Captain Russell remarked upon the onmeionfrom the Governor's speech of all reference to the success of the Premier's visit to Te Whiti, and said it must have been a sad mom in t when the great ran«a> tira of all the pakehas had to retire with hi* tail between hU legs. The Mayor of Timaru has receved word from Messrs Boosey and Co, London, that thty will give a cup, value £25, to become the property of the band winning it three times, nor necessarily consecu tively. The contest selection will be sent by the next San Francisco mail. A number of Canterbury farmers are petitioning against the Shops and Shop i Assistants Act on the ground that during i harvest, when accidents and breakages happen it is a serious thing for them to find the shops in the large centres where machines are sold closed on the holi day. They desire that these shop** be permitted to keep open dcring the harvesting season.

In consequence of a mistake in an nouncing ihedaie of closing entries for he Ashburton Poultry Sh^w made by a Caridtchurch piper, it Ins been decided to extend the date for closing till Friday 28. A laigj number of tntries have already been received, and it is expected ■ha 1; the show will be a ajieat success. The Press Association telegraphs that a strange complaint was rec ived by the Velson Fducation Board yesterday fn m Centr 1 Buller, to the tflVcfc ih^fc two individuals took po Sission of the school there, ani barricaded and sept in the place ; the moive of thtir holding it being to use tho school for reiigious meetings t"h<i Committee was instructed that it wai r9spnnaible for the building. A bill to ararnd the law relating to the .sale of bread is in the hard* of the Premier. It provides >hab all loaves sh »11 w^igh not less than lib, 2lb, or 4 b, and that every loaf shall be stamped acording to weight ; every seller of a loaf deficient in wijo;ht sha'l make good such d< iiciency at the time of sale, and the onus of proof that he does so shall lie on him 5 b kers' *hops and carts sh*ll always ba provided with scales ml weigh tf.

The annual installation of the Ashbur ton Masonic Luhe, No 1811, E.C., to»k place on Tuesday evening at the Masonic Hall, Tailored street. There was a attendance <f m< mbers and visitors. Che ceremony was conducted by the D G.S?., Bro W. H. Gundry, aCing P.G.M., assisted by P.lM.'s Bros Fox, Forrest, Braddell, and Paul. Bro Gundry apolor gised for the unavoidable absence of Bro P. Cunningham, D.G M. The ofljeers installed were :—Bro G. Meddins, W.M.; Bro Vesty, S.W ; Bro Cawsey, J W. j 1.P.M., Bro Crooks, Treasurer; Bro Frizzell. Secretary; P.M. Bro T. M. Jonep, D.C ; Bro James Baker, S.D ; Bro Brock, J.D.; Bro Grant, IG. ; Bros Owen and Clayton, Stewards ; Bro Lane, organist { Bro Mullam y, Tyler. The orchestra, under the leadership of Bro J. C. Lane, rendered valuable assistance during the ceremony. The usual banquet was held afterwards in the Orange Hall.

European and Other Foreign Items

London, June 24

Mr Kddy will nob read a paper at the Railway Congress. He leaves for Sydney immediately, arriving early in September. Mr Young has made an exhaustive enquiry into tho affairs of the City of Melbourne Bank, and will shortly submit a scheme involving the conver sion of a considerable portion of the deposits into debenture stock. A hundred and fifty thousand of tha Royal Bank of Queensland debentures were subscribed; this includes the amount which the English depositors are willing to convert, Mr Gladstone has hastily returned from Germany, and dined with Lord Rosebery yesterday. A large number of members of the Stock Exchange, both in London and the leading provincial centres, have memorialised the of the Exchequer against any change in the j^oneta'ry system. The sum of LB(|I,QOQ was tendered for the Newfoundland Ipau pf half a million at i per cent. The minimum was 98|, and the average of the tenders 99^. Constantinople, June' 24 The revolt in Macedonia is gainjng strength. Tho Turkish soldiesy have been twice defeated, June 25, The outbreak in Macedonia is increasing. Calcutta, June 25 The Maharajah of Patua killed his wife and then committed suicide.

INACTIVITY OF THE KIDNEYS.

When not promptly remedied, is the certain prccurser of their disease and dcs« truction. Wolfe's Schnapps reclaims and foiyigorates them.

Ymfry (fo ifao Ywh Jgfycc?

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, June 25 ' Ar DKBSSIN-REPLY Tho Council in t at 2 30 p. m , and soon •fter »r'j urnt'd lor the purpose of pre nting ihe Address-.n-Reply to the Juverner. SKS3IOSAL COMMITTEES. On resuming, the usual Sessional Com rlttees wer« set up, and the Council i v journed till next day. !

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. I Mr McGuirti waa granted loave of ibsence for a fortnight, and Mr William Hutchison for ono week. NEW HILLS. Mr McNab g%ve nolice to introduce the L'cmsing Act Amendment Pill. Thirteen new Bills were introduced, and read % first time. SIR SKORGE GREY, Cir Robert Stout moved as a matter of privilege * That the question as to whether ■ Sit George Grey is a member of ths HLouoe be referred to a Committee/ He pointed out that Sir George Grey had not obtained continuous leave of absence last! session, and therefore had forfeited his seat. As Sir George Grey's constituents offered no objection to their member's absence, he (Sir Robert Stout) thought that a Bill should be passed to validate the seat. The Premier contended that there waa no necessity for setting up this Com mittee. To do so would be to stultify the House, and cast a reflection on the Speaker as well as on Sir George Grey himself. Mr Button and Mr Crowther opposed the motion. Mr Duthie said that Sir George Grey's position was exceptional He had seen him two months ago in London, and he was then in a yery weak state of health, but was anxious to return to the colony and take his seat ii the Houae. Captain Russell urged that the House shou'd cairy out the law irrespective of persons. The motiou on a division was rejected by 45 to 5. COMMITTEE OJT DUTIES. A motion by ihe Premier 'That a Committee of fif.een members be ap pointed to take into consideration the existing duties of Cnstoms and Excise, «ith a view of ascertaining whether any changes aie necessary,' was carried by 33 to 22 THE AODRESS-IN-REPLY. Sir Robert Stout returned the debate on the Address in-Reply. He thought that the Speech put into the Governor's mouth was a very laimntable production. There was no reality or earnestness about it ab all. His opinion was that every single item ol the policy on which the Government prided themselves last session had proved a ghastly failure. The combo's scheme the advances to settlers scheme, and the land for settlement scheme, including the Cheviot purchase, had all failed, All the schemes of the Government to deal with the unemployed were utterly futile and valueless, and they were now face to face to face with an un employed difficulty as great as it had ever been before. In fact, everything which the Government had touched had lament ably"broken down. He condemned tha action of the Government with reeard to the Uriwera Country. Ho regretted to see the Midland Railway and the cyanide patent mentioned in the Speech, as both mttters had to be fought out in a court of law and were, therefore, out of plso in a Governor* Speech. The colony did not require and extra Minister. He did not o) jet to the Fir Rent Bill. He con demned tha proposed arbitration in case* of the New Plymouth bondholders as monstrous and unwarrantable. As to the 3 par cent, loan, the small and unimport ant- colony of Western Australia got their £750,000 loan on more favorable con ditions than our million and a half for which Mr Ward had received such praise. He thought tint considering the price of money just now this colony had not made a very great bargain. He referred at ( length to the misleading statements made by tha Treasurer before this loan waa raised, wh eh really amounted to a bogus proeptctus that might be issued by- some wretched company. He (Sir Robert Stout) still had faith in the Liberal party, but no pirty would succeed which had not a high mo'.al ideal. The debate w&3 interrupted by the 5.30 'p.m adj mrnment. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. The Premier resumed Ilia debate. He complimented Mr Pirani on his speech, and expressed the great pleasure with which he had listened to the manly out spoken remarks of the member of Ran gitata. He also complimented Sir R. Stout on his speech, as ib was free from the animus that f had characterised other utterances of his. He regretted very much the unpatriotic remarks Sir R, Stout had made respecting the Colo? nial. Treasurer and Agent-General, and he thought that the complaint: that Mr Ward had wilfully misled the people of London would have corns with better grace if the Treasurer had bet n present. He (Mr Seddon) had no doubt that Mr Ward would be able to defend himself from the charges which had been made against 1 itn. He quoted extensively from figures to prove that New Zealand stood the highest of any colony in the London maket, and New Zealand alone with its fifty years' currency at £94 8* 91 compared more than favourably with Western Australia and the other colonies ; in fact the credit) of this colony since the Liberal Party came into power had ad vanced by leaps and bounds. Referring to Sir Robert Stout's remarks respecting Mr Ward's speech to the London Chamber of Commerce, he said that atth? time Mr Ward spoke there were actually £2,970,000 of securities in London, and drafts were on their way to the amount of £105.000, so that when the Treasurerspoke thero were actually more than £3,000,090 of securities of which £1,285,Q0Q were free. As to the surplus he thought that the Government should get every credit for the balance-sheet they had given to the colony under such adverse circumstances. They had also reduced the floating debt of the colony by over £100,003. He would ask whether any other Government had done that ? The Government were quite justified in saying that their surplus was a genuine one and would stand any honest criti cism. He spoke in defence of the Agent-General and Treasurer from the Attacks made against them respecting the raising of the loan, and asserted that if the railway, postal, and telegraphic assets of the colony were sold to-morrow they would'be more than suf^ctent to pay for the whole debt of "New Z aland Ah to the arrangements with tKe New Plymouth bond-holders ha had had no informatic n at all, and he wa« never more surprised than when he read a paragraph about arbitration. He defied that the co-operative system of the Government had broken down, but admitted that an emergency had arisen, and said that there was over a million and a hq,lf less spend ing power in the colony than formerly. He defended the administration of the Government as a whole, and felt sure that Mr Ward wou'd remove all doubt respect ing his ac'ion in London, Mr George Hutchison quoted figures to prove that instead of there beiig an excess ot revenue over expenditure Ihe colony hai gone to the bad last year by over £100, COO. He adversely criticised the administration of the Government, and condemned the method proposed to bj adopted, for 48»Hng wjtjj fcbi'

memploy d The cap of Mini-tere was not yet full ; another twelve months w .aid do them a great deal of good/ and h i fait sure would do a lasting good to the c lony. As a Minisiry they had had j extraordinary chancee, but they had I ministered to fads and fancies, ami j mistaken fch» ideals until the country was now Hunk in depression { Mr G W\ Russell defended the Go vernment from the a^ta'k mide on them by Mr Hutchison, and combated his statements a^ to the surplus. He c >n-idered that Mr Wnrd 3 visit Kotne htd been a brilliaut success, and as for the Governor's Speech, he thought it breathed hopa and confidence in the c >lony. There was every prospect that before very long wa should see an era of prosperiiy setting in JKesppcting the Midland Railway he wis thoroughly in accord with Mr Reeves in sayteg ?n*t tlia Canterbury membeis would not join in picking the chestnuts out of the tie for tho^e who wished to go in for a big loan ; all he wanted was to see the Midland Kail way make reasonable and steady progress as far as the condi tions of the finances would allow Mr Duthie considered thit the floating of Che loan was largely due to the facst that the London market conta:ned so much money ac pienent. He regarded the Agent General's circular Issued pmr to the raiding of the loan as grossly inaccu rate and calculated to injure the colony. Mr E. M. Smith spoke in favor of the Government, and complained that the Opposition leaders were injuring the colony by their speeches. Mr Crowe her defended the Board ap pointed under the Advances to Settlers Act, and said that it hid displayed much caution. Major Steward spoke a L. length on the unemployed question. He claimad to be a loyal supporter of the Liberal party, and although he believed that the Govern ment was doing their best to deal with the unemployed, they had not grappled with the question effectively. Mr McLachlan complained of inez peiienced men being appointed by the Lending Board to make valuations under the Advances to Set lars Act. He supported the Government policy. On the motion of Mr Buchanan the debate was adjourned till 2.50 p.m. next day. The House rose at midnight.

COMMERCIAL.

. V- I We do not hold ozrseives responsible for the I opinions •xpiessed by our correspondents)

AMBULANCE CLASSES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Replying to the numerous corres pondents in your paper, who indicate a desire for the formation o: ambulance clarses in the out country districts, I would state that the best means apparent of spread ing this knowledge are through the medium of the country schools. I should imagine that most of the school teachers who follow out the course of lectures and obtain their certificates wonld be capable of imparting at least a fair knowledge of first aid to the injured, and in this connection I would suggest a meeting of members of the various school committees throughout the Ashbur ton county to discuss the matter.—l am, etc..

H. A. MagKay.

Winter Work Fund.

—_ « _ A meetm? of the Committee of the Winter Work Fund was held on Tuesday evening at the County Council Chambers. Present-His Worship the Mayor (VTr J Scaly) in the chair, Messrs D. McLean, and E. Gates. SUBSCEIPTIIN LIST. The Secretary (We F. M*inwaring) reported having bent out subscription lists as already published, and circulars to the various local bodies. CORRESPONDENCE.. Letfcer3 were read from the Tinwald Town Board, offaiing a contribution of £10, to be expended in the Tinwald Town District; from Mr Norris (Secretary to the Charitable Aid Board) staring that the Boird will consider, at. Its next meeting, the tppointm ml; of agents for the expendi ■ fcure of the funds collected and subsidy. Mr McLean said ih«fc he was unable to state what sum the Upper Ashburton Road Board would contribube, ay there had nob been a quorum at the last meet ing, which had baen sojourned till next Saturday, It was resolved to advise each local body to forward their contributions direct to the Charitable Aid Board, and suggest that their own officers be appointed to supervise the distribution of the fund in their reapactive districts, and that the rate of pay be 4s per diy. A c^py of the resolution to be forwarded to the Charitable Aid Board. FUNDS, The Mayor reported the receipt of £33 10d of the promised subscriptions since last meeting, £33 of which he had forwarded to the Charitable Aid Board, in older to obtain the subsidy. His action was approved. Mr McLean proposed, and Mr Gates seconded, that private subscriptions be expended in the Ashburton borough and Domain. —Carried. It was also resolved that: the Mayor be empowered to employ men at his own discretion. MISCEIXANEOUS. It was resolved that a list of subscrip tions paid be published in thi course of a day or two, as soon as the total is ascertained. Thfl Mayor was empowered to fix the date of the next meeting. A vote of thai, k 5 n&s unanimously pass 3d to the Ashburton Publishing Company for their assistance in connection | with the fund. This concluded the business.

COMMERCIAL.

London, June 24 Owing to the consumption of stock, firmer rates are expected at the wool sales before autumn. :. ■ '■ - -

CRICKET.

, London. June 24 Playing for Sussex against Oxford, G. L. Wilson scored 174 and Mariow 130*

A &P. ASSOCIATION

Ahmuwl ilf«rtln|r The ariwual meeting of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pttsioral Association waa held on Tuesday aftornoon in the Arcade Chambers. There were present—Messrs D. Thomas fin the char) ML Fried lander, C. W. Dlghy, W. Hayraan, R. Fried lander, J. McConnick, J. Striaqfollow, P. Drummond, E. Oookson, C. Reid. T. Roll if, M. Mahoney, Joseph T±ylor, and J. Hseltine. Mr W, Me Nab Lyfctleton sent an apology tor absence on -iccouno of his suffer in fro'" a severe cold. The Cbairmm regret tod the small attendance, aud thought it would be better to adjourn to another day for a fuller attendance of country members, m no doubt the very inclement weather had prevented their attendance that day, Mr tfeid was also in favour of the adjourn ment, which Mr M. Fried lander and Mr sfcringf How opposed, A vote was taken which was in favour of proceeding with the business. ANNUAL KEPORT. The secretary (itr W. Simpson) read the annual report and the balance sheet as below:— Your Committee in presenting to mem* bers the report and balance sheet for the past ytar, regret that, notwithstanding being enabled to submit a satisfactory state ment of the Association's progress in many respects, financially the Society ends the season with a deceased credit balance. This is unfortunately due in the main to loss of revenue on sale of privileges for the annual show, which, as compared with last yew made a difference in receipts of over fifty pounds. In all other respects, however, your Committee must congratulate members on the Association's continued prosperity ; for although the revenue has so fallen on\ it will be observed that with the growth and extensions of the Society, it has been neces sary to advertise more extensively ; the cost of obtaining reliable judges has increased ; and, what ii perhtps the most important , point of popularity, (he large and increased amount paid away in prize money, which members will notice, exceeds by fifteen pounds the amount ever before paid since the Association existed. ' At the commence* ment of the year the revising committee deemed it advisable to introduce new classes in the show programme for the horse and cattle sections, and also to give third prize money in sheep classes where there were seven or reore entries. , This, of course, entailed increased encroachment on the Society's funds, and will be a matter of serious consideration for your incoming com mittee, as to whether some deduction in prize money, or increase of entry fees should not be adopted in the, futnre. T, rough the courtesy of his Worship the Mayor and Borough Councillors, the hcree parade was held as last year in Moaa Square on Septe m ber 22 and produced 17 entries, as agains 20 last year, and the gate receipts realised within a few shillings of the same amount as the previous year. The square is well adapted for the purposes of the parade, but the nature of the enclosing fence enables spectators to readily view the hones shown, thereby spoiling the chances of ob taining any substantial gate money. The annual show of stock, produce, implements etc., was held on Xovember2, and was in every way quite up to previous years in point of excellenoe, if not exceeding its predecessors, more especially in the light horse classes. There was a good attendance of the public, and the all-round good quality of the exhibits was pirticularly commented on by connoisseurs from distant localities. A feature of the Show's success that your Committee introduced, was the parade of stock after the judging, which Was much appreciated by the public, and we would suggest as a recommendation to the incom* ing committee to further extend this as far as practicable. Your Committee also, after considerable deliberation and the exercise of great eire in the selection of competent gentlemen, decided on the experiment of single judges for tin Show, and their de cisions appear to have given general satisfaction. The receipts for the year from all sources amount to £594 143 31, and the expenditure to £63*2 0* Id,. showing an amount of £58 ss> lOd expended in excess of revenue. T sere has been an increase of entry fees, gate receipts, and iv members subscriptions, but a slight falling off iv private donations, and, as befoie mentioned, considerable loss of revenue from sale of priviligc*. In the unavoidable absence of the President, the past-President (Mr D. Williamson), and the Treasurer Mr R. Friedlander), on behalf of this association waited on the Tariff Commission at the County Council Chambers on March 16 last, and brought under their notice several matters affecting the welfare and interests of the farmers generally, reports of which will no doubt have bten read by members through the columns of the prey, and it is to be hoped the report of (hs s*me will be laid before Parliament during the coming session. Under the auspices of the associa tion a trial of twitch grubbers was held on Mr Osborne's farm at Flemington for a priza given by J. Grigg, Esq , for which there were six entries, only three competing. The test was a very severe oue, the ground being in a very bad state. A good number of farmers attended, and after an exhaustive tittl, a grubber manufactured by Messrs P. and D. Duncan was awarded the priz \ The Committee desire to convey their warmest t hanks to those who so liberally contributed to the private pme list, and also tn the several membirs who were at considerable trouble in helping to oirry the annual exhibition to such a successful issue, and would especially appeal to all members to make renewed efforts towards canvassing new members, and otherwise furthering the objects of the association which by reason of so many of its members being breeders of the highest class of stock, should be for its size second to none in the colony. The adoptfon of the report was moved by the Chairman, wh", iv the course of bis remarks, tad that Although the talance in hand was em tiler, than last year th* difference was largely due to the increased value of prizes awarded. Mr M. Friedlanier seconded the motion, and said the priz >8 were higher in Ashburton than other districts. He thought economy could be effected by curtailing the classes. Members hid spoken to him, complaining of the ex penditure. He though', it would be a good thing if one or two were appointed to confer with the Secretary, wh'en they could see the expenditure was. not ex es ssiye. Mr oo< k*on thought the ram and ewe lair t lpuld be held, under the Association,, and would assist to augment the funds. Mr Reid thought the balance sheet wag satisfactory, and several members oon« stdered the temperance party had affected their balance sheet injuriously, more than atiylhing else. TheChainmn agreed with Mr Fried linder that tht> prizes miijht be lowered in v ilue. Fie though any pers n securing ■■* prize ah once enhanced the valuo of his stock, and he should be well satisfied with r,h<*t wirhoufc considering the intrinsic valne of the prize. The adoption of the report and balance sheet was unanimously carried. NOTICE OF MOTION. ' The following motions, of which notice h-td b en given, lapsed on account of the absence (£ movers. Mr j. Brown to moye—i'Thafc a 3u.br Committee be appointed to revise the rules of the Association* Mr Ben Hint to.move—"That no ex hiliin s'oll ho entered in the name of an exhibitor under the age of eighteen years, excepting in the pony classes.' Mr Gilmour to move—" That Inasmuch as the primps paid to winners in the sheep classes are oquil to those paid in horses and oattle, the entry fees in futnre be the sjme as horses and cattle, viz., 5s and 10s. ELECTION OF 01TICER3. The election of officers was proceeded with and resulted ss follows :—President —Mr GAM Buckley; Vice Presidents —Messrs J Strfngfellow, & Cookson, Geo L«mb and J flonif *nt; Treasurer- Mr R Friedlander; Committee— Meeert . J Sm»D, J Tucker, T 8 Uptpn, J 0 If

THE ASfifittßtON GtJAfebiAK: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, IBds.



8 ne.^s jvo'iess j __________ ?sO MONEY. NO MONEY. .0". ffT in almost impossible to give things away, bat never mind, conn and try G. J. NEILL FOR IMMPKKY, CIjOTIIINC*, & BOOH Make no error ; he is cheaper than any other in Canterbury. . ress Goods 4ji Double Width Dress Goods Is 6d now Is iVhtte Calico, Is lid d" z>n Double Bed white Twill Sheeting, 9Jd fUnnellettaa 2-t lid dozen Plaids, 8&4 and 6£d Towels, 2W each Cretonne 3*d , . , Blarikets. Bankets. Double Bed Colonial All Wool FUnnel, white, grey, and pink, Blankets 25* 6d, reduced to 18s 6d Ski Ladies' and Children's Ulsters and Jackets Corsets, Corsets Millnery at your own price Ladies Stockings 6d cloThTng. tAtri* Tw««d Suit, 18s 6d Colonial Heavy Tweed Suibs, 32s 6d, re- Men's Sadd»e Tweed Trousers, (all wool) duced to 21s 6d 13j 6d Men's Tweed Trousers, 6a lid •. Jen's Tweed Uvereorts with C»pes, 18s 6i Boys' Suits, 3a lid Boys Caps, 61 each Socks, Shirts, and Hats, at your own price boots! boots. The maker of oar Boots guarantees satisfaction, or he will replace them. NEILL'S FOR BOOTS. Men's Bluchers, 4s lid Men's Balmorals, 7a 6d Children's Strong Leather Boots from Women's Strong Leather Boots, 53 lid 3s lid, this Is no rubbish Women's Strap Shoes from is lid Women's Carpet Slippers, Is 3d. q. jH^eTll FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Agent fcr Yarmouth Oil Skins. PLETCBER BROS. HAVE just received another consignment of HUDSON WATER BISCUIT in 41b Tias. This is really without ft doubt a splendid line. The Biscuits are much froiher and not broken as they are when you get them in the large tins. We have also in Stock and to arrive, WBIGHT'3 CELEBRVTED BISCUITS, In 2lb boxos in the following varieties :— PARIS WINES OSWKGO GARIBALDI ABERNKIHY EDINA SULTANAS ARROWROOT, &c , 40. » CONFECTIONERY. C INFECTIONERY U selling at low prices now. but we are selling at Lower Rate* than anyone in Ashburton. We are clearing out a line of Terry's F*stille3 (English), at a great reduction; also a splendid lot of Caramels ; Musks, Chocolate Creams, etc. Try our Scotch Mixtures and Convocations at hilf the prioo the Confectioners charge. We have in hand and to arrive Larga Stocks of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL CANDLES, iiO boxes National Candles *'O boxes London Wax



50 boxes London Sperra '^ boxes Uosmopolitan »perra 25 boxes Vistas Paraffin 15 boxes Fluted Paraffin 100 boxes Premier Candles 50 Mectric Stearins Remember, it we do not advertise prices, we are still selling a'l Groceries, etc., at the Lowest Possible Prices. We should be very much obliged if those o£ our Customers who can get in town during the week to get their Groceries would do so, as we canuot serve them and.-do them justice when *c are so very busy on a Saturday. We can quite understand how unpleasant and annoying it must be to have to waitjsuch a long time for their turn, and can quite sympathise with them.) <^T NOTE ADDRESS, FLETCHER BEOS., CISH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON & CHIUSTCHUROH. THE ".LATEST BOOM- Mitchell and Turner's Sale. FURTHER INDUCEMENT. Ladies' Slower Proof Clocks 50s, for Heavy Oilcloths, 2s 6d I 0 feet Linoleums, 8s 4id 30Boxir- Cream and White Frilling U 2d now G|d Stron S Holland, 4|d 90 ilomj;i Chcffon Lace from 9d per Ooloicd Toilets, la tlo'en Colon-d Curtains, 2s lid Ulslo-8 and Jackc's, from 2i Gd Co]ored Kcw Jackets, 7s Gd { Fianne!letlcg) good| d Jeratya frcm Is 1 Id Beivy WhUc BJanketej 7s lld China Matting, 7id to BAd



\ TREMENDOUS DROP IN MEN'S OVERCOATS, ALL TO BE HAD FUR A LITTLE CASH. MITCHELLS TURNER



Wanted ' WANTfeD.-Lady and Gerultmen, or Two Gentlemen Boarders. G< oi ' home. Use of Piano. No oth*r hoarders. ' Address—Miisemour, Post Offic\ AsK j burton. 6 195 AIfL'KD KNOWN—ThaT I am selling meat of the best qualify as cluap as any hu'cher in town Sausages 41 cash. Oome and try.- Jambs Task '.r. k*/ AH I'KU, piivate accommodation, v" mtnied lady and gentleman. Apply early, • Alba,' Post Office. 6 175 ■ O&T, near Ashburton School, white -" fur Cloak, with brown spots. Finder kinuly leave Mail Uffi ;e. 6 178 WANTED— Anyone Really Needing Fuel or Food, residing in Ash burton, send name and address *' A 2/' Post Offioe. Genuine cases will be assisted as far as possible. 6 173 Ij\oß SALS —Good Bacon (Hoult's - Cure). Sides SW, Hams 6U, Orders to be left at Mrs Randall's, Town Hal!, where samples can be seen. 6 172 I OST, on Wednesday June 13, be \_J tween Moore and Tancred Streets, a Gold Bracelet set with Pearls and Rubies. Finder rewarded. Apply Mail Office. 6 174 'pO LET.—Two.roomed Cottage with *• scullery, Havelock Street, West.— Apply to F. H. Steel, opposite. 6 167 WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuff*. Lot No. 3 extra qua'ity, Nun's Veilings all shades, Navy and Black Diagonal Serges all at Is 3d, usual price 2a 3i. —H. 0, Smsgers, Mel ford House. * /"CHOICE New Season Frnit. Grapes, v> Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the bnat in town.— a dams, Stunders* Buildings VITANTED Known—Grand results, VV our cish sales on Saturday last were the largest in our 25 yeart»' ezperi ence. Practical evidence that our efforts are appreciated—Mitcheli & Tuknek. J,%/| ARSDEN, Junr., Bookseller, • iXK. Stationer, News Agent, Etc School Books and all other School Requisites. All goods at lowest possible prices. Note—"The Little Shop," (fast Street. rHE BEST is the Cheapest. "Even ing S'ar " Kerosene is the best. To bo obtained from Carson and Co. WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuffs for Melford Hoaae Sale. Lot No. 2 great variety, double width at 1< Som« of these were Is 9d wholesale. Everything reduced.—H. C Sfgers. WANTKD Known—l have good Bluchers, only 4* lid.—Mellor's Z ja?andia B »nf Smre. / ~IHEAP reading tor winter evenings KJ Join my Library Qaa»-terly sub sciption, 3i 61 cash. 1200 Volumes to select from. Books changed as often as desired.—H. M Jonks. 6 151 TO LET, or For Sale—Two-roomed Lean-to with half an acreoflan^. For Sale- Foar-ro-mied Housp with h»lf an acre of Land—H M Jones. 6 152 nTTANTED Known- M«r.\i.and Boys ' Clothino;andUnilercl)thing, Boots and Shops, Ruffs an<l Blanket, at p^rtl cuiarly bw ra les—Mitchfll .% Turner WANTRD Known —We are com pelled to realise* on a v ry la-£»" portion of our Strck. To do this wo are. pr*p\red to t«ke cost prica for all our new Winter'^oids, and almost any price older strck.—MlTCHRLIi AND TuRNEIt. CI7ANTED Know i—Ladies L->s'irg v Slino ra only 2s lid—U.u-»1 price, 4< 6d -Melloi'd Zjalandia Boot- Store iT7 AN i'Kl). KvGivbidv to rrv a o»ir of



Wanted. j AJNiED Kiiofftt«"6r«t Purch of D ess Stuffs. Lot No. 1 great.! irariety, double wHth B|i. Most of these »oods ware Is 3JJ wholesale. Melford House Eve'yrJ ing reduced —H. C. Segers. ,TOCKTAKIP>G Sale Mrs Alcorn ** will give l»rg« reductions of Milliner}, Jackets and Mantles, 01 ilifen's Piliws, Dress Material, Glassware a d F.m cy Goods, for one m >nth previous t<» stock taking. — Next Ccurthats*, Havelo.k street. I , . Ill* „.!■ .» i iHEAP Wool makes ch-ap Blankets, / cheap Fiannels, cheap Clothing. I have git in a nice assortment of this season'» Blankets, men's and boys' colored Tweed Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than ever they have been in New Zeaund Mens colored Tweed Ktiapoi Suits for 27a 61, a marvel at rhi prioe; K*iapoi Knicker Suits from 7a 6d.-Hobebt Alcorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Havelock street, I*TANTED Known-Football Boots, »» sure goal kickers; they never fail—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. rpRY FLETCHER BROS, for Fiour" X Bran, Sharps. Potatoes Etc., at lowest prices in town ; quality combined. —Cash Supply Stores, A^hburton. WANTED Known—A cordial reception and free Inspection through the whole of our extensive Premises. Every article sold a. advertised prices—Mitchell & Turner WANTED Known—Small Profits and Quick Returns.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN. - F. S Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, next the Corner. Ice Creams, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every description. Ice at reasonable rates. Ladiei Room a specialty 1*153 WANTED Known-Just arrived from Melbourne for the Blue House 100 Men's Suits, 17s 6d ; 10 dozen Pelt H*ts, la lid; Men's Heavy Boots, 9a lid (worth 150 ; a line of Flannelette, 3i lid dozsn; Melbourne Millinery at Melbourne Cost. Everything at Mel bourne prices,—The Blue House, Arcade Corner, Tancred street. 6 49 CARSON AND GO'S Stocktaking Sale Now on. Groceries, Jronmongery, Brushware, Glass and China, at very low prices for cash. 5 129 rj|7"ANTED KNOWN.—Warm carpet ** slippers for Winter wear, girls 9d, li, we man's la 9J.—W. H. Collier, ' The Corner." WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye 1 Protectors, Goggtau Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. a.lek'B, Optician. BANG ! Bang i B»t»g ! My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Oluo Cartridges. Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first qaality at J. W. Hartley's. Gun Emporium T ."OTICE ! Notice Sport for al ' N Guns let out; on hire or sold on tim<3 payments. H&vini» a professiona 1 Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake t< repair Guns oi any description. Gun fittings in st-nik. Prices low —J. W Uakdley, Iromnonger, etc 1 / iHIUSTMAS Presents, Choice Orna -1 * / mentß. Zithers and Jew's Ha-p«, Ba'is ar^ Dolls for everybody from Id each ; Jointed Dolls for 6', Sleeping Beauties Is, Chinese Conquerors 61, Russian Krabissies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, mid Ennis killeu Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mes Aloouns Ladies' Underclothing and Fancy Bw**!*. <».»-.r»>o*;.



* Hnnso SHnpers, only Im. Mellor's Zoaiandia T)oo f. Store. I ? ANTED Known — Mellor's Zea- Undia B >ot Store Is i he Cheapest Store for Boots and Shoes. \ *7 AN TED KNOWN. -Tho celebrated v^ Yarmou h Oilskins can bo ob uinod afc W. H Collier, "The Corner." VIST AN TED Known—Bargains to bo *» had every d<y at Mellor'a Ze - andia Boot Store. "TiT AN TED Known—Ten per cent W under Christchurch prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TEA, TEA, TEA. If you ara wanting a Box of really first class Tea, at a low price, try Fi.et.cher Bros All well known brands of Tea kept in stock.— Hash Supply Stores, Ashburton. ANTED Known—The largest and Beet shop for Evening Shoes in ' shburton.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. '.I'ANTED-Everyone to call at VY Meiior's and get his price No one aaked to buy. OTANTED Known—Mothers, be wiss * and buy your school boots at Mellor's Zislandia Boot Store. WANTED.— 1000 Men to look at the Cheap Drapery frrin Australia, at Melbourne prises. " The Blue House " is the place to get it, at the Corner of Arcado, and do«.'t you forget it. 4 240 I~ fTTjSDREWKS & CO.—Sale now -^» on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toya, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrbwks & Co. /CHOICE FKUIT-3.—Peaches, bananas, v-> ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H.. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, East street BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, Thp Pri^e, Child's Companion, OhildrenV Friend, LittjU Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, *nd olher New Bocks at Lowest Prises.— L. F. Anprewes and Co. 11 98 . 1 PJR CIAL KOTICE.—Suits and SiDgle v*^ Garments made to measure. Fit and style with prices to suit the times. Large purchasa Heavy Kuapni Trousers 1' and Knit Underclothing.—Ml'i'CHELjL ANp TURNE*. GUNS ! Guns ! Guns I My new stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc In-



spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Habdley's Sporting Repository WANTED Known—That lam hold ing a &ilo at Reduced Prices for One Month. Come for Bargains. I have the advantage over mwy }n the trade for the simple rtason that 1 h»«?o no partners fco p»y dividends to, or interest on loan to earrjr on big concerns. But I bay and sell none but the best, n,o fcrash to draw the unwary. Repairs m usual, done at Once.—J. Moisok, Boot Store &»st ptreet, AohburLou. 5 138



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BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALE&, UliNmty, Manager.



fiASOEH & Son* Kacalyptl Extract There ar • imitatnna of Eucalypti" Extract in the market n<r», products of a'mrlo distillation forming rude rßsinoos oils. In order tbat th«se cruiio oils may not be taken, Onn Panß Volatile Eitcaiypti EXTRACT* whio 1' is recocmised by the medical divisio 1 of ibe Prussian Qov>Tnme"t to be nf per fectly pure orisrn, ai their information for»ariied to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 we =t'ite ;-"■*"* Is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Giiefswal , Prussia. anl reports! by Dr Sohulz, Profe-sor of Parmacology, at Bon, f.ad Pro'ossor Or Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Groifswald, tl>at »nly prodncw that are saturated with oxygon and freed of a'-tds,resinOC« and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities {.roper to the plant according to theae'authorities, 'and according to Pro fessor r»r Meter of England, and to J\n Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, fto., of America, is the only extract cnrresi^ndine to scientific tests, and the i>nly on Ahich poss(>s«o< tlv* proper fliflr.iueutio val'ie. Sandbb & Son's Kucai/YBti Extract AH other erode oils are to be classed among the turpentines, \phiph h"ve, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medic9Ji(jnt. Tljese so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have ftoejved & dtinctjou at B^talbitloni as jommercicl artipjes are used for mechanical pur poses are only discernible:-^ By their efficiency lp pungent odour (Which our product, the only genuine Bucalyptj Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being rocuced in specific density through the presence of acids By their taste, the rosult of tU contracting ten dency of resins and tennate*. tf these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts arc applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling For safety always ask tor SANDER AND SON S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT and get bhe old. wcll-tcs'ed and reliable preparation.—Siud iunt, Victoria, Australia. BANPEK AND SON'S